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THE NIKKATSU CORPORATION PRESENTS

BORN UNDER CROSSED STARS

PRODUCED BY MASAYUKI TAKAGI SCREENPLAY BY RYOZO SASAHARA

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CAST:

KEN YAMAUCHI, YUMIKO NOGAWA, MASAKO IZUMI

JUN TATARA, KOTOE HATSUI, MASAHIKO TANIMURA

DIRECTED BY SEIJUN SUZUKI

<i>This story takes place in the early 1920s.</i>

<i>It is a tale of youth set in Kawachi, southern Osaka.</i>

<i>Unlike today, junior high schools of those days</i>

<i>were of five years duration, high schools of three years,</i>

<i>followed by the option of attending university.</i>

<i>Kawachi's brightest students all strived for places</i>

<i>in a notable Kyoto grammar school.</i>

<i>"The hills ablaze with flowers red, The riverbanks lush green</i>

<i>"Pure Kyoto blossoms, Moonrise over mountains"</i>

<i>The grammar school song was loved by the local students.</i>

TANAKA OF KAMIMURA DAIRY FARM

They attacked him. That's the third time, Constable.

No need to raise your voice like that.

This monogrammed towel is decisive evidence.

I shall soon apprehend the villains.

So just calm yourself down.

We'll pay them back for this!

A posse! This area has never seen such rebellion.

Not since the days of the first emperor.

Good on them. Don't stop them.

Hey, wait!

If you do it like this, you'll ruin everything!

Be patient and we can turn defeat into victory.

Think what will happen if they're arrested.

It'll ruin their business.

Can't we do it that way?

Thanks, men.

You must not seek revenge!

Jukichi, why didn't you go and stop them?

When I was in America, I wouldn't stand for this.

That's not the Texas Way. It's an eye for an eye!

No, that's wrong.

I was the victim here, and I have a plan.

- What plan? - A good plan.

Business is not like a fight. I'll fix it my way.

That way, we'll win by getting more orders. You watch.

No milk for us!

Milk makes for healthy children!

Your boy is malnourished, like a little monkey.

What a cheek! We decide if he drinks milk!

He gets rice washings, that's more nourishing.

That's ridiculous. See how big cows grow?

On rice milk, your boy is weak and stunted.

It's natural for cows to drink milk, stupid!

Okay, your loss.

You shouldn't be so nasty.

We'll give it a try. One bottle!

Really? See, your wife understands.

So you reported it to the constable?

Yes. And he banned them from selling milk for a month.

Good. My mistress says your milk is better than Kamimura's.

We'll take a regular delivery.

Thanks, we appreciate that.

I had no idea you'd get so many orders,

You're nothing like your dad, that old reprobate gambler.

Why can't the other milkmen get orders like you do?

We haven't had a new customer for two or three years.

I'll fire the lot of them!

Don't do that. I can only handle so many orders myself.

They're working hard doing deliveries.

No, they're not. There've been no new orders!

It's the way you run your business that's at fault.

You have to offer them incentives.

How about giving them a percentage on any new orders?

Give them a cut?

Good idea. That's the old give-and-take.

Right, that's what I'll do.

That's what'll happen if you question me again!

Can I get my cut now?

I guess I'll have to.

Thank you.

Food! Get me my rice!

Are you there, Osen? I'm hungry!

You go away for days at a time, and you don't even say hello.

Stop nagging and get me something to eat!

I'm dying of hunger.

Check the rice stock first.

That's no way to treat your husband.

Because of you, I have no luck at gambling.

If cross words were rice, you'd always be full.

Who does she think she is? I'm starving!

Never been so hungry.

She's been hiding sweet buns!

Hey, did you take the sweet bun?

It wasn't me!

Looks like the rats took the bait after all.

I was shocked, I thought you'd eaten it.

It was full of rat poison.

What a relief.

Osen, I'm gonna die!

- I ate the rat poison. - So you did steal the bun?

Osen, what can I do? Help me.

