Original subtitles

Sanada Hiroyuki

Michelle Reis

ROUND MIDNIGHT

Moriyama Koji Quintet

That was ''Round Midnight''.

Next up is...

What we've got here? ''Summertime'', ''My Funny Valentine''.

Kinda standard.

What do we have he? ''The Desert in the Moonlight''!

You mean ''The Desert in the Moonlight''?

This is unique. Who requested this?

It's definitely unique,

but we're a jazz quintet and this is a jazz club

so please keep that in mind.

Right, this could be interesting.

Let's try this.

Do you know, what you're doing?

Yeah, as much as I know about your little scheme.

Who is this?

Sakuma, right?

He's Tazaki's accountant.

Look, it's not your turf, punk.

Calm down and let's have a chat. Deal's done for the night, right?

That was ''So What'',

meaning ''so what''.

We're going to take a break now. This was lnoue Koichi on drums,

Koi Masatoshi on bass,

Michishita Kazuhiko on guitar

and Sayama Masahiro on piano.

On trumpet, Moriyama Koji.

The next set's from twelve o'clock. Yes. Round midnight.

So those of you who can stay late, get a drink and stick around.

I'm going upstairs.

The roof?

Thought I'd check out the new piece.

Right.

I need you to be sweet to the audience.

I'm always sweet to them. I just don't suck up to them, that's all.

The way you rejected that request? There're ways, you know...

But a nurser rhyme? Give me a break.

I'm going upstairs.

Be back in time. G.P.'s coming tonight.

I know.

Said he'd be here by twelve.

It's been a while since we've had a big name coming. I'm pretty worked up.

You?

Yeah well...

He might play a tune or two if he's in the mood.

That'll be the day for you, huh? Jamming with your hero?

Yeah.

And you know, G.P.'s known for picking up musicians to play in NY,

regardless of their nationalities.

In France and in Holland. Never heard of it happening here.

Well, you could be the first.

Don't bet on it.

What were you dealing tonight? Seems like you have a lot to offer.

Son of a...!

It doesn't take a genius to figure it out. I just followed where the dough went.

You've never heard of a side business?

Earning dirt money is your ''side business''?

Look. It's none of your goddamn business.

The girls have to take all the risk, while you two and the owner...

sits back and count your cash. That's really low.

With that kind of money, you can cut the girls some slack.

Mr. Accountant, since when are you working for the welfare department?

Sakuma. You really think we're going to listen to you and pay for it too?

You have to. If you don't want to grace the headlines, that is.

This is no time to play tough.

Is that a ''no''?

Obviously.

You don't get it.

No. You don't get it.

You didn't have to do that.

But Nanbu san, you pulled your gun out!

I was just going to threaten him a bit. Oh well...

You guys are morons.

I've got proof...

The deal...

the whole thing...

What?

crystal clear...

Hey, wait!

Are you in with him?

She's one of Tazaki's girls.

Why did you kill Sakuma san? Why?

Cause he couldn't mind his own business.

And you'll be joining him if you don't answer our questions.

What did Sakuma have on us?

What did he know? What was his ''proof''?

Who the hell are you?!

What? What's going on here?

Hey, wait a minute!

What the hell!!

Watch where you're going!

Hey!

No!

What?

We can't!

What the hell...

Hey, you!

Busy people...

Hold it there!

Move!

What the hell?

Hey, wait a minute. What the hell is going on!?

I saw murder.

You witnessed a murder? Then you should've talked to that cop!

Can't.

Why?

Difficult to explain.

I don't know what kind of trouble you're in, but I gotta get back.

But, they will kill me!

That's why I'm telling you to go to the police.

Sorry!

Hurry!

Stop! You're destroying the shop!!

I'm sorry.

Stop!

Stop!

What are you doing?

Stop! I'm warning you!

What do you think you're doing?

Oh, excuse me...

So, that couple was a suspect?

Something like that.

Hey, wait a minute! What do you think you're doing?

