SCARS OF THE SUN Taiyo no Kizu
Hello.
I just left the station.
Sorry I'm running late. Is she asleep already?
No, she's awake.
She said it's because today's your birthday.
I really feel bad about all this.
I had to work overtime.
Need anything from the convenience store?
Forget all that. Just come home quickly.
I will.
Where's daddy?
Near the station.
Did you call the police?
I did 5 minutes ago.
You! You move too much.
What an idiot!
Die, you fool!
What?
Didn't even make a dent in his cheek.
There's definitely a limit to an air gun.
Nope, he's something.
Your fuckin' cheek is just too thick!
Hey! Stop it!
I said stop it already!
Die, old man!
What are you doing?
Let me go!
I'm not the one who started this!
I didn't start this!
Tell your story at the police station.
Hey, Oyama!
Call an ambulance!
Mr. Katayama, you were fighting Junior High School kids.
Don't you think you were being childish?
Like I told you over and over again, I wasn't fighting them.
It's true we answered a call about a homeless man being attacked...
...but you took matters into your own hands and picked a fight with those kids.
I was trying to defend myself.
One of them had a knife.
I thought my life was in danger.
You're exaggerating again.
No, I'm not.
After all, those kids...
- Where are they? - We let them go.
Why? They'll just do it again.
Hey, first of all they got hurt.
I think you'll be in more trouble if they press an assault charge against you.
Assault charge?
Like I said, they're only middle school kids.
Even though they look like adults, they still have minds like kids.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I was surprised to hear that you're at the police station.
I had no choice.
They wanted to hear what happened.
You should've pretended not to see it. Just don't get involved.
No, I was just...
She did a good job, didn't she?
She said this one's me.
All you have to worry about is how to protect me and your daughter.
I know.
It won't happen again.
I learned my lesson.
I'll take her to bed.
She's gotten bigger, hasn't she?
Ayano missed you so much.
Take a day off on the weekends so you can take her out somewhere.
You're right.
When we were kids, this town was a better place to live.
I agree with you.
No matter what, I don't want to get involved with youngsters anymore.
You wish.
Someday soon, little Ayano's going to introduce you to her boyfriend.
I hope not.
Excuse me.
Have a good day.
Welcome...
Welcome home.
What's the matter?
I'm so glad.
This afternoon when I was shopping, some weird boy was following me.
Police Dept.
Oh, from last night. What's wrong?
It was that boy, the one with the knife.
He was following my wife and daughter this afternoon.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm pretty sure.
Can you tell me his name and address?
I can't do that.
Why not?
We have his information, but he's underage.
It's privacy laws.
But if you wait until something happens...
Sorry, but I can't tell you anything.
Sorry...
Hello.
I called you because there's something bothering me.
This morning they found a dead body near the train station's crossing bridge.
A dead body?
Hang on a second.
Sorry...
What do you mean?
They still didn't know whether it's a suicide or a murder.
No one can answer the phone right now.
Please leave your message after the tone.
Please hang up when you are finished.
It's me.
I heard something happened near the station.
It's not safe out, so don't let Ayano go outside.
That's all.
Ayano?
Oh, Yoko.
Did you get my message?
Hey, what's the matter?
It's all your fault!
Mr. Katayama?
I'm Ozaki from the Inasato Precinct.
I'm very sorry for your loss, but I need to ask you some questions.
Witnesses tell us that your daughter was seen with a 15-16 year old boy.
Do you have any idea who that boy is?
It must be him.
Him?
Mr. Ozaki...
We caught the boy.
He's at the precinct.
Mr. Katayama!
Outta my way!
Please stay out of the way.
Get out of my way!
You bastard!
Let me go!
Let him cool off.
Let me go!
Let go of me!
You!
I'll fuckin' kill you!
The funeral for Katayama Ayano, the girl killed by a 15 year old...
will held at Minasato temple.
The body of the young girl is about to be taken into the family tomb.
Her father is the one who is carrying her name plaque.
Followed by her mother, who is carrying her photo.
According to our findings...
Ayano's father and that boy were involved in an altercation earlier.
This is believed to be the reason behind this tragic event.
That is correct.
The suspect was beaten up by Ayano's father.
- Beaten up? - Right.
The police did not release the information to the media...
but two days before Ayano was killed...
her father was taken to the police station...
because he was caught beating up the boy.
I believe this was a case started by violence...
and ended with violence.
Why do you release that kind of report?
I am the victim here, but you made me look like a criminal.
That's just the way the mass media spins the story.
It's beyond our control.
My wife has gone crazy over this.
I beg you. Can you do something about this?
Mr. Katayama, the police can't interfere with freedom of speech.
But this is just unfair.
We're the victims and our names are spread all over the media...
That boy doesn't even have his name publicized!
Excuse me.
Wait just a minute!
Are you Mr. Katayama?
