Original subtitles

My Soul Is Slashed

starring Ken Ogata

Narumi Yasuda

Hikari Ishida & Shourou Morimoto

Eisei Oomoto & Ryouji Naka

Hideko Kichida & Mami Kushida

directed by Shunsuke Kaneko

The unbelievable rumor that Khatsecu...

The executed former president of Romania was conducting...

research on the blood of Dracula has proven to be true by the testament

of the scientists involved in the study.

This scientist said he received direct orders from Khatsecu...

to examine the blood which has remained virile...

over the centuries since the count's death.

The blood has remained active through transfusions and laboratory experiments.

However, according to this testamony...

The remaining packet of blood was lost in a recent revolution.

And its whereabouts remains unknown today.

I'm happy you returned safely.

I could never describe how difficult this project was.

You did very well.

Come. I have my car.

Wait! Let me show you this.

What is it?

Inside... is the blood of Dracula.

Saeko?

Are you still asleep? Time to wake up.

You're such a naughty girl!

The TV says my company has been accused of wrong-doing.

Apparently there's been some tampering with medicine.

Don't believe the stupid things they say on TV.

- Do you hear me? - What?

Yes, of course.

Saeko, do you want me to talk to your parents?

- Are you kidding? - We didn't do anything bad.

They wouldn't believe you.

Yeah... that's true.

Is Saeko still asleep?

I've been so busy lately... I don't remember her face.

Isn't her birthday coming soon?

You forgot her birthday? It's today!

- No way! - Yes, it's true.

Saeko?

What are you doing over there?

Papa...

Long time no see.

How dressed up you are! Are you coming or going?

Where were you?

Saeko! Apologize to your father!

What should I apologize for?

Saeko, were you out all night?

The party was so much fun. I slept at Yuko's home.

- You should've called! - What have you done?

You're old-fashioned, papa.

No, husband! Calm down. Saeko, apologize to your father.

If I apologize can I stay at Yuko's again?

Good morning.

Good morning just in time!

Fighting so early in the morning?

- It's nothing. - No problems at all.

Anyway you're being rude coming over so early.

And at breakfast time.

Oh, what a bad mood!

Today you turn 17. This is for you.

Really? For me?

Wow! What a beautiful cake!

You remembered her birthday!

The business man probably forgot, that's why I remembered.

I'm not like you with nothing to do. I'm a very busy man.

When are you going to get your shop open?

I like you so much! I wish you were my father!

Come home early. We'll celebrate her birthday.

Seems like your company is in trouble.

Idle gossip.

You're probably right. Gossip.

I'm in charge of the medicine.

And I'd never allow payoffs and packaging mistakes.

If you have an accident think how your family will feel!

Mind your business!

Your family...

Wise words from a divorced man.

You still need to drive safely.

- Besides, Kimi seems lonely. - Don't worry about my wife.

- You passed the bus station! - What? Damn!

- Sir, good morning. - Good morning.

Have you seen the newspaper?

Bogus Medicine!

You don't need to worry.

Get hold of Kitara... immediately.

I understand, sir.

How did you the media get a hold of this story?

Are you pointing your finger at me, too?

No. I trust you. That's why I'm asking these questions.

I didn't contact anybody.

That means this whole thing must have started with...

The big boss.

The big boss has played his last game.

Now it's time for you and me. Isn't that right, Ishikawa?

Are the rumors of tainted medicine true?

I don't know.

It doesn't matter... it's the boss responsibility.

But, I am also responsible. I'm the one in charge of that medicine.

If there really is a problem we need to stop selling immediately!

There's no need to stop anything.

We're innocent.

Father... I wish you could've seen this blood.

The blood of Dracula.

Blood desperate to mingle with a woman's love.

This is Dracula's quest. Father...

Dracula is here behind you!

Stop it!

Nohara what are you talking about?

Something about your father being Dracula? Or Whatever.

No. No. You can't look. It's not ready for observation.

Stop it now.

Your father died when you were small...

So now you prefer older men!

What are you talking about?

You always say I'm too young.

Don't be so moody. You know how I feel about you.

Do not use.

You're the only friend I have in the media.

I need to know what's behind this whole mess.

Really. Okay. I'm on my way.

I'll be back soon.

- I bought this present for... - Thank you.

I think your daughter will look good in this dress.

- Just put it in my office. - Yes.

- Nurse. We need more blood. - Yes.

The doctor needs another 3 pack of blood.

No problem.

