One.
Two.
One, two, three, four...
Yan.
What?
Jojima.
Thanks.
Su Chi Noodles?
It must be Chan Feng.
- Lieutenant! - Let's go. Get Sakai!
Grab anyone who looks suspicious.
Use your guns if you have to.
Watch your backs!
Jojima.
The Chief wants to see you.
You're lucky that there's so much going on.
Ten years ago, I would've been out there with you myself.
Tag along.
You're not retired yet.
Have you heard the phrase "necessary evil"? Evil in itself isn't bad.
As long as you maintain the balance.
But Yakuza are Yakuza and murder is murder.
I used to think so, too.
How many years has it been?
We faced the students over their barricades.
I grew quite fond of it.
No sleep and no food for days... Life sure is funny sometimes.
You're not just a dog looking for a bone.
- It's our job to catch the bad guys. - Right... Just like on TV.
Like that show, NYPD Blue.
- I thought that was a movie? - No, the show. It's still on.
Really?
It's a big hit.
"Balance", right?
Do you mind if a dog goes looking for a bone?
Bro?
I'm back.
I want to see Mom.
"Dear Mother. Are you well?"
"I arrived safely."
"Thanks to Ryuichi and his friends"-
- "I was able to go to school in the US."
"I'm very happy."
"I'll do my best."
"Mom..."
"Have you seen Dad?"
"Up there in heaven?"
"Take care."
I'm back!
- A souvenir. - For me?
Did you screw any blondes?
It's Mariko's turn!
Do you want to see this?
Get her!
Good morning.
Do you want some warm milk?
I think I'll skip breakfast.
- You have to eat something. - Can I get some water?
- You have to eat properly. - Get lost.
Think about your health.
- Where's my lunch box? - Here.
I'll see you later.
I'll get it.
Have a nice day.
The doctor said they should operate.
I was thinking about getting a job.
How much will it be?
200,000 dollars.
I've worked it all out.
If we take a Japanese doctor, the travel costs will be 15,000 dollars.
Depending on her recovery and on the exchange rate-
- her care will cost about 3,200 dollars a day.
That's at least 200,000 dollars.
I'll think of something.
There's one more thing.
I want you to stop sleeping on the couch.
Where are you going?
Get back here. - Stop him!
Ouch!
Thanks for getting him. He's so picky.
Jerk him off a little. Be careful.
I'm exhausted.
What is it today?
You heard about the gang-bang?
Do you mean the fag and the Chinese getting killed?
It doesn't feel like it's the Yakuza and the Chinese fighting it out.
Can you ask around?
How's it going?
- Fifty percent more this time. - It's up! He's ready!
Let's do it.
Hold it right there, honey.
Just stick it in.
Fuck!
We Chinese never forget who first dug the well.
What's that mean?
We're in business together, but it was you who first made the offer.
Chinese people don't betray people like that.
Really? Well, neither do Japanese people.
Not like those damn Russians...
They should give us back our islands.
Get some coffee.
Can you replace the drugs that Yan stole?
Don't worry.
The Kao-hsiung deal will go through as planned.
- Kao-hsiung? - In Taiwan. A new dealer.
They have good food over there.
Have you heard about the "Seagull's Gain"?
A clam and a crab-
- were so busy quarrelling-
- that a seagull surprised them-
- and ate them both.
That's scary!
Here's your coffee.
Thanks.
For our mutual growth.
Cheers!
A toast? At a time like this?
Do you have something to celebrate?
- Sino-Japanese friendship. - You don't know how to behave.
- Who is it? - The police.
This is delicious.
- What's it about? - The stuff the other day.
- I wondered if you knew anything. - We should ask you. We're victims.
If you say so.
Then I'll just warn you...
Don't fuck around with us.
Aoki?
Don't embarrass me like that again.
Idiot. You don't need to translate that.
"I chose you, Pikachu."
Start the car!
What is it? What are you waiting for?
Let's go! Start her up!
Hitoshi? Where is he?
Did he get caught?
I'm handicapped.
Jojima!
What is it?
There's something every day. Where's the "balance"?
Did you murder people to pay for my school?
That's right.
Wealth and power.
That's what it's all about.
Is Hitoshi back?
Let's go.
Where to?
How can you...
...have all this money?
It's okay. Don't worry.
We can go back to China. That's what you've always wanted.
I can't.
Why not?
I'm going to the hot springs with my friends.
Forget about them.
Why do you care about that now?
It was the same when Dad was alive.
What's it got to do with them?
We can go back.
You've always said that you wanted to go back to China.
We can take this and go.
Back to China.
I need to repay Kado his 300 dollars.
Get ready.
Start packing.
Why?
Why did you do it?
What will you be doing in five years?
Five years?
Let me think...
Maybe I'll run a car rental place in Australia or something...
It'd be nice to swim in the ocean every day. What about you?
Me?
I can probably get you a job. The pay won't be great...
Why not?
I want to make people happy.
Lately...
...l've felt this strange electricity...
...from outer space. - What are you talking about?
In five years...
...l'll be a god.
You have to stop doing drugs.
I'm serious.
I'll show you what makes people happy.
