Keep your heads down! Down!
Medic! Medic!
Help!
I'll go.
Medic!
- Ammo! - We're out!
Ammo!
Medic!
Enemy planes! Stay put!
It burns!
Hey! Naito!
Naito!
Every Japanese knows there's only once in a lifetime to be sincere.
The remaining troops are to evacuate immediately to Mt. Tapochau.
Our Imperial Japanese Army...
Of the 43rd, division. Under the command of His Excellency Lieutenant General Yoshitsugu Saito.
Will prevail til the end.
We will hold til the 4th of July.
What did the Imperial command say?
Victory finally.
The enemy will finally see our wrath.
Command requires that only the capable and healthy go to Mt. Tapochau.
Those unwell are to stand down.
That is all!
Hold him tight!
Hold on!
Hurts doesn't it?
I understand.
Do it!
Captain?
I do not wish to go to Mt. Tapochau.
I would like to stay and perish here.
With my unit.
Please grant my wish.
Sister...
She's running a fever.
Water.
Enemies!
Man the machinegun!
Quickly! Get up!
Attack!
Give it.
I have two children of my own.
Follow me.
We need to stock up on supplies.
Don't we have enough?
We need to stock up on more. Later we won't have a chance.
Naval command's not ready, so continue to hold.
We'll wait for the combined fleet to recapture the island.
Arrival of the combined fleet won't be long.
Who is this?
My subordinate.
Even without naval support?
We are going to fight?!
- Insolence! - Quiet!
Keep silent.
Captain, I will tell the rest tonight.
That even without naval support I am not afraid to die.
I want to win the war.
As do I!
No!
You just want to die.
That's not true.
Dying may be necessary.
But not unnecessary sacrifice.
Death will not ensure our victory!
We must kill as many enemies as we can to ensure our army's victory!
Bear that in mind!
I am addressing the officers and men to the Imperial Army on Saipan.
For more than twenty days since the American devils attacked,
the officers, men and civilian employees of the Imperial Army and Navy on this island.
Have fought well and bravely.
I expected...
that every man would do his duty.
Heaven has not given us a chance.
We have fought in unison up to the present time
Despite the bitterness of defeat we pledge "seven lives to repay our country".
Whether we attack or stay, there is only death.
Men who realize the true value of the Empire
Utilize this opportunity to exalt true Japanese manhood.
Saipan is the breakwater in the Pacific.
Leave my bones on Saipan as a bulwark of the Pacific.
As in the Senjinkun battle ethics,
Never suffer disgrace and will offer up the courage of my soul.
For the eternal life of the emperor and the welfare of the country!
BANZAI!
July 7th, 1944
Charge!
Long live the Empire of Japan!
So you fear death?
Who are you?
Speak of the dead.
Horiuchi Kesamatsu.
Private First Class.
Hey! Water! Water!
Open Open
Where?
Live.
Captain. Kind as you are.
This may expose us to the enemy.
The enemy may save this child.
And the price for that is our death?
You're ridiculous.
What are we fighting for?
If not for the people.
Hey!
Whatever the commander wishes.
Bito?
Captain?
Captain's alive?
You guys, alright?
With the Captain, we're fine.
Stand...
Salute!
Toshio of 1st Battalion, 18th Regiment.
I'm Oba.
We're on our way to base camp,
through the western slope of Mt Tapochau.
We'll use the dense jungle. Even light hardly penetrates.
Best for concealment.
Look at this!
What is it?
Here.
American devils have been here.
Why are we delaying?
Ambush.
How are we sure they'll cross here?
Based on my calculations, they'll probably cross here.
And my gut feeling.
Fall back!
Was mist also in your calculations?
Coincidence.
Show yourself!
Please hold your fire.
Who are you?
Kazuo Oshiro.
How many people live here?
I haven't done a count...
Maybe about...
200.
200!?
We have got supplies of food,
Medicine from a hospital.
And a nurse's station.
News of those in the shelter (Susupe Camp) suffers from hunger and torture.
That's why most stay back.
Marine Corps, Lieutenant Kinbara.
Private Nagata.
Sakae Oba of the 18th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army.
What's the situation on weapons and ammunition?
1 light machine gun. Few launchers and 20 rifles.
However. We've got 5 American rifles.
10 pistols and ammo.
