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A SHOCHIKU FILM

BLACK RIVER

INEKO ARIMA

FUMIO WATANABE TATSUYA NAKADAI

ISUZU YAMADA

YOKO KATSURAGI KEIKO AWAJI

EIJIRO TONO, SEIJI MIYAGUCHI MASAO SHIMIZU

TOYO TAKAHASHI, NATSUKO KAHARA EIKO MIYOSHI

TOMOO NAGAI, ASAO SANO NAKAJIRO TOMITA

SHOJIRO OGASAWARA YASUSHI NAGATA, ZEKO NAKAMURA

STAFF

Produced by RYOTARO KUWATA

Developed by NINJIN CLUB

Original Story by TAKEO TOMISHIMA

Screenplay by ZENZO MATSUYAMA

Cinematography by YUHARU ATSUTA

Music by CHUJI KINOSHITA

Production Design by SHUKEl HIRATAKA

Sound by HIDEO NISHIZAKI

Lighting by SEIJI SUDO

Edited by YOSHIYASU HAMAMURA

Directed by MASAKI KOBAYASHI

Get a load of her. Brother has a crush on her.

- Who is she? - A waitress.

A dishwasher with an attitude. I don't like her.

Hey, Brother.

Joe, how does this sound?

The train headed for Shinjuku will soon be arriving.

Please stay behind the line.

Other places ask for key money and a deposit.

We only ask for a deposit of one month's rent.

Isn't that generous? - Yes.

We require the rent to be paid on time.

I don't like dealing with unreliable people.

When I go to collect rent, they hide from me like sheep from a wolf.

I hope you're not like that.

No, I'm not.

This may be an odd question, but which political party do you support?

I'm not interested in politics.

That's fine.

We have one communist who won't leave.

Since the war ended, tenants seem to act superior to the landlord.

Let me show you the place. I'll collect the rent while I'm at it.

Idiot.

Oops, the landlady's here.

Such a pervert.

He's going out with that fake student.

Let me go see.

What? The landlady?

Hey, the white pig is coming.

You mean the landlady?

That old bag must be here to collect the rent.

Is this place worth paying rent for?

I'm here to collect the rent.

We're sorry, ma'am.

I know we're supposed to come pay you.

But my husband hasn't been paid yet.

You haven't paid for three months.

Yasui, I heard you ate 27 pieces of sushi yesterday.

What a luxury.

If I'd eaten 30, it would have been free.

You better pay the rent before you pay for your sushi.

Don't expect a bulk discount on your rent.

If you go six months without paying, I'll evict you.

This way, please.

Yes.

Hey, come take a look. This is the red-light district's Kabu card.

Mr. Kurihara.

Hello.

It's been hot, hasn't it?

I hope I can get it today.

Get what?

Don't play dumb. The rent.

Oh, the rent. I'll pay it.

But only if I have the money. Game on!

Wow.

Lazy bum.

Mr. Okada. Hello.

- Nice to see you. - It's very hot.

I have to make rice for each meal. What a pain.

I'm impressed. Your wife is very lucky.

No, don't flatter me.

This man will be moving in soon.

- I'm Nishida. Nice to meet you. - I'm Okada. Nice to meet you.

I never have to ask him for rent.

Don't embarrass me.

You're always on time. An exemplary tenant.

Please stop.

I should get going.

Mr. Nishida, this is your room. Please come in.

What do you think?

It looks a little dirty, but you can clean it.

Even if you clean it, a pig pen is still a pig pen.

Hey, open this door! Open it now!

A pig pen or a dog house,

you can say that only if you pay the rent on time.

A lazy pimp like you should feel lucky to have a roof over your head.

Listen up, everybody. Today is the 30th.

It's the last day of the month.

It's time to pay your rent.

You all must pay.

I'm so hot.

She's evil.

It's hot.

Hey, old lady, we've got something to tell you.

Can you go over to see Joe?

Why doesn't he come to me if he has something to say?

So what you're saying

is that Mr. Kuroki wants to buy the apartment.

What's he going to do with that shack?

How big is it?

5,700 square feet, including the backyard.

What will he do with it?

420 yen per square foot...

2.4 million yen total. Not bad.

I haven't said I'll sell it.

The whole area will probably be appropriated by the city.

The city would pay maybe 2,000 yen.

I'll accept that for the good of the country.

So I guess you're not interested in selling.

- Joe. - What is it?

You're pretty green. You don't know how to read people.

Are you talking about yourself?

Don't be so aloof.

Let's give democracy a try.

Give and take.

That sounds good.

What's the plan?

Will you buy out those monstrous residents, too?

We'll see.

Even monsters have right of occupancy.

Evicting them will cost money.

Don't try to raise the price.

I won't do it. I won't sell.

That's fine. I'm not the buyer anyway.

What a waste of time.

Thanks for coming in this heat.

What a gangly bastard, like a bean sprout.

I won't sell.

I found a nice one.

A feast for the eyes when you're tired from studying.

