Original subtitles

They say a storm follows a quiet and beautiful sunset...

...and that's how it was that day.

Such a beautiful sunset that it worried people.

I was on my way to work...

...when I stopped and stood still... that's when it happened.

When she appeared and entered our lives.

Looking back on it now...

...I see that she was the beautiful sunset before the storm.

BLACK ROSE MANSION

Producer Oda Akira Screenplay Matsuda Hiroo Fukasaku Kinji

Cinematography Kawamata Akira Music Kaburaki So Production Design Kumaya Masao

Lighting Miura Rei Editing Terada Aki Sound Satou Hirofumi Recording Kobayashi Hideo

Starring Maruyama Akihiro

Tamura Masakazu Kawazu Yusuke

Matsuoka Kikko Usami Junya Komatsu Katamasa

Nurou Ayako Sone Hafumi Hozumi Takanobu Jou Akira Murota Hideo

Taki Sataro Hanai Ryokutaro Yamayoshi Kosaku Sonoda Kenji Okamoto Tadayuki Morozumi Keijiro Kajima Jun Watanabe Noriyuki Mizumori Kumiko

Hori Manami Izumi Maki Komori Hideaki Tsuchida Keiji Kawashima Terumitsu Mizuki Ryoko Nakagawa Hideto Tsuchiki Youji Oshima Shotaro Takahata Yoshizo

Nishimura Akira Uchida Ryohei Osawa Eitaro

Directed by Fukasaku Kinji

Black Rose Manor was originally my father's villa...

...but I made it into my own secret getaway...

...a refined and elegant salon for my hobbies...

...it was my secret pride.

- Welcome. - Thanks.

How was your trip ?

It was a business trip, so... what can I say.

Yes, sir.

The woeful autumn colors Autumn she is pale lavendar

Let's walk together Outside of town

Our cold little fingers Clasped together, we walk

Who's that beauty ?

A recent introduction from Mr. Mizukami...

Feeling pity Though we are in love

We can't help it We can't be together

Pity you and me We can't leave each other

But we can't be apart What will become of us

Ah, such grief Pretend that we're not grieving

Ah, this grief

I see you too have fallen in love at first sight, with Miss Ryuko Fujio.

Ryuko Fujio ?

She's a mysterious woman.

Mysterious ?

I came across her by accident at a club in Yokohama...

...but I don't think even there they knew her by that name.

Nobody knows where she lives.

She just appears at the door at eight o'clock...

...she always sings love songs...

...and then she goes home at eleven o'clock...

...accompanied by a young mulatto.

We don't know anything about Ryuko Fujio, her past, or her present.

She remains an utter mystery...

...but that's just one more charming mystery about her.

For example, that man there - the writer Kajiiwa Shintaro...

...tried chatting her up in his half baked French...

There's a woman who stirs up feelings of pleasure and the desire to conquest.

She's different.

She is the woman who makes you think that you will die peacefully...

...watched over by her.

When he heard that, he thought she was just an artsy bohemian.

Look, there she is... with the politician Izumikawa.

Here, drink up, you little -

She was the very picture of a noble woman.

Murakami san ? Are you badmouthing someone again ?

No...Let me introduce you.

This here is Sakou - who, besides being one of the directors...

...also manages this place as a hobby.

There's something l'd like to ask you, if it's not rude to ask.

What is it ?

What's the reason for that black rose you're carrying ?

You're interested in the strangest things.

There's no particular reason for my asking.

Is it because this place is called The Black Rose Mansion ?

Well, it's just a coincidence that I came here...but...

As you suggest, there is a reason for the black rose.

This is my symbol of love.

Symbol of love ?

Yes. Permanent love. A symbol of true love...

...and when I truly fall in love... the flower will change to red.

The flower will turn red ?

That hardly seems possible in the real world.

But I truly believe that someday this black rose will turn red.

I believe it too. Exactly like you said.

You get it, right ?

