Original subtitles

Produced by New Century Producers

The First Film Directed by Yoichi Sai

What are you doing?

Your previous fella, who was he?

A low-level bureaucrat.

A government official?

Attention! Good morning!

Good morning!

Inspection! Notebooks!

Replace!

Handcuffs!

Side arms!

Replace!

Inspection complete! At ease!

Good morning.

As I am sure you are all aware...

it is gradually becoming normal for even ordinary law-abiding citizens to be touched by crimes such as...

statutory rape, school violence, the Shinjuku disco murder, and the surge in drug-related crime.

We mustn't permit these types of crimes to occur in our precinct.

Today's goal will be to exhibit yourselves to the citizens of this community as model public servants.

The world is a changing place. Don't be left behind. Dismissed.

Great voice!

Why don't you give it a shot?

Hold on a second.

Sorry for the wait.

Have you seen Rie recently?

What's it to you?

I was just making conversation.

Why ask about that?

I was just wondering.

Wondering about what? Spit it out!

She frequently takes the inbound train on the way home from school.

It goes to Tokyo.

To Tokyo?

Boys, keep it civil.

What's this? Let me see.

It's a computer guide.

Computers - you mean like for TV games? Those are for kids!

Why are you reading it? Are you going to buy one?

That's a hard song to sing.

Hold on!

Here's your tab from last month.

Night-night, take care.

- One, please. - 200 yen.

Hey, old man, put that in the bin.

Otherwise, the police won't let us use this place anymore.

We police ourselves. You better police yourself.

Hey, Rie, do you know that ugly old man?

The prick is staring right at you. Is he your sugar daddy or something?

He's my dad.

Hello, Shirakawadai Police Box.

Just a second...

Hey, box chief, it's Toshie.

Hey, this is the third time I've called.

Are the other cops covering for you again? Stop sneaking around!

You owe me two months in alimony, and for Rie's child support.

What are you doing?

You agreed in court to pay on the 26th of every month.

You promised!

You're collecting a salary, aren't you?

Aren't you going to say anything?

I'm at work; I'll call later.

Hello, Shirakawadai...

Hey... hey!

Box chief, she wants to talk to you.

I said I'd call back!

What are you talking about? You never return my calls.

I will.

You have until the day after tomorrow to transfer the money.

If you don't, I'll be down to the station to talk to the station chief.

OK, I'll take care of it.

- Hey, box chief... - I'm going on patrol.

Chiba Prefecture Police Headquarters

Please fill in purpose and time of use. Anytime but the lunch hour is OK.

Hey, good to see you. Just getting off?

Accounting Division

- How was the test? - Hmm? All right.

It was all right?

Yeah, but these things never work out.

You stagger home after a triple shift,

and the minute you step in the door, your wife and kids are screaming in your ear.

You try to crack the textbook and your eyelids drop.

This job is exhausting.

This is nothing like the Self-Defense Forces,

but the word from above is that if you 'feed the monkey', they'll slip you your results early.

What do you think?

I think you should shut your mouth! I hate shit like that.

But it's a long road...

and repeating the same thing over and over again is none too smart.

Look, you enter the police academy fresh out of high school.

By 19, you've spent four years on the street.

Then you're eligible to take the sergeant's exam. You ace that and spend 3 months back at the academy.

If that goes well, you're around 24.

You put another three years under your belt,

and then you sit for the lieutenant's exam.

Pass that and you go back to the academy for six months.

Presto, you're a lieutenant!

Lump it for another four years, then you can sit for the captain's exam.

Then, if you're really lucky and pass, you go to the National Police Academy-

it's got a nice ring to it, don't it? That's for six months.

You graduate, and you're a bona fide working-level bureaucrat.

If you're lucky, you're an assistant director of some department at police HQ.

You tread water for another ten years and, if you're in with your superiors, you make commissioner.

Commissioners either head a unit at HQ, or oversee a group of police stations.

How many years do you think it takes to get there?

About 20. 20 years of miraculously passing tests...

while performing outstandingly at your job and currying favor with anyone you can call your superior.

