- Good Morning.
- Hi.
Kosuke's behind us.
Sorry about last night.
I was held up.
I'll make it up to you.
Next week I'll contact you
Good morning
"Kosuke Hasegawa - In"
Hello
- Good morning - Good morning
- How do I look ?
- Mean.
"Yotsuya Kwaidan, The Play"
5 and 4. Odd number.
Dealer rolls! Place your bets!
Hello, Sir.
What is it?
Your body
it smells...
Is it blood ?
Borrowed money should
be returned.
But some people
forget to pay it back.
A loan from a blind masseur
is taken lightly.
I'm not a noble samurai
like yourself, Sir.
For me
I can only depend on money.
True, I am a samurai.
But without money or rank
I feel like I'm in a dungeon
without sunlight.
Sir
You want to play around?
Ah, sounds good.
You ugly bitch.
Asshole.
What are you doing, give it back.
Where'd you get it?
A guest gave it to me.
Give it back
Give it back to me
Sir
Who's your new woman?
When I'm with you
time passes in the
blink of an eye.
You want to leave already
If I'm not home before Father
he won't ever let me go out again.
If you had a comb like this...
I'd always hold onto you, Iwa.
Although my daughter
wants to marry you
I will not leave you my family's fortune.
Since her mother's death
I worked hard to raise her on my own.
I won't let a sleaze like you
have my precious daughter.
Take this money and
forget about Iwa for good.
Do you think I do not know
about your years of idleness ?
Your despicable nature
You and your shifty friends
conspire to con people
You'd even kill for money
How despicable
You give the samurai a bad name.
Shame on you.
What's so funny
You think I'm worth so little.
You're incorrigible.
You brute!
I'm not listening to
your nonsense!
you old fool.
How dare you !
Careful, you'll catch a cold.
Is your father still missing?
Poor Iwa.
You must feel miserable.
As of today
There's been no news for a month
I'm sure he's out
there somewhere.
Oh, Iemon.
Your father must have ridden off
for some important business
He's just gotten held up...
and has yet to come back.
It breaks my heart to see
you so sad.
Do not worry.
I'll ask around for you.
Iemon
When I'm with you
I feel I can cope.
I feel so reassured.
I want to be by your side all the time.
Iwa
Do you mean that we should
get married?
Yes
I too wish for this
But I did not get your father's permission
Okay ?
As he has no sons to
continue the family's line,
he should be happy
to have a successor.
Being the head of this household
might help you
find employment.
You brute
No one will listen to your nonsense.
You old fool.
How dare you !
Starting a family...
Is that happiness?
I guess.
You're have to keep up your strength.
to be able to finish this job.
otherwise it just won't work out.
Don't catch cold
What ?
Don't catch cold.
This is unbearable.
I'm not worthy of you.
I'm extremely sorry
Oh my god, I'm sorry.
Sorry, are you alright?
I'm fine.
Let's have a break.
Take a break
Iwa
You seem to resent me.
Absolutely not
Since we were married two years ago
I've never looked for work...
...nor brought any money home.
"I gave you a baby boy."
"I've been sick
since he was born."
"But I'm the one
who does the chores."
"and prepares the meals"
The resentment is written
all over your face.
You in here?
Here, it'll relieve the pain.
Thanks, I'll manage.
He actually kicked you
during a rehearsal?
Never mind.
What do you see in the man?
How is your wife and kid?
Do you get along ok?
We have our ups and downs.
You look very happy
Don't be fooled.
A man is easily tempted.
Just to be clear.
Married men don't interest me.
How direct of you.
Keep your mind on the job.
Sometimes
I wish that the play
was my real life.
I don't.
This is unbearable.
I'm not worthy of you.
I'm so very sorry
Women really are something...
So you know all the lines!
Yes, just in case.
You're so prepared.
Thank you very much
Is your back ok?
I'll go change clothes
Are you ok?
Alright
About the performance
I think I lack a bit of confidence
but I
but I think I'll be able to plum through
that's how it is acting together
Same with the others
Anyway
I want to understand
the mood
I see
Please teach me
I believe you're Mr.
Iemon Tamiya.
Who are you?
I'm a nanny for Mr. Ito's
daughter Ume.
My name is Maki
Would you accompany me
to the Ito mansion?
It would be in your interests
if you came.
Master Kihei Ito
wishes to speak with you
face to face.
I'll leave it up to you,
Grandfather
Alright
Ume, I'm happy for you.
Sir, step this way please.
