Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) Movie Script
TOEI COMPANY, LTD.
TOCHIGI PRISON
In you get.
Thanks a lot.
Greetings, ladies, greetings!
Excuse me, old lady.
That spot has my name on it.
Listen to the newbie.
First, you better learn
how to talk around here.
What did you say?
Do you know who I am?
Look at me.
Do I look like a newbie?
Don't you know
who you're talking to?
Everyone in the prison system knows
who I am.
My name is Tome,
the best pickpocket in Japan!
We know about you, alright.
You're small-time.
- "Small-time"?
- Damn right.
You calling me small-time?
What?
So, Old Lady, let's go.
Move it.
- I said, move it!
- Quieten down.
Who the hell are you, bitch?
- Can you keep it down?
- To hell with you!
Ouch! Ouch!
Allow me to introduce myself.
We welcome you here.
I apologize on behalf of everyone here
for the way we greeted you.
I was born and raised
in the Kanto District.
My hometown is Shinbashi,
in beautiful Tokyo.
My surname is Higuchi,
my given name, Nami.
People call me
"Nami the Red Cherry Blossom".
I'm really nobody,
nothing but a wanderer.
WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY
SCREENPLAY BY ISAO MATSUMOTO
& KAZUHIKO YAMAGUCHI
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY HANJIRO NAKAZAWA
ART DIRECTION BY HIROSHI KITAGAWA
For the man I love
I would give up my life,
I cry for all the pain and wounds
CASMEIKO KAJI
TSUNEHIKO WATASE
AKIKO KOYAMA, KOJI NANBARA,
HIROSHI ITSUKI
TOMIKO ISHII, FLOWER MEG
KAYAKO SONO, MIEKO AOYAGI
TORU YURI, SHUN UEDA, RIEKO MARUYAMA,
MATASABURO TANBA, GEN SHIMIZU
KEIICHI KITAGAWA, SEIYA SATO,
TOSHIYUKI TSUCHIYAMA
IWAO DAN, RYO SUGA,
GOZO SOMA, CHIE KOBAYASHI
I'm a wandering Ginza butterfly
TATSUO UMEMIYA
DIRECTED BY KAZUHIKO YAMAGUCHI
ONE YEAR LATER
SECOND CLASS
- Did he actually get on this train?
- I saw him get on.
- Find him, then.
- Yeah.
Aren't you a feisty one?
I apologize, though.
Those thugs are after me.
Here's my card.
Please. I want you to keep it.
You're going to Tokyo, right?
Come and see me
if you're ever in Ginza.
I'm a good person to know.
See you later.
I hadn't been here in Ginza
for three years.
Only the neon lights haven't changed.
Somewhere in this town...
She's somewhere in this town.
Higuchi, do you know a woman
by the name of Saeko Yajima?
She came in today
to submit a petition
to reduce your sentence.
Stay on your best behavior,
and work hard for an early release.
You can repay her that way.
Don't you think so?
She did that. For me.
Ryuiji, did you hear what I said?
I heard you.
You want me to let you know
if I see Shin.
Excuse me.
He'll be back in town,
sooner or later.
I agree.
He grew up here.
Ginza is his stomping ground.
It might turn into his graveyard.
That's up to you guys!
- Get it?
-I got it.
Ryuji, don't underestimate
Owada Enterprises, right?
You hear that?
- Ooh!
- Pervert!
Fucking morons.
I wouldn't hang around Ginza
if I was scared of the Owadas.
What the hell?
You don't know
how to shoot pool, do you?
Not bad.
Uncle!
Nami!
- When did you get out?
- Today.
Thank you for all you've done.
If I'd known, I would've come
and picked you up.
It must've been tough, eh?
Come this way. We can talk.
Uncle?
- Do you know where she is?
- Who?
- Saeko Yajima.
- I see...
You're already thinking about her
on your first day of freedom.
You haven't changed.
I'd just like to see her.
Okay.
- Hey, Ryuji!
- What?
You know the madam at Club Silky,
don't you?
- Saeko?
- Yeah.
Club Silky closed down six months ago.
She's a hostess at Club Broncho now.
- Do you really know her?
- Yes, indeed, young lady.
Young lady, consider yourself lucky.
There are 25,000 hostesses
and 250 madams in Ginza alone.
If it weren't for me, it would've been
next to impossible to find Saeko.
Hey. She's my friend.
And stop bragging.
But it's true!
Sorry, I haven't introduced myself.
This is my name.
- Hi, there.
- Evening.
We've got this bad mob boss in Ginza
called Owada.
He runs a business
called Owada Enterprises.
But he's just a gangster,
a loan shark.
- Hey, you.
- Hiya!
Poor Saeko just fell victim to Owada.
He took over her business
to settle her debt.
Owada?
See you soon. Take care.
That little brat.
Hey, Yuka! Hey!
Hi, Ryuji.
What do you mean, "Hi, Ryuji"?
Who just gave you a ride?
It was Ito from Chat Noir, wasn't it?
We just had tea. That's all.
- That hurts.
- You little brat.
I'm worried about
what he'll want next.
And don't you even think
about leaving us for his club.
I got it. Sorry.
Give her a break.
She's just a schoolgirl.
A schoolgirl? Yeah, right.
Schoolgirl by day, bar hostess by night.
- Who knows which is her priority?
- A hostess?
Ah, Ryuji!
- Kyoko!
- Ryuji!
You're always with pretty girls.
Business must be good, I guess.
- How's Saeko?
- She's not worked for the last few days.
Again?
- Kidney trouble, isn't it?
- Right.
We can't afford to be sick.
Our job doesn't come with health insurance
or retirement bonuses.
See you later.
Now what?
You want to see Saeko, right?
Do you know her address?
This is her apartment.
And this is my condominium.
Seifu Apartments in Roppongi.
Thanks.
Hey! My place is in Hamamatsu.
Don't be a stranger.
SEIFU APARTMENTS
Did she collapse again?
Saeko, you have to stay in bed.
Didn't Kyoko tell you?
- You have to rest.
- Mom, I'll go get the doctor.
Hiroshi, I'm fine.
No, you're not. Here you go.
Do I have money?
I do. Hiroshi, go get the doctor.
Alright?
Thank you so much
for helping us all the time.
Don't you worry.
CLUB BRONCHO
Hello, Mister.
This is Kyoko calling.
Can you stop by tonight?
I've missed you.
What? A business trip?
You're his secretary?
It's gonna be a slow night.
I hate it. I hate it.
My period's started.
Well, you should be happy.
At least you're not pregnant.
Ouch!
You're so right.
Evening.
- Good evening, Madam.
- Good evening.
Who's that?
A new hostess.
See you soon.
Madam, you're doing good business.
Thanks to patrons like you.
Please! Don't touch me there!
It tickles.
- You're so funny.
- Anyway, she was a virgin.
And so was he.
He said, "Please let me touch you."
She said,
"No. Stop. Ooh, right there."
Welcome!
Welcome.
- You're not suffering from a recession here.
- Thanks to your patronage.
- How's your business, Mr. Owada?
- We're barely surviving.
Please. Sit down.
By the way, Mama...
Have you seen Shin lately?
Shin?
Looks like he's in a bit of a jam again.
He cheated someone out of a million yen
with a forged check.
We're looking for him.
You'll let me know
if you see him, right?
Of course.
Really?
We heard that you two were
pretty cozy these days.
Welcome.
Mr. Owada,
this is our newest addition, Nami.
His company owns a number of bars
and restaurants in Ginza.
Two points.
Seven points added.
Seven ball in the corner pocket.
Welcome back.
- You've still got the skill.
- No, not as good as I used to be.
Even I couldn't beat you back then.
Uncle, thank you
for letting me stay here.
It's fine.
I feel bad that I can't do more for you.
Your father really looked after me
when he was alive.
My father taught you
how to cheat at cards.
And you taught him
how to hustle pool, right?
How the hell do you remember
such things?
Five points.
Hey. Here's 300,000 yen
as an advance.
