Original subtitles

They’re red from the roots, see?

We see, no questions.

Have they been red since birth?

People must tell you all the time that you dyed them.

According to my parents,

they turned this color after a severe illness in childhood.

[July, 1982]

Do you think that just because you’re an actor’s daughter,

you can dye your hair?!

There you go again.

Tiro.

Tiro.

What’s with your face?

What happened?

Yuko!

Show me your face.

Yuko-chan.

Where are you going like that?

100 thousand.

[Yuko withdrew 100 thousand from her bank account. Avg. graduate salary was 140]

[Honami, family name]

Yuko, I saw your dad on TBS.

When I saw him, I reflexively hid...

Where did you put my seal (hanko)?

I told you not to keep the bankbook and hanko together.

I hid it in another drawer.

Wouldn’t it be better if you carried it with you?

And what, carry it around everywhere?

Did you look carefully?

And where’s Yuko?

She left recently.

You didn’t meet her on the street?

You shouldn’t have done that.

I’m telling you, you can’t let her out so much.

I can’t keep her in.

If only you were home and keeping an eye on her.

Dream on.

Without my job, we’d starve.

Call Sasahara-san.

Sasahara-san.

I’m ashamed to say it in person.

Dad, please.

Mom!

Mom!

Hello, this is Sasahara.

Hello, this is Honami.

[Spouses sometimes call each other Mom/Dad]

Sorry.

I’m sorry.

I’m very sorry.

My daughter was with Yuko the whole time.

Until the evening.

And in the evening, they left without having dinner.

And after that, they didn’t return.

Akiko-san was at our place until 11 p.m.

After the divorce...

I raised her alone the whole time...

and spoiled her too much because of it.

Michie-san, try my cake. It’s very delicious.

Thank you.

My ex-husband pays child support regularly every month.

We lack nothing, but,

no matter how you look at it,

she’s growing up without a man in the house.

I’m not remarrying...

and I’m putting all my energy into Akiko, but it’s not enough.

We have a new employee.

Her name is Ariyoshi.

What’s your relationship with her?

Connections alone won’t get you far.

And that’s true at all times.

- Honami-san. - Yes?

Your wife urgently asks you to take a call.

Are they in a hotel?

Tell her to go to school.

I can’t help.

It’s hard for me.

- It hurts. - I can imagine.

Do you want a beer?

What’s the matter? You said she was in a hotel.

Yes, but she’s no longer there.

And she hasn’t shown up at school either.

- Why isn’t the police doing anything? - Why are you getting angry at me?

- Call the police again. - I called, and they refused.

They said watching over children is the parents' job, not theirs.

But what if parents can’t manage it? That’s why they ask for help.

They’re living off our taxes, after all.

Uncle, what’s up?

Do you need something?

Hello, this is Honami.

Yes.

To appear?

I understand.

Yuko is at the Shibuya police station.

They said to come immediately.

I can’t, I have work.

Mom, you go.

You always use work as an excuse.

But I really have work.

Filming in Tokyo.

Yesterday...

No,

today at 2 a.m.

We saw them loitering on the street,

and detained them.

We asked their parents to come as well.

Suga-sensei.

We hope you will take the necessary measures.

How should we understand

that middle school girls are wandering around Shibuya at night?

And with a large sum of money, 50,000 yen.

[Half of the stolen amount]

We would like

both parents and the school to better monitor the children.

Juvenile delinquency...

arises from the negligence of parents and teachers.

I’ve worked at this school for 20 years.

But I’ve never felt so ashamed.

Go to school.

Go!

I don’t want to.

Yuko!

- I don’t want to! - Go!

Mom, stop it.

You didn’t sleep last night, did you?

It would be better for her to rest today.

Please, go to school.

Please!

Yuko.

Please.

Go to school.

That girl is scary, let’s get away from her.

Listen,

aren't Yuko's problems due to the school?

I think so too.

I sent my daughter to Meisei School.

They have liberal values there.

They don’t care about appearances.

If you want, I can write a recommendation.

I know the principal personally.

Kono-san, your seal, please.

Coming.

Honami-san, your turn is next, please prepare.

