Original subtitles

A Daiei Film

Produced by Masaichi Nagata

"Jokyo" (a made-up word that suggests

a mock Buddhist sutra about women so perhaps "Parables against Women")

The Woman Who Seems to Want to Nibble Ears

Kazu!

Come on Sis... please...

God you're persistent. I don't know!

Dad didn't come home last night, did he?

Probably the girlfriend.

Nothing much I can do.

Poor you.

Kazu, get my some water first.

Sis...

Come on Sis, please!

God you're persistent.

Please give me another one.

You said yesterday you'd got given a lot.

Mo-NEY!

From your customer(s).

I did but since then I've had no luck.

You'll get more money from your stocks and shares though...

So just give me one more note...

OK. OK.

But in exchange don't forget about ringing.

Deal?

Thanks.

I won't tell mum or our brother either.

Don't let me down. Money has been a bit tough for me.

It's no fun to see your hard earned cash taken off you.

Too right!

I'd like to earn like you do.

Not yet - you'll need bigger breasts first.

I could put on one of those things to do that...

Not just padding with rubber. You're whole body needs...

You need a bit more presence.

You're pretty splendid in that department, aren't you.

Come in.

You've made me wait for ages.

I've got to leave on tonight's express.

Sorry. Forgive me?

You're such a good actress.

It's quite a nice room.

Yeah? I stay here when I come to Tokyo on business.

What's in here?

That's for you.

Can I look?

Yeah.

This is nice.

What's this thing with the lid?

The toilet. What's this thing with the lid?

The toilet.

The toilet?

You use it like this.

It's a bit wierd to have the bath and toilet in one room.

This is how westerners all do it. It's stupid.

But this is the first time I've been in a hotel...

So you've been to a Japanese Inn with a man obviously.

So you do think I'm that kind of girl...

Are you angry?

Very angry.

Sorry! Come on, give me a break.

I wandered up and down outside and couldn't bring myself to come in.

But then I remembered that I promised you.

Don't be silly what about me - I was run out on!

I gave you the money you asked for as we agreed.

I know. And thanks to that my father was able to go into hospital.

Thank you.

Look Kimi...

I'd like to stay overnight, not just have a lunchtime but...

I'm really busy with work.

And your wife and child are waiting in Osaka, aren't they.

Eh? You know then.

I'm a bad girl, aren't I.

What's wrong.

It's love. A sudden and urgent love.

It's a chance of a new life. Risking a new start.

The money and the club are...

Don't mention that.

Kimi...

The bath will overflow. You must turn it off.

Hey, let's have a bath together.

Oh ho, together?

You don't mind, do you?

Go on.

Nibble my ears.

It's really hot. Shall we wait a bit.

Hello?

Who is it? If it's for me I am not here.

It's my little sister.

Yes, I...

What?

They're going to operate on my father. I must go.

I'll have to be away from work for a while too...

Kimiko...

You've got no clothes on, haven't you.

I'll have to leave you with just a kiss.

Kimiko...

Damn it!

Make sure you paint them properly.

Dad came home with nothing - all taken!

Mum was so angry that...

Hello? Are you there?

Eh! She hung up on me.

You're always eating, aren't you.

You're always taking medication/drugs

I don't need anything - except fashionable underwear!

Perfume. It's French.

My child hasn't spoken yet. I wonder if he's mute!

How's your little boy?

He's already walking!

He's able to talk now too.

Get out of the way.

Do you know what she's done?

Who?

That Kimiko. She's amazing.

Really?

She's still young so I'm surprised.

She's a naturally brilliant liar!

She embraces some, kisses some, dances with them but with it's the same...

Her customers are all being tricked.

In bed too?

Ultimately she's younger than you.

You must be in despair.

It's tough for more mature players.

And there's no bonus payment!

Do you know how many clients ask for her in an evening?

Why is she so popular?

It's ears. She nibbles their ears.

That's disgusting.

Surely it's not so bad?

That's fair enough, surely.

Men are a dirty-minded lot.

Excuse me. Let me through.

Well well... I turn up and it seems to get suddenly quiet.

They were bad-mouthing your friend.

I see.

I wonder what's good about her. She's just a Darumasen girl through and through.

As soon as she sees a man she's all over him.

She's a bitch.

She's better than you lot.

Because she lives on men.

These days it 's not the fashion to be miserable if you don't have a man.

Please come tonight...

There's something I want to tell you.

Go on, please. Surely you can come.

Sorry, I'm not feeling well tonight.

Really?

OK. Well I will then.

Master Masami. Your father is home.

Together with Miss Kitami.

Actually I can't come.

Sorry.

Hang on a second...

That damn Kimi is after big prey!

Who's that then?

The Son of the president of Daitokiya.

What?

Damn it.

Daitokiya are our biggest customers...

If they're taken what will become of us?

Damn it - our take will go down again.

Damn her she's good! Damn it - our take will go down again.

Damn her she's good!

I'm too busy to protect all the customers!

Of course. She'll take what she can and then run.

There's no way we can forgive that.

Can she do that?

You still really believe she's nice, don't you!

She's a dirty one!

This will be a problem for us and our income!

We've got to denounce her!

Long time no see.

This is the section chief.

Hello. My name is Kimi. Nice to meet you.