Thank you for agreeing to come.
I apologize for bringing
you here like this.
What can I do for you?
What a shame a good
samurai like you isn't employed!
I see your extraordinary skill
I'd like to propose that you
become part of the Ito family.
I wonder if you'd agree to be
Ume's husband.
But I have a wife and a child.
And your daughter
appears to be so young.
She's 16-years old
With due respect I must decline
your proposition.
Your honesty
is very gallant.
Although Ume can be childish at times
at 16 year she's mature enough
to be a woman.
She saw you one day
when she was in town
and she can't shake you
from her mind.
She lost her parents
at a young age.
She's so dear to me I'd
do anything for her.
But Ume has never asked
anything of me.
Until now when she fell in...
...love.
Love
Yes
I see the difficulty
but in any case I ask you
Consider it
Mr. Tamiya.
You deserve a life
worthy of a samurai.
Pardon me for being rude.
But at the present,
you are next to worthless.
A person like you
should be a dignified warrior
If you become Mei's husband
a position will be at your fingertips
Your wife will understand.
A samurai's wife would
encourage her husband's career.
In short
You have nothing to worry about.
I've figured out a plan
to act safely.
Please allow me to handle it.
May I come in?
Miyuki, I'm done for today.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See you then.
Miyuki
I hope you don't mind me
telling you this.
But I got into acting because I
I've always worshipped you
Ok
You're...very courageous
Thank you
I'll be going.
See you tomorow.
It's ok now.
Miyuki, are you in there?
The car is ready...
I have left.
We're there now.
"Miyuki calling"
Thank you for taking me back
What's wrong?
You're back
I just came here for
some shirts.
Oh.
You want to take a shower?
Why such a good mood?
Because you've stopped by, Kosuke.
We have a day off next week.
Any plans?
I got invited to go to Izu.
For work?
With those TV producers
I once worked with.
As soon as I'm done
I'll be back.
I'll be waiting for you.
Wow, that's a lot of pasta
you've made.
Want some?
"Home Pregnancy Test"
"Negative"
A samurai's wife would
encourage her husband's career.
In short...
There's nothing to worry about.
Welcome back
How do you feel?
Iemon
Although it's not a sure thing...
I might be offered a position.
Really?
If father was still here...
I'm sure he would have been glad
I've thought about your position.
And you can wear this
when you report.
It has our family crest,
a ying yang insignia.
Where there's light
there's shadow.
Where there's shadow
there's light.
All elements in the universe
throughout eternity
will always have
a light and a shady side.
What is it?
How clever.
He's smiling at his daddy, Iemon.
Good little boy.
That's all.
We're finished for the day.
Tomorrow will be a day off.
We'll resume rehearsals
in two days at 2:00 PM.
Thank you
Sorry
I'm still in Izu.
I see.
That's how it goes.
Goodbye
Goodbye
It's me or her.
I love you
If it's true
then marry me.
After the marriage
we'd go to America
You wouldn't have to work as an actor.
...you could help out
Dad with his businesses.
He's got lots of restaurants
and properties.
Just as many as in Japan.
We could live happier
Acting is all I've known...
since childhood.
I won't...
I won't let Miyuki have you back.
Someone
Someone is watching us
You scared me
I'm back
You're back
Go eat.
I've already eaten
I'm sleepy
You've returned
Maki came all this way
to bring me a gift.
Please thank her.
Let me express my thanks
for my husband's good fortune.
We are extremely grateful
to master Ito
I hope he will continue to
support Iemon's career.
Thank you so much.
I'll pass it on.
It appears Iemon is very worried
about your health
So master Ito got some medicine
today in Nanban
and wanted it brought to you
as soon as possible.
Take one packet a day
I don't deserve
such expensive medicine...
Don't worry.
It's for your husband as well.
We want him to be able
to work his best.
To do so...
You must be in good health.
Thank you for your kindness
Iwa, we have no reason
to reject their generosity.
Take it
I do not know how to thank you.
Oh what a cute baby
Tamiya, sir, perhaps you could
show me my chores
Master Ito awaits you.
You may please go back to work.
I'm fine
I drank the medicine.
I'm feeling
the medicine seems
to have taken effect.
You could...
...show a little feeling.
That drug you gave her...
It's not fatal.
Rest assured.
Except...
Men usually despise
despise things that are ugly.
Are you in pain?
There, there.
Does it still hurt?
Welcome home.
I was just nursing Ichinosuke
when he suddenly got sick
and threw up.
