All language subtitles for Tsuma futari AKA Two Wives (1967)

A Daiei Company, Ltd. production

Two Wives

Planning: Kouji Miwa
Scriptwriter: Kaneto Shindo

Cinematography: Nobuo Munekawa
Sound: Toshikazu Watanabe

Lighting: Yukio Ito
Art direction: Tomoo Shimogawara

Editor: Tatsuji Nakashizu
Assistant director: Akira Okazaki

Production chief: Yoshizo Numata
Music: Tadashi Yamauchi
Developing: Tokyo Laboratory

Cast

Ayako Wakao
Mariko Okada

Koji Takahashi
Takao Ito

Kyoko Enami
Machiko Hasegawa

Masao Mishima
Yuzo Hayakawa

Gen Kimura
Fumiko Murata

Takashi Nakamura
Koichi Ito

Kenichi Tani
Jun Osanai

Gen Harada
Goro Kudan

Daigo Inoue
Reiko Kasahara

Director: Yasuzo Yasumura

It's a switchboard malfunction, sir.

It'll take some time to fix.

I'm sorry. You'll have to get another cab.

So it goes.

I'm beat.

Suzuran
(Lily of the Valley)

Welcome.

Hi.

What would you like?

A highball.

One for me, too?

Sure.

- Two highballs.
- OK.

I didn't know you were in Tokyo.

I just got here two weeks ago.

From Osaka?

Right.

You look pale.

I don't feel all that good.

How have you been?

Still working at Housewife's World?

In the front office.

Sounds like a promotion.

I'm just an ordinary salary man.

But you're happy, aren't you?

You have a wonderful wife.

What's wrong?

I have a bit of a cold and a fever.

- Shouldn't you go home?
- I can't.

He's supposed to come here.

He?

My lover, these days.

Mr. Kobayashi's done coming here.

He'll come!

We made a date.

I'll take you home.

Is it OK for her to leave?

We're closing at 11:00.

She can go home and get some rest.

You are on the second floor?

It's his friend's room but
nobody's using it now.

Since I've just come to Tokyo,

I'm staying here for now
and I don't have to pay rent.

And he's not staying with you?

We've got separate places.

He can't work
with someone around.

What does he do?

Same thing you used to do.

He's a writer.

What a dump.

It's all I deserve for now.

I'll find my own place
soon enough.

Why don't you get
some sleep now?

Thanks.

You should be getting home.

You're still wearing this ring.

Not for long.

I might have to sell it.

What are you doing with this?

I got it from a GI in a bar in Kobe.

For what?

And where did this come from?

Who did this to you?

He did it when he was drunk.

Junko!

Hey Junko!

That's him.

Hey Junko!

Get down here!

So he strangled you, huh?

He, he loves me in his own way.

You aren't part of this.

Junko! What're you doing?

Please, quickly.
You need to leave now.

You son of a bitch.

What the hell you want with my girl?

It's the middle of the night.
Shut your face.

Son of a bitch.

Welcome home sir.

Welcome back.

Sorry I'm late.

You must be tired.

How was work?

Fine.

A supermarket in Hachioji
is going to carry us.

A 3 year contract.

Well done.

Take a nice bath and refresh yourself.

Your novel really moved me.

I didn't sleep last night.
I read it five times in a row.

Your talent is really amazing.

You're the only one who thinks so.

In return, I want you to have this.

This was my mother's.

I wonder if my writing will ever sell.

I've had nothing but rejections.

You can be patient.

I'll look after us.

I can't depend on you.

Well, my dead father's childhood friend
is now president of a big company.

I'll recommend you.
Won't you meet him?

What's the publishing company's name?

Let me see...
It's "Housewife's World."

At this age, I'm thinking back fondly
on childhood friends.

Because his daughter asked me,
I can't refuse her.

I had my editorial team look this over.

Unfortunately, this novel
isn't acceptable.

I'm afraid I have to return it to you.

However, instead...

how about coming to work here?

You can develop your craft
while working in editorial.

This was my secretary's suggestion,
my daughter, Michiko.

(shouts encouragement)

Kenzo, have you been getting
used to working in editorial?

Yeah, more or less.

I don't mean to pry,
but do you have anyone special?

Well, not really.

I don't like lies.

Really?

There's nobody.

You're a good person,
pure hearted and a diligent worker.

So these days you are staying away from me?

You haven't been loving me.

I've been working so hard,
I've been exhausted.

You haven't even been
working on your novel.

You can't get water from a dry spring.

No.

You have talent.

Not at all.

You've been wasting
your efforts on me.

It'll be best if we split up.

Split up?

Yes.

I have no confidence these days.

I'm in the dark about my future.

You're a burden to me.

Shall I tell you what
you really mean?

You want to marry
the president's daughter.

So what about it?

Then...

...that's OK with me.

I'm going to give up writing
for good and become a company man.

I need a fresh start.

I knew it.

You don't love me anymore.

It's OK. We'll split up.

And you'll move ahead
with your life.

And I...

...I'll go to Osaka or somewhere to work.

Dad, I've finally found
my marriage partner.

It's Kenzo.

I see.

He seems to be an honest type
and not marrying for money.