You're quite a beauty.

I can see you're a smooth talker.

Kimi, shall I show you something interesting?

What's is it?

A graduation photo. Elementary school!

That's you. And that's me.

That takes me back. Do you remember...

You've certainly become very pretty.

Well, that's easier for women.

But you've done very well for yourself.

Being in car sales must be pretty tough.

It's all in patter - speak well and no matter how rubbish the car you can sell it expensive.

You're making a good profit, aren't you.

Not so great...

The profit all goes into the pockets of the bigwigs.

Doesn't it boss?

That's no fun.

Yes, it's all very tedious.

I want to play Mah Jong and drink.

Poor me!

You're right.

I only have the one inclination...

Find a good wife and make a happy family.

Not with me?

That would be perfect.

Will you marry me?

You know what...

Did you bring me that thing I asked for?

Yes, it's here.

Brilliant.

Sorry. I was just so delighted I...

Keep it for later.

I'm sorry I asked for something so big...

It must have been hard to get so much money.

It was no problem. I sold a car yesterday.

Will this be on expenses too?

Something like that perhaps.

You shouldn't do that sort of thing.

It's fine, it's fine. I borrowed it.

Is it really OK?

Yes. No need to worry.

Thank you.

I will never forget this.

My dad's illness is a real pain. He's not getting better.

How about it - tonight?

I'm not sure...

Don't you want to?

OK. I will.

Great - then let's drink!

What will you have?

Me? I can't drink.

Why not?

Excuse me a moment.

Another customer calling for you?

Don't worry, if so I will refuse them and come back.

Just a moment.

You're pretty popular, aren't you?

Deciding whether or not to marry is not a game.

I'm kidding.

Do you think I'd marry a woman from this sort of place?

I have higher aspirations.

Hello?

3 highballs! Hello?

3 highballs!

Hello, it's me!

I suddenly wanted to hear your voice...

...no, truly I did.

What's that?

Oh, I can't tonight.

How about tomorrow?

What... Sunday?

Yes, of course I will go.

It's fine...

OK. See you then.

Yes, of course. Of course.

Bye.

Hey Masami...

You're trying to bluff me! You'd better really have the ace!

I never lose a bet.

But she's got a formidable reputation. She's a clever one.

That makes it all the more interesting. You just wait and see!

I'll show you. I'll have her out of the club and into bed tomorrow.

You really mean that 100%?

You'll just be wasting your time.

Look, I win! OK. Let's go drinking.

My fiancee has gone home,

My annoying father has gone to bed...

Let's hurry to Ginza.

Are you going to end it with that woman?

Bye... Good night...

Kimi...

Have you been waiting long?

It must have been cold.

Where shall we go?

Shall I take you somewhere?

What's up?

What is it?

I'm sorry.

I'm sick...

Sick?

You mean your period?

No, not that.

I didn't drink a drop tonight - although I like it...

I can't drink.

You know what I mean, don't you?

I was made to drink sake...

I was forced to...

I went too see a doctor and we found out.

I cried all night.

I was so sad and so angry with myself...

There are some terrible people around.

Just because I do this job doesn't mean I...

Why didn't you tell me until now?

I couldn't talk about something so embarrassing even with an old friend.

This is fraud - you duped me.

That's like selling me a used old car pretending it's a new one!

It's made you hate me, hasn't it?

I love you. That's why I 've told you.

Ridiculous!

If you really loved me even though I'm infected...

I knew this would happen. You won't love me, will you?

You've got to be joking.

Wait...

You've done it again, haven't you?

You're cruel, aren't you?

Really?

Are you so money-grubbing?

You can't rely on men but money is at least honest.

The more it increases the more pleasure you get.

Hello.

Welcome back.

Are you purchasing again?

Yes please.

The usual?

Yes, please.

You've bought lots and always these Daito-kizai shares.

Are you intending to become one of the directors?

Yes, that would be good.

Yes, that's all correct.

Just a moment please.

Excuse me...

Yes?

I've got a 100 yen coin in my hand...

Call heads or tails for me.

You want fortune telling?

You don't need fortune telling to know their stock is going to go up.

Why not be patient and hang on to it?

It's so unscientific to use luck for stocks and shares.

Heads or tails is not for that.

I'm going to see someone I love.

My true love.

Please, call heads or tails for me.

If it's right then tonight will definitely be...

Hi. Sorry to be late.

Have you been waiting long?

Jump in.

Where are we going?

Anywhere you like.

You are the only one I never want to lie to.

Really? Thanks.

Yes, I torment myself about you. I even want to marry you.

Really?

So much I'll give you anything.

Stop it. If you tell me that I'll get all excited...

Why is pachinko so popular?

Everyone's bored, aren't they?

You too?

Of course.

It's the sort of day when I lay everything bare to you.

I'm not sure I can get you to trust me though.

What?

Nothing.

This machine's no good. Do you want some balls for that one?

None of them are going in (to the score holes)

My fortune-telling slip was obviously wrong!

What?

I'm a fallen woman...

But I love you.

Me too.

Dancing with you makes me quiver.

Honest.

I somehow get filled with a pure confessional urge.

I can't help myself.

Over here!

Kimi.

Daitokiya is our company.

Leave them alone.

When did I have anything to do with them?

Don't get in our way you worn out old...

