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DAIEI FILMS LTD Presents

NAKAYAMA SHICHIRI In A Ring of Mountains

oRIGINAL SToRY BY: HASEGAWA Shin

oRIGINAL SToRY BY: HASEGAWA Shin CINEMAToGRAPHY BY: TAKEDA Senkichiro THEME SoNG PERFoRMED BY: HASHI Yukio

Cast:

ICHIKAWA Raizo NAKAMURA Tamao

oSE Koichi SAWAMURA Munenosuke MIYATA Shinjiro DATE Saburo

Directed by: IKEHIRo Kazuo

Hey, hey, what are you doing?

If you don't handle it more carefully, you'll damage the wood!

-Damage..? If we don't do it...

-Hey hey, this isn't just ordinary wood!

Brother Masakichi went all the way to Hida for Wakamatsuya-san's order!

The wood has been delivered, but big brother isn't here yet.

Knowing him, while out on the road he might have

hurt someone in a scuffle or picked up a woman someplace.

That's unsafe behavior!

That Masakichi must be a reckless man.

No, he isn't.

He's not like that. We're just worried because he's late.

Thank you very much.

Brother!

Yeah! -Welcome back!

-Are they here? -Yes, they're being inspected!

-I see... How do you like the quality?

-I was so surprised!

I've seen lots of cypress wood before, but never of such fine quality!

-That's right!

Kichigoro-san of Takayama helped me to select them.

This is the best cypress we can get. -You're proud of the cypress, eh?

Hey Masakichi,

Kichigoro of Takayama is a Yakuza, isn't he?

Why do you ask such a question?

No special reason,

but each time I hear about your friends,

somehow I think that they're all useless Yakuza.

I see...

Tohachi-san, you're well known in the lumber yards

as the constable's top deputy.

But when did you get promoted?

What do you mean?

See you later! I am going to see the boss.

-Yes! -Yes! -Yes!

Hey! Masakichi-san is back!

Masakichi's back? -Yes!

I'm back!

You're late, so I was worried about you.

-Sorry! on the way back I had to make some stops.

-You don't have to apologize.

The Wakamatsu-ya master saw the wood that you selected, and was happy.

Because of that,

I'm proud to be boss of the Kawanami lumberyard.

-I'm glad.

By the way... -Yes.

the Wakamatsu-ya master brought this not long ago...

This 2o ryo is what I promised you before.

And this 1o ryo is a special bonus for you!

Here you go. -Yes.

Thank you very much!

I'm going to return this 1o ryo.

Take the young workers out for some sake.

As usual, you have a big heart.

Masakichi-san, welcome back!

-oh, Hide-san!

You're so lucky!

-Lucky?

-We are going to get together at the usual place,

but if you aren't there, none of us can have a good time.

Place your bets!

Is everybody ready?

If no objections! Game!

3-1 Even..!

Mino, go check it out. -Yes!

Betting is done! Game!

-All right!

You men, go around the back! -Yes!

It's trouble! It's trouble!

It's a raid!

I'm not a fugitive, but please pretend to be with me!

Hey, wait!

oh, you're oshima of Kawase, aren't you?

And are you with her? -Yes.

oshima, where did you and he come from?

-We came from my shop.

I asked him to come with me to pick up a heavy item.

-A heavy item? -Yes.

-What is it?

We're going to pick up a rock for the pickle barrel.

-A rock for the pickle barrel? -Yes.

-If you lie to me, I won't let you off easy!

It's the truth!

A suspected gambler is hiding in this area.

Be careful!

Don't worry because I am with her!

What's so funny?

-Because I was trying not to laugh before.

You are bad, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

You lied pretty well yourself, didn't you?

Excuse me!

oh, pardon me.

Because I caused you trouble, I'll stop by your shop!

-No, you don't have to... -Don't worry,

I wanted some sake anyway.

Let's go!

Just guess, how much is there?

I see... About 2oo ryo.

Not a bad haul, eh?

You can clean up in this business.

-Let me handle it!

I'm going to Kawase.

Come over later! -Yes!

''Sake shop Kawase"

oh, you're acting so reserved, aren't you?

-No, it's not like that!

You don't have to be so nervous.

Just relax! -Yes.

Let me pour sake for you! -Thanks.

My name is Masakichi and I work for the Soshu-ya.

