1 00:00:02,547 --> 00:00:07,338 Once upon a time, when magic was in the air, 2 00:00:07,463 --> 00:00:10,755 was born the tragic legend of Waldemar Daninsky 3 00:00:10,880 --> 00:00:12,505 and his eternal curse. 4 00:00:32,005 --> 00:00:36,838 THE BEAST AND THE MAGIC SWORD 5 00:01:39,505 --> 00:01:41,755 The year 938. 6 00:01:41,880 --> 00:01:46,463 The residence of the Emperor Otton the Great, in Messeburgo. 7 00:01:54,963 --> 00:01:56,088 Your Majesty... 8 00:01:56,380 --> 00:01:59,838 Bishop Liutprand of Cremona has arrived 9 00:01:59,963 --> 00:02:02,130 and asks to be seen. 10 00:02:02,255 --> 00:02:04,213 Show him in at once. 11 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,797 Your Eminence may enter. 12 00:02:19,588 --> 00:02:22,713 Your Majesty, I've travelled with all haste. 13 00:02:22,838 --> 00:02:24,755 Sit down Bishop, speak. 14 00:02:30,297 --> 00:02:31,797 Sir, I've said it many times, 15 00:02:31,922 --> 00:02:34,380 Burgundians are charlatans and weak spirited. 16 00:02:34,630 --> 00:02:38,672 Byzantines are cowards when sober and brave when drunk. 17 00:02:39,047 --> 00:02:41,172 The same goes for Germans. 18 00:02:41,672 --> 00:02:44,380 Romans are worthless swaggerers. 19 00:02:44,713 --> 00:02:46,547 But the Hungarians are devils, 20 00:02:46,797 --> 00:02:49,255 insatiable vampires who seek out victims 21 00:02:49,380 --> 00:02:52,047 to steal away their blood and souls. 22 00:02:52,713 --> 00:02:54,505 You believe that, Liutprand? 23 00:02:55,130 --> 00:02:58,130 - What does it matter what I think? - Explain yourself. 24 00:02:58,422 --> 00:03:00,338 What matters is what your subjects think, 25 00:03:00,463 --> 00:03:02,672 your soldiers, your people. 26 00:03:03,630 --> 00:03:06,047 They say if Bulcho the Magyar chief is executed, 27 00:03:06,172 --> 00:03:08,255 instead of dying in combat, 28 00:03:08,380 --> 00:03:10,880 then he and everyone the Emperor has killed 29 00:03:11,005 --> 00:03:12,172 will return from hell. 30 00:03:12,547 --> 00:03:15,797 Their ghosts will drink our blood and that of our children. 31 00:03:16,047 --> 00:03:20,672 They'll condemn our souls, bring plague and ruin our harvests. 32 00:03:20,922 --> 00:03:24,255 No one will be able to defeat Bulcho, he's the devil. 33 00:03:24,588 --> 00:03:28,505 They say he can transform into a wolf and other wild beasts. 34 00:03:28,922 --> 00:03:30,130 He is invulnerable. 35 00:03:30,422 --> 00:03:34,338 But that can't be true. We've defeated the Magyar forces, 36 00:03:34,588 --> 00:03:38,297 their warriors weren't immortal, they died like anyone else. 37 00:03:38,422 --> 00:03:40,255 Yes, it's true. 38 00:03:40,380 --> 00:03:42,963 I've seen impaled prisoners dying, 39 00:03:43,422 --> 00:03:47,463 women and children thrown without pity into the flames. 40 00:03:47,797 --> 00:03:50,838 And they died like anyone else. 41 00:03:51,255 --> 00:03:55,547 So no more sermons, let's speak of the mission I gave you. 42 00:03:56,172 --> 00:03:59,630 Following your instructions I travelled to Krakow. 43 00:04:00,172 --> 00:04:02,797 Along and tiring trip, by the way. 44 00:04:03,088 --> 00:04:05,713 Stories of your tribulations don't concern me. 45 00:04:05,838 --> 00:04:07,255 Come to the point. 46 00:04:09,338 --> 00:04:13,630 The night is cold and this hot wine soothes body and soul. 47 00:04:13,755 --> 00:04:14,797 Speak. 48 00:04:15,005 --> 00:04:18,005 As you ordered, I had a meeting in Castle Wawel 49 00:04:18,130 --> 00:04:19,547 with lrinaeus Daninsky. 50 00:04:19,797 --> 00:04:22,630 He hasn't forgotten that the Magyar hordes 51 00:04:22,755 --> 00:04:27,005 invaded Polish territory and killed most of his family. 52 00:04:27,130 --> 00:04:28,172 So? 53 00:04:28,672 --> 00:04:32,005 He agrees to face Bulcho in single combat. 54 00:04:33,338 --> 00:04:34,963 God be praised. 55 00:04:35,963 --> 00:04:40,797 Irinaeus Daninsky is the last paladin capable of facing that demon. 56 00:04:41,213 --> 00:04:45,922 Eight of your best warriors have lost their lives challenging the Voivode. 57 00:04:46,172 --> 00:04:49,922 Would it not be better to finally finish off Bulcho 58 00:04:50,047 --> 00:04:51,880 and hang him in the gibbet? 59 00:04:54,338 --> 00:04:59,463 I have him locked in the dungeons, but it seems the prisoner is me. 60 00:05:00,422 --> 00:05:02,130 I fear to judge him. 61 00:05:03,213 --> 00:05:07,713 I fear the curse will come true and my people will be damned. 62 00:05:07,838 --> 00:05:08,880 No, 63 00:05:09,755 --> 00:05:12,047 he must die in a duel. 64 00:05:12,713 --> 00:05:14,880 This Pole will defeat Bulcho. 65 00:05:15,630 --> 00:05:20,172 But do not forget Armesse, the Magyar's mistress. 66 00:05:20,422 --> 00:05:22,172 She has yet to be captured, 67 00:05:22,297 --> 00:05:25,422 and is more unholy and perverse than the Voivode. 68 00:05:25,755 --> 00:05:27,422 If Bulcho is defeated, 69 00:05:28,088 --> 00:05:32,297 that witch will soon be ours as no one will fear her any more. 70 00:05:55,838 --> 00:05:57,422 Armesse, Armesse! 71 00:05:58,047 --> 00:06:01,838 Quercus, you cursed dwarf, how dare you interrupt me? 72 00:06:02,963 --> 00:06:07,088 Forgive me, mistress, but lrinaeus Daninsky is at the court. 73 00:06:07,213 --> 00:06:09,713 He's come to fight with our lord. 74 00:06:11,713 --> 00:06:14,880 So, that wretch, he comes at last. 75 00:06:15,422 --> 00:06:17,130 Irinaeus Daninsky, 76 00:06:17,713 --> 00:06:21,297 if you defeat Bulcho, I'll give you whatever you ask. 77 00:06:21,630 --> 00:06:23,880 Nothing will be denied, nothing. 78 00:06:25,380 --> 00:06:29,088 Majesty, I'll bring the Voivode's bloodstained head and in return... 79 00:06:29,213 --> 00:06:31,005 And in return, what is it you wish? 80 00:06:31,213 --> 00:06:32,505 As in the old legends, 81 00:06:32,630 --> 00:06:36,463 I am that paladin who comes to save the land from the dragon. 82 00:06:36,963 --> 00:06:39,380 You know what the usual reward was. 83 00:06:40,047 --> 00:06:41,963 You want one of my daughters. 84 00:06:42,630 --> 00:06:46,713 Yes, I desire Uswika, your youngest daughter. 85 00:06:46,838 --> 00:06:48,880 You ask too much. 86 00:06:49,047 --> 00:06:52,005 Perhaps, your Eminence, but that is my price. 87 00:06:53,213 --> 00:06:55,463 Bring me Bulcho's head... 88 00:06:56,255 --> 00:06:58,588 and Uswika shall be your wife. 89 00:06:59,297 --> 00:07:00,880 You have my word. 90 00:07:18,505 --> 00:07:19,797 Uswika, my daughter, 91 00:07:20,505 --> 00:07:23,380 today we gamble for your future and that of our people. 92 00:07:42,463 --> 00:07:43,922 The die is cast. 93 00:07:56,505 --> 00:07:57,672 He'll be defeated. 94 00:08:48,297 --> 00:08:50,380 I'm not sure this was necessary. 95 00:08:51,297 --> 00:08:55,422 Your Eminence, you know I had no other choice. 96 00:08:55,755 --> 00:08:57,422 May God's will be done. 97 00:09:28,463 --> 00:09:30,463 The Magyar vampire has been defeated. 98 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:35,255 His heart shall be pierced with a silver cross 99 00:09:35,547 --> 00:09:37,297 and his remains will be burned. 100 00:09:37,463 --> 00:09:41,005 Then he will never be able to return from the grave. 101 00:09:49,588 --> 00:09:51,422 You have killed the monster. 102 00:09:52,672 --> 00:09:57,338 Uswika, my beloved daughter, shall be your wife. 103 00:10:09,213 --> 00:10:12,588 Irinaeus, my husband, I'm very happy. 104 00:10:12,922 --> 00:10:16,880 I love your country as much as the one I was born in. 105 00:10:18,047 --> 00:10:19,547 And my people love you, 106 00:10:19,672 --> 00:10:21,838 they'd give their lives for you without hesitation. 107 00:10:23,338 --> 00:10:26,838 I have something wonderful to tell you. 108 00:10:26,963 --> 00:10:30,880 - What is it? - Your seed grows within my womb. 109 00:10:31,213 --> 00:10:32,838 You shall have a son. 110 00:10:46,672 --> 00:10:53,338 Wolves, vampires, satyrs, ghosts, all the chosen creatures of hell, 111 00:10:53,463 --> 00:10:55,547 I beg you to send me with all haste 112 00:10:55,672 --> 00:10:58,505 the great grey shadow which makes men tremble. 