"Cops hiding the devil's sister."
"He has a sister?"
"Give her the chair!"
"The family's guilty, too!"
"Any word on the cop?"
"I condemn him, too, for harboring criminals."
"Don't worry. I'll find them."
"Give me more info!"
1:40 p.m.
Welcome back.
Nice to see you again.
Your reservation's for tomorrow.
I know but...
Bring your family this year?
Ah, just you and your daughter?
She's not my daughter.
Actually, I'm on duty. She's in my custody.
Can you lodge us?
Of course.
I've nowhere else to go.
Here you are.
I'm sorry I didn't have anything ready.
You're in Room 205 upstairs.
Katsuura-san is next door.
Aren't your wife and daughter coming?
When I finish work.
That's too bad. Kumiko was looking forward to meeting them.
I wanted them to meet you, too.
It would've been the perfect chance to explain "the incident" to them.
We've been over this. It wasn't your fault.
I blame the police force.
You were just following orders.
And every year, you come to pay your respects to our son.
She's tied to that murder case.
Yes.
The suspect's sister.
I see.
She's done nothing.
But she'll never be able to escape who she is.
I see her as a victim in this case, too.
I can't pretend to know what she's going through.
A II I know is I need your help.
That was delicious.
Thank you.
There's more.
No, thanks.
How about dessert?
Saori?
I'll be in my room.
We see all kinds of guests here.
We sure do... after three years.
We're doing all right.
Except in winter when we get no customers at all.
We end up thinking about Hayato.
How he'd be starting first grade... buying him school supplies.
I tell her to stop it.
But we also can't forget.
During such times, the two of us...
have a good cry.
It's no use.
With just the two of us, we're constantly grappling with his death.
But not confronting it would spell defeat.
And we're not losers.
How can we be if we haven't done anything wrong?
So we tell each other to keep pushing on.
I shouldn't have come.
But it's your work.
Providing lodging is our work. We don't choose our guests.
Katsuura-san. Just remember how important your family is.
We can't regain what we had. But you can.
I know you'd be with your family if it wasn't for work.
The smell of the ocean breezes soothe the soul.
We're still hanging together... by a few threads.
"Takumi Katsuura"
"Got the name of the bodyguard!"
"Any leads on their whereabouts?"
"He's guilty, too!"
"Got the sister's name."
"Saori Funamura"
Dad?
You still working?
We'll have to postpone the trip.
Where are you?
At the B&B we reserved.
But you can't come here.
Where's your mother?
Mina.
Don't blame me if it's over!
7:15 a.m.,
Day Three Under Protection
Yeah.
It's Mishima! Got a computer?
A computer?
Good morning!
Can I borrow your computer?
Sure.
Got it? Click on the "sister murder case" thread.
What, a BBS?
What is this?
"They're at the Honjo B&B in West Izu."
How'd they find us?
Someone posted it.
This "Daimajin" is getting people to supply info.
"The cop's address is..."
That's my home.
These guys will stop at nothing.
Erase it! Can't you delete it somehow?
We got "Daimajin's" address from the service provider.
We're headed there now.
Hey! Hold it!
Dad?
Mina?
There's a sign outside the house.
It says "Death to those who harbor murderers!"
Is that what you're doing? Can't you stop that?
Someone's at the door!
Where's mom!?
She's here, but she's scared!
Stay indoors and disconnect the phone! Got it?
I'm scared, Dad!
Daimajin, defamation is a crime, you know.
He's under arrest and we're shutting down the BBS. Don't worry.
They're harassing my family. Send help.
Gotcha!
It must've been painful.
The girls were stabbed to death.
Just like my son.
Could you leave, please?
I understand how you feel but...
I can't stand having a murderer's family member here.
Keisuke-san...
You called her a victim.
But to us, she's the killer's sister.
I know, but...
the police couldn't protect my son.
But they can a killer's family?
What's with the police, anyway?
Don't you see?
