All language subtitles for Shinju.Ten.no.amijima.AKA.Double.Suicide.1969.1080p.AMZN.WEB-DL.DD+2.0.x264-Cinefeel

A HYOGENSHA and ATG
Co-production

Miss Tomioka?

Shinoda speaking.

How's the script going?

The suicide part is difficult.

The lovers' suicide journey
will be through a graveyard.

You found a location?

In a ravine near Mt. Toribe in Kyoto.

It's full of strange headstones.

I think it's stale.

But it captures the space on stage,
the nothingness.

There's something there.

A sort of fetishism of space.

The vivid contrast between that
and the bodies of the couple.

Can I see the photos?

A suicide sequence
in Kabuki style won't do.

You have to pull them in.

It should be realistic.

It shouldn't be as beautiful
as death is in Kabuki.

You don't have to follow
the script for that scene.

The words could be random.

The essential image
needs to be captured.

- Let's talk about it later...
- No, I'll see you tomorrow.

- I'll be waiting.
- Goodbye.

Directed by
MASAHIRO SHINODA

Story by
MONZAEMON CHIKAMATSU

DOUBLE SUICIDE

A vow a month...
The 29th time.

Though I vowed that I'd
redeem you,

the 30th will come next year.

Next year?

It's already December.

How long will I have to wait?

Well... I don't know.

Are you going to desert me?

You despise me because
I can't redeem you.

How could you say that
when I love you so?

Jihei...

As a courtesan,
I must entertain customers.

How I hate myself!

You may think my promises
to be a courtesan's silly talk.

No, Koharu.

Did I ever doubt your love?

Even as I see you

I worry about money
to see you again.

I want to take you
as soon as possible, but...

I still can't redeem
the woman I love.

I fear you won't love me
any more.

The body was bought with money.

I've never hated it as much
as I do now.

I'm bound by money
from head to toe.

Who thought of selling
women as courtesans?

I wish I could raise the money.
But I can't live without you.

Neither can I.
What shall we do?

We can't run away together.

I want to stay with you
like this forever.

So do I.
But why do you love me?

Because you're a woman
and I'm a man.

I'm glad you're a woman.

But a courtesan must not
fall in love.

You regret it?

I want to die.
Can I die with you?

- Can I?
- Jihei, what can we do?

Meeting is joy and pain.
My Koharu!

Good evening.

Koharu, we've been
waiting for you.

I'm so glad you agreed to come.

As the weather changes
every day,

my mood often changes.

My customers always shout,
"Bring Koharu!"

Don't mention my name
so loudly.

He's outside...

The man I hate.

Koharu! It's nice to see you.

You stopped seeing me,
so I missed you.

You flatter me.

Has Jihei redeemed you?

You're kind and pretty enough
for me, Tahei.

Why be with a poor man like Jihei?

So you're spreading
the false rumor.

False? You know it's true.

I don't want to hear it.

Then do you want to hear
the sound of gold?

You fell in love
with the wrong man.

There are many men in Osaka.
Why Jihei?

He married his cousin,
and has two children.

The paper business is slow
and he's always poor.

How can he raise ten Kan
of silver for you?

He's asking too much.

That's none of your concern.

On the contrary, I have
no family or relatives.

Maybe Jihei uses sweeter words

but, unlike me,
he has very little money.

Is she going to meet
Jihei tonight?

I'll pay twice as much
as he pays for her.

There's nothing in the world
money can't buy.

Let's have some drinks first.

Her customer tonight
is a samurai.

Please go somewhere else tonight,
Mr. Tahei.

Who's afraid of a samurai?
He may have swords

but not many, only two.
Who's afraid?

I'll buy the samurai
together with Koharu!

I'll buy the samurai!

I'm lucky to have met
Koharu here tonight.

Maybe the priest I met
has brought this luck.

I thank him.

Let's chant a sutra.

Jihei, the paper dealer.

His clothes are made of paper.

His shop can't stand
like paper.

He's no better
than waste paper.

