That will be 90 yen.
Thank you.
THE SAMURAI THAT NIGHT
I can't come to the phone. Please leave a message.
Ken.
Ken?
I know you're there eating custard...
The shopkeeper told me.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
Ken?
We're having croquettes for dinner.
Did you know testicles move?
The other day I was watching mine at home.
They're like...
They're like shellfish. A sea snail.
Why hadn't I ever noticed that?
Check your nuts some time.
They're like...
Shellfish, like a sea snail.
She's not bleeding.
Rock her.
Excuse me...
Hello?
She's not bleeding.
I'll call an ambulance...
Wait a minute.
I was driving.
Don't worry. She's not bleeding.
I'll get an ambulance...
I've done nothing wrong!
She came out of nowhere.
Even Schumacher would have hit her.
What's this...
I can smell fish and miso.
I can smell it.
It must be someone's dinner.
We want to beat the traffic on Highway 254.
Mind you, none of these teeth are mine.
This guy got turned down by Mama-san!
How long are you going to keep it up?
- Look who's talking. - What?
- Get to work! - Bug off!
AUGUST 8
I'LL KILL THE TWO OF US...
IN 2 DAYS
Sorry.
It's okay...
He owns a business, you know.
He's a pretty good catch.
NAKAMURA METALWORKS
Ken.
Ken?
I know you're there eating custard...
The shopkeeper told me.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
Ken?
We're having croquettes for dinner.
Don't eat the custard. I'll return them later.
Do not eat them.
Stay away from the custard.
Message recorded at 5:12 pm, August 10.
Ken.
Ken?
I know you're there eating custard...
The shopkeeper told me.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
Ken?
We're having croquettes for dinner.
Don't eat the custard. I'll return them later.
Do not eat them.
Stay away from the custard.
Message recorded at 5:12 pm, August 10.
Ken.
Ken?
I know you're there eating custard...
The shopkeeper told me.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
What's going on?
We waited for two hours. Two hours!
You know, Ken...
I might be overstepping the line,
but I think this is in your best interests.
The sooner you find someone, the better.
Can we talk outside?
It's been five years. Five years!
And this!
Why are her ashes still here?
Anything's okay.
No way! Nobody has blind dates at a diner.
- Isn't Ken's brother-in-law a teacher? - Yeah.
He makes me uncomfortable.
- Same here. - I wonder why.
Call me when Mr. Tajima comes.
- Have a nice date! - Leave him alone!
I dunno what it is...
I hope he likes her.
Me too.
She teaches math.
Women don't usually teach math.
Is that right?
Sometimes she's too logical.
And strong-headed. So you two are well-suited.
Nice introduction!
- And she's divorced. - Aoki!
You don't want to seem too perfect.
I sound terrible!
You're both too old to be picky.
- Be realistic. - You're mean.
Mind if I start?
Why haven't they brought the iced coffee?
This is good.
Ken, hey...
Go ahead, I don't mind at all.
What was your wife like?
- Her personality... Did she cook well? - Kawamura...
She wasn't that great a cook.
Whenever she cooked curry she cooked way too much.
So we'd end up eating it for a week.
I'd get so sick of it that I'd secretly throw it out.
Poor her!
Her potatoes were always too hard.
They were undercooked.
Everything was chunky.
The potatoes, carrots and onions...
- Like mom's. - A family tradition.
Her curry was always watery.
It wasn't thick, just watery.
It was watery.
How did she look? Was she pretty?
- What's the matter? - I'm just curious.
Did she look like her brother?
What is it?
Ken.
I think...
I'm not the kind of man you're looking for.
I'm sorry.
Kawamura?
Excuse me.
Kawamura, wait!
Pull yourself together.
Aren't you singing?
CLOVER TAXI
Only farts come out.
- Did he talk? - No.
He can't, with duct tape over his mouth...
I know you told everyone about my past!
I have evidence.
We all know that I killed somebody in a car accident five years ago.
And yes, I ran!
It was a hit and run.
And yes, I was put in the slammer.
All because he went to the cops and squealed.
What else could I do?
What would the Boss do if he knew?
If I lost this job you'd owe me.
I worked hard to get a Category 2 permit.
I'm employed on a trial basis.
I worked really hard for this.
I never worked so hard in my life!
I didn't do it.
It wasn't me, you have to believe me!
It's true! It wasn't me!
Shut up! Think about the neighbours!
It wasn't me! It wasn't me!
