A SHOCHIKU FILM
Oiwa, have you still not taken your medicine from yesterday?
No.
Maybe you should take it.
All right.
Here.
Thank you.
I took it, dear.
- Tamiya. - Naosuke!
What's the matter?
She just took the medicine you gave me.
Are you sure?
Iemon!
It's too painful!
I can't stand it!
The agony!
Iemon! I can't...
Oiwa!
Keep your voice down!
Naosuke, you did that to her face!
Take it easy! You gave her the poison yourself!
Oiwa!
- Iemon! - Iemon gave you poison!
Son of a bitch!
I'll tell Kumagoro's men all about youl
Don't just stand there Tamiya! Help me catch him!
He was nothing but trouble that son-of-a-bitch!
Oiwa,
now we can go away together.
I brought some new ointment.
- You saw. - No, I didn't!
I won't tell anyone! Spare mel
Who is it?
Who are you talking to?
Someone knocked at the door.
I didn't hear anything.
Really?
Yes?
I'm coming.
There's someone there!
THE GHOST OF YOTSUYA PART II
Produced by KOICHIRO OGURA
Screenplay by EIJIRO HISAITA
Cinematography by HIROYUKI KUSUDA
Production Design by ISAMU MOTOKI
Music by TADASHI KINOSHITA
Starring
KINUYO TANAKA KEN UEHARA
HISAKO YAMANE HARUKO SUGIMURA, CHOKO IIDA
OSAMU TAKIZAWA JUKICHI UNO, KEIJI SADA
YOSHIZO TAMASHIMA KEN MITSUDA, DAISUKE KATO
Directed by KEISUKE KINOSHITA
Sis?
O merciful Buddha...
Takuetsu.
You look like you've seen a ghost.
Oh, it's you, Osode.
Do you know why their house is all closed up?
Um... there's nobody home.
Do you know why?
I heard Oiwa left home.
Left home?
Something about eloping with a lover.
What? Who told you that?
It was just a little gossip I overheard.
Where's her husband?
He's, uh...
I don't know.
I do know he's not here anymore.
He was furious about his wife
and ran off somewhere.
It's a lie. My sister would never do that.
As I said I only know what I heard.
In any case,
what brings you here?
Something strange happened last night.
Last night?
Someone banged on our door.
I went to answer it and the door opened all by itself.
By itself?
Or maybe it just seemed that way to me,
but in any case it was very strange.
I wondered if maybe something bad had happened to Sis.
Is something wrong, Takuetsu?
It's nothing.
I'm just feeling a little chilled.
Excuse me.
- Looks like blood. - I wonder what happened.
- Hi there, Okura. - Hello, sir.
Where are you going?
I went to look for my son but it was no use.
He's still missing?
I'm worried he might be dead. I have a bad feeling.
Now, now, don't be discouraged.
He'll show up one of these days. Take care now.
Thank you.
Kohei.
Thank you, ma'am. I appreciate your patronage.
Now we have everything we need for the wedding.
It was all so sudden I'm afraid I panicked.
Congratulations on the happy occasion.
Good-bye.
Omaki.
Who is it?
Me.
Haven't forgotten me have you? It's Shinkichi.
You?
It's been a long time.
What do you want?
That's a fine tone to use with your former husband.
If you have no business here get out.
I have a favor to ask.
I understand you have some sway in this house.
- If you're after money forget it. - It's not that.
I'm looking for a guy.
I heard he comes here.
What's his name?
People call him Naosuke Gonbei.
- Did you say Naosuke? - You know him?
A guy called just Naosuke comes by.
I've never heard him called anything else.
He makes an honest living. He's not the sort you'd be looking for.
You're really defending him.
You two got something going?
Yeah. What's it to you? We're engaged.
You are, huh?
- So I'll thank you to leave him alone. - Oh, yeah?
Oume is asking for you, Omaki.
I see.
Sorry to bother you.
Give our sweet Naosuke my regard So long.
Welcome back.
I've got word about Tamiya.
Tamiya?
I made a delivery to Ichimonji-ya where they're planning a wedding.
Between one thing and another,
they kept referring to a Mr. Tamiya and a Master Iemon.
I finally inquired and lo and behold,
the bridegroom is Tamiya.
And Takuetsu told me Oiwa eloped with a lover.
There's something strange going on.
Someone's up to no good!
Thank you very much.
Much obliged.
It's a pleasure to help when things move along this smoothly.
Right, Kihei?
You're a lucky man to get such a fine son-in-law.
My deepest gratitude.
It's all thanks to you and I ask for your continued favor.
An obnoxious guy came round asking about you yesterday.
Who was it?
A two-bit gangster used to work for a boss named Kumagoro.
Kumagoro?
You know him?
No, can't say I do.
He wanted to see you.
So what's this guy to you?
Are you jealous?
He used to be my husband.