What is this package? It's not marked.

- It must be "O", but double check. - Yes.

Are you questioning my ability? I live for this job!

I'm sorry.

- The blood is alright. - Thank you.

At 6:32 he passed away.

Husband!

Papa!

Where are the blood packs?

What's wrong?

N-Nothing.

Sir... the police are beginning to think Ishikawa was behind it.

- That he masterminded everything. - Show some respect.

My husband would never do such a thing.

- Please, excuse us. - I'm sorry.

Are you Saeko? Please come.

I'm sorry to ask you this, but are you a virgin?

If you are a virgin let your blood drip on his ashes.

Do this and soon your father will return to life.

Don't bother me.

Do you understand? Your blood!

You must bring Ishikawa back!

Let me go! Let me go! Remove your hands!

Let me go!

Seems like Ishikawa was extra-busy.

Yes.

Father...

Thank you for the dress.

But, Papa... you got the size wrong.

Sorry.

I want to apologize to you.

If you are a virgin, put a few drops of blood on his ashes.

What are you doing, Saeko?

Stop that!

If I do this maybe Papa will really come back.

Don't say such stupid things.

- Saeko! - I must...

Saeko!

Mom?

Mom. It's 8 o'clock.

Father, forgive her... she's tired.

It's been a difficult year.

Well, I'm off to school.

Thank you for waiting.

This is "A" meal.

- Take this, too. - Yes.

Saeko! Let's go out.

I'm sorry, I have to work today.

Saeko, you've been so quiet lately.

I don't think we're going to be a one-parent family for long.

Is your mom going to remarry?

I can't be sure.

- Kimi, why don't you take a break. - Sure.

Wait a minute. I want to talk to you. What are you doing today?

I was planning to see my mother. But I can call and cancel.

No. It doesn't have to be today...

But, you said you wanted to talk to me.

No. Yes. It's okay.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Here's the package. Thank you.

Come again soon.

You're watching a very sad movie.

Where's your mom?

Papa!

A naked papa!

Sorry. I think I just took a bath.

What? Maybe...?

You don't look good. Are you sick?

Don't worry. I'm not angry about you staying out.

I'm just worried about work.

Oh, the news...

Seems like there's nothing new about my company.

After finish with this mess...

The three of us should take a trip.

Okay?

Good night.

Please don't come inside!

It was a dream.

It's not a dream.

Aren't you going to school?

Yes.

He's come back!

Good morning.

What happened overnight? The media is nowhere around.

Sir!

You look very beautiful this morning...

I'll be alright. It's okay.

Thank you.

Maybe I'm sick... I'm out of breath.

- Takemura! What are you doing? - Ishikawa!

Coffee? Tea? No... I prefer tomato juice.

I don't feel good... I'm going home.

Could I speak to Kitara?

The boss?! What do you mean? Kitara isn't the boss...

Kitara was promoted to boss in the last meeting.

What are you talking about? Why are you in my office?

Excuse me.

- Is he a customer? - Well...

Hello, Kitara... this is Ishikawa.

Who is this? Don't joke around!

I'm sorry. I don't feel well. I'm going home early today.

About the other matter... we'll talk about it tomorrow.

The other matter?

That man... he's alive!

Dad please don't come out.

I've been a good girl. Better than before.

- My father is Dracula? - Yes. He is.

No way!

- Where is your father? - He's at work.

Work? He can't be active in the bright daylight!

What will I do if it's dad?

Grandfather! From Hokaido! What are you doing here?

Ishikawa! Are you okay?

Papa?

Here. Drink this.

Wow! This is fun after all!

But I'm alive. I didn't commit these crimes.

It's normal for you to panic.

A normal human if he becomes a vampire loses memory of his death.

So you're telling me I died a year ago?

I can't be live this!

You're not a ghost. You're Dracula.

I'll give you the proof.

Papa! You're not in the mirror!

What the...?

This can't be...

You don't be live in vampires?

This is just a bad joke.

It's no joke.

I didn't want to use this, but...

Do you understand now?

What are you doing to my dad?

Only because he must believe.

Saeko? Are you home?

Oh no! Mother's home.

Kimi?

Hide him. Quickly!

- Why? Why should I hide? - Quick! Quick!

I thought you were going to Grandma's house for days...

I needed to talk to Tokita. So I didn't go.

Am I crazy? Papa's been dead for a year.

And yet I must've put his clothes on the couch.

You're not crazy. You just loved him that much.

But...

