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TOEI COMPANY FILMS PRESENTS

Please stop... Please.

Good morning.

You're fucking late.

Sorry.

This is why Japanese bands struggle. Get singing.

There's hardly anyone here.

Y O K O H A M A B J B L U E S

Standing out in the rain ain't got no umbrella.

All alone and kinda drunk... baby I don't care.

When I look back, I see your red lipstick.

I can see... that you're crying.

There's no hope for tomorrow, not for us...

in this dirty grey town.

Tried to listen to the blues sitting in the bar.

Feels like somethin's missin', can't even get myself pissed.

An old faded photo brings it all back to me.

My heart gets a rush that I know is false.

There's no hope for tomorrow, not for us...

in this dirty grey town.

Same old barstool under me just like always.

Leanin' 'gainst the wall pouring back the gin.

Old friends faces drift before my eyes.

What can I say... can't stop crying.

There's no hope for tomorrow, not for us...

in this dirty grey town.

No car?

Can't afford it.

Always hoof it?

Yup.

Wear out a lotta shoes.

Ain't that the truth.

What great discipline! Wish my guys were more like you.

They'd be lost if I took their cars away.

You in business?

No.

No personnel costs. I envy you.

I like your rationale.

Employees are costly.

I have to trust useless employees with my money.

That's the hardest part of all.

I understand.

I also have to act aloof... as an owner, no?

I had my portrait done.

I didn't like it a bit.

I like to make an impression.

Folks say I look good in the light of the morning sun.

Must be kidding...

I do have a nice jaw line!

I hear that you sing.

Yes.

You a Pro?

Not quite.

Make a good buck?

Free food and drink at the bar...

Tips occasionally. That's about the size of it.

That's kind of pathetic... eh.

Yes, it's pathetic.

How old are you?

I'm 31.

I'm sorry for being late.

Kondo Akira.

Get over your cold?

Take care of yourself. It's contagious.

What do you think?

Don't hesitate. His opinion is valuable.

He's my creation, a 'crystal beauty'.

I have one question. What's your mom's name?

KONDO Kozue.

She's looking for you. You left home six months ago.

She's at a local hotel.

Will you see her?

Then... any message?

"Leave me alone." As a man...

'As a man...?"

You mean 'as a boy'?

As a boy... I enjoy what I'm doing.

I see. I'll tell her.

Don't be silly, getting all nervous.

Look how you're sweating.

Save your sweat for tonight.

Go back and get some rest.

Sorry for the trouble.

I'll have him write a letter or something.

Even though there's no war there's lots of deserters in Japan.

On top of that they lead sheltered lives.

Kinda strange, isn't it?

Excuse me.

Okay.

Excuse me...

May I use the restroom?

Go ahead.

Excuse the interruption.

Adios.

This pisses me off.

You need to talk to the family, come directly to the office.

Don't make things complicated.

You get the picture?

Hey!

Toilet paper! Paper!

You're an idiot!

What is it?

Where's the toilet paper?

No idea.

No toilet paper after a crap is the worst!!

Go and get some! - Right away!

Toilet paper!

Hi.

How was it?

Well... Please have a seat.

So... I met him...

just a few minutes ago.

I'll write a report.

Is he well?

Yes, he's doing great.

Thank you.

Can I see him?

Well...

He wants to be left alone for some time.

He's happy with the job he's doing.

I expected to hear that.

What does he do?

A trading company...

ah... a small one with capital of 3 million yen... about 60 employees.

He's a driver and does odd jobs.

A catch-all position. He does whatever's needed.

Is he serious about it?

It seems so, that is... 'seems' means I'm not certain.

If I ask him to come home, would it be okay?

I can't answer that.

This is... the phone number of your son's employer.

The boy's father... suddenly disappeared from town... without a word.

Everyone says... port towns can change a man.

How much do I owe you?

It only took two days. Your deposit cover's it.

Well... thanks for your help. - You're welcome.

Please tell him to take care of himself...

But I won't search for him again...

I'll never try... to see him again.

When I was a young guy I was so bad.

When people talk about that time, they get that far away look.

My old leather jacket... from those crazy days...

faded like a second-hand deal.

When I put it on I know the wind's... gonna blow.

Don't look back... what good can ever come of it?

Don't look back... that time can never be lived again.