Oh, merciful Buddha!

Speaking of waste, it's him.

What a costume!
A hat at night?

Waste paper, why the costume?

Koharu.

I have no swords,
but I'm armed with money.

It's stronger than swords...

and much stronger
than Jihei's waste paper.

How dare he!

It's stupid.
Let's go to a better place.

If we see Jihei,
let's kick him.

No one knows the value
of money around here.

In this world, money
is everything.

Remember it.
Let's go.

I'm sorry, Samurai.
They offended you.

Wait, Samurai. Excuse me.

I'm glad you're not
Jihei in disguise.

I had to make sure.

Then, Koharu, have
a good time with him.

Please take care of her.

You're still open in this cold?

I can't live if I stop vending.

That's true.

What is it today?

I just passed through
the red light district.

I heard a rich man is
going to redeem Koharu.

You already went there?

I mean I went there on business.

Koharu, the courtesan?

Koharu of the Kinokuniya.

I'd like to be a woman
in my next life.

Fool.

Koharu, you've lost weight.

Deep inside you love me.

I'd like to elope with you.

Where would we go to die?

Umeda? Kitano?

You examine me
as if I were an animal.

I didn't come here to be insulted.

It's not easy to go out.

It's not easy to leave the palace,

but since I heard so much
about you

I came here alone and

asked the mistress to call you.

For what?

For a woman who looks so sad
without a smile?

I didn't come here to
nurse a sick girl.

You're right, sir,
but there's a reason.

Listen to me.

Koharu is in love with
a man named Jihei.

It's always Jihei.

She accepts no one else.

But she's a courtesan.

She has no right to choose.

Much less to love.

It's bad for business.

It's the master's duty to stop her.

So he chose good customers...

Like you, sir, for her.

You may not like it,
but forgive her.

Now, Koharu, be bright
and entertain him.

Which is more painful,
hanging yourself

or cutting your throat?

What are you saying?
You frighten me.

It's too much.

You shouldn't say that
to a new customer.

Let's have saké and cheer up.

Judging from your attitude

you want to die with
Jihei your love.

But take my advice.

If you die with him

his family will hate you.

If you have parents,
they'll be sad.

You can't go to heaven
nor hell easily.

Can't we even go to hell?

Although you're a stranger to me,

I can't just watch you die.

If money can settle it,
I'll help you.

You'd better tell me the truth.

You're right.
We promised to die together.

Because I'm deep in debt
to the master.

Redeeming me costs a fortune.

Jihei told me he'd redeem me.

And three years have passed.

I don't want anyone else
to redeem me.

But I'm not free.

I have no right to choose
my redeemer.

What if a stranger tries
to redeem me?

We have no other way than
to die together.

Will it be today or tomorrow?

But, thinking of my mother...

I'm her only child.

She's poor, living in a slum.

If I die, she'll starve.

I don't know what to do.

You said you'd help me.
Did you mean it?

Samurai don't lie.

You may laugh at me.

But, honestly...

I don't want to die.

I'm afraid.

Please be my customer from now on

until next spring,

so he can't come and tell me
when to die.

If he gives me up...

he'll live

and so will I.

Koharu.

That's human nature.

I understand.

Let's get some fresh air.

Come over here.

I failed!

Driven by jealousy,
he draws his sword.

He's drunk. Forgive him!

No. Leave him to me.

What happened?

Here's a ruffian with a sword.

He should be tied up like this.

Please forgive him!

Now, let's go to bed, Koharu.

A wild one. It serves him right.

Leave it to me.
Go with him.

Well, if it isn't Jihei!

I didn't see you around.
You're here.

I didn't know you were tied here.

You stole something?

Are you that poor?

Jihei, what did you steal?

You thief! Robber!

Here's Jihei, who stole
and was caught.

The thief is tied up here!

Jihei, the love-sick thief!

Why shout?

Thief? Tell me what Jihei stole.

How dare you lie like that?

Jihei, stamp on him
in punishment.

