The Emperor in August Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'The Emperor in August' right now, here are some helpful info about the Shochiku, Asmik Ace drama flick. The Emperor in August starring Koji Yakusho, Masahiro Motoki, Tori Matsuzaka, Shinichi Tsutsumi has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 16 min. is based on real

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "In July 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the cabinet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but watch the meeting. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned officers, who are against Japan surrendering, move to occupy the palace and a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War."

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