That makes you 40 years old. 40! 40!

I told you: he's a cut above the pack!

Four mil! Four mil!

50,000 on 3-6.

Takefuji Loans

Money Store

Generous credit

Sun Loans

Good afternoon. Are you here to make a payment or obtain a loan?

This is my first time here.

It's a loan, then. Please have seat.

We have a number of loan arrangements, but first can I please see some proof of employment?

Yeah, uh.

If you provide a company ID or company insurance card, we can offer you an immediate loan of up to 500,000 yen.

Thank you. Please wait a moment.

That customer gave me this.

Confirm his place of employment.

Yes, sir.

Does your wife know about this?

No, I'm single.

I see. Well, I'm sorry, but...

I'm going to have to confirm your place of employment, so I'm going to telephone them.

Hold on a second...

Don't worry - I won't use our company's name.

Did you bring the money?

I told you before: send it by bank transfer.

Next month, transfer the money.

Meeting like this after we've divorced isn't normal.

- Honey, there's something about Rie... - Don't call me honey!

Is she going to school everyday?

That has nothing to do with you. Leave it alone. I'm raising her properly.

She's going to discos and hanging around Harajuku.

Kids these days go to discos and Harajuku.

She isn't going to be satisfied singing karaoke on Fridays. I'm giving her room to grow.

She's 14. She has to study enough to at least get into junior college.

You're the one to talk!

You've been making big talk...

about passing the captain's exam since you got out of high school, and you've failed every time.

You can't buy a house. You can't buy a car.

You get drunk on cheap rotgut. What do you plan to do with your future?

I finally got my feet on the ground, selling golf club memberships.

Being a cop is a dead end job if you don't get promoted.

You call yourself "a protector of the people," but you can't even take care of yourself!

If you can't put yourself in a position with power, and put some of it to work for you,

you're going to be stuck where you're at forever.

You're going to stand around at a police box, stuck at sergeant grade for decade after decade,

till you can retire with a pittance of a pension. That's your life!

Just take proper care of Rie.

Tell her to come over and see me. See you later.

Hey, don't stick me with the check!

50,000 on the first, 20,000 on the third.

Sorry for the wait.

Today, Miss Fukuyama is off, so we're really busy.

Another bottle, here.

Men's hobbies are really expensive.

I heard you were a cop.

Do you really get paid that well?

No, I don't.

You're on the take, I bet.

If you keep your nose to the grindstone, it all works out in the end.

I heard you were single. Maybe I'll come over and see you sometime.

Wow, we have a real ladies' man here!

He's just shy.

He's a little old to be shy around girls.

He's just putting on an act to pick you up.

I'd be careful, it's fishy.

Come on in!

- Take care of them. - OK.

Hobbies are important, but keep things in perspective.

What's his hobby?

Toys!

Director, here's the 300,000 yen.

Here's the 300,000 yen, sir.

This is the loan agreement.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Here's your warranty.

If anything goes wrong, give us a call.

Thanks.

Thank you, sir.

- 17. - 17, check.

- 16. - 16, check.

- 15. - 15, check.

- 14. - 14, check.

Hello, Shirakawadai Police Box. The box chief?

Just a second. Hey, box chief, phone call for you.

Hello?

This is Mr. Okamura from Sun Loan.

You missed your first installment on your loan,

and I'm just calling to make sure you get it to us, ASAP.

Thank you for taking the trouble to call.

I'm working now, but I will get back to you later.

What was your name again? Oh, Mr. Okamura, right.

Thank you, goodbye.

I'm sorry to inform you that you failed the test.

By the way, how's your family life?

I'm worried that you might be slipping in your private life.

I'm here to help, if you have any problems.

I understand.

Why was your dad doing, standing there staring at us?

Don't worry about it!

My dad, over in Saitama, he's into construction.

He said a man's gotta have power. Especially if you don't do college.

That's why he kicked my ass constantly, since I was out of diapers.

So I went out for both judo and basketball.

Then my old man told me that a man without an education still needs to be refined.

Made me learn tennis!

Pissed me off! Now, all I got is rock n' roll!