Not one of you
raised a finger to help me!

I'll remember each of your faces!

You'll be sorry.

Everyone laughs.

"Catch him! Beat him!

"He's going that way.

"Throw him in.

"Don't let him go!"

Jihei.

It's you, Brother Magoemon!

Your brother?

What have I done!
I'm ashamed of myself.

How could you cheat on me?!

I should stamp on you
before Tahei!

I hate you!

I heard all your
dishonest appeals.

Jihei, stop your nonsense.

Cheating is a whore's job.

Fool!

You couldn't see through her.

I did, as soon as I met
her today.

I'm ashamed.

I let her fool me so easily!

How miserable!

You're almost thirty,
not a child.

You have a shop to run.

You have two children to raise.

Yet you're in love with a courtesan.
And now you're ashamed.

Then you didn't mean
what you said?

Listen! Osan, your wife,
is our cousin.

Her mother is our aunt.

Her father is old and stubborn.

He says you fooled Osan.

He'll take her back
and shame you.

He's furious.

Her mother is worried.

Osan is sick from trying
to protect you.

How can I make it up to her?

So she asked the master here

to let me meet with Koharu and
find out what she's thinking.

Look at me.

As if I were in a parade.

Because of my stupid brother,
a decent merchant like me

became a two bit actor
playing an incognito official.

This is what I wore my first
sword for.

It's stupid of me even
to be angry.

Too ridiculous to cry.

I'm sorry, Brother.

How I hate myself!

I've been taken in by this wench
for years.

I left my family for her.

I even left my shop unattended.

Brother, I realize I was wrong.

I'll be through with her.

I'll break the promises,
twenty-nine in all.

I'll return them to her!
Take them!

I was a fool keeping them
close to me.

Brother, get my twenty-nine
promises from her.

And burn them!

Give them to me!

Yes, I will.

One, two, three...

Twenty-nine of them.

A woman's letter.
What is this?

It's important to me.
Give it back.

It's a letter from Osan
to Koharu.

Koharu, I'll keep this.

I'll keep it for myself.

I'll burn it later.

Forget a samurai's promise.

This is a merchant's.
Trust it. Understand?

Thank you.

A woman's obligation will
be carried out.

Who's talking about
obligations?

Jihei...

I don't want to see her.

She's fooled me for
three years.

I'll step on her!

I'd been in love for so long.

Even if she's a prostitute

she cheated me badly.

This is my goodbye!

Stop it, Jihei!

Koharu!

Near a shrine of Tenjin God

Many trodded the Tenjin Bridge

The street was busy
and bustling

There was a paper shop
run by a man

Named Jihei and his wife Osan

He was honest by nature

And his shop was reputable

Osan!

It's cold today.

Otama is late.
What's she doing?

I sent her on a simple errand,
and this!

It's supper time.

Sangoro is gone, too.
Where is he?

My child will catch a cold.

It's time to feed my baby.

Sangoro is an idiot.
So is Otama. All fools!

I'm hungry.

Kantaro.

Where were you in this cold?

Where's my baby?
And Sangoro?

At the shrine.

Poor boy!

You're freezing.

Your hands and legs are cold.

Warm yourself with your father.

Sangoro! Fool!
Where's my child?

I lost her.

Somebody must have found her.

How dare you!
I'll kill you!

Where did you leave her?
Answer!

Osue! You must be cold.

She was crying outside.

Sangoro!
You came home without her?

Look after her!

You must be hungry.

Did Sangoro leave you?

I'll feed you.

Otama, beat that stupid Sangoro.

We ate oranges at the shrine.

I've had enough.

No beating.

A fool trying to be funny!

Otama, prepare supper.

Oh, madam...

- The fool almost made me forget.
- Yes?

I saw your mother coming here

with Magoemon,
the flour dealer.

My mother and Magoemon? Why?

They'll be here soon.

I must wake Jihei.

Is he still asleep?

Please get up.

We're having guests.

It's a busy season.

