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Official Selection: 1983 Agency for Cultural Affairs Geijutsusai Art Festival

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This production is a work of fiction based on the original story by Miyao Tomiko;

names of depicted individuals and groups are fictitious,

and have no connection whatsoever to any actual person or group.

TOEI CO., LTD.

We last met a year ago at Uji, and watched the fireflies.

Our time was short, my love, but we vowed to meet again.

Now we have another summer night, but again, our time is short.

The urgent letter that you have received means you must return home at once.

Escorted by our parents...

...we sadly take our leave...

...departing from Osaka Bay...

...with our desperate tears being whipped away...

...by the wind from Akashi.

So nice.

Such greatness is just what you'd expect from Rosho's successor.

Her voice is thoroughly flawless.

Your mom's coming soon. Don't cry, don't cry.

Otsuru...

Otsuru! Hang on! I killed them all. We can stop running!

We got nothing to be afraid of.

Don't die... you can't die.

You can't die!

Otsuru!

TWENTY YEARS LATER

SPRING, 1933 KOCHI, TOSA PROVINCE

THE GEISHA (YOKIRO)

A Toei and Haiyu-za Film Broadcast Co-Production

Production Design Sato Masayuki Kusakabe Goro Produced by Namura Kyo Endo Takeshi

Original story Miyao Tomiko (Chuko-bunko, Chikuma-shobo publications) Screenplay Takada Koji

Cinematography Morita Fujio Lighting Masuda Yoshiaki Art Direction Nishioka Yoshinobu Yamashita Kenji

Music Sato Masaru Assistant to the Director Shimizu Akira Sound Recording Hirai Kiyoshige Edited by Ichida Isamu

Sound Engineer Arakawa Teruhiko Set Decoration Nojiri Yutaka Makeup Watanabe Genzo Backdrops Nishimura Saburo Record Keeper Tanaka Misae

Assistant Director Nagaoka Shoji

Still Photography Nakayama Kenji

Cinematographic Cooperation Matsuda Film Company Tosa Cuisine

Dance Choreography Fujima Kangoro

Cast

Ogata Ken

Ikegami Kimiko

Asano Atsuko

Kazama Morio Kana Akiko

Ninomiya Sayoko Nishikawa Mineko Ichige Yoshie

Kumagai Mami Takahara Yoko Sendo Nobuko Yamamoto Yukari

Yumi Keiko Odagiri Kaoru Ito Mizue Hayami Noriko Maruhira Mineko Matsumura Yasuyo

Maki Yoshiko Kojo Chiaki Nagano Kazue Okajima Tsuyako Tsuna Mirin Takano Yoko

Kimura Shiro Miyagawa Tamaki Oki Goro Nabe Satoru Arikawa Masaharu Yugentei Tamasuke

Fujita Hiroshi Nakamura Kinji Hirasawa Akira Fukumoto Shozo Okubo Asaki Hikita Yasumori Akiyama Katsutoshi

Hoshino Mieko Mimatsu Tsuyako Mitani Mariko Yamato Sayuri Taniyama Mie Haku Reika Tokunaga Mayumi

Shimada Hideo Arishima Junpei Hosokawa Jun'ichi Tsubaki Ryuji Takaya Shunji Miyagi Yukio

Ida Hiroki Hashida Ryo Fujinaga Teruo Tamano Shukushi Takei Sanji Otsuki Shotaro Yamaguchi Wakana

Saito Kanae Kato Namiko Ueda Mari Hotta Akemi Ajiki Fumiko Maekawa Emiko Matsumura Mami

Sezaki Tomomi Takane Satsuki Yoda Mika Tamano Reiko Fukaya Hiroko Ito Yumi Suzukawa Noriko

Tankuro Kitani Kuniomi Sawada Yumi Okada Hitomi Hirakawa Masao Seri Yukari

Tanba Tetsuro

Naruse Tadashi Takase Ginko Iwata Masakazu Hayashi Shotaro Fukuro Tadashi

Momowaka-san...

Everyone is gossiping about Hashimoto-san, saying that he's old and ugly.

They're talking about him behind his back.

But he's certainly a successful man; he's the president of a shipbuilding company.

He pays well.

He's also honorable.

Listen, Momowaka-san.

I've never asked anything unreasonable of you.

But do it for ol' Okoma, just this once; it's not a big deal.

See, I'm begging you. Like this. See?

Thank you for waiting. Come in.

Tamura Ren Hamada Torahiko Gen Tetsuo Inaba Yoshio Ara Se

Thank you so much.

Now this matchmaker's going to call it an evening.

Hanazawa Tokuei Kozuji Sachiko Kobayashi Nenji Naito Takeshi Now this matchmaker's going to call it an evening.

Okay...

Sono Kayako Omura Kon Koike Asao

Just as you are...

Kimura Kazuo Soganoya Meichou Narita Mikio Just as you are...

Kimura Kazuo Soganoya Meichou Narita Mikio Just as you are, come to me. Come... quickly.

Baisho Mitsuko Come... quickly.

Baisho Mitsuko

Directed by Gosha Hideo

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning. Work hard.

Good morning. Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Work hard.

[ ¥100 = $27 in 1933 ] Head clerk, please. ¥100. ¥100 is all I need. I won't ever ask you again. Please.

What do you need so much money for? I just gave you an advance.

My mother's sick, back in my home province.

Your dad was sick just the other day.

G... Good morning.

Good morning.

Maybe you're the one who's sick here?

Madame!

Infatuation leads to poverty. If you want to support some loser, go to Tamamizu.

["Tamamizu:" A whorehouse.]

Kanbei. Don't lend her even a single sen.

[100 Sen = ¥1.00 = 0.78 troy ounces of silver]

Okoma has told me all about it.

You offended Hashimoto-san again, didn't you?

Hashimoto-san said, "That girl Momowaka is cold-hearted, in spite of her looks."

It's not asking much to just be nice.

We've spent ¥300 on tickets for the upcoming exhibition.

You're going to be in the spotlight this time.

You'll need an outfit, and gift money.

You won't cover those costs selling tickets to the exhibition for ¥2.50 each.

You're an item, but you're getting a little stuck-up, aren't you?

If you don't have your own room,

you're just another young Geisha, nothing special.

You need to understand the nature of your situation.

My apologies, Madame. I will be careful from now on.

To begin with, the lip color you're using is boring.

Go buy one that's more noticeable.

The wake of the boat scatters the reflection of the lamp.

Hello.

Hello. The dimple in your smile is so cute.

The dimple in your smile is so cute.

That's kind of how it is, isn't it?

Where's Dad? That's kind of how it is, isn't it?

