"Sochiku Film Company" "~ UTAGE ~ Rebellion Of Japan The Banquet (literal)" "Producer:" "Akihiko SHIMADA Novel:" "Yutaka TONEGAWA Screenplay:" "Hideo HORIE" "Camera:" "Hiroyuki NAGAOKA Editor:" "Tatsuo HAMADA Music:" "Ochiro SAITO" "Lighting:" "Tatsuji NAKATA Editor:" "Shizu OSAWA Recording:" "Masuo HATORI Coordination:" "SATO Hirofumi" "Assistant Director:" "Masami RISSEN Noh Choreography:" "Hideo KANZE" " Cast " "Shima IWASHITA Jin NAKAYAMA" "Kumi HAYASE Takahiro TAMURA Hiroshi FUJIOKA Kyuzo KAWABE Eiji OKADA" "Special Performance by Enjyaku JITSUKAWA" "Directed by Heinosuke GOSHO" "JANUARY 26 SHOWA 11 (1936)" "Madam, the master's leaving." "Kosaburo... his shoes!" "Yes." "" Mr. Ryuichiro Taté "" "We live in a world  grown murky and chaotic." "Burning with indignation  our blood begins to boil." "I'm only sending one ticket  to an old friend." "Nothing more than that." "So why do I feel so unesy." "But then,  is this truly what I feel in my heart?" "When was it... that I began to shield myself... by convincing my heart  of something it knows is false?" "SHOWA 5 (1930)" "Don't give up!" "Even if the pleuritis costs you a year, it's not a big deal." "It's not just about age and rank." " Then what's it about?" "My nature's... just not militaristic enough." "Shirasaka... too long in here has dampened your spirits." "Don't jump to conclusions." "More I think, less I know." "Whatever you've been thinking, I disagree." "Once you decide on something... you should do it with all your heart." "If you really believe that, you can face anything." "Shirasaka..." "I'm going." "Think about it one more time." "Please excuse my brother's excentricity." "It's no problem." "I'm leaving." "Brother, are you sure you should leave the Army Academy?" "Whatever Taté says..." "I'm not going back." "I'm changing careers..." "I'll study Arts." "Father's sure to be angry." "All he's ever wanted for me... was a career in the military." "At the time, Taté's disaproval  of my brother's decision... to abandon his military career,  really struck me." ""Once you decide on something,  you should do it with all your heart."" "That phrase...  exactly as he said it  has never left me." "SHOWA 7 (1932)" "COMMUNIST PARTY PLANS FOILED ARRESTS AT ATAMI MEETING" "What's in it... the extra edition?" "They've re-arrested some communists." "How terrible." "With reports of Reds in Ketsumeidan..." "people are bound to feel insecure." "Hey..." "What's up with Seikin?" "He's busy with his studies." "But it's festival vacation time." "That's true..." "But he joined mid-term... and has a lot of catching up to do." "What's he thinking of?" "Getting admission into the Army Academy... just to abandon it on a whim." "Miss Suzuko..." "the phone's for you!" "Ah, brother..." "Why don't you ever come home?" "Father's very upset." "Yes..." "Me?" " Yes." "I can't go." "I think he's staying with a relative in Chiba now." "At five then..." "I'll be waiting in the cafeteria at Mita Station." "Bring Taté there." "Okay?" "See you." ""FUJI CAFETERIA"" "What about Taté?" "Is he coming later?" "I went, but they said... he left for home yesterday." "I see..." "I just missed him." "Ah... coffee." "Can you put on a record?" " Yes." "I brought a book for you." "The police monitor students like me." "That's why I couldn't send it." "Brother, don't get involved in things that might get Taté in trouble." "That's why I called you." "He's an intelligent guy... but he only hears... what they say in military circles." "Today's unquestioning patriotism is very dangerous." "Although he moves in military circles..." "I'd like to open his eyes to the danger." "I shouldn't tell you, about all this." "Sorry for the wait." "Brother, where's Taté's hometown?" "Itokawa, Hokuriko." "A small, very old village." "Itokawa..." "If I remember correctly, there's only his mother." "He often told me... he wanted to show a city dweller like me... the colour of the Sea of Japan... in winter, a scene of frozen desolation." "Fancy a cake?" "Brother... why don't I take the book to Taté?" "Go there?" "The trip takes more than 10 hours." "What will you say at home?" "Call tonight and say that you're sick, and... that you want me to come and look after you." "I'll go straight to Ueno station and catch the night train." "Night Train?" " Yes." "When I'm done, I'll take the first train back." "You really are a spirited woman?" "You'd already figured it out." "What brings you here?" "My brother asked me to come." "Well, let's go inside." "But it's a little messy." "But I mustn't miss the next train." "Here..." "Then I'll walk you back." "My mother's leaving home to get married." "So we're selling the furniture." "We'll sell everything... and use the proceeds for the wedding." "A soldier doesn't need money." "But..." "I heard you only have your mother." "Yes." "My father died when I was little." "Since