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TOEI COMPANY LTD., presents.

MAEBASHI EARLY SHOWA ERA

They're coming!

Damn you!

Kill them!

Bunzo!

Die, Boss Kawakatsu!

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY: FORBIDDEN LOVE

CAST

Hanada Hidejiro TAKAKURA KEN.

Kazama Jukichi IKEBE RYO.

Kayo MATSUBARA CHIEKO.

Kazama Bunzo MATSUKATA HIROKI.

Omino MITSUKAWA TAMAYO.

Ano Kinichi YURI TORU.

Boss Sanshu TSURUTA KOJI.

Directed by SAEKI KIYOSHI.

Bunzo.

I'm glad you're safe.

Bunzo, you're hurt!

Don't! You mustn't!

- You mustn't. - Bunzo...

He's coming back!

- Brother! - Brother.

Boss.

How did it go?

Yes, I took Boss Kawakatsu's life.

You did good. I'm proud of you.

Bunzo, I'm amazed you could kill Kawakatsu.

I had help from our guest.

No. I just accompanied him.

And you just got out of prison. Sorry.

Not at all.

Boss, I'll go to the police now.

Don't worry about that, Bunzo.

I'll let a novice take the blame.

A replacement?

Right. You're important to this Family.

I can't have you rot in prison.

You must go on a trip.

In three years they will have forgotten.

Brother! You're hurt!

- Bring some shochu. - Right!

Guest?

It's going to sting.

Thanks.

Bunzo, I'm glad you're safe.

Bunzo, you're hurt!

How beautiful.

They show the stories of heroes slaying monsters.

It's time to go to work.

I want to stay here forever.

Omino, I have something to tell you.

I'll stop by when the store closes.

Fine.

I'll be waiting.

- Madam. - Bunzo.

- Your Boss is here. - The Boss?

He took Omino upstairs. I've not seen him since.

It's been bothering me,

but they won't let me go up.

Oh, it's you, Bunzo.

Hey, Bunzo, be a good boy and go home.

Are you leaving?

Omino belongs to me now. All right?

No one's coming to see you off?

We both knew what we were getting into.

Guest, I'm sorry.

I feel a bond with you.

Guest...

It's a cruel world out there. Be well.

Thank you for letting me stay here.

I will leave now.

We couldn't do much for you.

Please be careful in your travels.

Go and pack.

I'll do as you say. Pardon me.

Boss, bad news!

What?

Tell me.

- Sister took off! - What? Omino?

I'm sorry, she was under my care.

- I went to run an errand... - Idiot!

Boss, Sister must have gone after Bunzo.

- He must have made her. - I agree.

Let's get the word out and have them captured.

Then all will discover our disgrace.

We'll hunt them ourselves.

You know what to do with Bunzo?

Yes.

No matter what, I want Omino back.

Oh, Guest. Now that you've heard,

would you help and join the search?

Oh, yes, that's a good idea. You'll do it?

You want me involved in a Family matter?

You won't listen to my request?

Please witness our introductions.

I have permission from the Boss and Madam.

This is the first time we meet.

I was born in Maebashi.

My Boss belongs to the Kuroda Family.

I'm one of Yonekichi's men.

My birth name is Koiwa Genshichi.

As you see I am still a greenhorn.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

I also work for Yonekichi. My name is lishi Mataichi.

Similarly, my name is Murai Otomatsu.

I was born in Tokyo.

I don't have a boss or subordinate.

But I was a guest of Boss Yonekichi.

I'm Hanada Hidejiro.

Thank you for your greetings.

As you say, this is the first time we meet.

I work for Boss Yazaki Inosuke.

I am Ozeki Shohachi.

As you see, I'm a greenhorn.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Please raise your heads.

After you please.

Together, then.

It's not much, but make yourselves at home.

Thank you.

Show them around.

Please come this way.

Boss...

Hanada did a good job in Utsunomiya three years ago.

He must have just gotten out of prison.

A traveler is like dice.

Your fate depends on who you stay with.

- Please make yourselves at home. - We will.

Greetings to you all.

Your Boss has allowed me to stay here.

Glad to make your acquaintance.

I'm sorry I didn't greet you earlier.

I'm also a traveler being cared for here.

Glad to make your acquaintance.

Excuse me.

Guests, it's time for dinner. This way.

Oh, that's a nice thing.

Did your woman gave it to you, right?

No.

Did I overstep?

I always seem to put my foot in it.

- Such poor fare. - Right.