Well, Fusa-chan! Why would he be here; I hear he's got a young thing in Osaka.

He sure is predictable.

Here. It isn't much, but...

I sure appreciate you doing this all the time.

- Are you in a hurry? - Well... I have to be back by 5:00.

That's barely an hour. I'll put the kettle on.

- You don't have to. - You sure?

Is Ta-chan home?

He's upstairs.

Dad says that he shouldn't be let out of the house.

He said he'll bring shame upon us.

That's ridiculous.

Ta-chan...

Ta-chan...

You up here again?

You sure like it up here, don't you?

Ta-chan, do you remember?

I promised you that when I got good at dancing...

...I was going to buy you a harmonica and some dark glasses.

Shall we go out and buy them?

Come on, let's go.

Mom'll yell at me. I can't.

Here!

A harmonica.

And that's not all.

Glasses.

Thanks! Thanks!

You wear them very well!

Thanks!

Thanks!

"LION"

"LION" "TOOTHPASTE" OSAKA

"LION TOOTHPASTE" OSAKA

Win or lose.

Four...

Please don't ask me why I need the money.

My wife says that she'll work like there's no tomorrow.

Furuta-san here is a fine man; he's a middle-school teacher.

His wife says she wants to work as far away from Osaka as possible.

That's why I called you.

How much do you need?

Yes... ¥500.

Let's take a look.

Umm... would ¥500 be asking too much for a body like hers?

Missus...

Do you really understand what kind of work you'll be doing?

I'll endure anything for my husband. Please. Please take me in.

["-han:" Local variant of "-san."] Furuta-han...

I've only got ¥100 on me.

Would it be enough to tide you over?

It's quite enough. You're a real help. Yes please, I'll take it.

Hey...

Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

Okay then, Masae. Do well, okay?

By the way, Daikatsu-san... we've got three little kids waiting at home.

I don't mean to be presumptuous, but...

Would it be possible for my wife to spend one last night with them, tonight?

In that case, meet me at my inn at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

It's the Asahikan Inn, on Main Street.

The Asahikan... I know where that is.

In that case, we'll certainly be there tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM.

Thank you for helping us, Boss Inaso.

Please excuse us. Come on, let's go.

Thank you again.

Excuse me.

Daikatsu-san...

You're going to let them leave, just like that?

As far as I can tell, that wife of his is no saint to begin with.

Should I have some of our young guys keep an eye on them, just in case?

No need...

I can't force her to work if she doesn't want to.

As always, you conduct business like a tycoon.

Daikatsu-san, the economy sucks, and there's all these strikes happening.

Right? But Kochi is doing great; it's easier than ever to get there.

I hear people are swarming to Yokiro, they're even coming all the way from Tokyo.

You must be so busy.

You must be short on help, isn't that right? Why, then...

...don't you set up a proper gang?

Because if you ever do, Inaso here'll back you all the way.

I appreciate the offer,

but I'm just a lowlife broker who turns women into Geisha.

I'm several rungs below you in the scheme of things. My business is mere kid stuff.

My days of being ambitious are over.

I see... I guess you're right.

Suit yourself, then.

What's with that guy's snobby attitude?

He's just a flesh broker, who the hell does he think he is?

Yeah.

He'll bring us bad luck... Hey, sprinkle some salt.

Yes!

We last met a year ago at Uji, and watched the fireflies.

Our time was short, my love, but we vowed to meet again.

Now we have another summer night, but again, our time is short.

The urgent letter that you have received means you must return home at once.

I quit.

My dad is talking to the ghost again.

"Ghost"...?

Your old girlfriend from way back.

You always do it when I narrate the Joruri.

["Joruri:" Narrative music for the shamisen.]

Tamako, what's the matter?

I...

I'm going to break up with you, Dad.

[Note: Tamako is most definitely not Daikatsu's daughter!]

I need another chance to find myself.

I'm tired of being a shadow of your past.

I want you to sell me to a Geisha house.

"Geisha"...?

I can do the Geisha thing.

Stop joking.

It's not a joke.

I've been thinking about it for a long time now.

You're tired of the way we live?

Huh?

It's so cold!

Don't exaggerate. Just clench your lower abdomen really tight while putting it on.

I squeezed really tight and almost peed.

What a lowlife!

You need experience, lots of it.

Sister, you missed a spot. I'll do it for you.

["Nee-san:" lit., "older sister." An older Geisha working at the same house.]

Sister...?

Hmm?

I heard that, in the days when Madame was a working Geisha...

...she wanted to become the Madam of Yokiro so badly...

...that she used a snake-god's hex to kill the former Madam. Could it be true?

Who told you that?

Sister Yumemaru was talking about it last night.

I heard about it once too.

You're both idiots. Someone's putting you on.

It's no joke! That woman's truly either a demon or a viper.

If she glares at you with those eyes,

you start to cower like a toad transfixed by a serpent.

Madame. Without further ado...

...here is Tamako, whom I wrote to you about.

You trained as a singer in Osaka?

While I was working at the café in Minami, my dad...

I mean, Daikatsu-san, suggested that I try it. But I'm not that talented.

["Gidayu:" A singing style. At the start of the film, Momowaka's mother is singing a Gidayu song.] Gidayu is old-fashioned anyway.

Do you have family?

None.

Both my parents died when I was a child.

Do you have any outstanding debts?

Nothing like that...

If so, why would you want to become a Geisha?

I want to do some kind of work.

I figured even I could "do Geisha."

Hey there.

Hello, Master. Haven't seen you in a long time.

So I heard you've brought us a new girl.

Oooh... she is quite a fine girl.

Dear, you'd better get moving, you'll be late.

The Police Chief is coming to today's meeting.

Remember what you need to tell him.

I know, I know. Okay, Daikatsu, make yourselves at home.

Thank you very much.

The police are getting uppity lately.

They're trying to force medical tests on our Geisha, as if they were prostitutes.

Goodbye, sir.

Madame... will you let me become a Geisha?

Or is your answer no?

I can't hire someone who's not assuming parental debts or something.

Selfish motivations don't fit well with Geisha training.

Daikatsu-san, this girl is unsuitable. Take her somewhere else.

That's that, then...

Let's go, Daddy.

Okoma-han, how is the exhibition rehearsal coming along?

We should be starting soon, in the big upstairs room.

Looking well as always.

Please go back home.

Your wife is going to be very worried.

So these are the Geisha of Yokiro.

How pathetic.

Ignore her... who cares. Let's go.

(This is the Hannya Shinkyo, the Bhuddist "Heart Sutra." See liner notes for details.)

