Original subtitles

An Eiji Okuda film

Based on a novel by MIKIHIKO RENJO

Good morning.

Screenplay by IZURU NARUSHIMA KATSUHIKO MANABE

Director of Photography HIROKAZU ISHII

Music by SHIGERU UMEBAYASHI

Art Director KATSUHIKO HIBINO

Starring MAYU OZAWA AKIRA SHOJI

MARI NATSUKI

HIDEO MUROTA

Officer, remember the deal?

Deal? What deal?

The promise you made. Don't you remember?

What're you drinking?

Want some?

And EIJI OKUDA

What has a big fire above And lots of water below?

No, switch it.

What has lots of water above And a big fire below?

Bathtub.

Don't change the riddle.

Then what is it?

One-eyed goblin!

Hey, that was last week's answer.

So, I got it?

Incredible. He can solve Tomo's whacky riddles.

Sukemasa, who told you the answer?

Tomo, you must be approaching His intelligence level.

Hey!

I'll be back.

Granny, how're you doing?

Huh? You kicked the bucket?

Life ends, doesn't it? Life ends

Midori. Lupin. Cathy.

How've you been?

Good girl, aja. Good girl. Good girl, aja.

Be good. It won't be long.

Cathy, you're graduating today.

You're a good girl. Come here.

Okay, Cathy, It's graduation day.

You're going home.

What the hell do you want, You old bag?

Alright. I'll pay you later.

Hey.

Officer Dog is in trouble Bow wow, bow wow

Well, let's go.

CLOSED

Yes?

Cathy!

Where were you? I was so worried.

You found her so quickly.

I don't know how to thank you.

It's my duty to be at your service.

It's my greatest Joy.

Won't you have something to drink?

I'm still on duty, ma'am.

Don't you agree, Cathy? Please. Please. Come have some tea.

Please.

Here you are.

Thank you.

You know, if she hadn't come back...

I might've died of a broken heart.

My god, talking such nonsense.

Ma'am... You're so lonely.

BEAUTYSALON SAKAE

Putting on lipstick, I think of what lie I shall tell

You are so sensuous You almost make me faint

Mr. Saito, about what we Talked about the other day...

That deal... How about it?

That? Count me out.

I'm hopeless When it comes to drawing.

Don't be so humble.

If a master potter Draws a picture for us

The newsletter Will get more prestige.

I'll draw for you.

Don't be ridiculous.

We don't want your scribbling.

A picture by An eel restaurant owner?

Get me another beer.

I won an award in the Art Contest.

In the art world, Suzuki is a well-known name.

Won an award only once.

What?

Birthday's coming up.

Whose birthday?

You moron.

Your own daughter's birthday.

So you remembered it.

Of course.

If I forget, that brat will

Kick me out of your house.

Thanks for all this.

Mister.

Mister.

POLICE SCANDAL

Mister.

Did you draw this?

Well... Yeah.

Can I sit here?

This table's reserved For me... Go ahead.

Are you an artist?

Well, in a way... I am.

You a high school student?

Say... Mister.

Let's have sex.

What the hell are you saying?

So... How much?

Mister, how old do I look?

Let's see... 17 or 18.

Oh, damn.

What?

I thought I'd look older with makeup.

What's your name?

Guess.

Hiroko.

Akemi.

Keiko.

Not even close.

Names of your ex-girlfriends?

Mayuko.

Mayuko?

Hmm... I like that.

Why Mayuko?

Well... You have beautiful eyebrows.

Eyebrows?

I drew them.

How do you write "'eyebrow"?

I don't get it.

I still don't get it.

I like this character.

Wait a minute.

Should make it a rule To get paid first.

Your trick could Run off without paying.

I see.

Thank you.

You're a pretty strange one.

"'I decided not to Charge you anything."

These letters are used, For example, in English and French.

These letters are read "'dog".

Let's compare them with "'kanji".

"Kanji" is originally hieroglyphic.

Tracing it back to its original form

It's the shape of a dog.

But the alphabet form "'dog"...

Hello?

...will not inspire you To see the image of a dog.

Because only when The separate letters, d, o, and g

Are placed thus, Do they mean "'dog".

Compared to hieroglyph, Alphabet letters have no meaning.

