Tsuki wa dotchi ni dete iru (1993) - full transcript

Story of everyday life and romance of a taxi driver who is a Korean resident in Japan.

This story is fiction

based on a true story.

Directed by Yôichi Sai

WHERE IS THE MOON?

Company Precept:

"Think and come up with ideas."

"If you can't think,

work till you sweat."

“If you can't think or work,

piss off. “

- By Yoichi Kaneda.

- No. Seichi.

Listen.

Take your work seriously.

Yes, sir.

- Throw away your pride.

- Yes.

Let your mind go blank.

- Understand?

- Yes.

Hey! Are you new?

I am honoured to join you.

My name is Mitsuru Anbo.

Pleased to meet you.

When does the Defence Force

start its New Year?

- Pardon?

- Like yakuza, you know.

They celebrate it

on 13 December.

I'm afraid I know little

about gangsters.

Hopeless.

No good.

When I won a gold medal

in the bantam class

The guy who I KO'd

died four days later

in the hospital.

That's when I gave up

on becoming a pro.

He tells me in my dreams

I should go for the world.

Then go for the world.

Can you lend me

some money, Chun?

Good morning.

Hachi!

Me not Hachi.

Me Hassan.

- Have you taken my money?

- No.

I counted and counted.

I'm short.

It's unfair of you

to suspect Hassan.

Siding with him, eh?

We shouldn't discriminate

against someone

of a different race.

Japan's becoming

a multiracial country...

Did you read that

in your porn magazine?

Let's go, Kanda.

Idiot.

Shut up!

Give me a cigarette.

Watch your manners.

We're just old classmates today.

The bride and groom!

Give them a warm welcome.

We're young. North-South

isn't our problem, is it?

- Meaning?

- Was your school near Fuji TV?

- The Korean School?

- I often go there for work.

Are you in the industry?

Well... yes.

I suppose I am.

- I go to Asia University.

- I'm impressed!

Banks won't give the nod

in this climate.

Anyway, any profit

goes to the Japanese.

Our People's Finance Group

can't even stand on its own.

They'd sell their school...

and pocket the money.

Our country can't be united

without mutual understanding.

The scent of your hair

turns me on.

You're not asking for sex

by any chance, are you?

You're blunt, aren't you?

Did you think you had a chance?

I don't think

I'm far off target.

Go buy a whore somewhere.

I'll pay.

These gentlemen

played baseball together

in their days at the Tokyo

Korean High School.

Your attention, please.

In this group behind me

there are two bachelors.

That ex-junkman tried

to get into the golf business.

But he's got a good business

selling discount skis.

You don't understand, Sell.

He wanted status, you see.

"The Happiest People Alive"...

More applause, please.

The sky is blue,

our hearts are gay.

Play your accordions.

We are proud of our country

where people live in harmony.

Our great leader Kim II-Sung...

Why only North Korean songs?

It's an order from above.

Why not ask our group leader

to sing a song?

There's no time.

- You won't let him sing?

- It's not that.

We won't accept this.

You're discriminating

against South Korea.

His money dried up

after 18 holes.

He can barely pay the interest.

30 our boss stepped in.

How can Koreans work

with the right-wingers?

It's give-and-take.

Money can bend principles.

When we're in trouble,

Japan's behind us.

I can only borrow

600-700 million on my land.

It's a bargain.

A golf course for 2. 5 billion...

This is your chance

to seize destiny.

Destiny...

The boss will take care

of that guy

and we'll combine your brains

and our power.

What about the money?

Why do you think I'm in finance?

We can't talk on the phone.

Let's sit down.

My conviction is that

the couple makes the family,

the family makes the nation

and the nation creates the age.

Let me sing.

Come on, let him sing.

But, sir...

Do they teach sex

at the North School?

Don't the students demand it?

I want to be a student.

Go back to primary school.

The leader of the Nakaya

South Korean community,

Mr Son Chul-Yu,

will sing for the couple.

A famous South Korean song

'Willow Trees along the River...

Let's enjoy it.

Hello, Tadao.

How's business?

