Lucky Dragon No. 5 (1959) - full transcript
A KINDAI EIGA KYOKAI/
SHINSEI EIGA COPRODUCTION
LUCKY DRAGON NO. 5
Produced by HISAO ITOYA, KAZUO
WAKAYAMA TENGO YAMADA, SETSUO NOTO
Screenplay by
YASUTARO YAGI & KANETO SHINDO
Cinematography by EIKICHI UEMATSU
Production Design by TAKASHI MARUMO
Music by HIKARU HAYASHI
Assisted by the
YAIZU CITY FISHING COOPERATIVE
Starring:
JUKICHI UNO
NOBUKO OTOWA
- Bring us a big catch!
- Aye!
Directed by
Kaneto Shindo
YAIZU HARBOR
I'm counting on you.
Head Fisherman
TAMIO MISHIMA
Radio Operator
AIKICHI KUBOYAMA
Hey look alive!
«What’s up?
- Hey
Do a good job.
Ship Manager
YOICHI NISHIYAMA
Hey!
JANUARY 22, 1954
Bishop takes rook!
Here comes white up your ass!
Knight thrusts in saying,
“Show some tits!“
Dammit!
Map of the Pacific
I hope we catch 64 tonnes this time.
Last time in the Indian Ocean
we caught 56 tonnes.
Yeah, if we get 64 tonnes and
take our commission...
then I could at least
buy Ma an underskirt!
- Odd. We're headed in the
wrong direction. - What?
Where are we going?
We're headed east.
I didn't tell everyone yet, but
I thought we'd try fishing out east.
That's news to me.
I thought we were going to
the Solomons, right, guys?
Yeah, that's right.
Hey...
There's no way this old boat
can handle the seas out east.
I only just learned of it from
the Chief here myself.
He thinks that rather going to the
south to catch cheap yellow-fin tuna,
it'd be better to catch the pricier big-eye
tuna out east, even if it's rough.
Out east is bound to be rough.
I'm for the south.
A load of cheap yellowfin tuna
would still be good money
I talked it over with Ship
Manager Nishiyama;
he says let's take a chance and
search east for big-eye tuna.
How about it, Kuboyama?
Well, I guess he has final say
over the boat...
So let's head for Midway Atoll.
- If Kuboyama's for it, so am I.
- I'm glad we all agree.
Let's scoop up those big-eyes
and make loads of money!
From Ogasawara Islands past
Minami Torishima island
Good work.
I'll take over now.
You're pretty good with
a knife, Chief.
Have a taste.
Just right.
Talking in your sleep, eh?
I can't help it.
«Kiyo-chan!
Oh, Kiyo-chan!»
«I want to be with you,
Kiyo-chan!»
Stop it, Mr Harada!
Dinner's ready! The chief
made curry rice for us.
From Minami Torishima Island
to Midway Atoll
The temperature's about right...
The water colour looks fine, too.
Ready to go for it?
Drop the lines!
Please catch us many fish.
Go ahead!
Go ahead!
Bring in the lines!
Damn it, another shark...
You greedy beggar!
Perhaps the tuna are away
on holiday!
Keep trying-
The lines have broken!
Turn the ship!
The sea's too rough...
- Must've got caught in the coral.
- There's a strong current, too.
Hey keep a lookout!
We've not found any in four days.
Let's give it up.
I feel bad for the
ship owner and the men.
All we'll bring back from
this voyage is debt.
We can still use half of the lines.
We'll make do with that.
With only half, we'd be lucky
to cover our costs.
We shouldn't just keep
hanging around here.
I say we head south,
to the calmer seas.
Why not head north?
We'd be closer to home and save fuel.
We can still fish along the way
Since we're low on fuel, how about
going north for albacore tuna?
Everyone's exhausted.
The seas up north are too rough.
We can be sure of a catch
if we head south.
Have you contacted the ship owner?
No. I'll do it now.
You can't always be lucky
when fishing.
I'll go tell everyone.
Hey!
Listen up, guys!
Forget about the broken lines.
We're heading south.
A fisherman must know
when to give up.
It's a new start.
We'll regain our energy by
heading south.
How about we break open that
bottle of sake we've been saving!
From Midway Atoll to
Bikini Atoll
Let it go.
Be careful!
MARCH 1st
Harada, we'll return home to Yaizu
after raising the lines.
My Kiyo-chan will be dying
to see me.
«Oh, Kiyo-chan!»
I can't wait to see her.
It's frustrating!
We can cover our costs provided
we pull in 8 or 9 tons.
What a terrible voyage!
The ship owner will be angry
- We'll have nothing but debts.
- Breakfast is ready
The sun rose in the west!
Idiot! The sun can't rise
in the west!
Wasn't that an atomic bomb?
What was that?
Let's eat.
Start the engine!
Raise the lines!
Full speed!
The bang arrived seven minutes
after the flash of light.
No, it was eight minutes.
Look! An atomic bomb!
There may be airplanes around!
Be on the lookout.
Back to work!
Raise the lines!
The speed of sound is around
1,000 feet per second.
Let's say it took 7.5 seconds...
That would make it 75 nautical miles.
The ship's position is...
11°53' north, 66°58' east.
Stay off the radio -
we can't risk being intercepted.
What's this, snow?
It doesn't snow in the south seas.
What strange stuffs falling
from the sky!
Get back to work.
Hurry up!
- What the heck is this?
- Could be ash.
It sticks to my feet.
What is this?
MARCH 14th
Just what have you guys been up to?!
Boss, I need to talk to you.
What happened to your face?
I turned into a native Polynesian!
Why is your face like that?
Come on, let's talk.
- Everyone's turned black!
- I know. Come on.
- Huh? You saw an atomic bomb explode?
- We saw a flash of light...
After 90 minutes,
white ash began to fall.
We were all covered with ash.
It turned us black.
Why didn't you contact us by radio?
We'd have got in trouble if the
U.S. military intercepted us.
I made sure everyone's lips
were sealed.
- We could be captured as spies,
you know. - How's everyone's health?
Our hair falls out,
and we have blisters.
Your face really is black!
How strange.
I'd like to get looked
over at the hospital.
Sure, go right away...
Wait, today's Sunday
- There'll still be a doctor on duty
- He's right. Call them now.
Say that you must see him.
You witnessed a top secret
U.S. operation;
it's over for you if they
think you're a spy
- Good morning!
- Morning.
Kiyo-chan, the Lucky Dragon
is back in port.
The Lucky Dragon?
Look after this for me.
Welcome back!
What happened to your face?
- I'm back.
- Welcome home.
What happened to your face?
Who's darker,
your dad or the fish?
You look like a ghost! Hurry and
wash your face, dear.
Washing won't remove it.
I'm going to the hospital.
Your skin's turned very dark...
You also have blisters.
For how long did the ash fall?
For about four hours.
Did you wash it off afterwards?
- We washed it off right away
- Any fever?
For a while we felt nauseous
and lost our appetites.
We also threw up and
our hair fell out.
How do you feel now?
We feel fine.
Since you feel fine and two weeks
have passed, you may be alright.
