All language subtitles for The Key1997

A co-production by Toei Company,
Tohokushinsha Film Corporation

A TOEI PRESENTATION

Original Novel:
Junichiro Tanizaki

Naomi Kawashima

Mikio Osawa
Kaori Tsuji

Akira Emoto

THE KEY

Here you are!

My apologies, I thought I would make
it in time for the memorial service...

I'm sorry,
I know that you're busy.

Even though I'm a doctor, I'm a youth
disciplinary committee member.

I have too many requests to do.

Time flies, it's already the 49th day.

How are you feeling now?
Have you calmed down a bit?

Yes...

I have been cautioning you
quite a bit as well.

Your husband was a scholar, and yet
he was so careless with his health.

He was a very happy person, though.

But you know what's the best
thing for a man?

To die while being looked
after by his wife.

The weather's always so hot!

Given that we don't know
when it will fall back into it,

enforcement under the anti-prostitution
law, that went into effect last year,

also seems quite difficult.

It's time for the New Year's
Rockabilly special.

January 1st.

Starting from this year,

I've decided to write in my diary about
things I haven't written about before.

It's about my sex life.

Until now, I haven't written in detail
about my relationship with my wife.

From now, unlike before,

there will be frequent descriptions
about our married life.

I also secretly anticipate my wife
to be able to look into this diary of mine.

My wife has always had a lustful
nature and strong desires.

Despite that, my wife despises
expressing her desires outwardly.

Actually, she acts as if she has
no desire whatsoever.

Not there…

Just a kiss on your foot.
Every couple does it.

Enough! Please, stop such
a malicious prank.

Malicious prank?

All I want is to take it off.
And kiss your feet.

Even that's not allowed?

- I thought you really...
- But...

That's embarrassing.

Then…

It hurts...

Born into an old-fashioned
aristocratic family,

my wife was taught from a
young age that, as a woman,

she should never forget to
be modest at all times.

As a result, she instinctively resists
the lure of sexual pleasure.

Ikuko, my lovely wife.

I do not know
if you'll ever peep into this diary.

I wonder how can we
have a happier sex life?

Therefore, I've decided to talk to
you indirectly through this diary.

I'm well aware that you are the owner of an
extremely rare tool among many women.

What would happen if
other men besides me

knew about this exceptional
quality you possess?

Merely thinking about it
makes me burn with jealousy.

Jealousy?

I brought you a change of water.

I don't think it's dirty yet.

It's so cold today.
Let me do this!

It's alright.

According to Dali, what is depicted
in Millet's "The Angelus"

is not a pious prayer, but the repressed
sexual desires of men and women.

Is that so?

The hat the farmer holds in his hands
hides a symbol of erect desire.

And the wife is depicted as
a female praying mantis

that eats her husband
after sexual intercourse.

Without implying sexual desire,
human beings cannot be depicted.

Excuse me.

Don't move!

You and the background
create harmony.

Look here once more.

What's going on?

Very beautiful eyes.

Please, stop doing that.

You want to run away as well, right?

In that high class party,

an old person nitpicks and
says whatever he wants,

lining up reasons one by one,
just to look at a painting.

He's a flatterer and a show-off.

Feeling irritated, you want
to destroy everything.

- Am I right?
- Excuse me, I have to go.

What will you do if this
can't be untied?

What's up?

Look...

Oh, sorry about that.

Your hands are freezing, right?

How about this?

It's the best for warming up
and driving the cold away!

It's alright, you can drink it.

It's delicious.

Courvoisier.

Napoleon invaded Russia in the
winter while drinking this.

Napoleon was defeated, though.

Would you like to have
another drink at my place?

Dear, it's inconvenient to invite
him forcefully like that.

Don't we have a daughter
with a similar age?

I'm very looking forward to it!

Can I invite her to go to
the movies next time?

Go ahead.

Excuse us.

Is that man an acquaintance
from your past?