Osen, call the doctor.

It'll be too late.

How can you be so calm when I'm dying here?

Go and get the doctor now!

You're useless. I'll be better off without you.

- Don't you care if I die? - Not at all.

Damn you!

My throat's burning. Oh, no!

I'm dying! Go and get the doctor!

I called him for you.

A priest? I'm not dead yet!

People dying from rat poison don't yell like that, you fool.

You're not even pale.

Your long-suffering wife just said it was poison, that's all.

Punishment from the gods!

What? How could you?

You lied to me!

I'll teach you lesson, you hussy!

Jukichi, I saw your headmaster the other day.

He said you're one of his smartest boys, the hope of the Year 4 class.

Keep studying and you'll get into the grammar school.

Mom, what's going on?

Your dad ate the sweet bun that I was saving for you.

So I made him pay for it.

Fighting over a sweet bun?

YAO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Punishment awaits!

We, the Discipline Committee, will punish some of you!

We do not enjoy having to discipline you.

It hurts us.

But because we love our school, we are forced to do this.

Come forward if I call your name.

Tanaka!

Tanaka?

Hoshino!

Ishikawa!

Ito!

Arimura!

Kano!

Sawai!

Stop!

Next!

Yoshio Mishima!

Last month, on the 21st, were you in the company of a young lady?

- Yes. - That is forbidden to our students.

You will be punished. Understand?

Forward!

Stay still! Bite down!

Come here!

You bastard!

Were you really out walking with a girl?

Yes.

But she's not my girlfriend, she's my cousin.

- Your cousin? - That's right.

I was only escorting her to the station.

But you were doing the honorable thing.

- Why didn't you tell them? - That wouldn't stop them.

Why not?

You know Oka from the Discipline Committee?

The one with all the pimples?

We were classmates three years ago.

That's right, you had to repeat a year.

No need to rub it in. Anyway, he hates me.

How come?

He's crazy about that same girl, my cousin.

- He wrote her a love letter. - Eh? A love letter?

Aunty got upset and made him take it back.

Since then, he's hated me.

It's not your fault.

She humiliated him, then he saw us together.

That's unfair punishment!

Oka's the one who deserves a beating.

- No, that won't work. - Yes, it will!

Oka? I need to talk to you.

What is it, Milkboy?

- You're on the Discipline Committee? - Yeah, so what?

Then wasn't your punishment of Mishima unfair?

No, he's a student and he broke the rules.

- You have evidence? - Evidence?

- I saw them with my own eyes. - She's his girlfriend, you say?

- Bastard! - You saw them kiss?

- No. - Because, of course, cousins don't kiss.

That's a lie!

But you didn't write a love letter to that same cousin?

- Who told you that? - Is it true or not?

I don't have an answer to that.

But if you did write a love letter to his cousin,

then punishing him is wrong!

Shut up! Leave me alone.

Just you wait.

You're my senior, so I gave you respect. But no more!

You idiot!

Shame on you! You took it out on Mishima.

I was wrong. Forgive me.

Do you mean that?

Now we're even!

On guard!

How dare you?

Hey! Don't be disrespectful to your senior.

What disrespect?

You do not beat your seniors like that!

Is that so?

You seniors can lie and cheat and do whatever you want.

But I can't touch him because he's a senior! That's wrong!

No, leave him be! Don't!

They're good fighters, these!

They're not big, but nothing can beat them.

Give 'em hell!

I give in.

You got me.

You'll never discipline me again!

- Want to see something interesting? - What?

A nude female?

- The textbook? - Where?

- Wanna see? - Sure do. Show us!

Come on, get it out.

Hiroya?

- Madame! - Yes?

- Come on, hurry. - Slow down.

Give it to me.

It's a gynecological reference book.

- Look. - That looks so weird.

It's upside down, you idiot!

It's very complicated.

- What does it say there? - Get the English dictionary!

English won't help. It's written in German.

He's right. Give it here.

Mishima, I'm leaving.