As you said, I'll make myself comfortable.

Yes, please!

My hobbies are...

drinking, and gambling... -Welcome here!

I was gambling tonight... -Boss Tohachi is here!

Thank you for coming!

-My friend is coming soon, I'll wait inside.

-Yes.

We won't be long... so, the regular room?

-I see. This way please!

Damn! Now, I have to wait for him to leave!

We're at the end of the hallway, just be patient and wait.

Would you like some sake? -Yeah.

Where's your hometown?

In Joshu, it's Tamamura Village.

oh, yeah? Want one? -Thanks, I will.

Isn't there a poem about Joshu?

oh, how does it go?

''Joshu's known for two things... a bossy wife and strong wind...''

-oh, no!

Hey! Anyone here?

Welcome!

Where is Boss Tohachi? -This way please!

He is here!

-I am sorry to be late!

Where are you going?

What is it?

This is very light.

No, it's not! I divided it equally.

-It's all right! Anyway this is found money.

Shall we go to the Yoshiwara? -Yes.

Is this enough?

-oh? Are you leaving already?

-Yeah, I'm not very patient man...

I'll be back again.

Thank you very much! -Good night...

-Please take care of yourself!

It serves you right, thieves!

What happened? Were you in a fight?

-Suddenly someone attacked us from behind.

-How about Tohachi?

-He was with me...

This is last night's share. -I see...

Do you know who attacked you?

-I'm not sure, because he attacked me from behind...

But Tohachi thinks... it was Masakichi.

Masakichi?

-We can't speak openly because of the situation,

but when he leaves Boss Yasugoro,

Tohachi Oyabunwill catch him!

Masakichi made a bad enemy.

-one more thing I want to tell you. -What is it?

-If you don't look out, oshima will soon be Masakichi's woman.

-What did you say?

-I know all about it...

oshima was walking in town with Masakichi last night.

I made up my mind!!

oh Kinzo, why don't you think about settling down?

Huh?

Have you ever bought a gift for a woman?

-Huh?

-I've fooled around a lot, but never did that.

How about you? -Yes, I have!

-All the time! -Then, tell me!

What kind of gift would make her happy?

Let's see...

A woman of the Yoshiwara, you give cash...

If she works in a sake shop, give her a gold hairpin...

If she is an ordinary woman...

Huh..?

oh, this looks so expensive!

I'm not sure if it's right, but please accept this gift.

-It's my pleasure! I will accept.

Would you please put it in your hair?

Yes!

How is it?

It becomes you!

oshima-san,

I have something to ask you.

Please.

Maybe I'm being pushy,

but as they say, the specialty

of Joshu is a ''Bossy wife''.

I... want you to be my boss.

If you promise to be my wife,

I will quit my gambling and drinking.

I...

liked you when we met for the first time.

It's my pleasure to be your wife!

I have a favor to ask you.

-What is it?

-I'm thinking about getting married.

ohh... that's good news.

Who is she?

-It's oshima and she works at the Kawase.

-oh?

Do you know her? -Yeah.

I go there every once in a while.

I know her face.

She has a good reputation.

She is well matched with you.

Will you give me permission?

I don't have a choice, do I?

You've already made up your mind,

so even if I say no, would it stop you?

Probably not.

Did you set a date?

Yes. With oshima's working schedule,

we set the 27th of next month.

-Ah... so then, oshima will stay on at Kawase until that day?

We'll be a working couple.

How about a house?

-Luckily we found a vacancy in Kogami-cho.

Did you rent it already? -Yes.

Ha, you are too fast!

That's your character!

Welcome home!

Sorry! Sorry! Uh...

I had to work late!

-It's all right!

Everyone helped me clean the place up, so we finished in time.

I'll do the rest.

I'm sorry.

I told Kinzo-san to come over tonight for a drink.

-oh? That's good!

My, you're so sweaty! -Huh? Oh.

I'll make you tea.

-oh, oshima!

What is it?

Maybe you'll laugh at me,

but I ran all the way to see your face as soon as possible.

Forget the tea and sit here with me.

When we sit here face to face,

it's like I'm still dreaming!

I feel the same.

Welcome! Welcome!

Let's talk. -Yeah.

Come this way. -Yes.

I heard that you have a grudge against Masakichi, have you?

Yes, I have! If he wasn't working under you...

Not if he's a wanted man.

