A tidal wave is coming.
Soon, I am sure,
it will sweep us all away.
Production: Dentsu, Imagica, Suncent Cinemaworks, Tokyo Theaters
a Suncent CinemaWorks Film with Les Films de l'Observatoire
Starring: YAKUSHO Koji
KOKUSHO Sayuri
SAITOH Yohichiroh
RIJU Go
MATSUSHIGE Yutaka
SHIOMI Sansei
SHINGYOUJI Kimie
MITSUISHI Ken
MIYAZAKI Aoi
MIYAZAKI Masaru
Producer: SENTO Takenori
Production Designer: SHIMIZU Takeshi
Sound: KIKUCHI Nobuyuki
Music:
YAMADA Isao & AOYAMA Shinji
Lighting: SATO Yuzuru
Cinematography: TAMRA Masaki
Written and Directed by AOYAMA Shinji
Everyone into position!
There it is!
What's that number for the police?
Oh yeah!
Yes Sir!
Hello?
Mr. Detective?
Huh? You're where?
And where is that?
So you're outside?
Yeah?
Where are we, exactly?
I chose this place by chance.
Yeah, some are dead in here.
There are four survivors.
Everybody has to die sometime.
Hey Mr. Detective. Who am I? Pop quiz!
Yeah, pop quiz.
Well, when you figure it out, speak up, so I can hear you.
Hello?
Hello. Lost it.
Nothing. Can you hear me?
That's better.
It's stuffy in here.
I'm going out for a minute.
Hey Mr. Bus Driver...
Would you step outside with me?
How about letting the children go?
That's true.
Well, the children ARE our future
but all I really want right now
is to go out and get some fresh air.
Wow... what a beautiful day.
Hey Mr. Bus Driver, you gotta name?
SAWAI... SAWAI Makoto.
Does Makoto mean anything?
Truthful, direct.
Great name!
Ever wish you were somebody else?
I don't know.
I really would have liked to be someone else.
Now I'm just sick of everything.
Ready?
Aim!
Fire!!
Busjack in Shiroishi, Fufkuoka.
Tragedy at noon.
Six shot dead,
including one policeman.
Two middle school children, bus driver rescued.
Assailant's identity yet unknown.
Am I at fault for having survived?
Thank you very much.
A physician is leaving the house.
A doctor who has just seen Kozue is coming out of the house.
Excuse me doctor, what can you tell us?
How are the children?
Is little Kozue recovering?
Doctor!
Ignore it!
Hello?
Yes, thank you.
Who said such a thing?
That's not true! Don't be ridiculous!!
That's absolutely not true.
Yes... good bye!
What was it?
Hey, Mitsu!
Kozue...
There's a rumor in town that she was raped in the bus.
Yoshiyuki's home... Let's have him find him.
Makoto left a note?
Yumiko, give him the note.
Mom, don't be so pushy!
Yumiko...
Good evening, brother-in-law.
Sorry for the trouble.
Makoto's my brother.
Yes, Yumiko, we're all family.
Did Makoto say anything, dad?
He just said he was going out for a bit.
Kiyoko, tea please.
I'll check the station and the police.
The sooner the better.
Thank you very much.
Don't mention it, Aunt Yumi.
TWO YEARS LATER
Naoki...
Where did mom go?
Won't she come back?
Dad told me there's another man.
Why's she need a new man?
Daddy hit her.
Why did he hit her?
Who knows?
Is it because of us?
Put it out of your mind.
What's that?
Because daddy died the insurance sends money.
Naoki? It's Aunt Yoshiko, How are you?
I've been so worried about you two.
I keep planning to come visit, you know.
Did the insurance company pay you yet?
Of course, your uncle did lose his temper at the funeral,
but I really wanted you to come and live with us.
I'm sorry.
Beer, please.
Isn't it great that Makoto's back!?
Where did you go?
Here and there.
Here and there?
You're not leaving again?
Makoto...