What do you think? Not bad, right?

Stop cleaning the floor.

Come to my room and drink some cocoa with me.

No, thank you.

It's from America. You have to try it.

Really, I'm fine.

I've got the hot water ready.

I have to clean.

Come on. Just for a little bit.

Here you go.

- Is this your wife? - Yes.

She works at a beauty salon.

She's a good beautician, but her customers are prostitutes.

She complains about their bad taste.

Isn't she pretty?

Let me have that.

How do we look?

How?

Like a nice couple.

- We eloped. - What?

She's a great wife.

I'm in the apartment all day long. I can't wait for her to come home.

Oh, she's here.

Yasuko.

Hello, dear.

Yasuko, what happened?

I had a few drinks.

Madam forced me to drink.

I barely made it back.

We have a guest, Yasuko.

I should get going.

This has never happened before.

Yasuko, listen. This is Mr. Nishida.

Water.

- Got it. - Water.

- Wait here. - I'll go get it.

Thank you.

Please hold me.

Okay, good girl.

There's a meeting about the utilities and waste removal fee tonight.

By Mr. Kim's apartment. - I see.

That tickles.

Let's go to bed now.

Okay, my love.

Serving sake in the middle of the day. Some beauty parlor, eh?

This month's utilities costs,

including the new lamp in the bathroom,

were 1,656 yen.

The waste removal fee has increased to 250 yen.

This month's fee is high.

The reason for the higher fee

is that the American military doesn't pay for any of the utilities.

So we have to cover their costs.

According to my research,

if the American military leaves our country,

we won't need thermal power generation.

That would lower our electricity costs.

"Yankee, go home." Is that it?

Welcome, welcome.

I can't let them go home.

It'll cost me my job.

You must work harder.

You sound like the Salvation Army.

We're the Occupation Forces Labor Ministry.

Japan is an independent nation.

We should be ashamed.

Then please write down the hours of your monthly power usage.

Also the wattage of the lightbulbs you used.

I also need to know how much you used the iron and the radio.

It doesn't have to be exact.

Once all of you agree to the figures,

we ask you to pay for your portion.

Mr. Nishida, isn't this practical?

Yes.

Hey, I forgot to tell you.

We changed from 40-watt to 60-watt bulbs.

So make sure you got that.

I didn't use the iron this month.

No iron use this month.

How's everyone doing?

Please be honest with your numbers.

Give your numbers to me.

There you go, Mr. Yasui.

I'll read them.

Okada, 180 hours at 60 watts.

Yamaguchi, 100 hours at 40 watts.

And 40 hours of radio.

Kurihara, 150 hours at five watts.

Kurihara, 150 hours at five watts.

Mr. Kurihara, something's wrong here.

What is it?

Five watts isn't even enough to read a newspaper by.

I don't read the papers.

So you don't have a lightbulb of more than five watts.

I have the bulb, but I don't turn the light on.

You're lying.

Your wife works at night.

I don't care.

You must document it honestly.

Not anymore.

We get screwed for being honest.

You're right. We should stop being honest.

Then we won't have to pay.

Hold on. They'll shut off the power if we don't pay.

We'll use candles starting tonight.

Electricity is less expensive.

- You just said it was expensive. - Mr. Kim.

What is it?

It's about the waste removal fee.

My husband uses the toilet at the police station.

So we'll only pay for one person.

How can I tell if he uses it or not?

They can stop the waste removal.

It'll get filled with feces.

Don't you think about hygiene?

Mr. Yasui, don't you ever use the toilet at home?

I am...

I am...

Dear! Dear!

He's coughing up blood.

We need to call a doctor!

You must be kidding.

You were working until today?

We have to work to eat.

Black blood means he's still okay.

Really? I guess it's okay to cough up some old blood.

Red blood means it's bad.

That's right. Red blood means it's bad.

I can't believe he was able to keep working until now.

He had no bowel movements for a week.

Maybe his wife didn't let him use the toilet at home.

The problem's not with his bowels.

His wife didn't give him a break. They were at it every night.

You get fired if you take a day off.

It comes down to how the workers are treated.

How do you like the neighbors? Aren't they trashy?

How about a cigarette?

I won it at pachinko.

A girl at the pachinko parlor has a crush on me.

I win even if I don't pay attention.

Excuse me, but I'm tired.

You're tired? Then take these.

Vitamin pills. You can work all night now.

Thanks. I'll take them later.

You have quite a collection of books.

Could you do me a favor?

- What is it? - Can I borrow some books?

Of course. Take your pick.

Not for reading, but for decoration.

What?

My father will be visiting soon.

You study literature, right?

No, I study civil engineering.

My father won't know the difference.

You saved me.

I'll borrow these. Good night.

Don't forget to take the vitamins.

Here she comes.

- She's coming. - Oh, yeah?

Watch her closely and remember how she looks.

Her parasol is the mark.

Say bye-bye to virginity tonight.

Hey, did the vitamins work?

- Who's he? - You're crazy about her.