[Meisei Elementary and Junior High School]

Hey, come over here.

Isn't that Honami-san who just came?

It is indeed him.

[Principal’s Office]

I understand you well.

But transferring her to our school

is unlikely to improve her attendance.

If you think like that,

you could change all the schools in Tokyo.

Your daughter doesn’t want to go to school...

not because the problem is the school,

but because her relationship with her parents is strained, isn’t it?

I heard about a progressive principal and decided to visit.

Nothing progressive about him, he just doesn’t like to “rock the boat.”

And what did he “understand well”?

He didn’t even listen properly,

and already started lecturing, blaming us for everything.

Well, to hell with him.

Now I’ll try Senboku Junior High in Shibuya.

Kondo-san, our cameraman, graduated from there,

so we won’t go wrong with that.

We are upset

that you have such an opinion of our school.

Our institution...

does not accept underperforming students.

If your daughter doesn’t want to go to school,

then do something about it, you are her father!

Damn, it’s already late.

Ouch!

Our new show has low ratings.

Nothing is working out.

Seems like we’re out of touch with trends.

Hello, this is Honami.

Honami-san.

He just left me recently.

I think he’ll be back soon.

I just wanted to let you know.

[The mistress informed the wife that her husband will be home soon...]

Hello!

I’m tired.

I can’t seem to say my lines correctly.

Senboku School is also out of the question.

What about Yuko?

Surprisingly, she’s been home since evening.

What wind brought her here...

What about school?

Can I go to grandma’s place in Izu (peninsula) tomorrow?

What about school?

What do you mean? I’m on summer vacation.

Oh, vacation...

I want to go with Akiko.

Dad, let her go.

- Can you handle it? - Yes, I won’t be alone.

Alright, I’ll take you there. I can visit Mom too.

I hope the time in nature will affect Yuko,

and she’ll change.

She called me today.

She said that you’d be home soon.

I see.

Yuko, your place is so spacious!

Listen,

stay here too, you need some rest.

At 10 PM...

I have a shoot in Shinjuku.

I’ll come back after that.

And you said actors aren’t busy people.

Yuko.

Don’t tell Mom.

Call me so I can come pick you up.

Fresh air changes people.

Mom, goodbye.

Say goodbye to Dad.

Yuko,

don’t forget to call.

Let’s go already.

[Song: 横浜銀蝿 - ぶっちぎりRock'n Roll]

[Yokohama Ginbae - Bucchigiri Rock'n Roll]

Yo.

Hello.

Mom, is that you?

Thank you for looking after Yuko.

She’s grown into a good girl.

She helped me around the house, cleaned up.

Did you also gasp when you saw how tan they got?

Come and relax too.

Thanks for the invitation.

How is Kosuke feeling?

He spends a lot of time at work.

We'll see each other again.

Goodbye.

Hello, this is Sasahara.

Mr. Sasahara,

this is Honami.

Is Akiko-san home?

Not necessary anymore, thank you.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Where have you been?

You returned from your grandmother’s a week ago.

Yuko,

where have you been?

Where have you been?

Where needed.

[Akazaka Middle School]

Originally...

Yuko was supposed to go to our school, because you are from our area.

If we don't take her,

there's no other school for her, did I get that right?

I'll go check.

Oh, come on.

Who are you following?

Where is Yuko?

She hasn't come yet.

Damn!

This is such a bad streak.

Can't concentrate at work at all.

Missed three whole phrases.

It's just me messing up.

You can at least drink away your sorrows, but what about me?

Did you go to see her again?

I was too lenient with Yuko.

I’ll be stricter now.

You did go, right?

Shut up!

Maybe I went out for drinks with colleagues. Not your business.

Forget it. Go to bed.

I’m tired.

Yuko-chan.

Come on, get up.

Go to school, please.

Wake up!

You’ll have to write your own explanation!

Get up!

I’m taking you to nerikan!

Dad!

Take a shower, you'll feel refreshed.

Go on!

[Nerikan - juvenile detention center for young offenders in Tokyo]

A car could have run you over and killed you.

Hurry up.

Classes have already started.

Faster.

Sit down.

