1 00:00:30,929 --> 00:00:36,350 WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR CANNES 1978 2 00:00:50,109 --> 00:00:57,030 EMPIRE OF PASSlON 3 00:01:29,750 --> 00:01:33,150 Based on a Book by ITOKO NAKAMURA 4 00:02:02,379 --> 00:02:05,980 A VILLAGE IN JAPAN 5 00:02:39,389 --> 00:02:40,849 You must be tired. 6 00:03:17,229 --> 00:03:18,689 Have some, Seki. 7 00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:20,370 No. 8 00:03:26,969 --> 00:03:28,550 Want more hot water? 9 00:03:28,939 --> 00:03:31,110 No, l'm getting out now. 10 00:03:32,669 --> 00:03:34,629 Was Toyoji here? - Yes. 11 00:03:35,439 --> 00:03:37,340 He comes around a lot these days. 12 00:03:37,780 --> 00:03:39,680 Yeah, ever since he got out of the army. 13 00:03:41,919 --> 00:03:44,849 Doesn't seem to do much all day. 14 00:03:48,259 --> 00:03:51,159 Toyoji's not sweet on you, is he? 15 00:03:53,860 --> 00:03:56,139 l'm old enough to be his mother! 16 00:03:57,900 --> 00:04:00,069 You look much younger. 17 00:04:00,539 --> 00:04:04,000 People still call you ''Little Seki.'' You barely look 30. 18 00:04:58,329 --> 00:05:00,110 - Are they good? - They sure are. 19 00:05:00,529 --> 00:05:02,930 The wholesaler brought them fresh this morning. 20 00:05:04,500 --> 00:05:06,170 l'll give you four sen for three. 21 00:05:06,569 --> 00:05:08,680 That's a losing deal, 22 00:05:09,139 --> 00:05:12,300 but since you're a loyal customer... 23 00:05:30,730 --> 00:05:32,870 lt turned out to be a beautiful day! 24 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,730 Care for a treat? 25 00:05:36,430 --> 00:05:39,589 l feel bad with you constantly spoiling me like this. 26 00:05:40,199 --> 00:05:41,930 lt's nothing. 27 00:05:42,339 --> 00:05:44,389 Where did you buy them? 28 00:05:44,839 --> 00:05:46,540 The store in the village. 29 00:05:46,939 --> 00:05:50,220 They looked too good to resist. 30 00:05:51,850 --> 00:05:53,189 Delicious! 31 00:05:53,980 --> 00:05:57,110 l'll have some then. You're always spoiling me. 32 00:05:57,720 --> 00:05:59,240 Shall l make some tea? 33 00:05:59,620 --> 00:06:01,670 Later. Let's eat first. 34 00:06:11,829 --> 00:06:14,959 Toyoji's not sweet on you, is he? 35 00:06:31,089 --> 00:06:32,699 Please, Toyoji, 36 00:06:33,490 --> 00:06:35,389 don't look at me like that. 37 00:06:36,060 --> 00:06:38,050 Here, have one. 38 00:06:58,279 --> 00:07:02,410 What brings you around so often these days? 39 00:07:05,949 --> 00:07:07,120 There's one left. 40 00:07:07,759 --> 00:07:10,069 - You have it. - No, you. 41 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:12,110 No, you have it. 42 00:07:12,490 --> 00:07:15,209 Then how about sharing it? 43 00:07:18,269 --> 00:07:20,079 You're a funny one. 44 00:07:41,660 --> 00:07:44,209 Ah, here comes more sake! 45 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:55,769 - Here you go. - Congratulations! 46 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:59,170 Little Seki pour us some sake. 47 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:02,139 She'd rather Iook after her husband. 48 00:08:02,639 --> 00:08:06,449 Seki just never seems to grow old! 49 00:08:07,949 --> 00:08:10,500 See? You're as popular as ever. 50 00:08:11,189 --> 00:08:13,910 l'd be worried if l were you, Gisaburo. 51 00:08:16,720 --> 00:08:18,500 Madam... 52 00:08:19,629 --> 00:08:21,800 allow me to say how happy l am for you today. 53 00:08:22,259 --> 00:08:25,250 Drunk already? You always seem happy about something. 54 00:08:25,829 --> 00:08:29,730 But even drunk, l still know if it's my wife in bed or not! 55 00:08:44,289 --> 00:08:47,509 Mr. Toyoji, you're welcome to come in. 56 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:52,399 You should be thinking about marriage yourself. 57 00:08:52,889 --> 00:08:55,909 How old are you anyway? - Same age as the groom. 58 00:09:01,100 --> 00:09:04,789 l'll bet you looked beautiful on your wedding day. 59 00:09:06,070 --> 00:09:07,379 Thank you. 60 00:09:11,909 --> 00:09:15,250 RICKSHAW FOR HIRE 61 00:09:27,659 --> 00:09:30,970 Must be some kids causing trouble. 62 00:09:57,860 --> 00:09:59,320 Ma'am. 63 00:10:03,759 --> 00:10:05,049 Ma'am. 64 00:10:08,139 --> 00:10:09,950 Seems fast asleep. 65 00:10:22,149 --> 00:10:23,789 Hey, little boy... 66 00:10:25,019 --> 00:10:27,419 don't hog it all. 67 00:10:30,289 --> 00:10:32,220 Let your big brother have a sip. 68 00:10:34,730 --> 00:10:40,799 Watching over baby seems easy but oh, how hard it can be 69 00:10:44,470 --> 00:10:45,899 Ma'am. 70 00:10:48,139 --> 00:10:49,450 Ma'am. 71 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:53,100 Toyoji... 72 00:10:54,779 --> 00:10:56,740 You'll catch cold sleeping like that. 73 00:11:01,419 --> 00:11:04,929 l was so tired and my shoulders were aching. 74 00:11:05,590 --> 00:11:08,490 Let me give you a back rub. 75 00:11:17,370 --> 00:11:18,980 Feel good? 76 00:11:21,179 --> 00:11:24,549 Mother scolds me 77 00:11:25,809 --> 00:11:29,210 And l cry 78 00:11:34,789 --> 00:11:37,480 Don't do that, Toyoji! 79 00:11:41,429 --> 00:11:44,649 Why not? l'm just trying to make you feel better. 80 00:11:45,669 --> 00:11:46,519 No! 81 00:11:51,039 --> 00:11:52,679 You're hurting me! 82 00:11:53,070 --> 00:11:55,090 Then stop struggling. 83 00:11:55,740 --> 00:11:57,440 Just relax. 84 00:12:07,090 --> 00:12:09,139 You like it, don't you? 85 00:13:00,210 --> 00:13:02,990 Don't like it, you say? Look how wet you are. 86 00:13:03,879 --> 00:13:07,309 Toyoji, you took me by surprise. 87 00:13:25,830 --> 00:13:27,470 lt's cold in here. 88 00:13:30,669 --> 00:13:33,220 No doubt the master will be late today too. 89 00:13:36,409 --> 00:13:40,860 Seki, you shouldn't do this to me. Look. 90 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:43,210 At what? 91 00:13:45,149 --> 00:13:47,519 Look. You see that? 92 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:50,570 That isn't nice, Toyoji. 93 00:13:51,059 --> 00:13:52,700 Stop that now. 94 00:13:53,460 --> 00:13:55,100 Come on. 95 00:13:55,929 --> 00:13:58,330 Have a good look at it. 96 00:13:59,370 --> 00:14:01,480 This isn't fair to Gisaburo. 97 00:14:02,370 --> 00:14:04,330 Please stop. 98 00:14:05,370 --> 00:14:06,980 Listen, Seki... 99 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:11,360 we've done it once. We might as well do it again. 100 00:14:12,110 --> 00:14:14,299 You know you loved it. 101 00:14:27,799 --> 00:14:29,639 l just remembered... 102 00:14:30,059 --> 00:14:33,429 a story a village official told me a long time ago. 103 00:14:34,269 --> 00:14:35,879 What kind of story? 104 00:14:36,940 --> 00:14:40,370 About a woman who was raped by a robber 105 00:14:41,179 --> 00:14:44,490 and could never forget it as long as she lived. 