Dear.

What are you looking at?

A call from Mr. Kuroki.

Where are you taking this cart?

To Shimokitazawa.

Are you going to walk there?

Yes, I left at 5:00 in the morning yesterday.

I didn't want to get lost, so I walked along the train tracks

which is the long way around.

It's fun to walk along the streets, though.

I found 30 yen on the street.

Don't people value money in this depression?

I moved into that shack to save 600 yen a month.

But being poor makes people miserable.

Why don't you take a part-time job?

I'd rather cut down on food and rent than take a part-time job.

I'm still a student.

- I'll see you later. - Bye.

There was a book I want to read among the ones I picked up.

I'll lend it to you.

- Really? - Of course.

Then I'll come by tonight at 10:30.

Okay. See you later.

- Bye. - Have a good day.

It's so hot.

I clean the toilet out of kindness, not for the money.

Is it really out of kindness? I heard you're raising the fee by 50 yen.

That's only six yen, 25 sen per household.

We don't need you anymore. I'll clean up from now on.

You asked me to do it till now. What's with the change of attitude?

I won't do it for you anymore. Don't come crying in the winter.

Who'd come to you, jerk?

There are many farmers around here.

Who would pick up your stinky shit?

Just shut up and get lost.

Your shit won't even fertilize vegetables.

Who gave you permission to plant a garden here?

This is a playground for the kids. It's for all of us.

We've been wanting to use it but we held off.

I asked the landlord.

She agreed to a garden three years ago.

Don't spread our shit here. It's too stinky.

This is a nuisance for the neighbors.

Shut up, you shithead.

This isn't your garden. And the shit comes from all of us.

You can't use our shit for free.

It's different if we can share the vegetables.

Don't eat the vegetables grown with your own shit.

Then take out your own shit and complain to the landlord.

Are you really going to plant a garden here?

Yes, I am.

Who's here?

Hey, be careful.

What do you think?

What's this about?

A little to the left.

This way.

From here to over there.

Got it.

Joe, what's happening?

A Tokyo city official.

He's installing water service here.

It'll save your life.

Did you hear that?

That's nice. I'm happy to hear that.

We'll have to pay for it.

It's paid for by taxes. It's free to you.

- Free sounds good to me. - To me, too.

We'll get water when we turn on the faucet.

That's funny.

I'm so happy to meet someone like you.

I don't plan on doing business there for a long time.

The Americans will leave next year.

Build it fast and make money fast.

Sounds great.

How nice to meet someone with a good business sense.

You lost your husband at a young age.

Aren't you wasting your charms?

I'm too old to find a man.

Let me guess your age.

Stop teasing me.

Mr. Kuroki, shall we proceed with writing up a contract?

Hold off on that.

I need to figure out how to evict the current residents.

You're right.

It's going to be tough since we have a communist.

I'm thinking 20,000 yen per apartment.

There are eight of them, so 160,000 yen total.

Joe, can you handle that for 100,000?

130,000?

300,000.

300,000? I'm shocked.

That's steep.

That building is slated to be demolished due to its age, isn't it?

That's right.

It's well past the time to tear it down.

I won't do it if you don't meet my price.

Do it all on your own then.

You can't even get a survey done without me.

Remember what happened with Sunagawa?

100,000 or 200,000 can disappear fast.

Evicting them is not going to be easy.

They're all like beasts.

Brother.

It's time.

Excuse me.

He's the beast.

She's coming.

Brother.

Got it.

Where are you off to all dressed up?

Going to work.

Please help!

Damn.

What are you doing?

You bastard.

Let's go, everyone.

What happened? Are you all right?

Don't worry. You're safe now.

Are you hurt?

Probably the local punks.

Thank you very much.

Say, aren't you Ms. Shizuko Taniguchi?

Who are you?

I am...

How do you know my name?

I see you at the train station. I've got a crush on you.

I peeked at your train pass to learn your name.

I'm glad you're not hurt.

I hope you didn't lose anything.

I lost my handbag and my parasol.

I'll get them back for you.

Shizuko.

What are you doing?

I've always loved you.

No, please let me go.

Brother didn't have to throw me in the pond.

But it made our performance look real.

Brother is enjoying his reward.

She's very pretty.

You like her, too.

Cut it out.

Your wife will be angry.

Let's drink. This is no fun.

Brother is the only one having fun.

They're now...

"No, don't do it."

Stop it. I'm getting excited.

Stupid.

Collect your pay and go see a prostitute.

Brother.

Hey, Joe.

Did you do it?

I'm tired.

Well, was it successful?

I took her home.

She's a good girl.

Hey, Sakazaki.

Do you have any vitamins?

I'm all spent.

Bastard. It's my turn now.

Don't be so shy.

- I need to speak to you. - What is it?

Can you come with me?

There's no one here. Why don't we stay here?

People will see us if we go out.

What a mess. I'll clean it up.

- Wait. - I'll clean it.

I was going to report you to the police.

Police?

