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THE SEBURI STORY

Long ago, there was a tribe roaming in the mountains.

They set up "seburi" or tents on the riverbed.

Mending straw raincoat was their main work..

Ayatachi was the top boss of the tribe.

Kuzushiri, Kuzuk.o and Mureko were under the boss.

They maintained control of the tents in other locations.

They had a strict law of their own called "Hatamura ".

The punishment was harsh for those who broke. it

...in order to protect their lives they were proud of.

Planning by:. Tatsuo HONDA and Masao SATO

Cinematography by:.Fuminori MINAMI Lighting by:.Heisaku KATO

Editor:.Eifu TAMAkl Sound recording by:.Hideto kURlYAMA Art Direction by:.Toshiyuki MANABE

Music by:.Takayuki INOUE, Seiji HAYAMl Music coordinator:.kenichi HAGIWARA

CAST

kenichi HAGIWARA

Yumiko FUJITA Ai SAOTOME

Machiko kONO Eiko NAGASHIMA

ken MlTSUlSHl Tsuyoshi NAITO

Hideo MUROTA Taiji TONOYAMA

Screenplay and Directed by:. Sadao NAKAJIMA

Boss Mureko. Thanks for coming.

You lookfine.

We're sort of wretched lately.

Is everything ready?

So-so.

The other boss will be here soon.

Red thick arrow came flying from heaven.

It got between my thighs.

You're a liar.

You would rip open if it did.

I'm not lying. When I was bathing in the river,

I felt something creep between my legs so I leaped.

Big eel came wriggling out.

It could have swallowed your vagina, huh?

I woke up.

Was it a dream?

Kichi's body was over mine.

He was inside of me. Taro was the result.

He might be a godsend.

You'll be punished if y ou're not nice to him.

Thanks for coming.

Observe the law.

With the traditional rite,

kazuko respectfully reports to the lzumo deity.

His child kazuo has reached adulthood.

Hold this sword.

Pray for abundant crops.

Dedicate your life to the prosperity of our men.

Thanks to you, he is an adult now. He can take a wife.

What about his betrothal gift?

You're a good craftsman.

Thanks for meeting my daughter.

This is a gift from him.

She's been practicing.

How old are you?

I'm eighteen years old.

You have a sister, don't you?

She married an "ordinary" man.

Shall we go?

Don't look back.

You're united. This is from God. Take this.

We'll live steadily and peacefully.

Offer her underwear now.

The country lzumo.

The country lzumo.

Surrounded by clouds.

Surrounded by clouds.

Yaegak. I of the country lzumo.

To entrap my wife.

I built a thick. fence.

[The oldest known Japanese song]

After marriage, they have to leave their family.

They must live in their own tent.

According to "Hatamura", once a man and a woman

have had sexual relations, they've got to marry.

Any misconduct outside marriage is forbidden.

The man is playing Prince Susano, right?

He was a mischievous man.

The Sun-Goddess hid herself behind the rocks.

Suddenly, darkness fell.

How mischievous was he?

He skinned a horse and threw the carcass into a textile mill.

Freighted woman weaver bumped against the loom

causing a bolt to thrust her privates and she died.

He'd also urinate anywhere he pleased.

Could God do such things?

So his mom or the Goddess was angry.

He was driven to the earth with his fingernails taken off.

He arrived in lzumo country.

At around that time, an eight-headed snake plagued the country side.

The Prince destroyed the inimitable snake.

He was mischievous but a brave man.

Good Luck!

Make a baby soon.

Let's go.

God, may they have a peaceful day.

Darn it.

Dad set traps a few days ago.

Don't go in there.

You'll be killed by ordinary men if you do.

Can you bear the thought of being single?

My husband still wants it every night.

He clung to my waist in day light three days ago.

year has passed since your wife died.

Why not marry Hide? She'll be a good wife.

It'll be splendid if you marry her.

Let her marry someone young.

Age is no matter. When we married, my husband was over 40.

He said he'd rather die if he couldn't marry me.

Why not marry Hide?

You fool!

It's getting cold. Take care.

You, too.

What I told you about Hide, I really mean it.

That's yours.

It's a keepsake from his mom. Take it, Hide.

The bosses have arrived.

They're lmasuke and kiyo. They're a married couple.

They're unfaithful and left their homes.

They're trying to merge into the ordinary society.

Please try them in accordance with our law.

Have you anything to plead?

Nothing, sir.

How about you?

You've been unfaithful although you were married.

You committed felony and deserve the death sentence.

I was egged on by kiyo. This witch is...

What are you saying? You forced me.

Shame on you.

Help me. Help me.

Yosuke. Help me.

Our law has protected us from long ago.