106 00:14:48,580 --> 00:14:52,360 Seki, you've changed since the first time. 107 00:14:53,889 --> 00:14:59,129 l've forgotten that you're 26 years younger than me. 108 00:15:00,029 --> 00:15:02,049 And l've forgotten... 109 00:15:02,960 --> 00:15:07,440 that you're 26 years older than me. 110 00:15:11,440 --> 00:15:12,840 But... 111 00:15:13,610 --> 00:15:14,919 But what? 112 00:15:20,350 --> 00:15:23,509 The thought of you and Gisaburo together 113 00:15:24,120 --> 00:15:26,929 is enough to drive me crazy! 114 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:09,690 Daddy! 115 00:16:12,899 --> 00:16:14,480 You fell asleep. 116 00:16:15,570 --> 00:16:18,529 Yeah, it felt so good. 117 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:24,169 Here, eat as much as you want. 118 00:16:24,779 --> 00:16:27,299 l'm exercising to digest what l've already eaten. 119 00:16:27,820 --> 00:16:29,570 Do they feed you enough where you are? 120 00:16:29,980 --> 00:16:32,379 Yeah, but l'm still always hungry. 121 00:16:37,090 --> 00:16:38,429 ls the work hard? 122 00:16:38,789 --> 00:16:41,009 No, but l'd rather be in school. 123 00:16:42,600 --> 00:16:46,139 Your mother worked as a nanny, and you have to too. 124 00:16:47,299 --> 00:16:50,929 School's a waste of money. 125 00:16:54,610 --> 00:16:58,039 All they teach you is how to talk back. 126 00:17:00,350 --> 00:17:02,460 l just want a good life. 127 00:17:05,319 --> 00:17:08,660 That's what your mother said when she was young. 128 00:17:09,789 --> 00:17:13,099 ''l just want a good life...'' 129 00:17:15,900 --> 00:17:18,559 Her life didn't turn out good at all. 130 00:17:24,670 --> 00:17:26,980 What are your mommy and daddy doing? 131 00:17:28,240 --> 00:17:32,309 Not making love in the middle of the day, are they? 132 00:17:34,480 --> 00:17:36,650 Go see what Mommy's doing 133 00:17:37,119 --> 00:17:39,140 and come back and tell me. 134 00:17:40,789 --> 00:17:42,099 Who's there? 135 00:17:59,569 --> 00:18:01,910 Hello there! 136 00:18:03,809 --> 00:18:05,829 lt's really coming down! 137 00:18:06,849 --> 00:18:09,130 Toyoji, what brings you out in the rain? 138 00:18:09,619 --> 00:18:10,930 Seen anyone pass by? 139 00:18:11,289 --> 00:18:13,400 Who would be out there now? 140 00:18:15,390 --> 00:18:20,049 l'll bet even the rickshaw driver is staying in today. 141 00:18:21,059 --> 00:18:23,960 Cuddling up with Little Seki! 142 00:18:28,599 --> 00:18:30,470 Haven't seen them for a while. 143 00:18:30,900 --> 00:18:34,210 l haven't seen a soul in three days. 144 00:18:35,109 --> 00:18:36,950 What a miserable New Year's. 145 00:18:37,579 --> 00:18:40,829 Won't you have tea with us? Come inside. 146 00:18:41,450 --> 00:18:43,970 None for me, thanks. 147 00:18:57,059 --> 00:18:59,400 - Toyoji! - Seki! 148 00:19:04,609 --> 00:19:06,630 No, not here! 149 00:19:07,069 --> 00:19:08,970 No one can see. 150 00:19:13,349 --> 00:19:15,079 Where have you been? 151 00:19:15,480 --> 00:19:17,289 l had to go see my sick aunt. 152 00:19:19,690 --> 00:19:22,910 - l thought you - - Where are you going in this rain? 153 00:19:24,589 --> 00:19:27,609 l've missed you. l haven't seen you since the end of the year. 154 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:30,829 Come with me. - Where? 155 00:19:31,230 --> 00:19:32,130 My house. 156 00:19:32,430 --> 00:19:35,680 - Isn't your brother there? - l don't care. 157 00:19:36,299 --> 00:19:39,960 lt'll be dark soon and he's waiting for me at home. 158 00:19:41,309 --> 00:19:42,680 Who? 159 00:20:10,940 --> 00:20:12,369 Shave it. 160 00:20:14,940 --> 00:20:16,369 Shave it. 161 00:20:18,579 --> 00:20:20,009 Shave it. 162 00:20:27,349 --> 00:20:28,430 Shave it. 163 00:22:04,019 --> 00:22:05,829 We have to do him in. 164 00:22:06,950 --> 00:22:08,380 What? 165 00:22:09,019 --> 00:22:10,750 We have to kill him. 166 00:22:15,900 --> 00:22:18,069 You're shaved now. 167 00:22:21,170 --> 00:22:23,750 What if he sees it tonight? 168 00:22:26,069 --> 00:22:28,259 l'll make up some excuse. 169 00:22:32,680 --> 00:22:35,079 He won't let you off that easy. 170 00:22:38,049 --> 00:22:41,509 l can't... l can't kill him. 171 00:22:44,420 --> 00:22:46,849 Like it or not you have to. 172 00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:55,539 - No matter what? - No matter what. 173 00:23:05,049 --> 00:23:08,619 Seki, l can't live without you. 174 00:23:09,279 --> 00:23:11,890 lf we don't kill him l'll be killed myself. 175 00:23:17,289 --> 00:23:19,480 What am l supposed to do? 176 00:23:22,660 --> 00:23:24,650 What do l have to do? 177 00:23:26,329 --> 00:23:27,759 Toyoji... 178 00:23:31,140 --> 00:23:34,450 We'll kill him and throw him down an old well. 179 00:23:35,079 --> 00:23:37,130 No one will ever know. 180 00:23:37,839 --> 00:23:39,509 Are you sure? 181 00:23:39,910 --> 00:23:41,900 l'll make sure of it. 182 00:23:42,920 --> 00:23:46,289 He'll rot down there until there's nothing left. 183 00:23:47,220 --> 00:23:49,529 What if something goes wrong? 184 00:23:50,259 --> 00:23:51,869 lt won't. 185 00:23:53,230 --> 00:23:56,920 We won't be found out? 186 00:23:59,200 --> 00:24:01,539 This is for us, you fool. 187 00:24:14,250 --> 00:24:16,710 Serve him sake until he's piss-drunk, 188 00:24:17,220 --> 00:24:19,710 and then we'll kill him. 189 00:24:23,359 --> 00:24:25,059 How much will it take? 190 00:24:26,430 --> 00:24:28,509 Two bottles should be plenty. 191 00:24:29,529 --> 00:24:31,430 But he always drinks shochu. 192 00:24:31,869 --> 00:24:33,569 The hard stuff, huh? 193 00:24:33,970 --> 00:24:37,869 lt's the only thing strong enough for him. 194 00:24:42,039 --> 00:24:43,789 He's a tough old bastard. 195 00:25:00,859 --> 00:25:03,730 Cold, isn't it, Seki? 196 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:07,660 Feels like something bad's going to happen. 197 00:25:16,740 --> 00:25:18,230 Seki? 198 00:25:27,019 --> 00:25:28,799 Snowflakes are flying! 199 00:25:30,119 --> 00:25:32,079 Could turn into a real snowstorm. 200 00:25:38,529 --> 00:25:41,900 Finish eating, Ishichi. It's time for bed. 201 00:25:43,470 --> 00:25:45,579 l'm chilled to the bone! 202 00:25:46,210 --> 00:25:48,869 l almost got caught in the storm. 203 00:25:53,950 --> 00:25:56,170 lt's good l quit work early. 204 00:25:56,779 --> 00:25:58,009 Dear... 205 00:25:58,349 --> 00:26:00,130 l'll warm some shochu for you. 206 00:26:52,210 --> 00:26:54,400 You'll rust the scissors like that. 207 00:26:54,869 --> 00:26:56,859 Don't l always keep them sharp? 208 00:27:08,589 --> 00:27:11,339 l never did like salted squid. 209 00:27:13,289 --> 00:27:15,569 Salted bonito is much better 210 00:27:16,059 --> 00:27:19,369 especially when you cut the long strips like this. 211 00:27:49,460 --> 00:27:51,650 Seki... 212 00:27:52,430 --> 00:27:55,559 you're really something, you know that? 213 00:27:56,569 --> 00:27:58,440 ls all this for your husband? 