grandfather died, mother's been alone." "But why's your mother...?" "Actually, mother didn't want to remarry." "It was I who asked her to." "You never know what military life will bring." "I was worried she might end up all alone." "It's weird, but... ever since I was a child..." "I had a premonition of my future..." "Sell off everything... separate from the family and live alone." "In the letter, Shirasaka says to burn it when I've read it." "Since I don't have a match, I'll do this." "I'll send the book back to your address." "However... it seems in the last 18 months... the distance between us has widened." "I understand what Shirasaka says... the contradictions of capitalism... the danger of nationalism." "But none of this helps Japan advance." "If the military doesn't act..." "Japan's future will go nowhere." "For military action... a pure, straightforward energy is required." "Such practicality... suits me far better than theories and ideas." "It seems Shirasaka and I are at a crossroads." "You have your outlook on life... and my brother has his." "To me that's okay." "That's true." "It probably is okay." "What about you?" "Me?" "Yes." "My life holds no hope." "No hope...?" "That can't be so... not you." "Because... of my ears." "What?" "They're very small, no?" "Yes." "They look cute." "Once, when I was little... they said I had unlucky ears..." "that my life was ill-fated." "You don't believe such nonsense?" "Well..." "But..." "I also had a premonition... like your's." "Premonition?" "Yes." "I mustn't miss the train." "Why not take the next train?" "I'd like to offer you our local seafood." "Oh..." "But I promised my brother." "Suzuko..." "I don't believe any of that about your ears." "I'm sure... there's no way you're life will be like that." "It's reassuring..." "to hear you say it." "Come again some day." "Although there's nothing here... it's my favorite place." "Yes." "I'll come again... for sure." "That's all your son's things?" "Yes." "There's nothing in the other rooms?" " No." "My son..." "what's he supposed to have done?" "He's a red..." "A student who's gotten involved in communist activities." "My son...?" "Dear..." "Why not ask Mr. Kiryu, of the Seiryu group, to speak for him?" "Leave it." " But, dear..." "I no longer consider him my son." "Not listening to his parents was bad enough..." "But by becoming a tool of the Reds... he's caused problems for the whole family." "Tonight I renounce our father-son relationship." "Shirasaka and I...  are at a crossroads." "SHOWA 9 (1934)" "Under this spring sky  we hasten the Showa Restoration." "Brave warriors united  in the struggle for justice." "Each heart holds the passion  of a million warriors." "Ready to give our lives like  the myriad cherry blossoms." "Come on." "Now let's hear from a rookie." "Ensign Taté!" "Come on!" "Right." "Though I'm not suited for these things." "Ensign Taté... if you can't sing, recite the code." "Show the spirit of the 45th graduating class." "Right." "Excuse me..." " Yes." "What do you need?" "May I have a glass of water?" " Right away." "Mr. Taté!" "Miss Suzuko!" "It's been a long time." "Congratulations on your graduation." " Yes." "Thanks." " Mr. Taté..." "Miss was admiring your recitation just a moment ago." "Oh really..." "Ochiyo... yours is ready!" " Coming!" "I don't like this type of banquet." "Besides, I don't drink alcohol." "But you'd better get used to it." "You're a proper officer now." "See you." "Mr. Taté!" " Yes?" "Last Sunday I went to see Shirasaka... at a boarding house in Hongo." "Was brother alright?" "Yes." "I..." "I haven't seen him since he got out of prison." "Father's forbids it." " He was fine." "That is he seemed well enough..." "Was he mistreated in jail?" "I don't know, he didn't say." "He seemed to be agitated." "He kept repeating..." ""I'm no good for anything or anyone."" "I hope he's not becoming despondent?" " No." "It seemed to me... that he can't bear having fallen to such a miserable state." "I'll go see him again." "No, don't." "I'm glad you care about him..." "but it could get you in trouble." "Trouble?" "Because... the government has a file on him now." "A file?" "Oh, you mean that?" "I don't care." "He's an old school friend." "Normally, he'd be here celebrating graduation." "No, don't go." "You have your future to consider." "No, I don't think about that." "You should." "As a future successful officer... no... shouldn't you?" "I've never really thought about it." "Why not?" " Why...?" "I can't exactly say why." "It's hard to explain." "Why?" "Attack!" ""RESOLUTE"" "Only a soldier could have brushed this." "The strokes are forceful like one would expect... from a vigourous leader." "I suspect it reveals the authors inner self... somehow." "They say that caligraphy reveals the person." "Perhaps for our restaurant it's a little too serious..." "We could