Odoshi (1966) - full transcript
You can watch this crime drama as a sort of Japanese DESPERATE HOURS. A just married ordinary man has his family held as hostage by three hoodlums who want him to do something for them. Get a big package of money from his boss, and not a Yakuza. This is not a yakuza movie, folks, but a true suspense film, a bit far from what Kinji Fukasaku used to show us. A tale told with a terrific nick of time pace, with splendid editing and simple filming skills. The main lead character, the poor man who is lost in the city because he knows that he must obey to what the gangsters ordered him to do, this man's play is so convincing. I was not lucky enough to see it with subtitles, and I am sure I unfortunately missed a lot. But I followed the basic scheme anyway. I would have imagined Koji Tsuruta as the husband's character. A golden gem that deserves to be seen at all costs.Beware the terrific jazzy score which enhances the atmosphere of this awesome movie. I love crime films from Japan, and this one doesn't look like a feature from the rising sun country.
DEATH ROW CONVICT ESCAPES FROM
PRISON WITH AID OF FELLOW INMATE
CRIMINALS HIDING IN TOKYO?
NO TRACE OF THE CRIMINALS
A WEEK HAS PASSED
SINCE THE ESCAPE
THE THREAT
DIRECTED BY
KINJI FUKASAKU
Nukii has been a member
of our firm for 6 years.
I…
Although I’m unworthy,
I'm the head of our sales department.
He has worked hard
as my right-hand man.
And he has become an indispensable
asset in our sales department.
The bride, Noriko Mukai, in 1960,
graduated from Shirakiku Women's
College, a famous mission school.
After graduation, she was soon employed
at Kyohoudou with outstanding grades.
She worked in the secretarial section of
the General Affairs Department until now.
During this period, she was
the senior managing director's
eyes, ears, hands, and feet.
I believe her achievements in
fulfilling the important responsibilities
of a core department of the company
deserve special mention today.
Misawa's in a difficult position.
Matchmaker between a subordinate
and the senior managing director's lover.
But now he might also be remembered
by the senior managing director.
It might not be too unpleasant.
This must have been
in his calculations too.
But...
Hyping up the groom as an indispensable
asset in the sales department?
Misawa's too good at talking.
But it's like marrying off a bride
for a senior managing director.
It's tricky business.
Maybe in time
he'll overtake his superior?
Anyway, that was
too much of an introduction.
"The senior managing director's
eyes, ears, hands, and feet"?
She contributed
in other places too.
Hey, that's mean!
Dad, where are you going?
You wait here.
Sir, thank you for coming.
No need to thank me.
It seems like a great event.
Yes, thanks to you.
This way, please.
Director...
For the bride from the
senior managing director.
Please be careful not to be misunderstood.
Got it.
MUKAI FAMILY
NUKII FAMILY
It's finally over.
Yeah.
The bride is beautiful.
The groom looks sophisticated.
Those two are a perfect couple!
--in the East Strait--
The wedding was so grand
it made me nervous, though.
We're not home yet?
We're almost there.
No, no. Masao.
- Change your clothes first.
- Uh-huh.
Why did you come in wearing
slippers again? Come here!
Did you fill the bathtub?
I will. Just a moment.
Here, do it yourself.
...20, 21, 22, 23, 24--
What's going on?
Mom!
Masao, hurry up
and get dressed.
Keep it open.
Keep the door open.
Darling.
You're quite old,
but you still say "darling"?
Move faster!
A piece of glass and you're scared?
You're a big man with a weak heart.
What do you want?
Money?
Do you have enough
money here to satisfy us?
How much do you want?
Don't try too hard.
You seem to have good living.
I bet you're paying for everything
in monthly installments.
That's how it is for
office workers nowadays.
Ma'am, at least
give me some tea.
- How much do you want?!
- Shh!
What do we want?
The first thing's food.
Then we need to borrow your car.
Ours happened to
break down near here.
And then the house.
The house?
A place for us to sleep.
And then this guy's caretaker.
That's you, Mom.
Darling...
Why did you choose our family?
It's like winning the lottery, right?
Does that mean you're going to stay?
Are you going to refuse?
Huh?!
How-- How long
will you stay?
Until tomorrow night.
You can't refuse.
Who the hell are you people?
Don't you even read the newspaper?
Sabu.
DEATH ROW CONVICT KAWANISHI
UNABLE TO BE TRACED
ALREADY A WEEK SINCE THE ESCAPE,
HE MAY HAVE FLED ABROAD
We can stay the night, right?
I've already told you about myself.
This baby?
Sabu. While you're
over there, tell them.
Here.
THE SECRET OF LONGEVITY
PLAYING WITH GRANDCHILDREN
CANCER AUTHORITY DR. SAKATA & LITTLE KENJI
Kidnapping! Kidnapping!
Kids are smarter
than adults these days.
Hey, kid.
You watch a lot of TV,
don't you?
That's right.
That's about it.
Get your car.
Get your car.
Son!
- No! Stop!
- Son of a bitch! Stop it!
Darling!
You son of a bitch!
Sabu!
Kid.
It's real.
I'm sorry.
Please don't.
Now that you know what's up,
hand over the car already.
Your wife will stay
and cook food.
Just get moving!
Mom.
Do you think Dad
can beat that guy
so there's only
one other guy left?
- Masao!
- Ma'am.
You have bad manners.