That's why every man in the place is blind with love for her.

Blind ? You're joking.

You're just like the original Prima Donna of Milano.

We won't have any of that crass talk here, mister.

The Greek god of the seas would fall in love with her at first sight.

Father.

Welcome home.

When did you arrive ?

I just got here.

So you just came straight here ?

Yeah. Why ?

Wataru has returned.

Wataru's back ? Was he over at your place ?

There's no reason for him to come to our house.

l'm the hated older brother, right ?

He pilfered some money from Mother... and then he left again.

Welcome home, sir.

She's still up ?

Did you just get in ?

What are you doing up this late ? What would you do if I touched you ?

But l'm feeling good tonight.

It seems Wataru came back.

What to do with that kid...

He comes here asking for money.

And in return he left this...

Like "the shrimp that caught the mackeral," as he put it.

A black rose.

They say it's impossible to make a perfect black rose.

But he swears it's real.

That kid, he always says the most ridiculous things.

That stupid kid. I wish he'd grow up.

You used to say the same thing to me.

When I took a lover... and left the house.

Yes, and I was not mistaken then either.

If only you had heeded my advice in the first place.

And then I would have never gone for a drive...

...and that man would not have been killed...

...and my body would not have become lifeless for more than ten years.

No, you're always right... And you're so kind.

You've absolutely never made a mistake.

Why the troubled expression ?

No, no, I was just...

Our goddess is always punctual.

Exactly. She won't be here a minute before eight o'clock.

Ryuko's husband is here tonight.

Ryuko's husband ?

Is everything all right, sir ?

Show him in.

Sir, he's a bit...

I said show him in.

Hey, you.

Who the hell are you ?

The shape of your skull...

...reminds me of Sinanthropus Pekinsus - descended from Peking Man.

What ?

When you ask someone his name... you start by introducing yourself.

You obviously don't have any manners.

I am Ishikawa, member of Parliament.

Oh really. I am Otomo... a scholar in archaeology.

Mr. Otomo !

I am the novelist, Kajiiwa Shintaro. Are you really Ryuko's -

Ryuko !

Where is she ! Where have you hidden her !

Ryuko is my wife.

Ryuko was crazy.

But we were very happy.

I was engrossed in my research day and night.

When I tired of that I would find her.

That luscious body, that body brought me so much satisfaction.

When she moaned in ecstasy...

Ryuko is my crazy wife.

Ryuko.

Ryuko. It's me, your husband.

It's all right.

You've lost your mind but you are my wife.

You left the house while I was at the university.

l've been searching for you ever since, Ryuko.

You must remember !

You must remember me, my love.

Your voice of true rapture when I made love to you.

Even when your spirit was dark your body knew true happiness.

l've been longing for you.

My body is special for you.

Our lovemaking is unique.

I know your body like no one else.

Ryuko ! You are my wife !

Your wife ?

You remember me, darling.

I don't know you.

Really.

Which one of them is lying ?

You blew it.

You're the same as me.

Welcome home.

Welcome home.

Oh. You're here.

You're pretty late.

Mother and I were just talking about that woman.

What woman ?

The one you're infatuated with.

Ridiculous.

Well, l'Il be on my way.

Really ? Best regards to Reiko.

Okay.

Noboru has become quite nosy... these days.

He doesn't care about people's feelings.

He must be pretty bored.

Good evening, Sir.

Excuse me... yet another one has arrived.

Another one ?

Saying he has some relation to Ryuko.

Who let him in ?

I did.

It's okay, isn't it ? This should be interesting...

Here she comes now.

The beautiful scented flower The rumba sings of the rose

Dream flower of the maiden The flower blooms with passion

That song !

