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SECRET OF THE FORBIDDEN VALLEY (Makyo Sasshodani no Himitsu)

Screenplay by: HOSHIKAWA Seiji

Music by: SATO Masaru

Directed by: NISHIMURA Kiyoshi

This? Give it to the samurai.

Hope you don't mind.

I hope you don't mind.

For me?

You're offering? - Yes.

Well. I've already eaten. Please thank him for me.

I hope you don't mind.

I see. Then, I accept.

Good!

Catch him!

Found him!

Bastard!

Wait!

Who's the bad guy?

Look at them!

They're much worse than me!

You!

Those men didn't try to kill me.

For some reason,

they tried to catch me, to make me guide them.

Wonder how they found me.

But sir, you have amazing skills.

You're a sword master. I'm impressed!

Oh, I see.

Right!

Here.

Sir samurai, you are traveling with that ronin?

Well, he's not really with us, just a fellow traveler.

Sir, where are you headed, on Koshu highway?

To the inn called Akajiri.

I'm also bound for Akajiri.

Is that so? - Yes.

They say no road is long, in good company.

Have some? - No, thank you.

Morisuke stays close to the others.

That ronin is an expert blade.

This will be troublesome.

Sir samurai, Akajiri Inn is past that mountain.

You can't see, but we're almost there.

Wait for me, my treasure.

Sign says this man is Kazama Kiheita,

head of the Kamaitachi robbery gang.

Dead or alive there's a 200 ryo reward offered

by Magistrate Ogaki Hyobu.

Kamaitachi...

Who are these Kamaitachi?

Sign says they're behind a lot of burglaries around here.

Shall we part here?

We have some business in this area.

If you're in no hurry,

I'd like to repay you for the rice ball.

That's not necessary.

That said, I'm broke.

I'll chop firewood for that tavern.

Wait, sir. No need for chopping.

Truth is, that inn there is run by my wife and daughter.

Well, I guess I can't claim they're mine.

And I'm embarrassed to tell it.

I neglected my wife and child, and did whatever I wanted.

Things have gone from bad to worse for me.

Well, I'm getting old, and sick of the road.

I've become meek, missing my family.

Now I'm returning in haste, head hanging low.

Get out!

Oko? - What do you want?

Playing at being my father after so long,

while mother suffered and died just last year!

Omon, she's dead?

You're no father! I'm not your daughter!

Get out of here!

I see. She's gone.

But Oko, you look just like her.

Sound like her, too.

What's that? That's nonsense!

You abandoned us!

I understand you're angry.

Let me at least burn incense for her.

Mother would just choke on your incense!

Get out!

Out of here!

Get out you bastard! - One moment!

Don't come back! -But I...?

You louse! - Oko!

No luck? Salt on your tail?

Anyway, what happened to this town?

I can't see a soul.

Long ago a gold mine made it a boom town.

Back then, monkeys used to stroll around here.

They called it "Akajiri" (red) after monkeys' bottoms.

That's the mountain.

Once the gold played out,

the town was deserted as you see.

I have a request!

Wait!

Sir Takuno Kensake and Sir Ogaki Hyobu are passing.

I understand. I have a request!

Damn, back up! What's the fuss?

LABOR AGENT KUROKIYA HOUSE

Right, you two go on. - Yes!

Work hard. Make no mistakes.

First the mine closed, then Sir Mutsuta Gorobe,

the gold magistrate, got sick and died.

Then the gold mine scandals started,

one after another after another.

Then the Edo High Court judges questioned

the dwindling gold shipments, and they have doubts

about the gold magistrate's death.

I've been appointed their public prosecutor.

1 appreciate that.

You must be tired from your long journey.

We hope you'll accept our hospitality.

We'll do our best, make yourself at home.

Hospitality does not matter.

But, sir...

This is Magistrate Miura's wish, Sir Matazo.

You're under a cloud of suspicion.

You've heard silly rumors the gold magistrate and I were crooked?

It's just annoying gossip!

Welcome, sirs.

Kosode is her name.

She's my wife.

I see...

Rumors of her beauty are proven true.

What do you want, sir samurai?

Can I help you?

I'm Karasuda Kanbei.