I'll return it later!

Hey, that's my car!

Stop!

Please! Don't!

Should I call for backup?

Who are you anyway?

Linda.

Why are you being chased by the cops? You're a witness.

The two cops, they are bad cops.

Hey, this is Japan.

Do you know what ''cop'' means?

Keiji. Detective.

You've got that right.

Many foreign girls at club. Me too.

Owner, make girls carry stuff. Dangerous stuff. Like...

Don't. I don't want to hear about it. So, the owner is a bad guy.

Cop are his friends.

Cop give information to owner. Owner gives money to cop.

Sakuma san found out.

Sakuma?

The one who was killed.

You mean, he was commiting Yusuri.

Yusuri ? What is that?

You know... blackmailing them.

Yes. That's why I worry. I followed Sakuma to stop him, but...

You followed him and witnesed the whole thing.

Cop asked me.

What Sakuma san knew.

Proof.

Proof?

I don't know any proof.

But with proof, bad people go to prison. We need to find proof.

If that's the case, you should go to the police.

They're not all bad. They'll listen to you if you explain the situation.

If I go to police, they will take me back to my country.

So that's why.

Let's look toogether.

Look? Together

Proof. If we find it, you safe too.

Safe? I don't have anything to do with this.

I didn't see anything!

But they saw your face.

With proof, they can't kill me.

You, they will kill.

Are you threatening me?

You look for proof too. That's good.

Oh, give me a break.

One is weak. Two is strong.

It's none of my business!

Help me! Please!

Let me go. I have nothing to do with this.

I gotta get back.

Look, please understand. I've got to work.

Okay, I understand. I'm sorry.

Oh my god! It's Moriyama Koji! I'm a fan of yours! A huge fan!

Can I have your autograph?

Oh, you have your trumpet with you!

Can you play something? It'd be better than an autograph!

Wait! Mr. Moriyama!

I'll stick around for a while.

What's your name?

Moriyama Koji.

Moriyama san. I know your job.

Trumpet player. Very cool.

Cool it may be, but I still have to be back on time.

11:30 at the latest, okay? Then I'm out. Promise?

That doesn't mean you've got to speed! And that was a red light!

Are you mad?!

Tazaki speaking.

What the hell are you talking about? What did Sakuma have on us!?

That's what we're gonna find out. Sakuma's body's been found already

and we've got a briefing pretty soon.

We're stuck for a while.

Sakuma said he had evidence. We gotta find what that is, or else...

Shit!

Just search Sakuma's place okay? I'll contact you later.

I'm counting on you Tazaki.

You know Sakuma's place?

Yeah, boss. But I can handle this alone.

No. The two of you go. Kamaya's muscles may come in handy.

I need no muscles to search an empty apartment.

Besides, he's going to get in the way.

Say that again!

Cool it!

Totsuka, you're going together. That's final.

You've got leads?

You know, your ''proof''?

This is it.

What is this place?

Sakuma's apartment.

You mean the guy that was killed?

Those cops would want to pay a visit too.

It's okay. Sakuma san moved recently. Nobody knows.

It's just a matter of time. They're cops for Christ's sake.

Yes. So we have to hurry.

Many girls from abroad, borrow money. Girls work hard, but can't pay back.

And the owner...um...

Exploits them? Happens all the time.

But Sakuma said we get money back from owner. Then we can be free.

You got a key?

Yes.

So, you two were...well, of course.

What?

Nothing.

Looks like this is going to be an easy search.

We'd better hurry.

You only look at your watch. Please search too.

Search? But there's nothing here.

Only stuff like this.

Look...

Date's yesterday. When did he move here?

The day before.

So he bought whatever this is right after he moved in. What could it be?

But nothing new here. 75,000 yen is expensive. Nothing here so expensive.

Wonder what it was.

Let's try this store.

Oh, give me a break!

I got no time to play detective with you.

You still have time.

Upstairs!

Hurry!

Who the hell are they!?

The owner's.