Are your folks strict?

It's nothing like that. My dad's a cop.

What?!

Hey, wait.

What? You need something?

What do you think you're doing?

Come with me.

Where are you taking me? This isn't the police station.

Let's go to the police station!

What are you doing?

Look, mister, why did you bring me here?

If you're a policeman, you have to take me to the police station.

If it's a matter of money, let me go and I'll pay. My husband is waiting.

That hurt!

Officer, could I please see your badge just one more time?

I may have filched some whisky, but I think my civil rights still pertain.

Show it to me.

You're just playing a bowling game!

September 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Edo River speedboat races.

September 17. 18, 19, 20, and 21, Tama River speedboat races.

September 5, repay loan to Sun Loan.

September 10, repay loan to Sakae Loan.

September 20, repay loan to Tomono Finance.

October 26, wire money to Toshie.

What is this? Are you really a policeman?

Try the computer.

Give it a try.

The guy went away.

Cut it out!

The world is changing.

That's enough, stop.

Are you OK?

Calm down!

Cut it out.

Do you know how many you've had? You have to work tomorrow.

Not to mention you've run up quite a tab here.

My tab? What about it?

I've faithfully served the people of this community for 20 years, you bitch!

Please be quiet, you're disturbing the other customers.

Can't a policeman put one on every once in awhile?

Is it wrong for a policeman to get drunk?

What are you doing?

Is it wrong for a policeman to get drunk?

Pipe down, you son of a bitch! This isn't your home.

You're a waste of my tax money!

You're out of your freaking gourd, you prick!

Calm down!

It's the cop's fault! It's the cop's fault!

Will you please stop?!

Get away from him already!

I apologize for the disturbance.

Police are people, same as the rest of us. Cut him some slack.

Mr. Utada, please continue.

The police are drunk. Japan Rail engineers are drunk.

This country's going to hell in a hand basket!

Hey, sing another song!

Keiko, come here a minute.

OK. I'll be right back, so you boys be good while I'm gone.

Look, you can't sleep there.

Get up.

1-2-3...

Pull yourself together.

I'll take you out the front.

Walk properly!

Wipe that smirk off your face.

Stand up. Pull yourself together.

Do I have to do everything for you?

Stand up!

Which one is yours?

Watch out, that's dangerous!

Watch out!

No, turn it off.

Sorry I'm late.

Oh, box chief, that guy Okamura called a while ago. He said it was urgent.

OK, thanks.

Hello, is this Sun Loan?

I'd like to talk with Mr. Okamura.

One moment, please.

Oh, it's you. I've called five times.

What in the world are you doing?

I thought I'd cut you some slack since you're a cop, but you better start toeing the line.

If you don't pay by tomorrow,

I'm going to come down to your police box to collect it.

I'm terribly sorry.

There have been various circumstances, and I need to ask for three more days.

I will pay in three days.

Anything going on'?

All's quiet here. I even made the rounds.

Oh, the box chief?

Hey, box chief, it's one Mr. Sakae.

Tell him I'm on patrol.

He's out on his rounds... He should be back in the afternoon.

Tell him to call you... I understand.

You're to call right away when you get back.

If you want to know why my system's different, why it's better, why it's original,

the answer is... picking one race. Not two. Not three. One. Right here.

I see some of you saps trying to pick three races,

four races even, but there's no way it can be done.

That's why I'm looking only at one today, the seventh.

I've carefully calculated the odds, according to historical and seasonal averages.

I don't care where you look, you won't find these hot tips. 'Manabe' in the 7th is poison, keep away from him.

Don't give him a dime. So where should you go? There's no sure thing in this one.

Boat racing is different than horses.

You go to the track and the meet is up to the horse,

but here, the engine decides the game.

Boating newspapers can't predict that. They're worthless.

Hey buddy, good to see you again.

See, everyone? Some people come everyday to get a glimpse into my crystal ball.

Thank you. Thank you. One race only!

No. 5 is out of the race due to engine trouble.

In addition, No. 2 has been disqualified for obstruction at the first turn of the second lap...