I'd like to confer with the prosecutor.

Confer?

I think he means meet him.

Please convey my message.

Yoshizo.

Was it Karasuda, he said?

Yes.

Wants to see the prosecutor about something.

Dismiss him, then follow.

Right.

What's this?

Go now!

Wait for me here.

Get lost!

Who are you?

The old gent wants to see the Edo prosecutor.

Please arrange it.

What's that?

Get back!

You! Arrest them!

Yes, sir!

Take the boy!

Get in.

Why did you ask to see the Edo prosecutor?

So, you were listening?

I am Karasuda Kanbei.

He's my grandchild, he's also named Kanbei.

My son was Yaichiro,

who came here a year ago as a prosecutor from Edo.

This town, Koshu, is shogunate land,

managed by Edo directly.

The gold mine was run by crooks.

My son came to investigate their corruption.

One night he got drunk, and the gold magistrate found him.

Money was found in my son's clothing.

Though he was a prosecutor, they called him corrupt!

He denied his guilt, but his pleas fell on deaf ears.

My son would never take bribes!

He was harsh, honest and inflexible.

It was disgraceful to convict him.

It saddens me to think of his ordeal.

His 150-koku stipend was stripped away.

His wife died of a broken heart.

I've been unwell for a year.

One year has passed since he was condemned.

I'll prove his innocence for this child's sake!

That's my only hope and all that I live for!

The culprit was likely the gold magistrate.

He died of a long illness.

Illness?

It's less likely if he's dead.

Was there anyone who defended your son's innocence before his hara-kiri?

Only one man.

Assistant prosecutor Kazama Kiheita.

Kazama?

We saw Kazama Kiheita's wanted poster back near the inn.

He was a good friend of my son Yaichiro,

and they worked together.

He assisted the prosecutor.

I see.

He received the same sentence, but escaped.

I'm sad he's become a lowly robber.

Are you looking for this Kazama?

No, not him.

Forgive me for getting you involved.

Well...

That said, we need to find a way out.

Hey, get out. You're released.

Prosecutor's orders.

You're Karasuda Yaichiro's father?

Yes.

I'm Miura Samanosuke, the new prosecutor.

Who are you?

Just a fellow traveler.

Old man, I understand you're concerned.

But I must put things right. Please leave it to me.

Stay out of the Akajiri inn.

Will you agree?

Trust me. I'll get to the bottom of the case

Sir Karasuda Yaichiro was involved in.

What's the matter? - I'm thirsty.

Water.

Right.

I thank you.

Sir Karasuda?

Kanbei!

What's this? - Please help.

He's covered in blood! What happened?

Bring some cloth!

My son, Yaichiro...

His name was disgraced... I regret...

You can't die!

The shame...

Must have been awful!

Don't die!

Hey!

My goodness It's so sad.

A small kid left behind. What will you do, sir?

Don't talk! I'm too angry now.

It's Kuroki-ya House. It's all their fault.

Look around.

They turned a flourishing town into a lousy dump.

Who could have killed the old man?

I couldn't say.

You must be hungry. I'll fix you something, eh?

I appreciate it. Maybe I can chop wood in return.

Sir, you don't need to worry.

You're welcome to eat, sir. But are you always this poor?

I was robbed.

You were robbed, sir? You're not so tough.

I beat the robber up, then he began to cry.

He was so sad I gave him my wallet.

I see.

I was weak with hunger, and they shared their food with me.

That rice ball was splendid.

Son, wait here. I'll be back soon.

I don't know what he's up to, but I hope he stirs things up.

Fool!

LABOR AGENT KUROKI-YA HOUSE

Hey. Who did it?

What's that you say?

Which one killed the old man?

Anyway, bring Matazo out.

What are you saying?

I will take Matazo to answer for the crime.

Bastard!

You rat!

What the hell is this about?

Are you Matazo?

Catch this man, alive. We'll arrest him.

You must be crazy.

Now that I've seen you, I'm sure of your guilt.

I'll split you.

What?

Wait! What's going on?

Sir Miura, this ronin wants to kill me, for some alleged crime.

I don't condone injustice!

And who is unjust?