- It's for you from Madam.
- Thanks.
- I took out 50,000 as a service fee.
- You're shrewd, aren't you?
Will you give this to Saeko,
as your gift to her?
To Saeko?
200,000 yen? What's going on?
No questions, please.
Just tell her it's from you.
Fine.
As long as it's not really my money.
- Ryuji?
- What?
- Ever heard of Towa Planning?
- Towa Planning?
I'm getting serious
about this hostess business.
Attagirl!
- Shinnosuke Matsudaira of Towa.
- Shinnosuke?
What's so funny?
Shinnosuke Matsudaira is my mentor.
He's notorious in Ginza,
known as Shin the Player.
Is that true?
Oh!
I had a feeling you'd show up soon.
Did you get the money?
Yes. With help from one of my regulars.
Someone told me
that the check was a fake.
- Pretty much.
- Owada came by to ask me about you.
He's making a big deal out of nothing.
- How about some coffee?
- I can't stay long.
I'm gonna hide till this thing blows over.
- Where?
- Wherever the winds take me.
- You're selfish, you know that?
- I always have been.
Yes, you have.
You always have been.
Here's one million yen. Count it.
Buy yourself a new kimono.
You don't have to.
I know I don't have to.
Your business is slowing down.
Just keep it.
Maybe I should be a mistress
to a rich old guy.
That would make my life easier.
We're not like that. Remember?
Why do we have to make
Kyoko's customers pay their tab?
- You really think the guy will pay?
- We came all the way out here.
- You can go home. I'll go by myself.
- Nami...
How naive.
We won't get the money.
Like I said, I don't have any money.
- You're not paying up, then?
- No, I'm not.
Mr. Kayama,
I'm here on behalf of Kyoko.
She's ill.
She needs to be hospitalized.
- Please help her.
- That's none of my business.
I have to get back to work.
Go home.
Hold on!
You cheap bastard, I was being nice
because you're a customer.
Think you can skip out on your bills?
Times are tough for everyone.
What the...?
You can't threaten me.
See? You have to pay for your booze.
Don't you think so?
Don't underestimate me
just because I'm a woman!
Fine. You'll have to learn
the hard way, won't you?
Hey. What do you think you're doing?
Since you're not paying up,
I'll take this truck instead.
That's okay, isn't it?
Stop it. That's not funny.
Nami! Hey!
Nami, Nami.
- Hey, you. Let go of me.
- You win. I'll pay.
I can't work without this truck.
Let go of me!
Okay. I'll pay up. I said I'll pay!
Bastard! I'll catch cold now!
Come back here! Hey!
I'll pay up!
Ah, Nami!
Wait, wait.
Thank you for coming.
- Is Kyoko in?
- She's over there.
Time's up. Place your bets.
Place your bets, please.
Atsu, can I borrow 50,0007
- No, you can't.
- Please.
Okay. Then, twenty will do. Please.
- You aren't winning today. Go home.
- No, no. I'm just getting warmed up.
We'll do this in your apartment
next week.
- Bring the high rollers, okay?
- Okay. But I need 10,000 yen now.
Kyoko!
- Nami's here.
- Great.
Thank you for coming.
This is what's going on.
- I can see how sick you are!
- Exactly...
Don't be a smart-ass.
Here's your 500,000 yen.
You've saved me.
I was completely broke.
Why don't you come in?
Excuse us. Sorry, sorry.
- Kyoko, I think you should stop now.
- My luck's just changed for the better.
- Ready?
- Yes.
Here we go.
Please place your bets.
Place your bets.
- This is everything I have.
- That's it? No more bets?
For the bottom half, 50,000 yen.
- Here.
- Thank you, sir. Here we go.
The first hand is two.
The second hand, nine.
- Damn!
- Kyoko.
Kyoko, will you let me have a go?
No way.
You've never done this, have you?
Let me take a shot.
Let's see what happens.
- Okay...
- Excuse me.
So, Club Broncho's hostesses
are all gamblers, aren't they?
Let's go.
Please place your bets now.
Come on, now.
For the second, 50,000 yen.
For the second, 200,000 yen.
Any more bets on the first?
Any more bets?
- How about you, madam?
- Sure. I'll bet.
No more bets? Anyone?
Well, then, allow me.
Game.
The first hand is two.
The second hand, nine.
Alright!
Nami, you won!
Great!
Well, shall we go?
Thank you for having us.
Thanks.
Taking off right after your win?
The secret to both fighting and gambling
IS knowing when to quit.
Absolutely. So very true.
We're out of here!
The wandering birds
have brought the fall with them
The small lights illuminate the cape
A man and a woman
One night and a single dream
The moonlight on the pier
in the harbor
I will shed my tears again
It's always dark here
This harbor town
full of seagulls
I'm so happy now.
Mr. Yu, can you pay off your tab?
Madam is just scraping by.
I have plenty of money.
Then, let's get out of this dump.
Take me someplace you like.
What? Someplace I like?
I know just the spot for us.
Let's go!
I want to shed my tears again
It's always bright here
This harbor town full of seagulls
- How's your bath?
- Wonderful! Wonderful!
Listen. I've washed my entire body,
except for one part.
Let's wash each other.
Come on, quickly!
Don't rush me. I'll be right there!
I really want you here now!
Thank you very much!
- Mr. Yu?
- Yeah?
- I'm happy, too.
- You are?
- I'll be there in just a second.
- Hurry up!
- No peeking!
- Okay.
Why are you still dressed?
Thank you for your business.
I'll leave your receipt over there.
Thank you so much!
Hey!
Stop it!
Sorry I'm late.
- Congratulations on your first payday.
- Thanks.
The madam at Club Broncho is very glad
I took you there.
What's up?
Here's the money to take to Saeko.
- Again?
- Am I asking too much?
No. It's not that.
Just come up with an excuse,
will you?
Her illness is still bad, isn't it?
What's the relationship
between you two, anyway?
I told you. No questions.
Understood.
I have no clue what's going on,
but I'll give it to her.
It's my treat today.
Get anything you want.
Hello? This is a coffee shop!
Hey!
Brother!
Excuse me.
So, that's why she had your card.
That's right.
She saved my ass. Look after her.
Come on. Bottoms up.
I already do look after her.
Do you?
Nothing more, though, right?
Nami... he always vanished
whenever a fight broke out.
He was called Ryuji the Pushover.
- He was like a potato.
- Bro, that hurts!
What about you?
You would bang any woman that moved.
Shut the hell up!
Bro, the Owadas are trying
to track you down.
- Where have you been?
- Everywhere. Building up my skills.
At what?
None of your business.
Just drop it.
Hey.
Shin, come to our office, will you?
Speak of the devil.
Last time I saw you,
we were in Utsunomiya.
You're a hard man to find.
Let's go!
Alright.
Let me go to the bathroom first.
- What for?
- What do you think?
You either take a piss or a shit
in the bathroom, right?
Hurry up, then.
You two enjoy the rest of your meal.
- After all your talk of shit?
- Yeah.
Is he going to be alright?
He'll be fine. He can handle them.
- That was quick.
- They're out of paper.
Paper?
- Why, you!
- After him, you idiot!
Ryuiji...
Find him and bring him to the office.
I've got nothing to do with this.
Yes, you do. He's your mentor.
You must know where he hides out!
Until then, we'll keep the girl.
Understand?
OWADA ENTERPRISES, LTD.
Sir!
I hear you're pretty tough for a girl.
What do you say?
Fancy going on a date with me?
Mr. Owada.
I don't even know Shin.
You have to let me go.
Well, as I said...
I will when he shows up.
He's not coming.
We've got nothing to do with each other.
That may or may not be true.
We'll find out when he gets here.
I knew you'd show up.
You're a sucker
when it comes to girls.
I'm not crazy about all women.
But I owe her.
Shin, I just want to settle the score
over that check.
It was a million yen, right?
Stocks in Mitsubishi Electric.
Twenty stock certificates
of a thousand shares, 50 yen per share.
