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Before that moment, I'd been involved with him for two years

On October 9th, my then 5 year-old daughter Yuka disappeared

from a resort community near a lake on the northern island of Hokkaido

The papers reported that she had been “spirited away”

Based on the novel by KIRINO Natsuo

AMAMI Yuki

A Tender Place

MATSUOKA Shunsuke

MIURA Tomokazu

Written and directed by NAGASAKI Shunichi

Bring back memories?

Of What?

Why, Hokkaido, of course

I suppose

You're from Hokkaido, Kasumi? Yes

Feel free to use our new place. That's what we bought it for, after all

But it's so far from Tokyo

May I help you?

I'm Ishiyama

Ah, hello. Your work's ready

Is she new?

She's just an intern

Hey Kasumi, let me introduce you to my best client

This is Ishiyama San

And this is Kasumi Nice to meet you

She wants to be a designer

But she seems meticulous, so maybe I'll have her do the accounting

But, she wants to be a designer

I can't imagine it'll last

Kasumi san, right?

Yes, here you are

Ishiyama san? They're waiting for your call. Sure, sure

Find it fascinating?

Yes, very much

Getting used to the work? Yes

I may have some work for you, too

You need a studio to readily study design

But, don't tell your boss Moriwaki

No, thank you then

Why? It's too complicated

But you came to Tokyo to design

Yes... but my real goal... is to survive here

I went on to marry Moriwaki

When are you going to fire him?

untranslated (Get rid of him ??)

Stop talking about it ??

Well then, where?

I hate to fire him too, but computer skills are a must

We'll flounder otherwise

Clients like Ishiyama prefer his meticulous work

Fewer and fewer do

Forget it

Hey. What about that invoice?

I need a little break

Deliver that work we just finished, will you

What's the matter?

Let's go look at the cherry blossoms

Sure, but it's so sudden

I just thought of it

Moriwaki Printing

Where are they in bloom?

Since that moment, I'd been involved with him for two years

I should go

I've... decided to buy a house in the country

Why do you say that?

Because then I can see you in peace

Near a lake up in Hokkaido. Lots of rivers to fish in

It's too far

Which means...

neither my wife nor your husband can get there

But not any time soon

I'm too busy and my children are too young

I understand

Then how about,

we all take a family trip together on the next long weekend

My wife will agree if it's a family affair

I'll invite Moriwake myself

He can't turn you down

I'm buying it, alright?

I want to go somewhere we can be ail alone

Me too

That's where the owner lives. His name is Izami

Wonder what he does in winter?

Says it's too cold to do anything

Quite a luxury to buy a house in a place so remote

Yeah. Actually I'm hoping to live up here some day

We're here

Just make yourself at home

(Adult) ?? (Child) ??

untranslated ?? Still too much ??

I haven't cleaned it up entirely ??

Eh? ??, ah, thank you (for all your trouble)

Here we go

untranslated chatter

It's been a long time

Here we are, imposing again

Not at all, thank you for coming so far

untranslated [?? ??]

Have you been well? Yes

Kasumi san if you want to cook, please feel free to use what we have

Thank you very much

Do bears turn up around here?

Oh, probably

What should we do if one does?

Play dead, of course

Play dead?!

They're all hibernating... Maybe not yet...

I heard you shouldn't turn your back to them

Is that right?

But seriously, it's scary

It sure is

It's definitely scary

I never thought about it

Someone's here

I'm Izumi, the owner. Just thought I'd stop by to greet you

Why, thank you

Thank you, ma'am, for renting this place during these times

Especially with it being so far out of the way

lzumi san, do you mean me?

This is my wife, Noriko

These are the Moriwaki's

Oh, I apologise

Won't you join us?

Thank you, but I should go. Hey, Mizushima

Hello, I'm Mizushima

He's the caretaker here. Feel free to ask him for anything

We'll be seeing you, then

What shall we play now?

I'm a bit tired

Would you mind if I took a quick nap?

Fine. I'll watch the kids

I'll wash the dishes

Thank you

You're been so over-worked...

Would you mind?

I need to go recharge myself

Let"s go to the cellar

I can't... it's too daring

I can't stand it

I can't either

I'm hungry [talking over the top of] Yes, yes, yes

Here, some fried noodles

Here you go. It's hot so be careful

Ryuhei... Ryuhei, where are you going? Ryuhei!

Say thank you

[chorus of thanks and acknowledgments]

background is untranslated

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Kasumi san?

Yes?

How dare you

What do you mean?

I know what's going on

You made it

You too... I think Noriko san knows

Don't say a word

I want to be like this forever

We'll stay like this

Someone's there

Noriko chan? Moriwaki?

I don't care

The children?

I'd give them up

Sorry, let me sleep

Yuka's missing

She must be in the bathroom

I can't find her anywhere

What do you mean?

I can't find her...

What happened?

I went out for a walk with the kids

Lisa needed to pee so we came back

I guess Yuka took off by herself then

I went right back out for her but she was gone

That's ridiculous

I've looked all over the house...

except Ishiyama's room, since they're still asleep

She wouldn't be there. I know

She's got to be outside

Stay right here. We're going to look for Yuka

Yuka? (repeated) Yuka chan?

[both continually calling Yuka's name]

How far did you look?

Down to Izumi's place but he hadn't seen her

How long was Lisa in the bathroom?

Err, 3, 4 minutes

Hardly time to get this far!

This is the only road, but no sign of Yuka

She can't just disappear!

I'm sorry

It's OK You're right

I didn't see anyone and no cars passed

She has to be on this road

Hey... what are we supposed to do

We'll try all the houses

Yuka? (repeated)

Nothing. Where did she go?

It must be Mizushima. He must be hiding Yuka

Oi! He was holding her hand so tight

?? Somebody's hiding her

What are you looking at?

Glad it's not your kids?

Your kids are here and fine

So you can stay calm like that, right?

Give it a rest! Calm down

It's all because you didn't keep an eye on her

What is it? What do you want? What! Stop it

Ma'am, please do calm down

This here is officer Wakita, from the local police

Please tell me what happened. ??, come through

You know this area, too

There's nowhere for her to go

Yes...

She's just a little girl

No sign of her

We're going to find her. Don't worry Yes

Yuka! (goes on repeatedly)

Yuka chan! Yuka!

Three days later, there was still no sign of Yuka

You found her?

Detective Asanuma would like to speak with your wife alone

So Ishiyama's wife went home?

Yes

And everyone else?

They'll leave in 3 or 4 days. I'll stay and keep looking

I see

Aren't there any leads?

Nothing at all. The caretaker's got an alibi too

not a single trace

Maybe the gods really did spirit her away

The truth is,

we just received information

that a girl who looks just like Yuka was seen on the island

Where?

Kirai Village, Rumoi County

What's more, they say it was 25 years ago

That was you, right?

That's right

Kirai village...

I was 14 when I decided to leave my home behind

... untranslated Mmm

Kasumi, can't you even say hello?