Law breakers are the enemy of us tribesmen.

I'll let you escape death.

You'll be forced to live among rotten ordinary men.

Don't come back here again no matter what.

The water is boiling.

Why has it become so small?

It's overused.

It'll grow bigger like a bamboo shoot in spring.

It may grow as big as a radish. What are you going to do?

My instrument is expandable. It'd go up to heaven.

Then take me up there. I'm waiting.

Can you feel it?

Are you sure you're pregnant?

Yes. I am... I've never expected it.

Child is a gift from the heavens.

Boss!

THE WAR SITUATION HAS LONG WAY TO GO

THE NATIONAL MOBILIZATION LAWWAS ENACTED

Hide.

Thanks for coming.

- He's gone? - Yes.

As the weather got better, he went to the hill

to gather wisteria vines.

Papa. Papa.

He took too long, so Hide went and look for him.

Darn you.

Wild dogs don't attack humans. He must be dead already...

Where's kazuo?

He hasn't come yet.

He should've arrived here before you.

Where did you steal this watch?

Tell me or I won't let you go.

Her sister gave it to me.

What's her name and address?

She joined the ordinary society.

Hatamura forbids me to give her address.

What's Hatamura?

How can you make a fool of me?

What's your name?

Kazuo. This is Hana.

What's the last name?

Write it down here.

You'll go to jail if you're not honest.

I don't know how to write.

Why not?

I can't write.

How about you?

I can't write, either.

I see. You're vagabonds.

How old are you?

I'm 19.

You should take an exam for conscription.

I'm sure you'll pass.

The national mobilization law was enacted this April.

Get through with your family and register quickly.

Take the exam. I'll contact the office.

Hello. South lyo 101, please.

The late kameyan's soul will be in heaven.

We pray for the soul of the departed.

God, have mercy on his soul. We beseech you.

Detain the man? All right, Sir.

You'll be taken to the principal's office later.

Why should I go there?

Evasion of military service is a capital offense.

The woman can go.

How about him?

Either he'll be in the military or go to prison.

He won't be free for a while.

Long ago, bodies were placed on top of a mountain or a tree.

They'll be closer to Heaven.

Why was it discontinued?

Young boss, that's a good question.

The ordinary people forbade it.

They think they're always correct.

And want to do everything in their own way.

Why do you obey what they say?

- They have the authority... - But...

kamey an didn't like the stories.

Let's drink.

Let's...

You must find a good husband soon.

Ma will be alone if I marry.

We'll take care of her, in accordance to "Hatamura".

Kuni is still young. She better find another man.

That would make him feel better in his grave.

Boss, why not marry kuni?

Shut up. That's not funny!

Kuni, it's just my duty

to tell the bereaved what to do according to Hatamura.

Here's what the Hatamura says.

Mourning takes one year. You can't marry before it's over.

Let me tell you in private.

You can't marry but... use your head.

If you have a child... I mean kameyan's child,

you can't marry before the child is 15.

You won't have to worry about that...

Who is there?

Kazuo.

Run!

Hurry!

Damn. Stop!

Officer.

Hurry up.

Chase them to the hill.

Are you Ok?

Are you leaving?

Something must have happened to kazuo.

Kazuo.

Go to Awa.

I'll go with you.

He'll tell you what to do next.

I'll take care of here.

Be careful!

Take care of yourself. I may not come back.

Sorry, Ma.

I just bring bad luck.

What are you talking about? You saved kazuo.

I don't want to lose kazuo.

Let's go.

Take me with you. I don't want to be here.

You fool. Don't cause any more trouble.

Are you all right?

I'm all right.

I had you the same way.

The baby is out.

Listen. Stay here until the afterbirth is over.

Watch.

Cut the umbilical cord like this.

Clean the place.

Dad.

The current's too strong.

The baby is dead.

He was born dead.

Am I still pretty?

I can still get a man, can't I?

We can't get there. The current is too strong.

I can't hear you.

We can't get there. The current is too strong.

Boss!

We'll be here again.

When will you be back?

We'll be back in a month.

Come back sooner.

Come back sooner!

Hide is waiting for you.

Hello.

Hello. Jiro?

I came home for the conscription exam.

I'll join you later.

Ok.

Pa, I'm back.

I'm glad you are well.

Give me some miso.

Miso? I don't know anything.

My sister will be back soon. Come again tomorrow.

Play the harmonica.

Like this.

Come on!

I'll play the accordion.

You'll play this. Go ahead.

Keep playing.

Come on.

Do you want it?

You can have this.

Really?

In exchange for...

Ouch!

Wait.

Wait.

It hurts!

Nobody is here.

Are you staying long?

