Excuse me. Coming through.
The line starts here.
MS. KAZUKO HOSOKI SIX-STAR ASTROLOGY LECTURE
Yes, Mr. Sato, thank you.
Entrance is 10,000 yen.
Ms. Hosoki's new book is on sale!
Please pick one up and enjoy!
The checkout counter is over here!
The latest book from Ms. Hosoki, the TV star.
This book on Six-Star Astrology...
- You'd like a private reading? - Yes.
- That is an additional 100,000 yen. - Of course.
Here.
Thank you. I’ll be in your hands.
Kazuko Hosoki is the most famous fortune teller in Japan.
She may earn a lot from her TV gigs,
but fortune-telling is what makes up most of her extraordinary income.
I've used Six-Star Astrology to make many accurate predictions.
You know all about that, right?
You want to know the future.
You want to turn things around. You want to be happy.
And that's why you're trying to learn Six-Star Astrology.
Isn't that right?
Everyone who nodded just now is unbelievably misguided!
What really matters
is how people should live, don’t you think?
It seems quite a few of you are in the same age group as me.
When you were kids,
food was a scarcity, wasn't it?
You were so desperate to live another day,
there was no time to even think about the future.
Isn't that right?
That's how I lived.
Even as an adult, I experienced countless failures.
I've known unspeakable suffering.
I've tried to die more than once.
I didn't have the peace of mind to think about how I should live.
But after finding Six-Star Astrology,
I studied tirelessly and changed my life.
You can always turn your life around.
There are a staggering number of people entranced by her words.
It's as if she were the founder of a cult.
Your son is a shut-in even in his forties.
What's more, he's violent toward you.
Yes.
It's because you didn't cherish your family until now.
You didn't respect them.
- I didn't mean to-- - That doesn't matter!
In this world, nothing is more important than family.
Do you even do your ancestral rites?
No.
You're ignoring your ancestors, yet you're upset about your own life?
You're so selfish!
I'm sorry.
You've got a worker's hands.
Huh?
They're just like my mother's.
You'll be fine.
Your hard work will surely pay off.
First, do your ancestral rites properly.
Set up a proper grave for them.
You have to start there. Got it?
I understand.
Ms. Hosoki,
thank you.
MOONLIGHT, 11.2 MILLION YEN VENUS, 9.8 MILLION YEN
Rumor has it that Hosoki gets kickbacks from tombstone manufacturers.
Some have even accused her of fake spirit-related sales and fraud.
But their voices are all ignored by major media outlets.
Because Kazuki Hosoki makes them money.
You seem curious about how I make such easy money.
Some call it fake spirit-related sales.
And fraud too.
You're pretty frank, huh?
Try asking my guests.
They're all happy to pay and hear me speak.
What did you think of my talk, Minori?
Honestly, I'm not interested in fortune-telling.
But your words had power behind them.
They were convincing.
That's because I went to hell and back.
How are you able to make such a profit, Ms. Hosoki?
Why do you think?
You struggled with money from an early age,
so you're well-aware of the value of money.
What is the value of money?
- Get your wallet out. - Huh?
Your wallet.
Looks like money's tight.
Please stop.
That 20,000 yen is two weeks' worth of food for us.
Bring me two bills.
The bills.
I haven't seen you make that face before.
Just seeing that was worth 20,000 yen to me.
The value of money
is measured by your desires.
You want to fill your stomach. You want pretty clothes.
You want to succeed.
You've hit rock bottom and want to escape.
People are built from all kinds of desires.
I can use fortune-telling to pave the way for those desires.
That's why the money piles up.
What is your desire?
Mine?
Come with me tonight.
And now, please cheer for our lovely princess!
- Yeah! - Premium champagne!
- One Dom Pérignon! - Yeah!
Are you ready?!
Well then, let's ask our princess here
for a quick comment!
- Three, two! - Three, two, one!
I love you guys!
Let's go!
Now that we've received that lovely comment,
keep the drinks flowing!