His name's Kimura.

The photographer we just met.

Did you really meet
him for the first time?

It was the first time.

I dislike people like him the most...

I did not ask about that

You like him, don't you?

You definitely like him.

You want to sleep with him.

Last night, I successfully
made my wife happy

by taking advantage of my
jealousy towards Kimura.

Generally speaking, when I feel jealous,
my desire for her becomes stronger.

For me, Kimura acts as
a nice aphrodisiac.

The more risqué it is, the better.

I long for him to
set my jealousy on fire.

"The more risqué it is, the better?"

I can't do such a thing...

It's alright.
They're just going to see a movie.

But he came here so suddenly...

- I asked him to come.
- What?

I think it's better than having
things happen behind my back.

Toshiko is not the kind of girl who
would be fooled by a man like that.

Besides, you will be
accompanying her.

Are you against it?

It's not that.

If you are worried about Toshiko,

you can go along with her.

Okay.

Season of the Sun

I'm going home.

Excuse me.

Do you love Anzai?

Then, why did you come here?

Because...

Are you having fun?

Let's leave.

I'm home.

I brought charcoal.

Wow. So pretty.

It's really pretty.

Where's Madam?

Not home.
Miss's the only one here.

Wasn't she with Ikuko?

Miss came back alone.

I'll do it myself. It's alright.

- When did you come back?
- Just now.

You didn't come from the main door?

I went shopping, so I entered
through the backdoor.

- With Kimura?
- Yes.

He helped me carry things.

What's wrong?

The look when you work hard
really fascinates me.

What are you talking about?

Dinner will be ready soon.

Madam, I will go and check the bath
now, so please wait a moment.

Okay.

This is for the Professor.

Thank you for your kindness.

Why did you marry him?

That vulgar man who has a child.

It was my parent's decision.

Should a thing as important as
marriage be decided by parents?

But he seemed like a reliable person.

Was it because of his money?

If it's about money, even if Anzai dies,
you'll still get his inheritance, won't you?

Put cyanide in this glass
and make Anzai drink it.

He does not satisfy you, correct?

Oh. These are mullet roes.
It's a rare delicacy.

My mom sent them to me
from the countryside.

Where's your hometown?

Kyushu.

Really? Kyushu.

- Is this the alcohol from the other day?
- Yes.

Since your wife seemed to like it.

Sorry for bothering you like that.

- So, this is Courvoisier.
- Indeed.

Go call Toshiko!

Let's begin.

We shouldn't make our
guest wait for too long.

I'm done.

A cup of tea for me, please.

- Could you bring me a glass?
- Yes.

Do you two want a drink as well?

Wait!

There's still some left here.
Let's finish this one first.

Are you also having a glass?

Here.

I don't drink.

I'm going to bed now.

Why don't you pour some for Ikuko?

You have a penchant
for drinking, right?

Are you alright?

Yes.

Your drunkenness won't
show on the outside.

Don't you actually want
me to get more drunk?

But I get worried and I can't enjoy
this, seeing you hold back.

I like seeing your pale face as you try
hard to hold back your drunkenness.

Alcohol is meant to be drunk.

- What's wrong?
- What's wrong?

I need to get some fresh air...

Your wife seems to be
gone for quite a while.

Yeah, she has the habit of hiding
in the bathroom when she gets drunk.

I guess she'll be back soon.

Even so, it's still too long.

I'll go check on her.

My whole body will end up
smelling like the bathroom...

Miss, something's not right.
Please, come see.

Papa, come here.

What's going on?

Ikuko!

Ikuko!

Papa, here.

I'll bring a hot water bottle.

If you don't mind,
give me a hand.

She might get a cold
if we don't hurry.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
but can you help me?

Can you wipe between her
fingers like I'm doing?

I'll be leaving now.

At this hour?

I've got an extra bed.
Sleep here for tonight.

No, thanks.
I'm riding a motorcycle.