I'm 25.
It's OK to marry now, right?

I need to follow your wishes.

It has been 10 years now
since my wife passed away,

and you have been taking care
of me since then.

Say, does this mean I can remarry?

No way.

You promised to guard mother's
memory for the rest of our lives.

I knew you'd say that.

Dear? You are still awake?

Yeah, I can't sleep.

You must be tired.

You've been working so hard recently.

Well, I'm going to do my best.

I don't want anyone to say that I've
been promoted because of you.

You are an excellent worker.

Hold me.

Clean, Bright, Beautiful

Housewife's World

See you.

Thank you, I know you're very busy.

- Good morning!
- Morning.

One minute please.

Follow your decorating dreams in
the fabulous content this month.

Housewife's World

Come in.

- Good Morning!
- Good Morning!

Morning.

How did it go in Hachioji?

Yes. They signed
a contract yesterday.

On the second and third floors
of their new supermarket,

they will carry everything
that we recommend.

Job well done!

These days it's the housewives
who control the purse strings.

We're going to join hands with
several major manufacturers,

to promote high-class home keeping
to Housewife's World readers.

They will buy plenty of new
appliances and textiles.

It'll be a win-win situation for
us and the manufacturers.

Dad, our company policy is...

I know.

Of course, making money
isn't the main priority.

The goal is to advance the happiness
of Japanese housewives.

That's the way it should be.

I thought you couldn't handle
this business,

but you seem to have
a lot of potential.

It wasn't due to me.

It was your letter
of introduction.

And your flattery is improving.

Come in!

Sir, the department heads
have all assembled.

Recently our company has been
expanding its reach,

not only publishing Housewife's World.

In this building we have a department
store and restaurants,

and offer a variety of classes.

That's a diversified company.

But you have not been sufficiently
supervising your employees.

Last night, Ichiro Yabe,
a restaurant chef,

and Taeko Kaneko from cosmetics,

were in an after-hours joint
in Harajuku.

and given a warning
by the police.

I personally fired them immediately,

because our slogan is
"Clean, Bright, Beautiful,"

for families and society.

We can't have incidents like this
with warnings from the police.

With my hard work
and dedication,

I created Housewife's World
and circulation has reached 1.5 million,

But I want to hit 2 million
in the near future.

I want everyone keeping a
close eye on their staffs,

and never again hear of an incident
with the police.

Attention please, Nagano prefecture...

-Welcome
-Good morning.

...please come to the window.

Disabled Children's Relief Fund Department

Hey. Welcome.

How are the donations going?

Going well, since it's Housewife's World
that is asking for them.

As you can see, applications are pouring in
from all over the country, so don't worry!

Mr. Inoue, I'm taking this fund
very seriously.

It's not for me nor
to promote the magazine.

I hope to aid as many
unfortunate children as possible.

So I'll thank you to work hard on this.

I got it.

Good morning.

You're late Misae.
It's already 11:00.

I'm sorry. Traffic was very heavy.

Aren't you a couple?
Why aren't you commuting together?

I'm an easy going kind of guy.

I give my wife the utmost freedom.

Head of Business Affairs

Oh, what an unpleasant couple.

Which couple?

Mr. and Mrs. Inoue, the treasurers
for the Disabled Children's fund.

They are lazy, slovenly people.

Why did father tell me to use them?

Because Inoue comes from
a distinguished family.

Such a name makes the company
look good and brings in readers.

The Japanese are easily impressed
by aristocrats.

I'm attending a meeting
of the widows' association today.

And I'll look in on some cooking
and beauty classes. How about you?

I'm checking performance at
sales points all around the city.

Sounds dreadful.
We appreciate your efforts.

Welcome.

I called the bar.
They said you were off.

- How's the cold?
- I'm fine. Please come in.

Sorry about last night.

Usually, he's really sweet.

But he gets violent when he's drunk.
He becomes different person.

Does he always drink like that?

Last night was exceptional.

He's been working on
this novel for two years.

He was counting on a publisher
who rejected his manuscript.

It's no wonder. Publishers don't
accept such inexperienced writers.

But he's so talented.

I'm sure he'll make it some day.

You didn't learn anything with me,
still loving self-proclaimed geniuses.

When are you going to wake up
from your dream?

He's just a substitute for you.

I'm trying to fulfill the dream
I couldn't make come true with you.

You're supporting him with
your earnings from the bar?

Just for now.

Why don't you get married?

He wants to marry a rich woman
and live in luxury.

Just like you.

Did I upset you?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

If there's anything I can do...

Well, will you read this?

I copied it out neatly.

I'm in operations.
Nothing to do with novels.

But, please.
Won't you do this for him?

You know he will dump you,
but you are still devoted to him?

I love him. I'm not afraid
of being betrayed.

I don't hold a grudge
against you, either.

You haven't changed a bit, have you?

Not true.

My youth has departed.

You're as beautiful as ever.

In fact, this time,
our paper's story on you

will have the heading
"The Complete Woman."

I don't really meet that description.

You assisted your father as
secretary from the age of 15,

helping to develop Housewife's World.

I'm a woman, of course,

so I was just providing a woman's
view of how to make a woman's magazine.

