Original subtitles

Produced by: Shochiku Eizo Co. Ltd. Fuji Pictures Corporation

A Shochiku Film

Hey!

Yo!

Ah, hey!

Yo!

- What's that? - It's a gun!

Let's go!

- Where should we go? - Let's just have a good time!

- This way? - Yup!

This is bad!

Seriously.

He's late!

You fool!

Yo!

- Why did you take so long, idiot? - That's right.

Sorry, I forgot.

- Is this car yours? - Yup.

- Hurry, hop in. - Hold your horses!

Hey, don't you kill us!

So, this is it?

It's awesome! Is it a pilgrim?

A pilgrim?! That's a foreign...

- Hey! - Watch out!

Drive more carefully, will you? You nearly got us killed.

- No need to panic. - Give me a break!

- Hey, this way! - Wait!

- Hey, hey, hey! - Not so fast!

- Hey, hey! - Wait!

Slow down!

- Hey, hey, let me have a try. - Alright, then.

Hey, do it!

- Whoa, great shot! - That was good.

- Hey, give me that! - You try it now, Soichi!

- I'm fine! - It's alright, just try it!

What's your problem? I told you, I'm fine!

Come on, do it! Over there!

That way! That way!

Come on!

- What are you doing, you fool? - I didn't want to!

Let's go this way, Soichi!

Amazing! That was amazing!

Executive Producers: Hisao Masuda, Nobutoshi Masumoto

Planning: Kazuyoshi Okuyama

Based on a story by: Hiroshi Fukuda

Script by: Shiro Ishimori, Akira Kitamura, Kuniaki Oshikawa

Cinematography by: Noritaka Sakamoto Art direction by: Yutaka Yokoyama

Music by: Kentaro Haneda

Yoshizumi Ishihara as Hideo Araki

Masato Furuoya as Akihiko Numata

Kumiko Akiyoshi as Tomoko Araki

Hiroshi Katsuno as Shingo Higashiyama

THE SHOOTOUT

Mio Takaki as Hiromi Mizutani Fujita Okamoto as Detective Iijima

Ikko Furuya (Special Appearance) as Chief Detective Fukumoto

Shigeru Koyama as Shuzo Morishita Yoshi Kato as Seisaku Araki

Yusuke Takita as Tsunoda Nobuyuki Katsube as Miyashita

Mikijiro Hira (Special Appearance) as Hiraki

Tatsuo Yamada as Soichi Uchiyama Noriko Okabe as Kumiko Morishita

Kai Ato and and Kinta Futogane as Police Car Officers

Etsushi Takahashi as Iguchi

Kunie Tanaka as Iwai

Tomisaburo Wakayama as Yabuki

Directed by: Toru Murakawa

Be careful!

Ah, what should we do now?

- Aren't we going home? - That's no fun at all!

And you couldn't even shoot a gun!

- That has nothing to do with it! - Hey, watch the road!

- Do you want to walk home? - Don't get so uptight!

Alright!

Why don't we rob a bank? Huh?

- Bullshitting again? - We have a gun and a car.

- Are you serious? - Yeah.

After we get the cash, we can hijack a plane.

What would we demand?

Let's see…

How about, “if you care about the lives of the passengers, fly us overseas. Obey us!”

Sounds good! I'm in!

To Africa. To smoke that strong dope with the Kalahari Bushmen.

Cut it out.

- Right, Hideo? - Yeah.

I'm kidding, man. Just saying it could be fun.

Bullshitting me again!

Just when I was starting to get interested!

Hey, why don't we go to Isawa?

- To those old whores? - You say that all the time!

We need more gas. And I'm out of money!

I've got enough for a couple of days!

That's amazing! Are you kidding again?

Of course not!

- Hey, where did you get the money from? - Severance pay.

- Fired again? - Did you try your best?

Of course I did!

They fired me just because I got into an argument with a country hick.

Ah! Damn!

- Hey, Numa. - Huh?

It'll work out. You hang in there.

Don't worry about tomorrow, it'll take care of itself!

Hey, Soichi! Where are we going?

Isawa, Isawa, Isawa!

We're going to Isawa! Let's go and have some fun!

Fun, fun!

One, two!

One, two!

- What's that? - A cow or somethin'.

You fool! Stop the car.

- She ain't worth it. - I told you to stop the car!

- Why not stick to whores? They're easier. - Go back, back!

- You’re not so picky when it comes to women. - Just go back!

Seriously?

Hey, Miss!

Miss!

Wanna get in?

- Get in! - What are you doing, stupid?

What's wrong?

Hey, get in, for real.

It's raining, come on. You'll catch a cold like that.

She's ruining the seat covers.

- You can wax it later. - Idiot, how do you wax the inside of a car?

Hey, give me a towel.

- You're sitting on it, dummy. - Oh, right.

Hey!

Where are you going?

At least tell us where you want to go.

Any train station will do.

Okay.

Hey, stop! Stop the car!

- Hey! - What's wrong now?

Huh?

Hey, what's up with that woman?

What's going on?

I told you it was a cow.

What are you talking about? You agreed.

- Agreed to what? - Right?

Alright!

What's up? Are you okay? Hideo, get in the front!

Was it something you ate?

I'm sorry.

Do you need a doctor?

No, I'm fine.

You can count me out of this one!

Uchi!

Hideo, wake up!

That idiot's asleep. Hey!