I'm Akatsu, the lawyer for Kamiki Akira, the defendant.
Kamiki?
What kind of lawyer are you for him?
What are you talking about?
Do you realize...
that the public blames you more for this tragic event than the suspect?
In the first place, this happened because you beat up that underage boy.
- Just wait a minute. - Mr. Katayama...
Excuse me.
You're up against a lawyer. Don't take on his challenge.
Please take it easy on the mass media problem.
It will calm down sooner or later.
Let's go.
I promise you...
Attempted murder?
Yeah, I found out about it on the Internet.
Two years ago, Kamiki tried to kill a girl.
Well then, why did they release him?
That's the law for underage kids.
Also, two years ago, the lawyer who defended him was that Akatsu guy.
This time, because of his age, he won't be tried as an adult.
At best, they'll just send him to a juvenile detention center.
I want him to be executed rather than going to juvie.
I want to kill him with my own hands.
I'm used to it now.
Our house is surrounded by the media.
And people keep pointing their fingers at us.
You might be used to it, but what about your wife?
I know.
I can't stand living here anymore.
Then, come to Yokohama.
Right now, I'm looking for a drafter for a new project.
You and your wife can have a new start in a new city.
I don't know...
Think nothing of it.
You've helped me out plenty of times in the past.
Did you see my sister?
Didn't you see her this afternoon?
Yeah, but she told me she is waiting for her medicine.
Maybe, she went home first?
No, that's impossible.
I'll look for her inside again.
THREE YEARS LATER
Here.
Thanks.
Take a break just a little bit.
I'm almost done.
Just leave him be. He's a workaholic.
But...
It's because he wants tomorrow off.
A day off? Does he have plans?
Well, you know.
THE BOY WHO KILLED AYANO IS RELEASED AND WILL CHANGE HIS NAME
In Kamiki's case, his behavior was good and he showed remorse.
We did a psychology test on him and didn't find anything wrong with him.
That's why we released him in just a year and 8 months.
Even though he killed someone, he gets out in only a year and 8 months?
Like I explained before, in case of a juvenile, it can happen that way.
Where is he now?
Mr. Katayama, I mentioned this before.
I cannot give you that information.
I'm not asking because I'm curious.
I'm the victim here.
My daughter was the one who got killed.
I understand your feelings, but those are the rules.
Excuse me.
Mr. Katayama!
Nice to meet you.
I'm a probation officer. My name is Takizawa.
I'm looking over Kamiki Akira's release.
Then do you know where he is?
I'm not allowed to inform you of his whereabouts...
...but I'll make sure he doesn't repeat the same crime ever again.
I want to make sure of that with my own eyes.
I believe I have that right.
Here...
These are the letters of apology that Kamiki wrote, but they all were returned.
I feel the same whether or not I read them.
I don't even feel like reading them.
I heard his parents moved to Tohoku.
Is he there?
No, he chose not to live with his parents.
He said that he wanted to start fresh by himself.
Could it be?
Is he back in his old neighborhood?
Tell me!
I can't answer that.
I don't mind if you stay here for a month. Use it as you please.
This futon is for you to use.
Sorry to trouble you.
Say Katayama...
Yes?
I'm sorry to say this, but I can't help you anymore.
Not long after the murder...
the press came into my store asking for an interview.
People around me started to give me strange looks.
Caused a lot of trouble.
Katayama, I have a family.
I don't want mine to get into the same trouble as yours.
Taisa, I'm really sorry.
I'm very grateful for all you did for me.
I couldn't ask for more.
I'm so sorry about this.
Daddy...
Daddy... come play with me.
Thank you so much for this.
Hello. It's you.
It's been so long. Are you doing well?
Where are you now?
What's wrong? You're back all of a sudden.
Definitely, it was because he's been released.
I heard the rumor.
I called the police, but they won't tell me anything.
He has a grudge against me.
This time he will try to kill you.
Me?
Do you have any plans to move to Yokohama?
It's better that way. I can protect you if you're nearby.
It's you.
I was in the Minasato precinct. It's been a while.
I've been consulting him since that case.
I didn't hear anything about his release...
but I will do everything to protect Kaori.
What can you possibly do?
Brother!
The police and the law failed to protect us.
So, how can you protect Kaori?
Brother...
I am grateful that you're worried about me...
but I have to take care my students too.
I beg you, don't start a fight here.
Hey, stop that!
What an idiot!
I don't have anything to do with Kamiki anymore.
That's the truth.
It's really getting annoying now.
After I got out of juvie...
I took over my parents' business, got married and had a kid.
That's why...
I don't care about you.
I want to find out about Kamiki.
He doesn't have any parents.
Kihara died 3 years ago. And Kawamoto is serving time in prison.
The one who left is only you, Sudou.
You must know something.
I don't know, really.
Sorry, I have work to do.