Lately I finally feel like...

Like he won't ever come back.

Not necessarily...

Yeah, that's true!

Know what? I think Tokita is going to propose to me.

Propose?

I can feel it. Do you think it's only my imagination?

It could happen. He likes you.

What do you think about it, Saeko?

We have to think more about it.

That's true. It's only been a year since Dad died...

It's too soon.

But, still...

I'm lonely. All alone.

Sometimes I feel like I need someone to lean on.

So do you want to marry him?

I wonder if that would make me happy.

I'm going to change.

Kimi...

Let's get away from here.

If you wear sunglasses, you'll be alright in the daylight.

She's my wife. I want to talk to her.

If you talked to her right now, she'd panic!

But I want to see her!

- Don't behave like a little kid! - This can't be happening!

Yes. It can happen. Take care of your mother.

- Let's go! - Saeko! Saeko!

This way...

Welcome, sir.

Is he a vampire?

That's Oono the butler...

Don't worry, he's committed to silence.

Alright? You'll be staying here for a little while.

Here?

It's getting old, but it's not bad. A perfect home for Dracula.

Please, bring champaign... we need to celebrate.

What for?

The celebration of Dracula's return to the living world.

You don't know how long I've waited for this day!

- You people are strange. - She's quite cab able.

After her father died she became the expert on matters of vampires.

She's the world's authority!

- Change me to human. - What?

No... I don't want to be Dracula.

If you are a vampire specialist you must know how to do it!

There is no such way.

That's no answer! You turned me into a monster.

I can't live drinking human blood... It's disgusting! I refuse to do it!

Disgusting? I'll never forgive you if you slander Dracula!

I'm glad you're obsessed with Dracula. But I won't live like this.

Please, turn me into a human! Human!

This is it!

My lady!

What was I going to do?

What? What?

No! You're crazy!

I'm not Dracula! Don't ever say that!

If I had to do that. Id rather be dead!

Terrible attitude!

It's sad to see Dracula's reputation at such a low.

Maybe Japanese people don't appreciate Dracula.

That's right.

Okay. I understand. Let me think about how you can be human.

But, give me ten days...

During the next 10 days, let me study you as a vampire.

Study me?

For only 10 days.

But you can't contact anyone else.

In these 10 days, I'll make up for the year I lost.

- You can go. - Yes.

Boss, I want to talk about lshikawa.

Did you find anything out?

I checked with the police, the funeral home, the papers...

I'm positive Ishikawa died in that accident.

Of course.

So did we see his ghost?

There are no ghosts.

But I saw him with my eyes! And also you talked to him.

Anybody can imitate a voice.

Probably, somebody is trying to scare us...

That's why they did it. But we must be strong.

If we have enemies... then they must know all the details.

Perhaps, they want to blackmail me.

Check into that.

Today I only wanted to get the results of my tests.

- Put this cotton on your arm. - Okay.

You're both young and pretty. Your blood looks very healthy.

A bit sour...

The lady has three children.

Bitter.

That's from an old lady.

Is this yours?

From a young and beautiful girl.

Very smooth. Delicious.

Can I have more?

Will she really make him human after ten days?

That's her promise.

Then what will happen to my mother's boyfriend?

It's none of my business.

Too confusing.

- Are you getting tired? - No. My heart isn't beating.

Seems like you're healthier than when you were alive.

Is that right?

It's very heavy.

It's light.

What are you doing? That's your daughter!

My daughter.

Why don't you just jump?

This is starting to look like a cartoon.

Your father is Dracula. Don't forget it.

You can do it.

I don't know if I can.

You must believe in yourself. Just jump.

Jump!

Papa! Are you alright? Are you okay?

That's strange. You're supposed to be able to fly.

Can you try it again? Yes? Yes?

Inhale. Then jump.

Seems like I can't fly.

It's too early to give up.

Please. Don't do this anymore. He's not a toy.

You have to graduate from the Father/Daughter stage...

You'll be happier in later life.

You're crazy.

I'm a researcher.

- You are just a crazy bitch. - Please stop arguing.

But, I feel bad for you.

She's only conducting her study.

This type of research isn't healthy.

Fine! Maybe I should just leave.

Very good! The profit is growing compared to last month.

- Because of you. - Because of me?

Customers come to see you, not for the food.

That's goofy. Nobody wants to look at an old lady like me.

What are you talking about? You're very beautiful.

Thank you.

Because of your help the restaurant is now stable.