My aching heart keeps time To the rhythm of the rumba

My heart is trembling mysteriously To the rumba of the pounding heart

Oh, white rose Fragile dream of the young

Living on love, blooming love Red rose, redder than blood

The rose rumba My heart pounds in flames

I dance with you The rose rumba

Tonight is the last night Tomorrow we shall part

The virgin's dream flower Always in her heart

Until the day we meet again The color and smell shall linger

The flower of my heart Sweet flower, the rose rumba

You remember me ! It was you after all !

I don't know you.

It's me ! It's me.

You remember me ? Your Tsukawa.

I wanted to see you.

I went every night to the cabaret.

I used up all the money in the bank.

But I don't regret it !

You always sang that same song for me.

Just to have you next to me was enough.

Ryuko ! Please ! l'm no good without you !

Ryuko ! Without you by my side... I can't make it !

I get it, Ryuko.

You said someday... the black rose would turn red.

That even artificial flowers had life.

I can't even believe it now.

A black rose could never exist !

Listen, everyone.

Ryuko is the kind of woman who goes on living in pursuit of pure love.

Whether she was involved with him or not is beside the point.

Listen, you. That young man is dead !

So what.

Any man who takes his own life can go off and die alone.

You bastard !

Don't you feel anything for the loss of a man's life ?

Feel anything.

You're so conventional.

You have no right to judge Ryuko.

Who needs qualifications to judge a betraying whore ?

Betrayed ?

Fine.

Love is not charity.

True Love becomes more pure through continued betrayal.

Compared to your political party.

Where all you could expect.

From a situation like this is a love that is moldy and rotten !

You !

Go ahead and laugh.

But how true is your love ?

What about you ?

And you ?

Your love is like a futon in the closet !

For you amateurs.

Love is a dirty little secret you pull out at night !

Ryuko's love is not like that !

But I understand her love.

A man who understands Ryuko would know.

Ryuko is like the wind...

She is like fire.

She is water.

She is earth.

Ryuko's love is forever !

Oh, Ryuko, where have you gone ?

Ryuko, you are mine ; your body belongs to me.

Without me, you will not raise your voice of ecstasy.

She's running late tonight.

You don't suppose...

Stop the car.

Why didn't you come tonight ?

I thought maybe you were gone for good.

Please come again tomorrow.

Without you, the mansion is like an exhibition of mummies !

Don't you remember, it's me ! It's me !

I don't know you.

What happened ! Are you all right ?

What happened ? Were you having a nightmare ?

A dream...

For years, I had forgotten about dreams.

Get out ! This is a members only club.

What happened ?

The third man.

Shut your mouths !

This woman is mine ! It's not a lie.

I met her in Kobe.

Place your bets.

I was losing, and pissed off... That's when she appeared...

Looking like a foreign concubine...

I fell in love with her at first sight.

And that is this woman !

l'm not mistaken. If you think l'm wrong, l'Il prove it.

On her right arm she has a rose tattoo.

Look !

You had it erased.

I don't belong to anyone.

Bullshit ! You're my woman !

I searched for you... I won't just give you up !

Get away !

l'Il cut anyone who gets in my way !

George !

The rose turned red !

No it hasn't !

You think the rose is alive ?

You dare to think the black rose has turned red ?

Look ! That blood is tainted.

It may appear red now... but soon it will turn black again.

A rose dipped in another man's blood.

To say that it has turned red is just a sign of your ignorance !

Now I understand perfectly.

The black rose will never turn red.

This romance is but a dream.

This romance is dead.

I see what's happening here.

There is no need for me to remain here.

These two men are obviously not worthy of this club.

Why did they die here ?

Can you please explain ?

Because of the woman.

The woman ?

You can't blame Ryuko for their deaths.

Ryuko is a victim.

Anyone here could vouch for that.

Where is that woman now ?

She's in the back room.

Wait.

Before you talk to her...

...could you give me a moment alone with her ?

Two men died before her eyes.

She must be in a state of shock.

Well, what's the harm ?

Don't make things worse for her.

Right now... this thing called love...

It could be called insanity.

Are you going away now ?

Wherever you go things will be the same.