hang it in the Hagi room." "Lately it's become a regular meeting place for officers." "Yes, you're right." "It seems the days ahead will be the military's time." "Ah, that's right..." "The other day on Aoyama Street," "I met Mr. Taté returning from maneuvers." "His military uniform suits him like a real soldier." "Say, dear... wouldn't it be nice if he and Suzuko got engaged." "What do you think?" " What?" "It won't happen." "Why not?" "Firstly, a junior officer requires the permission of his Commander." "No chance." "Lately they're checking everyone's background." "There are our requests for prison visits... with a family member, a convicted communist." ""KENSO TEMPLE"" "Today's been busy with a death memorial." "I'm sorry." "Excuse me." " Not at all." "Actually..." "I wanted to ask about what you didn't answer last time." "Ah, about that." "That's not so easy..." "When our class graduated... we agreed on two pledges." "Firstly, not to go to Army War College." "No college?" " Yes." "All War College graduates... have to follow the way of 'promotion'." "However... it's unwise to have soldiers focus only on promotion and personal advancement..." "They become corrupt." "So we're opposed to that model." "So... you're a revolutionary too?" "Revolutionary?" "Ah, I see..." "The Tosei faction... and those at the Army War College... see us as dangerous..." "they fear our interest in socialism." "But people get killed in revolutions, right?" "As in the May 15 incident, for example." "Yes, sometimes it happens." "But in my case..." "I'm not looking to kill anyone... unless I find a worthy purpose to die for." "Why are you in such a hurry to die?" "Why?" "Once again you're asking me why." "Yes." "Well..." "I don't know why." "Before you said two promises, right?" "Yes." "What was the other one?" "To renounce marriage?" "Renounce it?" "Even if you're deeply in love?" "Yes, probably." "No, certainly." "No." "I strongly disagree!" "With your revolution, your pledges... with all your ideas!" "Never!" "Suzuko... don't behave like a spoilt child." "But... it's because I've become... very fond of you." "I'm fond of you too." "But in our case... loving each other and marrying are different things." "Why?" "Tell me why." "Suzuko..." "I think... you understand why I advised my mother... to get married." "The truth is I'm a weak person." "I wouldn't be able to follow my convictions... if I weren't free from personal attachments." "Are beliefs really that important?" "Well... they're more than important..." "They're essential to know how to live honourably." "As you said..." "I have my outlook on life... and you have yours." "You were right." "But with their high social status... you would have a lot to worry about." "Is the Kanze family... really so difficult to cope with?" "Yes, he's the second son... but of the leading Noh family." "Being very traditional, their difficult to be related to." "I'm worried it's not suitable for you." "Well, I'll reject their offer." "But... please never again say... like the other day, that you'll never marry." "By the way..." "Here... this is the sword I brought with me when I got married." "I've always thought to give it to you when you married." "Please... have a look at it." "It's beautiful, no?" "It radiates silence." "Suzuko, are you 22 or 23 now?" "Mom, you're getting senile." "I'm 23." " I knew that." "It just slipped my mind." "I'll... get married to Mr. Kanze." "You'll marry him?" "Suzuko... are you sure?" "I was joking." "I'm sorry." "I came on your day off." "It's no problem." "Sometimes I come here to walk." "Does it seem strange strolling in a cemetery?" "No." "Most people consider it dreary here, but I like it." "For me it's pleasant." "Perhaps the brightest place in Tokyo." "No right or left to choose." "No tactical errors." "Taté-san..." "I've decided to marry." "Taté-san..." "I see." "Possibly... as early as this fall." "I see." "Into a Noh family of high social status, who are strictly traditional." "Even within their strict traditions..." "I'll do my best to be a perfect wife." "You will be." "Of that I'm sure." "There's a white house over there." "Would you like to walk over there?" "Yes." "Taté-san... have you ever thought about happiness?" "Happiness?" "No." "Why am I attracted to white things?" "A white house... a white headstone... a white urn." "It's because of a white urn..." "I saw when I was five." "A white urn held by my mother, who was all in black." "It's the first image..." "I remember of my father." "Taté-san..." "Are you tired?" "Hey, son!" " Yes?" "What's going on there?" "Don't know." "The police have cordonned it off." " Why?" "They said there's a double suicide." " Double suicide?" " Yah." "Suzuko..." "let's not go." "Better not to see." "This is likely... the last time we'll be able to meet." "All done." "Too tight?" "For your kindness in attending