SHOCHIKU FILMS
2nd Year of Ganji At Ikeda in Kyoto
KONDO Isami
Let's go!
OKITA Soji
HIJIKATAToshizo
It's over!
We did it! We won!
Now the clan leaders will be proud of us!
We have to show the world what the Shinsengumi is about!
It will be a hot day.
Righ it's Ghion Festival.
Yamanami_san, come with us!
OKAMI YO RAKUJITSU O KIRE _THE LAST SAMURAI_
Produced by MISHIMAYoshiji Associate Producers: INOMATAAkira KOBAYASHI Hisazo
Original novel ''A MAN'' by IKENAMI Shotaro Screenplay by KUNIHIRO Takeo MISUMI Kenji
Photography by KOSUGI Masao Art Direction by UMEDA Chiyoo Music by IFUKUBE Akira
Sound Recording by KOBAYASHI Hideo
Set Design by MORI Isamu
Cast
TAKAHASHI Hideki as SUGI Toranosuke
OGATA Ken as NAKAMURA Hanjiro
MATSUZAKA Keiko as Reiko TAICHI Kiwako as Ohide/Nun
SANO Isao as YAMAGUCHI Kingoro HONAMI Ayako as Tsuya MINEGISHI Ryunosuke as AIZAWA Denshichiro
TAMURATakahiro as IKEMOTO Mohei
TATSUMI Ryutaro as SAIGO Takamori
SAIGO Teruhiko as OKITA Soji
KONDO MASAOMI as IBA Hachiro
Directed by MISUMI Kenji
Part 1_ WIND, CLOUDS, AND PASSION.
EDO
Watch where you're going!
_You drunken bum! You broke my umbrella!
Well, my umbrella is broken, and so is yours.
So what?.
I'll show you!
Listen! You low_class country samurai!
What did you say?
That's it!
Stop that.
Who do you think you are!?
Ouch..! That hurts...!
Are you all right?. I'll take you home.
_No, no, it's okay. My house is right there.
Don't be shy. I will help you.
I don't even know you, please tell me your name.
Let's report this.
_Leave it alone.
Bu three samurai were hurt.
Nobody got killed, did they?
Just a skirmish.
What happened to you?
Did you get drunk again and start a fight?.
_No, I just fell down.
I am very sorry, sir.
He doesn't even know you, yet he gave you a hard time, right?.
I had better go now.
Auntie! Uncle! You don't recognize me?
Toranosuke! It's me! Toranosuke!
Oh, I see...
Of course.. You are Toranosuke!
Of course, you are!
You're looking very well.
Come on here and get changed!
How long since you left?.
It's been eight years.
Oh, yeah? Where were you all this time?
Sensei took me with him all over the country.
Sensei (Teacher)?
Is he the same man who helped you in the past?.
Where do you live now? Are you with your father?
No.
Are you going to Shamisen Bori to see your father?
No, I don't want to see him.
Ow, ow! That hurts!
Maybe you don't want to see him, but my brother
would be very surprised to see how grown up you are.
You know it's too late to inherit the house.
It has already been given to Omine.
It's okay. I want nothing.
Open up! It's an emergency!
The Master of Shamisen Bori has just passed away!
What?.!
I just saw my father.
Really?
He came home and just collapsed!
He didn't notice me when I passed by the house.
Something sent you there for a reason,
because he wanted to see you for the very last time.
''SUGI''
Where is Toranosuke?
I don't know.
Dear! You must let Genjiro have this house because
people know I am your second wife.
Everyone knows that Toranosuke is very sickly.
His doctor said that he won't live to be twenty.
So, you better forget about Toranosuke, and consider
letting Genjiro inherit the house.
I will think about it.
_No! You always say ''..I'll think about it..''
''I'll think about it..''!
''SUGI Heiemon''
Why do you have your father's headstone here?
The Sugi family has its own cemetery for him.
For me, this is my father's real cemetery.