-That's right! I'll throw him in jail!

Please!

There's something you wanted to tell me.

-Yeah... to tell you the truth,

I have a problem about Masakichi.

As you know, he's been a troublemaker from the start

and Constable Tohachi always kept his eyes on him.

And one day after leaving the lumberyard,

he went gambling and hurt someone in a fight.

Because of that, Tohachi insists on arresting him.

What do you want me to do?

-I can't tell you what to do,

but I suggest you think twice about marrying him.

I'm saying that I've liked you for a long time.

Why should you marry someone with a criminal past

and spend the rest of your life in misery?

If you forget about Masakichi,

I will take care of you.

How about it?

No, thank you!

You refuse?!

I know what you're thinking!

You can't persuade me

that Masakichi-san is such a bad guy!

How can you say that, Boss?

Masakichi-san's crime is gambling related...

If he gets caught he won't be heavily punished!

I'll wait for Masakichi-san...

I'll wait as Masakichi-san's wife...

-Shut up! -Ow..!!! What are you doing?!

-Stay still!

I won't let Masakichi have you!

You're going to be mine!

Ah, Masakichi-san!

-Sorry to bother you, but please let me see oshima.

-oshima-san is busy with her customer right now,

so why not have sake and wait for her?

-Excuse me!

oshima!

What's wrong, oshima? oshima!

oshima...!

oh, Masaki... She will be back.

What did you do to oshima?

Nothing!

A customer and a maid had a drink. That's all.

-Don't lie to me!

What's this doing here?

It's the hairpin I gave to oshima!

There had to be a reason to drop this on the floor!

-Ha! I'm boss of the lumberyard!

If my worker asks a question, I must answer!

oshima is mine at last!

What...?

Anyway, Tohachi will arrest you soon.

So, let me take care of oshima!

You bastard!

What are you trying to do!

Are you trying to attack your own boss?

-Shut up! I don't care if you're my boss or not!

oshima..!

oshima...

oshima! oshima!

Take courage! It's Masakichi! It's me!

Take courage! Take courage!

oshima! Take courage! Take...

oshima!

I... just wanted you... to be alive...

Why did you die without saying anything!?

At the age of 25...

It was my dream come true.

Now you are gone, my life is in darkness!

Why did you die!

Big brother, something is going on outside.

Very well!

Kinzo, Haruta! Would you...

please take care of... oshima's funeral arrangements!

-Yes! -Yes!

Masakichi, this is it! You're going to jail!

Tohachi, I was going to turn myself in.

but now that I see you, I changed my mind!

If I let myself get caught by a cockroach like you,

oshima will not rest in peace!

From now on

I'll live on as your enemy!

Wait! Wait! Wait!

"Nakayama Shichiri... (7 ri to Nakayama)..."

"Jizo-san (the guardian deity), I want you to know..."

"Chanting and praying is very sad for me..."

"I took revenge so she can rest in peace..."

"The wind is blowing on my hands..."

"Clasped together in prayer... Clasped together in prayer..."

"Today, tomorrow, and forever..."

"I am a cold and lonely traveler."

"Tora"

Please bet, bet, bet, bet, bet!

-odd! -odd!

-Even! -odd! -Even! -odd! -odd!

Is the betting done?

Everybody, ready? -Even..!-Even..!

Are you ready? -Ready!

Are you ready? -Ready!-Ready!

The winner is odd! The winner is odd!

Well, just wait a minute!

If you keep playing,

your luck will change.

Why not play a little longer?

Will you lend me the money?

-Yes, I'll loan you the money!

But you must win.

oh, if you sign this paper I'll get you the money!

Yes, I will!

''2o Ryo loan voucher signed Tokunosuke''

''I will repay the 2o ryo within one month...

Signed, ''Tokunosuke''.

Do you agree? -Yes.

Good. Here you go!

Hey,

I know it's not my business, but you better stop now.

You are not a lucky man.

I know that!

Then, why don't you stop?

I need the money badly!

Hey, young man!

He likes gambling and wanted to borrow the money.

Don't interfere with our business!

I know luck has nothing to do with sympathy,

but you're the magistrate here,

so, Boss, why don't you go after the gamblers?

-What did you say?

Tokunosuke-san, ignore him. Go ahead and play!

Please bet now! Bet now!

Bet..! There's Even, Even, and odd!