Merchants can't take naps.

Wake up, Jihei.

I see.

My brother and aunt are coming?

I see.

My brother and aunt are coming.

Three rolls with two parts...

have a two piece...

So busy!

Sangoro, shut the back door.

Brother. Aunt.

Welcome. Come in.

Please come in.
It's cold today.

You look busy. Good.

Warm yourselves.

Children. Grandmother
and uncle are here.

Greet them.

Hurry!

Get tea.

No tea or tobacco!

I didn't come for tea.

Watch over Kantaro.

Go to bed.

Osan, even if you're young

you're a mother of two.

You should be wise.

It's your fault that
your man stays out.

He might go bankrupt.

If you get a divorce,
it'll be your shame.

Osan.

Be stern and watch your husband.

Aunt, he even tried to fool
his brother.

He won't listen to her.

Jihei.

How dare you fool me!

Breaking your promise so soon!
You redeem Koharu?

Stop pretending to be busy!

You want to borrow money
for Koharu? Give it to me.

You're wrong, Brother.

You know,
I went out only twice

to the wholesale store
and the shrine.

Redeem her?
What are you talking about?

I didn't even think of her.
Why?

Don't give me that.
Don't act innocent.

We had a meeting last night.

We heard Koharu, the courtesan

would be redeemed by
a rich merchant.

The merchant loves her.

He says he'll redeem her
any day now.

They say some rich men
are really stupid.

Like the merchant.

- But...
- Listen to me.

Gozaemon, my husband,

is very strict, as you know.

He heard the rumor

and thought
the merchant was you.

You're my nephew, not his.

He loves Osan.

He said you'd sell her off
to redeem Koharu.

He was furious.

He wanted to get her before
her clothes disappeared.

He started to come.

I stopped him, saying,
"Check the rumors

"before you blame Jihei."

And I sent for Magoemon
to come here.

According to Magoemon,

"Jihei isn't the man
he used to be.

"He's become a good merchant.

"He's through with
the courtesan."

I didn't understand.

I came here and found out...

- You're a lazy worm!
- But...

Jihei.
Your father was my brother.

He worried about you
until he died.

Before he breathed his last breath
he told me:

"Take care of your nephew
and son-in-law."

I can't forget it.

I can't even keep
my promise to him.

I understand.

The man redeeming Koharu
isn't me.

Brother.

Remember Tahei?

You let me step on his face.

He wanted to redeem Koharu

but I stopped him.

Now that I'm through with her

it's his chance to redeem her.

Aunt.

We're through.
Why should I redeem her?

Don't believe the false rumor.

Mother. I may be good-natured,

but I wouldn't help him
if he wanted to redeem her.

He's telling you
the truth this time.

I'll stand witness.

You can't believe rumors.

Father is too hasty.

Since Osan says so,
it must be true.

They wouldn't take in a courtesan.

Would they?

Mother is hasty, too.
Isn't she?

All right.

But your father won't be
convinced so easily.

Let's make sure.
Give me a written promise.

Yes, as many as
you wish, Aunt...

since I'm to blame for all this.

I'm sorry I made you worry.

Mother, Brother-in-law,
thank you.

It's settled. I'm so happy.
How can I thank you?

It was my fault, too.

He'll work hard
from tomorrow on.

Osan is right.

You can do anything
if you try hard.

I've written it, Aunt.

Now your shop will prosper,
won't it?

We're all worried about
your family.

Because we love you all.

Because we're relatives.

It's settled.
Let's go, Magoemon.

I'll set my husband's
mind at ease.

Hurry, Magoemon.

Osan, the wind is cold

Don't let the kids get sick.
Take care, Osan.

Our ancestors will help you.
Namu amidabutsu...

Goodbye, Brother-in-law.

I trust you.

Take care, Mother.

Did Sangoro close the back doors?

Yes, he did.

We must pay our bills
tomorrow. Time flies!

I must make a kimono
for Kantaro.

I'm glad you gave up on Koharu.