Let's take some blood samples,
just in case.
They appear to have facial burns.
Rub some zinc ointment on them.
Kyoriisu
Hospital
Do you think we'll be alright, doctor?
Well, you saw a ball of fire,
and ash fell on you. So I wonder...
- Sorry to be rude, doctor...
- Hmm?
But we'd like to go to a hospital in
Tokyo for examination.
Fine. I'll write you a letter of introduction
to Tokyo University Hospital.
You may be suffering from
radiation poisoning.
Send the two worst affected
to the hospital tomorrow morning.
You kept some ash, right?
Yes. We brought some home
in a plastic bag.
Good. Take it with you
to the hospital.
What happened? You look like Pacific natives
who've been licking the flour bowl!
Hey! Do mine next.
Welcome back.
We sure do look like natives
who've licked the flour bowl!
Won't you drop in?
Come on, guys.
Welcome back!
My aren't you sunburned!
Welcome back!
You were gone so long.
50 whole days!
A little something for you.
So young and fresh,
just like us!
We're leaving now.
How do you feel?
Show this to the doctor.
- Be sure to explain what happened.
- Do you have the referral?
Yes. We'll be going, then.
Mr Masuda and Mr Yamazaki?
«On March 1st, while fishing
in the waters of Bikini Atoll,
«23 crew members were exposed
to fallout from a hydrogen bomb...
«and show signs of radiation
poisoning. Please examine them».
That's correct.
Your faces certainly are dark.
We also brought this.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
- I'm back. - Keizo, I just heard
something terrible...
The Lucky Dragon was near Bikini Atoll
when an atomic bomb exploded.
Who said that?
I just heard it from a manager
at Fujikawa Fisheries.
The captain of the Lucky Dragon
asked one of their employees...
for advice in writing
a letter of protest.
The manager overheard everything!
Mother, when did it happen?
I think he said on March 1st.
March 1st?
I read an article about that...
America conducted a hydrogen
bomb test in the Bikini Atoll.
Mom, you'd better go upstairs
and tell Kabe about it.
He's out gathering news about
a child murder in Shimada.
Hello?
Kabe, a phone call from Yaizu town.
Hello, Kabe speaking.
It's terrible. The Lucky Dragon crew
saw a hydrogen bomb explosion!
- What did you say?
- Hey what is it?
My old man came to visit?
What bad timing.
But I spent all my money
on a camera.
Not a camera,
a hydrogen bomb!
A big news story!
You haven't spoken to
reporters, I hope?
To the phone. Hurry!
Shizuoka Branch Office
Huh? The Lucky Dragon was...
on March 1st... in the Bikini Atoll...
What? Did you say «Big Nick?»
The Lucky Dragon was exposed
to a hydrogen bomb test...
in the Bikini Atoll on March 1st?
Write a news story Find the captain
and crew. And get some photos!
Hurry UP!
- Where are we going?
- To the dock.
Faster!
Hurry UP-
Slow down.
I'm out of breath.
What do you want me to shoot?
Take a photo of the Lucky Dragon.
This heap of junk?
You're wasting your time.
My boss wants a photo.
I wonder why]?
- Hurry!
- No need to rush.
Get to it!
Hurry up, snap the picture!
- What's the delay?
- I can't find the photo plate.
Ah, here it is...
Take this.
OK, Kabe, ready to take it?
Japanese Fishermen Encounter
Atomic Bomb Test on Bikini Atoll
On March 1st, at Bikini Atoll,
a Hydrogen Bomb Test
23 Men Suffer Radiation Poisoning
One Person Serious at Tokyo University Hospital
23 crewmen of the tuna fishing boat
Lucky Dragon No. 5, appear to be...
suffering from radiation
poisoning caused by fallout...
from a hydrogen bomb test conducted
over the Bikini Atoll on March 1st.
They must be talking about us!
There's only one Lucky Dragon No. 5...
and that's us.
Hey! A big news article about us!
That's our boat!
We're in deep water now!
You're the crew of the Lucky Dragon...
We'd like to ask a few questions.
Union Chief, what a mess we're in!
I was shocked when I read the paper.
- What about your tuna catch?
- We unloaded it yesterday
Sanitation Manager, come here.
I just got a call from the
Prefectural Sanitation Dept.
The Head of Sanitation will soon arrive.
He wants all the crew
members to gather here.
How big was the atomic explosion?
Tell me!
- Where's the chief radio officer?
- Beats me.
- Where's the captain?
- Dunno.
- What is the city's response? - What about the
tuna shipment? - Were the tuna loaded on trains?
What about the crew members
covered with radioactive ash?
I can't respond, as I don't
know anything myself.
And my boss is sick in bed.
The Head of Sanitation and a professor
from Shizuoka University have arrived.
A terrible situation we're in here!
Radiology Professor Fujikawa,
of Shizuoka University
- I'm Fujikawa.
- Thank you for coming.
- I'm Omiya.
- The Medical Chief.
These are the crewmen.
Their white blood cell count is low.
What is that?
A Geiger counter.
It measures radioactivity
This is serious! An extremely
high radiation level.
Look out, we'll get radiated!
All of you show high levels
of radioactivity
Some exceed the permissible level.
First, your hair must be shaved
and your nails cut.
Then bring your clothing and
possessions to the Lucky Dragon.
Boss, we can't get a barber.
They're all too scared.
Then you guys out their hair.
You know how.
- Go buy some clippers.
- Yes.
Outta my Way!
Doctor, examine me with
that crackling machine!
I slept with one of the
Lucky Dragon guys last night!
I've caught the radiation disease!
I want to know whether
you kissed him. Did you?
Well, did you kiss him?
She did... she did!
- Please, check me also.
- You needn't worry
Just in case...
Hold on there!
Where's the doctor's office?
I ate the Lucky Dragon's tuna!
How did it go?
I'll be admitted to the
Northern Hospital tomorrow.
I wish I hadn't given any tuna
to the neighbours...
I don't know what to do now.
Danger!
Keep Out!
Atomic Bomb
Task Force
Huh? What to do with their clippers?
Dig a hole and drop them in!
The Coast Guard verified that the Lucky
Dragon was outside the no-sail zone.
The research team from
Tokyo University just arrived.
First, they'll first look at the Lucky
Dragon, then go to the hospital.
Thank you for coming.
Some bigshots from
Tokyo University are here!
- What types of radioactive particles
were emitted? - We plan to find out.
- How does this bomb differ from the Hiroshima one?
- The crew has only a few days to live, I hear.
- What is your course of treatment?
- Is it true the patients will be sent to America?
Check their level of radioactivity
We have much experience of treating the
Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb victims,
but this experience will not be sufficient if
we cannot solve the problems with the ash.
For this reason, we must quickly
determine the nature of the ash.
For humanitarian reasons,
we want the U.S. to...
quickly disclose the types of radioactive
material contained in the ash.
Why is it beneficial to learn the
composition of the ash?
Knowing this, we would be able to compare
it with the radiation absorbed by the crew.
Some radioactive elements
quickly decay
but others are more dangerous,
with half-lives of over 20 years.