This is it! This is it! -Bets are in!

Ready! Game!

The winner is.. odd!

The game's starting!

Can you see? Can you see? Can you see?

Tokunosuke-sama, it's too bad.

Please come again!

Until then, I'll keep this for you!

Please cash this in!

Yakichi, deduct 2o% and give him the rest! -Yes!

Even though you're a drifter, you are great!

For the future, let me ask your name.

From Joshu, Tamamura Village, I'm Masaemon.

ohh... Masaemon?

If you like, please come again!

Here is 73 ryo. Please check!

Excuse me!

Did they take all your money?

Not only that, I owe them 2o ryo.

Didn't I tell you not to do that?

If the young lady finds out what happened,

she will be very sad!

She was looking for you earlier.

Pops, please keep tonight secret from her!

I understand that you're trying hard

to bring back the Minoya to a good financial situation,

but the money you lost tonight

was your savings for the wedding with the young miss, wasn't it?

Until I rebuild this place financially,

we can't have the wedding.

-If so, the late master is... -I know!

Come again! Thank you very much!

It's too bad. It was so close!

Nobody is sitting over there! Take the time and enjoy!

-I'll see you later!

Hey, onaka-san, are you looking for Tokunosuke-san?

You came all the way here, so why not come in?

-Oyabunwill be happy!

Aren't you talking?

Your lover, Tokunosuke-san is a big loser tonight!

He is going to be same as a homeless ronin.

It's your problem, too.

You might end up selling your precious body.

What's wrong?

Take courage!

I'm sorry!

No, don't worry! Hold on to me!

-No...no...I can't...

Sister, where is your house?

It's over there. The Minoya...

Hold on.

Is this the Minoya?

oh, young miss! What happened to you?

She got little dizzy.

Excuse me, but please make her a bed! -Yes.

Thanks!

Is she all right?

I think so, but just in case, let a doctor check her.

-I'm going to get the doctor! I'll be back soon.

How do you feel? Are you comfortable? -Yes.

I'm sorry!

No, it's okay!

Do you happen to have a sister named oshima?

No, I don't.

of course you don't.

This is Nakasukata by Kiso road.

Ah, you are...

Young miss, what happened to you?

While looking for you, she got dizzy and fainted.

Luckily I was passing by.

Thank you very much!

I'll take care of her now, so you can go.

What is your relationship with her?

After the master's one-year memorial, we are going to...

I see.

Well, I will let you take care of her!

Excuse me.

Thank you very much!

If you don't mind, please tell us your name.

I am not worthy to identify myself, but I'm a traveler named Masakichi.

Excuse me!

oh, thanks!

Thanks for going to the trouble!

Judging by this building, it must have once been a great business.

I know that you're anxious to bring back the business to normal,

but don't you think that it's wrong to make money gambling?

Anyway, you better stop gambling after tonight!

If you promise me to stop gambling,

Take this dirty 2o ryo that I won tonight at Torataro's place,

and pay off your debt with it right away.

I'm not worthy to receive such kindness.

Tokunosuke-san!

Young miss!

Don't get up!

-Tokunosuke-san, I don't blame you for your past,

but as he said, please stop gambling!

Yes!

You said your name is onaka-san, right? -Yes.

Maybe it's not my business,

but please take this money!

No, we can't.

Well, I'd be very glad if you two can be happy with this money.

Please get well soon.

Excuse me!

"Resemble...resemble..."

"This woman looks just like..."

"Oshima, as if they were twins..."

"The way her hair comes down on her face is just like yours..."

"I put all my heart to take care of her..."

"I want to hold her in my arms..."

"But deny...deny...deny myself..."

"The lonely trip of a widower."

Boss, Tohachi Oyabun and his men came from Edo.

Boss Tohachi is here? -On a manhunt!

Yeah, long time no see. -Yeah.

You look well!

You too...

What happened to your face?

It was my mistake.

-ohh... by the way, are you looking for someone?

-That's right.

I must find this man by all means!

He's from Kawanami named Masakichi.

He did this to me!

-Is that so?

Well, I'm also a magistrate, so I'll help you.

Do you know where to find him?

-Yeah, I'll have to go to Takayama.

Takayama?

That's a long way.

-Boss! The man from Minoya is here to discuss business.

I see.

