In the spring of 1946, Judges from 11 Allied nations begin assembling in a war-torn Tokyo hotel to argue the atrocities of Japanese war Criminals.
When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.
A president is appointed. Pal and Roling came into opposition of each other, as Pal is writing his own separate judgment.
As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. The divided tribunal must still debate the final sentencing phase of the trial.