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A NIKKATSU PICTURE

_ Ryohei? _ Yes?

What about me?

What about you?

Come on.

I'm tired.

Work is very busy.

APARTMENT WIFE: AFFAIR IN THE AFTERNOON

SCRIPT BY KAZUO NISHIDA

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY FUKASHI KOYANAGI

MUSIC BY SANSAKU OKUZAWA

CAST:

KAZUKO SHIRAKAWA, TATSUYA HAMAGUCHI, MAKI NANJO

MITSUYASU MAENO, YOKO MITA, JUNPO SEKIDO

AKIRA TAKAHASHI, KENJI SHIMAMURA, RYUJI OIZUMI

KOJI HIMURO, MIKE DANEEN, IKUNOSUKE KOIZUMI

DIRECTED BY SHOGORO NISHIMURA

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Your husband's gone to work?

He left just now.

- Can I come in for a minute? - Of course.

You're going to love this.

Really, what is it?

I'm dying to show you.

Look.

See?

A kokeshidoll? How lovely.

Oh, it's all soft. What a funny kokeshi.

Sits nicely in the hand, doesn't it?

- Just like one of those. - What?

Well...

Think about it that way, and it's just too cute.

And if you press here...

See?

Oh no, really.

Better than the real thing.

My husband's always away on business.

And I'm here alone in my prime.

Shall I lend it to you?

Oh no. That's fine. Really.

Go on. It's brand new.

I know, but...

Your husband always satisfies you?

I'm sorry?

He's a workaholic, right?

When men are obsessed with work, it tires them out mentally.

They don't have the energy.

- Take it. - No, thank you.

Oh my...

ls that a diamond?

I finally got one.

Get your husband to get one for you too, what with him working so hard.

On his salary? In my dreams.

I'm sure you can swing it.

Short Hope, please.

Hey.

Ryohei?

Well, I never.

- You live round here? - Just over there.

- You live here too? - I'm just here overnight.

I'm visiting a friend.

A lady, I assume.

Well, yes.

- Where are you headed? - Marunouchi.

Get in, I'll take you.

This is where I work. I'll put my home number on the back.

Here.

How's Ritsuko?

- Your wife, is she well? - Yes.

That's good.

She was always a looker.

We were all in love with her in high school.

Getting along alright?

After three years, I'm getting tired of the daily bickering.

Not playing around are you?

Where would I find the time? I'm always working.

There are lots of other guys after the top job.

It's alright for you working for your father.

Don't make me laugh.

He's always on at me for loafing around.

I started up on my own.

You're the boss.

Impressive.

Well, it's more of a hobby.

I sell pornographic cassette tapes.

You should have a listen too some time.

Let's see...

How about this? They're selling very well lately.

What on earth would I want with that?

How about this, then?

Just buy something, please. I'll give you a discount.

Well, if you didn't like those...

I've got something special right here.

Fine, I'll take whatever this is.

Thank you.

Naughty boy. You scared me.

Yes, this is the Kasai residence.

What?

Ichiro?

Oh, it's you.

Yes, it's me, lchiro.

I know, it's been ages.

I'd love to see you.

We had some great times.

Yes, we did.

This is a turn up for the books.

Yes.

I'll see you there.

Okay, got it.

Oh, Mrs Kono.

Come shopping with me.

Oh, I'm sorry. I have to go out today.

Oh, that's too bad.

I was hoping you'd help me choose some fabric.

What, again?

- You've only just made these. - I want something better.

You must be doing pretty well.

Not too bad, I guess.

It's alright for some.

If only I...

Oh well, never mind. Bye.

How long has it been?

Enjoying married life?

It's not the stuff of dreams, is it?

I've been married three years.

I'm so busy every day.

I've become an old woman already.

I'm way behind the times.

Oh, come on. You've hardly changed at all.

- Silver-tongued as ever. - I mean it.

I was shocked when you married Ryohei.

I guess you never noticed I had feelings for you.

No, that's not true.

Backthen,L"

What?

Now you tell me.

Well?

Let's go to a bar, like in the old days.

Want to come?