on Sennojo... my sincere thanks." "Did you see..." "Sennojo's acting today?" "Yes..." "I was seated at the back." "What skill!" "Lately he's getting even better." "His use of breath..." "expression... he may yet exceed me." "However, Suzuko-san... skill alone is not enough in Noh." "One must portray great depth." "His dance is very intense." "So intensely energetic... that it lacks subtlety." "Yes." "It's been six months since you married." "I was hoping that by now a sense of subtlety and gentleness would have grown in him." "Suzuko..." "Water." "Yes." "Do I disgust you so much?" "Hello?" "Kanze residence." "Oh..." "Brother!" "What makes you call now?" "Yes, I'm alone." "Where's your husband?" "No answer, eh?" "Leave it." "I don't wish to meddle in your marriage." "By the way..." "have you seen Taté lately?" "You know it's impossible for me to see him." "I understand." "Just between us..." "They've decided to send the 1st Division to Manchuria." "Seems they're leaving right away." "Senior Lieutenant's Murakami let it slip out in Akasaka so it must be true." "Taté will go to Manchuria too." "Whatever your complications... go and see him." "Given the current situation... there's no way of knowing... when he'll return." "You know Taté... he may not come back alive." "What made me think of sending  him that ticket?" "Someone who might die." "Perhaps when my brother told me,  it weakened my resolve." "We make rules for living our lives." "These rules... once faced with the word 'death'...  why is it they break down so easily." ""Taté"" ""COURT MARTIAL OF LIEUTENANT AIZAWA" " Public watching as charges filed."" "According to the charges, he is accused... with "Assaulting a superior officer with a deadly weapon."" "Damn what they call it!" "I want to hear Lieutenant Aizawa's motives... his determined committment to the Showa Restoration!" "Calm yourself." "Ensign Kitajima, read the account of the assisination..." "Start from the beginning." " Yes." ""Showa 10" " August 12" (1936)" ""At exactly nine forty-five..."" ""I opened..."" ""the Chief of Military Affiars office door."" "Divine justice!" ""After falling down he began to crawl."" ""So I stabbed His Excellency Nagata..."" ""with my sabre to finish him off."" "Oh... well done!" "Admirable!" "Taté..." "Could you deliver 'Divine Justice' as he did?" "Divine Justice?" "Don't talk nonsense." "A soldier of His Majesty the Emperor should not speak loosely... of 'Divine Justice' like some Edo era vigilante." "Lieutenant Adachi... let me ask you..." "Are you opposed to Lieutenant Aizawa's action itself?" "That's not what I said." "All I'm saying is that we shouldn't speak rashly." "We must try to understand why this happened... and how the possible reprecussions may affect us." "We must think about this carefully." "Would you like some tea?" "It must be very cold out this evening, isnt it?" "I don't really know." "It might be hot." "A saucer." "Yes." "Please don't run away!" "Me... run away?" "You're the one who's always running away from me!" "Please forgive me." "All the same, won't you please sit down." "I... hadn't realized that I was running away from you." "When you're not running away... you're following me around." "Wherever I go there you're always standing... right behind me." "What's more... whatever I say, you put on your innocent face, apologizing for everything." "I'm sorry." "That's what you always say!" "When I confront you, you hide behind "I'm sorry"." "It's not like that." "I... try to do everything as well as I can." "You're right." "You never make even a single mistake." "It's your stategy to do everything perfectly." "If that's so... read my innermost thoughts... and serve me without a single mistake." "I... can't behave so nonchalantly." "If you can't, then why serve me at all?" "It'd be better for me that way." "But...!" "What is it, Suzuko?" "Kosaburo, Kosaburo!" "It was just a dizzy spell." "I'll be fine, if I rest a little." "Please excuse me..." "I'll sleep in here tonight if it's alright." "Kosaburo... hurry and prepare the master's futon." "Yes." "Are you sure you're okay?" "Are you sure... you should go see Kabuki tomorrow?" "Will you be alright?" "Yes." "If I get a good sleep, I'll be fine." "It's good to see Kabuki occasionally... but if you're not well, you shouldn't push yourself." "Yes." "But my brother's army friend, Taté is leaving for Manchuria." "Since he could be away a long time..." "I would be good if he saw kabuki at least once." "Please." "You're very kindhearted, aren't you." "FEBRUARY 4" "Mr. Takami..." "Taté..." "I mean... the junior officers, have they no way out?" "Listen..." "First... military commanders were accepting payments... from political parties and big business." "Considering this a serious danger to the state..." "Lieutenant Aizawa... killed the politicians' inside man, Major General