I heard that you came up with
the slogan, "Clean, Bright, Beautiful."

I used the same words that my late mother
always used to say to me.

That kind of magazine focus
is rare these days.

Women's magazines these days are
full of gossip about celebrities,

or sex scandals, practically like
pornographic magazines.

This way, please.

I think the publishing business
should contribute to society in some way.

I hoped to make the world
a little more beautiful,

so I chose those words.

Thanks.

Following the idea of the slogan,

you are very active in social
and charitable activities.

Word has it that you are
the perfect wife and homemaker.

Is that so, dear?

Yes, it's me.

Someone here to see me
named Kobayashi?

Hey, you.

Thanks for the other day.

Housewife's World is like
a store that's got everything.

This cafeteria is part of it, right?
I'm impressed.

So what do you want?

Did you read the manuscript
that Junko gave you?

It's pretty boring stuff.

I brought it to publishing,
but I think there's no hope for it.

Really? Well then.

Junko's always talking about you.

I thought that once we met
we would become friends.

Anyway, we have lots in common.

Oh, brother-in-law.

Did you get the concert tickets?

A customer?
You going to introduce me?

My friend, Kobayashi.

The president's daughter,
Ms. Rie Nagai.

I'm Kobayashi. I'm writing a novel.

That's wonderful. Nice to meet you.

I got the tickets, but I unexpectedly
had a meeting come up.

No! I was looking forward to going
with my favorite brother-in-law.

Skip the meeting.

No chance.

Let my sister do it.
Working puts her in a good mood.

We can go some other time.

You've become my sister's lap dog.

If I may be so bold, I'll go with you.

Oh. Really? Isn't it a bother?

I don't mind.
I'm not really doing anything.

That so?

Well then, I'll let you off.

Please have fun working for my sister.

Let's go.

Shotaro Kobayashi...

He's a friend of yours?

Not really. He's the guy who brought
a manuscript on short notice.

What's he like?

I have no idea, but I don't
get a good feeling from him.

Rie is really crazy about him.

She sees him every day.

I worry about his character,

so I'm going to have dinner with
him to see what he's like.

Rie can be reckless, so a little
warning from you would be good.

I'll invite the Inoue couple, too.

We need to talk about the foundation.

It's a problem.

But we're doing the best we can.

Actually, what it boils down to
is that we don't have any power.

Seems that way.

That's it.

Welcome.

Good evening.

This is Shotaro.

This is my sister.

Nice to meet you. I'm Kobayashi.

I'm Michiko.

Rie, can't you be on time?

You're an hour late and
the food has gone cold.

Think about those who went
to the trouble to prepare it.

Already nagging? I don't want to hear it.

The ideal woman is angelic
and innocent by day,

but by night she's a seductive whore.

But your wife would never
assume that role,

so I understand why you wanted
to get back with Junko.

Bullshit. Junko's nothing to me.

Beautiful women on both sides.

Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.
You can keep enjoying yourself.

In return, you keep quiet
about me and Junko.

Rie. This is my bedroom.

You should ask before using it.

Sister, isn't that man wonderful?

He's the best boyfriend I've ever had.

Are you serious?

I'm sure you'll get tired of him.
You always do.

Not this time.

We'll get married, I'm sure of it.

Father agrees with me.

Well, I'm against it.

Why?

That man doesn't love you.

He's just trying to get to your money.

Love? Is there such a thing?

Handsome and a strong body.
Isn't that enough?

No. I won't allow it.

Oh?

Then maybe I'll spend the night
with him and make it a done deal.

Rie, when did you become such a woman?

- Since quite a while.
- Why?

Because of you, sister.

When you preach too much,
anyone would become rebellious.

I'll live just as I please.

My sister makes me so uptight.

Say, want to go somewhere? I need
some fun and something to drink.

Come over to our place.
The four of us can play mah-jongg.

We've got top of the line brandy.
Come on.

What I would expect from a
man of your standing.

This is even fancier than
your sister's place.

Oh my. It's open.

Oh!

Actually, I had a few questions
about the Relief Fund.

I hope its OK I let myself in.

What is it?

Why all together? Huh?

And you're here, too, Kobayashi.

Long time, no see, right?

This is hilarious!

Rie and Mr. Kobayashi's marriage.

I can't but oppose it.

I feel there's something
dark and nasty about him.

I'll see what I can find out about him.

Please do.

I don't trust aspiring writers.

I was one of those.

He's different than you.
He's a slimy type.

If we have a man like that in our family,
we'll be in terrible trouble.

We got married...

because we love each other, right?

Of course.

Truly?

I don't like lies.

You still love me, don't you?

Yeah.

Hold me.

Are you serious about marrying Rie?

Dead serious.

I want you make sure it happens.

What about Junko?

Who cares? She's dreaming of
making me a writer instead of you.

She'll dump me as soon as
she figures out I have no talent.

My wife and I are both
opposed to the marriage.

I'm just following your lead.
We're cut from the same cloth.

We should get along. Let's shake.

Forget it.

Then maybe I'll just mention you
and Junko to your wife.

You can't blackmail me.

My wife has a bad feeling about you.

You're best off giving up.