You're dragging our reputation down.

What about us? They pay well and we don't want to lose them.

You're in the way.

Watch where you're going!

Well? Will you end your involvement?

No I won't. He's not just an ordinary customer.

He's my boyfriend.

It's depressing.

No, I won't.

You needn't turn down a request from other guests.

It's fine. I can deal with a posh kid like him.

I gave him a tip. He's fallen for me!

Really?

Yes, really.

I'm a liar but tonight I won't lie.

I told you.

I see.

How many guys have you slept with?

Two.

Liar!

No it's true. Just two.

Did you love them?

One was my first love.

We were going to get married.

Did he dump you?

He said I was just a girl from the Daruma-sen...

His parents were opposed to it.

What about the other guy?

A customer here.

I was so innocent when I started working here.

He took me to a hotel and I didn't manage to wiggle out of it.

In exchange I sucked his money dry.

Good on you.

It's different with you.

You're a posh kid who's never known hardship.

Lucky you!

How dare you. It's the opposite.

How do you figure that out?

I'm just like a robot defending our inheritance.

Going to college at my dad's insistence...

then he insisted I join the company...

And he insisted I start training to be a manager...

It's terrible to have such a successful father.

It's actually pretty luxurious.

Imagine having a father like mine - a drunk!

We quarrel about who gets to eat what little there is.

But in exchange for that you get to do what you want.

I can't do what I want to.

All I can do is play around and let my steam off.

What do you want to do?

I'm a man. I have dreams.

What kind of dreams?

Best not to say.

Shall I marry you and leave home?

It's not as if you really could do that...

Don't mock me.

You're so scary (not!)

I want to marry and leave this club.

Come on let's go back.

This is my trump card, my skill if you like.

Most guys feel like giving me money at about this point.

It's not funny.

You're not with that sort of pathetic man here now.

Really? I wonder.

Which do you prefer?

You.

Come here.

It's me who's doing all the drinking...

I don't like sake.

It's the smell. And the taste!

Sorry.

Do you often come to hotels?

I may not look it but I'm pretty tight.

Really?

I get "ill" before we get to this point.

Idiot.

Do you think you can trick a guy so easily?

I'm not talking "time of the month"...

Not just any old illness either...

Something rather worse...

Something that can be passed to men too...

You'd put on such a nasty act? Wow!

Well, all the guys are trying to deceive me so...

It's trick and be tricked fifty fifty so it's fair play...

It's a kind of sport.

Fair enough.

But I'm fed up with lying.

I want to be able to tell the truth.

I see.

I love you. I really do love you.

What do you love about me?

Everything!

Pretending to be bad but... still with your baby hairs!!

You know my dad's the company president, don't you.

I'm a major shareholder in the company.

In our company? Really?

I can feed you even if you lose your job!

That's not why I 'm here though.

I've had to work really hard to get money.

I'll be a good wife.

And a good playmate for a husband too.

Maybe you're right.

Do you have to marry a virgin?

Don't be daft.

I'm not that sort of kid.

I certainly don't want a virgin!

Well... What do you think? Will you make me your wife?

I want to.

Not kidding?

No. I'm not kidding.

Well...

Hey...

If you intend to marry me I want you to stay...

...but if not please go.

We go home separately.

Excuse me sir. You have to pay the bill...

My companion will pay.

Good morning. Morning!

Who is it?

Well well! What's up?

Can you give me something to eat?

You've been out all night, haven't you?

Who were you with last night?

With someone I love.

" Someone I love"?

Don't make me laugh!

It wasn't for some deal or anything, really it wasn't.

Can that sort of thing happen?

You're not good at your trade.

Actually he's asked me to marry him.

Are you pregnant or something?

I want to get away from the Daruma-sen club as fast as possible.

How about selling your shares?

If you've got three million yen. You could buy our club!

I'm a woman too.

I want a man.

Good morning.

I've got a hangover. Have we any pain killers?

Leave it out!

You're out of control recently.

You always grumble...

God you stink!

Who's the guy?

A customer at the bar?

He's having a big one...

"Big one"?

That bastard Masami...

He's getting married today.

Are you sure?

To the daughter of a big industrialist apparently.

He's slipped through your fingers, Kimi!

Here you are.

Damn! It must be romantic to wear a wedding dress.

The rumour was about that you were after Masami.

Bad luck!

I slept with him.

Last night.

You're up too bloody early!

Today's the day!

These are about the only times a salaryman gets a day off work.

I'm not a playboy like you.

I don't want to do this.

Hey!

Is this the wonder of having bedded Kimi?

Yeah .. it was good.

You'd better not expect quite the same from your bride tonight though...

I know. I know.

You did well to be able to bed her.

That brings to an end your bachelor days once and for all. And in style.

Listen Harumoto...

What is it?

That Kimi... she really does love me.

I've realised it.

You don't need to get all naive and emotional just because it's your wedding day.

You'll be getting fed and laid every night.

Women you want to influence...

Women you want to get away from...

I'm rather embarrassed to admit it but...

I don't have either.

So probably you...

What do I ...?

I don't suppose a woman has ever fallen in love with you like this...

Shut up! Stop bragging.

I think perhaps I might really love Kimi.

Look here, you're getting married today.

Just following my dad's orders.