Nagata." "The Aizawa incident... is inflaming discontent among the young officers... who see their officers as abusing the trust of the Emperor." "Murakawa... in response to the Aizawa trial... organized a protest..." ""Aizawa Trial" " Danger!" among... new recruits of Divisions 1 and 3." "He used coverage of the trial to arouse the public." "However... the radical faction initiated by Isoda... see this as too conservative." "They prefer direct action, espousing the overthrow the Prime Minister... and restoration of the Showa government." "Things seem to be moving their way." "Your assumptions are quite plausible." "If Adachi in Division 3 rise..." "will the rest follow?" "That's the question." "As for Division 1, Kurita will definitely be in." "In the end, Division 3 depends... on Adachi." "If Adachi goes for it..." "Taté will too." "And with him, all of Division 3." "FEBRUARY4  AM:" "Meeting, reorganization of Japan." "1630:" "Kabuki with Suzuko." "1700:" "Gather to hear Court Judgment." "Have to miss one." "It is now the season of blossoms..." "The President of the Court... told Lieutenant Aizawa... that killing a senior officer is a very serious violation of military law." "He also asked, if his attack... was premeditated." "Lieutenant Aizawa replied:" ""Though I have committed a very serious crime... if they consider my motivation..." "I'm sure military discipline will be reconsidered."" "He stated it boldly." "However..." "I just heard that..." "Lieutenant Aizawa's final statement will be expunged from the record." "What does that mean?" "The military high command... are trying to suppress Aizawa's dream... limiting his action to only "killing a superior officer"." "We have to act!" "We can not go to Manchuria, knowing Aizawa's dream... will die for lack of our support." "There are no legal options left to us." "Corruption at the top... military, political and economic has gone past the limit." "We must initiate action now... toward an immediate Showa restoration!" "Adachi, what about you?" "I think it's still too soon." "What?" "We must not repeat Aizawa's errors." "Are your saying... the current situation's acceptable?" "That's not what I said." "But direct action should be our last option." "I'm not sure what options we have." "But we must consider this carefully." " Adachi!" "Do not waver!" "The Aizawa judgment makes now the time to act." "Captain Adachi!" "Division 1 is ready anytime!" "Whatever you decide..." "Division 3 has given it's position." "Taté, Nitta... it's time we left." "Taté...!" "Are even you wavering?" "You'd rather die in Manchuria?" "Kurita!" "That's going too far!" "For my part, I'm ready to act." "But it means... mobilizing the troops under our command." "That's right." "If we fail, their sacrifice would be a great." "Even if we act... as Isoda said, establishing a new government... doesn't guarantee a solution." "Their excellencies Mr. Masui and Mr. Arai will take care of that!" "I'm not convinced they will." "What did you say?" "Kurita!" "Only... it's not just the establishment... of a Restoration government." "It must come as the result of sacrifice." "Only action can bring real change." "If you're afraid of bloodshed... state reform will never advance a single step." "Who says I'm afraid of bloodshed?" "Acting without thinking... is what dogs do." "You...!" " Wait!" "Adachi... let's all talk about this calmly." "Mr. Murakawa... the seriousness of the matter, as Taté and Nitta, our Regimental leaders said... demands serious reflection." "We are unlike Murakawa and Isoda." "The command of troops imposes... a heavy responsibility." "I thought you weren't coming." "Sorry I'm so late." "I walked from Akasaka Mitsuke." "Walked...?" "The buses have been suspended." "Because of the snow, eh?" "Yes, it's already a foot deep." "A foot...?" "Did you get wet?" "I'm fine." "This is a public announcement." "They've just announced  the suspension of metro rail service." "Our program will continue  as scheduled." "I will repeat the announcement." "They've just announced  the suspension of metro rail service." "Our program will continue as..." "Suzuko..." "If we don't leave now, we could end up stuck here." "We can't leave yet..." "You just got here." "I'm not leaving." "They've just announced  the suspension of all train services." "Dear patrons, as all means  of transport have been suspended,  if you wish to stay in the theater,  please speak to a member of staff..." "What should we do?" "Can we go back?" "We'll walk..." "There's no other way." " Right." "You've become a devoted wife." "Is that how you see me?" "Marriage changes women." "It's not like that." "Taté..." "Yeah?" "Do you know the poem, "Love, heavy snow blocking the door"?" "No." "A diabolical woman... manipulates an honourable man trapped in the snow." "Suzuko..." "We have to go no matter what." "Well then... let's