The prison depicted in this story, as well as all characters, are fiction.
They bear no connection to reality whatsoever.
TOEI COMPANY
Scorpion!
FEMALE PRISONER SCORPION: JAILHOUSE 41
"You're a beautiful flower" ...his words flatter you today
But once you're in full bloom, he'll just toss you away.
Foolish, foolish, foolish woman's song...
Her song of vengeance.
Shedding blood once a month should help, and yet...
Try as I might, I can't ever forget.
Unfulfilled, unfulfilled, unfulfilled woman's song...
Her song of vengeance.
"You cling to your dreams" ...they scorn your world of lies.
So you try to wake up, but you can't open your eyes.
Woman, woman, a woman's heart is her song...
Her song of vengeance.
I'm chilled to the bone.
It sure is hell down here.
Hey, Matsushima!
Haven't you gone crazy yet?
If not, then listen to me.
The prison chief is going to let you enjoy the sun for once today.
It's because a big official is coming.
Oh, the Warden is here.
So, Matsu...how do you like living all alone underground?
Aren't you lonely enough to welcome even me?
We'll treat you like a human being...
...just for today.
We haven't had any trouble since we put you here a year ago.
You were nothing but a pest for us.
But I've beaten you.
She's got a year's worth of dirt on her. Wash it off.
Yes, sir!
Matsushima, I have some good news for you.
I'll leave here soon.
I'm being promoted.
I'll hate having to say goodbye to you.
But you'll never get out of here.
And you'll grow old underground.
That's the price you pay for your crimes...
...and repeated attempts to escape.
Go ahead.
For the rest of your life, you'll never leave this place.
So I will tell you the truth.
Those other things don't matter at all.
But I'll never forgive you for ruining my eye.
I'll drive you mad, I swear.
Go mad. Come on, go mad!
- What is it? - Sir.
The inspector is here.
Goda, I'm impressed by your perfect management.
The prisoners look happy.
You deserve this promotion.
Your successor is lucky.
I've had a lot of trouble.
You need skill to handle them.
Hello.
How are you?
- Do you have a child? - Answer him!
Be a good prisoner.
Work hard and atone for your crime.
Try to be a decent citizen again.
No complaints then? Good.
Take good care of yourself.
You can get out soon. Be patient.
How are you?
You must atone for your crime as soon as possible.
It's Matsu.
- Nami Matsushima. - The one we call Scorpion.
So that's Scorpion?
She's been locked up underground.
She's a prison breaker.
And she got caught? What a fuck-up.
I would have made it.
- Who is she? - A dangerous element.
It's no use at all trying to speak to her.
Stand up!
It's alright. Leave her alone.
Why do you stare at us like that?
We don't hate you personally.
But a crime is a crime.
Try to atone for it and start a new life.
Don't get too close or she'll bite you.
If she has enough strength left.
Right, Matsu?
That was pretty good!
But we'll get wilder than Scorpion. Let's start a riot!
Stop it! Calm down!
Get them!
Absolutely unforgivable.
Punish all of them!
Okizaki!
Yes, sir.
That won't work.
Severe punishment...
...will only make Matsushima the girls' idol.
Since the incident...
...the name "Scorpion" has been revived.
It will soon become the password of their riots.
We're going to thoroughly humiliate her in front of the others today.
H OW?
You'll see.
Hey.
As guards, this is your duty. Do you understand?
Yes, sir!
Nami Matsushima is nothing but a miserable bitch.
I'll make them realize that.
Then their idol will fall.
It'll be my parting gift for you.
Don't hate me. It's my job.
Wait till I hold you in my arms!
Look at the jealous eyes on the other pigs!
Going to cry for help?
I wonder if she'll cry tears of sadness or of joy?
Stop it! Stop it!
Stop it!
I got lucky today.
Leave her alone!
Scorpion's just a stupid bitch!
Acting like a dog in front of everyone! How shameless!
I'd kill myself.
Didn't you enjoy it?
Go ahead and die!
She's dead.
Scorpion is dead!
Shut up.
Scorpion is dead!
Enough already!
Okay. Hands on your heads and turn around.
It's true. She's dead.
Don't move!
What the hell are you doing?
This is our chance to get away.
You're crazy. You won't get away with this.
Don't... don't do it.
It had to have been Matsushima.
Warden!
Sir...
I swear I'll get her.
Flowing, a woman's tears pour out...
Softly floating on the river.
The river overflows...
Overflowing onto the shore...
Overflowing, overflowing...
Drowning all the men.
What the hell is it?
Why are you staring at me?
Looking all prim and perfect...
Who do you think you are?
You got away today only because we were with you.
Just remember that!
Still staring at me?
Stop it! I can't stand it!
I know I'm not a human, but a beast.
I killed my two kids with my own hands.
I hated their father for his unfaithfulness. That's why!
I killed my two-year-old kid by drowning him.
And the younger one...
Look, everyone!
Look at this scar!
I stabbed my unborn baby to death!
Hey, old woman!
- She's been abandoned. - She's crazy, too.
I curse you!
I will kill you!
I'm scared...
Women commit crimes because of men.
Driven by love, hatred and jealousy.
Listen to my story
of these seven sinful girls.
The first one...
She hated her unfaithful husband.
It drove her to kill her children.
The second one...
She had a son from her former marriage.
Her lover bullied him, so she killed him.
The third one...
She hated her lover's wife so much,
that she fatally poisoned her.
The fourth one...