Maybe it doesn't make sense,
but I have a deep feeling for this stone.
Are you awake?
You tried to kill yourself,
but you survived.
So now you have a second chance at life.
You have to live well from now on.
Do you understand?
Sensei! Please let me be your student!
I want to be a strong man like you,
so please take me as your student!
Look at my eyes! Toranosuke!
Don't look anywhere else.
You just keep looking at my eyes.
Don't take your eyes off of mine.
That's right.
Keep a steady breath! Keep your eyes on mine!
Breath! Eyes!
It's not easy to learn how to use the sword.
You have to train the mind and body.
You have to open your heart and learn about yourself,
your own mind, as well as others.
The 'Ken' (art of the sword) is not made for killing people.
You have to help others, and protect yourself from harm.
Oh, welcome back.
Toranosuke, you should go back to Edo.
Huh..?
Eight years have already passed by now,
and I don't have anything further to teach you.
No, I'm not ready!
Your body is stronger than mine, so
you'll be fine on your own.
I have a place in Edo for you to live,
and here's some money.
Sensei?
Don't you make a face like that!
I will come there later and join you.
Really?
You've been with me for such a long time that
you should know by now what I'm doing.
Yes, I will come.
I want to live in Edo as soon as my work is finished.
You go there first and wait for me.
We'll make you pay, woman!
Stop it!
What's going on?
Excuse me, but can I have some water, please?
My name is Ohide.
It's all righ come on in.
We have to take care of your wound first.
Hurry! Come over here and lie down.
I am very sorry.
What's wrong?
I might have an offensive body odor.
It's quite alright.
I was perspiring all night.
I was gambling at the Temple,
and lost all of my money.
I had to risk my body on a bet...
..and I lost that be too...
Bu when the time came...
..I couldn't do it...
So I tried to escape.
Oh, that's terrible.
Do you go to places like that often?
No, I just needed money.
Aren't you hungry?
I know I'm getting hungry. What would you prefer?
Soft rice, or rice cake?
Soft rice.
Okay, just a moment.
Are you going to make it for me?
It's easy. I always cook for myself.
Maybe I can help you.
No, you'll get in my way.
You are very outspoken. Do you live here alone?
Yes, but I'm not going to bite you.
O_Hide_san is your name?
Yes.
Do you need money?
It seems..
..if you have to bet your body, you aren't gambling for fun.
I might lend you some money if you have a good reason.
How much money do you need?
Ten ryo.
What do you need the money for?
I need the money so I can go to the old capital.
Kyo (Kyoto)?
I promise that I'll repay you.
Okay. Where do you live?
I don't have a place to live right now.
What are you going to do tonight?.
If you'll allow me, I'd like to stay here tonight.
You don't have to.
Is there a problem?
Yes. As a student of swordsmanship I have pride.
You might think you owe me because I helped you out.
You are...
Oh, what a surprise.
Iba Hachiro is my name.
Sugi Toranosuke is mine.
Sorry about last night.
I was hoping to see you again.
Tsuya_san, please tell them to bring a nice cold watermelon.
Yes.
She is a beautiful woman.
Yes, she is my distant cousin's daughter.
Is she your fiancée?
No, it isn't like that.
By the way, you have excellent sword skill.
What style is it?.
It's an offshoot of the Mugai school.
My teacher based it on the Mugai style.
I wanted to see the classical Mugai school in Edo,
which is why I came here.
Although your swordsmanship is based on Mugai style,
it is totally different from that taught in the dojo.
I'd certainly like to have you give me a private lesson.
They will be bringing in the watermelon soon.
Good, thank you.
Sugi_san, would you like to visit the dojo?
We can finish classes for the day!
I will send the students home!
Then we can practice.
Hachiro_sama!
Remember? You promised me?
Yes, but...
Please go ahead. It's all right with me.
No, it's all right.
Excuse me, but we have to go and see a play.
We've already reserved our seats.
Tsuya_san, maybe we can go some other time?