Can't hold his liquor. He shouldn't drink at all.

His face turns red all the time. Right?

- What are you doing? - Huh?

Right, always the same thing...

Don't pull that shit in my car.

What are you talking about?

Nakagawa, do you want one?

I don't want it.

Hey!

It's listening to sissy music like this that makes you young ones so unreliable!

Really? If I didn't become a police officer, I wanted to be a pop star.

It's unbelievable that someone like you is a cop!

Ah, you don't get it.

- What did you say? - Ah, nothing.

Lay off the booze, will you? I don't want to end up dead.

- It keeps me awake. - Then turn the radio on.

It doesn't work. This is supposed to be a new car.

Supposed to be?

Soichi, you didn't...

Stupid bastard! This is no time to be laughing!

Tell me, Hideo, you're still going to school everyday?

- Yes, I am. - Miss, doesn't he look the intellectual type?

- It's no ordinary school... - Shut up, Soichi!

You stole this car, didn't you?

Damn! This truck is going too slow!

Sneaky bastards! The cops are on a lookout!

Hey, Soichi!

My dad took my car today.

So you did steal it?

It belongs to the guy next door.

I cant stand him. He rides around with a bar hostess. So, I...

Soichi!

Good evening. What's this about?

What's this about?

Your license. This is a no passing zone.

Yes, sir.

Your registration?

It's at home.

- Hey! - Yes?

Check the registration!

You've been drinking, haven't you?

- Here! - Oh!

Isao Kunai? The name doesn't match the license!

He's my cousin.

Your cousin? Hey, take him to the patrol car.

- What are you doing? Please, stop! - You were caught speeding...

and passing in a no passing zone.

And you probably stole this car too!

Your father's brother...

I've heard it all before!

Check if it's been reported stolen, alright?

Yes.

What's with her?

- She has nothing to do with us. - Nothing?

You probably took turns raping her. Come out.

Of course not! She has nothing to do with this.

I'm not feeling well, so I wish you'd be more gentle.

What?

What is that? Open it.

I told you to open it!

- Was it stolen? - No!

You got a license?

- No. - Then, whose gun is it?

What the hell were you guys doing with an unlicensed gun in a stolen car?

Go easy on him. That gun belonged to his dead father.

The father excuse? Pathetic. Your father would be disappointed.

What's your name?

Sergeant!

- Stop fooling around! - Sergeant!

Hey, what happened?

The car has been reported stolen.

Just as suspected! Take that bastard, lock him up and come back!

Yes, sir!

Don't mess with me!

- Get out! - What are you doing?

Get out!

You bastard! Take this!

How dare you try to mock me!

Give me your name and address! Name and address!

What the hell is your name? Spit it out!

Hideo! Hideo!

- Come here! - Hideo!

Damn! Hideo!

Soichi!

Soichi!

Soichi!

Where do you think you're going, bastard?

What are you planning to do with your father's gun?

Huh?! Tell me! Hey!

Recently, not far from here, there was a punk just like you guys,

who killed his parents with a gun!

Answer me!

Tell me! What were you planning to do?

Planning a murder? Or were you going to rob a bank?

Huh?

Talk to me!

Say something! Huh?

- Talk, you brat! - Take it easy. You've got it all wrong.

You shut your mouth!

- I wasn't talking to you. - You'll kill him!

Scram!

I said I wasn't talking to you!

Don't look at me with those eyes!

You bastard!

You bastard!

You should respect your parents from now on!

Let's see you fight now! I'll teach you a lesson!

You bastard!

You damn bastard!

Numa, stop it!

Numa, stop it!

Numa, stop! Stop! Don't do it!

Let him go! Stop! You'll kill him!

Numa!

- Numa, stop it! - Let me go, Hideo!

Numa, stop it! Stop it! Stop it!

Let it go! Let it go! Let it go!

Here, inside! Get inside the car!

Numa!

- Hey, what are you gonna do? - Let's run away together!

There's nothing to keep me here!

Good work, men. Keep it up.

Miyashita, Murata.

Lieutenant, we've begun the searches. We have the whole area closed off.

- Any leads yet? - Not yet, but we've got every man on the case.

We have men on all the main roads.

We've also contacted the railway police in case they take a train.

- It's better to warn all the precincts now. - Yes, sir, right away.

Lieutenant,

I've got a feeling this is a bigger case than it appears.

We can't stay in the backseat.

You're right.

- Hey, take this side street. - I know!

Here we go!

I sure hope Soichi is okay.

He wouldn't rat on us, right? We can rely on him?

But I bet they're giving him the third degree!

- Don't joke around! - Sergeant Nakagawa...

...had his head cracked open and is critically injured. Who did it?

What's the name of the guy who did it?

You can be charged with murder.

Say it!

I'm going to ask you again. What were you planning to do?

- We went to the mountain! - To the mountain?

With an unregistered gun?

He said shooting a gun would feel good! That's what he said.

- So, leave me alone. - Who said so?

Who said it?

There was a girl with you.

Yes.

So, the three of you... where did you know each other? Where did you meet?

Elementary School? Middle School? Or...

Where did you meet?!

One, two! One, two!

- Move! - One, two!

One, two!

- One, two! - Come on, speed up!

One, two! One, two!

Come on, faster!

One, two! One, two!

I can't tell you. I can't betray my friends!

No way! No way!

I see.

There's no way you would tell us, huh?