We're not animals.

Please, enjoy.

Thank you.

Guest, don't do that with your chopsticks.

Thank you for observing etiquette.

More.

Thank you for your hospitality.

I'm sorry it wasn't better.

Excuse me.

He sure knows proper yakuza etiquette.

He must've been doing this a long time, eh?

Odd or even? Place your bets.

- Odds. - Even.

Make your choices.

Last call. Final bets.

A 2-1 odds.

Are we ready?

Which way?

- Odds. - Even.

Anymore even?

Bet's done.

- Open. - A 6-2 even.

I'm a traveler. May I join you?

- Please do. - Thank you.

Are we ready?

You only go into a game when it's even.

You don't go in when it's odds.

Brother!

Sister...

Are you going out, Guest?

Yes.

Brother, we looked for you all over.

Sister's lungs are bad.

But she insisted on traveling to see you.

Brother, please listen to her.

Please.

I've finally managed to see you.

What are you doing here?

- Bunzo. - Please go.

Boss is worried.

No, I won't go back.

No matter what.

- Sister... - Don't.

Don't call me that.

If you want me to keep my honor, go back.

You still believe that?

You stood by the Boss.

Women can't understand.

Bunzo, wake up.

You are loyal to him,

but you know what kind of man the Boss is.

He made you go on the Kawakatsu raid

because he wanted you to die.

Because I wouldn't give you up. That's why.

Even if I did go back now, they'll kill both of us.

I won't. I don't want to see you killed.

Bunzo, let's go somewhere no one can find us.

Please. If I could be with you...

I don't care if they cripple me or kill me.

Please, Bunzo.

If you won't agree... I decided to die once.

This time I will really die.

Omino.

Bunzo.

I won't let you go.

No matter what.

The guest you are looking for arrived yesterday.

- I see. - Excuse me.

This is the gift you gave me earlier.

Please take it back and use it in the future.

And this is not much, but some travel money.

Please.

Not only a gift, but travel money as well.

I accept it gratefully.

Did Bunzo have a companion?

No, he was alone.

But it's been reported that a woman and a young man...

came to visit him a while ago.

Brother!

They're here to get me.

I won't let them take you.

But, Brother, what are you going to do?

I have a half brother in Kanazawa Dobeicho.

His name is Kazama Jukichi.

- Take Omino there. - And you?

I'll try to shake them and follow.

But if something happens to you...

I'll be fine! Just look after yourselves.

Shinkichi, take her.

Hey, Bunzo.

What's the matter, Brother?

She's not here.

Bunzo, where's Sister?

Sister? What are you talking about?

Don't lie. We know she was here.

You... Are you going to lie.

Hey, lishi, don't. She can't be far.

Look for her.

Guest!

This is a sad destiny.

I see.

Bunzo, while it isn't my place, may I offer some advice?

There are things you know aren't right.

But as long as you're a yakuza, there's a code to follow...

Guest.

I know that.

What's been done to her is cruel.

But the code comes first...

for us both.

Please understand.

Brother... A woman just left on a train for Kanawaza.

Damn, we were too late!

- But Boss is cruel. - Shut up!

Bunzo will have to answer for this.

I've made up my mind.

You think you can really be happy?

No matter where you go they'll hunt you down.

You can prove your innocence. I'll support you.

Follow our code.

We'll fix it.

All right, Guest.

Bunzo...

Thanks for sticking your neck out for me.

Thanks.

Sister.

I hope she didn't get sick from my singing.

Sister, are you all right?

Are you all right?

Yes.

Maybe we should stop the train and find a doctor.

Sister, let's get off at the next stop.

Naoetsu is next.

I'm getting off, too. Find a doctor there?

No... I must get to Kanazawa.

Kanazawa?

I'm going, too, but can you make it?

Yes. I'm sorry to worry you.

KANAZAWA

KUTANI POTTERY

Jukichi, you have guests.

Brother...

Bunzo.

I sent a woman named Omino here.

Omino? No one's been here.

Don't lie.

Bunzo eloped with the Boss' woman.

Hand her over.

That's where I live. Go ahead and search.

Bunzo?

Brother.

Hey, is this a wild goose chase?

What's that?

You'll be sorry if you're lying!

This is my workplace.

Go outside if you're going to fight.

Jukichi, is it?

We'll be staying with Boss Inaba here.

The woman will come.

When she does, let us know.

This has nothing to do with my brother.

- I'll stay here and bring her. - Don't be stupid!

