1 00:00:43,711 --> 00:00:49,059 Selected for the Festival of Arts 29th Year of the Showa Era (1954) 2 00:00:53,179 --> 00:00:58,731 Daiei Productions Presents 3 00:01:03,231 --> 00:01:08,704 CHIKAMATSU MONOGATARI 4 00:01:13,491 --> 00:01:16,244 Produced by Masaichi NAGATA 5 00:01:19,497 --> 00:01:21,625 Original story by Monzaemon CHIKAMATSU 6 00:01:21,749 --> 00:01:25,219 Adaptation by Matsutaro KAWAGUCHI Screenplay by Yoshikata YODA 7 00:01:25,336 --> 00:01:28,306 Cinematography by Kazuo MIYAGAWA Sound by lwao OTANI 8 00:01:28,422 --> 00:01:30,925 Art Direction by Hiroshi MIZUTANI Music by Fumio HAYASAKA 9 00:01:51,237 --> 00:01:53,205 Cast 10 00:01:53,322 --> 00:01:57,372 Mohei - Kazuo HASEGAWA 11 00:01:57,493 --> 00:02:01,999 Osan - Kyoko KAGAWA Otama - Yoko MINAMIDA 12 00:02:02,123 --> 00:02:04,501 lshun - Eitaro SHINDO Sukeyemon - Sakae OZAWA 13 00:02:04,625 --> 00:02:06,753 Genbei - ichiro SUGAI Doki - Haruo TANAKA 14 00:02:06,877 --> 00:02:09,676 lsan - Tatsuya ISHIGURO Oko - Chieko NANIWA 15 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:40,003 Directed by Kenji MIZOGUCHI 16 00:02:53,799 --> 00:02:55,893 - Good day. - Good day. 17 00:03:04,143 --> 00:03:06,942 Still not finished? Get on with it! 18 00:03:11,317 --> 00:03:12,819 Sorry to keep you waiting. 19 00:03:12,943 --> 00:03:17,073 We're currently printing the new calendar for the Imperial Palace 20 00:03:17,198 --> 00:03:21,169 and we're a bit behind on the rest of our orders. 21 00:03:21,285 --> 00:03:26,963 It's a large order and we're responsible for all the copies for the Western region. 22 00:03:27,083 --> 00:03:29,927 - You're late! How many have you got? - 300. 23 00:03:30,044 --> 00:03:34,049 Bring the other 200 by tonight or I'll only pay you half. 24 00:03:35,216 --> 00:03:38,436 Please make your selection from this catalogue. 25 00:03:39,512 --> 00:03:45,235 These aren't quite what I was after. My client wants something classic. 26 00:03:45,351 --> 00:03:49,857 I was told that Mohei could sort it out. Is he here? 27 00:03:50,690 --> 00:03:53,990 - Wake Mohei up. Master Kuze is here. - Yes, sir. 28 00:03:56,696 --> 00:03:59,950 Printing a special calendar for every house, 29 00:04:00,074 --> 00:04:02,873 that's like having a tree that bears golden fruit. 30 00:04:02,993 --> 00:04:06,793 Most other merchants are experiencing a slump in business 31 00:04:06,914 --> 00:04:09,167 but this place seems to be thriving. 32 00:04:09,291 --> 00:04:14,513 The owner of this place is very hard to please and very particular. 33 00:04:14,630 --> 00:04:17,725 Maybe he does it by paying his staff next to nothing! 34 00:04:25,641 --> 00:04:28,861 Mohei, you have to get up. Master Kuze is here. 35 00:04:29,812 --> 00:04:34,067 He wants the sample of gold brocade. It's in the second... 36 00:04:36,110 --> 00:04:39,535 Listen, you'll find it in the second cupboard along. 37 00:04:39,655 --> 00:04:43,376 You're the only one who can tell the brocades apart. 38 00:04:43,492 --> 00:04:45,540 Please get up. 39 00:04:45,661 --> 00:04:47,038 Quickly. 40 00:04:47,163 --> 00:04:49,211 There's no rest for the wicked! 41 00:05:14,607 --> 00:05:16,109 Osan? 42 00:05:17,276 --> 00:05:18,744 Osan? 43 00:05:21,781 --> 00:05:23,283 Osan? 44 00:05:28,287 --> 00:05:32,258 What is it? What are you doing here? 45 00:05:32,374 --> 00:05:35,048 - Where's lshun? - He's out. 46 00:05:35,169 --> 00:05:36,591 Good. 47 00:05:37,588 --> 00:05:41,468 Listen, I have a favour to ask of you. I'll come in through there. 48 00:05:43,302 --> 00:05:46,852 - Osan, I have no one else... - Good clay, madam. 49 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:50,476 - Can you lend me five kan of gold? - Good day. 50 00:05:52,353 --> 00:05:55,027 It's all a bit sudden. 51 00:05:55,147 --> 00:05:58,196 If it's to pay off your debts to courtesans again... 52 00:05:58,317 --> 00:06:00,285 No, not at all! 53 00:06:00,402 --> 00:06:03,201 It's for the interest payments on the home. 54 00:06:03,322 --> 00:06:06,166 Our family home? 55 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:11,005 My loans to the courtesans haven't been returned yet, 56 00:06:11,121 --> 00:06:13,715 so I'm in real trouble. 57 00:06:13,833 --> 00:06:17,679 I've had to ask others to lend me some money. 58 00:06:20,548 --> 00:06:22,892 Please, I'm begging you. 59 00:06:23,008 --> 00:06:25,136 Please help me out. 60 00:06:25,261 --> 00:06:30,233 I've raised enough to pay off a third of the interest, but I'm missing the rest. 61 00:06:30,349 --> 00:06:33,694 If I don't pay it in three days, they'll throw me in prison. 62 00:06:33,811 --> 00:06:38,032 I can't believe you're in this position! 63 00:06:39,316 --> 00:06:41,284 - Madam? - What is it? 64 00:06:41,402 --> 00:06:44,531 Your mother is here to see you. 65 00:06:44,655 --> 00:06:49,832 Don't tell her you've seen me. I'll be back tomorrow for the money. 66 00:07:24,278 --> 00:07:29,455 I'm just taking this up to Mohei. See to the back rooms for me. 67 00:07:29,575 --> 00:07:34,456 She runs around for Mohei like she's his wife. 68 00:07:34,580 --> 00:07:38,960 I wonder what Mohei thinks of Otama. 69 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:42,588 If you're so worried, why don't you go and ask him, then? 70 00:07:48,510 --> 00:07:52,560 - I've prepared you some broth. - Thank you. 71 00:07:54,391 --> 00:07:58,567 Listen to you, you should be resting. 72 00:08:00,439 --> 00:08:02,783 I have work to do. 73 00:08:06,403 --> 00:08:12,536 I won't be able to care for you while madam's mother is here. 74 00:08:12,660 --> 00:08:15,004 - Her mother, you say? - Yes. 75 00:08:16,121 --> 00:08:20,092 Otama, has anything strange happened in their family? 76 00:08:20,209 --> 00:08:22,303 I have no idea. 77 00:08:26,882 --> 00:08:29,010 Here you go. 78 00:08:30,886 --> 00:08:33,730 Eat up before it goes cold. 79 00:08:35,391 --> 00:08:36,984 - There. - Otama! 80 00:08:37,101 --> 00:08:40,230 Coming! I'll see you later. 81 00:08:40,354 --> 00:08:41,776 Thank you so much. 82 00:08:41,897 --> 00:08:45,401 - Otama! - She's so impatient. 83 00:08:49,488 --> 00:08:52,617 Your brother has never been that clever... 84 00:08:54,118 --> 00:08:59,124 and we've tended to scorn him since your father passed away. 85 00:09:00,666 --> 00:09:03,966 I've remonstrated with him, 86 00:09:04,086 --> 00:09:09,308 but if he's arrested, just imagine the damage it will do to our business. 87 00:09:09,425 --> 00:09:12,895 We must avoid this shame at all costs. 88 00:09:13,012 --> 00:09:16,607 You know how quickly rumours can spread in business. 89 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:21,691 It's a terrible embarrassment to me, 90 00:09:21,812 --> 00:09:27,285 but could you ask your husband just once more to help us out? 91 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:30,996 I will ask him. 92 00:09:33,157 --> 00:09:36,707 Ever since I was engaged to become his wife, 93 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:42,459 I have always felt so ashamed asking him for money. 94 00:09:52,134 --> 00:09:54,353 Welcome back, sir. 95 00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:56,847 Welcome back, sir. 96 00:09:56,972 --> 00:10:02,320 - How's the work going for the Minister? - Well, Mohei's been in bed with a cold. 97 00:10:02,436 --> 00:10:06,691 Get him up! I promised it would be completed by this evening. 98 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:10,035 - Have you been with the Minister, sir? - Yes. 99 00:10:10,152 --> 00:10:15,625 These nobles deign to drink with us only when we're the ones paying. 100 00:10:17,701 --> 00:10:20,375 - Welcome home, sir. - Welcome back. 101 00:10:20,496 --> 00:10:24,672 Welcome home, sir. 102 00:10:24,792 --> 00:10:29,172 - Where's Osan? - She's with her mother, sir. 103 00:10:30,172 --> 00:10:31,924 I see... 104 00:10:34,176 --> 00:10:36,474 Welcome home, sir. 105 00:10:36,595 --> 00:10:38,643 Welcome home. 106 00:10:43,685 --> 00:10:46,279 Welcome back, master. 107 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:57,366 Pass me a headrest. 108 00:11:08,377 --> 00:11:10,596 So, have you thought about it? 109 00:11:10,712 --> 00:11:14,091 Please, let go of me, master. 110 00:11:14,216 --> 00:11:18,767 Don't be like that. Just think of the benefits for you. 111 00:11:18,887 --> 00:11:23,017 You have no parents, no family, and I'm offering you a life of luxury. 112 00:11:23,142 --> 00:11:27,363 I prefer to remain just as I am, thank you. 113 00:11:27,479 --> 00:11:29,982 You might, but I certainly don't! 114 00:11:32,359 --> 00:11:37,741 To tell you the truth... I'm engaged to be married. 115 00:11:37,865 --> 00:11:40,038 What? Don't tell lies. 116 00:11:40,159 --> 00:11:42,412 I'm not lying. 