We're ready to engage the enemy!
I'll leave you in charge of the camp.
I have utmost trust in your leadership.
Do not fail me!
Yes!
You're in good hands.
Captain?
Why can't you lead us?
Our mission is...
to take out as many of the enemy as possible.
You're leaving us to die.
Why you...
Leave her.
The plane's headed towards the camp.
Back to camp!
Yes!
Stretcher! Stretcher!
Tragedy.
hold!
Tend to him.
Move!
I'm sorry.
Out of the way!
Look at what've you done.
Verify the number of surviving civilians and soldiers.
Yes!
Scout for an alternative.
We need another location to accommodate 200 people.
Yes!
Right now!
We have 100 soldiers and 86 civilians.
We have already looked for an alternative camp sites.
Under the command of Captain Oba.
We have 3 locations.
1st location will be here!
2nd location is on the western slope of Mt Tapochau!
3rd alternative is the caves!
- Speed up! It's getting dark! - Yes!
Please be aware of your surrounding,
and don't let your families wander off.
Transition to the camp site will soon be completed.
Kazuo?
I have come to realize.
That the civilians and the soldiers.
Are our duty.
I understand that now.
Oh. Very detailed.
I taught geography in school.
Are we located here?
You understand?
I know where the mango is.
Very good.
You and your sister can map it out.
Alright.
I'll teach the rest.
What's wrong?
Hungry...
Saying it makes you more hungry.
You can't eat a raw snail.
You have to boil it first.
Those hidden in Mt Tapochau!
Japanese soldiers and civilians!
We will not harm you!
The U.S. army will not harm you!
Lay down your arms and surrender!
Feels nice.
C'mon in!
Feels wonderful!
Quit moving around.
Don't listen to Captain Oba.
Why? Because his,
command is like a God's.
Oba and God are in the same league.
You there! Stop it!
- Get him out! - Yes!
Nothing to see! Disperse! Disperse!
God said to me.
God loves you too.
- Quickly! - Yes!
Quiet!
Heard he was a Priest.
Lost his mind eventually.
Captain Oba!
Alright. You try.
C'mon! You doing it wrong!
Relax your shoulders! Tuck your knees in!
Thatta girl!
Hey!
Horiuchi.
Didn't I warn you not to approach the camp?
Align your sight to the tip.
Tuck your knee, Aono.
Knees. Knees.
Alright! Straighten up! Straighten!
Shit!
Damn!
You really pulled the trigger!
That's dangerous!
Thank you.
I'm grateful for the lesson.
Why do you want to learn to shoot?
Eh...
Your name's Chieko, right?
Try not to act like you're one of the soldiers.
I used to be a performer.
Now without a family.
The only thing I want for myself.
Aono wants.
To kill American soldiers.
Captain, how old are your children?
Much older.
I see...
I'm not related to the children.
Been looking after them ever since their mother got sick.
I'm not worried when you're the guardian.
Neither am I.
When you are leading.
We are grateful for someone such as yourself.
Thank you for your effort.
How much food do we have left?
Don't think about that.
Yes!
They will return.
We need to relocate. Fast!
We'll move to the 2nd alternative tonight.
What about the food supplies?
Move them out separately.
Regrettable.
Just settle into some normalcy and this happens.
Now we have to give it up.
Huge lines of Americans outflanking us.
The situation will quickly spiral out of control.
We need the civilians out of the way.
The civilians are hampering us.
We need to ensure the civilians are safe!
Mt Tapochau's eastern side is endless stretches of cliffs.
But there are caves interjecting the cliffs.
We will keep the civilians out of harm's way there.
Slowly
The caves are camouflaged by the jungle's tree line.
They will be safe up there.
Those searching the jungle will never find them.
It's our only way.
C'mon.
I am sorry.
- Slowly. - Mother.
What is it?
Okuno's not going up.
My mother's too old and frail, sir.
She's afraid of heights and claustrophobia.
She'll be more trouble than help.
- Sis, I'm not feeling well. - A little while longer...
I'm uncomfortable.
Don't hate the military...
Iron rice bowl and chopsticks...
Unfortunately, not Buddha...
For a meal. Really good for nothing...
Nothing like some labor work.
I am that kinda person.
That's right!
I'll kill 100 American soldiers.
Already killed 31.