214 00:27:59,069 --> 00:28:01,259 You're a great wife. 215 00:28:02,210 --> 00:28:05,720 Nothing at all like mine. 216 00:28:06,450 --> 00:28:11,930 We have tons of sake, but she barely lets me have a cup. 217 00:28:13,589 --> 00:28:17,400 She ought to learn from you. 218 00:29:07,740 --> 00:29:09,670 Having guests tonight? 219 00:30:21,180 --> 00:30:23,670 You have a strong cord? 220 00:30:24,380 --> 00:30:27,809 Not that, you fool. We're not strangling a baby. 221 00:30:28,589 --> 00:30:31,309 Don't you have any rope? 222 00:30:57,150 --> 00:30:58,410 Now listen. 223 00:30:58,990 --> 00:31:01,069 Pull on this with all your might. 224 00:31:01,690 --> 00:31:05,500 Don't lose your head, no matter what. 225 00:31:06,190 --> 00:31:07,619 Understand? 226 00:31:48,029 --> 00:31:49,759 Don't let go! 227 00:32:05,119 --> 00:32:06,789 He's dead! 228 00:32:15,299 --> 00:32:16,640 Listen to me. 229 00:32:18,099 --> 00:32:20,269 Don't breathe a word of this to anyone. 230 00:32:26,309 --> 00:32:28,619 Stop crying! Stop it! 231 00:32:38,180 --> 00:32:40,789 He's dead now. It's all over. 232 00:32:41,450 --> 00:32:44,230 lf we keep our mouths shut, no one will ever know. 233 00:32:45,960 --> 00:32:48,569 lf anyone finds out, we'll be hanged. 234 00:32:49,829 --> 00:32:52,490 What do l say if people ask questions? 235 00:32:53,200 --> 00:32:56,130 Say he's gone to work in Tokyo. 236 00:32:56,700 --> 00:32:58,339 That should be enough. 237 00:33:09,349 --> 00:33:12,069 What do we do with the body? 238 00:33:13,119 --> 00:33:15,170 We have to do something quick. 239 00:33:16,460 --> 00:33:17,309 What? 240 00:33:17,589 --> 00:33:19,319 What do we do with the body? 241 00:33:19,730 --> 00:33:21,019 l told you. 242 00:33:21,359 --> 00:33:23,990 All we can do is throw him down an old well. 243 00:33:24,529 --> 00:33:26,339 How do we get him there? 244 00:33:26,769 --> 00:33:29,140 The two of us will carry him. 245 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,490 What if someone sees us? 246 00:33:33,339 --> 00:33:36,299 No one's out at this hour. Don't worry. 247 00:33:37,480 --> 00:33:42,750 Let's hurry. It'll be dawn soon. 248 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:47,059 l can't believe we did this! 249 00:34:00,500 --> 00:34:02,930 Keep going. We can't stop now. 250 00:36:05,190 --> 00:36:08,030 The wind blows through the trees, 251 00:36:08,590 --> 00:36:11,519 sending withered red leaves to the ground, 252 00:36:12,099 --> 00:36:16,050 and soon the forest floor is covered. 253 00:36:17,440 --> 00:36:20,219 Peasants rake up the dead leaves 254 00:36:21,110 --> 00:36:23,860 to use as fuel for their fires. 255 00:36:24,409 --> 00:36:26,900 Such is the wisdom of the poor. 256 00:36:28,349 --> 00:36:30,960 But of course this property has an owner, 257 00:36:31,780 --> 00:36:34,409 and taking the leaves is theft. 258 00:36:34,949 --> 00:36:38,849 Yet the owner tolerates it 259 00:36:39,829 --> 00:36:44,690 and the poor, who own no land, continue to gather the leaves. 260 00:36:50,369 --> 00:36:53,059 After that day, 261 00:36:53,610 --> 00:36:56,039 Toyoji acquired a peculiar habit. 262 00:36:56,980 --> 00:37:00,000 He doesn't take his leaves home. 263 00:37:00,579 --> 00:37:02,800 He takes two or three baskets 264 00:37:03,679 --> 00:37:08,219 to an old well and drops them in by the handful. 265 00:37:09,289 --> 00:37:11,219 He himself doesn't know 266 00:37:11,659 --> 00:37:14,469 why he does this. 267 00:37:15,030 --> 00:37:17,639 Something makes him do it. 268 00:37:25,840 --> 00:37:28,880 No one ever saw him 269 00:37:29,679 --> 00:37:32,400 until one day... 270 00:37:32,949 --> 00:37:34,440 Toyoji. 271 00:37:35,510 --> 00:37:39,380 Why are you gathering my leaves just to throw them down a well? 272 00:37:41,349 --> 00:37:43,900 l raked them up, 273 00:37:44,420 --> 00:37:46,849 but these are no good for the fire, 274 00:37:47,360 --> 00:37:49,730 so l'm throwing them away. 275 00:37:50,360 --> 00:37:53,320 This well is very deep. Be careful. 276 00:37:53,900 --> 00:37:56,300 lf you fall in, you'll never get out. 277 00:37:57,369 --> 00:38:02,610 The young master didn't give it a second thought, 278 00:38:04,940 --> 00:38:08,949 and Toyoji forgot about the encounter as well. 279 00:38:15,690 --> 00:38:17,440 Gathering leaves again? 280 00:38:22,130 --> 00:38:25,940 Three years passed. 281 00:38:26,969 --> 00:38:29,989 As the Bon festival approached in the summer of the third year, 282 00:38:30,570 --> 00:38:34,030 the villagers finally began to wonder aloud 283 00:38:34,670 --> 00:38:38,949 why Gisaburo the rickshaw driver never came home for the festival. 284 00:38:52,360 --> 00:38:54,880 Shin! Back home for the festival? 285 00:38:56,460 --> 00:38:59,739 Look how you've grown! Your mother must be happy to see you. 286 00:39:02,539 --> 00:39:04,440 Thanks for all your work. 287 00:39:04,869 --> 00:39:06,210 Thank you. 288 00:39:06,570 --> 00:39:09,090 Sorry to leave early, but my kids are waiting. 289 00:39:09,610 --> 00:39:13,119 Sure they're the only ones waiting? 290 00:39:13,780 --> 00:39:17,289 Gisaburo must be doing well in Tokyo to stay so long. 291 00:39:17,949 --> 00:39:20,349 He must be sending you a lot of money. 292 00:39:20,849 --> 00:39:23,750 l haven't heard from him much less gotten any money. 293 00:39:24,320 --> 00:39:26,130 As long as he's okay. 294 00:39:26,559 --> 00:39:30,920 Bad news travels fast so l'm sure he's fine. 295 00:39:31,699 --> 00:39:32,900 Seki... 296 00:39:33,230 --> 00:39:36,130 Kurazo says he had a dream about Gisaburo. 297 00:39:36,699 --> 00:39:39,070 Didn't you, Kurazo? - Yes. 298 00:39:40,239 --> 00:39:43,429 lt was about 10 days ago. 299 00:39:44,179 --> 00:39:46,840 l didn't want to worry you. 300 00:39:47,650 --> 00:39:50,280 Just remember: It was only a dream. 301 00:39:51,579 --> 00:39:54,829 He said he was uncomfortable 302 00:39:55,449 --> 00:39:58,469 wearing the same work clothes for so long. 303 00:39:59,059 --> 00:40:02,519 He asked me to bring him a fresh undershirt and loincloth. 304 00:40:03,159 --> 00:40:06,230 But Kurazo didn't know where to take them, 305 00:40:06,829 --> 00:40:09,869 so it's been bothering him ever since. 306 00:40:10,469 --> 00:40:11,840 Kurazo... 307 00:40:12,440 --> 00:40:16,010 you're tired from working so hard. That's what triggered that dream. 308 00:40:16,980 --> 00:40:18,880 The young master is right. 309 00:40:19,309 --> 00:40:21,210 lf he wanted an undershirt and loincloth, 310 00:40:21,650 --> 00:40:23,579 he should have asked his wife. 311 00:40:24,019 --> 00:40:28,590 But Seki doesn't dream. She has no time to even sleep! 