When I ask "How's business?"

you say "It's so-so."

It's so-so.

Good morning.

Good morning, Mama.

Look at this big boy getting

pocket money from his mum.

It's called appreciation,

a Japanese custom.

You Filipinos

wouldn't understand.

Who's that?

Connie. Her Japanese is good

so I hired her to assist me.

But she's such a tart!

Bye.

Sorry, I won again.

I've won more than I want.

Your luck's run out.

Look, I've got the whole lot!

- You plucked my last feather.

- Grow it back.

Can you grow it back?

Hello. Kaneda Taxis.

Oh, it's you.

Where am I, sir?

Mr Anbo, where is the moon?

It's in the east...

or in the west...

or the south...

or maybe the north.

Mr Anbo, just drive

towards the moon.

Good evening.

- Why aren't you up?

- I have a headache.

- Don't use my futon.

- Mine's dirty.

You bastard.

- Doesn't that hurt your eye?

- My head's pounding.

When I dream,

I feel so sad

that I can't move my body.

I don't know why.

Do you, Chun?

Stop complaining

and go to hospital.

You know I've no money.

And it makes no difference

where I am.

- I'm tired of hearing that.

- Chun...

Give me a cigarette.

I like you, Chun.

But I hate Koreans.

I'm tired of that too.

Koreans are cunning,

dirty and uncultured.

You're just like

a Korean yourself.

No way!

I'm pure Japanese.

- Chun...

- What?

Can you lend me some money?

I'm the madam's son.

- How's business?

- It's so-so.

Be quiet!

Sir...

Just between you and me,

this place is a rip-off.

You know, Connie...

my heart is full of sadness.

I want someone...

to heal my heart.

Do you want a drink?

Sol drown my loneliness

in drink again.

By the end of the month?

Well, I'm not sure.

Do they need cash?

I check the tachograph

every day.

It can't be wrong.

Anyone can make a mistake.

I don't make

three mistakes in a row.

Never mind.

I know it's a chance

for a bargain.

Listen, Mr Ono.

Why do tachographs record

time, distance and speed?

For the safety of the drivers.

If they're not

overworked or driving too fast...

If they're not being lazy

or embezzling the takings...

In other words, tachographs

are there to tie us down.

Hey, lend me some money?

Don't, Anbo. You'd be

throwing it down the drain.

I'll repay it straight away.

- Aren't you ashamed?

- Of what?

- Of sponging off a junior.

- Don't talk, you crook.

I work harder than you.

You always cause trouble.

Don't talk, you drain.

I'm not a drain.

Are you picking a fight?

Will you two quarrel outside?

Excuse me, sirs.

Your hair's a mess.

Work hard, all right?

The Korean School spirit, eh?

You know I trust you.

Bye.

Will you at least

work your quota?

200 km a day is nothing

compared to other companies.

Moving 100 million yen

with one phone call

isn't like making 400,000 yen

driving a taxi.

Chun...

A taxi driver

earns from mileage.

Stop whining and do your job.

Run, Hoso,

or you'll be in trouble.

How's this, sir'?

Happy now?

Irene...

When you finish with clients,

you must come back at once.

Translate, Connie.

Irene, pull your socks up.

Use your brains.

You're in Japan,

so adapt to Japanese ways.

Translate.

Follow their system.

Why? I'm a Filipina.

Not a bow-legged Jap.

Lolita...

Don't waste your time chatting.

Make sure you offer drinks.

Japanese men will always

order drinks if you ask.

Japan is a country of gentlemen.

We make our money on drinks.

The more we make,

the more your salary goes up.

Money is everything.

Understand?

Translate, Connie.

I'm not an interpreter, Mama.

Money buys a house back home

and makes your family happy.

Well, Connie?

So don't make a fuss

if a client touches you.

I get paid for singing songs

and pouring drinks

but I don't get paid

for anything else.

Who do you think

made you a manageress?

I don't have to sell my body

like others do.

I came to Japan when I was 15.

I came to Japan when I was 10!

You can't fool me.

Don't you think

you should open the hen?