You and he were married?
Why so surprised?
And if you don't treat me right, I just might go back to him.
You remember that.
How are you doing Naosuke? Getting plenty to drink?
Thank you very much.
My congratulations.
Garnering a coveted post when the wedding day after tomorrow.
Ichimonji-ya's fortunes are truly on the rise.
I'm most grateful for your efforts.
Now drink up.
Bring more sake. - I've had enough.
Come come. Let me pour for you.
Sir, the key to the storehouse.
RESALE SHOP
May I help you?
I wanted to inquire about these kimonos.
He said the man who brought them looked like a tradesman.
With Kohei still missing and those shocking rumors,
I don't think we can keep quiet about this kimono.
But what can we do?
I'll talk to Officer Tatsugoro.
It's been wiped up but this is blood.
Blood?
So my sister was killed?
That must be it.
She was such a fool. It's her own fault.
She was too shy and retiring. That's why this happened.
Take it easy. We don't know that she's dead yet.
Try to calm yourself.
Wake up, dear!
You were moaning.
I was dreaming.
You seemed to be suffering so.
I was worried.
Get me some water.
Oume promise you'll never leave me!
What are you saying?
I'll never let you go.
My darling!
Hello, Naosuke.
Whatcha got there?
Nothing much. A little gift.
Pestering people for money again?
Never mind that. You have other worries.
You know Oiwa's younger sister Osode?
She and her husband Yomoshichi
took some officers to inspect the Yotsuya house.
And?
They might have found something.
Big deal.
But, Naosuke...
what if they want to talk to me?
What should I tell them?
What?
The hush money you gave me the other day
seems kind of paltry.
So you want more?
Well, my job isn't exactly lucrative.
All right, but I have no money on me today.
I'll pay you next time we meet.
All right, I'll be counting on it.
See you around.
Hello.
I wasn't expecting you.
What are you brooding about? Is your wife out?
- She and Omaki went to the shrine. - They did? That's perfect.
I heard the police came.
You letting that bother you? You sure do scare easy.
But we've gotta do something about Takuetsu.
- What do you mean? Get rid of him.
We've got no choice.
Otherwise, he'll blab one of these days.
No.
I can't be involved any further.
Just leave it to me then.
Actually, I came to ask a favor.
What is it?
I need your signature and seal on this.
PROMISSORY NOTE: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I OWE
THE SUM OF 300 RYO IN GOLD TO NAOSUKE
What's this about?
Just sign it and affix your seal.
What have you got up your sleeve?
This is a lot of money.
And I'm sorely in need of it.
Once you sign that I'll take it to your father-in-law, and we'll talk.
What?
You were after Ichimonji-ya's money all along?
You got it. And what if I was?
You were using me?
Just a second. Aren't you forgetting something?
You can hardly pretend your motives were pure.
You saw a way to get ahead and you wanted Oume.
Let me remind you:
We killed two people.
If anybody finds out, our heads will be on display.
Our heads?
That's right. That's what's at stake here.
What have I done?
It just means we have to stay friends.
Got that? So I advise you to do as I say.
What kind of man are you?
What kind of...
- Good day. - Hello.
I've just returned.
Is something wrong?
Are you feeling all right?
I'm fine.
Could you leave me alone?
But I'm concerned.
You received an appointment,
yet you haven't reported for work once.
Please tell me what's wrong.
Shut up!
Answer me! When are you going to marry me?
Stop pestering me.
Was it all a lie?
Of course not.
Then when's it going to be?
- I hate pushy women. - How dare you!
Omaki.
Iemon would like some sake. Please see to it.
Would you like to join him, Naosuke?
Perhaps some other time. Excuse me.
Black tresses
In a tangle
My feelings, too
Remembering the night
We spent together
Light every lantern inside and out!
What's wrong?
Are you ill?
I have a headache.
Bring some medicine.
Stay with me, Oume!
Hold me tight and be with me!
Darling?
Oume.
What is torturing you so?
There's someone asking for you out front.
Oh, it's you.
I want to talk to you.
Naosuke!
Damn you! You took advantage of me!
Who got you in the door at Ichimonji-ya?
You ingrate!
Cut it out.
I'll have you know I'm not just some ordinary gardener.
I'm Naosuke Gonbei, a notorious gangster.
You're Naosuke Gonbei?
Naosuke Gonbei!
Who's there?
We flnally meet.
Shinkichi!
Who the hell are you?
I've been looking for you...
the stoolie who snitched about the jailbreak.
You bitch! You lured me out here for him.
No! I had no idea!
Take that, assholel
We found a man and a woman murdered and thrown in the river.
A gruesome sight.
- I wonder what happened. - I'd like to think it's not Oiwa.
Come by tomorrow to see if you can identify the bodies.
Thanks for coming by.
Looks like it's started to rain.
