Original subtitles

Presented by The Doppelganger Production Committee

YAKUSHO Koji

Hey...

NAGASAKU Hiromi

Takashi

What are you doing here?

I just finished work Want a ride?

Yusuke Santamaria

Call if you're going to be late

EMOTO Akira

DOPPELGANGER

As you can see, violent waves are pounding

the beach here on the Kii Peninsula

As we heard earlier...

What?

What?

Welcome back

How'd you get back?

What do you mean, how?

Weren't you just at Home Improvements?

Home improvements? Are you crazy?

What?

Oh, no, did I mistake someone else for you?

How embarrassing

Takashi, can you get the phone?

I've got my hands full here

Yes, hello?

Nishimori Police here Is this Nagai Takashi's residence?

Yes, it is

And you are...

I'm Takashi's sister

I see. You'd better come straight to the Chuo Hospital

Um, um... Did something happen to Takashi?

He just passed away

What?

The investigating officer believes it was a suicide

Oh, you have the wrong person Takashi's here at home

But,

we got your number from his student ID

Please wait a minute I'll pit him on the line

Takashi, will you come here? There's a strange phone call

Takashi?

Oh, no...

Takashi?

At Medical Cytech Corp.,

we continue to develop visionary medical equipment

through unique ideas and constant technical innovation

For individuals suffering paralysis after a spinal cord injury,

we're developing the Artificial Human Body Chair

A simple sensor around the neck, communicates your every wish

The ultimate nursing care robot

Its radical flexibility even lets you chase a tennis ball

A little reading when you're bored...

Shut that damned thing off

Yes

I'm sorry

Maybe my will's too weak

Maybe so

Takano, adjust the sensors

Yes

What are you doing, Aoki? Record that data

Yes

Don't you think we should try simplifying the information stream?

What?

I mean, the human will is fairly complex

We've known that all along

Well, yes

The product's useless unless it obeys commands universally

That's why it makes sense to try simplifying it

I thought the point was to replicate the complexity of human behavior

Get with it

Yes

Say, Hayasaki

Didn't you once say you wanted to develop a new pacemaker?

Yeah

Got any? Good ideas?

Nope

Oh, right

Get to the point

What?

That project would be easier to allocate funds for

Since when were you my enemy?

What?

We're all on your side

You have no enemies in this corporation

We all live off that blood pressure instrument of yours

Don't talk about the ancient past

Sorry

I'll get the funding Keep on working

Try not to be such a perfectionist

Do you need that data?

No, I don't! Who needs a useless log of failures

- Here you are - Thanks

We all work too hard

You're right

Can I ask you something?

Sure, what?

Do you believe in paranormal phenomenon, Hayasaki-san?

No, I don't That stuff on TV, right?

The brother of a friend of mine, killed himself recently

Huh

And according to his sister,

he died because he'd seen his doppelganger

Doppelganger?

Like a double They say if you see it, you die

But,

Some psychologists claim to have similar cases

When people see their exact double

I imagine her brother was in denial

That he was burdened with some terrible pressure

What's your opinion?

My opinion? Sorry, I'm not interested

Hey there Key please

Hey, it's gone Didn�t you take it?

- No, no, I didn't - What?

Yeah, I'm much better now

What?

I haven't touched his room

I can't just throw away his things

Yeah, more or less

I'm fine Don't worry

Yeah, yeah... Thanks

I'll call you

Yeah, bye, now

The President wants to promote you to management

What do you say?

I think it's a nice way of kicking you out of research

Isn't it about time you considered taking it easy?

A management position isn't so bad, you know

Murakami, I'll never work for anyone but myself

When you don't need me, fire me Tell that to the President

All right, I will

It's just...

For you to continue your research, we need a little ritual. You understand

No, no way

That machine isn't ready yet

Don't be so stubborn It's your duty to report on your work

I'll write up a report But I won't unveil the machine

I told you, it's just for the executives A hoop to jump through

If you have to show it to them, just take it! Leave me out of it

I'll go make some coffee

Yeah

Are you OK?

Yeah

Is it Murakami-san?

No, that's not it

Recently I've been...

You've been what?

Someone's been stalking me

Stalking?

Wow, that's a drag

Is it a woman? Or a man?

- Oh, thanks - Sure

Listen, Takano

Remember that... Who was it?

The person you know whose brother killed himself?

Yeah

How's she been, since?

She said things had settled down

Huh...

And her brother?

I mean that, the...

Doppel... ganger?

But her brother's dead

Oh, right, right, right

That's right Silly me

Maybe I'm cracking up...