While you're lecturing us

you're losing customers.

I've gone through everything

you've gone through.

You should look up to me

as a role model.

If you do as I say,

you'll never go wrong.

Translate, Connie.

She made lots of mistakes.

That's how she learned.

I think in Japan people like you

aren't treated fairly.

You're discriminated against.

I think I can understand you

very well.

- Are you coming on to me?

- No, Connie.

I'm a very serious man...

so serious as to be idiotic.

Idiotic?

- Pure.

- Pure?

Pure, eh?

A long time ago,

there was a big war.

People of my country

were enslaved like cattle.

My mother, like you now,

came to Japan to earn

a living for the family.

She crossed the wild seas...

Did she swim?

In a boat.

I don't know how she was

before, but now she's rich.

She's gone through a lot.

My father was killed

by the Japanese Army

and all my brothers died.

How?

From malnutrition.

Only I survived.

My mother worked like a dog.

As for me...

I had to spend my nights

alone at home.

It's embarrassing for a man

of over 30 to say this...

but I'm starving for love.

Good night.

Connie...

What?

Platonic love is lonely,

isn't it?

I only screw men I love.

Be honest with yourself.

Does being honest mean

I have to screw you?

I love you, Connie.

I love you.

I love you.

I felt your tongue.

Oh, well... why not?

What?

A kiss.

Come off it.

One night, that was all.

- Shit! I forgot something.

- We're already late.

Give me the key.

Welcome home.

I've run you a bath.

What's this?

My stuff.

I'm unpacking it.

Get out!

Go and have a bath,

then we'll talk.

- Talk about what?

- Don't get mad.

- I'll call the police.

- What will you say?

"Do you know him?"

"He's my boss's son."

"Have you lost anything?"

"I have more stuff now."

Stop this nonsense.

Connie...

Why are you doing this?

I need you.

Connie...

I don't need you.

Have a bath while it's hot.

It's my bath!

The pitcher's first ball...

The batter hits it. It's big...

Big...

Connie!

Look, Connie.

It's big...

- Hello.

- Good morning!

God be with me.

Hello.

Yes, that's right.

- Chun's there, isn't he?

- Chun?

Tadao Kanda.

You know, Chun for short.

- Hello.

- It's me.

- Hello, Hoso.

- I always wanted to ask...

Why are you Korean?

Why is your Japanese

better than mine?

Hoso, this isn't

a kids' counselling service.

Pervert.

- Hello.

- Is Chun there?

What?

I don't like Koreans,

but I like you.

- So?

- Lend me some money.

Connie, darling...

Get me Chun.

For you.

- What do you want?

- Don't leave me!

- Are you stupid?

- I told you I like you.

How many times

do I have to tell you?

Hoso...

Don't call me again.

Connie...

The fire's out.

Stop this shit, Hoso!

Tadao?

What are you doing there, Tadao?

- Is Sell in?

- Mr Arai...

- Kang Su...

- Hello.

Chun Nam.

Hey... won't you work for me?

I'll pay you a good salary.

I don't like money-lenders.

We Koreans in Japan...

have to make money

for as long as we're here.

We must all get stronger

and pull together.

Don't lecture me.

Koreans just don't have

a spirit of self-sacrifice.

What I want is to use

the money I make from lending

for the unification of Korea.

The money I make belongs

not to me but to society.

Koreans only think about

themselves and their relatives.

That's the bad side

of capitalism.

To end our people's tragedy

and build a unified nation

I'm prepared to lose

all my money. Believe me!

So says the guy

who got VD from a whore.

"“Oh, my dick hurts..."

You betrayer of the nation.

After the golf course,

I'd like a hotel.

To accommodate 2000 people.

It's good to plan ahead.

That old fool couldn't see

beyond a pinball parlour.

We're a new generation of

Korean businessmen in Japan.

We're the children of capitalism.

Damn unification!

- Mr Arai...

- I'm sorry.

That was a private matter.

When you deal with Mr Konno,

talk to me first, okay?

I know.

I ask for your generous

assistance.

Let's have a meal

with our president again.