Protecting your friends is understandable.

But we're going to get them. Why don't you make things easier for yourself?

I can't rat them out,

not even if it means saving my own life!

Okay. That's enough.

Use that.

- Keep up the good work! - Keep up the good work!

How is it? Did you get them?

- How is it going? - We're almost finished.

- Did you get the fingerprints? - So, did you get them?

- How did it go? Did you get them? - Yes.

We found the fingerprints of Akihiko Numata, 19, and Hideo Araki, 18.

Both have been to reform school.

Reform school?

You know the type; they'll be dangerous if cornered.

- You shouldn't judge them. - Huh?

Let me make one thing clear.

Don't let your preconceptions lead you to erroneously judge a juvenile crime.

Please be careful about that.

I understand, sir.

They have probably switched cars by now.

Check for stolen cars in the area and set up a wide search perimeter.

Yes, sir.

The police are searching for two young men that attacked a police officer last night.

They are believed to be heading north. The police are searching the entire area.

It looks like they haven't found out about this car yet.

So it seems.

Hey, if it's all clear, I'll get out right here.

Huh? What are you talking about?

Hideo, you didn't do anything.

I'm the one who beat the cop up.

- What will you do? - Hey, aren't you going to give yourself up?

If I do, I'll definitely get 7 years this time.

Numa!

Don't worry.

I can pretty much figure out what type of people you are.

What?

You're nice guys. You've helped me.

Hey, drop me off at Shinanosaki station.

It's right up ahead! Hey! Let's go.

See you. Thank you!

Hey!

Hold on.

Don't worry. I've got enough cash.

Get some new panties. You'll catch a cold.

Okay.

I never did tell you guys my name. I wish you luck running away.

I won't say a word to anyone. Goodbye!

Ah, damn. She had a great ass.

Hey, Numa!

Suspect A and Suspect B, who accompanied Nakajima, a suspect who was being interrogated,

attacked a police officer in the head with a blunt instrument.

They are on the run and they have a girl with them. The police suspect she has been kidnapped.

The police believe there are other crimes involved, and are searching for the suspects.

Bastards, they got it all twisted!

They say whatever they want! It's all their fault!

Hey, stay down!

I hope the cops rot in hell.

Soichi must be crying.

Damn!

I don't know.

Never seen them!

We've always had to hold everything in.

It's the same for anyone who's gone to reform school.

They never take us seriously, even if we actually want to do something with our lives!

Good work.

It's Hideo Araki. No mistake?

No.

Come here and change.

Hurry up, will you?

Take everything off, even your underwear!

Alright. Now stay like that for a while.

And after that, you're going to have a physical exam, understand?

What's wrong?

- It's stuck! - Look at that!

- Come on, I'll push! - Okay, let's do it!

Come on!

- Try reversing it. - Okay!

Go! Come on!

Hey!

- Let's run away. - Okay!

Hurry up!

Hey!

Hurry up!

Come in, HQ. Come in HQ. The two suspects have just been seen...

abandoning a green van. We're going to begin the chase.

Please, send support units immediately.

Hideo Araki, born in October 1964. That was the year of the Tokyo Olympics.

His grandfather was a well-respected diplomat,

and his father was a successful businessman.

Both his parents died in a car accident when he was 5 years old.

It's a coincidence, but I dealt with him in the past.

I remember.

When you were in the Matsumoto Kita precinct.

Yes, sir.

He was a strange individual.

For someone who committed murder, he had beautiful eyes…

He had innocent eyes.

He and his sister were on their own. They were very close.

This one also lost his parents.

Akihiko Numata, born April 1, 1963.

That's what it says in the report, but it's really just speculation on our part.

He was abandoned as a baby on a street in Numata, Kumamoto Prefecture.

That's how he got his name, Numata.

He has been in and out of many orphanages.

All 3 of them, including Uchiyama, are very close friends.

They somehow got along really well in reform school.

Especially those two, Numata and Araki.

It's extremely unfortunate that they don't have any parents. What do you think?

Over the long course of life, there's no one to teach them how to live their lives.

The only thing that guides them is… how do I say it…

An unexplainable core that's burning inside of them.

As a cop, I despise them… I want to kill them.

After all, they've hurt one of our own. I hate them.

I don't know how to say it…

But they've rebelled against authority figures since a young age.

The only thing they believe is in themselves.

They don't know how to control themselves.

They're on the run before they even know what happened.

I… how do I say it... it makes me…

- Are you sympathizing with them? - No, um...

Do you think I am?

I can't believe you're saying such things.

I've been thinking this way for a while now.

If you look into incidents involving reform school kids,

you find many cases where the crimes don't fit the facts.

Get your hands off me, you bastard!

Shut up! Shut your mouth.

Of course they've done wrong. But I think we, as adults…

We view them through colored spectacles. That's what I think.

Regarding these two, I think there's more room for consideration...

Do you think so?

Who is their social worker?

Shuzo Morishita. He lives in a temple.

A pair of youths near Matsumoto city...

...attacked and injured a police officer and are currently on the run.

From the fingerprints found in the car...

I'm home! Ah, you should've eaten something.

...the youths were identified as recent graduates of Reform School.

I was watching the news.

Are you worried about those two boys?

Of course!

Let's eat now.

Reverend.

How are you guys doing? Where did you come from?

We came from the mountain out back.

- We're sorry! - Have you watched the news on TV?

