1 00:00:31,291 --> 00:00:37,540 Kabuki originated in Kyoto in the 17th century 2 00:00:37,666 --> 00:00:43,040 and audiences were very responsive to it. 3 00:00:43,166 --> 00:00:49,540 The shogunate feared that it would cause moral decline. 4 00:00:49,666 --> 00:00:56,082 They banned women from performing in kabuki so the roles of women 5 00:00:56,208 --> 00:01:00,582 were played by men, known as onnagata. 6 00:01:16,250 --> 00:01:20,457 Yes, I want you to be my man. 7 00:01:20,708 --> 00:01:22,624 Keep still. 8 00:01:33,291 --> 00:01:40,040 Nagasaki, 1964 9 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:06,624 Ms. Matsu! 10 00:02:07,291 --> 00:02:09,665 Hanjiro has arrived! 11 00:02:11,125 --> 00:02:12,665 I'll be right out! 12 00:02:13,958 --> 00:02:15,457 Who's Hanjiro? 13 00:02:15,750 --> 00:02:17,915 You don't know him? 14 00:02:19,083 --> 00:02:22,374 He's the star kabuki actor in Osaka! 15 00:02:25,125 --> 00:02:26,540 Darling! 16 00:02:27,208 --> 00:02:31,124 Mr. Hanjiro Hanai has arrived, Darling. 17 00:02:36,375 --> 00:02:38,665 I am Hanjiro Hanai. 18 00:02:42,791 --> 00:02:44,040 I'm Tachibana. 19 00:02:44,625 --> 00:02:45,665 Sit. 20 00:02:45,791 --> 00:02:46,957 Thank you. 21 00:02:49,958 --> 00:02:51,582 Make yourself at home. 22 00:02:52,583 --> 00:02:53,832 Thank you. 23 00:02:56,041 --> 00:02:58,040 Allow me to pour you one. 24 00:03:16,750 --> 00:03:19,624 How long will you be in Nagasaki? 25 00:03:19,750 --> 00:03:22,457 The show wraps at the end of the month. 26 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:26,707 I'm grateful for your protection. 27 00:03:26,833 --> 00:03:28,040 Well... 28 00:03:29,083 --> 00:03:33,457 Inform any of my men if you're inconvenienced. 29 00:03:40,250 --> 00:03:43,499 This is such a grand New Year banquet! 30 00:03:45,083 --> 00:03:46,207 Thank you. 31 00:04:07,708 --> 00:04:09,999 Oh, Snowbound Barrier. 32 00:04:17,541 --> 00:04:18,665 Tokuji! 33 00:04:18,791 --> 00:04:21,082 You're so dashing! 34 00:05:32,083 --> 00:05:36,124 What a talented geisha you have in Nagasaki! 35 00:05:36,291 --> 00:05:40,082 That's not a geisha. It's my son, Kikuo. 36 00:05:40,666 --> 00:05:44,415 Such an amateur performance is embarrassing. 37 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:20,832 Where did the strange woman come from? 38 00:06:21,875 --> 00:06:27,999 She suddenly appeared at this border post in the middle of mountain... 39 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:31,124 Where are you from? 40 00:06:32,083 --> 00:06:36,249 I'm from Shumoku, the pleasure district. 41 00:06:37,083 --> 00:06:39,499 Why are you here? 42 00:06:39,875 --> 00:06:41,957 To see someone. 43 00:06:42,541 --> 00:06:45,082 Who? 44 00:06:45,666 --> 00:06:47,582 You, actually. 45 00:06:47,708 --> 00:06:49,749 You've come to see me? 46 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:53,374 Yes, I want you to be my man. 47 00:06:54,166 --> 00:06:56,790 Your son has a gift...! 48 00:06:58,333 --> 00:07:03,707 By the way, madam, what is your name? 49 00:07:05,083 --> 00:07:11,540 Sumizome... That's my name. 50 00:07:44,875 --> 00:07:46,749 I'm hot! 51 00:07:46,875 --> 00:07:48,749 Everyone loved you! 52 00:07:48,875 --> 00:07:51,707 What unflinching performances! 53 00:07:51,833 --> 00:07:54,624 Before I knew it, it was over! 54 00:07:54,750 --> 00:07:57,707 People would pay to see you perform! 55 00:07:57,833 --> 00:08:01,999 I was worried but you did well! 56 00:08:02,125 --> 00:08:04,749 I nearly had a heart attack. 57 00:08:04,875 --> 00:08:05,999 Mom! 58 00:08:11,541 --> 00:08:12,665 Kikuo. 59 00:08:14,125 --> 00:08:16,790 Hanjiro wants to speak with you. 60 00:08:16,916 --> 00:08:18,040 About what? 61 00:08:18,166 --> 00:08:19,707 Just hurry. 62 00:08:29,250 --> 00:08:30,415 Tokuji. 63 00:08:31,333 --> 00:08:33,124 Does your back hurt? 64 00:08:33,791 --> 00:08:35,249 I got used to it. 65 00:08:36,291 --> 00:08:40,707 It only hurts when a girl clings onto me! 66 00:08:44,666 --> 00:08:46,624 You talked to Tatsu? 67 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,249 - He doesn't want to. - Why? 68 00:08:50,833 --> 00:08:54,374 He doesn't want to give you a tattoo. 69 00:08:54,708 --> 00:08:59,540 He's afraid of the Boss or your stepmom finding out. 70 00:09:01,458 --> 00:09:04,082 Oh, that Tatsu is a chicken! 71 00:09:07,083 --> 00:09:10,999 By the way, weren't we great? 72 00:09:12,708 --> 00:09:16,915 I'm from Shumoku, the pleasure district. 73 00:09:17,458 --> 00:09:19,665 Why are you here? 74 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,207 To see someone. 75 00:09:22,916 --> 00:09:24,540 Who? 76 00:09:25,083 --> 00:09:27,207 You, actually. 77 00:09:38,125 --> 00:09:39,540 Hurry! 78 00:09:41,875 --> 00:09:43,249 Come this way! 79 00:10:03,333 --> 00:10:06,290 We've got to hide! You too, Tokuji! 80 00:10:06,416 --> 00:10:07,582 It's an attack! 81 00:10:07,708 --> 00:10:09,665 Tokuji, help me stop Kikuo! 82 00:10:10,041 --> 00:10:11,207 Young master! 83 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 Get out, Boss! 84 00:10:15,208 --> 00:10:16,374 Kikuo! 85 00:10:21,666 --> 00:10:23,165 Keep him there. 86 00:10:23,291 --> 00:10:24,374 Gongoro! 87 00:10:24,500 --> 00:10:25,332 Run! 88 00:10:25,458 --> 00:10:27,290 But Darling! 89 00:10:32,416 --> 00:10:34,499 Open the doors! 90 00:10:42,708 --> 00:10:44,749 Damn it, let me go! 91 00:10:44,875 --> 00:10:46,915 Let me go! 92 00:10:47,041 --> 00:10:49,665 No! You'd die if I did that. 93 00:11:37,083 --> 00:11:38,290 Kikuo. 94 00:11:40,166 --> 00:11:41,832 Watch me. 95 00:11:44,875 --> 00:11:46,624 Don't look away. 96 00:13:21,875 --> 00:13:22,999 Kikuo. 97 00:13:24,625 --> 00:13:28,457 You won't avenge your dad's death, will you...? 98 00:13:31,583 --> 00:13:33,249 Of course not. 99 00:13:35,541 --> 00:13:39,957 I wouldn't be able to go on if you died. 100 00:13:43,375 --> 00:13:46,040 I have no plan for vengeance. 101 00:13:53,708 --> 00:13:55,082 I'll go... 102 00:13:57,916 --> 00:13:59,374 wherever you go. 103 00:14:12,666 --> 00:14:13,874 Kikuo! 104 00:14:19,458 --> 00:14:20,665 What are you doing? 105 00:14:27,958 --> 00:14:28,957 Kikuo! 106 00:14:36,083 --> 00:14:40,957 1 year later 107 00:14:42,500 --> 00:14:45,999 Osaka 108 00:14:52,083 --> 00:14:53,374 Keep the change. 109 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:13,499 You had a long trip from home. Get some sleep. 110 00:15:18,375 --> 00:15:21,415 Help me over there. 111 00:15:53,958 --> 00:15:55,290 Arch your back! 112 00:16:05,625 --> 00:16:09,249 Thank you for letting me stay, I'm Kikuo Tachibana. 113 00:16:09,375 --> 00:16:11,915 I appreciate your kindness. 114 00:16:16,500 --> 00:16:22,165 Your mother wanted you to have an honest occupation. 115 00:16:23,416 --> 00:16:25,040 What do you want? 116 00:16:27,875 --> 00:16:29,999 I'll respect her wishes. 117 00:16:32,458 --> 00:16:37,374 The Tachibana Family is a big deal, isn't it? 118 00:16:37,875 --> 00:16:42,290 Yes, ma'am, but they're dissolving. 119 00:16:42,958 --> 00:16:44,874 Are you alone? 120 00:16:45,708 --> 00:16:50,165 The A Bomb disease killed my real mom, uncle and aunt. 121 00:16:51,416 --> 00:16:54,082 There's no one else I can depend on. 122 00:16:55,875 --> 00:16:58,415 He'll live and train with us? 123 00:16:59,375 --> 00:17:02,165 That's what Master Hanai wants. 124 00:17:11,041 --> 00:17:12,874 You arrived so early. 125 00:17:14,916 --> 00:17:16,499 You must be hungry. 126 00:17:18,125 --> 00:17:19,332 Let's have lunch. 127 00:17:20,708 --> 00:17:22,290 Follow me. 128 00:17:25,833 --> 00:17:29,249 Help me, Sei. Where are you? 129 00:17:43,250 --> 00:17:44,415 We're here. 130 00:17:48,166 --> 00:17:53,040 "Naniwa-za Theater" 131 00:17:53,166 --> 00:17:57,165 "Kabuki For Springtime" 132 00:18:07,125 --> 00:18:09,165 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 133 00:18:11,708 --> 00:18:13,207 Good afternoon. 134 00:18:18,791 --> 00:18:21,249 - Good afternoon. - Good afternoon. 135 00:18:21,375 --> 00:18:23,374 - Good afternoon, ma'am. - Hello. 136 00:18:23,541 --> 00:18:25,832 - Good afternoon. - Hello, ma'am. 137 00:18:31,791 --> 00:18:33,457 Hey, don't touch! 138 00:18:33,583 --> 00:18:35,790 Sorry! Let's get going. 139 00:18:42,916 --> 00:18:45,207 - Ma'am. - Keep it up! 140 00:18:45,333 --> 00:18:47,249 Let's have a good show. 141 00:18:47,666 --> 00:18:48,790 Good afternoon. 