This kid watches
too much TV, doesn't he?
Masao, don't say
things like that.
Kids just have to behave, okay?
Hey!
Stop the car!
Get out!
Untie the rope.
What's taking so long?
Do it already!
Come on!
Back up.
Straight backwards.
Keep going! Keep going! Keep going!
Keep going! Keep going! Keep going!
What is this?
Isn't this a bowl lid?
I'm not a dog.
Hey!
Aren't there any
bowls for guests?!
- How am I supposed to eat from a lid?
- Sabu.
She's a good housekeeper.
Her husband's really lucky.
Bastard.
What's that look for?
You're touching
other people's things.
Shut up!
If you have a complaint, speak up!
- Sabu.
- What?
Don't do anything petty.
We still need his cooperation.
Mister.
Let's go for a drive
again after dinner.
We'll go a little
further this time.
This car's on an
installment plan too?
There's still a lot left.
But it's a pretty good car.
Not too shaky either.
How's the fuel consumption?
- 12 to 13 kilometers per liter.
- Right.
Oh! Turn right here.
You're a good driver, too.
How long have you been driving?
I learned it in the army.
You were in the army, too?
- Where did you fight in the war?
- In the south.
For about a year.
Ever killed anyone?
No.
That seems right.
Probably never raped
a woman, either.
You had no problem
doing it, right?
Huh?
It's good for both of us that
you understand it that way.
But then again…
You've got one heck of
a disaster on your hands, eh?
What would a soldier who's never
killed anyone do in this situation?
Are you gonna turn a
blind eye and put up with it?
Huh?
Not bad.
I get along with
people like you.
Oh! Turn left there.
So where did Dad go?
Yeah! That's it!
That's it! That's it!
One more punch!
That's it! That's it!
That's it! That's it!
Come on, one more!
One more punch!
That's it! That's it!
Whoa, yeah, yeah! That's it!
This guy's really loud!
Ma'am, you take this kid!
I can't stand it!
Oh! Well done!
Turn right there.
Stop!
Back up.
A little further.
A little further.
It's a little further.
Stop!
SAKATA GENERAL HOSPITAL
There's one more thing
I need you to do.
Make a phone call.
Just say what's written here.
A nice voice like mine
is easily recognizable.
Hello, this is
Sakata residence.
Is that for me?
Hello, this is Sakata.
Uh, hello, is this Dr. Sakata?
Are you really Dr. Sakata?
Uh, I'm…
I have your grandson.
Yes, that should be fine.
Can you please
bring the ransom?
Now?
Huh?
200,000 yen?
That's okay.
Tonight at 8:30.
Can you go to the mailbox across from
the elementary school just by yourself?
We'll find a way to
return the child to you.
Oh, and don't
contact the police--
Okay, take a shortcut
this way. Go.
There he is.
Okay, start the car.
Oh, wait.
When you pass that
pathetic doctor,
remember the guy's face.
Go.
Turn right there.
Turn left ahead and go in.
Take a good look
at that face again.
Do as I say. Go.
Turn left here.
Stop.
It looks like the cops
weren't contacted.
Did you remember his face?
Okay.
Let's go back.
What's that look
on your face for?
You think I'm going to stop
at 200,000 or 300,000 yen?
Okay, your wife's waiting
at home. Let's go.
Masao.
Masao.
I won't tell your husband.
He'll never know.
Don't!
Be quiet!
Do you want your kid to watch?
Don't!
It's okay.
He won't notice.
What's with that
look on your face?
What did you do?
Nothing.
Hiroko!
Darling.
Darling!
There's no need to be angry.
Nothing happened between us!
Sabu!
We're not here to play.
Dumbass.
I know.
Hiroko.
No matter what,
there's no escape.
Bring the ashtray over here.
Bro.
What are you doing?
Shut up.
Keep you mouth shut.
Are you still angry
about what just happened?
I ain't got that kind of time.
I'm thinking.
About what?
About tomorrow.
About the ransom?
Yeah. I decided to have him do it.
You gotta be kidding me.
That's too risky.
And it's not risky if we do it?
My face and yours are
quite well-known.
But even so,
if he's the only one--
I'm in charge of everything.
From this house.
From this house?
Yeah, by phone.
Using the "remote control",
the newest fad.
A remote control?
As long as we hold on
to his wife and kid,
he has to keep going
on the track we've set.
Like a robot.
It's a role that suits him well.
Hiroko.
Are you still sulking?
I…
I didn't expect you to beat me.
Hiroko.
We'll be heard!
You were kissed by that man
again like this, weren't you?
No way!
Be quiet.
Don't.
At a time like this? Stop!
- I'm not stopping!
- Bastard!
Just thinking about
that guy makes me--
You're so stupid!
Stop it!
Darling!
Stop it!
Darling!
Darling!
Bro.
What's going on?
He's just the kind of man
I thought he was after all.
What?
He'll just bear and
swallow it all.
Perfect.
Tomorrow will
definitely go well.
Yeah, hello.
Connect me to
Niigata 234059. Yeah.
It's Kawanishi.
How's the boat?
Three o' clock?
Tomorrow morning
at three o'clock?
Okay, got it.
By the way,
if anything comes up,
you can call Tokyo here
at 4-- Ready? 416…1256.
It's 6:00.
Call me.
What the hell?
So you're up.
Why shouldn't I be?
Isn't that a little cold?
What?