We learn so much

from him, you know.

Hey! Wake up.

To Ikebukuro.

Come on, wake up.

Open the door, you bastard.

- I want to fuck her.

- It's not for hire. No.

No...

Go on, get him. Kick him!

I don't like scolding.

It's not my style.

But how can a taxi driver

raise his hand to customers?

Some customers they were.

They're demanding compensation.

They stink, you know.

The authorities will come down

on us if we refuse customers.

You can't drive a taxi

and be scared of the authorities.

Don't you know that drivers

can't argue back?

They provoked me.

Osamu...

If you hit them, you lose.

Endure all the blows,

and you'll win.

They were savages.

Don't be racist.

Say "white native

South Americans".

Savages are savages.

Hello. Kaneda Taxis.

It's Anbo here, sir.

Where am I?

What do you see

around you, Mr Anbo?

I see a golden object

that looks like a turd.

Turn right at the turd

and drive straight.

You can all bloody well...

Good morning.

What's happened?

My wife's run away.

Mr Senba,

I'm taking a few days off.

What are you saying?

- Who is it?

- It's me.

I know Chun's there.

He's mad.

Let me in, Chun.

I'm not here.

- He's not here.

- Liar! I saw him go in.

- The neighbours will be angry.

- He'll give up.

Let me in, Chun!

- Who are you?

- Shut up!

What have you got to do

with my man?

I look after Chun.

- Chun!

- What do you want?

- Are you jealous?

- You're a lunatic.

I came to see Chun.

You get out of my way.

Hello.

Go home, will you?

Are you angry with me, Chun?

I don't like Koreans...

but I like you.

Hoso...

Tell him to go home.

He's not a bad guy.

- Shall I kick you both out?

- Go home!

I slept in Chun's bed.

What are you saying, you idiot?

We're tied together

by a strong friendship.

Don't worry, Connie.

Get out!

What's your name?

You're dark, aren't you?

Mum...

Stop sulking.

You're like a child.

I borrowed this video for you.

I always think of you

more than anyone else.

Whenever you're being sweet,

there's always something...

- Shall we pack the video too?

- Don't be stupid.

I'd gladly send you to the North.

How are my brothers?

Some brother you are!

I think I want to live

in a warm climate.

Could you face your brothers

without shame?

Yes.

You can have fun with Connie.

But if you tell me

you want to marry her

I'll disown you.

No Japanese girls...

no Filipinas...

no Cheju Islanders...

no Southern girls...

Who can I marry, then?

Heaven help me!

Done.

Pack them.

People's Democratic Republic

of Korea

in the light of factors

of an economic nature

or a political nature

or the benefits provided

By the Japanese economy.

But at the moment

many of these conditions

can hardly be improved upon.

And yet we can see

so much hardship.

And in these circumstances

it's very hard to maintain

our faith in religion.

I wonder how people see us.

Two young lovers.

- You'd be the pimp.

- Are you picking a fight?

I have an eye for men.

- I do love you.

- You're so shameless!

I love you.

- How do you know that?

- I'm learning.

What else?

Let's fuck.

You'll be punished one day.

Let's go to hell together.

Get out.

Come on, get out.

Show me your ID and licence.

He broke my tooth!

Quick, the handcuffs!

See how he returned my kindness?

There are plenty

of other Iranians.

I agree, sir.

Out with all rogue foreigners!

- I agree, sir.

- They should go home.

I agree...

Excuse me, sir.

I'm sorry to interrupt,

but the bank rang.

Mr Arai has passed a dud cheque

and gone on the run.

The bloody idiot!

Where's our pay?

I'm going to quit.

For my little angel's sake,

I'll quit driving.

Our president is trying hard

to raise some money.

I won't work until you pay me.

I won't work for nothing.

I'll quit... definitely.

We will pay you.

By the way...

What happened

to our recreation trip?

Haven't we saved for it?

We're hard up now.

We're supposed to have

lots of fun with geisha girls.

That's right. I remember.

Can't we still go,

and make it Tada's farewell?

Sure. Let's go.

