Original subtitles

Osaka -- Minami

Wait!

Come back here!

Hey!

Come on!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

You sure drink a lot for someone who doesn't have any money.

Spending money on women, just so you can suck and fondle their tits.

I didn't know it was so expensive!

Idiot! You think Minami is cheap?

Boss, if you keep going like this, he'll die.

Ticks don't die so easily.

That's enough.

Eh? I'm...

Get your hands off me.

Oh, Manda... I didn't know it was you.

- You're from the Nikaido group? - Yeah.

Do your bosses allow this kind of behavior?

You better think about that.

If he can't pay the bill, just go and collect the money later.

This guy also borrowed next month's wages in advance.

What a pain in the ass...

Can you get up?

Poor guy, all beat up.

Thank you...

You work for Dainichi Trading?

Employees of such a big company shouldn't be so stupid.

If you don't get paid next month... You'll be in deep shit.

Take this. It's 200,000 yen.

- For a complete stranger like me? - If you're in trouble, I'm in trouble.

Just take the money. Money is made to change hands.

You're like a saint... I'll never forget your kindness!

- The interest is 10% every 10 days. - You take interest?

Of course! I'm a money lender from Minami.

The name's Ginjiro Manda.

- Money lending? - That's a terrible interest rate.

20,000 off for interest, that's 180,000 left.

You can pay the 200,000 back within 10 days.

If you can't pay it back, you owe 20,000 every ten days.

I don't need this kind of money with such high interest!

Is that right?

Brother! He's going to pay with blood.

Make sure he pays everything he owes.

No! I'll take the money.

Please lend it to me!

Thank you for your business.

THE KING OF MINAMI

Directed by SADAAKI HAGINIWA

I don't make much money collecting from bars and hostess clubs.

What do you expect from a bunch of low-rent gangsters?

Thank you!

If only I had some money...

I don't have the confidence that Manda has.

He's tough, for an amateur!

I don't know the details...

But apparently, he has connections with the head of the Nikaido family.

No one can touch him.

He's loaned out at least 10 million in Minami.

He makes 1 million in 10 days on interest alone.

That's 3 million a month.

3 million?!?

Don't talk shit about Manda.

He's got more guts than any yakuza.

So watch what you say. Shit...

Let's go get some girls. You pay for this.

Eh, hold on... Wait... boss!

So stingy, worse than an old lady...

People with money have all the power.

You're in my way.

What are you doing?

Brother, do you want me to break it off?

- Hold on... - The cost of a car wash, plus an extra million.

How does that sound?

- Oh, it's Manda! - You're that thug from earlier.

Sorry... I didn't know it was your car.

You sound like that salaryman you fucked over.

Unfortunately, money is the only fix for this.

I have a favor to ask you.

Can I have a word with you?

I'm listening.

Brother... Can I work for you?

I want to be a man like you.

I want to walk around Minami like I own the place!

I'm begging you, please!

What's your name?

Ryuichi Sakagami.

Ryuichi, how much can you pay?

What, I have to pay you?

You want to learn how to make money? Well, tuition's expensive.

- Yakuza make a lot of money, right? - Yeah, not me though... I'm broke.

Just my luck... Okay, I'll throw you a lifeline.

You can work for free.

- Really? - However...

Consider it an apprenticeship. In your words, you're my underling.

Thank you!

I'll do anything. I'd even go to jail for you!

Are you stupid?

Ah, hey boss, what's up?

Your first job. Take this and hold it for me until tonight.

What is this?

There's 20 million in there.

20 million?!?

- I'm counting on you. - Wait a minute...

This is a lot of money!

- Oops! Oops! - Boss, what are you doing?

Listen to me!

You can't be scared of money in this business.

Just think of the notes as documents. Or vegetables sold by a grocer.

You understand?

- What are you doing? - Give it a try!

If it's torn, the bank can replace it. If it's dirty, you can get new notes.

You can even wipe your ass with it. Just go to the Mint in Sakuranomiya.

They use 10,000 yen notes for toilet paper!

Are you serious?

Of course not, you idiot!

The entire staff would get sacked!

People lose their lives because of this stuff. It's a sad world we live in.

Alright, I'll call you later.

Ah, wait a min-

What a mess.

I took a stray dog in as an apprentice.

That's a first for you...

Usually, you would never even think of taking in a stray cat.

Maybe I just felt lonely down in hell all by myself.

We found the hostess who ran off in the night.