How come I didn't know
about the boat in Niigata?
It's just been decided.
It didn't sound like that.
That's enough!
I'll give you your share,
like I promised.
You shouldn't have anything
to complain about.
Maybe not before.
But now it's different.
What?
Only you will
escape safely
and I'll be left behind?!
You gotta take care of me!
Sabu!
Keep your voice down!
If you want,
I'll take you with me.
But you're responsible
for the cost of the boat.
Nothing was reported about us.
Looks like today
will go well, right?
How long would it take to get
to Niigata in that guy's car?
If we race through the night,
maybe seven hours.
Plus two hours to spare.
To be there at 3:00
tomorrow morning,
we have to leave here
by 6:00 at the latest.
Once he gets the money.
What about that?
What do we do with them?
We can't just leave them here.
What if the police surround us?
I know.
There aren't a lot of options.
It's up to him.
Hello?
Yes, it's me.
What's going on? I waited there
for three hours last night.
I'm sorry.
Uh...
There were some
difficulties on my end.
The baby?
Hello?! Please,
we'll do anything!
Please give us back our child!
Please give us the child!
Hello?
Please let me talk to
Mr. Sakata again.
Please let me
talk to him again.
Hello? Is this Mr. Sakata?
Uh...
Please prepare a ransom
of 10 million yen.
What? 10 million?
Yes. 10 million.
And…
If you care about the baby,
make sure you bring it.
I'll call back later to tell you
the location of the transaction.
And…
Please don't
contact the police.
Hello?
Such a huge amount is too--
Hello?!
Hello?!
Mr. Misawa.
You're getting better at it!
The real challenge
is yet to come.
Ma'am.
Don't cry and
drag your husband down.
Don't treat me like a fool!
What's wrong with you,
you arrogant bastard?
You mock my husband!
Do you really think that
human life is so worthless?
Hiroko...
Hiroko...
Enough.
If you cry like that,
Masao will be sad.
Please hold it back...
You should watch your words
in the future.
It'll be too late to change things
after you've been hurt.
You have a very important job today.
I'll talk to you later.
Go ahead and leave.
Don't worry.
Oh, leave the car behind.
Lack of sleep is a recipe
for an accident.
Oh, ma'am.
Call the kid's school
when it's over.
Get him permission
to be absent.
Aren't you glad?
No way!
Coward!
Masao!
NEW STRATEGY FOR THE INFIELD
KYOKODO SALES DEPARTMENT
THE FIVE "HOWS" FOR LANDLORDS
Good morning, sir!
Thank you for your hard work!
Change the ashtray.
SALES DIRECTOR
It's okay.
SALES DIRECTOR
There is still no trace
of the kidnapper Akira Kawanishi
and his accomplice Saburo Nakayama.
This kid is noisy!
Quiet!
The alert has been raised to expand
the search to the whole country.
Next up is the weather.
First, the national weather…
Damn, the kid's noisy!
I'm gonna kill--
It's normal for babies to cry!
How can he understand
what adults say?
Sabu!
Excuse me.
- What is it?
- Oh...
Actually, a stolen vehicle
was found in the woods nearby.
Did you notice anything suspicious
between last night and this morning?
I'm not sure.
Uh, I didn't notice anything.
Oh. Oh, I see.
By the way, you have
a car at home, right?
Is it your husband's?
Yes.
Oh, I see.
So, he didn't go to
work today, did he?
Ah, right, something
came up today.
Oh! Oh, I see!
Then I'll take my leave.
Masao! What's wrong!
Heh-heh. It's tough
having a naughty son.
Then I'll leave you now.
Masao! Masao!
You brat!
He's really something.
Hello. Central Police Station?
Director.
You have a call
from an outside line.
Yes, this is Misawa.
Hello?
Hello?!
Please connect me.
Yeah, it's me.
It's not a good idea to talk there.
Go outside and call me
from a phone booth.
Your husband's happily working.
Yeah, it's me.
And now for your next instruction.
Don't get the order wrong.
The handoff will happen on the
roof of the Teiou Department Store.
You know where, right?
It's set for 12 o'clock.
Call Sakata from there.
You remember what
he looks like, right?
Yeah, right there.
Sorry to interrupt.
I have a favor to ask of you.
You see the children's train
boarding area over there?
Know where I mean?
Yeah.
And then…
The cafeteria ticket booth.
- Huh?
- Yeah.
It's where cafeteria
tickets are sold.
At 12:15, could you please
slowly walk over there?
Uh-huh.
I can give you
five thousand if you do it.
Okay!
- Okay?
- Yeah!
12:15.
Fifteen minutes?
Hello?
Is this Teiou
Department Store?
An acquaintance of mine named
Mr. Sakata should be on the rooftop.
Can you please call him?
Yes, Sakata.
Mr. Sakata, Mr. Sakata.
Your acquaintance is calling you.
If you are there, please
come to the phone booth
in the the furniture
department on the sixth floor.
I'm Sakata.
Do you have a call for me?
Yes, this way please.
Hello?
Is this Mr. Sakata?
At 12:15,
a middle-aged man in a raincoat
will walk slowly from the
children's train boarding area
to the canteen ticket
booth on the roof.
Please give the ransom money
to this man. Understand?
You.
Stop!
Stop!
Let me use this!
Hello? Hello?!
Okay, understood.
What?!
It went badly?
What the hell is going on?
