Post-WWII Hawaii. Two men of once-opposing races stuck in an attic full of war trophies, including a samurai sword waiting to dutifully avenge its slain master.
A man, Fenton, is cleaning out his attic when a Japanese gardener, Arthur Takamori, stops by asking if he would like his grass cut. Fenton invites him up for a beer but, having served in the Pacific during World War II, isn't quite sure what to make of his visitor. He has his prejudices but wavers as Arthur says he was born in the USA and is no different than any other American. As they discuss their pasts, it's revealed that both men have lied and are haunted by what happened to them.Written by
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Arthur's beer is alternately upright and upside-down between shots. Also, the beer cans in the carton are packed alternately upside-down and right side up; and despite having visible pull tabs on their tops, the upside-down cans are opened with a can opener. See more »
Neville Brand & George Takei play Mr. Fenton & Arthur Takamuri, two men in an attic ostensibly to clean it up, but in reality are playing out the climax of a twenty year-old curse involving a samurai sword that Fenton brought home as a souvenir from World War II, feeling guilty about it, but unable to get rid of. Arthur harbors guilt about his father's involvement at Pearl Harbor, feeling him a traitor. Both men will settle this dispute at a high cost indeed... Controversial episode is seldom aired, which is a shame as it tells a mesmerizing story of guilt and atonement. Both actors are superb, and it all leads to a stunning, thought-provoking end. In serious need of re-appraisal.
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Neville Brand & George Takei play Mr. Fenton & Arthur Takamuri, two men in an attic ostensibly to clean it up, but in reality are playing out the climax of a twenty year-old curse involving a samurai sword that Fenton brought home as a souvenir from World War II, feeling guilty about it, but unable to get rid of. Arthur harbors guilt about his father's involvement at Pearl Harbor, feeling him a traitor. Both men will settle this dispute at a high cost indeed... Controversial episode is seldom aired, which is a shame as it tells a mesmerizing story of guilt and atonement. Both actors are superb, and it all leads to a stunning, thought-provoking end. In serious need of re-appraisal.