You will never be happy.

But it's not just you... it's all the men who loved you.

l'm seeing a dream.

A dream you're not supposed to see.

l'Il never change.

All I ever wanted was true love.

I understand.

But do you really think that it's just a beautiful dream ?

The best way to achieve true love is.

A dream is but a dream and to always keep it that way.

What do you think ?

Forget about leaving.

Can you keep on dreaming ? Here at the Black Rose Mansion ?

But... why say such a thing ?

Because I love you.

You may laugh at me but you are -

But it's true.

l'd do anything for you for your happiness.

Don't leave... for me...

Give me a chance to make you happy.

I... l'm a bad woman.

You don't want to know me.

My past... my relationships with those men...

I don't want to know.

All I care about is you right now.

All I care is that you will always be with me.

Don't go Please !

And so it came to pass that Ryuko stayed with me.

But in my heart some doubts lingered...

But the wings of her search for love would not rest for long.

Someday, like the wind...

...she would suddenly disappear from my side.

I dreaded that day would come.

And then... to keep her by my side...

...I decided to renovate the Black Rose Mansion.

This action on my part...

...must seem like an old man's madness to my family and friends...

...but such was my determination.

Ryuko's love remained in the world of fables.

No injuries, no blood was spilled... it was a beautiful adjustment.

And she kept to herself in that world.

She was absolutely, perfectly happy.

The Black Rose Mansion...

...with Ryuko as its blissful goddess...

...for the first time lived up to its name.

That's what I believed...

And then, one day...

Who are you ?

Aren't you scared ?

I am surprised. That's a very original greeting.

Sorry. l'm Wataru...

The prodigal son of someone very important to you.

Is that so...

You...

And this is your little love nest with my father.

Well done for a moderate conservative.

I like this place... very classy atmosphere.

How did you manage to deceive my father ?

Deceive him ? Me ?

Didn't you ?

"Permanent love," "pure love,"

Love, love, love...

...a very romantic deception very alluring...

...but I used the same tactic recently on my mother...

...telling her the black rose was a natural flower.

A natural black rose ?

Of course it was artificial.

But thanks to you... I was able to get a healthy allowance.

According to you... all love is a sham, right ?

That's right.

It flares up for a moment... with time it dies.

That's all love ever is.

Why did a guy like you leave home in the first place ?

Leave home ?

Because l'm stupid... that's why.

Stupid...

I eloped with the maid...

She blew me off in less than a year.

Oh...

That's what I get for thinking the black rose was real.

So that's when you wised up and decided to come back home ?

Yeah... my father's a millionaire.

All this talk about love and passion...

If we didn't get hung up on such boring things...

...we could have a great time our whole lives.

Yeah. Let me ask a favor of you.

If my father starts griping... intervene on my behalf.

All right. I love pretending to be innocent.

Come... let's call your father.

Hello...

Wataru did what ?

l'm just glad to have you home.

l'm not going to get into whether I approve of it or not.

I always knew you'd be back.

Wait, don't misunderstand.

l'm not being critical... it's a matter of trust.

You may have gone off on the wrong track.

But you were just chasing a youthful dream.

Stay for a while, relax then maybe take a trip overseas...

To dream is only natural... it's a good thing.

But to not do anything to pursue that dream can lead to unhappiness.

Wataru will be all right.

Because he doesn't believe in love.

l'Il be all right.

But what about you, Father ?

What do you mean by that ?

Everybody's talking...

About you and Ryuko.

That she's crazy.

So... What are you going to do with yourself ?

I haven't decided yet.

l'm not interested in going overseas.

But you don't want to settle down here, right ?

Can't I ? That's what I intended, coming home.

Really ?

Yes, really.

You know what ?

l'm so happy to have you back.

But l'm a bit disappointed, too.

When you left home like that I really encouraged you

You did the thing that I could not do myself.

I thought, he's a young man, after all.