117 00:11:42,536 --> 00:11:44,584 Tell me, who is he? 118 00:11:44,705 --> 00:11:48,300 Don't make it up. Who is he? 119 00:11:48,417 --> 00:11:49,919 It's Mohei. 120 00:11:50,919 --> 00:11:52,341 Mohei? 121 00:11:53,338 --> 00:11:59,061 Please, I beg you, do not come to my room anymore. 122 00:11:59,761 --> 00:12:04,392 I'll come whenever I please, until you give me the answer I want. 123 00:12:18,155 --> 00:12:20,328 Welcome home, my dear. 124 00:12:20,449 --> 00:12:23,453 Forgive me for not coming sooner. 125 00:12:23,577 --> 00:12:25,045 I'm exhausted. 126 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:29,295 I had to stay out drinking with the Minister all night. 127 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:32,420 - Your mother's gone? - Yes. 128 00:12:33,962 --> 00:12:38,263 - What did she want? - Well, she... 129 00:12:38,383 --> 00:12:44,186 - If she's after money, tell her I refuse! - No... she came to see the neighbours. 130 00:12:44,306 --> 00:12:50,530 Speaking of which, Sukeyemon told me you'd offered my sister some capital. 131 00:12:50,646 --> 00:12:53,991 But your elder sister asked for the money. 132 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:57,953 I refuse to lend money even to my siblings! 133 00:13:44,908 --> 00:13:49,038 Oh, Mohei... are you feeling up to this? 134 00:13:49,162 --> 00:13:53,383 I'm fine. I'm all right to do some work. 135 00:13:55,002 --> 00:13:57,004 Are you sure? 136 00:14:02,634 --> 00:14:07,435 - How did you know that's the one? - Just by watching. 137 00:14:09,391 --> 00:14:13,942 - So, do you intend to marry a printer? - Of course. 138 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:24,911 What's wrong? 139 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:29,578 I'm sorry to trouble you, 140 00:14:29,703 --> 00:14:34,834 but if the master should mention me to you, 141 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:40,465 would you please say that we're engaged to be married? 142 00:14:40,589 --> 00:14:42,683 I can't do that. 143 00:14:42,799 --> 00:14:47,726 The master is chasing after me so much, 144 00:14:47,846 --> 00:14:50,725 it's the only thing I could say to deter him. 145 00:14:50,849 --> 00:14:52,601 The master? 146 00:14:54,936 --> 00:15:00,943 I couldn't. I'd do anything for you, but I couldn't tell lies. 147 00:15:01,068 --> 00:15:04,789 But I'm bound by a contract and cannot leave here. 148 00:15:04,905 --> 00:15:09,502 - Of course not. - Would you rather I gave in to him? 149 00:15:09,618 --> 00:15:11,370 Not at all. 150 00:15:11,495 --> 00:15:16,001 I've thought many times of telling his wife. 151 00:15:16,124 --> 00:15:19,128 You mustn't, that would be a disaster. 152 00:15:21,463 --> 00:15:25,809 Primarily, his wife would suffer more than he would. 153 00:15:29,721 --> 00:15:31,189 Listen... 154 00:15:31,306 --> 00:15:37,860 In any event, you must do nothing that would tarnish the family's reputation. 155 00:15:37,979 --> 00:15:42,735 You'll just have to put up with it for now, understand? 156 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:47,786 You mustn't forget that you're just an employee here. Right? 157 00:15:48,448 --> 00:15:53,705 Hey, everybody! Some adulterous lovers are to be crucified! 158 00:15:58,333 --> 00:16:00,210 Come quick! 159 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:08,848 - It's the wife and servant of a samurai. - A samurai's wife and his own servant? 160 00:16:08,969 --> 00:16:10,721 - Right. - There they are! 161 00:16:10,846 --> 00:16:12,348 Make way! 162 00:16:17,477 --> 00:16:19,070 Make way! 163 00:16:22,399 --> 00:16:23,901 Make way! 164 00:16:45,922 --> 00:16:51,554 They'll be nailed to a cross and then left there for public viewing. 165 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:54,682 It's a dishonour upon their entire family. 166 00:16:56,558 --> 00:16:59,107 This is the cruel fate that awaits adulterers. 167 00:16:59,227 --> 00:17:04,233 If a samurai does not kill the adulterer himself, he loses his rank. 168 00:17:04,357 --> 00:17:09,955 Surely it's better to die by the hand of one's husband than suffer such a fate. 169 00:17:11,239 --> 00:17:15,870 Oh, Mohei... have you recovered from your illness? 170 00:17:15,994 --> 00:17:17,996 Yes, thank you for your concern, madam. 171 00:17:18,121 --> 00:17:20,169 That's good. 172 00:17:25,754 --> 00:17:27,427 Madam? 173 00:17:28,715 --> 00:17:32,595 I heard your mother had arrived. ls there anything wrong? 174 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:35,438 Why do you ask? 175 00:17:35,555 --> 00:17:38,058 There is nothing at all wrong. 176 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:49,157 Mohei, why is it that men have the right to commit adultery, 177 00:17:49,277 --> 00:17:52,656 yet if a woman is caught, she's nailed to a cross? 178 00:17:52,781 --> 00:17:55,455 - It's a cruel injustice! - Watch what you say. 179 00:17:55,575 --> 00:17:58,624 Why must they be crucified? 180 00:17:58,745 --> 00:18:01,043 They didn't kill anyone or steal anything! 181 00:18:01,164 --> 00:18:05,260 - It's absolutely tragic. - Don't you feel pity for them, Mohei? 182 00:18:05,377 --> 00:18:08,677 Of course I feel pity for them, 183 00:18:08,797 --> 00:18:14,395 but they broke the law, that's why they're being punished. 184 00:19:02,392 --> 00:19:04,110 Thank you. 185 00:19:08,023 --> 00:19:11,573 - I brought you a warm drink. - What is it? 186 00:19:11,693 --> 00:19:14,697 It's eggnog. Drink it quickly. 187 00:19:15,697 --> 00:19:17,415 Thank you. 188 00:19:59,157 --> 00:20:00,454 Mohei. 189 00:20:00,575 --> 00:20:02,043 Mohei! 190 00:20:03,787 --> 00:20:05,460 Is it all ready? 191 00:20:09,125 --> 00:20:12,504 - I managed to finish it. - I bet it almost killed you. 192 00:20:14,172 --> 00:20:16,641 I'll take it up to the master. 193 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:20,934 I'm accompanying him to the Minister's house, so I'll take it over for you. 194 00:20:23,139 --> 00:20:26,313 Make sure the rest of the work is done by tonight. 195 00:20:26,434 --> 00:20:27,811 I shall. 196 00:20:39,656 --> 00:20:41,158 Mohei? 197 00:20:41,282 --> 00:20:43,626 - Mohei? - Yes? 198 00:20:51,167 --> 00:20:53,465 How can I help you? 199 00:20:54,421 --> 00:20:58,642 Yesterday, you asked me about my family, didn't you? 200 00:20:58,758 --> 00:21:00,135 Yes... 201 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:03,981 Well, there is a favour I'd like to ask of you. 202 00:21:04,097 --> 00:21:07,271 - Will you come with me? - Yes. 203 00:21:34,586 --> 00:21:38,181 It's humiliating having to talk to you about this... 204 00:21:38,298 --> 00:21:40,676 I understand. 205 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:45,852 Your brother is going through hard times, like most businessmen are. 206 00:21:45,972 --> 00:21:49,067 How much does he require? 207 00:21:49,184 --> 00:21:52,484 He needs five kan of gold. 208 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:57,656 What? I thought you were going to ask for 50 or even 100 kan! 209 00:21:57,776 --> 00:22:02,873 Not at all, but I dare not ask my husband for it. 210 00:22:02,989 --> 00:22:07,836 I've borrowed heavily from him ever since we were first married. 211 00:22:07,952 --> 00:22:13,459 I understand that, madam. I do all the accounts so I know. 212 00:22:13,583 --> 00:22:15,551 Just leave it to me. 213 00:22:15,668 --> 00:22:18,968 - I don't want you to get into trouble. - Please don't worry. 214 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:24,310 It's just another way for me to be of service to the family of my master. 215 00:22:24,427 --> 00:22:27,977 I can easily come up with the amount. 216 00:22:28,097 --> 00:22:31,567 I knew I could rely on you, 217 00:22:31,684 --> 00:22:35,188 but I never thought you'd be able to help this much. 218 00:22:35,313 --> 00:22:38,192 - Thank you so much. Thank you. - Please, don't... 219 00:22:39,901 --> 00:22:41,903 Welcome home, sir. 220 00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:46,074 Welcome back. 221 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:49,828 The Minister was very pleased with your work. 222 00:22:49,953 --> 00:22:52,297 Really? That's good. 223 00:22:57,710 --> 00:23:00,930 Are you feeling better? Don't tire yourself out now. 224 00:23:01,047 --> 00:23:02,390 I'm fine, thank you. 225 00:23:02,507 --> 00:23:07,354 You're the only one I can rely on to deal with the important jobs. 226 00:23:11,057 --> 00:23:14,937 Here are the calendars for the Imperial Palace, sir. 227 00:23:15,061 --> 00:23:16,608 Good, good. 228 00:23:22,735 --> 00:23:27,616 Also, I need your seal on a receipt for an order, sir. 229 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:29,117 Yes, of course. 