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THE WICKED

Based on the novel by: Seicho Matsumoto

Produced by: Yoshiki Nomura and Yoshitaro Nomura

Screenplay: Masato Ide Cinematography: Takashi Kawamata

Music: Yasushi Akutagawa Art Direction: Kyohei Morita

Directed by: Yoshitaro Nomura

Thank you so much.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

My sincere congratulations.

What do you think you're doing?

You exploit people for your own ends.

- Knock it off! - Are you happy now?

Stop it right now!

- This woman is a villain! - Shut up!

Don't get fooled by her sweet looks!

Cut it out!

- She's wicked! - Stop it!

She's wicked!

- Good work, everyone. - Thank you.

Makimura-kun.

We can lose our sponsors because of him. Don't you care about it?

Not in the slightest.

I have to deal with people like that all the time.

It's not easy being a beautiful woman.

You can't get famous without a little controversy.

Madam!

- Thank you for intervening earlier. - Not at all.

Let me introduce you. He's the Head Doctor at the Toya Hospital.

Nice to meet you.

And this is the organizer of today's show,

head of marketing department at the Tokyo mall, Yamaguchi-san.

- My name is Toya. - Nice to meet you.

Let's call it a day, Makimura-kun. We should celebrate the show's success.

- Let's have a drink. - Yes.

Doctor, will you join us?

No, thank you.

I have business to attend to.

- I see... - Goodbye.

Goodbye.

How's your husband lately?

The medicine seems to be working.

He looks blue... and his skin is dry.

Has he lost weight?

Take some more.

I'm scared...

I'm so scared...

I...

This is for you.

This medicine scares me.

What if he dies and they find out about it?

Everything's going to be all right.

There's no way it can be found.

His doctor doesn't suspect anything, does he?

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Sorry for arriving so late.

I asked Shimomizawa-san

to check all the ledgers after the closure.

He's been working a lot.

Thank you. You can go now.

Did you take the medicine?

It hurts.

Open your mouth.

Fill out this form please.

There's no need for that.

Just let the Head Doctor know I'm here.

- Sorry, but those are the rules. - What?

You have to write your name and address.

I'm not writing anything. I'm Fujishima from Kyoto.

Let me through. The Head Doctor knows.

I can't. I'll get disciplined.

The other patients who are waiting won't be happy.

It's okay, Sakaki-san.

But, Head Nurse...

I'm really sorry.

What was that about?

She's new here.

Is the doctor in his office?

No. Doctor Yamaguchi has a day off today,

so, the doctor is having a medical exam here.

Oh, don't tell me the doctor is doing exams himself?

Inhale...

Exhale, inhale...

- Deeper. - Doctor.

All right, exhale...

Welcome. When did you come?

It was freezing in the Bullet Train at night, so I caught a cold.

I'll wait till you're free.

Just wait over there.

All right.

Okay, we're done.

- You'll get the meds in the pharmacy. - Yes.

Take care.

- Turn it over. - All right.

- Here? - That's right, over there.

- It's very tense here. - It feels so good, much better now.

- You're good at this. - I know.

Such a nice feeling...

What are you doing?

All right, now lie down.

Lie down?

Like this?

How about your wife?

Still hasn't been removed from the family register?

She can be removed at any moment.

But, then, I'll have to pay a lot in alimony.

I can't lend you any money right now.

I guess you'll have to deal with this matter by yourself.

It can't drag on forever, though.

It's strange hearing that from you.

Your own husband is like a decoration for you.

A useless decoration, I'd say.

Just an accessory, really. Thank you for the massage.

Having said that, Aoitei as it is now

was basically created by your husband.

Yes, but now he's become an obstacle.

He doesn't know anything about business, but keeps interfering.

He comes and greets clients every time, bothering them.

He's really a nuisance.

Who gave you this lighter?

What?

You're doing it again? Another woman?

Nonsense!

Are you jealous?

Stop pretending. I can see it.

It must be the Head Nurse.

I realized everything at first glance.

She used to be your father's number two back in the day.

Who told you that?

Shimomizawa-san.

Darling...

Will you take care of everything?

Looks like you have a lot of time on your hands.

I've been waiting for you for 2 hours.

Sorry about that. What's the score?

9-0 for Manga. Second inning.

Enough of baseball. Let's go have a drink.

- Hold on, it's almost over. - Hurry up.

- Here are your cigarettes. - Thank you.

Shimo, let go of her hand and take the glass.

- Thank you for the treat. - All right.

- To you. - Cheers.

- Owner... - What?

Is he from the Kansai area?

Yes. His name is Shimomizawa.

Doctor and him became friends while living in Osaka.

And now he's doing the accounting.

You're the typical Yamagata girl and I'm the typical Osaka guy.

Doctor's father moved to Tokyo and built a big hospital.

Then, he died and he became the Head Doctor.

And I'm his accountant. The drinks are on him today.

Cut it out, Shimo!

All right, let's drink to the young doctor!

- Enough. - Shimo-chan...

- Listen. - What?

Have you thought about Makimura's request?

Another good catch, Doctor?

No, it has nothing to do with work.

My gut tells me that we can find two or three good sponsors.

Your gut is not good enough. We have to know for sure.

It's very important for me.

I understand. I'll think it over.

You introduced me to her anyways.

- That's right. - I was right, after all!

We were just talking about designer Takako Makimura.

There's also the owner of a traditional restaurant in Kyoto.

She's the wife of a big timber dealer. A real beauty. Just like you.

Be careful.

Don't get on Doctor's wrong side!

- Shut up! - You shut up!

