What're you doing?
Stop it. Stop it, Sukemasa!
Stop it, Sukemasa!
Ah... Go away.
Go away. Go away.
Go away.
I said "'go away"!
Go away!
Our dad died less than a month before.
But mom picked up some guy.
I was too young to remember.
Since then, Sukemasa Goes crazy, seeing those things.
Take them.
Thank you.
Just after I moved here
I read about a policeman Who fired 5 shots
While chasing a lingerie thief.
The article was so impressive.
This policeman Even draws lame pictures
And thinks up stupid riddles.
I was new at school And had no friends.
So I was attracted to him.
Does this sound stupid?
Maybe, but...
When I finally met him, He was so irresponsible
But extremely tender.
Am I being blind?
But since I met him
I no longer hate myself.
Damn it. It's dangerous.
You're a big baby.
Yellow, okay. Blue, okay. Green, okay. Adjust, okay.
Switch,
Okay.
You still at it? You promised to put these away.
Hurry up and help me.
Who are you?
Brother.
And you're Yoko, my younger sister.
What happened? Did someone bully you?
Damn you.
Coming.
Grandpa, you're back?
Mm.
Grandpa...
Grandpa, what do you Want to do to me?
Come here.
If you tattoo me, I'll be scarred for life.
Nonsense. You're my dear granddaughter.
I won't let that happen.
You're contradicting yourself.
You're right.
I... At first I thought I had gone mad. It scared me.
I said to myself, "'What nonsense are you thinking?"
But no matter what I did, I couldn't Hold back my desire to tattoo you.
For the first time in my life
I met a person I wholeheartedly wanted to tattoo.
It's you, my granddaughter, Who came here 2 months ago.
I have never seen Such fair and fine skin as yours.
But what'll happen to me?!
No man will marry me!
Can't go swimming with my friends!
And when there's a physical exam?
And the teachers?
Just tell them. There's nothing to be ashamed of.
I can't do that.
Nonsense! There's no law against Junior high kids getting tattooed.
Damn you!
Damn me all you want.
Please let me do it.
You're Just like mom!
You only think of yourself!
This is Sukemasa. A-3, respond.
Yoko, where are you going?
Want a lift?
What's wrong?
Tomokawa.
Why did you want a tattoo?
I was a real bad kid.
Before I became a cop, I was always in fights.
I caused trouble To everybody around me.
When I became a cop, I wanted to break with my past.
Wanted to be a different person.
I thought a tattoo Would be perfect for that.
Very much my style, too.
Say... Isn't this a male?
Where's the female?
There is no female.
I checked at the library.
The one-winged male and female Become one and fly.
There's an old Chinese proverb About this.
It's a metaphor about The sacred vow between man and woman.
Research well done.
My bird remains alone With no mate to unite with.
It only has one wing, too.
There was a woman once, who said She'd tattoo the female.
But she didn't.
That's why this bird Will never be able to fly.
There was that kind of woman...
Yes, there was, But we were both so young.
We never made a sacred vow. It was nothing serious.
If she had kept her promise, The result would've been disastrous.
When I think of it, It gives me the creeps.
Tomokawa.
If I tattoo the female Will we be able to fly together?
Will you always be with me?
Really? You won't get the creeps?
Make me your bride?
Sure I will, when you grow up.
I am grown-up. Women can marry when they're 16.
You're right. Next year, You'll be 16. That's great.
Doesn't sound serious.
Finished.
Get up.
Come on. Get up. Look.
This way. This way. Look.
Wow. This is terrific.
They're flying.
It's Pa. It's Pa
Yoko, it's Pa's wind.
Cursed blood.
What's that?
His father died up there, too.
Hung himself?
Tomokawa, me... We were all here.
Sukemasa was still little And cried out "'Pa, pa!"
With his dad dangling above him, He Jumped up and down all happy.
Seeing that, I broke into tears.
Move or get crushed!
Nishi's here. The rescue truck hasn't come yet.
Sukemasa, cut this out!
Brother.
I'll go and rescue him, too.
It's too dangerous. You stay here.
He's waiting for me to come.
I'm coming too.
Hey, keep her here.
Nishi!
Let's do it!
Don't worry. I'll bring him down.
Hey, Nishi.
Don't come closer!
Is this what you want?
You'll die Before you become a real man.
Then you can't play With Yoko and me anymore.