Is that so?

Next month's issue focuses on the lives
of fishermen in the Seto Inland Sea,

and the children out of school there.
What do you think?

I think the topic is a little too serious.

But our magazine has too many articles
on leisure and fashion these days.

We need more
socially conscious projects.

Isn't that right, Editorial Director?

Hello?

Speaking.

What do you want?

It's about Rie, of course.

I heard you are against us marrying,
but I'd like to meet and hear why.

That's a good idea.
I'll let you know just where I stand.

Basically, your family is
upright and classy.

And you're saying that stray dogs
like me aren't allowed in.

That's it, precisely.

Our magazine is all about
wholesome family morals.

That has the support of readers
all over the country.

Wholesome family morals?

Don't make me laugh.

Your family is the exact opposite.
It's rotten.

What do you mean?

Let's start with your father.

He's been having quite a time
with someone else's wife.

Someone else's wife?

Who?

It's the wife of that socialite, Junkichi.

Misae?

Her aristocratic husband lives a life
of luxury in a high-class condo.

Where do you think the money comes from?

It's from the Fund for Disabled Children
you work so hard to collect.

Are you sure?

You've got a terrible person
as your accountant.

He's fudging the books and
pocketing donations non-stop.

If I make this public, it'll be a
criminal case of embezzlement.

Since you are in charge, the police
are going to hold you responsible.

I can't believe it.

And then there's the husband you love.

He's in a relationship
with a woman named Junko.

That's a lie.

You can say that,
but I can prove all of it.

If I pass this on to the media,
they'll have a field day.

What a scandal for
the president of Housewife's World,

and his "clean, bright, beautiful" family.

Still opposed to our marriage?

Let's join forces and we can
sweep this mess under the rug.

What a pity if all you've so hard for
so many years went up in smoke.

I need to think it over.

There's nothing to think over.
The way forward is obvious.

I need to think it over.

I'll expect to hear from you tonight.

I can't wait any longer than that.

Welcome back. I've been
waiting for you.

From this moment forward we are
strangers. Get out of here.

- You're breaking up with me?
- That's right.

To marry the president's daughter?

You're sleeping with Kenzo, too.
We're even.

Just disappear.

No. I'm not going anywhere.

Oh yeah?

Choking me again?

If you get violent, I'll shoot you.

Shoot me, then.

Pack your things and
get the hell out.

Leave the gun and this ring.

I can sell them and make a little money.

I've got a 4:00 p.m. flight to Osaka.

I'll be in the Seto Inland Sea
region for two days.

Is there a problem with
the school children?

That's too bad.

I have a letter of introduction
from my father.

Please look after things while I'm gone.

Sure. Take care of things.

Come in.

Please let me stay here tonight.

I'm fine with that. And why?

I'll give you my body.

If I don't, my sister's not going to
approve of our marriage.

No need to worry.

If I ask her, she's sure to agree.

If you knew my sister, you wouldn't
say such a drunken thing.

Always convinced she is right.

She doesn't listen to anyone else.

Well, I'll handle it.

Just wait. Your sister is going to
beg me to marry you.

You're going out without me.
It's so late.

I'm going out to make some money.

I'll be back soon. Have a whiskey
while you wait for me.

Sir, I'm retiring for the night.

Good night.

Hello.

Oh, I'm glad it's you.

Can you meet me for a few minutes?

Where are you now?

In front of your condo.

I had to walk because I'm broke.
I'm exhausted.

It's eleven o'clock.

Not many places will be open now.
Why don't you come here?

Are you sure that's OK?

My wife is traveling, so I'm alone tonight.

Don't worry. Just come up
to the fourth floor.

The door will be unlocked.

Come in quickly.

I took the stairs. I was afraid
I might meet someone in the elevator.

Sit down.

Can I have a cigarette? I'm all out.

I didn't want to come here,
but I didn't have anyone else.

So what do you want?

Can you lend me a little money?

3000 yen would be enough.
I just need to cover tonight's lodging.

Did you leave that place?

I was kicked out.

He won't have anything more to do with me.

Why not?

Because of our relationship.

Of course, it was just
an excuse to marry Rie.

Those two are never getting together.

My wife opposes the marriage.

When he has the motivation,
there's no stopping him.

He's like a madman.

So what to do now?

My mother's family is in Sendai.

I'll go stay in the countryside
for a while.

What is it?

I'm sorry.

I haven't eaten since last night.

A check for one million yen.

I get the message.

You'll give up the marriage and
not publicize any scandals.

Oh, that's not going to happen.

Rie and I are definitely getting married.

You lied to me about leaving off
if I gave you money?

You tricked me, didn't you?

You've no idea of what a man without
standing or money will do.

Once I've got a hold, I'm never letting go.

I'm going to use you as a springboard
to get as high as I can.

You're disgusting.

If you lay a hand on me you'll regret it.

Still playing at being graceful?
So pretentious!

When a man sees a woman who looks
like an angel, he wants to knock her down.

Once I've had you,
you'll never talk big again.

And it'll be another reason for
you to pay me off.

This is a nice place.

One is only as good as one looks.

The decor is so elegant.

It's your wife's sensibility.

