Whirlpool of Joy (1992) Movie Script
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Whirlpool of Joy
(Yorokobi no Uzumaki)
The world is full of joy.
The world is full of joy that sprouts
at the end of countless pain and sorrow.
In that case, what form would it take?
Is this joy?
Or is this joy?
Perhaps this?
Or this?
The best way to solve your worries is to not worry.
Let's see what fortune holds for you today.
I understand.
You'll have extremely good luck today.
-Part 1-
Whirlpool of Joy
There it is!
He just broke a tortoise's shell.
I know because I'm an expert on these things.
Why would you break the shell?
Sakakibara, listen.
This is an ancient style of fortune-telling from China.
The shell reveals to us the universe
and the cracks, the fate of humanity.
Is it accurate?
You don't get it, Sakakibara.
It's not about whether or not it'll be right.
Fortune-telling isn't about probability.
It's a form of theory...
...of moralitya perception of things.
So what did it say?
Joy!
Wow, isn't it just great?
"True joy awaits at the end."
A great auspicious sign, huh?
For usfather and son.
And you, Sakakibara!
-Me too?
-Yes.
Well then.
Hey, Hiroaki!
Today's auspicious direction is the south-east.
So, leave by the window over there instead.
Shut up, man.
He's done with it.
He wants to revolt against his father,
fortune-telling, and his own fate.
With all his body and soul, he wants to revolt.
Yes?
I'm telling you, I'll be taking a day off today.
Ah, no, no.
My superior says he won't be in either.
Yes.
That's why I won't be in today.
Let's say, a fortune teller says you'll become very rich.
What?
What? Yes?
Who's to decide whether or
not you'd be happy as a result?
Yes.
An old man on the verge of death wouldn't
be happy to receive that money, don't you think so?
Um...
That's why it's all about one's perception.
Of theory and morality.
For example, I'd be happy if you
found joy in getting into a traffic accident.
That's a really bad joke.
I understand.
I understand it very well.
Hello? Hello?
Huh?
They hung up.
What should I do?
If I take the day off like this, I'll get fired.
Guess I'll head to work.
Do what you want. There'll be joy either way.
Western Astrology,
Flying Star Feng Shui and more.
The anti-divination movement
that opposes all forms of fortune-telling...
...has become more active on a national scale this year.
Last night, two young men,
in spite of their major wounds...
...refused to share what their blood type was...
...and ended up dying as a result.
Oh, so you didn't end up going to work?
Your dad has to go to work right now, though.
How about making some dinner for us?
There's some hoto soup left in the fridge.
Shut up, man.
Well, do as you like.
After all, it's your life
and it has nothing to do with me.
Listen.
If you hate the company that much,
how about taking my place?
Leave me alone.
Listen.
There's a saying.
You listen too, Sakakibara.
Listen.
There was once a man...
...who wandered the streets
in despair over his work, friends, and family.
All of a sudden, the sky lit up.
There was a flash of intense lightning.
Truly like the rage of the heavens.
It was then that the man understood everything.
That time felt like an eternity.
But then, he saw that everything
was suddenly falling apart at once.
Around the same time,
there was a serious hitman...
...awaiting his mission of the day.
The lightning was as loud as always outside.
"Your mission for today: assassination. The password is"
"You know it / I understand"
Old man?
Pops?
Old man!
Old man?
Hm? What is it?
What happened next?
What do you mean?
What's the rest of the story?
Story?
I don't remember.
I see, that happens sometimes...
Hey, Sakakibara.
What happens sometimes?
The lightning? Huh?
Or did you mean my dad forgetting things?
That's er, well both.
That's a good one!
You son of a bitch!
Hey, Hiroaki, don't waste food like that.
Stop wasting food!
Listen up!
It's the southeast fortune!
We'll definitely find joy!
Go straight forward, without hesitation!
They began their advance towards joy.
I'm so glad, we'll be able to stumble upon joy soon.
But just walking like this is bringing
me happiness, so is this "joy" as well?
Shut up, dude.
What's wrong?
You go on ahead.
What?
It's fine, just go on.
Alright.
Maybe we should just give up? This is ridiculous.
What do you mean, ridiculous?
Didn't you just say this brings you joy?
Then get overwhelmed by it, man.
Sure.
Hey, come on!
Oh, thank you.
Hey, are you alright?
Huh? What happened?
Suddenly, I felt like
Just don't overthink it, man. Okay?
Get up.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
I give up. I leave the rest of our journey to you.
But this is so sudden...
Go ahead on your own, man.