The more you skip school, the less you like it.

But if you go every day, you'll make friends and it will be fun.

Middle school is compulsory education.

At least finish it.

Yuko's mother, for a moment.

One way or another,

we can't rush it.

We'll take it slowly.

Our children are from God,

so deep down they are all good.

That's what I believe.

[Principal’s Office]

Tinner?

[Solvent used for paint. Inhaled like glue in a bag]

Yuko-chan.

What’s wrong with you?

What’s the matter?

I don’t care.

You can send me to nerikan,

anywhere...

Tell your mother.

Tell her.

It will be our secret.

That guy...

dumped me.

Which one?

The one I met...

in Toi.

[Toi - a town on the Izu Peninsula until 2004. After 2004, it became part of Izu City]

Was it him...

you were with in Tokyo that week?

I fell in love with him.

And he said he no longer wants to see me.

Where is he from?

Where from?

From Kawasaki.

Oota district.

Where his home is,

I don’t know.

Yuko-chan!

Your daughter was seriously ill in her childhood, right?

Be careful.

Sorry, we’re ashamed of how things turned out.

It’s okay.

I have a contact in the police who works with minors.

Would you like to talk to him?

[October 1982]

Juvenile Consultation Room

[School, friends, summer vacation, sleepovers, Izu Peninsula]

How complicated everything is.

[Tokyo Police Department. Takeda Isao]

[Child psychologist at the juvenile detention center]

If you don’t mind,

I would like to hear your story too.

Sure.

I...

was born in Toi, west of Izu.

My father was a school teacher.

In my last year of school...

I had a fight with my father...

and left home.

I served in the Allied occupation forces.

[American troops stationed on Japanese soil until May 1952]

Then I entered acting school.

I graduated...

in the third class.

Since then...

I’ve been working as an actor.

With Michie...

I got engaged in June 1969.

She is from Nagasaki.

This is her second marriage.

Now I have to be frank.

Michie gave birth to Yuko the year after the wedding.

The baby was small, weighing only 2600 grams.

She was raised in an incubator.

She had a weak constitution,

and we constantly visited...

Akasaka Hospital.

At 4 years and 9 months...

she underwent surgery...

for suspected abdominal tumor.

For a while...

we were ready to accept that she might not survive.

As I mentioned earlier,

after that...

her hair...

turned red.

Her elementary school...

was in Nagata-cho.

It’s not our district, but we were allowed to attend.

Then...

she entered Shimizudani Junior High School.

Currently...

we live together in Akasaka 5th district.

About my family...

Father has already passed away,

so the mother lives alone.

From now on...

I ask that you follow these rules.

If they are not followed,

we won’t be able to help her.

First:

Do not talk to the child.

Second:

Do not negotiate with the child.

Third:

Do not involve other people.

Fourth:

Greet the child,

regardless of whether they respond or not,

with "good morning", "hello", "good night".

Do not start conversations first.

If the child speaks first,

respond with love,

but do not continue the conversation.

If you are dissatisfied with her friends,

under no circumstances complain to their parents.

Good morning.

Hello.

Good night.

If the child remains silent in response,

do not scold them.

If the child does not return home,

please do not search for them.

Leave them and wait until they return on their own.

If she falls in the street,

someone passing by will call an ambulance.

And if it turns out worse,

then consider it her fate.

If your daughter commits a crime,

please inform me about it.

"When should I kill?

That’s up to you.

But keep in mind, they’ll track you down immediately.

It’s about having an alibi."

Hello.

Hello.

Senpai, come in.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

I’m seeing her for the first time.

We shouldn’t interfere.

[Yokohama Ginbae song - Dakara itsumo no Rock'n Roll]

[In the early 80s, rock-n-roll became fashionable again in Japan, see Roller-zoku]

[Ryudo Uzaki, Carol, Tachi Hiroshi & Cools]

[Yazawa Eikichi, Johnny Okura - timeline of influential genre artists]

They are disturbing the neighbors.

Let’s not disturb them.

Thinner.

Thinner?

This needs to be taken.

Go.

Me?

You’re her mother.

Go ahead.

I’m coming in.