She's the perfect woman, isn't she?

So magnificent, I can
barely keep up with her.

Everything is neat and tidy,
a far cry from my mess.

Your wedding was a great success.

It's painful sometimes.

And every time that happens,
I think of you.

That was delicious. I have to go.
Can I have some money?

Ten thousand yen? I don't need that much.

It's already one o'clock.

It won't be easy to find a hotel.

- We have a guest room here.
- That's impossible.

I know a place in Shinjuku
called The Mayflower.

I'll stay there. It's cheap. So...

When I see you, I want to hold you.

I want you to forget about me.

I'll live on my own just fine.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know there were any guests.

I wonder if she will tell your wife.

Probably.

I'm sorry I stayed too long.

So, goodbye.

I'll let myself out.

What a lousy guy, leaving me
alone all night.

I feel like a fool.

I need to go home right away.

Sir.

The president is on the phone.

Otoshi, that woman last night
is an old friend of mine.

She had a bit of trouble,
so she came to talk to me.

The president is waiting.

Kenzo?

Yes. Good morning.

What were you doing last night?

Nothing special.

Were you at home by yourself?

Yes.

Then come over to my house right away.

Is it urgent?

Check the papers.

He's been killed.

Your friend, the aspiring writer.
Young man shot and killed

That Kobayashi fellow.

We can't waste a second.

The police called and
they are on their way.

Here?

That fool Rie.

She stayed at Kobayashi's
place last night.

Do you think Rie did it?

No, that's ridiculous.

That's right.

She had nothing to do with it.

But it's obvious she's been
hanging around with him,

and has brought him here.

That's all very well, but it's not
good that she stayed over there.

Police involvement will create
a media uproar.

So then.

Fortunately, you were alone last night.

Isn't that so?

Yes.

Then, this is my idea. Rie visited you
at your condo last night.

And we'll pretend that you were together
from around 7:00 until 3:00 a.m.

But our old maid, Otoshi, was there.

That's no obstacle.

She has a crippled daughter
waiting for an operation.

If I pay for the operation,
she'll do anything I say.

She's been a loyal servant
for the past twenty years.

One call will take care of it.

Sir.

What is it?

The police department's investigative
section chief is here to see you.

- Show him to the parlor.
- Understood.

We're in this mess,

because you introduced this
Kobayashi fellow to Rie.

You have responsibility, so you
go along with our story.

I don't doubt you, Miss,

but where were you last night?

At my brother-in-law's condo.

We listened to records together
and went to bed around 2:30 a.m.

Is that correct?

Yes. Our maid Otoshi can confirm it.

The newspapers stated that the murder
occurred between midnight and 1:00 AM.

That's according to the autopsy results.

How is it that a man was shot
and the neighbors didn't hear it?

Unfortunately, there are no residences
around the murder scene.

How was the body discovered?

The victim was shot in the stomach but
managed to crawl out onto the street.

He breathed his last there.

He was found by a passerby around 3:00 a.m.

I see.

The murder weapon is this ladies' pistol.

In the victim's pocket,

we found this ring.

Have you seen this before, Miss?

No, never.
It's a very old-fashioned design.

With no fingerprints on the pistol,
this is the only lead we have.

It probably belongs to the murderer.

Do you have any idea
who could have killed him?

No idea at all.

Hello.

Oh, Michiko.

I was shocked to see the papers.

I'll hurry to wrap up my work
and fly home tomorrow night.

How are you doing?

See you.

She was calling from Osaka.
She's coming back tomorrow night.

Thank you for your time.
We will be back sometime later.

- I'll see you then.
- We appreciate your hard work.

This is done. You can go back home.

Dad, didn't I do a good acting job?

Idiot!

What were you doing with
that guy last night?

My daughter, staying over at
some man's apartment.

You are confined to the house.
Don't leave your room.

I have to make sure Otoshi
keeps her mouth shut.

Come in. It's open.

Kobayashi was murdered last night.
In his room above the garage.

Sho?

Who did it?

Your pistol and ring were
found at the scene.

You think I killed him?

No.

You were at my place when it happened.

Is that so?

I had to tell the police that
Rie was with me then.

I left you out of it.
It's my boss' story.

That's fine with me.

I most certainly didn't kill him.

The police think the owner
of the ring is the killer.

Why did you give him the ring?

He said he wanted it, so I gave it to him.

Why did you do that? The ring
was a keepsake from my mother.

So, I couldn't?

I thought if I gave it to him,
I could forget about you forever.

The police will find out whose ring it is.

You need to create an alibi.

Why don't you say you were
hanging out at that bar.

I'll give you some money if you need it.

That bartender would never go for that.

He's an upstanding man
with three children.

Did anyone know you were
staying in that room?

Only Sho, and he's dead.

Did you take everything of
yours when you left?

It's all in the suitcase.

There's nothing there.

Have you been to Kobayashi's apartment?

I've never been there. He told me
I wasn't allowed to go there.

So no-one knows you were his lover.

Now go back to Sendai
and stay out of sight.

Why am I running away?
For me? For you?

Because we are all doomed.

You aren't doomed.

You can get around anything
and get back on your feet.