go back." "Follow me!" " Yes!" "Taté!" "You'll be fine." "Follow me." "Walk in my tracks!" "Yes." "Taté..." "Suzuko!" "Suzuko!" "Suzuko!" "Suzuko!" "Suzuko!" "Suzuko!" "Can you hear me?" " I'm sorry." "Your hands are cold." "It's bad!" "Your feet are getting numb." "Can you feel that?" "No." "They're getting frostbite." "Wiggle your big toe." "I can't." "I can't feel anything." "Okay." "Keep still." "Taté!" "It's too much!" "I can't bear it, Taté!" "It hurts?" "No." "It's better already." "I'm sorry." "Suzuko... so... we'll walk." "Yes." "FEBRUARY 10" "I'm sorry to interupt..." "Yes." "What is it?" "There's a man at the door to see His Excellency." "Otoyo, did you say His Excellency was in?" "Well..." "It seems he knew that his Excellency was here." "Your Excellency..." "should I send him away?" "No, it's okay." "Let him in." "Okay." " Yes." "DEDICATE LIFE TO THE HOMELAND" "Your Excellency, it's been a long time." "The truth is..." " Stop." "Don't tell me anything that I shouldn't hear." "I'm just saying... by way of a reminder." "I understand." "I think you're fully aware... of our endeavours." "Knowing that..." "I would like to ask you a favor." "I don't know what it is you're thinking, but..." "I'm just a military consultant." "My capabilities are limited." "This is simple." "Can you lend us... some money?" "What?" "I'm poor..." "I don't have much." "How much do you need?" "A thousand yen." "If you can't manage it... five hundred would be enough." "Ah, that much..." "I don't have it on hand... but I can sell some things." "Kawamura offered saké." "Masui offered money." "That means... they will provide tactical support for our mission." "Well..." "I'm not certain we can assume that." "Right!" "That leaves the decision to us." "I will do everything in my power to complete our mission!" "I swear..." "I may be a weak person... but when I commit to something, I do it whatever the opposition!" "As Yoshida Shoin famously said:" ""It's never too early or too late to remove a tyrant... any occasion will serve."" ""Whether morning or afternoon..." "if you find a tyrant, eliminate him!"" "It is essential that all young officers believe this." "It's shameful when the young debate policy as if they were old men!" "That's why, I've been training them how to kill." "In practice, it's very difficult to kill a man." "That's why we've been training." "Did you catch a cold?" "Yes, I was bedridden a while." "Were you well enough to come?" "I'm better now." "Just this morning I decided to try to get up." "I don't want you to get sick again." " I'm fine." "Have you seen Taté?" "Yes." "Did you pass on my message... not to act rashly?" "No." "We didn't have time to talk about that." "Why?" "I'm sorry." "It was all we could do getting through the snow." "I see." "It's okay." "Even if you told him... he's not the kind to change his mind." "Brother... is it true he's going to do something dangerous?" "It's possible." "He'll either join the coup d'état... or go to fight in Manchuria." "Either one or the other." "Have you... and Kanze..." "reached a point of no return?" "You realize that Mom is worried." "Brother... in the end..." "I think I've made a mistake." "I only intended to do what was best." "It could be... that the shadow cast on your heart by Taté... has prevented you from being happy." "I felt I should respect your feelings and not interfere." "But maybe that wasn't a good idea." "Suzuko... forget about Taté." "Whether he joins the coup d'etat or goes to Manchuria... he's accepted to die." "Yes." "I promised myself..." "I wouldn't see him again." "I'm sorry..." "I made you break that promise." "No." "I'm really glad you were kind enough... to tell me to see him one last time." "Silly!" "You shouldn't cry!" "It's not right!" "Brother..." "In any case... my only option is to live with Kanze." "Listen up!" "You have no fighting spirit!" "When you thrust... do like this!" "Come on!" "Got that?" "Understand?" " Let's go." "Be strong!" "On Guard!" "Attack!" "Attack!" "CODE FOR IMPERIAL SOLDIERS 1." "Loyalty 2." "Propriety 3." "Courage 4." "Honour 5." "Modesty" "Lieutenant... it's hard investigating every soldier's history." "Really?" "In a recent interview... a soldier fresh from the country told me about his life." "When I asked about his sister... he became quiet." "As he stared at me his head sank... and tears filled his eyes." "So I stopped there and let it pass." "Do you think his sister had been sold?" "These days..." "rural poverty's become desparate." "Still... that people can only survive by selling their daughters... while others live in grand homes... thinking only of themselves." "Has Japan really come to this?" "Yes, the world's gone rotten." "Lieutenant!" "If you decide, tell me." "I, Takayanagui, am ready." "Understood." "But Takayanagui... don't be impulsive." "Are you ... feeling better now?" "I'm