I want to help you.

You became thin.

I can't be.

Did you hear from kazuo?

He sent me money through a friend.

He's doing fine.

Message from the Sanuki boss.

Go to Tosa.

You fool, Ma.

Fool!

Stop it!

What's up? What happened?

Ma wanted me to be in your arms.

She wants me to marry you.

Do as I tell you. That's the best.

She likes you very much.

Ma likes him. I know.

Shut up. I... I...

Ma likes the boss.

I'm the boy who was called...

No. 1 dandy in my village As over-confident as I was...

I came up to the Ginza in Tokyo.

Terrific!

Terrific! I was wearing a fancy jack. et and a silk. hat.

I was wearing a fancy jack. et and a silk. hat.

You're a great singer. I was wearing a fancy jack. et and a silk. hat.

I was wearing a fancy jack. et and a silk. hat.

Blue shirt, a red tie, and baggy sailor pants on top.

The first girl I took. a fancy place...

She had clear eyes and bobbed hair.

She was short and fat.

But a woman of great physical beauty.

Our romance began at a cafe.

This cafe is all mine. What would you lik.e?

How unfriendly of you to k.eep such distance!

You're a good singer.

Girls like you, huh?

I'm popular among girls.

After the show, all I wanted was my beauty sleep.

Many girls were around the stage door.

That's an exaggeration. It's fake.

I was embarrassed so I made my assistant yell

"Jiro lyo will leave the front door" in my costume.

The women rushed towards the front door.

I escaped from there.

What a waste!

The women were frantic, because I wasn't at the front.

The place was a mad house. The police and troops came.

That uproar spread all over the city.

Is that so?

Don't you read the newspaper? It was in the paper.

What were you doing then?

I knew nothing. I was at imperial Hotel.

The most expensive room, in bed with kinuyo.

Kinuyo, the star?

Of course. She is kinuyo Tanaka.

Quite a few women want to sleep with me.

I'm too busy.

Is it really Ok?

Yes.

Your husband is fighting in Shanghai.

I work and work... taking care of his sick father.

Wait.

You got the wrong parts.

Don't be impatient.

I'll give you a chance some day.

Miso is there.

You don't have to give it back.

Do I look funny?

Do you like me?

Don't you?

Do you like me?

Yes, I do.

You like me? You like me?

Is this your first time?

This harmonica is yours.

You can have it.

I don't want it.

That's yours.

If you insist, I will.

I'll do anything for you. I'd even die for you.

Shall we go?

What do you want?

What are you doing here?

The trees and plants produce important food...

They are gifts from God.

What's the matter with you?

Come on. Come on, Futoshi.

She's grown. I'm talking about Hide.

We should find a husband for her.

Manchuria - a thousand miles away from our land

The red sun shines on the tombs

You have a conscription exam in two days, right? The red sun shines on the tombs

The red sun shines on the tombs

My buddies are lying under the sod

I'm disgusted. My buddies are lying under the sod

My buddies are lying under the sod

Sleep with me tonight, Ok? My buddies are lying under the sod

My buddies are lying under the sod

We fought together until only yesterday.

Sing or play something cheerful for me. We fought together until only yesterday.

We fought together until only yesterday.

All right.

I have some presents for you.

Thanks.

Do you have the harmonica now?

Let's play together. Ok?

Go ahead.

I'm the boy who was called...

No. 1 dandy in my village. As over-confident I was...

I came up to the Ginza in Tokyo.

We better go now.

Don't go.

Leave them alone.

They'll never do. Not with an outcast.

Please stop them.

She's pretty, isn't she?

Let him do as he pleases today.

I've been waiting for you.

You'll be Ok. Once or twice won't matter.

Promise to marry me. Or I'll be a law breaker.

I like you.

No. Promise me first.

Ok. I'll marry you.

Really?

Sure. You'll be my wife. You'll live like a star.

Do you mean that?

I'll get you nice dresses and take you nice places to eat...

keep your word.

Dad was a good hunter even though he's paralyzed now.

I secretly brought out his gun. I found 10 ducks in a swamp.

I wanted to shoot them all at one time.

I shot. The bullet went through a duck...

...and it flew into a bamboo grove on the opposite bank.

It sprang back and hit a wild boar.

The board scratched off the ground writhing in pain.

Then yams came out. Lots and lots...

It's true. I brought back ducks, a boar, and yams.

I was crossing a log bridge. The bridge broke...

Everything was carried away by the water, huh?

Nope. When I scrambled up from the water,

my pockets were filled with ducks, a boar, yams, and trout.

It took days and days to eat them up. It's true.

I didn't say anything, did I? I think everything is true.

You fool! What did you do?