No, I haven't.

So you went to the mountains!

I looked over my notes and I see you don't have any black marks.

You're truly model students. You always report in twice a month like you're supposed to.

And if you're going to a faraway place, you get permission first.

I had many boys in my care over the years,

and I must say, my life would be a lot easier if they were all like you.

Kumiko, bring us something to eat.

There's not much, but…

Numata, I heard you got fired again.

I thought they would be more understanding.

I know.

Just be patient for a bit longer.

Show people that even reform school graduates can live an honest life.

- Isn't that right, Hideo? - Yes, sir.

- To be honest, Reverend... - Ah, I'll listen to your stories later.

You two better get changed.

You're soaked to the skin!

- Kumiko. - Yes.

Bring some of my old clothes from the garden shed.

Numata, you can go with her and pick out what you like.

Right.

- I'll go too. - No, I have something to tell you.

Okay, then.

Hideo, eat.

You must be starving!

And give me that!

I know what's happened. Numata did it.

You weren't responsible. I've heard about Soichi too.

Reverend...

I heard that this gun belonged to your deceased father.

Don't treat it like a toy!

Your grandfather and sister are worried sick about you!

Hideo, stop it!

Hideo!

Your sister was here only short while ago.

And your grandfather's called many times.

Reverend, please go with Numata to the police station. I'll go as well.

They won't believe anything reform school graduates say.

They always twist things around and make it worse.

That's why we've come here to see you.

Both of you?

Listen, Numata has a long history of wrongdoings. You’re not like him!

But... he's really been trying to avoid trouble this time.

So, please, accompany him to the police station.

Even among the police, there are a few who are understanding.

We realize what we did was wrong.

We shouldn't have beaten up that cop, but we have to tell our side of the story!

Please hear us out.

Please go to the station with him. Soichi's probably being treated poorly too!

Reverend, I beg you!

I'm sorry, but it's too late.

Too late?

Numata?

Are you Akihiko Numata?

- Reverend. - Sit down. There was no other way.

I'll make sure it ends well for you. I'll tell them your side of the story. Now, sit.

How could you, Reverend?! I wasn't planning to run if I was with you!

Numata, grow up! Stay still.

- Reverend! - Hideo!

- You didn't do anything! - Don't move!

Numa!

I'll catch you!

Numa!

- Damn! - Reverend!

Reverend!

Hideo!

You did nothing wrong! Let me go!

Numa!

Father!

Don't go!

You bastard!

Stop! Let him go!

I'll shoot!

Stop it! Numa, run! Run away!

- Hideo, stop it! - Don't do it, please.

Reverend, I'm begging you. Please help Numa! Listen to our side of the story!

Hideo, don't tell me you've gone bad too?!

It's not that, Reverend!

Hideo!

Numa, run! Run away!

Don't come!

Don't come!

Hideo! Hideo!

Hey! Hey!

They should be nearby! We didn't see them!

Hey, chief...

- That way! - They must have gone that way for sure.

We must catch them! Come on, move!

Hideo...

Can you give that gun to me?

I know it's important to you…

but...

Are you going to use it?

No, it's not like that.

But at this point, I don't ever want to get caught.

Numa, let's do it.

Let's rob a bank. Like we were talking about earlier.

Don't be stupid!

I just want to fight to the end holding that gun.

In that case, what's to lose if we rob a bank? That will make them sweat a bit.

Hideo!

I already shot that cop!

I can't go back! I'm a marked man now!

Hideo, you've got a sister.

And a grandfather. Why make them suffer?

My parents are gone. No one cares if I live or die.

- So cut the crap! - But it's true!

I don't know who I am. I'm named after where I was dumped...

They said that would make it easier for my parents to find me.

They said it would be a clue for them to find me someday...

Someday, someday... but...

- What's that got to do with anything? - You don't understand!

I have no clue whose blood is running through my veins.

I have no one I can call one of my own.

You can't…

Anyway, you should quit.

It should just be me.

Numa...

What are you saying? We do everything together.

We've been through hell together. Numa!

Cut it out!

Are you okay?

Open it. It's okay.

Hey, stop bullying the new kid.

Anybody who disagrees can deal with me.

How about it? Still want to do it?

I'm starving!

Let's do it!

We need the money from the bank. Then, we can go anywhere.

How about the hijack?

Yeah, let's do it!

And we'll demand Soichi's release.

Right!

I got a girl who works in a bank in Atami. Perhaps we could use her?

- Think you can trust her? - Just leave it to me!

She'll do anything for this strong body of mine.

Alright, it's decided!

Bang! Hands up!

You know...

You're such a fool.

You're really a big fool.

I could deal with this alone.

Ending up in this mess with me...

You're really a fool!

Numa, don't get sentimental.

Let's do it together! At this point, we just have to see it till the end!

Meanwhile, the police established road blocks on all the main highways...

in order to track down the juvenile delinquents...

who seriously injured a police officer last night.

According to last reports, they're still in the vicinity.

Hey, Hideo! This way!

The police are still searching for the two young men...

and have set up units in all ports and airports, and our monitoring railway stations.

For any member of the public who recognizes the two men,

the police advise that they are armed and dangerous.

Please contact the nearest police station.

How many bullets?

Just got three left.

- That's not enough. - Yeah...

Hey, being together is risky.

Yeah, I'll get off at the next station. Let's meet up there.