142 00:18:49,833 --> 00:18:51,749 - Good afternoon. - Hello. 143 00:18:55,291 --> 00:18:56,999 Hey, Gen. 144 00:18:57,208 --> 00:18:59,374 - Ma'am. - Look after the boy. 145 00:19:12,958 --> 00:19:14,999 Excuse me. Hey, kid! 146 00:19:15,625 --> 00:19:18,540 You're in the way, kid. 147 00:19:18,916 --> 00:19:21,874 You'll train him to be a kabuki actor? 148 00:19:23,333 --> 00:19:25,499 He's the son of a yakuza! 149 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,624 Look after him. 150 00:19:28,375 --> 00:19:30,165 But it's so sudden! 151 00:19:30,791 --> 00:19:32,874 He's not a lost puppy. 152 00:19:33,000 --> 00:19:37,874 I still remember him playing Sumizome. 153 00:19:38,750 --> 00:19:41,124 - He's an amateur. - Pardon me. 154 00:19:47,916 --> 00:19:50,915 Thank you for taking me in. 155 00:19:54,416 --> 00:19:56,207 You can take it easy. 156 00:19:57,375 --> 00:19:59,249 That's Shunsuke, our son. 157 00:19:59,708 --> 00:20:02,707 You're the same age. Go to school together. 158 00:20:03,208 --> 00:20:04,499 No, thanks. 159 00:20:04,625 --> 00:20:06,040 Your stage name is... 160 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:11,832 Toichiro Hanai. Number 1 man of the east. 161 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:14,624 That suits him! 162 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:19,249 I'm Hanya, Half a guy. Why's that? 163 00:20:19,833 --> 00:20:23,624 You'll be Hanjiro the Third and that's better! 164 00:20:25,041 --> 00:20:27,540 But I don't know, Dear... 165 00:20:28,541 --> 00:20:32,874 How can I mother such a big boy? 166 00:20:34,041 --> 00:20:37,957 I can't imagine him living with us for years... 167 00:20:38,958 --> 00:20:42,124 We can't send him back to Nagasaki now. 168 00:20:43,333 --> 00:20:44,957 The kid's brave. 169 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:48,165 You avenged your father, right? 170 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:54,624 I tried... and failed. 171 00:21:00,166 --> 00:21:01,790 It requires guts. 172 00:21:24,666 --> 00:21:26,124 Step back. 173 00:21:36,250 --> 00:21:40,207 "Two Lions" In this dance of lions, the stern father shows his love for his son by kicking him off the cliff. 174 00:23:25,500 --> 00:23:28,832 You're pushing my patience! 175 00:23:40,666 --> 00:23:42,290 Step out further! 176 00:23:43,041 --> 00:23:45,999 Fist here. Twist this hand inward! 177 00:23:46,333 --> 00:23:49,082 Let your bones memorize the pose. 178 00:23:49,500 --> 00:23:52,040 Holding a pose is hard, right? 179 00:23:54,875 --> 00:23:58,582 Let your bones remember the best position. 180 00:24:02,041 --> 00:24:04,582 Engage your blades... 181 00:24:05,166 --> 00:24:06,290 Got it? 182 00:24:07,416 --> 00:24:11,207 There are no short cuts to learning! Keep it up! 183 00:24:11,333 --> 00:24:12,207 Again. 184 00:24:13,333 --> 00:24:15,665 Ready, do it! 185 00:24:16,708 --> 00:24:20,207 You're pushing my patience! 186 00:24:29,250 --> 00:24:31,207 I told you many times! 187 00:24:32,250 --> 00:24:34,499 You call yourself an actor? 188 00:24:34,625 --> 00:24:36,749 Watch your shoulder blades. 189 00:24:36,875 --> 00:24:40,457 Put them together! Keep your hand up! 190 00:24:41,083 --> 00:24:42,457 It hurts! 191 00:24:42,666 --> 00:24:44,874 Is he always so strict? 192 00:24:46,041 --> 00:24:51,249 Worse! With 2 teachers in the house, the boy has no time to sleep. 193 00:24:51,375 --> 00:24:54,082 Put them together! 194 00:24:54,208 --> 00:24:56,790 Good. Open your legs wider! 195 00:24:57,416 --> 00:24:58,582 And here! 196 00:24:59,708 --> 00:25:05,207 Move! You'll make that tattoo cry in shame! 197 00:25:05,458 --> 00:25:06,457 Ouch! 198 00:25:06,583 --> 00:25:07,749 Again. 199 00:25:23,333 --> 00:25:24,457 Kikuo? 200 00:25:25,541 --> 00:25:29,957 Why didn't you come to the bar, Kikuo? 201 00:25:30,625 --> 00:25:33,707 You'll catch a cold. Come inside. 202 00:25:41,875 --> 00:25:45,290 I missed you so much. 203 00:25:47,166 --> 00:25:51,540 I'm sorry I haven't spent any time with you, Harue. 204 00:25:54,375 --> 00:25:55,999 I saw you train. 205 00:25:56,541 --> 00:25:57,790 You did? 206 00:26:00,375 --> 00:26:03,915 Mr. Hanai is an amazing teacher. 207 00:26:04,541 --> 00:26:08,332 When I do like he says, it changes my form. 208 00:26:12,958 --> 00:26:15,124 But it's too much... 209 00:26:15,708 --> 00:26:20,624 But I like it. I don't even need sleep. 210 00:26:29,500 --> 00:26:31,624 It's unnecessary to 211 00:26:31,833 --> 00:26:34,207 - favor your master! - If you do 212 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:39,249 you might hurt yourself! 213 00:26:39,541 --> 00:26:46,540 Then he blocks him with both his arms out. 214 00:26:50,708 --> 00:26:53,374 It was off. Let's do it again. 215 00:27:07,250 --> 00:27:19,415 The flowers in the stream are deep purple 216 00:27:22,791 --> 00:27:23,915 Shunsuke. 217 00:27:24,583 --> 00:27:26,332 Watch him. 218 00:27:27,625 --> 00:27:28,707 Yes. 219 00:27:28,875 --> 00:27:30,582 Dance by yourself. 220 00:28:14,333 --> 00:28:16,665 Is that an owl? 221 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:20,457 It's an eagle owl. 222 00:28:21,666 --> 00:28:23,832 They always return favors. 223 00:28:24,666 --> 00:28:27,790 They'll bring you snakes and mice. 224 00:28:28,750 --> 00:28:31,957 No thanks, that's creepy. 225 00:28:32,416 --> 00:28:34,249 I can get you some. 226 00:28:36,583 --> 00:28:38,415 Don't make me laugh... 227 00:28:40,208 --> 00:28:42,332 A snake or a mouse? 228 00:28:42,708 --> 00:28:44,374 I hate both of them! 229 00:28:47,250 --> 00:28:48,665 How's Kikuo? 230 00:28:52,750 --> 00:28:55,790 He absorbs everything like a sponge. 231 00:28:57,041 --> 00:29:01,082 He's so bottomless, it's scary. 232 00:29:02,916 --> 00:29:04,290 An empty vessel. 233 00:29:05,791 --> 00:29:07,915 A natural born onnagata. 234 00:29:10,666 --> 00:29:14,957 Our heir should work harder for his position. 235 00:29:16,041 --> 00:29:20,540 Would it be interesting to pair them up as onnagata? 236 00:29:23,583 --> 00:29:25,290 You think so, too? 237 00:29:29,375 --> 00:29:33,290 Our son will train more seriously with Kikuo. 238 00:29:36,291 --> 00:29:38,832 Sometimes he's too laid-back... 239 00:29:41,916 --> 00:29:44,374 I'm tired. I'm off to bed. 240 00:29:44,750 --> 00:29:46,040 It was a long day. 241 00:29:46,166 --> 00:29:48,332 Another hard day tomorrow. 242 00:29:53,791 --> 00:29:55,415 Hurry up! 243 00:29:57,708 --> 00:29:59,999 We'll go to the station? 244 00:30:00,125 --> 00:30:03,332 Yes, Gen is waiting with our luggage. 245 00:30:04,416 --> 00:30:05,540 Ready? 246 00:30:07,291 --> 00:30:08,457 Here goes! 247 00:30:10,416 --> 00:30:13,832 Will you really take me to Gion? 248 00:30:13,958 --> 00:30:17,457 Yes! And I'll show you how things are done. 249 00:30:17,916 --> 00:30:20,165 Are geisha girls pretty? 250 00:30:20,666 --> 00:30:22,165 They smell nice. 251 00:30:23,125 --> 00:30:26,665 So you'll be my dad's apprentice? 252 00:30:27,250 --> 00:30:29,082 There's talk of it... 253 00:30:29,333 --> 00:30:33,832 That's a privilege. You'll get special treatment! 254 00:30:34,208 --> 00:30:36,499 You might land a big part. 255 00:30:37,208 --> 00:30:39,499 Not for many years. 256 00:30:39,750 --> 00:30:41,540 No, it won't be long. 257 00:30:42,250 --> 00:30:48,707 Twirl once, twirl twice, twirl three times... 258 00:30:59,916 --> 00:31:01,749 But you won! 259 00:31:05,625 --> 00:31:06,665 One for you. 260 00:31:06,958 --> 00:31:08,249 Thank you. 261 00:31:11,291 --> 00:31:13,707 Hey, Shunsuke. 262 00:31:13,958 --> 00:31:15,915 You drunk it up! 263 00:31:38,750 --> 00:31:43,290 Is this your first visit to a geisha house, Toichiro? 264 00:31:44,541 --> 00:31:45,499 No! 265 00:31:46,166 --> 00:31:47,540 I see. 266 00:31:56,208 --> 00:31:57,540 I've got to pee! 267 00:32:18,375 --> 00:32:21,707 I guess Nagasaki is much warmer. 268 00:32:22,791 --> 00:32:24,707 Does it snow at all? 269 00:32:26,083 --> 00:32:27,332 Snow... 270 00:32:31,166 --> 00:32:32,915 Hardly ever. 271 00:32:39,083 --> 00:32:44,415 I've decided... I'll go with you all the way. 272 00:32:45,750 --> 00:32:47,249 What do you mean? 273 00:32:48,708 --> 00:32:54,249 I'm saying I'll bet my life on you, Toichiro. 274 00:32:59,791 --> 00:33:01,832 But we just met. 275 00:33:02,583 --> 00:33:05,999 I don't want to waste time. 276 00:33:06,708 --> 00:33:08,457 Are you serious? 