113 00:11:03,130 --> 00:11:05,172 May the eternal malediction of the Lord of Night 114 00:11:05,297 --> 00:11:07,422 fall upon the Daninsky lineage. 115 00:11:08,047 --> 00:11:11,380 May the souls that carry his blood never find peace. 116 00:11:11,630 --> 00:11:15,963 Satan, Beelzebub, Belial, Belphegor, 117 00:11:16,088 --> 00:11:17,838 I invoke you! 118 00:11:18,255 --> 00:11:19,588 Aid me! 119 00:11:26,297 --> 00:11:27,338 Irina... 120 00:11:28,463 --> 00:11:32,213 it's been so long since my husband left for Valacoa, 121 00:11:32,338 --> 00:11:33,797 and still no news. 122 00:11:33,922 --> 00:11:37,255 - Ill forebodings darken my soul. - Don't fear, 123 00:11:38,005 --> 00:11:42,422 your husband will defeat the rebels and return safe and sound. 124 00:11:42,880 --> 00:11:44,463 Your words comfort me. 125 00:12:02,255 --> 00:12:03,297 Uswika! 126 00:12:04,130 --> 00:12:06,338 I'm Armesse, Bulcho's mistress. 127 00:12:06,797 --> 00:12:09,505 Your husband destroyed him and you must pay. 128 00:12:09,672 --> 00:12:13,297 My eternal malediction will touch you and all your descendants. 129 00:12:13,922 --> 00:12:19,047 All seventh sons born during the first night of the full moon 130 00:12:19,547 --> 00:12:22,047 shall be transformed into bloodthirsty beasts 131 00:12:22,172 --> 00:12:24,005 who will spread death everywhere. 132 00:12:24,130 --> 00:12:26,297 The Daninskys will be a race of murderers, 133 00:12:26,422 --> 00:12:28,755 hated and persecuted forever! 134 00:12:31,338 --> 00:12:35,088 - Your son is already damned! - Guards, aid us! 135 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:38,672 Come to us, guards! Help us! 136 00:12:40,130 --> 00:12:44,547 Slaves of bastards! Don't you dare raise arms against me! 137 00:12:44,672 --> 00:12:47,755 I am Armesse the Sorceress and in my hands lies the destiny of men. 138 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:50,130 She's wounded our lady! Fire! 139 00:13:02,463 --> 00:13:09,255 Centuries passed and the evil curse was inexorably fulfil/ed. 140 00:13:10,338 --> 00:13:15,672 Toledo, Spain, the second half of the 16th century. 141 00:13:38,797 --> 00:13:41,422 This medallion is the symbol of our order, 142 00:13:41,547 --> 00:13:44,255 a brotherhood created to do good. 143 00:13:45,130 --> 00:13:48,255 To aid mankind with wisdom. 144 00:13:49,422 --> 00:13:51,838 Social status doesn't matter, 145 00:13:52,422 --> 00:13:53,755 Nor race 146 00:13:54,505 --> 00:13:55,797 nor origin, 147 00:13:56,880 --> 00:13:58,755 not even religion. 148 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:01,713 For our fraternity, 149 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:07,338 only man matters, and we dedicate our lives to his redemption. 150 00:14:07,755 --> 00:14:10,630 We have brothers throughout the known world, 151 00:14:12,047 --> 00:14:15,172 and though, because of incomprehension and ignorance, 152 00:14:16,130 --> 00:14:21,922 we have to act in secret, our work is every day more fruitful. 153 00:14:23,005 --> 00:14:26,255 Therefore, from the moment you showed me this medallion, 154 00:14:27,213 --> 00:14:30,422 my soul and my house were open to you. 155 00:14:32,255 --> 00:14:35,172 I'll do for you whatever lies within my power. 156 00:14:35,547 --> 00:14:38,380 Salom Yehudah, I've traveled the world 157 00:14:38,505 --> 00:14:41,130 in endless search of a cure for my terrible curse. 158 00:14:41,255 --> 00:14:44,380 At last, in old Egypt, your brother, the sage Kembese, 159 00:14:44,547 --> 00:14:47,588 gave me the medallion and sent me to speak with you. 160 00:14:47,713 --> 00:14:52,130 In ancient treatises I've studied the story of your unfortunate lineage. 161 00:14:52,505 --> 00:14:55,047 - Will you help me? - It's my duty. 162 00:14:55,547 --> 00:14:58,547 I'll do everything I can to cure you. 163 00:14:58,755 --> 00:15:03,297 You'll lodge here in my house and I'll get to work immediately. 164 00:15:03,463 --> 00:15:06,338 But my staying in your home is very dangerous for you. 165 00:15:06,672 --> 00:15:09,963 The cellar has thick walls and solid doors. 166 00:15:10,338 --> 00:15:13,630 When the moment arrives I'll lock you there in chains. 167 00:15:14,213 --> 00:15:18,047 We'll be safe and I'll be able to study your case in depth. 168 00:15:18,297 --> 00:15:19,338 Trust me. 169 00:15:19,922 --> 00:15:23,130 I'll do whatever you say. You're my last hope. 170 00:15:30,422 --> 00:15:31,838 This is my niece, Esther. 171 00:15:32,172 --> 00:15:37,338 She brings an infusion of herbs to ease the fatigue of yourjourney. 172 00:15:45,755 --> 00:15:49,297 - She's a sweet and lovely girl. - She was born blind. 173 00:15:49,755 --> 00:15:51,672 Her father was my younger brother, 174 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:55,672 an intelligent and worthy man, but not very discreet. 175 00:15:56,338 --> 00:16:00,672 One bad day, a group of fanatics, whose identity was never discovered, 176 00:16:00,922 --> 00:16:03,672 murdered him and his wife. 177 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:07,755 Esther was left an orphan. She was only five years old. 178 00:16:08,172 --> 00:16:12,213 I took her in, and now she's like my own daughter. 179 00:16:12,672 --> 00:16:14,422 - Poor thing - Yes 180 00:16:14,547 --> 00:16:17,130 but the Creator, in his infinite goodness, 181 00:16:17,422 --> 00:16:21,880 has sharpened her other senses to such a degree 182 00:16:22,547 --> 00:16:26,797 that she can see and hear more than those who possess both eyes. 183 00:16:27,713 --> 00:16:32,797 She diligently manages this humble home for me, 184 00:16:32,922 --> 00:16:35,130 and is an invaluable help. 185 00:16:35,672 --> 00:16:38,922 It's said that the Grand Inquisitor Alonso de Salazar Frias 186 00:16:39,047 --> 00:16:42,255 has left his latest trial and is heading here. 187 00:16:42,630 --> 00:16:45,297 They say they're going to start proceedings on Salom Yehudah. 188 00:16:46,005 --> 00:16:49,922 That Jew and his niece are in league with the Devil. 189 00:16:50,047 --> 00:16:52,213 They are witches. 190 00:16:52,338 --> 00:16:55,130 People have seen them fly from their chimney, 191 00:16:55,255 --> 00:16:58,713 riding great lizards to go to the Witches' Sabbath. 192 00:16:59,088 --> 00:17:02,130 And those two foreigners who are staying in their house, 193 00:17:02,588 --> 00:17:06,130 only go outside with their faces concealed 194 00:17:06,297 --> 00:17:08,172 They dress like heretics. 195 00:17:08,297 --> 00:17:11,130 Without a doubt they're servants of the Evil One. 196 00:17:11,255 --> 00:17:15,047 Holy souls in purgatory, protect us. 197 00:17:15,172 --> 00:17:20,130 On the full moon, frightening howls can be heard from the Jew's cellar. 198 00:17:20,422 --> 00:17:23,838 Everyone is afraid and no one goes near there. 199 00:17:24,338 --> 00:17:26,588 It's the screams of devils. 200 00:17:27,422 --> 00:17:31,005 Time goes by and I can't find a remedy that can heal Waldemar. 201 00:17:31,130 --> 00:17:33,797 Uncle, you must keep trying. 202 00:17:34,380 --> 00:17:37,922 Do not be discouraged. Trust in God. 203 00:17:38,588 --> 00:17:42,297 Esther, to find a solution I'll need much more time. 204 00:17:43,297 --> 00:17:47,838 The research will be long and hard and I fear I'll never complete it. 205 00:17:47,963 --> 00:17:49,297 What do you mean? 206 00:17:50,172 --> 00:17:51,963 I have bad news. 207 00:17:53,213 --> 00:17:54,838 The Grand Inquisitor... 208 00:17:55,922 --> 00:17:59,838 he's coming here and it seems I'm the cause of this sudden visit. 209 00:17:59,963 --> 00:18:01,922 That can't be. 210 00:18:02,047 --> 00:18:06,213 The cowardly and the envious denounced me. 211 00:18:06,380 --> 00:18:09,047 They accuse me of being a warlock and heretic. 