I was unconscious. I had no control over my body.

I like you.

I couldn't help myself.

You need to take responsibility.

What?

I want you to marry me.

If that's your wish,

you can move in here today.

That's not what I meant.

What is it then?

I want you to marry me officially.

So you just want me to sign the paper.

Please take this seriously.

Hey.

I told you I'll do whatever you say.

Do you want to come here and cook?

Don't touch me.

Okay, then.

Let's go to the police and embarrass ourselves.

I'm fine with that.

Hey, I'm going to dump you.

Doesn't that make you feel better?

No.

Do you have cigarettes? Rising Sun or Camel.

I know you do.

Got a light?

I'll be waiting for you at 6:00 p.m.

In front of your house.

I won't be home then.

Then at 6:30 at the station.

If you're even a minute late, I'll go to your house.

I'll introduce myself to Mom and Dad.

I'm not good with sweet talk.

When I'm in love, I'm cruel to my girl.

Bad upbringing, I guess.

Are you still angry with me?

Come on, say something.

I can't stand this black guy.

He keeps making moves on me without tipping.

Give me some room.

I'm thirsty. Buy me a beer later.

Go on.

I've only known trashy women.

I've never even spoken to a girl like you.

That's who I am.

I guess that's why I fell for you.

I'm a coward, not a real man.

Even I know that what I did was despicable.

But, listen.

I'm in love with you.

I'm not lying, it's the truth. I'm head over heels.

Come on, say something, Shizuko.

I just don't understand you.

I'm disgraceful.

When you told me to marry you, I lost my mind.

I never expected someone would ask me that.

Can you forgive me?

Are you tired? Do you want to rest?

Hey, bring us some beer.

Let's go out there.

A strip show is starting out there.

The Americans will go crazy.

Don't. Get off me.

Let me go!

I said no!

Keep your voice down.

Let's talk out there.

Who wants to see an old stripper?

I'm sorry.

Did I hurt you?

Please forgive me.

I love you.

Welcome back.

What's going on?

They're gonna give him blood.

Mr. Yasui coughed up blood again.

Look at that.

The doctor is offering his own blood.

Such an honorable gesture.

- Are you getting any? - Yes.

If it stops, don't be afraid to pull a little.

We're getting some, little by little.

We're now at 100.

Okay.

Where's the nurse?

She's off today on menstrual leave.

He's getting some color back.

We need 100 more.

Does anybody here have type O or A blood?

He's worse than he looks.

Hey.

Anybody?

My blood type is AB, so it's no good.

If only I wasn't type B.

Can't anybody help?

Mr. Yasui may die. Please help him.

You're type A. Please help.

I'm type B. Sorry about that.

I'm also type B.

Hey, you.

I know you're type A.

No, I'm...

type C. - Type C?

Yep.

Someone please help.

Yasuko, you're type A, right?

I'm type B. So is Okada. He's not here anyway.

You're all cruel. No one can help?

How about you?

I would have given blood if I were type A.

Somebody please help my husband.

Mr. Nishida, how about you?

Are you type A?

I'm type A.

Type A. Doctor!

So you're type A?

Yes, I am.

I'll collect it.

Lie down over there.

I don't want to give blood.

You're chasing that girl. You have more than enough blood in you.

Stop it.

Hey, lady. Aren't you type O?

You're type O. Isn't that right?

Are you type O?

It's for your own husband.

No, I don't want to!

I don't want to!

That hurts!

You're married to him.

It's for your husband. Stay strong.

That's one sad married couple.

You brought cash.

It's very painful for me to pay 300,000 yen.

This life insurance is all my husband left me.

Now we're in business.

- Joe. - What?

You will handle tearing down the apartment, won't you?

You won't run off with the money, will you?

What do you take me for?

When's the deadline?

- The 15th of next month. - Don't forget.

I won't. That's my birthday.

What's happening?

30,000 yen for you to share with Sakazaki.

But you have to leave the apartment.

We're being evicted.

- I got nowhere to go. - You can stay here for a bit.

How can I get the others to leave?

We can march into the place and make a scene.

If they put up a fight, we'll let 'em have it.

Brother, buy some sake.

Sounds good. We can drink in Sakazaki's room.

Hey, you want to come with us?

Hey, you.

Can I borrow 10,000 yen?

I've been feeling tired these days.

I need more vitamins.

Too many male hormones?

Shut up.

Hey.

I don't have money.

You've got an envelope with 100,000 yen.

You mean this?

Shizuko, hold onto this for me.

You're different now.

You used to let me handle your money.

Stop it.

I even supported you in the past.

Shut up.

What are you going to do?

Don't ever say that again.

May I come in?

It's hot.

I forgot my cigarettes. Can I have one?

There you go.

Where's Mr. Okada?

Taking a test for a job opening as a cook.

He won't pass anyway.

How nice you have a mosquito net.

Maybe I should sleep here.

You can't do that.

Mr. Okada will be back soon.

He has no skills, but he's twice as jealous as the others.