When sadness mellows... and the bitter aftertaste...

becomes less sharp... a tenderness endures.

Hello...

As long as we're alive now is all that we have.

As long as we're alive now is all that we have.

Hello....

Yeah...

What's up?

Can we make it later?

Okay.

Hey.

Beniya still doesn't like you.

As a self-respecting PI that makes me proud.

Your family bugging you?

Trying to get money outta you.

You got it wrong.

Can I help you with anything?

I was kind of in a bind so they gave me a little warning.

Really... everything's okay?

Thanks for your concern. You always did worry too much.

You haven't changed.

Back in the South Bronx...

we always drank this...

with popcorn.

Back then, ten cents a day was good enough.

Is it ten years?

Not much has changed.

BJ...

I'm... quitting the force.

You serious?

The chief called me in.

I'm to face a hearing soon.

I got too involved in the family.

I knew this was coming.

I might as well come clean and get out.

I'll be fired... but at least... I won't get killed.

It's better for Tamiko. She's exhausted.

It's too risky.

It's the family. They have ears everywhere.

They're looking to kill me.

That's why I met up with you... way out in this place.

Is she... safe?

The last few days... she's been in a safe place.

Then why not face the hearing right away?

I'd love to, only... the chief says no.

There's information from Hong Kong...

that the family's making a drug pick-up soon.

The chief... says he can use it...

at the hearing to make me look better.

It's a nice gesture.

But it'll make me... an instant target... for the family.

Trouble is... I have no way to find out...

the date or time of the deal.

Watch out.

Muku...

Muku!

Don't touch!

Suba!

Mukusaba.

Move away.

Move away!

Suba.

Suba.

You did it, didn't you?

What a stupid idea!

Who ordered the hit?

Tell me who!

Go fuck you.

Why'd you do it?

You've got it wrong.

What?

I knew you'd do this one day.

Why would I shoot my best friend?

You getting back at him for snatching the girl?

Who asked you to do this? Tell me!

We don't know if he's dead. Call an ambulance.

You're such an idiot.

Muku...?

Is he dead?

Happy are you?

Are you happy now he's dead?

How much did you get? Did the family blackmail you?

What are you talking about? - Don't put on an act!

This morning... what did the family say to you?

You're talking nonsense.

An old friend... you've know for over ten years...

you killed him as if... he was of no value.

It's no wonder to me that Tamiko chose Muku over you.

Wouldn't you say so?

What? - What?

Don't act like you're so smart. I don't buy anything you're saying.

Say something... say something!

Go ahead... say something!

Check... the results. - What?

Check the medical exam results.

We were barely three feet apart.

If I'd have shot him, his intestines would have been blown all over.

from the impact, were they?

Was there gunshot residue on my skin or my clothes?

Is that all you want to say?

When you to kill a cop, you prepare all your excuses.

Whether you shot him or not isn't important.

You set Muku up so the family could kill him.

What're you hiding? Confess!

You're crazy.

There's no evidence.

We have no evidence.

Stand up!

Stand up... now.

Stand up!

We have one piece of evidence. A bullet that killed Muku.

It's a model 170... same type as a 38 special.

It packs twice the power... same as a Python 357 Magnum.

Isn't this right?

Ali's the only one who carries one.

Did he lend it to you? Or did you guide him to the kill?

Get out.

Get out!

Muku's now nothing more... than bits of bone.

Tamiko, the girl of your dreams...

is picking up the bits.

BJ...

I'll testify for you anytime. You weren't involved.

I know that.

Hey.

How is it?

I ordered it cause they said it was rare Pink Floyd.

But it's just junk.

The sound and the guitar are terrible.

When was this from?

From 1973. Rumor says it was recorded in L.A.

Want to listen?

Testing. Testing.

I'll check it out.

Actually... something urgent's come up. Can you help?

Sure.

There's a guy named Ali.

It's important I find him. Could you help out?

Word is he only tells his boss where he's going.

Shows up unexpectedly.

That's why I'm asking you.

Where'll you be?

I need some sleep. I'll be at my girlfriend's.

Which one?

You choose one.

This one.

Okay. I'll be there.

"Hayashi Midori"

Ahh... BJ?

Wake me up in a little while.

What time?

Tomorrow around noon.

Okay. Good night.

Oh no. I have to call my office.

Good morning.