Ha. Hopeless...

She's that age..

Tokyo Design Institute

You're not a runaway are you?

No. Things weren't working out so I never went back...

after graduating high school

You can't do that to your parents. It'll come back to haunt you

There's rumours, about you and Ishiyama

How dare they...

You're sure you don't know where your daughter is?

What are you saying?

In that case, fine

Where's Moriwaki?

At Izumi san's, saying goodbye

It's been over a week. Where's my Yuka?

Yuka's disappearance is my fault...

because I bought this house and dragged you here

But still...

But still...

I have to ask you...

some people suspect our involvement

If it gets out, it could be unpleasant for Noriko

Her jealousy could be seen as a motive

The same is true for Moriwaki. Everyone will be hurt

You're saying it's over? No

Just don't say anything about us, to anyone

Pretend it's not real? No

Will you wait?

Wait for what?

For Yuka to be found, and...

for me to take care of things with Noriko

Kasumi san... will you wait for me?

What's the point in waiting?

You won't help me right now

It's meaningless, then

You're right

If you can't be with me right now

I have to look for Yuka alone

I'm sorry... I still...

have a family.

Lisa, is it OK? I'm tired. Mmm

Bye bye

Mummy, Mummy

Over here

Yuka

Yuka? Yuka?

Where are you?

Yuka? Mummy

Hurry up, come here

Yuka, where are you?

Someone's there... The children...?

I'd give them up.

Tokyo

Dear Yuka, Mummy and Daddy moved to this new address

We're all waiting so be sure to call us at this number

MORIWAKI Michihiro, Kasumi, Lisa

Terrible rain

Yes it is

Is this posting yours?

Yes, I'm a Moriwaki

Did something happen? I always wondered

My daughter disappeared on Hokkaido

Hokkaido...

Yes, it's been four years now

We used to live here, but we moved two years ago

It'd be terrible if she came home and found no one

She vanished on October 9 so I come here every month on the ninth

If you hear anything at all, please be sure to call me

Sorry Lisa, just a few more minutes, OK?

I have to talk to the teacher. Today's the ninth

Nothing new

About Yuka. The teacher said

Well, mummy has to ask teacher, OK?

Mizushima san, you mean my calls are a nuisance?

Well, no, it's just that...

Izumi san's wife feels guilty

I'm only looking for any clues

I know, it's just that,

some people get depressed when they're reminded every month

I'm sorry

I understand

Due tomorrow?

I brought some dinner Thanks

Where's Lisa? In bed, I'm sure, being the good girl she is

Was that about Izumi san's wife? Yes

She's still down about her husband's suicide

You should stop

Did you call Ishiyama san? Today's the ninth

I did, but no one answered

I'll call then

No need

Truth is, I haven't been able to reach him for six months now

His home? No answer either. Probably moved

No contacts? None

Then who can we ask about Yuka?

Let's just leave them alone. They probably feel tormented

They could pick up the phone!

Hey. Why don't we stop...

calling around on the ninth every month

Why?

It's been four years

Let's start accepting reality

Despair is an important step

Despair would be saying Yuka's dead

It's not easy to accept, but...

are you going to spend your whole life looking?

You've given up

Something like that

You live in this dream that she's still alive

But what about me and Lisa?

As long as you keep that up, we have to put up with it

What does that mean

You mind gong to Hokkaido alone this year? Why?

Because it's a waste of time

I can't bear going and finding nothing... besides it costs

I can't bear the idea of her alone up there

I know, but we need...

to put Yuka behind us

Why? I don't understand

Otherwise, it'll never end!

Master Ogata said not to worry about that

Not that again

God, I can't believe you fall for that stuff

It's not the religion (part) that I believe

Fine, but have you any idea now much we've spent

on detectives and fortune-tellers

The Master doesn't take money

We moved to be closer to him!

And it's not fair to make Lisa live in Yuka's shadow any more

Don't you see?

We all suffer over Yuka

It's not right. We can't take this forever

It'll end up destroying us instead

I'll manage here alone tonight. Go home to Lisa

Paradise Society

Who is it?

Master, it's me, Moriwaki

Alright, I'm coming

What's wrong?

Here, why don't you pray for what you want

What is it you want?

To find Yuka

That's all?

And how to find some peace

Because...

my only enjoyment is in talking with you

Master, may I lie down?

I'm so exhausted

What's the matter?

Master, can you turn off the light?

Hey... you still want to make love to Ishiyama?

I do

Then you should see him. Otherwise...

you'll suffer forever

Master, is there no hope of persuading

my husband to search with me this year?

There's no hope

You and your husband are not the same person

and yet...

I can't help but feel a change is coming

Just a hunch

How do you mean?

These four years,

You've thought of nothing but Yuka chan, constantly

The time is right for a change in the situation

No telling if it's for better or worse

We're gong to be ridiculed again... I sure hope we learn something

I'm sure we will

How do you know?

Master Ogata said

Here we are

Find Your Missing Person

Here's the program schedule. It's pretty much the same

We resumed our investigation of your case

You heard about Ishiyama-san?

We've been out of touch

You heard he's divorced?

It's been a year, according to his ex-wife

She has custody of the children

What about Ishiyama?

Apparently, he's missing

And his new company?

Bankrupt. Bounced cheques, apparently

Rumour is that he's being chased by his creditors

Wonder if Yuka was the cause...

Misfortune seems to surround families that lose a child

You wouldn't happen to know how to contact him?

No, even his ex-wife doesn't know...

Kiewa (?) san Yes? Hayashi san's here

Thanks... right, I'll see you later

Thank you

I wonder what they're doing...

We're nearing the end of our show

Please report any information... just a minute...

There's a report about Moriwaki Yuka

You're calling from? Otaru?

That's Otaru, Hokkaido right? Go ahead

Y-yes. There's recently been

a man in the neighbourhood with a little girl

I hate to say it, but he's like a homeless person, so everyone's worried

... and he seems to be calling the child, Yuka

Ah, I'm afraid that alone isn't a reliable lead

Ah, well, it's just that the child looks nothing like the man

so we all feel it's strange

And seeing this mother on TV now

why, the girl looks an awful lot like her

Well then maybe there's a chance she really is Yuka

we'd like to hear more details but we're out of time

Please stay on the line so our staff can take down your information

Now a live broadcast... ??

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Yes? Hello, it's Kimura

What do you want?

Our mark's been arrested. Supermarket murder

You collar him? No

But you reported at the meeting, didn't you?

Yeah... I did (??)

You idiot. What's the point?

Letting 'em get the collar. He was our mark

He's gone. No point solving the case

Don't call any more

Something up? What, you forgot?

Right, you said you'd come

You're looking well

Don't look at me like that Like what?

Like a first-class nurse

Move closer to the hospital, then

I want to continue our separation So do I

Don't bother. You're the sick one

What do patients like me do in the hospital?

What do they do till they die?