It is the same as one hydrogen and 2 oxygen molecules constituting water.

I have to go again.

Goodbye.

By the way, about this "'dog"...

Reverse the order and

Strangely, it becomes "'god".

Yoko.

Brother, stop that.

That's about it.

SHO-UN-DO

What has a big fire above And lots of water below?

Weird riddle.

Big fire above...

Lots of water below...

What could it be?

EYEBROW

So you switched from Married women to school girls.

ONE-WINGED BIRD

In Heaven it will be the Phoenix.

On Earth it will be whole.

Time in Heaven is eternal, But on Earth, it is limited.

The One-Winged Bird Is a mythical bird

Comprised of a male and a female

Always flying united.

It is often used as a metaphor

Referring to the bond Between man and woman.

Tomo, you missed again.

Got it. Double score.

Something serious happen?

In this town?

At most, kids mugging an old lady.

But, uh...

What, weirdo?

High school girls are kids, too, And they certainly are delicious.

Suzuki, cut it out.

I'll tell your wife.

Come on, Nishi.

Well... It was only once.

Tell me where it was.

But we're police officers.

It's official business.

Her skin was so different.

When we took a bath together, Her skin was so resilient.

Here, Tomo.

What's this?

The girl loved it.

It works miracles. It's incredible.

Who needs this?

You should be cautious. If you don't use it, that's fine.

But life's full of surprises.

You can't read kids nowadays.

No kidding. Eat this.

What the hell?!

Nishi!

Outrageous!

That one on the right is new. She knows absolutely nothing.

How do you know?

Hey.

I know. I know. I'll throw in some extras.

Call in all the girls registered here.

Searching for a schoolgirl.

Investigation?

Murder.

Murder?

The details are confidential.

Give me a break.

Our girls are from good families.

That's crap. I can arrest you.

Want to be a murder suspect?

You can't be serious!

Anyway, tell All the girls to come here.

Even if they're on the rag.

Tell them to get here on the double.

I'm having them make the calls now.

What band is this?

My band. It's my band.

It sucks.

Great guitar for a rotten band.

Can you tell? I knew you were different.

Check it out. The real deal. He played this guitar.

See. There's a scar here.

You moron. That's bullshit.

I'm not Joking. I paid 1.7 million for it.

I paid everything I had.

Where d' you buy it?

The last manager got busted For drugs, and now he's in the slammer.

Officer Tomokawa, guess what?

What?

Jimmy Hendrix played the guitar With his teeth. Like this.

This cop's totally screwed.

Don't know that girl.

Why don't you know?

He's completely fucked up.

Shut up!

Do you all want to be arrested?!

Listen up. School girls in Tokyo Say they're no longer interested in

Ripping off dirty ol' men, Like you lousy hicks.

Who told you that?

I saw it on TV.

In Shibuya they charge

5000 yen for panties They bought for only 00.

Pretty smart, huh?

I was quite impressed.

So what? You Jerk-off.

Prostitution is out-dated. Your poor parents must be

Turning in their graves.

My parents are still alive.

Shut up! Go over there And line up against the wall.

Line up. Line up.

Show your asses.

Pervert.

Pervert. You dirty pig.

Here... This is important evidence!

I'm sure.

What? "'I'm sure"?

You morons. What you need is a spanking.

I'll spank you, so show your asses.

Come on. Show your asses!

Brother?

Grandpa!

Uncomfortable, isn't it?

The atmosphere is Rather depressing.

Please. Come back to me.

We can leave this town and Live somewhere else. Great, isn't it?

I'm in love with someone else.

Who?

You only moved here 2 months ago.

Can you really leave me that easily?

I... I never loved you, Teraoka.

I know. I know that.

You're so persistent.

That's not it.

I heard you... Screaming out in pain.

Glad it wasn't serious.

And no worry for after effects.

Too bad. You came all prepared.

Because she made all that noise About your having a stroke.

Dad, you're not young anymore.

We thought you were dying, right?

Anyway, it's best to take it easy In a place you're accustomed to.

The air is cleaner here.

And you wouldn't like The hassle of living with us.

Won't be good for you.

Don't work too hard.

We don't want to Take over your business.

Sell the shop and retire.

What're you going to do About Yoko and Sukemasa?