Good morning. That is... excuse me.

I'm Koshikawa, an assistant director.

Nice to meet you.

Midori... was working late last night... so I drove her home.

Don't worry. I need a little sleep.

Make yourself at home.

Right! Have a good sleep.

Excuse me.

Koshikawa, please be careful.

This can't be happening?

Don't worry... it's okay, it's okay.

Koshikawa, are you okay?

Please stay down.

Finished your call?

Don't worry, we're okay.

You having fun?

I couldn't get a hold of Tamiko.

You have a lot of nerve.

You kill a friend of ten years...

and then go see his wife.

You listening?!

I'm listening.

I hear he's leaving the country.

You'd better catch him soon. Otherwise, you worked for free.

BJ?

Yah, it's me. You were fast.

Something strange's up with the family.

The junior members are getting antsy.

The yakuza could be involved.

Report anything you find out. - Yah.

Ali has a woman... she's an alcoholic.

Where is she?

Mezon Yamadate... a condo. - Ah.

Got it.

I'll be there in a few days.

Take care.

It'll be fine. Stay down there.

I'll borrow this.

By the way...

that record... hang on to it for me?

What a pain!

Is Mr. Ali there?

Ali? That's an unusual name.

Who are you?

A friend... just in from Hong Kong.

I heard you like this.

I love it.

So... isn't he around today?

Who? Ali?

Yes. I need to see him.

An alcoholic can always tell...

if someone's lying and how fat they are.

I'm not lying.

I don't care who you are.

Whoever you might be, you're fine.

You have a nice body.

You probably know...

six months back... Ali began only sleeping with guys.

You sure of that?

You can hear more if you want...

but that depends entirely on you.

You wanna try some of the wiskey I brought?

Is it tasty?

Tell me what I need to know.

Where does Ali mess around with his boys?

At Rinti. Ritsukohashi.

There are four gay guys who always wear leather jackets.

Ali... he's their Muhammad Ali.

Ali... Ali, Ali.

I don't like it dry...

Dry's not very good. - Um.

But excessive moistness... isn't always good either... eh?

Good night, Virgin.

Who's the leader?

Isn't he around?

Is it you? I want to talk to you.

Do you know where the four guys are?

We're pretty high. Did you forget to say hello?

Sorry about that. Unfortunately I'm not high.

You're all in great shape.

You fit in well in this town.

You obviously don't.

This town's too big for me.

It used to be small. I preferred it.

You're a pro at telling bullshit jokes.

Your face is a joke, young boy.

I can't express it well...

but I understand... where it is you're coming from.

You enjoy being the center of attention...

yet it can feel overwhelming.

It gets annoying and you wish...

that people would leave you alone.

For myself... it was like...

I'd met you in another life...

That's what I thought when I first saw you.

For example... I was a dog and you were my owner.

Or, you were a race horse and I was your owner.

It was some kind of strange relationship...

where we couldn't... communicate with each other.

Are you bored?

Say something, Akira... 'crystal beauty'.

Cut it out.

Sorry.

I like your voice.

Thank you. You like music...?

...blues?

What do you want to be?

I want to be ugly.

Stop being so perfect.

I don't know how to respond to that.

When I was your age, I got all the attention like you.

They even had a name for me. They called me the Greek beauty.

I still look the same ten years later.

I was born with it.

Say BJ...

What?

I'll come to hear you sing.

Sure, I'll welcome you.

Do you have any older fans?

Not really.

Are they a young crowd?

For the most part.

Okay then. Growing up I had older folks... always hanging around.

I'll wait for you. Please come.

I'll make yours... a perfect performance.

Racing down the highway paved with tears.

That's all the fool could think to do.

Won't you run brother, one more time...

one more time for my eyes to see.

Won't you sing brother one more time...

heart torn up... in little pieces... and cryin'.

Just a lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely you.

Even now I... think you'll come back...

playing the fool... though I know it can't be... oh baby.

From the smokin' wreck the radio plays...

a sad old gospel song.

Layin' out there... completely soaked in red.

Layin' out there cold on the side of the road.

Won't you run brother, one more time.

One more time...

BJ. - Yah?

I... dreamt I was like Al Pachino in The Godfather.

No reason why not.

Even now I think you'll come back

playing the fool... though I know it can't be... oh baby.