Wait! You fool.

How could you do that?

What's going on?

She had sex with a man. She broke the law.

We're getting married.

How can you trust him?

We promised to each other.

You stayed out with a man. You deserve the punishment.

Ma has done a more sinful thing than me.

She killed her baby.

That's a lie.

She did it... simply she wants to marry you.

No, I didn't. The baby was dead.

It's true.

Although I wished the baby would arrive dead.

I'm a wicked woman.

Boss.

Kuzushiri wants you to be at the center soon.

Ok.

I may come home late. Put this away.

God is angry. Oh, God. Forgive me.

In this national emergency, we must work together.

That's what the national mobilization law is for.

I came here to make you realize that...

and obtain your cooperation.

You must not think of draft evasion.

Just because you don't have a family registration.

I'm sorry if I'm interrupting,

but we wouldn't think of evading our duty.

During the Russo-Japanese War,

350 of us went to the front voluntarily.

Am I not right?

Who caused the incident at Tsunoura Police Post?

They're from your village. That's not acceptable.

In the future, those of enlistment age shall report

at village offices for the registration.

They shall stop roaming and settle down in the villages.

I want you to watch over your village.

Bring it here.

Here's some presents.

I ask you earnestly.

What are you thinking about this?

We can't ignore the military, can we?

How can we think of abandoning our tents?

How can we live?

We've been living together under the tents.

Who could abandon this life style?

Kazuo and Hana...

police spy is in the village and bought someone.

Stop there.

Kazuo! kazuo!

Hana! Hana!

Kazuo! kazuo!

Let go of me!

They won't be released so easily.

Kazuo may be sent to the front.

I've got to tell Hana's parents about it.

See you later.

Are you going to Tokyo after your exam?

Yes. draft call won't come so soon.

Festival begins tomorrow.

My fans will miss me.

Go to the meeting tonight.

Have sake and some food.

I'm kuni, Hide's mother.

What do you want?

You'll marry Hide, won't you?

I'm putting things away now... so...

Please marry her. She's young. She works hard.

Marry her.

You're the mother of that whore. Go away.

Jiro is taking the first train tomorrow

to go to the conscription exam.

He's too good for her.

Go home first.

- But... - I said to go home.

He isn't a good man. He's a liar.

Let me see it. Everything looks good.

Will you ask Jiro to sing a song?

He's a good singer, right?

Marry Hide. Marry Hide.

She's young. She works hard.

Marry Hide. Marry Hide.

She's young. She works hard.

This isn't the place for you.

What are you doing?

How could she treat me this way?

She's a terrible woman.

Get that woman.

Chase her. Stop her.

She's the devil. kill her.

Stop it. Stop it.

She'll be dead as she is. Stop it.

She'll be dead. Don't be killers.

I don't want you to kill her.

What are you saying?

Get out of here.

We did it for whom!

Boss.

I'm...

Take care of Hide.

Hey, hey...

Dad.

What's going on?

Kuni hasn't come home yet.

Where has she gone?

Talk to me.

What happened?

None of you have seen that woman. Ok?

You couldn't have killed her, because you never saw her.

Isn't it true?

Jiro isn't a friend of the outcast, right?

Jiro doesn't know her. You don't know her.

Tell them you don't know.

Dad. That's the guy.

Hide!

What's going on?

I ran away. I'm not going to the exam.

I want to live with you.

Hide.

You killed Ma.

Not me. The villagers did.

But I'm to blame...

If I said to her that I'd marry you...

Believe me. I can't forget your mother's last words.

I made up my mind.

I like you. I'll live with you.

Dig me up quickly.

We have to leave before Yazo comes back.

Who is Yazo?

Yazo or Boss. Hurry up.

Jiro.

Hide.

Hide.

Boss.

Stay away from him.

Forgive him.

He came to me as he promised.

He'll marry me. Please forgive him.

Will you marry her?

Of course, I will.

What about the conscription exam?

I won't take it. So, I'm here.

The police...?

I'll teach him to repair straw raincoats.

I can feed him.

You won't be free if you're caught once.

I don't want to be like my sister.

What do you want me to do?

I'll give up my life for Hide.

Do you mean it?

Of course.

Jiro!

Boss!

Bring some medicine.

Now you two can stay together. No more soldiering.

You won't flee like kazuo did.

I will take care of you two. I will.

Boss...

Thanks to you, even if Hide gets to 50 or 60,

an old woman full of wrinkles,

she'd always be as pretty as now.

I won't be attracted to any beauty although I'm popular.

You can't live in the mountains if you're blind.

Futoshi, we're moving.

Fold up the tent.

What's the matter?

She's about to have the fourth baby.

THE END