Here are the keys

to your cars, sir.

Fine.

305,000 yen received, sir.

Please wait.

How was the spa?

Was it good?

The geisha girls were so old

we got a shock.

The bill shows you had fun.

I wouldn't mind staying

another night.

Now that you've had your fun,

we must help each other

to get through this crisis.

Can we stop for some milk

on the way?

Hey!

Aren't you aware of the state

our company is in?

It's been a good trip,

hasn't it?

We'll be back!

Thanks a lot.

We Koreans

should help each other.

What for?

I'm only your employee.

You're all fired!

Now is the time

for us to work together

across national

and racial borders.

We must look to the future

and work as hard as we can.

Effort in business!

Only effort in business

will save the world.

We're like a family.

Think of me as your real

mother and work harder.

But we're only

humble guest workers.

That's what's wrong

with South-East Asian women.

Filipino, Thai, Malaysian,

Taiwanese, Chinese...

Chinese are the least

trustworthy.

Isn't Korea in South-East Asia?

It's in East Asia!

Oh well, too bad...

Why don't the two of us

pool our efforts tonight?

Mama too can devote herself

to saving the world.

Whether you're on a short date

or an overnight stay

I'll keep shop for you.

Don't you know

how hard I work for you?

Stop it, Mother.

You're an embarrassment

So what?

The reason I have

this place and all

is because I've done

embarrassing things.

I can see that, Mama.

Shut up! You've brought

nothing but trouble.

- Don't blame me.

- It's not her fault, Mother.

Don't you ever sympathise

with your poor mother?

You should be on my side.

Come on, cut it out.

Why shouldn't I rely

on my own son?

You know, I'm going to quit

that rotten company.

I want to become

an independent cab driver.

You got a ticket for speeding

the other day.

You have to have

a clean record for 10 years.

- Have I ever had an accident?

- I'm talking about offences.

I can become independent

any time I like.

And...

I'll bring my mother out

from Niigata. My son, too.

I'll start a new life

with my ex-wife.

- You should quit driving taxis.

- I'll build a house.

I'll get my family together.

My ex-wife's working

at a club in Ginza.

She rang me the other day

and said she wanted

to come back to me.

- Where did she ring you?

- In my apartment.

Will you lend me money, Chun?

Let's go and see her.

- Where's the club?

- Somewhere around here.

Perhaps I got it wrong.

It may be in Tachikawa,

not Ginza.

How can you mix up Gina

They're similar, aren't they?

Hoso...

Slow down.

Don't worry. I can easily

handle 100 or 200 kph.

I know your left eye

is rather weak.

And so is my right ear.

My head is aching badly.

It feels like

it's burning inside.

I'll do it, damn it.

I'll stake my life.

Why should I be knocked down?

I'll knock him down.

Damn it...

Let's go home. We both have

to work tomorrow.

You think I'm telling you

a lie, don't you?

- That's not true.

- Yes. You think I'm lying.

You look down on me.

I don't like that.

Let's cool ourselves down.

I don't like Koreans

looking down on me.

- Let's go home.

- Shut up!

I'm going to see my ex-wife.

She rang me.

You don't have a phone.

She wanted to see me.

She was crying.

She wants our family together.

I understand.

Get out.

I hate Koreans.

Yes.

Thank you very much, sir.

- Any radio message yet?

- They're trying to call him.

Wouldn't it be quicker

to call the police?

Body temperature...

Someone's life is at risk,

you know.

Same here.

He may have been killed.

He's stupid.

He should at least contact us.

He couldn't call us

from the bottom of a dam.

Are you enjoying this?

I'm worried.

- He may be asleep.

- Then someone would see him!

Please don't shout.

What if my angel has a fit?

Weren't you going to quit

for your angel's sake?

I'm here until I find

another job.

You were with him last,

weren't you?

I'll report it to the police.

I can't take responsibility.

Who cares about responsibility

now in this company?

Hello. Kaneda Taxis.

This is Anbo, sir.

Where am I...

Look, Connie.

It's a little far from here...

Make it strong.

But it's a very nice club.

