John Rabe (2009)
Teruyuki Kagawa: Prince Asaka Yasuhiko
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Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Congratulations, Major. You'll make an excellent commander one day. But I ask myself, why is it that I give orders not to take prisoners, and you arrive with thousands?
Major Ose : Please forgive me.
Japanese Officer : Your Highness.
Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : I didn't ask you to speak!
[Japanese officer steps back and bows]
Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : So, Major. What do you propose?
Major Ose : Your Highness. It would be extremely difficult to execute that many prisoners.
Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Is that so?
Major Ose : Furthermore, I believe such executions could be considered to be illegal.
Prince Asaka Yasuhiko : Illegal? I am entrusting you personally with resolving this matter once and for all. I want no prisoner alive by tomorrow morning. We will also shell the city center. Nanking must experience the superiority of our troops.