That's enough of that!

My second wife was the one who breast-fed my daughter.

She's tough; nothing ever gets her down.

I was poor back then, deep in the hole.

Does your daughter hate you, Daddy?

I could tell.

What's her Geisha name?

Momowaka.

Momowaka-han, huh?

She's pretty.

Your first woman...

...probably looked like her too.

Daddy, you knew I'd be rejected. Didn't you!

Don't worry about it.

You're the one who's worrying about it.

You're so subservient to her.

Is the Madam of Yokiro that respectable?

It can't be helped. She puts food on my table.

Maybe I can go to work at Tamamizu.

Tamamizu?

Daddy...

Sell them this body of mine, for a really high price!

Do you know what kind of place Tamamizu is?

The number-one whorehouse in Kochi.

Whorehouses won't make me sing and rehearse...

...and all that boring stuff.

If I've got to use my body,

there's no difference between whores and Geisha!

That's enough.

You won't even get a gravestone. That's the fate of whores.

(More of the "Heart Sutra.")

The bells of the sleigh resonate wistfully.

Oh, vast plains of snow...

Oh, city lights; by crossing over one mountain...

...there appear the stars of another country.

The borders are as if frozen. (Heart Sutra resumes)

Daddy...

Take me.

Wearing a headband and loincloth of gold, all throughout the calendar year,

hey hey ho!

I captured a tiger, tiger-tiger-tiger-tiger, hey! Tiger-tiger-tiger-tiger, hey!

Tiger-tiger-tiger-tiger!

(gleeful yelling)

You lose, you lose.

You lose, Wa-san.

More. More.

That's enough.

Good evening. Sorry I'm late.

Hey, hey, here comes our number one!

Sorry...

What have you been doing? Trysting with your lover?

Wouldn't that be nice.

Hey Saganoi-kun! This here's the famed Momowaka.

I am Momowaka. I look forward to your patronage.

Nice to meet you.

Momowaka...

This young gentleman is the star attraction tonight.

He's the heir apparent at Nankai Bank, Saganoi Hideo-kun.

He's come here from the Tokyo branch, to become Vice President.

Tonight is his entrance ceremony to Tosa Decadent University.

Well then... congratulations on your matriculation.

Even if I study here very hard, I'm not in a position to ruin the nation...

...so don't worry.

Then you are accepted...

...by the power vested in me as the chair- woman of the Decadent University PTA.

Good one, good one. The entrance ceremony is complete. Right?

That's right.

By the way, Wa-san, I heard you say "Momowaka."

Were you talking about me behind my back?

Well, you could say that.

My...

Chairman Horikawa here and my dad said that...

...they were once infatuated with a Gidayu singer who looked a lot like you.

So they frequented these places a lot, that's what I've heard.

Sounds like an interesting story. I want Wa-san to tell us more.

I've had it with those old stories, I don't remember them.

Come on, I want to hear what happened.

What happened to Otsuru the Gidayu singer, who eloped... what did her lover do to her?

He killed her. That's what I heard.

That's right, I heard about it too.

Wa-san...

This girl Gidayu... she was my mother, wasn't she?

Please tell me what you know.

Nobody talks to me about my mother.

I said, I don't remember.

Wa-san...

Let's drop the subject. Let's stop it.

That's not right. You can't just start a story and not finish it, it's frustrating.

Momowaka... that's enough.

Momowaka!

I... I'm going to dance "Ichi-no-tani."

Old man! Old man!

It's me, Hideji... please open up! Old man!

Come again.

Mmm...

- Promise...? - Alright.

Cross your heart?

Ah...

Promise...

Hmm...

I fell in love in with you at first sight. I don't know what's happening.

As dusk arrives, my tears begin to flow. I begin to cry without knowing why.

She came at dawn, out of the blue, saying she wanted to work here.

She's an amateur from the looks of her.

I asked her a lot of questions; she said that you were her guardian.

I was surprised.

Okume, bring the girl here.

Yes.

No, please let her be. Madame...

This is her price.

Sure, if I could afford that. She's quite a looker, definitely worth it.

Daikatsu-san... are you sure about this? It seems like...

...there's more to this than meets the eye.

Please.

In that case, let's put her to work tonight.

Hey you. The deal's settled. Aren't you glad?

I'll teach you about our routines later, but first go get your things. Alright?

Move.

Will this one look good on me?

- Sure! - You bet!

Daikatsu-han.

What about the ¥600 I loaned you earlier.

Send me a bill for it.

Yeah? 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60...

"NOREN:" Entrance curtains that usually display the establishment name, in this case, 'Meigetsurou.'

No problems, I hope?

Yeah, but there's a girl in Matsuyoshi that wants to change houses.

- Take care of it for me. - Yeah.

Keep an eye on Tamako... I'm counting on you.

Yeah.

Shithead...

Sister...

You in love with anybody?

Sure, I'm seeing two or three men.

Three men... Sister, are you serious?

Of course I am. One of them is a kind and very rich old man. The other is...

Well, I can't tell you about him. It's a secret.

I see. I didn't have any idea.

But you know, I only get truly aroused when I'm with someone I love.

What do you mean by "aroused?"

It feels like your whole body is on fire.

You know, like everything from the hips down is melting like wax on a candle.

Fu-chan, haven't you ever felt that before?

I wonder why I haven't?

That's because you've never truly been in love with a man.

- You think? - Of course.

And... what if I never fall in love, as long as I live?

That's idiotic. You're not a stone Jizo statue...

...there's not a woman in all three thousand worlds who doesn't fall in love.

I hope you're right.

What's the matter? Come here.

Why are you still dressed? I'm pretty sure this isn't your first time.

Wait a little.

Come on, stop teasing me.

I said wait.

Who do you think you are?!

Where are you going?

To pee...

Come on in and relax.

Okay then.

Tama-chan.

Tama-chan!

Hi'de-san! Hi'de-san!

You'd better do some serious thinking.

You're... at the crossroads of your life.

You can escape, and go anywhere you want.

Old man, let's play together!

Better hurry up, because you don't have much time left. Come on, let's play.

Say, Momowaka...

Yes...?

When did you have your mizuage?

["Mizuage:" The Geisha coming-of-age ceremony.]

I was sixteen.

Sixteen? That's older than usual.

And how many patrons have you had?

The last one was my third.

You are an impressive woman, but the maids are saying...

...that you can't keep a patron because you lack compassion.

I think they're right.

It sure is strange.

["Yasuna:" The 'dance of the lovelorn,' a famous kabuki dance.] You dance the "yasuna" so well.

Ho-sama...

I'll...