No, we can't!
I'm very sorry for Sugi_san, but the lesson will have to be
at some other time.
I understand.
Very well, Sugi_san. Why not come with us?
It is supposed to be a very good play.
Welcome!
It's been a long time.
It's always nice to see Kinokuniya...
Aizawa Denshichiro!
What is this?!
This is my way of greeting you.
Iba_sensei!
Today is the day of judgemen win or lose!
_If you want to fight me, then come to the dojo!
What's that?. You can't boss me around! When you took over
the dojo, you threw me out. Smart mouth!
Sugi_san, please just watch today.
Outside.
Tsuya_san, I will borrow him for a while.
He is a former member of the dojo who Hachiro expelled.
He has good sword skill, but a bad attitude.
Dojo fighting didn't help. It wasn't good enough.
Hachiro_san!
_Hachiro_sama!
Hachiro_sama!
I will take care of him, so please leave now.
He hasn't been feeling very well lately.
I made him stop training.
Somebody take him home!
Hachiro_sama, let's go.
Are you alright?.
Tsuya_san.
Please don't go near the dojo today.
Do you understand?
Yes.
I will show you Shinjo_to style. I also want to see your Ken_po.
I am serious about wanting to learn yours.
Is using live blades to practice...
..all right?.
I am serious about the sword. Live blades are fine.
In your style, you seem open, then you move in for the kill.
Yours is a great style!
I always thought you had to break the rules to kill people,
but your style enables killing by following the rules.
Awonderful style.
Is Sugi Toranosuke visiting here?
Yes.
A Buddhist monk?
I wanted to take you to the Yoshiwara,
so I went to your house. When I opened the door,
I saw a Buddhist monk laying on the floor, covered with blood.
Priest! What happened to you?
Gyoi Kanto?
Bring the woman who is waiting for me at the
roadside teahouse to Kyoto for Ikemoto Mohei, please.
Who is this woman?
Thank you very much.
Welcome!
Tea, please.
Here.
Withdraw!
It's you!
The man who was supposed to meet you just died.
He asked me to take you to Kyoto. I'm Sugi Toranosuke.
Reiko is my name.
Let's go.
Thank you very much.
I have to inform you..
..I'm being pursued by the Satsuma Clan.
About bathing,
I don't think you want to use the public bathing room.
Well, if...
you would stand watch outside the door while I bathe.
While you're bathing?
That's right.
Very well, but I will go first.
Reiko_dono.
What is it?.
If you don't mind, please tell me why it is that
the Satsuma Clan samurai are after you.
Why do you have to go to Kyoto?
Or, maybe I shouldn't ask you.
You have to ask Ikemoto_san about that.
I see. I'll ask Sensei.
Are we being followed?
Do you think so?
Will they try something?
Just keep quiet and keep walking.
Oh, I see a lake down there.
Let's go swimming there.
I'll keep an eye open.
Get out of our way!
We want that woman!
What for?
She is notjust a woman. She's my partner.
Shut up!
I'll kill you if you don't!
Go ahead! Run!
Yes. I'm sorry!
KYOTO
Welcome!
Let me have something to eat!
Let me settle up.
Thank you, sir.
You just killed someone, didn't you?
How's that?.
I can see it in your eyes.
Oh, yeah!
Welcome.
Okita_san! Do you know him?
No.
Where did you come from?
It's none of your business.
Please come to Shinsengumi headquarters.
Why?
Our people were just killed by someone just now, and we want
to see if your sword was used.
Oh, you are doing this because you know that my name is
Nakamura Hanjiro, aren't you?
_What's that got to do with it?.
Just because everybody calls me 'Killer' Hanjiro,
you want to check me out.
We don't care who you are, just come with us!
Okay, if you think you can take me, go ahead!
It won't be easy!
You're something!
What are you doing?
Get him!
I don't think they can beat him.
_What?.
_I don't think that they can handle him, he's too clever.
Bunch of fools!