They can take care of themselves.

They're old enough.

You've really aged.

You, talking like a father.

Why won't he hurry up and Just die.

Take it. There must be bills to pay.

You loser.

If it's too tough, move out.

Do what you want.

I like it here.

Why? Are you into some guy?

That's no way for a mother to talk.

Aren't you going to see Sukemasa?

Even if I want to, he won't see me.

Too bad.

You always blame others.

What?

Yoko, I know it's not easy... We'll come again.

What?

He came to get you.

To get me?

What's this?

This is sick.

Hey.

I said "'police-box at noon".

Quit the undertaker's. It's too depressing.

Become a policeman instead.

Do you mean it? Can I be a real man?

Sure. I'll teach you The questions on the test.

Oh, I forgot. You can't.

When you're tense, You have those seizures.

During one of them, The criminal will get away.

I dare you.

Pachinko. Let's play pachinko Where are you going?

Hey! Pervert cop!

Pervert cop!

Pervert cop!

That bastard.

You should be old enough To quit sniffing glue!

Oh, man... Help... Wow.

You understand?

Officer Tomokawa, Jimmy Hendrix really is the best.

What're you saying?

Get out. Get out.

The undertaker's inside.

From Sho-un-do?

His grandkid's filling in.

Hi.

You're...

You're Shyozo's granddaughter?

Real pro Job. Looks like he's still alive.

So now you've become A real rock 'n roller.

Did you know him?

He was a hopeless punk.

But make him look good.

Hey.

No!

No! Don't! Stop it! Please stop it! Let me go!

Let me go. Please. Don't.

I looked all over for you.

Did you approach me, Knowing who I was?

Yes.

Who told you? Sukemasa? Your grandpa?

I won't tell.

Just as stubborn as the old man.

You searched for me?

A full-scale search, Rounding up school girls.

Just because I lied to you?

You lied?

I'm really a Junior high student.

Thought if you knew, You wouldn't bother with me.

You're a real woman.

So you acted like a hooker, But didn't take my money?

Goddamn did I get suckered.

You said you were an artist.

By the way, Miss Mayuko,

What's your real name?

Yoko.

Get off.

Take them off. You'll catch cold.

But she's...

That hag? Don't worry about her.

Take 'em off.

No, I can't. Granny's watching.

Don't worry. She's senile.

We'll catch cold.

No... Don't...

Come on. Why won't you?

Why won't you? What if you catch cold?

Take �em off.

You take them off, too.

Show me your tattoo.

Did your grandpa tell you about it?

I saw a photograph.

I was young and handsome, huh?

Yes... You were beautiful.

When I became a cop,

I asked your grandpa to tattoo me, Because I wanted to be a real man.

I missed you so much.

So did I.

I'll rinse your hair.

Again.

How did you get this?

A yakuza stabbed me.

Because of this, Your grandpa hates me.

How come?

Because I ruined his masterpiece.

He figures he's a master artist.

It was a life-or-death arrest.

Couldn't be helped.

Grandpa's so stubborn.

He really is.

Hey, you get in, too.

Never been in such a tub, right?

Come on. Try it. Get in.

Get in.

Well? Doesn't it feel good?

When we get out, let's do it again.

Hey, wait.

Please. Let me shoot once more.

Come on. Please. Let me shoot.

Come on. Let me.

I'll teach you later.

Hey. Calm down.

Why don't we all rob a bank?

Don't be stupid. You rob a bank, And you'll soon be caught.

Hey. Teach her how to shoot.

Why not?

'Cause she's my sister.

Soon she'll be better than you.

Says who?

I have to be fair.

I like both of you.

Damn you. Put me down, Sukemasa.

Put me down. Put me down. It's dangerous.

Hey. Put me down.

I'll protect You and Yoko with my life.

All right. Now put me down.

Shit, animals don't care Where or when they fuck.

What're you doing?

Stop it. Stop it, Sukemasa!

Stop it, Sukemasa!

Ah... Go away.

Go away. Go away.

Go away.

Go away.

I said "'go away"!

Go away!

Our dad died less than a month before.

But mom picked up some guy.

I was too young to remember.

Since then, Sukemasa Goes crazy, seeing those things.