much better, thank you." "Sorry I worried you." "I'm going up." "Please say something!" "Whatever it is, speak to me in the morning." "I want to get some sleep." "FEBRUARY 25" "To:" "Kanze, Susuko." "From:" "Taté, Ryuichiro." "I'm... going to Akasaka." "Right." "All I see from this void  is the ultimate hell." "Where could one possibly go  to flee this state?" "To ask is in itself... meaningless." "Thanks for inviting me to see  kabuki theater the other day." "It was likely due  to the intense situation..." "But I never imagined that  we might experience such a moment." "I was carried away by emotion." "Again, I am very grateful to you." "From now on..." "I will devote myself  to military service." "For me that night... was a turning point." "I wish you a happy family life... and that you may live long...  and happily." "Unjustly ignored grievances  stir patriots awake!" "The corruption of sexual morality  fills us with anger." "We live in a world  grown murky and chaotic." "Burning with indignation  our blood begins to boil." "Under this spring sky  we hasten the Showa Restoration." "Sing with spirit!" "Brave warriors united  in the struggle for justice." "To the Imperial Palace!" "Present... arms!" "Attention!" "Right..." "Face!" "Listen up!" "We have been mobilized... to restore the Showa government!" "We are now in active combat!" "Each regiment... will take orders... from their commanding officers!" "When the time comes... take action courageously!" "Eliminate only designated targets!" "Search everywhere thouroughly!" "Who are you?" "Stop!" "Hold!" "Don't kill him!" "Lieutenant, over here!" "The gentleman inside..." "is the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal?" "That's right." "It's disrespectful to enter with your boots on." "Out of the way!" "Stand back!" "I will assasinate His Excellency." "To what end?" "Tell me your reasons." "Your Excellency... restoration of Showa governance." "I will shoot!" "What have you done?" "Shoot me!" "Madam... get out of the way!" "Please shoot me!" "I'll shoot you, if you don't move!" "Lieutenant, let's pull back." "Wait." "Let us pray for His Excellency." "Attention!" "Salute." "Madam, I'm sorry about this." "We'll call a doctor immediately." "I'm Leiutenant Taté, Third Infantry Regiment." "Takayanagui..." "Do Japanese soldiers now kill defenseless people?" "Have you no shame!" "... morning at about 5 am... a few junior officers launched attacks  at the following locations:" "This morning, at about 5 am, a few junior officers launched attacks  at the following locations:" "Prime Minister Okada - died instantly  at his official residence." "Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, Minister  Saito - died instantly at his residence." "Insp. Gen. Military Training, Watanabe -  died instantly at his residence." "Grand Chamberain Suzuki -  seriously wounded at his residence." "Finance Minister Takahashi -  injured in his residence." "The status of former Lord Keeper of the  Privy Seal, Count Makino, is unknown." "They have stated their reasons  in the following Manifesto:" ""Faced with foreign and domestic  emergencies, if we don't cut away..." ""the disloyal, unrighteous villains,  who obstruct the Emperor's authority... and who block the Restoration,  the nation will come to nothing." "To cut away the evil... that is  our duty and we will complete it."" "Make way!" "Out of the way!" "Stop!" "Obey or we'll shoot!" "Shoot if you want." "Do you realize the seriouness of mobilizing troops without the Emperor's permission!" "How dare you deny passage... to you superior officers?" "Stand down!" " Who's in charge here?" "Lt. Taté, Third Infantry!" "This is no place for a woman..." "Go back." "I must see Lt. Taté Third Infantry!" "Please let me see him!" " It's impossible!" "Go back!" "I won't go back!" "I have to see him!" "Please!" "Go back or I'll shoot!" "Shoot then!" "Go away!" "Leave at once!" "Reporting..." "His Excellency Matsui just arrived!" "Report concluded!" "Good!" "Salute!" "Your Excellency... we've taken action to remove the villains." "The objectives have been met." "Finally." "I understand very well... how you feel." "I understand." " Excellency...!" "Please do your best for us as events evolve!" "Yes... understood." "Understood." "Mr. Matsumoto... isn't it strange... that the government hasn't issued a clear statement." "Was the coup successful or not?" "According to what I just heard... it seems they'll announce an imperial decree." "Once it's promulgated, all troops... who mobilized will be declared mutineers and executed." "Mutineers?" "These soldiers fought to restore the Emperor's supremacy... yet it is in the emperor's name that they'll be executed." "Then... our efforts have been in vain." "The effect they will or won't have is for history to decide." "Or it might all be to no avail... and be buried in