312 00:40:35,960 --> 00:40:38,769 lshichi, did you start that fire? 313 00:40:39,329 --> 00:40:40,559 No, l did. 314 00:40:40,900 --> 00:40:41,719 Shin! 315 00:40:43,500 --> 00:40:46,929 You startled me. l didn't know you were back. 316 00:40:49,070 --> 00:40:51,210 l told you not to play with fire. 317 00:40:51,679 --> 00:40:54,989 l wondered where your brother picked up that bad habit. 318 00:40:55,610 --> 00:40:58,130 l keep dreaming that Father is dead. 319 00:40:59,590 --> 00:41:03,539 You said he'd be back that New Year's with lots of money. 320 00:41:04,260 --> 00:41:06,400 You said not to worry. 321 00:41:06,860 --> 00:41:10,760 He didn't come back for that New Year's, or the Bon festival, 322 00:41:11,460 --> 00:41:13,570 or the next New Year's, or the next Bon. 323 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:17,699 What's that man thinking? 324 00:41:18,269 --> 00:41:20,260 He just won't come home. 325 00:41:20,940 --> 00:41:22,989 What if he really is dead? 326 00:41:23,440 --> 00:41:25,170 ln my dreams he's always dead. 327 00:41:53,139 --> 00:41:55,719 Seki... 328 00:43:13,849 --> 00:43:16,690 Gisaburo, forgive me! 329 00:43:18,860 --> 00:43:21,610 l beg you to rest in peace! 330 00:43:38,010 --> 00:43:40,199 Wait! l'll go get some! 331 00:43:54,590 --> 00:43:57,659 Oh, it's you. Why are you out at this hour? 332 00:44:02,769 --> 00:44:05,519 Has Gisaburo finally come home? 333 00:45:43,900 --> 00:45:45,829 Seki! 334 00:45:47,409 --> 00:45:49,280 What are you doing here? 335 00:45:49,940 --> 00:45:52,159 l must have thought l'd made it home. 336 00:45:56,050 --> 00:45:58,630 There'll be trouble if anyone sees you. 337 00:45:59,150 --> 00:46:01,230 Come on. 338 00:46:09,860 --> 00:46:13,670 You have to spend the night at our house. 339 00:46:14,570 --> 00:46:17,730 l'm afraid to be there alone. 340 00:46:19,039 --> 00:46:20,909 That's impossible. 341 00:46:22,510 --> 00:46:25,059 Didn't you say Shin was back? 342 00:46:25,840 --> 00:46:28,210 What does it matter if she's there? 343 00:46:31,280 --> 00:46:33,650 lf anyone finds out, 344 00:46:34,150 --> 00:46:37,750 they'll say we killed Gisaburo to get him out of the way. 345 00:46:38,420 --> 00:46:41,230 l can't be seen there. 346 00:46:44,530 --> 00:46:49,070 You're not just tired of me? 347 00:46:50,239 --> 00:46:53,429 Would l be worried if l didn't love you? 348 00:46:54,039 --> 00:46:55,769 That's why we have to hide it. 349 00:46:56,179 --> 00:46:57,929 For how long? 350 00:47:01,150 --> 00:47:04,719 Why now, after three years, 351 00:47:05,380 --> 00:47:08,920 are all these rumors and ghosts popping up out of nowhere? 352 00:47:10,460 --> 00:47:13,530 Rumors quickly die out. 353 00:47:14,130 --> 00:47:15,559 Just be patient. 354 00:47:15,929 --> 00:47:17,480 l can't go on like this. 355 00:47:53,630 --> 00:47:57,059 Seki, why don't you ask the young master's mother 356 00:47:58,369 --> 00:48:00,559 to stay over at your place? 357 00:48:01,809 --> 00:48:03,889 lt'll help you get through the night. 358 00:48:50,289 --> 00:48:52,869 l come over to ease her loneliness 359 00:48:53,389 --> 00:48:56,519 but her snoring is loud enough to scare off a ghost. 360 00:48:57,460 --> 00:49:00,210 She's such a sound sleeper. 361 00:49:00,769 --> 00:49:04,079 How could any man sleep through that? 362 00:49:07,539 --> 00:49:09,969 l hope the ghost doesn't appear in the toilet. 363 00:49:10,480 --> 00:49:13,139 Not that l'm afraid of ghosts... 364 00:49:25,460 --> 00:49:28,530 Anyway, l never did anything to hurt Gisaburo. 365 00:49:29,289 --> 00:49:32,159 Ghosts are nothing more than illusions. 366 00:49:45,610 --> 00:49:47,420 Madam... 367 00:49:48,480 --> 00:49:50,500 l am... 368 00:49:50,949 --> 00:49:54,550 Gisaburo the rickshaw driver. 369 00:49:56,719 --> 00:49:59,150 l beg your favor... 370 00:50:00,289 --> 00:50:02,019 Gisaburo! 371 00:50:08,170 --> 00:50:10,860 Seki, it was a ghost! 372 00:50:11,400 --> 00:50:13,449 And l was dreaming about Father! 373 00:50:20,849 --> 00:50:24,190 lt was a dream so l don't remember too clearly, 374 00:50:24,820 --> 00:50:28,190 but Father had been killed and thrown down a well. 375 00:50:28,820 --> 00:50:30,460 ''Get me out!'' he cried. 376 00:50:30,860 --> 00:50:32,150 Shin! 377 00:50:43,269 --> 00:50:44,699 Toyoji. 378 00:50:45,500 --> 00:50:47,400 Oh, it's you. 379 00:50:49,110 --> 00:50:53,239 Since you won't stay with me, l want to spend the night here. 380 00:50:55,050 --> 00:50:57,130 But Denzo's here. 381 00:50:57,579 --> 00:51:01,889 We don't have to make love. l'm just afraid of the ghost. 382 00:51:04,719 --> 00:51:06,889 What makes you think he won't appear here? 383 00:51:07,360 --> 00:51:08,619 l don't know. 384 00:51:08,960 --> 00:51:11,510 l just feel he wouldn't dare. 385 00:51:25,840 --> 00:51:27,210 You hear that? 386 00:51:27,980 --> 00:51:29,500 What? 387 00:51:43,630 --> 00:51:44,769 Denzo! 388 00:52:15,730 --> 00:52:16,960 Good day. 389 00:52:22,070 --> 00:52:25,090 l'm Officer Hotta. Didn't you hear me? 390 00:52:32,510 --> 00:52:34,179 You scared me! 391 00:52:35,309 --> 00:52:37,039 Are you hard of hearing? 392 00:52:37,880 --> 00:52:39,400 What was that? 393 00:52:40,289 --> 00:52:43,420 l can't hear a thing. 394 00:52:44,389 --> 00:52:47,320 Listen, l want to ask you a question. 395 00:52:47,889 --> 00:52:51,869 Do you know where the rickshaw driver went? 396 00:52:53,199 --> 00:52:57,949 One thing l do know for a fact: 397 00:53:01,110 --> 00:53:03,039 We could use some rain. 398 00:53:04,539 --> 00:53:06,880 What about the rickshaw driver? 399 00:53:09,110 --> 00:53:11,739 Say that again, Officer. 400 00:53:12,420 --> 00:53:14,150 l say... 401 00:53:19,719 --> 00:53:23,380 People claim to have seen a ghost. 402 00:53:26,260 --> 00:53:28,099 A-B-C-D-E-F-G! 403 00:53:44,420 --> 00:53:47,230 How are you, Seki? 404 00:53:50,590 --> 00:53:52,550 ls everyone okay? 405 00:53:53,159 --> 00:53:55,559 As far as l know. 406 00:53:59,699 --> 00:54:02,570 - What was your husband's name? - Gisaburo. 407 00:54:03,400 --> 00:54:04,980 ls he here? 408 00:54:05,369 --> 00:54:07,710 No, he's away working. 409 00:54:09,610 --> 00:54:11,750 And where is he working? 410 00:54:12,210 --> 00:54:13,500 Tokyo. 411 00:54:13,849 --> 00:54:16,159 - Where in Tokyo? - l don't really know. 412 00:54:16,650 --> 00:54:19,079 You should've asked him. 413 00:54:22,219 --> 00:54:23,829 What sort of work does he do? 414 00:54:24,219 --> 00:54:26,000 He's a rickshaw driver. 415 00:54:28,190 --> 00:54:30,030 When will he be back? 416 00:54:32,800 --> 00:54:35,380 Does he write now and then? 417 00:54:35,929 --> 00:54:37,769 Then what do you say... 418 00:54:38,199 --> 00:54:40,039 you show me those letters? 419 00:54:40,469 --> 00:54:44,190 Actually, he doesn't send letters. He can't read or write. 420 00:54:54,489 --> 00:54:56,980 Then how do you know he's in Tokyo? 421 00:54:57,489 --> 00:54:59,510 Someone who went with him told me so. 422 00:55:00,289 --> 00:55:02,980 And just who is this someone? 