230 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:37,379 Here, take it. 231 00:23:52,849 --> 00:23:55,853 MONEY ORDER SIGNED - ISHUN 232 00:24:12,285 --> 00:24:16,006 Mohei... what are you up to? 233 00:24:16,122 --> 00:24:18,170 You're back... 234 00:24:18,291 --> 00:24:21,170 - You look well. - What's this? 235 00:24:21,294 --> 00:24:23,888 I was just signing a receipt. 236 00:24:25,131 --> 00:24:28,226 But you've stamped the seal on a blank page. 237 00:24:29,427 --> 00:24:35,309 I need to take out an emergency loan of five kan of gold. 238 00:24:35,433 --> 00:24:39,404 I'll return it within 20 days. Just turn a blind eye, will you? 239 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:41,522 What do you need it for? 240 00:24:41,648 --> 00:24:48,156 Listen, you and I have often done this for even larger amounts. 241 00:24:48,279 --> 00:24:50,407 That may be so, 242 00:24:50,531 --> 00:24:54,536 but we never stamped the master's seal on a blank page. 243 00:24:56,621 --> 00:25:01,343 I'd have told you beforehand if I could. Please, overlook it this once. 244 00:25:01,459 --> 00:25:03,712 Right, then. 245 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:07,340 In that case, you can add another two kan for me. 246 00:25:07,465 --> 00:25:12,392 Sukeyemon, I'll pass that amount to you another way. 247 00:25:12,512 --> 00:25:16,016 Mohei, what you're doing is dangerous. 248 00:25:16,140 --> 00:25:19,895 If you're caught, you'll be had for fraud. 249 00:25:21,062 --> 00:25:23,736 Just think about that. 250 00:25:23,856 --> 00:25:28,077 Even if you are the favourite of the master and his wife. 251 00:25:30,655 --> 00:25:34,250 You're right. It was wrong of me. 252 00:25:34,367 --> 00:25:38,122 Very wrong. I'm going to apologise directly to the master. 253 00:25:38,246 --> 00:25:39,668 - Hold on. - What for? 254 00:25:39,789 --> 00:25:43,464 Just do what I asked of you. Mohei! 255 00:25:59,017 --> 00:26:02,112 - What's the meaning of this? - It's only five kan of gold. 256 00:26:02,228 --> 00:26:07,280 "Only" five kan? I don't care how trifling the amount, it's still my money! 257 00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:08,947 How dare you? 258 00:26:09,819 --> 00:26:11,492 Explain yourself! 259 00:26:11,612 --> 00:26:14,582 The simple reason is that I need the money. 260 00:26:14,699 --> 00:26:17,418 I can't just accept your excuses and forget about it. 261 00:26:17,535 --> 00:26:20,789 You owe your apprenticeship to me! Have you forgotten that? 262 00:26:20,913 --> 00:26:24,634 Do you need the money to pay off debts you owe to a geisha house? 263 00:26:24,751 --> 00:26:30,508 No, sir. You know that I would never frequent such places, sir. 264 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:32,258 What's going on? 265 00:26:32,383 --> 00:26:36,183 - He misused the master's seal. - Master! 266 00:26:36,304 --> 00:26:41,811 If you refuse to speak, we'll let the authorities get the truth out of you! 267 00:26:41,934 --> 00:26:44,187 Master, it was I... 268 00:26:44,312 --> 00:26:48,738 Master, please forgive me! It was I who requested the money. 269 00:26:48,858 --> 00:26:50,280 A loan for what? 270 00:26:50,401 --> 00:26:56,124 Well... my uncle cannot survive as a masterless samurai, 271 00:26:56,240 --> 00:27:01,212 he's being pressured by his creditors and he's talking of suicide. 272 00:27:01,329 --> 00:27:07,427 That's the reason why I asked Mohei to help me. 273 00:27:08,252 --> 00:27:11,722 - You two seem awfully close. - Not at all, sir... 274 00:27:11,839 --> 00:27:14,137 You wouldn't do this if she was just a friend. 275 00:27:14,258 --> 00:27:15,726 Master! 276 00:27:15,843 --> 00:27:20,770 Mohei simply acted out of pity for Otama. 277 00:27:20,890 --> 00:27:24,736 I beg you to have mercy on him. Please forgive them. 278 00:27:24,852 --> 00:27:28,948 No! It's obvious, they're lovers! 279 00:27:29,065 --> 00:27:34,037 Sir, do with me as you will, but think of Otama, one day she will marry... 280 00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:37,323 Hey, Sukeyemon. 281 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:39,871 Put Mohei in the storeroom. 282 00:27:39,992 --> 00:27:44,042 I'll hand you to the authorities tomorrow. And keep an eye on Otama. 283 00:27:44,163 --> 00:27:47,087 I'm going out. I'll be back later. 284 00:27:47,208 --> 00:27:50,587 Otama and Mohei would never do such a thing. 285 00:27:50,711 --> 00:27:52,338 This doesn't concern you! 286 00:27:52,463 --> 00:27:56,093 - Please forgive them. - Back to work, all of you! 287 00:28:06,853 --> 00:28:09,697 You should have listened to me. 288 00:28:09,814 --> 00:28:13,944 You've just thrown away all that you've worked so hard for. 289 00:28:14,068 --> 00:28:18,699 You know, in this day and age, how the master takes money off us 290 00:28:18,823 --> 00:28:21,872 to fund his own petty vices. 291 00:28:21,993 --> 00:28:25,873 And like a fool, you've just fallen into his trap! 292 00:28:27,331 --> 00:28:28,753 You idiot! 293 00:28:35,464 --> 00:28:38,468 - Don't take your eyes off him. - Yes, sir. 294 00:29:03,910 --> 00:29:05,253 Mohei. 295 00:29:06,245 --> 00:29:08,498 Madam sent this for you. 296 00:29:08,623 --> 00:29:10,421 - Madam did? - Yes. 297 00:29:10,541 --> 00:29:12,418 I see. 298 00:29:12,543 --> 00:29:14,261 Thank you. 299 00:29:42,740 --> 00:29:47,541 Madam... I'm not worthy to receive you in my room. 300 00:29:47,662 --> 00:29:51,166 I came to say thank you for before. 301 00:29:52,959 --> 00:29:59,308 This whole affair is my fault. Forgive me. 302 00:29:59,423 --> 00:30:01,471 Your fault, madam? 303 00:30:01,592 --> 00:30:03,890 Didn't you know? 304 00:30:07,098 --> 00:30:10,648 You are fond of Mohei, I can tell. 305 00:30:10,768 --> 00:30:12,486 Please... 306 00:30:12,603 --> 00:30:15,607 I will talk to the master 307 00:30:15,731 --> 00:30:19,611 and ask him to pardon you both. 308 00:30:19,735 --> 00:30:24,707 No, the master will never pardon us. 309 00:30:24,824 --> 00:30:26,747 WW not'? 310 00:30:32,248 --> 00:30:36,754 I do not wish to upset you, madam, 311 00:30:37,503 --> 00:30:40,347 and I wish to remain silent on the matter. 312 00:30:42,717 --> 00:30:44,515 But the truth is... 313 00:30:47,346 --> 00:30:49,474 the master... 314 00:30:49,598 --> 00:30:51,100 What about the master? 315 00:30:52,935 --> 00:30:55,358 He torments me constantly. 316 00:30:55,479 --> 00:31:00,952 He wants to set me up in a house so he can take advantage of me. 317 00:31:01,068 --> 00:31:03,196 To spare myself, 318 00:31:03,321 --> 00:31:07,827 I lied and told him that I was engaged to be married to Mohei. 319 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:13,502 - That's why he's so angry with me. - What on earth...? 320 00:31:13,622 --> 00:31:16,250 To avenge himself, 321 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:21,176 lam certain that he will come to visit me tonight. 322 00:31:21,297 --> 00:31:23,220 Here? 323 00:31:23,341 --> 00:31:25,719 To your sleeping quarters? 324 00:31:27,136 --> 00:31:29,889 Are you sure? 325 00:31:30,014 --> 00:31:31,732 YES, 326 00:31:31,849 --> 00:31:34,853 he has done so many times before. 327 00:31:40,816 --> 00:31:42,693 No... 328 00:31:46,072 --> 00:31:50,999 And he has the audacity to reproach others for their behaviour! 329 00:31:52,119 --> 00:31:56,465 He refuses to lend money to help his own flesh and blood 330 00:31:56,582 --> 00:31:59,586 and yet offers to buy you a house. 331 00:32:42,545 --> 00:32:46,550 Seems we're born into this world merely to labour. 332 00:33:09,780 --> 00:33:12,124 Aren't you awake yet? 333 00:33:12,241 --> 00:33:14,835 - Careful of the fire. - Yes, sir! 334 00:33:39,268 --> 00:33:40,611 Otama? 335 00:33:40,728 --> 00:33:44,198 Otama, it's me, Mohei. 336 00:33:48,027 --> 00:33:53,454 That was good of you to speak up before and spare madam any disgrace. 337 00:33:53,574 --> 00:33:55,451 Quiet, don't say anything. 338 00:33:58,829 --> 00:34:04,211 I intend to leave this house tonight for good. 339 00:34:05,544 --> 00:34:09,174 But I wanted to thank you first. 340 00:34:10,090 --> 00:34:11,808 Mohei... 341 00:34:14,011 --> 00:34:15,354 Madam? 342 00:34:16,138 --> 00:34:17,890 What are you doing here? 343 00:34:21,644 --> 00:34:24,193 Otama has probably told you... 344 00:34:28,317 --> 00:34:31,446 I feel like I've been completely let down. 345 00:34:32,530 --> 00:34:35,409 I am here to catch my husband out. 346 00:34:35,533 --> 00:34:37,911 I want to have a serious talk with him, 347 00:34:38,035 --> 00:34:41,209 and to save you and Otama. 348 00:34:42,456 --> 00:34:45,551 So Otama has told you everything? 349 00:34:50,923 --> 00:34:55,019 You wish to leave here, Mohei? 350 00:34:55,135 --> 00:34:56,557 Yes. 351 00:34:56,679 --> 00:34:58,977 Once I'm handed over to the authorities, 352 00:34:59,098 --> 00:35:01,567 I won't be able to find the money to help you. 353 00:35:01,684 --> 00:35:06,064 If I leave now, I can try to borrow the money for you. 354 00:35:06,188 --> 00:35:09,362 You're still thinking about that after all that's happened? 