...work as hard as I can. If I get out of line, scold me. Instruct me.

Please...

Don't get rigid in your thinking.

I'm an old man.

I'm not like the men you've been with.

Is it cold?

Is this grotesque?

No.

It's just as I imagined. Really nice skin.

If only I were ten years younger.

Place your bets. One more stack.

- Place your bets. - Place your bets. - Place your bets. - Place your bets.

One more stack. Place your bets.

- Place your bets. - Place your bets. - Place your bets. - Place your bets.

Any more bets? Win or lose.

Duel!

Seven four valleys...

Number three has come up.

That guy sitting in the corner is...

...my brother, Kanagushi.

The Geisha sitting next to him... recognize her?

Remember, this spring? She's the one who took your ¥100 deposit and split.

The schoolteacher's wife.

No more bets. Win or lose.

Butterfly, three units.

Remember her now?

Her Geisha name is Maruko, from Furuichi in Ise.

Kanagushi found her and brought her here.

- Bring her. - Yes.

Evil deeds always catch up with you.

Shortly afterward...

...her husband got killed in some pathetic fight.

She had no choice but to become a Geisha. She's got the right qualities for sure.

She became popular almost overnight.

It's been a long time.

Yeah...

Thank you for inviting me.

Maruko. Someone's been waiting for you. It's Daikatsu-san.

Daikatsu-san.

I am Furuta Masae.

I am truly sorry for what happened, and for the trouble I've caused you.

Please forgive me!

Please forgive me!

What do you say, Daikatsu-han?

They say a woman transforms three times in a lifetime.

Well... look how she's changed.

Maruko here says that she wants to give you reparations plus interest for your trouble.

How about... she gets put to work at Yokiro?

With someone like Maruko here... you'll never be embarrassed.

Please. I am at your service.

Missus...

I appreciate the offer, but... Kochi isn't the place for you.

Hey... hold on there...

What's that supposed to mean, Daikatsu-san?

Why are you saying this?

"Why?"

Boss Inaso... If I may...

...please allow me to excuse myself.

What's with that shithead?

Bro. Now I'm not saying we need to take over the place...

...but maybe you should just open a gambling joint in Kochi.

If anyone complains, we'll rough 'em up.

It's not that easy. Daikatsu's patron is powerful.

Who's his patron?

The Yokiro, who else? In Kochi, Yokiro rules.

Their ex-Geisha Madam has the whole town, cops and all, under her thumb.

That's right, when she was a Geisha,

she and Daikatsu were lovers, or so I've heard.

Our new dealer is doing pretty well here in Kanto. Maruko... come here.

Um... what will become of me?

Let's see...

How about you become the Madam of Yokiro?

Me? Oh, boss, you're always kidding me!

I'm not kidding.

I hear the Master of Yokiro...

...is here at the gaming tables of Hori'e.

They say he also likes other amusements as well.

Say, Boss?

Why don't you invite him over?

Kochi sure is a nice place.

The sake and fish are delicious.

After they connect the railroad to there...

...I'm going to build a vacation home.

Place your bets, place your bets, what's the outcome, place your bets.

Their railroad construction project's worth over ¥3 million.

For us to get in on it, we need to take control of Yokiro.

Three million, huh?

But listen, Kanagushi... Don't underestimate him.

Daikatsu may be only a pimp, but he's killed two men.

He paid a high price, 10 years in prison.

Don't forget that.

I understand.

Let's do it.

Yamaoka-san...

Is she the girl from Osaka?

She's quite a looker.

Hey, Maruko.

This is the Police Chief, Ikenishi-san and...

...Takayama-san, the City Manager.

I am Maruko.

I look forward to your patronage.

Hey Chief, look at this.

- "Special Service, ¥8" - Yes.

What does it mean?

It's this girl's price.

Is that right? So let's see, if we do "it," "it's" ¥8?

You got it.

Well, Yamaoka-san, what a shocker.

The Geisha of Yokiro have changed, haven't they?

My wife hates the idea, but it's good for business.

We can overlook it if it's only one of the girls.

It's straightforward, I like it.

You should copy that at your place too, why don't you?

I won't stand for it. We're already popular as we are.

All of you, order anything you like.

I want beer. Bring us beer. Beer!

I've always wanted to come here.

Yeah.

Isn't it great?

It's like dreamland.

- Hey, look at that guy. - What guy?

He's so handsome.

- He sure is. - Yeah, he is.

He's like a movie star.

Yeah.

Yokiro customers are gentlemen, aren't they?

Speaking of gentlemen, what about this one right here.

Yeah right.

Come on, let's drink, let's drink.

Oh, yeah...

Hey...

What?

Aren't they prostitutes?

This is a place for gentlemen and ladies.

- They should be kicked out. - We can't do that.

We can't discriminate based on occupation.

- Leave them be. They're pretty though. - Leave them be.

They're just playthings, let them be.

You're so lecherous. You have me.

That's different.

Don't worry about it.

What are you doing?

Let's take a break.

I don't want to. Come on, show me the Charleston.

One, two, three, four...

Like this?

Like this, like this. Good job.

Like this, lift up, like this, lift it up more.

It's impossible in a kimono!

Why'd you do that?

You're lousy, go sit down.

Out of my way.

What's the matter?

You're not fighting back? It's not like you.

I don't care.

I needed a break anyway.

Why's Saganoi-san dancing with that Tamamizu whore? It's pathetic.

He learned the dance in America; it's the genuine article.

There's nothing like being young. And he's really good.

She sure is a fine girl.

They've got fine girls like that at Tamamizu?

That's Tamako, the most popular Tamamizu girl; she's a spectacular lay!

Ouch, what was that for?

I wish to be excused.

I too wish to be excused.

Wait.

You don't have to leave.

Sorry to put a damper on your fun, but this gentleman is our customer.

We'd like to have him back now.

Come, Young Master Saganoi. Let's go.

She's beneath you.

Hey you...

What kind of girl do you think I am?

Explain yourself.

Unhand me. You're soiling my kimono.

What did you say?!

You... meet me at midnight at Naiyabori's Mon Paris.

Hey, hey, you're quite the dancer, aren't you?

Sis, you were truly awesome.

The Police Chief and Wa-san were very impressed.

Stop it... you're making me blush.

No, if it had gone on any longer, it would have shamed all the Geisha of Yokiro.

What time is it?

The clock in the hall showed past eleven. Do you have a date with someone?

Let's get going.

Yes.

Momowaka-han... I came to say hello.

My name is Tamako, from the Tamamizu brothel.

I think you already know of me; your father was taking care of me until just recently.

That's none of my business.

It's not that simple.