Okay.

- Hey! - Huh?

- Isn't that her? - Oh, it's her, alright...

Looks like morning sickness.

- Morning sickness? - Idiot, she's pregnant!

Hey!

Hey, you're looking nice!

You guys look nice too!

Araki and Numata.

Huh?

You're in the papers. And on TV too.

You must've done something really bad for your...

...names to get mentioned when you're still underage.

Hey!

It's alright, I'm on your side.

Hey, where are you heading?

Where are you two going?

Next stop is Kaiyoshima. Kaiyoshima.

Hideo!

Go to the Sundai bank in Atami.

There's a coffee shop close by called the Shantom.

Shantom!

- That's where we're meeting? - Yeah!

At what time?

Three o'clock tomorrow. No, a little earlier.

- We'll hit it just before it closes. - Okay, I got it.

Okay. See you tomorrow.

Yeah. Numa, take care of yourself.

- Yeah, you too! - Yeah.

Numa.

- See you! - Take care!

Yeah...

Hey, do you know where I'm going?

I'm going to my friend's place. I'm going to Fujisawa.

Great, that's where I'm going.

Really? I'm glad!

Hey, can you guess why I'm here? I bet you can't.

I'm trying to make a decision.

Don't ask me what it's about. It's nothing good.

Wow, she sure keeps her place neat.

She'll be gone for a while. So I got this place all to myself.

I'll make some tea.

You're from reform school, right?

I heard it on the news. But I knew it from the beginning.

I could smell it on you. Because I was in a facility too.

I'm Hiromi. Hiromi Mizutani.

You liar!

Don't look at me like that!

You... You deserve to die!

Stop it!

Why, you!

- You listen to me! - Get away from me!

I like you, okay? So, please.

No!

Wait! You!

- Will you listen to me? - Enough of this!

No! Stop it!

Hiromi!

At that time, I was thinking about killing myself.

I hated myself for falling for his lies. He said he was going to divorce his wife soon.

So, do you understand now?

Why I came here?

To have an abortion.

Say, can you come to the hospital with me tomorrow?

I borrowed money from my friend.

And when it's after 3 months, I need a cosigner.

Can you sign the papers?

Don't do it.

- I'm telling you not to do it. - Why shouldn't I?

Don't kid yourself. You really don't want an abortion!

How do you know how I feel?

Isn't that why you didn't kill yourself? Isn't it?

It's your baby!

Regardless of who the father is, the baby is innocent!

You’re a coward.

You’re not getting me involved in this!

It's the men who are cowards!

You're all the same. Preaching to me with those noble words...

You’re just too scared to get caught at the hospital!

Isn't that right? You liar! Damn coward!

You’re just too scared!

I'm not a coward, nor am I lying.

I'll be the father of that baby any day! But it's not about that!

I'm just saying that you should be true to yourself.

However you look at it, that baby is now a part of you!

Isn't that right?

Look into your heart. And do what's right.

That's all I want to say.

Sister, why did you do such a thing?

Why did you have to get rid of the baby?

Sister, answer me!

I'm Iijima.

It's been a while. I'm Iwai.

Ah, from that time...

Sorry to cause you trouble again.

I am truly sorry.

We can't seem to find him.

Such a stupid boy!

We think they might have gone to Tokyo. Do you have any ideas?

I wonder...

Please, think for a minute. How about his friends?

Perhaps he'll try to contact one of them.

When two fellow officers have been beaten up,

the police won't stay quiet.

I don't know anything about Hideo's acquaintances or his whereabouts.

I can't remember when was the last time I knew...

I am ashamed.

Quite honestly, I'm pissed off.

Why wouldn't they surrender?

Say that again!

Did you really think I would marry someone with no parents like you?!

Damn bitch!

Stop it!

Stand up! Come on!

You say you had an abortion, but do you have proof that the baby was mine?!

What do you want? What are you gonna do, huh?

I see. You guys are pretty close. Maybe it was your baby!

That's all the fad right now!

You committed incest with her!

Hideo! Stop it!

If he calls you,

or if he suddenly turns up here, contact us immediately.

We're counting on you.

I understand.

Miss, do you understand?

Yes.

By the way, if he does come, mention my name.

I may end up giving him a fat lip,

but I'll try to help him as much as I can.

That's all. Thank you.

- Has he ever phoned, perhaps? - Not at all.

- Then, I... - But...

I do want him to call.

I know what he's done is wrong. It pains me just thinking about it.

Detective.

Please, understand what she's going through.

Yes, I know.

But give me at least one chance to see him.

If we abandon Hideo, he's finished.

He's the type of kid who'd understand if we just spoke to him.

That's the impression I got.

I still feel that way about him.

So, I ask you...

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? Hello?

Sister, it's me.

Hello? You there, Sister?

Someone's there, huh?

Goodbye, Sister.

Was that Hideo?

Where is he? Please, ask him.

What did he say to you?

Leave! I beg you, I beg you.

Leave...

I beg you! I beg you!

I beg you, just leave! I beg you!

- Stop it! - Sister, don't interfere!

- Stop! Don't do it! - Let me go!

Hideo! I beg you to stop!

She had the abortion for you!

- Stop it, Hideo! - Murderer!

I'll show you!

Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!

Shut up!

Hideo!

No matter how small, it's still life! I'll show you the value of life!

You'll kill him! You'll kill him! Stop!

