The plot threads of GOJIRA intersect in the household of Dr. Yamane (Takashi Shimura). As the paleontologist struggles to convince the government not to kill the monster, his daughter Emiko (Momoko Kochi) learns a dark secret that could save Japan. Meanwhile, Emiko’s lover Ogata (Akira Takarada) watches helplessly as the monster destroys his shipping fleet, and island boy Shinkichi (Toshiaki Suzuki) takes refuge with the Yamanes after Godzilla kills his family.