The Burmese Harp (1956)
Tatsuya Mihashi: Defense Commander
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Quotes
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Mizushima : If only we had time to discuss it calmly. Unfortunately, time's almost up. Please decide in the next three minutes!
Defense Commander : It's unanimous: We'll fight to the death!
Mizushima : I'll ask the British to give me more time.
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Mizushima : I'm Mizushima from Inouye Company. I'm here on a mission.
Defense Commander : What? You're a messenger?
Mizushima : The Japanese army has surrendered. Further resistance is useless. Please surrender as quickly as...
Defense Commander : Shut up! How dare you! Surrendering is an insult to those who've died! Unlike your unit, we're not filthy cowards! We'll fight to the death!
Mizushima : What good are you then? Live, endure, work for your country!
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Defense Commander : A coward like you can't be Japanese. Leave!
Mizushima : I refuse! Not until you reconsider.
Defense Commander : You'll die if you stay. Aren't you afraid?
Mizushima : I don't want to die meaninglessly.
Defense Commander : Dying in battle is meaningless?
Mizushima : It doesn't serve Japan or its people or yourself. It's meaningless.