Original subtitles

Produced by Argo Project and Suntory

Executive Producer Kei ljichi

Planning Cooperation Shiro Sasaki I Susumu Miyasaka

The next stop is Otsuki, where this train ends.

Mommy. Mommy.

Mommy!

It's beginning to rain.

Rain?

Just like I told you. It'll be heavy rain.

You're right.

I'm glad we left early.

Makoto, running is bad for your asthma.

Shinobu Otake

Masatoshi Nagase

Hideo Murota

Odd for right.

Even for left.

Produced by Yasushi Enomoto

Screenplay by Takashi Ishii Based on the novel by Bo Nishimura

Lighting: Masao Kanazawa Cinematography: Yasushi Sasakibara

Art Direction: Terumi Hosoishi Sound: Tsutomu Honda

Editing: Yoshio Sugano Music: Goro Yasukawa

Publicity: Fusae Sekine Production Manager: Ryuji Ichiyama Assistant Director: Hiroyuki Yokohama

Score... left. Miss... right.

ORIGINAL SIN

Directed by Takashi Ishii

I'm back.

Please come in. We have many more inside.

Well, ah...

Where's Ota Transport, Inc.?

Ota'... oh, that.

On the other side of the station.

Thanks.

Why didn't he like it?

It's ridiculous.

Wants a bath and soundproof walls.

Recent college students are impossible.

Told him to forget it.

Did you?

Thanks.

Still here? It's on the other side.

l... ah...

I want to rent an apartment. Anything available?

We have some.

Why not come in?

Bring some tea. - Yes, sir.

Have a seat.

Too bad you were caught in a shower.

- A towel, too. - Yes, sir.

What's your budget?

I presume you want your own bath and toilet.

No. Just as long as I can sleep there.

Big enough to lay a mattress?

Didn't we have one?

Yes.

Looking for work in this town?

No...

Can't I work for you here, boss?

Boss? Who's the boss?

I mean you, boss.

Me? You must be kidding.

This is no easy job. No way.

Do you have any experience in real estate?

Some people think the Olympic Games...

would rake in a lot of bucks.

Are you after that?

Pardon?

The Olympics won't affect a small outfit like ours.

I want to work here.

Not good enough?

What's your work history?

Makoto Hirano... Tokyo Shinonome Industries...

The area must have changed.

Called the waterfront now.

Woodworks factory... I see.

I am confident about my stamina.

Why did you quit?

Well... I... ah... It's a rather complicated story.

Complicated?

How much did you get?

A little over 100,000.

Maison Yamagami.

Yes.

Even if the owner was your uncle, that salary is too modest...

for a 22-year old.

Wasn't the question of money.

Welcome back.

Well? Have you decided?

It's rather complicated.

Complicated, huh?

It's less than 5 minutes.

Right around the corner.

Sorry about before.

Sorry?

Why's he honking?

I'm not blocking the road.

Sorry?

You can use the gas and water now.

The toilet is here.

There's about 10 sq m. It's fairly clean.

What's this mess? It's filthy.

As it faces south, you'll have a lot of sunlight.

It's stuck. My God.

We'll fix it.

Are you serious about working with us?

It's as old as a Coelacanth.

Hey, I tried to apologize. Why did you ignore me?

I must return to the office.

Answer me.

Do you think your boss will hire me?

If I can work with a woman like you...

I don't care about the money.

My husband's a generous man, but it's for him to decide.

Husband?

The way he bossed you around, I thought you were just a part-timer.

I am just a part-timer.

Close the door behind you.

I'll turn the car around.

You should've come inside me.

What's on your mind?

That guy...

That drifter... Are you really hiring him?

He's a rare species nowadays.

Lots like him around when I was in college.

I think he doesn't know his manners.

Not really my cup of tea.

You smoke too much.

Think so?

What do you think?

You're the vice president. You say no, that's it.

Not about him.

The shower.

SPECIAL SALE

Bath and toilet are on both floors.

It's very spacious.

First of all, this room...