- Pour him some more Remy. - No, I'm already drunk.

That's fine. You like booze and women.

You're being rude. Calm down.

- It's okay, I'm not drunk at all... - Stop it. It's impolite.

Leaving already?

Doctor, if you're leaving, can I stay a bit longer?

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

Hey, you, come over here.

There's something you have to understand.

When I was 12, his father took me in,

and helped me get into university.

Of course, I'm smart,

but I still owe him a lot.

I was so happy to get into a crappy university.

You know? Huh?

He graduated from the best university and became Head Doctor of a big hospital.

And I'm a lousy accountant who graduated from a crappy university.

Life is a fool's game.

Excuse me...

- Excuse me! - Yes?

Flower delivery.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- It's for Madam... - All right.

- Madam. - Yes?

Excuse me for a minute.

- Thank you. - Of course.

It was just delivered from the flower shop.

Who could it be?

YOU'RE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ROSES = Shinichi Toya =

Hello?

Is the Doctor there?

Yes. Hold on a moment.

Hello?

Hello? It's me. Do you know who is speaking?

Yes, of course I do.

Really now?

Yes.

It's you, Makimura, right?

I wanted to thank you for the flowers today.

It's nothing.

But you're a frightening man...

Why?

You somehow found out my birthday.

It's just...

But I was very happy.

You're the only one who gave me a present today.

What are you doing right now?

What do you think?

Well, I wonder...

I'm naked...

Sorry for such a late call.

I couldn't leave work earlier.

I'd like to invite you next time.

Be sure to sleep well.

All right, goodnight.

You think it's over?

I was waiting for a long time. Why didn't you come right away?

You shouldn't have called me.

What? My husband is dying!

His face is all blue.

He rolls his eyes and scratches his chest.

Those are the effects of the medicine!

Stop screaming!

I can't take it anymore...

I'm scared!

Everything's going to be all right.

People don't just die like that.

Are you sure?

Are you sure it's going to be all right?

Is your husband really so important to you?

Then, maybe you should go home.

No.

Please...

I don't want to be alone.

So, do you want to go to our usual place?

All right,

but I have to be back soon.

What are you going to do there?

You look very pretty tonight.

Yes.

Yes...

Yes, I'll tell him.

Who called?

Yokotake-san.

Her husband has just passed away.

MEMORIAL FOR THE DECEASED MR. YOKOTAKE

Mrs. Yokotake was summoned by the police yesterday.

The police?

Who told you that?

She called this morning and said so.

Her husband's death was suspicious.

- Suspicious? - Yes.

His relatives asked for an autopsy, and called the police.

There was slight damage to the liver.

But they found large quantities of arsenic.

Arsenic?

Nonsense!

Why didn't you give me the phone?

I thought I shouldn't bother you.

I'll decide myself if I should be bothered.

Hayashi-kun from the pharmacy, come to my office now.

May I?

Mr. Head Doctor...

Here's phenacetin.

What for?

You called, and I thought it was the usual request...

I'm sorry about the misunderstanding. Do you need anything?

Do you always make this medicine yourself?

Yes.

- You've never let anyone else make it? - No.

Does the Head Nurse know that I asked to make it?

Once she told me,

"If it's really for our patient, then show me the prescription".

I managed to get out of that situation.

But ask someone else to do it from now on.

I'm not good at lying.

There's no need anymore.

The phenacetin is of good quality, there's nothing harmful in it.

Are you sure?

Yes, there can be no mistake.

Anything added?

It's 100% clean.

Thank you.

There's nothing wrong with the storage of poisonous substances.

The register is accurate.

And it corresponds to the contents of the safe.

Couldn't a nurse take some secretly?

It's impossible. I lock it myself.

We have a strict procedure when it comes to handling drugs.

Is anything wrong?

No, nothing.

Come in.

Doctor...

I can't go on like this... The police are pressuring me.

Calm down!

- What did they say? - I stood my ground.

I said he didn't take anything apart from what was prescribed.

There are no reactions to this substance.

Whatever research they do, we have nothing to worry about.

You didn't mention my name, did you?

The police let me go,

but still

everyone thinks I'm a murderer!

Doctor, say...

The two of us...

Let's run away together!

Just you and me!

What are you talking about? Pull yourself together!

You should leave now. Come on, let me go.

Get a grip on yourself!

We shouldn't be meeting right now.

You're going to leave me for another woman, aren't you?

For Takako Makimura!

Or that person from Kyoto!

Doctor, it's better if you go to bed.

Anyway, go to your room.

Yokotake-san...

You two were talking so freely.

Yes. She thinks that I'm on her side.

I'd take her to the hospital.

Why would you do such a thing?

For you, Doctor.

Stupid! I didn't do anything wrong.

It was just an anti-inflammatory medicine.

I didn't mix it in with anything.

Do you really think the police is going to believe you?

If you try something like that again, you're done.

What will you do?

If something needs to be done in the hospital...

Leave it to me.

Allow me to invite you?

I'll be right back. Let's go.

Excuse me.

Who's that man?

An important client of mine.

Can you get rid of him?

I want you to spend this night with me.

Well...

All right.

Don't leave me alone tonight.

Let's sleep together.

Please.

See you soon, Doctor.

Welcome back.

This is the patient's brother-in-law...

I called him.

This is our Head Doctor.

Sorry for the intrusion.

How is she?

Here you go.

She got an injection two hours ago.

Light.

What should I tell her brother-in-law?

I could say, "The patient suddenly got worse. She lost consciousness".

"She was diagnozed with congestive heart failure".

"And was hospitalized for urgent treatment".

- Why did you call him? - Quiet!