Hideo! Hideo!

Hideo!

You talked to your sister?

I'm sorry for what I said earlier. I was in the wrong.

I didn't really want the abortion.

I was confused. I'm still confused.

Even with a father like that, the baby's fighting for its life, right?

I knew that, but I didn't know what to do.

There's no need to cry. Just think it through.

Just talk about it.

I'll be glad to be the father, if you want.

Yes...

Hey, but don't go anywhere!

Please.

I fear for your safety.

You're in danger. So, please stay with me!

Please! Okay? Okay?

- Yo! - Oh!

- You’re early. - Are you alright?

Yeah.

- Have you eaten? - I did. You?

Just ate.

You know...

Welcome.

What would you like?

- American coffee. - Alright.

I tried to buy gunshot shells, but the guy wouldn't sell to me unless I showed him a license.

Idiot, of course!

- Oh, here she is! - Huh?

What do you think? A bit old, but still good looking, huh?

I told her to bring the layout of the bank. You wait there.

Okay, I got it.

- Hey! - Ah...

It's no good. The cops are everywhere.

- Did you tell them anything? - Of course not!

Nobody knows about you and me?

I mentioned it to my boss some time ago.

That's why...

- Wait! - Stop!

Hideo, run for it!

Hideo!

Numa!

Give up!

We'll catch you. You can't escape.

Get him!

Numa! Numa!

You can't escape!

Numa! Numa!

- He's escaping! - You bastard!

Numa!

Hideo!

Run!

- Numa! - Run! Run!

Araki, stop!

Araki, stop! Stop!

Araki!

Araki, wait!

Those bastards...

- What do you want? - Nobody move! Close the shutters.

Move and I'll shoot! I warn you!

Don't be crazy. Take it easy.

Silence!

You bastard!

Give me the Winchester riffle! Hurry up, goddammit.

You're crazy. You won't go away with this.

You shut up! Quick, grab them!

Move, quickly!

Don't be stupid! Go over there!

What do you want?

Put it there. Quickly, go on!

Now, go back and don't move!

Don't come!

Turn off the phone!

Hey, taxi!

Hey, take me to Fukuzawa using the backstreets!

Hurry up!

You bastard!

- Where did he go? - Quickly, that way!

Over there!

What a careless man!

You fools! Watch where you drive!

Damn! They won't catch me!

Damn!

You fool!

- Here he comes. - Stop!

- Wait! - He passed us!

There he is! Over there! Come here!

- Wait! - You fool!

Wait!

Get back!

Get back!

Move! You're in the way! Don't come!

Move!

Get down, quick!

Get back!

Don't move! I said, don't move!

- Hey, run for cover! - What was that?!

Hey, move this boat!

Hurry up and move it!

Stop the violence. What do you want?

What? Aren't you the Captain?

Get this boat moving now!

You'll do as I say.

Hurry up and get it moving!

Alright, we'll move.

Are we ready to leave?

Yes, Captain.

Hey, can you promise me you won't harm any of the passengers?

Just move it!

Promise me first and then we'll move.

What?!

Don't get mad. Kill me if you want to, but you'll stay here.

Okay, I won't harm them! I promise!

- Hey. - Yes?

Assemble all of the passengers and I'll talk to them later.

Yes!

Captain!

I'm in control here.

- Don't upset him. - Yes, Captain.

- Stand by engines! - Stand by engines.

The Chief Inspector should be here soon.

Oh, Inspector!

This is Miyashita from Nagano.

- I'm Miyashita. - I'm Iguchi.

We're not clear of the situation inside the ship, but the head count, including children, is 31.

Is the boat still heading east?

Yes, sir. It's slowly heading east. But we have no idea what their destination is.

There's not much we can do while he's out at sea.

All we can do is leave it to the Coast Guard.

By the way, the Captain of the ship is very skilled and experienced.

Hideo Araki! Hideo Araki! Stop that boat!

- Give yourself up! - Never!

- Hideo Araki, stop the boat! - Get back or I'll shoot.

Get back! Go away!

- Has he made any demands yet? - So far, nothing.

We've tried contacting him via radio, but we've gotten no response.

- So we have no idea what he wants? - Unfortunately, no.

Whatever it takes, we must rescue the hostages.

- Get the task force unit. - Yes, sir.

We know you're in control, but where are we going?

We're going nowhere!

That makes it rather difficult!

By the way, care for a cigarette?

That's right. You're too young to smoke.

What?!

We're the ones responsible for allowing this kid to hijack the boat.

Many hours have passed since the incident.

Even if we can be commended for all the road blocks and various searches,

in the end, we let him escape. We have no more room for errors.

All of Japan is watching us right now.

We must put all our efforts into solving this as quickly as possible.

- By the way... - Yes?

How long can that ship remain at sea?

It's only a coastal passenger ferry.

It usually makes short trips.

It holds 4 kilo liters of fuel, enough for 32 hours maximum at 15 knots.

How far from Atami can it go?

Eastward, it can go as far as Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture.

If they refuel, it can go to Hokkaido, Kyushu, Okinawa, or anywhere, for that matter.

- Miyagi. - Yes?

What about his relatives?

No parents, but he does have a grandfather and sister.

We could use them.

In any case, we lose if we let this drag out.

Yes, sir.

We can't let this drag much longer.

Yes, sir!

How's it going? Want some coffee?

I made it myself. It's good.