Look at this space.

That's the storage room.

This room has a good view.

This should be...

This is the master bedroom. It's more than I5sq m.

Take a look at this. We had this bed custom-made in America.

How is it?

Too expensive.

In the future, it'll be 20 minutes to Tokyo on the linear train.

On top of everything else, it also makes it an ideal investment.

Future? When?

10 years or so.

You'll be 50, an old man.

No, at my prime.

Isn't it wonderful?

This young man jumped in with perfect timing.

"Isn't it wonderful?", he said.

Who is this young man?

He's the new addition to our outfit. Tonight's his welcome party.

My wife and I took him to dinner.

Well, hello.

He's really cute. So shy he can't even look up.

How old is he?

Much younger than you, Rie.

Hey, don't tell him my age!

Isn't he really your son?

Don't be ridiculous. I don't have any children.

But you're supposed to be so great in bed. Right?

That's not it.

He doesn't want to share his wife's breasts with his children.

I heard your wife is much younger.

So?

What's wrong?

She's only 12 years younger than me.

Was it all right to send her home?

Nobody takes his wife to a bar like this.

I'd marry a man who would take me with him to the bars.

- Well, hello there Councilman Baba - Hello my sweet

Councilman Baba.

How are you doing, sir?

That rumor about me?

No, I don't take bribes.

In our business, we have to rely on human relations.

What really counts is...

mutual trust.

Like that councilman in the bar.

Even if he has no respect for me, I drive him to his car.

That's how we operate.

For example...

Even if you don't smoke...

buy a cheap lighter and carry it with you.

Don't tell my wife.

Keep it. It's a while before payday.

I haven't done any real work yet.

So get on the ball with this.

I feel bad for Mr. Murakami.

It's all right.

He's been working since my father's time.

I didn't want to take over the family business...

I started working at an office in Tokyo after college.

Think I could decide my own life just because I went to college?

I couldn't get rid of him just because I took over.

Asshole! You trying to kill me?

Sorry, boss.

Do you have bad eyes?

Welcome home.

Did you drink more than you can hold again?

I just had a sip.

Good night.

Thanks a lot.

Just a second.

I sewed these curtains for you.

Must be so empty, Coelacanth I mean.

Good night.

Good night.

So you knew Councilman Baba's father, too.

Politicians.

Baba piles us with insurance policies for his election.

True, but if you don't have children this insurance will cover...

Wow, your wife's pretty.

How much did Baba push on us?

3 times... so about 100 million.

So much?

Does he plan to kill me and take you?

That's not a bad idea if it makes her happy.

Does that mean I have to die to make everyone happy?

Won't it ever let up?

It's quite chilly.

Lend me this.

Shopping!

Yes, meat's on sale today.

Is Hirano still at the model house?

I think so.

I told him to be back by 3:00.

His beeper's switched off.

Urgent?

Expecting a customer soon.

I want him in charge.

I'll take a look on the way.

Hey, my lighter.

Strange. Only his shoes are here.

I wonder who's going to live in this house.

So you're here.

The boss is looking for you.

What is it?

What're you doing?

What?

What're you doing?

What is this! What is this anyway?

Don't.

Stop!

No!

Don't! Stop it!

What is this?

Let me go!

I said let go!

What're you doing!

Let me go!

No!

Stop it.

Shut up.

Get off me!

It's your fault.

I love you. It was love at first sight.

Not inside.

Angry!

Who wouldn't be?

Wait.

Lock the entrance.

Please be gentle.

We were made for each other, don't you think?

What?

We fit perfectly.

Where're our clothes?

Recognize this pose?

This is...

I'll put it back, so don't you ever...

Hey! Is anybody here?

Hey!

You're here.

I called you many times.

The kitchen door was unlocked.

No burglars, I hope.

No one would be stupid enough to rob an empty house.

But those guys are unpredictable.

They might take the American custom-made bed.

What're you doing?

That was close.

Hey.

Well... you see...

I'm sorry. I was tired and fell asleep.

