Original subtitles

Nikkatsu Presents

At this time, congratulations are in order...

on your decision to get married.

Today is a beautiful day.

I present the dowry to you on behalf of the groom.

Please accept.

My daughter's not worthy, but the Wedding's planned...

and my family is very happy.

I am very grateful for the dowry you bring to me.

I accept the engagement.

Excellent. Here is the dowry.

Thank you very much.

Eikichi, you've been drafted!

You got a red sheet; you're drafted into the army.

We must tell the bride's family.

Mr Shimazu!

- What is it? - Eikichi's been drafted!

BEAUTY IN ROPE HELL

I could die in the war...

Eikichi, don't say things like that.

I will come back alive for you, and we'll be happy.

Story by Oniroku Dan Screenplay by Toshimichi Saeki

Music by Masatugu Hosoi Assistant Director: Takeshi Kitaura

Cast:

Miki Takakura Maya Ito

Kazuhiro Yamaji Yuri Moriyama Satuki Watanabe

Kazuhiro Yamaji Yuri Moriyama Satuki Watanabe Thank you.

Kazuhiro Yamaji Yuri Moriyama Satuki Watanabe

Directed by Genji Nakamura

Come again.

Please make it tighter.

I feel good...

I'm losing consciousness.

If you continue doing this, you'll go to hell.

You'll be a soldier in hell.

We can both understand death.

Tighten it...

You said the rope is hell, but war is the worst hell.

Are you alright?

I'm sorry.

Don't!

Want to eat this?

My rice is delicious.

You can't eat like this?

Why have you kidnapped me?

I've never hurt anyone. Let me go!

Did you think I'd let you go?

- Do you want money? - I'm not after that.

Help me! Somebody, help!

- What do you want? - I want you.

No! No!

If I don't have a butterfly net...

I have to use my fingers and...

risk squashing the butterfly.

The chest is very delicate; I don't mean to kill.

Help me! Help!

Do you want to be killed, too?

No!

Help me! Please, let me out!

Now it's my turn to find Kurota.

- Something's flashing. - Really?

Everybody, come out!

Something's flashing up there.

There's a woman.

Kids! You shouldn't be here!

There's a woman up there. Who is she?

She's a crazy woman, my sister's relative.

I'm taking care of her. Stay away from her.

If she got out, she's hurt you.

Want some candy?

And don't tell anyone about her, OK?

Enjoy it.

Now, go. Go away.

There's a monster in his house!

Run away!

Please release me.

I won't. This is punishment for you.

- Let me go. - Where would you go?

I'm at my limit.

What limit?

I need to pee.

What?

I need to pee.

Hurry!

Hurry.

Where's the toilet?

You expect me to do it here?

- You're kidding! - I'm serious.

There has to be a toilet here.

Nobody goes in a bowl anymore.

I want to use a toilet.

Leave me alone!

Time to urinate.

You still have to go, right?

Come on.

Come on!

You're shameless!

- Wh t a are you dOing?! ' SOrry!

- I'm sorry. - How rude!

Please wait. When I come back, I'll have you.

No, I don't think so.

I'll pay you, of course. We can fuck after I pee.

Don't touch me. I'm not for sale.

Really!

I want to have sex with you.

Reciting Army regulations

I'm ready to come!

Come on, you don't have to hurry.

Wait a minute.

I can't hold it...!

Soldier, you must return alive.

Yes.

Tetsu, don't try to run away.

I don't want to use the ropes.

I'll only play with you.

Come here.

You tie the ropes too tight...

Let me go, you're hurting me.

Starting to feel good, eh?

Keep it down out here!

Stop making a scene, officer.

She said, "Don't tie me up," and, "Don't hit me."

Does that sound like a prostitute?!

Not everyone has tastes like yours. You need a special girl.

- Now I'm tired of you. - Stop!

You can't act macho around here. You must follow the house rules.

- What? - We're prostitutes...

Yes, we sell our bodies, but you must follow the rules.

Once you pay for a girl, you must follow her rules.

- That applies to you, too. - Indeed?

You think the rule makes sense?

I'll change partners to you. You're my new girl.

That's painful! Stop.

- Who are you? - He's my boyfriend.

What are you doing here?

Such a young boy, yet not enlisted!

Let's go, woman.

Outta the way!

Please wait downstairs.

Doesn't that feel good?

Today will be interesting.

Stand UP!

Human parachute.

Move, come on!

Jump down!

No, I can't!

Jump!

Jump!

Isn't it great? Feel good?

Banzai!

How do you like the parachute?

You'll never look down on me again!

Hey, woman! How is it?!

Make him stop, Kayo! Please stop torturing her!

- Get outta here! - Madam Kayo!

Stop this! Aren't you a soldier?

Hey, buddy! Are you running away?

Kazu! Kazu!

I'll let you have a bath.

I'm tired from chasing you last night.

The soap.

These are your new clothes.

I'll be outside.

In my house... My family had a silk farm.

From childhood, my job was feeding the silkworms.