Hey! Hey!
Explain! Clearly!
Huh?
The cops were there?
Oh.
Asshole!
Whatever!
Hey.
Come back to the house.
Are you listening, asshole?
Get your ass back here!
Yes, I'll--
I'll be back.
But please wait
a little longer!
I'll be back!
I swear!
Hey! Hey!
Damn it!
He hung up on me!
Bro, were the cops
really waiting for him?
Who else could it be?!
- Hey, watch your tone...
- Shut up!
What the fuck!
What do we do with them?
What if the cops surround us?
I know.
There aren't many options.
It's up to him.
What's going on?
Is something wrong?
No.
Where is everybody?
They're all home.
It's Saturday.
What is it?
What's going on?
Hold on a second.
Hello, this is the
Gochome police box.
Yes.
Yes.
Okay, got it.
Hello? Darling!
You're all safe, right?
Masao too?
Huh?
Are you all alright?
Hey!
What are you dawdling about?
Oh...uh...money.
I'm trying to raise some money.
Dumbass!
You think you can do it alone?
Get your ass back here!
What?
Two more hours?
You son of a bitch!
Hey! Hello?
Damn it!
He hung up again!
That bastard!
Get your asses back
in the room, damn it!
Bro, get it over with.
Don't mess around!
Bro!
We can't take the boat
if we go empty-handed.
But we can't just sit here and wait, bro!
Don't touch me!
Bye, then!
See, I told you!
What?
That's why I was against letting
him go solo from the start!
What about the
remote control?
What about the robot?
That's what happens
when you're cocky!
Anyway, bro,
you're a double-talker.
You said that if I cooperated,
I'd get two million.
But then you told me
you still had to get the money
and you asked me to help.
I figured we were already in the
same boat, so I'd go along with it.
And then this happened.
What about my share?!
I see, bro. I got it.
I'll go alone.
You take care of the cleanup!
Wait.
Bro!
This business is not over yet.
If you're determined to go,
then you start the cleanup.
Got it?
If you got it, then sit down.
You can get rid
of them anytime.
We have to wait patiently.
Right?
We wait until the last moment.
Mom.
Dad's coming back, right?
He's not going to run away
somewhere else, right?
Silly boy.
Of course he'll come back.
Hey, what's wrong?
He's in a good mood!
The local train to Kuroi will
depart from platform 8 at 18:56.
Passengers are requested to go to
the platform as soon as possible.
The four cars at the back
are headed for Kuroi.
The first six cars
are headed for Kumane.
Please board the train promptly
and check the final destination.
The local train to Kuroi will
depart from platform 8 at 18:56.
Please be careful and wait behind
the white line on the platform.
Bro.
Are we finally gonna do it?
Why?
Because…
You're drinking
even though you can't drink.
Dad!
Where have you
been hanging out?
Hurry inside.
You! Where the hell have you been?
Hey, where's the money?
- Masao.
- Did you get it?
Just put him to bed.
You bastard!
I'm asking where the money is!
- Hiroko.
- Did you get it?
Hiroko, hurry and
put Masao to bed.
Don't let Masao see this!
Don't fuck with me, asshole!
Damn it!
Bastard!
Bastard! Bastard!
You son of a bitch!
Where's the money?
Damn it!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Get up!
Get the fuck up!
Don't fuck with me!
Damn it!
Yeah, it's me.
What?
Good.
Got it.
Sabu.
It was from Niigata.
The ship's departure
is postponed a day.
This gives us another day
to negotiate with Sakata.
Mr. Misawa.
You won't get much sleep.
Get some rest.
Hey.
He's waiting at the
teahouse over there.
There's a red phone booth
in front of the store.
- Hey, are you listening?
- I'm listening.
Dad...
Use this.
Calm down and be careful.
If you screw up again…
Hello.
There's a Mr. Sakata in your store.
Could you please call him?
Is Mr. Sakata there?
I have a call for you.
Hello, this is Sakata.
Mr. Sakata?
I would like to change the
handoff location.
Change? Hello?
A change of location?
Yes, get out there soon.
Go to...
Hey. How was it?
He'll come out.
But he has some companions.
As I expected.
Stupid old man.
Sabu!
Good. Now do it again
the same way.
The next location is...
Mr. Sakata from Den-en-chofu,
there's a call for you.
Please come to the front desk
in the lobby to take the call.
Is this Mr. Sakata?
I don't like it when there are
four plainclothes cops around.
I can't promise a lot.
I understand.
I'd be alone from now on.
No, I swear.
You can pick a new place
that's convenient for you.
Then please come out right now.
Walk to the American Embassy.
There, get into a cab.
Go to...
Sabu, get ready.
Yeah.
It's finally time.
Go.
Mr. Sakata...
Please put it away quickly.
The bag.
My grandchild...?
He's okay.
Really?
He's still alive, right?
Don't worry.
I'm sure he'll
be returned to you.
There he is.
What the hell
are they doing?!
Bro!
What the hell are you up to?
I don't know anything!
Bitch!
Stop!
Bro!
- Damn it!
- Wait!
Hey, bro!
Do you even know
what the bastard's up to?!
Are we just
going to let him go?
Damn it!
Bro, what should we do?
Hey!
Damn it!
Hey, you go bring him here!
Or I'll blow this little
brat's brains out, damn it!
Go!
Still not going?
What are you dawdling for?!