I don't wanna play with you two.
Oh, don't say that. Let's go shoot the gun some more.
Sukemasa, trust me. I know you inside out.
Rescue Team's here. Move the car.
Take it easy, Sukemasa.
Yoko's laughing at you down there.
I hate both you and Yoko.
What're you mad at? Just get over here.
Come over here.
I saw it!
You were on top of Yoko
And were like those dogs!
I hate you two. You were doing that!
Okay. You hate us.
You can hate us, But please don't die.
Hey.
Come.
Don't do it!
Pa... Pa...
She's only 15.
What's your plan?
I'm... L'm serious about her.
You fool.
I don't care about social rules.
I can't believe A cop is saying this.
You don't have to impress me.
You haven't changed at all.
There's no need to worry.
About what?
I'll forget about Yoko.
I can't kill Sukemasa.
Hey.
Don't touch him.
Don't touch him... I warn you.
Don't you ever Go near my grandchildren.
Long time no see.
What're you doing here?
My kids seem to have Given you some trouble.
Did Shyozo tell you?
Yes, so I thought I should Drop by to say thank you.
So this is how it is.
Are you alone?
My partner's on patrol.
Got a knife?
I bought some pears.
No thanks.
Why not? You used to love them.
I'm busy now.
Liar. You were sleeping.
Why are you acting so cold? We haven't met in ages.
Go ahead. I won't bother you.
Things good with your husband?
Hey, what're you doing?
You really hurt my kids.
Don't do that.
Don't turn me into a criminal!
You behave, and i'll leave soon.
Understand?
I bet you did Worse things to my kids.
I Just want to Ask you a few things.
What're you doing?
When I finish, i'll take'em off.
Damn it.
I can't help it. You'll hit me.
If you want to hit me, Go ahead. Hit me all you want.
Tomokawa, it's been along time. I miss your bird.
What the hell?
Hey, stop it.
Oh fuck off.
This supposed to be a Joke?
I'm getting really pissed!
Shut up!
You molester. How many times Did you do it with Yoko?
Sorry... I have rotten teeth now.
I have pyorrhea.
The dentist tells me To rinse a lot
Because I have bad breath.
Isn't it terrible To be old, Tomokawa?
Mm... L'm so wet.
What're you doing?
Where's your grandpa?
Staying with my brother tonight.
I see. I should be with him...
With me around
His seizures will get worse.
Drunk again?
We have to talk.
Don't want to.
We have to.
We have to think about your future.
Forget it. I'm going to bed.
What do you see in that cop?
It's none of your business.
It is.
It isn't.
He used to be my man.
I was going to marry him.
Isn't there A one-winged bird on his back?
I promised to tattoo The female on my back,
But I didn't.
That's why he's held A grudge against me.
He toyed with you Just to get back at me.
Liar.
I'm not lying. Ask your grandpa.
Tomokawa told me if that woman had
Kept her promise, It would've ruined him.
Everything he says Is so full of lies.
You're Jealous, aren't you?
Ridiculous. I'm worried about you.
You're not worried about me.
You're Just Jealous 'Cause I took your man.
Stop this nonsense.
If I got Jealous about All your affairs, I'd be dysfunctional.
What do you mean?
You can't fool me.
Tomokawa isn't the only one You've been sleeping with.
You knew?
Of course.
And you let him do it to me?
Don't pretend to be innocent.
You hit on him.
I didn't. Why would I do that?
He forced himself on me.
Either way, you slept With my husband.
How can you?
You're the one to be blamed.
Why me?
Slept with him to get back at me.
See? Gotcha.
But it doesn't matter anymore, Because you moved out.
About Teraoka... I forgive you.
But Tomokawa... I'll never forgive you.
No.
Gotta break up with him.
I won't.
I'll never leave him.
He didn't sleep with me To get back at you!
I made passes at him.
I probably loved him before we met.
I went for him hard, And then we had sex.
I was so happy.
I've never loved anyone so much.
A kid getting off on Scribbling on his back!
You know nothing!
Mind you, some relationships Last forever. Understand?
Is it true?
What?
Tell me. Did you really Sleep with that bitch?
Tomokawa.
I slept with her.
It's not true. You're lying!
I'm not lying.
Go home.
Did you do it to leave me?
It's not fair.
That's the kind of guy I am.
I fell in love with you 'Cause you're not that kind of guy.