He's going to leave her here and go home.

So...

It'll be better to tell him that her condition is critical.

Why did you call him?

Because if there's no hope,

it's right to tell the family.

Her brother-in-law is interested in her death

because he will inherit everything.

He doesn't suspect anything.

But what shall we do?

It's not your problem anymore.

You'll only have to sign the death certificate.

She has passed away just now.

Shinichi-san, hug me like before...

Shinichi-san, please!

Shinichi-san, please...

I did this for your own good...

I don't care if I go to hell!

Shinichi-san...

Shinichi-san...

The grieving family wants permission for the funeral as soon as possible.

The farewell ceremony will take place tomorrow at 3 PM.

Myocardial infarction.

Right?

Time of death.

4:50 AM.

That does it.

You have nothing to worry about, Shinichi-san.

Everything is all right now.

MIZUKAWA

Welcome.

We have a guest.

Makimura-san called me. My name is Toya.

Please come in.

Is Makimura's big client still here?

No, he just left.

Hold on.

What happened here?

- Makimura-san had a hard time. - What happened?

Her client was unhappy and was shouting loudly.

Apparently, the meeting ended in nothing.

- And who is this man? - A bank manager.

Your guest is here.

Makimura-san...

Makimura-san!

You came, Doctor.

You shouldn't drink so much.

- Give me some water... - Yes.

I had to drink tonight.

It's impossible to reach an agreement without it.

Here's your water.

And did you reach an agreement?

Yes. Everything's all right.

He will give me as much as necessary.

Even up to 100 or 200 million without a deposit.

Great, isn't it? I'm so happy.

Everything worked out fine.

- Let's get out of here. - And go where?

You invited me for a drink before.

- Sorry I stood you up.. - No.

Be careful!

Get me a taxi, please.

Hang in there, okay?

Ah, I'm in pain...

Are you okay?

- Please... - What?

- Give me some water. - Okay.

Ah, are you feeling all right? Come here...

Sit here...

And now lie down.

All right?

Let me help.

You don't fancy women like me?

I have a train at 7:30 AM. I have to be in Kansai.

I don't have time for breakfast.

You should take a shower.

I found out your wife's demands.

How about this much?

30 million?

It's too much.

But alimony is a matter of honor.

I'll consult with my lawyer after I get an answer from you.

If you don't accept the terms, the case will go to court.

Goodbye.

I think that a trial would be a nuisance.

But I can't get 30 million right away.

Were you perhaps being nice with Keiko so you could get some money from her?

- Here you go. - Thanks.

If you think that way, maybe you should do everything yourself.

Don't get angry! It was a bad joke.

By the way, speaking of Makimura-san.

Does she know someone in the bank?

- In the bank? - Yes.

I haven't heard about it.

There's some shady politician over 60 who is willing to give her 100 million.

100 million?

Those are the rumors.

That woman is riding the wave right now.

And that's not surprising.

100 million is a lot of money.

How much money can we get for the hospital?

What? You're considering participating in this deal?

The hospital building was transferred to the bank as collateral,

but we also have over 200 ha of land.

How much can we get for it?

Banks won't give us anything for it.

We could find someone else.

But what will you do if you can't repay the loan?

That's none of your concern.

All we need to do is pretend.

Pretend?

It would be nice to compete with banks, wouldn't it?

KYOTO

Welcome!

Is Madam here?

You missed her.

She went to Tokyo in the morning.

So, she's in Tokyo right now?

Yes, she...

You didn't tell her you were coming?

No, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Really?

I won.

Would you like to try it?

You don't have to. You can't please everyone, anyway.

But the boss has to try our food.

It's good. You can go.

- My turn? - Yes.

- More sake! - Right away.

What's this?

It was delievered from the antique shop yesterday.

- Did she buy it? - Probably.

How long ago?

I don't know. Two or three days, but no more than a week.

She's so extravagant.

- O-Tama-san. - Yes?

The best room for the guest is ready.

Good.

- That's great. - Thank you.

- Let's go. - Yes.

Excuse me...

Boss!

Other people are busy.

But you're sitting here playing cards.

Fool!

Where have you been? I called.

What do you need all this money for?

It's compensation for the divorce.

I want to get it over with.

But 30 million...

is surely an awful amount.

Come on, I'm asking you.

I'm only borrowing it. I'll pay you back.

It's not something to take lightly.

You told me yourself that it's a matter of honor.

I only have one or two million.

The Aoitei property and securities belong to my husband.

Without his approval, I can't do anything with my share.

He's really a good-for-nothing.

If you killed him, I'd gladly give you 30 million.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Never mind. It was a joke. I was just joking!

You wouldn't be courageous enough anyway.

Let's not talk about it anymore.

Could you go to Kyoto?

Kyoto?

It's the 7th anniversary of my father's death.

Why don't you go yourself?

I have no time for it. Too much work in the Medical Association.

Medical Association?

Doctor, what is on your mind?

You were the second person my father trusted the most.

You're horrible...

I'm asking you.

Yes? Toya Hospital.

Doctor, the owner of Aoitei called. She said her husband got sick.

Really?

Come on, we're going to a patient.

But I haven't finished rewriting your article.

It can wait.

But I'm still an intern.

I know.

The Head Nurse is away and the Duty Nurse is needed in the hospital.

I'll explain later. Understand?

Doctor, sorry for calling you at such an hour.

Please come in.

He just fainted.

Light.

We were just playing Mahjong. And then this happened.

He fell on the floor and started moaning. I don't know what happened.

- Stethoscope. - Yes.

Here you go.

We'll give him an injection.

