Original subtitles

Distributed by OFFICE KITANO and NIPPON HERALD

BANDAl VISUAL, TV TOKYO, TOKYO FM and OFFICE KITANO present

TAKESHI KITANO - VOLUME 7

Produced by MASAYUKI MORI

Starring BEAT TAKESHI and KAYOKO KISHIMOTO

Music by JOE HISAISHI

Written, Directed and Edited by TAKESHI KITANO

DROP DEAD

Det. Horibe, you and Det. Nishi were classmates in junior high?

In senior high, too.

And your wives are friends, too?

That's right. Where was it, Nishi?

At an amusement park.

We met them there, didn't we?

Nishi got the pretty one

and I got the dog.

What're you laughing at?

Hey. Stop the car.

Go get some bean cakes.

Yes, sir.

Your wife... how is she?

It's already 2 years, isn't it?

My wife is healthy as hell, but...

Must be tough.

Been to the hospital lately?

The site is near the hospital, so go see her today.

No.

Come on. It won't affect our work.

How much?

1,200 yen.

For only the bean cakes?

Yes, just the bean cakes.

God! So many.

All this for the 3 of us?

You pay for it.

But...

These aren't the ones.

I wanted ones with chestnuts.

You mean the steamed ones?

Not the kind at hot springs.

It's ridiculous. I might have to go to an amusement park without any sleep.

I must have spoiled my daughter.

Dammit. Can't you park right?

Nishi, I'll go check.

Don't play catch in such a place.

Sorry.

How is it?

No way he'd come here.

After shooting so many, he won't return to his flat.

What's with our chief?

You may be right, but

look at what you're wearing.

Not proper for a stakeout.

You're not on a date.

Nishi's going to his wife's hospital, so can you stay on?

I have a date today.

What the hell.

How is his wife?

Not too good, I hear.

Is it cancer?

Watch what you say.

62

Their daughter... it was tragic.

She was only 4 or 5, wasn't she?

The child's death seems a greater shock.

I visited his wife a while ago.

She didn't speak a word.

I'm grateful my wife's healthy.

Must be harder on Nishi.

His daughter dies, his wife gets sick...

And he's a goddam cop.

So busy he can't even visit her.

Well, I'll stay on.

Never mind, Tanaka. You're a family man.

Come on. Stay on for 3 hours.

No, I can't.

All right. I'll stay. You can go.

Can I have a lift?

Is your wife all right?

I'll visit her next time.

Hello. It's me.

I can't come home tonight.

I know that.

What can I do? It's work.

Let me talk to Michi.

Michi, this is your daddy.

I'm at work now.

Amusement park? Next time.

What? You drew a picture? Where did you draw it?

You shouldn't do such a thing.

Yes, it's very pretty.

Drive me to Shibuya.

I can't.

My date's waiting in Shibuya.

No. I have to wait for him.

In that case, I'll go by cab.

Is Det. Nishi's wife dying?

Dammit. Don"t say that. It's bad luck.

Isn't it leukemia or something?

Why don't you shut up?

Excuse me.

The doctor wants to speak to you.

Even modern medicine can't work miracles.

She won't get any better.

I think

it would be better to take her home.

The child's death was a real blow to her.

It's better to rest at home than remain in the hospital.

Excuse me. Would you please call Mr. Nishi.

Wait a moment.

Mr. Nishi, a visitor for you.

Det. Horibe"s been shot.

Even when you're married

people only think about themselves.

When I came home

my wife and kid refused to look at me.

The lights weren't even on.

They just said goodbye.

When my body became a wreck

they left me. Just like that.

In a way, I might be better off without them...

But I've got nothing to do.

My mom tells me I should take up a hobby or something.

Suggested joining a haiku club... Progressing Japan Takes a Leap Club.

Is she out of her mind?

Work is all I've known since I was young.

But since I'm living by the seaside

I should take up painting.

I've never drawn anything.

I don't know where to start.

And getting all the material isn't cheap.

Don't take me wrong, Nishi.

Maybe I'll buy a beret.

It's all right.

No need to care for us so long.

After all, my husband died in the line of duty.

Because of the recession, good jobs are hard to come by

but I'm helping out at a deli and...

The problem is...