We lost everything to a brutal criminal.
He'll be back on the street someday, but our son won't!
And still...
To you, the families of the victim and killer are the same.
Please leave.
I don't even want to see your face. Leave!
Dear.
What was that?
Get back!
Who are they? What do they want?
To gawk.
Who told them?
I don't know. Only the police should know.
Who told them? And why?
It can't be.
Saori!
Open the door.
Open up!
Get away!
Did you expose our whereabouts?
I might have. I'm the sister of a killer, right?
Why?
Why make trouble for yourself!
Open up!
I'm causing trouble for you! It's your fault!
My fault? How?
You took my mother from me! My whole family!
And then you talk of your own family!
9:50 a.m.
Where were you?
Trying to talk to a police chief.
But I got only evasive comments.
Their hideout is all over the Net.
Look.
They're at this B&B.
Here, too.
The detective.
Look at all this.
No mercy.
They've posted everything.
That's illegal. Why haven't they been shut down?
Too hard to control.
And the police sometimes get good leads from this stuff.
Disgusting.
Looks like we'll have a busy summer.
I'm sorry I yelled at you.
So she spilled the beans, huh?
Yeah, to spite me.
I see.
Please.
I'm at a loss.
You were the only one she could spite.
She's lost her mother.
She had to take it out on someone.
And it was you.
It was the same with me.
After our son's death, I was hard on Kumiko.
For failing to protect Hayato.
She wasn't to blame.
I was horrible.
You may be right.
Both families share something.
They've both lost people whom they'd give up their lives for.
3:05 p.m.
What'd you need my photo for?
Yo.
You've drawn a crowd.
Why're you here?
The brother still won't talk. So time's up.
I'll question her.
Where is she?
Hold it.
Katsuura-san...
about your house.
My wife and daughter?
They're fine. Cops are on guard.
You were home on that day.
Your folks were out.
Your brother came home around 7 p.m.
Was there any blood on him?
You saw him, right?
I was in my room.
Don't lie.
You saw him covered in blood.
I don't know.
Answer me.
Do you know what he's done?
If you don't cooperate, you'll be guilty, too.
I don't know anything.
Don't be a brat.
This one's rotten, too.
8:25 p.m.
Answer me straight!
You saw your brother, right?
You knew what he did.
Who's that?
I'm a friend of Saori's!
Let me in!
Open up! I'm a friend of Saori's!
Tatsuro!
I was worried about you.
Roll up your pants.
I'll do it.
He checks out.
Her boyfriend.
Fine.
How'd you find me?
Online.
How'd you get hurt?
I fell. I was trying to avoid being seen.
I came through the hills.
That's lame.
You must be cold.
Thank you.
My e mail?
I got it.
I figured you didn't want to see me.
My parents said not to call you.
But I just had to come.
What do we do?
Let him stay the night.
We've got room.
I'm calling headquarters.
True love at 15, huh?
You'd better leave in the morning.
Yes, Sir.
Suddenly, business is booming.
Like this?
It'll hang loose.
I don't care.
Take a look at this.
This BBS.
I thought you closed it down.
It's another one.
They're persistent.
Daimajin?
Wait, we caught him.
There's more than one.
Tama got food stuck in his throat.
No way!
Are the cops being a pain?
Do you know why they want to talk to you?
So they can give your brother the death penalty.
The death penalty?
Don't worry. I won't leave you.
Katsuura-san! Come quick!
They're gone! You let them escape!
Katsuura-san!
Where were you?
Follow me.
Where?
I'm looking for someone.
Thanks.
What's wrong?
Why here?
It's warm.
Tatsuro?
Sit here.
I'll be right back.
Where you going?
Just stay here, okay?
Promise me.
Wait!
"Live feed of killer's sister!"
"From a hotel room!"
"Real time! Live!"
Where is she?
Beats me. I don't hang with murderers!
You bastard!
Where is she? Tell me!
There!
In that hotel!
