The Man in the High Castle Season 1 quotes

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.

Bell Mallory

You don't have to do this. You can leave right now. Door's wide open. You will not be judged. [to young girl] Set the timer for 25 minutes. Enough time for you to get clear without anyone finding the parcel. [girls hum accordingly] Some of you will be captured. I know you know what that means. Most we can promise is to fight every day for your release. [to man preparing shoeboxes] That's some beautiful shoes you just cobbled together. Your families will be cared for. We don't forget what our soldiers have given to the struggle. We do this because we want the life our people have never had before.

Now, you have been married to Reichsmarschall John Smith for -

Helen Smith

Twenty years. And how the time has flown.

So, what is your secret to a happy marriage? How do you manage to keep the fire burning?

I can answer that in one word. A word that we can use on Reich TV?

I think we can use it.

Yes. Honesty. That, to me, is the foundation of a successful marriage.

Helen, think back to your first Reichsgiving, the first moment you first gave thanks for National Socialism.

Um, hmm... Oh, um, it would be February, '46, just after The Liberation. John was still in the [clears throat] John was in the US Army. Um, we had been posted to Fort Monmouth, and we had just had our son. Thomas was, um, he was just a baby.

It's all right. Take a moment.

No, no, I - I'd like to talk about it. We hadn't eaten in days. I thought that my baby was going to starve in my arms. A man, a Reich colonel, he came to our door. He brought us milk, bread, cheese, meat. It was all airlifted in by the Reich in an act of mercy. And my baby he finally stopped crying.

From that day forward, thanks to that spirit of mercy, there has never again been hunger in the Reich. [audience applauds] And who else was there that night?

Um, it It was Uh, well well, it was just just us, our family.

As it should be?

John, myself and Thomas, and... We put the past behind us.

Thanks, Helen. We would love to have you back on the show again, any time.

Yes, yes. I- I would like that.

DJ Evangeline coming to you live from Resistance Radio with breaking news from the JPS.

Bell Mallory

I speak for the Oakland Battalion of the Black Communist Rebellion. We claim responsibility for today's attacks on the vital services, command-and-control, and oil infrastructure of the Japanese occupiers. We seek an autonomous territory for black people on the West Coast. And we will never quit. And the Empire's oil will not flow until we get our homeland. All power to the people.

All power to the people, indeed, Sister. There you have it, direct from the BCR.

[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]

[in Japanese with English translator voiceover] To our good and loyal subjects, after pondering the general trends of the world, and conditions obtaining in our Empire today, I am effecting a settlement of the present situation by resorting to an extraordinary measure. We declared war on America to ensure Japan's self-preservation, it being far from our thought to infringe on the sovereignty of other nations or to embark upon territorial aggrandizement. Our North American Occupation has lasted for nearly 20 years. Despite the best that has been done by everyone, the gallant efforts of our military and naval forces, continuing occupation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage. Should we continue to devote our precious resources to occupying the Japanese Pacific States, it would threaten the protection of the Japanese homeland. This is the reason I have ordered the strategic withdrawal of our occupying forces from the JPS. I am keenly aware of the inmost feelings of all of you, my subjects. However, I have resolved to redeploy our awesome might and manpower from our North American territories to the front lines of the escalating Asian conflict. Let our entire nation continue as one family, ever firm in its faith of the imperishableness of our Imperial State.

Chief Inspector Kido

I look around at all your young faces. Well, some not so young anymore. So many young men have come through this department. Not all of them will be going home to Japan today. [pauses, removing his glasses] I was a hard boss. I know. I demanded everything of my men. I rarely gave praise. There were young men who died at my command trying to please me. And even as they died in my arms, I offered no kind word. So, I will say it now. You make me proud. Each one of you. [offers toast and bows] Okuro! [they all drink and Kido dons his glasses] Now... go to the docks and sail back home. Your families miss you terribly. Do not keep them waiting.

Reichsmarschall John Smith

I'm sorry this happened, Abendsen.

Hawthorne Abendsen

You're the reason it happened, John. She knew there was no other way to escape a life sentence.

Smith

It didn't have to be a life sentence. If you just cooperated, you could've had your freedom.

Abendsen

What the hell do you know about freedom?

Smith

Come on.

Abendsen

What's it gonna take to kill me, John? What do I have to do?

Smith

Oh, I'm not gonna let you die.

Abendsen

Yeah. We'll see about that. You keep coming to me for answers, well, here's the last answer you're ever getting from me: you're cursed, John Smith, you're damned. You fucked with the Fates- and they don't like that. You'll never know peace, John. [as Smith leaves] You'll wander forever between the worlds- lost! LOST!

Bell Mallory

Who are you?

My name is Okami.

Mallory

The BCR has claimed this place in the name of the people of San Francisco. You'd do well to be on the next ship out of here.

[nurses cigarette, but puts it down] We're not going anywhere.

Mallory

"We"?

The services we provide are always in demand. No matter who occupies the throne.

Gokudo. Yakuza.

Mallory

You have no place in San Francisco anymore.

You're going to need us. To restore electricity. Water. The oil pipeline. [calmly stands up] It's one thing to overthrow a government. It's another thing to be the government.

Mallory

We've come this far. We don't need you.