355 00:35:09,483 --> 00:35:11,952 I want to make amends for my mistake. 356 00:35:12,069 --> 00:35:15,994 Mohei, I will ask my husband to be lenient with you. 357 00:35:16,115 --> 00:35:18,334 Madam, it would do no good. 358 00:35:18,450 --> 00:35:21,454 I know the master well, he would never forgive me. 359 00:35:21,579 --> 00:35:23,001 I must leave. 360 00:35:23,122 --> 00:35:26,968 But I can't let you leave... 361 00:35:28,586 --> 00:35:31,681 when I am the cause of your misfortune. 362 00:35:37,761 --> 00:35:40,435 What are you doing, you fools? 363 00:35:41,056 --> 00:35:43,434 Wake up! 364 00:36:02,703 --> 00:36:04,876 Mohei's not here! 365 00:36:07,207 --> 00:36:08,629 Mohei! 366 00:36:17,468 --> 00:36:18,970 You idiots! 367 00:36:21,639 --> 00:36:24,062 Master! Master! 368 00:36:26,018 --> 00:36:28,271 Madam, please wake up! 369 00:36:29,021 --> 00:36:30,489 Madam! 370 00:36:31,523 --> 00:36:34,527 Madam, Mohei has escaped. Please get up. 371 00:36:34,652 --> 00:36:37,872 Madam? 372 00:36:38,989 --> 00:36:41,708 Otama? What are you doing here? 373 00:36:46,455 --> 00:36:49,584 - You mustn't go. - You mustn't stop me, madam. 374 00:36:49,708 --> 00:36:53,463 Go back to the storeroom and wait there until... 375 00:36:53,587 --> 00:36:57,091 - Enough, madam. - Please! 376 00:37:00,886 --> 00:37:02,308 Mohei. 377 00:37:03,389 --> 00:37:04,891 Wait, Mohei! 378 00:37:06,850 --> 00:37:08,944 Stop, Mohei! 379 00:37:09,061 --> 00:37:10,734 Stop! 380 00:37:20,781 --> 00:37:24,581 You've come to spend the rest of the evening with me, eh? 381 00:37:24,702 --> 00:37:26,750 Master! Master! 382 00:37:26,870 --> 00:37:30,545 - Something terrible has happened! - What is it? 383 00:37:30,666 --> 00:37:32,760 What do you mean, "something terrible"? 384 00:37:32,876 --> 00:37:35,379 Clear off, you lot! 385 00:37:42,469 --> 00:37:45,393 Please, you must believe me. 386 00:37:45,514 --> 00:37:47,937 I swear I'm not lying. 387 00:37:48,058 --> 00:37:50,060 Why should I believe you? 388 00:37:50,185 --> 00:37:52,859 Firstly, what were you doing in a servant's room? 389 00:37:52,980 --> 00:37:57,736 If you must know, I wanted to discuss something with you. 390 00:37:57,860 --> 00:38:01,410 And you would have been obligated to listen to me. 391 00:38:01,530 --> 00:38:04,704 Why couldn't you discuss it with me here? 392 00:38:04,825 --> 00:38:07,578 You just wanted to sleep with him! 393 00:38:12,750 --> 00:38:15,469 So, you refuse to listen to my explanation. 394 00:38:16,962 --> 00:38:19,340 There is nothing more to say. 395 00:38:23,177 --> 00:38:24,804 Osan! 396 00:38:46,992 --> 00:38:48,335 Osan... 397 00:38:49,328 --> 00:38:55,335 you know what someone of your rank must do now! 398 00:39:05,177 --> 00:39:06,770 Master! 399 00:39:07,763 --> 00:39:09,606 Master! 400 00:39:09,723 --> 00:39:12,727 - Master, where are you? - Ah, master. 401 00:39:12,851 --> 00:39:14,478 - Did you find him? - No, sir. 402 00:39:14,603 --> 00:39:17,948 - You searched all over? - Absolutely everywhere, sir. 403 00:39:18,065 --> 00:39:20,193 And not one of you found him? 404 00:39:20,317 --> 00:39:22,365 What should we do, sir? 405 00:39:23,654 --> 00:39:27,454 Well, you must tell no one... 406 00:39:27,574 --> 00:39:30,123 no one what happened this evening, understand? 407 00:39:30,244 --> 00:39:32,212 But we can't stop Mohei talking. 408 00:39:32,329 --> 00:39:36,926 Go to the authorities and file a complaint for the theft of my seal! 409 00:39:37,042 --> 00:39:39,841 I had a feeling he was planning something. 410 00:39:39,962 --> 00:39:43,432 And he's involved your wife in the whole thing, too, sir. 411 00:39:43,549 --> 00:39:50,103 And to think they'd been carrying on and nobody noticed a thing! 412 00:39:50,222 --> 00:39:52,065 Hold your tongue! 413 00:39:52,182 --> 00:39:54,651 Go tell the authorities, quick! 414 00:39:54,768 --> 00:39:58,068 What are you doing lagging behind? Get going! 415 00:40:26,884 --> 00:40:28,261 Osan! 416 00:40:32,931 --> 00:40:34,353 Osan! 417 00:40:36,268 --> 00:40:37,941 Osan? 418 00:40:56,079 --> 00:40:57,456 Madam? 419 00:40:58,665 --> 00:41:00,167 Mohei! 420 00:41:01,460 --> 00:41:03,212 What are you doing? 421 00:41:03,337 --> 00:41:06,341 I no longer want to remain in that house. 422 00:41:08,133 --> 00:41:10,477 Listen, madam... 423 00:41:45,337 --> 00:41:49,843 As his wife, I thought at least he'd trust me. 424 00:41:53,220 --> 00:41:57,726 I now realise what kind of a man he really is. 425 00:41:57,849 --> 00:42:02,275 Like a fool... I was completely ignorant until now. 426 00:42:09,403 --> 00:42:10,825 Madam... 427 00:42:14,866 --> 00:42:19,042 The master's accusation of adultery stems from a simple misunderstanding. 428 00:42:19,162 --> 00:42:21,915 He's impulsive and he's passed judgment too quickly. 429 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:27,171 For tonight, it'd be better for you to go to your mother's house. 430 00:42:27,295 --> 00:42:32,927 - Let me take you there. - No, I don't want to go to my mother's. 431 00:42:35,887 --> 00:42:39,016 I just want to take myself far away from here. 432 00:42:39,141 --> 00:42:41,235 Don't say that. 433 00:42:42,602 --> 00:42:46,152 What about you? Where will you go? 434 00:42:46,273 --> 00:42:49,447 Well, I plan to go to Osaka. 435 00:42:49,568 --> 00:42:50,945 Osaka? 436 00:42:52,154 --> 00:42:56,034 I have to raise some money for your brother, 437 00:42:56,158 --> 00:42:59,628 and it would be easier to do if I went to Osaka. 438 00:42:59,745 --> 00:43:02,123 I shall go with you. You must take me. 439 00:43:02,247 --> 00:43:07,128 Impossible! If we do that, then people will surely judge us to be lovers! 440 00:43:07,252 --> 00:43:09,675 We'll be crucified. 441 00:43:09,796 --> 00:43:11,719 I see... 442 00:43:18,805 --> 00:43:20,603 You go, then. 443 00:43:22,100 --> 00:43:26,071 I'll find my own way somehow. 444 00:43:26,188 --> 00:43:31,786 Please, if you say that, you'll make it harder for me to leave. 445 00:43:34,112 --> 00:43:37,332 What should I do, then? 446 00:43:40,285 --> 00:43:41,958 Madam! 447 00:44:05,894 --> 00:44:08,864 Does the ship for Osaka leave from here? 448 00:44:08,980 --> 00:44:10,903 Yes, that's right. 449 00:44:11,024 --> 00:44:16,326 This is the first time I've ever spent a night in an inn. 450 00:44:18,824 --> 00:44:22,078 - It's so cold. - Yes. 451 00:44:25,122 --> 00:44:27,295 Excuse me. 452 00:44:31,128 --> 00:44:35,679 I've brought you some hot water. There you go. 453 00:44:37,342 --> 00:44:40,596 May I prepare your sleeping arrangements? 454 00:44:40,720 --> 00:44:42,393 Yes, please. 455 00:44:52,274 --> 00:44:54,276 How's your cold? 456 00:44:54,401 --> 00:44:55,869 My cold? 457 00:44:56,820 --> 00:44:59,994 It's completely disappeared, what with all the fuss. 458 00:45:01,324 --> 00:45:02,792 Hey, what are you doing? 459 00:45:02,909 --> 00:45:06,379 A single pillow will suffice. I won't be sleeping here. 460 00:45:06,496 --> 00:45:08,794 - Warm the room up well. - Yes, sir. 461 00:45:08,915 --> 00:45:12,795 Forgive me, I assumed that you'd be sleeping here. 462 00:45:12,919 --> 00:45:15,923 I must have been confused, sorry. 463 00:45:18,592 --> 00:45:20,344 Sorry. 464 00:45:21,887 --> 00:45:23,264 Goodnight. 465 00:45:23,388 --> 00:45:27,268 Mohei, I'm frightened. Stay here with me tonight. 466 00:45:27,392 --> 00:45:31,147 I couldn't possibly sleep in the same room as you, madam. 467 00:45:31,271 --> 00:45:34,366 Please, you must get some rest. 468 00:45:36,443 --> 00:45:37,820 Mohei... 469 00:45:38,820 --> 00:45:42,120 People's fate takes such strange turns, doesn't it? 470 00:45:44,117 --> 00:45:50,170 Even in a single day, we have been reduced to this. 471 00:45:50,290 --> 00:45:54,420 There's no one at fault. Let's worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes. 472 00:45:54,544 --> 00:45:57,969 Just forget your worries and get some sleep. 473 00:45:59,174 --> 00:46:02,178 I'll try to get some sleep, too. 474 00:46:05,472 --> 00:46:07,270 Goodnight. 475 00:46:07,390 --> 00:46:09,768 Yes... goodnight. 476 00:46:34,834 --> 00:46:38,384 Not seeing him for a day 477 00:46:38,505 --> 00:46:40,473 Feels to me like a thousand days... 478 00:46:40,590 --> 00:46:45,096 The master harasses his managers about their accounts, 479 00:46:45,220 --> 00:46:48,019 but he lavishes expenses on us! 480 00:46:48,139 --> 00:46:51,109 Such expenses are but a drop in the ocean 481 00:46:51,226 --> 00:46:54,821 compared to the payoff he'll get in return. 482 00:46:54,938 --> 00:46:58,909 He's rich because he has a monopoly on the sale of calendars. 