They're taking her stuff out of storage tonight.

- You're a big help, Asako. - I'll get a good price.

Pathetic. Acting like a fugitive.

Hello?

Oh, you're still there! I thought you'd have run away by now.

Boss, I'm losing my patience.

Idiot. Don't cry over a little 20 million.

I've got a job for you. Come right away.

It's no use. I can't move.

- Boss, it's Ryuichi. - Come on in.

Okay...

Hobbies? I don't have any hobbies.

- Watching videos...

I've never written a CV before. Does that mean I've been hired?

You passed the test, at least.

If you had run away, I would have hounded you

for the rest of your life, that's all.

You got a mother?

Yeah, in Kyoto. She runs a little pub.

Okay.

It might sound cruel, but I'll tell you.

If you steal from me, you mother'll be in trouble.

That's what your CV is for.

You've got to make up your mind and work hard.

Yes, sir.

Let's go, time to collect.

What? Ah...

- It's always at night. - Yeah.

The girl who skipped town is a hostess in Shinchi.

She maxed out her credit card spending money on some young guy.

When I checked out her room, it was like she'd been robbed.

Just a refrigerator in an empty room.

- Only a fridge? - Yeah.

So the electricity meter was still running after she'd bolted in the night.

Right, to make it look like someone's still living there.

Must've been desperate.

Excuse me. Kuroda Transport here.

There's one box left.

Okay, coming!

Let go of me!

Alright, Amamiya. We've got you now!

We're not a violent company. We don't want to get rough.

If I could pay, I would!

I'm tired... I'm a mess...

I already told you crying won't work.

Ryuichi, open the boxes, look for anything valuable.

Sure.

You can usually only get about 200,000 in cash from a credit card.

But when it comes to purchases, it jumps to a million.

Stop it, you devil! You want me to hang myself?

You moron! Why should I be forgiving?

I lent you a million yen without collateral or a guarantor.

I tried to help you.

Now you steal my money and call me the devil.

Pay back what you borrow. That's how it works.

I lent you my conscience along with my money.

What's all this? Pretty fancy!

You've got some good stuff here!

You have jewelry too, don't you? Go get it.

Hey boss... That woman's not gonna kill herself, right?

Don't worry about it. She's a woman, after all.

Women always have ways to make money.

After a while, they get used to it.

A good-looking woman can rope some guy into helping her.

They're resilient creatures.

Hello? Is this the company president?

Hi, this is Manda Finance calling. I'd like to offer you a discount on your bills.

We offer discounted loan certificates.

Idiot! I have no use for loan sharks.

Bastard. You talk about people like they're the plague.

Ah, welcome! Come in, come in.

You didn't have to come all this way...

If you had only called, I would have travelled anywhere!

Please, come in.

Thank you...

We don't require collateral or guarantors.

It's more about conscience than money lending.

Please, have a seat.

So... How much are you looking for?

- You act just like Ginjiro used to. - Huh?

Well, it's the president herself.

Just thought I'd say hello to the new recruit!

- You're Ryuichi Sakagami, right? - Yes.

So, are you a friend of the boss... I mean, Mr. Manda's...?

I'm Asako Yabuki. Nice to meet you.

Thanks, it's nice to meet you too.

"Yabuki Financial Detective Agency." You're the president?

- Well... - Wow!

Boss...?

- Are you and her, like this.... - Idiot!

And stop calling me "boss"!

This isn't the yakuza, okay?

- Here you go. - Thanks, nice work.

What's that?

It's a list of companies that defaulted on their loans.

Huh? Nomura Seiko's on here?

Should we go after them?

The president of this company has a guarantor.

We can get it all in one go.

Just don't get violent. Keep it civil, okay?

Don't worry about it.

Manda Finance is a clean company.

Looks like he hasn't fled yet.

Looks like he hasn't realized the situation he's in yet.

Honesty gets you nowhere in this country.

I think you just contradicted yourself, boss.

Didn't your teachers tell you the world is full of contradictions?

They tell you, "Never lend or borrow money."

Yet most grown-ups buy their apartments with mortgages.

That's deep...

That's enough talk, let's go get the bastard.

Yes, sir!

Is the boss here?

Yes, who are you?

Please tell him that Manda's here to see him.

Ah, Manda! I'm sorry...

You see, my client went bankrupt.

Unfortunately we've been dragged into it too.

- Have you got the money? - I've been begging my brother to help me.