- How come? - You're annoying me.

I still don't know why you asked me here.

I got revenge for you and you didn't even thank me.

It was no big deal for you when you got punished.

I feel like a fool for sticking up for you.

Don't get so angry. Who cares about Oka?

I hear he's quitting school, anyway.

- He's quitting? - It's all over. Forget it.

But why?

The shame of being beaten up by a junior classman.

He's a real idiot.

Sit down and have a drink.

That'll be the lovely Suzuko.

Taneko's there, too.

- Mishima, call them down. - Go and ask them yourselves!

I'm not well. I can't stand up. You go.

- I can't stand either. - Go and do it!

No need to hurt me.

My sister won't even talk to anyone from a public school.

We all have a chance to go to grammar school.

My dad's always pushing me.

I might even get in by a fluke.

We all have a chance.

You scared me. Who are you?

Hello, Taneko!

How shameful!

- She saw it! - She did.

Suzuko!

YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY

Dad, I passed the exam for junior high.

- You really expect to go? - I'm not sure...

- I'll not be wasting money on schools. - Alright, I won't go.

You passed. Of course you'll attend.

Jukichi, it's a difficult school to get into.

- Only one in twenty passes the test. - Right.

I'm not wasting money on schools for him.

Don't worry, he can get a scholarship.

If you're smart, they pay your fees.

But it's not just the fees. It costs money to feed him.

- We can't afford it. - What?

It's your duty as a father to feed your children!

It's a waste of time. He could be out earning money.

He could get a paying job, or work in our fields.

You just don't get it.

But if that's your concern, I'll find him a part-time job.

I'll go on to college and take care of you.

Don't be stupid! What good comes of university?

Then I'll marry a beautiful woman.

Oka quit school.

I've resigned the class presidency and the Disciplinary Committee.

I'm sorry about Oka.

He was too ashamed to stay on.

It takes a lot to up and quit.

I think it was a very manly course to take.

I was very impressed with the way you handled yourself.

I want to become a lawyer and show that spirit.

A lawyer?

Yes, one who won't yield to power or authority.

For that, I will definitely go to grammar school.

I hope to see you there, too.

Yeah.

Oka said that your paths will cross someday

Don't let him beat you.

I'll see you.

<i>The hills ablaze with flowers red</i>

<i>The riverbanks lush green</i>

<i>The purity of Kyoto blossoms...</i>

<i>ANNA KARENINA BY LEO TOLSTOY</i>

Forgive me for rejecting your kind offer of clogs.

I was upset with Mishima and the others.

I'm sorry I took it out on you.

That's all I wanted to say.

Jukichi!

I'm reading Tolstoy at the moment.

<i>What a coincidence. I'm reading Anna Karenina myself.</i>

Really? I've read that.

<i>I'm reading his On Love.</i>

Tolstoy joins heart and body.

Real love is at the same level, both physically and mentally.

I know. It's so true, isn't it?

- Come again. - Bye!

- Hey, watch who you're kicking! - Nothing to study here, schoolboy.

Darling!

This is so embarrassing.

What have you got to be embarrassed about?

Mishima, this is disgraceful!

Kissing in the dark at a sacred shrine?

- So what? - It's wrong!

Show some honor! Oka quit school because of you.

- Listen, this girl and I are betrothed. - Betrothed?

We're to be wed. She's my wife-to-be.

There's no law against me getting married.

That's right.

It's none of your concern what a wife and husband do.

- Understand? - Yes, sorry.

Oka quit because he dishonored my fiancée!

Have you quite finished?

Goodbye.

Let's go.

Don't you laugh at me.

That was funny.

You're very smooth.

He's too easy to fool.

If he knew the truth, he'd beat me up.

But he's not really the violent type.

- How come? - My family buys milk from his.

We're his customers. He wouldn't dare beat me up.

Yes, he'd lose business that way.

Exactly. So milkmen can't afford to fight.

What the hell, Taneko?

Suzuki?