And then you come back here... beaten and tired.

And all you live for is your father's affection.

Just like me.

And when I think of that I think, what a pity...

...what a shame.

I love to play make believe.

I always knew you'd come home.

Wataru will be all right because he doesn't believe in love.

Yes.

Telephone.

For me ?

It's not a joke ! It's worth 20 million !

l'm begging you, just this once this chance will never come again.

- All you have to do is drive the car. - Knock it off !

I don't care about 20 million !

What else am I going to do ?

l'm not in the drug organization by choice, you know.

But you... you come here and bow your head.

And all is well. It's not like that for me !

l'm sorry, Wataru.

I wasn't planning on saying all this stuff to you.

It's just, I don't have anyone else to talk to.

Wataru, why not ?

Take this and don't bother me.

Wataru !

You're rather infatuated, aren't you ?

Is that the object of your affection ?

I have a right to ask, you know.

Before you left home... you were with me.

We were supposed to get married.

Yes, and then for no reason...

You just ran off.

Did you hate me ?

Go on, talk.

l've known about you and Reiko for a long time.

It's good to know a lot of things.

You know when you've been betrayed... not to be disillusioned.

And more than anything... you don't need to get bored.

Shall I talk to father about it ?

About your passion for that woman ?

It's been a while.

I was wondering what became of you.

Well, how are things going ?

- What are you talking about ? - The make-believe sweet life.

No good... l'm not as good at it as you are.

Like me ?

Yes... That really moved me.

That song about cheating love.

So polite, teasing me with that fake black rose.

Does it bother you so much, this rose ?

What happened ? All of a sudden you want to meet.

Did you change your mind ?

Don't be ridiculous I just threw away my dream.

It was a beautiful night.

Well, good night.

Wataru !

This damn kid.

He's drunk, isn't he ?

Let's call him a car.

Maybe we should let him stay.

Well...

It's all right by me.

Really ? In that case, thanks.

He's weak-spirited.

He hasn't calmed down yet... he's troubled.

It feels good, doesn't it ? Nice and cold.

How ? How did I get here ?

Poor fellow.

Sweet dreams just like that.

It's me.

What's going on ?

You were pretty drunk last night...

l'm sorry.

l'Il be more careful in the future.

What's that ?

Hold on please.

Hello.

I just told Wataru too, but l've got to leave town on business.

To Kyushu... l'Il be back in three days.

If you get lonely... why not play with Wataru ?

I went to wash the car. Wataru.

Where are we going ?

Nowhere in particular.

Really.

Is that okay ?

Why not, after all l've entrusted you to take me this far.

Damn it !

Damn this situation.

I didn't come home for such painful thoughts.

I was... I was in a jam.

I was sick of everything.

l'd had enough !

I didn't want to see anything... think about anything !

I just want to be comforted.

And then you came along... who the hell are you !

Why do you make things harder for me !

If I close my eyes I can see your face.

Wherever I go I hear your voice.

And that black rose !

What about love ?!?

Is there such a thing ?

If there is, you're my father's woman !

You've got nothing to do with me.

Leave me alone !

I thought you went away.

l'm not going anywhere.

It's alive.

What ?

This rose.

But it's still black

Because l'm a bad woman.

What are you talking about ?

l'Il tell my father about us.

And then, let's go away... just the two of us.

Where ?

Anywhere.

Across the mountains... across the seas.

Wherever you want.

Really ?

Really.

But you...

...you don't have any money.

Money ?

I don't have any money.

What will we do ?

Can you get some money from your father ?

No way.

I can make my own money.

I have a plan.

What are you going to do ?

Really, Wataru !

- If I say l'm in, l'm in ! - Great !

That deal I was talking about... tomorrow's the day.

I was even thinking to do it myself !

How will we escape ?

Leave it to me !

There's a Norwegian freighter... it's all set up !

I can't believe it !

Ryuko and Wataru ?

When was that ?