- Welcome - Welcome

- Anyone joining you? - Oh, no

Call me when you're ready

The same

What?

Like I said, the same

The same as what, sir?

What's that?

- Coffee - That, then

Right away

Thank you

You're really stuck, aren't you?

Get out This is my house

Huh?

I'll call the police

Like you're such a hotshot

Who are you?

Me? I'm you

I'm Hayasaki Michio

I'm Hayasaki Michio, too

What kind of nonsense is this?

Just hurry up and disappear

What do you mean? I turned up here because felt sorry for you

I'm overworked I'm losing my mind

Hey, what are you doing?

I'm hallucinating

Man, you're uptight

I'm offering to help you accomplish

what you can't do on your own

Hard to dream up a better partner

I still hear him

You all right?

The figment's saying something I can't listen

That's just it

This inflexibility of yours has been dragging you down

Why the hell do I have to listen to me lecturing myself?

You've got big plans, remember?

I have no intention of discussing them with you

Neither do I

Get out

All right

And... stop driving around in my car

I had to walk home because of you

And you,

stop calling me a stalker

Everything's ready, Hayasaki-san

Right

Let's begin

Are you OK?

Yeah

We pulled it off

Pulled what off?

That's not an artificial body

The way Murakami applauded How totally humiliating

Can I say something, Hayasaki-san?

I think you need to consider Murakami-san's feelings

You're a genius, Hayasaki-san

No one knows that better than Murakami-san

In addition, you're in a slump right now

Get to the point

We're all hoping, all us employees are

That you�ll come up with another amazing invention

That's why

Murakami-san and I are trying, somehow, to pull you out of your slump

I'm hardly much use, so it's not for me to say

But I'm incredibly proud to be working with you

Let's work hard And meet their expectations

They only think of themselves

A heavy load, huh? Their expectations

Yeah...

What are you staring at?

The budget's up 150% No complaints, right?

Right

Now you get to buy that super computer you wanted

OK, right? Sign off on it

When we perform that ritual for our President next month,

Let�s give him a real nice shock

Leave everything to me

Hayasaki You did this

Do you hate my way of doing things so much?

You're incomprehensible

Hi, Takano?

No, no, forget it I've been fired

No, no, it's fine I've been fired

Yeah, that's right

It's strange I'm kind of relieved

Actually, I'd hit my limit

I see, he's still there?

He is

The doppelganger?

I don't know But he's there

In my house Even now

And what's this other brother of yours doing at home?

Writing a novel

A novel?

Yes, the deadline for the Newcomer's Award

that magazine sponsors is coming up

Takashi always dreamed of winning it

I see

But the Takashi I knew was never that ay

He was a slacker, weak-willed,

totally dependent on me

Frankly, I'm happier with the new Takashi

- But... - My brother

probably met his ideal self

and wound up facing his own limitations

That's why I think he killed himself

How are things with you?

I'm sorry, I wasn't listening What?

Oh... How are things with you?

Oh, my situation is hardly that serious

I see

In that case, you'll get used to it

You have no choice

Hey, lazybones Off we go

This is hardly the time to brood over the past

That's exactly the thing that's holding you back

Hey!

Hey, off we go! Hey

Off we go

Hey, c'mon, we're going Hey

Hey, hey Hold on now

OK, here we go

No

Why not?

I don't have a clue what's going on anymore

What'll we do with you? Stop whining

No, no, no, no!

I can't do it alone

Leave me alone!

Hey

- Hayasaki-san - You still working?

Yes What brings you here?

Not to worry

Shall I help you?

Huh?

Takano...

I'm sorry It's all my fault

It's an honor to be of service

OK, OK, OK, stop

- Thanks - Oh, no

- Make up some story for Murakami - Yes

Here

Excuse me

I'll remember you...

for the rest of my life

Me, too

Takano

Yes?

What the hell have you done!

What?

To Takano, by the door back there

Nothing

Liar!

I only did what you wanted to

I knew you did it

Did what?

I'll leave your lunch here

Don't bother me

My brother's gone

Really?

He's totally different

He doesn't seem to need me anymore

Huh...

He's someone else He's not Takashi

Even though he looks the same

Of course he is

What am I supposed to do?

Is Takashi finally, really dead?

Or will I have to keep dealing

with that completely different, other Takashi forever?

That's a tough one

Yes, it is

Bit, you know

I think the doppelganger and the self are entirely distinct

Oh, that's right, you said so, too That he was a different person

So...

It's like having a twin,

or a chance resemblance, so...

So...

So... right

I think it means your brother's finally really dead

You think so?

Yeah

Awful

It's too awful

That's not what I meant

What did I do to deserve this?