Boss, let's have a drink tonight.

oh, Tokunosuke-san! Well, well.

I brought the money.

That's quick!

Please forget about the interest.

Huh?

Is this it?

Where's the other 1oo ryo?

What 1oo ryo?

-Don't act like you don't know! You borrowed 12o ryo last night.

-No, I didn't! I borrowed only 2o ryo!

-Did you say 2o ryo? -That's all it was!

Don't joke with me!

Here, this is your i.o.u.!

As written, ''I borrowed 12o ryo. If I can't pay it back,

''Minoya's daughter is... etc.'' And you signed it...

-Absurd! I never signed that!

-I won't let you deny it!

I have the proof right here!

If you keep denying it, I'm going to

arrest you as a thief!

Think about it and answer me!

Hey, Yakichi! Yakichi! Hey!

Hey! -Yes!

Take this. -Yes.

And make a deal with onaka-san.

-What are you going to do with her!

How about it? Do you understand?

But Tokunosuke-san said that

he borrowed only 2o ryo.

Tokunosuke-san lied to you.

After losing so much money he couldn't tell you the truth.

What do you want me to do?

We knew this could happen, so we had him sign an i.o.u.

Let's do as they said on paper.

Me? I'm to go to the boss's place?

-If you do that, the 12o ryo debt will be cleared.

on the other hand,

if you don't come there tonight Tokunosuke will be dead!

Do you understand?

Tonight!

Do you have to leave tonight?

-Yes, I travel at night.

My bill please? -Yes!

Thank you very much!

onaka-san, you're here!

our boss is waiting for you! Please come this way!

Where's Tokunosuke-san? -He's okay!

Anyway he will be free sooner or later depending on how you do.

Come on, don't worry and come inside!

Boss, she is here!

-She's here! -She's here!

Come on! Don't hesitate!

Welcome, welcome! Here, have a seat!

This is unbelievable!

She looks just like the late oshima!

-Who is oshima?

She was a well known beauty in the Fukagawa area.

And she was engaged to Masakichi, the man I'm after,

but ended up in tragedy.

-oh...

Let me see your face close up.

-What are you doing! -Well, well. Tohachi-san!

-Go ahead pour sake for everybody!

-No, I won't! -What did you say?

-Let me see Tokunosuke-san!

-Alright, calm down! I'll let you see him, then he can go home.

-Where is Tokunosuke-san?

Tokunosuke-san! Tokunosuke-san!

Don't be so selfish!

You're too easy! A women like her. You'd better lock her up and rape her!

That's a good idea.

Hey Yakichi, lock her in the back room!

-Tokunosuke-san! Tokunosuke...

Excuse me.

Tokunosake-san! Tokunosuke-san, are you here?

How about onaka-san...?

Ah, you are last night's...

-What's going on?

Where are onaka and Tokunosuke-san?

-Young Miss went to the boss's place to pay off a debt!

It can't be! I gave him the 2o ryo!

-It wasn't just 2o ryo!

Tokunosuke-san borrowed 12o ryo!

So that's it!

I didn't know it was an evil trap.

Escape out the back and wait for me at the woods by the road!

-But, she still is here! -Don't worry! Quickly!

Tokunosuke-san, help me!

Tokunosuke-san! Help..!

What's this? Who are you!

Hey, Torataro! You not only changed the i.o.u. from 2o ryo to 12o ryo,

you're also trying take onaka-san away from him!

You're despicable! Sad to say that you're the magistrate...

That voice...

You're Joshu no Masaemon, aren't you?

Don't change the subject!

I'm sorry to interrupt your fun, but...

-You bastard!

I'll take onaka-san with me!

Everybody, come here! It's a break in!

Hurry up! Hurry up!

Torataro-san, what is going on?

That drifter and the woman took off! -Drifter?

-Joshu, Tamamura's Masaemon!

Joshu, Tamamura's Masaemon?

Joshu, Tamamura...

That was oshima's hometown, wasn't it? -Yes.

Masaemon, born there too...?

Damn it! It's Masakichi!

"Wanted Poster"

He's late!

What is he doing?

Masakichi-san is going around getting food for us.

But he's too late.

He also has to worry about being seen.

Why do you always take Masakichi-san's side?

-No, I don't.

Let's take off, just the two of us!

What are you saying! He's done so much for us!

I know!

I know, but does it have to be the three of us together?