277 00:33:10,041 --> 00:33:12,749 I'm a woman who sticks to her word. 278 00:33:18,416 --> 00:33:24,332 I have a hunch that you're destined to be a great actor. 279 00:33:24,958 --> 00:33:28,749 I'm not so audacious to ask you to marry me. 280 00:33:29,541 --> 00:33:34,249 I want to be your mistress, even if I'm Number 3. 281 00:33:34,833 --> 00:33:35,957 Okay? 282 00:33:36,375 --> 00:33:38,249 It's too soon. 283 00:33:38,416 --> 00:33:43,665 It isn't. Before you know it I'll be an old woman. 284 00:33:50,916 --> 00:33:52,499 Toichiro. 285 00:33:55,750 --> 00:33:58,957 You'll be the best kabuki actor in Japan. 286 00:34:01,250 --> 00:34:02,790 Promise me. 287 00:34:09,333 --> 00:34:12,749 Do you have a minute, Mangiku? It's Hanjiro. 288 00:34:14,708 --> 00:34:17,624 Hi, Mr. Tanba-ya. 289 00:34:18,250 --> 00:34:22,040 My son and an apprentice want to greet you. 290 00:34:37,458 --> 00:34:40,040 Shunsuke, is that you? 291 00:34:40,750 --> 00:34:42,415 It's been so long. 292 00:34:43,708 --> 00:34:45,832 How you've grown! 293 00:34:45,958 --> 00:34:47,665 He's 16. 294 00:34:48,625 --> 00:34:49,749 Kikuo. 295 00:34:53,875 --> 00:34:55,082 Help yourself. 296 00:34:56,458 --> 00:34:58,040 Thank you, sir. 297 00:34:59,583 --> 00:35:05,332 This boy is our apprentice. He is Kikuo Tachibana. 298 00:35:06,125 --> 00:35:11,790 They'll learn a lot from your performance in Heron Maiden. 299 00:35:11,916 --> 00:35:13,124 It's an honor. 300 00:35:13,250 --> 00:35:15,165 Thank you. 301 00:35:15,458 --> 00:35:16,832 Let's go. 302 00:35:16,958 --> 00:35:18,790 - Excuse us. - Excuse us. 303 00:35:25,333 --> 00:35:26,832 Kikuo, is it? 304 00:35:28,083 --> 00:35:29,290 Hold on... 305 00:35:53,708 --> 00:35:55,332 I must say... 306 00:35:58,291 --> 00:35:59,957 What a beautiful face... 307 00:36:03,166 --> 00:36:06,415 I see what Mr. Tanba-ya saw in you. 308 00:36:08,166 --> 00:36:09,790 But be careful. 309 00:36:12,625 --> 00:36:16,624 It might get in the way of your art. 310 00:36:18,333 --> 00:36:23,207 Your beautiful face might consume you. 311 00:37:01,458 --> 00:37:04,374 It's kind of surreal. 312 00:37:08,083 --> 00:37:09,499 He's a monster. 313 00:37:12,666 --> 00:37:17,749 Yes but he's a beautiful monster. 314 00:37:23,750 --> 00:37:25,832 A living national treasure. 315 00:37:27,958 --> 00:37:29,540 So he should be. 316 00:39:00,541 --> 00:39:02,415 Hi there, Gen! 317 00:39:04,583 --> 00:39:05,874 Get some ice water. 318 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,332 It's ready. 319 00:39:09,458 --> 00:39:11,249 1972 How many bars? 320 00:39:12,875 --> 00:39:18,290 I don't know! I woke up on the floor of a strange bar. 321 00:39:19,833 --> 00:39:21,332 It was a shock! 322 00:39:21,666 --> 00:39:24,415 You party too much. We're on soon. 323 00:39:28,250 --> 00:39:31,874 I've got to get ready... Hurry up! 324 00:39:32,500 --> 00:39:34,957 Are you ready? 325 00:39:39,833 --> 00:39:41,707 Not yet, not yet... 326 00:39:44,875 --> 00:39:49,082 Hey! You're getting me wet! 327 00:39:50,458 --> 00:39:52,832 Thank you for coming again! 328 00:39:53,583 --> 00:39:56,540 How are you, President Umeki? 329 00:39:56,708 --> 00:39:59,040 Let me take your shoes. 330 00:40:00,250 --> 00:40:02,332 Thank you for coming. 331 00:40:02,458 --> 00:40:04,665 I'm here on a business trip. 332 00:40:04,791 --> 00:40:06,874 Great, you're upstairs. 333 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:08,624 Let's speak later. 334 00:40:34,750 --> 00:40:36,665 I feel sick... 335 00:40:46,333 --> 00:40:47,624 There they are! 336 00:40:49,541 --> 00:40:51,415 Gorgeous kimono! 337 00:40:52,291 --> 00:40:53,790 Excellent! 338 00:41:46,458 --> 00:41:50,165 We missed the beat when we look at each other. 339 00:41:50,291 --> 00:41:52,624 When we put down the hats? 340 00:41:52,791 --> 00:41:55,374 Yes, let's go over it. 341 00:41:55,583 --> 00:41:56,707 Okay. 342 00:42:06,458 --> 00:42:07,749 That's good. 343 00:42:08,583 --> 00:42:10,124 Do it once more. 344 00:42:10,541 --> 00:42:13,082 If I knew you'd come, sir... 345 00:42:13,208 --> 00:42:14,790 Don't be so formal! 346 00:42:15,500 --> 00:42:19,415 Shunsuke and Kikuo! Someone's here to see you. 347 00:42:20,166 --> 00:42:24,332 I saw your Wisteria Maiden. It was impressive! 348 00:42:24,458 --> 00:42:26,624 I'm very lucky to have seen it. 349 00:42:32,666 --> 00:42:33,999 Thank you, sir. 350 00:42:34,416 --> 00:42:35,749 There you are! 351 00:42:37,666 --> 00:42:39,749 Hanya and Toichiro! 352 00:42:40,958 --> 00:42:44,499 Aren't they amazing, Takeno? 353 00:42:45,333 --> 00:42:46,707 I don't know, sir. 354 00:42:46,833 --> 00:42:49,415 You don't understand the art of kabuki. 355 00:42:50,666 --> 00:42:53,915 They should perform at Miyako-za Theater. 356 00:42:54,375 --> 00:42:59,332 It's generous but they lack experience for that venue... 357 00:42:59,458 --> 00:43:01,040 I know it's a gamble. 358 00:43:01,208 --> 00:43:04,457 Future stars or failure of the century! 359 00:43:05,458 --> 00:43:09,582 Temple Maiden has the right energy for young stars! 360 00:43:10,083 --> 00:43:14,124 It's too soon, sir. They're not ready for that... 361 00:43:14,250 --> 00:43:16,374 - They'll be fine. - But, sir...! 362 00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:19,165 The new stars' debut at Miyako-za! 363 00:43:19,291 --> 00:43:21,207 Not so fast, sir... 364 00:43:21,791 --> 00:43:25,874 Miyako-za! Did you hear that, Gen? 365 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:28,040 I certainly did. 366 00:43:29,750 --> 00:43:31,540 Congratulations! 367 00:43:34,208 --> 00:43:35,749 What's with you? 368 00:43:37,291 --> 00:43:38,624 Did you smirk? 369 00:43:43,375 --> 00:43:45,790 Kabuki is a family trade. 370 00:43:47,666 --> 00:43:49,540 But you're an outsider. 371 00:43:50,708 --> 00:43:55,415 Everything is good now but your downfall will come. 372 00:44:00,166 --> 00:44:01,290 Hey! 373 00:44:02,208 --> 00:44:03,415 Say that again. 374 00:44:05,750 --> 00:44:10,249 It might be all good now but your downfall will come. 375 00:44:11,666 --> 00:44:13,082 Cocky bastard! 376 00:44:13,208 --> 00:44:15,124 You punk! 377 00:44:16,916 --> 00:44:18,624 I'll rip you apart! 378 00:44:25,750 --> 00:44:30,207 "Miyako-za Theater" 379 00:44:30,333 --> 00:44:35,790 "Temple Maiden, Starts Today" 380 00:44:41,416 --> 00:44:42,624 Sirs. 381 00:44:44,708 --> 00:44:46,332 Another bouquet. 382 00:44:47,666 --> 00:44:48,790 I'll take it. 383 00:44:54,208 --> 00:44:55,374 How's it going? 384 00:44:55,500 --> 00:44:57,040 I'm shaking... 385 00:44:58,166 --> 00:44:59,832 Get it together. 386 00:45:05,041 --> 00:45:07,665 "For Toichiro From Harue" 387 00:45:43,916 --> 00:45:45,874 - Shunsuke. - Yes? 388 00:45:46,208 --> 00:45:49,290 You were born into a family of actors. 389 00:45:50,500 --> 00:45:54,374 So your family blood will always protect you. 390 00:45:58,166 --> 00:45:59,207 Kikuo. 391 00:46:00,416 --> 00:46:06,540 Have you taken a day off from practice in 7 years? 392 00:46:07,208 --> 00:46:08,415 No, you haven't. 393 00:46:09,250 --> 00:46:12,957 If you forget a move, your body will remember. 394 00:46:20,208 --> 00:46:22,624 Off you go. 395 00:46:29,750 --> 00:46:31,207 Look at you... 396 00:46:33,833 --> 00:46:35,374 You're beautiful... 397 00:46:43,833 --> 00:46:44,999 See you. 398 00:46:49,250 --> 00:46:50,249 Shunsuke. 399 00:46:53,125 --> 00:46:54,249 Come here. 400 00:46:54,375 --> 00:46:55,499 What? 401 00:46:59,958 --> 00:47:01,707 Ouch, what the—! 402 00:47:01,833 --> 00:47:03,415 Come on, my turn. 403 00:47:04,625 --> 00:47:05,749 Come on. 404 00:47:06,666 --> 00:47:07,749 Ready? 405 00:47:09,083 --> 00:47:10,957 That hurt! 406 00:47:14,083 --> 00:47:16,665 Off we go, Kikuo. 407 00:47:18,083 --> 00:47:20,457 Meet you on the runway. 408 00:47:53,208 --> 00:47:54,207 I'll raise you. 409 00:49:02,958 --> 00:49:05,249 "Temple Maiden" The dance portrays the emotions of two maidens in love. In the end, the jealous maidens turn themselves into snakes. 410 00:50:41,625 --> 00:50:42,874 How am I doing? 411 00:50:43,000 --> 00:50:44,540 So so. 412 00:50:45,875 --> 00:50:47,124 I'll watch you. 413 00:53:42,750 --> 00:53:44,457 Are you ready? 414 00:53:45,000 --> 00:53:46,582 Cheers! 415 00:53:51,791 --> 00:53:55,124 The Toichiro Hanya Duo is a hit! 416 00:53:55,250 --> 00:54:00,124 Girls line up for tickets and the line extends to Gojo Bridge. 