The Emperor in August
In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A closet meeting has continued with days and nights, but a choice can not be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and also Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the correct choice as well as the Emperor of Japan bothers with his individuals. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet conference, while Principal Assistant Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, however watch the meeting. At this time, Significant Kenji Hatanaka and various other young appointed policemans, that are against Japan giving up, move to occupy the royal residence and also a radio broadcasting station. The radio terminal is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Discontinuation of the Battle.
Released: 2015-08-08