If I kill 10 everyday. I'll achieve lots in a week!
What are you doing?
I want to kill them all.
Haruko?
I am Haruko.
- Sorry. - It's alright.
I would like to inquire about "The Fox"?
Fox?
The Japanese commander of Mt Tapochau.
Is that your commander?
He left a red marker for the rescue of a baby.
Is he a good commander?
I'm not sure if it's the same person?
You call him...
"The Fox" but we call him
Captain Oba.
Oba?
Oba Sakae, the Commander.
Oba Sakae...
I would like to save the lives of the Japanese people in the mountains.
I do not want any more to die.
I'll be sending messages dropped by planes.
Help me.
Please consider?
For myself.
Due to the invading Americans
I have lost friends and family.
My two children are dead.
We must decline.
Don't pick it up! That's enemy propaganda!
Leave it!
What's this?
Is it real?
Photos of Tokyo.
Bito? You were born in Asakusa, right?
I'm not sure... But it's near Ginza.
Tokyo's a ghost town.
Kazuo?
Yes.
I have seen the photo on the flyers.
Know any of the civilians in the shelter (Susupe Camp)?
Oba.
Akio.
C'mon.
Two days ago. Leaflets were dropped.
The photo on the flyer...
Is it real?
I had a hand in producing the flyer.
This photo is not the only one.
There are others.
Numerous horrific photos of Japan.
It is to make you understand.
Cease your operations.
This is as good a time as any.
We...
will not respond to claims in the flyers.
Please reconsider, Captain.
I heard,
There are enough bombs to destroy the whole of Japan.
Everyday planes take off from this island.
Oba?
May I enquire?
Up in the mountain.
Is there a pair of siblings?
Yes.
Wonderful!
Great.
They are
my children.
Since the war.
I haven't seen them.
Please take care of them.
Oba?
Do you have time?
Here.
Look at him before leaving.
Are you living well?
Captain. Leave.
- Please...
- I don't understand...
Motoki, I will go up the mountain.
Please translate that I will convince the commander to surrender.
Ito?
Ito!
We're out of medicine and bandages.
How do you expect me to work this way?
Cool down. We are aware of the lack medical supplies.
Don't you understand!?
I have no antibiotics to help anyone!
People will die!
My comrades have died as well!
Enough!
Both of you.
We can get drugs and medicine from the shelter hospital (Susupe Camp).
Only I know what is needed.
- So let me go with you - For the drugs...
I will find a way.
- Commander? - Move it!
Faster!
Walk faster!
Move!
- Kneel. - This bastard is a Yankee lackey.
Baba?
Why are you here?
I'm here to convince you to surrender.
Do you think we're weak!?
Stop!
The Americans put you up to this?
I'm doing this for
my children...
You're not here to see your children.
You're here to sniff out our defenses.
I want to save my children!
I want to take them safe! Is that wrong!?
Shut up! Traitor!
You have shamed Imperial Japan!
Stop your tears.
Your children will never look up to you again.
Leave.
Oba?
If my children are killed
I'll
never forgive you.
Aono, what is it?
Where are we going?
Gonna show me something?
What?
I need your help.
What is it?
Quickly...
Thank you. This will be most helpful.
Oba? Would you not reconsider?
Enough! We will fight to the last breath.
In fact, I have brought the U.S. Captain.
No. it isn't me.
- Captain! - Cover!
Help the Captain!
Aono!
Captain!
Fall back!
Cover!
Captain. You alright?
I'm fine.
A traitor?
What?
Traitor's Japanese.
Horiuchi's dead.
Aono...
may still be alive.
We must not let the civilians go to the shelters.
Don't you understand?
They will only be a pawn for the enemy.
They'll be killed.
Food and medicine are in short supply.
We can no longer take care of them.
Think of the civilians.
Wouldn't it be better for them in the shelter?
Captain.
Though you are the commander.
You are no different from the enemy.
I beg to differ.
I believe.
Japan will once again set foot on this land.
And when that time comes.
I hope you will
Remember Mount Tapochau often.
During this time that we have stayed together.
And through everything we've endured.
These memories will not be in vain.
Bring these back with you to Japan!
Oshiro?
It's been an honour.
Truth is. I'm relieved to leave.