Let's move on to the champagne call!
One, two!
Let's drink!
- Tonight's pair! - The best!
Our cute princess!
And our star prince!
Premium champagne!
Chug it all in one go! Let's go!
- Dom Pérignon! - Cheers!
We're gonna drink all night!
Let's go!
Minori.
Open wide.
Hey, guys!
Let's drink it up with this cute girl tonight!
Let's go!
Cheers!
There's no point acting reserved around here.
Let loose.
- Chug it! - Chug it!
The Straight Shot Call! Let's go!
Let's go!
- One, two! - One, two!
- Here it comes! - Here it comes!
Truly beautiful! Thank you for the champagne!
And with that, everyone, a champagne toast!
How are you feeling?
On top of the world!
You haven't had sex lately, have you?
What?
You can buy men here.
With cash, you can treat men like toys.
This is where I get my revenge on men.
It is with great joy that I witness
the opening of the Japan World Exposition.
As Japan's rapid economic growth drew to a close,
its distortions began to surface.
Behind prosperity, stagnation is always lurking.
Stagnation that gives off a foul odor.
And I was completely submerged in it.
We will now begin.
The Dainihon Kosei-kai's underboss,
Mr. Genichi Kawashima.
The Nishin-kai's underboss,
Mr. Ittetsu Endo.
We will begin the fifty-fifty brotherhood cup ritual.
I shall explain the process.
Once you have found the resolve to take this brotherly pledge,
drink the entirety of the sake cup in one motion
and place it deep in your kimono.
The ritual has now come to a close.
Please offer your hands.
Speaking of which,
my grandkid begged me to go to the Expo with him.
It was packed with people. So many lines everywhere.
Should've shot off your pistol.
That'll send them running.
I was thinking that, but not with my grandkid there.
The intimidating Uncle Takiguchi goes soft in front of his grandkid, huh?
That Takiguchi bastard's getting cocky lately.
Is his business going well?
He's got a steady flow of cash.
Is it that place in Akasaka?
Yes.
He used a con man to trick a woman and take over her club.
That famous woman in Ginza, right?
He's forcing her to be his mistress and keep the club running,
bleeding her dry for sex and money.
That degenerate.
Apparently the Takiguchi-gumi family is dealing crystal now.
Isn't that banned in the Kosei-kai?
He's keeping it secret from the top.
I heard Takiguchi's using quite a bit too.
That's exactly what a degenerate would do.
Actually, he's been meddling on our turf too.
Well,
now that the bosses made that pledge,
it won't be easy to deal with him.
That guy's an eyesore.
Hey, Hotta.
Wow, this is such a nice club.
Thank you.
Welcome.
I'll take your bag.
Thank you for coming.
Please get home safely. Thank you.
Did Takiguchi leave?
What?
I think he's still here.
Ma'am.
The boss wants you to see him backstage.
Why?
Who knows?
Either way, he's asking for you.
The place I arrived at
Was in New Orleans
It was a brothel
Called the Rising Sun
The man I had once loved...
What?
...Never returned to me
And that was the time...
Don't do this here.
...I left my home behind...
Isn't this the perfect place?
You're on drugs, aren't you?
So what if I am?
Come on, stop it.
Stop!
...I boarded the train
And boarded another train
My impoverished self
Remains the same
Someone please send word
To my little sister
That if she becomes like me
That is the end
All right. Did you enjoy it?
Sir.
Okay, let's head out.
Thank you.
Did Mr. Takiguchi do something to you?
How much debt is left?
I don't know.
You don't know?
I keep paying, but it keeps growing.
They just say another one of Sudo's unpaid debts popped up.
Really?
He's obviously lying.
He wants to tie me down forever.
I should've just died back then.
Kazuko.
At least they're not hounding you with debt collectors,
and you're living a decent life, you know.
FORTUNE-TELLING
Hey.
That song's so boring. It's putting me to sleep.
Can't you play something more exciting?
Look at that gloomy look on his face.
Hey, just get off the stage already!