It'll be alright.

Really?
Then, I won't force it upon you.

Alright, then.
Take care.

Ikuko, are you really this beautiful?

Ikuko...

No matter where I look...

there's not a single stain anywhere.

I forgot I have sleeping pills.

This beautiful white female body...

moves when I move it.

She's alive and breathing,

yet she becomes mine to
do with as I please.

Mr. Kimura...

Please, hug me more.

Hug me tighter.

Oh, Ikuko...

I wanted to be held...

with you, like this!

Madam.

You have a call.

From whom?

It's Mr. Kimura.

Is that so?

Hello?
Mrs. Anzai here.

Why didn't you tell me
about the brandy?

Is that so?

You despise Prof. Anzai as well?

So, you knew it was poisoned brandy,
and yet you didn't stop me.

That's not true!

What made you play such a prank?

Because I enjoy watching
your troubled face.

Anzai's hands sometimes tremble.

He has high blood pressure.

High blood pressure?

You two really are an odd couple.

What do you mean?

Why are you being so distant now?

You sound as if you hate each other.

It's not like that.

How can you still live together?

Even when you can't express
what you want to say to each other.

You wouldn't understand.

Why did my wife call for
"Mr. Kimura"?

This is getting worse than before.

You still need to pay attention
to your blood pressure,

and there are signs of
arrhythmia as well.

Really?

You must be careful not to
eat and drink excessively.

It's not good to get too excited either,
as it can put a strain on the heart.

- Doctor?
- What?

Am I really that sick?

Well, it's always better
to be cautious.

We're not at an age where we
can afford to be reckless.

Were you just sleep talking?

Or were you trying to
make me more jealous?

Did you mean to
rile me up even more?

Or maybe...

Or maybe you couldn't read
myself when I was with you,

and you wanted to, at least,
think of me as Kimura?

Please, answer me!
Ikuko.

It was probably just a dream.

But how can a dream
be so vivid and realistic?

It was Mr. Kimura who was on
top of me, not my husband...

An amazing pleasure that I have
never experienced before.

This is what Mr. Kimura was teaching me.
The real thing.

That's what I thought.

I'm home.

Ikuko.

I felt like it was Mr. Kimura while
my husband embraced me.

That's what I've realized.

I think to myself how shameful it
is to have realized that, though.

In my dream, my husband
and Mr. Kimura became one.

Mr. Kimura...

However, what was even
more strange

was the sense of fulfillment and
pressure that I felt inside me,

which did not seem to be
my husband's doing

If it was because of the brandy
that I could reach that state,

I want to be given brandy to
drink as many times as possible.

As many times as possible?

Well...

Huh?

It's about Mr. Kimura.

What?

I invited him to have
dinner tonight.

Was it Toshiko's request?

No, it was not.

I was rude to him the
other day, wasn't I?

I guess so.

I was rude, too.

He's a very interesting person, right?

Well, I wouldn't say interesting...

The alcohol he brought the other day...
He said it had poison in it.

Alcohol?

The Courvoisier, you see.

Professor, your wife is in the bath!

Again?

That's right.

It's better if we leave them alone.

Tama.

Tama!

Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...
Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura!

- The Professor collapsed.
- What?

I'm here to pick you up.

You lied!

Where did my father collapse?

Since we haven't seen
each other recently,

I wanted to clear up any
misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding?

Don't you just want to
know about Ikuko?

You mean, your mom?

I'm talking about the things that
happened after you left.

The things that happened
in the bedroom.

Don't you want to know?

So, you were peeking, huh?

Stop!

Don't touch me with the same
hand that has touched Ikuko.

What?

In the movie theater, you...

That was a misunderstanding.

You were the one I wanted to touch.

- Your mom forced me to.
- You liar.

I'm not.

I respect Professor Anzai greatly.

How could I have committed
such uncivil behavior?

Besides, you're prettier
than your mom.