417 00:54:00,250 --> 00:54:01,999 Yeah, thank you. 418 00:54:02,875 --> 00:54:06,832 You're the To-Han Duo! I saw you on TV! 419 00:54:06,958 --> 00:54:11,082 Come see us at the Naniwa-za Theater next month. 420 00:54:11,208 --> 00:54:15,665 How was it when you finished your first show? 421 00:54:16,541 --> 00:54:19,665 I've been on stage since I was a toddler. 422 00:54:19,791 --> 00:54:21,457 So it was nothing. 423 00:54:23,208 --> 00:54:24,290 And Toichiro? 424 00:54:29,125 --> 00:54:33,749 It was scenery I'd never seen before... 425 00:54:40,833 --> 00:54:46,290 Why is it To-Han Duo? Why's his name come first? 426 00:54:47,083 --> 00:54:49,665 - It sounds better. - It sucks! 427 00:54:51,250 --> 00:54:52,999 It should be Han-To! 428 00:54:53,916 --> 00:54:55,707 To-Han is better. 429 00:54:55,958 --> 00:54:58,207 No! I should come first! 430 00:54:58,333 --> 00:54:59,582 Who cares? 431 00:54:59,708 --> 00:55:01,540 I do! 432 00:55:02,041 --> 00:55:03,082 Hi, Kikuo. 433 00:55:04,250 --> 00:55:06,165 Harue! 434 00:55:06,333 --> 00:55:08,332 - Listen to this! - What? 435 00:55:08,500 --> 00:55:12,999 This man here says nothing interesting in interviews. 436 00:55:13,958 --> 00:55:16,999 It's all "Yes, thank you so much." 437 00:55:17,250 --> 00:55:20,374 You don't give me a chance to speak! 438 00:55:20,875 --> 00:55:24,082 Kikuo is all about the performance. 439 00:55:28,541 --> 00:55:31,999 Actors should entertain on and off stage! 440 00:55:32,416 --> 00:55:36,040 We should take out loans and host parties! 441 00:55:39,041 --> 00:55:41,540 We need patrons, so be lovable. 442 00:55:41,833 --> 00:55:43,749 You're lovable, right? 443 00:55:46,666 --> 00:55:48,499 I'm more lovable! 444 00:55:49,500 --> 00:55:50,624 Aren't I? 445 00:55:53,166 --> 00:55:54,207 You are! 446 00:55:54,333 --> 00:55:57,124 I'm the heir! 447 00:56:24,416 --> 00:56:25,790 Marry me. 448 00:56:31,833 --> 00:56:35,249 You don't want to? 449 00:56:40,916 --> 00:56:47,124 You're at a crossroad in your career, Kikuo. 450 00:56:53,125 --> 00:56:54,415 You know what? 451 00:56:59,250 --> 00:57:05,165 I'll work hard so I can be your Number 1 patron. 452 00:57:07,916 --> 00:57:10,665 I'll buy you a Persian carpet. 453 00:57:11,666 --> 00:57:16,124 I'll work even more so that I can build you a theater. 454 00:57:17,583 --> 00:57:20,207 You'll be the main attraction. 455 00:57:22,416 --> 00:57:27,707 Everyone in the audience will be infatuated with you. 456 00:58:52,583 --> 00:58:53,832 Pardon me. 457 00:58:59,625 --> 00:59:00,707 Gen! 458 00:59:01,833 --> 00:59:02,832 Is Dad OK? 459 00:59:02,958 --> 00:59:06,749 No. I mean he's OK but... 460 00:59:10,583 --> 00:59:12,165 He was on his way home. 461 00:59:12,291 --> 00:59:17,040 It was a huge accident! I thought I'd have a heart attack. 462 00:59:17,291 --> 00:59:21,915 The car turned and a truck hit it with a bang! 463 00:59:22,708 --> 00:59:25,332 Luckily, he'll be OK in 1 month. 464 00:59:25,458 --> 00:59:26,790 Right. 465 00:59:27,166 --> 00:59:29,290 How about his show? 466 00:59:30,125 --> 00:59:32,165 It begins in 5 days. 467 00:59:32,833 --> 00:59:35,124 There's no understudy. 468 00:59:36,500 --> 00:59:38,999 Shunsuke, listen. 469 00:59:40,250 --> 00:59:42,582 Prepare for the unexpected. 470 00:59:48,208 --> 00:59:53,957 The heir is the only one who could do it. 471 00:59:55,791 --> 00:59:57,082 Well, yeah... 472 01:00:02,375 --> 01:00:04,207 It's been decided. 473 01:00:07,666 --> 01:00:10,332 Hello, Mr. Umeki. 474 01:00:10,500 --> 01:00:13,749 You've memorized his lines and moves? 475 01:00:14,875 --> 01:00:18,124 Yes, I watched Dad practice every day. 476 01:00:18,791 --> 01:00:23,707 This is a huge break! You'll be in the headlines. 477 01:00:23,833 --> 01:00:25,832 It's not decided yet. 478 01:00:37,416 --> 01:00:38,457 But... 479 01:00:41,208 --> 01:00:42,707 Who decided? 480 01:00:52,041 --> 01:00:56,332 This isn't the time to joke around. 481 01:01:16,125 --> 01:01:20,332 But Dear... That's not how it's supposed to be. 482 01:01:20,625 --> 01:01:22,332 It makes no sense! 483 01:01:24,208 --> 01:01:28,207 He'll replace Hanjiro Hanai the Second 484 01:01:28,750 --> 01:01:31,457 and play the heroine in Love Suicide? 485 01:01:32,166 --> 01:01:35,707 How can I explain this to the patrons? 486 01:01:35,833 --> 01:01:38,207 Tell them what you want. 487 01:02:10,708 --> 01:02:11,999 Shunsuke! 488 01:02:20,083 --> 01:02:22,040 Just like a thief... 489 01:02:25,750 --> 01:02:29,332 You broke in and stole my belongings. 490 01:02:33,041 --> 01:02:34,707 You petty thief. 491 01:02:37,083 --> 01:02:38,665 I'm going to get you. 492 01:02:39,208 --> 01:02:40,915 I'm not bluffing! 493 01:02:47,333 --> 01:02:50,499 I guess that would be more dramatic... 494 01:02:54,916 --> 01:02:59,249 Hanjiro the Second favors an apprentice over his son. 495 01:03:00,041 --> 01:03:04,124 Nothing that I say will change that fact. 496 01:03:11,041 --> 01:03:15,957 Do you think I'm capable of standing in for your father? 497 01:03:19,541 --> 01:03:24,124 I guess no one is exactly up to it. 498 01:03:32,666 --> 01:03:33,915 Shunsuke! 499 01:03:35,416 --> 01:03:36,957 Where are you going? 500 01:03:37,916 --> 01:03:39,207 For a walk. 501 01:03:43,708 --> 01:03:50,415 Without evidence, Tokubei won't be able to defend himself. 502 01:03:51,958 --> 01:03:59,957 His only chance of vindication is to kill himself. 503 01:04:01,125 --> 01:04:03,707 Does he have the resolve to die— 504 01:04:03,833 --> 01:04:05,207 Wrong! 505 01:04:07,416 --> 01:04:08,749 Disgusting! 506 01:04:09,500 --> 01:04:12,249 Does he have the resolve— Again! 507 01:04:13,083 --> 01:04:16,040 Does he have the resolve to die— 508 01:04:16,166 --> 01:04:17,165 You idiot! 509 01:04:18,541 --> 01:04:24,124 You don't sound like you're resolved to die with your lover! 510 01:04:24,541 --> 01:04:25,582 Again! 511 01:04:26,083 --> 01:04:31,457 Does he have the resolve to die— 512 01:04:34,458 --> 01:04:42,332 Without evidence, Tokubei won't be able to defend himself. 513 01:04:43,833 --> 01:04:52,665 His only chance of vindication is to kill himself. 514 01:04:53,708 --> 01:04:57,915 The next ring of the bell is 515 01:04:59,375 --> 01:05:06,499 the last one we 'll hear on this earth... 516 01:05:08,541 --> 01:05:11,249 Such a tasteless delivery. 517 01:05:13,083 --> 01:05:15,749 You'll die at the next bell. 518 01:05:17,500 --> 01:05:23,290 You fear death but you're also happy to die with your lover. 519 01:05:23,416 --> 01:05:25,915 I'm not feeling that from you! 520 01:05:29,333 --> 01:05:31,415 Live like Ohatsu to know 521 01:05:33,000 --> 01:05:34,915 how to die like her! 522 01:06:18,500 --> 01:06:22,832 The next ring of the bell is 523 01:06:25,500 --> 01:06:28,457 the last one we'll hear 524 01:06:32,208 --> 01:06:38,290 on this earth. 525 01:06:42,875 --> 01:06:47,957 Amazing! It's unbelievable that he's never played the part. 526 01:06:51,791 --> 01:06:56,207 An apprentice might take over the House of Tanba-ya. 527 01:07:26,125 --> 01:07:27,374 Shunsuke? 528 01:07:29,250 --> 01:07:30,749 What are you doing? 529 01:07:33,791 --> 01:07:35,249 Avoiding the rain. 530 01:07:39,250 --> 01:07:40,374 Come in. 531 01:07:44,833 --> 01:07:47,165 No, I'm going. 532 01:07:50,125 --> 01:07:51,332 See you. 533 01:08:33,208 --> 01:08:34,665 Kikuo, it's me. 534 01:08:39,666 --> 01:08:41,457 What's wrong? 535 01:08:49,916 --> 01:08:53,582 It's almost time but I can't stop shaking. 536 01:09:18,458 --> 01:09:19,624 Look at me. 537 01:09:38,500 --> 01:09:40,457 Promise not to get mad. 538 01:09:48,541 --> 01:09:54,832 What I crave now is your blood, Shunsuke. 539 01:10:02,166 --> 01:10:04,915 I don't have it to protect me. 540 01:10:09,875 --> 01:10:14,415 I wish I could drink a cup of your blood. 541 01:10:30,875 --> 01:10:33,124 Come on, you have a gift. 542 01:10:36,708 --> 01:10:38,207 You'll be fine. 543 01:10:41,833 --> 01:10:43,290 You're OK. 544 01:10:44,333 --> 01:10:45,957 - I'm fine. - You are. 545 01:10:47,166 --> 01:10:50,874 It's all because of that scheming man. 546 01:10:52,625 --> 01:11:02,374 "Love Suicide" Two lovers, conned and unable to marry each other, commit suicide together to be united in the next life. 547 01:11:02,500 --> 01:11:13,124 He tricked Tokubei into this inescapable mess. 548 01:11:18,041 --> 01:11:24,790 Without evidence, Tokubei won't be able to defend himself. 