Don't make a fool of me!

Listen. As of tomorrow, you're no longer my customer.

It's a waste of good milk on a worm like you!

You may think you're his girlfriend, young lady,

but I guarantee he'll toy with you and ruin your life!

Jukichi!

He's from a good family, so why has Suzuko refused him?

There's no understanding youngsters today.

Well, I hope it works out.

Jukichi...

What is it?

Why did you stop delivering our milk?

We never asked you to stop.

Why did you stop?

Your brother told me to.

- Why did he do that? - I got angry with him.

What for?

I can't say.

Without good reason, that's unfair.

I don't want to lose customers.

- In that case... - I shouldn't have got so angry.

The truth is, milk's too good for someone of his low morals!

That's him, not me!

I'll drink your milk.

I'll only drink the milk that you deliver.

The temple miso soup's good, isn't it?

Yes, we're really enjoying it.

I haven't had flesh for decades. I only eat miso and vegetables.

That's a monk's life for you.

But you drink alcohol.

No, that's rice whey.

Oh, that's one way to put it.

Looks like you lose again!

I can't seem to win a single hand.

That's only for when you win.

Jukichi, this letter came for you earlier.

In Buddhism, women are a greater sin than drink.

When I was young, the girls loved me, but I rejected them all.

More like the other way round!

You could be right.

<i>"I really have to talk to you.</i>

<i>"Can you please meet me at Yao Station at 01:00pm tomorrow?</i>

<i>"I eagerly await you. From Suzuko Mishima."</i>

Mom! Come here.

What is it?

Is my good kimono washed?

I pawned that a long time ago.

Really?

Use this.

Use my bonus to get it back.

- This is a fortune. - You keep what's left over.

It's a lot of money.

Suddenly, I feel really, really wonderful.

YAO STATION

- Look, she's so fashionable. - She looks cheap!

Jukichi!

Listen...

Listen, will you?

You were waiting for Suzuko, weren't you?

She can't make it today.

She told me to tell you that she'll be waiting at Takarazuka.

At the theater?

I'm her messenger. Why don't you believe me?

Let's go.

You were so nasty last time.

Even after that, don't you...?

Even after what?

Tell me.

No, forget it.

Say it. I hate things left unsaid.

Here goes, then...

Back there, behind the shrine, you were kissing him.

That's why I belted him.

Oh, that?

That's how Westerners greet each other.

They all kiss each other. Didn't you know?

But I don't kiss him like a boyfriend.

What's that like?

Come on, I can't tell you that.

You have to do it to know.

I'll show you later.

- Where? - Listen...

Where's Suzuko?

Our parents have arranged for Mishima and I to get married.

But I don't want to marry a useless dunce like him.

Then why did you let him kiss you?

It was only on the cheek.

Don't make me laugh.

- Why say that? - A kiss is...

Aren't kisses supposed to be on the mouth?

Even the character for "kiss" is two mouths together.

That's when two people are lovers.

There are different kinds of kisses, silly.

One on the forehead from a father.

On the cheek as a greeting.

And on the lips for lovers.

What about you and Mishima?

That was almost like a kiss of greeting.

He kissed me, not me him.

But at every chance he tried for my lips.

Not for me, though.

Mishima loves you, doesn't he?

No, he doesn't.

He just wants my body.

Gee, I wonder what's happened to Suzuko.

I wonder.

No way!

Either get in the bath, or undress me to get the key.

You leave me no choice.

Don't get in till I get out.

My, what a nice body you have.

- I'm not going in! - Sorry you have to.

Are you in?

Are you in?

This is not good!

But why?

I've ever even done this with my mom!

It's okay. We can wash each other.

What? You kept your pants on?

You're such a funny boy!

<i>The Holy Lord and Bodhisattva</i>

<i>Was moving in the deep course of his wisdom...</i>

"I have to speak to you. Be at the station at 01:00pm.

"Can you be there at Yao Station to meet me?

"From Suzuko Mishima."