TO OUR GOOD AND LOYAL SUBJECTS:
We have ordered our government to communicate to the governments of the United States,
Great Britain, China and the Soviet Union that Our Empire accepts the provisions of their Joint Declaration.
This is impossible!
This is propaganda!
They have time and again tried to deceive us!
They want all of us dead!
Enough of this nonsense!
Ikegami?
Why didn't you leave with the rest?
Why are you still here?
I believe in the commander
And your ability to overcome.
I will not leave.
I am not sure I'll win.
What will you say then?
I never thought of that.
Think carefully.
Report.
Security at the shelter has become lax.
We can penetrate effortlessly.
Find out why!
According to the Americans.
The Army of the Empire of Greater Japan has lost.
August 6th, Hiroshima.
August 9th, Nagasaki.
A new bomb was detonated.
Cities and towns were destroyed
Countless dead.
That's why..
His Majesty, the Emperor
Ordered an end of hostilities.
Japan...
Lost.
Fight to the last breath!
Remember our commands!
That man that night killed...
I apologize.
Captain Lewis is able to speak Japanese.
He would like speak to you.
Commander Oba?
It's a real honour.
I lived in Japan for 2 years.
I really like Kabuki actor Uzaemon.
Unfortunately he died.
If there's another war
That will be most tragic.
You fought honorably.
But the war is over.
We are no longer your enemy.
Captain Oba. Let's return to Japan.
We will not surrender.
Neither do we intend come down the mountain.
However...
Imperial military doctrine states absolute obedience to their superiors.
Commands with strict compliance.
Really?
- Hold your fire! - Wait, wait...!
Why?
He is a traitor.
I was just doing my duty.
Commander Oba?
Will you let this go on?
Will you let this go on!?
Okuno?
Yes?
I heard the Captain is coming down from the mountain.
Really?
We'll prepare some clean clothes for them.
We'll soon see the Captain?
Captain and his men can wear these.
You summoned me, Captain?
Imperial General Headquarters have sent word.
Major General Umahachi Ano have issued a lay down of arms.
Yes!
What do you suggest?
Nothing.
We hereby command all Japanese forces wherever situated to cease hostilities.
Pursuant to and in accordance with the proclamation of the Emperor of Japan.
Commander of Mariana Islands and the island of Saipan.
to the Commanding General, United States Army Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Howard G. Kurgis
We hereby surrender unconditionally,
Signed Major General Umahachi Ano
By Command and on behalf of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese Government.
I...
am proud to have served with you.
You have fought well!
True men of Japan.
Keeping with the spirit of Bushido.
Today, by order of our Emperor.
We will end our war.
as
But we will end it
undefeated soldiers of Japan.
December 1st, 1945
To express condolences to our fallen comrades.
Gun salute condolence.
Load!
Ready!
Fire!
Departure of the vessel.
You were right to defend the sea.
Then step into the enemy positions.
Here the main army.
I want to make the final choices.
Cavalry, artillery co-operate it.
Ten thousand cherry blossoms. It is your skirt.
Yoshino mountain flowers are blowing.
If not born a Japanese man.
Will be stragglers. Trounced.
Foot is not really the big gun weapons.
Inch more than the sword and do what with?
Unconsciously in two years here have been.
One thousand forged forging Wan made a big and soul.
Samurai guard flag.
A total of two hundred thousand.
Are more than quartering in 80.
Disarm. Soundly fall asleep.
Things thousands of miles. Across the seas.
If our country to avenge.
Departure of the vessel.
You were right to defend the sea.
Walks the Alps
A long history. White as snow.
Mukden fight.
Is the essence of Japanese infantry.
Then step into the enemy positions.
Here the main army.
The final showdown is our task.
Cavalry, artillery co-operate it.
Battalion, Right!
Battalion, Halt!
Sub-four columns!
Left turn!
Did you know Captain Oba?
That we have named you "The Fox".
Fox?
Possesses stealth, highly crafty and evasive.
I do not have that kind of ability.
Just fighting dedication.
You'll stay here.
Thank you.
Captain Oba?
No matter what others think.
You have commanded well, for the last 2 and half years you spent in the mountain.
You saved the lives of 200 Japanese.
I believed.
Personally that to be awarded more lives
is more rewarding than gaining an island.
Am I right?
Aono.
May I hold him?
This child knows nothing about Japan.
I will
teach him.