You agreed with it, though. For a secure future.

If you get all strangely emotional there will be trouble for everyone.

Come back!

Kimi, I'm going to set my hair.

Can you sort things out please.

Completely worn out.

Poor girl.

Please tell me where Kimi lives.

She's at my place.

At the end of the second floor, yes?

You listen to me.

I won't forgive you if you do something mean to her.

You mistake me. It's completely the opposite.

What do you want?

I left this morning ahead of you without saying anything. I shoudn't have.

So what do you want?

Let's get married.

What's so funny?

I'm happy. Really happy.

But there's just one thing...

What?

I was lying last night.

It was all lies.

Lying?

Give me money.

You're not getting away with that hotel bill trick.

I don't have any money on me.

Send it to me.

I meant what I said.

Really? So did I.

I must have been drunk last night.

You hate me?

You're a sucker with money. A well-off boy with changing whims but no earning power.

You're handsome and attractive now but you'll be just an old guy soon.

And you'll be old too.

Yes. That's why I am saving money.

I could never live with someone like you.

I'm not asking you to. Leave me alone.

So you're a liar then.

Do you feel angry that I tricked you?

You're a piece of work.

I probably am. It must be my bad upbringing.

I see.

Thank you kindly.

Farewell.

Hey! What did Masami say?

He asked me to marry him.

What about that for a game move!

And ...?

I turned him down.

That was stupid of you.

What a waste!

You know why I became this kind of woman, don't you?

It was because your first love chucked you, wasn't it?

Yes. We'd even decided the date of the wedding...

It was awful.

I don't want to make anyone feel like that.

You mean the Industrialist's daughter?

I 'm a graduate of the DARUMA-sen club...

A broken heart is no big deal. Nor is catching a cold.

Back to work tonight and I'm going to earn loads!

I thought you'd be here.

Hello.

Hello?

What do you want?

Mum told me to come and get some (money).

No way.

She says we've even no money to buy rice.

I said no. God you're pushy.

I'm not moving from here until you give me some.

How much?

2,000 yen.

I am not happy about this.

Thank you!

You really are a shrewd one, aren't you?

I must get going.

Where to?

To Kabuto-cho (where the stock market is in Tokyo)

You're young.

[Kabuto Bridge]

The Woman Who Sells at a High Price.

Popular Author Yasushi Mihara - missing or suicide?

He left home a few days ago without saying where he was going.

His Mother Kume explains to us...

Are you sure there hasn't been some kind of mistake?

He has gone out before sometimes and not said where he was going.

I think he's just traveling for a break. He's been tired.

Please leave him in peace.

He said he wanted to concentrate on a long novel.

The sadness of being a popular writer is...

...you have to write 700 or 800 pages a month here and there.

You feel your talent is pressured and lose confidence in writing a longer novel.

We have to have editorial meetings if he really has committed suicide.

It's a media tragedy. It's not just an author going missing...

A machine that was working at full capacity has broken!

And the prospects for repair are poor.

Local police chief says no request for a search has been made by relatives or anyone else...

There is no family request out for a search...

The police know nothing.

What's the matter?

Did I startle you?

I'm sorry if so. I walked quite noisily.

But you were completely lost in your own world.

Me and my harsh voice...

Are you feeling unwell?

No.

Good Evening.

Good Evening.

Do you mind me being here?

I'm burning letters.

A letter from my husband.

Why are you burning them?

My husband loves the sea.

I'm giving all my husband's things back to the sea.

That scarf as well?

The kimono and the sash.

One by one given back to the sea.

It's so painful - it's utter torture.

My links with my husband are getting thinner and thinner.

But he's waiting for me - in the sea!

Do you intend to go into the sea?

Your husband was lost at sea then?

No, he got ill and died.

I'll take you home.

No, it's really close.

Goodbye.

You mustn't kill yourself.

Goodbye. Be careful.

Are you out for a walk?

Hello.

Would you like to pop in?

So is this your place?

Please come in.

Today you're not wearing 'geta' (wooden sandals), are you?

I didn't think...

.. I didn't think you'd noticed me at all.

I like men busily slipping on their geta...

My husband was always hot...

Even in winter he would walk around barefoot.

Please come in.

I don't have anything much to offer you.

It's very quiet here.

That's because it's just me here.

Nobody but you?

Yes, nobody apart from me.

Would you like a bath?

I've just heated it.

Excuse me.

You'd better dress quick or you'll catch cold.

Are you always like this?

Do you do this sort of thing everyday?

Does it look that way?

Why did you choose me?

It probably didn't need to have been you.

My husband always used to get me to do his back when he had a bath.

I just wanted to do that once again.

I was thinking of him and washing your back.

Thank you.

What's the point of having me or someone here?

I'm not your husband.

Something awful might have happened.

Nothing 'terrible' would have happened.

I am a man you know.

It's easy to watch out for you.

You knew?

I read the newspaper.

I understand you have the same emotional pain as I do.

Mine is not as romantic a tale as yours.

You shouldn't live here on your own.

It will end soon.

When this house is sold...

You're selling it?

It's being sold.

Being sold?

Why?

You don't want to sell it.

Let's not talk about it today.

I can't tell anymore.

Doing this here with you I...

...other things seem unimportant.

If the house ends up sold...