How far is it?

- Shiojiri in Nagano.

- Nagano?

My friend owns it.

I told him about you

and he's very keen.

Eat some, Tadao,

before it dries up.

The manager's young

and energetic.

I left the tuna belly for you.

You can see snow there.

Cut it out.

I don't want to see snow.

Filipinos hate snow.

Are you so keen to separate us?

You don't have to take the job.

Enough is enough. Let's go

to the Philippines, Tadao.

What's this about?

We're going to live together

in the Philippines.

He wouldn't go

and leave me behind.

He said he was sick of you.

There's a Japanese saying,

"Blood is thicker than water."

Isn't it

"Money's thicker than water"?

Don't, Connie.

Tadao, you have to choose.

Me or this old bitch.

You little tart!

Go back to the Philippines.

- Does it hurt?

- I'm not a nut case.

I've got a headache, that's all.

The cops are threatening

to send me to the hospital.

They say I might not come out.

I just wanted to see Mother.

I didn't know she was dead.

It was my fault

that I didn't know

but I wanted to see her,

that's all.

I'm not a lunatic, am I, Chun?

No.

You won't put me

in the hospital, will you?

I couldn't put you

in the hospital.

So don't worry.

I like you,

though I don't like Koreans.

I know.

You'll come to see me again?

Yes. I'll come again.

I'm a poor man. It makes

no difference where I live.

Chun...

Can you lend me some money?

You have some forms to fill in.

Where are you going?

Cigarettes.

In the drawer.

So we still have some...

Here they are.

- I want some beer.

- Shall I go and buy some?

It's in the fridge.

What's that for?

You're really disgusting.

What have I done?

Lies, lies!

Always telling lies.

Have I lied to you?

Your father was killed

by the Japanese

and your brothers died

of malnutrition?

What a story!

There were people like that.

Stop it!

Stop it, Connie.

Don't waste food.

You'll never find a woman

as lovable as me.

You're so modest.

- I wish you'd drop dead!

- Life's hard enough.

Bastard!

Stop it.

Idiot!

- You sex maniac.

- Suck her sagging tits!

After all I've done for you!

- When did you do what?

- I worried so much over you.

- Come to the Philippines.

- No, I won't.

- Don't come, then.

- I said I won't.

Come!

I've had enough of you.

Come to the Philippines!

Hey, I know that character.

It's in the word "ginger".

Is your name pronounced "Ga"?

It's Kang, sir.

- Are you from China?

- I'm Korean.

So, you're a South Korean

immigrant in Japan, right?

I have lots of Korean friends

like you.

They live in a ghetto...

A place where there are

many Korean immigrants.

I can't remember

my friend's name.

- Isn't he Mr Kim?

- Like the one on TV?

I visited him once.

Their apple tasted

like their pickles.

Everything they had

smelt of pickles.

Do you still hate our pickles?

I absolutely love them.

I buy jars of them. I'm fussy

about Korean barbecue.

Their grandmother kept

talking to us in Korean

but my poor friend

couldn't speak the language.

She should speak in Japanese

if she's in Japan.

- Do you think so, too?

- Of course.

You know...

the Korean comfort women issue

is a bit odd, isn't it?

"What's the

“comfort women" issue?

Weren't they prostitutes?

And it was during the war.

It was before we were born.

We don't care, do we?

I was born after the war, too.

But we say

"after the liberation".

I've been following

Korean issues.

That riot in I. was incredible.

They just shoot, don't they?

It's scary, isn't it?

You know what they call

“Korean power“...

I wish I had

some of their power.

Me too.

Maybe I should go to Seoul.

I'd like to come with you.

You could show me around.

Oh... I'm short of money.

Would you mind waiting?

It's just there.

I won't be long.

I'll be back.

Police!

You bastard!

I'll call the police!

I'm sorry. Forgive me.

Don't hit me, Mr Ga!

- Kang is my name.

- I won't do it again, Mr Ga!

I said my name was Kang.

I'm sorry, Mr Kang.

- Pay your fare.

- Yes!

- It was a joke.

- The money!