212 00:18:09,838 --> 00:18:12,588 The Inquisition will waste no time in trying me. 213 00:18:13,422 --> 00:18:15,922 It's probably for the best, 214 00:18:16,880 --> 00:18:21,797 perhaps someone already plots my death from the shadows, 215 00:18:22,088 --> 00:18:24,047 as they did with your poor father. 216 00:18:24,963 --> 00:18:29,297 - You're innocent and we'll prove it. - My daughter, listen. 217 00:18:29,588 --> 00:18:33,338 Waldemar and Kinga must prepare for their flight 218 00:18:33,588 --> 00:18:35,838 and I want you to go with them. 219 00:18:36,380 --> 00:18:37,672 I'll stay here. 220 00:18:39,588 --> 00:18:43,588 I'm an old man... and I'm tired. 221 00:18:45,922 --> 00:18:49,338 I'll never leave you, never! 222 00:18:53,630 --> 00:18:57,047 The holy Inquisition will sort out that hive of witches and devils. 223 00:18:57,297 --> 00:18:58,005 Ricardo, 224 00:18:58,130 --> 00:19:01,505 the High Tribunal must investigate, interrogate, gather proof, 225 00:19:01,630 --> 00:19:03,172 all slow and troublesome, 226 00:19:03,297 --> 00:19:05,672 and maybe when the secular branch tries to catch them 227 00:19:05,797 --> 00:19:07,922 the birds will have flown. 228 00:19:08,047 --> 00:19:09,588 You're right, Rodrigo. 229 00:19:10,422 --> 00:19:11,672 Begone,beggan 230 00:19:12,338 --> 00:19:14,838 It's deliberateness is an obstacle to justice. 231 00:19:15,713 --> 00:19:17,880 They can't hurt you. 232 00:19:19,005 --> 00:19:22,422 You've helped everyone who came to your door. 233 00:19:23,588 --> 00:19:28,297 You've dedicated your whole life to goodness and charity. 234 00:19:29,338 --> 00:19:34,505 Your wisdom has calmed the ills of many afflicted men. 235 00:19:36,505 --> 00:19:37,922 Unfortunately... 236 00:19:39,422 --> 00:19:46,255 intolerance and slander... always triumph over the just. 237 00:19:47,630 --> 00:19:49,922 But a group of anonymous vigilantes... 238 00:19:50,880 --> 00:19:55,463 could act quickly and finish those witches once and for all. 239 00:19:57,297 --> 00:20:02,172 Yes, to help the hard work of the Holy Inquisition. 240 00:20:05,005 --> 00:20:07,005 We're good Christians, 241 00:20:07,338 --> 00:20:10,672 and our duty is to cleanse the world of heretics. 242 00:20:11,422 --> 00:20:12,755 I'll tell the others. 243 00:20:12,922 --> 00:20:15,130 We must work with caution and speed. 244 00:20:15,797 --> 00:20:17,880 Not one witch must be spared. 245 00:20:20,172 --> 00:20:22,088 I know my end is nigh, 246 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:26,672 therefore I shall leave a record for future generations 247 00:20:27,047 --> 00:20:31,672 of a strange event that disrupted my life and changed my destiny. 248 00:20:32,255 --> 00:20:35,380 It happened in the year of Our Lord 1580, 249 00:20:35,505 --> 00:20:38,130 on the 6th of September to be exact. 250 00:20:38,297 --> 00:20:41,088 A man, a foreigner of noble lineage, 251 00:20:41,338 --> 00:20:45,547 born in the distant land of Poland near mysterious Transylvania, 252 00:20:45,922 --> 00:20:48,672 came to see me, accompanied by a Hungarian girl. 253 00:20:49,297 --> 00:20:51,422 He sought my help to... 254 00:20:53,713 --> 00:20:57,838 Infernal warlock, the bolts with which you protect your lair, 255 00:20:58,088 --> 00:21:00,505 we break them as if they were of glass. 256 00:21:00,630 --> 00:21:03,963 Our faith in God gives strength to our arms. 257 00:21:04,297 --> 00:21:06,088 Do not blaspheme, murderers! 258 00:21:06,297 --> 00:21:12,963 Use not the holy name of our Lord to justify your hatred and your evil. 259 00:21:13,088 --> 00:21:17,422 We've come to destroy you and your people, cursed devil's acolyte! 260 00:21:20,255 --> 00:21:21,380 What are you waiting for? 261 00:21:21,838 --> 00:21:25,380 Search the house and kill every man, woman or beast you find! 262 00:22:25,547 --> 00:22:26,880 Waldemar... 263 00:22:27,505 --> 00:22:28,672 listen to me... 264 00:22:28,797 --> 00:22:32,797 There is a great sage called Kian. 265 00:22:33,963 --> 00:22:38,880 He lives in a distant land beyond the oceans. 266 00:22:39,380 --> 00:22:41,463 Tell me, Salom, what land is it? 267 00:22:41,838 --> 00:22:45,422 Go to Japan, to ancient Zipangu... 268 00:22:46,297 --> 00:22:48,338 to the city of Kyoto. 269 00:22:49,088 --> 00:22:51,505 And there seek Kian. 270 00:22:51,797 --> 00:22:54,005 Only he can help you. 271 00:22:54,755 --> 00:22:56,672 Show him the medallion. 272 00:22:57,505 --> 00:22:59,797 Give him my documents... 273 00:23:00,922 --> 00:23:04,088 Perhaps he may be able cure you. 274 00:23:07,838 --> 00:23:09,130 Waldemar... 275 00:23:10,380 --> 00:23:16,672 for the eternal peace of my soul protect Esther. 276 00:23:18,213 --> 00:23:19,880 Take her with you. 277 00:23:23,797 --> 00:23:25,672 If you leave her here... 278 00:23:26,338 --> 00:23:28,380 she'll suffer a horrible death. 279 00:23:30,005 --> 00:23:31,755 Protect her. 280 00:24:09,713 --> 00:24:11,297 Hear me, Kian. 281 00:24:11,422 --> 00:24:15,005 We bring you here because the matter we're dealing with is grave 282 00:24:15,130 --> 00:24:20,297 and we need you to use your profound knowledge and science in our service. 283 00:24:20,547 --> 00:24:23,713 My Lord, I am at your service 284 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:28,047 and I'll do all in my power to be useful. 285 00:24:28,338 --> 00:24:33,505 Your uncle, General Yukio Goto will inform you of the matter. 286 00:24:36,172 --> 00:24:41,505 Wise Kian, for some time now horrible things have been happening. 287 00:24:42,422 --> 00:24:46,630 Half eaten corpses have been found, savagely mutilated. 288 00:24:46,797 --> 00:24:48,922 Panic is spreading in the city. 289 00:24:49,630 --> 00:24:53,797 And in the country the poor people are terrified 290 00:24:53,922 --> 00:24:56,630 and fear is spreading. 291 00:24:57,130 --> 00:24:58,380 Yes, I already know. 292 00:24:58,838 --> 00:25:02,797 In spite of the solitude in which I live, 293 00:25:03,297 --> 00:25:06,172 I am aware of the tragedy that besets our people. 294 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:11,047 I understand your concerns and I share them. 295 00:25:11,463 --> 00:25:12,713 Thank you. 296 00:25:14,963 --> 00:25:22,130 It's known that the crimes occur at night, during the full moon. 297 00:25:22,297 --> 00:25:25,255 Yes, I too have heard this. 298 00:25:25,797 --> 00:25:29,047 Wise Kian, who would do such a thing? 299 00:25:30,588 --> 00:25:35,463 What fearful devil is tormenting us, spreading terror and death? 300 00:25:36,463 --> 00:25:38,672 That I know not, my lord. 301 00:25:39,755 --> 00:25:43,047 We are facing a mysterious, shadowy enigma, 302 00:25:43,172 --> 00:25:46,255 whose solution won't be easy to find. 303 00:25:47,297 --> 00:25:50,630 Could it be an animal? 304 00:25:51,838 --> 00:25:56,213 But what known beast would act in such a manner'? 305 00:25:56,672 --> 00:25:59,922 I beg you to allow me a few days. 306 00:26:00,713 --> 00:26:02,672 I must study the matter thoroughly. 307 00:26:03,505 --> 00:26:05,922 Unfortunately, we have little time. 308 00:26:06,297 --> 00:26:13,213 Bear in mind that very soon the full moon will rise again. 309 00:26:16,255 --> 00:26:18,297 General Yukio Goto, 310 00:26:18,922 --> 00:26:23,922 you will organize men to patrol the streets and forests at night. 311 00:26:25,213 --> 00:26:29,880 Let's see if that savage beast which murders defenseless victims 312 00:26:30,005 --> 00:26:34,047 attacks our brave samurai in the same manner. 313 00:26:34,213 --> 00:26:36,047 My Lord Oda Nobunaga 314 00:26:36,547 --> 00:26:40,630 I'll carry out your orders and I'll choose my best warriors. 315 00:26:40,755 --> 00:26:44,922 General Goto, you must hunt down this beast. 