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