the back pages of history." "Soldiers:" "An imperial decree has been issued." "The Emperor's orders  are known to you." "It's not yet too late to act." "Stop your resistance immediately  and return to base." "If you do,  your actions will be forgiven." "Regardless... let the troops return to base." "It's cruel to let them be portrayed as mutineers." "I object!" "Sending back the troops and surrendering..." "A samurai doesn't surrender because he's surrounded!" "We didn't commit to this mission so lightly!" "Let us take a bullet and die!" "Just now..." "I have sent our troops back to base." "The blame mustn't fall on them." "We must... accept responsibility and commit suicide!" "Taté!" "For what crime?" "Responsibility for what?" "In the words of Mr. Isoda:" ""the crime was failing in our attempt to reform the state."" "In my words... shedding blood in vain." "Reporting!" ""Captain Nonaka just commited suicide at his Military Residence."" "Report concluded!" "So that's it." "Isoda..." "Taté is partly correct." "Our troops should return and we must die." "So be it!" "I don't wish to live any longer..." "not with such humiliation." "Salute!" "Hear this!" "The imperial decree has been issued." "Do not live with a mutineer's... disgrace... commit suicide!" "Understood?" "Consider it a kindness... to be given time to die." " Shut up!" "Don't come peddling suicide to us!" "Until recently... you were servile bootlickers." "Get out!" "Get out or Ill shoot!" "Take your specious kindness!" "We'd already decided on suicide!" "We don't need you to tell us." "I no longer wish to die." "I won't commit suicide!" "Dying's easy..." "living's hard." "After a trial reveals our motives to the public, I won't hesitate to die." "Right." "We attempted to restore the emperor's supremacy." "Why brand us mutineers?" "We can not die like this." "Taté..." "Do not commit suicide." "Do not die!" "However, contrary to their assumption,  the trial was held... behind closed doors, without lawyers,  or the opportunity to testify." "After this closed trial,  judgement was scheduled for July 5..." "On the day before,  the defendants were allowed visitors." "VISITING ROOM" "What are the prospects... for tomorrow's judgment?" "Their are no prospects." "They'd already decided." "The trial was for appearance only." "I figured as much." " What else?" "At this point, I have no worries." "Taté..." "Why didn't you let your mother see you?" "She's like a stranger to me now." "It's better for both of us that way." "I see." "Taté..." "Actually my sister came with me." "Suzuko?" " Yes." "Let her see you... just for a moment." "It's better we don't." "Unlike you, she has a family." "She and Kanze are divorced now." "What...?" "It didn't end well." "So it's alright." "You don't have to speak." "She just wants to see you." "You haven't changed at all since we last met." "No..." "I have changed." "No, I'm the one who's changed." "Lately... what do you think about?" "I've decided to put my military life behind me." "So, there's nothing much left to think about." "I spend my time daydreaming." "What about?" "Not exactly daydream, since my military life is no more..." "I remember... my childhood... and a simple memory from that time." "A simple memory?" "Yes." "Now I remember it..." "I deeply regret... that I never really cherished or developed an appreciation... for simple things." "At the time..." "I felt that compared to a man's life work... such feelings... were irrelevant and unmanly." "Lately I've had time to realize... that to be alive... under a clear sky feeling the sun on my body... is a precious thing." "It's ironic that it took this... for me to realise it." "17 OFFICERS SENTENCED TO DEATH" "Ryuichiro Taté" "Taté..." "I wonder if you're still alive?" "Finally, everything I needed  to finish is done." "that is..." "I can leave all this  to be with you at any time." "I can see now... how far I've come... to be ready to go along with you." "Taté..." "I'm by the sea where once..." "we promised to meet." "I'm wearing the white kimono you told me you liked." "I'm sure you'd be happy." "Taté..." "I have a last confession..." "I... really wanted to have children with you." "I imagined lots of children." "I see you lying down... one is pulling your hair... another one bites your neck... another climbs on your belly... another tickles your foot." "It's just a fairy tale." "But..." "I'd like to believe now... that this fairy tale... will definitely come true somewhere." "Long live the Emperor!" "Ex-Army Lieutenant..." "Taté Ryuichiro!" "Here." "The time has come... for you to be punished by execution." "Taté." "Do you have any last words for your family?" "I have no family." "Is there anyone else?" "There isn't." "Right!" "Escort the prisoners... to the execution ground." "English subtitles by salmond Translation Keiko Mima and Yuko W." "THE END"