483 00:46:59,025 --> 00:47:01,619 If he can't find cause for celebration in that, 484 00:47:01,736 --> 00:47:04,285 then fortune will turn him old before his time. 485 00:47:04,406 --> 00:47:07,876 Today must be the best day of the year for this house. 486 00:47:18,211 --> 00:47:19,758 Otama, 487 00:47:19,879 --> 00:47:21,927 don't look so sad. 488 00:47:24,634 --> 00:47:29,231 You'll end up breaking your heart and what good will that do you? 489 00:47:31,308 --> 00:47:33,106 Listen, 490 00:47:33,226 --> 00:47:37,948 Madam and Mohei will surely return. 491 00:47:39,274 --> 00:47:41,151 You have to lift your spirits. 492 00:47:41,276 --> 00:47:42,903 All right? 493 00:47:55,749 --> 00:47:58,468 Ministers, honourable Chamberlain, 494 00:47:58,585 --> 00:48:02,089 lam deeply honoured by your visit to my humble home. 495 00:48:02,213 --> 00:48:04,636 This is a rare privilege for my family. 496 00:48:04,758 --> 00:48:08,638 You're always very generous. 497 00:48:08,762 --> 00:48:12,312 It is a pleasure to participate in the festivities with you. 498 00:48:12,432 --> 00:48:16,357 The delivery of the calendar is an auspicious day for you, 499 00:48:16,478 --> 00:48:19,948 and we are very happy to share in your good luck. 500 00:48:20,065 --> 00:48:23,444 Thank you, you are too good to me. 501 00:48:23,568 --> 00:48:26,868 - Master lsan has arrived, sir. - Oh, lsan? 502 00:48:26,988 --> 00:48:30,663 I appreciate you dropping by when you must be so busy. 503 00:48:30,784 --> 00:48:35,836 I stopped by to congratulate you on the publication of the latest calendar. 504 00:48:35,955 --> 00:48:40,301 Thank you very much. Please, won't you sit with us? 505 00:48:47,092 --> 00:48:51,142 May I present lsan, who printed the parchments for the retired Emperor? 506 00:48:51,262 --> 00:48:57,395 He deserves at least the same compliments that you bestow on me. 507 00:48:57,519 --> 00:48:59,521 I am honoured, gentlemen. 508 00:48:59,646 --> 00:49:02,149 Please, be seated. 509 00:49:27,841 --> 00:49:31,391 I notice that your wife isn't here. 510 00:49:32,595 --> 00:49:35,144 Yes... well... 511 00:49:35,265 --> 00:49:38,235 she went to visit her mother who's feeling poorly. 512 00:49:38,351 --> 00:49:40,149 That's a pity. 513 00:49:40,270 --> 00:49:46,243 It's been a long time. I was looking forward to seeing her lovely face. 514 00:49:46,359 --> 00:49:49,203 lsan, please accept a toast. 515 00:49:54,576 --> 00:49:56,123 Master... 516 00:49:59,289 --> 00:50:02,168 Excuse me for one moment, gentlemen. 517 00:50:06,296 --> 00:50:09,675 Ishun's business is becoming more and more prosperous. 518 00:50:09,799 --> 00:50:12,018 On the other hand, though... 519 00:50:13,219 --> 00:50:17,269 officials in the royal household fall more and more heavily in his debt. 520 00:50:17,390 --> 00:50:21,065 Ishun is very shrewd. If only I could be as half as clever as him. 521 00:50:21,186 --> 00:50:24,941 Many of the officials are at his mercy financially. 522 00:50:25,064 --> 00:50:28,568 I've heard it said that in Osaka recently 523 00:50:28,693 --> 00:50:32,288 the merchant Yodoya overstretched himself financially 524 00:50:32,405 --> 00:50:35,124 and ended up in bankruptcy. 525 00:50:35,241 --> 00:50:40,042 I heard that many samurai officials breathed a sigh of relief. 526 00:50:40,163 --> 00:50:43,258 Unfortunately, our Great Printer doesn't take such risks. 527 00:50:43,374 --> 00:50:45,376 He doesn't, you're right. 528 00:50:46,503 --> 00:50:48,346 Absolutely right. 529 00:50:50,423 --> 00:50:54,269 She's not hiding at Gifuya House, her mother's place. 530 00:50:54,385 --> 00:50:57,264 She must have eloped with him. 531 00:51:03,269 --> 00:51:05,488 Send men down every road out of town. 532 00:51:05,605 --> 00:51:08,324 Tell them, if they find them, bring back Osan alone. 533 00:51:08,441 --> 00:51:12,412 And what if the authorities arrest them first? 534 00:51:12,529 --> 00:51:16,659 They won't admit to adultery for fear of crucifixion. 535 00:51:16,783 --> 00:51:19,536 As the net closes in, they could be capable of anything. 536 00:51:19,661 --> 00:51:21,663 That's why you must act swiftly. 537 00:51:21,788 --> 00:51:27,466 - I want a quiet word. - This room is not fit to receive you, sir. 538 00:51:29,629 --> 00:51:31,973 I have a favour to ask you. 539 00:51:32,090 --> 00:51:36,266 Will you purchase this from me for eight kan of gold? 540 00:51:36,386 --> 00:51:42,519 It's a famous piece by Teika Fujiwara. You'll be able to sell it easily. 541 00:51:42,642 --> 00:51:46,237 - And I need the money right away. - Very well. 542 00:51:56,990 --> 00:52:00,995 - There you are, sir. - Many thanks. 543 00:52:05,623 --> 00:52:08,172 So it's true, after all? 544 00:52:09,377 --> 00:52:11,471 Nothing escapes your ears, master. 545 00:52:11,588 --> 00:52:16,219 If you don't act quickly, the reputation of this business will be ruined. 546 00:52:16,342 --> 00:52:18,970 But he's smart enough to get himself out of trouble. 547 00:52:19,095 --> 00:52:21,439 With help from his friends in high places, 548 00:52:21,556 --> 00:52:25,686 the status of a samurai. 549 00:52:25,810 --> 00:52:28,188 You really think that's possible? 550 00:52:28,313 --> 00:52:32,409 He hasn't informed the authorities, has he? He wouldn't dare. 551 00:52:32,525 --> 00:52:37,122 For the master... his reputation is more important than anything else. 552 00:52:37,238 --> 00:52:42,369 His business will collapse if those two adulterers are arrested. 553 00:52:46,664 --> 00:52:48,587 Listen, 554 00:52:48,708 --> 00:52:51,006 if this house's reputation is ruined, 555 00:52:51,127 --> 00:52:56,884 then the title of Great Printer will pass to me. 556 00:52:58,217 --> 00:53:01,061 At this moment, I have no successor. 557 00:53:03,139 --> 00:53:06,939 So... would you be interested? 558 00:53:07,060 --> 00:53:10,860 You mean that I will become a master printer 559 00:53:10,980 --> 00:53:13,358 and take your place? 560 00:53:13,483 --> 00:53:17,238 You don't want to remain an employee all your life, do you? 561 00:53:20,573 --> 00:53:24,248 The position is yours. Do we have an understanding? 562 00:53:47,517 --> 00:53:49,770 Thanks. You can go now. 563 00:54:16,170 --> 00:54:18,343 Welcome home, madam. 564 00:54:19,465 --> 00:54:23,686 Take this blessed talisman and place it on the altar. 565 00:54:26,180 --> 00:54:32,358 I compliment you on your singing voice. That delicate melody was beautiful. 566 00:54:32,478 --> 00:54:36,528 That's quite a talent you have, sir. 567 00:54:36,649 --> 00:54:39,903 My only talent is for hedonism. 568 00:54:40,027 --> 00:54:42,997 - Very droll, sir. - It's true. 569 00:54:43,114 --> 00:54:45,333 Thank you for visiting us. 570 00:54:45,450 --> 00:54:47,919 Not at all, madam. 571 00:54:48,035 --> 00:54:53,633 The number of students I teach nowadays is getting fewer and fewer. 572 00:54:53,750 --> 00:54:59,302 It's an absolute pleasure coming here to teach your son. 573 00:54:59,422 --> 00:55:02,642 It feels like paradise to me, being here! 574 00:55:02,759 --> 00:55:05,558 It feels like hell to me sometimes! 575 00:55:05,678 --> 00:55:08,477 You may not be coming round much more from now on. 576 00:55:08,598 --> 00:55:09,975 Go safely. 577 00:55:13,269 --> 00:55:16,773 "Hell"? What do you mean, "it's hell"? 578 00:55:18,483 --> 00:55:23,455 Each day, I live frugally and pray to the gods. 579 00:55:23,571 --> 00:55:26,791 You don't give a damn about anything! 580 00:55:26,908 --> 00:55:31,209 I know it's pointless to try and fight the creditors. 581 00:55:35,333 --> 00:55:37,631 You're just weak-willed. 582 00:55:56,521 --> 00:55:59,525 I don't know what else I can do. 583 00:56:01,651 --> 00:56:05,281 I realise that I'm going to be arrested. 584 00:56:05,404 --> 00:56:10,080 My sister has decided to leave her husband and elope with her lover. 585 00:56:11,202 --> 00:56:14,957 Our home and all our valuables will be confiscated. 586 00:56:15,957 --> 00:56:19,587 That completes the fall of the House of Gifuya, doesn't it, Mother? 587 00:56:19,710 --> 00:56:24,056 I refuse to believe whatever lshun the Great Printer says. 588 00:56:25,049 --> 00:56:28,428 Osan is incapable of ever committing such a crime. 589 00:56:28,553 --> 00:56:30,521 What are you talking about, Mother? 590 00:56:30,638 --> 00:56:34,939 It all started when you forced Osan into marriage 591 00:56:35,059 --> 00:56:37,482 with a man 30 years her senior. 592 00:56:37,603 --> 00:56:41,779 I did what I had to, to save the House of Gifuya. 593 00:56:44,193 --> 00:56:47,993 If Osan has run away, then it must be for some other reason. 594 00:56:50,408 --> 00:56:53,753 It would have been easier if she'd just killed herself. 595 00:57:02,461 --> 00:57:03,804 Master? 596 00:57:04,672 --> 00:57:06,345 Master? 597 00:57:08,801 --> 00:57:10,144 Master... 598 00:57:11,429 --> 00:57:12,726 What is it? 599 00:57:12,847 --> 00:57:16,727 The courier just delivered this package. It's from Osaka. 