That means you'll die, doesn't it?

My family home and my husband's home are in Tokyo.

Because my husband said he wanted to live beside the sea...

...we moved here, just the two of us.

And now I'm left with just a few utensils.

My relatives are worried ..

...and probably expect me to return once I have completed the sale.

I don't have enough money to live here alone.

So there's nothing that can be done about it.

Today or tomorrow my relatives may come and take me away.

If only you could buy it...

I don't mind buying it.

It's a joke.

And you're joking too, aren't you?

I'll buy the house and you for the joke...

You mustn't. My family have put a high price on it.

Too expensive for me, you mean?

I don't know how rich a popular writer is...

I don't know that sort of thing.

How much?

Six million.

I'll buy it.

Stop it, you don't mean it.

What if the house were mine?

You could stay here as long as you liked.

Please don't drown yourself.

Yes.

It's a good buy - for a joke.

You have a warm heart.

I wonder?

You know, don't you?

Oi, Tsumeko? Are you there?

He's finally gone.

He seems to be a young tough.

He knew I was here alone. He seems to be a young tough.

He keeps coming.

He called you by name though, didn't he?

Tsumeko you mean?

Yes, he seems to have found it out at the rice merchant or somewhere.

Tsume - you know...

You write it with the character 爪 ('tsume') for (finger)nail.

I'm off home.

Oh...

You need to be more careful.

I'm going to ring home straight away.

And get them to wire me the money.

We don't need to talk about that today.

No, let's do it now.

But until we get to that...

I can't relax.

He's here... the guy's here.

Whether he's the guy or not I have no idea though.

You are absolutely not to make a sound.

OK

Hello.

May I come in?

You're wearing a suit today.

Yes, it's contract day.

I don't like contracts.

You have to do some things - which are for your own good - by yourself.

Contract of sale.

Do we need this?

It seems to be necessary. As I thought.

Vendor's name Keinosuke Karigane..

What's the meaning of this?

I've not done the paperwork for transfer of names on the deeds...

It's still in my husband's name.

This is the proof of identity for the authorised owner.

This proves that this is definitely Keinosuke Karigane's property.

Even a popular writer is not rich enough for this.

I can't pay it all in one go.

It doesn't need to be in one installment.

How much have you got with you today?

I've only brought one million.

That's enough.

A 10% deposit is standard.

So put today's date and a figure of one million yen.

And the date for payment of the remainder here.

When do I have to pay the remainder?

It's usual to pay within a month of signing the contract itself.

You seem to know rather a lot.

Not really.

Allow me to have a look.

I accept.

All correct.

Yes, all correct.

Is that OK - putting it there?

It's fine.

In the kitchen...

.. it must be cats!

No, you stay here. I 'll take a look.

I told you to keep quiet!

You were taking such a long time I thought you'd run into a problem!

I thought for a moment he was going to look all around the house.

I thought I'd better hide around the back...

I just started to move quietly when...

I got pins and needles and kicked over a can of food or something...

I'm very sorry.

I was working so hard to make it not look odd!

Then all that clatter... ridiculous!

Sorry about "cat problem" yesterday.

They suddenly came and took me back to Tokyo...

I regret I ask you for your friend's address...

...the place you were hiding yourself.

I believe we will meet again in Tokyo some day.

I don't want to cause you any difficulty over the house.

The people named below will act as my executors...

Oishi Estates 552 Kasumi-cho, Azabu, Minato-ward...

One million. All correct.

All correct. Well done.

Who have you sold it to?

Who is this Yasushi Mihara? What does he do?

Is he a company director?

Wouldn't it be better to redo the plan entirely?

What? The money? I'm sure it's fine.

It's still sealed in the envelope.

Of course we can trust the post office seal I suppose...

You have excellent taste Mr Mihara.

The villa is a good buy.

Have you ever been to see it?

It's a mess - falling apart!

Really?

Is it really that bad?

Living in that old ruin for a week... eugh, it's been bread and tinned food only.

You could at least have brought some sushi when you came!

Sorry, I've been a bit broke.

When you need the toilet in the middle of the night...

It's ridiculous...

Because there's no flushing toilet the cold wind blows up from below...

...and you can hear the noise of the sea and rustling leaves!

And the wind is strong by the sea.

Of course, of course.

If we were to do that we'd need to contact Mr Karigane straight away.

He will be delighted.

Since you got the asking price - and a good one at that.

Well... shall I phone?

You need to go in person... and about the commission from the other day...

Offer him a slightly better figure.

I'd like the commission please!

Can we delay it for a week?

I always receive exactly what was agreed as per contract.

Of course, of course.

But look...

I have to deliver this money to Mr Karigane.

I was told to bring the money.

I'm not going home empty handed.

How much do we pay each of them?

The property cost six million so...

5% up to 200,000 so that's 10,000...

200,00 to 600,00 at 4% so .. 150 - 160,000.

The profit of 260,00 is ours.

So it's 20% of that so...

52,000.

And half paid today makes 26,000.

Not bad at all!

No, I get double because of the commission!

Don't try to rip me off!

He would never do such a thing.

Do you think I would?

No, I wouldn't.

Hey boss... what about the 50,000 in the portable safe?

Hush!

If you have money then pay me.

I'd completely forgotten we had that money.