I fed worms with leaves while I ate fruit from trees.

Stay outside.

I'll rinse you off.

Don't touch me!

I want you to know about me.

You'll be with me for a while...

I don't intend to be.

Right now, I have no choice.

That's the only reason I'm here.

- Do you hate me? - No!

Why won't you eat my food?

Please eat!

Somebody help!

This was... My mother left this robe to me.

It was delicious.

- Very good today. - Delicious.

- That is high quality. - But too expensive.

Kazu.

You have a cold heart. You left me when I was in a bad situation.

You've become distant lately.

What's happened to you?

Is this for me?

Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

- Go on back without me. - Yes.

Kazu, come with me.

Thanks for your custom.

Hey, why haven't you been to see me lately?

I've been sad.

Oh, Kazu...

Please wait!

You still trying to leave?

Trying to contact the police?

I didn't think you'd do this.

On the outside, these are dakr times.

People need faith again.

You wouldn't fit into society.

I got these clothes for you.

The ration system: one item, 15 points.

Skirt, 12 points. Underwear, 4 points.

This is terrible.

Do you expect me to wear them?

Luxury is our enemy.

These are desperate times.

I can easily tear these clothes.

Stop that!

If you reject these clothes, you must wear government issue,

with hoods and short pants.

You think you're a princess!

You're only interested in my body!

What Iwant is to see your body torn to bits.

So you must be having trouble, what with all the men off to war.

We'll survive!

Well, some day I'd like to have sex with you.

Don't say that so loudly!

By the way, we haven't seen Hiyama's daughter lately. What's up?

- Don't worry. - ls she sick? - No.

Well, then...

- We will search for her. - Thank you.

Why did the police come?

Eh...? Oh, yes, I've things to do.

You bitch!

You've got mail.

About Eikichi in Guadalcanal.

Please read it.

"We are contacting you because Eikichi Gotou has been killed...

"while involved in active combat on July 8, 1943 in Guadalcanal."

Don't light it.

Please.

What is the date today?

July... 2am.

So, it's been 10 days since I was captured.

He was killed before I was captured.

So I'm dead also. It makes no difference.

I'm dead, but didn't know it.

You can throw me in a trashcan.

You'll become tried of me now; I wonder if you'll kill me, too.

My husband died in the war and I've no home to return to.

I won't run away now.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

Things can't continue like this.

My promise to you:

If you try to run away, I will kill you.

- Please, it's time to go back. - Okay.

I'm sorry.

I do trust you.

Please try to understand.

"Help me...

"l am being held captive by..."

Bad times. How much longer must the war go on?

Today... this money must suffice.

- Wait... this isn't enough. - Eh? - I can't buy anything with this.

By the way... "Help me."

I've got something to show you.

"L'm trapped... held captive... by the government mailman.

"L'm trapped in his cabin...

"l can't run away, I'm scared. Please help this butterfly.

"- Mituko Hiyama".

Captured a woman, eh?

You're bold, to do such a thing. The daughter of Hiyama...

is the most beautiful in town. You're lucky, because...

I am a silent man.

Oh... Can I ask you something?

Would you let me see her? Eh?

Wait!

- No problem! Don't worry. - Wait!

My name is Yamiya.

You're Hiyama's daughter.

I've watched you over the years through the windows.

Of course, you never noticed me.

He found your note.

I heard a woman was in the house...

But I can't believe it's you.

Can you leave me alone with her?

If you let me do it, I'll forget what's happened today.

What a day!

Sex with a beauty like you, eh?

I must thank him for this.

Stop!

Come here!

Stop!

What are you saying?!

I can't stop now...!

Get lost!

Kazuhiko Koyumi! Kazuhiko!

How is your health?

Well... it's good, but I need a couple more days.

All right. Don't worry about it.

I'm sorry, but I must...

Kazuhiko Koyumi, congratulations. You've been drafted.

Many things have happened...

You'll be all right someday.

Now, it would be easy to die.

I've got a couple of days' holiday.

It's bad for you not to eat.

I'm a butterfly between your fingers.

No, not a butterfly... rather, a moth in the dark.

You're a butterfly and... will continue to be beautiful.

When you get well, let's go out and sketch.

Keep doing it!

What's the name of your grim-reaper boyfriend?

Kazu.

He finally got drafted.

I don't know about his penis...

but in this war, he's just a man.

So, when you meet him next you should show him a great time.

You still love him, don't you?

It's your colour...

It's the colour of your tongue when you tell a lie.

The warm blood in your heart...

and the draft notice.

They form a circle.

I paint with lead-based colours.

I painted my toes, too.

The door is unlocked.

You can fly away.

Let's go together.

Where?

Let's go to hell together.

Kazu!

So this is the truth!

I made a 'hope' keepsake for you!

I will die... I will die...

Stop!

Without you, my life is meaningless!

That woman took my Kazu from me...

Kazuhiko...

Translation: Thomas Weisser & Yuko Mihara Subtitles transcribed & timed by lordretsudo THE END