They know, once they get radiation or chemo

Well they're all miserable at night

One guy buzzes every half hour. Says he can't breathe

He's post-op for lung cancer. So I rush in

And he yells, "Why'd you come!?”

As soon as I'm back, he buzzes again. All night long

The others?

Tell me

Radio/TV is untranslated. Not about this

Just tell me

Oi?

Wait. I remember this case

Just a minute...

There's a report about Moriwaki Yuka

You're calling from? Otaru?

That's Otaru, Hokkaido right? Go ahead

Y-yes. There's recently been

a man in the neighbourhood... Eh? I wonder if that call's real

She has to be dead by now Probably

Guess she can't give up

and he seems to be calling the child Yuka

Ah, I'm afraid that alone isn't a reliable lead

Ah, well, it's just that the child looks nothing like the man,

and seeing this mother on TV now,

why, the girl looks an awful lot like her

Well then maybe there's a chance she really is Yuka

we'd like to hear more details but we're out of time

Please stay on the line so our staff...

I'm Utsumi from Sapporo

I saw the show last night, and that one case

Yeah. I'd like to look into it

Mysterious disappearance of a Five Year-o!d Girl

from Otaru, Hokkaido

Yes?

Hello, I'm Moriwaki Kasumi

I just heard from the TV station

They said you'll look for Yuka

I'd like to

Thank you very much. I'd be so grateful

I'll do what I can. I worked at a nearby precinct then,

I'm quire familiar with the case

You're a policeman?

Used to be, I even helped out on your case

So, you know Asanuma san at the Eniwa precinct, then?

That's the detective in charge? Yes

Never met him, but I know Wakita, another officer there

I appreciate your offer, but no thanks, then... Why not?

Sorry, but I'm disillusioned with the police

Excuse me, I'm going to Sapporo tomorrow, and will look by myself

I'll check on that Otaru report

I'll look by myself

Anyway, I don't want your help with this case

I'd heard about you, Utsumi san Oh yeah?

The local yakuza were pleased not to have to deal with your frame-ups any more

Why'd you quit?

You were Tokyo material... an elite officer

I have stomach cancer

About the missing child...

Why this sudden interest?

Bored, thought I'd look for her

You're kidding. I'm serious

And now you want free information from me?

Just a hobby, not work, so I don't need any information

You don't have anything beyond this anyway, right?

What do you want then?

Your impressions of the incident

Impressions...? Mmm

I have none ??

The thing on TV last night sure got to me, though

That report from Otaru. And?

It's bullshit. Had my guy check, turns out it's a boy

Just told Moriwaki's wife

She isn't coming, then?

Says she's still coming, has to check on it herself

Comes up every year about this time. Nothing ever turns up, though

Guess she can't let go. Calls every month on the ninth too

Desperate, I guess

Like it's all she lives for

I suspected a connection...

When that old man Izumi shot himself

but turns out he was deeply in debt, so that lead washed out

Even heard that the caretaker, Mizushima, was a pedophile

but his alibi was solid

He had it made with Izumi's wife, you see

They were sleeping together that morning

All related parties were innocent. Definitely an outside job

Sounds so simple

If you were in charge you'd understand

What do you think of Moriwaki Kasumi?

Impressions? Yes

Can't say for sure

Rumour was that she had it made with Ishiyama but no evidence

I was floored when I found out she was from Kirai village

She'd basically run away from her family

and begged me not to report it there

However... (at the time) they never even asked for a police search

She's from Hokkaido?

I was shocked

This beautiful wife from Tokyo turns out to be a runaway

??, you abandon your parents, you're a monster

Winter's coming. Hate it

No golf, either

Japan Airlines flight 109 from Tokyo

has just landed

Yes, who is it? Utsumi

How did you find me here?

Your husband sent me What for?

He called and said: “Help my wife look for Yuka"

Like I said yesterday, I don't need your help

I'll pick you up tomorrow. Going to Otaru, right?

No, thank you. I'll come at nine

Wait a minute...

Yes, Moriwaki Printing

It's me. I just got here

How are things?

That man Utsumi just came

What's wrong with him?

He's a former cop

You know how unreliable and prejudiced the cops are

Why turn down a volunteer? A lot easier than doing it alone

Don't make decisions on your own

You didn't tell me about that call from Asanuma san

That Otaru report was false, right?

I have to see for myself

You meeting someone there?

Meaning?

Think I don't know about you and Ishiyama?

Is it true?

I'm sorry

Behind my back... When did it start

Two years before the incident

Why did Yuka disappear then?

That, I don't know. Is that the truth?

Give her back. Give me back my daughter

I know it's your fault. I want her back...

I don't need you any more

I understand. I won't come home

Don't

What about Yuka?

I'm dying to see her

I'll keep on looking

Enough! I'm giving up on both of you

You and Yuka are as good as dead. I'll live with Lisa

That girl loves me

You're right

Take care of Lisa

Today, the leader of a religious organisation, the Paradise Society...

was arrested on various charges, including sexual harassment

According to police, the arrested leader,

Ogata Sousuke, 65,

lived in a converted bus,

where brought female believers seeking his advice

repeatedly molesting them over several years

Victims and their families have already brought charges...

It's Utsumi. I'll wait downstairs

Too loud?

No... go ahead

When are you visiting the house she disappeared from?

Tomorrow

??. Didn't you hear from Asanuma san?

That TV report is not reliable

I heard nothing. Think it might be a hoax?

I don't know. I need to see for myself

Let the cops do that

I need to see for myself

Unhappy with Asanuma's work?

They're all the same

Not the way I'd have done it

Solved it sooner?

Yes

That's easy for you to say now

I'd pry into all the people involved

They were so busy looking for the girl, they didn't bother investigating

And what would that tell you? You'd find Yuka?

You'd just turn up a dead body

No disrespect, but that would be a huge kidnapping and murder case

Solve that and you're promoted right?

It doesn't matter any more. I'm not going back to the force

Then why are you doing this? Who knows

It sounds cold, but I'm just killing time

I'm just a sick man. Nothing better to do

Parents don't kill their kids?

You suspect us?

I came across it often enough

That has nothing to do with me. Everyone has their own story

What do you think of Ishiyama? Why do you ask?

Just wondering why you came all the way up here

You interrogating me?

I just want your impressions

I truly feel sorry for them

Seems they divorced, and now Ishiyama has disappeared

Why's that?

I hear his business folded

Hounded by collectors?

Surely, there could be other reasons

It's generally the case

Some things may be beyond your imagination

Hmh... it never occurred to me

We're almost there... the person who made the call

Still in pain?

It hurts all the time but it's a lot better now

So, how'd it go?

No good. Turned out to be a boy

Disappointed?

I checked out of the hotel in Sapporo

I'm looking for a cheap place to stay

I plan to look for Yuka, instead of going home...

even if I run out of money and have to work here...

There

Are you sure it's OK?

Why not? I've got stomach cancer, I'm about to die

No intention of getting any money out of you

I'd like to find out why I'm interested in your case

Are you that sick?