My son sometimes tells me he misses his dad. It's so sad...

But, I'm sure he'll soon understand.

We'll be okay.

It's time. I have to go back to work.

I've decided

to finally get married.

With whom?

I really wasn't serious about her, but

when I was injured, she visited me everyday.

I was touched by that.

Listen to it.

Excuse me.

Hello.

Kudo speaking.

Det. Nakamura is...

I went to see Mr. Horibe the other day.

He seemed so lonely.

They were such a close-knit family, but his wife and child left him.

You really shouldn't feel guilty about it all.

Tanaka's death wasn't your fault. He died in the line of duty, too.

It was nobody's fault.

Welcome. This way, please.

Shut up.

Your order, sir?

Nothing, you bastard.

Hey, Nishi.

Boss is really pissed. You haven't paid interest again.

Better pay on time.

You know how we yakuza are?

After all, you were a cop.

Without the badge, he's an ordinary guy.

He's less than that. He's a bum.

How is your wife?

These are the usual pills.

They won't do her much good

but don't take it so seriously.

When you're with her, try talking to her.

If you like, why don't you take her on a trip?

If anything happens, call me.

And this shirt. It might be too big for you.

You can have it.

Please try to be more careful.

Hello...

Horibe

attempted suicide.

Luckily the landlord found him...

Think he'll make it.

He must have taken a lot of sleeping pills.

Are his wife and daughter here?

Seems to be sleeping now.

He should be okay in a couple of days.

Shall we leave?

I'm getting off here.

I'll take you home.

It's okay. I'm getting off.

Stop the car.

What kind of a detective was Mr. Nishi?

He was a great cop.

He's been decorated many times.

He and Mr. Horibe were a perfect team.

Whenever Mr. Horibe got too rough

Mr. Nishi would stop him.

You haven't even paid back and you want another 4 million?

Haven't even paid interest. Why loan you more money?

You poked one of my guys' eye. Who's going to pay the medical fees?

Is that a loan, too?

I've got a great idea. If he can't pay back, he can work for us.

What do you have in mind?

My bodyguard or whatever.

That'll be great.

This dirty bastard shot down a guy with an empty gun.

But when Mr. Nishi hit the roof, he was more frightening.

That case...

He shot his gun empty on a dead body.

Hey.

Hi.

How are you?

We're doing all right.

Watch where you're going, asshole.

Your fault. You didn't yield.

On narrow roads, big cars should yield.

Are you kidding?

What?

Driving such a tiny car.

What's it to you?

Fix it yourself.

Mind your own business.

Really want me to do that?

What the hell...

I'll mind my own business.

I'm sorry. Forgive me.

You asshole.

Where is he?

In a coffee shop.

He's armed, and we can"t get near. There're too many people around.

How's Horibe?

At the hospital. Don't know yet.

He was shot in the belly.

Hey.

Hey.

What're you doing?

Can you sell me that lamp?

You mean the police car lamp?

What're you want it for?

Thinking of robbing a bank.

Sounds great.

Take it. Go ahead. You can have it.

Good luck.

Do some work, you glue-sniffing bum.

You want 500,000 for this?

No, not this one.

The other one.

Where is it?

This one.

It's a taxi cab.

It belongs to me.

How come?

Honest. It belongs to me.

Didn't you steal it?

No. It belongs to me.

How old are you?

20 years old.

Can"t get a taxi license at 20.

Want me to call the police?

Dented the bumper a bit, but you can have it for 200,000.

I think the car's hot.

How about 50,000?

What happend at the pub?

As I said, they spilled soy sauce on me.

The waiter said he was sorry and...

100,000 yen for getting sauce on the suit?

I was wearing an Armani suit and...

Armani? You must be kidding.

No, it's genuine Armani.

And?

And I need some cab fare and...

Cab fare?

100,000 yen for cab fare. To where?

I had to go to Oita.

That's a pile of shit, asshole.

What do you take the police for?

He offered it to me.

You call that extortion.

It wasn't extortion.

Don't play games with us.

I'll throw this in as a bonus.

Can I help you?

Are you thinking of a gift?

METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY

You're nothing but a yakuza loan shark.

An expert on dirty business.