It always works...
What?
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to take it.
It was just for my mom.
So she could have something nice.
She's always said that she wants to go back to China.
I wanted to show her that we could. I only spent a little.
But not on anything for myself.
I was going to give it back.
There you are, Toji!
My mom's home.
Go see her. She's worried about you.
You should have talked to us first.
I was going to, but there was no time.
I was going to tell you later.
I just borrowed a little.
I've got the money.
- Here. I have it all. - So?
I'm sorry about your mom. But we can't tolerate betrayal.
What betrayal?!
When? Never. I just borrowed a little. What fucking betrayal?!
I have it all at home. Go look. Quit fucking around!
- I'm sorry. Did I wake you up? - That's okay.
I didn't know you were home. Did you take a bath?
It's okay.
I'm sorry for asking, but can we afford it?
I told you not to worry.
But I'm scared.
Jojima.
Hi.
I told you not to call me here.
Why?
This stuff'll burn my ass off.
Yakuza killings, mob killings, bank robberies...
What's the connection?
I'm not sure there is one-
- but there's a new drug route into Yokohama.
Yokohama?
Go there and ask for Kaku.
I'll keep the receipt.
It's me. Meet me in Yokohama.
Are you off? Forget it.
Aren't you going to say hello?
Why did you bring the kid?
I'm Yuki Inoue. I'm five years old.
I'm sorry, but it was my day off. The wife went to see a movie...
Hello.
Okay... Wait here.
Is Kaku here?
We're all Kaku here. Who are you?
The porn guy sent me.
Then you're looking for me.
I know everything about this town.
I came to Japan before you were born.
I cook here at this stove.
But even after 5,000 years-
- there's still a new flavor every day. Can you understand that?
Whatever.
Are you okay? How old are you?
Young people don't know how to behave. All you want is money.
It's just not right. I want it too, of course-
- but I don't want to cause anyone trouble. I just sell good food.
Do you want to sample 5,000 years of Chinese culture?
You've never tried it before? Come on...
- Can I have the last of the rice? - Sure.
Eat, Yuki. You can have whatever you want.
Don't worry about the bill. Our boss is paying.
I don't like it. It's too salty.
No, it's good. Try everything. Then it's not too salty.
Come on, it's delicious. You won't get big and strong if you don't.
Do you remember the race you lost in school?
Do you want to be last again? Eat up.
It's delicious.
What is it?
You seem very devoted.
No, but my wife keeps pushing lessons on him.
I don't care as long as he's healthy.
I'm sorry.
Is it good?
Isn't it delicious?
There are some new guys around from Kao-hsiung.
A guy named Ryu is working on a big deal.
Ryu?
That's all I know.
I'll have some. It's good.
Ryuichi...
Why do you need me?
Answer me.
Some people are smart, but they can't run.
Some people can run, but they're not smart.
We need both. That's what a team's all about.
Only the strong find their place in the world.
So the weak don't deserve to live?
Don't the weak deserve to live?
We risked our lives for him, but he wouldn't do it for us.
It's as simple as that.
You killed him!
I'll never forgive you.
It's me.
How is she?
Okay. I'll be right there.
I'll call the boss.
It's up to you.
This guy's an adrenaline junkie.
Who...
...should I bet on?
We're in talks with the mainland mob.
But we're always looking for a better offer.
It's up to you.
I got it.
I'll call the boss.
What about the Taiwan deal?
It's almost set.
We just have to take a few people out.
I heard about your brother.
- Don't you mind? - He's not a kid anymore.
Keep an eye on the Yakuza guys. They're always at that club.
Okay.
Don't speak of my brother again.
Ryu?
How far do you want me to go?
Are you scared?
I'm sorry we never had that baby.
The parents were left behind in China after the war.
It's like the stuff you hear on TV...
- When did he come back home? - Twenty years ago.
His dad came back from Harbin and opened a restaurant.
Ryuichi soon became a well-known troublemaker.
His dad died when he was sixteen and he left home.
Ryuichi? Of course we know him.
- He's our... - What do you call it? - Idol.
No, even better.
More masculine.
- Hero. - Right. Our hero.
Who are you guys?
We...
We look Japanese, but we're not.
We also look Chinese, but we're not that either.
- We're not really anything. - You got it?
Who are you?
Police.
Wait!
Kaoru!
Yes?
- Our newest girl - Kaoru. - Welcome.
Excuse me.
Hello. I'm Kaoru. Today is my first day here.
I've seen you before.
You have?
Let me pour.
I know your scent.
Get the manager.
I like you.
You'll have to excuse us...
I know you're very busy.
We need to ask you a few questions.
Your hometown.
We went there last week.
We went to that old diner.
The mackerel was pretty good, right?
It's nice to have a good local place.
You left when you were seventeen, right?
We've heard about your exploits.
You look after your own people.
Are you all from the same place?
Old friends...
Old pals from China.
- Say something, stupid! - Relax.
Your kid brother studied in the US?
With your parents dead...
...how could you afford it?
A notorious street fighter...
...with a sensible brother who studied abroad?
I think that sounds strange.
What are you up to?
You should have left after you robbed that bank.
