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ZATOICHI: THE BLIND SWORDSMAN

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SHINTARO KATSU

MITSUKO BAISHO

KYOSUKE MACHIDA

KATSUMI MURAMATSU, KUMEKO URABE

KEISUKE NAKAI, EIZO KITAMURA

JUN TAMAKI, NAOMI SUGAMA

DIRECTED BY KAZUO MORI

THE FLOATING LANTERN FESTIVAL

KIMONOS ARE MADE

This is less than the promised amount of money.

Oryo, you said that you would return it every month without fail.

A promise is a promise.

Not complying is a problem.

This month…

being in this condition...

I couldn't earn what I expected.

Mr. Employee, we will save up so that next month we will pay what we promised.

So do something about it...

I can't take something you don't have.

Anyway.

I'll talk to the boss.

I ask you, please.

I'm so sorry.

Pay next month.

We will without fail.

Ah good!

It is a salvation.

- You… - Yes?

Please go call her!

What?

Whom?

Ah, you are a blind masseur.

Yes.

- Masseur. - Yeah?

Come, come.

Yes?

I ask you, please.

What thing?

Please, come in, come in.

Yeah.

Take… take.

Here, a little more.

Yes, here.

Have.

Here!

Ready.

Ready, ready. Yes.

Hold on a bit.

Yes, yes.

Hold on please.

Wait a bit.

Wait a bit… a bit!

Yes, wait… wait a bit.

Is someone there?

Isn't someone there?

Don't stick the head out... yet

It's still too early to get it out.

Right now…

Isn't…isn't someone there?

Sorry but…

Sorry, but I...

He's born…

He has born...

Thanks for everything.

Take care.

Mr masseur.

You really were a great help.

Congratulations.

My name is Ichi.

Nice to meet you.

- Oh, Ichi. - That's right.

Excuse me, is this Yakichi's house?

Yes it is.

Ah, it happens that

three months ago...

Yes.

In Itako City…

- What? - I met Yakichi.

- What? In Itao? - Yeah.

I was gambling a bit.

But while losing terribly…

What?

Yakichi was winning.

He was gambling?

Well…

I think it was only on that occasion.

But he left a ryo in front of me.

That also surprised me.

Ah, will it be on that occasion...

in which he sent two ryos?

I see.

You can't imagine the joy that that time gave me.

So, I asked him where he was from.

"I'm Yakichi from Fukaya,"

was all he said to me,

so this is how I finally got here.

And well…

I want to return this to Yakichi.

We can't accept it, mom.

All the time since he came back...

He was saying that he felt ill and spent two or three days in bed.

Then he left.

What?

Did he go on a trip again?

Yes, after sleeping all day.

I understand now…

But really...

for me it was like a divine help.

What I mean is that he went with God.

Daddy's intention will be in vain.

If he wanted you to return it,

he would have told us.

Come on eat.

They are homemade soba noodles.

Come on, eat them before they turn stale.

Here.

In that case, I will eat them with pleasure.

Wow, wow.

He has a red face.

They say that children...

with a red face are good as snow.

Snow…

Excuse me.

Yes?

Ah, is this Oryo's house?

Yes.

I was tasked with delivering this.

Oh…

Thanks for coming from so far.

It's no big deal.

And, excuse me,

Is my husband okay?

Well…

He only asked me to give you this.

Please tell him not to worry about us.

- That the three of us will live either way. - Understood.

I'll tell him when I see him.

Oyuki, he's not a familiar.

Excuse me.

She always does that when a man comes over.

So, I'm leaving.

Do you want at least some tea?

No, I'm in a hurry.

Thank you.

Thanks a lot.

Hey, go drop off this order from the charcoal maker on the corner. MOCHI BALLS, TOKOROTEN

Today she works admirably.

That's right.

She's very hard-working.

Masseur, do you know her?

- Yes, just a little. - I see.

Now she is such a skilled seamstress that she is in demand everywhere.

Since she was the most beautiful in this city,

I wondered who she would end up married to.

But the deceased old lady Oshige must be grieving.

because she fell in love with a man like that.

He was a peddler of fabrics

who was walking around here.

In the end,

they say he stole money from the wholesaler and fled.

I think that guy has several women as wives…

and he's cheating on them.

What a shame for Oryo.

Yuki.

Ichi...

It's Ichi, right?

How are you Oryo?

Long time no see.

- Come on, come in. - Yes.

- It's just that I came around here. - I see.

Thank you.

Yes.

But, really... it's been so long since I've seen you...

Yuki.

Yes, it's a good name.

She is three years old.

Has it been so long?

How fast.

Yuki, have this.