Take them.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Just after I moved here

I read about a policeman Who fired 5 shots

While chasing a lingerie thief.

The article was so impressive.

This policeman Even draws lame pictures

And thinks up stupid riddles.

I was new at school And had no friends.

So I was attracted to him.

Does this sound stupid?

Maybe, but...

When I finally met him, He was so irresponsible

But extremely tender.

Am I being blind?

But since I met him

I no longer hate myself.

Damn it. It's dangerous.

You're a big baby.

Yellow, okay. Blue, okay. Green, okay. Adjust, okay.

Switch,

Okay.

You still at it? You promised to put these away.

Hurry up and help me.

Who are you?

Brother.

And you're Yoko, my younger sister.

What happened? Did someone bully you?

Damn you.

Coming.

Grandpa, you're back?

Mm.

Grandpa...

Grandpa, what do you Want to do to me?

Come here.

If you tattoo me, I'll be scarred for life.

Nonsense. You're my dear granddaughter.

I won't let that happen.

You're contradicting yourself.

You're right.

I... At first I thought I had gone mad. It scared me.

I said to myself, "'What nonsense are you thinking?"

But no matter what I did, I couldn't Hold back my desire to tattoo you.

For the first time in my life

I met a person I wholeheartedly wanted to tattoo.

It's you, my granddaughter, Who came here 2 months ago.

I have never seen Such fair and fine skin as yours.

But what'll happen to me?!

No man will marry me!

Can't go swimming with my friends!

And when there's a physical exam?

And the teachers?

Just tell them. There's nothing to be ashamed of.

I can't do that.

Nonsense! There's no law against Junior high kids getting tattooed.

Damn you!

Damn me all you want.

Please let me do it.

You're Just like mom!

You only think of yourself!

This is Sukemasa. A-3, respond.

Yoko, where are you going?

Want a lift?

What's wrong?

Tomokawa.

Why did you want a tattoo?

I was a real bad kid.

Before I became a cop, I was always in fights.

I caused trouble To everybody around me.

When I became a cop, I wanted to break with my past.

Wanted to be a different person.

I thought a tattoo Would be perfect for that.

Very much my style, too.

Say... Isn't this a male?

Where's the female?

There is no female.

I checked at the library.

The one-winged male and female Become one and fly.

There's an old Chinese proverb About this.

It's a metaphor about The sacred vow between man and woman.

Research well done.

My bird remains alone With no mate to unite with.

It only has one wing, too.

There was a woman once, who said She'd tattoo the female.

But she didn't.

That's why this bird Will never be able to fly.

There was that kind of woman...

Yes, there was, But we were both so young.

We never made a sacred vow. It was nothing serious.

If she had kept her promise, The result would've been disastrous.

When I think of it, It gives me the creeps.

Tomokawa.

If I tattoo the female Will we be able to fly together?

Will you always be with me?

Really? You won't get the creeps?

Make me your bride?

Sure I will, when you grow up.

I am grown-up. Women can marry when they're 16.

You're right. Next year, You'll be 16. That's great.

Doesn't sound serious.

Finished.

Get up.

Come on. Get up. Look.

This way. This way. Look.

Wow. This is terrific.

They're flying.

It's Pa. It's Pa

Yoko, it's Pa's wind.

Cursed blood.

What's that?

His father died up there, too.

Hung himself?

Tomokawa, me... We were all here.

Sukemasa was still little And cried out "'Pa, pa!"

With his dad dangling above him, He Jumped up and down all happy.

Seeing that, I broke into tears.

Move or get crushed!

Nishi's here. The rescue truck hasn't come yet.

Sukemasa, cut this out!

Brother.

I'll go and rescue him, too.

It's too dangerous. You stay here.

He's waiting for me to come.

I'm coming too.

Hey, keep her here.

Nishi!

Let's do it!

Don't worry. I'll bring him down.

Hey, Nishi.

Don't come closer!

Is this what you want?

You'll die Before you become a real man.

Then you can't play With Yoko and me anymore.

I don't wanna play with you two.

Oh, don't say that. Let's go shoot the gun some more.

Sukemasa, trust me. I know you inside out.

Rescue Team's here. Move the car.

Take it easy, Sukemasa.

Yoko's laughing at you down there.

I hate both you and Yoko.