She sold herself to several men
which caused quarrels and bloodshed.
The fifth one...
She was so jealous of others' happiness,
it drove her to set things on fire.
The sixth one...
Her own father tried to violate her,
which caused her to kill him.
The seventh one...
They must be around here.
Let him loose.
I'll curse them...
I'll kill them...
Firmly, a woman's tears are held back...
Softly dissolving in the fog.
The fog drifts in...
Drifting through the night...
Drifting, drifting...
Misleading all the men.
A town!
Let' s go!
In these clothes?
We'll steal their laundry.
Let's hide in the hut till dark.
We're safe now.
I'll sleep with him tomorrow night.
I can hardly wait!
I bet he's with another girl.
Give me a match.
Man-hater!
I've got my man.
My man! You understand?
It's fun to watch my ding-a-ling all by myself,
and also fun to watch with somebody else.
Looking at my ding-a-ling, it sure is fine.
Even in the dark, I can tell it's mine.
Touching my ding-a-ling might feel good,
But I'll stick with looking, as I know I should.
When I compare my ding-a-ling with all the rest,
You can bet my ding-a-ling sure is best!
A mirror.
Give it to me!
Kazuo!
Kazuo. Your mom is here.
Such a cute kid, isn't he?
Don't you want to live with him?
If you do, then tell us where the others are.
Come on!
Talk! Talk!
Is it near here?
Where are they?
I'll call the prison.
You follow her and find out where they're hiding.
Yes, sir!
I hope it gets dark soon.
- Haru, hang in there! - It hurts!
It hurts!
Drying, a woman's tears dry out...
Softly blown away by the wind.
The wind howls...
Howling through the town...
Howling, howling...
Driving all the men insane.
Stand up! Fall asleep and you die!
Haru!
Any trouble?
Some escaped female prisoners might be hiding around here.
Hey! We'll go on ahead!
Let us know if you see any suspicious girls.
Sounds interesting!
Let's stop the bus and look for them!
If they've been in prison... they'll be hungry for men!
You boys are the hungry ones!
- I miss the old days. - Why?
We had good time in China.
That story again!
Shut up!
When I was marching, I caught a Chinese girl hiding.
And I made her do it at gun point.
I could hear my knapsack clacking on my back.
- The guide will be angry. - She sure will.
We'll be arriving at Shiratama Valley soon.
It's a beautiful valley with a clean river and waterfalls.
We're going to take a rest there.
And you can have some time to relax.
Hey lady! Where did you come from?
From far away.
I'm running away from the bad men.
What about you?
We're sightseeing.
Bye-bye!
Rose!
- Rose! - Rose?
You murderers!
What do you think we are?
Be quiet!
You think it's okay to kill her because she's a criminal?
You animals!
Want a drink? Go ahead.
Listen up, everyone!
They killed our friend for fun.
Stop crying!
NO, stop!
This kid's not even cute!
Don't cry!
We won't hurt you.
These passengers think they're different from us.
Let's show them how wrong they are.
You dance, too!
Come on, dance!
Why don't you dance?
Hey, old man, give us a laugh!
What's wrong? Can't get it up any more?
Cheer up and give us a shout.
How about a "Banzai!” for old times' sake?
Didn't you hear me?
Say "Banzai!" or I'll shoot you.
Come on, "Banzai!"
Louder!
And raise your arms up!
Put more energy into it! "Banzai!" Do it!
All of you do it. Let's hear it. "Banzai!"
Come on, "Banzai!"
Do it louder!
To kill her own children. How cruel!
- They're devils! - They all deserve the death penalty!
They're unforgivable. Killing's too good for them!
They've all been worthless from the very start!
- It's a checkpoint. - Now what?
We'll make you a decoy.
Push her off!
It's Matsushima!
Out of the way!
You want us to kill the old couple and the kid?
Don't do it!
He's my son!
Kazuo!
Oikawa, come back!
Mommy!
- Drive through it! - Please let us go!
Help us!
Don't move!
Kill the hostages!
Fire!
- Killers! - Animals!
Kill them!
Torture them to death!
I'm worried about the hostages, sir.
We'll use Matsushima.
It's Scorpion!
They may shoot her.
If they have any bullets left.
What the fuck do you want?
You made a deal with the Warden, didn't you?
You can't make us come out.
Stay still!
I'm sold, huh?
How are the hostages?
They're dead.
Get ready!
Shit!
This one's still alive.
Tonight we've taken Matsushima and Oba into our custody.
You two will transport them back to the prison.
On the way, Matsushima is going to try to escape again.
You will be forced to shoot her to death.
Warden!
She's given me enough trouble.
But she won't any longer.
I won't let the law kill her. I'll do it myself.
- Are we clear, Okizaki? - Yes, sir!
I'm counting on you.
Matsu... Come on out.
Time for you to take a little stroll.
Come on, start walking.
I must...get back to the island.
To set fire to all the houses.
All those who despised me.
I'll burn them all to death!
My husband, that bastard...
I'll...
I'll stab him with my knife.
My children...
They came to kill me.
Help!
Help me!
A bright red rose has thorns that you might not see.
I don't want to pierce you, but how else will I get free?
Burning, burning, burning woman's song...
Her song of vengeance.
Flowers won't bloom on my body in the grave.
So in my life, to this grudge I'll forever be a slave.
Woman, woman, a woman's life is her song...
Her song of vengeance.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Your car's ready, sir.
TOKYO CORRECTIONS BUREAU CHIEF
Matsu!
THE END