I really didn't mean it.

Your change of 1390 yen, sir.

Thank you very much, sir.

At the present moment

many of us cannot escape

from our own beliefs.

There are times

when we see the ills

in God's world

and want to change direction...

Connie...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I hit you.

Not now.

I want to say this to you

before God.

Can't you be quiet?

I love you, Connie.

Go to hell.

The sunset over Manila Bay

viewed from Rizal Park...

must be very beautiful.

Will you run

a karaoke bar for me?

Then...

we'll build a house...

and live with my family.

Will you live in the Philippines

until you die?

Your lies...

have affected me a bit

this time.

I'm not lying.

I can't take it any more.

I love you, Connie.

I'm sick and tired

of hearing that.

There's nothing we can do.

We can't escape.

They won't kill us

but we'll be their slaves.

But times will change for us.

After all, capitalism

is all about money.

Until then,

imagine you're in the North

and work hard.

What happened

to our Japanese support?

We've been betrayed.

I didn't realise

they were so racist.

I did try hard, though.

You played a dirty trick on me!

Just pretend you're dead.

Why should I clean up your mess?

Let's talk quietly, Mr Kaneda.

Loan Agreement

We must do this...

or we'll both be in deep shit.

1. 5 billion yen

He'll never come out of this.

They're yakuza, aren't they?

Real ones, too.

Guess who's here.

It's Mr Arai, the financial king

of the Korean immigrants.

What are you doing here?

You're needed

to unify our homeland.

You'd better hurry off

in your Mercedes.

Watch your tongue, you loser.

Why don't you wind up

the business?

It's only a tiny taxi company,

no big deal.

Would you mind leaving us alone?

We're talking as ex-classmates.

Please ignore us.

I suggest you act at once.

You're not bound

by Japanese law-.

Shut up, you idiot!

This is none of your business!

Shall we come back another day?

You guys seem to get

easily excited.

Keep well, Tadao.

You too.

Why don't you say

a gentle word or two?

Idiot!

Can't you even tell a lie?

I could shed some tears then.

Damn you.

How's business?

It's so-so.

How's business?

How's business?

It's so-so...

Work's been very intense.

Our boss is working

a lot harder.

The trouble is the loan

from the yakuza.

Working flat out,

we can just pay the interest.

Nothing can surprise me now.

What's that for? Why do you

hit an old man like me?

My wheel came off

on the expressway!

You changed it this morning.

No violence, please!

Stop it, Anbo. Who'll pay for

his funeral if you kill him?

- The company can't.

- I'll see to my own affairs.

How will you do that?

That's enough!

He says he'll kill himself.

Hello.

You know...

I wanted to own a golf course.

I had to have it.

You should have been satisfied

with a pinball parlour.

You'd have owned a building

if it had been successful.

I'm sorry.

It was an accident.

For both yakuza and Koreans...

there'll be a lot of work to do.

It's not a big deal.

May I? Thank you.

Another one, please.

A different pose.

Now, now.

There's a good baby...

Fire! Fire!

Bring water!

The hose, quick!

Sell!

Put it out, quick, you bastards!

You fucking...

The fire!

I want a Filipina called Connie.

Found her at last!

I caught a bad disease

from that rotten woman.

I'm coming for her now.

Tell her to wait for me

right there.

You bastard!

I hope you rot in hell.

What a coincidence!

Where are you going?

Want a ride?

So it was you, eh?

- I've missed you, Connie.

- You make me sick.

Connie...

I'm the only one

who can understand you.

Listen, Connie.

Once there was a big war.

I've had enough

of your bloody stories.

- Where to, Miss?

- Manila, the Philippines.

Thank you for riding with us.

I'm your driver. My name...

is Ga.

Gorô Kishitani as Chun

Ruby Moreno as Connie

Moeko Ezawa as the Mother

Original story: Yan So Gil

Music: Masahide Sakuma

Director. Yôichi Sal

Subtitles: Chiaki Ajioka, Richie

Buenaventura, Kenneth Kang, Andrew McCormick

Subtitles © SBS Australia 1995