You’re annoying!

Where do they buy it?

In Shinjuku or Shibuya.

That’s outrageous.

A bottle costs 3,000 yen.

[For 3,000 yen, you could buy 8 volumes of manga]

We still have some left.

Are you leaving?

Bye.

Bye.

Did you hear, they said "bye"?

Idiots.

Are we doing the right thing?

We should do as Takeda-san says.

We have no one else to rely on.

I’m leaving for Kyoto tomorrow for a shoot, for 8 days.

Can you handle it?

Hello.

This is Honami.

Joto Police Station? (Koto Ward, Tokyo)

Yes.

Does Yuko-san live there?

We have detained her, just so you know.

Will you come to pick her up?

Please wait.

I...

will consult with my husband.

With your husband?

What is there to consult about?

You are obligated to pick up your daughter from the station.

I will call you back.

Please wait.

Sorry.

Juvenile Affairs Department.

Takeda-sama is not at work right now.

I don’t think he’ll be back soon.

He said he’d come back after lunch.

Goodbye.

She must be held accountable for her actions.

You should not help her.

Did I understand correctly, you are saying this is not your responsibility?

Are you her mother or what?

I would like to talk to you too.

Sorry,

but that’s our position.

Let her go, and she will definitely return.

Let her go?

To such parents?

Are you aware of why your daughter is here?

We noticed her at night.

She was loitering around the station, high on thinner.

Are you her mother or what?!

She is from middle school.

She can’t do anything.

Your mother has arrived.

Let go!

Don’t struggle.

You’re annoying!

Old hag!

If you do not follow my instructions,

I will refuse to cooperate.

She’s not my daughter for me to sympathize with her.

Sorry.

Listen.

One more requirement.

From today...

do not give her any money.

Even if it’s 10 yen.

No matter what the reason,

do not give her money.

For anything necessary,

like for school, buy it only with her.

If she owes anyone money,

under no circumstances pay her debts.

If she asks why you stopped giving her money,

tell her that you do not intend to give money for hooliganism.

Promise to give only when she starts behaving well.

And most importantly:

be cold to her,

but firm.

And if she starts stealing?

Children who steal money,

are mentally unwell.

That’s not my issue anymore.

Give me the money.

Give it.

For what?

What?!

Don’t you care?

I’m not going to give money for nonsense.

- I was told to do this. - Who told you that?!

Takeda-sensei.

From the police.

And he’s sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong?

Let go!

Yuko, stop.

Give it back!

Are you stupid?!

Old bitch!

You don’t want to do it nicely,

then it will be done badly!

Bitch, just give me the fucking bag!

What a scum.

Why are you clinging to it?!

I hate you!

I’ll get the money without you!

And so what?

You still didn’t give the money?

Nami-san...

Nami-san, hurry up.

And Yuko?

It's as if a devil has possessed her.

I'm fine.

Everything's okay.

Yes.

Goodbye.

Yuko often missed elementary school due to illness.

So her first contact with society only happened in middle school.

Like a small child, she still doesn't know how to adapt.

Therefore, her current behavior...

is entirely due to her internal issues.

She needs to be made aware that

no one and nothing in her environment is to blame.

Please be patient.

To make her realize

that the problem is within herself?

Can relationships between people be described with textbook phrases?

I don't even know.

Aren't we making things worse for her?

I have no idea.

What's wrong with you?

What's the matter, old man?

Do you want to say something?

Dad!

Go ahead, say it.

Do you want to hit me?

Well then hit me.

Dad!

[Song: 河島英五 - 酒と泪と男と女]

[Eigo Kawashima - Sake to Namida to Otoko to Onna]

Yuko-chan,

why do you need a radio?

I need money.

[December 1982]

Starting today, we will establish a curfew.

If she comes back after 10 PM,

even if it's 10:01 PM,

do not open the door for her.

However,

if she apologizes for being late,

open the door for her.

But only once.

As for her friends,

let everyone she brings into the house.

But,

since there's a curfew at ten,

after that time,

send them home, ignoring any excuses.

If they resist, call 110 (police).