316 00:26:45,755 --> 00:26:49,297 And remember, you must not fail me! 317 00:26:51,005 --> 00:26:55,338 I swear by my honor I'll put an end to this full moon killer, 318 00:26:56,463 --> 00:26:57,838 or I shall die. 319 00:27:02,547 --> 00:27:05,338 It seems that devil is afraid of our swords... 320 00:27:06,547 --> 00:27:11,130 and has decided tonight to stay hidden in his hole. 321 00:27:11,255 --> 00:27:12,755 It's a pity, 322 00:27:13,213 --> 00:27:18,130 if it had shown up, we would have taken its head as a trophy. 323 00:27:28,672 --> 00:27:29,713 Akane, 324 00:27:31,047 --> 00:27:32,297 my sister, 325 00:27:33,297 --> 00:27:34,588 tonight... 326 00:27:36,963 --> 00:27:41,797 the beast will crawl from its den and innocent blood will flow again. 327 00:27:42,630 --> 00:27:45,588 I fear that against this diabolical being, 328 00:27:46,213 --> 00:27:48,588 the samurai's sharp katana will be useless. 329 00:27:48,713 --> 00:27:53,963 Elder brother, don't torment yourself so. 330 00:27:55,005 --> 00:27:57,880 The glorious spirits of our ancestors... 331 00:27:59,255 --> 00:28:06,172 I'm sure they will help you to discover the killer's identity. 332 00:28:07,047 --> 00:28:12,380 You'll find a way to destroy it, however strong or powerful it may be. 333 00:28:12,588 --> 00:28:15,047 Akane, there's something that worries rne. 334 00:28:16,255 --> 00:28:21,088 I fear for our noble uncle Yukio Goto's fate. 335 00:28:22,130 --> 00:28:25,922 He's sworn to Shogun Oda Nobunaga to do away with the beast. 336 00:28:26,088 --> 00:28:30,838 Brother, we know our uncle is a brave warrior. 337 00:28:30,963 --> 00:28:32,713 He'll keep his word. 338 00:28:33,838 --> 00:28:36,880 He has staked his honor and his life on this task, 339 00:28:38,588 --> 00:28:41,463 and I'm convinced that he could lose both. 340 00:28:42,338 --> 00:28:48,547 Elder brother, remember that good will always defeat evil. 341 00:28:48,838 --> 00:28:52,838 Thus it is written, and therefore it will be so. 342 00:30:04,755 --> 00:30:10,213 Nephew, this is all that remains of Captain Hisato Kobayashi, 343 00:30:10,588 --> 00:30:12,838 one of my best men. 344 00:30:14,255 --> 00:30:18,922 I've never seen such dreadful slaughter. 345 00:30:19,130 --> 00:30:21,838 I want your opinion on this matter. 346 00:30:22,463 --> 00:30:24,005 I must study the cadaver. 347 00:30:26,297 --> 00:30:31,005 Perhaps a great wolf or bear is responsible for these deaths. 348 00:30:31,338 --> 00:30:33,172 It's possible, General Takasoma. 349 00:30:33,630 --> 00:30:35,338 However, there's something... 350 00:30:35,463 --> 00:30:37,963 I think the General is right. 351 00:30:39,505 --> 00:30:44,422 A bear or a large wolf has powerful claws and sharp fangs. 352 00:30:44,630 --> 00:30:47,547 Only they could have done such a thing. 353 00:30:47,672 --> 00:30:49,088 Yes, it could be. 354 00:30:50,088 --> 00:30:54,588 But there's a detail here that worries me. 355 00:30:55,755 --> 00:30:58,588 One which seemingly makes no sense. 356 00:30:59,922 --> 00:31:01,172 Explain yourself! 357 00:31:02,922 --> 00:31:09,338 Why does this horrible beast only attack on full moon nights? 358 00:31:09,880 --> 00:31:14,255 I think we're possibly confronting something 359 00:31:14,630 --> 00:31:17,380 that's much more destructive and wicked... 360 00:31:18,755 --> 00:31:22,297 than any mere bear or wolf. 361 00:31:23,463 --> 00:31:26,797 My science has no place for magical powers... 362 00:31:27,797 --> 00:31:34,338 but what's happening is too terrible and strange to be understood. 363 00:31:34,630 --> 00:31:38,130 Kian, remember that my honor and life are at stake. 364 00:31:38,880 --> 00:31:41,963 By your ancient and brave samurai spirit, 365 00:31:42,213 --> 00:31:45,880 try to discover the nature of this being. 366 00:31:46,047 --> 00:31:51,588 Uncle, you know I feel a deep and sincere affection for you. 367 00:31:51,713 --> 00:31:57,088 From today I will devote myself to my investigations, I promise you. 368 00:35:05,172 --> 00:35:09,547 Waldemar, we're in a strange unknown land. 369 00:35:10,255 --> 00:35:16,672 It will be hard to find that sage, but I know we will. 370 00:35:17,380 --> 00:35:18,463 Perhaps... 371 00:35:18,672 --> 00:35:21,880 but still, on each full moon, I transform into a bloodthirsty beast 372 00:35:22,005 --> 00:35:24,880 who slaughters the innocent. 373 00:35:25,130 --> 00:35:27,755 We've brought horror and death to these lands. 374 00:35:29,422 --> 00:35:32,713 I think my cure is demanding too high a price. 375 00:35:46,172 --> 00:35:49,422 - Have you learned anything? - Not about Kian's whereabouts, 376 00:35:50,005 --> 00:35:52,422 but I've been told about someone who might be able help us. 377 00:35:52,547 --> 00:35:55,755 - Who is it? - A sorceress called Satomi. 378 00:35:55,922 --> 00:35:58,380 She lives in an old castle in the mountains. 379 00:35:58,838 --> 00:36:03,338 She possesses powerful magical abilities and great wisdom. 380 00:36:03,963 --> 00:36:05,963 She's performed many miracle cures, 381 00:36:06,088 --> 00:36:09,255 and it's even said she can bring the dead back to life. 382 00:36:09,630 --> 00:36:10,922 A sorceress... 383 00:36:13,297 --> 00:36:16,797 Yes, it could be... Perhaps she could. 384 00:36:18,047 --> 00:36:22,797 I made this mould by using wax on the beast's footprints near the woods. 385 00:36:24,380 --> 00:36:26,880 It has the shape of a human foot. 386 00:36:27,297 --> 00:36:28,672 Exactly, Uncle. 387 00:36:29,922 --> 00:36:32,713 It has the appearance of a human foot, 388 00:36:32,838 --> 00:36:35,588 but with huge, sharp claws. 389 00:36:37,005 --> 00:36:40,713 Uncle, look... Look at the sole. 390 00:36:41,838 --> 00:36:44,922 It has a strange, unique characteristic. 391 00:36:45,213 --> 00:36:50,922 Its ruggedness is reminiscent of a dog's paw, of a great dog, 392 00:36:51,713 --> 00:36:55,838 or perhaps more precisely, of a wolf's. 393 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:02,588 - So? - It may seem absurd... 394 00:37:03,713 --> 00:37:05,963 but I'm convinced of what I'm saying. 395 00:37:06,380 --> 00:37:08,838 What I saw on the brothel's roof... 396 00:37:11,838 --> 00:37:14,880 was a devilish and threatening wolf man. 397 00:37:15,797 --> 00:37:19,338 We were face to face for a few moments. 398 00:37:19,630 --> 00:37:21,713 Its eyes were like fiery coals, 399 00:37:21,838 --> 00:37:25,338 and just when it seemed about to pounce... 400 00:37:26,297 --> 00:37:27,547 it fled. 401 00:37:28,172 --> 00:37:31,255 It vanished into the shadows of night. 402 00:37:31,505 --> 00:37:33,672 - A wolf man? - Yes. 403 00:37:35,088 --> 00:37:36,505 A lycanthrope. 404 00:37:37,380 --> 00:37:40,172 A being who on nights of the full moon, 405 00:37:40,297 --> 00:37:45,422 and due to a curse or a black magic ritual, 406 00:37:45,547 --> 00:37:47,963 becomes a bloodthirsty wolf. 407 00:37:49,463 --> 00:37:53,422 They can be recognized by the strange scar they bear 408 00:37:53,547 --> 00:37:57,255 in the shape of a pentagram on their chest. 409 00:37:57,630 --> 00:38:02,838 If an extremity is cut off it immediately grows back. 410 00:38:03,463 --> 00:38:05,588 They're invulnerable to any attack 411 00:38:05,713 --> 00:38:08,963 only a silver weapon may strike them down. 412 00:38:13,130 --> 00:38:14,797 What are you saying? 413 00:38:16,005 --> 00:38:20,963 Those beings only exist in the imaginations of poor illiterates. 414 00:38:22,672 --> 00:38:25,713 Perhaps, wise Kian, you've had a bit too much saké. 415 00:38:26,672 --> 00:38:28,713 We all do it on occasion. 416 00:38:29,130 --> 00:38:32,838 It's pleasant to drink beside beautiful and accommodating women. 417 00:38:32,963 --> 00:38:35,088 There's no reason to be ashamed. 418 00:38:37,922 --> 00:38:39,255 Honored Uncle, 419 00:38:39,797 --> 00:38:43,588 I know what I'm saying sounds like madness, but I repeat, 420 00:38:43,588 --> 00:38:46,172 I'm sure it's a wolf man 421 00:38:46,297 --> 00:38:50,547 and only a silver weapon can end its dangerous existence. 