We will now announce the payouts for the seventh race...

Everyone's crying out about my mistake, but this is the first.

It's a fluke, I tell you. Once in a lifetime. It was a bloodbath out there!

Everyone knows such possibilities exist in boat racing, but jeez!

Obviously, it doesn't happen very often, but it did this time. OK, now onto the eighth race...

Before you said it would be five-two and it wasn't.

I said no such thing! What are you talking about?

- It's written right there: five-two. - I wrote below it six-three.

The writing is tiny. If that's the winner you're picking, you gotta write it large.

My predictions are hints. You gotta be a little more perceptive.

Not 5-2, 6-3! Now, onto the eighth race...

Hey! Hey, I'm talking to you!

Look, I know what I'm doing. I'm a professional. I've earned 200-300 million,

went overseas and bought this watch! Look at it!

- What's that got to do with anything?! - OK, the eighth race... - Answer me!

5-2 was clearly my second prediction after 6-3, as any fool can see.

- Then why didn't you write it large? - This is gold. Look at it. Gold!

No one cares if your watch is gold or platinum.

- Come here a sec. I've got a hot tip. - What?

We got loudmouths like him, sometimes you have to bend the rules!

OK, the eighth race...

- Who is it? - It's me. Keiko.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

You got a smoke?

You smoke Highlights - next time pick up Lark Milds!

You got a man. What are you doing here?

We don't need to talk about that.

I never did it with a cop before.

Sex has never felt so good.

Undress.

- Is dad here? - Hey, Rie. What brings you here?

Just get my dad.

Box chief!

Rie, what's up?

It's just, that, well...

Hold on a sec.

Your order, please.

Coffee. What about you, Rie?

Cream soda. How about you guys?

- I'll have a Campari soda. - Me, too.

You can't have that. It has alcohol in it.

Campari soda doesn't have alcohol in it. Isn't that right?

Yeah, what are you talking about? It's weaker than Budweiser!

Recently, the police are really dorky. Anything fizzy is fine.

Cancel the Campari sodas, make it three cream sodas.

Aside from the park, how are things? ls your mom taking good care of you?

Life is really good with her.

She never complains, even when I come home late.

- Are you going to school? - Now and then.

Hey, dad, I hate to ask, but could you hit me up with a little cash?

I can't go to Harajuku on Sunday.

Is dancing there really that much fun?

It's a launching pad for a sordid life. Think of my position just a little. I'm a cop.

If you're into rock 'n' roll, you're a hood.

If you like motorcycles, you're a biker.

If your thing's surfing, you're a pervert.

But I'll tell you something: even people who have a good time still think about their future.

You can't judge people just by the way they look!

We all have plans for our future.

And take a look in the mirror.

You're sheepishly working to retirement. Do you ever have any fun?

The world is changing.

So, why don't you give me a little money?

A measly 3,000 yen?

I can't even buy a Peppermint skin with this money.

Give me 10,000.

Thanks, dad. Take care. Let's go.

Thank you!

You know the traffic laws. Do you know what this sign means?

I'm sorry. It was an oversight.

It's been parked here an hour. Your driver's license.

Please don't take this any further. I got into a fender bender last year and I'm just a hair from having it revoked.

I'll be careful next time. Please let me off!

If you don't show me your license, I'll have to take you to the police station.

Your license plate is Saitama 45-3-37-26. That correct?

What's your name?

What's up?

Over-parked for an hour and refuses to produce a driver's license.

I'm sorry. I was hungry, so I went to the cafeteria over there...

and was a little longer than I planned to be. I'll move my car immediately. Please let me go.

- Let him go, he's harmless. - But...

Let it slide. Get your car out of here.

This is a clear violation of the traffic code.

He didn't do it on purpose.

I understand. Then I will cease to pursue the matter, at the box chief's discretion.

Be more careful in future.

Thank you. Thank you!

-You... - Yes?

Please stop, box chief!

Who are you two creeps?

I'm Yazawa, from Tomono Finance. ls the box chief in?

Box chief! Box chief!