Your boss's boys?

We must jump!

What?

Jump!

No way!

We can do it.

You're unbelievable.

So what!

Okay, hang on to me.

And...?

Just hold on tight!

Hey, trumpeter! Wait a sec! l need to talk to you!

Okay, what about the hair? This?

Doesn't look right.

How about this?

No, he had much more hair.

More hair...

I think we're getting closer.

Okay, getting closer...

I got you this far. Can I go now?

It's almost time, too. You can figure out the rest on your own.

Excuse me.

We're not open yet.

Says you're open midnights.

It's not that late yet.

It's past eleven.

Exactly. Not midnight yet, is it?

Huh? That's what you mean by ''open midnights''?

Oh, whatever. We only need to ask you something.

I only talk to customers.

This is from this shop, right? Inuyama Shokai.

It doesn't say you are a customer. A customer's someone who buys.

Now. I'm a customer.

Our business is based on trust. We take responsibility.

If we say ''midnight'', we open at midnight.

We get a lot of stuff as you can see. They come from all over the place.

There're stuf you can't go around telling people about. Understand?

That's what we mean by trust.

Understood. This conversation won't go beyond these walls.

Good.

Now, I didn't make this sale.

According to the date, my husband sold it. I have no idea what it was.

Cut the crap, will you!

Your husband, not here now?

That's why l'm here, honey.

Can't you get in touch with him?

Hey, I'm kind of on my guard here.

I don't know what the hell he sold. Plus, I don't know who you are.

Don't I look like a musician to you?

So? Being a musician vouches for your sincerity?

For Christ's sakes.

This is my night club. You know me, right?

Please call when you talk to your husband.

This number.

I'm not promising anything.

Hey, that's enough!

Thank you.

Now, that's one tough cookie.

Cookie?

It means...

Forget it. Anyway, this wasn't worth the trouble.

We don't know yet. Maybe they will call.

How can you be so rakutenteki when your boyfriend's been killed.

Rakutenteki? What is that?

Optimistic.

That's difficult too.

How about ''forward-looking''?

The ship sank. If I don't swim, I sink too.

I must look forward to swim.

Good for you. Right. What are we going to do now?

One more place to look.

And where's that?

Very near.

No, that doesn't look right.

His eyes were like, you know, really fierce. Killer's eyes.

Fierce eyes? How about this, then?

Looks too gentle now..

But I think this looks closer to him.

Weird...

Is this where I think it is?

Yes. The night club.

Isn't this a bit too risky?

It's okay. I work at this club.

Until a few hours ago, yeah. Right now, this is enemy territory.

But, it's the only place left.

No. It's too rash. It's not gonna work.

You're behaving recklessly because they killed your boyfriend.

Do what you want, but don't drag me into it. This is becoming too much.

You speak fast. I don't understand.

I'm saying that we should stop. It's dangerous. So we stop.

Are you scared?

That's not the point!

But yeah, you're right. I am scared. I mean, I could get killed.

Look, I understand your predicament, but this is police business,

and my time's almost up.

Okay. I understand. Please go.

Go? I can't leave alone! We're leaving together.

No.

God, you're persistent. C'mon, give it up.

I can't give up now!

Have it your way then!

Hey, wait a minute. You don't just flee after ravaging a man's home.

I'm not fleing. I'm in a hurry.

That doesn't mean you can't apologize.

I didn't know somebody was inside. Besides, this place is public property.

That's between me and the government. Don't change the subject.

Hardly apologize. Never clean up their mess. Try to swittch the subject.

That's what's wrong with the Japanese.

But you're a Japanese too.

Me? I've stopped being Japanese.

How convenient.

This was his desk?

Why did you come? You have work.

Well, I wasn't exactly done here, so...

They've probably found it already.

We don't know that.

Did you find anything?

Yeah. A copy of the book. Wasn't difficult to find.

What an asshole.

And what does that make you? You employed him.

And what about you?

If you'd found this first, you didn't have to do him!

