Original subtitles

SHOCHIKU PRESENTS

CRUEL STORY OF YOUTH

Produced by IKEDA Tomio

Cinematography by KAWAMATA Takashi

Art Director UNO Koji

Music MANABE Riichiro

Sound KURITA Shujuro

Lighting SATO Isamu

Edited by URAOKA Keiichi

Assistant Director ISHIDO Toshiro

Cast:

KAWAZU Yusuke

KUWANO Miyuki

KUGA Yoshiko

WATANABE Fumio

NIHONYANAGI Kan

TANAKA Shinji

MORISHIMA Aki

UJIIE Shinko

KOBAYASHI Toshiko

SATO Kei

Written and Directed by OSHIMA Nagisa

Can you give me a lift?

Sure.

- Where are you going? - To Sugamo.

I'm going somewhere else.

Mako!

This one's OK!

- Do you often ask for lifts? - Sometimes.

- Why? There's public transport. - This is easier.

More fun too, don't you think?

Bye.

It's not this way.

Fancy a bite? I know a great restaurant.

Alright.

HOTEL

- I'd better go home, it's late. - No, it's not.

- Take me home. - Don't be like that.

Bye.

Come on!

- No! - Come on, please!

- No! - Damn you!

- Who was your friend? - He was just taking me home.

Let's go!

- Where? - To the police.

You're kidding!

What if I hadn't turned up?

- Take that. - You fool!

BLOODY RIOTS IN SOUTH KOREA

On April 10th in Seoul...

a crowd led by university students...

walked along the main roads in protest.

There were clashes with the police during the demonstration.

Hi.

Why didn't you wait for me?

You weren't on time.

- Do you smoke? - No. Did you think I smoked?

- Aren't you old enough? - What do you mean?

Smoking. Looking for thrills.

I'm not looking for thrills.

Did you only want a lift?

Of course.

Not interested in men or curious about sex?

Not at all.

I can't stand to see girls hanker after filthy rich middle-aged men.

They're innocent enough at the start, but if that guy had been smarter...

Down with the US security pact!

- Hey! - Hi.

He's a friend of mine, he's joined the movement.

Let's go. We have that money to spend.

No, please! I can't swim!

- Will you do as I say? - No.

Too bad for you.

Why don't you want to?

So why did you come then?

You're curious about men? For sex? I'll satisfy that curiosity.

Don't you hate me?

You didn't do it because you hate me?

At first, I was angry.

But not only at you.

At who then?

Everyone!

You asked me why I came.

- I didn't want to at first. - Why not?

I was embarrassed about last night.

But...

I wanted to set things straight.

Is it all clear now?

We were tired, so we came here to rest a bit.

- Right. The rent, please. - I owe you one.

- You want us to go? - No need.

I'm sorry. Give us an hour.

Lock the door.

- You've had enough to drink. - I learnt from you.

You'll wet the bed.

There's something I want to ask you.

Go on.

- I'm not sure if I should. - Go ahead.

Do you like me?

Of course.

Shall we go?

How much is it?

You seem very happy.

- Taking your latest catch for a quickie? - I already did that.

You work fast.

Are you ready to dump her?

Do you need help?

Could be a good way to make some dough.

- When'll I see you? You'll call? - Yes.

Call me.

It's my friend's number.

Her name's Yoko.

There's no need for you to take me home.

Take your part of the money.

- Keep it till next time. - I'll spend it.

I don't mind.

I'll take you home.

My sister.

Mr Fujii took me home. My sister.

- Thanks a lot. - You're welcome.

- See you. - Goodbye.

What happened? You look a mess.

- I fell into the water. - How?

We hired a motorboat by the seaside. It was fun.

Yoko, didn't anyone call me?

No.

- It's been a week. - What does he mean to you?

You'd better tell me.

Are you going home?

I'm staying a bit longer. See you tomorrow.

Go away.

It's over between us.

Sorry about the other day.

Kiyoshi will be late, but I know where he is.

You're lucky.

Tutor, there's a call for you.

Guess who it is.

It's me, Makoto.

You didn't call me.

I wanted to break up.

What? Why?

For what reason?

No special reason.

Listen, I'm seeing another woman.

A nice girl like you should stay away from guys like me.

The night I met you, I'd just slept with her at the hotel.

