Crown Princess quotes from The Man in the High Castle

Peace and harmony. That is what Mr. Tagomi sought. We lost him to an act of violence at the very moment we needed him most. His spirit is Japan's spirit. True Japanese spirit. In our drive for empire-building, we have lost sight of this spirit. Violence produces more violence. This is what is happening in San Francisco. I intend to see Tagomi's work completed.

What is troubling, you my prince?

This visit is false. We are false.

How false? Your father is the Emperor. As one day you shall be.

My father allowed his generals to use his throne as a shield for their ambition. We merely preside over its undoing.

Surely it is not so bad as that.

[sternly at her] I'm worried about the Nazis. Don't you see? We travel on ocean liners, they travel on rocket ships. A stark difference in technology. We are but an island nation losing our grip on our colonies while the Nazis tighten theirs.

Chief Inspector Kido

This file holds the evidence that Captain Iijima was the man who shot Trade Minister Tagomi. Iijima was working under the orders of General Yamori.

I am shocked, but I am not surprised. This occupation has turned our people against themselves. I understand your son served in Manchuria.

Kido

Yes, Your Highness.

I hope for a day we no longer need to send our sons to war. I will see that this information is delivered to the Emperor himself. There will be consequences. Chief Inspector, I know where your political sympathies lie.

Kido

My loyalties will always lie with the Emperor.

This must not have been easy.

Kido

It was my duty. Nothing more.

[stops and security detail deploys in a wheel around her] Before I go, I must ask you to be truthful with me one more time. When I've made my report to the Emperor, he will ask me one question. And the answer I give... will depend on what you report.

Kido

I understand, Your Highness.

Can we hold this territory?

Kido

I believe that in time with enough firepower and troops, we can finish these Negro rebels. But the price will be paid with the blood and souls of the sons of Japan. I once felt that any price was worth paying. We can prevail, Crown Princess... but I no longer believe we should.

I realize what you've just said goes against your every instinct. For that, you have my respect, Tai-sa. Rest assured, I will bring your message to the Emperor. [Kido bows and the team ushers her to her limo]