You think that you're less
attractive than her.

But that's not true.

You're more wonderful than your mom.

Was this your first time?

This will be a big shock to Ikuko.

I have taken her Mr. Kimura away.

You're surprisingly upfront,
aren't you?

Let's get married.

I love you, Toshiko.

Let's get married.

What's wrong?
You look serious.

- I'm getting married.
- Huh?

Mr. Kimura has proposed to me.

I decided to accept it.

Does your father know about this?

I wanted to tell you first, Ikuko.

Why is that?

You will have a much easier life
if I'm not around, right?

And do you think Kimura will be
a good match for you?

Will you be happy,
together with him?

Ikuko, are you happy yourself?

That I do not know.

I found a boarding house
in Sekidacho.

Next week, I'll move out.

I'll talk to your father about this.

I can do that myself.

Alright, then.

Letting Toshiko drop out from
University isn't a good idea.

Why is that?

No matter what you say,
she's still young.

And when it comes to marriage...
when you have a family...

you won't be able to visit our
place like you do now, will you?

- Ikuko might feel lonely.
- That won't be a problem.

Since we're engaged, I can come to your
residence with greater confidence.

Is that so?

I guess you're right.

Here's a pretty decent camera.

Would you like to try?

As a gift from me.

Then, I'll gladly take it.

How about this?
Come visit us soon.

Have a drink with us,
to celebrate your engagement.

- I'll come.
- Sure.

The landlady at the boarding house
said I could come in and wait.

I was guessing whether you'd come.
The victory is mine.

Nothing will happen
even though I'm here.

Don't close it.

It's quite cold.

It's fine.

I see.

I'm here to ask you something.

Please, stop coming to our house.

Sure.

If you come here regularly, then sure.

How is that even possible?

Nothing can be done
without a brandy.

Don't bully me.

I am marrying Toshiko because
I want to be with you.

- You're lying.
- I'm really not.

You decided to get married
according to your parents' wishes,

I decided to get married for the sake
of the woman I fell in love with.

Has Toshiko ever been
in this room?

I see...

Tomorrow night,
we'll celebrate your engagement.

I'll be there.

In regards to the camera
you gave me...

Do you know how to
develop the photographs?

How about developing them at your place?
It's really simple, I'll show you.

You can probably guess
the kind of photos I've taken?

I'm not so sure.

The kind that can't be seen by others.

It's not convenient for me
to develop them at home.

Would you mind doing it for me?

And you don't mind if I see them?

It can't really be helped.

Then, I'm very willing to help.

It's getting quite late,
I'll go take a look.

Ikuko.

I love you.

Mr. Kimura…

Mr. Kimura! Mr. Kimura!

Mr. Kimura! Mr. Kimura!
Mr. Kimura! Mr. Kimura!

Mr. Kimura! Mr. Kimura!

What's wrong? If it's about money,
I don't have any.

Money, huh?
It will come pouring in eventually.

Easier said than done.

I've decided to marry into a mansion
in the Yamanote area.

Shouldn't you have consulted
with your mother first?

Do you have the confidence to
call yourself my mother?

My parents are supposed to be
fishermen in a remote island in Kyushu.

I might not have the confidence, but
the fact remains that I was born here.

Fact?

Even facts can be altered by me.

Understood?

Take this money, and leave this
town for the time being.

I don't want to have my plans ruined
by some private investigator.

What if I disappear,
can you be happy then?

No.

No matter how hard I try,
I won't be able to become happy.

But I can still make others unhappy.

- Oh. You're back already.
- Yeah.

- You two were together?
- We ran into each other.

He helped me pick an outfit.

An outfit?

There will be many parties with
the change of the fiscal year.

I'm thinking of getting
a new ensemble.

Outfits, huh?

Then, I'll be going now.

Thank you.

My wife's always dawdling.
It must have taken you a long time.

No, she picked one immediately.