Let's meet one more time at least.

We'd better not.

No, you have to see me.

You said you liked me.

Hey, it's me. Sorry, but I told her where you are.

Why take her to your room if she was only a one-night stand?

You liked her, didn't you?

Anyhow, see you at the bar.

Are you worried because she called?

Of course.

- Do you want to see her? - Yes.

But you won't, will you?

Why not?

- I'm going. - I won't let you go.

Who's he?

- Maybe he's not coming. - He'll come.

You can't trust men.

You can trust me.

It's so late, I'd better go home.

Will you wait for him?

Better wait in his room.

I'll take Yoko home.

There's no need.

- I'll be in their way. - Maybe you're right.

Will you be OK on your own?

- Yes, no problem. - OK, bye.

See you.

Miss, where are you going?

- You want to go dancing? - No.

Come on, we know about you.

- Play the game. - I can't dance.

- But I'll have a drink. - Good.

A toast to friendship.

Not very kind of your friends to leave you on your own.

Come on. Knock it back.

Drink!

Let's dance!

What's going on here?

Do you want to steal our girl?

- Sorry. - Not so fast.

Where are you going?

- You're drunk. - What?!

Easy, boys.

It'd cost you a lot to ruin this place.

Go outside and sort it out.

Alright.

Are you with me?

I'll be referee.

Stop it!

That's enough.

You're not bad, kid.

But stay away from those yobs.

You got me? Stop it.

- What about you? - We want to continue.

Listen, kid...

Theirjob is prostituting women and ripping them off.

It's a shame they got your girl.

It looks like business is slow.

How about paying back with money?

- Any objection? - No.

- No hard feelings? - No.

- How much? - Ten thousand yen.

- But he's a kid! - Alright, five thousand.

I don't have it.

Bring it to the bar tomorrow.

Alright. Now go.

- Aren't you going? - You go first.

Why do you do this to me?

Tell me. Why has this happened?

Why do you do it?

You don't even love me, so why?

- Tell me, why? - Stop it!

I... love you.

That's why I hate doing it like this, if you don't love me.

But it happens every time we see each other.

So I don't want to see you anymore.

You're wrong to think you can treat me like this.

I never want to see you again.

- I love you. - That's not true.

I really do love you.

- You're lying. - It's the truth.

Are you sure?

Are you really sure?

You lied at the bar the other day.

Today you're telling the truth?

Seems like you are.

You can never leave me.

Don't even think about it.

Do you still love me?

Of course.

I'd better go home.

Home?

To get my books and go to high school.

You know...

I'll try and come tonight, but if I don't, call me at Yoko's house.

Don't forget this time.

Where have you been?

Tell me.

I'm sorry.

- Where did you sleep? - You'll scold me if I tell you.

It's never happened before.

Thank heavens.

Returning after dark was enough for Mum to scold me when I was her age.

Now daddy never tells you off. Right?

I'll be late for work.

Aren't you going?

I'll stay to hear what she has to say.

Tell your sister Yuki, then she'll tell me.

- Where are you going? - I'll be late for school.

First you're going to explain.

- Why? - It's that student, isn't it?

He's no good.

You met him the other day.

Who'd have thought you frequent love hotels.

How far has your relationship gone? Tell me.

I don't want to.

Why should I? I'll skip school, I need to sleep.

Mako!

Come in.

Come home.

I'll come when I want.

But not now.

Why not?

No special reason.

I say this for you both.

Quit now, before you get hurt.

Like you?

Yes.

You told me you never came home late when you were young.

That's true. Mum was very strict and Dad too.

The world wasn't yet such an open-minded place.

But though times were bad, I had my fun when I was young.

But you lost, and now you hang out in hotels with dirty old men.

You didn't go all out like us.

I had real dreams... not empty ones like you.

But you lost because you were weak.

And are you two sure you won't lose?

We are.

Are you sure your love story won't end?

Yes.

It won't work. Shack up here for a while...

and passion will give way to misery.

Then it will be too late.

She's right. You'd better go home.

No, I'm coming to live here.

- Did you plan to? - I've just decided.

Then don't come to me for help, no matter how bad things get.

Fine.

Goodbye to you both.

What about school?

- I'm coming. - Bye.

- Is that OK? - Sure.