But he likes to fool around if given the chance.

That's not possible.

It's true. With Pa's lady.

She started working again.

Working again?

Don't you know she's a prostitute?

She works during the day. For 200 yen only.

But she's married.

That's why she works only during the day.

She's got her eyes on you.

Have you been with a woman like that?

I bet you haven't.

You know, you're my type.

You're courageous and manly.

A woman is happy when she meets a real man.

I didn't get a good start.

Mr. Okada is a nice man.

But a woman wants to experience danger.

You refused to give blood earlier today.

That made me feel really good.

That must be Okada.

Yasuko, how could you!

What are you doing?

You cheater!

I didn't do anything!

You did it.

You cheater! You're unfaithful!

They're at it again.

- Loud as usual. - Keep going.

Why don't you introduce me

to your friend?

We shouldn't disturb his studying.

Huh, studying.

He's studying in peace.

You're too loud. Keep it down.

Mr. Nishida. We shouldn't get involved.

But there's a sick man here.

But that's Joe the killer.

Joe the killer?

A gang of hooligans.

I'm scared.

He fought over a girl and sliced up the other guy.

Yes, with a Japanese sword.

That sounds cool.

You shouldn't say that.

Right?

You better stop.

Please keep it to yourself this time. For all of our sakes.

KENZO NISHIDA

Hey, that girl is quite a player.

She's sleeping with Brother, but she put her tongue in my mouth.

Too bad for you.

I'll go to the hospital with him.

He can use their futon. Hurry up.

Hey, stop that now. Go away.

Mr. Yasui, stay strong.

Come back soon.

Mr. Yasui won't be back, will he?

- I'll go with him. - Thank you.

- We're counting on you. - Thank you.

Where's his wife? Where did she go?

What are you doing?

You can't take all this to the hospital.

If he dies, his family will come and take everything, so I'll bring it along.

Your husband is in critical condition.

Don't you have an ounce of humanity?

Wait, the key!

Hey, Nishida.

Brother is the notorious Joe the killer.

Back off.

Nice to meet you.

I've heard about you.

How'd you like to go drinking with us?

I have work to do.

I see. That's unfortunate.

It's yours, isn't it?

She's done reading. So I'm returning it.

She wants to borrow another one.

I guess you two are close.

Good night.

I met Joe last night.

He's handsome...

and manly.

Where did you see him?

He came to my room.

He asked if we're close.

Can I see you tonight?

I don't want to get beat up.

I want to tell you something.

6:00 p.m. at Beatrice.

6:00 p.m.

I'll take care of the bill so go home after drinking this.

I'll wait for you.

I have a late shift today.

I'll wait for you.

I don't know when I'll finish.

I'll wait for you.

I'm sorry. We got busy because of a big party.

- How about just a coffee? - I'm sorry.

I didn't want to make you wait so I rushed over here.

I'm sorry, but I don't have time.

I'll stop by your place on my way home.

I'll stop by for sure around 9:00 p.m.

Joe called you, didn't he?

That's not it. It's a big party.

I'm sorry.

- Welcome back. - Hi.

It's so hot. 95 degrees out.

- Are you going out? - Yes.

Want to come with me?

Your work sounds like fun.

Being a pimp, I not only help the women,

but I also help the Americans at the camp.

Sounds like fun. Can you take me?

You'll get caught by the MPs.

It's thrilling, isn't it?

- Are you sure you'll take me? - Of course.

Leave your watch, fountain pen and your wallet behind.

Wear something dark.

Where are the soldiers?

They're hiding in the bushes.

Really?

Watch out for the MPs.

If you get caught, tell them it's your first time.

Got it.

I'm sorry that I'm a bit drunk.

I promised to be here at 9:00 p.m.

But you didn't wait for me.

Of course it's my fault.

I know you're angry at me.

But I'm even more ashamed of myself.

I'm a filthy woman.

But I'm in love with you.

This may sound strange, but...

I must love you so that I can love myself.

They're coming.

Come on, pull.

Ouch. Don't hurt me.

Hurry up.

Lily? Mary?

Cherry? Cindy?

Yasuko.

Yasuko!

Yasuko!

What do you think you're doing?

- Wait, Mr. Okada! - The MPs are here. Run!

Yasuko.

Lily!

Mr. Okada!

Yasuko. Ouch!

Mr. Nishida.

What happened? Are you alone?

The MPs got Mr. Kurihara.

They got him?

He punched an MP.

So you came back alone?

What a coward.

I waited for an hour.

I prepared your bed.

It's strange that I take pleasure in doing so.

Good night.

I'll wait for you at the station at 12:00.

I promise for the third time.

Please meet me.

Hey, I don't care about Yasuko.

She's a prostitute.

I'll beat her up when she comes home.

I'll tie her to the pillar and beat her.

But Mr. Nishida,

please don't say a word about Yasuko to anyone.

What time is it?

I hope she didn't get caught by the MPs.

I can't find my watch.

What? Was it stolen?