You don't think I'm going to let you get away...

with the stunt you pulled out there, do you?

Get out.

Let's go.

I'm going to call someone.

Screw you!

You bitches need a lesson!

Yokiro, my ass! Who do you think you are?!

What's your problem, bitch?

How dare you!

Whore!

What's wrong with being a whore?!

Screw you!

You bitch!

You bitch!

You brat! I'll kick your ass!

Call me a whore again! I dare you!

Say it again!

Don't you fuck with me! You bitch!

Go fuck yourself!

Say it again!

You bitch!

You brat!

You're not getting away!

Let go!

Let go!

Let go, you brat!

Oooh! Fuck you!

Fuck you, brat!

You brat!

You...

You!

Please... take your time.

I was in a fight.

A women's fight. Dogs and cats don't hold a candle to us.

Let me have this.

Young Master...

You're disgusted with me, aren't you?

I don't like this music; it's too complicated.

Please play something else...

Oh yeah...

The Circus Song... I love that one.

Traveling swallows...

...aren't you lonely?

My dad... is a circus clown!

Traveling swallows, aren't you...

Tell me...

Tell me...

Why me? Tell me... Why me...?

Ever since the first time I saw you...

Really?

Even now?

It's better if we keep apart until we get there.

Right? Right?

Are you that scared of Madame?

Well... no...

But people might see us.

No proprietor has an affair with one of his Geisha. It would be improper.

Is that right?

In that case...

I'll be in the adjacent third class car.

You're getting off at the next station.

Why do I have to get off? What have I done?

I understand...

I'll go get my luggage.

Ah... is that right?

Is that so?

What is it?

The police just called.

I don't know the details, but Daikatsu-han got badly hurt at Kawano'e Station.

What?

We're trying to find out which hospital he's in.

What do you want to do?

It'll take all day to get to Kawano'e.

We're having a party for the military tonight...

...and Momowaka-san's dance is billed as the main attraction.

But these are extenuating circumstances. She should go to him.

Hold on a sec...

What'll you do?

I have rehearsal. I'll stay for now and see how things develop.

Please let me know when you get more information.

Thank you kindly for letting me know.

Alright then... thanks.

Her looks belie her coldness.

He's regained consciousness.

Make it quick, okay?

Tama-chan...

Old man...

I heard you've been here since last night.

How are you feeling?

Fine... it's nothing.

Old man, you sure are lucky.

No, he's not.

It was divine punishment...

...for having abandoned me for so long.

Well?

Have I changed?

I've grown up, haven't I?

Tamako...

This is your money.

What's this all about?

You can start your own business.

In that case, you keep it for me, Daddy.

Get yourself out as soon as possible.

Discuss it with Hi'de.

Daddy...

You're pregnant, aren't you?

Two months, or three months, but there's no mistaking it.

You know how it is. Unlike prostitutes, Geisha get pregnant easily.

Are you going to keep it? If you want an abortion, I can do that for you.

Doctor... please don't tell my place of work about this.

Please...

...here's something for you.

Well, if you insist. Write down that she's got a clean bill of health. Alright?

But if you're going to have an abortion, the sooner the better.

I don't like the way you cough. You'd better get it checked.

We heard you'd gotten the bad one.

What do you mean, "the bad one"?

That doctor. He said that mine was so tough, a gang couldn't wear it out.

He told Yumemaru-san that hers was all worn out. She ran to the toilet in tears.

That doctor's lecherous!

We were all saying that we'd rather go on strike...

...than have a guy like that look at our privates.

He always humiliates us.

We musn't take it lying down any more!

That's right.

That's right.

That's right.

We can't keep quiet any more. Right?

Next!

Yes! Yes...

Excuse me.

Fu-chan, you have a good relationship with Madame.

Tell her about him, on behalf of all of us.

Just a moment. I don't feel well.

I'm sorry... really sorry.

Fu-chan...?

What's up with her?

Forget about her. All she really cares about is herself.

Alright. I'll be the one to go tell Madame.

I'm coming too.

What are you guys doing there, milling about?

Hurry up and get rehearsing!

You hold your horses.

None of us have prostitution licenses, but you make us sleep with the customers.

Isn't that a clear violation of the business laws?

What the hell is she talking about?

We follow official instructions, and give you all your physicals.

It's all just keeping up appearances.

I've been forced to sleep with customers since I was 14.

The law says that girls under 18 can't sleep with customers.

I heard that's a violation of the prostitution-control law.

What?!

I'm 22, but I'm still just an apprentice.

I've had three abortions already, but my debts are as large as ever.

That's right.

We're the same as slaves.

We're free to give notice to quit this job.

Shut up!

You ingrate!

There's someone behind this nonsense, isn't there?

Who's putting you up to this?

Huh?

Out with it!

Talk!

Kanbei. Stop it.

Madame...

You can't overlook this kind of behavior.

We must set an example for the others.

Don't sweat it.

You're free to give notice and quit.

Go ahead.

Bad branches need pruning. It makes the roots stronger.

You're one to talk. Your own husband "has a worm stuck to him."

What...

...did you just say?

Right now he's probably at some hot springs...

...getting it on with a certain Geisha slut from Osaka.

Alright, that's enough! You've gone too far.

We've got an exclusive reservation.

What do you want?!

Osode!

Look... Maruko's innocent.

I'm the one that seduced her. You don't have to get angry.

I know... I know...

Master...

You don't have to apologize.

Might as well tell her how it is.

"Osode is a cold and heartless woman."

"I've never even seen her cry."

"I want to dump that cold woman and be with you." That's what you said.

Don't be ridiculous! Osode... never mind her! Never mind her!

What was that for? She's drunk! She's out of control!

Darling. The hot springs are good for you.

But being in there with that vixen is poisonous.

Let's go home, now.

I will. I'll be out shortly.

Master. You can't go!

Unhand him!

That man is my husband.

What do you mean, "husband?"

You're having an affair with that pimp, Daikatsu, aren't you?

Oh yeah! I heard about that too, Osode. What's that all about?

Dear... don't let her fool you.

That vixen is a spy sent by Inaso.

Shut up! You murdered the former Madam!

What?

So much for the Madam of Yokiro!

If you want your husband back...

...fight for him!

Alright. You asked for it.

Come on now, stop this. S... Stop!

Please. Hey! Hey!

O... Osode, please... C'mon, Maruko... Hey... Hey...

Both of you, stop this! C'mon! Please! Hey!

I get it! C'mon, stop! Stop this! Hey! Hey!

Get out of my way!

You...

That was pretty good.

Damn you!

How's that?

How's that?

How's that?