We haven't heard from you. I'm Yazawa, from Tomono Finance.

I know who you are. Let's talk somewhere else.

You said "next week" - a lot of weeks ago.

Your loan is due right now... both principal and interest.

The bill comes to 485,000 yen.

This is all completely legal.

Whether you're a teacher or a cop, you gotta pay back what you borrow.

Not an unreasonable expectation.

You address me as "officer."

Didn't mean any offense, pig!

Do you intend to threaten an officer of the law?

We're just trying to collect on an outstanding loan. That's not a crime.

OK, I understand. Just give me five more days.

Next Tuesday, I'll pay back everything in full. I promise.

You say the same thing every time: "next week!"

I give you my word.

If I don't, you can tell my captain, or anyone else you want to talk to. I promise.

Fine, Tuesday. What time?

Six. Meet me here.

You better be here.

Call me, OK?

Drive carefully.

Toshie...

You! You agreed never to come here.

I know that, but...

I'm still waiting on last month's bank transfer.

Well, the truth is, this isn't easy for me to say,

but can you lend me 500,000? I'll pay you right back.

What? You're here for a loan? You got a lot of nerve!

I don't know what you're thinking?

How do you think Rie and I are scraping by?

How do you think we live?

We can't get by on 120,000 a month.

Do you know how I feel about selling golf club memberships?

I can't believe you came here for money!

I'm not even sure if you're human anymore!

Never come here again!

Break it up!

I told you to break it up!

Hello, is this Kiyo?

I want to talk to Keiko.

It's me!

I got here pretty quick.

I had to leave a customer unattended.

I'm beat!

What did you need to talk about?

Well...

Just spit it out.

Actually, I've run into a few snags, and I need money.

Can I give you my computer as collateral for a loan of 500,000 yen?

Money?

I'm already sending money to my folks.

I got in a tangle with the guy I was with before.

Maybe I could do 200,000.

I'll pay you back as soon as I can. And you can have my computer.

I don't need collateral!

That's your only toy, isn't it?

Let's have some sushi.

Open this.

Hello, this is the Captain.

'Sakae Loan'?!

Isn't it about time you break up your little group?

Shouldn't you be taking care of your parents while they're still alive?

This is a pledge. You can write, can't you?!

Shigemori, don't make a pest of yourself.

We know you can write a little.

You're the leader. You gotta take a little responsibility.

I got a call from one Mr. Sakae.

He said that he was from a consumer loan company and that you were delinquent in repaying an outstanding loan of 400,000 yen.

I always tell my officers, being a policeman is your career,

but you're also a public servant.

Your job is to make people feel safe.

To build a nation that is free of crime.

We are a pan of that system.

I understand you're not satisfied being a box officer,

but Japan is the only nation in the world that has developed a system that so effectively connects the police to the public at large.

It's a system that has its roots in the earliest samurai eras.

The police box has a proud tradition.

You've served faithfully at this task for almost 20 years.

A man is only what he makes of himself.

You've earned the prefectural police HQ commendation twice.

Aside from that, you've gotten an assortment of distinctions.

You were brimming with a passion for justice.

Then, two years ago, your marriage fell apart.

Then you started drinking, you get into fights, you show up late for work.

I know you've failed the promotional exam multiple times, but still, what the hell are you doing?

To top everything off, you borrow money from some two-bit shylock and don't pay him back.

The call comes through to me.

Idiot!

I warned you when you got divorced,

that it would go against you in the promotional exam.

Whether you're a police captain, a commissioner, or a box officer, your salary is a little different...

but your duty to the public is the same.

OK, it's break time. Stretch your legs.

"Time to begin. Get up.

I've been watching you, and I thought I had been...

protecting you as my subordinate for the last 20 years - 20 years!

That's a long time.

Even if you're stuck as a box chief till you retire,

you'll get a tidy pension and you can spend your golden years in peace.

Take your grandchildren to the resort town of Atami and relax all day. That time will come for you.

Are you listening? You're not going to speak?

This is the end of the line. Get your act together.

Atami! Think Atami!

If you play with toys too much...

sooner or later they start playing with you.