I swear to God it wasn't!
Kobayashi, get me the kerosene.
Hold it at the base.
Ken, Mr. Tajima is here.
We got 200 more orders.
It's a barbeque! Barbeque!
It's barbeque time!
Help me...
Kijima!
Please don't kill me.
Kijima!
On Earth...
do you know how many people are killed every day?
- I don't know either. - Help me...
And how many of them are never found?
I'd guess that 90% of them are never found.
Help me, please.
It was me, it was me!
I told them.
I told my colleagues.
At the Bamyan Restaurant...
At the Bamyan?
I told everybody about you.
I told them... everything that you've done.
You can go home.
What?
I'm bored.
You made it. You're tight-lipped on the phone.
That's Exhibit A.
Every single day for a month.
Not a day passes that I don't find one in my mailbox.
JULY 18, I'LL KILL THE TWO OF US IN 23 DAYS.
AUGUST 4, I'LL KILL THE TWO OF US IN 6 DAYS.
These are threats.
But there's no proof that Ken's doing this.
I want you to confirm that! I'm being nice here.
I can go to the cops and ask them to look into it.
Please, no...
You won't ask him because you know it's him!
Right?
Am I right?
I'd appreciate if you backed off a bit.
I'm the victim's brother, you know.
The victim.
What's this?
I hope this will help,
that you'll forget about this.
I promise I'll talk to him.
So please don't go to the police.
I want 1 million yen.
For the psychological stress I endured.
And a sincere letter of apology.
By tomorrow.
Tomorrow night at 6.
I got more of these today.
"August 8, I'll kill the two of us in two days."
I gotta take a shit.
Don't let me get hurt, big bro.
Sit while you eat.
Get to work.
I've never met such a moron.
It had taken me two hours to paint it white.
When that moron spilled soy sauce on it!
The new kid?
Who eats sushi over fresh paint?
I had to start all over again!
I had to repaint the whole damn thing.
Moron!
I'll make him see sense.
We'll have a session at Fishermen's tavern!
So, Ken...
Sorry, but I'll be late tomorrow with a hangover.
Damn, I missed lunch because of that moron.
What an idiot!
I envy that.
Ken.
A jun bug flew into the room...
Towards the spot welder.
Bugs go to the light like they're possessed.
Why are bugs attracted to light?
Do they think it's the sun?
They go straight to it.
Directly to the spot welder.
And die instantly.
It really stinks.
You lose your appetite.
Are you seeing the doctor?
Hisako would always go on about...
how you were too skinny to be diabetic.
It's not funny.
You're old enough to take care of your own health.
And stop smoking.
It constricts your vessels.
Then you'll develop a heart and a brain problem.
You think I'm preachy.
It's the sad truth of life.
I need some sex.
I want sex!
Are you going this way?
There's gas construction work up ahead.
I'm sorry, but the road is closed.
Even for bikes?
Yes, only people can pass.
I'm a person.
- Aren't I a person? - I guess so.
- What do you mean? - Well...
There's a truck blocking the road.
People can walk around it, but there's a ditch...
The truck will leave in 10 minutes, then you can...
You know, I've killed a person.
I'm a murderer. How about that?
I did it right here.
Shit, I found a wallet!
That's mine.
It fell out of my back pocket.
- Stop lying! - It's true!
I have no business cards,
but my card for the ENT clinic's in there.
It says Seki Yumiko.
- This one? - See, my name's on it.
Seki Yumiko.
It says Seki Yumiko, but how do I know you're Yumiko?
Are you really Seki Yumiko?
Kijima, shall we...?
Mr. Hoshi, there's a wad of money in here!
I was going to buy a sofa on the way home.
Now we can go to a nice tavern.
There's a new furniture outlet by the highway.
It has really cool furniture.
I thought I'd get myself a yellow sofa.
It's not like I live in a mansion...
My place is really small,
but that yellow sofa is really cute, so...
We can make a deal.
Meet me in that toilet over there if you want your wallet.
Do you get my driftwood?
I'm offering you a deal here.
Kijima. If we don't hurry, we'll miss happy hour.
Don't look like a victim.
I've looked this way since I was born.
You know...
It's not just beer.
Cocktails are half-price too.
Guard for her.
The truck leaves in 10 minutes.
Wait a minute! Kijima!
Are you okay?
You don't have to go through with this.
Of course, you wouldn't think of playing his game.
He's the scum of the earth.
His life is worthless.