How's that?

How's that?

Had enough?

Are you sure this will work out?

I don't want any trouble.

Don't worry about it. Daikatsu...

...is out of the picture.

Thanks for your hospitality.

Madam...

Huh?

This was a good business move.

You made ¥500 by coming over to our side; that's not bad.

Thanks.

Bye now.

Isn't that Momowaka?

Now she's a splendid Yokiro Geisha.

She's standing tall and unaffected.

Momowaka-han!

I'm...

...headed for Osaka!

I'm putting everything behind me.

Kochi wasn't so bad, but...

...it didn't suit me, after all.

Even though we fought, I still wanted to pay my respects to you.

When you put it that way, it makes me wistful.

Isn't life strange?

We'll probably never meet again, but...

...I wish you the best.

I'll hang in there too.

Take good care of yourself.

Well...

Goodbye.

Goodbye...

Goodbye!

Goodbye!

Momowaka...

Yes.

I hear...

...that you're with child.

That makes you a full-fledged woman.

You should let Horikawa-san know soon.

Wait, Madame.

Please don't let Horikawa-san know.

You needn't worry.

Horikawa-san isn't the kind to panic...

...just because he's going to have a child.

Actually...

...he'll probably be glad to hear it.

You needn't worry.

Madame.

My baby...

The baby in my womb...

...isn't Ho-sama's.

Are you crazy?

Don't talk such nonsense ever again.

It's unforgiveable!

Do you understand?

It's unforgiveable...

Sweet chestnuts for sale... Sweet chestnuts...

Sorry to be so informal.

It doesn't matter. I dropped by because I thought of something.

Thank you for taking care of Fusa-chan all the time.

Thankfully, Tadashi is now in Osaka, studying massage and acupuncture.

[Note: Massage was a traditional occupation for blind people in Japan.]

Are you okay?

I caught a cold. My husband says even demons get sick sometimes.

Please make yourself at home.

Thank you.

Is the wound healing?

I guess you could say that my demon got sick too.

You think it was the... Osaka mob?

Most likely.

I feel that Yokiro... is in a crisis.

Their objective is pretty clear.

If you need to hire some men...

...I've got the money.

Don't worry about it.

Are you sure?

The railroad is almost finished.

They're going to come, and they mean business.

As far as Yokiro goes...

...I won't let them lay a hand on it.

Momowaka...

...is with child.

Her patron is Horikawa-san, the chairman of the Banker's Association.

You couldn't hope for anyone better.

He's recognized the baby as his own.

He said he'll spare no expense when it comes to Momowaka.

He said, "I want you to arrange everything for her."

That's how committed he is.

You... know my temperament well.

Just as you wished...

...I made my rival's daughter...

...the number-one Geisha in Kochi.

I'm making her the heir of Yokiro; she'll be my successor.

Are you serious?

But you see...

...something worries me.

The real father of...

...Momowaka's baby...

...is not Horikawa-san.

It's some other guy.

I've sealed everyone else's lips tight...

...but I'm worried about Momowaka herself.

Osode...

What is it that you fear...

...Fusako will do?

That she'll tell Horikawa-san that the baby is not his.

You...

...eloped with that woman when...

...she was exactly Momowaka's age.

I am more concerned about this situation than I am about the Osaka mob.

All the complications...

...make me afraid.

I pray for a whole and healthy baby girl.

I know it's a selfish wish.

But don't let it be a boy...

...please let it be a baby girl. Please give us a baby girl.

["Kiri:" Paulownia tree/wood.] Tama-chan... you have to go to the "Paulownia" room.

Na-san's been waiting a long time.

["Udon:" Thick noodles made from wheat.] I'll leave your udon here.

Hurry.

Thanks.

Passing through.

No! No!

Daikatsu...

Escape! It's an escape!

Put me down! Put me down, you old shit!

Daddy! Please put me down!

Damn you! I'm not some pet!

Move it!

["Daigashi:" Moneylender / Loanshark.] Daigashi-han! Trouble!

There was an escape at Ginryu's!

What?

That's the guy!

Kanagushi... I've taken Tamako back.

The custom is that recruiters can do that without having to pay.

Alright?

Are you aware of where you are?

Hey... give us some space.

Go...

Daigashi-han...

This here's the marker that says that Yokiro's proprietor...

...owes money to your gambling joint.

It says the debt is ¥3,000, but here's ¥5,000.

So now... his debt's cleared.

We've been acquaintances for a long time now...

...but from here on...

...there's nothing between us.

Hold it...

Hey!

Don't get cocky.

Maggot...

Do you dare to challenge Inaso... all by yourself?

"Maggot"...?

I'm not alone.

You know Sakamoto Ryoma?

You know Nakaoka Shintaro?

You know Takechi Hanpeita?

The old saying about Kochi...

...is that there are no Yakuza there, only heroes. The reason for that is...

...that all the men and women of Kochi are...

...at their core, as bold and fearless as Yakuza.

That's right.

You want to take over Kochi, but killing me, just one man, ain't gonna be enough.

Dumbass!

You tell Inaso...

...that if he ever crosses the sea and sets foot in Shikoku...

...I'll have his head.

Don't underestimate... us Tosa people.

Lately...

...Young Master Saganoi...

...doesn't come around.

Could something have happened?

Is that so... I see...

So you... and Saganoi-kun...

He hasn't contacted us for two months now.

Don't tell anyone I told you,

but Saganoi-kun is departing by ship tonight, at 8:00 PM.

He's going to Europe for three years.

For three years?

It's already too late to catch him before he leaves.

Hold it. It's too late.

Momowaka...

You're Yokiro's top Geisha. Have some dignity.

Got that?

Do you understand?

Famous places at the seaside are a laugh.

Oya-sai-sho-ne. We can see cherry blossoms, how heartwarming.

You shouldn't cling to an impossible dream. Everybody knows what's going on.

The seaside is heartwarming, Oya-sai-sho-ne.

Your expectations... are too high.

You're reaching too high. It'll be your downfall.

Get an abortion. Do it fast.

You'll wreck your body.

I can't abort it.

Then you'll have to continue deceiving Ho-sama and everybody else.

I know...

I know that.

I know that I've got no other choice.

Fusako...

Listen.

Once you enter this door, you'll become a professional.

A good-natured professional... is nothing but a fool.

Understand...

A good-natured professional is nothing but a fool.

Say, Momowaka-san...

You understand what Madame has told you.

Horikawa-sama has offered a hiki-iwai that will be the best ever given in Tosa...

["Hiki-iwai:" A payment to the geisha house that buys a Geisha out of her contract.] ...no, it will be a record for the whole of Shikoku.