You wrote that letter!

What's wrong?

Listen. Give me a kiss.

You know, a lover's kiss.

But I've never...

Calm down, will you?

But my...

Just relax this time.

I can't take anymore.

You can do whatever you like.

I can't believe you're so upset about this.

I'm hungry.

You know...

I fell for you the first time I ever saw you.

We were fated to be together like this.

That's much better.

- Shall we go back? - Had enough?

Alright, then.

Welcome, sir!

Feed me some fish, will you, dearest?

Octopus, some sake and some eel, please.

Eh? Can priests eat that?

We're filling up. Would you mind sharing?

Octopus, sake and eel, please.

Wait until he leaves.

The milk had something in it?

No, but we don't want any more delivered.

Tell that idiot Suzuki!

Idiot? What's that? None of our staff is an idiot!

What's his problem?

- Jukichi? - What is it, Boss?

The Mishimas have canceled their order of milk.

- Did something happen? - Not really.

Be careful. Don't upset the customers.

Jukichi, a call for you!

Who's it from?

Who is it?

Some girl Taneko.

- Hang up, then. - Eh? Take it.

<i>Come over and stay with me tonight.</i>

I can't. I've got deliveries in the morning.

I can only do that on Saturdays.

No Texan would ever refuse a girl.

<i>He's right!</i>

You're very good, even on that old shamisen of ours.

No. I'm almost embarrassed.

Not at all, my dear.

- Here you are. - Thank you.

Well, your young man's here.

You don't want me getting in the way.

Enjoy yourselves.

Listen, Jukichi...

There's something I want to ask you.

What is it?

Well... I'd like to know what you think of Suzuko.

What do you mean?

You really love her, don't you?

That's why I used her name to write to you.

Why bring that up now?

I'm sorry. But the truth was born of a lie.

That's stupid.

I don't care.

- You'll mess your hair up. - Doesn't matter.

I won't mention it again.

You're my only lover. That's all I want.

But if you betray me, I'll never forgive you.

What's wrong?

All those sashes look like snakes.

Don't frighten me!

Hurry up, undress me.

I love you, Jukichi.

There'll be high-rollers at the den tonight.

Are you sure?

Amateurs! It'll be like taking candy from a baby.

No professionals coming?

No, not down here.

Let's go, then.

This is your chance to win a fortune.

But I've got no stake.

There's cash here, you've just go to find it.

- Where's your wife? - She's gone next door.

This is your chance.

You go and keep a lookout for her.

Leave it to me, but make it fast.

She's not there? I'll go now.

Osen, it's been ages, hasn't it?

Where are you going?

Osen, I haven't seen Jukichi around recently.

He's usually out studying for his exams.

Oh, the entrance exams for grammar school?

What's so funny?

Sure he's not out with some young hussy?

Don't be ridiculous!

Parents are always the last to find out.

He's been seen out walking with a pretty young thing.

Don't be so stupid!

- Who's the girl? - How should I know?

It's a damn lie!

That's just spite because he's doing so well.

Not at all. He's at that age now, isn't he?

Remember how we chased girls at his age?

That's how you snared Osen, wasn't it?

I've had enough of you!

My Jukichi is very popular with the girls.

There's no need to go spreading tales...

Don't just sit there. Go and bring us some sake.

- There's not a drop left. - Then go and buy some.

- I'll need brass for that. - Money?

Money comes and goes. I'll pay you back later.

We live off Jukichi, you know that.

- What parent borrows from his child? - He wants repayment?

Just the once, then he went silent.

So we can keep silent, too!

How long can we do that?

You borrowed from him, not me.

In name only. You spent it.

You should've asked me when you ran out.

Now you expect me to repay your borrowings?

Don't twist it around, you fool!

What? You dare call me a fool?

Jubei! How long are you going to make me wait?

I need a favor.

No money for you to go gambling!

How much pocket money have I already given you?

- No more this month. - Don't be like that, Daddy.

Don't say that! Think about it.