It isn't poisoned.

We're almost out of fuel.

To get to wherever we're going, we have to refuel.

You jumped aboard before we refueled.

Araki!

Hideo Araki, release the passengers!

Damn you! Shut up!

They haven't done anything wrong!

Let them go immediately. Let the passengers go, Hideo Araki!

Hideo Araki, let the passengers go.

Hideo Araki!

The head of the Coast Guard is going to conduct a rescue mission.

In which case, you will need to do quite a bit on your part to balance matters.

This incident was originally within our jurisdiction.

It began on land, then he escaped to the sea.

You've experienced something similar in Shizuoka Prefecture.

That's why I believe you can handle it.

Our tactics then were to take out the suspect by any means necessary.

Do you suggest we do the same?

He hasn't killed anyone yet...

but he's gone to Reform School and is quite capable of it.

I do believe we may have no choice but to take similar measures…

That's what I think.

Prepare a group of snipers…

Is that it?

It's not that I'm hoping to use them…

But the slightest misjudgment could be disastrous.

I know.

Just like Munich, this is no longer just a criminal case. People's lives are stake.

We should see it as an all out war against the culprit...

...for the sake of maintaining public safety.

Yes, sir. We contacted the Captain by radio.

He's convinced the hijacker that he's short of fuel.

It appears they're going to dock somewhere.

Which port?

For our purposes, we believe Enoshima would be a good choice.

The island has a pier. It's been out of service for eight years.

It will be easier to get the job done there.

We've informed the Captain and have asked him to convince Araki.

That would be our only chance.

You’re in charge. Don't underestimate him.

Yes, sir.

Igashiyama, it's decided. It's the five of you.

This one is Uchiko.

He's got a five shot automatic Winchester.

And a pump action shotgun.

He's got a lot of ammunition as well.

I've just been briefed what we have been anticipating.

I included you because that was the instruction from the chief.

- Is that alright? - Yes.

Colonel,

what time do we leave?

We're on standby now. Wait for instructions.

Understood.

I wasn't sure whether to include you or not because of your situation.

How is your wife?

Her surgery ended yesterday.

I've heard. I hear she's still unconscious.

The tumor is pressing on her brain. There's not much hope...

I'll be fine.

- How old is she? - Twenty five.

Hello? Ah, it's me.

Okay, understood.

A boat is heading to the port at Enoshima.

It's so beautiful!

- Hideki, come back inside! - I don't want to!

- Let's go! - No!

- Hideki! - Kazuki!

- Kazuki, what are you doing? - We've been looking for you!

I told you to stay put! Hurry up, get back inside!

Hideo Araki, this is the police department. Put down your weapons.

Release the hostages immediately!

Hideo Araki, put down your weapons.

This is the Kagawa police department.

Hideo Araki, take down your weapons and come out quietly.

We don't want anyone to get hurt. Let the passengers go free immediately.

Hideo Araki, take down your weapons.

This is the Kagawa police department.

Hideo Araki, take down your weapons.

- Stop the engine. - Stopping the engine, sir.

Put down your weapons!

We don't want anyone to get hurt. Let the passengers go free immediately.

Hideo Araki, put down your weapons.

Hey, I've arranged the refuel.

But in return, the police want a gesture of good faith from your part.

Please, let the passengers go.

Luckily, none of them are hurt, but they're psychologically exhausted.

Let them go free immediately. Hideo Araki!

I'll stay on board, along with my chief engineer.

The two of us can take you anywhere. Isn't that good enough for you?

It's the police you hate, right?

It's just the police that wants to harm you. So, please let the passengers go.

Especially the kids. They've got nothing to do with it!

Shut up! Stay back!

You fool! Don't shoot!

I'll go to the cops for you. I'll tell them whatever it is you want to say to them!

You must have something you want? Tell me what it is!

- I do. - Well, what is it?

Just tell me, stupid fool! What is it?

Hideo Araki, Hideo Araki!

Your grandfather and sister came for you. They want to speak with you.

Please, listen to them. Please, listen to them.

Please, talk to him. We can still be lenient.

We're begging you.

I've written it all down. Please, tell him to give himself up...

And to free the passengers and hand over his guns.

We're asking you. Please!

Hideo!

Hideo!

Hideo!

Give yourself up! Hideo!

- Give yourself up! - Do it!

Hideo!

Go home!

Go home!

- Go home! - Stop it!

- Hideo! - Calling them here...

- Stop it! - Damn it!

Hideo!

Hideo, give yourself up!

Hideo, Hideo!

Hideo!

Hideo!

Hideo!

I'm getting old and my legs are bad, but I can still work.

Hideo, you and your sister must stick together and work hard. Alright?

Yes!

Go home!

Go home!

Go home! Go home!

Go home!

Inspector.

Since Araki wants to refuel, he'll most likely head out to sea again.

- If he does, we'll lose control. - That's right.

We'll have to finish it off, while...

Where are the snipers?

They're in position.

Shoot and arrest, that may be the only way…

Hello? Oh, it's me, yes.

I understand.

Araki's ready to negotiate. The Captain is bringing his demands.

Alright, I'll see him!

Well, he says he will let the hostages go,

provided you bring his two friends who were arrested.

His two friends?

I told him that I didn't think the police would agree to such an idiotic demand,

but he insisted.

And he will only talk to a high ranking police officer.