[Song: Eigo Kawashima - Sake to Namida to Otoko to Onna]

[Poster of the band 紅麗威甦 (Gu-ri-i-su), eng. Grease on the wall]

Even the bicycle...

Yuko,

I won't repeat myself,

we agreed with Takeda-sensei

that starting today, you must be home by ten.

Hey.

Look away.

How long will you let the trash push you around?

Minors have no business being out on the streets at night.

I don't care.

Make up whatever you want.

Ten o'clock in the evening.

You must be home by then.

I will only let you in late once if you apologize.

Yeah, right. Like you'll just listen.

- Yuko, before ten, okay? - Get lost!

Are our clocks synchronized?

Yes.

She's testing us.

We wouldn't be so lenient with a boy.

There's still one minute left on my clock.

Open up!

Open it!

Kick all you want, I won't open it!

Quiet!

Yuko-chan,

you didn't listen to us.

What if she accidentally kills you?

A little girl, staying out all night?

Yuko-chan, what's wrong? Is no one home?

Yuko-chan.

Honami-san,

I don't know what's going on,

but please let her in.

It's cold outside today.

Nakata-san,

don't get involved.

We're not keeping her out without reason.

You'd better find a place for her.

Because we don't care if she catches a cold.

What?

Honami-san, whose child is this?!

A crazy family.

"Don't care if she catches a cold." Have they lost their minds?

Can't wrap my head around it.

And he's an actor too.

So he's just acting.

Kisae-chan, you'll be decent for us.

She's quiet now.

They must have let her in.

What?

Hello.

Yuko-chan, is that you?

Open the door.

Where are you?

Apologize to us.

Then we'll let you in.

Just one word.

Answer!

Don't hang up.

Can you...

at least sometimes listen to your mom?

Yuko,

neither I nor your dad...

are angry with you.

Just come back.

Yuko-chan?

Sorry.

Let her in.

Well?

She’s freezing, come in.

Horrible.

You should at least wring out.

Change.

You need to warm up.

Make a hot bath.

Heat up the miso (soup).

I have a shoot tomorrow at 8 AM.

Oh, it’s already today.

I need at least an hour of sleep.

Are you hungry?

Yeah.

I’m not talking to you.

Yuko?

What are you staring at?

Rarely see me without makeup?

Yuko-chan...

Who do I look like?

You set an example for me, right?

I saw everything.

Get out?

- Yes, get out! - Stop!

If you kick me out, I'll leave with Yuko!

Then I’ll leave!

Why are you treating me like this?!

Monster!

Don't you dare talk about her! (about the mistress)

Why didn’t you go to that woman?

Mother, be tougher!

If he's lost interest in you, why stay here?!

No one wants your show.

As you can see,

the reasons for juvenile delinquency in girls...

are almost always found in the family.

The hardest part right now...

is not for Yuko, but for you, isn’t it?

Children don’t choose which family they are born into.

Like her parents,

you must try to fix everything.

Yes.

Will you manage?

We must save her.

I must too, because it's my job.

I understand you are a busy person.

But this is about your daughter.

Please try.

Alright.

[1983, winter]

No! No! No!

This is my only son.

Oh, son,

if there's still a shred of life left in you,

open your eyes!

Look at me!

Your wounds are terrible,

your eyes and chest are disfigured.

God,

have mercy on our unfortunate generation...

Honami-san,

not quite.

What’s wrong with you?

You’ve been making mistakes often.

Lunch break.

After lunch, we’ll change into costumes and rehearse seriously.

"God, have mercy on our unfortunate generation," right?

[Song 紅麗威甦 - 15歳でオバンと言われます Yuko in the film is also 15 years old.]

[Grease - Juugo sai de Oban to iwaremasu]

[Oban, literally "old lady", referred to girls who looked older than their age]

[Such gangs consisted of kids usually aged 15-18]

[This is the end of middle school, beginning of high school, where contact with older delinquents starts]

[Although there were also kids around 13 (1st year of middle school)]

Sorry.

Open the door.

Sorry.

Mom, I’m sorry.

I’m cold.

I’m going to freeze.

Mom, please,

let me in.

Open the door.

I’m really sorry.