Because of that, I even got
treated to coffee.

Really?

- Professor.
- Huh?

It's strange to see a woman fond of
kimonos wear western clothing.

Strange?

That awkwardness is
strangely refined.

Really now?

Excuse me now.

I hesitated whether I should entrust
the development to Kimura or not.

Even if it's just a photo,

I wonder what Ikuko would
think if she knew

I showed Kimura her
embarrassing figure?

The moment I opened
my husband's diary,

the photos fell like snowflakes
and were scattered on the ground.

I immediately
turned red with shame.

However, I had to endure getting my
photos taken while I was asleep...

That's what crossed my mind.

I imagined Kimura's face gazing
at every corner of Ikuko's body.

And I even imagined the feelings
that Ikuko was exposing to him.

I allowed Kimura to see the photos.

Since he has seen everything now,

wouldn't Ikuko think that this was the same
thing as being unfaithful with Kimura?

But if my wife and Kimura
were to commit adultery...

"But if my wife and Kimura
were to commit adultery..."

I will go crazy.

I am a faithful wife to my
husband no matter what.

If my husband loves my naked body so much
that he wants to capture it in photographs,

shouldn't I be happy about it?

As a work that brilliantly captures
the tragic essence of love,

which is an eternal theme,

it shall be purchased as part
of our collection...

Our collection...

I'm sorry.
Please, allow me to have a break.

Is something wrong?

Last morning,

everything I saw
was twofold.

I felt dizzy and the sky was spinning.

I guess dizziness is the result
of cerebral arteriosclerosis.

Poor blood circulation in the inner
ear caused a loss of balance

and made you feel like
you were about to collapse.

And also, I didn't expect your blood
pressure to be so high like this.

Take a short break from work,
and rest for a while.

Alright, I'll take your advice.

Alcohol is absolute forbidden.

Also, avoid stimulating
substances and greasy foods.

And, no offense, but a reminder.

Refrain from having
intercourse for a while.

So, everything is a no-no?

It's not that I ever had
a strong sex drive,

but I've been using Kimura
as a stimulant,

and stirring up vigorous desire
with the elixir of brandy.

But, at this rate, I will become
desensitized to the stimulation.

What methods are left to avoid
any further contact between them?

Through making love with my wife,

I felt like I had found a purpose
in life for the first time...

The weather's nice today.

Go for a walk and enjoy the day.
Don't worry about me.

But I...

Don't really have a place to go to.

Why don't you try visiting
Toshiko's boarding house?

You've never been there
before, have you?

Darling…

Yes?

I don't feel like going out today.

Is that so?

I guess I understand.

Shall I take a nap now?

What's wrong?

I think I might go out, after all.

There, there.
It's okay.

I bought a nice
regionally raised chicken.

How about having chicken sukiyaki
as a housewarming gift?

Ah, it's so quiet in here...

Now, you can study
with a peace of mind.

Welcome!

I just arrived, too.

I'm glad. I was wondering what
to do with so much chicken.

Papa.

What's up?

Mom collapsed.

She collapsed?
Where?

At my place.

Is she alone?

No, Kimura's with her.

What did you say?

We had chicken sukiyaki and
they got drunk on brandy again.

Mom was drunk,
and passed out in the bath.

That's enough.
Why didn't you call me?

Why?

Right now, only mom and
Kimura are there, correct?

But Kimura is looking for a car,

since it would be faster for him
to come and pick us up.

Papa, are you alright?

Why did you leave them alone?

What if something happens there?

Nobody knows what that
man is capable of!

Professor, please believe me.
We didn't do anything tonight.

Let me take her.

Then, let me carry her!

No need! I can do it myself!

Professor, please believe me.
We didn't do anything tonight.

Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...

Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...
Mr. Kimura... Mr. Kimura...

I wouldn't go as far as to say
I'm in love with Mr. Kimura,

but it's a fact that I like him.