I'm starting... to not give a damn anymore

Sorry

Leave everything to me OK?

What the fuck! Hey! Get off!

- Move! - I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sorry

Excuse me, I'm sorry

I'm sorry, I'm sorry

You, again

This thing's pretty handy

Don't touch my machine

Hey, hey, hey Don't eat that crap

Look, I brought you some yummy stuff

Wow, looks good

Did you do something bad?

Don't be such a wimp

I'm going to wind up responsible for everything

The cops?

Why do you think like that? It's just the opposite

Whatever you do,

as long as I get caught, you're safe

Can't you even figure that out?

Not that I really care

Just get out of here I've got a ton to do

All right, that's the way

OK, then I'll be off

You are pleased, right?

What are you?

I was told to come here

What?

Your brother hired me

Wow, so this is the artificial whatever

Pretty tacky

Shut up Put that stuff over here

So, what do I do?

Sit here

For real?

Yeah, it's for real, real You're an employee. No back-talk

Try grabbing this

What?

Here goes... Go

Grab it

You fuckin' around?

I am not I can't grab it

Your will's too weak

Get out of there Start over

You look exactly like him Your brother

What?

It creeps me out Like you're his double

Don't say that Ever again, got that?

Lift both arms

Good

That's hood, good, good

OK, now slowly try raising them to your sides

Good

OK, lower them

Hey

Huh?

Hey

You can do it

Why'd you take'em off They're cool

Shut up

Whatever Everything groovy?

Yeah, well

Welcome

I'm not staying

Hey, you in a rush?

Yeah

Huh

Hey, Kimishima working out?

Kimishima?

Oh, oh, oh, him Yeah, not bad

He wasn't easy to find Just dumb enough not to find us alarming

Just get it over with I'm busy

What's with the attitude!

- What? - I'm bustin' my ass, too

Oh, I'm sorry I'm always grateful

Fine, then

In that case

What?

It's time I...

Going so soon?

We can't be seen together

Let me know when you need something

There's an equipment manufacturer in Niigata, called MediCon Industries

Yeah?

I need to access their confidential progress reports

Can you get those?

I can get'em

I've heard they once tried to develop something similar

Huh

I need more details

- Sure - As soon as possible

I know that

I'm counting on you

Man, you are an asshole

There we go

Watch your step All kinds of stuff lying around

Wow, this is...

So?

Yeah

What else do you need?

I worked here 3 years I can get you anything

Wow, impressive

Surprised I come in so handy?

Kimishima, my brother hired you, right?

Guess that's right

You're so identical, I can't remember who's who

How'd you like to break that contract?

What?

Let me hire you instead What do you say?

Yeah

In other words, I'd like to make you part of my official team

Sure, why not

Right Let's do it, then

I promise it'll work out

Except, you can't ever see my brother again

Even if he confronts you, ignore him Got that?

Yeah

- This means, we're partners, right? - Yeah

From here on, we're in this together

Yeah

- Leave things to me - Right

What?

Here we go

Hayasaki-san

Oh

I've looked for you everywhere

You never answer yours phone

I'm sorry I moved my workshop here

Ouch, I'm sorry, sorry

Sorry, sorry

I'm sorry

Hey?

Is this the machine you were talking about?

Yeah Oh, I'll make some coffee

Oh, about my brother Thank you

What?

Takashi's probably still working on that novel...

In America

Well, it's nothing to me anymore

Huh

- Here you go - Thank you

I quit my job

You did?

I wonder why

I guess it was because I wanted to start a new life

I see Well, that's good

You seem like you've changed, too

Yeah, I do?

Did you solve your problem?

Yeah, more or less

Did your phantom disappear?

I do things the way I want to And I'm the only one who can

I finally figured it out

Can I... help you with that?

What?

I'd like to help you

Um, I've been thinking things over

And even starting things over, I can�t think of anything I can do alone

Bit I guess that's kind of sudden, isn't it?

Another cup of coffee?

Please

I guess it won't work...

No...

Thank you Thank you for saying that

I can't live without you either

I've just now realized it

Oh, no, OK, OK

What?

No, l, um...

Oh, no...

No, it's not... It's just a misunderstanding...

Please, wait

Hey, Kimishima How's it going?

Shut up, don't talk to me You're nobody to me now

Huh?

I'm his official partner, now

You? His partner? Great, that's wonderful

Oh, no... She's got the wrong idea

Congratulations, Hayasaki

Want me to do him in?

Go somewhere

- Why? - Just get lost for a while

This place is fantastic

Right on schedule Now you can work even harder

Fuck, that hurt

How dare you How could you have done that?