Listen...

You must just be grateful to him, and speak of nothing else.

Okay? Understand?

Be careful.

Alright?

Hey, Momowaka.

It must've taken a great effort to get here in your delicate condition.

So... come here quickly. Lie down.

They told me you're carrying my child.

It made me feel ten years younger.

Sit. Come in.

Oh...

You've become sexier than ever; I almost don't recognize you.

They say women are at their sexiest when pregnant...

...and it's really true.

H... Ho-sama, I have to talk to you.

I cannot let you take care of me, Ho-sama. The father...

Stop mumbling in your sleep, you're mumbling in your sleep.

Come in, hurry. Hurry and come in.

Ho-sama... Ho-sama... Please...

Please forgive me. I implore you.

The father of my child, Ho-sama, is not you.

You jackass!

Don't say that! Do you think that I am that simple?

Why... Why do you trample on my heart? On my heart?!

I... I don't want to lie to my child.

Who do you think you are?!

Don't be full of yourself! You're just a lousy Geisha.

How dare you speak to me, Horikawa, as if you are my equal!

Who knew that such stupid women could be found here at Yokiro?

Get out of here. Get out of here! I never want to see you again.

Thank you for your patronage.

I now bid you farewell.

Welcome home.

I heard she's not well.

She's caught a bad cold.

And she's due this month; it's bad timing.

Men...

All men...

...are the enemies of women!

I won't let anyone take my baby.

No matter...

...no matter what anyone says.

You are my baby.

I'll do whatever it takes...

...to raise you well.

Go away!

You...

You killed my mother!

Bear a fine baby.

Fusako...

I'm going to take on myself...

...all of your burdens.

We've been a stupid parent and child.

I just have one more big job to take of.

Kochi was devastated by the storm.

Yokiro's annex got blown away; their situation's dire.

Hey.

The railroad project is behind schedule.

If we make our move now, we could take them easily.

Take out the trash first, will ya?

Use bombs, cannons, whatever we got.

If you don't settle this quickly, Inaso's reputation will suffer.

¥150 for a five-year term.

So that's how it is.

I hope you understand. Will that be okay?

Yes.

I am at your disposal, Madame.

As you know, Horikawa-san had some problems with Momowaka.

I'm counting on you.

I know.

I haven't been a Geisha for 10 years for nothing.

I'll use every trick in the book to seduce Ho-sama.

If Horikawa-san becomes your patron, you'll be the star Geisha of the next dance party.

Madame...

Sorry to interrupt, but we just got a call from the hospital.

Momowaka's had a baby girl.

It's a girl...

So she had a girl; luck is still on her side.

She can easily settle the matter with Saganoi now.

We can adopt and raise her.

To become a Geisha?

We'll have someone take care of her until she's 12 or 13.

She's Momowaka's daughter, so she'll be a beauty.

You're all business... giving Horikawa another Geisha and all.

There's no other way to save face with Horikawa-san.

We're in the red because of the typhoon, and we'll have to rebuild the annex next year.

We can't afford to have Horikawa-san upset with us.

I know, I know. The success of this establishment is entirely...

...because of you beautiful ladies. You won't hear me arguing in favor of men.

"Namiko, relax, you have to stay in bed."

"I'm fine. I promise to get well. I, Namiko, am strong."

"I'm fine. I promise to get well."

I told you to not go out alone without telling me.

Inaso's men are skulking around.

Any word from Daddy?

Nothing at all.

Last I heard, he was going to Kyushu.

Tama-chan... let's go away... somewhere far away.

Your old man said he wants you and me to be together.

It's true.

He asked me to make you happy, for him.

It's true. He told me when we were on the way to Osaka to bring you home.

He also said, that if we were going to start a business...

...we should do it as far away as possible from Osaka and Kochi.

I like Kochi. I want it to be in Kochi.

Okay, Hi'de-san...

Let's start looking for a place of business tomorrow.

And if you're scared of those Inaso goons...

...I'll do it alone.

I'm not afraid. If you're determined to do it, Tama-chan, I'm with you all the way.

She's so cute.

I just want to gobble her up.

You got yourself a nice establishment here.

Thanks. We somehow managed to pull everything together.

Thank you for the fine gift. We're grateful.

Anyway Momowaka-han, you must be busy about now.

Since the birth of Hiroko-chan, I heard you're more popular than ever.

I guess...

Working for the baby's sake makes it worth- while; I never knew it would be like this.

I feel it deeply.

I can tell.

[Comments about "losing weight" at this time refer to being in a state of poor health.]

But, your body is your most important asset.

Have you lost weight?

I have a slight cold... that's all. I'm fine.

I hope so.

Alright, this is a grand-opening celebration. Let's toast.

Cheers.

Cheers. Congratulations.

Thanks.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Okay. Let Uncle hold you now.

How lucky, Hiroko-chan, your uncle's going to hold you.

Here goes.

You lucky girl!

I wonder if I should have a baby too.

Have you entered a name in your family registry yet?

["Family Registry:" A book that records marriages, births, etc. Each family must maintain one.]

I'm still on the fence.

He's always telling me to make up my mind.

Hi'de-san would do just fine.

He's a lot more responsible than he looks.

The trouble is me.

Hmm...?

Could I have a good baby, despite what I used to do?

Of course you can. You're still young.

You're healthy.

Nothing to it.

What do you mean, "nothing to it"?

Nothing to it. In other words, things have a way of working out.

"Nothing to it"?

= "Everything will work out."

Nothing to it...

Nothing to it...

There's nothing to it!

The bell tolled with the sound of "gong" at the break of day, so we reconciled.

Ah... they really work well together.

With dancers like these...

...Yokiro is second to none in all of Japan.

Hey... Hey... this and that, Ho... Ho...

Grand Master, shall we take a break?

Both of you may rest.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Yes.

Thank you for your help.

How was it?

Oh, it was excellent...

That's good.

Good job.

Fu-chan, you look tired. Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Sis. You were truly good.

No... I've still got a way to go.

You're not the number-one Geisha of Yokiro for nothing.

We can't hold a candle to you.

Of course. Fu-chan is intensely immersed in her art.

Right, Sis?

Hey Fu-chan, shall we rehearse the "bell at dawn" here?

Sure, sure.

Okay... The bell tolled with the sound of "gong"

at the break of light of day, so we reconciled.

A -- yoi-- yoi-- yoi-- yasa -- chon -- chon - cho -- cho -- chon, the rope to tie...

Fu-chan! Fu-chan, what's wrong?! Fu-chan!

Fu-chan, what's wrong?!