Yeah, all right.

I just hope you didn't get the bed dirty.

You left the window open.

Did my wife come?

No, nobody has.

Where is she anyway?

We have work to do.

Yes, boss.

Are you listening to me?

We have mineral water.

He sneaked in a girl.

Girl? Who!

I'm talking about Hirano. Sneaked a girl into the model house.

He had the door locked.

I'm sure the girl was still inside.

She must have been hiding on the balcony.

I acted as though I didn't know.

Shit. Not again.

What happened?

Cut yourself?

You're so clumsy.

It went straight!

Get me some tea.

Miss Rie from the bar.

- Nice to see you. - Nice to see you, too.

You're really amazing, opening a bar in Shinjuku.

Not so many young people can do that.

I owe it to you.You're the one...

Who told me about the bar for sale.

But it's certainly expensive.

Do you think so?

Here they are. Shall we go?

It was nice seeing you.

- See you later. - I'm going to Shinjuku.

- Bye, boss. - Later.

Drive safely.

The old man is gone. Come down.

Your husband must be having fun at some motel by now.

It's an hour's drive one way.

He won't be back before midnight.

Why don't we go somewhere, too?

Where are you!

Stop it.

Nice to see you.

Likewise.

What is it?

Hurry up. He'll be home.

From the 27th to 29th, he'll be away on a company trip.

Let's go somewhere.

What is this?

You have some nerve.

He might already know.

Then why hesitate?

We're bound by fate.

The bedroom's above, isn't it?

I've been listening from the first night.

I'll tell him.

If he divorces you, you can be with me.

Like we're meant to be.

Welcome home. How was Shinjuku?

We haven't had this for a while.

It's wonderful.

My wife's going, too. Bring your wife along.

You must be joking.

It'd be nice to get away from her.

I can't believe you're saying this.

I'll tell on you.

What going on? Sounds fun.

You're a lucky rookie.

We're going on a company trip.

Ah, youngsters these days don't appreciate this kind of stuff.

TSUCHIYA REAL-ESTATE AGENCY ♪ OTSUKI TOWN FELLOWSHIP EXCURSION.

Where's your wife! Get her.

She doesn't like parties.

She must be waiting for you in bed.

Hey, boss!

It's your turn, boss.

You all right, chief?

No, I'm not. I feel so stupid.

Can't hold my liquor anymore.

You!

What's going on?

What're you doing with my wife?

It's my fault.

I didn't know she was here.

What's going on?

At this hour... with Hirano?

You've got it all wrong.

What am I supposed to think?

Get out!

You're fired!

We just took a frigging bath together!

That's all, God damn it!

What were you doing?

Did you do it?

Did you fuck him?

Chummy enough to take a bath together?

This isn't right. Do you understand? This isn't right.

What do you take me for, anyway?

You...

Change of seasons is bad.

I'm looking for a place. Do you have...

anything inexpensive!

Yes, sir.

We certainly do.

Have a seat.

Murakami, get some tea.

I'm a cook in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

I want to commute from here.

SHINONOME, TOKYO

I tried to forget you.

It wasn't a pretty parting.

I was worried.

How did you find me?

I used to live around here...

When I was a child.

I like to work, but I have asthma.

I can't strain myself too much.

You don't look that way.

I was born up north.

North?

Yes, my parents and... me, too.

When I was 10... they separated.

Same with my parents... how depressing.

Yeah, depressing.

My mom took me and went to work hoping to give me...

a better future.

Or maybe not.

She was still young and wanted to feel alive.

When she was my age...

...she fell in love with another guy.

Just like in the movies. She fell for the worst kind.

He didn't work, just drank every day. Beat her up a lot, too.

He made her work and lived off her like a blood-sucking parasite.

Not so uncommon, is it?

Are you well?

Nami.

Are you well?

Yes.

I don't seem to be able to love my husband...

when I can't meet you.

Don't you have to go home?

It's late.

I can go home tomorrow.

I have to make up an excuse anyway.

