The Burmese Harp (1956)

Tatsuya Mihashi: Defense Commander

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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.

• 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!

• 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.