I'm sure you sensed it. I can see it in your eyes

Then how about if...

You put me up for free and I nurse you

Till I die? Won't be long

I'll look for Yuka. I'll help you

Why? I readily don't know

What don't you know?

Why this interest when you're dying?

Who the hell cares? I do

I don't even know myself

Before I die, I want to try things I've never tried before

And I want to know what really happened to you

You said you're killing time

That too

So you want to use my suffering to help ease your death?

Just to while away your time?

Let it go, I'm tired

Can we talk?

Just took sleeping pills so I'll be out of it soon

What's this? ??

Get excited remembering Ishiyama? That's right

Were you really involved with Ishiyama?

Cut it out. I can't do it

I don't expect you to

You were involved with Ishiyama

That's why you took the family trip That's right

You're saying that's related to Yuka?

It gives your husband and Ishiyama's wife a motive, at least

I suspected those two too

But neither Noriko san nor my husband would kill that child

They'd never do anything to put their own lives at risk

In that case, would you suspect Ishiyama?

He'd never be capable

After all, that man lived for me

Ever since that incident, I haven't been myself

I can't get myself back

Deep down, I know Yuka's dead

But I just keep looking

I'm stuck in this nightmare

I'm sorry, that hurt?

Must be awful, knowing you're dying

I'm sure it's scary, and lonely too

But I envy you

I mean if you can't escape from a nightmare,

it's better to die, isn't it?

My husband's slipped away, and Ishiyama's disappeared

You'll soon be gone

And I'll be left alone

spending the rest of my life in this nightmare

I refuse

That'd be just like living in that village

staring at that grey ocean...

You're from Hokkaido, right?

Why hide it?

Because you're a runaway? Because you're a hick?

I imagine all sorts of things about you Cut it out

When I was active, I never bothered to imagine anything

But now I can't stop imagining things

Ishiyama was in that car That was him?

He's changed a lot, but I'm sure it was him

Ishiyama san?

It's been a while. You been well?

Yeah... fine. You seem to be fine yourself

Sure. I'm enjoying myself

Why did you come here?

Why? Hoping to see you of course. It's October ninth

I heard you'd disappeared

Yeah, and I want them to keep thinking that

So don't tell anyone you saw me here

What are you doing these days?

In a word, I'm a pimp

Ah, pimp? You?

No other way to put it. I live off my woman

And you...

You look like a martyr to something. Doesn't suit you

I can't help it, with everything that happened

Mmh

I've been through a lot myself, but what can you do?

How do you do?

This is Utsumi san, an ex-detective. He's helping me to look for Yuka

Oh! That's great

How is it going?

Nothing so far

No doubt. It's not an easy case

I helped search back then. Seems your tastes have changed

Yeah, well...

What's up darlin'? Nothing at all

Can I help you?

No. Really, it's nothing. These people are looking for Yuka

See... this is Yuka's mother

This is Mana. I live with her

Mana chan, I want to..

talk with this lady alone

OK, I'll take a bath then

Be right with you

I hear you're a wanted man

Yeah. Won't be fun if you get caught

Probably not. So, now you're pimping

Yeah, just turned out that way

I'm sure you're well off now. What does she do?

In the trade of course

Utsumi san, I'd like to talk with her

Sure, but I'd like to ask you a question first

What is it? I know about you and her already

So I'd like to hear the honest truth

I told her I'm dying, so she felt safe and told me everything

You're dying?

Cancer. Terminal

I'm sorry. I'm surprised

Would you mind telling me your impressions of the incident?

Impressions?

I'll think about it. Ask me later

I'm going to talk to Mizushima. What will you do?

Please pick me up in an hour Sure

You know Mizushima san?

I saw him during the search

Come to think of it, you suspected me at first

Why's that?

He seemed awfully fond of Yuka. But...

His alibi? Yes

Later, then

That man is really dying?

Stomach cancer. Says it's terminal

Missing child

So you left your wife

Yeah, it's been about a year

She never forgave me after that incident

Is Moriwaki doing well? Yes...

but I left him, too

He found out about us?

That wasn't the only thing

He couldn't forgive me, either

Sometimes I still dream about when you were an intern

at Moriwaki Printing

You never know in life

No, you don't

You in love with Utsumi san?

No, I'm just using him because I don't have any money

He's about to die anyway. I figured I'd look after him

Awfully nice of you

I want to find how the world looks when you die

Why?

He can't bear dying so young

He's full of attitude, but he can't accept it, and he's scared

That's why he contacted me

He wanted to see me fumble along with my denial

So I'm going to watch him die

Like a competition

But he'll die soon

You in love with Mana san?

I like her, but it sure isn't love

Not like it was with you

She's got nothing l can take and I've got nothing she can take

But it sure is fun

She gives me money. No housework

Just stay put and live with her. Not a bad life

She'll dump me once she gets bored, but that's fine

Like there's a me who Mana can turn into anything she wants

Where could Yuka have gone?

She could be lying in the lake right here

Hoonneeyy!

Be right there!

Maybe you were always a free spirit

You're finally being yourself

Yuukkaa!

Yuukkaa! Yuukkaa!

No matter how much I hate her, I would never hide her child

I know. Hmph

I swear I didn't. Of course not

I despise you both. Isn't that enough?

Then what do you think happened to Yuka?

Somebody took her away

Who? There were no cars

I don't know! Why should I know?

What time did you wake up?

A little past eight

You were in bed by ten last night. Why'd you wake up so late?

Even the kids were up by seven

I took this last night

I didn't want to wake up

Why? Because I don't want to know any more!

I understand that you can't forgive me

But... if...

the worst has happened to Yuka, promise me not to tell anyone...

about me and Kasumi

Of course

I'll do my best to protect you

What about Kasumi?

She'll have to wait

So we're splitting up

But... for now

you're staying by my side while you help look for Yuka

Poor Kasumi...

Anything?

I'm sure they'll find her

Someone's taken her...

Don't worry. They're going to find her

Kasumi san, don't cry

But she's been gone five hours now

It'll be alright..

untranslated (under crying)

It's been a month already... anything?

Nothing at all. It's strange

I'll come and help you search

I'll quit work and join you

Don't bother. You know... ??

I nearly died this last month. I couldn't sleep, worrying about her

I was scared I'd really go insane. I've never felt that way before

Can you understand? I can

You can't understand

You won't unless you sleep with me, make love to me

I quit the ad agency, divorced Noriko,

started an outdoor goods business, and went bankrupt

Hey there

Been a while, how are the kids?

How've you been?

I can't stay in Tokyo any more. Here

Forgot to take this, didn't you?

I found it in our stuff

Give it to Ryuhei

Don't worry. Just sell it when you need to

Well, I won't bother you any more

Take care of yourself -

Sorry about everything

Who knew things would turn out this way

I wandered from place to place

If they'd found me, it would've ended

Sapporo Station

You, where you from? You seem different

He was a designer in Tokyo. I'm just an auto mechanic

Who asked you

Hey, switch seats

Already? What? Another? ??