We don't trust you.

Pardon my interruption...

Bunzo won't disobey our code.

All right. Otomastu, you stay here, too.

Don't make any further trouble.

How is she, Doctor?

I came with her because I was worried.

Please make her better.

Ma'am, a word.

Bunzo...

Bunzo, we only have each other.

You have to tell me what this is about.

You used to tell me everything.

Isn't that so, Bunzo?

This happened almost a year ago.

There was a woman I wanted to marry

and she loved me, too.

- Then this Omino is... - Yes.

But Boss wanted her

and made her his mistress.

I felt bad for Omino,

and put our history together behind me.

I treated her as my Boss' woman.

Ten days ago, negotiations went bad

and we raided Boss Kawakatsu.

Boss ordered me to kill Boss Kawakatsu.

I killed Kawakatsu.

But Boss expected me to be killed.

Big Brother...

I've followed every demand, even when it was wrong.

Omino chased after me when I left.

- That's why? - Yes.

Bunzo. No matter the circumstances,

you're going against the rules.

- The guest said so, too. - Guest?

The guy who came with me, Hidejiro.

The guy with a scar.

He seems to be a logical man.

Like he says, I'll stick to our code.

As any true yakuza's would.

Mr. Kazama.

You're from Boss Sanshu.

I'm firing the pot your Boss ordered.

That's not why I'm here.

An ill female acquaintance of yours...

is staying with us.

Omino's with you?

I am on an urgent trip.

Here is my knife as proof of my identity.

Yes, please proceed.

Thank you for your permission.

Please witness my introduction.

I'm a novice of the Kuroda Family,

I'm told an ill Sister of mine is staying here.

I come from Maebashi.

Brother! It's bad!

Omino!

Bunzo...

They say she can't be moved for a while.

I'm sorry, I've been such a burden.

But I'm glad. I got to see you.

Then those two are staying with Boss Sanshu?

Yes, I'm going to go negotiate with them.

Wait!

Let me help you.

We've been having some trouble with Sanshu

regarding a construction we're both bidding for.

I want to see how Sanshu handles this.

Your backup would mean a lot to us.

Please help us.

Greetings.

My name is Kayo, I'm a guest here.

Unfortunately, everyone's out on business.

Turn over Bunzo and our Sister.

I don't know who you are,

but it's not done to come right to the point.

You shouldn't talk manners at a time like this!

Do you know who Bunzo is?

She doesn't know.

Bunzo eloped with the Boss' mistress.

So bring them out here.

Hey, do it now!

Brother?

- We're coming in. - Hold on.

Bunzo!

Bunzo, you...

I don't know who you are,

but you don't seem to know yakuza etiquette.

Who are you?

If you want to know, make your introduction first.

- What? - Boss Sanshu!

This doesn't concern you.

- Stay out of this. - I can't.

No matter what the reason, once they're under our roof,

it's our obligation to protect them.

Then I'll take them by force!

Wait a second!

I'm inexperienced, but I have to say this.

I believe you are Boss Sanshu?

I'll be brief in my greeting.

I'm being hosted by Boss Inaba.

I am from Asakusa, Tokyo.

I'm a novice named Hanada Hidejiro.

Thank you for your polite greeting.

I am head of the Family, Sanshu Masaji.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Guest, stay out of this!

I have an interest in this, too.

This is between the Sanshu Family and us.

Then you don't care about my interest?

Bunzo will not run or hide.

Why don't we come back another day?

I'll make sure things will come out right.

I'll cede to your request then.

So that's how it is.

Hidejiro!

Don't go. Please. Don't go.

Hidejiro.

Don't die.

Please don't die.

I'm sorry.

Hidejiro?

I looked for you.

After you left.

I went to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu,

then our house was destroyed by the earthquake.

And Mother and I went to live with relatives in Nagoya.

Mother became sick and I went to work.

I met Sanshu who was traveling,

and he took care of her hospital then her funeral.

I was going to wait for you no matter what.

That was eight years ago.

I was sent to prison for the fight that night.

There was nothing could do.

Sanshu is a great man.

Please find happiness with him.

Hidejiro...

Sister, please leave now.

- Hidejiro. - Please.

Please.

This is a nice bowl.

That's your first one.

You've improved a lot.

Don't flatter me.

Four years of effort...

and you're still my only customer.

Your soul is in your wares.

Please value that.

Thank you.

Concerning my brother...

I hear he's troubling you.

Don't worry about it.

It's nothing to do with you, who are not yakuza.