I'm happy to hear that.

Kimi...

I...

What?

What's wrong?

Tokita! Sometimes you act like a little kid.

But I think, Kimi...

Yes?

I feel bad about Ishikawa, but...

But?

Kimi...

Yes.

Papa!

I was looking for you. I'm sorry about the fight.

Did you see mother?

I think we better tell mom...

- Tell her what? - You're alive.

- No. Don't tell her. - Why-

Mom doesn't need me anymore.

But Izuko will change you into a human.

Won't I be dead if I become human?

Don't say sad things. Be strong, papa!

When I was human I wish I had been a better father.

Now a better father and he's dead.

I heard a rumor you live with a man.

Oh, him? It's not what you think. Are you jealous?

No. It's not that. Actually I think it's good.

There she is.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

I decided to marry her.

- A dry martini. - Very good, maʼam.

I knew about you and Inohara.

That's why I wanted to talk with you both.

We work in the same place. I didn't want any bad feelings.

Isn't that right?

- Welcome home. - Hello.

A young girl shouldn't be out so late.

Excuse me. I'd like another bottle.

- Maybe you should stop drinking. - Bring me a bottle now.

Go ahead and get it.

I was saving it for myself.

Did something happen?

Vampires are funny. I turned into a rat.

But it's no fun. I'm drinking so much, yet I can't get drunk.

Here.

You can go on to bed now. I'll take care of him.

Goodnight, ma'am.

There's no point in drinking if you can't get drunk.

Then, I'll drink.

Since I was little I loved Cinderella and Snow White.

I was afraid I'd never have a life as good as my dreams.

But, then one day I found a book on my father's shelf...

And inside I found pictures.

I couldn't forget the sad eyes.

I believed someday he would come to me.

Sometimes, before I went to bed, Id take mother's powder...

and put it on my neck hoping praying.

So you admire Dracula that much! I must be a disappointment.

But Ishikawa, you're not a complete Dracula.

I'm a failure as Dracula?

No. But you want to become a human.

If I can't be a human...

Would I enjoy being Dracula?

Wow! You're incredible!

Damn!

- I'm sorry. Did I hurt you? - Yes.

- Izuko. - Yes?

Goodnight.

More firings at the company.

Don't worry about the company anymore.

Ishikawa, what did your company ever do for you?

What are you going to do? Talk to the old boss?

- I want to know what really happened. - What do you mean?

The problem was solved easily by blaming me.

But it was all a lie. I was tricked by someone.

You want to go back to the company?

That's not it. "Shadows unseen".

What?

It's over.

You are...

Ishikawa. It's been a long time.

Am I dead? Like you? Am I in Heaven? It's good to see you.

Somehow everything looks the same as when I was alive.

Boss, you are alive. I saved you.

What?

I'm not a ghost. I'm alive.

Truthfully, I came back to life.

Came back to life?

Yes. She was responsible for putting a special blood in me.

I know you don't understand but it's the truth.

What happened to the company while I was dead?

Everything was planned by Kitara.

He proved that the problems were your fault.

- And I was forced to resign. - Kitara did it?

That's not all. The medicine turned out to be phoney...

And today he's selling it under a different name.

If that medicine was no good... why was I working at all?

But Ishikawa... tell me, what kind of blood brought you back.

If you conduct further research and find more out...

Think! What a great discovery!

Do you think we need that kind of medicine?

It's pointless to bring dead back to life.

- Give me some of that blood! - Me too! I don't want to die!

Please! Sell it to us...

Ishikawa let's eliminate Kitara and then...

I won't deal with the company anymore!

If you try to change Ishikawa from Dracula something bad will happen.

If people find out Dracula can live forever people will riot!

Let's go with the other plan.

So there is a way I can become human?

I'm sorry. I knew about it from the beginning.

But if I don't succeed... you could return to ashes.

Dracula...

Dracula is my dream.

That's why I wanted to see Ishikawa as Dracula.

But now... Id rather see him as a human.

Do you love my father?

You do love him.

So what do I have to do to become human?

My father developed this machine.

I've heard that he succeeded in changing vampires into humans.

I'm starting.

You're really going to change him into human, right?

Be quiet. There's no time.

But if this doesn't work... he'll become ashes.

Don't worry. I'll take care of him.

You'll feel pain at first.

If you aren't successful... I just want to be ashes again.

Don't think negative thoughts.

Good luck, papa!

We need to go outside now.

When you become a human... we shouldn't see each other.