I'm sure great joy awaits you that way.
Alright.
Sakakibara!
Yes?
Sakakibara...
We've been living together
for over twenty years, but...
...with this, you'll finally be
able to live on your own, right?
Please, never come back.
I understand.
-Part 2-
Whirlpool of Hell
Anyone want a beer?
I sometimes wonder who I am!
Is the one who created my daily life God?
Anyone want a beer?
No, it's the association of gynecologists!
Anyone want a beer?
Was it the laws of the universe that decided on my name?
-Would you like a beer?
-Sure.
No, that was only my parents!
This is a present for you!
Is it really fine if we let people like
that continue to decide how our lives will go?
What's that?
It's a symbol of good luck!
Anyone want a beer?
Anyone want a beer?
It's a farce, a primitive thought.
Beer!
But because primitive means being knowledgeable about fate,
knowledge should not be considered on the level of reason!
You're not gonna take part in the protest?
No.
It's on the level of a religion,
telling you it's your freedom whether to believe.
I was interested, but...
...when I arrived, there were so many people.
You must not fall for it!
Of course, you shouldn't believe in it, but...
It made me feel like it didn't
matter whether or not I joined them.
...choosing not to believe isn't fun, either!
Never fear!
If you don't, you'll be able to see it, too.
I see.
You're just like me.
So you're one of those that reject the universe, too?
Nope.
I just hate such stuff as happiness, joy, and luck.
Everyone has gone through hardships
Why?
My fortune is always "joy."
which leave us devastated in this world
From dawn till dusk, everything's joy.
No way that could be real.
Sounds like a luxurious fortune.
The Utopia we had created
You think so?
I mean it.
Mine is always of sadness and misfortune.
And of hell.
has turned to dust
You don't come across like one.
There's no way one would know that.
I might be getting closer and closer with each step to it.
In the sky, beyond the ruins
This horrible feeling...
You can have this.
It brings good things to its holder.
A lone white dove flies above
A pure white dove soars high
Ah, old man!
I'm done with it.
I can't find joy at all.
Oh, Sakakibara!
You're on the right track.
The direction of joy today is northeast.
-Over there?
-Yep.
Sakakibara, are you alive?
Huh, what happened?
Looks like you've had it rough.
Yeah, there were lots of troubles.
I see, that sounds awful.
It was awful...
Sakakibara, let me take this off you.
Oh, right.
Alright...
Excuse me, I'm from the police.
Are you a policeman?
Yes. You see, um
I would like you to do me a favor.
May I see your police badge?
You want me to show it?
If that's okay.
Is it so?
There you go.
Um, there's something I'd like to ask of you two.
Yes?
I would like this gentleman to act as bait.
Me?
Yeah.
I'd like someone to be bait for me, or rather,
I'm looking for someone to become bait for me.
You're fine with me?
Could you follow me, please?
Of course.
Would you stand here, please?
Right there. It won't take long.
Alright.
Um, excuse me?
Would you be willing to
trade something for this straw?
Um, excuse me?
This straw, would you be
willing to exchange something for it?
No, I'm a little busy right now.
How about exchanging it for this?
Sure, that's fine.
Um, would you be willing to tra
Excuse me...
Yes?
Would you be willing to
trade something for this handkerchief?
How about this?
Thank you very much.
Huh?
Stay still.
What?
This was bait?
This is absurd!
"Soothsaying Theory"
I'll tell you your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune...
Fortunetelling is Morality and Principle
Do you need any predictions?
Mobile fortunetelling...
Does anybody need one?
Let me read your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune...
Do you need any predictions?
I'll tell you your fortune.
"It's hell over there," is what he said in his mind.
I understand.
For example, if a fortune-reading tells you
that you will meet an accident tomorrow...
...as a result, the person
stays home the whole day to avoid it.
As such, the person didn't get into an accident.
Thanks to the fortune-telling, his life was saved.
However, ponder on it, everyone.
The accident actually never happened,
so the prediction was wrong.
As such, to predict is to potentially
also cause your prediction to be wrong.
As such, the act of predicting in and of itself
has beenfrom the startself-contradictory.
Hang on, would you put that out?
Everyone, don't panic.
This is just a smoke bomb.
It's nothing dangerous.
This is an act of diversion from our enemy.
At the very least, I am sure...
...this will not affect our fate!
Wait!
Everyone has gone through hardships
which leave us devastated in this world
The Utopia we had created
has turned to dust
In the sky, beyond the ruins
A lone white dove flies above
Let's go!