I think I drank too much!

Hey, don't get fresh!

Don't touch!

Hey, computer man, are you all right?

Who is this guy?

He's a policeman.

He's the down-and-out computer policeman.

— He's a cop? — Stop...

- Don't sit down with him. - Hey, hey, I'm talking to you!

- Let's go. - The idiot doesn't speak.

Pussy Pussy Pussy

Toshie!

Open up!

Toshie!

Toshie!

We need to talk! Open up, this is important!

Toshie!

What do you want?

Just let me in.

Do you promise to calm down?

Sure.

Rie's asleep, so be quiet.

Toshie...

Stop repeating my name over and over.

Don't you see how pathetic you are, coming over to your ex-wife's place at all hours?

Speak your piece and get out.

If it's about the money or Rie, I already told you.

That's not it...

It's about you and me.

'You and me'?

I need a cigarette.

I think you must be a little confused.

We're divorced. We're not family anymore.

Stop! What are you doing?

I'm only human.

Hello... yes...

Box chief, telephone... Box chief!

Hello, this is Tagawa Finance... Is anyone there?

Hi, is the box chief in?

Yamafuji Finance - we haven't heard from you for a while.

Pay us back the money you borrowed.

Pay it back.

The money, you prick!

- You're supposed to be a cop! - Box chief, what are you doing?

Hello, this is Tokyo Sanko Finance.

This is pussy.

What?!

Hello, this is the Kawamura Corporation.

The deadline for repayment is long past due. Can you hear me? Please answer.

Hello?

Hello. This is the chief of police. Can you hear me?

Hello? Say something!

East Kimitsu Post Office

Please stop!

Nobody move!

Stay right there.

Sorry for the trouble.

If you ever need any help, please come to the police box.

I'm always there.

It's over!

You can go home!

Problem #1."

Explain the basic role and duties of a field officer.

Answer." A field officer conducts systematic operations based in a specific location.

It is this officer's duty to protect this nation's citizens from the threat of crime and danger,

and to ensure peace and tranquility in the area.

In fulfilling this obligation, the officer must be vigilant at all times,

day or night, or days off, no matter where he is, or the circumstances of the location.

In the event a police incident occurs, he must immediately take appropriate action...

Hold him down! Get his arms!

It wasn't to help anyone!

Translated by Scannon & Kozue "Timed by lordretsudo It wasn't to help anyone!

Translated by Scannon & Kozue "Timed by lordretsudo

Cast: Yûya Uchida

Reiko Nakamura Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kyôko Koizumi Kei Satô

Bang-ho Cho Junko Miyashita

Rikiya Yasuoka Shinobu Tsuruta

Featuring: 'Beat' Takeshi & Ann Lewis

Featuring: 'Beat' Takeshi & Ann Lewis Although I'm confused, I took the chance.

Although I'm confused, I took the chance.

It's better than being all talk and no action.

I love you because you keep running.

Crew: I love you because you keep running.

I love you because you keep running.

Screenplay: Yoichi Sai & Yûya Uchida I love you because you keep running.

Screenplay: Yoichi Sai & Yûya Uchida

Screenplay: Yoichi Sai & Yûya Uchida Today the sadness faffs on your shoulders.

Today the sadness falls on your shoulders.

Producer: Yoshihiro Yuhki Today the sadness faffs on your shoulders.

Today the sadness falls on your shoulders.

Cinematography: Masaru Mori Today the sadness faffs on your shoulders.

Cinematography: Masaru Mori

Cinematography: Masaru Mori You hit bottom, but I stiff Jove you!

Music: Katsuo Ono You hit bottom, but I stiff Jove you!

Music: Katsuo Ono

Assistant Director: Kazumichi lsomura

Assistant Director: Kazumichi lsomura It wasn't to help anyone, it wasn't for me,

It wasn't to help anyone, it wasn't for me,

keep running for yourself!

It wasn't to help anyone, it wasn't for the country

It wasn't to help anyone, keep running for yourself!

keep running for yourself!

Directed by Yoichi Sai

THE END