Even if you default on your loans, the banks don't freeze your account

if it's the first time. So I was able to scrape by.

Then I'll have the bank buy back the notes.

I'm so sorry for the trouble!

Come up and have some tea. Go get the good stuff out for them.

Come on, come on, come on...

Watch your step there...

Okay, it's all here.

Usually, people just run away. You're different, though!

Old Osaka businessmen are tough. They survive on guts alone.

I don't know what to make of your attitude!

In life, it's all or nothing, win by a landslide or lose by a whisker.

That's what makes life interesting.

Yeah, but you know that stuff they show on the news?

- What stuff? - Suicides, family murders...

- Is it really okay? - People don't die so easily.

If someone's about to end it all just because they went bankrupt...

I give them a chance to start over.

You convince me more every time we talk.

Ryuichi, no matter where it's from, money is just money.

We're lucky to be able to help people.

The saying "poverty is born from bad habits" was coined by poor people.

Just like saying "don't judge a book by its cover."

- You're smarter than you look! - I did graduate from high school, you know.

- Oh, let's have some eel. - Yeah!

Thank you!

Let's toast to getting the full amount back.

- Cheers. - Cheers!

That's good!

Here you go, boss.

Here's your share.

Are you sure you want to give me so much?

A businessman doesn't argue with someone who's giving him money.

Send it back home to your mother.

Thank you, boss!

I'll follow you for the rest of my life!

Hey, bartender. Another beer over here!

One more beer!

Excuse me, are you a money lender?

That's right.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Well, this is a good place to meet!

I've been everywhere I could think of...

They're all cold when push comes to shove.

I've been wracking my brain about what to do.

So, how much do you need?

5 million yen. That's enough to save my life.

Can you help me, please?

I'm begging you!

That old guy that was bowing everywhere...

- He didn't pay the interest. - What?

You wanna go after him?

He cries when he needs the money, but won't follow the rules.

He messed with the wrong guy.

Boss, just leave it to me. I'll get it sorted out.

Well, if you're so sure about it, I'll let you take this one alone.

Thanks!

- First, you need to gather information. - Information?

Let's go to Tanimachi.

Okay...

Osaka Ministry of Justice

- This place is on our side. - You mean the government isn't?

I told you this world is full of contradictions.

Land Registry

Tokunaga Car Repair Shop. This place is drowning in debt.

The banks and financiers have even taken out a fourth mortgage on it.

Are you saying it's failing?

It won't last in this condition. Visit them and see how it goes.

Okay. I'll make sure I collect the interest, at the very least.

You can count on me.

Hey, buddy! Is the boss here?

Who are you?

Just tell him Manda sent me. I'm sure he'll get the picture.

I'm sorry, he's with a customer right now.

Just go get him! I'm here on important business.

Yes, sir...

Who's yelling in the shop?

Sir, you've created a bit of a problem for us.

What are you talking about?

If you've got a problem... Go somewhere else for help.

What? You old fuck... You didn't pay the fucking interest!

What interest? You can't shake me down!

The one holding the money calls the shots. So fuck you!

Fuck me? Fuck you! Say that one more time...

Hey, kid!

What's going on here?

- Let me have a word. - Look...

I didn't come here to lend any money. I just came to get it back...

Don't give me that shit!

Hey, wait a minute...

I don't know who you work for... but Tokunaga is my client.

If you try this shit again, they'll find you floating in Osaka Bay.

Playtime's over.

I used to study...

The art of karate!

I'm self taught, though.

Let's go!

Fuck you, you fucker! I don't care where you're from...

What's the matter?

Where did all that energy go?

What do you think you're doing?

Who... Who the hell are you?

Narita, from Hanazono Finance.

Tell your boss to be careful.

That hurts...

Who is it?

Ryuichi, what happened?

Hey, who did this to you?

Boss... I'm sorry.

I came home... empty-handed.

Ryuichi...

Hanazono Finance

They won't pay you, so I'm supposed to wait?

Didn't they teach you how the world works in school?

I'm sorry! I'll have the money from my part-time job next week.

That's not what you promised, you little shit!

Well, I'm sure our little friend is sorry for what he did.

The phone company will cut off your service if you're late with a payment, right?

- Yes. - Well, if you're late in paying us...

We'll cut off your life.

Komatsu, start from the top and work your way down.

- Okay. - Whoa, you guys are really tough.

Isn't this whole building run by the Hanazono gang?

What? Who are you?