I wonder if we had a break-in.

A break-in? What did they take?

A watch.

Let's gather everyone.

Everyone, please come out and gather around.

We had a break-in. Mr. Nishida's watch was stolen.

It's the middle of the night. Contact the police.

Did any of you see anyone go into Mr. Nishida's room?

- I did. - You did?

- Who was it? - A woman.

A woman.

She snuck into his room and stayed for about an hour with the lights off.

That must be the suspect.

She's Joe the killer's girl.

It's no big deal.

If you want your watch and wallet back, go see Joe and beg for them.

His wallet?

Well, just in case your wallet's missing.

Yasuko.

I'm so glad you're back. Thank you.

I'm not angry. It was all my fault.

Yasuko, you know I love you.

Yasuko!

Let's make up. Okay?

Let's go to bed.

Good night.

Leave me alone.

- Please. - No.

Yasuko, please.

- No way. - Please.

CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF OBSOLETE BUILDING

You must have everyone's consent.

Are you sure you can get it?

I promise I won't cause any trouble on your end.

Most people think they can do anything once they get our stamp of approval.

Ma'am,

you don't need to bow and scrape.

We can go to Mr. Matsumoto at the Prefecture Office.

You're right.

You know Mr. Matsumoto?

You should have said so before.

He won't be back for a year if he punched an MP.

It'll be a court-martial.

- Are you serious? - Sure, I am.

What will happen to us?

You should ask Joe to talk to the top guy in the MPs.

Then he'll be released tomorrow.

Can't you ask him?

Then put your stamp on this.

I better wait for my husband to come back.

He won't be back for a year if you don't do anything.

There's nothing to contemplate.

Even if you don't stamp it,

this place will be demolished by the prefecture anyway.

If you stamp it now, your husband will be coming back.

And you'll get 3,000 as an eviction fee.

3,000 yen for each household. Here you go.

Can I keep all of this?

Keep it for your secret stash.

Give me your stamp.

So you won't put your stamp on it?

I won't agree to a forced eviction.

The landlord approved it.

We have our tenants' rights.

My husband has the stamp anyway.

So here's the lovey-dovey couple.

Why didn't you knock? How rude.

Do you agree or disagree with the eviction?

Of course we disagree.

Me, too.

I'm collecting signatures. Can you put your stamp here?

It's over there. Hurry up and leave.

- Then let me. - Ouch.

You stepped on my foot.

I paid my deposit to live here.

I don't need to hear your complaint.

I have to go, so leave now.

Are you seeing Shizuko? You must be excited.

- Hey. - What?

Where are my watch and wallet?

Are you accusing me? You find my fingerprints?

Let me warn you not to chase Shizuko.

When Joe finds out, he'll kill you.

I'm meeting her at the station.

You can tell Joe.

It's just Kim and Nishida left to sign. They refuse.

Just use a ready-made stamp.

Hey, Sachiko.

Go buy the cheapest stamps you can find that say Kim and Nishida.

Kim has to be special ordered.

Hey, do you have a stamp used for the bills?

You know, the one that says "Kin"?

- Yes, we've got it. - Let's use that.

Why don't you start tearing down the ones who gave us their stamps?

Let's do that, Brother.

Come with me.

What is it?

- They're meeting up. - Who?

With Nishida.

You mean Shizuko?

Why are you taking this route?

I'm late. I'll see you tonight.

Give me five minutes.

Can you hurry up?

There are plenty of trains.

That guy can wait.

Shizuko.

Don't flirt with other men.

Do you like that guy, Nishida?

Yes, I do.

I thought so.

I liked him before I got stuck with you.

Whether you like him or love him,

I'll kill you if you make me look bad.

Is that all you wanted to say?

Then I'll be going. - Wait.

It's not good to walk around without a parasol in this heat.

I bought one for you.

Remember this?

That's mine.

What's yours is mine.

So it was a setup.

You agreed to it, too.

You're my woman.

You're a beast.

Mr. Nishida, hurry.

What's the matter?

I ran over here.

You look a little pale.

I don't feel well.

We should get off at the next station.

We finally get to see each other.

I want to talk to you about something.

I do, too.

Are you all right?

Do you feel sick?

Can you make it to that bench?

Please stay with me.

Just for a little while.

You don't look well.

It's fine.

KIRAKU INN

Do you need to rest?

You should lie down.

Come on.

Please don't look.

May I enter?

- Please take your time. - Thank you.

Do you want some?

What did you want to talk about?

You said you wanted to talk as well.

You were with Joe last night.

I lied to you about the big party.

I didn't believe it anyway.

I'll lie down here while I talk.

What I'm about to tell you is true. Will you hear me out to the end?

If it's a fun story.

You're funny.

It's about the night I promised to stop by to borrow a book.

I remember that now.

Mr. Nishida.

What is it?

I was attacked by men wearing black masks.

There were five or six of them.

They covered my mouth.

They also bound my hands and feet.

They were going to rape me.