It is a present.

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

How beautiful.

How lucky you are.

And his mother?

She died last year from a cold.

I see…

So this year is her first Day of the Dead festival.

Yes.

Excuse me…

- I would like to light an incense. - Yes, go ahead.

Well, well.

Excuse me.

INN

Welcome.

Oh thank you.

Welcome.

Genji!

Long time no see.

I will stay here.

You…

Didn't you come back with Oryo?

Welcome.

You can't imagine how anxiously she has waited for your return.

And also your daughter...

Yes…

What happened to the old woman?

She died.

Oh…

I didn't imagine you were a gambler...

Yes.

How is the lender Kurotaka?

As usual.

Excellent.

Hey, take me

Thanks for the food.

Ichi, that time...

"Your husband will surely return."

You said that, didn't you?

Yes.

This money…

It comes to me every year at the Day of the Dead festival since Yuki was born.

You know?

I'm saving it so that when he gets back, the three of us can live together.

Every day I look forward to it.

Sure, that's how it should be.

That's right.

Waiting for tomorrow is something that is done eagerly.

- Ichi. - Yeah?

Do not get mad.

What?

Take this.

What is this?

If my husband knew about you, he would also give it to you.

No…

You know?

My husband was a peddler of fabrics.

That's why he came here a lot.

And then we...

He is a very good person.

Yuki.

Your grandparents will return.

Throw it here.

Where's dad?

- Do you want noodles, Ichi? - Huh?

I have already

caused a lot of trouble.

- It will be in other chance. - Yuki, Yuki!

Yeah?

Thank you so much.

Up.

You came back…

Darling…

Oryo.

Have you been doing well?

Darling,

thank you for the money.

Money?

Mom liked it too.

She died last year.

Light an incense.

Good.

I would like to take a bath.

And?

Did you use that money?

It seemed like a waste to me.

Do you have it?

I'm sorry.

I used half of it.

I see.

Many things must have been difficult for you too.

You didn't have to errand people if you were going to come back.

You are wicked.

But also, being alone, several men must have wanted to seduce you.

- Huh? - Not at all.

Better than that, dear.

Yuki has grown up.

Yuki?

She's your daughter.

Yuki!

Yuki!

Mister!

Yuki!

What were you doing?

Huh?

Good. So let's go there.

Come on.

Is it good?

And you, San?

Don't you have a dad or a mom?

Then,

both of you should get along.

Yes.

Yes.

Hey, bring me a cup of water.

Yes.

Open the door.

I can't stand the heat.

It fits me perfectly.

I was sure you would wear it.

Yuki.

Where were you?

Your dad.

Your dad came back.

Yuki!

Ichi.

Yes?

He is my husband.

Oh!

How nice.

The lady has been very attentive to me, thank you.

You are welcome.

- She has also caused you discomfort... - No, not at all. Likewise.

Uh... my name is Genji.

Nice to meet you, I'm Ichi.

Nice to meet you.

Oryo,

bring me the belt.

Excuse me…

I'll go out for a moment.

- But make yourself at home. - Good.

Good.

Thank you very much.

But really that's good, Oryo.

I have to show up at a certain place.

I'll be right back.

Make yourself at home.

Ichi.

Finally, the three of us can live as a family.

Excellent.

- Come in. - Huh?

- Come in. - Good.

Seriously…

Well, I'll come in for a moment.

Thank you.

Bet!

- Pair! - Odd!

- Isn't there an odd? - Pair or odd?

More for odd!

Nobody else?

Odd and pair ready!

Let's play!

Five and two, odd!

The next one is coming!

All ready!

Bet!

Odd!

Bet.

- No pair? - Pair!

- Isn't there odd? - Pair!

- Pair! - Odd!

Is there no odd?

Odd and pair ready!

Let's play!

Three and six, odd!

Next! all ready!

But if it is Genji.

Oh, lender.

- Come here a minute. - Yes.

- Odd! - Pair!

And those clothes?

Huh?

On the outside you seem responsible,

but inside you are the same as before.

Huh, peddler?

In short, you must work hard and calmly

in the cloth business as before.

Not at all, boss.

That is the best for you.

It's better than killing the blind traveler.

I already heard that you're chasing Zatoichi.

You surprise me.

Genji,

That guy catches your scent.

He doesn't see with his eyes.

He is also human.

He is confident and neglectful with trustworthy people.

Only trustworthy people can do it.

I understand.

If you kill him, I can step in and nullify your crime for running away.

I happen to already have a plan.

Without his staff-sword, that Zatoichi or whoever, is a bird without wings.

Right?

However, do it right.

Yeah.