So, you're Narita.

I heard you took good care of one of my employees.

- I'm Ginjiro Manda. - Ah, the thug of Minami?

You'll regret those words soon enough.

Remember this face...

Don't go too far over a few million. You're just a petty thief.

That's it. You'll pay me back for every word, with interest.

You had money to pay back the yakuza.

And now you've got nothing for me?

I've got nothing. How many times do I have to tell you?

Tokunaga... If you take from someone, you have to give something in return.

If you have no money, sell your customers' cars!

What did you say?

I was listening until you started talking nonsense.

I am not a drunken bum, falling in and out of a gambling den.

I see. You're taking out loans to pay off your gambling debts.

You're just being played by yakuza like Narita.

What do you mean?

The Hanazono gang is gonna squeeze you dry and strip you naked.

Well... What's wrong with that?

I... I like to gamble.

I wouldn't regret it if it ruined my life.

Old man... I think something's wrong up here!

I don't need a lecture from you.

Just try to take my money, if you can!

You rotten bastard.

My wife's already dead and gone.

All that's left for me is to get my kicks and die.

This is how I live!

You got a problem with that, young man?

Thank you.

You don't have to do this.

I'm sorry this happened.

You think the boss is okay?

Don't worry about him.

He can take care of himself.

- Um... - Yes?

What's your relationship with Manda?

My late father and his teacher were colleagues.

- Teacher? - His financial teacher.

Ah, he had a teacher for this stuff?

Yes.

- Boss, how did it go? - Not good.

That old man is a real prickly bastard.

He's not going to pay a penny.

That scumbag!

Did you get his family register?

Yeah, I did, but... What are you going to do with it?

Just let me see it.

Here it is.

- Machiko Tokunaga. He has a daughter? - Yes, a junior high teacher.

That's it!

If the father won't pay, maybe the daughter will.

I'm going to make that old man scream.

What? You're in debt too?

Yes. My father asked me for money.

How much? Be honest.

I'll find out anyway if I look into it.

About 3 million yen from credit cards and loans.

3 million?!?

I can't tell if you're a good person, or just stupid.

Why should you go through all this trouble just for him?

His factory isn't doing well, so...

What are you talking about? Do you want the truth?

Ryuichi, that's enough!

Miss, I know it's difficult for you.

This hurts our business too.

We'll be in touch.

I wish I could pay you back...

At least we know the situation now.

Thank you for your time.

I can't believe she's that old man's daughter.

She's nothing like him.

What I heard from Asako is,

Tokunaga started gambling after his wife ran off with a guy from the factory.

His wife died in a car accident with that young man.

I still don't understand why his daughter has to suffer for it.

She knows everything about him.

It was written on her face.

After years of chasing people, you start to realize things like that.

You start to see the person within.

Boss...

Are you planning to go after her?

I will if I have to.

In this business, you can't let your emotions take over.

How's that?

How does it feel? This is the real thing!

You've got to move your ass more.

If you don't have the money, you can pay with your body.

That's what women are good for.

If you don't want to be sold to a brothel...

You better do what I say.

Come on, I told you to move your ass!

Good evening.

Can I help you?

Ah, it's not about the debt.

I was just in the neighbourhood.

I brought some takoyaki...

I've always been nervous around schoolteachers.

I've been thinking about you. Are you in trouble?

Are you okay?

Please leave me alone!

I'm not related to my father.

I'm the child of my mother's affair.

Even so, my father raised me as his own.

My mother was a hostess in Minami...

So, you know...

I'll find a way to get your money!

Boss, what is this place?

This is my teacher's house.

- It's a hang-out for financiers. - Financiers?

Wealthy backers for important projects.

What?!?

Damn it, I lost again!

Teacher, excuse us.

What's wrong with you?

Oh! Hey, Ginjiro!

How long has it been? Sit down, sit down!

How are you doing? I've been worried about you!

Sorry I didn't come sooner.

Ginjiro, I've made a lot of money, thanks to you!

We really appreciate it!

Regarding what we spoke about on the phone...

Ah, that's what I've been thinking about.

Sounds like a tough customer.

What's his name... Tokunaga, right?

He works at a company, or a factory, right?

Is the business doing well?

He's scraping by. But...

Oh, but he doesn't have a cent!

Look, I may be a gambler, but I don't give up on my business.

Gamblers always have some money hidden away.

Ah... he's got it hidden!

Hey boss, how are we supposed to look for hidden money?