We shouldn't have let those two get away.

Your boys are useless.

Who lost them first?

Oh, c'mon. You guys can go now.

How about the police?

They've I'd the guy. They're searching for him.

If he gets busted, he'll talk!

I wish I could...

If you hadn't killed him...

Hey, what's done is done.

You made me smuggle stuff in the first place! I'm a victim too.

You made money off of it too.

Yeah! According to the split you guys decided on!

And don't forget about immigrations.

I don't kill people off, OK? I have a peaceful business to keep!

Will you guys shut up?

It doesn't make sense.

What doesn't?

Don't you remember? What he said before he died?

He said something like ''crystal clear''.

So?

No big deal. The guy was half dead when he said it.

That's exactly what's bothering me. ''Crystal clear''. What did he mean?

You said you didn't have trouble finding this?

You're saying there's more?

These figures don't reveal much. But Sakuma seemed much more confident.

Son of a...!

It's him!

Sorry!

Where the fuck did they go?

Here!

What?

From here!

So what!

Hey, trumpeter!

You know this place pretty well.

I escaped this way before. When police came.

I see...

This way!

Shit!

Ouch!

You've got to be kidding!

Excuse me! Excuse me! Hey!

Shit!

What are you doing?

We're getting off!

It's dangerous!

What?

We're on the expressway...

Hachinohe...Miyako... Ishinomaki...

Shit.

Where?

Up north. All of them. Way up north.

North! I love to go north!

I'm sorry...

What the hell am I doing here? And why tonight?!

Something happen tonight?

I've got a set. As always. The band is probably worried.

Plus, someone's coming tonight.

Girlfriend?

I do recall having one ages ago.

Ages ago?

Never mind.

Anyway, G.P.'s the one who's coming tonight.

G.P.?

G.P. Sullivan. He's in town from NY,

and he's supposed to pop in after his gig.

He's famous?

Yeah. I heard him on the radio and decided to be a jazz player.

At the time, I was playing the trumpet in the high school band.

If I hadn't heard him play, I would've been an ordinary ''salary man''.

I'm sorry. You...for me...

Guess we both lucked out tonight.

The show, what time?

Twelve o'clock.

Please stop! Important job!

It's no use. He can't hear us.

But...

C'mon, sit down. We can't do anything about it.

I'm sorry.

I just happened to be on that sinking boat you talked about.

The great thing about jazz is that you can jam with any musician,

even if you can't communicate through words.

But, I'm not musician.

Yeah well, I think of everything in terms of jazz.

You love jazz.

It's all I've got.

When I see a beautiful picture or a breathtaking sunset, I hear jazz.

That's wonderful.

Take it. It's for you. A little memorabilia of our escapade.

Thank you. What is this?

It's a mouthpiece.

You need this to play the trumpet, but you can play with this alone.

Beautiful.

But what about your trumpet?

That's the one I bought tonight. I've got mine here.

All the way across the desert in the moonlight

Go two camels

On saddles of silver and gold

Go two people

It's my favorite song.

What a surprise!

Sakuma san taught me.

Many sad things happened since l came to Japan,

but when I sing this song, I forget my sadness for a little while.

In the first saddle is a prince

In the saddle behind is a princess

Both of them riding their camels

Wearing the same white clothes

Where are they going

In a straight line across the wide desert?

In the dim light of the moon

The camels plod along

And crossed a sand dune

Quietly they went on

Who the hell are you?!

He's not on the roof.

He knows about tonight, right?

Yup. He was pretty excited.

Shit, you guys really scared me.

You don't have to go back for us...

No problem. Haven't gotten that far anyway.

We appreciate it.

A jazz player in my truck! I absolutely adore jazz, you know.

There was a time l was an aspiring jazz vocalist to be...

Is that right?

These tapes here? They're all jazz.

But something's wrong with the stereo. Maybe there's something on the radio.

We're sorry for the interruption.

A suspect of a murder which occurred in Tokyo is on the run...