I work hard for it and you throw it away.

What's hard about charging interest on loans,

and much higher rates than other pawnbrokers?

It's a foul business.

I only offer it to the temple gods.

That's why you've remained unpunished for so long.

I can't see you donating the large amounts I give you.

There's many out there who wish ill on you.

I'm paying off the ancestors and spirits to save you.

I won't change my mind.

Are you really sure about that?

Do you want all those who hate you to come and destroy this house?

Don't even think of such things!

You're far too stingy, you are.

You'll end up regretting it.

I can pray myself. I don't need your expensive prayers.

Alright, I won't ask anymore!

I'd like to pawn the bicycle.

- Is it yours? - It sure is.

- No mistake? - Of course it is!

But it's got "Nakagawa Dairy" written on it.

I'm the one who'll cop any trouble.

Wait up! Why do you say that?

I'm Nakazo, I've got a sterling reputation in these parts.

And you accuse me of petty theft?

- Is that right? - I'm trusted by everyone.

Alright, then. I can let you have 10 yen.

Can I borrow this?

I think I'm stuck.

How did you do that, you silly fool?

Give me a push, will you?

How are the dice rolling for you?

I've got a feeling I'm going to win big tonight.

Don't just stand there, get a drink.

Good idea.

I need the toilet first.

It's downstairs. Get it out and make room for more.

I'm sorry, but all our rooms are booked tonight.

We haven't got a single vacancy.

- Really? - Let's go, Taneko.

Go where? There's nowhere else nearby.

Can you recommend someplace close by?

I don't recommend that.

Better you go home.

- Don't be difficult. - What are we supposed to do?

You should've called and booked.

I'm very sorry.

How do they manage to pay for the rooms here?

I've never taken a penny off your son.

That means she must be paying.

She's a rich girl from a family I've dealt with for years.

That's it! Well done, my lad, good show!

Don't you reckon...?

No, he's a bad lad. And she needs a good spanking.

Next time they come, I want you to turn them away.

I'll not stand for this!

Oh, I see. I understand now.

You can come and gamble here, but he's not allowed in.

Don't say it like that, it sounds bad.

I know it doesn't sound logical,

but nothing does in the adult world.

And another thing...

...do you have milk delivered here?

That's bad. He's doing too well.

Come on, take a break.

You're a jinx, leave me be.

You've won enough.

It's way too early.

These rubes are loaded. There's plenty more to win.

What? Who are you calling rubes?

You think you're a pro, do you?

Look, he's been palming cards!

Back off!

Go on, kill me! Kill me!

Kill me if you've got the guts!

Well, well, well. A professional gambler, are you?

And what Family are you connected to?

State your lineage!

You're a real professional gambler...

I sure as hell am!

The punishment for cheating is to lose a finger.

No, wait. I was wrong, I'm sorry.

I've been watching. You pushed your luck too far.

Get him!

Help me!

Hey, Grandpa. Aren't you with him?

From the same village. He's a brush-maker.

Blah-blah-blah! I didn't ask you what he does for a crust.

I asked you if you were here with him.

Don't drop me!

I think I'm a goner.

Don't be so ridiculous.

I'm home.

Jukichi!

- Is dad ill? - He got a beating.

Who from?

- Some toughs at the gambling den. - Which den?

The local inn. He went with the brush-maker.

Our local inn?

Jukichi! I know what you're up to!

A good beating does him the world of good.

Don't be so harsh. Gambling is his only pleasure.

I didn't do anything wrong.

I didn't even make a bet before I got beaten up.

What's that? They beat you for no good reason?

That's right.

Not cheating, were you?

I never cheat!

You sure about that?

I'm so sure, I'm positive. And that's no lie.

Dad...

Ask the innkeeper. It was just after I was talking to her.

You spoke to her? What about?

- You! - About me?

What did she say?

She was saying how hard-working you are.

Now they want milk, too, so go and see her.

I didn't cheat, but I was with him.