What's wrong with him?

We'll try to help him.

- Hurry up. - Yes.

- Aminophylline. - Yes.

Give it to me.

Doctor, is his illness serious?

I'm afraid his condition is critical.

What happened to him?

Heart failure.

Silly that Fujishima-san decided to play Mahjong today.

It was terrible. I got so scared.

Fortunately, his wife told him to stay.

That's right, I was surprised when he said they're going to Tokyo together.

It's like she had a bad feeling about it.

- Doctor, are you staying overnight? - Of course I will be.

Thank you.

We were going to stay overnight in the first place, but now that his wife is here...

- Can I make a call? - Sure, go ahead.

It's not over yet.

The old man is still struggling.

I wonder when is it going to end?

At what time did he take the drug?

About 6 PM.

I'm glad that he's suffering.

He deserves it, after all.

Oh...

He went cold just now.

- I called the hospital. - Good.

You might have to spend the entire night here.

Go rest in another room.

That's fine.

Doctor, would you like some coffee?

- Okay. I'll be right back. - Sure.

- Aso-san! - Yes?

I went to his grave.

I also saw the priest and he recited sutras.

Thank you for everything.

Take this and wait outside.

All right.

So, Fujishima-san's husband died?

Yes, it happened last night.

Really?

It happened while I was in Kyoto...

It came as a shock to me, too.

I got a call and went right away. But it was already too late.

You should have told me everything in the first place.

What is not clear?

If you're suggesting something, stop.

Is that so?

What happened? You scared me.

Give me some water.

Are you drunk?

No... stop it...

What are you doing? No...

I don't want to! Stop!

What are you doing?

I don't want to do it now...

I don't like this.

I don't want to be involved with anyone in this way.

I'm sorry.

Doctor...

What's wrong? You look weird.

What are you doing here?

What happened?

You're so mean...

What's on your mind?

Don't try to fool me.

I know everything.

What are you talking about? Let's get out of here...

- Get in. - No!

You have to come with me!

- No! - Hey...

Come on!

Tell me everything about that woman and yourself!

You fool! What are you talking about?

- Hold on! - No...

- Come on! - Let go of me...

Get your hands off me!

- Come on, get in. - No way... No...

Open the door!

Let me out!

Stop...

Stop the car!

Stop it now!

Stop it! I want to get out!

Dumbass! Watch where you're going!

What connects you with that woman?

What are the two of you up to?

You fool! Calm down!

Murderer!

You're a murderer!

Say...

Where are we going?

I don't know.

You need to calm down.

I guess you're right.

I'm all right now.

I suddenly felt this hatred towards myself.

It was my mistake.

I'm sorry.

Shinichi-san, whenever you lie, you immediately get mad.

Just like your father.

Say, I wonder which one of us...

fell in love with each other first?

It was so long ago...

Come on, take me somewhere.

It worked out well with Yokotake-san's husband,

but with his wife Tatsuko it was risky.

Did you do everything yourself with the owner of Aoitei?

- No, I was called... - Don't lie!

You can tell me everything.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

You can trust me.

What's wrong, Shinichi-san?

Everything's fine. Don't worry.

I won't betray your secrets. Ever.

Many years ago, when you left me,

do you know what I thought about?

I couldn't wait to kill you.

You didn't know that, did you?

I'm glad I didn't do it.

You were having fun with different women.

Say, dear, you like that very much, don't you?

Just lay down for now.

But not with that woman!

That Makimura is a demon.

If you get involved with her, I'll kill you and myself!

You won't leave me again.

I...

can kill you anytime.

Now, you're mine and mine only.

Shinichi-san...

- I'm here. - Please.

Toya Terashima was your Head Nurse, right?

Yes.

Did you request an investigation into the disappearance of that woman?

Yes, it was me.

On Monday I went to the police department to deal with all the formalities.

Any news since then?

A letter or phone calls from her?

No, nothing.

I see. We're going to start searching all over the country.

Sometimes, the missing person comes back.

In case of suicide or death under suspicious circumstances,

we'll contact you if we have any questions.

- Okay. - All right, goodbye.

- Thank you for everything. - Thank you.

I see...

That means everything is fine?

Yes, thank you.

I'll be going, then.

I heard Head Nurse Terashima went missing.

Yes. It's been over a week.

I see...

It doesn't look good.

First Yokotake-san's husband died, then Mr Fujishima,

and now Head Nurse Terashima.

Enough about that. What about the money?

All right.

I asked around,

and some people I know from Amachi Commercials have agreed.

Good.

Right now, 1 ha of land in Aoyama costs 1.5 million.

There are 200 ha in total.

That makes it 300 million in total.

300 million?

We're talking about a loan here.

So, we can realistically get only half of that, 150 million.

I see, 150 million...

Right, let's ask for that, then.

But I don't think I should recommend it.

Why not?

The interest rate will be very high.

That's fine, I'm going to pay it back soon.

Really?

I'll take care of it, then.

I can hold negotiations.

No need. Just study the papers carefully.

That's a given.

I'll keep your stamp, though.

Very well.

Now, in regards to the divorce compensation.

Make it 30 million.

Huh? Are you sure 30 million is a good offer?

Yes.

I'll get this money back.

Is that so?

Are you sure about that?

Yes.

I want to get it done as soon as possible.

What is it?

Nothing, I have nothing to add.

- Let me take care of everything. - I'm counting on you.

But what could have happened,

and where could have Head Nurse Terashima gone?

- May I? - Yes.

I brought the newspaper.

Thank you.

Pale moon...

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

What are you looking for?

Do I reek of alcohol?