I'm taking to you, old man!
Get out!
- Hey, get off the stage, old man! - I'm falling asleep.
Hey, you guys need to stop.
You're disturbing the other guests.
Sorry, ma'am. They got carried away.
Sorry about that.
Anyway, behave yourselves while you drink.
Hey, gramps. Heading out for some fun somewhere?
I sincerely apologize.
I'm jealous! Can I come too?
Your club's gotten pretty vulgar, huh?
I apologize.
I sincerely apologize.
Welcome.
Is it okay if I'm here alone?
We have some rowdy customers tonight.
They might sour the mood.
I don't mind.
Then, please, right this way.
Sorry to disturb your meal. I believe you were here the other day?
Yes.
I apologize. It was so busy, I couldn't come say hello.
I'm Kazuko Hosoki, the owner.
I'm Hotta.
I had to come back for this dish.
Thank you. I'm glad the food is to your liking--
Please stop.
Hey.
My hand just grazed you a bit.
That's a lie.
It's the truth. Are you for real, you ugly broad?
Sorry, could you tone it down a bit?
- What's that, you bastard? - Tone what down?
What's your problem?
What's wrong?
This man touched my butt.
Yeah, right, you ugly bitch.
You can head back.
You guys have been acting out of line.
Sorry again.
The boss gave them the thumbs up to cut loose here.
- Sorry. - Please leave.
Who do you think is keeping the Takiguchi-gumi family fed?
- If this club goes under-- - Ma'am.
I can't let that slide.
We're not living off this club's profits.
You're just a mistress, not an anego, so show some respect.
She decides the club's rules.
If you don't like them, then get lost.
Who the hell are you?
Mr. Hotta.
Why are you here?
I'm just here to eat.
I see.
Sorry to bother you.
- Let's go. - Huh?
Move it.
Yes, sir.
I'll see them off.
Thank you.
I stepped out of line.
Sorry.
Not at all.
- Hello? - Where are you?!
I called you so many times!
What?
Where are you right now?
Um...
Today is Reina's day with her father. Did you forget?
No.
It's not that I forgot, but...
It's okay. Grandma will take me.
I'm gonna stay the night with Daddy.
I hate you, Mommy.
How could you stay out without telling me?
Where are you right now?
You're not at a man's house, are you?
Are you really?
Sorry, I'll call back later.
You look hungover.
Well, of course you are, after all of that drinking.
You opened two 500,000-yen bottles of Dom Pérignon.
I'm sorry.
Do you remember last night?
Up to a certain point.
What do you remember last?
You said, "This is where I get my revenge on men."
There's no way I'd say that, silly.
Even at this age, I still love men.
I wanted to make you breakfast,
but I don't think you can stomach it right now.
I'll make you some coffee, so hold on.
Thank you.
This photo...
Welcome.
I brought these guys with me.
Is that okay?
Come in.
Thank you for coming today.
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
Are you sure, Kazuko? Those guys are yakuza too.
And I don't think they're friends with the Takiguchi-gumi family.
They're just here to eat.
But if Mr. Takiguchi finds out...
May I
have this dance?
Are you aware that I'm Takiguchi's woman?
Is that a no?
No.
Head of the Edogawa-ikka family,
Mr. Masaya Hotta.
How about we have another drink elsewhere?
What’s your game?
This place is my cage.
The only freedom I have is within this cage.
Because of my scary owner.
What if you could leave your cage?
What if you could be free?
What would you do?
Hey, keep going. Don't stop on my account.
Mr. Hotta, huh?
Even at your young age,
I hear you're a gambler and the head of your family.
I'm impressed.
Mr. Takiguchi,
I heard you made quite the name for yourself in the past too.
Seems like you've taken a liking to our club.
The steaks here are delicious.
I wanted to give my men a taste.
And...
And what?
I've fallen in love with the owner.
Did you hear that? Isn't that great, Kazuko?
Enjoy your time here.
Tonight's on me.