"Soothsaying Theory"
Do you need any predictions?
Stop it, Dad.
It's pretty lame to do something like that.
Just advertise it with confidence. No one's gonna stop you.
It feels like hell here.
Hey, look!
I did it!
The thing I got from you,
I exchanged it for a handkerchief!
And then, I exchanged it
for an orange, then a camera!
And a whole bunch of things after!
In the end, look.
Wow, this is it!
This is "joy"!
This is what it is.
What are you doing?!
I finally understand now
what joy can do
Saving one from sadness
and helping one live the way they should
No matter how hard you hit it
when something falls, it falls
If you leave your body to the flow of the river
you'll be brought out to the ocean
Oh, that's right!
The prediction that my son successfully made
dug up a new bird
Even I, the one who was given this dream,
disappeared with the rain and ended up here
I finally, for the first time, understand
Due to the sincerity of your push
Even if the world were to hate us both
I want to stay by your side
A happy and embarrassing life is
The rounded tip of this stick
To tell you the truth,
I knew this would happen from the start
Combining hell with joy
will be the beginning of the next world
I understand.
Everything will soon come to an end.
All shall vanish from these lands.
No, try and stare at it again.
Something is writhing.
That's right, that is a person.
While small in number,
they are undoubtedly human.
Within the rubble, you can see them
sticking close together while advancing forward.
One of them collapsed.
However, another reached
out a hand and pulled them up.
There is no hesitation nor fear among them.
That said, they don't seem
to have any confirmation, either...
...of where they are going.
However, they clearly seem to be
moving forward with a goal in mind.
Right now, from beyond
the manor, the sun peeked through.
Without a doubt,
they are heading toward the sun.
However, that sun is beginning to set even now.
Are they aiming for the darkness?
Or are they trying to outrun the setting sun?
Yet another has fallen...
...without any energy left to rise.
Their comrades reach out their hands.
Their fingertips are trembling, they're at their limit.
We start to see them begin to despair.
No wait, they got up.
He raised up.
Subbed by: LonelyChaser Fansubs
Project Manager: MartyMcflies
Encoding: R
Timing: Yume
Translation: OverworkedSalaryman
TLC: OLDB1BA
QC: imatu
Thanks for watching!
He runs up to them and they continue on.
This drama is a work of fiction.
Whirlpool of Joy
(Yorokobi no Uzumaki)
The world is full of joy.
The world is full of joy that sprouts
at the end of countless pain and sorrow.
In that case, what form would it take?
Is this joy?
Or is this joy?
Perhaps this?
Or this?
The best way to solve your worries is to not worry.
Let's see what fortune holds for you today.
I understand.
You'll have extremely good luck today.
-Part 1-
Whirlpool of Joy
There it is!
He just broke a tortoise's shell.
I know because I'm an expert on these things.
Why would you break the shell?
Sakakibara, listen.
This is an ancient style of fortune-telling from China.
The shell reveals to us the universe
and the cracks, the fate of humanity.
Is it accurate?
You don't get it, Sakakibara.
It's not about whether or not it'll be right.
Fortune-telling isn't about probability.
It's a form of theory...
...of moralitya perception of things.
So what did it say?
Joy!
Wow, isn't it just great?
"True joy awaits at the end."
A great auspicious sign, huh?
For usfather and son.
And you, Sakakibara!
-Me too?
-Yes.
Well then.
Hey, Hiroaki!
Today's auspicious direction is the south-east.
So, leave by the window over there instead.
Shut up, man.
He's done with it.
He wants to revolt against his father,
fortune-telling, and his own fate.
With all his body and soul, he wants to revolt.
Yes?
I'm telling you, I'll be taking a day off today.
Ah, no, no.
My superior says he won't be in either.
Yes.
That's why I won't be in today.
Let's say, a fortune teller says you'll become very rich.
What?
What? Yes?
Who's to decide whether or
not you'd be happy as a result?
Yes.
An old man on the verge of death wouldn't
be happy to receive that money, don't you think so?
Um...
That's why it's all about one's perception.
Of theory and morality.
For example, I'd be happy if you
found joy in getting into a traffic accident.
That's a really bad joke.
I understand.
I understand it very well.
Hello? Hello?
Huh?
They hung up.
What should I do?
If I take the day off like this, I'll get fired.
Guess I'll head to work.
Do what you want. There'll be joy either way.
Western Astrology,
Flying Star Feng Shui and more.
The anti-divination movement
that opposes all forms of fortune-telling...
...has become more active on a national scale this year.
Last night, two young men,
in spite of their major wounds...