How dare a lowly ronin speak of justice!

Guilt must be determined by law!

A judge convicts by applying law!

Can it be? Are you conspiring with them?

Shut up, you idiot!

Obey or we'll arrest you!

Convict him with laws?

Don't make me laugh.

Wait!

Tell me your name.

Me?

Karasuda Kanbei.

What?

My name is Karasuda Kanbei.

Are you all right?

What a relief!

He said he'd eat when you came back. He hasn't touched his food.

I see.

We'll eat together.

Here. Enjoy your meal.

Good?

Let him be. He's a boy.

Doesn't want to be seen crying.

Kosode...

Kosode.

Kosode.

Kosode.

Who are you?

Hey.

I'm back, risking my life for her.

I'll take her with me.

And the gold hidden in your mountain.

If you value your life...

You'll give me the map.

You have the map of Forbidden Valley?

Hand it over.

If you don't...

Wait!

Wait! - Quickly!

An honest man committed hara-kiri for your crimes.

I shut my mouth when she seduced me.

Will you kill me next?

Rank treachery, Matazo!

Here! I won't betray you!

I'll take Kosode, your wife.

But I hear a voice

It says "Please avenge me."

Karasuda's voice.

Who killed Matazo and stole his wife?

Kazama Kiheita.

With a dead boss, we're out of a job.

No choice. We'll look for work.

Don't let a single man escape!

Oko, did you go far?

They say the Kamaitachi killed Matazo.

What's that? - They kidnapped his wife, too.

Well, good for the Kamaitachi.

I can't waste time.

If they beat me there, all is lost.

They will get all the treasure in the mountain.

Can't let that happen, that treasure's mine.

What's that? You're talking nonsense!

Finish this.

Are you a robber, too?

Damn right. Honest answer.

I was Morisuke Hayate (The Wind), well-known thief.

I've worked all over.

Not like those crude Kamaitachi.

They're just lousy bandits.

Was it the Kamaitachi who attacked you in the mountains?

Yes, it was.

And the Kamaitachi boss, Kazama Kiheita...

He used to be a prosecutor?

That's right, sir.

This was when that gold magistrate who died,

and Matazo of Kuroki-ya House who ran the work force,

connived to shortchange the gold shipments to Kinza Mint in Edo.

The gold they skimmed is still on that mountain.

It's been 10 years, sir.

After 10 years it's at least five hundred kan.

Five hundred, they sure pinched a lot.

Now I've met someone like you, sir.

Well, I know how skillful you are.

I'm not too honest, and I know you're right for the job.

Too soon to take my support for granted.

I'm happy to share with you.

Back in my youth, I'd never ask. I'd do it myself...

But I'm old now, not up to it. My joints are weak.

Please accept my offer, sir.

With 500 kan, your life could be paradise.

It sounds too good to be true.

Is that why you came back now?

After a year of prison food, they just discharged me.

What does he really want?

So, you know where the 500 kan is hidden?

Yes. I do.

How about it, sir?

Right. I'm in.

I thank you.

Let's visit your gold mountain.

Now you're talking!

Kazama's the one man who knows the boy's father is innocent.

Kazama's hiding on that mountain.

I'll catch him, and make him prove it.

No, I won't do it.

You're not leaving that child with me.

I won't.

I refuse.

I clearly said no.

Why must you go?

Suppose you die on that mountain?

You're determined to go?

Just to repay a rice ball? Just for that?

They say the Kamaitachi boss is a deadly swordsman.

Is it worth dying for this?

You damned fool!

AKAJIRI

AKAJIRI We're about here.

We're about here.

TSUKI PASS We're about here.

TSUKI PASS

MOUNT AKAKO

MOUNT AKAKO We follow Tsuki Pass...

SUSUKINO FIELD We follow Tsuki Pass...

MOUNT YAMAGAMI We follow Tsuki Pass...

MOUNT YAMAGAMI

MOUNT YAMAGAMI And pass through Susukino to Yamagami.

MOUNTAIN CABIN And pass through Susukino to Yamagami.

MOUNTAIN CABIN

And there's our destination, the Forbidden Valley.