It feels like I could easily fall in
love with him if I decided to.

Please...

Don't believe too much
in my chastity.

In order to fulfill your request,

I have endured until the
brink of collapse.

I have lost all my confidence.

Nevertheless, I am a faithful
wife to my husband.

No matter what the situation is,

I intend to stick to it
until the very end.

What happened to you?

I'm feeling dizzy.

- Then, should I call Dr. Soma?
- No!

Let me stay like this.

If I die right now...

I'll have no regrets.

Are you planning to die
and leave me behind?

No!
I absolutely don't want that.

Then, please pull
yourself together.

Ikuko.

Please give me something
nutritious to eat.

How about a beefsteak?

That's right,
the one with bloody juices.

I'm asking you.

Well, about that...

It works well, right?
Hormone injections.

It's not good because
it works too well.

It will increase your heart's burden.

Well, I suppose you came here
knowing that, though.

Professor, aren't you attending physician
Dr. Soma from the University Hospital?

Dr. Soma is a coward.

There's no way that
person is a coward!

I got it.

But, Professor, you are
already an adult...

Please, follow your prescription
more strictly.

How are you?
Are you feeling unwell?

I'll be alright, thanks.
No need to worry.

I'm walking like this to build
up my physical strength.

My house is nearby, you see.

Please, have, at least,
one glass of water.

Thank you.

What are you doing there?

Tarot card reading.

Do you like that?

I never tried it before.

Can I have a go?

Then, come here.

Oh my, you just got the worst card.

Someone wants to
take your life.

Is it a man or a woman?

Both.

Really? Two people, huh?

Then, will I die?

As long as you're careful,
you should be fine.

Then, what should I
be wary of?

A young man.

You seem to believe in love.

Love?

You can die for the woman
you love with no regrets.

You're not accurate in that regard.

Why is that?

It's not for the sake of
the woman per se.

I want to act in accordance with my own
feelings for being in love with her.

Your own feelings?

That's right.
I'm an egoist, you see.

Thank you for the treat.
Mrs. Makiko Kimura.

So, you knew from the start?

Yes, I knew it as soon as
I entered this shop.

Since he was going to be my daughter's
husband, I thoroughly investigated him.

I've been told by my son
to leave this place.

But I just can't bear to leave the
house I've lived in for so long.

I don't want my child
to become a murderer.

Please, tell your son I was here.

You shouldn't be so weak as to let
young people have their way.

- Why do you indulge him like this?
- Why?

Why, I wonder?

Why, I wonder?

I'm fine.

I've been secretly reading my
wife's diary for a long time,

so I think I understand her
feelings quite well.

Therefore, I'm not that
afraid of Kimura.

You really have faith
in your wife, huh?

Right, with all my heart.

But, if you have to sneakily read her diary,
it means you don't trust her that much.

It's quite sad.

I think it's only natural for humans to hide
what's in the depths of their hearts.

People can't understand each other even
if they spend their whole lives together.

Compared to that,

we're communicating our true
feelings through our diaries.

I think we're happy.

But you don't know whether she's really
writing the truth in that diary or not.

While reading my wife's diary,

I wonder if things there
are true or false.

I roam between suspicion and trust.

That's the subtlety of a relationship
between a man and a woman.

I may be devious,
but my wife is even more so.

We, who both are deceitful people,

have come this far by misleading,
provoking, and instigating each other.

We can't be stopped now.

Be careful, it's hot.

What a rare visit.

It's still good to visit my papa
once in a while.

Where's Ikuko?

What's been going on
with Kimura recently?

We rarely see each other.

It's like he's always busy.

Really? We should officially sign
the marriage contract soon.

I think I should probably forfeit it?
My marriage...

You didn't even consult your
parents about such a thing.

Parents?

Do you know where Ikuko went?

That's not something I know.

I don't need to know where she is.

This may sound like a weird question,

but what do you think, papa?

About what?