Please take an umbrella.
Much obliged.
Thanks. Good night.
Good night.
Do you think it could really be Oiwa?
We'll just have to see.
How could it have happened?
I want to go with you tomorrow.
You'd better not. You're pregnant now.
Please let me go.
We'll decide in the morning. Let's close up and go to bed.
There's something eerie about tonight.
If it is Oiwa after all,
I'll bet Iemon did it.
Now, now, Osode.
I just know it.
He needed Oiwa out of the way
so he could marry the Ichimonji-ya girl.
You mustn't speak of things you don't know. He's a samurai.
A word of caution for your own good.
Attend to your own business,
instead of wasting time snooping around empty houses
and identifying drowning victims.
Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong.
Aren't you full of advice! Why should we listen to you?
To hear you talk, you sound pretty suspicious yourself.
The woman's got a mouth.
But I'm saying this for your own good.
If you don't want to get hurt you'll mind your own business.
See nothing, hear nothing know nothing.
That way nobody gets hurt. Got that?
So long then. Good night.
Damn you!
Omaki!
My husband!
Omaki, I'm afraidl
Try to calm down, Oume.
It's just you.
What's going on?
It's nothing.
I'm sorry. Forgive me.
Oume, come with me.
Don't touch me! Go away!
What are you saying?
You needn't be afraid!
Omaki!
This is the note Mr. Tamiya wrote out for me.
Three hundred ryo is a lot of money.
He hasn't said a word about it to me.
But I have the note right here.
I'll have to talk to him first.
If there's good reason to pay I'll consider it.
What did he need this kind of money for?
He said he incurred a lot of expense
in preparation for the wedding.
I might mention too
that he resorted to some nasty business
in divorcing his first wife.
What?
If it came to light,
it could affect your reputation.
Someone here could even be led away in shackles.
In shackles? Who?
I'd rather not say at the moment.
Are you blackmailing me?
Not at all, sir. Absolutely not.
Master!
What is it?
May I see you a minute?
Your daughter says...
- Oume does? - Yes, and...
- So she's here already? - Yes, with Omaki.
Prepare a bed for her upstairs and call a doctor. I'll be right there.
But first send Omaki to me.
- Is it true Tamiya's gone mad? - Surely not.
She's come running home frightened half to death.
Master!
What happened, Omaki?
Stop crying and tell me what's going on.
What did Tamiya do?
Oume and I were frightened for our lives.
We clung to each other all night and didn't sleep a wink.
Try to calm down. You say Tamiya's acting strangely?
Yes.
He's a frightful man.
Running around with his sword drawn yelling and screaming all night.
It chills me to remember.
He must have done something terrible like killing someone.
Hold on there, Omaki.
Naosuke!
That's a serious charge.
Sir, this man's a gangster! He's behind all this!
Goddamn bitch!
Stop it!
Hey! Is anybody back there?
First he hoodwinked me, then he did this to your daughter!
He did it! It's all his fault!
I won't forget this.
Since you're a woman I'll let it go this time.
I'm terribly sorry, sir!
Forgive me!
What are you doing?
I was praying for my son.
Your son?
He was always in trouble, but he was the only son I had.
The police sent word that they found his body,
and I'm headed there now.
They found him in this canal,
so I thought I'd offer a prayer on my way.
Bad news, Naosuke.
The police found the bodies of Oiwa and Kohei in the canal.
So?
They're asking people if they can identify them.
Remember I'm not a part of this. I never hurt anyone.
I only helped clean up afterwards.
Let's be clear about that all right?
By the way what about that extra hush money?
When do I get it?
Oh, right.
Tamiya said he would pay you.
Why don't you come with me?
I'm leaving the money here.
Hurry up.
Such a gruesome sight.
Poor Kohei!
Okura.
Whatever he may have done,
they didn't have to kill him like that.
It makes me so angry, Osode!
I know who did it.
I know who did that to them.
My sister was always so good-natured and humble,
but he went and killed her.
Damn him! He'll be sorry!
Where are you going?
You wait here.
I'm going to Fukagawa to give him a piece of my mind for my sister.
Don't be rash. You can't confront a murderer by yourself!
Besides, you're pregnant. Calm yourself.
My husband will be back soon. He went to see Officer Tatsugoro.
Naosuke.
Why are we taking such a secluded path?
It's a shortcut.
Are you sure Tamiya will pay me?
Of course. Just follow me.
- Osode went to Fukagawa? - Yes. I tried to stop her but...
Murderer!
Help!
Murderer!
What? Osode's here?
I told her you were sleeping, but she insisted.
Send her away! I won't see her!
I told her you were ill...
That's enough!
Who's there?
It's Osode.
I knew you'd refuse to see me so I let myself in through the garden
Excuse me. Could I have a cup of tea?
What do you want?
I came to tell you that they found Oiwa's body.