We can't embark on treatment until
we clearly know what was involved.
A small amount of ash was collected on the Lucky
Dragon; Professor Kinoshita is now analysing it.
We want to quickly analyse the
ash in order to aid their treatment.
Chemical analysis can determine
which elements are contained in the ash.
Besides the Tokyo Uni team, there's Osaka
Medical Uni, the Kyoto Uni Physics Dept,
specialists from Tokyo, the Ministry of
Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
A great nationwide mobilization, and they
still have no idea how to treat the crew.
The American Ambassador offered
to assist with their treatment.
I wonder want he wants to do.
They conduct tests without warning,
then offer to help. What opportunists!
I hear there will be reparations.
Of course.
Those jerks were reckless.
The chairman of the U.S. Congressional
Committee on Atomic Energy Rep. Cole,
said the crew may have
been on a spying mission.
The Foreign Secretary
is irresponsible too.
He says a small incident like this can't be helped,
if it's to strengthen the cause of democracy
The Lucky Dragon was clearly outside the
no-sail zone, the Coast Guard Chief says.
I'm relieved to hear that.
Professor Minami of Tokyo University
is a great help.
He has kept a constant watch
over them.
Those pleural tap tests are scary
A needle this big
goes into their chests.
The patients are worried they're
being treated as guinea pigs.
All they do is get tested.
The Ministry of Health says the Hiroshima
Atomic Injuries Investigation Committee...
will send their Chief and a medical
specialist by US. military plane tomorrow.
Ash from Bikini Atoll:
Strontium Detected
Ash of Death:
We Must Be Told its Composition
Ash of Death: Analysis Report
US-Japan Battle Over
Investigation of Ash of Death
US-Japan investigative
Meeting Begins
Ash of Death - Important Statement
by Professor: 10% of Patients to Die?
Is it Really a Joint
U.S.-Japan Investigation?
American Professor Lands at Haneda Airport,
Refuses to Answer Questions
Hello.
Those are the bigshot U.S. committee
members who created the atomic bomb.
All they do is look,
without saying a word.
As the governor said, you cannot
receive proper medical treatment here.
You may be lonely
leaving your families behind,
but we cannot allow you to stay here
and have your illness worsen.
Some of you have requested that
a doctor from Tokyo be sent here.
Your care is best handled
by the national government.
We have arranged for your transfer to the
Tokyo University and Dai-ichi hospitals.
You'll use us as guinea pigs
after we get to Tokyo, eh?
That's not true. No one is treating
you as research specimens.
All you do is take our blood
and we still get worse.
We take blood in order to check
your white blood cell counts.
Just what is strontium?
Is it true that strontium
is inside our bodies?
Once strontium gets into the body
it never leaves, so I've heard.
Recently it was reported that all of you
tested positive for Strontium-90.
I had wanted to avoid telling
you this, but strontium is a...
powerful radioactive element
with a half-life of over 20 years.
It was detected in the ash.
Once inside your body it attaches to bones
and impairs the production of blood cells.
Removing Strontium-90 is very difficult.
That will be one of our most difficult
tasks as your doctors.
You are the first ever victims
of a hydrogen bomb.
In truth, we must develop treatments
alongside conducting research.
We, the physicians and scientists of
Japan, will do our utmost to treat you.
I don't mind if they go to Tokyo, but what
about us left behind? How will we survive?
- The local authorities will be responsible
for you. - Even if it takes two or three years?
- Even if it takes two or three years.
- What if they die?
How about it?
Go to Tokyo.
Tomorrow, an American plane will pick
you up at Shizuhama.
I don't want to be in the hands
of the Americans
Look what they've done to us.
They're playing games with us.
They haven't said a word.
They must first apologize to us.
In your condition,
going by airplane is for the best.
Accept it as an expression of goodwill.
They might take us away someplace,
mightn't they?
I will accompany you,
so you need not worry
How about it, Kuboyama?
Won't you go?
Guys...
Let's go to Tokyo and
recover our health quickly
We can't work until we get better.
Let's place our trust
in the people in Tokyo.
As governor, I accept responsibility
for you as well as your families.
Regardless of reparations, if the national
government doesn't support you,
Yaizu town and Shizuoka
Prefecture will.
Leave for Tokyo tomorrow and
get well as quickly as possible.
Please go to Tokyo knowing that
your families will be taken care of.
Look after the flower garden for me.
Come home quick, okay Dad?
UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO HOSPITAL
TOKYO DAI-ICHI HOSPITAL
I am Dr. Kumagai,
the head physician.
I'm sure you are tired.
I want you to consider
me as your friend,
and I ask for your
cooperation in the treatment.
It may be rough at times,
but I will do my best.
Please tell me whatever
is on your mind.
Seven of you are at Tokyo Uni Hospital and
16 are here at Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital.
I hope that everyone here will
return home in good health.
Please take care of us.
KYOTO UNIVERSITY
MAY 30th Japanese Analytical
Chemistry Society Forum
On March 16th, I was asked
by Tokyo University Hospital to...
analyse the ash that fell on
the Lucky Dragon.
The newspapers refer to it as
'The Ash of Death'.
Detecting the type and atomic weight
of the radioactive elements contained...
in the ash are paramount in establishing
the best course of treatment.
We put aside all of our other work...
in order to focus solely on this task.
As shown in the report at hand,
over 30 different elements
were detected,
including Uranium-237,
which is of great interest to me.
While conducting nuclear fission experiments
at the Riken Cyclotron before the war,
we produced Uranium-237 particles
by colliding...
high-velocity neutrons with
Uranium-238.
By chance, once again I've encountered this
particle in the ash from Bikini Atoll.
Regarding the detected
Uranium-237 particles,
doesn't this help to reveal the design
secrets of the uranium-encased H-bomb?
I only know what I've detected.
I have no further comment.
The U.S. executed two citizens, the Rosenbergs,
as reported in the American press,
for suspected leaks of H-bomb secrets,
secrets which Japan's scientists are now discovering.
I have only detected which
elements are contained in the ash.
That's all I have to say on the subject.
The Lucky Dragon is finally
being stripped bare.
They're breaking it up and
taking it to a research lab.
I feel sorry for the Lucky Dragon.
Yes. It can't talk back to us.
I wonder how their families are doing.
It's rough when their husbands
or sons are taken away
I read in the paper that we now can't have
children, because our sperm was destroyed.
The guys are really disappointed.
They won't be able to marry now.
Don't worry Even if that's true,
your body will produce more.
We've all developed jaundice.
Well, your white blood cell count's low,
and your liver's malfunctioning.
You needn't ask about every
detail of your condition.
I know...
You doctors will be our saviours.
We compile results of every medical test,
report to Tokyo University
and also send reports to America
via the Foreign Ministry
The world's doctors are all
studying your condition.
Doctor, a television set has been
brought here for the patients.
Something nice for you, Kuboyama.
Hey guys, we can watch TV now.
We arranged for it yesterday
There's also one at Tokyo University Hospital.
Hey guys:
a treat for you all!