He's subhuman!
Treat yourself with respect!
Come on! Have some self-respect!
Hey!
Don't go!
Come again.
Enough crying.
If you don't pee, we're going home.
- You going? - We'll be back. - Leave your bag. - I need it.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
AUGUST 9
I'LL KILL THE TWO OF US...
TOMORROW.
Teaching is slave labour...
I'd rather work part-time at 7-Eleven.
Pretend that you made this, okay?
Is it lunch?
I begged my wife to cook something nice.
Aren't you overdoing it?
And this.
For your time.
You're doing me a favour.
- What do you mean? - Never mind.
I just want Ken to be happy again.
Please help me out.
Why'd you bring Kubo?
Mr. Aoki, listen to this.
That moron clicked his tongue at me.
The kid, the sushi boy.
I was giving him a talk at the tavern.
And he went, click!
So I told him not to click his tongue at me.
You know what he said?
"I did not click my tongue."
I said, "You did!"
And he says, "Absolutely not." He even got pissed with me.
Now I'm really hyper.
- It calls for another session at Fishermen's. - Whatever.
Kubo.
Hey, Ken!
He used to play with his wife.
They played catch every day.
- Him and Hisako? - You know, he's diabetic.
So his wife forced him to exercise.
I haven't talked to him yet...
Kawamura really wanted to meet you again.
Like I told you yesterday,
I'm not...
I'm not the kind of man you're looking for.
I'm not here to follow up on that.
It's just that...
I thought we could talk.
Not about anything serious.
Something light... and insignificant.
Not insignificant...
Like about what you saw on TV last night.
Or the food you like.
Or your favourite season.
I know it sounds childish.
I want to keep it light,
and just talk about simple things.
Mr. Aoki, can you go and get the food?
I made lunch. I thought a picnic would be nice.
Mr. Aoki, buy me a drink.
Get it yourself.
I told you I'd contact you.
I'm talking to him right now.
I told you I'd settle it.
Did you play softball?
No, I was with the brass band.
Really? You're not bad at all!
You're a natural.
Sorry.
It's like...
the old days.
I forgot to give Mr. Aoki my car keys!
I'm such an idiot!
I'll go and find him.
- He'll be pissed. - Sorry.
Mr. Aoki won't be happy.
Kawamura seems nice.
I want some beer!
Where are you going?
Take this back to the office.
Maybe you can keep it.
No, thank you. I have my own.
Wait, Ken!
Ken!
Where is Ken?
What's going on?
I'm sorry.
Why are you crying?
I just... I don't know.
I don't know why,
but I just can't help it.
Where is Ken?
Where has he gone?
Kubo.
Keep working.
Yes.
Who was it?
Yes?
Who came?
Some guy was looking for you.
I told him you weren't here.
I have to go to work.
Is there any food?
Here. Excuse me.
I look up at the sky thatis about to cry
And it reminds me of you
On that night you were nowhere to be found
I'll cry no more I'll never cry again
I'm doing the best I can
I'll be strong I won't be beaten
I know you're also looking up at the same sky
At the crescent moon...
Don't turn it off.
Let me sing.
We tried it already, but you're too tired.
Can I have another 30 minutes with you?
An extension?
Hello?
This is Mika.
It's Mika!
Hello?
A 30-minute extension.
Hello?
I'm at Argentina Hotel.
The Argentina!
It's Mika, hello!
- It's an extra 10,000 yen. - It's okay then? - What?
Nothing.
Were you drinking?
Drinking sometimes makes you flaccid.
Don't! You might kill him.
What? That's what we're here for!
I haven't dug a hole like that since summer camp.
Where's my 1 million yen?
And the letter of apology.
I just don't get it.
- Where are you going? - I'm taking a crap!
A crap...
A typhoon's approaching.
Why are you here?
He beat you up yesterday.
Do you remember that?
- I do. - Then why...?
Well...
I don't know myself.
But, you see...
I have no hobbies.
You know...
TV is kind of boring these days.
And...
I don't want to be alone anymore.
Some reason...
- This is murder. - He won't go that far.
Mr. Hoshi. You don't know him.
Then tell me... Why are you here?
Because...
he needs me.
All farts and no shit.
Mr. Hoshi, look at this!
A pair of used condoms!
Whoever used them must be a sex freak!
They're still fresh. Have them.
- No, thank you. - For today.
I appreciate your thoughts...
Help me.
Please don't kill me.