This is all about the rules of the yakuza.

Boss.

You can see how fresh it is from the eyes.

It will be good for the patient.

Thanks.

Hey Bunzo,

Boss is coming from Maebashi tomorrow.

I hope you're prepared.

What's this?

A stupid fish to be caught by a bunch of idiots.

- What? Say that again! - What're you gonna do?

You want to cause trouble?

Stop this!

Stop!

Bunzo, you'll cause trouble for Boss Sanshu.

They started it! It's their fault.

Please stand down.

Are you going to get in the middle of this?

Of course not. I'm not yakuza.

Bunzo is my brother.

You used to be really fearsome...

but that's no longer the case.

I apologize for him.

I don't accept it.

Please reconsider.

- Damn you! - Stay out of it!

Wait a second.

Enough. This man's not yakuza.

- Stay out of it! - Koiwa!

What you're doing here...

reflects poorly on your Boss.

Think it over.

- Brother. - Kazama.

I'm okay.

Don't tell your Boss about this.

- Kazama. - Please.

Thanks for the help.

It was nothing.

Excuse me.

Now that we've drank from the same cup,

we're as one.

We'll help each other no matter what.

Brother, I'm still inexperienced,

so I'm counting on you.

Who are they?

From the Kawakatsu Family.

They want to join my Family.

Koiwa, they'll be useful.

If they want to join the Family that killed their Boss...

Then they're not that useful.

They hate Bunzo.

Greetings to you all.

Anybody home?

Is Sanshu Masaji here?

What is it?

Where's Kazamu Bunzo, the killer from Maebashi?

- Brother. - Bunzo.

You'll regret it if you lie to me.

Officers, please remove your shoes before entering.

You dare to give us orders?

Let's all take a step back.

What is this all about?

What?

Bunzo, get out of here.

I'll escort you.

Don't worry about Omino.

Thank you.

- Be careful. - I'll be all right.

Hurry.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Damn you!

If you insist,

why don't you search or whatever...

Fine.

He's not here.

Hey, Sanshu.

You may be harboring a fugitive.

We're taking you in!

I see. Fine, I'm yours.

Grab my things.

Where's Kazama Bunzo hiding?

Speak up!

Fine. Then we'll take our time with you.

Hey, Sanshu. No matter how this goes,

you can't bid for that construction job.

I don't care if you confess or not.

You're now our guest at the Kita police station.

How's Sanshu doing?

I've never seen such a stubborn man.

He's the first one I couldn't break.

We're paying you good money.

Unless you remove him,

I can't win the bid by default.

I'll have good news for you tomorrow.

We have a real beauty for you tonight.

I prefer money.

So it's a done deal then?

What?

I have you at a disadvantage.

Right, Officer?

Get dressed.

Who are you?

It doesn't matter.

Officer, today you're the criminal.

So I'll question you.

What? You dare question a cop?

You're going to admit you're in Inaba's pocket

and free Boss Sanshu.

I have no idea what you're talking about!

A police officer shouldn't lie.

Lying leads to stealing.

It's not a lie.

Damn you!

How dare you assault me!

Want to keep things civil?

Just confess to the truth.

You win!

A police officer soliciting bribes...

and making investigations personal is unpardonable.

He's been discharged. I feel safer already.

The Police Chief was pretty shook up.

It's a public embarrassment!

But who forced him to confess?

Maybe Hidejiro...

Iran into him in town

and I told him about what happened.

Because you killed our Boss, our Family has disbanded!

This is for the Boss!

So which Family are you staying with?

- With Boss Inaba. - Boss Inaba?

Your Boss is with them, too.

Hey!

Why are you with my Boss?

Talk!

I said spill it!

If I kill you, he'll let us join the Family.

Boss really wants me dead.

Omino, will you leave with me?

I'll go anywhere you go.

I don't want to move you,

but I don't want further trouble for Boss Sanshu.

Then, Brother...

You stay and apologize to the Boss.

Brother, Sister, I wish you happiness.

Stupid fools!

Boss, Bunzo will never come back now.

I want Omino back, no matter what.

- Right. - Brother, what about Hidejiro?

I did as he asked days ago, so he owes me one.

He's stubborn...

if he refuses, then he'll regret that decision...

Forever.

Brother.

The Sanshu's are panicked because Bunzo and Sister are gone.

What!

Damn you Bunzo!

Brother.

Nice to meet you.

I am Mino.

I'm sorry to have caused you trouble.

Brother.