The total comes to a million yen.
Think you can get away with this?
It closed at 70 yen today.
So these are worth about 1.5 million yen.
- Is that a good deal or what?
- Can we really trust you?
Of course. Are there any companies
more stable than Mitsubishi?
Deal. You can go for now.
But listen, Shin, don't you dare act
like you're the king of Ginza.
Understood.
I don't want to get on your bad side.
I'd be out of work in this town.
Alright, then. We'll get going.
Sorry.
I didn't mean to get you involved.
- But I'm glad nothing serious happened.
- You lost your stock certificates.
They're called double stocks.
Basically, they're fake, forged.
You can make it or break it
with those things.
It depends on how smart Owada is.
I guess you're living up
to your nickname.
It's dog-eat-dog. Cheat or be cheated.
That's how it is here in Ginza.
Hi. How's it going?
- Long time no see.
- How are you?
Pretty good.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
I used to be a shoeshine boy.
A shoeshine boy, a doorman,
a bartender, a hostess-scout.
I've done many things
since I was a kid.
A straight-shooter
can't survive in Ginza.
You were alone all those years?
Yeah. I was a war orphan.
I'm all alone, too.
I didn't know that.
So is Ryuji. From one orphanage
to another, then to juvie.
The three of us have that
In common, I guess.
Mister!
Hi, Ginko.
How's school?
If 1 go to school, I can't make money.
Listen.
You have to go to school.
Will you buy some flowers?
Sure. Go back to school, okay?
Thank you!
She's an orphan, too.
She was found in Ginza,
so they named her Ginko.
There are so many people here.
Many people end up here in Ginza.
Lots of them fell between the cracks.
Shin the Player...
I kind of like him.
Hold it right there!
You? You're Tome, aren't you?
Oh, Nami!
It's been a long time.
What are you doing here in Ginza?
I got out yesterday.
I need money to get home to Osaka.
What are the odds
of you pickpocketing me?
I wouldn't have
if I'd known it was you.
I didn't recognize you.
You cleaned up well.
- Oh, please.
- Seriously.
What do you do?
Are you a waitress?
I'm a hostess now.
I work at a high-end club
called Broncho just near here.
Hostess? I want to do that.
Can you hook me up?
- You're joking, right?
- You're right. I couldn't do that.
Picking pockets is what I do best.
Hey, Tome.
Take this, go home to Osaka.
This is a lot of money.
Really? Thanks.
You can always count
on your former cellmate.
Take care. Take care. Take care.
It's time she straightened up.
I can't stand Madam anymore.
She hires all those sluts from the street.
I hear Nami's pretty popular, though.
Give me a break.
We may need more hostesses,
but what about our reputation?
Maybe it's time to have
a new madam for the club.
What are you saying?
You can have the job
if you're up to it.
Really? Do you mean that?
Maybe.
Boss, Mr. Nishimura is here.
- Good day, sir.
- Thanks for coming.
Did you bring the title deed
for Broncho?
Yes, I did.
I want to talk to you more about it.
Hello!
What? No customers yet?
brought Ryuji with me.
Hey, is something wrong?
Nami!
I heard something about you.
I heard you did time.
How cool!
A woman with an Osaka accent
stopped by.
She asked me to give this to you.
"Sorry, Nami.
"I forgot to return this.
"Me and my sticky fingers!
Tome."
A hostess who served time,
we can't go any lower than that.
I'm with you.
I can't bear it.
Miki, who's done time?
Well...
Ryuiji, didn't you know?
She's right over there.
You should start doing background checks
on the girls from now on...
...if you want to stay in business.
Beauty doesn't mean innocence,
does it?
Miki, knock it off.
Why should 1? It's true.
Was she a hardened criminal
with a long rap sheet?
- You bet.
- A real one.
I did time. So what?
What are you doing?
So what if I'm an ex-con?
Nami, don't do it.
Cat got your tongue?
Nami, stop it!
Stop it!
Get out of my way.
Did anyone tell you
it was going to be easy?
You're a hostess now.
What if we had customers
right at this moment?
Nami!
Nami! Nami! Just wait!
Get up, Nami.
Wipe it off.
Here.
It's okay, you can talk to me about it.
Three years ago, I was a member
of a girl gang called the Hizakuras.
We were waiting for Yajima
of the Honjo Gang that day.
They'd ambushed two of us.
We were seeking revenge.
There's Yajima.
Dearest!
Dearest!
Dearest!
Come on, Nami!
What are you doing?
Let's go, Nami!
I see. You stabbed a yakuza boss.
Man, you were bad-ass.
- Sorry I didn't tell you.
- None of my business.
You know what? I'm impressed.
You did something
that not all of us can.
- But it's all over now.
- What is?
Who wants to hire a hostess
with a criminal past?
All this because of some
blabbermouth broad from Osaka.
But don't feel bad about yourself.
Every single girl in Ginza...
...has a wound from the past
that they can't talk about.
Hey. Cheer up.
I'll talk to Madam.
I'll tell her you're serious
about this job.
Besides, it's hard to find
a hostess like you.
You're young and beautiful.
Gentle, but tough.
He's right.
- Ryuji's right about that.
- Madam, I didn't know you were here.
It's alright, Nami.
Let's put this behind us.
I can't afford to lose
a great hostess like you.
That's right!
Come on, let's go back in.
Thank you, Mama.
Watch out. Watch out.
Hiroshi.
How's your mother doing today?
She told me she was better today
because it's sunny.
Aunty Kyoko is at the pachinko parlor.
I see.
Hiroshi, I've brought you a present.
Mom, I got this from a lady.
Look, it's a teddy bear.
Excuse me.
Did you give him this?
Yes. It's from Ryuiji.
And this, too.
- This is for you.
- I want you to stop doing this.
I know you're Ryuji's friend.
I just want to know
why you're doing this.
Well, I...
I was only asked to give this to you.
I can't accept it.
Tell Ryuji that I won't accept
any more money from him.
But...
Please.
Hiro!
Oh, Nami?
What are you doing here?
Nami?
Hiro. Come here.
I brought you a present.
That's a big teddy bear.
Where did you get it?
From this lady.
That's wonderful.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Come see me later.
I'll make some tea.
See you later.
Please... will you keep the money?
Your name... your name is Nami?
I'm very sorry.
My name is Nami Higuchi.
I killed your husband three years ago.
Of course.
Please forgive me.
I was going to come and see you
when you recovered from your illness.
I know you petitioned
to reduce my sentence.
I've been wanting to thank you in person
for your kindness.
I know this won't change a thing,
but I want you to keep it.
Nami...
You were imprisoned
for three long years.
You don't have to do this anymore.
I will pay you back
the money I got from Ryuji
as soon as I get well
and go back to work.
But...
Please take this. For me.
I'm going now.
Madam. Thank you for coming.
- What is it?
- Well, let's see.
It's about the four-million-yen loan
you took out from Nishimura Finance.
Our company's taking over the debt.
Your company?
I'm their new partner.
You have until the end of the month.
To pay off the debt?
You think I can do that?
I understand the balance was due
a long time ago.
We don't tolerate
delinquent customers.
As of now, your interest rate
IS 10% every 10 days.
Madam, what do you say?
Is that place really worth the trouble?
Why don't you let us handle the club?
I'll pay you up to 13 million yen.
You can't be serious.
The place is worth twice that much.
You're planning to take over
my business using my debt.
Exactly, Madam.
That's exactly right.
I won't do it.
Alright, then you'll have
to pay off your debt.
You have only five days
until the end of the month.
And Sayo still owes us a million yen.
You cosigned her loan.
That brings the total to five million.
I'll pay you back.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Boss, shall we scare her a little?
- Good evening.
- Hi there.
Miki?
Hey, where are you girls going?
- Hi, Ryuji. We quit Broncho.
- You quit?
It's our first day here. Come see us.
- You all quit?
- Yes.
We weren't making any money
in that dump.
You guys!
I introduced you to the place.