He was either a soccer or a baseball player.
Whatever. I have zero interests in sports.
I hate jocks.
You know, they can't even read.
What were we talking about?
- Can I kiss you? - Oh, about TV...
And the sports guy ordered...
some meat and...
What else?
He had meat.
And something else.
What was that?
It wasn't pasta.
I remember the dessert.
It looked amazingly delicious.
The chef browns it with a torch.
There was a big flame in front of the studio guests.
It looked yummy.
Where do they serve dessert like that?
It's not like the program invented it.
They're copying somebody.
TV stars couldn't come up with weekly recipes.
The chips... I can't open them.
Sorry, keep talking.
Keep talking.
Talk about the TV...
I told you to keep talking!
We were always together
We walked together on the straight road
Now it's breaking off to separate us
You...
Why are you doing this?
- Is this a lecture? - No, it isn't.
It's just, uh... Out of curiosity.
Sorry. I know it's a strange question.
- It's okay, I have time. - What?
I have time... And I'm bored to death.
Can I sing?
Go ahead.
We were always together
We walked together on the straight road
Now it's breaking off to separate us
We walk apart in opposite directions
I'm so lonely that my body aches
I look up at the sky thatis about to cry
And it reminds me of you
On that night you were nowhere to be found
I'll cry no more I'll never cry again
I'm doing the best I can
You idiot! We can't let him go now.
I'd be history if he told the cops.
I'm never going back to the slammer.
I won't tell the police.
They'd have some questions for us too.
I won't go to the police.
So please spare me.
Please.
Dude.
Did you think that I'd die anyway?
Is that why you let things slip?
Right, Big bro?
I'm bored.
- No! Help! - Stop wriggling!
I won't go to the police!
I won't!
Please don't!
The dude pissed in his pants!
Damn it, it seriously stinks!
I bet you ate garlic last night.
Mr. Hoshi, push the fucker in.
Go on!
He got piss on my shirt, the motherfucker...
- In the hole, now! - But...
- Why do I have to do everything? - Stop!
Kijima...
Are you alive?
Help me!
He's alive and kicking!
Kobayashi!
I told you not to do it!
- I didn't want to! - Kobayashi!
I didn't want to!
I just...
I want an ordinary life!
You've gone ballistic!
I'll tell you...
who told everybody about your past.
It was me!
It wasn't Mr. Hoshi. It was me.
Is that true?
Did you know it was him?
What the fuck?
You got beaten up for him?
You were almost set on fire for him!
That's right.
You're a fucking tragic hero!
And you're an evil asshole.
Listen...
I kind of knew it.
But I...
I guess I knew...
but I beat you up instead. Sorry.
It's okay...
I feel incredibly tired.
Fill it in, will you?
We're going to the sauna.
The sauna?
And then we'll round it off with barbeque beef!
Koba... Don't you dare split.
I'll be back in the morning.
If I found that you let him go, you're dead.
The death sentence!
Let's go.
An ordinary life is something that you work at.
Kobayashi...
POEMS OF PROMISE
It's a cheap ol' story.
AUGUST 10
I'LL KILL THE TWO OF US...
TODAY
- Ouch. - Keep still.
It hurts.
I went home...
took a shower...
tried to get some sleep, but I couldn't.
I found myself...
going to work.
I clocked in as usual...
and started working.
I don't know...
It's August 10.
You know what that is?
Don't you remember?
Five years ago today...
Kijima...
killed Hisako.
How could you forget that?
You were in the passenger's seat.
You left Hisako to die.
You went off with Kijima.
Why did you go with him?
Sorry about that.
Oh, please don't. I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to say that.
Really.
But...
it was five years ago...
on August 10.
For you two...
maybe...
you just put it behind you...
We didn't... put it behind us.
If you don't mind,
can you call Ken on his cell phone again?
I don't think he'll answer...
No. He's turned it off.
What now?
You.
You know...
Don't you know where to find Kijima?
I don't think I do...
Aren't you his pal?
In the worst possible scenario,
we could keep an eye on Kijima.
Because that's where Ken might end up.
Right.
Can you contact Kijima for us?
Your friend is marked for death!
Don't you want to protect him?
You must be really scared of him.
I am scared...
Kijima is really... very scary.
- Mr Kobayashi... - I can't figure him out.
I don't...
I don't understand him.
Maybe you're hungry?
If you are, I can fix you something quickly.
- Traffic guard. - Yes?
Look out the window.