I'm the customer

What are you doing being a host in a Sapporo bar?

I figured it might be fun Oohh?

Think it's fun, squeezing dough from chicks...

Being new, I enjoy it

Hmmm. So what do you think I do for a living?

Couldn't say I know

Shut up!

I do masturbation shows and lick dicks every day

About sixty of 'em a day. But I'm sick of it

Know how much per dick?

3000 yen. Not that much! Only 2000

I've been there. ?? Only 500 for your tiny thing

Ouch!

Sixty a day, that's 120,000 yen, right?

I spend it all here just like that

Hey. You can take it all ??

That'd be a waste ??

Say, how old are you?

Me? I'm 44

I'm 23. You're twenty years older

You with anyone? No

No, I not

I'm calling it a day. What's your cell phone number?

You can reach me through the club. Fine

I don't do it with just anyone, you get that?

I'm sorry I'm not cheap

I know

How would you know? You're in the trade

Sorry, but I don't like sex,

so stay with me until I fall asleep OK

You don't have to

But I feel bad

Well don't

You don't like sex, right?

I don't hate it. C'mon, make love to me

Do it with some young stud You don't like me?

No, that's not true

Well, then, just stay here Eh?

You don't have to do anything. Just live with me

Quit the club and all... I'll work

You hate the work, though

Yeah, but I can't do office work. It's fine, really

I'll slit my wrists otherwise

What would I do here

Play pachinko or something

Be like your pimp? No?

Um... you could be my enforcer

Your enforcer? I hate being messed with

Dress like a yakuza and be with me. Then I'll be happy

Welcome, here's the menu

You choose. Ladies first, don't you know? I'm sorry

What do you want? Draft beer, ribs and tripe

I do the ordering. I apologise

Should we finish with cold noodles or fried rice?

You order what you want

So you really do like her?

Yeah I do. I think she's sweet

Never knew I could change so much

I just keep changing

Makes me kind of jealous...

I almost forgot

Tell Utsumi san my impressions of the case...

I never fully understood you

I loved you and figured I knew everything about you, but I didn't

That you'd abandoned your parents, for instance

I never realised your pain when you first came to Tokyo

That's one thing l feel really bad about

And I should have told you

You would have understood

And we wouldn't have had to split up like that

You can't live any other way

Kasumi san...

Will you let me know if you find anything about Yuka?

Sure

My cell phone number

Gotta go. Yes

See you

Izumi Resort Area

May I help you?

Name's Utsumi, formerly of the Hokkaido police

I've been investigating Yuka's case on behalf of Moriwaki san

I see. I'm Mizushima

I've been looking forward to seeing Moriwaki san again

She's at the hot springs now. Just ran into Ishiyama

Ah, in fact, Ishiyama san came by yesterday

I was shocked, he'd changed so much

I see you've been taking awfully good care of Ishiyama's home

No buyers, right?

You never know when Yuka might come back again

Looks more like a grave

You're awfully rude. Oh yeah?

Who is it?

Why don't you ask him in?

Here you are

You're looking spry

I turn 68 this year

Certainly don't look it. Are you marrying Mizushima?

My, all of a sudden...

I doubt he'd have much interest in an old grandma like me

He could inherit this house

And the debt that comes with it

You know why my husband shot himself with his hunting rifle?

Actually, no. His business went under

I hear you were sleeping with Mizushima the morning Yuka disappeared

No... the three of is were having breakfast together

We didn't see a soul that morning

and we didn't hear any cars

Which is why it's so odd that that girl just vanished

You can't see the road from here

Izumi was in and out of the front yard...

Maybe he missed something. He wasn't always out front

At the time... it was his hobby to watch all the people who came down the road

So I'm sure he missed nothing

Why would your husband do that?

I wonder myself. He was just so restless...

Rumour has it that Mizushima was a pedophile

Three little girls had just arrived. Maybe...

Izumi had to keep an eye on him. To no avail, unfortunately

Why! You're saying I covered for Mizushima in exchange for having my way with him?

Exactly

Thank goodness you're here...

This man suspects you in Yuka's case

Why don't you just tell him about us?

Why bother telling him? Why not? Just tell him...

I love this woman

We're going to marry, eventually

No, Mizushima, not there...

Madam... Yes, yes

Madam... madam

Apparently Mizushima and Izumi's wife are getting married

Maybe he's not a pedophile

But now Izumi doesn't have a clear alibi for the time

But why would Izumi san...

is there a possibility?

Are you OK? Yeah

I'm taking a little walk

Season's in full swing now

What is? Deer hunting' ma'am

You taught me a great new hobby Mizushima

Love to go a bit longer this year...

Darling... Mizushima's staying over tonight

He's got work

My name is Yuka chan. Yuka chan, eh?

Yu-u-ka chan? Allow what?

You want to play outside?

Oh no, I want to play right here

Well then, we'll play right here

Oww, you scared me

Good morning

Yuka chan, right?

Good morning

Where are you going? For a walk

Where are you headed so early?

For a walk, sir (Is the 'sir' bit right??)

Grandpa is not angry, OK?

But you looked really scary just now

Ohh? Did I really? I'm sorry

Let's go for a walk together, then. OK

Can we go to your house?

Don't you dare set foot in there! Why?

That place is very. very dirty

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ahh

Help me! Stop it!

Darling, where were you?

In my room, taking a nap

Oh, I see

Just now, Moriwaki san from Ishiyama san's place came by

What for? Says their child's disappeared

That girl Yuka? Yuka, that's right

Says she just vanished

As if there's anywhere to disappear to around here

It's poor parental supervision I guess

Good morning, sir ??

It's getting nippy. It sure is

Mushroom soup OK?

Certainly, thank you

You have a fever

What's wrong?

Just had a dream What about?

Let's go back to the car

You should lie down... I'm fine

I'll look for a place to rest... Moriwake san

Does my face look strange?

I saw something impossible earlier. Same goes for my dream just now

It's probably because my death is near

Do you see a death mask on me?

No, just feverish I see

Your fever? Settled down

That's good

Four years ago, this is where we stayed

Haven't been back since? No

I saw it many times from outside, but this is my first time inside since

Missing for four years... where could she have gone?

Could she be dead?

If she had been killed, who dd it?

And why? I want to know, very much

But if she turns up as a corpse...

I'm scared of what would happen to me

After all...

it's my faith that Yuks's alive that's kept me going all these years

What'd you talk about with Ishiyama?

Not much, really

Wasn't much left to talk about. We'd both lost interest in each other

Pretty impressive that he became a pimp

Why?

Even if he is on the run, who'd want to be a pimp?

He says he enjoys it

Probably means he's closer to freedom

He's found freedom before I have.

I'm the only one endlessly searching for Yuka...

Is it so bad to be searching?