422 00:38:50,672 --> 00:38:53,380 Silver? To kill that beast? 423 00:38:54,005 --> 00:38:56,255 Why make that useless expenditure? 424 00:38:56,880 --> 00:39:01,422 The steel of my katana would finish him once and for all. 425 00:39:02,338 --> 00:39:04,422 You're a great boaster, Captain. 426 00:39:04,547 --> 00:39:07,922 If one day you had the misfortune of seeing this beast, 427 00:39:08,047 --> 00:39:11,838 you wouldn't stop running until you were out of breath. 428 00:39:12,005 --> 00:39:15,505 What are you saying? Are you calling me a coward? 429 00:39:15,838 --> 00:39:17,922 A just reply to your impertinence. 430 00:39:18,755 --> 00:39:21,672 If I'm a drunkard then you're a coward! 431 00:39:21,797 --> 00:39:25,755 Enough! Have forgotten the respect you owe me? 432 00:39:26,047 --> 00:39:28,338 I'm sorry, Uncle, I'm ashamed 433 00:39:28,463 --> 00:39:32,380 Forgive me, General, I beg you. 434 00:39:35,505 --> 00:39:39,630 I know that for years you've been separated by profound differences, 435 00:39:39,880 --> 00:39:43,505 but I thought that the danger we face would unite you. 436 00:39:43,922 --> 00:39:47,297 General, I have always served you faithfully. 437 00:39:48,005 --> 00:39:52,088 You've committed a grave disciplinary error and you're a military man. 438 00:39:52,213 --> 00:39:54,672 You'll suffer a stern punishment. Begone! 439 00:40:08,880 --> 00:40:11,172 Your conduct has not matched your wisdom. 440 00:40:11,297 --> 00:40:14,547 I retire ashamed. Forgive me. 441 00:40:26,838 --> 00:40:30,255 You must do everything I've ordered you to. 442 00:40:52,672 --> 00:40:57,755 Bastard, I swear by my ancestors that you'll pay for this someday. 443 00:40:57,880 --> 00:40:59,130 I'll kill you. 444 00:41:06,672 --> 00:41:10,922 Tomonori, I don't like crossing the forest during the full moon. 445 00:41:11,755 --> 00:41:12,963 It's very dangerous. 446 00:41:13,088 --> 00:41:15,463 Shut up, woman. You're always grumbling. 447 00:41:15,588 --> 00:41:19,005 Our cousin is very ill and we have to visit him. 448 00:41:33,047 --> 00:41:34,630 Akane, my sister... 449 00:41:36,963 --> 00:41:40,630 the beast that terrorizes us comes from a distant country, 450 00:41:41,338 --> 00:41:42,755 and according to legend 451 00:41:42,880 --> 00:41:46,213 its presence here will bring the gravest misfortune. 452 00:41:47,047 --> 00:41:50,880 The dead will rise from their graves, demons will roam free. 453 00:41:52,088 --> 00:41:56,588 The ghosts of witches and murderers will come out from their tombs... 454 00:41:57,213 --> 00:41:59,505 to torment mankind. 455 00:42:00,172 --> 00:42:04,880 Elder brother, how can a wolf man be destroyed? 456 00:42:06,213 --> 00:42:08,797 It's written in these old parchments. 457 00:42:08,922 --> 00:42:11,088 Please, read. 458 00:42:14,338 --> 00:42:18,713 In order for a wolf man to be finally free from his terrible curse, 459 00:42:19,380 --> 00:42:23,047 he must be killed by a woman who pierces his heart 460 00:42:23,630 --> 00:42:25,838 with a silver weapon during a full moon. 461 00:42:25,963 --> 00:42:28,213 The woman must love him more than her own life 462 00:42:28,338 --> 00:42:30,172 and not hesitate to die for him. 463 00:42:30,297 --> 00:42:33,838 But if the lycanthrope is struck down with hatred or fear, 464 00:42:33,963 --> 00:42:37,422 when the silver is removed he will come back to life 465 00:42:37,547 --> 00:42:40,130 to sow death and destruction. 466 00:42:40,880 --> 00:42:42,172 So... 467 00:42:44,005 --> 00:42:45,797 he can only be freed 468 00:42:46,797 --> 00:42:49,005 by a great and true love. 469 00:43:29,755 --> 00:43:32,047 Who are you? What do you want? 470 00:43:32,380 --> 00:43:37,505 Be calm. My name is Kian and you have no reason to fear me. 471 00:43:37,630 --> 00:43:39,338 - You... - Kian? 472 00:43:39,838 --> 00:43:42,838 It's not possible! How did you find me? 473 00:43:42,963 --> 00:43:46,088 By studying your footprints and following your trail. 474 00:43:46,463 --> 00:43:49,755 You know we Japanese are famous for being patient. 475 00:43:49,922 --> 00:43:51,422 I've also been searching for you. 476 00:43:52,088 --> 00:43:54,922 I've searched everywhere because I need your help. 477 00:43:55,880 --> 00:43:57,922 But please, come in. 478 00:44:14,755 --> 00:44:17,380 I warn you that my duty as a loyal citizen 479 00:44:18,213 --> 00:44:20,297 is to denounce you to the authorities. 480 00:44:20,422 --> 00:44:21,505 Will you do so? 481 00:44:21,630 --> 00:44:24,047 A fight has been raging in my soul. 482 00:44:25,005 --> 00:44:27,047 Doubt has tormented me without pity. 483 00:44:30,005 --> 00:44:35,338 I've spent much time debating with my conscience. 484 00:44:35,463 --> 00:44:38,255 But at last I've taken the decision to help you. 485 00:44:38,630 --> 00:44:41,255 I'm a doctor and for me you must simply be a patient. 486 00:44:41,797 --> 00:44:44,213 It could be that by this I'm committing a serious sin 487 00:44:44,338 --> 00:44:48,713 and perhaps even a grave offense against the law. 488 00:44:49,838 --> 00:44:54,380 But I've made my decision and nothing will make me change it. 489 00:45:27,005 --> 00:45:29,922 The sacred eye of Eternal Knowledge... 490 00:45:31,630 --> 00:45:33,422 the Hebrew Kabbalah... 491 00:45:34,422 --> 00:45:36,213 the Seven Secrets. 492 00:45:36,338 --> 00:45:39,713 This chest was given to me by Salom Yehudah to give to you. 493 00:45:41,630 --> 00:45:46,422 Its contents are extremely valuable and will be useful to us. 494 00:45:46,547 --> 00:45:49,255 Salom Yehudah was a great scientist and eminent doctor. 495 00:45:49,963 --> 00:45:55,213 Knowing he sent you comforts me and bolsters my decision to help you. 496 00:45:55,630 --> 00:45:58,922 I will fight to find the cure to your illness. 497 00:45:59,297 --> 00:46:01,422 Salom trusted only you. 498 00:46:02,213 --> 00:46:05,463 He told us you were the only one who could help Waldemar. 499 00:46:05,713 --> 00:46:08,297 I'll do everything in my power to cure him. 500 00:46:09,255 --> 00:46:10,880 I promise you. 501 00:46:11,922 --> 00:46:17,130 But if that's not possible, I myself will destroy you. 502 00:46:17,255 --> 00:46:18,880 I know you will work justly. 503 00:46:19,422 --> 00:46:21,380 I must go now. 504 00:46:21,505 --> 00:46:25,338 I will return tomorrow and begin working immediately. 505 00:46:25,588 --> 00:46:29,505 For several days you'll accompany me to the hot springs 506 00:46:29,630 --> 00:46:31,213 to purify your body 507 00:46:31,338 --> 00:46:33,672 and prepare you for the difficult trials to come. 508 00:46:36,922 --> 00:46:40,797 - How many foreigners are there? - Two women and one man. 509 00:46:44,088 --> 00:46:48,172 It seems the honorable Kian is involved in a mess. 510 00:46:48,297 --> 00:46:52,588 But to act with assurance I need more details. 511 00:46:53,047 --> 00:46:54,172 What must we do? 512 00:46:54,463 --> 00:47:00,380 Keep watching him and find out everything you can. 513 00:47:00,505 --> 00:47:02,547 Kian is cunning, he might discover us. 514 00:47:03,172 --> 00:47:07,213 It will be difficult, almost impossible 515 00:47:12,630 --> 00:47:17,713 but if that happens, kill him. 516 00:47:18,505 --> 00:47:20,130 Won't you turn around? 517 00:47:21,213 --> 00:47:22,255 Why? 518 00:47:24,213 --> 00:47:26,088 Turn around and you'll see. 519 00:47:43,588 --> 00:47:46,172 I have the Tibetan plant in my possession. 520 00:47:46,838 --> 00:47:50,130 Now the formula can be completed. 521 00:47:50,255 --> 00:47:53,130 - But when? - During the next full moon. 522 00:48:54,672 --> 00:48:55,922 Who sent you? 523 00:48:56,297 --> 00:48:59,338 Speak! Speak or I'll slit your throat! 524 00:50:03,380 --> 00:50:05,338 You are a traitor. 525 00:50:06,047 --> 00:50:08,380 It was you that sent the ninjas. 526 00:50:08,672 --> 00:50:10,213 The traitor is you. 527 00:50:11,297 --> 00:50:15,047 You're helping some wretched foreigners... 