Those Yakuza gamblers beat up an innocent man.

Unforgivable. How dare they do that?

- Tell me who it was. - It was the Konjin Gang.

You remember who?

One was called Eikichi, the other Sentaro.

- Eikichi and Sentaro. - Jukichi...

I hope you're not going to confront those men.

If you are, just forget it.

Once I'm well, I'll fix 'em!

I won't fight them. I just asked, that's all.

But I'll go to the inn tomorrow and see about the milk.

Thanks to you.

Good evening.

Evening!

Evening!

Someone's here.

- Good evening. - What is it?

Are Eikichi and Sentaro here?

Are you the milkman?

- We don't want milk. - It's not about the milk...

You're not a salesman?

I'll call them for you. Wait here.

Hey, Eikichi? Sentaro? Someone here to see you!

- Who the hell's looking for me? - Are you Eikichi?

I'm Sentaro. This is Eikichi.

I don't know you, do I?

Well, the thing is...

Who are you? We've been attacked!

GANG GLASSED BY MILK BOTTLES

POLICE HAVE NO LEADS ON ATTACKER

You've been missing school lately.

Have you lost your determination to get an education?

I know that youth has many distractions.

It was the same for me.

But education makes or breaks the man.

It's an important time for you.

Jukichi, look at the Holy Buddha.

You can't tell where he's looking, but he's always watching over you.

He sees everything, and I'm part of him.

The pawnbroker's daughter, Taneko, is a wanton lass.

You know who I mean.

You keep going the way you are and you'll ruin your life.

So tell me, do you drink and smoke already?

And you've had a taste of women, too.

I'm very disappointed.

You're from a humble peasant family, but you can be a great person.

You have potential, my boy.

Reverend... What exactly is a great person?

A man who lives righteously.

Not a brown-noser, one who works for society.

Your dad is a hopeless gambler.

He's like a fighting cock, but you're different.

You have the potential to be a great man.

Lying, boozing priest! Fake vegetarian!

You eat eel and drink sake! How Buddhist is that?

"One with Buddha?" Liar!

Jukichi, my boy. That's the reality, lad.

Get a few years on you and you'll understand!

MISHIMA FAMILY GRAVE

Dearest Grandma, what should I do?

Please, I have to talk to you.

You're the one I really love.

Suzuko...

I wanted to tell you that I love you.

No, don't say it!

Listen to me.

Don't.

Forgive me.

I didn't think you were like that. Taneko told me everything.

After reading Tolstoy, how could you do that?

I want you to make Taneko happy.

I'm sorry I slapped you.

But I hate what you did to Taneko.

Mr. Clerk?

A customer.

I know, you want to get into the storage area.

Why can't I?

Your father said no.

But there really is a customer.

Excuse me?

Coming!

- That was tiring. - Well, did you get it?

Why are all the doors closed?

Get some fresh air in.

I wanted a better one, but that's all I could find.

That's all there was. It'll have to do.

It's got a name engraved on it.

Thank you.

No need to thank me.

Taking up armed robbery, are you?

Shall we go to bed?

Come and take me.

Taneko, listen to me very carefully.

It's over. I can't let myself ruin you like this.

You've stopped loving me?

No! I won't let you leave me.

Why so suddenly?

In my fight for justice, you're an obstacle.

Justice? There's no justice in this world.

Even if there was, it's no reason to leave me.

Don't leave me.

Come back!

Hey, look at that.

That's Taneko!

The milkman Jukichi from the Nakagawa Dairy?

<i>Yes, he attacked you.</i>

<i>- Who are you? - Doesn't matter. But it's true.</i>

Tell me who you are!

- What's up? - He hung up.

Where's this Jukichi?

Tell me, or I'll kill you all.

It's Jukichi's day off.

- You're not lying to me, are you? - No.

Because if you are, you're a dead man.

Stone-cold dead!

The Konjin Gang are looking for Jukichi.

He'd better get away quickly.

We've got to run away.

On your feet.

I'll stay and fight.