You've changed. You used to be
such an honest person.

Please. Just do as I ask.

I will.

- I'll walk you to the station.
- No need.

You don't want to risk being seen with me.

Welcome home, ma'am.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

It must have been hard.

You look exhausted.

I want to sleep for two days straight.

Get my bath ready.

Yes.

It's so good to be home.

I need to have you by my side.

Do you feel the same?

Rie came to visit, but I didn't
feel comfortable without you.

This will bring her back to her senses.

Your bath is ready.

- Take care of my suitcase.
- Yes.

Otoshi. You heard from the father, right?

Forget about the woman from last night.

Yes.

I can't bother your wonderful
wife with such a trifle.

Hello.

Sorry to bother you so late,

but would you come down to
the station for a minute?

So I looked up the identity of
the murdered man.

He was the second son of
a farmer in Nagano Prefecture.

Moved to Tokyo and entered university,
but dropped out after two years.

Apparently he had been studying
the art of the novel.

And it turns out that recently, there was
another woman besides Rie close to him.

Who is this woman?

A girl from a bar
Kobayashi used to frequent.

Her name is Junko Amamiya.

The bartender said she
always wore this ring.

You know Junko, don't you?

I know her.

Three years, from the time
you were students,

seems like you had
a passionate relationship.

That's right.

But we broke up two years ago.

I haven't seen or heard from her since.

I've no idea where she is now.

As a matter of fact, she's here.

Here?

We brought her back to Tokyo from
her parent's house in Sendai.

Would you like to see her?

Long time.

Long time.

I'm under suspicion of murder.

But, I'm fine. I didn't kill him.

I believe you.

You're not capable of killing someone.

They'll find the real killer soon enough
and I'll be released without charges.

The D.A. is ready to prosecute.

You and Kobayashi fought constantly,
and you had a grudge from being dumped.

Besides, you have no alibi.

How many times do I have to tell you?

I left the room above the garage
at six o'clock that night.

I went to a midnight movie alone,
and went to a hotel at two o'clock.

Going to a movie alone isn't an alibi.
You need a witness.

You and Kobayashi were both Junko's lovers.

Was it a coincidence that
you introduced Kobayashi to Rie?

Yes. He just showed up out of nowhere.

I haven't had anything to do with
this guy for two years now.

He doesn't know anything about this,
so you can just let him go.

At this rate, Junko will be
charged with murder.

Please let me know if you
find out anything more.

Thanks. We are done for tonight.

Goodbye.

Everything went well.

The police have identified Kobayashi's
girl friend Junko as the culprit.

The murder weapon was a pistol
that belongs to her.

So, Rie's name will be kept out
of it entirely.

Can I do anything for you, sir?

Actually, about your position here.

Right now, your wife is the business
manager and you are assistant manager.

That doesn't fit with our company's
typically Japanese style.

Michiko has been saying so for awhile
and now is the right opportunity.

Starting next week you will be manager
and Michiko will be deputy manager.

I'm not sure I'm up to the task.
I respectfully decline.

I won't hear of it. Just do as I say.

Are you saying I should be like a dog,

just follow commands?

I wouldn't say that.

I just require your loyalty.

Eventually you'll be vice-president and
one day will be in the president's chair.

Let's work hand in hand.

Let's make Housewife's World even better.

Congratulations.

You'll be manager from next week, right?

That's wonderful.

You are the fine man I thought you were.

I'm not the man you think I am.

Why not?

Father promoted you because
he recognized your ability.

No. It's because I lied. It's my reward.

Lied? What are you talking about?

You always say you hate lying.

Right.

But in fact I'm a big fat liar.

A whole bundle of lies.

I don't understand.
Please explain what you mean.

Before we married, I had a
lover named Junko.

And when Kobayashi was killed,

Junko was with me at our condo.

But you said you were there with Rie.

On your father's orders,
I fabricated an alibi.

You had such a woman in your life.

I'm just a coward.

I met my old flame, kissed her even,
and kept it from you.

This really is true?

Junko has been arrested for
Kobayashi's murder.

She will be condemned because
she has no alibi.

I'm letting an innocent person
take the blame.

I'm despicable.

The worst kind of person.

I can't believe it.

I've made up my mind.

I won't be such a mediocre
husband any longer.

I want to be an upstanding
individual like you.

I'm going to go forward with it.

Go forward with what?

I'm going to the police and
telling them the truth.

You are still in love with her.

You want to save her because you love her?

No. It's for the truth.

When I return from the police,
I'll face your judgment.

I'm not asking you to forgive me.
You can divorce me if you want.

- Can I have a cigarette?
- Go ahead.

I'm glad to see you again.

I heard that the night of the murder
you were in his condo.

That's a lie. This guy is bullshitting you.

I've just apologized to the lieutenant for
lying about you on my boss' orders.

- You have a valid alibi.
- I told you I was at the movies.

This is a mess. Hold on a minute.

Don't you want to be released?

You want to be prosecuted for
someone else's crime?

You're being a fool.

If you go against the president,
it'll be all over for you.

You're the one being foolish.

Why stay silent on my account?

Me? I want to be punished
for loving a loser like Sho.

But you...

trying to save me.