Just look now.
- See anybody? - Pardon?
Behind a telephone pole.
Or maybe...
a car with the lights off.
I don't see anything like that.
You don't?
It's nice...
having somebody here.
I wonder what this typhoon is called.
Get me a knife.
Come on.
Get one now!
Answer it.
You live here! Get the door!
Answer the door now!
They didn't have Titanic.
All the Titanic DVDs are out.
Did you check Koba's mailbox?
- Is anything wrong? - Like what?
Oh, nothing.
- Traffic guard, I'm hungry. - Okay.
I have a change of clothes for you if you like.
I don't have much except my pajamas...
Thank you.
I only have what's in the fridge, so it won't be much.
Do you think they're too tight?
Sorry, that's all I have.
It's pouring! I wonder what this typhoon is called.
I love rainy days like this.
You know that yellow sofa...
It'll look nice in here.
Is the kid already asleep?
Go to bed, Ryusei.
No ice cream. You'll get tummy ache.
The number you've dialed is currently unavailable.
The device may be off or out of range.
That's enough, dude!
Come out!
I know you're following me.
I won't run or hide!
I'm going nowhere!
I'll be right here!
Good evening.
That was a silly move.
I just ate a cheap takeout curry.
At a time like this...
the aftertaste is annoying.
So?
What are you planning to do?
"I'll kill the two of us."
What are you going to do?
If you don't mind...
I thought we could talk.
What?
For instance...
about last night's TV.
About your favourite food.
Or the type of women you like.
It might be silly...
to just talk...
about small things.
I thought we could just talk like that.
Why don't you die alone?
That would be cheating.
What?
What are you doing?
Kill me and get the death sentence!
Two counts of murder will send you to death row.
You killed Hisako.
I'll be your second murder.
Just small talk...
A nice casual chat.
All I want is to talk!
"July 10, morning.
"A 7-Eleven tuna sandwich.
"Noodles and beef bowl for lunch.
"Later, drinks at Fishermen's.
"And no breakfast on July 11.
"Lunch was bread with jam and a coke.
"Evening, two Cup noodles.
"July 12.
"On the morning of July 12, no breakfast.
"Noon, no lunch.
"Evening, drinks at Fishermen's.
"July 13, a 7-Eleven tuna sandwich for breakfast.
"7-Eleven noodles and a beef bowl for lunch.
- "Evening, chow mein." - What's this?
"July 14, no breakfast.
"A pastry and coke for lunch.
"Evening, fried chicken from a mini mart."
I'm asking you what this is!
What the hell is this?
This is...
what you ate every day for the last month.
"July 15, no breakfast.
"Noodles for lunch at Kobayashi's...
"and curry for supper.
- "July 16..." - Stop it!
"A 7-Eleven tuna sandwich for breakfast.
"A 7-Eleven noodles and a beef bowl for lunch.
- "Fishermen's at night." - Stop reading that!
Stop it.
This is you...
Everything that you are.
You life is all here.
And your life...
The way you live...
You just do what you feel like!
So?
This whole episode...
From the very start...
It's all unrelated to you.
Hello.
Hello?
The line's breaking up.
I'm free.
What's up?
Where is that?
That's okay with me.
I'll be, like, half an hour.
See you later.
Hey, man, want to go to karaoke?
Karaoke!
I don't know any new songs.
You should quit.
Good evening.
What happened?
Going somewhere?
Yes.
Off for a bowl of ramen.
There's a great place by the highway.
- Oh, really. - Yes.
Well, I...
I'm...
I think I'll go home.
Use this.
I don't need it.
Good night.
Ken.
Ken?
I know you're there eating custard...
The shopkeeper told me.
That stuff will kill you. I'm notjoking.
Pick up the phone!
Are there natto-beans in the fridge?
If so, I won't buy any.
Ken?
We're having croquettes for dinner.
Don't eat the custard. I'll return them later.
Do not eat them.
Stay away from the custard.
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Masato SAKAI
Takayuki YAMADA
Go AYANO
Mitsuki TANIMURA
Kinuwo YAMADA
Tsutomu TAKAHASHI
DENDEN
Haruka KINAMI
Rie MINEMURA
Daisuke KURODA
Katsuya KOBAYASHI
Maki SAKAI
Sakura ANDO
Tomorowo TAGUCHI
Hirofumi ARAI
Cinematography: Yuta TSUKINAGA
Written & Directed by Masaaki AKAHORI