...refused to share what their blood type was...
...and ended up dying as a result.
Oh, so you didn't end up going to work?
Your dad has to go to work right now, though.
How about making some dinner for us?
There's some hoto soup left in the fridge.
Shut up, man.
Well, do as you like.
After all, it's your life
and it has nothing to do with me.
Listen.
If you hate the company that much,
how about taking my place?
Leave me alone.
Listen.
There's a saying.
You listen too, Sakakibara.
Listen.
There was once a man...
...who wandered the streets
in despair over his work, friends, and family.
All of a sudden, the sky lit up.
There was a flash of intense lightning.
Truly like the rage of the heavens.
It was then that the man understood everything.
That time felt like an eternity.
But then, he saw that everything
was suddenly falling apart at once.
Around the same time,
there was a serious hitman...
...awaiting his mission of the day.
The lightning was as loud as always outside.
"Your mission for today: assassination. The password is"
"You know it / I understand"
Old man?
Pops?
Old man!
Old man?
Hm? What is it?
What happened next?
What do you mean?
What's the rest of the story?
Story?
I don't remember.
I see, that happens sometimes...
Hey, Sakakibara.
What happens sometimes?
The lightning? Huh?
Or did you mean my dad forgetting things?
That's er, well both.
That's a good one!
You son of a bitch!
Hey, Hiroaki, don't waste food like that.
Stop wasting food!
Listen up!
It's the southeast fortune!
We'll definitely find joy!
Go straight forward, without hesitation!
They began their advance towards joy.
I'm so glad, we'll be able to stumble upon joy soon.
But just walking like this is bringing
me happiness, so is this "joy" as well?
Shut up, dude.
What's wrong?
You go on ahead.
What?
It's fine, just go on.
Alright.
Maybe we should just give up? This is ridiculous.
What do you mean, ridiculous?
Didn't you just say this brings you joy?
Then get overwhelmed by it, man.
Sure.
Hey, come on!
Oh, thank you.
Hey, are you alright?
Huh? What happened?
Suddenly, I felt like
Just don't overthink it, man. Okay?
Get up.
Let's go.
What's wrong?
I give up. I leave the rest of our journey to you.
But this is so sudden...
Go ahead on your own, man.
I'm sure great joy awaits you that way.
Alright.
Sakakibara!
Yes?
Sakakibara...
We've been living together
for over twenty years, but...
...with this, you'll finally be
able to live on your own, right?
Please, never come back.
I understand.
-Part 2-
Whirlpool of Hell
Anyone want a beer?
I sometimes wonder who I am!
Is the one who created my daily life God?
Anyone want a beer?
No, it's the association of gynecologists!
Anyone want a beer?
Was it the laws of the universe that decided on my name?
-Would you like a beer?
-Sure.
No, that was only my parents!
This is a present for you!
Is it really fine if we let people like
that continue to decide how our lives will go?
What's that?
It's a symbol of good luck!
Anyone want a beer?
Anyone want a beer?
It's a farce, a primitive thought.
Beer!
But because primitive means being knowledgeable about fate,
knowledge should not be considered on the level of reason!
You're not gonna take part in the protest?
No.
It's on the level of a religion,
telling you it's your freedom whether to believe.
I was interested, but...
...when I arrived, there were so many people.
You must not fall for it!
Of course, you shouldn't believe in it, but...
It made me feel like it didn't
matter whether or not I joined them.
...choosing not to believe isn't fun, either!
Never fear!
If you don't, you'll be able to see it, too.
I see.
You're just like me.
So you're one of those that reject the universe, too?
Nope.
I just hate such stuff as happiness, joy, and luck.
Everyone has gone through hardships
Why?
My fortune is always "joy."
which leave us devastated in this world
From dawn till dusk, everything's joy.
No way that could be real.
Sounds like a luxurious fortune.
The Utopia we had created
You think so?
I mean it.
Mine is always of sadness and misfortune.
And of hell.
has turned to dust
You don't come across like one.
There's no way one would know that.
I might be getting closer and closer with each step to it.
In the sky, beyond the ruins
This horrible feeling...
You can have this.
It brings good things to its holder.
A lone white dove flies above
A pure white dove soars high
Ah, old man!
I'm done with it.
I can't find joy at all.
Oh, Sakakibara!
You're on the right track.
The direction of joy today is northeast.
-Over there?
-Yep.
Sakakibara, are you alive?
Huh, what happened?
Looks like you've had it rough.
Yeah, there were lots of troubles.
I see, that sounds awful.