- I'm... - Don't say a word.

- Hurry. Go. - Brother.

This way.

- Mino is your name? - Yes.

Get well and find happiness.

Sorry, Brother.

Quickly.

I know Bunzo is here. Produce him.

This is the only place he could have come to.

Get out of the way.

Are you going to get in my way?

I can't let you pass.

Oh, Guest. He's interfering.

Please don't.

This is a sacred workplace.

Don't fight here.

- You heard him. - You betray us?

Not betray.

I can't fight someone who's not a yakuza.

Kazama. Will you let me handle this?

Please let us pass.

Wait here. I'll go talk to the boatman.

I found him.

How dare you cause us trouble?

Bunzo, hand Sister over.

Wait.

Bunzo, put away your knife.

You said you would obey the code.

Were you lying?

Everything is... different now.

- You... - Don't!

Bunzo, I haven't changed my mind.

I won't hand her over... to anybody!

Bunzo, are you trying to die?

Bunzo?

Guest, there's no other way out of this.

Don't be foolish!

If it comes to it, I'm willing to die for you two.

If you die here, what Boss Sanshu did will be meaningless.

Guest!

Boss, I was wrong. Forgive my misconduct.

It was due to inexperience.

I'm sorry.

Boss, this is all by the rules.

- Yeah. - Boss, Sister is dying.

She's asking to see Bunzo.

Fool. She brought this on herself.

Not my place, but would you grant her request?

Sure.

Bunzo, go.

Guest, now listen to our request.

There's something I want you to do.

I want you to kill Boss Sanshu.

We listened to your request.

I know you live by the rules.

He can't come to the bidding tomorrow.

You'll do it?

Omino.

Omino.

Don't die!

Omino!

Bunzo, Omino must be lonely without you.

Go with her.

Who is it?

Oh, Hanada.

I was waiting for you.

I have no grudge against you.

But I must ask you to die.

Thank you for your words.

I think I know how you feel.

Can we do this one on one?

- You dare! - Back off!

I'll take him on.

A win or loss is thanks to luck.

Let it decide who lives or dies.

Please don't let this go any further.

I thank you for those words.

Boss!

Damn you.

Guest, strike the fatal blow.

That's not the yakuza way.

Then I'll do it.

I played by the rules.

I can't stand your ways anymore!

- Damn you! - Kill him!

You'll regret this!

Boss!

- Are you hurt? - I'm all right.

You came to kill me

because you stayed with them.

I'm sorry it had to come to this.

It's all a matter of luck.

It's nothing to worry about.

If you'd like, stay with me.

Thank you.

I appreciate your offer. Excuse me.

- Boss! - Give me a hand!

Who did this?

I'm sorry for letting this happen.

It's the Maebashi bunch staying with Inaba.

Boss, we must raid the Inaba Family!

- Let's go! - I can't forgive them!

Fools! Tomorrow is the day for the bidding.

If we fail, what will we tell our ancestors.

- Don't be hasty. - But they play dirty!

Who knows what they'll do next?

We'll make things right after the bidding.

Run!

Bunzo.

Bunzo!

Jukichi...

I did this.

And to Boss Sanshu, too.

Take my life.

I can't kill you.

All you did was obey the yakuza rules.

I know you are compassionate.

Jukichi.

Dear?

I'm worried about Jukichi.

I'm going to look in on him.

This early? Let an apprentice go.

Don't worry. Don't tell anyone.

You'll never be apart again.

Please find happiness where they are no rules.

I swore I'd never carry a sword again.

But it's in my blood.

Laugh at this foolish man.

We both know yakuza life is foolish.

I'm coming with you.

- We either wear red... - ...or white.

Boss!

Hidejiro, this is how you obey the rules?

You don't have any.

You're a disgrace to yakuza.

There's rules for trash.

Shut up!

Jukichi!

Jukichi!

Kuroda. You're dead!

- Jukichi! - Boss!

Jukichi! Hold on.

Hanada, I'll take care of the minions.

Hanada!

Jukichi.

Jukichi?

You let me make an honest living...

for four years. I was content.

I'm grateful.

Jukichi, you must hang on.

Jukichi! Jukichi!

You can't go to prison with that wound.

You must run away and avoid the authorities.

Heal up those wounds of your's first.

Leave the rest to me.

Boss. That's not the way.

Don't say another word.

It's best to just be silent and leave.

Boss, I'm sorry I couldn't help you.

Please take care of Jukichi's remains.

THE END