423 00:55:12,400 --> 00:55:13,800 ls that your daughter? 424 00:55:14,170 --> 00:55:17,329 Yes. She came for the Bon festival and now won't leave. 425 00:55:17,940 --> 00:55:20,019 l might have to kick her out today. 426 00:55:20,480 --> 00:55:23,500 - What's her name? - Shin. 427 00:55:24,820 --> 00:55:28,889 Shin, have you heard anything about your father? 428 00:55:46,000 --> 00:55:48,369 People say his ghost is haunting the village. 429 00:55:50,039 --> 00:55:52,349 Whether you've heard from him or not... 430 00:55:54,210 --> 00:55:56,789 if something odd happens, Iet me know. 431 00:55:57,320 --> 00:55:58,809 Understand? 432 00:55:59,679 --> 00:56:02,199 He hasn't been home in three years. 433 00:56:02,949 --> 00:56:05,030 Doesn't that worry you? 434 00:56:13,030 --> 00:56:17,250 No, l'm too afraid to sleep at home! 435 00:56:18,000 --> 00:56:22,659 Seki, you have more to fear from that cop than from the ghost. 436 00:56:23,579 --> 00:56:24,949 Be reasonable. 437 00:56:25,309 --> 00:56:28,119 The ghost isn't threatening your life, is he? 438 00:56:28,679 --> 00:56:31,900 But if that cop ever finds out, we're both dead. 439 00:56:32,519 --> 00:56:34,920 You don't know what the ghost is like. 440 00:56:35,420 --> 00:56:39,400 lt feels like he's sucking the life right out of me. 441 00:56:46,929 --> 00:56:49,559 Gisaburo's ghost never appears to me. 442 00:56:51,000 --> 00:56:52,369 l wonder why. 443 00:56:52,840 --> 00:56:57,469 lf he tells anyone he's in the old well, we're finished. 444 00:57:03,210 --> 00:57:06,719 Seki, you have to be strong. 445 00:57:07,920 --> 00:57:11,579 lf we falter even a little 446 00:57:12,820 --> 00:57:14,570 we're dead. 447 00:57:15,530 --> 00:57:19,099 We can't see each other as long as that cop is around. 448 00:57:20,269 --> 00:57:22,730 We have to be discreet. 449 00:57:23,230 --> 00:57:26,949 Now you talk about discretion? 450 00:57:27,639 --> 00:57:29,599 You didn't talk like that before. 451 00:57:31,340 --> 00:57:36,320 Not when you told me l had to shave! 452 00:57:37,679 --> 00:57:39,460 Don't cry. 453 00:57:41,420 --> 00:57:43,059 Come on, stop crying. 454 00:57:44,420 --> 00:57:48,550 Please don't leave me. 455 00:57:49,289 --> 00:57:51,480 Don't abandon me. 456 00:57:57,500 --> 00:57:59,309 l won't. 457 00:58:00,239 --> 00:58:04,460 l'm telling you to be patient so we can be together forever. 458 00:58:05,210 --> 00:58:07,840 But l can't! 459 00:58:08,380 --> 00:58:11,340 Maybe you can take it, but l can't! 460 00:58:26,900 --> 00:58:29,679 Denzo... charge! 461 00:58:32,440 --> 00:58:34,659 Where'd you get the trumpet? 462 00:58:35,210 --> 00:58:36,789 From the police officer? 463 00:58:40,710 --> 00:58:44,050 Seki, go home and stay there. 464 00:58:45,179 --> 00:58:46,730 We can't be seen together. 465 00:58:47,449 --> 00:58:49,559 Don't be afraid of the ghost. 466 00:58:50,519 --> 00:58:53,329 lf he shows up again, give him some shochu. 467 00:58:58,199 --> 00:59:01,980 Everyone's talking about it, Seki. 468 00:59:02,670 --> 00:59:04,949 They say you have a boyfriend. 469 00:59:06,070 --> 00:59:07,909 ls this for him? 470 00:59:10,170 --> 00:59:13,630 All this talk of a ghost must bother you, huh? 471 00:59:14,280 --> 00:59:15,980 l wonder if he's jealous. 472 00:59:17,019 --> 00:59:20,860 lf that ghost shows up here, l'll give him a piece of my mind: 473 00:59:21,920 --> 00:59:26,260 ''Rest in peace, for Seki's sake.'' 474 00:59:31,360 --> 00:59:33,260 You look pale. 475 00:59:34,900 --> 00:59:36,630 Forgive me if l upset you. 476 00:59:39,900 --> 00:59:41,360 Thank you. 477 00:59:42,309 --> 00:59:44,239 Damn ghosts. 478 00:59:48,380 --> 00:59:51,039 Going home now, Seki? 479 00:59:54,219 --> 00:59:57,239 Get in. l'm going that way too. 480 00:59:57,860 --> 01:00:00,469 That's all right. l'll walk. 481 01:00:38,929 --> 01:00:40,360 Seki... 482 01:00:42,269 --> 01:00:43,849 won't you get in? 483 01:00:44,769 --> 01:00:46,880 Poor little Seki. 484 01:00:55,610 --> 01:00:57,599 All right. l'll get in. 485 01:01:26,039 --> 01:01:28,090 lsn't this the wrong road? 486 01:01:31,380 --> 01:01:33,340 This isn't the right road! 487 01:01:40,059 --> 01:01:43,019 l've forgotten the way home. 488 01:01:43,590 --> 01:01:46,869 Seki, you'll have to guide me. 489 01:01:48,769 --> 01:01:50,469 Go back where we started! 490 01:02:06,820 --> 01:02:09,070 No, this isn't the road! 491 01:02:09,989 --> 01:02:11,329 Stop! 492 01:02:11,690 --> 01:02:14,710 l have no idea where we are. 493 01:02:15,929 --> 01:02:18,480 Where are we? 494 01:02:19,329 --> 01:02:21,030 Where have you brought me? 495 01:02:22,500 --> 01:02:23,550 Wait! 496 01:02:23,869 --> 01:02:26,650 There's no point if you don't know the way. 497 01:02:27,869 --> 01:02:30,530 Gisaburo, have you really forgotten the way? 498 01:02:31,380 --> 01:02:32,960 Gisaburo! 499 01:02:33,809 --> 01:02:37,090 Gisaburo, help me! 500 01:02:37,719 --> 01:02:39,329 Help me! 501 01:02:40,019 --> 01:02:42,210 l'm afraid! 502 01:02:42,690 --> 01:02:45,530 Help me! 503 01:02:46,119 --> 01:02:49,050 Are you really Gisaburo? 504 01:02:55,130 --> 01:02:58,349 Gisaburo Iet me see your face. 505 01:03:29,599 --> 01:03:32,230 Mother, what happened? 506 01:03:33,639 --> 01:03:34,869 Shin... 507 01:03:35,210 --> 01:03:36,440 Mother! 508 01:03:50,349 --> 01:03:52,190 Mother, l'm leaving now. 509 01:03:53,019 --> 01:03:54,360 Don't leave me. 510 01:03:54,730 --> 01:03:56,340 You told me to go. 511 01:03:56,730 --> 01:03:58,900 Because all you talk about is your father. 512 01:03:59,360 --> 01:04:01,969 l'm reminded of him whenever l'm here. 513 01:04:03,070 --> 01:04:06,789 Mother, you know where he is, don't you? 514 01:04:07,469 --> 01:04:08,730 Shin! 515 01:04:09,070 --> 01:04:11,320 l won't tell anyone about my dream, 516 01:04:11,809 --> 01:04:13,360 but l'll never come back here. 517 01:04:13,739 --> 01:04:15,440 What are you saying? 518 01:04:15,849 --> 01:04:18,039 Mother, take care. 519 01:04:18,579 --> 01:04:21,800 Don't go out at night. It's not good to leave Ishichi alone. 520 01:04:22,849 --> 01:04:24,340 Good-bye. 521 01:04:42,010 --> 01:04:44,969 - Seki, helping with the harvest? - Yes. 522 01:04:48,679 --> 01:04:50,869 Toyoji has nothing to do all day. 523 01:04:51,349 --> 01:04:53,570 You'd think he could help you out a little. 524 01:04:54,050 --> 01:04:55,949 lt's disgraceful. 525 01:04:57,789 --> 01:05:00,599 She takes a lover then kills her husband. 526 01:05:01,159 --> 01:05:02,860 Don't say such things. 527 01:05:03,260 --> 01:05:06,099 lt's reckless to start rumors. What if you're wrong? 528 01:05:06,659 --> 01:05:09,380 Don't tell me there isn't something fishy around here. 529 01:05:10,130 --> 01:05:12,090 Don't jump to conclusions. 