Last night.

But...

I can't believe it.

But I saw it with my own eyes.

If that wasn't two people in love... then there are no lovers in the world.

Maybe you should talk to them directly.

Before it's too late.

I don't get it. Can you explain this to me ?

How did this happen ? How did you and Wataru -

I wanted to help him.

Help him ! You wanted to help him ?

After he finally came home ?

First and foremost Wataru is my son !

He lost sight of love... he was dead inside.

When he came back... I tried to give him strength.

You think you're the only one ? Only you could help him ?

Yes.

What about my feelings ?

And if you really think Wataru will be happy.

I love Wataru too, you know.

Whatever comes of this.

But you... you're going away with him.

What will come of that ?

It'Il ruin everything.

You, Wataru, me we'Il all be miserable.

Reconsider !

If it's all right with you let's go on as if this never happened.

Do you really think that's possible ?

I gave everything for you.

Yes... you were always very kind to me.

You were unsatisfied with me so you and Wataru -

Where is Wataru now ?

I don't know.

He said something about going to make some money.

Money ?

Take that, you bastards !

Yajima ! Yajima !

Shit.

Hello.

Wataru ?

Wataru !

Hello, Father !

Sorry, l'm in a rush... let me speak to Ryuko.

Forget it.

Don't you have something to say to me first ?

Come home now !

Then give her a message for me...

Hello !

Hello !

Wataru !

What happened, Wataru !

That's no good. Call a doctor !

Stop !

l'm all right... it's just a scratch.

Please, Father.

I have to go with her.

Please, allow it !

The boat is leaving soon !

Wataru !

Calm down.

Where are you going... wounded like this.

You just came home...

l'm sorry.

Please understand.

I finally found a way to fix my life.

I heard you.

But you're dreaming.

Open your eyes.

You could still have a happy future.

It's too late, Father.

These wounds aren't just from a fight.

I was shot by a cop.

l'm a criminal, which you detest.

Look at this... this is what's become of your love.

What are you saying, Father it was all my doing.

Wataru ! Everything will be all right.

Leave it to me... l'Il make it right.

Ryuko, I beg of you talk to him, tell him.

Wataru ! You believe her more than me ?

Who is this woman ?

We don't know her background.

We don't know her age.

- We don't even know her real name. - Father !

Listen to me.

I saw her mystery.

I had a dream.

Her beauty...

But now my eyes are open.

Wataru...

She's a dangerous woman.

She's trouble for every man that gets close to her.

Even you.

Why don't you say something ?

You're not that woman.

Why ?

Wataru, I am that kind of woman.

Now your father is throwing me away.

To save you.

You must choose... your father or me.

That's all I have to say to you right now.

Did you hear that, Wataru ?

What did she say ?

That you must choose ?

Is that what you call love ?

Would true love force such a heartless choice ?

Love is forgiving.

Love is comforting.

Love is wishing for happiness.

That's what love is.

That's not her.

This woman doesn't have that.

She's from outside our world.

There's nothing to think about.

Come with me.

If you do...

Wataru ! My son...

l'Il go with her.

Don't you get it ?

Yours is not love... it's just blind lust !

Let's go.

Wait !

Go on, then.

Then the rose will turn red when your blood flows.

Ridiculous.

Ridiculous !

Are you all right ?

It's okay we've made it this far.

- Ryuko. - What ?

Do you understand ?

l'm finally happy ! Like never before.

Watch out !

It's dark. What's that ?

Ryuko... where are you ?

l'm here.

Yes, you are next to me.

l'm here, darling don't worry, l'm not going anywhere.

I love you.

I love you, too.

I love you !

Hello, Sako speaking.

Really.

I understand.

l'm on my way.

Did they find them ?

Yeah.

And ?

Oh.

l'm envious.

What ?

Don't you agree, Father ?

That's the woman. We finally identified her.

I was on my way to inform you.

Subtitles by David Geiger