600 00:57:18,311 --> 00:57:21,690 - You may go now. - Yes, sir. And this... 601 00:57:26,944 --> 00:57:29,538 Mother, this has arrived from Osan. 602 00:57:38,956 --> 00:57:42,005 "In the hope of saving you, 603 00:57:44,962 --> 00:57:48,512 "I have borrowed money from an acquaintance. 604 00:57:56,349 --> 00:58:00,604 "I am sending you the five kan of gold that you requested." 605 00:58:01,854 --> 00:58:04,653 Look, Mother, look, 606 00:58:04,774 --> 00:58:06,822 it's money! 607 00:58:07,818 --> 00:58:12,745 "Please believe none of the rumours and lies 608 00:58:12,865 --> 00:58:18,372 "that you have no doubt heard about me. 609 00:58:18,496 --> 00:58:23,878 "Brother, I ask of you, please, to take good care of our mother. 610 00:58:24,001 --> 00:58:27,050 "Your loving sister, Osan." 611 00:58:27,171 --> 00:58:29,173 May the gods be praised! 612 00:58:31,467 --> 00:58:35,062 What's she doing in Osaka? 613 00:58:36,347 --> 00:58:39,226 Thank you, Osan. 614 00:58:39,350 --> 00:58:40,852 Osan! 615 00:59:12,174 --> 00:59:16,645 - Is it an inspection? - Yes. I wonder what it's all about? 616 00:59:19,056 --> 00:59:21,980 - They're not here, sir. - Very well. You can go. 617 00:59:22,101 --> 00:59:23,444 Thank you, sir. 618 00:59:23,561 --> 00:59:26,735 - Pilgrims in our group can pass through. - What's that about? 619 00:59:26,856 --> 00:59:30,531 They're looking for the wife of the Great Printer of Kyoto. 620 00:59:30,651 --> 00:59:32,995 Let's pass through. 621 00:59:45,291 --> 00:59:46,838 In here! 622 00:59:55,092 --> 00:59:58,221 - Not here? - No. But he was with a woman, right? 623 00:59:58,345 --> 01:00:02,350 But she wasn't dressed like the wife of such an eminent man. 624 01:00:04,018 --> 01:00:07,397 There are serious charges of forgery and adultery against them. 625 01:00:07,521 --> 01:00:10,240 That's why we have strict orders to apprehend them. 626 01:00:10,357 --> 01:00:13,907 Search everywhere! They must be nearby! 627 01:00:16,947 --> 01:00:20,167 The master must have filed a complaint with the authorities. 628 01:00:20,284 --> 01:00:21,752 What shall we do? 629 01:00:21,869 --> 01:00:25,999 It's impossible for us to get to Kyoto now. 630 01:00:26,123 --> 01:00:29,127 We'll have to head to Lake Biwa instead. 631 01:00:33,798 --> 01:00:36,551 What do we do once we get to the lake? 632 01:00:38,135 --> 01:00:42,936 How far can we run with the authorities on our trail? 633 01:00:43,057 --> 01:00:46,106 - This is the only place to hide! - They're not here! 634 01:00:46,227 --> 01:00:49,231 - Return to the main highway! - Yes, sir! 635 01:00:50,648 --> 01:00:55,245 I would rather die than suffer the shame of being arrested. 636 01:00:55,361 --> 01:00:57,705 Madam, what are you saying? 637 01:01:01,242 --> 01:01:05,918 - It's definitely them, no mistake? - Yes, sir. In there. 638 01:01:06,038 --> 01:01:07,585 Good. 639 01:01:11,627 --> 01:01:14,847 Excuse me, an inspector is here. 640 01:01:19,510 --> 01:01:21,012 Your names? 641 01:01:22,847 --> 01:01:24,770 My name is Kyubei. 642 01:01:24,890 --> 01:01:27,359 And this is my sister Tami. 643 01:01:30,688 --> 01:01:33,282 Residing in Tenma, Osaka. 644 01:01:33,399 --> 01:01:36,403 - You say your name is Kyubei? - Yes. 645 01:01:39,113 --> 01:01:41,411 Why are you here? 646 01:01:41,532 --> 01:01:43,580 We're just passing through. 647 01:01:45,661 --> 01:01:47,379 I see. 648 01:02:01,218 --> 01:02:03,220 It must be them. 649 01:02:03,345 --> 01:02:07,100 I'll stay and guard them. You go quickly to the magistrate's. 650 01:02:09,894 --> 01:02:12,693 Hey, go as quickly as you can. 651 01:02:17,943 --> 01:02:20,947 We've been discovered. We have to leave. 652 01:02:21,071 --> 01:02:23,574 I can't keep running away. 653 01:02:24,658 --> 01:02:27,411 I don't want to be a fugitive. 654 01:02:30,414 --> 01:02:33,088 I can't live a life of shame. 655 01:02:33,751 --> 01:02:37,881 Mohei... let me die, I'm begging you. 656 01:02:43,135 --> 01:02:44,603 Please... 657 01:02:45,179 --> 01:02:46,726 Please... 658 01:02:49,183 --> 01:02:51,606 We have to leave now. 659 01:04:26,488 --> 01:04:28,035 Madame Osan... 660 01:04:29,491 --> 01:04:31,914 are you ready? 661 01:04:52,389 --> 01:04:54,187 Because of me... 662 01:04:56,018 --> 01:04:59,192 you are now being forced to give up your life. 663 01:05:00,397 --> 01:05:02,274 Can you ever forgive me? 664 01:05:02,399 --> 01:05:04,242 What are you saying, madam? 665 01:05:05,444 --> 01:05:09,915 It has given me great pleasure to serve you, madam. 666 01:05:15,245 --> 01:05:17,293 I can say it now... 667 01:05:18,248 --> 01:05:20,421 The heavens won't punish me 668 01:05:22,586 --> 01:05:27,513 if I am unable to hold back these last words. 669 01:05:30,427 --> 01:05:31,849 I have always... 670 01:05:33,597 --> 01:05:35,520 I have always... 671 01:05:37,142 --> 01:05:40,237 I have always loved you, madam. 672 01:05:41,522 --> 01:05:43,775 - Loved me? - Yes. 673 01:05:48,529 --> 01:05:51,624 Please... hold me. 674 01:05:51,740 --> 01:05:53,788 Hold me tight. 675 01:06:01,250 --> 01:06:03,218 Madame Osan... 676 01:06:03,335 --> 01:06:05,337 What have you resolved to do? 677 01:06:15,431 --> 01:06:17,183 Forgive me. 678 01:06:21,145 --> 01:06:22,647 Forgive me. 679 01:06:31,363 --> 01:06:33,832 After what you've just said... 680 01:06:35,117 --> 01:06:37,119 it changes everything. 681 01:06:37,744 --> 01:06:40,247 What do you mean? 682 01:06:41,415 --> 01:06:43,417 I no longer want to die. 683 01:06:44,751 --> 01:06:46,924 I want to live! 684 01:06:49,465 --> 01:06:51,012 Mohei! 685 01:07:41,058 --> 01:07:44,153 - Did you call for me, Master? - Come in. 686 01:07:47,064 --> 01:07:49,066 Listen closely... 687 01:07:51,443 --> 01:07:54,117 I want you to go to Katada immediately 688 01:07:55,113 --> 01:07:57,411 to find their cadavers. 689 01:07:58,367 --> 01:08:03,624 I've just been informed that they drowned themselves in Lake Biwa. 690 01:08:03,747 --> 01:08:06,341 A double suicide... sir? 691 01:08:08,043 --> 01:08:13,095 It's imperative that you keep this secret. 692 01:08:13,757 --> 01:08:17,136 If you find them, separate Osan's body from Mohei's. 693 01:08:17,261 --> 01:08:20,811 It would be terrible if their bodies were found together. 694 01:08:20,931 --> 01:08:22,558 Understand? 695 01:08:23,100 --> 01:08:24,647 Now go quickly. 696 01:08:31,942 --> 01:08:36,994 - Just imagine, a double suicide! - Really? Isn't that just a rumour? 697 01:08:37,114 --> 01:08:42,120 No, someone saw them jump into the lake, arm in arm. 698 01:08:44,371 --> 01:08:45,839 What's wrong, Otama? 699 01:08:45,956 --> 01:08:50,427 You're just jealous of madam running away with Mohei. 700 01:08:50,544 --> 01:08:54,799 "I am so jealous of you, madam!" 701 01:08:54,923 --> 01:08:57,676 Be quiet! Leave me alone. 702 01:09:03,807 --> 01:09:09,485 Don't separate the cadavers if they are intertwined, right? 703 01:09:12,649 --> 01:09:17,075 Remove them carefully, just as they are, understand? 704 01:09:17,195 --> 01:09:19,914 Don't separate them, understand? 705 01:09:31,376 --> 01:09:33,378 Beautiful day, isn't it? 706 01:09:33,503 --> 01:09:35,551 Are you heading for Kyoto? 707 01:09:35,672 --> 01:09:39,722 I'm going to stay the night in Saga at my daughter's house. 708 01:09:39,843 --> 01:09:43,689 - Oh, I see. Well, have a good trip. - Thank you. 709 01:10:17,964 --> 01:10:22,140 - Can we just rest here a while? - For as long as you wish. 710 01:10:25,180 --> 01:10:30,903 - What's the matter with her? - She hurt her leg while walking. 711 01:10:32,479 --> 01:10:36,109 Her leg? Oh, she's sprained it all right. 712 01:10:36,233 --> 01:10:40,784 Poor thing, it must be hard for her on this road. 713 01:10:42,322 --> 01:10:45,496 I have a good remedy for her. 714 01:10:45,617 --> 01:10:48,086 Thank you, that's very kind of you. 715 01:10:48,203 --> 01:10:50,922 Can we make it down to the village before nightfall? 716 01:10:51,039 --> 01:10:53,883 That's still a long way to go. 717 01:10:56,086 --> 01:10:59,215 Come and rest, madam. 718 01:11:05,262 --> 01:11:07,640 I will ask if they'll take us in for the night. 719 01:11:07,764 --> 01:11:10,313 It's hard for you at this high altitude. 720 01:11:10,434 --> 01:11:14,064 Would it be possible for us to stay here this evening? 721 01:11:14,187 --> 01:11:18,658 Of course, of course. I'll just get that medicine for you. 722 01:11:18,775 --> 01:11:20,698 We're in luck. 723 01:11:21,820 --> 01:11:24,198 Just bear with it a little longer. 724 01:12:03,612 --> 01:12:06,240 I'll wash your feet for you. 725 01:12:09,367 --> 01:12:15,374 I wish I could attend to my hair, it must be filthy. 726 01:12:15,499 --> 01:12:19,094 I'm sorry you have to suffer all these indignities. 