549 01:11:29,958 --> 01:11:39,040 His only chance of vindication is to kill himself. 550 01:11:45,125 --> 01:11:50,915 Does he have the resolve to die? 551 01:11:57,333 --> 01:12:04,415 That's what I want his word on. 552 01:12:52,500 --> 01:12:53,624 I'm sure 553 01:12:57,583 --> 01:13:03,415 he has the resolve. 554 01:13:07,375 --> 01:13:11,665 What good would come from him living like this? 555 01:13:14,250 --> 01:13:20,207 Death will wash away the shame inflicted on him. 556 01:13:27,041 --> 01:13:31,165 What are you talking about, Ohatsu? 557 01:13:31,916 --> 01:13:34,457 Tokubei wouldn't kill himself. 558 01:13:35,583 --> 01:13:38,957 If he ever did kill himself 559 01:13:39,125 --> 01:13:44,290 depend on me, Kuheiji, I will be your lover. 560 01:13:44,833 --> 01:13:49,874 I've always known that you love me. 561 01:13:53,291 --> 01:13:56,832 You'll be my Iover, will you? 562 01:13:57,666 --> 01:14:02,999 That's awfully generous of you. 563 01:14:06,625 --> 01:14:13,415 If you were in a relationship with me 564 01:14:14,166 --> 01:14:20,415 you'd realize that I'd have to kill you, too? 565 01:14:25,916 --> 01:14:33,415 How would I live a minute longer without Tokubei? 566 01:14:37,250 --> 01:14:41,665 He has the resolve to die. 567 01:14:43,458 --> 01:14:54,540 I have the resolve to die with him, too! 568 01:15:27,833 --> 01:15:29,082 Shunsuke... 569 01:15:36,625 --> 01:15:37,957 Shunsuke? 570 01:15:43,041 --> 01:15:44,790 I'm not running... 571 01:16:01,333 --> 01:16:02,874 I'm not running! 572 01:16:11,625 --> 01:16:13,040 I know. 573 01:16:26,125 --> 01:16:27,415 I know. 574 01:16:42,500 --> 01:16:43,624 I... 575 01:16:47,166 --> 01:16:49,499 I want to be a real actor. 576 01:16:52,666 --> 01:16:54,207 Not a pretend one. 577 01:17:24,958 --> 01:17:26,207 Come on! 578 01:17:57,666 --> 01:17:59,082 You were great. 579 01:18:02,083 --> 01:18:03,540 You really were! 580 01:18:49,041 --> 01:18:50,415 8 years later 581 01:18:50,625 --> 01:18:54,999 1980 582 01:19:23,791 --> 01:19:25,707 I found a spaceman. 583 01:19:30,000 --> 01:19:32,374 Have you been good? 584 01:19:41,500 --> 01:19:43,415 Your mom's working hard. 585 01:19:47,291 --> 01:19:49,790 You hardly come, Dad. 586 01:19:50,291 --> 01:19:53,665 - You sure? - I almost forgot who you are. 587 01:19:55,375 --> 01:19:57,999 When will you visit us again? 588 01:19:59,625 --> 01:20:01,290 I don't know... 589 01:20:02,333 --> 01:20:03,415 Ayano. 590 01:20:04,791 --> 01:20:06,415 Let's eat something. 591 01:20:07,541 --> 01:20:08,999 How about that? 592 01:20:43,208 --> 01:20:47,290 You're asking God for a lot. 593 01:20:51,791 --> 01:20:57,874 I was making a deal with the devil, not with God. 594 01:20:58,875 --> 01:21:01,540 Is the devil here? 595 01:21:03,708 --> 01:21:04,874 Sure! 596 01:21:06,166 --> 01:21:08,207 What kind of deal? 597 01:21:10,041 --> 01:21:13,707 I asked him to make me a better kabuki actor. 598 01:21:14,958 --> 01:21:18,207 The best one in the whole of Japan. 599 01:21:18,375 --> 01:21:22,415 I'd give him everything I own for that. 600 01:21:25,458 --> 01:21:28,415 What did Mr. Devil say? 601 01:21:35,333 --> 01:21:39,749 He said, "Okay." It's a deal. 602 01:21:57,000 --> 01:21:59,165 Come on, Ayano. 603 01:22:14,541 --> 01:22:16,207 There are steps here. 604 01:22:31,375 --> 01:22:32,874 Listen, Kikuo. 605 01:22:34,291 --> 01:22:36,165 I've been thinking. 606 01:22:39,500 --> 01:22:44,749 I can't see well but while I have some vision 607 01:22:45,375 --> 01:22:47,707 I want to bloom once more. 608 01:22:50,083 --> 01:22:56,499 So I succeed to the name of Byakko Hanai, and 609 01:22:57,750 --> 01:23:02,790 you can take my name, Hanjiro Hanai the Third. 610 01:23:16,583 --> 01:23:18,415 How about Shunsuke...? 611 01:23:20,041 --> 01:23:22,582 He's been gone for 8 years. 612 01:23:23,708 --> 01:23:26,749 If he'd wanted it he'd have returned. 613 01:23:35,833 --> 01:23:38,874 Turn it down, Kikuo. 614 01:23:41,125 --> 01:23:46,457 Shunsuke only has the name, Hanjiro, to come back for. 615 01:23:47,708 --> 01:23:51,624 It has the power to change things for him. 616 01:23:52,250 --> 01:23:56,665 It's so important for your son but you'd give it away? 617 01:23:56,791 --> 01:24:00,707 He left because he couldn't take it. 618 01:24:01,750 --> 01:24:04,207 Have you forgotten his reason? 619 01:24:05,625 --> 01:24:07,499 You actors...! 620 01:24:08,583 --> 01:24:11,499 You're such greedy creatures! 621 01:24:14,250 --> 01:24:16,999 You're half blind from diabetes. 622 01:24:17,458 --> 01:24:19,957 But you have to ruin your son's life 623 01:24:20,750 --> 01:24:23,874 for the prestigious name of Byakko. 624 01:24:24,541 --> 01:24:25,624 Ma'am... 625 01:24:25,958 --> 01:24:27,249 And you! 626 01:24:29,125 --> 01:24:34,207 You filthy thief, you take away everything from Shunsuke. 627 01:24:42,833 --> 01:24:45,249 And Shunsuke... 628 01:24:48,250 --> 01:24:50,207 He couldn't admit defeat. 629 01:24:54,416 --> 01:24:56,040 He just ran... 630 01:24:59,083 --> 01:25:00,540 He's shameless! 631 01:25:08,375 --> 01:25:14,374 "The Succession Byakko Hanai the Fourth Hanjiro Hanai the Third" 632 01:25:27,791 --> 01:25:28,874 Ayano! 633 01:25:31,666 --> 01:25:33,332 Dad! 634 01:25:35,791 --> 01:25:37,582 Dad! 635 01:25:39,041 --> 01:25:40,665 Dad? 636 01:25:41,583 --> 01:25:43,124 Dad! 637 01:25:45,208 --> 01:25:46,665 Dad! 638 01:25:48,791 --> 01:25:50,707 - Dad! - Ayano! 639 01:25:50,833 --> 01:25:53,290 You'd better watch out. 640 01:25:56,375 --> 01:25:57,749 Dad... 641 01:25:59,750 --> 01:26:00,832 Let's go. 642 01:26:13,833 --> 01:26:15,040 Kikuo. 643 01:26:17,750 --> 01:26:22,249 We need to talk before I hand over the House of Tanba-ya. 644 01:26:24,083 --> 01:26:25,624 Yes, Master? 645 01:26:28,958 --> 01:26:30,582 In the kabuki world 646 01:26:32,625 --> 01:26:36,332 you're nobody if your father isn't a kabuki actor. 647 01:26:38,083 --> 01:26:40,832 All you have to fight detractors 648 01:26:42,041 --> 01:26:44,540 is the art of kabuki. 649 01:26:45,958 --> 01:26:50,999 In its true form, it's stronger than swords and guns. 650 01:26:54,666 --> 01:26:57,165 Master the art of kabuki. 651 01:26:58,500 --> 01:27:00,832 That's your sweet revenge. 652 01:27:01,958 --> 01:27:03,124 Okay? 653 01:27:06,625 --> 01:27:07,665 Yes. 654 01:27:21,416 --> 01:27:22,790 Promise me. 655 01:27:47,291 --> 01:27:53,290 "The Succession Ceremony Byakko Hanai the Fourth Hanjiro Hanai the Third" 656 01:27:57,500 --> 01:28:00,165 Thank you for coming all this way. 657 01:28:06,500 --> 01:28:08,290 Thank you for coming. 658 01:28:22,041 --> 01:28:23,165 We're here. 659 01:28:40,500 --> 01:28:41,790 There's a step. 660 01:28:49,416 --> 01:28:50,624 The entrance. 661 01:28:56,375 --> 01:28:58,124 Thank you for waiting. 662 01:29:00,000 --> 01:29:01,082 Hello. 663 01:29:21,375 --> 01:29:22,999 Sorry for the wait. 664 01:29:25,791 --> 01:29:27,374 Thank you. 665 01:29:28,750 --> 01:29:29,957 Right here. 666 01:30:31,541 --> 01:30:36,165 East to west! 667 01:30:36,875 --> 01:30:46,457 Everyone from the east to the west! 668 01:31:05,916 --> 01:31:10,290 Excuse us for addressing you 669 01:31:10,416 --> 01:31:16,082 from a position that is higher than yours. 670 01:31:18,250 --> 01:31:22,332 With Mitsutomo Corporation's encouragement 671 01:31:22,458 --> 01:31:25,957 and endorsement from all involved 672 01:31:26,416 --> 01:31:27,832 Hanjiro will be Byakko Hanai the Fourth 673 01:31:27,833 --> 01:31:30,999 Hanjiro will be Byakko Hanai the Fourth 674 01:31:32,125 --> 01:31:37,207 and Toichiro will be Hanjiro the Third. 675 01:31:37,333 --> 01:31:45,082 Each will hereby succeed the honorable names before you. 676 01:31:50,250 --> 01:31:54,999 As announced by Mr. lzumi-ya just now 677 01:31:55,500 --> 01:32:01,790 I will succeed the honorable name of my master Hanjiro 678 01:32:02,250 --> 01:32:08,457 to become Hanjiro Hanai the Third. 679 01:32:09,708 --> 01:32:11,165 Hanjiro the Third! 680 01:32:18,500 --> 01:32:21,374 When I was fifteen years old 681 01:32:22,125 --> 01:32:26,832 I was an orphan when my master took me under his wing. 682 01:32:27,916 --> 01:32:32,415 I've been on a journey of strict training since then. 683 01:32:33,208 --> 01:32:37,999 But it was all beautiful and exciting to my eyes and ears. 684 01:32:38,458 --> 01:32:42,332 The years passed in an instance, like a dream. 