Mr. Takiguchi.
I'm hosting a game next week.
Would you like to play?
Sure.
I'll join you.
I'll see you then.
How dare you look at other men!
You're my damn toy!
That bastard...
Making a fool of me...
That bastard!
All right, it's in.
Come on, please place your bets.
Go ahead.
- Place your bets. - Place your bets.
How much will you bet?
When you're done, please remove your hands.
- Well? - Place your bets.
We're all set here.
We're all set here too.
Begin!
Makuri, six.
Sixes, take your winnings.
- All right. - Otherwise, please pull your card.
Pull a card. All right.
- Please sit. - Okay.
Back to one.
It's in! Please place your bets.
- Go ahead. - Keep them coming.
- How much will you bet? - Place your bets.
When you're done, remove your hands.
We're all set here.
Got it.
We're all set here too.
Begin!
First round, five.
Fives, take your winnings.
Everyone else, pull your card.
Yes.
Fives, take your winnings.
Okay.
Back to one.
It's in. Please place your bets.
Place your bets. Keep them coming.
- How much will you bet? - Place your bets.
- Go ahead. - When you're done, remove your hands.
Place your bets.
We're all set here too. Begin.
Komodori, two.
Twos, take your winnings.
Everyone else, pull your card.
All right.
Twos, take your winnings.
Naka, four.
Fours, take your winnings.
Yes, take your winnings.
Modori, five.
Fives, take your winnings.
Ne, three.
Threes, take your winnings.
Everyone else, pull your card. All right.
Threes, collect your winnings.
- Boss. - You're late!
I'm sorry.
Here you are.
Back to one.
- Now, place your bets. - Go ahead, place them now.
When you're done, remove your hands.
We're all set here.
What will you bet?
Let's see. Please place your bet.
Naka, five.
Fives, collect your winnings.
Everyone else, pull your card.
Thank you.
Back to one.
It's in.
We're all set.
Begin.
Ne, six.
If you'll excuse me...
Wait, I'm not done yet.
Boss, you shouldn't--
Shut up!
Wait here.
What took you so long?!
Is this all you have?
That's all the money I could find this late at night.
Back to one.
It's in.
With this paltry sum,
you won't recover your losses, even on a high-risk, high-return bet.
You can borrow this.
Begin.
Modori, one.
The deed to the club.
Takiguchi handed it over as collateral for his debt.
It's yours now.
Why are you giving it to me?
He came into my gambling den overcome with jealousy.
The moment he walked in, it was already decided.
I...
used you to set him up.
That's your reward.
You were using me?
Yeah.
It's been a week,
and Takiguchi hasn't contacted me.
Do you know why?
Takiguchi was thrown out of the Kosei-kai.
They found out he was making money off of crystal.
He can't stay in Tokyo anymore.
He's finished.
And you escaped your cage.
You're free now.
You did this for me?
It wasn't for you.
This was a private matter
between yakuza families.
This is the last time...
you'll see me.
Wait.
I said wait!
After having men deceive me over and over again,
I finally found true love.
When you fall madly in love, it's always born from loneliness.
In the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest collection of poetry,
the word "love" uses the characters for "loneliness" and "sadness."
Did you know that?
No.
You didn't know that? And you call yourself an author?
Hand me a pen and some paper.
People back then truly understood the essence of things, didn't they?
"Lonely" and "sad"...
And it spells "love."
Have you ever experienced this?
If you don't know true love, you can't write a good book.
What happened after that with Mr. Hotta?
Please enjoy. Excuse me.
EDOGAWA-IKKA FAMILY
Let me through!
Get out of my way!
Boss.
Please, let me go!
Leave us.
Why are you here?
You're too cruel.
Making me feel this way and leaving...
I'm yakuza, just like Takiguchi.
Nothing good will come from being with me.
Drop the tough guy act!
I want you.
And you want me, don't you?
Hold me.
I said hold me!
Masaya Hotta.
My soulmate.
Subtitle translation by: Chul Woong Kim