Get your ass out there!
I've had enough of this!
I won't listen to you!
If you're going to
kill me, kill me!
- Bastard!
- Sabu!
Wait! Sabu!
- What's going on?
- Let's go check it out.
What's going on?
Hey.
Gimme the baby.
Gimme the baby!
Hurry up!
Hurry up!
You old hag!
Son of a bitch!
Dad!
Masao!
Please make way!
Get in!
Please!
- Please give us a statement!
- Please!
Ma'am, please!
THE END
PRISON WITH AID OF FELLOW INMATE
CRIMINALS HIDING IN TOKYO?
NO TRACE OF THE CRIMINALS
A WEEK HAS PASSED
SINCE THE ESCAPE
THE THREAT
DIRECTED BY
KINJI FUKASAKU
Nukii has been a member
of our firm for 6 years.
I…
Although I’m unworthy,
I'm the head of our sales department.
He has worked hard
as my right-hand man.
And he has become an indispensable
asset in our sales department.
The bride, Noriko Mukai, in 1960,
graduated from Shirakiku Women's
College, a famous mission school.
After graduation, she was soon employed
at Kyohoudou with outstanding grades.
She worked in the secretarial section of
the General Affairs Department until now.
During this period, she was
the senior managing director's
eyes, ears, hands, and feet.
I believe her achievements in
fulfilling the important responsibilities
of a core department of the company
deserve special mention today.
Misawa's in a difficult position.
Matchmaker between a subordinate
and the senior managing director's lover.
But now he might also be remembered
by the senior managing director.
It might not be too unpleasant.
This must have been
in his calculations too.
But...
Hyping up the groom as an indispensable
asset in the sales department?
Misawa's too good at talking.
But it's like marrying off a bride
for a senior managing director.
It's tricky business.
Maybe in time
he'll overtake his superior?
Anyway, that was
too much of an introduction.
"The senior managing director's
eyes, ears, hands, and feet"?
She contributed
in other places too.
Hey, that's mean!
Dad, where are you going?
You wait here.
Sir, thank you for coming.
No need to thank me.
It seems like a great event.
Yes, thanks to you.
This way, please.
Director...
For the bride from the
senior managing director.
Please be careful not to be misunderstood.
Got it.
MUKAI FAMILY
NUKII FAMILY
It's finally over.
Yeah.
The bride is beautiful.
The groom looks sophisticated.
Those two are a perfect couple!
--in the East Strait--
The wedding was so grand
it made me nervous, though.
We're not home yet?
We're almost there.
No, no. Masao.
- Change your clothes first.
- Uh-huh.
Why did you come in wearing
slippers again? Come here!
Did you fill the bathtub?
I will. Just a moment.
Here, do it yourself.
...20, 21, 22, 23, 24--
What's going on?
Mom!
Masao, hurry up
and get dressed.
Keep it open.
Keep the door open.
Darling.
You're quite old,
but you still say "darling"?
Move faster!
A piece of glass and you're scared?
You're a big man with a weak heart.
What do you want?
Money?
Do you have enough
money here to satisfy us?
How much do you want?
Don't try too hard.
You seem to have good living.
I bet you're paying for everything
in monthly installments.
That's how it is for
office workers nowadays.
Ma'am, at least
give me some tea.
- How much do you want?!
- Shh!
What do we want?
The first thing's food.
Then we need to borrow your car.
Ours happened to
break down near here.
And then the house.
The house?
A place for us to sleep.
And then this guy's caretaker.
That's you, Mom.
Darling...
Why did you choose our family?
It's like winning the lottery, right?
Does that mean you're going to stay?
Are you going to refuse?
Huh?!
How-- How long
will you stay?
Until tomorrow night.
You can't refuse.
Who the hell are you people?
Don't you even read the newspaper?
Sabu.
DEATH ROW CONVICT KAWANISHI
UNABLE TO BE TRACED
ALREADY A WEEK SINCE THE ESCAPE,
HE MAY HAVE FLED ABROAD
We can stay the night, right?
I've already told you about myself.
This baby?
Sabu. While you're
over there, tell them.
Here.
THE SECRET OF LONGEVITY
PLAYING WITH GRANDCHILDREN
CANCER AUTHORITY DR. SAKATA & LITTLE KENJI
Kidnapping! Kidnapping!
Kids are smarter
than adults these days.
Hey, kid.
You watch a lot of TV,
don't you?
That's right.
That's about it.
Get your car.
Get your car.
Son!
- No! Stop!
- Son of a bitch! Stop it!
Darling!
You son of a bitch!
Sabu!
Kid.
It's real.
I'm sorry.
Please don't.
Now that you know what's up,
hand over the car already.
Your wife will stay
and cook food.
Just get moving!
Mom.
Do you think Dad
can beat that guy
so there's only
one other guy left?
- Masao!
- Ma'am.
You have bad manners.
This kid watches
too much TV, doesn't he?
Masao, don't say
things like that.
Kids just have to behave, okay?
Hey!
Stop the car!
Get out!
Untie the rope.
What's taking so long?
Do it already!
Come on!
Back up.
Straight backwards.
Keep going! Keep going! Keep going!
Keep going! Keep going! Keep going!
What is this?
Isn't this a bowl lid?
I'm not a dog.
Hey!
Aren't there any
bowls for guests?!
- How am I supposed to eat from a lid?
- Sabu.