SESSHODANI (FORBIDDEN) VALLEY A WELL And there's our destination, the Forbidden Valley

SESSHODANI (FORBIDDEN) VALLEY A WELL

SESSHODANI (FORBIDDEN) VALLEY A WELL Where in Forbidden Valley is the gold?

Where in Forbidden Valley is the gold?

Figure it out when we get there.

One thing's certain, that the Kamaitachi gang will appear.

Because only reckless fools will go where that gold lies buried.

Folks who value their lives will wisely stay away.

What's this, Oko?

I'm coming, too.

What's that? - To the mountain.

You're coming with us? - Right!

Don't be silly! - I'm serious!

You can't. - My mind's made up!

What about your inn? - It's losing money already.

Once we made decent money,

when the mountain workers came.

I'll go and see your mountain first,

then I'll decide what to do next.

So we'll decide what your future will be?

I think it'll be fun to watch your brave walk as your legs fail

climbing to your mountain,

searching for treasure and crying

where is my treasure, oh where?

What better show can I see?

It's bound to make me laugh!

You talk tough, but you're worried about your old man.

You can't wait, and you have to watch over me.

That's my daughter!

How smooth!

I just want to see you whimper.

And something else, someone much different.

Here's a man willing to risk his life for a rice ball.

Some kind of hero.

I have to know if he'll succeed.

And the boy?

No worry.

I asked the head priest to watch him, and hold a memorial service.

Anyway, that's your life.

I don't understand you at all!

Understand? Arrest the Kamaitachi at once!

If you must, kill them all!

Go! - Yes, sir!

Let's go!

It hurts...

Stand up, Kosode!

I can't stand up just because you say so.

You're driving me too hard.

Look...

My feet are swollen.

Give me the sandals. Please.

Who cares about your feet?

You can walk until your lovely feet are crooked.

Stand up.

Sir, some beans?

Tough old bastard, still going strong.

Oko, still expect to see me crawl?

Keep up.

What's that? I still expect to see you cry!

That's the spirit!

You know the mountain, and have a map.

Why's that?

Down!

The Kamaitachi!

They're well-hidden.

That's their way.

Right. Move!

Yes! Oko!

It hurts!

I can't take another step.

Please. I can't make it.

We're halfway there.

What will you do with me?

Even if we make it...

I have no idea where to look.

Nonsense.

It's true.

I think you know where.

I think Matazo told you in bed.

Bed? Matazo wouldn't even tell his wife.

I'm telling the truth.

A manipulative woman like you?

Yes, I fell for your tricks.

I was sincere with you. I swear it.

Don't try me.

You're just a crafty bitch.

Matazo of Kuroki-ya House saw you as a useful weapon.

But you were more grasping, more wicked than he was.

And I was seduced.

I forgot my duty to the law.

Not only that...

But once I fell into your trap...

I turned my back on my friend.

I abandoned him!

What matters when we're dead?

I betrayed a decent man, Yaichiro, and became..

Kamaitachi.

You're weaker than I thought.

Don't you long for the taste of me?

You risked your life because you wanted me.

You said as much.

I saw Yaichiro trapped with my own eyes.

This hand, that never helped him.

Took you!

I'm so happy!

SUSUKINO FIELD

I have something to show you.

Look!

This was done at Matazo's orders.

He stashed the gold and poisoned any who knew his secret.

Beautiful as you are, you'll wind up just like them!

No, I don't want to die!

Boss!

You've killed all who followed us?

We're having a hard time with Morisuke.

A strong ronin guards him.

The magistrate's men? - Yes! They're in Susukino field.

Right, go!

Yes!

What's that sound? - The sound of a mountain falling.

They must be mining gold.

There's a hut up there.

That's where Matazo's workers stayed.

You'd better stay clear.

Oko, you'd better stop.

What do you mean? I'm fine.

Is it all right? - What's that?

All those Kamaitachi?

You're worried about them?

Long as this master stands by, they won't approach.

Sleep soundly, like on a ship.

But?

What's wrong? It's not like you.

If you're so scared, sleep in this man's arms.

I'll pretend I don't see you.

Fool!

But, does all that gold really exist?

It exists, believe me.

If it does, I expect something dreadful to happen.