It's not my place to say, but...

he seems to hold a grudge against the police.

He wants to have his side of the story heard, on equal footing.

I see. On equal footing...

If that happens, he said he doesn't mind dying.

Alright, we'll accept.

Inspector.

Under the condition that he release the passengers immediately.

However, there is no precedent for something like this,

and releasing the two that have been arrested will take some time.

That's to be expected. When can we expect your answer?

About four hours. No, make it five.

We should have an answer by 9 o'clock.

But the children and the elderly have to be released immediately. Please tell him that.

Right, I understand. I'll do the best that I can.

So you will be staying on board as a hostage…

Ah, the engineer and I both agreed to stay on board.

It's a difficult situation but we will do our best to ensure your safety.

Very well, then, please make sure to respond by 9 o'clock.

It won't be easy but we'll do our best. Is there anything else?

No, nothing else. See you, then. Good work.

Hey, why don't you just relax?

You won't last if you're so tense. The engineer just made some fried rice. Do you want to join us?

Those damn cops lied again!

It's well past 9 o'clock already!

Maybe they ran into some trouble.

I told you, they gave me their word. Let's wait a bit more.

I don't believe them!

You mind not pointing it? I won't do anything.

I have a wife and a kid. I value my life.

It's getting late. I'll contact them again.

Higashiyama!

Ah, senior!

Higashiyama...

Are they really going to shoot him?

If it hits him, he'll die.

If it misses, the Captain and the Engineer will die.

- So, it'll have to be one shot? - He had innocent eyes.

It's like he's out for justice. Once he starts running toward something he believes in, he won't stop.

That was the type of kid he was.

They can't kill him.

Soichi Uchiyama is in Nagaoka. Akihiko Numata is in Shizuoka.

They're in different precincts, so it's difficult to bring them.

But you promised me they'd be here by nine o'clock.

That was six whole hours ago!

Nine o'clock was just a best-case estimate on our part.

But I persuaded him to let the passengers go based on your word!

I know, we're grateful.

That's no good. He's not going to accept that!

Frankly, Captain, if we concede to his demands as you wish, what would happen?

What would be the point of having the law?

There are things we can and cannot accept.

So then what about us? You don't care if we get shot?!

We have a contingency plan.

I can't go into the details now.

By the way, I am going to request two things of you.

First, don't move the boat.

And also, don't let him shoot anymore. Those are my requests.

That's preposterous!

We're going to try to protect you as best we can.

You and your engineer…

should stay away from him.

What does that mean?

We don't know what's going to happen. It's probably impossible, but…

it would be best if we arrested him unharmed.

It would be best for all considered.

Then let me ask you...

If he surrenders, can he avoid the death penalty?

Has he said anything like that?

If that could happen, that would be the best case scenario.

I understand.

Inspector Chief!

Have you decided to shoot him?

Who are you?

Ah, I'm sorry. Iwai from Nagano Police.

Have the other two come yet? Soichi Uchiyama from Nagano, is he here yet?

Is it really required that I answer you?

- No. - You should know the answer.

You are a policeman, after all.

Are those your orders? To shoot him, kill him?

Kill him?

Be careful with your word choice. At any rate, I'm not obligated to tell you anything.

Inspector Chief! Let me go aboard, please!

Let me try to talk to him.

Iwai, right? Obviously, you know the ropes. You've been in the force for a long time.

If you have a request to make, it has to go through the usual formalities.

First, there's the possibility that he may hurt the Captain and the Engineer.

Secondly, he may try to go out to sea and shoot.

Depending on the situation, I'll send further instructions.

The hijacker continues his fight against the police.

The latest developments tell us...

Excuse me! Excuse me!

that he's still holding the Captain as a hostage.

It seems that time is running out for Hideo Araki.

Earlier today, he released the passengers and other crew members.

And is demanding to have his friends released from jail.

Despite the impossible demand, the police are patiently negotiating with him…

Lies! They got it wrong! They're lying!

Hideo Araki, put down your guns.

We have you surrounded. You don't have a chance, Hideo Araki.

You've got it all wrong! You liars!

Hideo Araki!

Wait, don't shoot!

Hideo Araki!

- Get back, get back! - Don't do it!

We'll open fire!

Calm down!

Leave me alone! Get out of my way!

Wait! They'll kill you!

Pull the trigger, now!

Pull the trigger, now!

You've deceived me too!

No, it wasn't me!

So, where is Numata? Where is Soichi?

You have to calm down, or they'll shoot you!

We're going to shoot!

Don't shoot! Don't shoot!

Wait! Hey, start the engines!

Start the engines, you fool!

Wait! Hey, start the engines!

Start the engines!

Higashiyama, shoot!

What is that?

Get the boat going! Get the boat going!

Higashiyama!

No! You liar!

You liar!

No!

The situation...

called for extreme measures.

It was our very last resort.

We tried every means at our disposal to persuade the boy.

But he showed no sign of remorse. On top of that, he responded to our efforts with bullets.

I reached the conclusion that we were out of options...

And to ensure the public's safety, our only option was to shoot him. I take full responsibility.

Inspector Chief, the public believes you went too far.

- That's right, there was no need to kill him. - Release the names of the snipers!

Calm down. Everyone, calm down.

Silence, please.

The incident was no laughing matter.

There was no guarantee that both hostages wouldn't be killed.

Higashiyama...

Directed by: Toru Murakawa

THE END