Because you love me?

I'm sick of all the lying.

I see.

Have you ever seen this woman before?

No, never. This is the first
time I've ever seen her.

Otoshi. You've seen her before.
We were together in the salon.

- You were with Rie.
- That's wrong.

The president instructed you.

The president said nothing to me.

Please. Just tell the truth.

I am telling the truth.

We're good here. Thank you.

Do you believe what that woman was saying?

Did anyone else see Junko in the condo?

There was no-one around.
I must have gone in secretly.

So you have no alibi, then.

And you, the former lover, I don't know
if you are lying to cover your own ass.

We can't trust you.

Then what can I do to save this person?

There's only one way.

When the actual killer is caught,
she'll be released immediately.

Got it.

Are you going to try
to find the real killer?

That'll be hard.

Welcome home, sir.

The president is waiting for you
in the salon.

You bastard!

You're in love with a trollop and
play the hero by double-crossing me.

Listen up.

I'm not covering for a murder here.

Rie's not guilty.

My daughter was in a compromised situation.

It was only natural to protect
her honor with this story.

And you ruined it, you fool.

I'm not interested in being a dog.

But you are a dog.

A filthy stray dog
I plucked from the street.

You can try anything you like,
but I will crush you.

You are fired, of course.

Don't come to work tomorrow.

You will divorce from Michiko.

We are now complete strangers.
I never want to see your face again.

Otoshi. I'm leaving.

I totally misjudged him.

The dog bit my hand.

Your father has ended our relationship.

But you? A divorce?

I've always hated my father's
way of doing things.

I'm on your side.

Do you forgive me?

Yes.

I know you are doing the right thing.

Where does Junko stand now?

The police don't believe me.

I'm going to find the real killer
and prove her innocence.

Is she really innocent?

Trust me.

But if even the police can't find
the killer, how can you?

If I put myself into it completely,
I'll find out what happened.

That's how badly you want to save Junko.

You really love her, don't you?

It was you who taught me to live
truthfully, and I will live so.

I love you.

I'm not leaving you
under any circumstances.

Yes.

What a surprise you came to see Junko.

I brought her some refreshments,
at my husband's request.

But she's your husband's old lover.

I don't get it, but go ahead.

You must be Junko.

I'm Michiko.

His wife?

You are just as I imagined.

It's nothing much, I'm afraid,
but I brought you some snacks.

That's very kind of you.
Thank you.

Junko. Do you love my husband?

Well...

I guess you could call it a
once in a lifetime love.

You are beautiful.

Any man would love you.

But none of them stay in the end.

I'm a cursed woman.

I...

...want to be a woman
who is loved like you.

I envy you. You've always
been so splendid.

I'm always wandering here
and there. I never settle.

Like a kite with a broken string.

You aren't capable of murder.

Hold on just a few more days.

I'm sure the killer will be caught.

Where's your father?

He was so angry, he left.

He's going to the police to tell
them you were talking crazy.

You really didn't kill Kobayashi, did you?

Of course not.

Killing someone is such a pain in the ass.

You are such the thorough type.

You're great. I want to take
you away from my sister.

Why not? I'm a much more
interesting woman than her.

- Kiss me!
- Stop joking around.

You're sure?

I'm crushed.

But you are so brave,
I'll tell you something interesting.

That night, Kobayashi left me and
went out to get some money.

Probably blackmailing someone.

Who?

That I don't know.

Blackmailing how?

Maybe the wife of that aristocrat.

You mean Misae?

Father has a thing with her. He visits
her condo a couple of times a week.

I just happened to stumble
across them once.

Since then he can't look me in the eye.

How did Kobayashi know about this?

Misae and I get along well.

The three of us hung out a lot,
so I'm sure he figured things out.

Hello.

It's me.

I need to see Mr. and Mrs. Inoue.
Are they in the office?

I fired that couple myself today.

I didn't like them from the start.

They are probably back at
their condo by now.

I see. I'm going over there now.

What's more,

I went over the account books
for the Children's Fund.

They are a total mess.

It looks like they have been using
the donations for themselves.

Make sure to address that with them.

Keep looking and you'll find that
Housewife's World has lots of surprises.

We are going to have to retire the
"Clean, Bright, Beautiful" slogan.

Will that be OK with you?

If the facts support it,
we'll have no other choice.

I have lots I need to take care of,
so I'll be at the office until late.

Bye.

Well, I guess Rie has let
the cat out of the bag.

Actually...

...when I was a fashion model I sometimes
worked for Housewife's World.

I caught the eye of the president.

He told me he couldn't marry me,
but he wanted to have a relationship.

I agreed immediately because I was broke.

Even married to Mr. Inoue?

It wasn't like that.

In order to keep out of the public's eye,

the president said I should marry someone,
so I got married with Junkichi.

The president himself was the middle man.

- Your husband knew everything?
- Of course.

And then he gave us that
fund accounting position,

so he had reason to see us
because of business.

Where's Junkichi?

In his room.

When the president visits me, Junkichi
goes in there for a drink by himself.

He doesn't care what I do
with the president.

His family pedigree is so impressive,

and he's so understanding.

How about a drink?