Just a lonely you.

I guess you weren't with your boss and Ali today.

Sorry to ask you this...

d'you know where the four guys Ali hangs with are?

I have many questions.

Do you see Ali every night?

I get it...

Wait...

You see him around seven this morning?

Do you know where he was at around that time?

I haven't seen him since last night.

I'm serious. This is unusual.

Where do you see him?

It depends.

How about tonight?

He contacts me. I don't know where he lives.

Last question...

Do you know a cop named Mukuro?

Have you heard of him?

Answer me.

That's enough.

Next door's a police station. I'll scream.

What?

Wait.

I saw them together at a tennis club once.

When?

A few days ago. It wasn't Muku. It was his girl.

What?

Muku's woman?

He disappoints me. With that whore.

Whore, whore, whore!

Whore, whore, whore whore, whore, whore!

Shut up.

Who are you calling?

Must be a girl. You won't stop trying.

BJ want a shot. Government approved morphine.

BJ?

How did you know?

It's my intuition. It's been a few years.

I'm sorry to bother you, but I have a question.

When...?

BJ.

Are you alone?

No one visits me.

It's not fair.

At this point... there's nothing I can do.

It's true. You've... endured a lot. Ask me... anything.

It's okay. I'll call you back.

Til then.

Got an evening paper?

It's Sunday.

Right... a 'bad Sunday'.

That's enough massaging.

You got that morphine?

I'm sorry... to make you come out on your day off.

It's no big deal... but come see me.

It's been a while.

I'll visit you when I need another shot.

Is that it?

Next time I'll give you the injection.

What you looking at?

We're going.

Thanks a lot, eh.

What time does Ali call you?

Between now and early morning.

It all depends.

Where do you meet him?

At a hotel and... that depends, too.

It's never the same place.

Do detectives make good money?

If you're serious.

Do you call this serious?

I know a bent guy. I use the bent guy.

To me that's serious.

What made you start such a shady job?

Singing doesn't make much.

You sing?

Hey man... what do you want with Ali?

You don't stop, you'll end up dead.

You know reggae?

Reggae?

Hello... it's Torii.

It's Ali. Won't see you for a while.

I'm going abroad tomorrow. Take care.

Hello?

Same old barstool under me just like always.

Leanin' 'gainst the wall pouring back the gin.

Old friends faces drift before my eyes.

What can I say... can't stop crying.

There's no hope for tomorrow, not for us...

in this dirty grey town.

Hey.

Do you know a guy in the family called Ali?

Yes.

How do you know him?

I was threatened.

It wasn't like over the phone or low-key.

Ali threatened me in public that unless...

Muku declines the hearing and resigns, they'll kill him.

When you saw him earlier why didn't you report him to the police?

BJ, were you following me?

No I wasn't... just coincidence.

When I bump into the murderer of my husband...

you expect me to act normally?

All... I could think to do was... to get the hell out.

Sorry I asked you.

You shouldn't get involved any more. It's too dangerous.

Thanks.

Before he died, Muku told me his plan to quit the police.

Did he tell you about it?

No. But... why would he do that?

For your sake.

I envy him.

Ten years ago I couldn't do that for you.

Hello?

You killed her husband and now hang out with her at a hotel.

Your dream came true.

How did you find us?

I know everything that you do.

Be advised that I've got eyes on you wherever you go.

Don't hang up. You saw Ali and pretended as if nothing happened.

When's your next meeting?

I want to bust you guys and let Muku rest in peace.

You're amazing!

Drinking on your own... feeling so sad.

The reflection in the glass the colour of the blues.

You want to hear some blues... tonight they're just for you...

Yokohama Honky Tonk Blues.

Hemingway was her thing... obsessed her like a fever.

Frozen Daiquiri was the only... way she'd get drunk.

You've never seen the like... of this woman...

Yokohama, Yokohama Honky Tonk Blues.

You want to eat somethin'... Original Joe's, she declares.

She always gets her way... Smart ass little wench.

The girl with the bleached hair... Call me Sara she says.

Yokohama Honky Tonk Blues

Ali's a regular, a repeat customer.

He placed an order earlier today.

Sorry for the bother...

do you have a contact list for your customers?

Sure we do...

but at his specific request we didn't record his address.

When his glasses are ready... we deliver them to him directly.