There are a lot of banks, right?

There's nothing to it.

My teacher taught me well.

Old Kinzo took me under his wing and showed me the ropes.

We're going to put some real work into this, starting now.

Yes, sir!

Hurry up, old man...

- You're going to look through all this? - Idiot! We lost 5 million yen on this guy!

We have no choice but to dive in after it.

Boss, money lending is tougher than I thought.

Listen to me! This rubbish has been piling up.

If Tokunaga has used the bank's cash service,

there's got to be a statement.

If a bank he doesn't use comes up, that's got to be the hidden account.

If it's in his daughter's name... That's the one.

So that's where the money's hiding...

Ryuichi, how can you stand this?

The money has driven you both crazy!

This is serious! Come on, help us dig!

Hey! I found it!

This is it, this is it!

This is the only one that's different from the other banks.

- 7 million in the account! - Nice! We found it!

Now we need to find out whose name the account is in.

All right, let's go!

So, you quit being a teacher?

As a teacher, I was hardly able to pay back the interest.

If I'm going to make a change, the sooner the better.

Well, if you want to pay off your debt, I'd start working at night.

You said you needed a favor?

I have an idea to help you get some of your money back.

Welcome.

Um, I've lost my bank book.

Could you make me a new one?

Yes. Do you have an ID card?

Yes.

One moment, please.

If the account's in his daughter's name, they'll replace the bank book.

- Miss Tokunaga? - Yes.

Thank you for your patience.

I'd like to make a full withdrawal.

- The entire account? - Yes.

I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused.

Not at all. The cash advance is now paid off.

There's still about 1.5 million of interest left to go.

Hey, why don't you just run away?

What?

There's no reason to go through all this for your father.

Back in high school...

I stabbed my alcoholic father and got thrown in juvie.

While I was in there, my dad beat the shit out of my mom.

I thought about killing him every day.

But he died before I got out.

It made me realize...

Parents and children lead different lives.

I thought I could do whatever I want, and it'd just work out one day.

I've cruised through my life like that.

Why are you telling me this?

I- I don't know...

I don't know, but...

What if I let you escape?

I can't just run away...

Just bolt in the night!

I know it sounds crazy coming from me, but...

I'm sorry... Just leave me alone!

So that's what you did... That's it, huh...

Fuck!

Whoever has the most money wins!

Ryuichi, what's wrong?

Boss...

She's...

She's with Narita now.

Oh yeah?

You know what, Ryuichi?

A woman can adapt to any situation.

Especially living in a rich man's world.

A gangster's girl can get used to it.

That's why Asako and I will never be together.

I chose the life of a loan shark.

Go save her.

It's not too late.

I want to help you get away from him.

I've made up my mind.

Why? Why me?

This life doesn't suit you.

That's all.

You just have to do... what I tell you!

The sleeper express to Tsurugi will depart shortly.

Any remaining passengers, please board the train.

What the hell does that mean?

The money was paid via a bank deposit in your daughter's name.

5 million plus interest, and your daughter took the rest.

What the fuck? Shit...

First my wife, now I've been betrayed by my daughter.

You old bastard! Don't take this for granted.

You should be paying off your own debts!

Declaration of Bankruptcy

"Declaration of Bankruptcy"?

You'll pay me back for every word, with interest.

That bastard...

He set me up!

What do you mean, not a penny?

The president of Yamashita Trading can't pay back 5 million yen?

They found out I had a mistress.

I was fired last month.

Fired?

By the way, I took my wife's name...

and my wife is tough as nails.

As soon as she found out, she started divorce proceedings.

So, I'm not Yamashita anymore... I'm Kagawa.

Pathetic.

You don't have any property left in your own name?

Everything went to my wife.

And my mistress took my bank book.

Then she fled abroad.

Not only that...

That woman spent almost 10 million on my credit card.

You're in too deep, old man.

I knew it was a bad idea to see a girl 20 years my junior.

I can't depend on my good for nothing son either...

Guess I should just die, right?

You idiot!

If you die without getting us our money...

- It's gone. - So what do we do?

Don't talk like we're on the same side, old man!

- So, you need 20 million, right? - Yeah...

Let me lay it out for you.

You won't get a penny from us.

Then who can I borrow from?

I don't want to go back and forth.

Yeah, I know.

A man called Ginjiro Manda can lend you the money.

Ginjiro Manda?

You'll need the registration documents for Yamashita Trading.