I can't touch such dirty liquor.

What's so dirty?

My relationship with Misae is pure.

There is nothing between us.

Why become a token husband?

For money?

Although my family is from titled gentry,
we are nothing more than paupers.

I'm glad the president would pay
for the prestige of my family title.

Thanks to him, I can live in this
condo and drink.

What's the source of the money?

I know it's from the Children's Fund.

So you know?

Disgusting. How can you face yourself?

The aristocracy have
always been a shameless lot.

I'm going to sue you.

For embezzlement?

Forget it. The president will cover it up.

Wrong.

The crime of murder.

Murder?

Kobayashi discovered the embezzlement
and blackmailed you.

You killed him to cover the mess.

You are an idiot.

I'm married to a whore, to put it bluntly.

I have no position or honor
to lose by being blackmailed.

There are other's who might
have wanted him dead.

Who?

Probably the president, or your wife.

That money to save
those unfortunate children,

collected with such pure motives,
but so easily diverted.

If the readers who donated so innocently
find out about the embezzlement,

their anger could bring
Housewife's World tumbling down.

So, is the president behind it?

He was here the night of the incident.

Watching the bedroom
is a special hobby of mine.

The president, he's vigorous for his age.

He and Misae have quite a
tumble between the sheets.

I'm usually quite impressed.

Your second suspect, then?

From the start,
Kobayashi wasn't after money.

It was about marrying Rie.

There was only one person against that.

Michiko.

A strong personality like that
could easily be a killer.

The embezzlement of the children's fund.

How can we ever apologize
to the donors?

They did a terrible thing.

I heard something from Rie.

You are involved with Misae.

That floozy. I've been paying
her to keep her mouth shut.

So that's why you agreed with
Rie's wish to marry Kobayashi.

You know, the embezzlement,
the murder case,

they're your fault, father.

I'm not responsible for this.

You are.

All because of you.

- Why?
- Listen up!

People are living creatures.

And memories aren't all lightness.
They can be dark and poison.

I had to have such a
relationship with Misae,

because you told me I couldn't remarry.
A second wife would be outrageous.

Always telling me I had to
protect the memory of your dead mother.

But I'm a man.

I can't live without a woman.

But...

And it's the same for Rie.

You are so bossy. You made Rie rebellious.

So, she wanted to hang out with
that moron Kobayashi.

Michiko.

You sowed those seeds.

Instead of blaming others,
why don't you look at yourself?

To be honest, you're nothing but a
token figure I used for business.

A token figure who needed only
to stay seated quietly to one side.

Clean, Bright, Beautiful

Housewife's World

Did you find out anything?

You went to Osaka
the day of the incident, right?

Yes.

I had a 4:00 p.m. flight.

When did you return to Tokyo?

You've figured out the truth, haven't you?

If you don't want to say anything,
you don't have to.

No. I was going to have to
tell you at some point.

I arrived in Osaka at 5:00 p.m.

Then returned to Tokyo
on a flight at 6:00.

At 10:00 I met Kobayashi
in that room upstairs.

He was blackmailing me and
was going to rape me.

So I killed him.

Then I took a 2:00 a.m. flight
back to Osaka.

I called you from the hotel in the morning.

That's enough. I got it.

I killed a man and didn't tell anyone.

Do you think I'm a coward?

I put the blame on Junko,
and pretended I knew nothing.

I'm a horrible woman.

I didn't turn myself in,

because I didn't want to lose you.

I didn't want Junko to have you.

And I've just been waiting

for you to discover the truth.

Why didn't you stop me?

Because,

the truth,

will always come out.

My whole life, I've been
striving to do my best.

But now it is all wasted.

My father and sister betrayed me.

You were the only sincere person.

It's ironic that you would be the
one to corner me.

I will always be on your side.

But...

...do you love me?

I respect you.

You respect me?

What I want is to be loved.

I am a woman.

No matter what I did, people hated me.

My whole life has been a mistake.

I'm better off dead.

Let me go!

Don't die. Live.

I've got nothing right now.

Not at work, not at home.

I'm wasting my life.

But, I'm here.

It's Junko you love.

But I've become a decent person
because of you.

I'll live with you.

Really?

Yes.

We'll start over together.

I've killed a person.

Can you live with such a woman?

You were acting in self defense.
Your crime is minor.

Are you going to love me?

You have to trust me.

OK, then.

I'll turn myself in to the police.

Even though it is hard,

it's the right thing to do.

Clean up violence: Become a bright town.
Jonan Police Station

Junko, it wasn't you who
belonged with the police.

It was me.

Please forgive me.

No.

I'm the one in the wrong.

If I hadn't introduced Sho to you,
none of this would have happened.

Besides, I took this person away from you.

I'm sorry.

I broke up with him on my own.

I'm not interested in him any longer.

Junko, we regret our actions against you.

We apologize deeply.

Well.

Can I go home now?

Certainly.

Thank you for helping me.

I knew you loved me.

But I have to live with Michiko.

That's fine.

It has to be like that.

The once-in-a-lifetime love affair is over.

It is.

What will you do?

Don't know.

I wonder. You know
I'm never settled in one place.

Goodbye.

Police Station

The End