Setsuko Hara, the goddess of Showa, dedicated to MacArthur, died unmarried and died at the age of death
and pro"This concept is not only used in feudal dynasties, but also in modern developed countries. Wang Zhaojun built a bridge of communication between the Han and the grassland tribes on the grassland, and her story is still remembered today; Princess Wencheng married to Tibet and made an important contribution to the promotion of Tang culture, and her former residence Potala Palace is still preserved today.
However, did you know that harmony is not a diplomatic method unique to our country, and even after the defeat of Japan, they will be used"Lady Showa"In exchange for the best interests of the post-war period.
In 1920, an ordinary family welcomed their youngest daughter in Kanagawa, named Setsuko Hara. No one thought that this thin, slightly dark girl would become a well-known star in Japan in the future, and a strange woman who changed the fate of Japan.
Setsuko Hara was only 15 years old, but because of her family's poverty, she could not continue her studies, so she could only put down her schoolbag and start helping her mother with housework at home. Although she likes to read very much, it seems that the life of a beauty is always extraordinary.
Looking at the back of her mother who was far away, Setsuko Hara couldn't help crying loudly.
In the midst of daily trivial household chores, Setsuko Hara's life ushered in a key turning point - Kumagai Setora. Kumagai Hisato, a local Japanese film director, saw Setsuko Hara drop out of school to do housework at home, and offered the idea of taking her into the film industry.
Faced with this opportunity to break the status quo, Setsuko Hara did not hesitate to follow her brother-in-law and entered the showbiz. With her outstanding appearance, 15-year-old Setsuko Hara rose to prominence in the famous director Sadao Yamanaka's film "Kawachi Mountain Munetoshi", which attracted widespread attention in China as soon as it was released.
Hara Setsuko's wonderful acting skills and stunning appearance have been widely recognized by the audience. Later, Setsuko Hara was selected by German director Arnold Vank as the heroine of the new film "The New Earth", which he was preparing.
At the urging of Sadao Yamanaka, Yasujiro Ozu approached Setsuko Hara in the hope that she could play a daughter who would rather sacrifice her own happiness than take care of her elderly father in his new film "Late Spring".
Facts have proved that Setsuko Hara lived up to Ozu's expectations, and she played a "Noriko" who saw through the helplessness and sorrow of the world, and was gentle and a little sad, which moved the audience.
The collaboration between Setsuko Hara and Ozu was a huge success, and "Late Spring" became the film of the year champion. After that, she collaborated with many great directors to make a series of high-quality films, and made a series of films about the Japanese invasion, which won her a very high status in the hearts of the Japanese people, and was respected as the "Showa Goddess".
Because of her outstanding performance in "The New Earth", Japan appointed her as the ambassador of Japan-Germany exchanges, and she has become a living business card of Japan's foreign exchanges.
Setsuko Hara, the former Japanese "beauty", made a surprising decision after the end of World War II. She chose to meet a special figure who was called "Emperor Taishang" by the inhabitants of Japan after Japan's surrender.
This man was MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Japan, who was ordered by the American authorities to be in charge of Japan's post-war reconstruction. However, MacArthur's position in Japan was uncontrollable, and he held the right to execute all affairs in Japan, which directly gave him supreme power, and to this day, the Japanese people still habitually refer to him as "the emperor".
This was a turning point of fate, and in that instant, the fate of Japan changed dramatically.
I will be back. ”
MacArthur had made a promise, and now he has kept it. Returning as a victor and on the verge of taking over political and military power in Japan. Looking at MacArthur as he stepped off the plane, wearing glasses and smoking a pipe, Emperor Hirohito's heart was filled with panic, and he did not know how to deal with MacArthur's revenge next.
The Japanese imperial family could not continue to be retained, and the Japanese social system had to be reformed in accordance with the demands of the United States. "MacArthur's first sentence was an understatement, but it easily deprived the Japanese imperial family of years of rule.
Faced with the aggressive MacArthur, Emperor Hirohito immediately gathered his men to find a suitable countermeasure. At this time someone raised their diplomatic ambassador"Lady Showa"Setsuko Hara.
Let's just give Hara Setsuko to MacArthur, and hope that he will reduce the punishment for us. "I don't know who whispered this, and it immediately resonated with everyone.
The weak and incompetent rulers of Japan chose to push Setsuko Hara out.
Setsuko Hara did not hesitate to agree to exchange her body for peace and preferential treatment for the Empire, which she believed was what she should do as a people of the Great Japanese Empire. She cooperated to launch a conspiracy in the name of "harmony", but actually wanted to escape her guilt.
At the welcome party, Setsuko Hara made a grand appearance in the form of multiple rehearsals, trying to capture MacArthur's heart. This shocked everyone because Setsuko Hara was a big star who was loved by everyone.
Her posture is even more graceful under the gorgeous evening dress, and with the illumination of the lights, she slowly walks on the high-profile ** stage, and her gorgeous appearance attracts everyone's attention, including the target person - MacArthur.
At a ball, the plans of Emperor Hirohito and others went smoothly, and MacArthur was fascinated by this stunning woman. After that, Hara Setsuko often accompanied MacArthur and made no secret of her admiration for him.
Between initiative and acceptance, they successfully implemented their previous strategy. Setsuko Hara gradually retired from showbiz and moved to MacArthur's residence, winning MacArthur's heart with her gentle and considerate care, and MacArthur also changed his mind under the influence of Hara Setsuko.
Under the persuasion of Hara Setsuko, MacArthur abandoned the idea of abolishing the Japanese emperor system, and even took the initiative to help Emperor Hirohito evade responsibility. He listened to Setsuko Hara's advice, regarded Japan as his vassal, and did his best to safeguard Japan's interests.
When the United States demanded the arrest of Japanese war criminals, MacArthur reacted passively, allowing many war criminals to escape justice. Hara Setsuko used her charm to pull this general, who once regarded Japan as an enemy, into the Japanese camp.
Although Setsuko Hara was seen as a savior in Japan, her relationship with MacArthur was veiled because MacArthur was married in the United States. These things are difficult to understand, but they are not important to Setsuko Hara.
Setsuko Hara has no complaints about MacArthur's married status and his attitude towards him not seeing her as a partner. This is because she has always set her goal on helping her compatriots evade punishment, exploiting MacArthur's obsession for the best interests of Japan.
After the defeat of the Korean War, MacArthur was punished for leaving Japan and returning to the United States for a command error, but Hara Setsuko did not show any reluctance, because she knew that MacArthur could no longer gain anything.
After that, Setsuko Hara remade several films, however, a few years later, she faded out of showbiz again, this time for reasons that no one knows. When she reappeared, Setsuko Hara attended the funeral of director Yasujiro Ozu, who she had worked with before, in a low-key manner, and only met a few important people and did not appear in public.
In 2015, Setsuko Hara passed away at Kanagawa Hospital in Japan at the age of 95. She used to be beautiful and moving, and she used her appearance to escape the punishment she deserved for the most heinous crimes.
It's a pity that she did something inappropriate because she relied too much on her appearance. Now, she is alone, and I wonder if she has ever felt a trace of guilt for those victims or repented for what she had done.