Would you like to come to my room?

It's empty except for the curtains you sewed.

Let's go...

somewhere else.

Enjoy your stay.

I'll do it.

The rain cooled the air a bit.

Terrific neighbors.

I'm just happy being with you.

Let me.

Great.

Cold?

Go ahead.

It's all right.

Run away.

From you?

Be serious.

He's a good man.

Why can't I love both of you?

Why do I feel so guilty?

I don't understand why...

I have to give you up, just because...

I met you after I married him.

But that's life, I guess.

I should be satisfied meeting you like this sometimes.

But it's sad I have to do this.

Maybe I won't go home.

Not there.

That's it.

If I stay here quietly...

today will become tomorrow...

tomorrow will turn into the day after.

With time, things will begin to take shape and work out.

Things will work out if I just wait quietly.

They usually do.

If they do...

I won't have any choice but to...

start a new life with you.

Right?

But just thinking about it...

is really no use, is it?

Your husband...

shall I kill him?

And collect the enormous insurance money?

Shall we live on that?

You're in trouble because you're in love with two men.

All I have to do is get rid of one of them.

And take care of you all your life. Isn't that it?

Am I drunk?

I don't know why but I feel so relieved.

If I take a cab I can be home by 5am.

Gotta make up some excuse.

Don't you remember what time you came home!

I don't recall...

It was 6 in the morning. You should think about your health.

Where were you, Nami? I called.

I was home. I didn't answer because I was angry.

What's this cloth business you mentioned?

Fabric. An interior decor shop which specializes in fabric.

Why don't you ever consult me about these things?

I have my own schedule.

What's the matter? Are you sick?

There are certain things I can't refuse.

Councilman Baba's shop.

I know. His mistress's shop in Jingumae.

All that hassle.

We didn't want his wife to find out.

A month in Europe with his mistress. Supposedly a research tour.

Boy, do I envy him.

I'll take care of our business so look after the shop for him.

How do you like this?

I need something lighter.

Yoko, send the wind.

Yes, ma'am.

It will look different when it moves.

Please, this way.

The ventilator stream is terrific. The fabric moves like waves.

I like this kind of work.

That's what you said yesterday.

What'd I say yesterday?

When you get paid, buy me food.

I'll get it.

Hello.

Just hung up. Same thing happened yesterday.

- Shall we close up? - Yes, ma'am.

Can I help you?

Just browsing.

I'll help him.You can go.

Thank you.

He always answers the phone, so I followed you.

Let's go.

Not now.

I've decided to kill him.

Good night, ma'am.

See you tomorrow.

I'll call you when it rains.

If I let it ring only once, it means I'll kill him that night.

One ring.

I'll kill him and put him in his car.

Make it look like his car fell off a cliff.

It won't work.

Plan No.2.

You two stay at a hotel. I'll sneak in later.

I'll kill him.

I'll injure you lightly to fake a robbery.

At big hotels, you can easily get to the rooms.

It's perfect.

Just one hour, okay?

I don't believe this.

What?

It's him.Your husband's here.

You scared me.

I thought I'd buy you something.

Are you finished?

Yes, it was slow today.

I've never looked inside, show me around.

Just some fabric hanging. That's all.

I can't picture it without seeing it.

Wow, this really is beautiful.

Baba has better taste than I thought.

- Show me that - What?

The gadget that makes the fabric move.

- Ah. - Is this it?

That's too strong.

What is this?

No. You have it all wrong.

Stop it. Please.

Stop!

You...

come with me!

I want her.

Let me have your wife.

Remember rain.

When it rains. Don't forget.

Since when?

The trip?

When I went to the model house.

That day?

Like they say...

the cuckold is the last to know.

After that?

If you think you can be happy with a drifter like him...

you're free to go.

Go ahead.

Do you hate me so much?

We fell in love and got married.

Aren't you satisfied with me?

Is it because we don't have children?

Forgive me. That's not the problem.

I don't understand it myself. I don't know.

Then what?