685 01:32:46,166 --> 01:32:51,999 To return the favor and to make the House of Tanba-ya proud 686 01:32:52,416 --> 01:32:57,165 I will dedicate my life to being an accomplished performer. 687 01:32:58,166 --> 01:33:03,624 I appreciate your continuing support as I work to improve 688 01:33:03,750 --> 01:33:10,124 with the deepest gratitude from my heart. 689 01:34:00,041 --> 01:34:01,165 Master? 690 01:34:01,291 --> 01:34:02,374 Sir! 691 01:34:04,958 --> 01:34:06,040 Master! 692 01:34:06,458 --> 01:34:07,457 Sir! 693 01:34:09,416 --> 01:34:10,999 The curtain! 694 01:34:11,458 --> 01:34:13,499 Close it! 695 01:34:13,916 --> 01:34:16,040 Close the curtain now! 696 01:34:16,250 --> 01:34:20,290 Don't close the curtain! This is my stage! 697 01:34:21,583 --> 01:34:23,165 - Master. - Open it! 698 01:34:24,000 --> 01:34:27,249 Open the curtain! 699 01:34:28,166 --> 01:34:30,249 Open it please! 700 01:34:30,666 --> 01:34:31,915 Ambulance! 701 01:34:32,291 --> 01:34:34,415 Call an ambulance! 702 01:34:34,583 --> 01:34:35,707 Master... 703 01:34:35,875 --> 01:34:38,999 Shunsuke. 704 01:34:40,416 --> 01:34:43,624 Shunsuke... 705 01:34:44,875 --> 01:34:46,582 Shunsuke. 706 01:34:49,833 --> 01:34:52,707 Shunsuke... 707 01:34:53,791 --> 01:34:55,790 Shunsuke... 708 01:34:56,916 --> 01:34:58,207 Sir! 709 01:34:58,500 --> 01:35:01,040 Carry him out! 710 01:35:02,041 --> 01:35:03,415 Ready? 711 01:35:05,875 --> 01:35:07,374 Don't let him go. 712 01:35:09,041 --> 01:35:10,165 Are you okay? 713 01:35:10,708 --> 01:35:12,415 Dear! 714 01:35:13,250 --> 01:35:14,332 Oh, no...! 715 01:35:15,000 --> 01:35:17,082 Shunsuke... 716 01:35:18,000 --> 01:35:20,624 No, no! Don't go, Dear! 717 01:35:40,541 --> 01:35:41,957 I'm sorry... 718 01:35:49,166 --> 01:35:50,374 I'm sorry. 719 01:35:51,500 --> 01:35:52,707 I'm sorry. 720 01:36:37,166 --> 01:36:44,124 I will hold a grudge against you forever... 721 01:36:58,541 --> 01:36:59,999 Hanjiro the Third. 722 01:37:01,125 --> 01:37:02,499 Where's Shunsuke? 723 01:37:30,583 --> 01:37:31,790 Kikuo... 724 01:37:34,625 --> 01:37:38,040 Thanks for everything you've done. 725 01:37:46,958 --> 01:37:48,332 I'm truly... 726 01:37:51,416 --> 01:37:52,582 grateful. 727 01:37:59,416 --> 01:38:02,874 What actor takes such a long break? 728 01:38:15,666 --> 01:38:17,540 I'm glad you're alive. 729 01:38:33,833 --> 01:38:34,957 Listen. 730 01:38:37,083 --> 01:38:40,415 I'd appreciate it if you saw Harue, too. 731 01:38:52,041 --> 01:38:55,457 We have a child. 732 01:39:20,125 --> 01:39:23,582 Was it hard for you too, as his wife? 733 01:39:27,666 --> 01:39:33,665 We survived those 10 years thanks to the generosity of others. 734 01:39:35,041 --> 01:39:39,915 We were given work in hotels as kitchenhands... 735 01:39:41,083 --> 01:39:45,082 And Shunsuke performed at hotel banquets 736 01:39:45,916 --> 01:39:48,124 or in travelling troupes... 737 01:39:49,625 --> 01:39:55,207 Every day I tried to ignite something in the audience. 738 01:39:55,583 --> 01:39:58,832 I could see it in their eyes. 739 01:40:00,375 --> 01:40:04,082 Did you think about going back to kabuki? 740 01:40:07,041 --> 01:40:11,999 I'm just a pathetic loser who ran from it. 741 01:40:14,958 --> 01:40:20,707 I was accustomed to people running to help if I cried. 742 01:40:23,708 --> 01:40:28,665 I wasn't even there for my father's name succession ceremony. 743 01:40:30,583 --> 01:40:34,624 I deserve to be called the worst son in the world. 744 01:40:37,666 --> 01:40:41,374 Why was I born as heir to the House of Tanba-ya? 745 01:40:44,250 --> 01:40:46,999 As the son of a kabuki actor? 746 01:40:50,291 --> 01:40:52,832 I've been looking for answers... 747 01:40:59,291 --> 01:41:01,374 He's a terrible actor! 748 01:41:02,291 --> 01:41:04,874 He's horrendous! 749 01:41:05,458 --> 01:41:08,415 He's just so hopeless. 750 01:41:08,583 --> 01:41:10,207 Hanjiro the Third. 751 01:41:12,125 --> 01:41:13,665 It's crowded! 752 01:41:15,541 --> 01:41:17,457 Look who's here! 753 01:41:19,500 --> 01:41:21,582 Shunsuke's been cast already. 754 01:41:24,416 --> 01:41:29,790 He acted during those 10 years but nothing major like this! 755 01:41:33,708 --> 01:41:37,707 But if Mangiku thinks he's up to it, he must be. 756 01:41:40,916 --> 01:41:44,582 The House of Tanba-ya can be so heartless... 757 01:41:48,041 --> 01:41:51,707 You've been taking care of your master's debts. 758 01:41:53,166 --> 01:41:54,915 Give them to Shunsuke. 759 01:41:55,541 --> 01:42:00,457 I look virtuous if I treat his debts as my own. 760 01:42:01,500 --> 01:42:06,290 But you're in arrears and they only give you walk-on roles. 761 01:42:07,333 --> 01:42:09,707 You haven't starred in years. 762 01:42:10,541 --> 01:42:12,040 I'm so pathetic... 763 01:42:15,541 --> 01:42:18,874 They abandoned you, when your master died. 764 01:42:21,875 --> 01:42:28,499 In their eyes, you snatched the Hanjiro name from the family. 765 01:42:34,791 --> 01:42:38,790 I guess it's too late to return it... 766 01:42:46,625 --> 01:42:48,040 I better go. 767 01:42:51,000 --> 01:42:53,957 "Starring Mangiku Onogawa Featuring Hanya Hanai" 768 01:43:29,291 --> 01:43:30,374 Elbow! 769 01:43:35,541 --> 01:43:36,832 You... 770 01:43:38,833 --> 01:43:44,165 Your mindset is wrong, that's why your performance is rough. 771 01:43:46,083 --> 01:43:48,665 You need to be a young woman. 772 01:43:49,333 --> 01:43:54,124 A young woman wouldn't dare move like that. 773 01:43:56,000 --> 01:43:57,040 Right. 774 01:43:59,541 --> 01:44:00,540 Go. 775 01:44:29,583 --> 01:44:30,790 You. 776 01:44:33,541 --> 01:44:37,040 You hate kabuki with a passion, don't you? 777 01:44:44,666 --> 01:44:46,457 It's fine if you do. 778 01:44:49,291 --> 01:44:51,124 You still go on stage. 779 01:44:53,083 --> 01:44:54,165 Why? 780 01:44:55,375 --> 01:45:00,999 Because I guess that's what makes us actors. 781 01:45:08,458 --> 01:45:09,499 Again. 782 01:45:31,750 --> 01:45:37,249 "Tattooed Hanjiro Hanai, Son of Yakuza" 783 01:45:41,375 --> 01:45:42,665 Why? 784 01:45:45,500 --> 01:45:49,040 "A Scheming Apprentice Who Tricked the Heir" 785 01:45:52,000 --> 01:45:53,290 Why...? 786 01:45:54,458 --> 01:45:56,915 "He has an Illegitimate Child" 787 01:46:02,083 --> 01:46:03,540 Mr. Fujimi-ya... 788 01:46:04,041 --> 01:46:05,249 What is it? 789 01:46:06,583 --> 01:46:11,707 Are you doing the ninth act of 47 Ronin in October? 790 01:46:12,125 --> 01:46:13,374 That's right. 791 01:46:14,416 --> 01:46:19,999 Have you already cast the heroine? 792 01:46:20,666 --> 01:46:22,374 You want to do it? 793 01:46:30,291 --> 01:46:35,707 A heroine with a yakuza tattoo on her back sounds interesting! 794 01:46:39,750 --> 01:46:41,040 Listen. 795 01:46:42,458 --> 01:46:47,915 When you're caught up in a scandal, just stay low. 796 01:46:49,833 --> 01:46:54,374 Everyone will soon forget about it. 797 01:46:55,708 --> 01:47:00,499 Actors don't have to pretend to be saints. 798 01:47:04,208 --> 01:47:06,499 You know that, right? 799 01:47:08,916 --> 01:47:10,999 Give me the silk wig cap. 800 01:47:22,916 --> 01:47:24,332 Uncle Kikuo! 801 01:47:26,291 --> 01:47:29,290 I was looking for you. I thought you'd left. 802 01:47:31,083 --> 01:47:33,915 - You here to see Dad? - No. 803 01:47:36,375 --> 01:47:40,624 Will you come to my mother's birthday party? 804 01:47:41,416 --> 01:47:42,457 Sure. 805 01:47:42,916 --> 01:47:45,749 Really? It'll be great! 806 01:47:46,708 --> 01:47:48,124 It's a promise. 807 01:47:48,958 --> 01:47:50,624 I'll get back to you. 808 01:47:52,958 --> 01:47:54,165 See you! 809 01:47:58,041 --> 01:47:59,415 Hi, Dad! 810 01:47:59,666 --> 01:48:01,832 Hey, Akiko! 811 01:48:20,958 --> 01:48:22,457 Your Highness! 812 01:48:32,875 --> 01:48:36,707 The Heike Clan's demise is imminent. 813 01:48:37,041 --> 01:48:40,915 I will die and wait for you to join me. 814 01:48:41,083 --> 01:48:44,874 So I can show you the way to heaven. 815 01:48:45,000 --> 01:48:45,999 Now! 816 01:48:47,250 --> 01:48:53,207 We'll say goodbye! 817 01:48:54,458 --> 01:48:57,915 Dad, please don't. Dad! 818 01:48:58,041 --> 01:48:59,749 Stay back! 819 01:49:01,333 --> 01:49:02,707 You... 820 01:49:03,333 --> 01:49:06,124 What have you done to my daughter? 821 01:49:06,666 --> 01:49:08,374 Dad, don't! 822 01:49:08,500 --> 01:49:09,915 Stay away, Akiko! 