Yaizu Since Then
Let's took into the town of Yatzu,
now famous the world over for the Ash of Death.
It's our town, Yaizu!
The fish market!
Three months have passed since the Lucky
Dragon returned home covered with ash.
The rain contains radioactive particles that
contaminates cities and their people.
Yaizu looks to have
finally returned to normal.
Tuna fish, derisively called “atomic tuna,“
can now be seen at fish shops.
At one point sushi chefs cried with anger
They seem to be doing fine now.
We asked the townsfolk
about Yaizu since that time.
Excuse me, Miss!
The Yaizu fishermen suffered a lot.
I feel sorry for them, but I'd never want
to marry one of those guys.
Why, you!
I'll remember that face!
- The idiot!
- Who is that tramp?
Don't worry
Your girl won't leave you!
I thought I'd be home in time
for the festival.
Let's go together next year.
Sachiko, we'll be home in the fall,
when the persimmons are ripe.
The chrysanthemums will be blooming.
Mrs. Kuboyama,
I have a hard time sleeping
in this bed. It doesn't sway!
Me too. It needs to be
swaying for me to sleep well.
I can't sleep well unless
the bed is tossing and turning!
How about some rolled sushi?
Thanks.
- Sushi for you?
- No, thanks.
How about some sushi?
Hey, Kimi!
How about some sushi?
It's not radioactive.
- And some for the nurses.
- Thank you.
The Lucky Dragon crew is
in good spirits!
We owe it all to you,
and the other nurses.
Students from an elementary school
in Gunma have come to visit you.
They dropped in on the
way back from the beach.
We live in the mountains and went
to the beach to escape the heat.
We've come to visit you on
the way back.
Thank you.
We haven't any gifts for you, but the
students drew pictures at the beach.
We hope they will cheer you up.
The rest of the students are
waiting out front.
Please get well soon!
Still awake?
You must go to sleep early
A bad habit of mine.
I need to do it before I go to sleep.
Doctor, how many kids do you have?
One. She just turned three.
Once I've finished knitting these for my kids,
I'll knit one for yours, too.
I'll look forward to it.
I hope you can finish it soon.
Strontium-90 is a pest. Once it enters
your body you can't get rid of it.
It won't go away
Be positive. You can get rid of it
once you regain your health.
My body is falling to pieces.
The Lucky Dragon will be
moved to Tokyo tomorrow.
- Oh?
- Indeed.
The Lucky Dragon must look
run-down, too.
Everyone's jaundice has improved,
except for Kuboyama's. Why just him?
Must be to do with age;
the rest are younger.
It's awful. If not for that atomic bomb,
they'd never suffer such afflictions.
As clinicians, we must treat
them without complaint.
I know, I just don't want
any of them to die...
You're right.
What's going on, everyone?
- She's finally here, his girl.
- Harada's?
He's as stiff as a kajiki tuna fish!
Please have a seat.
He's so excited. Maybe his
white blood cells will increase!
I finally talked Dad into
seeing things my way...
to wait until you're healed.
Thank you! Thank you!
«Dear Shizuko, today is very cool,
with a breeze from the south.
“Colour is finally returning to my face.
«I think I can recover from the
jaundice by the end of August.
“My liver pain has gone away.
«I feel more energetic.
«Today! was awake for half a day
and still wasn't very tired.
«With a little more time
I'll get better.
«Take care of things at home,
Shizuko».
- How's he doing?
- No change. Still in a coma.
Hey! His wife and kids are here.
His condition suddenly worsened.
- Your wife is here.
- Dear! Dear!
Dear!
Shizuko...
You cut your hand.
Dear, I didn't cut my hand.
Airplane!
Don't cut the flowers in the garden.
Escape! Cut the lines!
Mr Kuboyama!
«Aikichi Kuboyama, Chief Radio
Operator of the Lucky Dragon...
«is in a critical condition
and remains in a coma.
«Aikichi Kuboyama suffered radiation
poisoning after being covered...
«with ash from a hydrogen
bomb test in the Bikini Atoll.
«His hear! has weakened considerably
since yesterday evening.
«The medical team is doing
their best to see him through,
«however, his condition remains serious».
«Hang in there, Kuboyama!»
- from the Yoshino Maru No. 8 crew.
«Kuboyama, Hang in there!»
- from the Eiko Maru crew.
«Kuboyama, Don't die!»
- from the Hinode Maru crew.
«Hang in there, Kuboyama!»
- from the Maru Fuku Maru No. 3 crew.
Hang in there, Mr Kuboyama.
Your friends out on the
south seas send you...
many words of encouragement.
All these telegrams are for you!
Dear... Yasue, Miyoko
and Sachiko are here, too.
Your mother and brother are also
here, together with the ship-owner.
Aikichi... is it painful?
Aikichi, you're going to die,
after all.
Mom... I won't die.
I'm going to go to sea again.
The Chief is talking again!
Kuboyama has
regained consciousness!
The children have school.
We will come back.
He's in a very unstable condition.
We'll contact you if he deteriorates.
Please do.
I'll stay and watch over him.
You should all go home.
We're home, Sachiko.
- Mom, I'm hungry
- Let's eat something.
Mrs Kuboyama!
- Are you there, Mrs Kuboyama?
- Yes!
- Did you hear on the radio?
- No. What happened?
Your husband has lapsed
into a critical condition.
Everyone, please come next door.
Don't give up, Mr Kuboyama.
- Chief!
- Chief!
Hang in there, Mr Kuboyama.
Electricity's burning me...
A high-voltage line's
running through me!
Chief!
He's in his final moments.
- Dear!
- Aikichi!
A news flash:
At 6:56 today Aikichi Kuboyama,
Chief Radio Operator of Lucky Dragon No. 5,
died of radiation poisoning in
Room 311 of Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital.
Despite the prayers
of 80 million Japanese,
despite treatment by the
worlds top radiologists,
Aikichi Kuboyama, who was exposed to
the 'ash of death' at Bikini Atoll last March,
and whose case was known around the world,
passed away at the age of 40.
Autopsy Room
Odawara Station...
Shizuoka Station...
Yaizu Station...
SECRETARY OF STATE
«Aikichi Kuboyama,
«I first heard of you after learning of your
exposure to fallout in the Bikini Atoll.
«I first met you at the Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital,
after hearing of your serious condition.
«But, as you inched closer and
closer to death's door,
«your indomitable spirit and bravery in
determinedly battling your illness...
«made me feel as though
you were a dear old friend».
AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
«Today the Japanese people,
«Today the Japanese people,
«along with millions of Americans,
and people throughout the world...
«will focus their attention
on the port town of Yaizu.
«We leave this tearful ceremony
with renewed determination,
«and vow to build a world where
the dignity of all life is ensured,
«a world where true peace
and freedom flourishes,
«a world in which tragedies like this
will never again occur».
Our hometown reduced to ashes
Loved ones buried in the
charred soil
White flowers now bloom
Never must we allow an
atomic bomb,
Never again must we allow
an atomic bomb to fall on our cities.