It was hard to run the shop.

I'm so glad.

From tomorrow on,
you'll run this place.

A woman just can't do business
like a man.

I needn't be jealous anymore.

What is it?

Are you crying?

Why?

Oh, no!

Can't you give her up
after all?

You miss her so much?

Why then did you promise?

Remember? It was in October
two years ago.

The last time we slept together.
I don't know why you hate me

but you stopped making
love to me.

Today, at last

you promised to give Koharu up.

I thought we could live
like a couple...

But you still love her!

It's cruel of you.

If you miss her so much,
cry hard.

Let your tears fall
into the river;

Koharu will drink it.

We have two children,
but still no love?

Can't you give her up?

What have I done to
deserve this?

Pity the children.

Finally we're together again...

I don't know anything anymore!

Osan, you have the right
to blame me.

Listen...

Tears of sadness and
tears of joy flow the same way.

They flow from the eyes.

If tears of regret flowed
from the ears

you'd know the pain
of my heart.

A man shouldn't cry for Koharu.

Listen to me.

She's a four-legged animal,
not a human.

Why should I miss her?

She lied to me.

She said she'd never let
Tahei redeem her.

If her master insisted

she'd kill herself.

She always said so.

Yet ten days after we parted

she's already yielded to Tahei.
That tramp!

Why would I miss
a courtesan like that?

Osan.

Why should I cry for her?

Then Koharu...

Tahei spread the word.

Jihei can't even redeem a courtesan.

He said I was about
to go bankrupt.

Wholesale clerks
stare at me

suspiciously.

I live in shame.

Osan.

I hate it! I hate it!

I can't tolerate it!

Jihei, what'll I do?

That's why you're crying.

Then Koharu may die.

Terrible! She'll die.

What'll I do?

She'll die?

Osan.

You're wise, but you don't
know the world.

You don't know
what a courtesan does.

It's her work to fool men
using her tricks.

She won't die.

You're wrong.

You're wrong this time.

I never meant to tell you this,

but I can't let her die for me.

She didn't want to leave you,

but she acted as if
she were fooling you.

What are you saying?
What did you do?

You went to the pleasure
quarters every night.

You neglected your work.
I didn't mind that

but you were desperate.
I thought you'd die with her.

As your wife, I can't
watch you die.

It made me so sad
I couldn't bear it.

I wrote to Koharu asking,
"Please save my husband's life."

You may think I shouldn't
have done that.

But I'm your wife.

Koharu is a courtesan,
but she's a woman too.

Even if you oppose it,
she'll kill herself.

Even if you don't love me

I will do anything for you.

So Koharu...

She accepted my request.

She answered she'd
give you up.

But it's not easy.

I asked her to save you,
and she agreed

because she loves you.

I have her letter
close to me. Look.

She's decent, with a strong
sense of duty.

She wouldn't break her
promise to you.

Least of all, to let Tahei
redeem her.

A woman in love is strong.

She won't yield easily.

You see? She acted out
of regard for me.

You don't understand.

You only talk about love.

What a man!

At this rate, she'll die.

How can I let her die?

We must save her life.
Save her!

I remember the letter.
Brother read.

You wrote it?
I see.

Koharu may die, then...

Out of my honor,
I cannot let her die.

We must try to stop her.
Go to her.

But what can I do?

I must pay her master
a pile of money

so he'll stop her
from being redeemed.

I need 150 pieces of gold

to keep her alive.

I haven't got that much.

We can't save her without money.

What'll I do? What can I do?

It's no time for questions.
We must raise it.

Money?

Eighty pieces of gold!

How did you get it?
I didn't know.

I'll explain later.
Koharu's life can't wait.

It was to pay for paper.
It's honest money.

I'll make up for it later
with Magoemon.

We need seventy pieces more.
What'll I do?

Osan!

You can get seventy
from the pawnshop.

Pawn my kimonos.
I don't need them.

You need yours
to keep up a front.

Get the money and redeem her.

Beat the hateful Tahei
with the money.