What're you mad at? Just get over here.

Come over here.

I saw it!

You were on top of Yoko

And were like those dogs!

I hate you two. You were doing that!

Okay. You hate us.

You can hate us, But please don't die.

Hey.

Come.

Don't do it!

Pa... Pa...

Pa... Pa...

She's only 15.

What's your plan?

I'm... I�m serious about her.

You fool.

I don't care about social rules.

I can't believe A cop is saying this.

You don't have to impress me.

You haven't changed at all.

There's no need to worry.

About what?

I'll forget about Yoko.

I can't kill Sukemasa.

Hey.

Hey.

Don't touch him.

Don't touch him... I warn you.

Don't you ever Go near my grandchildren.

Long time no see.

What're you doing here?

My kids seem to have Given you some trouble.

Did Shyozo tell you?

Yes, so I thought I should Drop by to say thank you.

So this is how it is.

Are you alone?

My partner's on patrol.

Got a knife?

I bought some pears.

No thanks.

Why not? You used to love them.

I'm busy now.

Liar. You were sleeping.

Why are you acting so cold? We haven't met in ages.

Go ahead. I won't bother you.

Things good with your husband?

Hey, what're you doing?

You really hurt my kids.

Don't do that.

Don't turn me into a criminal!

You behave, and I�ll leave soon.

Understand?

I bet you did Worse things to my kids.

I Just want to Ask you a few things.

What're you doing?

When I finish, I�ll take 'em off.

Damn it.

I can't help it. You'll hit me.

If you want to hit me, Go ahead. Hit me all you want.

Tomokawa, it's been along time. I miss your bird.

What the hell?

Hey, stop it.

Oh fuck off.

This supposed to be a Joke?

I'm getting really pissed!

Shut up!

You molester. How many times Did you do it with Yoko?

Sorry... I have rotten teeth now.

I have pyorrhea.

The dentist tells me To rinse a lot

Because I have bad breath.

Isn't it terrible To be old, Tomokawa?

Mm... I�m so wet.

What're you doing?

Where's your grandpa?

Staying with my brother tonight.

I see. I should be with him...

With me around

His seizures will get worse.

Drunk again?

We have to talk.

Don't want to.

We have to.

We have to think about your future.

Forget it. I'm going to bed.

What do you see in that cop?

It's none of your business.

It is.

It isn't.

He used to be my man.

I was going to marry him.

Isn't there A one-winged bird on his back?

I promised to tattoo The female on my back,

But I didn't.

That's why he's held A grudge against me.

He toyed with you Just to get back at me.

Liar.

I'm not lying. Ask your grandpa.

Tomokawa told me if that woman had

Kept her promise, It would've ruined him.

Everything he says Is so full of lies.

You're Jealous, aren't you?

Ridiculous. I'm worried about you.

You're not worried about me.

You're Just Jealous 'Cause I took your man.

Stop this nonsense.

If I got Jealous about All your affairs, I'd be dysfunctional.

What do you mean?

You can't fool me.

Tomokawa isn't the only one You've been sleeping with.

You knew?

Of course.

And you let him do it to me?

Don't pretend to be innocent.

You hit on him.

I didn't. Why would I do that?

He forced himself on me.

Either way, you slept With my husband.

How can you?

You're the one to be blamed.

Why me?

Slept with him to get back at me.

See? Gotcha.

But it doesn't matter anymore, Because you moved out.

About Teraoka... I forgive you.

But Tomokawa... I'll never forgive you.

No.

Gotta break up with him.

I won't.

I'll never leave him.

He didn't sleep with me To get back at you!

I made passes at him.

I probably loved him before we met.

I went for him hard, And then we had sex.

I was so happy.

I've never loved anyone so much.

A kid getting off on Scribbling on his back!

You know nothing!

Mind you, some relationships Last forever. Understand?

Is it true?

What?

Tell me. Did you really Sleep with that bitch?

Tomokawa.

I slept with her.

It's not true. You're lying!

I'm not lying.

Go home.

Did you do it to leave me?

It's not fair.

That's the kind of guy I am.

I fell in love with you 'Cause you're not that kind of guy.

Don't underestimate me Just because I'm a teenager.

I love you so much.

We shouldn't be Seeing each other anymore.