I don't know who killed her,
but it was truly a horrible sight.
I wish you could have seen her.
After all, she was your wife.
I hope you'll at least say a prayer for her.
Go away!
Oiwa!
Tamiya.
Naosuke.
What happened to you?
I saw her. I saw Oiwa.
Pull yourself together.
We have other worries. Let's go inside. We need to talk.
No! I can't.
This is no time for dithering. Come on.
Listen, I just got rid of Takuetsu.
Takuetsu?
Osode!
What happened?
Osode! Wake up!
Yomoshichi!
Come on. Stand up.
What's all this?
There's no one here.
You really gotta pull yourself together.
She's gone.
So it really was a ghost.
Don't be ridiculous. Come on, I need to talk to you.
Under the circumstances we'd better get out of town.
We'll need some travel money.
We can get it by robbing Ichimonji-ya tonight.
You just have to let me inside when the bell strikes ten.
Getting into the storehouse will be easy.
The storehouse?
You...
You intend to make me a thief?
Does that bother you?
You're already a murderer.
Besides his money is practically yours.
What's wrong with taking what's already yours?
No! I won't do it!
Fine then. I'll do it without your help.
I'll just skip town on my own.
Your head's gonna be lonely, on display all by itself.
Naosuke, you can't leave me.
You've got to stay with me.
Then do as I say,
and we can travel together all the way to paradise.
All right. I'll do whatever you say.
You're itching to see your wife again anyway, right?
Oume.
So go say your farewells.
While you do that, I'll break into the storehouse.
You're an evil man!
Surprised?
When it comes to robbing storehouses,
you're looking at one of the best.
Seven years ago I went on a spree all over Edo,
hitting daimyo storehouses exclusively.
Seven years ago?
I thumbed my nose at Edo's samurai,
stealing from one after the other.
Then it was you... the thief who lost me my post!
What are you talking about?
You robbed my master's storehouse and I was dismissed.
All because of you,
I lost my stipend and lived in miserable poverty.
And now on top of that,
you've turned me into a murderer!
Hold on a second. Calm down!
What do you intend to do?
You think you can kill me and get away
when you're wanted for murder?
You shouldn't scare me like that.
Right now we need to be figuring how we're both gonna survive.
Hey, hold up!
Help!
It's Takuetsu, the masseur.
What happened?
Naosuke tried to kill me.
He's the one who killed Oiwa. - Try to hang on.
Take me to the police. I'll tell them everything.
I saw it all.
Ma'am, your husband is here.
What should I do, Omaki?
Stay calm. I'll go have a look.
Stay with me. I'm scared.
You'll be fine. I'll be right back.
Oume is my wife.
She left without my consent. She must come home with me.
But Oume is ill.
No she's only pretending. You must have put her up to it.
Most certainly not! It's you who drove her here.
- I'm going to find her. - No, she's not here.
- Not here? - That's right.
Where is she? I have to talk to her.
If you'll just wait here...
Sir, may I speak with you?
Please have a seat.
Officer Tatsugoro is here.
Tamiya, please wait here.
I'll go get Oume. It'll only take a minute.
So far so good.
Take this and unlock the storehouse.
So we already know
that when he and Naosuke left Fukagawa, they were headed here.
It's no use trying to hide him.
No sir. I wouldn't hide anything.
So he's here?
Yes, Tamiya is here.
You already made me yours anyway.
Care to ravish me again?
Whenever you like. Just say the word.
Oume!
Take it on me and run away with me!
Why should we run away?
I can't live without you.
Then who's this Oiwa woman you keep talking about?
I gave up everything for you.
You murdered her, didn't you?
I did it all for you.
Let me go!
No, Oume!
You know how crazy I am about you.
Help!
Thief!
It's you!
- Let go of me! - Drop the sword!
Run away with me!
Help!
- Don't leave me! - Help! Omaki!
Police!
Oume!
Somebody get Oume!
Tamiya, the police are here!
Iemon!
There's no time to lose! I'm getting out of here!
You villain!
Oume!
Oiwa!
Why did she marry a guy like that?
I hear he was really evil.
Ichimonji-ya's finished now.
Their beautiful daughter's face was burned so badly,
they say it's painful just to look at her.
Inside the flaming inferno,
peoole heard someone crying, "Forgive me!"
Over and over, until the bullding collapsed.
Frightening!
Why did a nice person like our sister meet such a cruel fate?
She was kind to a fault... refusing to give up on that evil man.
And Kohei, too.
At least now he can rest in peace.
O merciful Buddha let him rest in peace.
Well, I must be going.
May you enjoy every happiness.
You take care too.
Thank you.
Let me know when the baby's born. I'll come help.
Good-bye, and be in good health.
Let's go.
Don't think about this too much. It could hurt the baby.
I'm sure the baby's fine. It's your child, after all.
THE END