By the way…

I had no luck, so

could you give me as an advance… five ryos?

What do you leave in return?

No... I mean...

Let it be because of the Zatoichi thing.

Well, it's just that

If that's the case, I'm willing to sell my wife and daughter.

So your wife and daughter...

So your wife and daughter...

Ichi?

Yes?

Can I come in?

Ah, is that you, Genji?

Come in.

Yes.

Thank you.

I was thinking I'd like to have a few drinks with you.

I see, thank you.

- Just now I was thinking of going out. - I see.

Anyway, have one.

Well, then I accept it.

Heavens.

It seems that when Yuki was born,

they caused him a lot of trouble.

Thank you very much.

It was nothing.

I barely heated the water.

Being in this business,

one considers that you could earn a little more

if you take one more turn while you think if you should return today or tomorrow.

- I do it without thinking. - Oh, you're right.

Seriously, it's very hard.

But I don't know how to say it...

Men are a sad thing.

They work hard breaking their backs for their wife and children,

And when finally coming home...

They are rejected by their children.

Well, about that...

Uh… Yuki…

must be sorry

In five or six days,

she won't stop calling you and it will be a problem because she will not get off you.

You are right.

Because, in the end, we're father and daughter.

Yes, that's how it is.

Thank you very much for the drink.

- Ichi. - Yes?

Yes, drink.

- You know? - Yeah?

Athough it doesn't seem like it,

every year, for the day of the dead, I sent two ryos to my wife and daughter.

Really.

And well.

For those two ryos I worked very hard.

But, well, that effort is not that bad.

It's obvious when you have a wife and daughter.

Won't you be mad?

Why?

I mean, won't you ask what I used the money for?

Why would I be mad?

Originally

it is your money.

You're right.

If you want to use it,

how you do is not important.

For me... the intention is enough.

Because that is how you came back.

Although, if you had told me something, it would have been more…

- Hey. - Yeah?

Ichi's staff...

could you…?

Uh…

What happens to his cane?

It's nothing, but...

It would be good if he gave it to you tomorrow...

But

without his cane he...

Do something about it.

I won't do anything to him directly.

But, without his cane...

What are you on about?

Listen, Oryo.

I want the three of us to live together.

What's on your mind?

Just do what I tell you.

Seriously?

What is it?

That you want us to live together.

I said that, right?

And what does that have to do with Ichi?

If you don't want to do it, I'll have to go on a trip again.

Yuki will be a girl without a father.

And I would end it with you now.

I will not send money.

Between the person who sent me money…

and the one who looks at me now...

which one is real?

How annoying.

Didn't you send that money?

Yes it was you.

You sent it for us, right?

You are too good of a person.

Did you think I would send an amount like that?

What?

I am not your husband.

We got together because we loved each other.

You also had that brat because you wanted to.

Well, I like you for being like that.

I entrust you.

The staff?

Mom was crying.

Do you want to eat rice balls?

Yuki, you have nothing to worry about.

Hey Yuki.

Light the fireworks with mom tonight.

The gentleman said...

He can't come today because he has something to attend to.

- Mister! - Here I am.

-Let's go, quick! - Yes. Come on, come on.

Good.

Ichi, here.

- What happened? - Get out of this place now.

Oryo…

thank you so much…

for your good intention.

Ichi…

forgive me.

Don't worry.

Someone with such a good heart as you...

Ichi…

That money I was sent every year...

Excuse me, is the place where they leave the lanterns far from here?

It's near.

What?

I see.

Well, we'll go there for a while.

Come on.

Okay, okay.

Come on, come on.

So take me.

Come on.

You did well.

Where are you going?

Moron!

Witch!

Ma'am, is Yuki already gone?

Is it lovely?

It's lovely.

Ichi.

Yeah?

I'd like to talk to you a bit.

Good.

Come with me over there.

So, wait here.

Yes.

Mister.

The lady sends you a flashlight.

Here.

Thank you.

Go with Yuki and play.

Yes.

You're late, San.

Oh, how beautiful.

Oh, does a blind masseur not see without a flashlight?

What do you think?

I took his staff-sword from him.

Bastard!

Oryo…

Sorry but…

It doesn't matter anymore.

I'm counting on Yuki.

I have the kimonos business.

I will work... and between the two...

Ichi, don't worry anymore.

Thank you.

It was you, right, Ichi?

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ZATOICHI: THE BLIND SWORDSMAN

Egged on by the man she fell in love with,

a mother and son work as con men for the dead.

Ichi feels sorry for the boy who fake cries even in his sleep.

The mother leaves the man for her son.

But he insistently follows them and Ichi's heart explodes.

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