Yes, okay. It's your wife.

Hello, it's me.

I got a call from some old friends, so I've gone out to see them.

I might not be back until late.

Yes, thank you.

Ritsuko?

Yes?

Know why I never married?

You like to play the field.

I've been in love with you all along.

I haven't drunk for so long it's gone straight to my head.

Go on, indulge yourself.

No more.

I love you.

I do.

I'm in love with you.

Want to dance?

HOTEL

No, I don't want to.

We shouldn't.

For all her passion,

her technique was as naive as that of giddy schoolgirl.

Comparing him to Ryohei,

I never knew one man could be so different from another.

I'm back.

I'm sorry it's so late.

You've been drinking?

I haven't been out for ages, I'm exhausted.

Oh, I ran into lchiro earlier.

Seems like he's doing well.

The three of us should go out.

I think I'll turn in, if that's okay?

Alright.

Shopping is so tiring.

Shall we get some tea?

Alright.

I've got a job for you that pays well, interested?

What is it?

You can have fun and earn money.

Know what I mean?

Well...

lf there were a job like that, I'd certainly like to try it.

Would you really?

Yes.

But what kind ofjob is it?

You need a man to do it.

- Is it in a bar? - Oh come on.

You're not a child.

You need a male partner, get it?

What? You mean...

That's right. You sleep with them.

It might pay well, but...

It's not just the money.

You get to sleep with different men.

It's thrillingly refreshing.

You could buy this diamond ring right away.

But the main thing is you can't go on with this unsatisfying sex life.

Sorry, but I'm not unsatisfied sexually.

Oh, aren't you?

Though you always say "what about me?" after sleeping with your husband.

I bugged your apartment.

I'm going to tell the other wives aboutyou.

The man you went to a hotel with in Shinjuku yesterday,

who was he?

Go ahead, if you want everyone to know.

You can tear that up if you like. It's not the only copy.

You know Kazumi, right? Mrs Kono.

She does it.

It's nothing to worry about.

These figures are a joke.

I can only apologise.

We've been losing contracts since the Nixon Shock.

But even so...

You're sorely mistaken if you think you can blame it all on that.

At times like these, winning new clients is more important than ever.

The times are what they are, business is bad.

But put some effort into it, would you?

Yes, sir.

He'll be here any minute.

He's a very important person who can introduce you to clients.

You don't want to upset him.

Ah, here you are.

Thank you for your business the other day.

My name's Hatanaka.

Seems like you know each other already so there's no need for introductions.

You'll just be observing for tonight.

As it's your first day.

It'll be a good lesson for you.

"Lesson"?

Oh, yes. I suppose that's what it is.

- Well, we should get going. - Yes, I suppose so.

DREAM LAN D HOTEL

Don't worry, it looks like a mirror to him.

He can't see us.

I'm sure you've heard of them before, two-way mirrors.

Kazumi, your friend from across the hallway.

What do you think? Suprised?

Young people hook up so easily.

She's not even dissatisfied with her husband.

She wants to build a house.

Look, it's starting.

Watch closely, see what to do to make them happy.

A man's desire begins with observation.

That's what they call a 69.

Educational, wasn't it?

Watch this.

I get 20% for introducing the client.

Don't forget, will you?

Ritsuko.

- Catching the train? - Yes.

- You too? - Yes, where have you been?

I went to see a friend.

I heard they were in hospital after a traffic accident.

So she's really not a pro?

She's the real deal, 100% authentic.

This is her first day.

I'll know if you're lying to me. Okay?

Oh come on.

You're used to Turkish baths, bar hostesses, and geisha,

you're going to love her.

Look, here she comes.

Come on, quickly.

You can take it from here.

Treat her nicely, okay?

He's all yours.

Bye.

Shall we?

Come on.

No!

I don't like it.

No don't, please.

And so,

my life as a call girl began.

Just like that,

I found myself in the arms of one man after another.

The men wanted to make good on their investment.

They devoured every inch of my body.

Thanks to them,

the sensitivity of my flesh and the technique that had been so naive

suddenly came to maturity.