I have a message for you... Ishiyama's impressions of the case

I'm listening

That he hadn't really understood me That was his impression

How pretentious

I finally realised...

he's no longer capable of healing me

You feel at ease around me, don't you. Yes

Because I'm dying. That's right

How does it feel to know you're about to die?

Whatever I say, no-one will understand

Tell me anyway

Scared... and I still can't accept it

That's why we're the same

I don't know about you. As for me, I still haven't...

accepted the fact that I'm dying

For four years, I haven't accepted that my girl is gone either

Then why not stop looking? How hard could it be?

How? How do I stop?

How should I know? Think for yourself

Some things can't be helped by thinking

I'm taking a bath

This s where they had their trysts

Where are you?

Here you are. Why don't we sleep here?

I'll tell you what happened here

Go away. No, I won't

Sleep alone. No, I'm scared

I was scared when I first stayed here by myself

but no one helped me

I'm not helping you, either

Why not? I'm helping you...

The night before Yuka vanished,

actually, it was closer to morning

I met Ishiyama here at 2 am.

Before the trip, we'd agreed to meet here

if we had the chance but we really didn't have the courage

But, that day,

something gave us the courage. And that was?

Noriko san found out

So Ishiyama's wife knew. Yes

We were both desperate and we met here

I thought at that moment, if I could stay with him like that

I'd even give up the children

So... you gave up your children?

I did, in my heart

And in the morning... she was really gone

Stop it! Stop it!

Cut it out?

Why did you do that?

It hurts? No

'morning. How do you feel? Fine

Utsumi san do you enough medicine to last?

Why's that?

What do you say that we stay here for a while? We can?

I'll ask Izumi san's wife I don't care either way

I'm taking a nap

Excuse me. I brought some lunch

You're still feeling ill?

No, I'm fine now

I have no stomach now, so I can't move after meals

You must be cold. I'm fine

Mizushima san... could you tell me your impressions of the case?

Impressions?

Don't worry, she's not here. So tell me... your impressions

Personally, I'm not pleased

And these unfounded rumours about me being a pedophile

So it's not true then? You're not a pedophile?

Of course not

And people have been saying what they like, about me and madam

We actually live here, you see

A city person couldn't possibly understand

the emotional abuse we suffered afterwards

All that incident did was tear our lives to pieces

And property values keep falling, so no-one buys

What kind of man was lzumi san?

He was a very genuine man

Even after the incident he kept saying he should take responsibility

By killing himself?

Almost sounds like you're saying he's the culprit. He isn't?

I've said this many times,

but he, madam, and I were definitely in the house then

You and madam were asleep together, but you don't know where Izumi was

Right? That's your imagination

The three of us were eating breakfast together

Officer Wakita happened to call us right then,

so I'm positive

untranslated

I'm Moriwaki, I'm staying with the Ishiyama's

Hello, Izumi residence

Hey? You're... Mizushima san? Yes I am

Who may I ask is calling?

This is Wakita. Just calling about fishing

If it weren't for that call, no telling what they might have said

It's frightening

So what do you think happened to Yuka?

Someone kidnapped her. What else? No witnesses

A child like that, you could fold her up and fit her into anything

Oh! Guess I need to fix that...

Say, Utsumi san

What do you think they'd say if we tore this place down?

That we'd destroyed the evidence. ??

Even with no buyers, we keep the place clean,

And mourn the loss in our own way

We show them that we're waiting for the girl to return

We have to keep living here.

This is Madam's only property

(and) If she dies?

I'd sell it and take off

Utsumi san, let's go back to Sapporo

I'm sick of this place

Where were you?

Do I look worse?

You look fine, actually When did you come?

Last night. I thought you'd killed yourself somewhere

Not my style

You know I worry. I'm sorry

A guest

Moriwaki Kasumi. The one with the missing kid

From that TV show...

Nice to meet you. I'm Moriwaki

Come on in

Please

What were you doing? Searching

You're in no shape to

You overdid it. You'll lose your strength

Please have a seat

Did you learn anything?

No, nothing

I'm terribly sorry

Thank you

What about the call on TV?

It was a dead end

And how are you?

Who knows?

You've lost some weight. Weighing yourself? No

Fever? Some yesterday

You're in pain now? A little

Take it easy, please. I'm dying anyway

That attitude again...

Won't you tell him, too?

He's such a stubborn patient

I need to be going. I'm on night shift

I'll be back next week

You don't need to come back

What do you mean? She'll be looking after me till I die

That's an insult to me as a nurse

Let me live my final days as I please

It won't be easy or cool, you won't be able to move. Fine

You don't need me, then. You're going to die where you fall

Let me die in peace. That's selfish

I have a right to worry and care for you

Just let me be

I understand... go ahead and die

When it reaches his liver, bring him in for drainage, to relieve the pain

Got it

The next day, his fever returned

Go to sleep

I don't want to

Hello? It's Moriwaki

Kasumi, right? Yes

How have you been? I was worried

I've been staying with Utsumi san

I see. What about Yuka?

No sign of her. I'm still looking. Why don't you come home.

How's Lisa? She's fine

Listen, do you think we could start over together?

I'll consider it

What are you doing there, anyway?

Things... Well then...

Take care of Lisa

Wait... hello?

Who was it? Moriwaki

PN: she says Moriwaki kura(spelling?), cannot find what that means\implies

I'm thinking of going back to my village

Let's go tomorrow if I'm better

Kasumi... Kasumi

Kasumi...

Kasumi... (repeatedly)

Kasumi, I'm coming in

She's gone

You didn't notice'?

Where in heavens did she go?

Why'd she hate this place so much?

??

Moriwaki, Michihiro

Wah, takes me back...

Yuka looks just like Kasumi

Not a word from her about the wedding,

about our granddaughters...

Thank goodness Michiro san's an upright man...

Hello. This is Moriwaki, from Tokyo

Umm.. thank you dearly for the pictures

I'm Kasumi's mother

Mother... pleased to meet you

Pardon, is something the matter?

I don't know who else to call. I'm sorry to bother you

What is it? Did something happen to Kasumi?

I just found out that she's having an affair

For two years, now

Why, I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry

I'm concerned because it seems serious

The man is a good client of mine, called Ishiyama

He seems serious too, I had it checked

Then, please divorce that fool

Yes... but then she might take the children from me

Oh my..

Err, Michihiro san? Can you tell me more?

I'm her father, Yes... yes... What?

Un-huh, better do something about that, for sure

Un-huh, mmm...

Oho, just spoke to Michihiro san, (we) decided on the ninth, next month

It just isn't right, snatching the girl from our own daughter...

At this rate, we'd lose everything to Katsumi all over again

She figures she's a stranger,

but she'll learn not to underestimate her kin

But that's kidnapping. She's our grandchild

Michihiro san clearly asked us to raise Yuka

Kasumi will regret her selfishness, and...

she'll probably go back to Michihiro san

We can start over again

We'll be parents again

Grandpa? That's me

It's really you!

So you made it. No one saw me

Good girl, Yuka chan Am I a good girl?