Thank you so much.

You're a truly dirty businesswoman.

And you don't have to pay tax on it. I'm envious.

Yes, but in exchange I needed so many lies.

Don'y make me cry!

Shall we have a weekend away at an onsen?

If opportunity permits.

When the trade is done I will come back for the remainder.

Let me know any time if there's anything I can do.

And if Mihara comes please don't tell him where I am. Thank you.

She's terrible, that one.

I've never seen such a business.

She's making a profit from the middleman (pimping from the pimps)

Where did you get to meet a woman like that?

Was there something between you?

Is that how it looks?

Maybe there was something.

I thought so!

Really?

No, she's actually tight (no sex).

Honest!

Who is it?

Me.

Hiya. What brought you here?

I'm on the late shift today.

The shop should be shutting - too busy.

Nice things - kimonos.

It feels good.

Stop that. You'll make them dirty.

I want to join your business. It pays well.

Cafe work doesn't pay.

Stand in the corner a moment.

Why?

Just do it.

This is creepy.

Not good enough - I thought so!

You have to be a bit more than cute for this business.

You need to be as outrageously gorgeous as me.

I've got a good figure though.

You need to be clever though - so no.

Clothing is very expensive.

It's quite stressful too and it doesn't really pay.

But you...

What about that author you threw the scarf at?

Done and dusted. And two more since!

And I sold a car!

Hey, you're not wearing anything underneath...

It stops the kimono slipping.

And it feels better.

Wow!

So what are you going to do with all this money you're making?

Nothing particular.

That sounds boring.

So what should I do then?

Money's boring.

If it's not for use with a boyfriend.

Or a husband... what about that writer?

You said he was good looking. Is he single?

It was fun.

A pity. Why didn't you make a move?

I did. It's part of the job.

He knows. He knows exactly what kind of role I played.

That's why it's done with.

Poor you!

But he may come and stalk you!

That would be romantic.

No need for you to get excited about it.

What would you do though?

I'd be in trouble but it would be quite...

Quite what? Tell me?

Go home. I don't have time to mess around with you.

You used my benzine while I was away.

I just took a bit.

Buy your own - it's only 30 yen.

Next time I will.

The sink must be broken again.

Who is it? Come in if you want.

You again?

If you knock it means you want to borrow something.

Sorry.

An apology is not enough for this!

But anyway I am sorry.

I'm sorry about making you buy the damaged house.

It's not mine any more.

Someone came along who wanted to live by the sea so I sold it to them.

I made a profit of five million.

Thank goodness.

You...

Stop that fake posh voice.

The real naked you is better.

You buy expensive things, don't you?

My wares are slightly more expensive than the market rate.

What are you trying to sell?

A wedding licence. For you and me.

OK

You're joking.

Am I?

I'll sell and make a profit!

If I marry you you 'll give me great ideas for my books.

And I won't get in a slump, depressed and run away again.

You might not make a profit.

Fine.

Until I got home to Tokyo....

I had you tricked.

Actually I thought it was strange right from the beginning.

Why?

I read one of those letters you were burning...

It was about a kimono order.

A receipt and demand for payment.

That was an embarrassing and basic error on my part.

I took it just out of a writer's curiosity.

I only understood the significance later.

And who was that bill addressed to...

and whose address was on it...

And when I went there...

The name 'Tsumeko" was there...

You don't win every time!

Thank goodness.

I'm glad I screwed up!

The Woman Who Forgot Love.

What is it?

A fire?

No.

God, Kyoto is boring.

Yes?

What is it?

Come here.

Who is it?

It's me.

Its Mitsu.

Hello.

I'm just going to buy cigarettes.

Excuse me.

You said you would come after lunch.

Yes but...

But I was concerned about you.

It was a rather sudden phone call.

The evening train?

The "Asakaze" express

I see.

How's Tokyo?

Nothing special.

I'll be graduating fashion school soon...

And I I want to marry KIZU.

You mean the guy who just went out?

Yes.

Actually, about that...

You've got the money our brother left to me, haven't you?

I'd like you to let me have it.

That topic needs proper time for a discussion.

I'm really busy today and there'll be no chance to talk.

How about tonight, at Ikariya?

The room is this way. Out of the way!

Hello?

Is that Chaika?

Chaika - it's a Bar.

Really? I suppose there's nothing else we can do.

Hello? Is that Shogo? It's Midori.

Mama's not here yet.

How awful! What happened?

We"l talk later. Good bye.

You know that school group from Nagoya that arrived last night?

They were all lining up to go out...

A kid broke away from the group and by bad luck...

A three wheeler shot out.

The kid's badly injured.

And Mama-san is away so everyone at Ikariya is panicking.

That's what she said anyway...

Mitsu used to be really popular.

Was your brother in love with o-Mitsu?

How do I know!

Ikariya is an old, established place.

We had lots of debts. That was probably what made her attractive.

Trying to marry for money you think?

But Mitsu is really capable.

The brother was a posh kid who never worked.

He dropped socially running an inn.

But it was secure and apparently made a good profit.

It was o-Mitsu who got the school groups coming to Ikariya.

They run a bar in Sakamachi too.

She's turned the old tea place into a limited company!

She's on the board of directors!

Morning Mama Yukiko.

Good Morning. Have a good day.