But, Osan...

What if I redeem her?

What will I do with her then?

Keep her somewhere?
Here?

What about you, Osan?

I didn't think about that.
I was so worried about her.

What'll I do?

Make her a nurse?
Or a cook?

I should be punished.

By you, if not by Heaven.

Forgive me, Osan.
Forgive me.

I'm a hopelessly
selfish fool.

I made you raise the money
for my courtesan.

Please forgive me, Osan.

A husband shouldn't ask that.

It's a wife's duty.
I'll sell my hair

if my clothes aren't enough.

I paid for paper
with my clothes too.

My closet is already empty

but I've never regretted it.

It's too late if she dies.

Make haste!

Go quick.

Sangoro.

Take this bundle
and accompany your master.

Is Jihei in?

Father!

- Why?
- Sit down.

Jihei, my son-in-law.

You're dressed up.

Wearing a sword,
you look like a rich man.

Going to the brothel?

Every night?
You need no wife.

Osan, he doesn't need you.

You mustn't go out in the cold.

I'll get tea for you.

You must have heard from Mother.

She lectured my man today.

He promised he'd give up
the courtesan.

Didn't you see the letter?

You mean this?

The worse men are,
the more they promise!

Look at him.

As I thought, he's a liar.

He even swore to the gods.

They must be amazed
by your selfishness.

Just write her a letter
of divorce instead.

You have every reason to blame me.

But I have no time to explain.

Have mercy on me.

Don't take her away from me.

Even if I become a beggar,

even if I starve,

I'll never make her suffer.

She won't have a hard time.

Because...

I can never return
all I owe Osan.

I can't tell you why.

Please be lenient
and let her stay.

Let me live with her.

- There's a reason.
- Be quiet!

You're free to become
a beggar or to starve,

but Osan will never be
a beggar's wife.

Write her a letter of divorce.

I'll count her kimono
and seal them first.

I'll check.

No! There's no need to do that.

You don't have to do that.

Well!

It's empty!

No clothes at all!

All the clothes she brought
are gone.

Jihei, what's your excuse
for this?

What does it mean?

What's that?

Silk garments...

Lining cloth...

Even the baby's kimono!

Formal wear!

So many clothes!

Even the boy's coat!

Were you going to pawn everything?

Well done!
You've stripped your family.

All for your courtesan!

I'm amazed.

All you can do is make love?

What a fool!

You can't fool me.
You're nothing to me.

Osan, you're a fool, too.

You let him fool you.

Write a letter of divorce!

I won't write it with a brush.

No! Don't be hasty!
I'll explain to Father.

He'll understand.

He may be nothing to you, but

his children are
your grandchildren.

Even if he agrees to a divorce,
I won't!

Be quiet!

If you refuse to write it

I won't need it!

I'll take Osan home
with or without it!

Come with me!

No! Why, when we don't
want to part?

He won't divorce me.
Why must I leave?

What about my two children?

No! I've never been away
from them!

I must take care of them!

Whom will they sleep with?

No, Father!

I won't go!

I'm not divorced.

Jihei! Help me!
What are you doing?

I won't go!

Give the children
their usual medicine.

And their candy too.

I don't want to go, Father!

Excuse me. I came for Koharu.

I'm sorry when it's so late.

I came for Koharu.

She's staying tonight.
Kinokuniya?

Rest a while.

It's all right then.

Be careful about her.

Tahei has redeemed her.

She's his now.

Don't let her drink too much.

I know she's very important.

Please look after her.

Denbei, who was it?

Kinokuniya sent for Koharu.

Kinokuniya?

Are you going home now, Jihei?
I'll get her.

Jihei's leaving.
Get Koharu.

Don't call her.

She will ask me to stay
till morning.

Send her back in the morning.

I must go to Kyoto on business.

I don't know if I can return
within this year.

Pay the bill with this money.

Clear my debt
to the geisha house, too.

- Go to bed now.
- I understand.

I'm in such a hurry,
I forgot my sword.