528 00:50:15,963 --> 00:50:17,922 and I know why. 529 00:50:18,630 --> 00:50:22,463 Very soon I'll make you appear before the Shogun. 530 00:50:22,963 --> 00:50:24,505 You are doomed! 531 00:50:24,630 --> 00:50:29,088 Not even your powerful uncle will be able to save your head. 532 00:50:29,338 --> 00:50:33,297 Eiko Watanabe... I'm going to kill you! 533 00:52:44,005 --> 00:52:46,672 With the juice of the magical Tibetan flower, 534 00:52:48,297 --> 00:52:53,255 the formula is complete. Let's hope it works. 535 00:53:15,672 --> 00:53:18,880 The magical snow flower will work miracles 536 00:53:19,963 --> 00:53:23,630 and will forever cure your companion of his terrible illness. 537 00:53:23,963 --> 00:53:27,255 - And if it doesn't work? - We must have faith. 538 00:53:27,797 --> 00:53:30,922 The power of our faith will aid Waldemar. 539 00:53:46,588 --> 00:53:47,630 Waldemar... 540 00:53:48,713 --> 00:53:49,880 take comfort. 541 00:53:50,755 --> 00:53:53,213 I think we've finally done it. 542 00:55:33,588 --> 00:55:36,088 Remember that I had already warned you 543 00:55:37,422 --> 00:55:42,338 the sage Kian has not the power to cure your lover. 544 00:55:43,005 --> 00:55:45,963 He'll never do it, never. 545 00:55:46,422 --> 00:55:47,463 You're right. 546 00:55:48,130 --> 00:55:53,797 You must convince Waldemar to come and see my Lady. 547 00:55:55,255 --> 00:55:59,922 She is the only one who can save him. 548 00:56:00,672 --> 00:56:02,047 I'll do what you say. 549 00:56:24,213 --> 00:56:25,505 Stranger... 550 00:56:26,963 --> 00:56:29,672 I can cure your terrible illness. 551 00:56:31,380 --> 00:56:36,130 I can free your soul forever from that diabolical curse. 552 00:56:38,505 --> 00:56:45,047 But for this you must do anything I order without hesitation. 553 00:56:45,463 --> 00:56:49,130 You're mistrustful. I sense the hostility you feel towards me. 554 00:56:49,922 --> 00:56:54,588 You're like my enemies who destroyed the clan to which I belonged, 555 00:56:55,505 --> 00:56:59,505 then trapped me forever in this old castle. 556 00:57:00,630 --> 00:57:03,297 They lacked the courage to execute me. 557 00:57:03,547 --> 00:57:06,630 They thought it enough to shun me like a pariah. 558 00:57:06,922 --> 00:57:08,963 They feared my powers. 559 00:57:09,880 --> 00:57:13,130 Now they believe me to be a forgotten shadow. 560 00:57:13,672 --> 00:57:18,505 As for you girl, listen to me. I can return light to your eyes. 561 00:57:19,297 --> 00:57:21,130 I can give them life, 562 00:57:22,172 --> 00:57:25,463 but for that it's necessary that you believe in me, 563 00:57:26,130 --> 00:57:29,838 that your heart be dominated by faith and hope. 564 00:57:30,297 --> 00:57:33,797 Only then can I help you to recover your sight. 565 00:57:35,838 --> 00:57:37,255 Now listen... 566 00:57:37,755 --> 00:57:40,880 Kian must not know a single word of this. 567 00:57:42,505 --> 00:57:45,963 If he were to find out, all my efforts will have been in vain. 568 00:57:46,713 --> 00:57:48,338 We won't tell him anything. 569 00:57:49,422 --> 00:57:50,838 You can be sure. 570 00:57:52,338 --> 00:57:57,338 There's been another slaughter and you did nothing to stop it. 571 00:57:57,463 --> 00:58:01,380 - You're right, my Lord, but I... - Silence! 572 00:58:06,422 --> 00:58:07,963 The beast is still free. 573 00:58:11,130 --> 00:58:14,172 However, I'll give you another chance. 574 00:58:14,797 --> 00:58:17,672 I haven't forgotten that you have served me loyally 575 00:58:17,797 --> 00:58:21,255 in many military campaigns. 576 00:58:21,380 --> 00:58:23,047 Thank you, my Lord. 577 00:58:23,172 --> 00:58:28,755 I assure you that if I fail again I will do what must be done. 578 00:58:29,713 --> 00:58:31,088 We'll speak no more of it. 579 00:58:41,755 --> 00:58:42,797 Waldemar... 580 00:58:44,130 --> 00:58:47,130 There's an old Hebrew fable that says: 581 00:58:48,255 --> 00:58:52,005 The spider invited the fly to its house 582 00:58:52,130 --> 00:58:54,672 and the fly was stupid enough to accept. 583 00:58:54,880 --> 00:58:57,338 Satomi is the spider and I am the fly? 584 00:58:57,463 --> 00:58:59,255 We must not go to the meeting. 585 00:58:59,922 --> 00:59:01,838 The sorceress is an evil being. 586 00:59:02,463 --> 00:59:05,838 She won't cure you and will use you for her ends. 587 00:59:07,088 --> 00:59:10,380 Moreover, her castle does not seem real. 588 00:59:11,963 --> 00:59:15,838 Everything about it is like a dreaded nightmare. 589 00:59:16,380 --> 00:59:18,922 Kian has failed. I have no alternative. 590 00:59:19,047 --> 00:59:23,213 We must try again. Kian will manage to cure you. 591 00:59:23,422 --> 00:59:25,213 I'll keep the appointment with the sorceress. 592 00:59:25,713 --> 00:59:31,088 Going there is as travelling in time into a terrible and fiendish past. 593 00:59:32,047 --> 00:59:34,880 Satomi is a specter from hell. 594 00:59:35,130 --> 00:59:37,130 Satomi is real and she will cure me! 595 00:59:37,255 --> 00:59:41,713 Salom told you, only Kian can save you. 596 00:59:42,755 --> 00:59:44,588 Keep your trust in him... 597 00:59:45,713 --> 00:59:46,797 I beg you. 598 00:59:46,922 --> 00:59:48,005 It's useless, Esther. 599 00:59:48,297 --> 00:59:52,838 Don't go if you wish, but Kinga and I will go to the castle. 600 00:59:59,172 --> 01:00:00,630 I'll go with you. 601 01:00:03,172 --> 01:00:04,630 I won't abandon you. 602 01:00:25,755 --> 01:00:28,547 Waldemar, drink this potion. 603 01:00:29,255 --> 01:00:32,297 Its effects will take you into the past, 604 01:00:32,630 --> 01:00:38,422 and the mysterious origin of your illness will finally be revealed. 605 01:02:46,380 --> 01:02:48,130 I've seen the origin of my sickness. 606 01:02:48,463 --> 01:02:51,338 I've seen how the Magyar witch took revenge on my ancestors, 607 01:02:51,672 --> 01:02:56,255 passing the curse of the pentagram to my unfortunate bloodline. 608 01:02:59,130 --> 01:03:02,380 I've brought them back from the shadows to demonstrate my power. 609 01:03:02,797 --> 01:03:06,797 A power that allows me to control forces beyond life and death. 610 01:03:07,047 --> 01:03:10,047 The sun fades and soon the full moon shall shine in the sky. 611 01:03:10,213 --> 01:03:15,130 I must prepare the magical ritual which will heal Waldemar. 612 01:03:52,422 --> 01:03:55,922 You must undergo your transformation inside here. 613 01:03:56,463 --> 01:03:59,630 I'll be observing you from this side of the door. 614 01:04:00,297 --> 01:04:04,755 To cure you I must know the entire process. 615 01:07:19,630 --> 01:07:23,463 We'll release Shere Khan. It will test our guest's powers. 616 01:07:24,213 --> 01:07:26,922 Who is Shere Khan? What are you going to do? 617 01:07:27,213 --> 01:07:30,338 Shere Khan is a fierce and beautiful creature. 618 01:07:30,797 --> 01:07:34,463 If your eyes had life you'd see an extraordinary spectacle, 619 01:07:34,797 --> 01:07:36,672 but sadly you'll only be able to hear it. 620 01:09:12,005 --> 01:09:13,630 We should never have come. 621 01:09:14,880 --> 01:09:16,005 Never! 622 01:10:09,922 --> 01:10:12,922 Your companion has just defeated the tiger. 623 01:10:13,505 --> 01:10:16,838 Shere Khan was a king, a lovely devil, brave and fierce, 624 01:10:17,505 --> 01:10:19,047 but he was powerless against the beast! 625 01:10:19,172 --> 01:10:22,922 And now his terrible and infernal power is mine to use. 626 01:10:24,172 --> 01:10:26,505 They've disappeared and it's all my fault! 627 01:10:27,047 --> 01:10:30,172 Sister, I've failed in my attempt. 628 01:10:30,463 --> 01:10:33,963 No, you've worked according to your conscience. 629 01:10:34,463 --> 01:10:37,797 - You're not guilty of anything. - The formula didn't work. 630 01:10:38,463 --> 01:10:41,463 There must be a reason and I have to find it. 631 01:10:45,380 --> 01:10:50,213 But what use will it be if Waldemar does not return? 632 01:11:04,755 --> 01:11:07,297 Now you must drink this potion. 