Blood on the Sun

A determined journalist who uncovers the Tanaka Memorial and becomes entangled in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse between secret police and liberal factions. He is resourceful, skeptical of both sides, and driven to recover the document at any cost. His resolve and quick thinking keep the pursuit focused as danger closes in around him.

A half-Chinese woman who acts as a spy for Barony Tanaka while secretly drawn to Japan’s liberal faction. She navigates deception with charm but remains committed to a cause larger than personal gain. Iris’s dual loyalties create tension and propel the plot toward a dangerous crossroads.

A powerful political figure whose militarist faction seeks to dominate influence and suppress dissent. He orchestrates schemes to secure the Tanaka Memorial and orders others around him, including Iris, to further his aims. His eventual downfall underscores the personal costs of power.

Leader of the secret police, relentless in pursuing the Tanaka Memorial and silencing opposition. He embodies the regime’s enforcement arm, employing coercion and tactical restraint to bend others to his will. His pursuit intensifies the film’s tension and danger.

A liberal within the Japanese government who opposes militarist hardliners. He aids in legitimizing the document by placing his signature but is killed by police, highlighting the peril faced by reformist factions. His sacrifice underscores the struggle between progress and oppression.

Wife of Ollie Miller and a victim whose murder spurs the investigation and escalates the stakes. Her fate underscores the personal costs of political intrigue and the perils faced by those entangled in the web of espionage.

Chronicle reporter who possessed the original copy of the Tanaka Memorial. His actions set the plot in motion and his death emphasizes the dangerous world of information leaks. He is the spark that draws Condon deeper into the conspiracy.

A unscrupulous reporter whose indiscretions reveal Tanaka’s orders and complicate the chase. His actions mirror the darker side of journalism during political turmoil, where truth is a bargaining chip. He serves as a cautionary contrast to Condon’s integrity.