The End
Subtitles by Kirikomi & CLeTuS
Revised & retimed by lordretsudo
SHINSEI EIGA COPRODUCTION
LUCKY DRAGON NO. 5
Produced by HISAO ITOYA, KAZUO
WAKAYAMA TENGO YAMADA, SETSUO NOTO
Screenplay by
YASUTARO YAGI & KANETO SHINDO
Cinematography by EIKICHI UEMATSU
Production Design by TAKASHI MARUMO
Music by HIKARU HAYASHI
Assisted by the
YAIZU CITY FISHING COOPERATIVE
Starring:
JUKICHI UNO
NOBUKO OTOWA
- Bring us a big catch!
- Aye!
Directed by
Kaneto Shindo
YAIZU HARBOR
I'm counting on you.
Head Fisherman
TAMIO MISHIMA
Radio Operator
AIKICHI KUBOYAMA
Hey look alive!
«What’s up?
- Hey
Do a good job.
Ship Manager
YOICHI NISHIYAMA
Hey!
JANUARY 22, 1954
Bishop takes rook!
Here comes white up your ass!
Knight thrusts in saying,
“Show some tits!“
Dammit!
Map of the Pacific
I hope we catch 64 tonnes this time.
Last time in the Indian Ocean
we caught 56 tonnes.
Yeah, if we get 64 tonnes and
take our commission...
then I could at least
buy Ma an underskirt!
- Odd. We're headed in the
wrong direction. - What?
Where are we going?
We're headed east.
I didn't tell everyone yet, but
I thought we'd try fishing out east.
That's news to me.
I thought we were going to
the Solomons, right, guys?
Yeah, that's right.
Hey...
There's no way this old boat
can handle the seas out east.
I only just learned of it from
the Chief here myself.
He thinks that rather going to the
south to catch cheap yellow-fin tuna,
it'd be better to catch the pricier big-eye
tuna out east, even if it's rough.
Out east is bound to be rough.
I'm for the south.
A load of cheap yellowfin tuna
would still be good money
I talked it over with Ship
Manager Nishiyama;
he says let's take a chance and
search east for big-eye tuna.
How about it, Kuboyama?
Well, I guess he has final say
over the boat...
So let's head for Midway Atoll.
- If Kuboyama's for it, so am I.
- I'm glad we all agree.
Let's scoop up those big-eyes
and make loads of money!
From Ogasawara Islands past
Minami Torishima island
Good work.
I'll take over now.
You're pretty good with
a knife, Chief.
Have a taste.
Just right.
Talking in your sleep, eh?
I can't help it.
«Kiyo-chan!
Oh, Kiyo-chan!»
«I want to be with you,
Kiyo-chan!»
Stop it, Mr Harada!
Dinner's ready! The chief
made curry rice for us.
From Minami Torishima Island
to Midway Atoll
The temperature's about right...
The water colour looks fine, too.
Ready to go for it?
Drop the lines!
Please catch us many fish.
Go ahead!
Go ahead!
Bring in the lines!
Damn it, another shark...
You greedy beggar!
Perhaps the tuna are away
on holiday!
Keep trying-
The lines have broken!
Turn the ship!
The sea's too rough...
- Must've got caught in the coral.
- There's a strong current, too.
Hey keep a lookout!
We've not found any in four days.
Let's give it up.
I feel bad for the
ship owner and the men.
All we'll bring back from
this voyage is debt.
We can still use half of the lines.
We'll make do with that.
With only half, we'd be lucky
to cover our costs.
We shouldn't just keep
hanging around here.
I say we head south,
to the calmer seas.
Why not head north?
We'd be closer to home and save fuel.
We can still fish along the way
Since we're low on fuel, how about
going north for albacore tuna?
Everyone's exhausted.
The seas up north are too rough.
We can be sure of a catch
if we head south.
Have you contacted the ship owner?
No. I'll do it now.
You can't always be lucky
when fishing.
I'll go tell everyone.
Hey!
Listen up, guys!
Forget about the broken lines.
We're heading south.
A fisherman must know
when to give up.
It's a new start.
We'll regain our energy by
heading south.
How about we break open that
bottle of sake we've been saving!
From Midway Atoll to
Bikini Atoll
Let it go.
Be careful!
MARCH 1st
Harada, we'll return home to Yaizu
after raising the lines.
My Kiyo-chan will be dying
to see me.
«Oh, Kiyo-chan!»
I can't wait to see her.
It's frustrating!
We can cover our costs provided
we pull in 8 or 9 tons.
What a terrible voyage!
The ship owner will be angry
- We'll have nothing but debts.
- Breakfast is ready
The sun rose in the west!
Idiot! The sun can't rise
in the west!
Wasn't that an atomic bomb?
What was that?
Let's eat.
Start the engine!
Raise the lines!
Full speed!
The bang arrived seven minutes
after the flash of light.
No, it was eight minutes.
Look! An atomic bomb!
There may be airplanes around!
Be on the lookout.
Back to work!
Raise the lines!
The speed of sound is around
1,000 feet per second.
Let's say it took 7.5 seconds...
That would make it 75 nautical miles.
The ship's position is...
11°53' north, 66°58' east.
Stay off the radio -
we can't risk being intercepted.
What's this, snow?
It doesn't snow in the south seas.
What strange stuffs falling
from the sky!
Get back to work.
Hurry up!
- What the heck is this?
- Could be ash.
It sticks to my feet.
What is this?
MARCH 14th
Just what have you guys been up to?!
Boss, I need to talk to you.
What happened to your face?
I turned into a native Polynesian!
Why is your face like that?
Come on, let's talk.
- Everyone's turned black!
- I know. Come on.
- Huh? You saw an atomic bomb explode?
- We saw a flash of light...
After 90 minutes,
white ash began to fall.
We were all covered with ash.
It turned us black.
Why didn't you contact us by radio?
We'd have got in trouble if the
U.S. military intercepted us.
I made sure everyone's lips
were sealed.
- We could be captured as spies,
you know. - How's everyone's health?
Our hair falls out,
and we have blisters.
Your face really is black!
How strange.
I'd like to get looked
over at the hospital.
Sure, go right away...
Wait, today's Sunday
- There'll still be a doctor on duty
- He's right. Call them now.
Say that you must see him.
You witnessed a top secret
U.S. operation;
it's over for you if they
think you're a spy
- Good morning!
- Morning.
Kiyo-chan, the Lucky Dragon
is back in port.
The Lucky Dragon?
Look after this for me.
Welcome back!
What happened to your face?
- I'm back.
- Welcome home.
What happened to your face?
Who's darker,
your dad or the fish?
You look like a ghost! Hurry and
wash your face, dear.
Washing won't remove it.
I'm going to the hospital.
Your skin's turned very dark...
You also have blisters.
For how long did the ash fall?
For about four hours.
Did you wash it off afterwards?
- We washed it off right away
- Any fever?
For a while we felt nauseous
and lost our appetites.
We also threw up and
our hair fell out.
How do you feel now?
We feel fine.
Since you feel fine and two weeks
have passed, you may be alright.
Let's take some blood samples,
just in case.
