# Where to watch August 15, 1945, New Dawn For Japan (1952) in the UK

> August 15, 1945, New Dawn For Japan (1952) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1952  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**Genres:** War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T03:37:04.390Z)  

## Synopsis

July 1945. War‑exhausted Japan groans under the heel of a brutal military regime. Young journalist Saeki struggles to cling to a fading sense of justice. Writer Yoshida slowly loses his convictions to the darkness of unquestioning orders. Kimiko, a young woman, bears the scars of cruelty from the cold‑hearted military police.  Private Yamada has deserted the army. His wife, Ryōko, is branded a traitor's wife and relentlessly hunted. When Yamada finally reaches home, he finds his sick child Toshiko lying in bed. The military police drag him away in front of his family; a struggle ensues, and Yamada is shot dead before his wife's eyes.  Hiroshima is annihilated by an atomic bomb. Rumors spread of a final decisive battle on the mainland. The people clutch bamboo spears with gaunt hands. Then August 15th arrives: Japan's defeat is laid bare before the stunned populace.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch August 15, 1945, New Dawn For Japan in the UK?**

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