Delivery? - Yes.

We're expecting his call shortly.

He's a busy man.

We deliver to a different location each time...

like a hotel or a bar.

Sometimes, it's just at the side of a road.

I see.

So he'll definitely call you tonight? - Definitely.

I see.

Then I might as well... get a pair of glasses.

Poor eyesight?

Yes. I'm getting old. I have some astigmia.

Could I get a check-up? - Of course you can.

Come upstairs, please.

Have a seat.

How is this?

A bit too strong.

Ah... that's perfect.

And this?

It's good.

Okay. Please read these.

Put your hands up.

I hear you've been running around looking for me.

You want my autograph?

I don't want it for myself. The police want it on a murder confession.

What a clever detective! I'm impressed.

I thought that detectives just look for people.

I'm flattered. Only an idiot would work this murder case out.

The boss will tell you the reason for the killing.

He's quite upset with you.

Let's go out the back door.

What about your glasses?

I'll take a pair. Obviously I need them badly.

No problem.

When will they be ready?

I'll be sure they're ready for your funeral.

I look forward to it. Please do.

Who is it?

Take a guess? He's no good at shadowing.

That's what I like about Japanese cops.

Damn it.

I don't like this.

I don't enjoy getting poked like a roach.

You'll remember it was only yesterday...

I said to come directly to my office if you needed anything.

What do I need to know from you?

Why kill him? Where's the gun?

You're going to kill me anyway... what's the harm in telling me?

You talk too much. Keep your mouth shut.

I'll answer one question.

Why did I kill him? Don't laugh.

You'd better not laugh. You promise?

The idiot... was dating my daughter.

Anything else and I could've looked the other way.

As family head, I couldn't ignore it. As a father... no way!

She was only 16.

Don't lie. I know for sure... you don't have a daughter.

Shut up! Don't say another word.

You should have stayed out of this. You're a pathetic wanna-be.

Shoulda used your brains.

You refused to respect me and work for me. And for what...?

All you've got left is a casket.

About all that evidence that you gathered...

no way it'll see the light of day.

We can't let you go to the police.

You... have two options for how you die.

Buried alive in concrete or locked in a car under the sea.

Death by accident is more like your style.

Either way's fine. I've got no life insurance anyway.

I have a job to do first.

After that... I'll put you to sleep nicely.

The drug pick-up? Where would that be?

You're too good to be a detective.

Such a shame.

Kinoshita...

I'll leave the rest to you.

Hey... hands up.

Don't move.

Hands up!

Hands up!

You also one of his... bum buddies?

Don't move.

You got a rash on your butt? - Don't move!

I like men too.

Stay where you are.

You want to do me right here?

I said stay there.

Eighty-seven million yen. Don't let your guard down.

What's this about?

Beniya!

The fatal shooting of a Kanagawa police murder suspect... BJ! You got that?

The idiot... was dating my daughter.

Anything else and I could've looked the other way

As family head, I couldn't ignore it. As a father... no way!

She was only 1 6.

Beniya!

Nineteen... and your summer got torched.

The fool who burnt it, was me.

In the setting sun, sweat beading on your skin...

I was so in love with you, I swear it's no lie.

Thirty one... my knife got taken.

The one who took it... was you.

After that afternoon my lips tracing your curves...

even souls can pump out blood.

Goodbye my sweet, sweet... angel.

You told me you wanted to be a dirty angel.

Though you said those words so long, long ago...

I can't stop hearing them now... echoing in my head.

Don't cry, Mary...

Wipe away your tears.

Don't cry, Mary...

I... too... have to move on.

Good bye my sweet, sweet... angel.

Even though my heart was damaged you didn't mind.

Though you said those words so long, long ago...

hearing them now again... wrings out my broken heart.

Don't cry, Mary...

Wipe away your tears.

Don't cry, Mary...

I... too... have to move on.

Don't cry, Mary...

Wipe away your tears.

Don't cry, Mary...

I... too... have to move on.

Don't cry, Mary...

Wipe away your tears.

Don't... don't cry, Mary...

I... too... have to move on.

Don't... no don't cry, don't cry Mary...

Wipe away your tears.

Don't... no don't cry, Mary...

The End

DVD subtitles retimed and rewritten, and new English song lyrics: salmond Translation help for song lyrics: Yuko W. The End