You'll stay with us for good, won't you?
Yumi went back home to Hakata.
One of her old friends called. She's back at the beauty parlor.
You could go visit her.
Silly. It's not so easy.
So, let's drink to his health.
Sorry, I don't drink anymore.
Why?
He doesn't have to.
Makoto, the bath's ready.
What are you going to do for work?
I'll go see Shigeo tomorrow.
I see.
It's a good idea.
We should be able to help you.
No, thanks, really.
But that's day labor, isn't it?
I'm not even sure yet.
I'll be OK.
He just said he's OK. Leave him alone.
Now Mikito, you stay out of this.
I'm going to bed.
Good night.
Good night grandpa.
Papa, here's your new toothbrush.
Good morning!
There's a typhoon coming.
You didn't sleep?
Not really.
Let's walk.
I gave everything to your brother.
He's doing well at city hall.
And his wife's behaving better.
Little Mikito has all but grown up.
So you can do as you please.
Shigeo, see that? He's back.
Be cool about it, will ya?!
Hey Shigeo, look who we got here!!
Hey Keiko, where's my tea?
Like I said Shigeo, your old pal Makoto's back.
What's your problem?!
He'll start tomorrow. OK?
Shigeo, is that OK?
Keiko, where's the tea?
Well, tomorrow morning then.
All right.
- Need a lift? - No thanks, I'll walk.
Whatever, see you tomorrow.
What's with you, Shigeo?
What's with him?
He's probably happy.
Shigeo, you going drinking tonight?
I'm visiting mom, in the hospital.
So come along later.
We'll be celebrating his return.
Is it alright with you Makoto?
Don't bug him, idiot!
Makoto that's alright. I'm not going tonight either.
OK, how about tomorrow?
Any time. We can go drinking whenever.
So just shut that motormouth.
Why are you so angry?
Makoto!
See you.
Shigeo, let's go!
Don't go out after dark Mikiko.
But why?
You haven't heard?
A killer's stalking young women.
What do you mean?
Another body was found this morning, by the river.
Really?
But I'll be alright. Makoto will watch over me,
right Uncle Makoto?
Mikiko, listen to your mother!
They say it was the new teacher in town.
You mean Takekawa's teacher.
Really?!
Good night.
Hey Makoto, see that house?
What about it?
That's where those kids live.
Mom vanished, dad died,
they're alone. They don't go to school.
Let's get going.
Feels great!
What about the others?
They left already.
Lucky ones. I'm always doing overtime.
Thanks anyway, but I don't drink.
Really? Not at all?
I can't handle it.
Really?
Then I'll have it.
sawai-san, are you going straight home?
Why?
These serial killings...
One of the victims lived right near me.
I was wondering if you'd walk me home?
To Shiroishi?
Did you know, there was a shocking incident near here?
Haven't you heard?
Hear what?
That bus driver...
was me.
You're kidding!
I can't believe it!... Really?!
But you're a hero. That's great.
Oh, I'm sorry. Many people died, didn't they?
I'm sorry. Please don't be angry.
No, I'm not.
Really?
Yes, really...
Well, good.
Here we are.
Alright, see you.
Aren't you going to ask?
What?
What everybody else asks... whether I live alone?
Well...
Don't you want to come in?
No, I've got to get back.
Thanks, good night.
There's nothing for you today.
You can go home as well.
Watch out for my car!
Hey Makoto, let's go.
Shigeo...
The boss seemed strange today...
Is it something I did?
It's nothing.
Makoto!
So! hear you've got a girlfriend.
No, I haven't.
Word is you were out with a young woman late last night.
So this girl isn't your girlfriend?
No.
Just walking out late with a woman not your girlfriend?
It wasn't late. It was only 8 p.m.
You went to her place, didn't you?
Come on, speak up.
You know why I'm asking...
With these murders lately, nobody's above suspicion.
Vicious rumors start from the smallest things.