I'll get my stuff tomorrow. Can I move in here?

Of course.

You didn't show up, so we came.

- I was on my way. - You're a good kid.

Let's have a drink.

Lend me your motorbike.

- And the money? - From the pawnshop.

No point in paying them.

- We can make more money. - How?

You go and ask for a lift and I'll follow you.

When he comes on to you, I'll show up.

It worked last time.

- Sounds like fun. - Will you do it?

- What if he won't come on? - You make him.

If he doesn't, I'll beat him up.

- Let's go. - Right.

- Sorry, I must've fallen asleep. - Napping with your mouth wide open.

They made me drink six cocktails.

- Who? - Those guys.

I'll get out here.

- Why? - I'm still a bit drunk.

I can't go home like this, I'll have a rest.

- Where? - At the jazz bar.

- That's no place for you. - It's the only one I know.

All right, I'll take you there.

- I didn't want a hotel. - You said you wanted to rest. Wait!

- Come here. - Let me go!

- Hold on. - Leave that poor girl alone.

You want to go to the police?

I'll take her home. You'll pay for the cab.

Miss Makoto Shinjo, report to your class teacher.

- Why? - Pretend not to hear and just leave.

Rumour is you're living with a student. That's why.

Surely not about Mako.

I heard about your relationship so I called your sister.

She said it wasn't true and I feel relieved.

Have you got a boyfriend?

Yes.

I see. Please sit down.

You'd better not take it seriously. Don't get too involved.

Don't get too serious like your sister here.

Her romance kept us in suspense when we were young.

Don't say that.

Do you still see Akimoto?

Never.

In our days, young people were too shy.

You didn't even used to hold hands.

Give me one.

Nowadays, girls like her even sleep with men.

Be careful, it's hard to live those rumours down.

Who spoke about me?

It doesn't matter.

Thanks for not saying anything.

Two months have gone by.

I'm amazed. Things seem to be going all right.

I envy you, in a certain way. What is your life like?

I'm meeting Yoko, I have to go. Bye.

You know...

I think taking part in the student demonstrations is stupid.

Why don't we think about getting married instead?

I thought about it.

I envy Mako.

They live in such a dingy room...

but they're so in love.

I wouldn't let you live in a dump like this.

Are you sure?

Why don't you live with me at my place for a while?

You made me wait.

Looks like I did well.

I'm Yoko, I met him here.

I'm Fujii. What's happening?

Nothing special.

Mako's going to be a bit late.

I'm going to buy something.

Lady-killer.

Have you come to show off your new lover?

Don't be like that. Have some fun.

Instead of lecturing me...

why don't you think about your future?

Not Beethoven.

The school fees...

- What? - Did you pay them?

Yes, all of them.

Good. How did you get the money?

From her? You get things easily.

Today I went to college for a change.

They told me of the class cutbacks.

State schools are easier. They're not very strict there.

What would you do if I told her about your ex-Iover?

That's a cowardlyjoke!

Cowardly?

You never know. I could blow the gaff.

- Drink. - You think I can't?

Don't make him drink too much.

Excuse me?

I've had more than him. I can drink loads.

A nice whisky like this.

Mako, Kiyoshi's being mean.

Why do you spread rumours?

- I never said a word about you. - How come everyone knows?

Maybe somebody saw you with him.

And that we live together?

Mako! If you don't like it, you shouldn't have started.

I'm not your pimp. I never forced you to leave home.

There's no point getting angry now.

Say something, Yoshimi.

Don't let him take it out on her.

Maybe she's not happy.

Doesn't Mako look happy?

That might be true, but it's not my fault.

You're cruel.

Yoshimi...

I'm taking Mako home, she can stay with me.

But they live together... because they love each other.

Let them decide on their own.

Are you drunk?

I've never been so drunk.

Don't collapse on my bed again.

Get up!

I'll tell them.

What?

No! Have a heart!

Mako, is Yoko a good friend of yours?

Yes, she's my best friend.

Right.

Do you want to know a really terrible thing?

You two look so close...

but your boyfriend has another woman.

She's a stocky, ugly hag, but she is a woman.

She used to come here and sleep with him, in that bed.

Mako, is it true?

Did you know?

What if I had known?

You knew.

How two-faced of you! Liar!

Don't.