Saori!
You all right?
What're you doing? Where's Tatsuro?
"Damn cop!"
"Show us more!"
What's that?
"Feed down."
I was being filmed?
Tatsuro did this?
He used you to get Net fame.
Not Tatsuro.
What's this world coming to?
Who're you?
Hands off my computer!
This thing's expensive!
What're you looking at?
Get 'em!
Hold it!
Stop!
Let's go back.
How long will this go on?
Do I have to run forever?
I'd rather be alone.
I want to be alone.
You can't.
You're not alone.
Even if your brother's a criminal, he's family.
You're not alone.
You hurt?
Are you?
You're bleeding.
My brother was in pain.
We were always close.
He comforted me when I cried.
But from middle school, he was forced to spend all his time studying.
We stopped talking.
He came to me just once.
Help me, he said.
Dad beat him for falling grades.
He was screaming for help.
He never left his room.
He looked sad.
I couldn't stand it.
On that day...
he returned home...
and washed his bloody hands in the bath.
He...
I heard him... crying for help.
Calling to me.
I couldn't do anything.
I went to my room and closed my eyes.
Trying to forget.
When I heard he wasn't talking to the police...
I decided that I wouldn't, either.
You wanted to protect him.
Listen to me, Saori.
Now you need to protect your family.
My family?
Yeah.
Your brother and your father.
I can't.
You must.
I don't want to see my father.
He caused this.
Your father, too.
By doing so...
you feel their pain.
It's not an easy thing to do.
It hurts.
But...
that's how you'll survive.
Understand?
Your mom was holding this.
You have to live.
The site still active?
No, it's quiet.
But this one isn't.
A murder in Shinagawa? They're flocking there now?
Short attention spans.
Shall we cover it?
Well?
Know what?
I got the ball rolling.
I was the first to cover the sister, right?
You were.
I thought I could keep it.
But it quickly rolled away.
And no one can catch up to it.
I'll investigate Tatsuro Sonobe.
We'll catch the others.
Thanks.
I'll take Saori to the police station.
Let her see her mother.
Mishima...
Aren't you coming?
I'm taking leave of absence.
Katsuura-san.
You'll be back, right?
Why wouldn't I be?
I'd hate to see you cry.
That'll make your blood curdle.
So you saw your brother return?
I'm taking off.
He asked for your help as he washed his bloodied hands.
You didn't respond, but returned to your room.
Is that right?
Katsuura-san!
Thanks for everything.
Shall I call Saori?
No.
Bring your family next time.
I'd completely forgotten.
That won't do.
Promise us... with your family.
We'll be waiting.
Okay.
Katsuura-san!
I forgot to tell you.
We're expecting.
Come on back.
You forgot this.
Thank you for everything.
Bye.
Hello, Mina? It's Dad.
Sorry I didn't call sooner.
You all right?
Good.
Listen... I have a present for you.
Koichi Sato
Mirai Shida
Ryuhei Matsuda
Yuriko Ishida
Kuranosuke Sasaki
Shiro Sano
Yoshino Kimura
Toshiro Yanagiba
Produced by Chihiro Kameyama
Executive Producers Shigemichi Sugita Yoshishige Shimatani
Producers Hirotsugu Usui Yoshihiko Taneda
Associate Producer Tomoyuki Miyagawa
Line Producer Shinya Furugori
Written by Ryoichi Kimizuka Satoshi Suzuki
Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu
Director of Photography Naoki Kayano (J.S.C.)
Lighting by Masahiro Isono
Sound by Kiyoshi Kakizawa
Production Design by Shu Yamaguchi
Edited by Junnosuke Hogaki
VFX Supervisor Masayuki Yamamoto
Presented by Fuji Television Network, Nihon Eiga Satellite Broadcasting Corporation, Toho
Directed by Ryoichi Kimizuka
2009 Fuji Television Network, Nihon Eiga Satellite Broadcasting Corporation, Toho