Your resignation as president wasn't registered.

You don't need me to forge anything, do you?

That's up to you.

I can only introduce you to counterfeiters.

Next, we need a 24 million yen bond from Yamashita Trading.

If you have that, Manda won't ask for a guarantor.

By the time they cash it in, I'll be long gone.

A former president breaking into his own company... Pathetic.

- This is Manda. - Ginjiro Manda, is it?

Yes, that's me.

Manda Finance is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I heard about you at a club in Minami called Takamura.

Can you get me 20 million by tomorrow morning?

Will that be okay?

20 million?!?

Consider it done.

Are you the president of Yamashita Trading?

Tenma's company, right? Yes, I know it...

20 million? We're gonna be rich!

Okay, the fifth floor. Yes, sir!

President -- Kanji Yamashita

No doubt about it.

We really hit the jackpot.

We've been having some trouble lately.

- Let's go make some easy money! - Yes, sir!

Loan Agreement

Sorry to drag you out here on a Sunday.

It's fine. Manda Finance is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

But, sir... why do you suddenly need 20 million?

I'm having some trouble with a mistress. My family can't find out about it.

You're doing well for your age!

I'm not going to let the young ones beat me yet.

Don't want to lose my family though.

Well, the good thing is that business is booming.

Women can't resist the boss!

No, no, no...

Well, here are 10 fresh bonds for you.

Everything looks good.

And in return, 20 million. Feel free to count it.

No, there's no need.

The famous Manda of Minami knows how to deal with money.

Ah, thank you very much.

I was adopted and became president of a company.

Then my family kicked me out because I had a mistress.

Now I've committed a crime.

You've got 15 million left in that bag.

Take that out too.

Huh?

- You think my services are free? - That's crazy.

You're a monster. If you take this from me,

what will I do with my life?

Old man, loan sharks don't have cancellation policies.

Or else...

You want me to call the cops?

- No... - Then take the money out.

Don't be so cruel.

You're the one who made me do all this!

Idiot!

Where's your evidence, you fuck?

This was all your plan, wasn't it?

For the train fare.

Get out!

I don't like spending time with poor people.

I can just see Manda's crying face...

What's all the fuss? We're not here to rob them.

Mr. Manda. I'm very sorry. This way, please.

A forged bill? What are you talking about?

I've had it checked.

This is from Kanji Yamashita...

...and he resigned as president a month ago.

What? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard!

I saw the business registration with my own eyes!

"President... resigned"

It's all here.

How did this happen? What the hell...

I've made a mistake...

Now I'm out 20 million.

Boss, please tell me! What happened?

Those were forged bond notes. Even though he had left the company...

Yamashita forged the business register and pretended he was still president.

Can't we contact Yamashita Trading?

If the president's resignation is properly registered,

Yamashita Trading isn't liable for payment.

We can find the old man!

He's been planning this for a while. I bet he's long gone by now.

I heard his wife divorced him because of his affairs.

His family abandoned him... and then he killed himself.

Poor guy.

"Former Yamashita Trading president jumped to his death."

Who are you feeling sorry for? I'm the one you should feel sorry for.

Dead men can't pay up.

Going to the police won't help either...

So, that's it. 20 million, down the drain!

It's strange, though...

You have 20 million in your pocket, and you kill yourself over a divorce?

Well, I heard that he used to visit the Hanazono clan's gambling halls...

So he had debts, too?

Yeah, quite a lot.

So that Narita guy's been pulling the strings behind the scenes.

- Boss, what should we do? - Let's go see the financiers.

We're going to Kobe.

- We're sorry about this. - Please forgive us!

No, no, no. You're a man, aren't you?

Stop bowing so much. Enough, enough...

Asako caught me up on your situation.

- I see. - Come a little closer. We need to talk.

That's what I'm talking about. Come on.

You're a man, right?

Crying over 20 million, 30 million...

It's nothing to worry about, okay?

If you consider it a learning experience, that's the end of it.

And you know what else?

Those yakuza, or whatever they are...

Narita, is it? You've got a rival now.

He betrayed you, deceived you...

That's unforgiveable.

We're gonna help you get back at him. We were just talking about it.

Get back at Narita?

- So, what are we gonna do? - If they're scamming us...

- We'll scam them. - Scam them?

That's right. We'll borrow some money off of someone else's land.

You can do that?

Kid, you can do anything you want. Anything at all!

But you have to cooperate with us.