They appear to have facial burns.
Rub some zinc ointment on them.
Kyoriisu
Hospital
Do you think we'll be alright, doctor?
Well, you saw a ball of fire,
and ash fell on you. So I wonder...
- Sorry to be rude, doctor...
- Hmm?
But we'd like to go to a hospital in
Tokyo for examination.
Fine. I'll write you a letter of introduction
to Tokyo University Hospital.
You may be suffering from
radiation poisoning.
Send the two worst affected
to the hospital tomorrow morning.
You kept some ash, right?
Yes. We brought some home
in a plastic bag.
Good. Take it with you
to the hospital.
What happened? You look like Pacific natives
who've been licking the flour bowl!
Hey! Do mine next.
Welcome back.
We sure do look like natives
who've licked the flour bowl!
Won't you drop in?
Come on, guys.
Welcome back!
My aren't you sunburned!
Welcome back!
You were gone so long.
50 whole days!
A little something for you.
So young and fresh,
just like us!
We're leaving now.
How do you feel?
Show this to the doctor.
- Be sure to explain what happened.
- Do you have the referral?
Yes. We'll be going, then.
Mr Masuda and Mr Yamazaki?
«On March 1st, while fishing
in the waters of Bikini Atoll,
«23 crew members were exposed
to fallout from a hydrogen bomb...
«and show signs of radiation
poisoning. Please examine them».
That's correct.
Your faces certainly are dark.
We also brought this.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
- I'm back. - Keizo, I just heard
something terrible...
The Lucky Dragon was near Bikini Atoll
when an atomic bomb exploded.
Who said that?
I just heard it from a manager
at Fujikawa Fisheries.
The captain of the Lucky Dragon
asked one of their employees...
for advice in writing
a letter of protest.
The manager overheard everything!
Mother, when did it happen?
I think he said on March 1st.
March 1st?
I read an article about that...
America conducted a hydrogen
bomb test in the Bikini Atoll.
Mom, you'd better go upstairs
and tell Kabe about it.
He's out gathering news about
a child murder in Shimada.
Hello?
Kabe, a phone call from Yaizu town.
Hello, Kabe speaking.
It's terrible. The Lucky Dragon crew
saw a hydrogen bomb explosion!
- What did you say?
- Hey what is it?
My old man came to visit?
What bad timing.
But I spent all my money
on a camera.
Not a camera,
a hydrogen bomb!
A big news story!
You haven't spoken to
reporters, I hope?
To the phone. Hurry!
Shizuoka Branch Office
Huh? The Lucky Dragon was...
on March 1st... in the Bikini Atoll...
What? Did you say «Big Nick?»
The Lucky Dragon was exposed
to a hydrogen bomb test...
in the Bikini Atoll on March 1st?
Write a news story Find the captain
and crew. And get some photos!
Hurry UP!
- Where are we going?
- To the dock.
Faster!
Hurry UP-
Slow down.
I'm out of breath.
What do you want me to shoot?
Take a photo of the Lucky Dragon.
This heap of junk?
You're wasting your time.
My boss wants a photo.
I wonder why]?
- Hurry!
- No need to rush.
Get to it!
Hurry up, snap the picture!
- What's the delay?
- I can't find the photo plate.
Ah, here it is...
Take this.
OK, Kabe, ready to take it?
Japanese Fishermen Encounter
Atomic Bomb Test on Bikini Atoll
On March 1st, at Bikini Atoll,
a Hydrogen Bomb Test
23 Men Suffer Radiation Poisoning
One Person Serious at Tokyo University Hospital
23 crewmen of the tuna fishing boat
Lucky Dragon No. 5, appear to be...
suffering from radiation
poisoning caused by fallout...
from a hydrogen bomb test conducted
over the Bikini Atoll on March 1st.
They must be talking about us!
There's only one Lucky Dragon No. 5...
and that's us.
Hey! A big news article about us!
That's our boat!
We're in deep water now!
You're the crew of the Lucky Dragon...
We'd like to ask a few questions.
Union Chief, what a mess we're in!
I was shocked when I read the paper.
- What about your tuna catch?
- We unloaded it yesterday
Sanitation Manager, come here.
I just got a call from the
Prefectural Sanitation Dept.
The Head of Sanitation will soon arrive.
He wants all the crew
members to gather here.
How big was the atomic explosion?
Tell me!
- Where's the chief radio officer?
- Beats me.
- Where's the captain?
- Dunno.
- What is the city's response? - What about the
tuna shipment? - Were the tuna loaded on trains?
What about the crew members
covered with radioactive ash?
I can't respond, as I don't
know anything myself.
And my boss is sick in bed.
The Head of Sanitation and a professor
from Shizuoka University have arrived.
A terrible situation we're in here!
Radiology Professor Fujikawa,
of Shizuoka University
- I'm Fujikawa.
- Thank you for coming.
- I'm Omiya.
- The Medical Chief.
These are the crewmen.
Their white blood cell count is low.
What is that?
A Geiger counter.
It measures radioactivity
This is serious! An extremely
high radiation level.
Look out, we'll get radiated!
All of you show high levels
of radioactivity
Some exceed the permissible level.
First, your hair must be shaved
and your nails cut.
Then bring your clothing and
possessions to the Lucky Dragon.
Boss, we can't get a barber.
They're all too scared.
Then you guys out their hair.
You know how.
- Go buy some clippers.
- Yes.
Outta my Way!
Doctor, examine me with
that crackling machine!
I slept with one of the
Lucky Dragon guys last night!
I've caught the radiation disease!
I want to know whether
you kissed him. Did you?
Well, did you kiss him?
She did... she did!
- Please, check me also.
- You needn't worry
Just in case...
Hold on there!
Where's the doctor's office?
I ate the Lucky Dragon's tuna!
How did it go?
I'll be admitted to the
Northern Hospital tomorrow.
I wish I hadn't given any tuna
to the neighbours...
I don't know what to do now.
Danger!
Keep Out!
Atomic Bomb
Task Force
Huh? What to do with their clippers?
Dig a hole and drop them in!
The Coast Guard verified that the Lucky
Dragon was outside the no-sail zone.
The research team from
Tokyo University just arrived.
First, they'll first look at the Lucky
Dragon, then go to the hospital.
Thank you for coming.
Some bigshots from
Tokyo University are here!
- What types of radioactive particles
were emitted? - We plan to find out.
- How does this bomb differ from the Hiroshima one?
- The crew has only a few days to live, I hear.
- What is your course of treatment?
- Is it true the patients will be sent to America?
Check their level of radioactivity
We have much experience of treating the
Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb victims,
but this experience will not be sufficient if
we cannot solve the problems with the ash.
For this reason, we must quickly
determine the nature of the ash.
For humanitarian reasons,
we want the U.S. to...
quickly disclose the types of radioactive
material contained in the ash.
Why is it beneficial to learn the
composition of the ash?
Knowing this, we would be able to compare
it with the radiation absorbed by the crew.
Some radioactive elements
quickly decay
but others are more dangerous,
with half-lives of over 20 years.
We can't embark on treatment until
we clearly know what was involved.