Good riddance!
Just a moment!
The way your clothes are, everyone will notice you.
I will fix them for you.
Don't be shy!
What's wrong?
You are a pretty woman.
I like women with chubby faces like yours.
I am a Nun!
I don't care! A Nun is a woman, too!
Oh, I like this.
I want to eat you up.
Let's make love.
In the past I was married.
AYodo Clan samurai was my husband, but he passed away.
I became a Nun after he died, so I could pay my respects.
But I am still a woman.
Don't you think so?
Oshuni_san.
Let's do it once more!
You are a good woman.
Oshuni_san.
What's going on?
Murata_san caught him, and brought him here.
Hey! Where did Ikemoto Mohei disappear to?
Where is he hiding?
Murata_san, you should take it easy or he'll die!
Let him res and kill him later!
What?.!
Oh, it's you, 'Potato Head'! Just shut up!
'Potato Head'?
Shut up, 'Potato Head'! Keep your nose out of our business!
Maybe I did come from a poor farm family,
where we had to eat potatoes all the time,
and I pass wind all the time. But unlike you guys...
..I don't go around kissing the leader's butt like you do!
What did you say?
You think you're better than me because of your high rank!
We'll show you the difference between our Ken_po
and the official swordsmanship!
You fool!
Sensei hasn't sent word yet?.
Sugi_san, why don't you go outside?
You'll get bored if you stay inside all the time.
Excuse me, sir.
Gyoshi Bridge.. ..In Amasakaya.
Thank you.
I'm Sugi Toranosuke.
Two gong bells at the Shimogama Temple.
I heard from the sweet saké salesman.
At the vagrant's place under the Mikage Bridge.
What do you want?.
This is no place for you.
Go back!
I'm Sugi Toranosuke.
This way.
Oh, you look great!
Sensei, are you hurt?.
A little bi but it's nothing.
You never fought anyone when we were training together.
The world is getting worse. Everybody is killing each other.
I put you in danger by asking you to take Reiko.
How about that girl?
I wanted you to meet her.
Aside from tha I waited for you in Edo.
Why didn't you come?
I was very busy in Kyoto and couldn't leave.
Anyway, you have to go back to Edo
because soon there will be fighting here.
I want you to live and have a future in Edo.
Bu Sensei, I can't go without you!
I'm all right.
My way of living is influenced by Tokugawa.
But yours is different.
I was born into a samurai family but our standards are changing!
We have to do something about it!
I knew you would say tha that's why I like you.
What do you think about the next generation?
Do you think the Tokugawa Shogunate will fall,
and the Saccho take over?
Maybe, maybe not.
That's why I want you to live, and find out with your own eyes.
Toranosuke,
Saccho and Tokugawa, Sanno and Sabaku,
Kaiko and Gyoji.
They are fighting against each other in the same country.
It doesn't make sense, does it?.
But Sensei, you work so hard for the Tokugawa!
I know, but I finally found out how foolish it is
to fight against each other.
Bu living in this world, you can't avoid certain things,
even if you want to.
We can't avoid?
That's right. Do you understand?
This has nothing to do with you.
I don't want you to get involved, and end up like me.
So, I want you to go back to Edo.
_No!
I don't want to!
Sensei!
Please let me stay here with you and allow me the chance
to use what you taught me for the Tokugawa!
You have nothing to do with the Tokugawa!
I didn't teach you to use the sword for fighting!
You are free to live anywhere you like,
so don't waste your life!
Ikemoto_san, you have to hurry away from here!
There is going to be danger.
Sensei!
I am fine. Toranosuke, make sure you go back to Edo.
Oh, Sugi_san!
Yes, Hachiro_san! Why are you in Kyoto?
Let me tell you the truth. The Tokugawa are falling apart.
They were attacked by some members of the Chugoku Clan
when they were sent to Choshu by the government.
Tokugawa sent men unskilled in swordsmanship,
while Choshu Clan sent good swordsmen and strong farmers.