I wonder if it's the medicine.
Are you are trying to say
the drug is poison?
I dare say not.
I've taken this medicine
for two days now
And I know I must take it but...
But what?
The medicine may
just be working slowly
It's an expensive drug.
You have to take all of it.
Or it would be disrespectful
to master Ito
I did not think you cared
so much for my health.
You troubled yourself
to get this medication.
How fortunate I am.
Tell master Ito
how grateful I am able
for these drugs.
How grateful I am able
for these drugs.
Kayo.
Yes?
Kosuke should be staying over tonight
So don't bother picking me up tomorrow.
Fine.
But if you change plans,
just let me know.
I'll call you then.
Ok.
If there's anything I can do for you
I'm happy to do it.
Thank you
Hey you...
I need to ask you
to hurry back home.
I want to show you something
Sorry
It's very bad.
About Iemon...
What would have made him happy?
Nothing would.
You're afraid of something ?
No
I'm afraid.
I can hear...
What ?
See you tomorrow.
Miyuki
What's she up to.
Miyuki
You're back.
I'm not worthy of you.
What?
I'm not worthy of you.
I'm so sorry.
What are you saying?
Let's sleep?
We're going to the hospital
To the hospital !
I'll just sleep it off.
What are you saying ?
We're going to the hospital.
I can't find our baby.
I know he's in there.
I looked all over
but couldn't find him.
What ?
You know how important
this play is for both of us.
We need our sleep.
Or...do you want to make love?
That's enough.
It's all my fault.
- I'm not worthy of you.
- Don't come any closer.
All my fault.
What are you talking about?
- I'm not worthy of you.
- Stay away.
All my fault.
I'm so sorry.
Don't get close to me.
- All my fault
- Stay away.
Really sorr....
- Good morning
You're really early today.
Can I have your attention, everyone.
We still cannot find Miyuki
So we're going to use an understudy.
Please let's all get ready.
Is that ok with you?
Sure.
"Miyuki Goto - Out"
Please, try to be more aggressive.
Getting started
When I'm with you,
time passes in the blink of an eye.
You want to leave already?
If I'm not home before Father
he'll never let me
leave the house.
If you had a comb like this...
I'd always be with you, Iwa.
It hurts
It hurts
It hurts
Good evening
It's Takuetsu, the masseur.
Miss Iwa.
How are you tonight?
It's kind of you to visit but
I'd prefer to be alone this evening
Iemon will be home soon
and he'll want his supper.
Mr. Iemon
I wonder if he'll
come home tonight.
Takuetsu...?
Ms. Iwa!
I've always desired you
Leave me alone.
Beautiful Ms. Iwa.
Let me go.
Forget your husband tonight.
You see...
Mr. Iemon knows about this.
He said I could have you.
I guess he wanted a better life.
The samurai can be
quite heartless.
in getting promoted
He sacrificed you and the baby
for the wealthy estate
of the pretty young lady
he married.
Ms Iwa.
Ms Iwa
You filthy animals.
I caught you fornicating with my wife.
Sir, this isn't what
you promised!
Iemon
Masseur...I saw you
Tricking a married woman
into a shameless act.
And you're the adulteress
who let herself be tricked.
You are all immoral.
I had to punish you both.
Iemon
You're mine and mine only.
What's wrong?
Ume
Will you answer.
Iwa
I hate you
Iemon
You monster.
Ume
There's nothing to worry about.
I've figured out a plan
to make things go smoothly.
You're so undignified.
You've already fallen into hell, Iemon.
I'll have to bite off your head to show you
You've now gone to hell.
For the pain
you inflicted on me!
It's horrible
There was hardly a breeze.
It flew in from over there.
Ok, where's the head?
Well,sir... we couldn't find it.
You mean...?
"Kosuke Hasegawa - Out"
He's late again.
Ok, that's fine.
You others get downstairs.
Good
Miyuki.
Kosuke isn't here.
Do you know why?
No, maybe he's got a bad headache
Kayo you know?
No, I do not.
Kayo, can you get the kimono?
Good
This play
Make sure it goes ahead
no matter what.
Director Otaki
Has he come yet?
No, he hasn't
The police came
- The police?
- Yes
Miyuki
If the rehearsal ends early tonight
How about a drink?
It's been a long time.
If we finish early
You should go home
What a shame.
Ebizo Ichikawa
Ko Shibasaki
Hideaki Ito
Directed by Takashi Miike