Huh?

How can I explain to her?

Hey, you know her name's Yuka

That's not the point

But you never had the guts to ask her

I just didn't want to drag her into this mess

What mess?

Shut up You are the absolute pits

Hey man, you've got it all wrong

You're the one who was making love to her

You wanted to as soon as you met her

So your dream came true

What are you so pissed off about? What is it with you?

Oh, that Your favorite meal for lunch

And that MediCon information you wanted

See, I got it for you

What's it for?

Oh, I know, time to go, right? It's written all over your face

If you know it, then do it

Do you hate me that much?

Yeah, I hate you

I thought we could enjoy that together

Hurry up and get out I hate you

I told her not to come back

But she insisted

Shut up

- What the... - Enough, Kimishima

I'm sorry about what happened I got carried away

couldn't be helped

Um, which Hayasaki-san are you?

You're the real one, right?

Whichever one you want

This one here says she wants to help with the research

Tell her it's not for amateurs

What?

You said it was OK, before

Before?

The other... Hayasaki-san

Oh...

- I'll help you - You can't

I want to start a new life

- So fucking what - And just who are you?

Who am I? I'm his partner

Wow

- What's that about? - Kimishima

Well, let's see

Would you give this a try?

Good, good, good That's the girl

Kimishima, the data

I guess it's time to go home

Right, good night

- I should go home - Right

It's hard to tell

whether you're a warm person or a cold one, isn't it?

But I do...

Like the warm Hayasaki-san

It finally arrived

It was tough getting this part from Russia

Here

- A receipt? - No, thanks

Hey, it's been a while

So they fired you, too, huh

Well, yeah

I got involved with a bunch of shady characters

Embezzled development funds?

I thought it would all work out

Life doesn't always work out that way

You look like you're sitting pretty

You think?

Yeah, I do, I can tell

Remember we go way back

Murakami, you think I've changed from the old days?

Not a bit You're the same old you

Arrogant, confident

I'm jealous

What do you say? Team up again?

You're still doing the same research, right?

I can take care of the money Leave all that to me

No?

Sorry, but I'm fine on my own now

Oh, I see

Well, feel free to call me if your money runs out

Sure

Hello, is this MediCon Industries?

We've never spoken before My name's Hayasaki

Can I speak to Takeda, in Development?

Just tell him it's about the Artificial Body

I'm sure he'll understand

Congratulations, it's done

You're going to take it to MediCon Industries, now, right?

This assures your position among the ranks

of the world's greatest investors

A Nobel Prize wouldn't be bad, either

Money, fame, power And women, too

All your dreams came true

As crude as ever

Hey, don't act that way

Do you know why I made this thing?

I made it for me, for myself

That was... everything to me

This sense of accomplishment

That's what I was after

I'm sure you wouldn't understand

Like I said...

Money, fame, power and women? Man, you're pathetic

Is that all you think about?

I'd hide that away in a heartbeat

Yeah, and that's what I'm taking

What?

The money and the women You can keep the rest

You've got no complaints, right? That's what I was in it for

What are you talking about? I've got nothing to give you!

Like I said...

Listen, I made this on my own

That's right

I made it alone, no help from anyone

Right, right So what?

So I'll do exactly as I please

What's wrong with that?

Exactly what I would do What's wrong with that?

Oh, I get it

You're trying to trap me

Trap you?

This is what you're after

I don't want some dumb machine

This is an artificial body

Right, just some dumb machine

And you're just some dumb doppelganger

You never really existed in this world, did you?

You sure?

If I wish you to vanish with all my heart

you'll disappear, right?

Let's try it

Go away

Get lost

It'll never work

Hayasaki, you�re clever, right?

When are you gonna start getting it?

The one way you can survive is by recognizing me

I accept the you inside of me so I've been cooperative

You have to accept the me inside of you!

I know you can do it, Hayasaki

No! Vanish! Go away!

Just disappear!

- But you.. - Don't say it

Don't go any farther I won't listen

Sooner or later, we'll merge as one self again

Give up

Accept your fate

Hurry, hurry, over here

Stop, Kimishima!

Don't you want to get rid of him?

Just stop it

Here goes

OK

One, two, OK

Three

I figured this would happen

You guys sure didn't get along

I feel sick

What are you worried about, Hayasaki-san?

It just disappeared, that's all It was only ever a phantom

You're taking that machine to Niigata, right?

Let's just get it over with

Here

Let's have a toast

Here's yours

And yours

All kinds of stuff happened but it all worked out

Ready...

C'mon, you, too

Cheers

Cheers

Oh, no

Who?