You should've told me.
No, they didn't have to.
- GO on in, girls.
- Later.
Those three belong to us now.
You got anything to say?
Sorry about that.
What's going on?
- Welcome.
- Hello. Welcome.
Good evening!
Welcome.
What can I get you gentlemen?
- Some coffee and cake.
- Milk!
- A glass of water.
- Dumplings with rice.
This is a bar.
We don't serve those things.
She says, "This is a bar.
You idiot!
We expect gorgeous girls in a bar.
Not some chubby pigs like this.
Don't touch me!
How dare you be so rude!
Look at yourselves.
You're totally out of shape.
- Shut up, bitch!
- Mama!
- Go get her.
- Where is she?
Will you keep it down?
We have other customers.
Stop acting like you're in charge.
Until you pay off your debt,
this bar belongs to us.
We'll do whatever we want.
- Madam, shall I call the police?
- What?
Go ahead.
Let's get the party going.
Call the police and we'll make sure
you don't have any more customers.
Is that what you want?
- Give them a break!
- Get lost, Ryuji.
Ryuiji, it's time you moved on.
This dump will close down.
- Why don't you work for us?
- I'm not the violent gangster type.
- What?
- Come on!
We don't have time to deal
with this prick.
Those guys took away Miki
and the other two.
I knew it. I knew something was up
with those girls.
Madam...
Is it true that you owe the Owadas?
It has nothing to do with you girls.
Of course it does.
They trashed our place.
They took our girls from us.
Are you responsible
for Sayo's debt, too?
Don't you worry.
I'll come up with something.
Uncle...
What's wrong? You look serious.
Do you know anyone I can hustle?
Hustle?
Needs must.
I need some money.
Is this about the threat
to Club Broncho?
They've taken over Madam's debt,
and are trying to wrest the place from her.
You don't have to feel responsible.
She's been very kind to me.
I can't just sit by and watch.
Is that so? I see.
If you're going to hustle someone,
you should go up against Owada himself.
Owada?
What?
You want to settle the debt like that?
What are the conditions?
If we win, you give up
your claim to Broncho.
And if you lose?
You get my property.
Both the building and the land.
- Are you serious?
- Totally serious.
I'm sick of watching
small-time hustlers here.
I'd like to see the game of the century.
Who's playing?
I've got someone in mind already.
So? Are you in?
Why not? I'll do it.
I heard.
You and Owada are having a match.
You shouldn't do it.
He's got Ryu the Third Eye.
Doesn't matter who my opponent is.
Ryu...
This dope costs a small fortune.
Don't screw this up.
Well, do you have
the title deed with you?
Then, let the game begin.
We'll start a one-off match
of three cushions, 50 points.
Harada and I are the witnesses.
As agreed, the first shooter is Ryu.
THE THREE-CUSHION GAME.
CUE BALL MUST STRIKE THREE CUSHIONS
BEFORE HITTING SECOND OBJECT BALL.
A GAME THAT REQUIRES
HIGHLY-SKILLED TECHNIQUE.
One.
One point.
One.
Two.
She's doing well.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Pretty good.
He's trying to distract me
with the powder.
Five points.
One.
Two.
Two points.
He's left the ball in a tough spot.
Good luck.
One.
Now a mirror?
Hold on. Put that down,
it's distracting the player.
Three.
Four.
Seven.
I may lose.
I have to do something.
Eight.
Nine.
Ten.
Ryu's on a roll, he'll probably win.
The game has just begun.
Nothing.
Three more points.
Nami. This is your chance.
You can do it.
I have to score six more points.
I can do this.
I can win this game.
One. Five more points.
Two. Four more points.
Three. Three more points.
Four. Two more points.
Five. One more point.
If I get this shot... I'll win.
Six points. Game over!
- We won!
- You did it, Nami!
- Congratulations.
- Nami, thank you.
Mr. Owada, we won.
You'll tear up the loan agreement, right?
I'm not going to do that.
Not for this stupid game.
What?
Owada, you promised!
Don't touch me!
What are you doing?
You ain't got no shame!
- Ryuji!
- Sons of bitches.
Mr. Owada... you call yourself a man?
Shut up, bitch.
Don't make me hurt you.
Madam, please sign
this conveyance deed.
This is a dirty trick.
Just do it.
Do it now!
I knew something like this
would go down, Owada.
Brother!
You little punk, shut your mouth!
Shin, this doesn't concern you.
That's not quite true.
I've got this signed letter
from Mr. Nishimura.
"Regarding the ownership of Club Broncho,
this letter clarifies my position.
"I was forced by Owada Enterprises
to sign the paper."
He even put his personal seal on it.
Liar!
Maybe you forced him
to write that letter.
We can go to the police,
if that's what you want.
I understand that Nami won the game.
Come on, Owada.
We know each other well enough.
Don't be a sore loser.
Besides, I should have my say
about Broncho's future.
What?
No one knows about this.
Kayo and I are married.
Check out our wedding rings.
Kayo has a diamond.
Mine has a sapphire.
That's bullshit!
We got our marriage certificate
two days ago.
City Hall will vouch for that.
Right?
You know what? Give us the right number,
we might actually consider an offer.
Discuss it with your associates.
Right, everyone, shall we go?
- Hey.
- Whoa, whoa!
If you touch us now, you won't be able
to obtain the rights to the bar.
Boss, we don't need Shin around,
do we?
I'm worried.
What will he do now?
At least no one got hurt today.
But we're talking about Owada.
I know how he thinks.
We're both a cancer on society.
We never make a move
that's going to cost us.
You always worry, you know that?
You lied.
About what?
About us being married.
- Do you like the idea, though?
- Of marrying you?
It's time you gave up.
Give it all up and marry me.
You really are selfish, aren't you?
Am I?
I can't win.
That's quite alright.
You know what to say.
- How about some flowers?
- No thanks.
- Mister, will you buy flowers?
- Some other time.
There he is. Mister! Mister!
- How's business?
- It's a slow night.
Would you buy some flowers?
Guess what?
Tonight I'll buy all your flowers.
Really?
This is why you're my favorite.
I love you!
You little she-devil.
Will you be my bride
when you grow up?
Really? Of course!
That bastard...
Mister! Mister!
Mister, are you alright? Mister!
Mister!
- Ginko...
- Mister!
Mister!
Please don't die, Mister!
Don't die.
Mister!
Mister!
TOKYO MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE
Brother...
Why did you have to die?
I can't believe that you're really dead.
This must be another one of your lies.
Ever since you brought me to Ginza...
...I've always believed in your lies.
You made me strong.
You can't fool me anymore.
You said you wanted to marry me.
You made me so happy.
Your toast is ready.
What do you want with it? Some jam?
I want jam!
Oh, that looks tasty.
Let Mama have some, too.
There she is!
Lady! Lady!
She's gone.
Whoa, an airplane!
Since the night I lost my love
I have rested my tired wings here
This is where I belong
Where the butterflies flutter
through Ginza
When the sun has gone down
Was I not myself, was I reckless?
I loved you with all my heart
I know it's crazy,
but I would die for you
The butterflies flutter through Ginza
When the sun has gone down
Can't bear it any longer, huh?
Ryuiji...
Hope I'm not bothering you guys.
Son of a bitch.
Don't you move!
No one moves,
unless you want this guy dead!
Owada...
Every breath you take...
...casts a cloud
over the neon lights of Ginza.
I'm taking your life.
You think you can remain in Ginza
after doing this?
Boss!
Didn't I tell you not to move?
Boss!
Bastard!
Damn!
Hey, give me that.
Die, you bastards!
Bastards!
Owada! You bastard...
Once a yakuza, always a yakuza.
We're back to where we started.
It's time for wandering birds
to go home.
That's what we've been
since we were kids, wandering birds.
"We"?
You just made my day.
I've lost everything
I've lost even my last hope
But I always hide behind a smile
Holding onto my luck,
my tough luck
Where will I find myself tomorrow?