You borrow money, and call me a yakuza loan shark?

Well, aren't you? And you expect me to pay on time?

Your interest rate is outrageous.

Come on. Give me some more time.

You've been saying that for months, you dirty bastard.

We run a business.

Well, I haven't got any money.

Wanna bullet in your head?

I dare you, you two-bit punk.

Hey.

What d'you want, boy?

Good luck with the bank robbery.

Miss.

I found it there. How much?

You can have it. It"s junk.

Junk, huh?

So all that is junk.

What are you doing?

Salvaging junk.

What d'you mean junk?

Isn't this junk?

It's merchandise, asshole.

Oh, no. You're the...

Bang.

Hey, cop. My car"s been hit.

Hey, wait. Wait. I said wait.

Stupid public servant.

I'm a hit-and-run victim.

Don't go.

Goddam public servant.

Should've sold it for 200,000.

Make yourself useful.

8 of Hearts.

4 of Clovers.

12 of Diamonds.

10 of Hearts.

Ace of Diamonds.

12 of Clovers.

Crunky Chocolate.

Thank you.

Thanks for the delivery.

Why don't you keep it?

I'm sure he'll feel better that way.

Mr. Nishi was really worried about you.

Goodbye.

I can't believe it. He paid back all his debt.

Did he rob a bank or something?

No, he wouldn't do that.

You're right. He's not you.

If I were to expand, I'd go into the stock market.

Extort the stock market?

Shut up.

Boss is a legit businessman.

A businessman packing a piece.

HANDLE WITH CARE

They"re not home.

Did you ask the neighbors?

Go ask them, you fool.

More. More. A bit forward.

I said a bit more. More. More.

Darn.

Look. What a big bell.

Look at its size. It makes a loud gooong when you hit it.

You can"t hit it now.

You'll hear the sound in the evening.

Well, it's time to go home now.

Let's go.

It's tough to have too much time.

I paint pictures to kill time

but I'm only an amateur.

There's nothing to paint.

Any news from Mr. Nishi?

No, not recently.

Sent me a whole batch of art material a while ago.

I feel so guilty.

With his wife sick, he can't afford to do anything else.

To be honest, I don't think his wife'll last very long.

In a way, she could be better off.

What're you giving water for?

Those flowers are dead.

Hey, it"s no use giving water to dead flowers.

Got ditched by a man, and lost your mind or something?

I'll be right back.

Boss said your payment didn't cover interest.

Hey.

Try and shoot me, punk.

Try it. No guts to pull the trigger?

Open your mouth.

You show your face again, you're dead.

An Italian delicacy.

Step on it.

Step on it.

No, no, no. Go forward.

Why did you want to see the snow so badly? It's freezing cold.

It's bad for your health.

My hand you ran over hurts.

Do you really have to go?

Then do it around there.

Don't worry. I'll keep watch.

Sure you want it alone?

Don't you want your husband with you?

Ready?

Smile.

Here goes. Cheese.

This is a memorabilia from the hotel.

Enjoy your stay.

SNOW

LIGHT

SUICIDE

Excuse me.

There's a guest waiting for you.

What do you want?

Boss is here.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

Just shut up and come.

You'll find out.

Sorry about your eye.

Why don't you let me keep

the money, while you're in prison.

You'll get it back with fat interest.

I said I'd kill you the next time.

SUICIDE

Hey.

Shove it in, and close the door.

Yes, sir.

I saw the bodies of the yakuza.

Can you wait a while?

Please wait a bit more.

I'll never be able to live like that.

Thank you...

...for everything.

BEAT TAKESHI as Nishi

KAYOKO KISHIMOTO as Nishi's wife

REN OSUGI as Horibe SUSUMU TERAJIMA as Nakamura

TETSU WATANABE as the scrap yard owner HAKURYU as the yakuza hitman

Produced by MASAYUKI MORI YASUSHI TSUGE and TAKIO YOSHIDA

Music by JOE HISAISHI

Paintings and Drawings by TAKESHI KITANO

Cinematographer HIDEO YAMAMOTO

Lighting Director HITOSHI TAKAYA

Art Director NORIHIRO ISODA

Written and Directed by TAKESHI KITANO

English Subtitles by Jeanette Amano