This is the empty land you mentioned on the phone.

Pretty good, isn't it?

The land is owned by a politician named Saburo Nakano. It's for sale.

About 330 square meters.

Well, let's just pretend we're real estate agents, shall we?

But... being a financier... and running a scam?

An eye for an eye, a penny for a penny. The iron-clad rule of finance.

If you slip up, you have to get back on top, or that'll be you for life.

But think about it.

Exciting business, isn't it?

Every day more exciting than the last!

Here, put them on the desk.

Are these people real estate agents?

They're theatre people, so they're good actors.

How are you all so relaxed about this?

If you're that nervous about it, you'll never last in this business.

That's true...

Oh, thank you, thank you! Thanks for the hard work!

Sir, where have you been while we're all working hard?

Sir, what's that?

Check this out...

Asako, I made you a new name stamp.

Won't it be suspicious to use a brand new stamp?

Ah... I didn't think of that.

You really think of everything...

Hey, Ryuichi...

You should rough it up with sandpaper.

If it looks older, that's all that matters.

- Me? - Yes!

Ryuichi, the Legal Affairs Bureau is just about to close.

Yes, sir. I'm off!

Hey, wait a minute!

Just... Try not to screw this up!

You've only got one shot, so make sure you do it right.

I will!

Boss, it's perfect!

- You should be a professional counterfeiter! - Tomorrow's the big day.

- Are we ready for this? - Yes, sir!

100 million, secured with real estate?

That's right. 330 square meters of empty land in Sumiyoshi.

This land is a gold mine.

But I need the money tomorrow. Can you manage that?

Of course. We're humbly at your service.

For now...

Please read through these documents.

- Oh, a contract? - Yes.

Mortgage Loan Agreement

- I'm counting on you. - Yes, sir.

- 11 o'clock. - Yes, sir.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Comes in to borrow money and acts like a politician.

- Is it a scam? - He's a wealthy real estate agent.

I'm going to get a certified copy of the deed for the land.

"Peace Housing"... Looks legitimate.

It's genuine. We're going to make a lot of money.

Peace Housing

Welcome.

Ah! Hello, sir!

Hey, you're here. Right on time!

Thank you, thank you...

This way, please. Come on in. Come in.

- Go make some coffee. - Yes, sir.

Tsurumi Ryokuchi... This is Tsurumi Ryokuchi, right?

Is everything in order?

Here are ten bond notes, as promised.

- It's all here. - Okay, then.

Please check it over.

You can tell just by doing that?

I'm used to money.

Just kidding!

Thank you very much. Sorry for all the trouble.

Thanks for your hard work!

Well, the operation was a success!

The perfect crime.

Here we are.

The first time I saw 20 million, I was terrified.

You get used to it, don't you?

Just remember, all this money has the power to ruin countless lives.

It's a sad thing, isn't it?

We make money off of people's misery.

Now you're one of the bad guys!

Now I'm in the thick of it, just like Mr. Kinzo.

I'm prepared to go through hell and back!

That's what I'm talking about.

Still, think about all the politicians who wield power and eat steak

in the comfort of their luxurious mansions.

We'll die with less regret than those thugs.

Men should get their kicks and enjoy life before they die!

Oh, men are so selfish all their lives.

Shut up!

Listen, I've got business to attend to, so I'm going.

Oh, a brothel again?

I can't stop myself, not now!

You're in very good health, sir.

Asako, look after Ginjiro for me, okay?

Ryuichi, you better work hard...

Work to be better than him!

I've learned a lot from you.

Well, good luck.

You too!

See you again.

Alright, let's get out of here!

Good work, everyone!

Come on, let's go!

Well...

Hey, boss...

What's that?

A letter from that teacher.

She's in Matsumoto. Seems like she's doing good.

If a loan shark falls in love, he usually ends up in jail.

I'm not stupid enough to fall in love.

Didn't you cry at the train station that night?

Boss...

Are you saying... you saw that?

Yes, this is Manda. Yes...

Right now?

If you make it 100 million, we can deliver it to you right away.

Okay, 10 million.

Yes, okay. Thank you!

Ryuichi, that's enough talk.

- Money is calling us! - Yes, sir!

CAST

Riki Takeuchi

Midori Takei

Ryuji Kamigata

Guest appearance by: Yasushi Yokoyama

Shingo Yanagisawa

Director: Sadaaki Haginiwa

Subtitles: Calum and WiseJake237