I'm a wandering Ginza butterfly
THE END
TOCHIGI PRISON
In you get.
Thanks a lot.
Greetings, ladies, greetings!
Excuse me, old lady.
That spot has my name on it.
Listen to the newbie.
First, you better learn
how to talk around here.
What did you say?
Do you know who I am?
Look at me.
Do I look like a newbie?
Don't you know
who you're talking to?
Everyone in the prison system knows
who I am.
My name is Tome,
the best pickpocket in Japan!
We know about you, alright.
You're small-time.
- "Small-time"?
- Damn right.
You calling me small-time?
What?
So, Old Lady, let's go.
Move it.
- I said, move it!
- Quieten down.
Who the hell are you, bitch?
- Can you keep it down?
- To hell with you!
Ouch! Ouch!
Allow me to introduce myself.
We welcome you here.
I apologize on behalf of everyone here
for the way we greeted you.
I was born and raised
in the Kanto District.
My hometown is Shinbashi,
in beautiful Tokyo.
My surname is Higuchi,
my given name, Nami.
People call me
"Nami the Red Cherry Blossom".
I'm really nobody,
nothing but a wanderer.
WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY
SCREENPLAY BY ISAO MATSUMOTO
& KAZUHIKO YAMAGUCHI
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY HANJIRO NAKAZAWA
ART DIRECTION BY HIROSHI KITAGAWA
For the man I love
I would give up my life,
I cry for all the pain and wounds
CASMEIKO KAJI
TSUNEHIKO WATASE
AKIKO KOYAMA, KOJI NANBARA,
HIROSHI ITSUKI
TOMIKO ISHII, FLOWER MEG
KAYAKO SONO, MIEKO AOYAGI
TORU YURI, SHUN UEDA, RIEKO MARUYAMA,
MATASABURO TANBA, GEN SHIMIZU
KEIICHI KITAGAWA, SEIYA SATO,
TOSHIYUKI TSUCHIYAMA
IWAO DAN, RYO SUGA,
GOZO SOMA, CHIE KOBAYASHI
I'm a wandering Ginza butterfly
TATSUO UMEMIYA
DIRECTED BY KAZUHIKO YAMAGUCHI
ONE YEAR LATER
SECOND CLASS
- Did he actually get on this train?
- I saw him get on.
- Find him, then.
- Yeah.
Aren't you a feisty one?
I apologize, though.
Those thugs are after me.
Here's my card.
Please. I want you to keep it.
You're going to Tokyo, right?
Come and see me
if you're ever in Ginza.
I'm a good person to know.
See you later.
I hadn't been here in Ginza
for three years.
Only the neon lights haven't changed.
Somewhere in this town...
She's somewhere in this town.
Higuchi, do you know a woman
by the name of Saeko Yajima?
She came in today
to submit a petition
to reduce your sentence.
Stay on your best behavior,
and work hard for an early release.
You can repay her that way.
Don't you think so?
She did that. For me.
Ryuiji, did you hear what I said?
I heard you.
You want me to let you know
if I see Shin.
Excuse me.
He'll be back in town,
sooner or later.
I agree.
He grew up here.
Ginza is his stomping ground.
It might turn into his graveyard.
That's up to you guys!
- Get it?
-I got it.
Ryuji, don't underestimate
Owada Enterprises, right?
You hear that?
- Ooh!
- Pervert!
Fucking morons.
I wouldn't hang around Ginza
if I was scared of the Owadas.
What the hell?
You don't know
how to shoot pool, do you?
Not bad.
Uncle!
Nami!
- When did you get out?
- Today.
Thank you for all you've done.
If I'd known, I would've come
and picked you up.
It must've been tough, eh?
Come this way. We can talk.
Uncle?
- Do you know where she is?
- Who?
- Saeko Yajima.
- I see...
You're already thinking about her
on your first day of freedom.
You haven't changed.
I'd just like to see her.
Okay.
- Hey, Ryuji!
- What?
You know the madam at Club Silky,
don't you?
- Saeko?
- Yeah.
Club Silky closed down six months ago.
She's a hostess at Club Broncho now.
- Do you really know her?
- Yes, indeed, young lady.
Young lady, consider yourself lucky.
There are 25,000 hostesses
and 250 madams in Ginza alone.
If it weren't for me, it would've been
next to impossible to find Saeko.
Hey. She's my friend.
And stop bragging.
But it's true!
Sorry, I haven't introduced myself.
This is my name.
- Hi, there.
- Evening.
We've got this bad mob boss in Ginza
called Owada.
He runs a business
called Owada Enterprises.
But he's just a gangster,
a loan shark.
- Hey, you.
- Hiya!
Poor Saeko just fell victim to Owada.
He took over her business
to settle her debt.
Owada?
See you soon. Take care.
That little brat.
Hey, Yuka! Hey!
Hi, Ryuji.
What do you mean, "Hi, Ryuji"?
Who just gave you a ride?
It was Ito from Chat Noir, wasn't it?
We just had tea. That's all.
- That hurts.
- You little brat.
I'm worried about
what he'll want next.
And don't you even think
about leaving us for his club.
I got it. Sorry.
Give her a break.
She's just a schoolgirl.
A schoolgirl? Yeah, right.
Schoolgirl by day, bar hostess by night.
- Who knows which is her priority?
- A hostess?
Ah, Ryuji!
- Kyoko!
- Ryuji!
You're always with pretty girls.
Business must be good, I guess.
- How's Saeko?
- She's not worked for the last few days.
Again?
- Kidney trouble, isn't it?
- Right.
We can't afford to be sick.
Our job doesn't come with health insurance
or retirement bonuses.
See you later.
Now what?
You want to see Saeko, right?
Do you know her address?
This is her apartment.
And this is my condominium.
Seifu Apartments in Roppongi.
Thanks.
Hey! My place is in Hamamatsu.
Don't be a stranger.
SEIFU APARTMENTS
Did she collapse again?
Saeko, you have to stay in bed.
Didn't Kyoko tell you?
- You have to rest.
- Mom, I'll go get the doctor.
Hiroshi, I'm fine.
No, you're not. Here you go.
Do I have money?
I do. Hiroshi, go get the doctor.
Alright?
Thank you so much
for helping us all the time.
Don't you worry.
CLUB BRONCHO
Hello, Mister.
This is Kyoko calling.
Can you stop by tonight?
I've missed you.
What? A business trip?
You're his secretary?
It's gonna be a slow night.
I hate it. I hate it.
My period's started.
Well, you should be happy.
At least you're not pregnant.
Ouch!
You're so right.
Evening.
- Good evening, Madam.
- Good evening.
Who's that?
A new hostess.
See you soon.
Madam, you're doing good business.
Thanks to patrons like you.
Please! Don't touch me there!
It tickles.
- You're so funny.
- Anyway, she was a virgin.
And so was he.
He said, "Please let me touch you."
She said,
"No. Stop. Ooh, right there."
Welcome!
Welcome.
- You're not suffering from a recession here.
- Thanks to your patronage.
- How's your business, Mr. Owada?
- We're barely surviving.
Please. Sit down.
By the way, Mama...
Have you seen Shin lately?
Shin?
Looks like he's in a bit of a jam again.
He cheated someone out of a million yen
with a forged check.
We're looking for him.
You'll let me know
if you see him, right?
Of course.
Really?
We heard that you two were
pretty cozy these days.
Welcome.
Mr. Owada,
this is our newest addition, Nami.
His company owns a number of bars
and restaurants in Ginza.
Two points.
Seven points added.
Seven ball in the corner pocket.
Welcome back.
- You've still got the skill.
- No, not as good as I used to be.
Even I couldn't beat you back then.
Uncle, thank you
for letting me stay here.
It's fine.
I feel bad that I can't do more for you.
Your father really looked after me
when he was alive.
My father taught you
how to cheat at cards.
And you taught him
how to hustle pool, right?
How the hell do you remember
such things?
Five points.
Hey. Here's 300,000 yen
as an advance.
- It's for you from Madam.