823 01:49:12,500 --> 01:49:16,457 Did you think that I wouldn't find out? 824 01:49:16,750 --> 01:49:20,832 You're scum! I can see it in your eyes. 825 01:49:22,083 --> 01:49:23,707 Uncle Kikuo... 826 01:49:27,500 --> 01:49:29,332 I'm not your uncle. 827 01:49:29,833 --> 01:49:33,832 You know that all he wants is my backing! 828 01:49:33,958 --> 01:49:37,082 He doesn't care a bit about you! 829 01:49:37,333 --> 01:49:38,749 You're wrong! 830 01:49:39,166 --> 01:49:41,499 Why can't you see that? 831 01:49:42,041 --> 01:49:43,832 Calm down! 832 01:49:45,500 --> 01:49:46,790 I'll be... 833 01:49:48,791 --> 01:49:50,957 I'll be your wife, Kikuo. 834 01:49:51,708 --> 01:49:56,374 If you want to be with him, get the hell out of my house! 835 01:50:06,708 --> 01:50:08,624 I have resolve, too. 836 01:50:11,041 --> 01:50:12,124 I'll leave! 837 01:50:16,166 --> 01:50:17,249 Can you get up? 838 01:50:57,500 --> 01:50:58,832 About Kikuo... 839 01:51:01,000 --> 01:51:06,040 Do you think kabuki will let him come back? 840 01:51:37,041 --> 01:51:43,957 I've disgraced the House of Tanba-ya... 841 01:52:12,583 --> 01:52:13,707 Gen. 842 01:52:14,708 --> 01:52:15,707 Yes. 843 01:52:17,250 --> 01:52:19,749 Hi, Kazutoyo! Is it yummy? 844 01:52:21,416 --> 01:52:26,499 You ate a lot! You're heir to the House of Tanba-ya! 845 01:52:27,083 --> 01:52:30,582 Why don't we practice some, Kazutoyo? 846 01:52:35,416 --> 01:52:36,624 Kikuo! 847 01:52:38,541 --> 01:52:40,207 Kikuo, wait! 848 01:52:42,083 --> 01:52:43,332 I'm sorry. 849 01:52:50,208 --> 01:52:52,040 It's for Kazutoyo's sake... 850 01:52:56,833 --> 01:52:59,832 Family blood is everything, isn't it? 851 01:53:04,208 --> 01:53:08,624 Forget the art of kabuki, it's about whose son you are. 852 01:53:14,708 --> 01:53:17,290 It'd be dramatic if I meant it. 853 01:53:21,708 --> 01:53:24,290 I'll make sure you'll get to act. 854 01:53:26,041 --> 01:53:28,457 We'll be the Han-Han Duo. 855 01:53:28,583 --> 01:53:33,332 Is that a joke? Who needs the help of a loser who ran off? 856 01:53:40,291 --> 01:53:45,665 Don't throw me a bone like a privileged kid! 857 01:53:46,750 --> 01:53:49,665 You're guilty of some dirty tricks. 858 01:53:56,583 --> 01:53:57,790 What? 859 01:54:03,500 --> 01:54:06,915 You tricked Akiko so you could land a role! 860 01:54:11,083 --> 01:54:14,040 Did you really do that? 861 01:54:18,458 --> 01:54:20,874 You son-of-a-bitch! 862 01:54:31,083 --> 01:54:32,874 Stop it! 863 01:54:36,875 --> 01:54:38,040 Sorry... 864 01:54:39,541 --> 01:54:41,249 Sorry, Kikuo. 865 01:54:41,791 --> 01:54:44,624 Are you okay? I'm sorry... 866 01:54:45,083 --> 01:54:46,665 - Let me go. - Sorry! 867 01:55:24,250 --> 01:55:25,957 Give me a break... 868 01:55:56,291 --> 01:55:57,832 4 years later 869 01:55:58,958 --> 01:56:01,558 1986 870 01:56:49,375 --> 01:56:50,624 Here goes. 871 01:58:25,416 --> 01:58:31,499 The Agency for Cultural Affairs gave out awards to newcomers. 872 01:58:32,083 --> 01:58:38,457 Hanya Hanai, the kabuki actor, gave a speech on behalf of the recipients. 873 01:58:39,083 --> 01:58:42,915 I owe this honor to my father, Byakko Hanai and 874 01:58:43,041 --> 01:58:46,415 supporters of the House of Tanba-ya. 875 01:58:48,708 --> 01:58:52,457 I feel that I'm still learning my way. 876 01:58:53,291 --> 01:58:57,790 To be an accomplished actor that my father was 877 01:58:58,125 --> 01:59:02,749 I persist in the strict training Mangiku gives me. 878 01:59:04,041 --> 01:59:07,124 But I'm nowhere near my father. 879 01:59:14,208 --> 01:59:20,207 Not only am I pleased to get an award, it motivates me. 880 01:59:22,166 --> 01:59:27,249 I'm forever an apprentice and I'll devote my heart and soul 881 01:59:28,250 --> 01:59:30,999 to the art of kabuki. 882 01:59:34,291 --> 01:59:35,957 I'll get cigarettes. 883 02:00:00,750 --> 02:00:02,374 Sir! 884 02:00:02,500 --> 02:00:04,749 To your seat please. 885 02:00:04,875 --> 02:00:07,957 What are you doing, you idiot! 886 02:00:09,250 --> 02:00:10,540 Sorry about this! 887 02:00:11,541 --> 02:00:12,915 Have some water. 888 02:00:24,666 --> 02:00:26,415 Look, there she is! 889 02:00:26,958 --> 02:00:28,332 I don't want to... 890 02:00:28,458 --> 02:00:30,040 Go get laid. 891 02:00:31,500 --> 02:00:32,874 What the hell? 892 02:00:34,458 --> 02:00:36,040 He's a man. 893 02:00:36,291 --> 02:00:38,415 She's pretty! 894 02:00:45,208 --> 02:00:46,749 What's the idea? 895 02:00:47,541 --> 02:00:49,957 Leave that alone! 896 02:00:50,500 --> 02:00:52,040 How do you do it? 897 02:00:52,166 --> 02:00:54,165 - Like this? - Let go of it. 898 02:00:54,416 --> 02:00:56,457 - Like this? - Give it back. 899 02:00:56,583 --> 02:00:59,374 - Come on, show me. - Stop it. 900 02:00:59,583 --> 02:01:00,707 Show me. 901 02:01:00,833 --> 02:01:02,790 I said stop! 902 02:01:02,916 --> 02:01:04,332 Leave him alone! 903 02:01:04,458 --> 02:01:05,540 You asshole! 904 02:01:15,750 --> 02:01:17,290 You're creepy! 905 02:01:19,666 --> 02:01:21,707 Are you a woman? 906 02:01:27,416 --> 02:01:28,707 What the hell...? 907 02:01:34,000 --> 02:01:35,665 You're a fake! 908 02:02:35,958 --> 02:02:37,374 Let's stop this... 909 02:03:13,875 --> 02:03:15,665 What are you looking at? 910 02:04:00,333 --> 02:04:01,790 Yeah, what? 911 02:04:10,750 --> 02:04:12,540 What was I looking at...? 912 02:05:38,125 --> 02:05:39,249 Hanjiro. 913 02:05:48,333 --> 02:05:49,874 Hanjiro the Third! 914 02:06:02,458 --> 02:06:03,707 Looking good. 915 02:06:14,750 --> 02:06:18,124 Do you feel like coming back to kabuki? 916 02:06:21,625 --> 02:06:23,665 Mangiku wants to see you. 917 02:06:30,750 --> 02:06:33,832 That old woman I mean the old man... 918 02:06:35,666 --> 02:06:37,332 He's over 90! 919 02:06:38,958 --> 02:06:42,332 It's been 3 years since he retired. 920 02:06:43,833 --> 02:06:45,499 Why now? 921 02:06:47,458 --> 02:06:50,290 I guess he finally approves of you. 922 02:06:54,458 --> 02:06:55,790 It's sad. 923 02:06:56,583 --> 02:06:59,957 He's a living national treasure! 924 02:07:01,333 --> 02:07:05,249 He'll leave nothing except his art when he dies. 925 02:07:54,958 --> 02:07:56,290 It's Kikuo. 926 02:08:17,375 --> 02:08:18,957 I'll let myself in. 927 02:08:37,125 --> 02:08:38,707 Look around... 928 02:08:40,500 --> 02:08:44,957 There's nothing beautiful in here, is there? 929 02:08:48,958 --> 02:08:50,499 Somehow 930 02:08:52,583 --> 02:08:54,707 I feel relieved. 931 02:08:58,083 --> 02:09:00,624 It's like someone told me 932 02:09:02,041 --> 02:09:06,582 that I don't have to try anymore. 933 02:09:20,416 --> 02:09:21,749 You... 934 02:09:25,583 --> 02:09:27,624 Where have you been? 935 02:09:37,791 --> 02:09:39,415 Dance for me. 936 02:09:46,750 --> 02:09:50,332 I know you're ready. 937 02:13:56,708 --> 02:13:57,249 "After a 17-year hiatus The Han-Han Duo is Back!" 938 02:14:15,500 --> 02:14:17,749 You're heaving, Kikuo. 939 02:14:18,583 --> 02:14:20,582 Shut up, so are you! 940 02:15:01,875 --> 02:15:03,957 What's wrong, Shunsuke? 941 02:15:09,250 --> 02:15:10,999 Bring out some drapes! 942 02:15:14,750 --> 02:15:16,040 Can you get up? 943 02:15:54,625 --> 02:15:56,124 Hey, Kikuo! 944 02:15:57,416 --> 02:15:58,790 You came. 945 02:15:59,041 --> 02:16:01,249 It's your leg? 946 02:16:05,958 --> 02:16:06,999 Here. 947 02:16:13,750 --> 02:16:15,749 It's gangrene. 948 02:16:17,666 --> 02:16:19,374 From diabetes. 949 02:16:20,291 --> 02:16:23,290 It needs to be amputated below the knee. 950 02:16:26,083 --> 02:16:27,207 It looked like a sprain… 951 02:16:27,208 --> 02:16:29,249 It looked like a sprain... 952 02:16:29,375 --> 02:16:32,499 Yeah, so I didn't do anything about it. 953 02:16:33,541 --> 02:16:37,124 Do you think he should try another hospital? 954 02:16:37,250 --> 02:16:40,582 Maybe America has more advanced treatment. 955 02:16:40,708 --> 02:16:42,457 The doctor said that 956 02:16:42,875 --> 02:16:44,832 there's no other option. 957 02:16:45,083 --> 02:16:48,832 Do you know what it means to amputate your leg? 958 02:16:48,958 --> 02:16:50,374 Of course I do! 959 02:17:00,208 --> 02:17:03,874 What roles need an actor with one leg? 960 02:17:08,166 --> 02:17:11,374 No... No... 961 02:17:13,750 --> 02:17:15,457 You can't do that... 962 02:17:19,750 --> 02:17:21,540 It has to be done now 963 02:17:23,000 --> 02:17:26,749 or I'll lose more than half a leg. 964 02:17:30,708 --> 02:17:32,207 Shunsuke... 