A small amount of ash was collected on the Lucky
Dragon; Professor Kinoshita is now analysing it.
We want to quickly analyse the
ash in order to aid their treatment.
Chemical analysis can determine
which elements are contained in the ash.
Besides the Tokyo Uni team, there's Osaka
Medical Uni, the Kyoto Uni Physics Dept,
specialists from Tokyo, the Ministry of
Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
A great nationwide mobilization, and they
still have no idea how to treat the crew.
The American Ambassador offered
to assist with their treatment.
I wonder want he wants to do.
They conduct tests without warning,
then offer to help. What opportunists!
I hear there will be reparations.
Of course.
Those jerks were reckless.
The chairman of the U.S. Congressional
Committee on Atomic Energy Rep. Cole,
said the crew may have
been on a spying mission.
The Foreign Secretary
is irresponsible too.
He says a small incident like this can't be helped,
if it's to strengthen the cause of democracy
The Lucky Dragon was clearly outside the
no-sail zone, the Coast Guard Chief says.
I'm relieved to hear that.
Professor Minami of Tokyo University
is a great help.
He has kept a constant watch
over them.
Those pleural tap tests are scary
A needle this big
goes into their chests.
The patients are worried they're
being treated as guinea pigs.
All they do is get tested.
The Ministry of Health says the Hiroshima
Atomic Injuries Investigation Committee...
will send their Chief and a medical
specialist by US. military plane tomorrow.
Ash from Bikini Atoll:
Strontium Detected
Ash of Death:
We Must Be Told its Composition
Ash of Death: Analysis Report
US-Japan Battle Over
Investigation of Ash of Death
US-Japan investigative
Meeting Begins
Ash of Death - Important Statement
by Professor: 10% of Patients to Die?
Is it Really a Joint
U.S.-Japan Investigation?
American Professor Lands at Haneda Airport,
Refuses to Answer Questions
Hello.
Those are the bigshot U.S. committee
members who created the atomic bomb.
All they do is look,
without saying a word.
As the governor said, you cannot
receive proper medical treatment here.
You may be lonely
leaving your families behind,
but we cannot allow you to stay here
and have your illness worsen.
Some of you have requested that
a doctor from Tokyo be sent here.
Your care is best handled
by the national government.
We have arranged for your transfer to the
Tokyo University and Dai-ichi hospitals.
You'll use us as guinea pigs
after we get to Tokyo, eh?
That's not true. No one is treating
you as research specimens.
All you do is take our blood
and we still get worse.
We take blood in order to check
your white blood cell counts.
Just what is strontium?
Is it true that strontium
is inside our bodies?
Once strontium gets into the body
it never leaves, so I've heard.
Recently it was reported that all of you
tested positive for Strontium-90.
I had wanted to avoid telling
you this, but strontium is a...
powerful radioactive element
with a half-life of over 20 years.
It was detected in the ash.
Once inside your body it attaches to bones
and impairs the production of blood cells.
Removing Strontium-90 is very difficult.
That will be one of our most difficult
tasks as your doctors.
You are the first ever victims
of a hydrogen bomb.
In truth, we must develop treatments
alongside conducting research.
We, the physicians and scientists of
Japan, will do our utmost to treat you.
I don't mind if they go to Tokyo, but what
about us left behind? How will we survive?
- The local authorities will be responsible
for you. - Even if it takes two or three years?
- Even if it takes two or three years.
- What if they die?
How about it?
Go to Tokyo.
Tomorrow, an American plane will pick
you up at Shizuhama.
I don't want to be in the hands
of the Americans
Look what they've done to us.
They're playing games with us.
They haven't said a word.
They must first apologize to us.
In your condition,
going by airplane is for the best.
Accept it as an expression of goodwill.
They might take us away someplace,
mightn't they?
I will accompany you,
so you need not worry
How about it, Kuboyama?
Won't you go?
Guys...
Let's go to Tokyo and
recover our health quickly
We can't work until we get better.
Let's place our trust
in the people in Tokyo.
As governor, I accept responsibility
for you as well as your families.
Regardless of reparations, if the national
government doesn't support you,
Yaizu town and Shizuoka
Prefecture will.
Leave for Tokyo tomorrow and
get well as quickly as possible.
Please go to Tokyo knowing that
your families will be taken care of.
Look after the flower garden for me.
Come home quick, okay Dad?
UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO HOSPITAL
TOKYO DAI-ICHI HOSPITAL
I am Dr. Kumagai,
the head physician.
I'm sure you are tired.
I want you to consider
me as your friend,
and I ask for your
cooperation in the treatment.
It may be rough at times,
but I will do my best.
Please tell me whatever
is on your mind.
Seven of you are at Tokyo Uni Hospital and
16 are here at Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital.
I hope that everyone here will
return home in good health.
Please take care of us.
KYOTO UNIVERSITY
MAY 30th Japanese Analytical
Chemistry Society Forum
On March 16th, I was asked
by Tokyo University Hospital to...
analyse the ash that fell on
the Lucky Dragon.
The newspapers refer to it as
'The Ash of Death'.
Detecting the type and atomic weight
of the radioactive elements contained...
in the ash are paramount in establishing
the best course of treatment.
We put aside all of our other work...
in order to focus solely on this task.
As shown in the report at hand,
over 30 different elements
were detected,
including Uranium-237,
which is of great interest to me.
While conducting nuclear fission experiments
at the Riken Cyclotron before the war,
we produced Uranium-237 particles
by colliding...
high-velocity neutrons with
Uranium-238.
By chance, once again I've encountered this
particle in the ash from Bikini Atoll.
Regarding the detected
Uranium-237 particles,
doesn't this help to reveal the design
secrets of the uranium-encased H-bomb?
I only know what I've detected.
I have no further comment.
The U.S. executed two citizens, the Rosenbergs,
as reported in the American press,
for suspected leaks of H-bomb secrets,
secrets which Japan's scientists are now discovering.
I have only detected which
elements are contained in the ash.
That's all I have to say on the subject.
The Lucky Dragon is finally
being stripped bare.
They're breaking it up and
taking it to a research lab.
I feel sorry for the Lucky Dragon.
Yes. It can't talk back to us.
I wonder how their families are doing.
It's rough when their husbands
or sons are taken away
I read in the paper that we now can't have
children, because our sperm was destroyed.
The guys are really disappointed.
They won't be able to marry now.
Don't worry Even if that's true,
your body will produce more.
We've all developed jaundice.
Well, your white blood cell count's low,
and your liver's malfunctioning.
You needn't ask about every
detail of your condition.
I know...
You doctors will be our saviours.
We compile results of every medical test,
report to Tokyo University
and also send reports to America
via the Foreign Ministry
The world's doctors are all
studying your condition.
Doctor, a television set has been
brought here for the patients.
Something nice for you, Kuboyama.
Hey guys, we can watch TV now.
We arranged for it yesterday
There's also one at Tokyo University Hospital.
Hey guys:
a treat for you all!
Yaizu Since Then
Let's took into the town of Yatzu,
now famous the world over for the Ash of Death.