But one guy saved me from them.

Sounds like a fight scene from the National Theater.

The hero knocked down all the villains.

That hero was Joe.

You were unconscious and Joe took advantage of you.

Mr. Nishida, you...

Why didn't you report it to the police?

Even if I reported it to the police, that wouldn't faze them.

It would make me into a laughingstock. It would be miserable.

Aren't you miserable now?

Joe told me he loved me.

It's easy to say those words.

I saw it as fate and resigned myself to forgiving Joe.

It seemed like one way to find a mate.

Is that what a woman wants?

I don't care what you think of me.

That's what I wanted to tell you.

You said you had something to tell me.

I'm sure you no longer need to say it.

Yes, I do.

I know you come to these places often with Joe.

How many times have you done it?

Do you want to eat?

Some watermelon?

Maybe a little bit.

I only want one bite.

No.

No, we can't.

Why is that?

We should say good-bye now.

No.

I refuse.

I love you.

That won't change anything.

Wait.

I made up my mind.

About what?

I'll kill Joe.

Kill?

You want to kill Joe?

I'll kill him so I can be myself again.

You haven't lost yourself.

But I'm different now.

Is this your revenge?

I want to feel pure again.

I want to destroy the Joe that's inside of me.

You can do that now without killing him.

You don't understand.

Even I don't understand why I'm attracted to Joe.

I know it's wrong,

but I can't help going to him if he calls me.

Watch me. I will kill Joe.

Please wait until then.

I'll do it on his birthday.

What are you doing?

Okay, pull!

What are you doing?

This is horrible!

Joe.

Joe, please make them stop.

The tenants and the landlord approved it.

Look over there. Yamaguchi is taking the lead.

You could damage the other structures.

Not my problem.

- We're not leaving this place. - Get lost.

How dare you!

Mr. Nishida, you signed against eviction.

What?

Sakazaki was asking for signatures.

We'll hold our ground.

Mr. Nishida, let's go to the town office. They're violating our rights.

I know you all gave your approval to settle the objection.

That structure isn't stable anyway.

Mr. Kim, Mr. Nishida and Mr. Okada.

There are your stamps.

They tricked us into giving them our stamps.

Aren't these your stamps?

Why are you bothering me? What do you want?

Landlady, it's about the apartment building.

It's an order from the prefecture.

It's too old and dangerous.

If you'd paid the rent on time, I could have had it fixed.

I always paid my rent on time.

There's nothing I can do about it. It's an order from the prefecture.

Did you know that when I moved in?

Don't expect your deposit back.

Just think of it like it burned down in a fire.

- How rude. Who are you? - Who the hell are you?

I'm Godzilla.

- Don't play around with us. - Don't you dare.

- Ouch. - What are you doing?

Get lost.

Beat it!

FAREWELL

My dear, please hurry.

What's the matter?

"We request that everyone move out by the end of today.

After midnight today, the 15th,

we won't be responsible for anything that occurs at this site."

- This is ridiculous. - Impossible.

Mr. Nishida.

How rotten can they be?

What are you going to do?

I don't know yet.

It's Joe's birthday today. He said you're invited.

I don't know what he might do. Don't go.

Are you invited, too?

I'll go anyway.

Do you...

still feel the same as yesterday?

Yes.

I'm going now.

Promise me not to come.

Yasuko!

Yasuko's gone. She left me.

Why did I ever come to Tokyo?

Damn it!

Hey, I was waiting for you.

I came to get you.

I have until tonight to leave, right?

Don't get mad. It's Joe's birthday.

He wants you to come so I came to get you.

- No, thanks. - Don't be like that.

I don't want to go.

You don't want to go with me.

Hey, Shizuko's dying to see you.

Return the books you borrowed.

I'm moving out. - Did I borrow books?

- You going to hold onto those, too? - What do you mean?

Hey.

How much did they pay you to help with the eviction?

5,000 yen.

Much better than being a pimp.

You fool!

Ouch.

Go to hell!

You stole my watch.

I can't breathe.

Just go to hell!

I'll tell you, so get off me.

So it was you!

Joe told me to do it. It was all Joe's doing.

- The eviction, too? - They're building a love hotel here.

The landlord asked Joe.

And Joe asked me.

You idiot!

This is what you deserve.

- Go to hell. - Stop it.

Now you know I'm a tough guy!

Did you hear that, everyone?

They're building a love hotel here.

That's why they're chasing us out.

We must unite and fight back.

If we all join forces, we will win.

We must oppose the eviction.

Mr. Okada, let's fight together. We will win.

No, I've decided to go back home.

Good-bye, everyone.

What about you?

They gave me money.

They paid you? Where's the money?

- I don't know. - Give me the money.

- I don't know. - How much did you get?

I don't know.

What about you, Mrs. Kurihara?

I have to ask my husband. He's out right now.

Did you hear that, Mr. Nishida?

Workers' minds never seem to advance.

This is hopeless.

The military and the authorities always exert control over the workers.