[walks to the door but politely bows to Mallory as everybody has their guns aimed at him. takes one last look] You know how to find us. [leaves]

[turns off tape] There's more, John. Your housekeeper, your wife's friends, your old neighbors. If you had a dog, he would be informing on you. I don't have to tell you they mean to use all this against you in Berlin. There's, um another way.

John Smith

What's that?

You know I'm loyal to you above all. All right, it's been 25 years -

Smith

Just say it, Bill.

We have 103 nukes in silos across the country. On our own we are a superpower. We could go our own way, John. Our military will fall in behind you. We tear up that flag, there's nothing Berlin can do about it. Unless they wanted World War III.

Smith

You realize you could be shot for saying that?

I'm willing to take that chance. Look, I'll follow you wherever you go.

Smith

I have to go to Berlin, Bill. If anything should happen to me, then, uh Helen and the girls need to be taken to safety without delay.

Of course.

Smith

I've made detailed plans for their well-being. They're in my safe. [gives key] This is the key.

You don't have to do this, John.

Smith

I think we both know that's not true.

[in Japanese] Soon, the last ship leaves for Japan and with it the life we have made here. This concludes the final broadcast of Empire TV San Francisco. Farewell. Long live the Emperor! [Cut to Rising Sun flag and Kimigayo as background music.]

Kido

[tries to sing along] Continue for a thousand, eight thousand generations, until the pebbles... [simply listens until the end]

Toru Kido

Okudaira was a good trade for Yanaihara.

Takeshi Kido

Okudaira?

Toru

Aren't you going to eat your manju?

You can have it.

Toru

Coach Egawa says he may move me to shortstop next season.

Shortstop. That is a very important position. Very demanding. You must have impressed Coach Egawa.

Toru

[watches match] Ground ball to second.

Out at first.

Toru

Someday, I want to grow up and play shortstop for the Yomiuri Giants.

Do not let your imagination run away with you.

Toru

Of course.

You will serve in the Army.

Toru

[glumly] I'm sorry, Father.

[looks in the distance] If you work hard enough, you will become a fine ballplayer. We will go to the park and practice fielding ground balls. [looks back at Toru] How does that sound - ? [but sees Toru is no longer there]

[in German, details animation in map] The conquest of the North American West will unfold in stages. First, the Luftwaffe will disable critical command-and-control infrastructure and carpet-bomb population centers. San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and so on.

Reichsmarschall John Smith

Forgive me, General how much value to the Reich will these cities have if they're reduced to rubble?

[in English] The aerial assault will break the will of the population. Next, our Panzer divisions will cross the border from the Neutral Zone in a blitzkrieg strike. Supported by our Wehrmacht battalions, we will have control of the West Coast within a week.

Smith. You are a skeptic?

Smith

Invading the West is one thing, [to Himmler, nodding respectfully] Mein Fuhrer. Holding it is another.

The BCR are crude savages. They rely on animal instinct.

Smith

That's what the Japanese thought.

We use different methods, Reichsmarschall, and they have never failed to achieve results, as you know.

Smith

Yes.

The question is not whether or how or when, Smith. For that is our destiny. The question is who. Who will lead the conquest of North America? A prize second only to Europa herself. Do you really believe that you deserve it, Smith? Or should I bestow it on someone else? [points] Eichmann, perhaps? Or Goertzmann?

Mein Fuhrer, perhaps this duty can only be entrusted to a member of the German Herrenvolk.

What do you say to that, Smith?

Smith

I disagree.

That is all?

Smith

[stands up] America is a rebel nation, [nods] mein Fuhrer. A German commander might - if you'll forgive me - promote unrest in the military. Only an American can truly control it.

But you do not control America, Smith. Rebellion is rampant, and I have a bullet wound to prove it!

Is the problem that he can't control America? Or is it that he won't?

Smith

What are you insinuating, Eichmann?

He is asking where your true loyalties lie, Smith. And I have been wondering the same thing myself. But tonight, at last, we are all going to learn the truth about John Smith.

[takes a drink] When a man gets to be my age, he needs a son. I thought of you as that son, John. I saw myself in you. If anyone had hurt you, shot you, as those assassins did me, I would have hunted them down and strangled them with my bare hands. But you did nothing to avenge me. Where's the tribute to the man who gave you everything? When did you even visit me when I was sick? Nothing. [Smith is blank] Say something, Smith. If not for yourself, then for your family. Say something in your defense!!

Smith

What can I say, mein Fuhrer? You're... You're right. I never loved you. I never saw you as a, a father. I saw you as a, a petty little tyrant. You're a mediocre man. [sees Himmler coughing at the words and retreats to his oxygen tank] A failed chicken farmer. The very thought that you see yourself in me, it sickens me. [Himmler inhales from the tank, but upon noticing something different, Smith makes him breathe the gas in until he dies. Smith turns off the oxygen tank, which is actually a tank of Zyklon B.]

Okay, quiet, everyone. Cameras rolling. We go live in five... four...

Ladies and gentlemen, the Reichsfuhrer of North America.

My fellow Americans. The last few days have been difficult for us all. Heinrich Himmler was a father to our people. We mourn his loss. But with his passing comes an opportunity for rebirth and renewal. A change has come to the Western states, and with it, a chance to take our divided land and bring it back together. A great transformation is coming. Soon, we will be one nation again.