The town in the dusk, wet by the rain.

The night I first met you.

Our shoulders sparkled with silver rain.

I remember how your lips were wet.

Without umbrellas...

we walked through the town.

The neon sighs were blurred in the rain.

The town in the dusk, wet by the rain.

The night I first met you.

Don't go to that shop anymore.

Don't see him again.

Nor answer his calls.

If you do it again, I might kill him.

I've caught you twice having an affair...

but I can't get myself...

to divorce you.

I must be crazy.

I'm sorry.

It's raining.

Oh, no. I left the quilts out.

This is bad.

Hurry up.

They'll get wet.

Need any help?

Get the phone.

Upstairs?

Wow.

Are they wet!

Who was it?

They had a cancellation, so there's a suite available.

They want to know whether you want it.

Hello. This is Tsuchiya speaking.

Yes, that's right.

For a married couple... No... That's right.

All right. We'll take it.

Thank you.

A married couple, huh?

Taking that wiggly-hips to the hotel we stayed at on our wedding night?

Have it your way.

I can't complain, can I?

If you must know...

I plan to...

have an affair with my wife.

A young and vibrant beauty

and on top of that, has a terrific body.

Well?

We check in, have a gorgeous dinner... we'll have one hell of a night.

Darling...

Let's start over again.

Just think you had an accident. Let's try, Nami.

Nami.

Nami.

Nami... Let me in.

Let me in.

Please. Go away.

Please.

He beat you?

Are you in trouble?

Go away.

Please go away.

Please, not tonight.

Then when?

When?

Tomorrow?

The day after?

Not tomorrow, either.

We're staying at a hotel.

Oh, no...

I didn't mean that.

Why run from me?

Today is no good. Get out of here.

Where's your dear husband?

He's still working.

A hard worker.

Isn't it a special occasion? He should finish work early.

He's too shy to come with me.

Is that so?

Hey.

How can you be so insensitive?

Ouch.

What's that?

You arranged this for me.

I'll do it.

You've got it wrong.

Get out of here.

It's not even raining.

It is.

It isn't.

Then I'll be waiting here.

Call me when he's asleep.

Oh, no. Not again.

Not there.

Hide here.

I'll take him out.

You're early.

They left right after that.

My God... A real luxury suite.

Did we stay in this room?

No, not this room.

Really high class.

That's what I requested, the highest room we could get, kissing the sky.

I guess that's why they call it a skyscraper.

That's very funny.

I'm in a funny mood.

Strange weather. Rains one moment, clears up and rains again.

It's quiet.

What shall we do?

A bit early, but shall we go eat?

Changing moods can be a good thing.

We'll bury the past.

Let's start all over again. Tonight will be the new beginning.

Wait. Take a shower first.

Why? We're not strangers.

Wait. Take a shower first.

Wait.

You seem to have lost weight again. Something wrong?

Stress.

What kind?

Let's take a bath together.

I'm coming.

I'll fill up the tub.

Hurry up.

What the hell is this?

Nami...

What is this?

Nami.

Stop it.

Stop! Please!

Don't.

What're you two up to?

Please. Stop that.

It's a mistake.

Stop it.

It's all a mistake.

Is he dead?

I'm sure he is.

Oh, no!

No!... Dead?!

No!

Stop it.

Leave him alone.

Dear.

Darling.

He's still alive.

Call an ambulance.

No, it's no use.

It's too late.

Get ready.

I have to hit you to make it look like a robbery.

Ready?

I'm sorry.

Damn!

What the...

What floor is this?

Hit me.

Must look like a robbery.

Do it.

Hey.

Nami.

Hey.

Nami.

I did it.

She's...

What're you doing?

I was afraid you were going to die.

I hit you quite hard.

Don't be silly.

What time is it?

It's morning.

You'd better go.

I can handle this.

When can I see you again?

When all is settled...

we'll be together everyday.

Shinobu Otake

Masatoshi Nagase

Directed by Takashi Ishii

English Subtitles by Jeanette Amano