Don’t open it.

We promised Takeda-san.

If we open now,

she’ll sense our weakness.

Did we restrain ourselves all this time for nothing?

I’m cold.

Sorry.

Yuko, can you hear me?

We forgave you just once.

A second time won’t work.

Do you understand?

The wind has picked up.

Don’t say anything.

I fought with her, not you.

I was the one who met Takeda’s demands.

It was hardest for me.

And you...

Why did you get involved with Takeda?

There’s no going back now.

I understand you’re busy and decided to leave everything to us.

I get it.

It’s not up to you to decide what to do.

I’m going to sleep.

Mom...

It’s okay.

Mom, I’m sorry.

Sorry.

Forget it.

Mom, I’m sorry.

I’m not angry.

Don’t whine.

Let’s go home.

Don’t make noise.

- I’m leaving. - Bye.

What? Ah, you...

Are you going to eat?

Mom, I want to go to school.

This is Homeroom Teacher Saeki.

Could you come to school?

We need to talk urgently.

At least let us know that Yuko is coming.

She’s fallen behind in the program and is just disrupting the other students.

Her clothes are also inappropriate.

Who wears a red bomber to school?

Today we had her in the teacher’s office writing an essay.

What are you dragging around for?

Give me 10 grand.

You should have returned it before lunch!

Sakuya, hurry up.

Haven’t you had it for a while?

Where are you reaching your hands?!

- What’s up? - Don’t be a smartass!

[The film doesn’t show how Yuko borrowed 10k from Naomi, who runs the gang]

[As a way to pay off the debt, they want to force her to sleep with one of the guys]

Sakuya, hurry up!

Guys...

What are you doing?

She’s paying her debt with her body.

She’s from Akasaki and a tsuppari.

You’ll have problems later!

[Tsuppari or Yankee, eng. Punk - a term for teenage delinquents]

Leave her alone.

Hello, this is Honami.

Yuko?

It’s you.

Hello, this is Yuko.

Yes.

I understand.

Didn’t we settle this matter?

Yes.

I understand.

I’ll be there soon.

Mom, I’ll be back soon.

And lunch?

I’ll eat when I come back.

Where are you going?

Just out, not far.

I’ll be back by 10.

She’s acting strange.

And where did these bruises come from?

I heard you’ve been behaving well lately.

Keep it up!

Honami.

Who are you?

I’ll be there soon.

Who?

Some guy.

Get the jacket.

It’s not clear yet. I’ll go find out.

- Be careful. - Yeah.

- Bye. - Lock up.

Honami-san, is that you?

- Who are you? - Head to Harumi Pier.

Steel terminal at the pier.

Are you her father?

And who are you?

Doesn’t matter.

Something’s wrong with Yuko.

I’ll go to the steel terminal at the pier.

Are you buying her out?

We’re not finished yet.

Where’s my ten grand?

I lent it on the condition that you’d give yourself up if you didn’t pay.

I won’t be a whore, no matter what.

I need to be home by ten.

Hurry up!

Curfew?

Don’t make me laugh.

Since when did you turn into a burikko?

[Burikko - a pose of being a proper and sweet girl, the opposite of Tsuppari]

- What’s going on with Kotaro? - Nothing.

Don’t lie!

[Kotaro - a motorcycle guy from Izu who saved Yuko in the brothel]

Does it hurt?

You ditched me? Then just die!

Hey, are you lost?

- Move aside, I’m her father. - Father?!

That’s none of your business.

I’ve seen you somewhere.

He’s on TV.

Dad,

you think you’re cool?

I’m warning you, don’t push it. It’s none of your business.

Get lost!

What are you messing with her for?

Beat her properly!

She’s been cheating us.

Thought she could fool us.

Wait, what did you agree on?

You’re going to kill her like this.

- You can hit me instead. - Don’t interfere.

Yuko, how are you?

Who are you?

- Deal with me. - Don’t be stupid!

We haven’t beaten up parents yet. How fun.

Enough!

You all deceived her!

[Clearly, the condition of sex for 10k wasn’t mentioned to her right away]

That’s enough!

We’re done here.

Dad...

Are you okay?