Yes, you are. Yuka chan want to come to Grandpa's?

Mmm! Let's go, then

Get off the wagon. Just one shot, huh?

I sad no, I gotta live long

You're the one who needs to drink. Take my share, here

Hello! Hello

It's daddy, from Tokyo!

My, you've come so far again It's been a while

Yuka chan, a present

Mummy (look)

Thank you as always.

C'mon, say thank you eh? Thank you

Wow, my gosh, look at these

Look look! Look at these, so cute

Cute

My goodness...

Mummy? Yes?

Where's my real mummy?

What's gotten into you? I'm your mummy

(About) Kasumi... [(Kasumt's dad) Yeah] they say she's still looking for Yuka

If she comes here...

?? She can't have her

Whatever happens, I'm not letting her take this child

Stop it!

You were dreaming

My parents and Moriwaki conspired to take Yuka

It was so vivid...

I thought about that, too

A dream is just a dream

Says he's got no idea where the owner of this joint went

It'll be a convenience store, but the owner's from elsewhere

Wonder when they moved, anyone we could ask?

There is... but I'm not sure if she's still around. Who?

Abe Sachiko, my high school friend

Who is it?

It's Hamaguchi Kasumi

Ehh!!?

Eeyah, it really is you, it's been so long

Ever since I ran away

That's right... your dad stayed on my case

Insisted I knew where you went Sorry

Well, come in. Mmm

Thank you

You haven't changed at all

You haven't either

Silly, I know I've aged

Hey, this calls for a drink

Not for me

You sure?

I start in the afternoons now

I'm a hopeless case

Hey, what happened to my parents?

You don't know? No

Not since...? Mmm

It was in the fall of the year you left

That both died in a fire

Forgot to put out a cigarette

You came back not knowing?

Didn't know until today

You really just cut yourself off, didn't you

I loved that streak in you

Wish I could've gotten out of this hole too

Say, ever hear of a girl around here called Moriwaki Yuka?

No idea, why are you asking?

She's my daughter

What happened to your daughter?

Nothing. Thanks for everything

What happened?

How'd it go?

They're both dead

How? A fire

When was this? Eighteen years ago

I'm such a fool.. What was I doing?

The whole time I was looking for Yuka, I was only thinking of myself

??

I give up

Something about your parents feels odd,

so I want to check. Why?

I'll ask the local authorities

I found your mother

KOHAMA

Welcome

You can sit there

Mother...

Oh, my...

Kasumi, is that you?

I'm Kasumi

What a surprise. How long has it been?

I'm sorry. It's been 18 years

What's up?

This here is my daughter

What a shock...

Been so long

Never thought I'd see you again. I'm sorry

I never thought I'd come back. No doubt...

Why did you come back?

Aren't you happy?

Of course I'm happy. But why all of a sudden?

My daughter disappeared near a lake not too far from here

I've been looking for her for four years

I thought she might be here

Why would she?

In a place even you ran away from...

That's true. There's really nothing here

It's not easy staying in a place like this

You wouldn't know, you took off

Should I feel remorse?

Don't feel remorse

But for me...

I refused to let you destroy my life, so I live life the best I can

You should too

What about dad?

Died three years ago, stroke

And I remarried the year before last. Really

The man downstairs

He's five years younger than me. Komura's his name

We put our names together to name this place - KOHAMA

We're in debt and things are hard,

but I'm enjoying myself

Because you're with someone?

Mmm, I guess

I'm happy the way things are

Even with me missing? Mmm

Mum, did you ever try looking for me?

I couldn't have dragged you back

I'm so tired of looking for my daughter

Wonder what I should do?

Mum, what should I do?

Look with your husband, what else?

But you didn't come looking for me

Big difference between an eighteen year old and a little kid

Need to get back to work... don't I

That man you came with...

not your husband right?

How can you tell?

You don't feel like man and wife

That's right He's not my husband

He's so gloomy

He's very sick

Will you look at that. You'll catch cold

How long did I steep?

Over an hour

Don't be a stranger Come over

Any fever? I feel good today

Utsumi san, how old are you? Thirty one

Why do you have to die so young?

I could teach you so much. Like what?

Things you don't know

Then I don't need to know them

What are you saying, you don't even know

I can't

Why do you say that?

Can't do what I can't do

How'd it go with your mother?

What did you talk about?

She was upset with me

almost like (she was saying) "Why, after all this time?"

You were shocked?

Just wasn't what I expected

I've decided to stop looking for Yuka

I won't ever forget her, but I won't look any more

I'll just believe I'll see her some day

I felt so empty before,

when Sachiko lied and told me my parents were dead

I'm the one who left them, but (I was) convinced they were alive

all I thought about was getting away from them

It's the same with Yuka. I realised it's no life at all,

believing she's alive or desperate that she's dead

After all, there's no way to tell

All I can do is live out that uncertainty

Isn't that right?

That dream was so terrifying

To think Yuka was here...

But also how wonderful if it was real

It would mean I'd found Yuka,

and my journey was done

But it continues,

though the goal's no longer finding Yuka

What is the goal, then?

There is no goal

There's something I can't even imagine

I just have this feeling

Not yet? No... not yet ??

I'll see you through

untranslated scene ?? What?

ditto

It's freezing. Welcome

Why Kasumi, you're here

The usual please

Saké toddy

I'm sorry, OK?

I'll have another

You made this? Mmm

Right back in the swing I see

Damned if you didn't have to come back after all these years

I'm not back to stay

You're still here, aren't you? My drink?

She runs off to Tokyo,

hogs all that independence and cool for herself

while I'm stuck here,

hounded and scolded by her old man

What a lousy dump, pisses me off. Sorry

You should thank your mother,

letting you stay in spite of her grudge

Bet you ran away from something again, right?

At least you get to drink for escape

Damn right. I've got it good.

'cause I can drink like this every night. Night?

You start in broad daylight. Got your husband worried

To hell with it...

Kasumi... You got no business telling me what to do

I'm drinking tonight. I'm drinking!

That was quick

You're still feverish. I know

Something happen? No

What are you staring at?

Sleep with me

Take me if you're a man

I can't

No... I want to make love with you...

to make love with you before you die

I can't

You have to, kiss me... ?? It won't happen

Your finger then...

I'm sorry. I know you're in pain

Did you cum? I came

What are you staring at?

Where you used to live

What do you think?

It's an empty place

Isn't it

Can you get in touch with Ishiyama? Eh?

I want to see him again

Kasumi san

What a pretty colour Oh ??

Mana bought it

So this is where you're from

My old house is gone, they're putting some store there

Oh there, we just passed it. That's right, it was there

What'll you do about Yuka?

I'm going to stop looking

I see

I can't know what I don't... I realised I need to start from there

I alone was captive

You're a mother, you can't he!p it

But maybe this time, I can finally find freedom

Wonderful... I'm glad

She'll get jealous?

Let her. She's been on my case lately

Can't go abroad 'cause I don't have a passport

Ishiyama's here

Come in. I'm sorry to bother you

Wondered why you called

My impressions?