633 01:11:14,963 --> 01:11:18,088 - Why have you chained me? - It's necessary. 634 01:11:20,047 --> 01:11:22,588 Kinga and Esther, where are they? 635 01:11:23,088 --> 01:11:26,755 When it suits me I'll bring them here. 636 01:11:27,838 --> 01:11:32,088 - What do you mean? - They're both my prisoners. 637 01:11:32,297 --> 01:11:34,088 They're in the dungeons. 638 01:11:35,297 --> 01:11:37,547 Soon I'll turn Kinga into a soulless being 639 01:11:37,922 --> 01:11:41,130 who will obey my every command. 640 01:11:42,463 --> 01:11:46,005 I'll use the blind girl's blood for my ceremonies. 641 01:11:46,172 --> 01:11:49,797 As you see I now control their fates. 642 01:11:51,130 --> 01:11:54,672 Hell spawn, how could I be so stupid as to fall into your trap? 643 01:11:54,797 --> 01:11:58,213 Your great selfishness blinded you. 644 01:11:58,880 --> 01:12:01,880 You sought only a cure for your curse. 645 01:12:02,005 --> 01:12:06,005 You cared not what might happen to the others. 646 01:12:06,922 --> 01:12:09,338 Just as you don't care about the damage you do 647 01:12:09,463 --> 01:12:11,963 when possessed by that madness. 648 01:12:17,838 --> 01:12:19,213 Look at this katana. 649 01:12:20,130 --> 01:12:23,713 It was forged by a monk from a mysterious temple in Tibet. 650 01:12:26,380 --> 01:12:29,088 The soul of this masterpiece is of silver. 651 01:12:29,797 --> 01:12:34,880 A slight thrust would split your heart in half and destroy you. 652 01:12:42,172 --> 01:12:46,213 We received a report that led us to the home of those foreigners. 653 01:12:46,380 --> 01:12:49,922 Unfortunately, by the time we arrived they had already fled. 654 01:12:50,588 --> 01:12:54,630 What makes you think they were connected with the beast? 655 01:12:55,713 --> 01:12:58,547 We have initiated a thorough investigation 656 01:12:58,672 --> 01:13:01,963 of all foreigners who live in Kyoto. 657 01:13:02,172 --> 01:13:07,005 They pretended to be merchants coming from distant Europe. 658 01:13:07,130 --> 01:13:11,922 That was easily proven false. 659 01:13:12,463 --> 01:13:15,547 Is there any evidence, something truly definite? 660 01:13:16,088 --> 01:13:18,547 There were bloodstains in the house 661 01:13:18,672 --> 01:13:20,672 and in the garden there were footprints 662 01:13:20,797 --> 01:13:23,672 like the ones you showed me a moulding of. 663 01:13:25,047 --> 01:13:29,838 Then I must accept it. You are correct. 664 01:13:30,422 --> 01:13:33,422 There were also prints of clad feet. 665 01:13:34,547 --> 01:13:36,797 We're dealing with a man and two women. 666 01:13:36,922 --> 01:13:40,422 They're probably hiding in the forest. 667 01:13:40,588 --> 01:13:46,047 I've ordered traps set and patrols of warriors to search the area. 668 01:13:46,463 --> 01:13:48,255 I wish you luck, Uncle. 669 01:13:49,255 --> 01:13:51,213 Now let's talk of something else. 670 01:13:51,338 --> 01:13:57,047 Did you know Eiko Watanabe's corpse was found floating in the river? 671 01:13:57,713 --> 01:13:59,005 I heard something. 672 01:14:01,005 --> 01:14:05,338 They killed him when he was returning from the brothel, it seems. 673 01:14:05,463 --> 01:14:09,005 He came across a more skilful swordsman than himself. 674 01:14:09,922 --> 01:14:11,130 What luck. 675 01:14:11,588 --> 01:14:14,922 He had the fortune to mix pleasure with death. 676 01:14:15,505 --> 01:14:18,672 What better end could any mortal wish for? 677 01:14:21,963 --> 01:14:23,088 That's so. 678 01:14:24,713 --> 01:14:27,088 Everyone gets the death they deserve. 679 01:14:28,172 --> 01:14:30,172 To the beast's destruction! 680 01:14:57,880 --> 01:14:59,630 Creature from hell... 681 01:15:00,130 --> 01:15:03,588 I'll make you humble yourself before me, before your owner. 682 01:15:30,797 --> 01:15:34,338 You are my slave and you'll obey me, damn you! 683 01:15:34,463 --> 01:15:36,297 Get back! 684 01:15:53,088 --> 01:15:55,713 Guards, why are you waiting? Stop him! 685 01:18:21,880 --> 01:18:22,963 Kinga... 686 01:18:25,797 --> 01:18:27,255 never 687 01:18:28,422 --> 01:18:30,130 abandon... 688 01:18:30,880 --> 01:18:32,255 Waldemar. 689 01:18:35,297 --> 01:18:36,547 Go back... 690 01:18:37,713 --> 01:18:39,797 to Kian. 691 01:18:41,422 --> 01:18:42,755 Go back... 692 01:18:44,713 --> 01:18:49,422 back to... back to him. 693 01:18:58,380 --> 01:19:01,338 Kill the demon inside this body! 694 01:19:02,255 --> 01:19:05,713 - Death to the whore! - It's the Devil! 695 01:19:09,963 --> 01:19:13,588 - Daughter of Satan! - We'll destroy the both of them! 696 01:19:41,297 --> 01:19:45,297 Damned bastards! Murderers! 697 01:19:47,505 --> 01:19:49,380 That woman there, 698 01:19:49,963 --> 01:19:52,880 that creature was the lover of a wolf man, 699 01:19:54,338 --> 01:20:00,713 and if you dare defend her it's because you're the same kind. 700 01:20:02,005 --> 01:20:04,713 Do it! Come on, tear him to pieces! 701 01:20:42,797 --> 01:20:44,922 What a horrible nightmare. 702 01:20:46,797 --> 01:20:52,005 And that poor woman's face was that of Akane. 703 01:21:01,172 --> 01:21:02,880 The wound is almost cured. 704 01:21:03,255 --> 01:21:06,088 That silver katana could have finished me. 705 01:21:06,213 --> 01:21:07,963 Sadly, it wasn't so. 706 01:21:08,088 --> 01:21:11,172 Waldemar, we must go back to Kyoto. 707 01:21:11,630 --> 01:21:14,338 We have to return to Kian. 708 01:21:15,672 --> 01:21:18,005 Very well, we'll return, 709 01:21:18,505 --> 01:21:21,005 but if he doesn't cure me before the next full moon, 710 01:21:21,880 --> 01:21:24,297 I'll pierce my own heart with a silver weapon. 711 01:21:25,005 --> 01:21:27,547 But suicide won't soothe your soul. 712 01:21:34,130 --> 01:21:36,713 Not even in Salom Yehudah's writings 713 01:21:39,463 --> 01:21:42,547 was there a solution to this problem 714 01:21:44,047 --> 01:21:46,672 The Tibetan flower doesn't work. 715 01:21:47,880 --> 01:21:50,922 Then you haven't found a remedy? 716 01:21:51,172 --> 01:21:57,172 Magic doesn't seem to be effective, but perhaps medicine will be. 717 01:21:59,047 --> 01:22:03,297 The origins of good and evil can be found In our minds. 718 01:22:04,255 --> 01:22:08,547 In human beings there are two completely opposite natures. 719 01:22:08,755 --> 01:22:13,588 The Greeks represented this duality with the double-faced god, Janus. 720 01:22:14,172 --> 01:22:16,172 If I were to operate on Waldemar 721 01:22:16,463 --> 01:22:22,297 and remove the source of his beastly instincts. 722 01:22:23,838 --> 01:22:28,047 If I could restore balance in his brain, 723 01:22:28,713 --> 01:22:30,255 he would be cured. 724 01:22:48,297 --> 01:22:49,922 Waldemar... 725 01:22:52,088 --> 01:22:53,630 go back... 726 01:22:54,713 --> 01:22:57,838 to... Kian. 727 01:23:20,547 --> 01:23:22,130 I was waiting for you. 728 01:23:23,005 --> 01:23:25,922 I knew some day you would return. 729 01:23:26,672 --> 01:23:30,422 Kinga... is dead. 730 01:23:30,963 --> 01:23:34,755 Let's leave this house. Being here is very risky. 731 01:23:34,880 --> 01:23:36,880 Come, I'll take you to my brother. 732 01:23:37,130 --> 01:23:41,255 The witch possessed a silver katana with which she managed to wound me. 733 01:23:41,755 --> 01:23:43,005 Give it to me. 734 01:23:43,713 --> 01:23:45,797 How did you find the enchantress? 735 01:23:46,255 --> 01:23:49,505 I don't know, Kinga arranged everything. 736 01:23:51,130 --> 01:23:55,672 Your tale is indeed strange because Satomi in fact existed. 737 01:23:55,838 --> 01:24:00,213 Old legends speak of her, of her desire for vengeance, 738 01:24:00,630 --> 01:24:04,547 of her terrible powers, of her infinite evil. 739 01:24:05,297 --> 01:24:07,755 Existed? I don't understand. 740 01:24:07,880 --> 01:24:10,880 Satomi died about 200 years ago. 741 01:24:11,047 --> 01:24:13,880 She was murdered by members of a rival clan. 742 01:24:14,172 --> 01:24:15,838 That's impossible. 