This is hopeless. I can't do this anymore.

- Dear! - Mom!

Hey.

Let's go to the birthday party.

You don't have to.

I want him to return what's mine.

Brother, he's here.

Welcome.

We started without you. Please come in.

Hey, move over.

This is Mr. Nishida, my best friend.

The infamous Mr. Nishida.

So this is Mr. Nishida.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Sachiko, serve him some sake.

He's not a hooligan like Sakazaki.

He's a genuine student.

Try making him yours tonight.

- Are you sure? - I'm sure.

You're acting tough.

And if I make him surrender?

Shizuko will be sad.

Shizuko?

I'll buy you some perfume or something.

Lucky me. I can kill two birds with one stone.

Let's drink.

Shizuko isn't here yet.

Sachiko will take care of you until then.

You're a good drinker.

Impressive. Then three cups for a latecomer.

Hold on. Let me pour for him.

You can come here if you don't have a place to go.

No need for a deposit.

Joe,

I don't want to complain after drinking your sake.

I know it's against your code of conduct. But I need to ask.

Is a love hotel going up in that location?

That's right.

You won the tenants over.

You just figure that out?

If I'd known that earlier, I could have talked to you.

There's no need for that.

They've been asking me to tear that place down for a long time.

With the tenants' approval.

We have the approval.

It's a fraud.

Hey you, what are you saying?

Hold on.

Typically, fraud is accompanied by a threat.

Joe, how much did you get for this?

Can you share that money with the residents?

Moron!

You bastard.

So you want to fight.

Bastard!

Stop it.

This guest is mine for tonight. Don't touch him.

Hey, Shizuko.

I told you not to come. Why are you here?

I invited him. I hope it was okay.

Mr. Nishida, your dear love, has some guts.

I like him.

Let's start over.

Am I not good enough to serve you sake?

Sitting here and drinking isn't so fun. We need some entertainment.

I'll strip for you if you like.

Let's drink alone.

What a show-off.

Sachiko, ask him to give you lots of pleasure tonight.

Mind your own business.

Hey, let's go drink by ourselves, too.

Yamaguchi, it's time.

All right. Let's all get ready.

- All right. - Time to get to work.

Yamaguchi, leave the dagger here.

You should go now.

After I get my watch back.

You looking to die?

Come on. Let's drink.

Right, let's drink.

We can drink all night long.

That sounds good.

Shizuko, you'll stay with us, right?

I can spend the night here.

I'll be by your side all night.

You're irresistible.

I'll stay here, too.

Are you going to sleep with Nishida?

I'll ask him to treat me well.

You're popular tonight. Can you handle it, Mr. Nishida?

I know you want Shizuko.

I'll sell her to you for 100,000 yen.

I knew you guys were for sale, but you sell your women, too.

- Damn you! - Joe!

Hey, over here.

Come over here. Hurry.

Hey, what's taking so long?

Stop yelling like that. You're embarrassing yourself.

Hey, Nishida.

Your apartment will be torn down soon.

It'll be a playground by tomorrow.

Shizuko!

Place your bids for Ms. Shizuko!

Who wants Ms. Shizuko?

I'll buy you.

Let's bid for her.

200 yen!

How much would you pay for this parasol?

This is no common parasol. It's special.

It's covered in blood.

Shizuko.

Okay, ready?

Get started!

Bastards!

Bravo!

Yes! I'm happy!

Hey, you.

Please love me tonight.

Of course.

Let's drink some more.

Nishida, you can have that woman.

What are you saying?

Who do you think you are, my pimp?

- What did you... - Leave them alone.

Just worry about us.

This bottle is empty. Open up another whiskey.

Shizuko, you know I love you.

Let's kiss.

After you drink this up.

Mr. Nishida, please kiss me, too.

Hey.

Why don't I punch Nishida?

Don't worry about him.

I see you're protecting him.

If you get mad, I won't stay here tonight.

This is dangerous. Give it to me.

Bastard!

Hey, why don't you leave now?

Mr. Nishida, please leave now.

Give me my watch.

Your watch?

Oh, this thing.

You're one miserable guy.

Serves you right.

Don't do it.

You want to fight?

Please don't fight. Please, Joe!

Shizuko, don't let go of him.

Please don't fight.

Joe, please don't.

It's your birthday today. Let's drink some more.

Let's get really drunk.

Nishida, come out.

Mr. Nishida.

Whatever happens tonight, please don't hate me.

Are you really going to do it?

Hey, you. Forget about Shizuko.

Shizuko.

Don't follow us.

Does he really want to fight?

It's coming towards us!

That bastard is still following us.

Don't worry about them.

What's so good about that woman?

Pretending to be innocent!

Such a prude!

Crazy drunken fool!

Good-for-nothing pervert!

Idiot!

We need to stay away from them now.

He'll get more and more violent.

He'll kill you.

You're adorable.

I won't let Nishida have you.

You're the one I love the most.

Shizuko!

Shizuko!

Joe!

Joe.

THE END