The Yakuza are on to you.
They'll track you down soon.
Lieutenant... Do you have a family?
Kids?
One. A daughter.
You should stay at home.
- You won't get anything from me. - I didn't think we would.
Can I go?
My dad was a village cop.
Nothing ever happened there.
He just hung around like some scarecrow-
- until he died.
But actually...
...even a scarecrow can keep the sparrows away.
I can't stand people who sacrifice others.
This country has done nothing for me.
Fucking murderer!
Stop it! Cut it out!
I'll get you in the end.
They all laugh when they see it. But they love my cock.
It's a pity it's so small.
It's genetics...
There's still shit pouring out of you.
What is it with the human body?
It's an enigma.
You broke all the records.
Pumped full of smack and fucked by everybody.
Bathed in your own shit...
How are you? Still high?
Back down again?
Can you sense God?
Where are you now?
But why...
...when I've rinsed you out so many times...
...do you still smell like shit?
What's that stench?
I did it again.
- You're home. - Hi.
It's gotten worse. They need to operate.
Okay.
What do you mean? We need 200,000 dollars.
She doesn't have much time.
- I'll talk to my parents. - Don't do that!
She's my daughter. I'll take care of it.
She's our daughter!
Don't worry about the money.
I'll work something out.
Hurry up!
What's this?
Are you trying to fill up the place? Don't you listen?
I want a small girl with big tits.
But I don't want to fuck...
She'll be right there.
Christ...
Hotel Venus, room 203. Get over there.
- You told me I was off now. - Shut up and go.
Fucking liar!
You're under arrest!
- Who the fuck are you? - Police, stupid!
Did the girls get caught?
Why now?
Keep a low profile for a while.
Isn't Okuyama pulling his own weight?
Hello.
Why are you hassling us? Don't you have something better to do?
Sure. I could clean up your gambling dens.
They were okay before.
Do you want me to arrest you, too?
For what? Urinating in public?
You're the one in charge...
If I arrest you, what happens to the rest of your crew?
- This cop is threatening me. - No, I'm negotiating.
Get something to drink.
What negotiation?
Let me borrow 200,000 dollars.
And do it quickly.
For pure Marxists, communism is a societal archetype-
- resulting from scientific laws of history.
But most people turned away from socialism in the late 1980s-
- due to increased capitalist pressure.
Communists now have to rethink the roots of historical materialism-
- and rediscover its origins-
- as a scientifically predictable result. It's a Utopian response-
- to the internal contradictions-
- that seem to lie at the heart of Western capitalism.
There are many ways to live.
In the US, people from minorities are not all gang members.
Even in the ghetto, you can study and make something of your life.
I hope everything works out for you.
Why did you come here?
Very well...
I welcome you all to this celebration-
- in honor of the warm friendship between Japan and China.
Gentlemen, raise your glasses...
...and toast Kah on his birthday.
Cheers!
A birthday present.
How do you say "sword" in Chinese?
Thank you very much, Sakurai.
Damn!
The cell phone number you have dlaled Is not avallable rlght now...
You won't have this in the hospital, so get it while you can.
- It's just a family restaurant. - Don't be rude.
At least we're together...
An analog phone?
That's just like Japanese police.
Omelet.
Which part of China do you come from?
Fool! Can't you deal with a junior lieutenant?
Watch your back.
- Who is he? - Jojima won't listen to me.
Then why are we paying you?
Is your chief also after a piece of the action?
Don't worry, he's happy playing his flute.
Jojima.
Where are you?
- Bolo - on Second Street. - Right. I'm on my way.
- Maybe I should go in... - No! Wait for me.
I'm sorry. It's work.
Wait!
I'm a cop!
Look!
I'm a cop!
So what?
No problem.
What are you doing here?
Freeze!
Are you stupid?
Who are you trying to kid?
Inoue?
Inoue? Inoue?!
We've been had.
Mr. Kah?
He's dead.
Hello!
It's no use. My God...
I guess this means...
...that I'm in charge now.
I wasn't ready for that.
I'll need your help.
You know the money I let you have...
Let's call it quits.
- Quits? - That's right.
- So I don't owe you anything? - Count yourself lucky.
Don't shoot.
Toji's grave
It's me.
It's done. Tell your boss.
I'm sorry.
I have to go.
I'm sorry.
No way...
Do you want me to take him out?
We can't take this receipt.
Why not?
You have to file them in order.
Please re-do it.
Jojima?
- I'm sorry to bother you at work. - What is it?
You would think that she's going away for years. Look at all this.
We have to pick up a few more things. Can I borrow the car?
Sure.
Don't they make you sick?
Will you be late tonight?
I don't think I'll make it.
Okay. Don't work too hard.
I got it. Bye.
- Do you have plans? - No.
I'll think about it.
You should go to the hot springs and relax for a while.
Sure.
Call me anytime.
- Will you take care of everything? - I'll handle it.
Shinjuku's not a problem.
What about Taiwan?
Don't worry. We have plenty of options.
Time for the final act...
Where are you?
Come out here!
Don't hide!
Come out here!
Translation: Broadcast Text Stockholm, 2004