The suspect is ...

I wanted to hear the rest of that tune! Horace Silver, right?

I jammed with him once.

What, really?

When he came for a jazz festival, they let me play with him.

...with the suspect is a female who is a non Japanese nationality...

What's she saying?

She saw a dinosaur when she went to the moon... I mean the desert...

No way...

And that a UFO appeared...

emanating gold and silver light...

Impossible...

Now we bring you back to our original program.

...this is said to be the montage photo based on witness statements.

If you have seen anyone like this please call the police immediately.

Hi, it's me. Listen. What did you sell yesterday?

Yeah, that's it, 75,000 yen.

Well, it looks like it might bring us luck.

Oh, and can you prepare two passports immediately?

Yeah... Could be a big deal.

Hello? ...Yeah. What do you want?

I found out what it was. The receipt? It was a digicam...

Hey, I think you got the wrong number.

What the fuck...? Got no time for this.

This side.

Hello?

It's me. Inuyama Shokai.

You found out?

I told you. We honor trust.

They were talking about you on TV, so I figured we can trust you.

And what did he buy?

A digicam.

A digicam?

A video camera. An expensive model, complete with infrared.

You can shoot in the dark with that thing. Plus, it's super-small.

Usually costs two hundred grand.

Anything else?

Hey it's you! Batteries. The kind that lasts eight hours.

You should've told me that you were on the run when you came here.

If you want to leave the country. We got passports, cards, anything.

Like I said, we honor...

Hello? Hello?!

A digicam.

He taped the deal.

So he got the camera in a hurry. He had to have it before tonight.

The video is the proof?

Yeah. Much better than account books. It's probably still there.

Um... guys...

If we get tape, Moriyama san can perform?

Yup.

Sorry to interrupt, but...

We know where we want to go now.

I'd really like to take you, but...

You guys are in trouble, right?

I sort of figured it out. But you hardly look like baddies to me.

Thanks for everything.

You are very nice man.

Oh, c'mon. I can drive straight into them, you know, but...

Thank you very much.

Take care of yourselves. I hear a lot of police cars tonight.

This is my schedule. I play all over the country.

If you happen to pass by, drop in. I owe you a drink.

They are gone now.

I thought you stopped smoking.

I stopped not smoking.

You're smoking too much. I'm trying to quit. The smoke's killing mme.

Oh, shut up.

Hey, what's eating you?

What's eating me?!

C'mon, cool it. If we blow it, we're going down anyway.

How's the Missus doing?

Why are we suddenly discussing my wife's welfare?

Cos I just remembered the time when she gave me a carton of fags.

The one she bought at the airport?

If I'm caught, she'll have to forget all about traveling and shopping.

Attention all cars. The murder suspect was sighted at...

Bingo!

...near five three Nakaeminami. The suspect is still running...

Fucking close too!

Where did the deal take place?

Where we first met. The parking near there.

It's pretty close.

It's 11:50. You will still be in time for show.

Please go.

What?

I will find proof. Then I will go to police.

But they'll...

Send me home. But it's okay.

If I don't go to police, Sakuma san is too sad.

Thank you very much.

You stayed with me, and made me happy.

I won't forget Moriyama san's trumpet.

Hold it there!

Stop!

Moriyama san!

Run!

Nanbu, from Department 4.

Okawa from the Nakae police box. This is a murder suspect who...

We'll take it from here.

Promotions' in store for you two, huh?

Don't you know? These guys are...

Let's go.

No hand cuffs?

Why the hell did you help her?

Okay, where is she then?

How should I know?

Because you do. And we'll make you wanna talk.

Round here's fine. We don't got much time.

Out!

Take me to the police! You guys are cops, aren't you!?

Who said we arrested you?

Damn it!

What other proof? They're probably making this up to cover up their shit!

What happened to Totsuka? Has he been in touch?

Nope. Not even a phone call.

There was a phone call.