Since when did you
start smoking?

If Ikuko said that she hasn't
been unfaithful to papa,

would papa believe that?

Have you talked with Ikuko
about such matters?

Not with her.

But I heard it from Kimura.

He said that, until now, Ikuko
has been upholding her chastity.

Who would believe such nonsense?

Beliefs aside, you should
mind your business.

- And what do you think, papa?
- It's very hot, be careful!

I believe your mom.

In any case, even if someone
said that she was defiled,

I still wouldn't believe it.

Your mom is not the kind
of woman to deceive me.

Even if she's not defiled,

she may be gaining satisfaction
in a more unclean way.

Enough with this talk, Toshiko.

That's not something for you to say.
You're the one who's dirty.

You're completely clueless. You have no
business here, so leave right away!

I'm leaving alright!

There are more unclean ways to obtain
satisfaction than being defiled...

Ikuko never refused to do things
with me under any circumstance.

I thought that proved that Ikuko had
not committed adultery with Kimura.

Sleeping with Kimura, and then,
sleeping with me on the same night...

She couldn't have done that!
That's what I thought.

But, perhaps, it is this very aspect that is
the source of Ikuko’s sexual excitement.

It is unlikely that my wife was the one
who thought of wearing those earrings.

This makes me jealous of and grateful
for Kimura at the same time.

Should I turn the light off?

Did you also not drink brandy?

You've finally come this far...

Ikuko...

Darling...

Oh my...

You forgot something, it was left
behind at the memorial service.

I'm sorry, I zoned out.

You must have had a
hard time, too, Ikuko.

I just met Dr. Soma.

Is that so?
Did he say something?

He said he did not expect papa
to leave us so early.

He said the same thing to me, too.

Since papa passed away, I've been
thinking about something all the time.

- Say, Ikuko.
- What?

What do you think
caused papa's death?

May I ask something as well?

What is it?

I passed out drunk once at your
boarding house in Sekitacho, right?

Toshiko, why did you leave me alone
with Mr. Kimura back then?

You knew what would happen if
you left me alone with him, right?

Ikuko, you asked me once if Kimura
was a suitable person to marry.

I saw it.
What happened in the theater.

Really?

I knew about it.

Then, why did you still marry him?

It's complicated.

I guess it was because I wanted
to steal Kimura from you.

I also wanted to see papa suffer.

Why would you do
that to your dad?

No clue either.
My heart was in a turmoil.

Papa never noticed me even once.

I've been in a turmoil all this time.

Is that so?

But it wasn't me who killed papa.

I wouldn't say the same for you.

You conspired with Kimura
to kill papa, didn't you?

With the brandy and your body.

That's not true.
Anzai could still be alive.

Were it not for the paraplegia
caused by a cerebral hemorrhage attack,

your papa would still be alive.

The plan went awry, didn't it?

There was no plan in the first place.

But you weren't the one
who killed Anzai...

What did you say?

The diary.

Diary?

The diary...

Dia... ry...

You shouldn't be thinking
about those things right now.

You'll have to bear it for now.

Papa, what's wrong?

The diary...
The diary...

The diary?

What diary?

Mother… Diary…

Ikuko's diary?

What about it?

Ikuko.

Why don't you go out for
shopping after a long time?

I guess I could go...

This doesn't burn very well...

But I was in a rush because
I had to go shopping.

What were you thinking about?

Were you thinking about Anzai?

Why do you ask?

I don't know why, but I've
been thinking about Anzai, too.

Tonight, when you have a chance,
take me into your bedroom.

What are you going to do?

If we use a scarf to cover his nose and
mouth, I can suffocate him.

That won't do.
The nurse will find out.

Then, how shall we do it?

Why are you in such a rush?

Using the brandy and your body, we managed
to make it look like you had collapsed,

but we won't be able to get away
with it if he stays bedridden.

We have to hurry up and get Anzai to die,
or we won't get the inheritance.