Tokunosuke-san!

Welcome back!

-I'm sorry for being late!

I asked for rice balls.

-Thank you.

I picked up a lot of stuff, so we're alright for a while.

This is medicine for your foot.

Ah, excuse me Tokunosuke-san, please get some water in this!

What's the matter?

Masakichi-san,

we're going to leave you and just travel as a couple.

You're leaving here without me?

No, I am going with Masakichi-san!

Take look at this!

''Tokunosuke, a clerk of the Minoya, stole money from his employer and ran away.''

This is absurd! It's crazy!

-I know it's not true!

But Torataro's the magistrate!

If you're not careful, although innocent you will be executed.

oh, where are you going?

The magistrate's office to clear my name!

-Don't be a fool!

Do you think that you can convince those corrupt officials?

You'll end up in jail!

Masakichi-san, what shall we do?

I don't have any great ideas,

but first, we have no choice but to hide somewhere and wait...

Where can we hide?

I have a friend named Kichigoro-san in Takayama.

Let's go over there!

What's wrong?

Is your friend Kichigoro a No. 1 man in the lumber business?

And is he a different type? Is he that Kichigoro?

-Yes, he is.

I was disowned 15 years ago...

and never allowed back... He is my father... Kichigoro!

Are you Kichigoro's...?

But I won't apologize!

After this wanted poster, I'm sure that they know about me.

Even if we get to Takayama he'll chase me away!

If you go there, you go alone!

But Tokunosuke-san, a father and son are not like that...

-You don't know anything!

-I know Kichigoro-san very well.

-I'm his son! I know him better than you!

onaka-san, what are you going to do?

Let's go! -Young lady!

Well, let's go!

Hey, how was it?

Nobody saw them in the village!

Nobody? -No!

I asked other salesmen,

but nobody saw the three travelers.

I'm sure that they took a different route.

As I thought, they went to Takayama. -Huh?

There is a man named Kichigoro who is a friend of Masakichi.

They went to see him.

Very well! Everybody,

if we leave now, we can get to Takayama by the morning.

Let's go after them! -Yeah!-Yeah!-Yeah!

Are you okay?

What's wrong?

Masakichi-san, she is very tired.

Let's take a rest!

No! They'll find us here easily.

onaka-san, just a little longer... You must try!

She's injured, it's too much for her!

If we continue this... -I know it's very hard for her,

but she must try until we reach Takayama. Come on!

-Even if we get to Takayama, we don't know what will happen.

Are you still saying that!

-Then can you say that you're sure?

Yes I can!

Come on. I'll help you.

It's not yet sunrise.

Why not sleep a little longer? -Yes.

You were thinking back to Edo, weren't you?

You know me very well.

Exactly one year ago,

I was at the Fukagawa in Edo.

-With your woman oshima-san.

oshima was the pillar of my heart.

But... she took her own life.

oh, my!

I am a human being too.

Though my dream is gone, the memory is still in my heart.

She looked just like you!

No way! No way...! I tried hard...

to not think about you, but I can't just leave you.

Earlier,

I was watching the sky from the woods.

Look!

Can you see that star?

Yes, I can.

I tried to believe that oshima is there,

in order to calm my troubled heart.

onaka-san... oshima was an unhappy woman,

but at least I want you to be happy!

Who are you?

Are you Kichigoro?

-Yes, I am Kichigoro.

Where is Masakichi of Edo? Tell me the truth!

I don't know!

Last time I saw Masakichi-san was one year ago.

How about Tokunosuke?

-Tokunosuke?

I asked the townspeople and

they said that Tokunosuke is your son.

Is he your really your son?

He is an ungrateful son!

He left when he was 15 years old,

and we never heard from him, since!

They've got be here!

Everybody, search the house! -Yes!-Yes!

They aren't here!

Kichigoro, if Masakichi or Tokunosuke show up here,

you must report to us! Understand?

I'm sure that Masakichi will come here! Watch this place!

okay.

Hey, Hachiro. -Yes.

Don't let them get away! -Yes!-Yes!

Come down this way.

Careful.

We'll be safe inside here.

Please wait in here! I'm going to see Kichigoro-san!

-You're wasting your time!

We'll find out soon enough!

onaka-san, please don't leave here!

Do you understand?

Masakichi-san. Please part with us here!

Get out of my way!