Bu we have more intelligent and experienced men now.
They will outwit the enemy, and win many battles.
Bu the Choshu Clan was trained in Western weapons and tactics.
They also have more guns than the Shogunate.
Can you win?
I don't know, but we have to try our best.
Is that so?
Very well, I will stay here in Kyoto because you're here.
That's a good idea, you do that.
I will prepare a place for you to stay.
We still have time before Kyoto becomes a fighting ground.
Now, let's go have something to drink,
just like the good old days.
The Shinsengumi is here!
Are you a member of the Mimawari Patrol Group?
Yes, I am.
What kind of answer is that?.
I don't like the way you responded!
Don't you go acting stuck_up just because you're a Mimawari!
Let the Shinsengumi take care of Kyoto, and you should mind your own
business and go back to Edo!
Are you ignoring us?
Hey, wait a minute! Say something!
You...!
I'm not going to let you fight in a personal quarrel.
If Kondo_san hears of this you'll have your head cut off!
Your head will probably get cut off before that anyway.
Please forgive us.
Everybody is so nervous lately.
From Shinsengumi, I'm Okita Soji.
I've heard of you.
Mimawari Patrol, Iba Hachiro.
Oh, yes.. You're the man from Shinryo Street.
And you?
Sugi Toranosuke. I'm just a ronin.
Sugi_dono! Are you Sugi Toranosuke?
Yes, I am.
Here is 10 ryo for you.
Oshuni asked me to find you and give it to you.
Oshuni?
She was formerly Ohide.
Oh, I know her.
She became a nun.
Oh, I'm sorry. From Satsuma, Nakamura Hanjiro is my name.
Okay, I've already given you the 10 ryo.
Everybody, let's go get a drink! I have enough money!
Now that we all have me let's get to know each other better.
It's great! I like an invitation to drink saké any time!
Nakamura_san!
How do you know Ohide_san?
She is my sweetheart.
Oh...
What happened between you and her back in Edo?
Nothing...
I can't believe that nothing happened.
She's been too excited about seeing you.
This is interesting.
Hachiro_san!
Yes, come on tell us.
Okita_san, please, here is the saké.
No, no. He wants Osae to pour the saké.
_Hey, stop that!
_Please send in Osae.
_Yes, I will.
_Fool! There's nothing between us. It's the truth!
_Oh, you're blushing!
He's happy just looking at Osae's face from afar.
Isn't he naive? That's not good.
A man has to use force to control a woman,
otherwise they don't listen to him.
In my hometown, if you have a woman,
you must sneak into her room at night.
But then, in the morning if her father finds out...
He'll chase you out the door!
Satsuma, it's so far away from here.
Okita_san,
where are you from?
Oshu Province, Shirakawa Town.
There was a lot of snow all the time
and as kids our hands were always getting frost_bite.
I wonder, how many years has it been since I left?.
Everybody, let's go to Satsuma!
It is all countryside, but from my place
we can see Sakura_jima Island.
It's a beautiful sight.
The sun shines like a rainbow. Sakura_jima is wonderful!
That sounds very interesting.
Let's go there together someday!
Let's do that!
Okay, let's go!
Did he spend 10 ryo for that?.
That sounds like something Sugi_dono would do.
Yes, he is a very nice guy.
I'm beginning to like him.
Oh, I thought you were fond of Saigo_san.
Saigo_san is a different case. He has a big heart.
He will talk with anybody and listen to see who's right.
But if it's wrong, he won't listen, or agree.
Not even for God.
Saigo_san is the best and only one in Satsuma!
I understand that.
When you start talking about Saigo_san, you never stop.
You take forever, and before you know i the sun is rising!
Let's go to bed before the sun comes up.
Sorry! But will you please go back to your place tonight.
Why is that?.
Today is the anniversary of my husband's death.
I like you, but I vowed to respect my husband forever.
No...!
Okay, I'll leave tonigh but give me a chance to be
as important to you as your husband was.