No, Kasumi already told me

So, how do you feel?

Glad you came today, I feel it coming already. What?

My vision's starting to go. Wanted you to cheer me up,

before it's too late

You think I'm cheery? Yes

I can smell the city in you

Thanks for coming. Not at all

He's pretty much gone. Mmm, he knows it, too

What will you do now?

Will you give me a call when you settle down? Why?

I want to stay in touch with you

All right

What were you doing? What's up Mana?

Man, you tick me off. [Ishiyama is untranslated]

Turn on the lights. Sure

I envy Ishiyama

Why? I thought you hated him

He's cool... and flashy

Blonde fur coat and white scarf....

totally yakuza

And that scent of the city, oh man...

I'd love to just swagger down the main street

"Hey... there goes that cop Utsumi" they'd say

Utsumi san

Utsumi san. Utsumi san!!

That night, he fell into a coma

The dude's engine burned out and his bike flipped over

Broke his leg, he'll be in a cast for two months

What an idiot

He stole parts off your bike, right? Got what he deserved

I guess

He was ridin' around with some chick,

She didn't have a helmet. Had to have her face stitched up

His life's ruined

Tough, it's his fault

Dad, I want to go to the police academy

Thought you hated what I do

I think it's right for me

Uhuh, and what kind of cop do you want to be?

I'll join the elite forces,

become the head detective

Why? It'd be cool

There's nothing cool about the job

Somebody! Help! (onlooker) Happens all the time ??

PN after this the 'domestic' is mostly untranslated

Officer, can't you do something?

We can't just barge into domestic situations

But this is awful

Help! He's killing me!

Somebody help me!

This isn't a show, dammit!

Enough!

Call an ambulance. She's hurt bad!

That's attempted murder

I have a top record, sir. I refuse to go to the boonies

It's a part of climbing up the ladder. Just keep up the good work

Something happen! Anything!

Hello. May I help you

Hello. May I help you

Wakita san, it's me at the rest house. Can you come immediately?

Something happen?

There's a dead dog rotting in my yard

Unhuh, a dead dog, I see

Right, and it's big, smells awful

My customers have been complaining, too

But that's...

A job too messy for the cops?

Well I suppose I could...

Fine, never mind

Asanuma san, it's been a while. So what brings you here?

On my way to a party. Just thought I'd drop by

Yaahh, it's as quiet and peaceful here as ever

That's not funny. Nothing ever happens here

Well that's too bad

Aren't there any vacancies in the detective section?

Don't panic

Just ran Into Izumi. Going fishing with him again?

He does have local influence

Mmm, that's the attitude

Izumi's having more guests arrive

The first family's kids were walking around alone this morning

Are you on top of it? Yes

And then there's him,

they say he's a pedophile, so watch out. Certainly

Ishiyama Ruriko, 7 years old,

and Ryuhei, four, correct?

Right, just to be sure

Moriwaki Yuka, five,

and Lisa, two. OK

Well, I'm looking forward to fishing

pedophile

murder

Lisa, are you OK?

Wait! Wait

??

Wait for me...

Come on, mister. Daddy let's go

OK, OK. I'm so sleepy

Distant voices all untranslated ??

You alright? Right, yes, yes ??

Sorry. Just wait a sec, OK?

Hurry up. I'll just be a minute

(kid) ?? (Michihiro) Please wait

I can't wait! Right ??

Yes, Izumi residence

Aren't you... Mizushima san?

Yes I am, may I ask who's calling?

This is Wakita. Just calling about the fishing...

Ah, right, with Izumi san? That's it

What're you doing there at this hour?

They're feeding me breakfast

He's attending to a guest right now

A guest? I see... Well, then,

just tell him I called about the fishing. Got it

Tsk, he's got an alibi

A girl wouldn't go into those mountains

No one heard any cars or voices either

Ma'am, reinforcements will be coming soon so don't worry

What?

This your first time here?

Yes, it is...

I think we should go around,

and check the vacant homes

Yuka!

Yuka! ?? Yuka chan!

I skilfully directed the search party, earning my superiors' confidence

Then I met a detective named Utsumi

What's the search about?

Umm, I'm Wakita from the local station

I hope to be a detective soon

Here's your chance then. Yes

What a lonely place

Winter coming on, it'll get tough

Sure will

Can't wait to be a detective like you and see some action

Make it happen then Yes

Well, hang in there

Say, what are all these? These black dots...

Nothing

Impossible!

What is it? What's impossible?

What did you see?

I'm so sorry...

Why?

He died. Yes

He died. What do I do?

Nothing to do. He's out of his misery now

Kasumi, you need to call a doctor. Mmm

9.20...

My husband can call the doctor. You call his wife. Mmm

I wonder why he was crying?

When they die... they all cry

Hurry and let her know

You don't plan to pay for his funeral, do you?

PN: TV untranslated

How's Utsumi san? Just passed

Yes? This is Moriwaki

Utsumi san just passed away

I see. Thank you for the trouble

I'll come pick up his body tomorrow

And the funeral?

I'll take care of it. We're still legally married

I can't abandon him there, with no friends or relatives

Our address... it's in Rumoi

Rumoi County, Kirai Village

Motosumiyoshi, 5-2...

An eatery called Kohama

OK? Yes, good bye

Mummy?

Someone's there...

Noriko san? Moriwake?

I don't care

The children...?

I'd give them up!

Mummy, good morning

Let me sleep a bit more

I'll get up. I'll get up too

(Michihiro) I'm getting up ?? (Lisa) Me too ??

Mummy, mummy. Yuka?

Yuka, daddy's getting up

Daddy's getting up. Hurry

Let's get dressed ??

Let's get changed, OK??

Sleepy, mummy?

Sorry, I'll be up in a sec...

So tender..

Yuka, you coming?

You coming?

Go have fun

background chatter untranslated

There's a river over there

Is that right? Looks cold

Daddy? Eh? What is it?

Pee pee. Pee pee? Can't hold it in?

No. Unhuh, let's go back

Babble of complaints surrounding dad's reply Sorry

We have to, come on

(kids) untranslated (Michihiro) Hurry, hurry (repeated)

Forget it. Let's just play cards inside

It was Yuka who'd left me...

You going to keep looking?

Yuka's dead

Deep down, I knew that

Someday I'll go, just like Utsumi san

Right now, you're still alive

You're right...

AMAMI Yuki

MATSUOKA Shunsuke

MUIRA Tomakazu

Producers: SUZUKI Takayuki, SASAKI Shiro, SATO Miyuki

Line Producer: UEHARA Hidekaze

Cinematography: HONDA Shigeru

Lighting: KOUSAKA Tosihide

Sound: YAMADA Hitoshi

Art Director: KANEDA Katsumi

Editors: NAGASAKI Shunichi, MISHIMA Akinori

Based on the novel by KIRINO Natsuo

Written and Directed by NAGASAKI Shunichi