I'm lucky to be a merchant.

If a samurai left it,
he'd have to die.

I'm sorry. I kept it.

Take care of yourself.
Hurry home.

Excuse me.

Is Jihei here?

Call him.

He left just now for Kyoto.

He's gone.

Is Koharu of Kinokuniya gone?

She's sleeping upstairs.

Who is it?

If she's here, they won't die.

We'll see Jihei.

Going to Kyoto? Why?

He doesn't know
how worried we are.

Where is he?

Sangoro. Do you know
where he usually goes?

I tried all the places I know.

I know!

But I'm embarrassed.

You do? Where is it?

Don't scold me.

I usually go to the barn
on the northern bank

with a whore.

Who cares where you go.

Keep Kantaro warm.

Let's search the new
pleasure quarters.

I don't know the place.
Do you?

There are many places.
I didn't know.

Can I come with you?

What for?

To make love, of course.

Fool!

Jihei.

Koharu.

Finally!

My brother went to the Yamatoya.

- Did he find you?
- No. Koharu...

- I'm glad.
- So am I.

We're in danger here.
Let's get out.

- Jihei.
- Koharu.

"Shijimi River to the west

"They often trod Tenjin Bridge

"The plum blossoms
in the garden were sad

"Umeda Bridge was good

"But Cherry Bridge was out

"Saddened by the parting."

Koharu!

My feet hurt.

Be patient.

Where are we, Jihei?

We crossed Ima Bridge.

Then your home is beyond
the river.

Are you afraid of death now?

When we're together
like this? No!

Are you afraid?

Let's not complain anymore.

I've had all kinds of hardship.

But I bore them all for you.

Your wife's letter
pained me the most.

Forget it!

She didn't ask me
to return you.

She asked me to save you.

Even if I'm a courtesan,

even if I love you so much...

Forget it.
We're going to die.

I wanted nothing
but to be with you.

I shouldn't fall in love.

A courtesan must sleep
with hundreds of men.

I believed it was my work.

I didn't wish to be a courtesan.

I'm a woman like any other.

Why can't I fall in love,
like any other?

But there's nothing I can do.

You're Osan's precious husband.

Why is it that you're going
to die with me?

Why?

Out of duty to you.

My duty is to Osan. We're women
but we even forgot to be jealous.

Duty binds us all,
not women alone.

I don't want to die.

Why, when I love you?

I don't want to die, either.

We want to be together.

Hurry, or dawn will break.

Kill me here.
Kill yourself elsewhere.

Have you forgotten?
Won't we die together?

But I couldn't face
your wife then.

I'd break my promise
to save your life.

She'd think it a courtesan's lie.

Others may think so,

but Osan mustn't.
I'd be sad.

Osan, to whom you feel dutybound,

was taken away by her father.
We're divorced.

You owe her nothing.

Even if you divorced her...

You're my wife now.

No one will laugh.

I want to die with you.

But I'm to blame for Osan
leaving you.

I caused her to suffer.

I caused all this.

Say no more.

Even when we die,

a woman only complains.

You do, too.

We may die apart
and birds will feed on us,

but our souls will be together.

So what does it matter
how we die?

Take me to hell
or wherever it is!

What have you done?

With this hair,
I'd be called Osan's husband.

But now I'm a priest.

I have no home.

Nor have I a family.

You're not dutybound
to anyone now.

I'm a nun now,
I owe no one anything.

That's the Daicho Temple gong.

We don't belong
to the mundane world now.

We don't have to die together.

With the bridge between us;

Me here, you there.

Dutybound even after
you've become a nun?

I won't be a courtesan
in the next life.

You worry about your children?

Don't make me remember and cry.

They don't know
their bad father is dying...

I'm a sinful woman.
Forgive me, Jihei.

It's the only thing
that depresses me.

Jihei, hurry and kill me!

No one shall see
your tearful face.

Koharu. Smile.
Smile for me.

No! No!

I'm afraid!

THE END