Hanjiro_san! Saigo_san is back!
We just want to say ''Welcome back'' to Saigo_san.
Shut up!
Do you think Saigo_san will see you?
Don't you realize that Saigo_san is in a high position?
You might have met Saigo_san before,
but he's probably forgotten about you already.
You don't know!
What are you going to do if Saigo_san still remembers me,
and says he wants to see me?
What are you talking about?.
Stupid idiots! Just wait and see!
Even Saigo_san has to pee sometime.
Saigo_san!
Oh... ..You are...
..Nakamura Hanjiro, right?.
Thank you, sir!
Saigo_san! Welcome back!
We were waiting for your return!
Is that right?.
Hanjiro, come over here out of the dirt yard.
No, here is fine, sir.
I met your mother back home.
You saw my mother?
She was fine and healthy.
She made me a meal with rice and potato.
Saigo_san...
She was worried about you.
I want you to work for me so you have a bright future.
I will depend on you, and your hard work.
Try your best.
Yes! Saigo_san!
It's alright. It's alright. Okay, okay.
What?.
Is he still in Kyoto?
Yes.
He is staying with the Mimawari Patrol Group.
Iba Hachiro spends every day with him.
I see. Every day?
Yes.
They must get along very well.
Bu why did you try to find out about him?
I didn't ask you to.
Well, Ikemoto_sama, I know you're worried about Sugi_san.
I see...
But it's dangerous for you to be around the Satsuma Clan.
Yes.
By the way, are you worried about Toranosuke, too?
No, I'm not.
You're sure?
Well, that's alright.
Just tell Toranosuke to hurry back to Edo,
the next time you see him.
Yes, sir.
Ikemoto_sama sent this.
''I want you to live in this world...''
''You don't need money, fortune, or fame...''
''I want you to have a wife and children for your future.''
I received some harsh words from Ikemoto_san for what I did.
Why?
Because I was trying to find out where you live.
Sensei didn't tell you to?
No, it was on my own.
Oh..?
Why is that?.
Because...
...I'm sorry.
You don't have to be sorry.
What does Ikemoto_sama's letter say?
He had harsh words for me as well,
because I'm still in Kyoto against his wishes.
Is that so?
Me, too. He told me to go back to Edo.
And?
I will go back to Edo.
Oh, you're very agreeable.
_No.
My father was killed by the Satsuma Clan,
so I asked Ikemoto_san to find a job for me.
I see.
But the situation isn't good now.
I'll only be a burden to Ikemoto_sama.
Because of the political situation?
Yes.
Will Sensei be in danger?
Where is Sensei now?
Reiko_dono,
I'm sure you know!
I don't know!
You're lying!
Did Sensei order you not to tell me?
I won't make any trouble, so please tell me!
Sugi_sama. Please go back to Edo.
I am a samurai! I can protect Sensei!
No, I can't tell you!
Reiko! Please understand how worried I am about Sensei!
Forgive me. I lost control.
He is not only my teacher, but more like a father to me.
I can't go back to Edo without seeing him once more.
Get ready! We can catch him this time!
Good. Hey!
Don't worry! We will come along later.
Yes, sir.
''The Satsuma Clan will not be joining the Choshu..''
''we're pulling out of the fight.''
That's Saigo Takamori's handwriting.
But it's strange.
I can't believe...
..the battle will be avoided...
..by the Satsuma Clan.
Maybe this letter is a fake.
Sensei!
_Ikemoto_sama!
Sensei!
Who did this?
You have to go back to Edo.
Toranosuke...
..don't try to avenge my death.
For my Sensei!
Sensei!
One more time.. ..Go to Edo...
Sensei!
4th YEAR OF KEIO WAR OF TOBA_FUSHIMI
TO EDO
GOVERNOR GENERAL OF TOSEI IMPERIAL PRINCE ARISUGAWANOMIYATaruhito
TO EDO
END OF PART 1