530 01:05:12,539 --> 01:05:14,469 l'm not. 531 01:05:14,909 --> 01:05:18,159 That bastard's been acting strange. Anyone can see that. 532 01:05:18,780 --> 01:05:20,300 Well, l don't know. 533 01:05:20,710 --> 01:05:25,750 He's constantly going off into the woods. 534 01:05:27,389 --> 01:05:29,440 Yeah, l heard about that. 535 01:05:29,889 --> 01:05:32,880 He rakes up lots of leaves 536 01:05:33,460 --> 01:05:36,420 and then throws them into an old well. 537 01:05:36,989 --> 01:05:38,980 l wonder why. 538 01:05:39,429 --> 01:05:41,130 Have you seen him? 539 01:05:41,530 --> 01:05:43,750 Have you ever seen him in the woods yourself? 540 01:05:44,239 --> 01:05:46,489 Have you ever seen him at my house? 541 01:05:47,039 --> 01:05:50,440 There's nothing between us, so enough of your gossip! 542 01:05:53,710 --> 01:05:56,260 Thank you for your hard work. 543 01:06:11,829 --> 01:06:13,260 Good day! 544 01:06:18,800 --> 01:06:21,260 l didn't think he'd come here. 545 01:06:22,510 --> 01:06:26,050 The young master saw me throwing leaves in the well. 546 01:06:26,710 --> 01:06:28,260 What do we do? 547 01:06:28,849 --> 01:06:31,460 l'll listen in. Wait for me at home. 548 01:06:31,980 --> 01:06:33,789 What do we tell the police if they arrest us? 549 01:06:34,219 --> 01:06:36,739 Just go. We can't be seen together. 550 01:07:58,440 --> 01:08:01,780 Seki, are you in bed already? 551 01:08:03,710 --> 01:08:06,260 l boiled some sweet potatoes for you. 552 01:08:06,780 --> 01:08:09,469 That was kind of you. l'll open the door. 553 01:08:10,349 --> 01:08:12,780 Don't bother. l'll leave them here. 554 01:08:18,289 --> 01:08:21,359 Get that man to give you as much loving as possible. 555 01:08:43,710 --> 01:08:45,170 Seki. 556 01:08:51,659 --> 01:08:55,380 Gisaburo please forgive me. 557 01:08:56,060 --> 01:08:58,750 l'm completely exhausted. 558 01:08:59,300 --> 01:09:01,319 l can't go out for more shochu. 559 01:09:03,329 --> 01:09:05,550 You want a sweet potato? 560 01:09:23,119 --> 01:09:24,609 Gisaburo... 561 01:09:27,090 --> 01:09:31,979 why haven't you told everyone about me yet? 562 01:09:34,229 --> 01:09:35,630 Surely... 563 01:09:36,000 --> 01:09:41,390 you saw the faces of those who strangled you. 564 01:09:43,340 --> 01:09:45,210 Surely you saw my face. 565 01:09:48,109 --> 01:09:50,739 Why don't you tell anyone? 566 01:10:02,489 --> 01:10:04,329 Gisaburo. 567 01:10:10,630 --> 01:10:14,319 Gisaburo, where are you going? 568 01:10:18,039 --> 01:10:19,770 Take me with you. 569 01:10:20,510 --> 01:10:22,260 Please take me with you! 570 01:10:25,119 --> 01:10:26,699 Gisaburo! 571 01:10:57,880 --> 01:11:00,189 Seki, it's me! 572 01:11:03,789 --> 01:11:05,100 Seki? 573 01:11:10,789 --> 01:11:12,630 Toyoji, is that you? 574 01:11:13,260 --> 01:11:16,159 What's going on? Open the door. 575 01:11:17,399 --> 01:11:20,239 Toyoji, go away. 576 01:11:22,010 --> 01:11:25,380 l never want to see you again. 577 01:11:26,079 --> 01:11:29,359 What are you talking about? The officer is still over there. 578 01:11:29,979 --> 01:11:32,090 lf they tell him about the well - 579 01:11:32,550 --> 01:11:35,649 l don't care anymore. 580 01:11:36,720 --> 01:11:40,699 l hope they arrest me and put me to death. 581 01:11:43,029 --> 01:11:45,079 That would be much better 582 01:11:45,930 --> 01:11:48,739 than this endless poverty and hard work 583 01:11:49,300 --> 01:11:51,670 and fear. 584 01:11:52,539 --> 01:11:56,020 You never come to see me. l can't take it anymore. 585 01:11:56,670 --> 01:11:58,220 Open the door! 586 01:11:59,279 --> 01:12:01,060 Toyoji, get out of here, 587 01:12:01,479 --> 01:12:05,989 or l'll tell the officer that l killed Gisaburo! 588 01:12:06,779 --> 01:12:09,359 Why won't you open the door? What's going on in there? 589 01:12:14,460 --> 01:12:16,949 What's gotten into you? Have you gone crazy? 590 01:12:17,460 --> 01:12:19,449 Toyoji, go away! 591 01:12:19,899 --> 01:12:22,449 lf l die our problems wiil be over. 592 01:12:24,029 --> 01:12:27,489 lf l'm dead the police can't do anything, 593 01:12:28,310 --> 01:12:30,939 and you can carry on with your life. 594 01:12:31,810 --> 01:12:35,560 You can get out of here, go find work in Tokyo. 595 01:12:36,250 --> 01:12:39,119 l want you to be happy. 596 01:12:39,920 --> 01:12:41,590 Open this door! 597 01:12:43,590 --> 01:12:44,930 Open up! 598 01:12:47,619 --> 01:12:50,659 There's no point in us dying together. 599 01:12:51,630 --> 01:12:54,239 No, l want us to live together! 600 01:12:54,970 --> 01:12:57,020 We have to live together! Seki! 601 01:12:57,470 --> 01:13:00,050 We can't so l want to die. 602 01:13:00,670 --> 01:13:03,130 Toyoji, go away! 603 01:13:04,039 --> 01:13:06,409 You can't be seen here! 604 01:13:06,909 --> 01:13:09,340 No, l can't leave you! 605 01:13:10,510 --> 01:13:12,470 Go! 606 01:13:13,020 --> 01:13:17,090 lf you love me, then go! 607 01:13:18,119 --> 01:13:20,140 No, l won't go! 608 01:13:20,859 --> 01:13:23,670 l can't leave you! 609 01:13:25,329 --> 01:13:27,289 l can't go, Seki! 610 01:14:25,060 --> 01:14:26,930 l'm not afraid of you. 611 01:14:30,130 --> 01:14:32,029 Go away! 612 01:14:48,510 --> 01:14:50,180 Gisaburo. 613 01:14:52,520 --> 01:14:54,329 Seki! 614 01:15:36,590 --> 01:15:37,880 Seki! 615 01:15:45,369 --> 01:15:47,039 Seki, forgive me! 616 01:15:47,600 --> 01:15:50,970 Please forgive me, Seki! 617 01:16:10,890 --> 01:16:12,529 Three days. 618 01:16:13,560 --> 01:16:15,430 l wanted just three days together... 619 01:16:16,970 --> 01:16:19,430 to live like we were husband and wife. 620 01:16:19,939 --> 01:16:22,220 Hurry! We have to save them! 621 01:16:22,909 --> 01:16:24,810 Are you all right? 622 01:16:27,109 --> 01:16:29,329 Be careful in there! 623 01:16:33,680 --> 01:16:36,020 - Is everyone okay? - Yes. 624 01:17:20,199 --> 01:17:22,069 Well, if it isn't the young master. 625 01:17:22,500 --> 01:17:25,460 What are you doing here? Why have you come to this well? 626 01:17:26,039 --> 01:17:28,029 l'm out for a walk. 627 01:17:28,810 --> 01:17:30,859 These are our woods. What brings you here? 628 01:17:31,739 --> 01:17:36,100 Was it you who said they saw me throwing leaves into a well? 629 01:17:36,880 --> 01:17:38,750 l never said such a thing. 630 01:17:39,720 --> 01:17:42,239 But you were the only one who saw me. 631 01:17:42,949 --> 01:17:45,260 These woods are pretty large, 632 01:17:45,859 --> 01:17:47,470 and there are quite a few wells. 633 01:17:47,859 --> 01:17:50,699 You probably don't even remember which well it was. 634 01:17:55,069 --> 01:17:56,850 Did you tell the officer which well? 635 01:17:57,800 --> 01:17:59,229 l did. 636 01:18:00,739 --> 01:18:02,289 l don't believe you. 637 01:18:03,109 --> 01:18:05,100 lf you knew which well it was, 638 01:18:05,539 --> 01:18:08,850 you wouldn't be out here now looking for it. 639 01:18:10,909 --> 01:18:12,960 You'll be executed you know. 640 01:18:17,920 --> 01:18:20,289 Perhaps... but you'll die first! 