743 01:24:16,088 --> 01:24:18,213 I've been to her castle. It was all real. 744 01:24:18,380 --> 01:24:19,755 Yes, I believe you 745 01:24:20,088 --> 01:24:22,338 I think I should go to the mountains myself. 746 01:24:22,463 --> 01:24:25,255 Perhaps there I'll find something that can help us. 747 01:24:26,755 --> 01:24:31,422 I know an old hut hidden in the heart of the forest. 748 01:24:31,588 --> 01:24:34,963 Take shelter there while I work. 749 01:24:35,255 --> 01:24:37,672 My sister Akane will bring you food. 750 01:24:38,505 --> 01:24:44,130 And I hope that at no time will you put her life in danger. 751 01:25:06,213 --> 01:25:07,338 Waldemar... 752 01:25:08,713 --> 01:25:10,463 trust my brother. 753 01:25:11,463 --> 01:25:13,172 There is still hope. 754 01:25:15,255 --> 01:25:19,005 But the full moon draws near, and I'll kill again. 755 01:25:53,547 --> 01:25:58,255 Elder brother, when do you think you can operate on Waldemar? 756 01:26:00,922 --> 01:26:04,672 I still don't know. I'm beginning to have doubts. 757 01:26:04,880 --> 01:26:07,505 You were determined to remove the evil from his brain. 758 01:26:08,630 --> 01:26:12,130 I'm afraid of failing again and that fills me with doubt. 759 01:26:13,047 --> 01:26:18,172 And I'm not so sure I've made the right decision. 760 01:26:19,588 --> 01:26:22,922 Brother, what do you mean by that? 761 01:26:25,672 --> 01:26:27,088 I lacked humility. 762 01:26:27,922 --> 01:26:36,797 In my pride I believed my wisdom was much greater than it truly is. 763 01:26:38,047 --> 01:26:42,922 Now I'm aware of my many limitations. 764 01:26:43,255 --> 01:26:46,630 What are you going to do? You can't stop trying. 765 01:26:50,338 --> 01:26:53,255 Perhaps there's only one solution. 766 01:26:54,630 --> 01:26:56,588 To destroy him, right? 767 01:26:59,380 --> 01:27:01,838 You've forsaken his salvation? 768 01:27:02,588 --> 01:27:04,588 You're going to abandon him. 769 01:27:05,838 --> 01:27:10,380 I feel a profound pity for him 770 01:27:10,505 --> 01:27:13,213 to see that all his struggles, all of his efforts, 771 01:27:13,713 --> 01:27:18,630 his exhausting search for salvation, have all come to nothing. 772 01:27:18,880 --> 01:27:23,297 His life will end and Kinga and Esther will have died in vain. 773 01:27:24,422 --> 01:27:29,505 I'm ready to lose my life in exchange for freeing his soul. 774 01:27:30,713 --> 01:27:31,755 Sister... 775 01:27:32,463 --> 01:27:36,422 I can find no other solution. The beast must die! 776 01:27:36,713 --> 01:27:39,130 But I want you both to live. 777 01:27:40,380 --> 01:27:42,047 I don't want you to die! 778 01:27:42,463 --> 01:27:47,588 Akane, I can read your soul as if it were the clearest crystal. 779 01:27:49,088 --> 01:27:51,130 Don't fall in love with Waldemar. 780 01:27:51,713 --> 01:27:55,130 It would be a cursed love, full of tragedy. 781 01:27:55,755 --> 01:27:58,880 Please brother, don't torment me. 782 01:27:59,838 --> 01:28:02,172 L beg of you, please! 783 01:29:33,713 --> 01:29:34,755 General... 784 01:29:35,463 --> 01:29:40,630 the beast has never caused such a terrible massacre as the one tonight. 785 01:29:42,880 --> 01:29:44,880 This has been a total disaster! 786 01:29:46,297 --> 01:29:49,297 My Lord, I admit my failure. 787 01:29:49,505 --> 01:29:54,880 I have failed to free our people from the threat of that demon. 788 01:29:55,172 --> 01:29:57,338 Now you only have your honor. 789 01:29:57,963 --> 01:29:59,588 Don't stain it. 790 01:30:00,338 --> 01:30:01,838 Fear not, my Lord. 791 01:30:02,213 --> 01:30:04,755 I shall not dishonor you nor myself. 792 01:30:05,213 --> 01:30:07,588 I shall behave like a samurai. 793 01:30:30,880 --> 01:30:34,255 Akane, I don't know how long I've roamed through the forest. 794 01:30:34,797 --> 01:30:37,588 My mind and soul are a jumble of desperation and shame. 795 01:30:47,255 --> 01:30:49,588 Do you know what this means? 796 01:30:49,755 --> 01:30:50,880 I know, 797 01:30:52,047 --> 01:30:54,422 and I've wanted it for a long time. 798 01:30:55,130 --> 01:31:00,963 Waldemar, I want my fate to be tied to yours for all eternity. 799 01:33:14,588 --> 01:33:17,255 It's evident that the silver katana exists. 800 01:33:18,797 --> 01:33:22,422 The wound on Waldemar's arm leaves no room for doubt. 801 01:33:28,172 --> 01:33:31,797 Then have you decided? 802 01:33:37,297 --> 01:33:40,422 Last night's massacre and the tragic end of our noble uncle 803 01:33:40,797 --> 01:33:44,588 leave me with no other choice. 804 01:33:45,297 --> 01:33:49,213 I can't let things pass and allow these crimes to continue. 805 01:33:50,130 --> 01:33:53,297 I have to correct my mistake as soon as possible. 806 01:33:53,797 --> 01:33:57,380 Wherever he may be, I'll find the monster and destroy it. 807 01:33:57,505 --> 01:34:02,255 But elder brother, you're putting your life in danger as well. 808 01:34:02,422 --> 01:34:03,713 Yes, I know. 809 01:34:03,963 --> 01:34:09,672 But my obligation is to play the hand that fate has dealt me. 810 01:34:10,255 --> 01:34:13,088 At dawn I leave for Satomi's castle. 811 01:34:13,213 --> 01:34:15,297 I don't know how long I'll be gone. 812 01:34:16,047 --> 01:34:18,297 I'll have to face great dangers 813 01:34:18,422 --> 01:34:23,630 in a magical world where science will be of no use to me, 814 01:34:23,963 --> 01:34:28,130 but I must try to find the silver katana by any means necessary. 815 01:34:33,130 --> 01:34:35,422 Akane, listen to me carefully. 816 01:34:35,880 --> 01:34:38,463 Don't move from here whatever happens. 817 01:34:39,047 --> 01:34:42,255 And don't go near the hut for any reason. 818 01:34:49,255 --> 01:34:51,713 At last the circle is drawing to a close. 819 01:34:52,588 --> 01:34:55,963 Kian will return with the magic sword and my suffering will end. 820 01:34:57,047 --> 01:34:58,422 But don't forget... 821 01:34:59,255 --> 01:35:04,005 to save my soul permanently, it must be you who uses the silver katana. 822 01:35:08,755 --> 01:35:09,797 Akane... 823 01:35:42,588 --> 01:35:45,797 Akane, the end draws near. Your sacrifice will be great 824 01:35:45,922 --> 01:35:47,755 and you'll need all your courage. 825 01:35:47,880 --> 01:35:50,130 You can be sure that I won't hesitate. 826 01:35:50,713 --> 01:35:52,630 I swear it, Waldemar. 827 01:35:53,047 --> 01:35:55,505 When Kian returns, travel to the great temple. 828 01:35:55,713 --> 01:35:58,505 I'll go there in the evening before the full moon rises. 829 01:35:58,838 --> 01:36:00,838 Everything must happen in that place. 830 01:36:01,130 --> 01:36:05,130 Good spirits inhabit the temple and will help you. 831 01:44:37,713 --> 01:44:40,838 Tonight when the full moon shines in the sky 832 01:44:41,505 --> 01:44:45,213 I'll go to the great temple and confront the beast. 833 01:44:45,547 --> 01:44:48,963 The forces of evil will be defeated for good. 834 01:44:49,088 --> 01:44:50,547 I'll destroy Waldemar, 835 01:44:50,672 --> 01:44:54,672 and peace and prosperity will return to our land once more. 836 01:44:55,505 --> 01:44:57,547 - I'll come with you. - No. 837 01:44:58,338 --> 01:44:59,880 You must stay here. 838 01:45:00,005 --> 01:45:02,047 I must complete this mission alone. 839 01:45:02,172 --> 01:45:06,380 But you can die, or suffer something worse than death itself. 840 01:45:06,963 --> 01:45:11,922 If the beast wounds you on the chest and you survive, 841 01:45:12,338 --> 01:45:14,922 the curse will spread to you too! 842 01:45:15,797 --> 01:45:17,713 I know all this very well. 843 01:45:20,297 --> 01:45:25,630 But I possess the magic katana and my strength of spirit. 844 01:49:57,380 --> 01:49:58,963 It's over now. 845 01:50:00,338 --> 01:50:02,588 The wolf man is no more. 846 01:50:04,505 --> 01:50:08,047 History shall recall this harsh and turbulent period, 847 01:50:09,422 --> 01:50:11,380 but the story of the killer beast 848 01:50:11,505 --> 01:50:14,755 will be lost forever in the shadows of time.