I drank too much...

I feel dizzy...

I see you're in high spirits.

Yes, I am.

Why don't we have fun?

Why are you here, anyway?

You know why.

I want the money you promised me.

I said I'm dealing with it.

You have to understand.

30 million is a lot of money, anyway.

If I spend it all at once, it will look suspicious.

Wait till the end of the month.

I need it now.

You shouldn't be seen here too often.

You never know what people will say.

- Welcome back. - Hi.

Sorry for the delay.

Well? How did it go?

Everything is fine.

Here's a cheque for 30 million.

And also,

this is a document stating no further complaints,

and here's the divorce papers.

She already signed them. Only your signature is needed.

Oh, I almost forgot. Here's your stamp.

What did Keiko say?

Does it matter?

Not at all.

I'm surprised how quickly it's done between the spouses.

All it takes is one piece of paper.

- I'll take care of the rest. - Thank you.

- Now, regarding the loan. - Yes.

Like I said, the interest rate is high.

- So it's better to pay it back soon. - Yes.

Here's the deposit confirmation.

And the cheque book.

In total, 130 million minus 30 for the compensation.

So, 100 million.

Thank you for your work.

Are you going to show it to Makimura-san now?

The sooner the better.

I expect double fees.

If it goes well, of course.

Rest assured.

Hello.

My name is Shinichi Toya. I made a deposit yesterday.

Check the balance please.

297-832-21308. Yes.

Oh, that's right. Exactly 100 million?

No, that's okay.

Where shall we go now?

- Left. I want to see lake Ashinoko. - All right.

- Welcome. - A table for two.

You can have this at your disposal.

Unless you don't want it.

What do you say? Do you dislike my proposal?

When I first came to Tokyo,

I was so afraid I was trembling.

I thought, "I can't trust anyone. I can't count on anyone".

Until now,

I've been trying to convince myself

that getting married means failure.

And that line of reasoning kept you going somehow?

I'm sure something similar happened to you, too.

No.

I got a big inheritance from my father and knew no troubles.

It's nice to be problem-free and not have to make any decisions.

The color of water

seems to have changed.

Or maybe it was me who changed, after all.

In Kitami, on Hokkaido, where I was born, there was a big lake like this.

Doctor,

yesterday in the TV studio, I bumped into an old friend of mine.

We used to go to primary school together.

He told me my best friend had died.

It happened 7 years ago.

And I didn't know about it all this time.

It was an horrible feeling.

- Madam went to Kyoto in the morning. - Really?

Did you arrange it?

No. I don't know what's going on.

I call Kyoto and hear she's in Tokyo. I come here and hear she's in Kyoto.

But she really went to Kyoto.

I get it. Then, call Kyoto.

Pass me to Aoitei in Tokyo please.

Is the owner there?

Yes, you see, Doctor Toya is here.

Give me the phone.

Okay!

Hello. This is Toya from Tokyo.

Is Madam there? Call her.

You're so noisy!

Hello... what?

Be quiet!

What?

She's busy? She can't come?

I see. Tell her I'll be right there.

- Welcome. - Is she here?

Excuse me, and you are?

Are you new here? Where's O-Tama?

O-Tama-san who used to work here?

But everyone quit.

Quit?

Welcome. Would you like something?

No. I wanted to speak with the owner.

This way, please.

My name is Tsuruta.

I'm Chise's second cousin.

I'm sorry to ask, but what's your relation with her?

Well, I...

Here's my card.

Doctor Toya? Please, have a seat.

Chise is indebted to you

for everything you've done.

You know, Doctor,

we weren't doing very well.

This is a small business,

we can't compete with large corporations.

We haven't had an official opening yet.

I'm taking care of that now. I'm something like a manager.

You mean, you're something like Madam's representative?

You mean our president?

President?

She's opening a chain of Aoitei hotels in South-East Asia.

She's gone for a meeting in Bangkok.

In Bangkok?

Welcome back.

- Hello. - Welcome back.

Welcome...

Something horrible happened. Head Nurse Terashima was murdered...

While you were away, her body with signs of struggle was found in Kawagoe.

In Kawagoe? Saitama Prefecture?

Yes. I got a call from the Saitama police,

and was asked to come to identify the body.

I couldn't leave the hospital.

Shimomizawa-san happened to be here, so he went in my stead.

She was strangled.

There are deep marks from a rope on her neck.

The poor woman was naked, too.

She was found in the woods between Tokorozawa and Kawagoe.

Are you sure that's her?

I saw her with my own eyes.

The police took this photo.

The body was partly disintegrated. It wasn't a pleasant sight.

That doesn't look like her, at all!

But it's her. The victim is the Head Nurse.

The same facial features and the same body type.

The time of death corresponds with the time she went missing.

All the nurses recognized her, too.

I don't believe such a thing.

The body was cremated in Kawagoe and the ashes were brought here.

She was important for the former Head Doctor.

We should at least have a memorial service.

There's no need for that.

Where did you go?

What? In Kyoto, in Aoitei.

She decided to set up a new company, a new branch in Bangkok.

You're our accountant, and you didn't know about it?

I haven't heard about it.

You're useless!

It's not my area of responsibility.

Yes?

The man from the antique shop is here to see you.

Good. Take him upstairs to the guest room.

All right.

- Shall I go? - Yes.

- I'm going to excuse myself, then. - Thank you.

This, too.

- You want us to see all this? - Yes.

Will you give me 30 million for them all? I need money urgently.

I'm begging you.

Come in.

An investigator from Kawagoe is here.

He wants to talk to you about the Head Nurse.