Oh? So this is the last time I ever see you?

- You're not kidding? - No.

I see.

- It was a good time. - Yes. Very much.

If you become human will you go back to a company?

No. I don't want to be betrayed by anyone.

Really?

Thank you for everything.

Ishikawa is here.

Who are you?

Why do you want my father?

Ishikawa.

I want to finish my job.

- So you're the one who killed me. - That's right.

Please! Stop! Don't hurt him!

You've cost me time.

Papa!

Papa!

Are you...? Papa!

No! He's dead again!

Dracula can't die unless they put a stake in his heart.

That's right. He's still Dracula isn't he?

If he changed back to human then he's really dead.

Excellent recovery, Master Dracula!

So what is the secret with the blood?

How did Ishikawa return to life?

Ishikawa is a very strong man. Not like you little cockroaches.

You're going to get stepped on!

I killed him. You'll be dead too.

Stop it.

If she won't talk, we'll conduct the research at the company.

Then...

- Kill her by tonight. - Yes.

No way! Release me immediately! Don't you understand?

Remove the rope!

Please, be alive, Ishikawa... if you're alive, help me.

What happened to you? Your hair! Your clothes!

It's a Japanese version of a full-fledged Dracula.

Papa, Izuko was kidnapped.

She's alright.

How can you be sure?

The accident a year ago was planned.

Papa, you were murdered? Why?

There are a lot of evil people in this world.

Dracula is almost a saint by comparison.

Ishikawa. Before you do anything I must tell you something.

You can't become human anymore.

Since the operation was interrupted, you can't return.

So that means Papa is the true Dracula.

I was born in a garden of evil Dracula.

I don't like that. You're still my father.

I died a year ago. And you survived fine...

And you'll be fine from now on.

Goodbye, Saeko. Goodbye.

Ishikawa!

It can't...

Hand over the lady.

You're still alive!

Kill him! Kill!

This is a monster!

He's Dracula.

Good morning. We're reporters.

What's happening.

The boss is going to be on TV.

I think he's so good looking.

Today we're visiting the Takashima Corporation..

And we'll be talking to the head of the company, Mr Kitara.

When you finish that line sit in the chair.

- What chair? - This one.

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning. Thank you.

Welcome. Welcome.

Ishikawa!

Somebody capture that man! Quickly!

This way.

What are you doing? This man is the villain!

What's wrong with you? He's an enemy of the company!

Go ahead! Bite me! Take my blood! Be strong!

I can't. If I do, you'll become like me.

If I can become like you my dreams would be answered.

It is Dracula!

Let's get started.

Is everything ready in them a in office?

It will be soon.

Five seconds.

Ishikawa...

Tell the truth to the television camera.

Wasn't that Papa's voice?

- Wait. What's happening? - I don't know...

One year ago... one year...

Kitara asked me to kill Ishikawa.

So I hit him with my car.

Are you watching TV?

Stop. Stop!

Boss!

Hey! What's going on in there?

There's a man who doesn't appear in the camera...

The man who plotted with the bogus medicine was also Kitara.

The person who agreed to sell the drugs was...

Keep the camera on. Tape!

I... Everything was plotted by Kitara.

Everything is over for you.

- Who are you? - Me?

- I am Dracula. - What?

- Who? - Dracula?

Papa's laughing...

He was innocent.

Hurry up!

I have questions to ask you.

Papa! Wait!

Papa?

Papa, I don't care if you're Dracula! You're a great person.

I love you! You're my father! Papa! Papa! Please, don't go!

Goodbye!

I was asked to deliver this to you.

- Is it us? - Yes.

Congratulations on your engagement

- I can't get this. - Why?

Because, Kinu-chan, you still haven't forgotten about Ishikawa.

It's not for me.

I'll never forget him.

But right now, I really need Tokita-san.

But who is this from?

What should I do after graduation?

If you don't work you can be a bum.

Saeko, you love to work.

- Maybe because I have my father's blood. - You'd give everything for a company?

No. I'll do whatever I want.

Maybe Father wanted to do the same thing.

I feel bad for your father.

Don't. I'm sure he's fine... Enjoying his death.

Don't talk like that.

It's okay... my father is a remarkable person.

He's doing just fine.

That's all now. Thank you. Thank you for coming...

Here's your card... Thank you for the donation.

We got a lot today.

Lately, clean blood is rare.

Translation and subtitles by Amy Asai and Thomas Weisser for Video Search of Miami