It was awful...
Sakakibara, let me take this off you.
Oh, right.
Alright...
Excuse me, I'm from the police.
Are you a policeman?
Yes. You see, um
I would like you to do me a favor.
May I see your police badge?
You want me to show it?
If that's okay.
Is it so?
There you go.
Um, there's something I'd like to ask of you two.
Yes?
I would like this gentleman to act as bait.
Me?
Yeah.
I'd like someone to be bait for me, or rather,
I'm looking for someone to become bait for me.
You're fine with me?
Could you follow me, please?
Of course.
Would you stand here, please?
Right there. It won't take long.
Alright.
Um, excuse me?
Would you be willing to
trade something for this straw?
Um, excuse me?
This straw, would you be
willing to exchange something for it?
No, I'm a little busy right now.
How about exchanging it for this?
Sure, that's fine.
Um, would you be willing to tra
Excuse me...
Yes?
Would you be willing to
trade something for this handkerchief?
How about this?
Thank you very much.
Huh?
Stay still.
What?
This was bait?
This is absurd!
"Soothsaying Theory"
I'll tell you your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune...
Fortunetelling is Morality and Principle
Do you need any predictions?
Mobile fortunetelling...
Does anybody need one?
Let me read your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune.
I'll tell you your fortune...
Do you need any predictions?
I'll tell you your fortune.
"It's hell over there," is what he said in his mind.
I understand.
For example, if a fortune-reading tells you
that you will meet an accident tomorrow...
...as a result, the person
stays home the whole day to avoid it.
As such, the person didn't get into an accident.
Thanks to the fortune-telling, his life was saved.
However, ponder on it, everyone.
The accident actually never happened,
so the prediction was wrong.
As such, to predict is to potentially
also cause your prediction to be wrong.
As such, the act of predicting in and of itself
has beenfrom the startself-contradictory.
Hang on, would you put that out?
Everyone, don't panic.
This is just a smoke bomb.
It's nothing dangerous.
This is an act of diversion from our enemy.
At the very least, I am sure...
...this will not affect our fate!
Wait!
Everyone has gone through hardships
which leave us devastated in this world
The Utopia we had created
has turned to dust
In the sky, beyond the ruins
A lone white dove flies above
Let's go!
"Soothsaying Theory"
Do you need any predictions?
Stop it, Dad.
It's pretty lame to do something like that.
Just advertise it with confidence. No one's gonna stop you.
It feels like hell here.
Hey, look!
I did it!
The thing I got from you,
I exchanged it for a handkerchief!
And then, I exchanged it
for an orange, then a camera!
And a whole bunch of things after!
In the end, look.
Wow, this is it!
This is "joy"!
This is what it is.
What are you doing?!
I finally understand now
what joy can do
Saving one from sadness
and helping one live the way they should
No matter how hard you hit it
when something falls, it falls
If you leave your body to the flow of the river
you'll be brought out to the ocean
Oh, that's right!
The prediction that my son successfully made
dug up a new bird
Even I, the one who was given this dream,
disappeared with the rain and ended up here
I finally, for the first time, understand
Due to the sincerity of your push
Even if the world were to hate us both
I want to stay by your side
A happy and embarrassing life is
The rounded tip of this stick
To tell you the truth,
I knew this would happen from the start
Combining hell with joy
will be the beginning of the next world
I understand.
Everything will soon come to an end.
All shall vanish from these lands.
No, try and stare at it again.
Something is writhing.
That's right, that is a person.
While small in number,
they are undoubtedly human.
Within the rubble, you can see them
sticking close together while advancing forward.
One of them collapsed.
However, another reached
out a hand and pulled them up.
There is no hesitation nor fear among them.
That said, they don't seem
to have any confirmation, either...
...of where they are going.
However, they clearly seem to be
moving forward with a goal in mind.
Right now, from beyond
the manor, the sun peeked through.
Without a doubt,
they are heading toward the sun.
However, that sun is beginning to set even now.
Are they aiming for the darkness?
Or are they trying to outrun the setting sun?
Yet another has fallen...
...without any energy left to rise.
Their comrades reach out their hands.
Their fingertips are trembling, they're at their limit.
We start to see them begin to despair.
No wait, they got up.
He raised up.
Subbed by: LonelyChaser Fansubs
Project Manager: MartyMcflies
Encoding: R
Timing: Yume
Translation: OverworkedSalaryman
TLC: OLDB1BA
QC: imatu
Thanks for watching!
He runs up to them and they continue on.
This drama is a work of fiction.