You vanish. And then suddenly reappear...
that in itself is suspicious.
Get it?
Yoshiyuki, now don't pick on poor Makoto.
Even if there's no connection...
if a rumor's circulating about you
we could be suspected as well: me, my wife, my daughter.
It reflects badly on all of us.
We certainly don't care, but think of Mikiko.
You're not involved?
Why don't you answer me?
Of course he's not involved.
Just like when we were kids...
you just clam up and stick it out!
Just like when mom died.
You refused to face the truth.
That's so long ago.
Enough already...
You're up early tomorrow. Get some sleep.
Think about it.
I fixed your old bike.
It's got a few good years left.
Thanks.
Remember me?
I ran away from home.
Can I stay here with you?
You haven't had breakfast yet?
I'll make it for you.
May I have the day off?
Yeah, sure... why not.
I'll be in tomorrow.
No problem.
Hey Shigeo...
I'll come in by myself. Dad fixed my old bike.
Yeah, sure...
Thanks.
Sorry.
Sorry... I was snoring, right?
When summer arrives in the hamlet,
the baby partrige chirps with its high-pitched voice.
Good morning.
Sit down, breakfast's almost ready.
Is this it?...
It moves.
Remeber me? Akihiko, your cousin.
We met at grandpa's funeral.
Remember?
Go ahead, dig in!
Delicious, right!?
Kokura octopus dumplings are the best!
People think Osaka dumplings are the best.
But the ones from Kokura are better.
You agree? I'm glad.
Some have too much ginger.
That's a sin. Should be just a shred.
Tonight,
why not order some sushi?
Hello.
When they ordered for four,
I just thought they were hungry.
Yeah...
You mean... they spoke?
No, they held up four fingers.
I see.
Mr. Sawai,
please help yourself.
I had no idea you were here.
Sorry.
No I didn't mean it like that.
If it's cool with them it's cool with me.
How long will you be staying?
Don't know.
How about you?
Hey, what's up?
What'd I say?
Sorry,
I really don't have anywhere else to go.
I see.
Oh, so you're really living here now?!
I'll be leaving when school holiday's over
in about a month.
Oh really?
He'll stay with us a month. Good for you.
Hey, what gives?
Eat up!
Hey, Mr. Sawai, eat up!
I was a bit surprised. I never imagined.
He seems nice enough.
The kids are enchanted by him.
He's some kind of day worker.
I'll call if there's anything to report.
Give my best to dad.
Let's start with the easiest.
Naoki, be serious!
Wait! Where are you going?
Perfect score?!
Shigeo...
check point ahead.
Another victim?!
What's up?
Bad dreams?
Why do you ask?
Obvious, isn't it? Insomnia and night sweats?
See bad dreams often?
First time since I've been here.
Because I came?
No, that has nothing to do with it.
It is possible. Could it be sub-conscious?
Sorry.
Why do you always apologise?
Well, I...
I'm not asking for an apology.
Akihiko, how old are you?
Almost 22.
You're really mature for your age.
Well, that would be a first.
Maybe because I have a past like yours.
What do you mean?
I'll tell you about it some day.
OK, good night then.
What now?
I just wanted to say your presence has really helped.
I mean...
Thanks.
Don't mention it.
Sawai-san, there's something here for you from the insurance company.
Thanks.
What do you think it is?
A second medical exam? You OK?
I'm alright.
Put it on the desk.
Don't forget to go to the clinic.
Yes, of course.
Sorry...
The other day I embarrassed you.
It wasn't your fault.
Want a sip?
I guess not...
the other night I had a glass and slept through my alarm clock.
You really can't hold your liquor!
Overtime, again?
Is it true you are living with children?
Yes.
I was orphaned as well.
Both my parents died when I was little.
My relatives fought over me. for the insurance money.
They split it amongst themselves, and put me in an orphanage.
I wish I had someone like you to take care of me.
In fact, it's those kids who are helping me.
They take care of me.