My hands that had once been so modest

grasped the money I had made so easily.

I couldn't let it show.

But naturally I succumbed to a little glamour.

I couldn't help myself.

Dinner's ready.

Sorry for the wait.

Where did this come from?

- A diamond ring? - Oh...

that...

it's...

What's going on?

I borrowed it from Mrs Kono across the hallway.

That's the truth?

I wouldn't lie to you.

Put me through to the Konos at No. 3.

Mrs Kono?

What?

Oh that? Yes, I lent it to her.

Yes.

No, that's fine.

Ryohei.

What are you doing?

What do you mean?

Oh.

I'm sorry.

The light was in my eyes.

To keep my husband in the dark,

I had to rein myself in.

In front of him, Ihad to be the same as before.

I had to go back to being that naive woman.

Hey, lchiro.

Can you give me some of those tapes for cheap?

Not just condoms, you want to sell tapes too?

I get the odd request.

Well, seeing as it's you.

- I'll give you a discount. - Thanks.

By the way.

The girl you're getting me today,

she's pretty, right?

Of course, no doubt about it.

Look, there she is.

Not today, okay.

You can't do that.

She's come all the way here.

Don't you care that the company is in crisis?

You think this is good business?

I'm terribly sorry.

This isn't something you can solve just by saying sorry.

What's wrong with you?

Forget about promotion with results like these.

Sir...

What?

I need more time.

I've just started negotiations

with Mike from ST Corporation.

I'll have good news soon.

ST Corporation?

Are you serious?

It looks promising.

Well, that would be impressive.

Okay. But you have to make it work.

- Got it? - I'll do my best.

You're looking glum.

I feel like I've been hit by a typhoon.

You can't swim against the tide.

-Tashko? - Yes.

What do you think Mike's weakness is?

- Well, women, of course. - Really?

Every man is vulnerable when it comes to women.

I see, women.

That's right.

Oh, lchiro?

It's me, Ryohei.

The truth is, I have a favour to ask.

I'm sure you'll know what to do.

It's just that...

Oh really? I see.

There's a man you should meet, Hatanaka.

I use him too, from time to time.

6pm, in Shinjuku.

What's that? Okay.

By the way...

No. It's alright, never mind.

Bye.

Get out!

Not yet, please.

No, stop it.

No, please.

The money.

Someone from the company will bring it.

I'm listening.

Goodbye.

See you around.

Come in.

Thank you very much for entertaining Mike.

He was very pleased.

It looks like we'll get our deal.

Please accept this.

Wait, please.

What have you done?

A call girl of all things.

What the hell were you thinking?

Answer me!

I've been suffering in silence all this time.

Day after day trapped in this concrete cage.

Every day exactly the same.

Not eating what I like.

A tiny salary that can't buy me what I want.

I can barely breathe.

Hit me as hard as you can.

If this gets out, I'll be a laughing stock.

What if it gets back to the guys at work?

What am I going to do?

Hello.

Yes, it's me.

I've got the money for your wife.

I'll bring it to work.

You knew!

Didn't you?

That she was my wife.

I realised right away.

I saw you having dinner together once at a restaurant near the office.

It's all over now.

This is it for me.

The end of the road.

Ryohei.

Wait, please.

Ryohei.

- Ryohei. - Go away.

Don't follow me.

What happened?

Hey, wait for me.

Why are you closing the door?

Mrs Kasai, I had a call from Hatanaka.

He said that foreigner was worth a lot of money.

Don't forget about his fee, will you?

I didn't take the money.

I'm not doing this anymore.

Want your husband to find out?

You can't threaten me now.

Oh.

So he knows.

You're a funny one.

I ruined myself because of a woman like you.

What are you complaining about? I gave you a good opportunity, didn't I?

I can't let this happen to anyone else.

I'll tell them everything.

What are you saying? How dare you!

Come in.

Ithink I...

I might have killed someone.

It's all over.

Ryohei,

he's gone.

Let's go somewhere far away.

The two of us.

Hold me.

Hold me tight.

Make love to me.

Ritsuko.

THE END

English subtitles by Hayley Scanlon