Thank you.

Hello.

Good morning.

Hello O-kin.

Good morning.

Those Maiko are OK, yes? I'm counting on you.

Do you want them to sing Gion kouta?

These guys can't tell the difference in quality between that and nursery rhymes...

The meeting with the important tax guy is tomorrow - don't forget.

OK. That's fine.

O-mitsu!

Where have you been?

Someone from Ikariya was looking for you just now..

We sent a telgram asking someone from the family to come immediately.

Thank you.

Welcome back.

Mistress, it's quite an incident.

I know.

Come here a moment.

Why did you bring in the injured kid?

What could I do? The accident was just outside.

That's no reason! Idiot!

Why not send him to hospital? That's why we have them.

It's a real pain!

We need to make sure that the name Ikariya is not in the newspapers.

O-fumi?

Yes?

Go to the tour agency.

Say although there has been this incident in front of the hotel...

Tell them the scheduled group for tonight will still be fine.

Tell them in person - say we couldn't get through on the phone.

There was another call from Kaneuchi who rang last night.

He called again?

Yes, it was a long call.

He said he'd been in Kyushu for a long time but he's back and wants to see you...

If the calls again say I'm out.

I will always be out if it's him.

Very well.

Shogo, even if there's someone hurt...

The Nagoya group will do the tour of Nara.

Well that's a bit...

I need to have a porter who is reliable and sensible.

What will happen if we lose money through this thing that's no fault of ours?

The Kanazawa group will be staying tonight as per schedule.

Madam? Madam!

The Nagoya group are leaving as planned.

I see.

What about the injured kid?

He's pretty bad so one of the lady teachers will stay with him.

I see.

Thank you so much. We'll be leaving now.

Thank you.

Coming... coming...

Please look after him.

Nothing forgotten?

(All together) No, nothing forgotten!

Leaving already?

Such a short stay...

A shame you couldn't do more...

Please come again.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Look what I've found.

What is it?

It's chocolate.

O-yasu?

Yes.

The Nagoya group have left - apart from the injured one.

Over there.

I see.

This rice is pretty good.

Oh yes that reminds me. Come here a moment.

Yes?

The injured kid and the lady teacher...

Put everything they use on a separate bill.

Give it to the parents when they come.

Understood?

Yes.

What about the money?

There is no money.

Not for a guy who would deceive my sister (-in-law)!

How do you know he's deceiving me?

I have bitter experience in these matters!

Look I will sort things out for you, OK?

I have to say this...

I don't accept this.

Yumiko...

Do you think guys are to make women happy?

Women get all emotional but men just make you unhappy.

For women the things we want to have and do...

If we get 80% we can be happy.

If we got absolutely all of it...

We just end up wrecking ourselves.

That's your geisha's take on it. That means you won't pay.

I never thought you loved our brother.

You were just after the Ikariya property.

You were just as much a thief as some burglar who'd broken in.

Yumiko...

I've doubled the wealth of Ikariya.

Well... that may well be the case but...

Always thinking of getting the most money is the geisha's way, isn't it.

But I'm different.

I .. I don't mind being deceived.

If I get married to Kizu I have no idea how my future will turn out.

But I'll not regret it whatever happens. Because I love him.

Such naivety again?

Yes. You'd never understand.

Look Misa...

Bills, nothing but accounts...

Have you really believed that you were happy?

You never have been. And you never will be.

And, let's face it...

I'm afraid you're not exactly young.

Excuse me a moment.

Hello? Yes. It's me.

Excuse me?

It's me, Kanemitsu.

I'm sorry to keep phoning but will you meet with me?

I was thinking back to the old days...

I'm not going to moan about things - I'm a man.

Please, I beg you. Just a few moments.

You're not obliged to anyone like when you were a geisha.

Well... I'll be waiting in the bar at 9.

Hello? Hello?

O-fumi!

Yes?

Bring some sake.

Yes madam.

Madam?

Is that you, Shogo?

Yes.

About that Kanazawa group...

The teachers were angry - they said the rooms were bad.

The sick kid is in the room they should have had.

No word from his parents?

No, nothing at all.

We're a business...

If we can't get him taken away quick...

Excuse me.

What about dinner?

I don't need it.

What's up?

There's no help for it.

I'll have to get him to come here.

I'm going back to the Okazaki house tonight.

Do you want more?

How are you feeling Fujinami?

I have been meaning to ask you something.

Why did you dash out like that?

There was a cute dog...

I wanted to pick it up.

I see.

You like dogs, don't you?

Miss!

My mum and dad can't come.

Why not? We sent a telegram.

We're poor.

We were flooded out in the typhoon.

The money for this trip...

.. they borrowed it from my uncle.

My dad said it would be sad if I couldn't come.

Don't worry about that. Try not to think about it.

When you wake up tomorrow someone will be here to collect you.

OK?

Welcome back.

I'm back.

The master is really drunk...

Again?

Yes.

You can go to bed now.

He's bad when he's drunk.

Hello.

Hi.

I'll sort him out and put him to sleep.

Don't lock the door yet.

Here I am.

I've been waiting for you.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Is anything wrong?

Drinking so much...

It's nothing.

Go on, have one.

Thank you.

Hey...

Let's sleep together tonight.

Stop that. You're incorrigable.