727 01:12:20,420 --> 01:12:25,392 I must apologise to you for being such a nuisance and injuring my leg. 728 01:12:27,093 --> 01:12:30,688 But I'm happier than I've felt for a long time. 729 01:12:30,806 --> 01:12:33,184 Honestly, I feel so happy. 730 01:12:34,810 --> 01:12:37,233 According to the notice posted up in Saga, 731 01:12:37,354 --> 01:12:41,700 it's only me that the authorities are searching for. 732 01:12:43,109 --> 01:12:46,989 I think that the master will be more lenient towards you. 733 01:12:47,113 --> 01:12:48,740 Stop talking like that. 734 01:12:48,865 --> 01:12:54,247 This ointment will numb all the pain in your foot. 735 01:12:54,371 --> 01:12:56,749 - Let me see your ankle. - Thank you. 736 01:12:56,873 --> 01:13:00,298 Where does it hurt? Let's have a look. 737 01:13:01,127 --> 01:13:04,381 What elegant feet you have. 738 01:13:07,592 --> 01:13:09,515 So where are you heading? 739 01:13:09,636 --> 01:13:12,310 We're going to see the statue of Manjushri at Kirido. 740 01:13:12,430 --> 01:13:14,683 Oh, that sounds very nice. 741 01:13:15,809 --> 01:13:17,777 Does it hurt just there? 742 01:13:44,546 --> 01:13:46,924 Where has the gentleman gone? 743 01:13:55,140 --> 01:13:56,562 Mohei! 744 01:14:59,245 --> 01:15:01,247 Why are you running away? 745 01:15:02,207 --> 01:15:06,462 How can you be so cruel to abandon me like that? 746 01:15:22,686 --> 01:15:26,987 I have caused you so much misfortune. 747 01:15:28,108 --> 01:15:30,076 Please forgive me. 748 01:15:33,947 --> 01:15:35,369 Osan... 749 01:15:37,867 --> 01:15:40,211 You must go back to your husband. 750 01:15:42,163 --> 01:15:46,885 He will welcome you with open arms. 751 01:15:50,296 --> 01:15:53,971 I'm begging you to return to him. 752 01:15:54,884 --> 01:15:59,560 You really think that I can go on living without you? 753 01:16:01,558 --> 01:16:04,186 You are no longer my servant... 754 01:16:05,562 --> 01:16:08,907 you are my husband, my master! 755 01:16:13,194 --> 01:16:16,869 I'm sorry for what I said, I'm sorry. 756 01:16:18,158 --> 01:16:22,584 I will never leave you again, for the rest of my life! 757 01:16:35,383 --> 01:16:38,478 I live as a masterless samurai 758 01:16:38,595 --> 01:16:42,441 and I refuse to rely on my niece for money. 759 01:16:44,601 --> 01:16:49,778 But I regret that she has caused you so much trouble 760 01:16:49,898 --> 01:16:55,325 by lying to you because of her foolish love for Mohei. 761 01:16:56,279 --> 01:16:58,953 Otama, make your valedictions. 762 01:17:00,325 --> 01:17:02,999 I thank you for your generosity over the years. 763 01:17:03,119 --> 01:17:06,589 You didn't take the blame when you were brought before the master. 764 01:17:06,706 --> 01:17:10,552 - All of this is your fault. - Please forgive her. 765 01:17:14,339 --> 01:17:16,592 I'll take that for you. 766 01:17:16,716 --> 01:17:20,812 - Otama, write to me, won't you? - Take care of yourself. 767 01:17:20,929 --> 01:17:22,681 Take care. 768 01:17:28,812 --> 01:17:30,234 Excuse me! 769 01:17:31,981 --> 01:17:34,404 I am the chestnut merchant, I call by once a year. 770 01:17:34,526 --> 01:17:36,995 Would you like to buy some? 771 01:17:37,112 --> 01:17:38,864 You caught me by surprise. 772 01:17:38,988 --> 01:17:42,788 Madam isn't here. You'll have to come back later. 773 01:17:42,909 --> 01:17:45,003 Madam isn't here? 774 01:17:46,204 --> 01:17:49,083 Then it really was her I saw. 775 01:17:49,207 --> 01:17:51,676 - You saw her? - Really? 776 01:17:52,752 --> 01:17:57,098 I caught a glimpse of her in Saga, at the foot of Mount Atago. 777 01:17:57,215 --> 01:17:59,138 - Was she alone? - No. 778 01:17:59,259 --> 01:18:02,103 - Was she with an employee? - Yes, that's right. 779 01:18:09,227 --> 01:18:11,229 What a state of affairs. 780 01:18:14,274 --> 01:18:16,948 This is going to cause me so much trouble. 781 01:18:22,323 --> 01:18:24,621 Master! Master! 782 01:18:24,742 --> 01:18:27,871 They're still alive, both of them. They're not dead. 783 01:18:27,996 --> 01:18:31,170 A woodsman saw them yesterday at the foot of Mount Atago. 784 01:18:31,291 --> 01:18:33,339 - Alive? - Yes. 785 01:18:33,459 --> 01:18:37,384 That means they must be going to Mohei's father's place. 786 01:18:37,505 --> 01:18:39,599 You must track them down. 787 01:18:41,009 --> 01:18:42,932 Bring back only Osan. 788 01:18:43,052 --> 01:18:46,852 Leave Mohei down there and let the village authorities deal with him. 789 01:18:46,973 --> 01:18:48,725 I understand. 790 01:19:08,328 --> 01:19:10,126 So, they're alive... 791 01:19:42,528 --> 01:19:43,905 Who's there? 792 01:19:44,030 --> 01:19:45,782 It's me. 793 01:19:47,867 --> 01:19:50,290 - Who? - It's me. 794 01:20:00,171 --> 01:20:01,514 Father! 795 01:20:02,298 --> 01:20:05,142 I don't know you. 796 01:20:05,260 --> 01:20:06,728 It's me, Mohei. 797 01:20:07,804 --> 01:20:11,650 My son is no bandit pursued by the authorities. 798 01:20:12,475 --> 01:20:14,978 Have the authorities already been here? 799 01:20:16,229 --> 01:20:20,951 Think of the trouble you'll cause the villagers by being here! 800 01:20:22,485 --> 01:20:27,787 You should have remained loyal to your master instead! 801 01:20:27,907 --> 01:20:31,081 Mohei, let's go. 802 01:20:33,204 --> 01:20:36,333 But we've come all this way. 803 01:20:37,625 --> 01:20:43,177 There's a cabin at the back for passing travellers, you can use that. 804 01:20:43,965 --> 01:20:45,342 Go quickly! 805 01:21:20,960 --> 01:21:23,179 You can rest here. 806 01:21:38,061 --> 01:21:39,563 Madame Osan... 807 01:21:41,731 --> 01:21:47,784 we won't be given refuge in this place. 808 01:21:47,904 --> 01:21:50,077 I think you're right. 809 01:22:05,922 --> 01:22:09,768 You can stay here, but you must leave before dawn. 810 01:22:12,762 --> 01:22:16,107 I'm sure there must be some good reason for your flight, 811 01:22:17,141 --> 01:22:20,270 but don't let yourselves be arrested before my eyes. 812 01:22:27,944 --> 01:22:30,493 Eat this quickly. 813 01:22:30,613 --> 01:22:31,990 Here. 814 01:22:33,449 --> 01:22:36,453 I've prepared something for you to eat tomorrow. 815 01:23:17,285 --> 01:23:18,707 Madame Osan... 816 01:23:21,539 --> 01:23:24,213 As a child, I would often come here... 817 01:23:26,711 --> 01:23:30,841 and daydream about going to Kyoto to make my fortune. 818 01:23:32,175 --> 01:23:34,849 What a beautiful dream it was. 819 01:23:36,679 --> 01:23:43,187 I would be so happy if I could live here with you in peace forever. 820 01:24:05,791 --> 01:24:07,134 Genbei! 821 01:24:16,552 --> 01:24:17,974 Come inside. 822 01:24:27,897 --> 01:24:30,116 As I explained to you yesterday, 823 01:24:30,233 --> 01:24:33,453 you can be arrested as an accomplice for hiding Mohei. 824 01:24:33,569 --> 01:24:37,995 Some people are certain that they saw them on the road. 825 01:24:39,116 --> 01:24:42,666 They both must be here. Don't deny it. 826 01:24:42,787 --> 01:24:46,542 The entire village will be punished otherwise. 827 01:24:46,666 --> 01:24:50,136 How can you lie and let us all be punished? 828 01:24:50,253 --> 01:24:54,884 You have your tenant farm thanks to the Great Printer. 829 01:24:55,007 --> 01:24:58,978 The master is now burdened by worry because of what your son has done. 830 01:25:00,763 --> 01:25:04,984 Is this how you show your thanks to your benefactor? 831 01:25:07,270 --> 01:25:11,525 I will beg the master to forgive Mohei. 832 01:25:12,984 --> 01:25:15,988 Just be honest and tell me if the madam is here. 833 01:25:18,489 --> 01:25:22,619 Don't you feel guilty for betraying the master like this? 834 01:25:22,743 --> 01:25:25,872 You're no better than an animal! 835 01:25:27,206 --> 01:25:29,004 Please forgive me. 836 01:25:30,418 --> 01:25:33,046 - They're here, then? - Yes. 837 01:25:46,350 --> 01:25:49,399 Madam, please wake up. 838 01:25:50,646 --> 01:25:54,150 - What are you doing? - Madam! 839 01:26:03,826 --> 01:26:07,080 Come quietly, madam. Come quietly. 840 01:26:07,204 --> 01:26:09,002 Mohei! 841 01:26:36,609 --> 01:26:44,960 I gaze at the blossoms 842 01:26:45,076 --> 01:26:52,585 The spirit of Spring... 843 01:27:05,888 --> 01:27:07,982 If she returns to your household, 844 01:27:08,099 --> 01:27:11,524 we can make up a suitable pretext for her, whatever Mohei says. 845 01:27:11,644 --> 01:27:13,863 - Isn't that right? - Yes. 846 01:27:13,979 --> 01:27:15,777 Thank you so much. 847 01:27:15,898 --> 01:27:20,278 If you could say that she's been at her mother's house all along... 848 01:27:20,403 --> 01:27:23,407 - Very well. - In return, do me that favour... 849 01:27:23,531 --> 01:27:27,252 Say no more. Your name has already been struck from my register. 850 01:27:27,368 --> 01:27:28,961 Is that so? 851 01:27:31,288 --> 01:27:37,011 Perhaps our debts may be cleared in return for your peace of mind? 852 01:27:37,128 --> 01:27:38,550 Very droll, sir. 853 01:27:38,671 --> 01:27:44,724 Your rival, lsan, is spreading malicious rumours concerning this matter. 