641 01:19:49,380 --> 01:19:50,810 Good evening. 642 01:19:57,420 --> 01:20:01,229 Hurry up, Toyoji. 643 01:20:03,159 --> 01:20:05,180 lt's been five days. 644 01:20:05,630 --> 01:20:08,029 l'm sure you're dying to have her again. 645 01:20:09,170 --> 01:20:11,479 Thanks for everything. 646 01:20:11,970 --> 01:20:14,250 Don't mention it. 647 01:20:34,390 --> 01:20:36,319 Good evening, ma'am. 648 01:20:42,529 --> 01:20:44,279 ls the boy asleep? 649 01:20:45,300 --> 01:20:47,489 He finally fell asleep a little while ago. 650 01:20:47,970 --> 01:20:49,279 Ma'am... 651 01:20:50,239 --> 01:20:51,939 care for a treat? 652 01:20:52,539 --> 01:20:55,939 Why are you calling me ''ma'am'' all of a sudden? 653 01:21:00,779 --> 01:21:02,069 Seki... 654 01:21:02,420 --> 01:21:06,430 you said you wanted to be like husband and wife for three days. 655 01:21:07,689 --> 01:21:09,739 l wasn't sure what to do. 656 01:21:10,689 --> 01:21:13,789 Then l remembered how much fun we had 657 01:21:14,460 --> 01:21:17,710 when l used to call you ''ma'am'' and bring over bean-jam buns. 658 01:21:18,340 --> 01:21:21,029 We didn't care if anyone saw us. 659 01:21:21,569 --> 01:21:25,199 Why don't we live like that for the next three days? 660 01:21:27,210 --> 01:21:29,399 The officer has no right to stop us. 661 01:21:32,579 --> 01:21:34,750 Ma'am, care for a treat? 662 01:21:40,819 --> 01:21:42,779 l feel bad 663 01:21:43,329 --> 01:21:45,439 with you constantly spoiling me like this. 664 01:21:47,260 --> 01:21:49,689 lt's nothing. 665 01:21:51,600 --> 01:21:53,680 Where did you buy them, Toyoji? 666 01:21:54,140 --> 01:21:55,569 The store in the village. 667 01:21:55,939 --> 01:21:59,420 They looked too good to resist. 668 01:22:00,239 --> 01:22:01,670 Delicious! 669 01:22:02,880 --> 01:22:04,609 l'll have some then. 670 01:22:05,020 --> 01:22:07,390 You're always spoiling me. 671 01:22:07,880 --> 01:22:10,250 Shall l make some tea? 672 01:22:10,949 --> 01:22:14,020 Later. Let's eat first. 673 01:22:17,489 --> 01:22:20,619 Toyoji's not sweet on you, is he? 674 01:22:34,279 --> 01:22:35,710 Don't cry. 675 01:22:37,649 --> 01:22:41,250 One mistake now and we lose everything. 676 01:22:44,520 --> 01:22:48,880 That's just what l want: to see you lose everything. 677 01:23:00,470 --> 01:23:03,569 Please, Toyoji, don't look at me like that. 678 01:23:17,189 --> 01:23:19,090 What are you laughing about? 679 01:23:19,960 --> 01:23:22,680 Just thinking about the past. 680 01:23:28,329 --> 01:23:31,260 Toyoji, have the last one. 681 01:23:33,199 --> 01:23:35,069 No, ma'am, you take it. 682 01:23:35,510 --> 01:23:36,850 No, you take it. 683 01:23:37,210 --> 01:23:38,609 l insist. 684 01:23:43,279 --> 01:23:44,359 Seki, don't! 685 01:23:50,189 --> 01:23:51,590 Who's there? 686 01:23:53,220 --> 01:23:54,859 Who's there? - What is it? 687 01:23:56,029 --> 01:23:57,489 l heard something. 688 01:23:57,859 --> 01:24:01,020 l didn't. Sure you're not imagining things? 689 01:24:01,630 --> 01:24:03,710 No, l have good ears. 690 01:24:04,170 --> 01:24:06,800 lt can't be unless there are dogs out there. 691 01:24:07,340 --> 01:24:08,770 They're in heat this time of year. 692 01:24:09,840 --> 01:24:12,739 lt's the two of you who are in heat. 693 01:25:19,810 --> 01:25:22,239 lt's just unbelievable. 694 01:25:22,750 --> 01:25:26,819 There's no way the young master could have killed Gisaburo, 695 01:25:27,550 --> 01:25:30,270 then hung himself out of shame. 696 01:25:31,489 --> 01:25:34,920 You think maybe Gisaburo's still alive? 697 01:25:37,789 --> 01:25:39,100 How should l know? 698 01:25:39,460 --> 01:25:42,039 But didn't someone dream that he was thrown down a well 699 01:25:42,569 --> 01:25:44,789 and was begging to be let out? 700 01:25:45,270 --> 01:25:48,260 But who knows if that story's true? 701 01:25:48,840 --> 01:25:51,529 We don't even know if he's dead or alive. 702 01:25:52,579 --> 01:25:57,060 But why did the young master have to die? 703 01:25:59,319 --> 01:26:00,869 Officer! 704 01:26:01,619 --> 01:26:04,810 Why haven't you arrested Gisaburo's murderer yet? 705 01:26:06,319 --> 01:26:10,569 People are saying my son took his own life because he was the killer. 706 01:26:11,329 --> 01:26:13,520 l can't make an arrest without proof. 707 01:26:14,000 --> 01:26:18,310 Everyone is talking about somebody throwing leaves down an old well. 708 01:26:19,640 --> 01:26:21,600 But we don't know which well. 709 01:26:22,039 --> 01:26:24,699 You should arrest him and force a confession out of him. 710 01:26:28,909 --> 01:26:30,989 Madam, my condolences. 711 01:26:31,579 --> 01:26:35,449 Madam, this is an age of civilization and enlightenment. 712 01:26:36,619 --> 01:26:40,130 lf l torture an innocent man l'll lose my job. 713 01:26:43,989 --> 01:26:46,649 - What are you implying? - ''What,'' you ask? 714 01:26:49,800 --> 01:26:51,350 Officer... 715 01:26:52,800 --> 01:26:55,319 you've got some nasty mosquito bites there. 716 01:26:57,270 --> 01:26:59,289 You been prowling around girls' rooms at night? 717 01:27:44,520 --> 01:27:48,149 Toyoji, l thought you'd like some cakes. 718 01:27:52,100 --> 01:27:54,380 Those are funeral cakes. 719 01:27:56,729 --> 01:27:59,750 Think the officer will come tonight? 720 01:28:03,239 --> 01:28:06,670 Seki, l've decided 721 01:28:07,710 --> 01:28:09,960 to confess to killing Gisaburo alone. 722 01:28:10,449 --> 01:28:13,380 You knew nothing about i,t. As soon as l'm arrested 723 01:28:13,949 --> 01:28:16,319 l'll confess to everything. 724 01:28:16,819 --> 01:28:19,659 So you have to insist you're innocent to the end. 725 01:28:20,460 --> 01:28:22,979 Toyoji, what are you saying? 726 01:28:24,760 --> 01:28:28,569 l guess l'm just not afraid of anything anymore. 727 01:28:34,699 --> 01:28:37,630 Toyoji, l don't know if l should be asking this... 728 01:28:41,010 --> 01:28:45,260 but did you kill the young master? 729 01:29:04,329 --> 01:29:09,279 You killed him so he couldn't give us away. 730 01:29:10,609 --> 01:29:15,119 Don't tell me now that you're going to confess. 731 01:29:16,409 --> 01:29:18,520 l killed him so we'd be safe 732 01:29:18,979 --> 01:29:22,109 but now l don't care if l live or not. 733 01:29:22,720 --> 01:29:24,770 Well, l do. 734 01:29:27,189 --> 01:29:30,909 Seki, l want you to go on living. 735 01:29:32,229 --> 01:29:35,859 What if they arrest us? Will they torture us? 736 01:29:40,970 --> 01:29:43,189 A hundred strokes with the cane. 737 01:29:43,670 --> 01:29:45,449 l saw that once in the next village. 738 01:29:45,880 --> 01:29:48,310 They stripped a man naked, made him kneel on a straw mat 739 01:29:48,810 --> 01:29:52,470 then whipped him 100 times with a bamboo cane. 740 01:29:56,020 --> 01:29:57,569 Completely naked? 