I can't bear thinking about tomorrow.

No one can see the future. Not even me.

When we find 500 kan of gold,

the master here might want it for himself, who knows?

No one can say.

Men fall for money or women.

My dream's a mountain of gold.

I'm sleepy. Excuse me.

That's it, sir. We have arrived!

That's Forbidden Valley?

Forbidden Valley? It's a silly name.

It doesn't look so special to me.

Don't be a fool.

The treasure is a beautiful lady,

she hides down there and flutters her eyelashes at us.

Someone else got here first.

Yes. Getting rid of him is your job.

Is this where they dig?

No, the gold mine is farther away.

Better be careful. They may fire more arrows.

All right.

Both of you, stay here out of sight.

Hey, Oko.

Kamaitachi...

Is Kazama Kiheita here?

Come on out!

Someone's here.

Ignore him.

My men are surrounding us.

Will you tell me now?

Where is the gold?

Where?

Where is it, Kosode?

I don't know.

I really don't know.

Kosode!

Believe me.

Because I am yours. I would tell you.

If you don't come out, I'm coming in!

Who the hell are you?!

Karasuda Kanbei!

Don't move, OK?

You look more decent than I expected.

So who are you?

Karasuda Kanbei. - You're joking!

I'm Karasuda Kanbei.

Don't you see?

Old Kanbei's soul is floating next to me.

I hear you left your childhood friend behind and ran.

I don't want to fight.

I want you alive in Edo,

to prove Karasuda Yaichiro's innocence.

Damn, they're here. Oko!

Let me go! - Oko!

Turn me loose, bastards! - Give up!

Please don't kill Oko!

Please, I beg you!

Drop your sword!

Take him!

Oko!

Damn!

I surrender.

Have you found five hundred kan in gold?

I see by your face, you haven't.

So, what do you say to a deal?

You?

You know where it is?

Of course I do.

But it may be tricky.

It won't be so easy.

Hey!

What about proving Karasuda's innocence?

Can't prove it if I'm dead.

How about sharing half the gold?

Even a quarter?

I could forget about dragging you to Edo.

That's the deal.

Hey! Behave yourself.

Walk us to the hiding place.

Damn! I won't let him win!

My, they're still fighting.

I wonder who will win?

My samurai will win for sure!

Why?

Will you give yourself to the winner?

I am a woman.

The way to survive is to find the strongest man.

By turning on your charm, that's what you're good at?

You can't have him!

I'm in love with my samurai!

I see.

And is he in love with you?

Sure! He is!

I have my doubts.

I may need to show him my skills.

So, what's he like?

Once I sleep with him, that will seal his fate.

I trained in loving since I was small.

There's no man I can't handle.

Monster!

You're jealous?

Kill me!

No!

I won't kill my only witness.

If you want to die, die for a good cause.

Am I bad?

Am I so bad?

Karasuda was ruined by saké...

I was destroyed by a woman.

What's wrong with that?

Who cares about the prosecutor?

What's wrong with hunting for gold?

What's wrong with stealing it?

The big shots steal and pretend they're innocent.

Stop the selfish excuses!

Drop dead!

I've destroyed the Kamaitachi...

But Kazama must live!

Kazama Kiheita was once a samurai

Sir samurai! You've beaten them all?

The Kamaitachi are dead.

Sir samurai...

How will I live now?

Everyone is dead...

And now I'm all alone.

Seems like every man who loves you winds up dead.

Perhaps you are death!

Dear man.

Some call me the goddess.

If you decide to save me, perhaps you can try me.

Bitch!

Five hundred kan of gold, I know where it is.

And my body...

What do you say?

You're alive!

Kosode!

It's over.

I've cut out my heart.

Hey, Oko!

Get me out of this.

Where's the head of Kamaitachi?

He's with the dead woman.

Dead? The Kuroki-ya master's wife?

Kazama Kiheita killed her.

I see.

She's dead.

Well, sir. Great job!

That was something!

First time I've seen such lightning swordplay!

You said...

"I know where the treasure is, but it's tricky."

What's that mean?

I was just bluffing.

It didn't sound that way. You were awfully convincing.