Oh, Sawai.
Sawai.
You have been called in as a prime suspect.
Early this morning, your colleague
Ms. Kono Keiko was found dead. Did you know?
Yes, I heard about it a moment ago.
Is that so?
Where were you
between midnight and 2 a.m.?
I was at home in bed.
Are you referring
to the Tamura residence where you are a lodger?
Yes.
Can anyone corroborate your story?
Everybody was asleep.
Sawai-san, is something wrong?
No, I'm OK.
Are you aware of the implications of your present postition?
Moments ago I informed you
that you are as of now our prime suspect in this case.
It follows that
everything you say can be used as evidence in a court of law.
Do you understand?
Then we will proceed...
Please answer truthfully.
Last night at approximately 8 p.m.
you escorted Ms. Kono to her residence.
Is this correct?
Did you enter her apartment?
What did you do there?
Nothing really.
You engaged in sexual intercourse,
didn't you!?
Nothing happened. We drank tea.
Where did you go after you left Ms. Kono's apartment?
I went straight home.
Do you know where Ms. Kono went then?
No.
After she had you walk her all of the way home,
why do you suppose she'd go out alone after you left?
I have no idea.
Didn't you call her?
I did not call her.
Sawai-san...
Listen... this is
a murder investigation.
You do understand.
You are lying.
Concluding sexual intercourse with Ms. Kono,
you left and then called her
or perhaps...
hid and waited for her to leave
at which time you hunted her down
and killed her by the riverside.
Isn't that the truth!?
What's the matter?
That is what happened, isn't it!?
- I haven't killed anybody. - But you did lie in wait for her!
No I did not.
I had no reason to kill that woman.
Let me be frank.
I believe you are the killer
and the perpetrator of this spate of killings.
It's all just intuition
but since that incident on the bus
I knew you would turn bad.
I knew that we would meet again
in circumstances like these.
Your eyes were just like
those of that killer.
I have done nothing.
Thanks.
I really appreciate it.
Hi.
Sorry.
You really are a loser, Sawai-san.
Sorry.
Our family is about ready to kick you out, you know.
What will you do? Leave?
I told my mom
that you weren't the killer.
But they're really worried you're after the kids' money
that they want to be spending.
I told her you aren't like that.
Thanks.
You may not realise it, but you're quite a narcissist.
You can do whatever you want
but leave the kids out of it.
Sorry.
Boy, you're really a piece of work.
You think you can do anything with an apology?
At least until now.
But it won't work when my family descends on this place.
I won't be able to help.
They won't listen to me.
Did you see, Kozue?
The ocean.
Did you see it?
The ocean.
To: Sawai Seiji From: Sawai Yumiko
Uncle Makoto, I'm sorry.
What for?
Mom and dad didn't try to help you.
Don't worry. It was expected.
Grandpa and I believe in you.
I believe in you too
and even in your parents.
Don't worry about it.
What's the matter?
Please don't cry.
You never cried as a child.
But you don't understand.
In the beginning,
I, too, suspected you, uncle.
But that's normal.
I feel so ashamed.
But it's not your fault.
It's not anybody's fault.
If anyone, it's me to blame... for making you worry.
Please forgive me.
Now, dry your tears.
Go home to your schoolwork.
Uncle Makoto,
will you go to see Aunt Yumi?
I suppose.
I want to see her too.
Why don't you?
I'll tell her that you miss her.
She really loves you, it'll make her happy.
NOTIFICATION OF DIVORCE
It's good to see you're OK...
Yes, you too.
Sleeping?
Some.
Still having nightmares?
From time to time.
I was surprised to hear you'd returned.
Why'd you come back? Homesick?
So I could start over.
But in the end,
it didn't work out.
I thought I could start over,
but things just continued.
Start over.
That's not true!
You just ran away.
Maybe you're right.
You were self-obsessed,
never thinking about me.
I'm sorry.
You left me in that sad little town.