Did you get your period?

No.

Let's go out.

- Have you got any money? - We'll make some.

Like before?

Don't count on me.

Why?

I don't know.

Come on, be good.

What if I refuse?

I'm kidding. Let's do it?

What's wrong? Why are you so quiet?

You looked rather happy when you knocked on the car window.

You're crying. What's happened?

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

I feel so sad today.

Has something bad happened?

Nothing serious.

Tell me about it, you'll feel better.

I can't tell you.

You never know. Maybe I can help you.

Thanks all the same...

but I can't tell you.

You can't?

I can't sit next to a beautiful girl like you and watch her cry.

I'm sorry. No more crying.

I'll get out here.

- Let me out. - Why?

I wouldn't sleep if I went home, I'll kill some time somewhere.

- Where? - In a tea house.

You shouldn't, not on your own.

I'll find a friend.

That's even worse.

I feel awful! I'll get drunk!

Wait.

- Do you want to come with me? - Where to?

Will you listen to my story?

- You should go home. - Let's go someplace you know.

No.

Let me out here then.

You asked me to take you home.

I can't leave you in a place like this.

Are you cross?

No.

Do you always drink when you're sad?

Sometimes.

That's not good.

I only drink when I'm happy, so I get even happier.

And when you're sad?

I don't drink, it'd just make things worse.

What do you do then?

I go home and cry myself to sleep.

You cry?

You cry yourself to sleep?

When I was young.

You see? You feel better already.

- Thanks. - Goodnight.

I'll cry myself to sleep.

Good.

Goodbye.

- He didn't come on to me. - That's odd.

Sorry, but he wasn't in the mood.

What was he like?

He was a kind, old man.

Much kinder than you were to me today.

Get on the back, come on!

This is my house.

You forgot?

I think I'll stay here tonight, OK?

Fine. We can sleep alone every now and again.

Who is it?

It's Makoto.

How come you're back?

Don't get mad at her.

Nowadays, young people...

You're so understanding. Why weren't you so nice to me?

- Times have changed. - Not true! You never stood up to Mum.

Times were hard after the war...

We thought we had new horizons.

Japan became a democracy, so I had reason to lecture you.

Like how freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility.

But what can I say to this girl today?

Nothing.

I don't want to tell her what she shouldn't do.

The reason I'm upset that you're home...

is because you didn't stick to what you said when you left this house.

- Is Mr Akimoto here? - Come in.

Thanks.

Hi, Yuki.

I was passing by.

Come in...

have a seat.

- Have you got time? - All the time you want.

Women are busy cooking dinner and men are still at work.

Just patients these days?

Yes, we've stopped doing legal counselling and the other stuff.

All voluntary workers quit.

Now, there's just the clinic left.

At least you're still trying to fulfil your dreams.

I do wonder sometimes.

Akimoto, did you hate me? Did I disappoint you?

It's an old story, long forgotten.

When we were young... we were so eager to change society.

But we were naive...

we made many mistakes.

We pounded, but the wall kept standing.

By being impatient we ended up hurting each other.

I didn't blame you for choosing an older man.

Why are you laughing?

I thought I'd sorted myself out, but I hadn't.

Doctor, that sick guy...

Say: 'Patient! '

The patient.

What's with the formalities?

I thought you were angry.

What nonsense.

About last night.

- I'm not angry. - How come?

I understand how you felt.

Thanks.

I think I'm pregnant.

Have you seen a doctor?

But we can't have a child.

Have an abortion.

Last night didn't go well. Let's try again.

You'll feel better.

No.

Why not? Abortions cost money.

What's wrong?

You're so cruel.

Cruel, me?

How could you?

It's your baby...

I'm carrying in my womb.

And you still want other men...

to look at me and desire me like animals.

That's terrible.

Don't get so serious about it.

I thought if I beat up some idiot, you'd feel better.

Didn't I already tell you yesterday?

I feel...

like I'm an object, no longer human.

I don't want to do it, full stop!

I mean it.

All right, calm down.

You don't understand.

I'm going.

See you tomorrow.

We'll talk then.

Maybe that's better.

Will you be at home?

Good evening.

Do you want a lift?

Get in, I'll take you home.

Are you hesitant today?

You'll tell me to go straight home?

No.