She's a good housekeeper.
Her husband's really lucky.
Bastard.
What's that look for?
You're touching
other people's things.
Shut up!
If you have a complaint, speak up!
- Sabu.
- What?
Don't do anything petty.
We still need his cooperation.
Mister.
Let's go for a drive
again after dinner.
We'll go a little
further this time.
This car's on an
installment plan too?
There's still a lot left.
But it's a pretty good car.
Not too shaky either.
How's the fuel consumption?
- 12 to 13 kilometers per liter.
- Right.
Oh! Turn right here.
You're a good driver, too.
How long have you been driving?
I learned it in the army.
You were in the army, too?
- Where did you fight in the war?
- In the south.
For about a year.
Ever killed anyone?
No.
That seems right.
Probably never raped
a woman, either.
You had no problem
doing it, right?
Huh?
It's good for both of us that
you understand it that way.
But then again…
You've got one heck of
a disaster on your hands, eh?
What would a soldier who's never
killed anyone do in this situation?
Are you gonna turn a
blind eye and put up with it?
Huh?
Not bad.
I get along with
people like you.
Oh! Turn left there.
So where did Dad go?
Yeah! That's it!
That's it! That's it!
One more punch!
That's it! That's it!
That's it! That's it!
Come on, one more!
One more punch!
That's it! That's it!
Whoa, yeah, yeah! That's it!
This guy's really loud!
Ma'am, you take this kid!
I can't stand it!
Oh! Well done!
Turn right there.
Stop!
Back up.
A little further.
A little further.
It's a little further.
Stop!
SAKATA GENERAL HOSPITAL
There's one more thing
I need you to do.
Make a phone call.
Just say what's written here.
A nice voice like mine
is easily recognizable.
Hello, this is
Sakata residence.
Is that for me?
Hello, this is Sakata.
Uh, hello, is this Dr. Sakata?
Are you really Dr. Sakata?
Uh, I'm…
I have your grandson.
Yes, that should be fine.
Can you please
bring the ransom?
Now?
Huh?
200,000 yen?
That's okay.
Tonight at 8:30.
Can you go to the mailbox across from
the elementary school just by yourself?
We'll find a way to
return the child to you.
Oh, and don't
contact the police--
Okay, take a shortcut
this way. Go.
There he is.
Okay, start the car.
Oh, wait.
When you pass that
pathetic doctor,
remember the guy's face.
Go.
Turn right there.
Turn left ahead and go in.
Take a good look
at that face again.
Do as I say. Go.
Turn left here.
Stop.
It looks like the cops
weren't contacted.
Did you remember his face?
Okay.
Let's go back.
What's that look
on your face for?
You think I'm going to stop
at 200,000 or 300,000 yen?
Okay, your wife's waiting
at home. Let's go.
Masao.
Masao.
I won't tell your husband.
He'll never know.
Don't!
Be quiet!
Do you want your kid to watch?
Don't!
It's okay.
He won't notice.
What's with that
look on your face?
What did you do?
Nothing.
Hiroko!
Darling.
Darling!
There's no need to be angry.
Nothing happened between us!
Sabu!
We're not here to play.
Dumbass.
I know.
Hiroko.
No matter what,
there's no escape.
Bring the ashtray over here.
Bro.
What are you doing?
Shut up.
Keep you mouth shut.
Are you still angry
about what just happened?
I ain't got that kind of time.
I'm thinking.
About what?
About tomorrow.
About the ransom?
Yeah. I decided to have him do it.
You gotta be kidding me.
That's too risky.
And it's not risky if we do it?
My face and yours are
quite well-known.
But even so,
if he's the only one--
I'm in charge of everything.
From this house.
From this house?
Yeah, by phone.
Using the "remote control",
the newest fad.
A remote control?
As long as we hold on
to his wife and kid,
he has to keep going
on the track we've set.
Like a robot.
It's a role that suits him well.
Hiroko.
Are you still sulking?
I…
I didn't expect you to beat me.
Hiroko.
We'll be heard!
You were kissed by that man
again like this, weren't you?
No way!
Be quiet.
Don't.
At a time like this? Stop!
- I'm not stopping!
- Bastard!
Just thinking about
that guy makes me--
You're so stupid!
Stop it!
Darling!
Stop it!
Darling!
Darling!
Bro.
What's going on?
He's just the kind of man
I thought he was after all.
What?
He'll just bear and
swallow it all.
Perfect.
Tomorrow will
definitely go well.
Yeah, hello.
Connect me to
Niigata 234059. Yeah.
It's Kawanishi.
How's the boat?
Three o' clock?
Tomorrow morning
at three o'clock?
Okay, got it.
By the way,
if anything comes up,
you can call Tokyo here
at 4-- Ready? 416…1256.
It's 6:00.
Call me.
What the hell?
So you're up.
Why shouldn't I be?
Isn't that a little cold?
What?
How come I didn't know
about the boat in Niigata?
It's just been decided.
It didn't sound like that.
That's enough!
I'll give you your share,
like I promised.
You shouldn't have anything
to complain about.
Maybe not before.
But now it's different.
What?
Only you will
escape safely
and I'll be left behind?!
You gotta take care of me!
Sabu!
Keep your voice down!
If you want,
I'll take you with me.
But you're responsible
for the cost of the boat.
Nothing was reported about us.
Looks like today
will go well, right?