Don't be stupid!

I'll be fine, Mom. I have a plan.

Jubei, come!

Grab the valuables and let's go!

No, this way.

Jukichi!

Is it this way?

Yes, that's right.

Listen, he's a smart kid, so be careful.

You leave him to me.

Come out, you dirt-poor, grubby milkman!

I bet you're in there, shaking in your boots, boy!

You tricked me!

You're a dead man!

Thief! Thief!

Come back here! Stop, thief!

Thief!

I'm no thief, I'm a Yakuza gangster!

Thief! Thief!

Damn you.

Come back here!

- Thief! - I'm no thief.

- Thief! - No, I'm not.

He's a thief!

I'm no thief, I tell you!

I've had enough of this.

I give up.

- Thief! - I'm no damn thief!

You thief!

Shut up!

But I haven't given up.

That really hurts.

I stabbed a man.

So as not to bring shame on my school, I resign.

Come on.

- You fool! - This is my duty.

You fool!

You fool!

Don't worry, Jukichi. It was self-defense, right?

You're a minor. So even if found guilty, you'll get probation.

- You'll soon be out, boy. - They really were thieves.

Say I gave you the dagger from my collection.

Good idea?

See, even the Constable supports you.

It's for your hobby, not a weapon.

I'll be completely honest.

The more Yakuza we get rid of, the better off we'll all be.

But it's not a job for schoolboys like you.

You'll have plenty of time to regret what you did.

Jukichi...

Mom...

Jukichi?

- Where's the fire? - The pawnbroker's place.

- Taneko's dad? - Yes.

Please, let me out.

No, we can't have that, boy.

But, Officer, it's my friend's house.

Everything...

We lost everything we had, including all my kimonos.

We've got nothing.

They're sending me away to live with my auntie on Awaji Island.

You take good care of yourself.

I lost everything in the fire.

But as long as I have you, I can be happy.

That's the truth.

But...

But I won't see you for a while.

That's the one thing that makes me feel sad.

I've got to go.

Forbidden! That is forbidden!

Please forgive me.

Not long now, Suzuki.

The monk made bail for you.

Well there, Jukichi.

Had time to think?

What did you decide?

You two can discuss all that later.

What did you decide?

Have you come up with anything?

All I've done is stare at the wall and the fence.

What do you do when faced with a wall or a fence?

Climb over it!

If you let it stop you, it's all over.

You have to climb over each and every one you face.

Miss Suzuko has gone.

- When? - Last night.

She said to give this to you.

Jubei, he's come back.

Father.

I'm back.

Poor boy, you must be tired.

Mom, will you miss me if I leave home?

Yes, of course I'll miss you.

You'll really miss me?

You're my only child.

I'll get a job.

Work nearby, live at home.

I can't be too picky. It may be a live-in job.

For long?

I don't know. Maybe three to five years.

I'll be leaving right away.

You're like a Japanese dog.

You never bark, but you're quick to bite.

You remember that.

You want to eat first?

Let's celebrate you being released.

Jubei!

Where have you got to?

JUKICHI SUZUKI RÉSUMÉ

DROPPED OUT OF YAO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

What are you doing? Jukichi's leaving.

This is no time to be fishing!

He's leaving to find work. Hurry up!

- Jukichi! - No, don't.

Let him go.

He's a man now. Let him go.

Strong as a fighting cock.

Hey, Jukichi!

Where are you headed?

I'm thinking of going to Kobe.

- Get work as a sailor. - A sailor, eh?

I'd better be going.

- Godspeed. - Thanks.

You take care.

Farewell.

<i>"Dropped out of Yao Junior High" is prominent on his résumé.</i>

<i>His résumé may well be short and simple,</i>

<i>but his experience is many times those his own age.</i>

<i>And that is what defines his life. He has his own philosophy.</i>

<i>I will always survive!</i>

<i>I will climb each and every wall in my way.</i>

<i>I'll show you what I'm capable of!</i>

THE END

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