This is the Head Doctor.

Thank you for seeing me.

I was asking the manager about Toya Terashima's relationships with men.

Forgive me this question, but I'd like to ask you about the same thing.

Nice to meet you.

I'm afraid I don't know anything about it.

I don't know if she had anyone either.

I think she did.

What about with other nurses...

could there have been anything?

Well, I haven't heard anything like that.

If you want, I can ask around.

It would be much appreciated.

In regards to your suspicions...

It doesn't look like a robbery.

There definitely was sexual intercourse.

But we can't say where or when it happened.

If we assume that she was killed the same day she disappeared,

that is May 15th,

did you use your car that day?

Me?

It's just a formality.

I probably did.

Do you have a driver?

No, I drive myself.

Of course, you visit patients...

Well, I don't usually do that.

Of course, that makes sense!

You have a great hospital.

By the way, where exactly did you go?

What?

I'm just asking out of curiosity.

Don't take it the wrong way.

I understand.

Well, let me see...

- Would you like a cigarette? - No, thank you.

So... that day...

Around 9:30 PM, I went to Sherwood club in Roppongi.

Right.

After that, I went to Aoyama to visit designer Makimura.

And, then, I came back home.

Until what time were you with Makimura?

Well...

I don't remember exactly,

until about 10, I think.

Well, thank you for your help.

She was found in a remote spot.

There's no doubt that the body was transported there by car.

We're looking for witnesses right now.

But there's nothing so far.

- Thank you, though. - I understand.

How about it?

Everything is in fine shape.

- Fine shape? - Yes.

What do you mean?

These are very rare items.

They should be taken care of.

That's right.

What I want to know is how much they're worth.

I can give you 3 million.

3 million?

Just 3 million for everything?

These things are of the highest quality.

Your estimate is way too low.

You may be right, but...

I understand. That's fine, then.

Let it be 3 million. Take everything.

Hello, it's Toya. Is Makimura-kun there?

I'm sorry, but she's not here.

Huh? Again? She's really not there?

Tell me, is Makimura-kun here?

She's out right now.

She must be here. Stop lying to me!

I'm not lying. She's gone on business.

Where?

To Komazawa park.

- Action! - Hold on...

- Fix your collar. - All right.

- Miki-chan, hold the hat. - Okay.

Is there another pin?

- Don't move. - All right. Please...

Did I prickle you?

- It's okay. - Takako-san...

Takako-san, I need to talk to you for a mintue.

You have to wait. I'm working right now.

Takako-san, what's going on? Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

So, why can't we meet?

Doctor, it's hard on me.

Hard?

You're being unreasonable.

What are you talking about?

Getting a loan secured by the hospital

is not a reasonable way of obtaining money.

Did Shimomizawa tell you that?

Takako-san...

I need to be able to support you. I'll only be satisfied that way.

Doctor...

You're not listening to me. People are saying things about you.

What things?

They're saying you're taking advantage of your position.

Taking advantage how?

Do you believe such a thing?

I don't want to believe it, but...

Who told you that? I want to know.

Was it a man or a woman? Tell me this much, at least! Takako-san!

It was a woman's voice.

A woman?

She called me many times at night.

Madam, we're moving to another location.

I'm coming! Goodbye.

Yes?

I'm sorry for waking you up.

Something horrible happened yesterday.

Is it true that you take a 130 million yen loan from Yokohama-Amatsuji?

Why do you ask?

A notification came...

Loan repayment deadline is coming. They're going to go to court.

Does it mean you lost the right to buy out?

The deadline is the day after tomorrow.

Why didn't you tell me yesterday?

"Despite numerous attempts..." Have they really contacted us?

Hello! Is Shimomizawa there?

No? Where is he?

On a business trip?

When is he coming back?

What? How come you don't know?!

Fine, then!

Welcome...

Welcome!

- Toya-sama. - Yes?

Follow me, please.

Here's your deposit. The remaining amount is 200 thousand yen.

It's impossible! I didn't use this money.

It says here the amount is 100 million.

How can it be 200 thousand?

Sir, did you open the account by yourself?

No.

Does it mean you handed your stamp to someone else?

I did.

I see. On June 20th there came a cheque for 99 million 800 thousand.

It was issued by you.

I don't know anything about it.

But your stamp was on it.

That's enough to allow the transfer.

This is a fraud!

I'm sorry...

I have to pay back 100 million by the day after tomorrow.

Is there any other way?

They will take away my land.

It's the most expensive part of town.

Do something!

Doctor, Toya, we tried to call you in the hospital.

We need to talk.

You're right on time. I wanted to talk to you, too.

Thank you for waiting.

Sign a statement and submit it to the police.

- A statement? - That's right.

Only then the investigation can start.

It will take ages.

Shimomizawa escaped, we have to act immediately.

We'll be sure to deal with it at the right time.

By the way, Doctor, you recently sold your collection, didn't you?

Yes.

Was a shino cup among the items?

Yes, there was.

Did you buy this cup yourself?

No, it was a present.

I'm sorry, but,

we have received a statement that this cup was lost.

What?

Yoshitomi antique shop in Kyoto

gave this cup to Chise Fujishima,

and, then, it ended up on sale in another shop.

It's strange that this cup ended up with you.

I received it from Chise Fujishima.

That's inconvenient. Fujishima-san is not in Japan now.

Both Chise-san and you are suspected of theft.

Are you joking?

No, I'm serious.

We need to go to the police station.

You can explain everything there.

But only as a witness.

It's the perfect chance to clarify everything.

Okay, that's fine by me.

Boss, I brought Doctor Toya.

Thank you.