What was crying yourself to sleep like?

It worked. I woke up happier.

Good.

Tonight I want to drink so I'll feel even happier.

Good. The drinks are on me.

I don't even know your name.

My name's Horio.

I'm a hundred times happier.

You look tired.

A bit.

It's late. Do you want to go home?

I'll call you a cab.

I'm staying a while longer.

You can stay, too.

Or you can go...

Which do you prefer?

To be honest, I'd rather you stayed.

I'll call my boyfriend and ask if it's OK.

Hello?

Is that you, lady?

It's me.

Can I see you tomorrow?

What about?

I can't think why I should see you.

Tell me...

Why can't you be nicer to me?

Be sweet or it will all be over between us.

Please, honey. Be sweet.

I need a loan.

What for?

To pay for an abortion.

Never.

What are you doing?

This is for services rendered.

You've got a nerve...

taking my money to give it to some girl you got pregnant.

Try to put yourself in her place.

I can imagine your reaction when she told you.

You don't have a clue about me nor her.

You're wrong. I once aborted a child that was yours.

I was sure it was yours.

You've never told me.

I didn't want to be hurt by your indifference.

I refused to be disillusioned.

So I thought I'd be better off sorting it out by myself.

But this girl's hopeless. She's not strong like me.

Now, you'll just hurt each other. I feel sorry for you.

Shut up!

Why did you come here?

Here.

For the doctor.

This is the clinic's address.

I found out for you.

You can go anytime before 8. Go tonight, if you want.

Be honest. I'm not the only one to blame.

There's no need to worry.

What?

I slept with another man last night.

Really?

Of course.

Why did you do it?

Why?

I don't know, maybe to get over my sadness.

You're so cruel.

I thought an older man might be kinder.

Who is he?

His name's Horio. He runs a company of the same name.

The guy that got away the other night.

He was a good man...

so kind.

But I kept thinking of you all the time.

I hate admitting it, but it's true!

But I can forget now.

I can get rid of the baby.

I mean it.

Are you Mr Horio?

Who are you?

It's about last night.

How about paying for the girl?

What are you to her?

You should pay. No question about it.

So you two set me up then?

Why else would she have gone with you?

- The poor girl was crying. - She was pretending.

Because of you?

Shut up!

Will you have a drink with me?

I'm hungry, I'd rather go and eat.

No, please!

Is it you again? Want to have fun with my woman?

I should make you pay.

You tried to betray me, didn't you?

Didn't you know he's no good?

You animal!

Doctor.

Sorry about the time.

Come in.

- Why did you come? - You said nights are quiet.

I just finished a minor operation.

How about a drink for old times' sake?

To our lost youth.

I'd love to have it back.

What?

I've split with my lover.

I want to start again.

My sister is just like I was.

In her own way she's rebelling against the world.

I want to be like that again.

Is there anything I can do?

If it can't be love...

maybe a job or something else.

You're the only one who can give me a chance.

Doctor, the man of that sick woman's here.

What's going on?

Mako had an abortion here.

Why are you here?

She's an ex-Iover of mine.

My patients rarely pay me.

So I have to do otherjobs.

She's sleeping.

Leave us alone.

What splendid irony.

We tried to change the world, with my puppet play and your doctor's bag.

We were both so determined. What good was it?

We couldn't do anything about it.

This is a cruel world and it destroyed our love.

At least our love remained pure and chaste.

We vented our anger with the student demonstrations.

But it was all pointless.

We got hurt and we split up.

We had to accept defeat.

Your sister and her man, on the other hand...

struggle with the world by giving in to all their desires.

But they won't be able to win.

In the end...

their failures, like this abortion...

will drive them apart.

No, never!

The poor girl looked desperate when she arrived.

You're wrong.

Don't talk nonsense. We're not like you two.

- I wish that were the case. - But it's not.

Don't destroy my last hope.

Or you'll destroy theirs too.

We have no dreams, that's why we'll never end up like you.

- Are you so sure you will stay together? - Of course!

I'd better go.

There's no rush.

We were beaten again tonight.

Let's have a drink.

We needn't see each other again. Let's drink the night away.

I don't want to hear anymore.

Yuki... there's this woman...

it's like she's my wife.

I'm tied to her for the rest of my life!

Goodbye.