- Thanks.
- I took out 50,000 as a service fee.
- You're shrewd, aren't you?
Will you give this to Saeko,
as your gift to her?
To Saeko?
200,000 yen? What's going on?
No questions, please.
Just tell her it's from you.
Fine.
As long as it's not really my money.
- Ryuji?
- What?
- Ever heard of Towa Planning?
- Towa Planning?
I'm getting serious
about this hostess business.
Attagirl!
- Shinnosuke Matsudaira of Towa.
- Shinnosuke?
What's so funny?
Shinnosuke Matsudaira is my mentor.
He's notorious in Ginza,
known as Shin the Player.
Is that true?
Oh!
I had a feeling you'd show up soon.
Did you get the money?
Yes. With help from one of my regulars.
Someone told me
that the check was a fake.
- Pretty much.
- Owada came by to ask me about you.
He's making a big deal out of nothing.
- How about some coffee?
- I can't stay long.
I'm gonna hide till this thing blows over.
- Where?
- Wherever the winds take me.
- You're selfish, you know that?
- I always have been.
Yes, you have.
You always have been.
Here's one million yen. Count it.
Buy yourself a new kimono.
You don't have to.
I know I don't have to.
Your business is slowing down.
Just keep it.
Maybe I should be a mistress
to a rich old guy.
That would make my life easier.
We're not like that. Remember?
Why do we have to make
Kyoko's customers pay their tab?
- You really think the guy will pay?
- We came all the way out here.
- You can go home. I'll go by myself.
- Nami...
How naive.
We won't get the money.
Like I said, I don't have any money.
- You're not paying up, then?
- No, I'm not.
Mr. Kayama,
I'm here on behalf of Kyoko.
She's ill.
She needs to be hospitalized.
- Please help her.
- That's none of my business.
I have to get back to work.
Go home.
Hold on!
You cheap bastard, I was being nice
because you're a customer.
Think you can skip out on your bills?
Times are tough for everyone.
What the...?
You can't threaten me.
See? You have to pay for your booze.
Don't you think so?
Don't underestimate me
just because I'm a woman!
Fine. You'll have to learn
the hard way, won't you?
Hey. What do you think you're doing?
Since you're not paying up,
I'll take this truck instead.
That's okay, isn't it?
Stop it. That's not funny.
Nami! Hey!
Nami, Nami.
- Hey, you. Let go of me.
- You win. I'll pay.
I can't work without this truck.
Let go of me!
Okay. I'll pay up. I said I'll pay!
Bastard! I'll catch cold now!
Come back here! Hey!
I'll pay up!
Ah, Nami!
Wait, wait.
Thank you for coming.
- Is Kyoko in?
- She's over there.
Time's up. Place your bets.
Place your bets, please.
Atsu, can I borrow 50,0007
- No, you can't.
- Please.
Okay. Then, twenty will do. Please.
- You aren't winning today. Go home.
- No, no. I'm just getting warmed up.
We'll do this in your apartment
next week.
- Bring the high rollers, okay?
- Okay. But I need 10,000 yen now.
Kyoko!
- Nami's here.
- Great.
Thank you for coming.
This is what's going on.
- I can see how sick you are!
- Exactly...
Don't be a smart-ass.
Here's your 500,000 yen.
You've saved me.
I was completely broke.
Why don't you come in?
Excuse us. Sorry, sorry.
- Kyoko, I think you should stop now.
- My luck's just changed for the better.
- Ready?
- Yes.
Here we go.
Please place your bets.
Place your bets.
- This is everything I have.
- That's it? No more bets?
For the bottom half, 50,000 yen.
- Here.
- Thank you, sir. Here we go.
The first hand is two.
The second hand, nine.
- Damn!
- Kyoko.
Kyoko, will you let me have a go?
No way.
You've never done this, have you?
Let me take a shot.
Let's see what happens.
- Okay...
- Excuse me.
So, Club Broncho's hostesses
are all gamblers, aren't they?
Let's go.
Please place your bets now.
Come on, now.
For the second, 50,000 yen.
For the second, 200,000 yen.
Any more bets on the first?
Any more bets?
- How about you, madam?
- Sure. I'll bet.
No more bets? Anyone?
Well, then, allow me.
Game.
The first hand is two.
The second hand, nine.
Alright!
Nami, you won!
Great!
Well, shall we go?
Thank you for having us.
Thanks.
Taking off right after your win?
The secret to both fighting and gambling
IS knowing when to quit.
Absolutely. So very true.
We're out of here!
The wandering birds
have brought the fall with them
The small lights illuminate the cape
A man and a woman
One night and a single dream
The moonlight on the pier
in the harbor
I will shed my tears again
It's always dark here
This harbor town
full of seagulls
I'm so happy now.
Mr. Yu, can you pay off your tab?
Madam is just scraping by.
I have plenty of money.
Then, let's get out of this dump.
Take me someplace you like.
What? Someplace I like?
I know just the spot for us.
Let's go!
I want to shed my tears again
It's always bright here
This harbor town full of seagulls
- How's your bath?
- Wonderful! Wonderful!
Listen. I've washed my entire body,
except for one part.
Let's wash each other.
Come on, quickly!
Don't rush me. I'll be right there!
I really want you here now!
Thank you very much!
- Mr. Yu?
- Yeah?
- I'm happy, too.
- You are?
- I'll be there in just a second.
- Hurry up!
- No peeking!
- Okay.
Why are you still dressed?
Thank you for your business.
I'll leave your receipt over there.
Thank you so much!
Hey!
Stop it!
Sorry I'm late.
- Congratulations on your first payday.
- Thanks.
The madam at Club Broncho is very glad
I took you there.
What's up?
Here's the money to take to Saeko.
- Again?
- Am I asking too much?
No. It's not that.
Just come up with an excuse,
will you?
Her illness is still bad, isn't it?
What's the relationship
between you two, anyway?
I told you. No questions.
Understood.
I have no clue what's going on,
but I'll give it to her.
It's my treat today.
Get anything you want.
Hello? This is a coffee shop!
Hey!
Brother!
Excuse me.
So, that's why she had your card.
That's right.
She saved my ass. Look after her.
Come on. Bottoms up.
I already do look after her.
Do you?
Nothing more, though, right?
Nami... he always vanished
whenever a fight broke out.
He was called Ryuji the Pushover.
- He was like a potato.
- Bro, that hurts!
What about you?
You would bang any woman that moved.
Shut the hell up!
Bro, the Owadas are trying
to track you down.
- Where have you been?
- Everywhere. Building up my skills.
At what?
None of your business.
Just drop it.
Hey.
Shin, come to our office, will you?
Speak of the devil.
Last time I saw you,
we were in Utsunomiya.
You're a hard man to find.
Let's go!
Alright.
Let me go to the bathroom first.
- What for?
- What do you think?
You either take a piss or a shit
in the bathroom, right?
Hurry up, then.
You two enjoy the rest of your meal.
- After all your talk of shit?
- Yeah.
Is he going to be alright?
He'll be fine. He can handle them.
- That was quick.
- They're out of paper.
Paper?
- Why, you!
- After him, you idiot!
Ryuiji...
Find him and bring him to the office.
I've got nothing to do with this.
Yes, you do. He's your mentor.
You must know where he hides out!
Until then, we'll keep the girl.
Understand?
OWADA ENTERPRISES, LTD.
Sir!
I hear you're pretty tough for a girl.
What do you say?
Fancy going on a date with me?
Mr. Owada.
I don't even know Shin.
You have to let me go.
Well, as I said...
I will when he shows up.
He's not coming.
We've got nothing to do with each other.
That may or may not be true.
We'll find out when he gets here.
I knew you'd show up.
You're a sucker
when it comes to girls.
I'm not crazy about all women.
But I owe her.
Shin, I just want to settle the score
over that check.
It was a million yen, right?
Stocks in Mitsubishi Electric.
Twenty stock certificates
of a thousand shares, 50 yen per share.
The total comes to a million yen.