How long would it take to get
to Niigata in that guy's car?
If we race through the night,
maybe seven hours.
Plus two hours to spare.
To be there at 3:00
tomorrow morning,
we have to leave here
by 6:00 at the latest.
Once he gets the money.
What about that?
What do we do with them?
We can't just leave them here.
What if the police surround us?
I know.
There aren't a lot of options.
It's up to him.
Hello?
Yes, it's me.
What's going on? I waited there
for three hours last night.
I'm sorry.
Uh...
There were some
difficulties on my end.
The baby?
Hello?! Please,
we'll do anything!
Please give us back our child!
Please give us the child!
Hello?
Please let me talk to
Mr. Sakata again.
Please let me
talk to him again.
Hello? Is this Mr. Sakata?
Uh...
Please prepare a ransom
of 10 million yen.
What? 10 million?
Yes. 10 million.
And…
If you care about the baby,
make sure you bring it.
I'll call back later to tell you
the location of the transaction.
And…
Please don't
contact the police.
Hello?
Such a huge amount is too--
Hello?!
Hello?!
Mr. Misawa.
You're getting better at it!
The real challenge
is yet to come.
Ma'am.
Don't cry and
drag your husband down.
Don't treat me like a fool!
What's wrong with you,
you arrogant bastard?
You mock my husband!
Do you really think that
human life is so worthless?
Hiroko...
Hiroko...
Enough.
If you cry like that,
Masao will be sad.
Please hold it back...
You should watch your words
in the future.
It'll be too late to change things
after you've been hurt.
You have a very important job today.
I'll talk to you later.
Go ahead and leave.
Don't worry.
Oh, leave the car behind.
Lack of sleep is a recipe
for an accident.
Oh, ma'am.
Call the kid's school
when it's over.
Get him permission
to be absent.
Aren't you glad?
No way!
Coward!
Masao!
NEW STRATEGY FOR THE INFIELD
KYOKODO SALES DEPARTMENT
THE FIVE "HOWS" FOR LANDLORDS
Good morning, sir!
Thank you for your hard work!
Change the ashtray.
SALES DIRECTOR
It's okay.
SALES DIRECTOR
There is still no trace
of the kidnapper Akira Kawanishi
and his accomplice Saburo Nakayama.
This kid is noisy!
Quiet!
The alert has been raised to expand
the search to the whole country.
Next up is the weather.
First, the national weather…
Damn, the kid's noisy!
I'm gonna kill--
It's normal for babies to cry!
How can he understand
what adults say?
Sabu!
Excuse me.
- What is it?
- Oh...
Actually, a stolen vehicle
was found in the woods nearby.
Did you notice anything suspicious
between last night and this morning?
I'm not sure.
Uh, I didn't notice anything.
Oh. Oh, I see.
By the way, you have
a car at home, right?
Is it your husband's?
Yes.
Oh, I see.
So, he didn't go to
work today, did he?
Ah, right, something
came up today.
Oh! Oh, I see!
Then I'll take my leave.
Masao! What's wrong!
Heh-heh. It's tough
having a naughty son.
Then I'll leave you now.
Masao! Masao!
You brat!
He's really something.
Hello. Central Police Station?
Director.
You have a call
from an outside line.
Yes, this is Misawa.
Hello?
Hello?!
Please connect me.
Yeah, it's me.
It's not a good idea to talk there.
Go outside and call me
from a phone booth.
Your husband's happily working.
Yeah, it's me.
And now for your next instruction.
Don't get the order wrong.
The handoff will happen on the
roof of the Teiou Department Store.
You know where, right?
It's set for 12 o'clock.
Call Sakata from there.
You remember what
he looks like, right?
Yeah, right there.
Sorry to interrupt.
I have a favor to ask of you.
You see the children's train
boarding area over there?
Know where I mean?
Yeah.
And then…
The cafeteria ticket booth.
- Huh?
- Yeah.
It's where cafeteria
tickets are sold.
At 12:15, could you please
slowly walk over there?
Uh-huh.
I can give you
five thousand if you do it.
Okay!
- Okay?
- Yeah!
12:15.
Fifteen minutes?
Hello?
Is this Teiou
Department Store?
An acquaintance of mine named
Mr. Sakata should be on the rooftop.
Can you please call him?
Yes, Sakata.
Mr. Sakata, Mr. Sakata.
Your acquaintance is calling you.
If you are there, please
come to the phone booth
in the the furniture
department on the sixth floor.
I'm Sakata.
Do you have a call for me?
Yes, this way please.
Hello?
Is this Mr. Sakata?
At 12:15,
a middle-aged man in a raincoat
will walk slowly from the
children's train boarding area
to the canteen ticket
booth on the roof.
Please give the ransom money
to this man. Understand?
You.
Stop!
Stop!
Let me use this!
Hello? Hello?!
Okay, understood.
What?!
It went badly?
What the hell is going on?
Hey! Hey!
Explain! Clearly!
Huh?
The cops were there?
Oh.
Asshole!
Whatever!
Hey.
Come back to the house.
Are you listening, asshole?
Get your ass back here!
Yes, I'll--
I'll be back.
But please wait
a little longer!
I'll be back!
I swear!
Hey! Hey!
Damn it!
He hung up on me!
Bro, were the cops
really waiting for him?
Who else could it be?!
- Hey, watch your tone...
- Shut up!
What the fuck!
What do we do with them?