Don't underestimate me Just because I'm a teenager.
I love you so much.
We shouldn't be Seeing each other anymore.
I can't promise that.
There's no going back.
Since I met you, I felt Good about being alive.
Nothing else matters anymore.
You must be with me.
This is goodbye.
You have to understand. I can't let Sukemasa die.
I made porridge. Are you ready to eat?
Thank you.
Just take it easy and rest.
For a fragile young girl like you, All the things that happened
Were too much For you to cope with.
Please forget about the tattoo.
I must have been delirious.
Grandpa.
Tattoo me.
Nonsense.
I have no will to Scar your body for life.
I won't be scarred.
It will be a way To be with you forever.
But... I have a request.
I want the tattoo To be a different one.
Not the Bodhisattva...
She's at an old-age home.
Her son came from Tokyo.
She had a son?
Yes. They offer full-time care, So it's very good.
Even so... It's a tough world to live in.
Oketa is really out in the sticks.
You didn't kill anybody.
The brass wants to Save face. Refuse it.
Nishi, he didn't kill anybody
But broke the heart of a minor.
If the brass are hassling you, Come to my place and drive a truck.
Who needs your help?
Won't have to look at Your ugly mugs anymore.
With you gone, This town will be peaceful.
You have a point.
But i'll really miss you.
I'll miss a sucker like you, too.
It's the last day Of the races. Let's all go.
Good idea.
Let's win and get him A farewell gift.
Are you kidding? You'll come back broke.
So what? Let's go. Let's go.
Okay, i'll go change.
Tomo...
Grandpa told me to get you.
Hey...
I'm not talking to you. We're not friends anymore.
Sorry for the urgent call.
I want to see the color.
Lie beside her.
It's a color I only used on you.
Would you wait a moment?
Don't get a hard on here, You fucking cop.
Hey, what's he doing in there?
Grandpa told him not to look, So he hides in there.
Grandpa, what's wrong?
Old man.
Hey, old man. Hey.
Don't get upset.
I'm Just a bit tired...
I no longer have Any strength in my arm.
You... You have to Finish it up for me.
All the colors Have been mixed and are ready.
All you have to do is apply The colors with the needle.
I'll teach you.
Please.
Is the bath ready?
Yes, it's ready.
Good. Go bathe.
1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9...
You've finally got the other wing.
Neither you nor she can fly alone.
Take good care of her.
I will.
Thank you very much For coming so far.
Yoko, bye.
Thank you very much.
My husband and I talked it over.
Come here, darling.
Yes, dear.
Hi.
We want to skip The complicated negotiations.
How much will you Pay for this shop?
I brought an estimate.
A lot lower than we thought.
We don't need an old altar Like the one in this shop.
Only the land is of real value.
That's funny.
You came to us, remember?
Talking business here is absurd.
What will people think?
Then i'll come back later.
Wait a minute. Don't be angry.
I'm sorry if I misled you.
I don't like to Beat around the bush
And leave things unsaid.
What about the hearse? You can pay a bit for that.
Yes, but...
Please... Show me you're a real man.
What are you doing?
I pity you for Having a fool for a son.
What?
I've been thinking in there.
Giving birth to a fool like me, You lost something very precious.
If I can return to your tummy
I'll be reborn as a smart kid.
Then will you be a good mom?
Yoko, take him upstairs.
I don't want him to be seen.
Yoko!
Come on. Get him out of here.
What d'you think you're doing?
Yoko. Sukemasa. This is cause for celebration.
Watch me. Like this.
This isn't normal!
Better call the police?
What are you doing? Yoko. Yoko...
What're you doing?
Tomo, you shouldn't do this!
You can't take the incense money!
Go to hell, you fucking cop!
What?
Brother.
Sukemasa.
I'm not such a great person,
And someday I may do Things to make Yoko sad.
When that time comes, kill me.
Promise not to do it With Yoko in front of me?
Sure. I promise.
Shall we go?
That's grandpa.
Executive Producer EIJI OKUDA
Based on a novel by MIKIHIKO RENJO
Screenplay by IZURU NARUSHIMA KATSUHIKO MANABE
Producer BEN YAMAMOTO
Art Director KATSUHIKO HIBINO
Music by SHIGERU UMEBAYASHI
Director of Photography HIROKAZU ishll
Directed by EIJI OKUDA
English Subtitles by Jeanette Amano