It's our town, Yaizu!
The fish market!
Three months have passed since the Lucky
Dragon returned home covered with ash.
The rain contains radioactive particles that
contaminates cities and their people.
Yaizu looks to have
finally returned to normal.
Tuna fish, derisively called “atomic tuna,“
can now be seen at fish shops.
At one point sushi chefs cried with anger
They seem to be doing fine now.
We asked the townsfolk
about Yaizu since that time.
Excuse me, Miss!
The Yaizu fishermen suffered a lot.
I feel sorry for them, but I'd never want
to marry one of those guys.
Why, you!
I'll remember that face!
- The idiot!
- Who is that tramp?
Don't worry
Your girl won't leave you!
I thought I'd be home in time
for the festival.
Let's go together next year.
Sachiko, we'll be home in the fall,
when the persimmons are ripe.
The chrysanthemums will be blooming.
Mrs. Kuboyama,
I have a hard time sleeping
in this bed. It doesn't sway!
Me too. It needs to be
swaying for me to sleep well.
I can't sleep well unless
the bed is tossing and turning!
How about some rolled sushi?
Thanks.
- Sushi for you?
- No, thanks.
How about some sushi?
Hey, Kimi!
How about some sushi?
It's not radioactive.
- And some for the nurses.
- Thank you.
The Lucky Dragon crew is
in good spirits!
We owe it all to you,
and the other nurses.
Students from an elementary school
in Gunma have come to visit you.
They dropped in on the
way back from the beach.
We live in the mountains and went
to the beach to escape the heat.
We've come to visit you on
the way back.
Thank you.
We haven't any gifts for you, but the
students drew pictures at the beach.
We hope they will cheer you up.
The rest of the students are
waiting out front.
Please get well soon!
Still awake?
You must go to sleep early
A bad habit of mine.
I need to do it before I go to sleep.
Doctor, how many kids do you have?
One. She just turned three.
Once I've finished knitting these for my kids,
I'll knit one for yours, too.
I'll look forward to it.
I hope you can finish it soon.
Strontium-90 is a pest. Once it enters
your body you can't get rid of it.
It won't go away
Be positive. You can get rid of it
once you regain your health.
My body is falling to pieces.
The Lucky Dragon will be
moved to Tokyo tomorrow.
- Oh?
- Indeed.
The Lucky Dragon must look
run-down, too.
Everyone's jaundice has improved,
except for Kuboyama's. Why just him?
Must be to do with age;
the rest are younger.
It's awful. If not for that atomic bomb,
they'd never suffer such afflictions.
As clinicians, we must treat
them without complaint.
I know, I just don't want
any of them to die...
You're right.
What's going on, everyone?
- She's finally here, his girl.
- Harada's?
He's as stiff as a kajiki tuna fish!
Please have a seat.
He's so excited. Maybe his
white blood cells will increase!
I finally talked Dad into
seeing things my way...
to wait until you're healed.
Thank you! Thank you!
«Dear Shizuko, today is very cool,
with a breeze from the south.
“Colour is finally returning to my face.
«I think I can recover from the
jaundice by the end of August.
“My liver pain has gone away.
«I feel more energetic.
«Today! was awake for half a day
and still wasn't very tired.
«With a little more time
I'll get better.
«Take care of things at home,
Shizuko».
- How's he doing?
- No change. Still in a coma.
Hey! His wife and kids are here.
His condition suddenly worsened.
- Your wife is here.
- Dear! Dear!
Dear!
Shizuko...
You cut your hand.
Dear, I didn't cut my hand.
Airplane!
Don't cut the flowers in the garden.
Escape! Cut the lines!
Mr Kuboyama!
«Aikichi Kuboyama, Chief Radio
Operator of the Lucky Dragon...
«is in a critical condition
and remains in a coma.
«Aikichi Kuboyama suffered radiation
poisoning after being covered...
«with ash from a hydrogen
bomb test in the Bikini Atoll.
«His hear! has weakened considerably
since yesterday evening.
«The medical team is doing
their best to see him through,
«however, his condition remains serious».
«Hang in there, Kuboyama!»
- from the Yoshino Maru No. 8 crew.
«Kuboyama, Hang in there!»
- from the Eiko Maru crew.
«Kuboyama, Don't die!»
- from the Hinode Maru crew.
«Hang in there, Kuboyama!»
- from the Maru Fuku Maru No. 3 crew.
Hang in there, Mr Kuboyama.
Your friends out on the
south seas send you...
many words of encouragement.
All these telegrams are for you!
Dear... Yasue, Miyoko
and Sachiko are here, too.
Your mother and brother are also
here, together with the ship-owner.
Aikichi... is it painful?
Aikichi, you're going to die,
after all.
Mom... I won't die.
I'm going to go to sea again.
The Chief is talking again!
Kuboyama has
regained consciousness!
The children have school.
We will come back.
He's in a very unstable condition.
We'll contact you if he deteriorates.
Please do.
I'll stay and watch over him.
You should all go home.
We're home, Sachiko.
- Mom, I'm hungry
- Let's eat something.
Mrs Kuboyama!
- Are you there, Mrs Kuboyama?
- Yes!
- Did you hear on the radio?
- No. What happened?
Your husband has lapsed
into a critical condition.
Everyone, please come next door.
Don't give up, Mr Kuboyama.
- Chief!
- Chief!
Hang in there, Mr Kuboyama.
Electricity's burning me...
A high-voltage line's
running through me!
Chief!
He's in his final moments.
- Dear!
- Aikichi!
A news flash:
At 6:56 today Aikichi Kuboyama,
Chief Radio Operator of Lucky Dragon No. 5,
died of radiation poisoning in
Room 311 of Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital.
Despite the prayers
of 80 million Japanese,
despite treatment by the
worlds top radiologists,
Aikichi Kuboyama, who was exposed to
the 'ash of death' at Bikini Atoll last March,
and whose case was known around the world,
passed away at the age of 40.
Autopsy Room
Odawara Station...
Shizuoka Station...
Yaizu Station...
SECRETARY OF STATE
«Aikichi Kuboyama,
«I first heard of you after learning of your
exposure to fallout in the Bikini Atoll.
«I first met you at the Tokyo Dai-ichi Hospital,
after hearing of your serious condition.
«But, as you inched closer and
closer to death's door,
«your indomitable spirit and bravery in
determinedly battling your illness...
«made me feel as though
you were a dear old friend».
AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
«Today the Japanese people,
«Today the Japanese people,
«along with millions of Americans,
and people throughout the world...
«will focus their attention
on the port town of Yaizu.
«We leave this tearful ceremony
with renewed determination,
«and vow to build a world where
the dignity of all life is ensured,
«a world where true peace
and freedom flourishes,
«a world in which tragedies like this
will never again occur».
Our hometown reduced to ashes
Loved ones buried in the
charred soil
White flowers now bloom
Never must we allow an
atomic bomb,
Never again must we allow
an atomic bomb to fall on our cities.
The End
Subtitles by Kirikomi & CLeTuS
Revised & retimed by lordretsudo