965 02:18:05,750 --> 02:18:06,790 1995 Stop. 966 02:18:09,083 --> 02:18:11,665 Can't you do it more mindfully? 967 02:18:12,833 --> 02:18:14,207 Show me the spin. 968 02:18:16,041 --> 02:18:17,124 Stop! 969 02:18:18,083 --> 02:18:20,499 Mind your head. Look up. 970 02:18:21,875 --> 02:18:23,374 Come down from here. 971 02:18:24,166 --> 02:18:26,540 Good. Do it again. 972 02:18:29,708 --> 02:18:31,332 - Good. - Hey! 973 02:18:34,750 --> 02:18:37,707 Can you leave us, Kazutoyo? 974 02:18:38,333 --> 02:18:39,332 Sure. 975 02:18:42,500 --> 02:18:43,874 Just a second. 976 02:18:47,333 --> 02:18:49,540 Thank you very much. 977 02:18:55,666 --> 02:18:57,082 Good work. 978 02:18:59,041 --> 02:19:00,374 Sit here. 979 02:19:03,416 --> 02:19:06,624 How's the prosthesis? 980 02:19:11,416 --> 02:19:12,957 As you can see... 981 02:19:14,458 --> 02:19:18,499 It'll never be how it was before. 982 02:19:24,458 --> 02:19:26,457 How's Kazutoyo doing? 983 02:19:27,333 --> 02:19:28,915 As you can see. 984 02:19:31,083 --> 02:19:33,915 So he's not cut out for onnagata? 985 02:19:34,083 --> 02:19:36,749 I don't know what he's made for. 986 02:19:38,458 --> 02:19:39,957 Basketball. 987 02:19:40,333 --> 02:19:44,415 He could get injured but he refuses to quit. 988 02:19:44,916 --> 02:19:47,915 We ran home to practice after school! 989 02:19:48,625 --> 02:19:50,957 If we were late, Dad hit us. 990 02:19:51,083 --> 02:19:52,582 With a stick. 991 02:19:53,541 --> 02:19:55,415 That was crazy. 992 02:20:05,708 --> 02:20:06,957 Listen... 993 02:20:08,833 --> 02:20:11,457 I want to be on stage again. 994 02:20:16,791 --> 02:20:20,874 Don't push yourself. Haste makes waste. 995 02:20:21,916 --> 02:20:23,249 You think so? 996 02:20:25,375 --> 02:20:29,749 Gangrene in this leg would mean amputation or death. 997 02:20:50,750 --> 02:20:51,999 I want to... 998 02:20:53,625 --> 02:20:56,124 be the heroine in Love Suicide. 999 02:20:57,833 --> 02:21:00,665 I'm not being competitive! 1000 02:21:03,541 --> 02:21:08,124 It's only because that play made me who I am. 1001 02:21:12,958 --> 02:21:16,290 Then I'll play the male role. 1002 02:21:18,625 --> 02:21:19,832 Really? 1003 02:21:21,791 --> 02:21:22,999 Really. 1004 02:21:24,791 --> 02:21:26,082 Thank you. 1005 02:21:29,291 --> 02:21:39,332 His only chance of vindication is to kill himself. 1006 02:21:42,833 --> 02:21:49,374 Does he have the resolve to die? 1007 02:21:51,500 --> 02:22:00,707 That's what I want his word on. 1008 02:22:49,000 --> 02:22:50,290 I'm sure 1009 02:22:54,000 --> 02:23:00,707 he has the resolve. 1010 02:23:05,458 --> 02:23:10,915 What good would come from him living like this? 1011 02:23:13,083 --> 02:23:20,582 Death will wash away the shame inflicted on him. 1012 02:23:23,333 --> 02:23:34,082 How would I live a minute longer without Tokubei? 1013 02:23:38,083 --> 02:23:41,499 No matter what 1014 02:23:44,250 --> 02:23:49,290 he has the resolve to die. 1015 02:23:52,041 --> 02:23:56,040 I have the resolve 1016 02:23:58,791 --> 02:24:06,082 to die with him, too! 1017 02:24:42,333 --> 02:24:43,624 You know. 1018 02:24:45,750 --> 02:24:47,624 I only have one leg. 1019 02:24:50,333 --> 02:24:53,832 But I don't want that to be the attraction. 1020 02:24:55,875 --> 02:24:58,457 They'll come to see this leg. 1021 02:25:10,666 --> 02:25:13,207 I want to perform as I am. 1022 02:25:17,541 --> 02:25:19,999 I'll play Ohatsu as only I can. 1023 02:25:38,750 --> 02:25:42,499 Something's always watching us from up there. 1024 02:25:52,875 --> 02:25:54,374 What is it...? 1025 02:27:48,875 --> 02:27:51,082 Are you okay? 1026 02:27:52,333 --> 02:27:53,415 Master. 1027 02:27:55,500 --> 02:27:57,457 You should stop here. 1028 02:28:06,708 --> 02:28:08,124 We'll finish it. 1029 02:28:11,666 --> 02:28:13,082 Right? 1030 02:28:16,583 --> 02:28:18,374 Damn right. 1031 02:28:20,958 --> 02:28:22,832 Who do you think I am? 1032 02:28:25,250 --> 02:28:29,957 All this talk is endless and in vain. 1033 02:28:33,833 --> 02:28:37,124 Kill me now. Right now! 1034 02:28:38,041 --> 02:28:43,915 Kill me now please! 1035 02:28:49,791 --> 02:28:50,999 Now! 1036 02:28:55,375 --> 02:28:56,415 Now! 1037 02:28:57,916 --> 02:28:59,665 Now! 1038 02:29:11,291 --> 02:29:15,332 Yes, I'm going to do it now! 1039 02:29:32,250 --> 02:29:34,499 I couldn't be so brave...! 1040 02:29:37,166 --> 02:29:38,665 Call an ambulance. 1041 02:30:17,666 --> 02:30:19,332 Let's go... 1042 02:32:40,125 --> 02:32:41,540 Get up, Shunsuke. 1043 02:32:43,291 --> 02:32:44,499 You have to... 1044 02:32:47,375 --> 02:32:51,332 Get up or you'll be replaced. 1045 02:33:26,625 --> 02:33:29,874 16 years after Hanya Hanai died 1046 02:33:30,791 --> 02:33:34,582 he posthumously succeeded the name, Byakko. 1047 02:33:34,708 --> 02:33:39,082 And the show opens today to pay tribute to his life. 1048 02:33:40,291 --> 02:33:45,582 This year, 16 years since you lost your soulmate 1049 02:33:43,583 --> 02:33:46,583 {\an8}Tokyo, 2014 1050 02:33:46,583 --> 02:33:50,540 you became a living national treasure. 1051 02:33:50,708 --> 02:33:55,999 And your first show after that honor is Heron Maiden 1052 02:33:56,125 --> 02:34:00,332 which is the act that defines you, Hanjiro the Third. 1053 02:34:01,916 --> 02:34:06,749 You're one of the youngest recipients of that honor. 1054 02:34:07,208 --> 02:34:09,249 What more could you want? 1055 02:34:09,958 --> 02:34:14,499 You've been in the spotlight throughout your career. 1056 02:34:14,666 --> 02:34:17,540 Can you share your thoughts with us? 1057 02:34:31,000 --> 02:34:34,915 I wouldn't be here if not for everyone. 1058 02:34:36,458 --> 02:34:38,790 I have nothing but gratitude. 1059 02:34:39,583 --> 02:34:42,415 You perfected the art of onnagata. 1060 02:34:42,708 --> 02:34:45,624 Where will you go from here? 1061 02:34:56,750 --> 02:35:02,165 There's something I've been trying to find all these years. 1062 02:35:04,791 --> 02:35:07,707 Scenery... that's what it is. 1063 02:35:09,000 --> 02:35:10,207 Scenery? 1064 02:35:13,875 --> 02:35:15,082 Like what? 1065 02:35:27,125 --> 02:35:29,249 I can't describe it well. 1066 02:35:34,083 --> 02:35:36,499 May I take some photos? 1067 02:35:36,625 --> 02:35:38,124 Come this way. 1068 02:35:56,083 --> 02:35:58,082 Could you look this way? 1069 02:36:09,708 --> 02:36:11,499 Let me fix your clothes... 1070 02:36:56,625 --> 02:36:59,540 Do you remember a woman called Fujikoma? 1071 02:37:08,166 --> 02:37:09,832 A geisha from Gion. 1072 02:37:31,500 --> 02:37:33,040 Of course I do... 1073 02:37:35,583 --> 02:37:36,707 Ayano. 1074 02:38:02,000 --> 02:38:06,624 I've never regarded you as my father. 1075 02:38:14,166 --> 02:38:16,707 To stay on the stage 1076 02:38:18,250 --> 02:38:21,374 you hurt many people and made them cry. 1077 02:38:28,583 --> 02:38:31,082 To climb to where you are 1078 02:38:33,000 --> 02:38:35,790 how many people did you sacrifice? 1079 02:38:43,708 --> 02:38:45,874 You owe this to Mr. Devil. 1080 02:40:59,166 --> 02:41:11,665 "Heron Maiden" The act features a heron in love with a man, who turns herself into a young woman and dances to express her love until she dies. 1081 02:41:36,583 --> 02:41:37,874 But... 1082 02:41:40,041 --> 02:41:41,290 You know what? 1083 02:41:44,000 --> 02:41:46,999 Every time I saw you perform onstage 1084 02:41:52,375 --> 02:41:55,290 it was like a New Year celebration. 1085 02:41:58,750 --> 02:42:01,290 It's transformative. 1086 02:42:04,250 --> 02:42:09,165 "Drop everything and enter my world." 1087 02:42:10,708 --> 02:42:12,749 Like you're inviting me in. 1088 02:42:15,041 --> 02:42:20,624 Like you're taking me somewhere I've never been. 1089 02:42:22,916 --> 02:42:25,124 That's how I felt. 1090 02:42:28,833 --> 02:42:31,374 And I clapped at the end. 1091 02:42:52,583 --> 02:42:53,957 Dad... 1092 02:42:59,500 --> 02:43:05,832 It happened. You became the best kabuki actor in Japan. 1093 02:49:48,250 --> 02:49:50,124 How beautiful... 1094 02:49:56,958 --> 02:50:03,832 KOKUHO 1095 02:50:06,958 --> 02:50:12,499 Ryo Yoshizawa 1096 02:50:13,458 --> 02:50:18,999 Ryusei Yokohama 1097 02:51:47,208 --> 02:51:51,207 Original Novel by Shuichi Yoshida 1098 02:51:52,208 --> 02:51:56,207 Screenplay by Satoko Okudera 1099 02:51:57,208 --> 02:52:01,207 Cinematography by Sofian El Fani 1100 02:52:02,208 --> 02:52:06,207 Art Direction by Yohei Taneda 1101 02:54:20,500 --> 02:54:24,499 Directed by Sang-il Lee