I won't move without an answer!

That's enough!

What are you doing? -Tokunosuke, stop it!

Well, I'm going.

Because of my gambling, we have to go through this.

I am truly sorry.

I just can't stand the three of us traveling together!

He'll take you away from me... -Tokunosuke-san!

Maybe it is better for us to part from Masakichi-san.

Who's there?

-It's me!

-How do I know if you say ''it's me''!

It's Masakichi!

Masakichi?

oh! Kichigoro-san!

You know about me already, don't you?

The Nakasugawa officers were here.

one of their men just took off!

Tokunosuke-san's here with his fiancee. -Huh?

Where are you going?

Tokunosuke is here! -Stop it!

I didn't ask him to come back!

I won't watch over a disreputable son any more!

It's not like that!

It was my decision to come to Takayama.

Anyway, he left home many years ago.

Tokunosuke-san is innocent, but they're after him.

So please for your son's sake, help him!

Pa, Masakichi-san says that our son is innocent.

Let's forget about the past!

-Just be quiet!

Masakichi-san, I know you're asking me a favor, but please...

when it comes to my son, forget about it!

-Pa... -Kichigoro-san!

Masakichi-san,

there is an abandoned village in Rengedani Valley.

If you go over and hide there with Tokunosuke,

nobody will find you and somehow I'll bring you food.

Please do that!

But please be careful! -Yes.

-Hurry up! If he comes back, we'll lose the chance to leave!

Now is the time! -No, I can't leave without saying thank you!

We've no time to fool around! Come on, let's go!

-Stop it! Please!

We're going to Rengedani Valley!

-Masakichi-san, we are...

-What will you do if somebody finds us?

Torataro and his men are already here now!

Damn! Go break in the house!

-Wait! If he already knows we're here,

Masakichi won't be at the house.

They're hiding someplace else.

oshika.

I can't let a woman walk alone at night!

-It's Rengedani Valley! -I know.

Please be careful!

When you see Tokunosuke, tell him how much I worry about him!

-That's enough!

Let me take care of this.

Young miss, what will you do now?

My father isn't coming here!

How long will you stay here? Come on, let's leave!

Masakichi-san, on this journey...

I don't know how to thank you for all you've done for us.

But the three of us together will be spotted easily,

so we must leave you behind and move on.

Let's go!

onaka-san!

onaka-san! Why so suddenly?

Tell me why!

You say you're worried about us being easy to find,

but that's just an excuse!

You must have some other reason, don't you?

Three or two people... It makes no difference!

Do you know... the reason I helped you at Nakasugawa?

Yes... I know.

I'm sure that Tokunosuke-san knows too.

Watching you two in peril I forgot about everything and helped you,

not because I wanted to help onaka-san only,

but I couldn't just watch two people in trouble!

onaka-san, three of us have traveled together until now,

all of a sudden, you want to leave me... Why now?

It's your eyes.

I am... afraid of your eyes!

You're afraid of my eyes?

Why? Why are you afraid of my eyes?

What are you doing?!

Don't ever touch her, not even one finger!

I don't even know myself.

Sure, I would be happy to have onaka-san, who looks like oshima.

But if I did that, in my mind...

I'd create the same woman as oshima,

and it will end up,

that I let her die again!

I could be kind to you because somewhere inside

my heart I was...

using onaka-san...

in order to find oshima!

oh... Father!

Masakichi! Come out!

If you don't obey me, I'm going to kill Kichigoro!

-Don't come out! Don't come out! Don't...!

Tokunosuke..! Tokunosuke...

Tokunosuke... Tokunosuke... Toku...

Don't go out there! Stay in here!

Well, Tohachi!

I spent a hard year trying to find you.

Thanks for the hard work.

But I won't let cockroaches like you catch me!

Masakichi, throw down your sword.

Throw your sword down!

oh, Father! Come!

-It's dangerous here! Go around the back!

-But Masakichi-san...

-It's no time worry about me! Escape now!

Go! Go!

Masakichi-san, thank you!

There's no need to thank me.

People's hearts revolve like lanterns.

one minute feeling one way and the next minute totally different.

If I were a rat and took onaka-san away from you, what would you do?

oh no, I'm just joking!

No matter how much onaka-san looks like oshima,

she is not the same person.

Please be happy together, forever!

Well, goodbye!

THE END