I can't promise that.

There's no going back.

Since I met you, I felt Good about being alive.

Nothing else matters anymore.

You must be with me.

This is goodbye.

You have to understand. I can't let Sukemasa die.

I made porridge. Are you ready to eat?

Thank you.

Just take it easy and rest.

For a fragile young girl like you, All the things that happened

Were too much For you to cope with.

Please forget about the tattoo.

I must have been delirious.

Grandpa.

Tattoo me.

Nonsense.

I have no will to Scar your body for life.

I won't be scarred.

It will be a way To be with you forever.

But... I have a request.

I want the tattoo To be a different one.

Not the Bodhisattva...

She's at an old-age home.

Her son came from Tokyo.

She had a son?

Yes. They offer full-time care, So it's very good.

Even so... It's a tough world to live in.

Oketa is really out in the sticks.

You didn't kill anybody.

The brass wants to Save face. Refuse it.

Nishi, he didn't kill anybody

But broke the heart of a minor.

If the brass are hassling you, Come to my place and drive a truck.

Who needs your help?

Won't have to look at Your ugly mugs anymore.

With you gone, This town will be peaceful.

You have a point.

But I�ll really miss you.

I'll miss a sucker like you, too.

It's the last day Of the races. Let's all go.

Good idea.

Let's win and get him A farewell gift.

Are you kidding? You'll come back broke.

So what? Let's go. Let's go.

Okay, I�ll go change.

Tomo...

Grandpa told me to get you.

Hey...

I'm not talking to you. We're not friends anymore.

Sorry for the urgent call.

I want to see the color.

Lie beside her.

It's a color I only used on you.

Would you wait a moment?

Don't get a hard on here, You fucking cop.

Hey, what's he doing in there?

Grandpa told him not to look, So he hides in there.

Grandpa, what's wrong?

Old man.

Hey, old man. Hey.

Don't get upset.

I'm Just a bit tired...

I no longer have Any strength in my arm.

You... You have to Finish it up for me.

All the colors Have been mixed and are ready.

All you have to do is apply The colors with the needle.

I'll teach you.

Please.

Is the bath ready?

Yes, it's ready.

Good. Go bathe.

1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9...

You've finally got the other wing.

Neither you nor she can fly alone.

Take good care of her.

I will.

Thank you very much For coming so far.

Yoko, bye.

Thank you very much.

My husband and I talked it over.

Come here, darling.

Yes, dear.

Hi.

We want to skip The complicated negotiations.

How much will you Pay for this shop?

I brought an estimate.

A lot lower than we thought.

We don't need an old altar Like the one in this shop.

Only the land is of real value.

That's funny.

You came to us, remember?

Talking business here is absurd.

What will people think?

Then I�ll come back later.

Wait a minute. Don't be angry.

I'm sorry if I misled you.

I don't like to Beat around the bush

And leave things unsaid.

What about the hearse? You can pay a bit for that.

Yes, but...

Please... Show me you're a real man.

What are you doing?

I pity you for Having a fool for a son.

What?

I've been thinking in there.

Giving birth to a fool like me, You lost something very precious.

If I can return to your tummy

I'll be reborn as a smart kid.

Then will you be a good mom?

Yoko, take him upstairs.

I don't want him to be seen.

Yoko!

Yoko!

Come on. Get him out of here.

What d� you think you're doing?

Yoko. Sukemasa. This is cause for celebration.

Watch me. Like this.

This isn't normal!

Better call the police?

What are you doing? Yoko. Yoko...

What're you doing?

Tomo, you shouldn't do this!

You can't take the incense money!

Go to hell, you fucking cop!

What?

Brother.

Sukemasa.

I'm not such a great person,

And someday I may do Things to make Yoko sad.

When that time comes, kill me.

Promise not to do it With Yoko in front of me?

Sure. I promise.

Shall we go?

That's grandpa.

Executive Producer EIJI OKUDA

Based on a novel by MIKIHIKO RENJO

Screenplay by IZURU NARUSHIMA KATSUHIKO MANABE

Producer BEN YAMAMOTO

Art Director KATSUHIKO HIBINO

Music by SHIGERU UMEBAYASHI

Director of Photography HIROKAZU ISHII

Directed by EIJI OKUDA