Take care of her.

Did you come for me?

Did you stay all night?

I must be kind occasionally. I don't want you to cheat on me.

Stupid.

How are you feeling?

Still a bit dizzy.

You'll be fine.

Let's go on a trip.

Have you got any money?

It reminds me of that time on the boat.

You were horrible at first.

You'd get angry with me for all sorts of reasons.

But once we had done our set-up, you were very sweet to me.

Now you vent your anger on the guys you rip off.

I'm going to stop doing it.

Why?

You don't like it.

- Is that why? - Yes.

I admit I enjoy the thrill...

but it also makes me feel miserable.

I hated being used like that.

Those men are to blame.

Men are always chasing women, aren't they?

You'll protect me, won't you?

Don't worry.

Are you cross that I couldn't?

No.

You're so sweet.

Fujii? Miss Shinjo?

- What do you want? - You're both wanted for extortion.

I went for some fun with Mr Horio.

That's all. He has nothing to do with it.

But Fujii beat him up and said it was about a set-up.

Which is it?

There are so many idiots around.

Do you admit you were wrong?

No.

Aren't these guys to be blamed? They lure girls with cars and money.

I have to admit you're right about that. You're a smart guy.

But someone needs to be responsible.

I heard you used force for no reason.

Right.

You took some money...

and spent it having fun.

Apart from your theories, the fact is that you like money.

Money buys clothes, food and even abortions.

Just like your victims, you covet money.

You're just like them, you're a victim of money too!

You always think about hurting people.

Stop pretending you're innocent!

Isn't it time you confessed?

One visit.

It's you, brother.

You idiot. Serves you right.

My husband is doing business with Horio.

I asked him to put in a good word for you. So act like you're sorry.

If you apologise, Horio won't press charges. You just need to say sorry.

I apologise that I didn't look after him.

He can stay with me for a while.

Thanks.

Thanks for telling the whole story.

Anyhow, I don't hate you.

You're in trouble because we failed when we were young.

Let's go.

One more thing.

Why are you alone? Weren't you inseparable?

Get in the car.

That girl who said she carried your baby is staying in.

She's a minor so she'll go to a reform school.

You're through with her.

Why do you keep bothering me?

How can you say that after all I did for you?

I got you out of there. Don't forget that.

You admitted you were wrong.

That makes a nice change from your usual behaviour.

I lied to them. Otherwise they wouldn't have let me go.

I still don't think I was wrong.

Where will you go?

You should know. Goodbye.

- Why don't you let me in? - Let's go.

- I can't today. - Why?

Where are you going? I'll take you.

No way.

Is she your ex-Iover?

She got me out of prison. I didn't ask for it.

I hate her.

- What is she to you now? - Nothing.

I don't like her. I was ready to start again.

She's still following us.

Lose her.

- That feels better. - I don't have a penny.

Don't you?

What a nerve. Taking a ride for free.

- What's up? - No money.

- How much is it? - 360 yen.

I'll let you go for today. Call me.

What shall we do?

I don't know.

- Any ideas? - None.

How about doing our set-up?

I told the policemen I didn't think we were wrong.

Mako... let's break up.

What are you saying?

I think it's for the best.

Don't get inhibited by an arrest.

You asked me to prevent you from becoming an object.

But I can't protect you.

Don't say that.

You said that's what women are like.

Not just women. Men are no different.

We can only sell ourselves in order to go on living.

No matter how I fight it, that's what the world is like.

But together, we...

Together or alone, it's the same thing.

We just hurt each other.

So why not try by ourselves?

Together it'll probably be a failure.

No.

Even if we get back together again, it won't be the same thing.

Goodbye.

No!

Do you love me?

I love you.

Goodbye.

No!

I see.

Wait.

I need you.

I was looking for you.

You've got us into a real mess.

Why?

Remember that motorbike? It was stolen.

So those two got arrested.

You'll sort everything out, obviously.

If you don't have cash, how about lending us your girlfriend?

I heard you had fun.

What'll it be?

I won't give her to you.

Be careful.

Watch out!

What's wrong? Don't you feel well?

Where do you live? I'll take you home.

How come you're so quiet?

Give us the girl.

Never!

How about we rest here for a while?

No, let me out.

- Let me out. - Not yet, kid!

Let me out!