- Inoue-kun. - Yes.

Come with me.

See you soon.

Have a seat, Doctor.

I'm sorry to bother you.

I have to ask you to excuse my look, I have a neck injury.

- That's fine. - My name is inspector Inoue.

- I'm Toya. - Nice to meet you.

Running a hospital must be a difficult job.

Do you have to spend a lot on salaries?

Well, yes.

That story with the cup is very unpleasant.

We have a statement,

so we're obliged to clarify everything.

Am I suspected of theft?

There's one more issue at play.

A tragedy happened in your house.

I'm talking about Head Nurse Toyo Terashima.

Yes. It was a shock...

We received information she was missing.

We should have investigated it more thoroughly right away.

Unfortunately, we didn't give it enough attention.

I need your help to establish the facts.

What were you doing on the night Toyo-san disappeared?

You said you went to Roppongi by car...

Am I a suspect?

No, Doctor, I didn't mean that.

I just need a confirmation from you

to eliminate all the uncertainties.

I went to Roppongi to Sherwood club and I stayed there until 9:30 PM.

Right.

After that, I went to Aoyama to see designer Makimura and stayed there until 10 PM.

Right.

Then, after that, I went to see a woman.

And I stayed with her until 5:30 AM next day.

Oh, you stayed with her until the next morning?

Yes.

I have intimate relations with that woman.

I understand, your high standing in society allows you to get whatever you want.

Can you tell me that woman's name?

Can I refuse to disclose that?

Chise Fujishima.

The one who gave me that shino cup.

I see, go ahead.

Chise-san lost her husband recently.

The death certificate was issued by you.

"Congestive heart failure".

That means, a heart failure.

Right, it was a sudden attack.

When I arrived, it was already too late.

I understand.

Speaking of death certificates...

Was this one issued by you, too?

"Tatsuko Yokatake".

Yes. If I'm not mistaken,

she had an attack and she ran to my house.

But all I could do was to confirm her death.

"Myocardial infarction". Was it diagnosed by the doctor on duty?

He wasn't there.

Who was there apart from you?

The Head Nurse.

Toyo Terashima.

The victim from Kawagoe?

- That's right. - Anyone else?

There wasn't.

Only some of the staff stayed on duty after 8 PM.

It happened within minutes.

Doctor, did you know Yokotake-san before that?

Yes. She used to be my patient.

Is that it?

What do you mean?

Was it a strictly doctor-patient relationship?

It was a strictly doctor-patient relationship.

I think you're hiding something.

I'm not hiding anything.

This is the truth.

Doctor, do you know hotel Imperial in Kinshi-cho?

We have a photo of you two.

I checked all hotels like that myself.

And why did you need to do that?

It's my private business.

Don't you think that's police going too far?

No, in case a crime is involved.

And what crime am I connected with?

You have nothing on me.

Doctor, when you were with Tatsuko Yokotake,

did you give her any medicine?

I wrote prescriptions...

Prescriptions? No, you gave them in a package.

In a package?

Do you recognize this packaging from your hospital?

It's a bit crumbled.

It was found in a drawer at Tatsuko Yokotake's place.

It's the same packaging you usually use.

And you still claim you didn't give her anything?

Doctor Toya, did you give her medicine?

Yes, I did.

How many times?

Around six.

But you got it all wrong.

It was phenacetinum, standard cold medicine.

Ouch...

What are you laughing at?

Is it possible to kill someone with cold medicine?

Tsunejiro Yokotake,

Tatsuko Yokotake's husband,

was poisoned with the medicine you gave him.

"Symptoms of poisoning with salts of heavy metals".

I know that.

From who? From Tatsuko Yokotake?

Tatsuko Yokotake and you were seeing each other secretly.

This is when you gave her the medicine.

Tatsuko gave the medicine to her husband, after which he died of poisoning.

That means...

you were the one who added poison to the medicine.

I didn't do it. I'm telling the truth!

You can ask my pharmacist.

Her name is Hayashi.

Inspector, I really didn't do it!

You're hurting me.

It was her...

It was Tatsuko Yokotake who added poison to the medicine.

It's obvious, right?

And she bought the poison where, in a pharmacy?

She got it from a doctor!

Which doctor?

The doctor who was treating her husband.

Since he issued the death certificate, no one could know anything.

You just revealed your plan.

That's what it means "to dig your own grave".

Here's the death certificate.

The doctor who poisoned him, issued the death certificate himself,

so that no one would know about the crime.

These are empty allegations. You're putting words in my mouth.

Really?

You were involved with two married women, whose husbands both ended up dead.

What's the cause? Natural death?

Aoitei in Akasaka...

Yu went there to make an injection.

No one knows what was in the syringe.

You also took an intern nurse to assist you.

- You're painting me as a murderer... - You are one.

I have nothing to do with it! I told you!

It was you!

You killed Chise's husband with your injection!

Of course, it's only a conjecture.

But given the number of coincidences,

the conclusion seems obvious.

This is disgusting.

False accusations from the police.

What are you going to do about the theft?

Theft?

I was defrauded out of 130 million.

The day after tomorrow, I might lose my hospital.

Put yourself in my shoes!

You have to submit a statement.

The police will investigate it later.

You're under arrest for the murder of Tatsuko Yokotake.

Everything you say from now on will be used against you.

You don't have to answer our questions.

You have the right to remain silent.

So, what you need to do know...

is state your name, age and place of residence.

It's pointless to deny.

Does the car you drove on the night Toyo Terashima disappeared

still have the same tires?

Yes.

Here's the tire track.

License plate Shinagawa 33 - 1371.