Tama-chan...

...you've come to see me again.

I don't want you catching what I've got, so you don't need to come.

What are you saying? Viruses are scared of being infected by me!

But really, Momowaka-han... you were sleeping so soundly today.

Were you having a happy dream?

I knew it.

What was your dream? Tell me.

Since I've been here... I've had all kinds of dreams.

Dreams like none I've ever had before.

Embarrassing dreams...

Though I'm unwell...

...I'm a woman through and through.

Karma sure runs deep.

It's perfectly okay.

It's proof you're getting better.

You have to get well, for Hiroko-chan's sake too. Right?

By the way Momowaka-han, Hi'de-san and I were talking...

Would it be okay if Hiroko-chan stayed with us until you recover?

Things are going well at our shop; we're making a decent living now.

What's the matter?

I hope I didn't make you feel bad... if I did, I'm sorry.

Momowaka-han?

Hiroko...

...isn't coming back.

Not coming back? What do you mean?

Madame has decided to have her raised out in the country.

In the country? That's nuts.

The children of Geisha are usually raised that way.

I hear it's going to be a long time before I recover.

No worries. I'll go and get Hiroko-chan back.

You can't!

Why?

You wouldn't understand.

It can't be helped.

It's all my fault...

...for having had her when I was sick.

I've been defeated.

Losers have to give up.

It can't be helped.

Tama-chan...

...sing me the "Circus Song."

This is stupid.

I'm in no mood for singing.

Please...

I'm a lousy singer. Don't blame me if you get sicker.

Traveling swallows, aren't you lonely? I'm lonely too, in this traveling circus.

It's such a critical time. How could you be away for so long?

The doctor says that Momowaka's chest sounds like a billowing storm.

They say that even if she recovers, it'll be impossible for her to work again.

So we will have to eat her debt, not to mention pay...

...her maternity and hospital bills.

There's ¥3,000 here.

Please accept it.

So what's this? A souvenir from your travels?

Do you think that money can solve the problems that Momowaka's caused?

No.

But the child...

You...

You're thinking that we took her child from her.

But you're dead wrong.

Momowaka herself offered the child to us.

Katsuzo-san...

Momowaka is...

...dumping this child on me; she's blaming both of us...

...and the man who abandoned her.

She expects that her innocent child will suffer just as she has suffered.

Is that any way to behave?

What is she, an amateur or something? She's naïve. It's ridiculous!

However...

...I know how she feels.

For Momowaka, the child is proof of the one and only love in her life.

If she goes on believing that she was deceived by a man...

...she won't find peace, not even in death.

Truly...

Momowaka is an unlucky girl.

Her mother died a horrible death.

And now, Momowaka.

When a woman...

...risks her life for love...

...do the gods conspire against her?

Fusako...

...doesn't have many days left.

The child...

...if the money isn't enough...

...for the child...

...then even if it costs me my life...

...I'll roam all over Japan...

...and I guarantee...

...that I'll find a girl that will surpass her.

A girl that will surpass Momowaka, you say?!

You.

How many years have you been a recruiter?

Momowaka is the kind of Geisha...

...you find once every hundred years, if that often.

Do you have... Do you have any idea...

...what hopes we had for her?

It's over... we're done.

Please leave.

Dear...

...I'm glad you're here.

She's not doing well. She's vomited blood twice.

Maybe it's hopeless.

Can she be saved?

We can't allow her any visitors, but I'll make an exception for you.

If anything happens, call me at once.

Fusako. I'm so sorry.

I'm never around when you need me.

Daddy...

Forgive me.

I know I made you promises, but Hiroko is...

Daddy... I don't want to die yet... I don't want to die.

You mustn't.

You mustn't die.

Come to me.

Come quickly, Young Master.

I'm so happy.

You've come home to me.

I always believed...

...in your feelings for me, Young Master...

...I always believed you...

You've kept me waiting...

You're so bad to me...

You're so bad to me...

Young Master, you're so bad to me...

Old man.

When did you return?

Looking good.

This is quite a fine place you got here.

Your work outfit looks good on you.

Old man, we need to talk.

Daddy!

Daddy. Is Momowaka alright?

Daddy, your face doesn't look right.

Say something!

I heard you were good to Momowaka.

She died...?

Yeah. Her condition took a sudden turn.

That's stupid.

That's so stupid.

She said she felt as if you were her sister.

Why?

Why...

...does a person like that have to die?

Who did it...

Who killed her?

Dammit...

I'll avenge her!

Tama-chan!

What are you doing?!

I'll avenge her!

Calm down!

I'll kill 'em!

Idiot! Who?! Who are you going to kill?

Let go of it!

Let go of it! Tamako!

Let go of it!

Tamako.

If you want to avenge her... to really avenge her...

...then the man you want to kill is me.

It's me.

Old man! It's the Inaso mob!

Run!

I can't say I have any decent memories of the place...

...but even Kochi makes me wistful when it comes to saying goodbye.

I'll miss it.

You okay?

Daddy...

...we cry...

...even when we're happy.

And when we're sad...

...we cry too.

I...

...will never leave your side again.

I'll work really hard, so you can take it easy.

I won't be lonely, even when you don't give me any attention.

I know that...

...would make Hi'de-san very happy.

For sure... For sure...

...he'd be very happy.

I've got a little business to take care of.

Wait for me here.

Where are you going?

We're leaving Japan.

Leaving Japan?

I think we'll go to Manchuria.

Manchuria?

For real?

To spacious, spacious Manchuria.

We'll get on a ship at Shimonoseki. Meanwhile, wait here.

Daddy.

Promise me you're coming back.

I'll be waiting right here, no matter what happens.

Promise me!

Promise me you're coming back!

If you don't come back, I'll kill myself here!

Checkmate.

You can't move there, you're in check.

Bastard!

Ouch! Ouch!

I'm sorry!

You hurt me!

Idiot! You idiot! That's what you get for fucking with the Osaka mob!

Last night was a foggy night. I mustn't cry.

Hey Miss.

You've been sitting here all day, but...

...the last train just left.

Huh? Got a ticket? Let's see.

Two tickets?

I know... you got stood up, didn't you?

Young ladies shouldn't be here alone. Come on, I'll take you to the police box.

Floating flowers will blossom, even tomorrow. Okay... let's go.

Stand up, you.

You're a stubborn girl, aren't you?

Please do as I say. Okay?

Wait all you want, but the train isn't coming.

Are the rails gone?

The rails are still there.

Are you making fun of me?

If the rails are still there... the train will come.

The train...

The train...

Nothing to it.

Nothing to it.

Nothing to it.

THE END