741 01:29:58,149 --> 01:30:02,310 They don't just hit you. They rip your flesh off. 742 01:30:03,060 --> 01:30:04,930 lt's not just any kind of pain. 743 01:30:05,359 --> 01:30:08,609 lt's so bad you pass out. 744 01:30:15,340 --> 01:30:18,210 Forget it. Don't think about it. 745 01:30:18,779 --> 01:30:21,180 You had nothing to do with Gisaburo's death. 746 01:30:21,680 --> 01:30:23,350 You didn't do anything. 747 01:30:23,909 --> 01:30:26,460 Act as if nothing happened. 748 01:30:26,979 --> 01:30:29,380 But his body 749 01:30:29,890 --> 01:30:32,909 is still down in that well. 750 01:30:33,489 --> 01:30:35,449 Gisaburo's gone. 751 01:30:35,890 --> 01:30:39,579 His body's gone. You had nothing to do with it. 752 01:30:40,359 --> 01:30:43,079 No, his body's still there! 753 01:30:44,170 --> 01:30:46,359 What must it look like now? 754 01:30:47,699 --> 01:30:49,659 lt's rotting away! 755 01:31:18,170 --> 01:31:21,069 Why don't we get the body out... 756 01:31:23,770 --> 01:31:25,960 and bury it somewhere? 757 01:31:28,640 --> 01:31:30,220 We can't do that. 758 01:31:32,619 --> 01:31:34,489 We have to. 759 01:31:38,119 --> 01:31:39,699 Do we? 760 01:31:40,289 --> 01:31:42,569 Gisaburo may be a ghost, 761 01:31:43,529 --> 01:31:45,670 but he still loves you. 762 01:31:47,100 --> 01:31:50,060 He doesn't want you to get caught. 763 01:34:49,449 --> 01:34:51,409 l can't see! 764 01:34:55,420 --> 01:34:57,090 l can't see! 765 01:35:02,319 --> 01:35:03,989 l can't see! 766 01:35:09,029 --> 01:35:10,399 Seki, what's wrong? 767 01:35:10,770 --> 01:35:13,670 Toyoji, l'm blind! 768 01:35:22,649 --> 01:35:24,489 - Can you see this? - No! 769 01:35:25,579 --> 01:35:27,539 Can't you see my face? 770 01:35:27,979 --> 01:35:29,409 l can't see! 771 01:35:29,789 --> 01:35:32,779 Toyoji, hold me! 772 01:36:46,159 --> 01:36:47,649 Seki... 773 01:36:50,970 --> 01:36:53,279 are you really blind? 774 01:36:56,739 --> 01:37:00,399 l'm not young anymore. 775 01:37:01,909 --> 01:37:04,979 We promised never to talk about your age. 776 01:37:06,020 --> 01:37:09,619 Toyoji, you have to get away 777 01:37:11,220 --> 01:37:12,920 before the officer comes for you. 778 01:37:13,319 --> 01:37:17,159 l told you l'm not afraid of anything. 779 01:37:17,859 --> 01:37:19,380 Neither am l. 780 01:37:19,760 --> 01:37:22,779 l killed Gisaburo all alone. 781 01:37:23,369 --> 01:37:26,590 You had nothing to do with it. You have to escape. 782 01:37:29,170 --> 01:37:31,159 Then let's escape together. 783 01:37:31,609 --> 01:37:35,039 - No, l can't. - Why not? 784 01:37:35,680 --> 01:37:38,199 l'd only be a burden. 785 01:37:40,079 --> 01:37:43,119 That's all l've been all along. 786 01:37:47,760 --> 01:37:52,800 Seki, wouldn't you be Ionely without me? 787 01:37:53,659 --> 01:37:55,000 Do you have to ask? 788 01:37:55,460 --> 01:37:57,920 Of course l would. 789 01:38:02,909 --> 01:38:05,720 We'll always be together, as long as we live. 790 01:38:06,579 --> 01:38:08,949 That's what l've wanted from the beginning. 791 01:38:09,449 --> 01:38:11,909 You don't have to die with me. 792 01:38:12,409 --> 01:38:15,890 Live a long life without me. - No! 793 01:38:16,550 --> 01:38:19,590 Let's stop wasting time. 794 01:38:20,920 --> 01:38:22,850 Kill me now. 795 01:38:25,930 --> 01:38:27,359 l can't do that. 796 01:38:28,359 --> 01:38:31,670 You said you weren't afraid of anything anymore. 797 01:38:38,710 --> 01:38:40,170 Later... 798 01:38:41,340 --> 01:38:43,359 after l fall asleep... 799 01:38:44,210 --> 01:38:47,899 kill me in my sleep. 800 01:39:04,970 --> 01:39:08,130 Toyoji, look at me. 801 01:39:09,810 --> 01:39:13,090 l may no longer be beautiful, 802 01:39:14,380 --> 01:39:18,189 but look at me and remember. 803 01:39:43,840 --> 01:39:47,270 Toyoji, are you looking? 804 01:39:49,079 --> 01:39:50,510 Seki... 805 01:39:51,079 --> 01:39:54,739 even if you can't see, open your eyes. 806 01:40:01,159 --> 01:40:03,000 You're so beautiful. 807 01:40:10,029 --> 01:40:13,100 Toyoji, touch me. 808 01:40:57,050 --> 01:40:59,239 Kill me, please! 809 01:41:00,949 --> 01:41:02,970 Kill me in my sleep. 810 01:41:04,090 --> 01:41:06,079 Please kill me! 811 01:41:47,500 --> 01:41:49,430 You still say you didn't kill him? 812 01:41:49,869 --> 01:41:51,210 l didn't! 813 01:41:51,569 --> 01:41:53,590 l didn't kill him! 814 01:41:54,140 --> 01:41:56,770 Kamii atsuda, on Mount Shibano - 815 01:41:57,310 --> 01:42:00,560 that's where they were tortured. 816 01:42:02,039 --> 01:42:05,960 They were hung from a branch 817 01:42:06,680 --> 01:42:09,260 of the tallest oak tree. 818 01:42:10,520 --> 01:42:13,359 Officer Hotta's own Iife 819 01:42:13,920 --> 01:42:17,199 was riding on the outcome of the interrogation. 820 01:42:18,689 --> 01:42:21,270 The bamboo rods whistled through the air, 821 01:42:21,800 --> 01:42:25,550 landing with a crack on the swinging bodies. 822 01:42:28,939 --> 01:42:31,899 Seki passed out countless times 823 01:42:33,039 --> 01:42:37,520 and was revived with a bucket of cold water each time. 824 01:42:38,850 --> 01:42:42,829 Her tangled hair clung to her face, 825 01:42:43,550 --> 01:42:46,890 which was twisted into a frightful expression. 826 01:43:08,180 --> 01:43:10,729 At last, crazed with pain, 827 01:43:11,250 --> 01:43:14,270 the two confessed their crime. 828 01:43:14,949 --> 01:43:17,880 l did it! l murdered him alone! 829 01:43:18,449 --> 01:43:21,170 No, l killed him! 830 01:43:27,960 --> 01:43:30,949 A chilly wind, 831 01:43:31,529 --> 01:43:34,250 reminiscent of late autumn, 832 01:43:34,800 --> 01:43:37,840 blew through the trees on Mount Hatcho. 833 01:43:39,939 --> 01:43:43,779 Before the assembled villagers, 834 01:43:44,909 --> 01:43:49,130 a corpse that was unmistakably Gisaburo's 835 01:43:50,289 --> 01:43:55,479 was slowly pulled up from a well. 836 01:43:57,359 --> 01:43:59,229 The people looked on 837 01:43:59,659 --> 01:44:01,880 as Gisaburo the rickshaw driver, 838 01:44:02,460 --> 01:44:06,180 whom they hadn't seen in threeyears, 839 01:44:07,600 --> 01:44:12,109 appeared with what looked Iike hemp rope 840 01:44:12,909 --> 01:44:15,279 still wrapped around his neck. 841 01:44:16,649 --> 01:44:20,220 At that moment Toyoji looked down in silence, 842 01:44:21,279 --> 01:44:26,170 but Seki screamed with all her might and began wailing. 843 01:44:28,090 --> 01:44:31,569 Had her sightless eyes 844 01:44:32,229 --> 01:44:33,899 somehow seen Gisaburo? 845 01:44:40,399 --> 01:44:45,000 A few years later, 846 01:44:45,810 --> 01:44:50,199 as the leaves on Mount Hatcho began to fall 847 01:44:51,680 --> 01:44:55,430 and winter came to the small village, 848 01:44:56,449 --> 01:44:59,489 the villagers heard a rumor, from nobody in particular, 849 01:45:00,090 --> 01:45:03,310 that the man and woman they'd already begun to forget 850 01:45:03,930 --> 01:45:09,000 had been sentenced to death and executed.