We found the car in your garage.

Look. Can you see the damage here?

Look closely.

The pattern matches exactly.

The damage is identical here and here.

There's no mistake, right?

Very well.

The tire tracks were found

near the Tokyo-Nagoya highway, 5 km from the Gotemba juncture,

on a forest road on the way to Hakone.

These tracks were found on both sides,

which means you used this road at least twice.

The first time was when you brought the body and threw it off the cliff.

And the second time, was when you came to look for it.

Please, stop this!

That woman is a murderer.

She killed Tatsuko Yokotake.

- Are you talking about Toyo Terashima? - She's alive!

It's funny to hear that from you.

Do you mean you tried to kill her?

Huh?

I'm sorry...

Do you confess that you tried to murder Toyo Terashima?

Yes.

No need to worry anymore.

Toyo is under arrest.

She's an experienced nurse, so her testimony

concerning medicines and prescriptions was very important.

Where was she hiding?

She was staying in a cheap hotel in Shinjuku,

and kept calling Takako Makimura.

When she was arrested, she had run out of money.

Chise Fujishima was arrested in Osaka airport on arrival from Bangkok.

What is it? Huh?

What's up with you?

Want a cigarette?

And him...

What about him?

"Him" who?

Shimomizawa.

That bastard. Because of him...

I know about it. I'm aware o everything.

He's a fraudster.

I will tell you everything if you catch him.

I will confess.

I'll take you up on it.

I will nail Shimomizawa whatever it takes.

After you confess, you will feel much better.

Understand?

All right, let's get it over with.

It's not true!

I'm not lying. He was using our relationships

to instigate me because he needed money.

The fact that I wanted my husband to die,

or was planning to kill him,

is nothing but a bunch of lies.

This man is the one guilty of it all.

Shinichi-san never told me to kill that woman.

I killed Tatsuko Yokotake myself.

I didn't want that woman to have Shinichi-san,

so I gave her an injection.

- Your honor... - Please.

The witness is protecting a man who almost killed her.

How can we trust the testimony of someone who is in love with this man?

All rise!

THE TWO WOMEN WERE EACH SENTENCED TO 1 YEAR IN PRISON,

PLUS 3 YEARS OF SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR COMPLICITY IN MURDER.

Defendant, rise.

The defendant is found guilty

of attempted murder,

and violation of medical ethics.

The defendant is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment.

Shimomizawa was finally found.

- Where was he? - You'll be surprised.

In designer Makimura's office.

He was working as her manager.

- Her manager? - Shimomizawa is a real villain.

When he was threatened with legal action,

he said there was no evidence and laughed.

Doctor Toya, you lost this game.

Whatever the police do,

they can't prove there was any fraud on his part.

I think I know how he did it.

Apparently, when he was borrowing from Amachi Commercials,

he added another page with a stamp,

and then transferred 99 million 980 thousand to a fake account.

He delegated this task to someone else,

that's why Shimomizawa's fingerprints are not on the papers.

There's no way of connecting him to the crime.

He's a clever bastard.

By giving Shimomizawa your stamp, you gave him free rein to do anything.

Most likely, he was in cahoots with Makimura from the start.

She's not that kind of person.

I don't know about that. Women are treacherous, anyway.

The money stolen from you went into her business.

Her company expanded.

He became her manager, then.

I don't know which of them is calling the shots,

but they are the perfect match for each other.

I'm sorry to hear...

You've known him for so long, but you couldn't see his true face.

I'm sending this case to court, so don't lose your hope.

By the way,

I have the letters you sent to Makimura.

She never read them.

See you.

THREE YEARS LATER, THE SUPREME COURT KEPT IN FORCE THE ORIGINAL RULING,

AND THE CONVICTED WAS SENT TO ABASHIRI PRISON.

AOMORI PORT

Estimated time of arrival in Hakodate 3:55 PM.

The weather in Tsugaru Strait...

- There are many crimes like this now. - Like what?

I don't think you could even call this person a man...

He stabbed a woman who rejected him.

No, I just think that women got stronger recently.

Maybe you're right.

Wanna read?

"On the 12th, at 2:30 PM, in Tokyo hotel,"

"during a fashion show organized by Takako Makimura,"

"a man with a knife attacked Takako-san".

"She suffered a knife wound..."

= HANAE MORI = TAKAKO MAKIMURA

Stop it!

- Stop! - Hey...

Stop it!

- Stop! - Hey!

Hey! Stop!

Keiko Matsuzaka

Makoto Fujita

Meiko Kaji

Junko Miyashita

Mariko Fuji

Ai Kanzaki

Ken Ogata

Tsunehiko Watase

Shin Saburi

Eitaro Ozawa, Masakane Yonekura, Yusuke Takeda

Yasukiyo Umeno, Hatsuo Yamaya, Yoshio Inaba, Hiroshi Kanayama

Takao Kataoka

Keizo Kanie, Fujio Nagahama, Tatsuya Ito, Masahiro Ito

Nenji Kobayashi, Shuichi Endo

Shunsuke Godai, Shinji Kadokawa, Miwa Imada, Koji Kataoka

Koto Kaneda, Jun Nakajima

Hideaki Komori, Yukie Yamamoto, Akihiko Hanyu, Takuya Shima

The ship is arriving in Hakodate port according to schedule.

Crew:

Screenplay: Masato Ide Based on the novel by: Seicho Matsumoto

Cinematography: Takashi Kawamata Music: Yasushi Akutagawa

Art Direction: Kyohei Morita Editing: Kazuo Ota

Directed by: Yoshitaro Nomura

THE END