Eh?

You used to sleep with me loads...

What are you talking about?

Keep your voice down.

Straight after your son died...

You didn't have anywhere to go...

You begged not to be kicked out of Ikariya saying "please let me stay ..."

"In exchange ..."

"I'll do anything you ask".

That's how you begged at the time!

I forgot that long ago.

That was a long time ago.

Give me some water.

Look...

Come on. Let's go to bed.

You must be lonely...

Stop that.

I've arranged enough girls for you in your time.

Yes but...

You were always best at 'service'...

I'll get angry if you keep up this stupidity.

What's up with you?

Just because you're the owner of Ikariya now...

...you think you can act all high and mighty?

It's ridiculous.

Father... (It's her father-in-law)

You can't act like this.

There are some things you can say and some you can't.

No... look...

I errr...

Don't be like that...

Come on...

Come on... just tonight...

Stop it!

Welcome. Welcome.

There's a problem with this one! It's not empty yet!

Relax and enjoy yourselves.

Leaving already?

Yes?

Some guy called Kanemitsu...

He said you'd see him so he made me let him in to wait.

Is he inside?

Yes.

Good evening.

Long time no see.

Sorry to be late.

You've been saying the same things as back then over and over.

Do you remember?

You couldn't get away from the parties in the old days and I heard that a lot!

Yes, that's true.

But you were popular and that was good.

I've hear lots about you.

Thanks for your interest.

Let me have a sip.

You've lost weight.

What's that?

I've had some hard times.

Have you.

What's the matter?

A tear...

You must think badly of me...

Well... when you left me to marry into Ikariya without saying anything...

I was angry and disappointed.

I don't want to complain but nothing good has happened to me since then...

I'm sorry.

But you know I...

I'm not really happy.

Why?

There were various guys of course but...

But you were the only one I really loved with all my heart.

But I behaved so dishonourably.

It was long ago. Let's not speak more about it.

Let's make up.

Could you really do that?

Thank you.

o-mitsu...

Yes.

What's the matter?

Sorry. I thought there was someone there.

Wipe your mouth...

Darling...

You must have come for a reason?

No. It's just because I wanted to see you.

Come on tell me...

If there's anything at all I can do for you...

Really?

Yes. As a sort of apology for what happened.

Maybe I will ask then.

I need you get me a promissory note...

For six months ahead.

The other party is a very reliable man

I'll pay whatever interest you want.

How much?

Two million yen.

There'll be no trouble for you.

I see.

It's been such a long time. Let's have a drink.

Yes, it has been a long time.

Good evening.

Who are you?

Police. Is Jun Kanemizu here?

Yes...

You're Kanemitsu, aren't you?

Stop!

What's going on?

Damn it!

Hold him!

I'm not going quietly.

Get off me!

Sorry for the trouble.

He's wanted for fraud in Kyushu.

You'll be called as a witness of course.

I expect you to do your civic duty.

Excuse me.

What a load of trouble!

What's his relationship to you, mama-san?

Hello?

This is Chaika.

Is mama-san there/ Can you call her for me?

You know that injured kid...

He's suddenly turned critical.

Yes.

The doctor's here now.

This is bad.

He needs a blood transfusion but it's late...

There's no time to get blood in...

What's happened?

He's very anaemic and his heart is irregular.

I'm sorry this is also making trouble for you...

Don't worry about that.

His parents are not coming,

Their house was terrible damaged in this last typhoon.

I see.

Poor kid.

I really don't know what to do.

There's no need to worry.

We at Ikariya will do everything we can.

You're going to help?

Thank you.

I need someone who has type B blood.

I'm type A.

I don't know what type I am.

Ah... I'm B type.

I got it checked during the war.

I see. In which case I'd like some blood.

Of course.

It's certainly rich and well nourished blood.

Mistress!

That kid... his face has got some colour back.

He's breathing easily now.

That's good to hear.

That was well done of you.

You really saved him.

It's the first time I've done something for a stranger!

I've always thought only about myself.

Madam!

Yes?

It's Yumiko...

Welcome...

We're heading back on the first train.

I see.

The seven o'clock one I suppose.

Of course.

You can go and rest now.

Thank you.

It's cold isn't it.

Excuse me but...

We talked about things... and so we've come back here.

Talked about what things?

We decided to come and ask again for the money.

And show you we are happy together.

We will repay it in that way at least...

Sis...

Please have faith in us.

How much do you need?

Oh wow...

Are you really going to give us some?

Would you prefer a cheque or cash?

I've only got 200,000 in cash at the moment though.

I'd like cash please.

Give me just a moment.

Please check the amount.

You take it.

OK

That's fine - don't be so formal.

There you go.

Thank you.

Look Yumiko...

I want to follow your example and...

...I want to try to find happiness too.

A woman's true happiness...

It may be too late but...

No it's not. It's not too late.

I wonder... Thank you.

But the police have arrested him.

Oh! The police?

Yes.

See you again soon.

Goodbye.

Producers: Hiroshi Yoneda; Kazuo Tsukaguchi; Hiroaki Fujii.

Photography by Kazuo Miyakawa, Hiroshi Murai, Setsuo Kobayashi.

Starring:

Machiko Kyo; Fujiko Yamamoto; Ayako Wakao