854 01:27:44,844 --> 01:27:48,223 He's saying that your wife has a lover. 855 01:27:48,347 --> 01:27:50,896 Eh? Is that true, sir? 856 01:27:51,016 --> 01:27:53,690 After the master has looked after him for so long, 857 01:27:53,811 --> 01:27:57,156 that wretch pays him back with such treachery. 858 01:27:57,273 --> 01:27:58,820 Enough, enough! 859 01:27:58,941 --> 01:28:02,821 Thank you for your loyalty, gentlemen. 860 01:28:08,743 --> 01:28:10,541 Thank you for listening. 861 01:28:10,661 --> 01:28:13,665 - It was splendid, thank you. - Thank you, sir. 862 01:28:13,789 --> 01:28:18,920 I am indebted to you for showing such kindness towards my sister. 863 01:28:19,044 --> 01:28:21,217 I always have. 864 01:28:21,338 --> 01:28:26,219 But the important lesson to learn is that one should always marry a loyal woman. 865 01:28:26,343 --> 01:28:29,643 - Please accept a toast. - Thank you. 866 01:28:31,015 --> 01:28:32,642 Thank you, sir. 867 01:28:46,906 --> 01:28:50,752 Father, set me free, please! 868 01:28:50,868 --> 01:28:52,791 I can't die like this. 869 01:28:52,912 --> 01:28:54,880 If you escape, then what will you do? 870 01:28:54,997 --> 01:28:59,127 Even if you were free, you'd never be able to live with the master's wife! 871 01:28:59,251 --> 01:29:01,299 Stop talking such rubbish! 872 01:29:01,420 --> 01:29:06,267 - You don't understand how I feel. - I'm happier that way! 873 01:29:13,182 --> 01:29:14,684 Here. 874 01:29:18,103 --> 01:29:24,861 Tomorrow the Kyoto authorities will come for you. 875 01:29:26,278 --> 01:29:28,372 Is that true? 876 01:29:28,489 --> 01:29:29,991 Yes. 877 01:29:35,454 --> 01:29:40,836 What have I done to deserve such a son? 878 01:29:45,172 --> 01:29:47,300 You ungrateful fool! 879 01:29:58,435 --> 01:30:02,656 Make sure you don't do anything shameful, understand? 880 01:30:09,405 --> 01:30:10,827 Get going! 881 01:30:22,835 --> 01:30:26,180 Please don't cause your mother any more upset. 882 01:30:26,297 --> 01:30:31,519 If you don't return to your husband, where will you go, then? 883 01:30:32,636 --> 01:30:37,563 He's forgiven you, instead of killing you along with your lover! 884 01:30:41,061 --> 01:30:44,611 If it happens again, it will be the end of you! 885 01:30:44,732 --> 01:30:47,201 Don't be too severe with her. 886 01:30:49,153 --> 01:30:53,750 Your mother understands very well what you're going through. 887 01:30:54,867 --> 01:30:56,244 But listen... 888 01:30:56,994 --> 01:30:59,167 Mohei has been arrested. 889 01:31:00,331 --> 01:31:05,053 I'm not telling you that for the sake of your marriage or your family, 890 01:31:05,169 --> 01:31:07,638 but because you must forget all about him 891 01:31:07,755 --> 01:31:11,885 and go back to your husband for your own good. 892 01:31:13,010 --> 01:31:18,107 I went to see lshun and did everything I could to intercede on your behalf. 893 01:31:18,223 --> 01:31:20,601 Do you realise that? 894 01:31:20,726 --> 01:31:23,650 You will return to your husband and that's that! 895 01:31:23,771 --> 01:31:25,739 You will return immediately! 896 01:31:26,941 --> 01:31:29,785 Do you understand that? Immediately! 897 01:31:46,168 --> 01:31:47,670 Mohei... 898 01:31:49,922 --> 01:31:52,596 - Mohei! - Osan... 899 01:32:17,950 --> 01:32:19,418 Osan! 900 01:32:31,797 --> 01:32:33,390 Madam... 901 01:32:36,093 --> 01:32:40,189 I know I shouldn't have come... 902 01:32:40,305 --> 01:32:41,682 No, you shouldn't. 903 01:32:41,807 --> 01:32:45,857 And this is no place to discuss it. Come into the house. 904 01:32:51,108 --> 01:32:52,826 Come inside. 905 01:33:44,495 --> 01:33:46,247 Mohei, 906 01:33:46,371 --> 01:33:48,590 I can't believe you escaped. 907 01:33:48,707 --> 01:33:50,129 Yes. 908 01:33:51,126 --> 01:33:55,677 I gave up hope of ever seeing you again. 909 01:33:56,423 --> 01:34:01,395 No matter what happens to us, I never want to leave your side. 910 01:34:01,512 --> 01:34:03,514 I will never leave you! 911 01:34:33,669 --> 01:34:35,671 It isn't much... 912 01:34:37,214 --> 01:34:41,469 but here's some warm sake to comfort you. 913 01:34:41,593 --> 01:34:43,766 Please forgive my intrusion. 914 01:34:47,224 --> 01:34:48,897 Listen, Mohei, 915 01:34:50,269 --> 01:34:53,398 you've taken a great risk coming here. 916 01:34:53,522 --> 01:34:56,241 What are you going to do now? 917 01:34:59,444 --> 01:35:04,541 Your unbridled passion is making the situation impossible. 918 01:35:07,536 --> 01:35:08,913 Yes... 919 01:35:12,374 --> 01:35:18,723 At least you've seen each other once more... you can be happy. 920 01:35:21,258 --> 01:35:26,606 But now, Mohei, it's best that you leave Kyoto at once. 921 01:35:27,598 --> 01:35:29,692 I have something for you. 922 01:35:30,684 --> 01:35:34,734 It's not much but please take it for the journey. 923 01:35:35,606 --> 01:35:38,735 Mother, I won't let Mohei leave alone! 924 01:35:38,859 --> 01:35:40,782 What are you saying? 925 01:35:40,903 --> 01:35:45,704 Are you trying to ruin both your husband and our house? 926 01:35:45,824 --> 01:35:51,456 You didn't come here with that intention, did you, Mohei? 927 01:35:53,832 --> 01:35:57,382 I came here to find Osan 928 01:36:04,343 --> 01:36:06,345 Don't be so foolish! 929 01:36:07,429 --> 01:36:08,897 You fools! 930 01:36:11,141 --> 01:36:12,563 Doki! 931 01:36:16,605 --> 01:36:18,027 Doki! 932 01:36:24,529 --> 01:36:28,830 Mohei, you must give yourself up to the authorities. 933 01:36:28,951 --> 01:36:31,374 That way everyone will be saved. 934 01:36:31,495 --> 01:36:35,295 Please, do it for Osan! 935 01:36:35,415 --> 01:36:37,258 I'm begging you. 936 01:36:37,376 --> 01:36:38,753 Mohei, please! 937 01:36:38,877 --> 01:36:41,300 Mohei! Mohei! 938 01:36:44,132 --> 01:36:47,477 I want to give myself up... 939 01:36:48,929 --> 01:36:51,273 but I can no longer do so. 940 01:37:02,567 --> 01:37:04,035 Where's Mohei? 941 01:37:04,152 --> 01:37:05,825 In there? 942 01:37:12,494 --> 01:37:16,044 - Mother, they've gone! - No! 943 01:37:16,164 --> 01:37:18,542 - Osan? - They've escaped! 944 01:37:18,667 --> 01:37:21,466 - Sukeyemon! - Osan! 945 01:37:23,422 --> 01:37:26,801 They can't have got far. Quick! 946 01:37:50,407 --> 01:37:55,914 Ah, Master lshun, did you know that Mohei has been arrested? 947 01:37:56,038 --> 01:37:57,665 Arrested ? 948 01:37:57,789 --> 01:38:02,386 And they say that your wife was with him. 949 01:38:02,502 --> 01:38:04,470 - Osan? - Yes. 950 01:38:04,588 --> 01:38:09,765 They wanted to bring her here, but she refused to leave Mohei's side. 951 01:38:09,885 --> 01:38:14,106 They say that they've both confessed to adultery. 952 01:38:14,222 --> 01:38:16,224 She's confessed to adultery. 953 01:38:18,935 --> 01:38:25,944 They also say that you failed to inform the authorities about her elopement. 954 01:38:26,068 --> 01:38:31,495 I can understand your leniency towards her, 955 01:38:31,615 --> 01:38:33,583 your wife is very beautiful. 956 01:38:33,700 --> 01:38:35,577 Master! Master! 957 01:38:35,702 --> 01:38:39,252 Master, the government envoys are here! 958 01:38:44,294 --> 01:38:47,468 Welcome them courteously. 959 01:38:48,673 --> 01:38:53,850 Master lsan, you must forgive me, I'm slightly overcome by it all. 960 01:38:53,970 --> 01:38:58,316 I'm sorry to be the bearer of such bad news. 961 01:39:41,852 --> 01:39:43,650 Come inside! 962 01:39:49,776 --> 01:39:54,077 "You are hereby informed that the Great Printer lshun, 963 01:39:54,197 --> 01:39:57,292 "having deliberately abstained from informing 964 01:39:57,409 --> 01:40:02,415 "on the adulterous affair between his wife and employee Mohei, 965 01:40:02,539 --> 01:40:09,514 "is sentenced to exile plus confiscation of all his chattels." 966 01:40:13,592 --> 01:40:19,190 To think, a house so mighty brought to its knees like this! 967 01:40:19,306 --> 01:40:22,901 The master has been exiled, 968 01:40:23,018 --> 01:40:26,989 and even Sukeyemon has been banished. 969 01:40:27,105 --> 01:40:32,236 - Unbelievable. - It's like a nightmare. 970 01:40:33,153 --> 01:40:36,407 Tell me, why did Sukeyemon receive such a punishment? 971 01:40:36,531 --> 01:40:40,627 He'd made a fortune from forging the master's accounts. 972 01:40:40,744 --> 01:40:44,544 Good riddance to the two of them, they had to go. 973 01:40:44,664 --> 01:40:47,713 It's the procession of the condemned! 974 01:40:54,716 --> 01:40:56,309 Make way! 975 01:40:59,763 --> 01:41:02,562 - Move! - Out of the way! 976 01:41:33,296 --> 01:41:36,846 It's so sad. She must be suffering so much. 977 01:41:36,967 --> 01:41:40,892 I have never seen the Madame look so joyful, though. 978 01:41:41,012 --> 01:41:44,016 Mohei, as well... his expression is so serene. 979 01:41:44,140 --> 01:41:47,644 It's hard to imagine that they're on their way to die. 980 01:42:22,807 --> 01:42:26,542 The End