Think you can get away with this?
It closed at 70 yen today.
So these are worth about 1.5 million yen.
- Is that a good deal or what?
- Can we really trust you?
Of course. Are there any companies
more stable than Mitsubishi?
Deal. You can go for now.
But listen, Shin, don't you dare act
like you're the king of Ginza.
Understood.
I don't want to get on your bad side.
I'd be out of work in this town.
Alright, then. We'll get going.
Sorry.
I didn't mean to get you involved.
- But I'm glad nothing serious happened.
- You lost your stock certificates.
They're called double stocks.
Basically, they're fake, forged.
You can make it or break it
with those things.
It depends on how smart Owada is.
I guess you're living up
to your nickname.
It's dog-eat-dog. Cheat or be cheated.
That's how it is here in Ginza.
Hi. How's it going?
- Long time no see.
- How are you?
Pretty good.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
I used to be a shoeshine boy.
A shoeshine boy, a doorman,
a bartender, a hostess-scout.
I've done many things
since I was a kid.
A straight-shooter
can't survive in Ginza.
You were alone all those years?
Yeah. I was a war orphan.
I'm all alone, too.
I didn't know that.
So is Ryuji. From one orphanage
to another, then to juvie.
The three of us have that
In common, I guess.
Mister!
Hi, Ginko.
How's school?
If 1 go to school, I can't make money.
Listen.
You have to go to school.
Will you buy some flowers?
Sure. Go back to school, okay?
Thank you!
She's an orphan, too.
She was found in Ginza,
so they named her Ginko.
There are so many people here.
Many people end up here in Ginza.
Lots of them fell between the cracks.
Shin the Player...
I kind of like him.
Hold it right there!
You? You're Tome, aren't you?
Oh, Nami!
It's been a long time.
What are you doing here in Ginza?
I got out yesterday.
I need money to get home to Osaka.
What are the odds
of you pickpocketing me?
I wouldn't have
if I'd known it was you.
I didn't recognize you.
You cleaned up well.
- Oh, please.
- Seriously.
What do you do?
Are you a waitress?
I'm a hostess now.
I work at a high-end club
called Broncho just near here.
Hostess? I want to do that.
Can you hook me up?
- You're joking, right?
- You're right. I couldn't do that.
Picking pockets is what I do best.
Hey, Tome.
Take this, go home to Osaka.
This is a lot of money.
Really? Thanks.
You can always count
on your former cellmate.
Take care. Take care. Take care.
It's time she straightened up.
I can't stand Madam anymore.
She hires all those sluts from the street.
I hear Nami's pretty popular, though.
Give me a break.
We may need more hostesses,
but what about our reputation?
Maybe it's time to have
a new madam for the club.
What are you saying?
You can have the job
if you're up to it.
Really? Do you mean that?
Maybe.
Boss, Mr. Nishimura is here.
- Good day, sir.
- Thanks for coming.
Did you bring the title deed
for Broncho?
Yes, I did.
I want to talk to you more about it.
Hello!
What? No customers yet?
brought Ryuji with me.
Hey, is something wrong?
Nami!
I heard something about you.
I heard you did time.
How cool!
A woman with an Osaka accent
stopped by.
She asked me to give this to you.
"Sorry, Nami.
"I forgot to return this.
"Me and my sticky fingers!
Tome."
A hostess who served time,
we can't go any lower than that.
I'm with you.
I can't bear it.
Miki, who's done time?
Well...
Ryuiji, didn't you know?
She's right over there.
You should start doing background checks
on the girls from now on...
...if you want to stay in business.
Beauty doesn't mean innocence,
does it?
Miki, knock it off.
Why should 1? It's true.
Was she a hardened criminal
with a long rap sheet?
- You bet.
- A real one.
I did time. So what?
What are you doing?
So what if I'm an ex-con?
Nami, don't do it.
Cat got your tongue?
Nami, stop it!
Stop it!
Get out of my way.
Did anyone tell you
it was going to be easy?
You're a hostess now.
What if we had customers
right at this moment?
Nami!
Nami! Nami! Just wait!
Get up, Nami.
Wipe it off.
Here.
It's okay, you can talk to me about it.
Three years ago, I was a member
of a girl gang called the Hizakuras.
We were waiting for Yajima
of the Honjo Gang that day.
They'd ambushed two of us.
We were seeking revenge.
There's Yajima.
Dearest!
Dearest!
Dearest!
Come on, Nami!
What are you doing?
Let's go, Nami!
I see. You stabbed a yakuza boss.
Man, you were bad-ass.
- Sorry I didn't tell you.
- None of my business.
You know what? I'm impressed.
You did something
that not all of us can.
- But it's all over now.
- What is?
Who wants to hire a hostess
with a criminal past?
All this because of some
blabbermouth broad from Osaka.
But don't feel bad about yourself.
Every single girl in Ginza...
...has a wound from the past
that they can't talk about.
Hey. Cheer up.
I'll talk to Madam.
I'll tell her you're serious
about this job.
Besides, it's hard to find
a hostess like you.
You're young and beautiful.
Gentle, but tough.
He's right.
- Ryuji's right about that.
- Madam, I didn't know you were here.
It's alright, Nami.
Let's put this behind us.
I can't afford to lose
a great hostess like you.
That's right!
Come on, let's go back in.
Thank you, Mama.
Watch out. Watch out.
Hiroshi.
How's your mother doing today?
She told me she was better today
because it's sunny.
Aunty Kyoko is at the pachinko parlor.
I see.
Hiroshi, I've brought you a present.
Mom, I got this from a lady.
Look, it's a teddy bear.
Excuse me.
Did you give him this?
Yes. It's from Ryuiji.
And this, too.
- This is for you.
- I want you to stop doing this.
I know you're Ryuji's friend.
I just want to know
why you're doing this.
Well, I...
I was only asked to give this to you.
I can't accept it.
Tell Ryuji that I won't accept
any more money from him.
But...
Please.
Hiro!
Oh, Nami?
What are you doing here?
Nami?
Hiro. Come here.
I brought you a present.
That's a big teddy bear.
Where did you get it?
From this lady.
That's wonderful.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Come see me later.
I'll make some tea.
See you later.
Please... will you keep the money?
Your name... your name is Nami?
I'm very sorry.
My name is Nami Higuchi.
I killed your husband three years ago.
Of course.
Please forgive me.
I was going to come and see you
when you recovered from your illness.
I know you petitioned
to reduce my sentence.
I've been wanting to thank you in person
for your kindness.
I know this won't change a thing,
but I want you to keep it.
Nami...
You were imprisoned
for three long years.
You don't have to do this anymore.
I will pay you back
the money I got from Ryuji
as soon as I get well
and go back to work.
But...
Please take this. For me.
I'm going now.
Madam. Thank you for coming.
- What is it?
- Well, let's see.
It's about the four-million-yen loan
you took out from Nishimura Finance.
Our company's taking over the debt.
Your company?
I'm their new partner.
You have until the end of the month.
To pay off the debt?
You think I can do that?
I understand the balance was due
a long time ago.
We don't tolerate
delinquent customers.
As of now, your interest rate
IS 10% every 10 days.
Madam, what do you say?
Is that place really worth the trouble?
Why don't you let us handle the club?
I'll pay you up to 13 million yen.
You can't be serious.
The place is worth twice that much.
You're planning to take over
my business using my debt.
Exactly, Madam.
That's exactly right.
I won't do it.
Alright, then you'll have
to pay off your debt.
You have only five days
until the end of the month.
And Sayo still owes us a million yen.
You cosigned her loan.
That brings the total to five million.
I'll pay you back.
Now, if you'll excuse me...
Boss, shall we scare her a little?
- Good evening.
- Hi there.
Miki?
Hey, where are you girls going?
- Hi, Ryuji. We quit Broncho.
- You quit?
It's our first day here. Come see us.
- You all quit?
- Yes.
We weren't making any money
in that dump.
You guys!
I introduced you to the place.
You should've told me.