What if the cops surround us?
I know.
There aren't many options.
It's up to him.
What's going on?
Is something wrong?
No.
Where is everybody?
They're all home.
It's Saturday.
What is it?
What's going on?
Hold on a second.
Hello, this is the
Gochome police box.
Yes.
Yes.
Okay, got it.
Hello? Darling!
You're all safe, right?
Masao too?
Huh?
Are you all alright?
Hey!
What are you dawdling about?
Oh...uh...money.
I'm trying to raise some money.
Dumbass!
You think you can do it alone?
Get your ass back here!
What?
Two more hours?
You son of a bitch!
Hey! Hello?
Damn it!
He hung up again!
That bastard!
Get your asses back
in the room, damn it!
Bro, get it over with.
Don't mess around!
Bro!
We can't take the boat
if we go empty-handed.
But we can't just sit here and wait, bro!
Don't touch me!
Bye, then!
See, I told you!
What?
That's why I was against letting
him go solo from the start!
What about the
remote control?
What about the robot?
That's what happens
when you're cocky!
Anyway, bro,
you're a double-talker.
You said that if I cooperated,
I'd get two million.
But then you told me
you still had to get the money
and you asked me to help.
I figured we were already in the
same boat, so I'd go along with it.
And then this happened.
What about my share?!
I see, bro. I got it.
I'll go alone.
You take care of the cleanup!
Wait.
Bro!
This business is not over yet.
If you're determined to go,
then you start the cleanup.
Got it?
If you got it, then sit down.
You can get rid
of them anytime.
We have to wait patiently.
Right?
We wait until the last moment.
Mom.
Dad's coming back, right?
He's not going to run away
somewhere else, right?
Silly boy.
Of course he'll come back.
Hey, what's wrong?
He's in a good mood!
The local train to Kuroi will
depart from platform 8 at 18:56.
Passengers are requested to go to
the platform as soon as possible.
The four cars at the back
are headed for Kuroi.
The first six cars
are headed for Kumane.
Please board the train promptly
and check the final destination.
The local train to Kuroi will
depart from platform 8 at 18:56.
Please be careful and wait behind
the white line on the platform.
Bro.
Are we finally gonna do it?
Why?
Because…
You're drinking
even though you can't drink.
Dad!
Where have you
been hanging out?
Hurry inside.
You! Where the hell have you been?
Hey, where's the money?
- Masao.
- Did you get it?
Just put him to bed.
You bastard!
I'm asking where the money is!
- Hiroko.
- Did you get it?
Hiroko, hurry and
put Masao to bed.
Don't let Masao see this!
Don't fuck with me, asshole!
Damn it!
Bastard!
Bastard! Bastard!
You son of a bitch!
Where's the money?
Damn it!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Son of a bitch!
Get up!
Get the fuck up!
Don't fuck with me!
Damn it!
Yeah, it's me.
What?
Good.
Got it.
Sabu.
It was from Niigata.
The ship's departure
is postponed a day.
This gives us another day
to negotiate with Sakata.
Mr. Misawa.
You won't get much sleep.
Get some rest.
Hey.
He's waiting at the
teahouse over there.
There's a red phone booth
in front of the store.
- Hey, are you listening?
- I'm listening.
Dad...
Use this.
Calm down and be careful.
If you screw up again…
Hello.
There's a Mr. Sakata in your store.
Could you please call him?
Is Mr. Sakata there?
I have a call for you.
Hello, this is Sakata.
Mr. Sakata?
I would like to change the
handoff location.
Change? Hello?
A change of location?
Yes, get out there soon.
Go to...
Hey. How was it?
He'll come out.
But he has some companions.
As I expected.
Stupid old man.
Sabu!
Good. Now do it again
the same way.
The next location is...
Mr. Sakata from Den-en-chofu,
there's a call for you.
Please come to the front desk
in the lobby to take the call.
Is this Mr. Sakata?
I don't like it when there are
four plainclothes cops around.
I can't promise a lot.
I understand.
I'd be alone from now on.
No, I swear.
You can pick a new place
that's convenient for you.
Then please come out right now.
Walk to the American Embassy.
There, get into a cab.
Go to...
Sabu, get ready.
Yeah.
It's finally time.
Go.
Mr. Sakata...
Please put it away quickly.
The bag.
My grandchild...?
He's okay.
Really?
He's still alive, right?
Don't worry.
I'm sure he'll
be returned to you.
There he is.
What the hell
are they doing?!
Bro!
What the hell are you up to?
I don't know anything!
Bitch!
Stop!
Bro!
- Damn it!
- Wait!
Hey, bro!
Do you even know
what the bastard's up to?!
Are we just
going to let him go?
Damn it!
Bro, what should we do?
Hey!
Damn it!
Hey, you go bring him here!
Or I'll blow this little
brat's brains out, damn it!
Go!
Still not going?
What are you dawdling for?!
Get your ass out there!
I've had enough of this!
I won't listen to you!
If you're going to
kill me, kill me!
- Bastard!
- Sabu!
Wait! Sabu!
- What's going on?
- Let's go check it out.
What's going on?
Hey.
Gimme the baby.
Gimme the baby!
Hurry up!
Hurry up!
You old hag!
Son of a bitch!
Dad!
Masao!
Please make way!
Get in!
Please!
- Please give us a statement!
- Please!
Ma'am, please!
THE END