He looked after me once

Get off of that

Let's ignore him

No I have no choice

Who the hell are they?

My new team

Huh

I brought 20 million yen It's in the car. Be my partner

Murakami, I'm sorry, but I don't need money anymore

- You don't? - No

I see

I finished it, that project

Wow, you pulled it off

It's just,

I put a lot into it, too You do remember

I've got some rights, after all

All right! I buy your machine for 20 million yen

Stop!

I never knew you were so tough

I'm no longer the person I was

Wow

Don't you dare come back Got that?

- Are you OK? - Yeah

- Hayasaki-san - What?

Is the machine OK with all these bumps?

OK, now

Need a hand?

OK, now

Hey, is this for real?

Screw him

- Take it slow - I know

I said, slow down

The engine won't make it

Stinks

Kimishima, let's go get some water

Listen, about what happens when we get to Niigata

- You introduce me to them, right? - Right

I'm thinking you should present me as your manager

What?

Not your partner, your manager

I'm actually more that type

What are you talking about?

You need someone like that

That way you can concentrate on your next invention

You can leave me in charge of that machine

Oh, no

Wow

Where's Kimishima?

Kimishima...

suddenly started insisting the machine was his

So I fired him

I see

What an idiot

There's an empty house over there Found all kinds of stuff

Get it now?

I like my vengeance

I'm not the idiot you took me for

You underestimated me Right, Hayasaki?

You'll regret it 'til you die You're the idiot

I'm taking everything

I'm sorry... I can't run any further

All right Just keep walking toward the highway

Wait there I promise I'll come for you

I swear I promise

Move!

Kimishima, I'm sorry Forgive me

But that machine is mine

I trusted you once

I'm sorry

It's too late

Hey, what do you say? Sell me that machine for 5 million?

Oh, all right

There's 20 million here

You want it, right? Let's make a deal

Take it truck and all

Hey, what's this?

You...

I'm in a different league from Hayasaki Don't underestimate me

Hayasaki-san?

- Get in - What... Oh...

The truck drove by 10 minutes ago

We can still catch up

- Yuka - Yes?

Give up the past No revenge, no memories

Yes

From here on out I'm doing exactly as I please. You with me?

Yes

Um... Hayasaki-san, that...

Huh?

Your nose

Oh, this? Does it bother you?

No, not at all

What, he got you, too?

Me, too, that punk got me good

What's up? Hurry up and catch him or he'll get away

Murakami, when did you get to be like that?

What?

I used to find you so refreshing

I wonder when...

You're not actually like this I know better

Stop lying to yourself

Stop here

What?

I'm going home

Right

I'm sorry, Hayasaki

No big deal

Let's shake

I won't be seeing you again

You're really amazing

Well, we did used to be friends, once

I couldn't help but take an honest look at my own self

Wonder what's going to happen next...

Take an honest look at myself...

There he is

I'll be right back

Kimishima's pretty tough

What's with that face, Hayasaki?

What the hell resurrected you?

Whatever I'll just keep killing you

Hayasaki

I ended up getting everything, all on my own

I never needed you in the first place

Let's be friends, Kimishima

Shut the fuck up, asshole!

What did you end up getting?

What you wanted? What was it you wanted?

Cut it out!

Hey, you sure you can keep firing? You've only got one bullet left

What if you miss?

So this is all you were after?

No revenge, right, Hayasaki-san?

Oh, right

Hey... I fell asleep

- Hayasaki-san - Yes

- Hello, I'm Takeda from Development - Oh, hello

- Where's the machine? - Oh, in there

I see, let's bring it in through the parking lot

Excuse me Where's the key?

What'll you do with it?

Isn't it obvious?

Market it and make a bundle

In the crudest terms, yes

Contribute to society by helping the disabled?

Why, yes of course

Maybe even get yourself a Nobel Prize

That just might be in the cards

All sounds great

Isn't that why... you're here, too?

There's no time

Changed my mind

That's not why I made this thing

Let's go, Yuka

Right

YAKUSHO Koji

NAGASAKU Hiromi

Yusuke Santamaria

and EMOTO Akira

Produced by SATO Atsishi,

SHIMODA Atsuyuki and KAWABATA Motoo

Co-written by FURUSAWA Takeshi

Cinematography by MIZUGUCHI Noriyuki

Lighting by TOMIYAMA Akinaga

VFX produced by ASANO Shuji

English translation by Linda HOAGLUND

English subtitles by Aura and Nippon Cine Arts

OCR and spellcheck namorip@gmail.com

The Doppelganger Production Committee

Written, Edited, and Directed by KUROSAWA Kiyoshi