You really love money, right?

What do you mean?

Money was our motive
from the start, wasn't it?

I never had such a motive.

What?

Enough with this pointless argument.
Let's just sleep.

Madam, your daughter said it was
okay for me to take a bath.

Really?

I'm here to prepare
for the injection.

Ikuko, papa wants to see you.

What happened?

He said he wanted to see the diary,
so I fetched it for him.

He wants you to read to him.

He does not allow me to touch it.

- Then, I'll take my leave.
- Thank you for the work.

How far have you read?

Is that so?

Since the day you collapsed, you
haven't been reading it, have you?

On April 17th, after I learned
from my husband's diary

that I was the owner of an extremely rare
asset, I could not resist my curiosity

to sleep with a man other
than my husband.

Mr. Kimura's body was wonderful.

While I performed lewd acts
with Mr. Kimura during the day,

I pretended to do the same
with my unloved husband.

My husband's skill was
clumsy enough to be pitied.

Eventually, for some reason,

I ended up getting just as aroused
with him as I was with Mr. Kimura.

As if hugging Mr. Kimura tightly,
I clutched my husband.

After that, my husband's strength gave
out and he collapsed onto my body.

Since my husband collapsed,

every day, at 11 o'clock,
Mr. Kimura visits me in secret.

Ikuko...

Yes, darling?

Ikuko.

Forget me not.

I won't.

Darling...

Darling!

You gave him the diary, right?

Such a foolish thing to do...

No way!

Anzai was killed by the three of us.

We are partners in crime.

What is Kimura going to do now?

He said he's going to marry you,
and live in this house.

Are you going to sacrifice your life
for the sake of appearances?

So, this is what it's all about.

So, Kimura can get his hand on
papa's inheritance as he wished.

Haven't I told you about that?

You mean, because dad spent
money on collecting art,

our family went into debt
because of that?

Now that the 49th day is finished,

I'll call the pawn shop tomorrow.

I hope this house also
finds a good buyer.

I ordered some sashimi from the
fishmonger for our meal today.

Oh, really? Thank you.
You must be all sweaty.

How about you
take a shower first?

I truly sweated all over today.

The season of the
oleanders is over, too.

Why did you sleep with Kimura?

Because Anzai wrote that he wanted to be
made jealous to the point of madness.

You just wanted to excite papa?

That's the only reason
why you slept with him?

I also had my fun.

I didn't hate it...

Mr. Kimura's body.

But that was no more than
a fleshy enjoyment.

Independent of emotions.

Anzai must have known that
he didn't have much time left.

So, he wanted to go as crazy
as possible before he died.

It would have been better if he was
more clear about his intentions.

Why did he beat around
the bush so much?

Using things like a diary to
create a blurred effect?

Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun.

- Mama.
- Yes?

What kind of face did papa
have when he passed away?

I'm not telling you that.

Because he was my precious man.

I still wonder, though.

Why was I able to be so
cruel only to Anzai?

Let's go.

Yes...

Naomi Kawashima
Kaori Tsuji

Mikio Osawa
Akira Emoto

Kenji Imai, Yuriko Hirooka
Noboru Mitani

Kyoko Yamaguchi
Terumi Niki

Executive Producers:
Mitsuru Kurosawa, Toru Uemura

Planning: Hitoshi Matsuda,
Keiichi Kosaka, Takashi Tanabe

Producers:
Kazuo Kato, Akihiko Daijo

Original Novel:
Junichiro Tanizaki

Screenplay: Akane Shiratori,
Masahito Kagawa, Toshiharu Ikeda

Art Direction:
Tadayuki Kuwana

Cinematography: Yonezo Maeda
Lighting: Matsusaku Kato

Music: Toshiyuki Honda
Editing: Akimasa Kawashima

Sound: Tsutomu Honda
Assistant Director: Takehiko Nakajima

Directed by:
Toshiharu Ikeda