I was so impressed, from the bottom of my heart.

Sir, we'll do great things.

My work is done.

You're joking! Five hundred in gold!

Don't you want it?

It's a once in a lifetime, golden opportunity!

Sir, once you see the gold, you'll change your mind!

Shut up!

All right, then.

You have no objection if I keep the gold for myself?

Just one question. Do you really know where it is?

Yes, I do.

I can tell you.

On our way, there was a hut full of skeletons?

Truth is, I'm the last survivor of that bunch.

I heard about the gold in the mountain. I disguised myself and slipped in.

That bastard Matazo gave poisoned saké to the workers.

All of them dead.

I sensed trouble and played dead.

Later, he poisoned the gold magistrate, too.

Just when I realized Matazo was guilty of both crimes.

The mountain began to fall, and Kamaitachi began their raids from here.

I was terrified!

Enough!

Not enough! Let me tell it all!

Morisuke gets his once in a lifetime chance!

His final crime will be his biggest success!

Your once in a lifetime may already be gone.

Nothing of the kind, it's surely there, sir.

If it is, you'd better hurry.

Sure I will.

So move over.

I said move over.

It's right under your feet sir!

The treasure is here!

It's here!

It's the treasure, that's for certain!

Sir, please come and look! Please look at this!

It's too dark to see anything!

That's because treasure hides in the dark.

If you look too closely it dazzles you and blinds you!

How will you bring it up?

Sir, that's a problem.

Let's make a ladder of branches to carry it up.

We will get a horse from the nearest village.

Let's divide these jobs!

Shall we work together and retrieve it?

Please, wait for me!

I'm coming!

Stop this!

You sound like a madman!

Idiot, it's you who are going mad!

Here's the treasure! Take joy in it!

You act like you're at a funeral!

Let's dig it out, sir!

Treasure, yes! Here it is!

I can't believe I've come so far!

I sniffed out the treasure but I knew,

alone I was doomed to fail!

One wrong move and Kamaitachi would kill me.

While I wondered how, I met a samurai beyond compare!

A selfless, impractical man.

Honestly, a fool!

Gods, Buddhas, Suns!

Can you beat my luck!

How can Morisuke thank you?

Thank you all!

Father!

Morisuke!

Father!

Morisuke!

It's all over!

Father!

Oko, bless you!

You called me father!

I've lived on my own terms,

and I'll be buried with the treasure!

I have no complaints!

Morisuke!

Father!

Morisuke!

Father, no!

Farewell!

Oko, this is the end!

Father, no!

All this misery, was it heaven's will?

It's so cruel!

Even my father was taken!

What will you do now?

Take Kazama back, let him tell little Kanbei the truth,

that his father was innocent.

I'm sorry.

Your father, Sir Yaichiro died for a crime he didn't commit.

He was a noble man.

He lived a blameless life.

It was I who led Sir Karasuda to his death.

I betrayed him.

I'll make amends by going to Edo,

to prove his innocence and face judgement.

I apologize.

It's all my fault. Forgive me!

Get ready to kill them all!

Was he stealing gold, too?

Magistrate Hyobu, now I see you clearly.

Enough! Kill them!

Kazama!

Kazama!

Stop!

All of you, desist!

It's over.

Magistrate Hyobu is guilty of plotting

with the gold magistrate and Matazo to steal.

It is proven!

Magistrate Hyobu is dead.

He'd have been executed eventually.

Carry the dead and injured to the magistrate's office.

There, |I will take the late Karasuda Yaichiro's son to Edo.

Come, let's go back to Edo.

But, he has no family in Edo now.

I will ask the government to provide for him.

Will you?

Then it's good bye.

Come.

You must go.

I'll leave him to you.

Anytime, come to Edo with the boy.

I'll arrange everything.

KARASUDA KANBEI

May you rest in peace.

The head priest has promised to raise the boy,

and give him a fine education.

I'll watch over him, too.

I'm so happy to have met you.

As for me, wherever I may go,

I'll ask the temple to leave word for you.

Right. I'll visit one day.

Please make it so.

Kanbei...

Study very hard, right?

See you again. - See you!

Keep well.

See you again!

See you!

See you again!