Wrong number. It was this crazy bitch,

babbling on about a digicam someone bought yesterday.

Hey, was it you, boss?

Nah, not my kinda thing. Look, I'm going to take a break.

This tape isn't helping anyway.

Proof!

That call. Describe it to me, every detail. Yesterday, huh?

Where's the girl?

I said I don't know.

Yeah, sure.

Look, I've got nothing to with this. The girl disappeared.

What's more important to a trumpet player? His fingers or his lips?

What?

A video. That's the evidence. Sakuma bought a video camera yesterday.

A video? You mean he taped... the deal?

Why the hell would he buy a camera if not?

That's why he was at the car park. Sakuma was taping the whole deal.

I'll send Kamaya to check the place out.

We're definitely closer.

He was talking about a video tape.

You look pale.

No, she...

I'll get rid of the girl. You take care of him.

Wait! It's a misunderstanding!!

Wait!

You're going to die holding this baby.

Which will prove that you're the one who's killed Sakuma.

Wait a minute.

It won't make sense if l get killed by a gun owned by a cop.

I don't need a gun to kill you.

You've showed up at a convenient time.

Where's the girl?

Nanbu's taking care of her.

Nanbu?

You didn't know? Let him handle it.

Where is she?

Hey, watch it. You're only Tazaki's messenger boy.

I don't care which one of you tells me. Where is the girl?

What the fu...

It's been three months since I went in undercover.

You're taking your time, aren't you?

Procedures, you know. Collecting hard evidence and whatnot.

You can't rush things. Like that guy who got killed.

And I did try to tell you. If you had only listened...

How was I supposed to trust you?

Point taken.

Where's the girl? We'll protect her.

Kawabecho...

You get your ass over to the girl!

You're from Crime Preventions, right? You MOLE!

And you're a disgrace to Department 4!

Tell the members of the crime lab to leave the scene as it is.

Copy.

We are through with the investigation. Returning to headquarters.

Ten four.

All I know is it's somewhere in Kawabecho! I'm heading there too.

Have someone pick up the garbage at the construction site in Nakae-minami.

What happened to Moriyama? He's running late.

Why don't we kick it off then.

Don't come!

Good girl. Wait there.

Don't come!

You'll ruin your evidence.

Run!

Moriyama san!

Over here! Here!

Search this area!

Give it up. It's over.

It's not over. You're the only ones who know. I waste you, I'm clean.

Wait. They'll know that a cop had shot me.

So what? I shot a suspect who resisted. No big deal.

No!

You!

Moriyama san!

I've got a lot of questions for you two.

Is the video intact?

Looks okay. I'll see as soon as I get back to the station.

Will it be enough?

Should be. I also need her statement, though. Yours comes next.

Linda said that she would be deported if she goes to the police.

That's possible.

But you wouldn't have found the evidence without her.

I know what you mean, but it's not under my jurisdiction to do anything.

What are you talking about! She risked her life for that tape!

It's okay, Moriyama san. lt's okay.

Linda...

Sakuma san's feeling, not wasted. So, it's okay.

I'll try talking to someone, all right?

But don't bet on it.

We will.

But before that, the statements...

Wait!

G.P. left. It was a pretty long wait.

Yeah, well. Next time, I guess.

Are you okay? Where were you?

Busying myself with some cultural exchange activities.

I'll explain later. Let's jam.

Which one?

Back me up, boys.

Thank you.

It begins to tell,

Round midnight, round midnight,

I do pretty well till after sundown;

Suppertime I'm feelin' sad

But it really gets bad round midnight.

Memories always start,

Round midnight, round midnight,

Haven't got the heart to stand those memories

When my heart is still with you

And old midnight knows it too,

When some quarrel we had needs mending

Does it mean that our love is ending?

Darling, I need you;

lately I find.

You're out of my arms, and I'm out of my mind!

Let our love take wing,

some midnight, round midnight.

Let the angels sing for your returning,

Let our love be safe and sound

When old midnight comes around.