No, they didn't have to.
- GO on in, girls.
- Later.
Those three belong to us now.
You got anything to say?
Sorry about that.
What's going on?
- Welcome.
- Hello. Welcome.
Good evening!
Welcome.
What can I get you gentlemen?
- Some coffee and cake.
- Milk!
- A glass of water.
- Dumplings with rice.
This is a bar.
We don't serve those things.
She says, "This is a bar.
You idiot!
We expect gorgeous girls in a bar.
Not some chubby pigs like this.
Don't touch me!
How dare you be so rude!
Look at yourselves.
You're totally out of shape.
- Shut up, bitch!
- Mama!
- Go get her.
- Where is she?
Will you keep it down?
We have other customers.
Stop acting like you're in charge.
Until you pay off your debt,
this bar belongs to us.
We'll do whatever we want.
- Madam, shall I call the police?
- What?
Go ahead.
Let's get the party going.
Call the police and we'll make sure
you don't have any more customers.
Is that what you want?
- Give them a break!
- Get lost, Ryuji.
Ryuiji, it's time you moved on.
This dump will close down.
- Why don't you work for us?
- I'm not the violent gangster type.
- What?
- Come on!
We don't have time to deal
with this prick.
Those guys took away Miki
and the other two.
I knew it. I knew something was up
with those girls.
Madam...
Is it true that you owe the Owadas?
It has nothing to do with you girls.
Of course it does.
They trashed our place.
They took our girls from us.
Are you responsible
for Sayo's debt, too?
Don't you worry.
I'll come up with something.
Uncle...
What's wrong? You look serious.
Do you know anyone I can hustle?
Hustle?
Needs must.
I need some money.
Is this about the threat
to Club Broncho?
They've taken over Madam's debt,
and are trying to wrest the place from her.
You don't have to feel responsible.
She's been very kind to me.
I can't just sit by and watch.
Is that so? I see.
If you're going to hustle someone,
you should go up against Owada himself.
Owada?
What?
You want to settle the debt like that?
What are the conditions?
If we win, you give up
your claim to Broncho.
And if you lose?
You get my property.
Both the building and the land.
- Are you serious?
- Totally serious.
I'm sick of watching
small-time hustlers here.
I'd like to see the game of the century.
Who's playing?
I've got someone in mind already.
So? Are you in?
Why not? I'll do it.
I heard.
You and Owada are having a match.
You shouldn't do it.
He's got Ryu the Third Eye.
Doesn't matter who my opponent is.
Ryu...
This dope costs a small fortune.
Don't screw this up.
Well, do you have
the title deed with you?
Then, let the game begin.
We'll start a one-off match
of three cushions, 50 points.
Harada and I are the witnesses.
As agreed, the first shooter is Ryu.
THE THREE-CUSHION GAME.
CUE BALL MUST STRIKE THREE CUSHIONS
BEFORE HITTING SECOND OBJECT BALL.
A GAME THAT REQUIRES
HIGHLY-SKILLED TECHNIQUE.
One.
One point.
One.
Two.
She's doing well.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Pretty good.
He's trying to distract me
with the powder.
Five points.
One.
Two.
Two points.
He's left the ball in a tough spot.
Good luck.
One.
Now a mirror?
Hold on. Put that down,
it's distracting the player.
Three.
Four.
Seven.
I may lose.
I have to do something.
Eight.
Nine.
Ten.
Ryu's on a roll, he'll probably win.
The game has just begun.
Nothing.
Three more points.
Nami. This is your chance.
You can do it.
I have to score six more points.
I can do this.
I can win this game.
One. Five more points.
Two. Four more points.
Three. Three more points.
Four. Two more points.
Five. One more point.
If I get this shot... I'll win.
Six points. Game over!
- We won!
- You did it, Nami!
- Congratulations.
- Nami, thank you.
Mr. Owada, we won.
You'll tear up the loan agreement, right?
I'm not going to do that.
Not for this stupid game.
What?
Owada, you promised!
Don't touch me!
What are you doing?
You ain't got no shame!
- Ryuji!
- Sons of bitches.
Mr. Owada... you call yourself a man?
Shut up, bitch.
Don't make me hurt you.
Madam, please sign
this conveyance deed.
This is a dirty trick.
Just do it.
Do it now!
I knew something like this
would go down, Owada.
Brother!
You little punk, shut your mouth!
Shin, this doesn't concern you.
That's not quite true.
I've got this signed letter
from Mr. Nishimura.
"Regarding the ownership of Club Broncho,
this letter clarifies my position.
"I was forced by Owada Enterprises
to sign the paper."
He even put his personal seal on it.
Liar!
Maybe you forced him
to write that letter.
We can go to the police,
if that's what you want.
I understand that Nami won the game.
Come on, Owada.
We know each other well enough.
Don't be a sore loser.
Besides, I should have my say
about Broncho's future.
What?
No one knows about this.
Kayo and I are married.
Check out our wedding rings.
Kayo has a diamond.
Mine has a sapphire.
That's bullshit!
We got our marriage certificate
two days ago.
City Hall will vouch for that.
Right?
You know what? Give us the right number,
we might actually consider an offer.
Discuss it with your associates.
Right, everyone, shall we go?
- Hey.
- Whoa, whoa!
If you touch us now, you won't be able
to obtain the rights to the bar.
Boss, we don't need Shin around,
do we?
I'm worried.
What will he do now?
At least no one got hurt today.
But we're talking about Owada.
I know how he thinks.
We're both a cancer on society.
We never make a move
that's going to cost us.
You always worry, you know that?
You lied.
About what?
About us being married.
- Do you like the idea, though?
- Of marrying you?
It's time you gave up.
Give it all up and marry me.
You really are selfish, aren't you?
Am I?
I can't win.
That's quite alright.
You know what to say.
- How about some flowers?
- No thanks.
- Mister, will you buy flowers?
- Some other time.
There he is. Mister! Mister!
- How's business?
- It's a slow night.
Would you buy some flowers?
Guess what?
Tonight I'll buy all your flowers.
Really?
This is why you're my favorite.
I love you!
You little she-devil.
Will you be my bride
when you grow up?
Really? Of course!
That bastard...
Mister! Mister!
Mister, are you alright? Mister!
Mister!
- Ginko...
- Mister!
Mister!
Please don't die, Mister!
Don't die.
Mister!
Mister!
TOKYO MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE
Brother...
Why did you have to die?
I can't believe that you're really dead.
This must be another one of your lies.
Ever since you brought me to Ginza...
...I've always believed in your lies.
You made me strong.
You can't fool me anymore.
You said you wanted to marry me.
You made me so happy.
Your toast is ready.
What do you want with it? Some jam?
I want jam!
Oh, that looks tasty.
Let Mama have some, too.
There she is!
Lady! Lady!
She's gone.
Whoa, an airplane!
Since the night I lost my love
I have rested my tired wings here
This is where I belong
Where the butterflies flutter
through Ginza
When the sun has gone down
Was I not myself, was I reckless?
I loved you with all my heart
I know it's crazy,
but I would die for you
The butterflies flutter through Ginza
When the sun has gone down
Can't bear it any longer, huh?
Ryuiji...
Hope I'm not bothering you guys.
Son of a bitch.
Don't you move!
No one moves,
unless you want this guy dead!
Owada...
Every breath you take...
...casts a cloud
over the neon lights of Ginza.
I'm taking your life.
You think you can remain in Ginza
after doing this?
Boss!
Didn't I tell you not to move?
Boss!
Bastard!
Damn!
Hey, give me that.
Die, you bastards!
Bastards!
Owada! You bastard...
Once a yakuza, always a yakuza.
We're back to where we started.
It's time for wandering birds
to go home.
That's what we've been
since we were kids, wandering birds.
"We"?
You just made my day.
I've lost everything
I've lost even my last hope
But I always hide behind a smile
Holding onto my luck,
my tough luck
Where will I find myself tomorrow?
I'm a wandering Ginza butterfly
THE END