"Dear Landlady, I am not coming back here.
"Please take care of my turtle and mouse."
Have we met?
You're Naoko's mother.
Welcome to Kokumon-to.
This is your real hometown.
You will have your wedding rite here.
You have a fever, don't you?
A god is trying to enter your body.
Your true powers have merely been suppressed.
But the "anaaki" rite will restore your powers...
And the memory of killing your father.
There really are spiritualists...
What? Naoko killed her father?
She's a spiritualist?
Address her with respect.
We have spiritual powers.
I'll believe it when I see it.
Do you know this character?
There's no character like this.
"Fire" within the "gate."
It means "holy land" to us.
This character prevented disasters.
Maybe it's better this way.
What?
Maybe it was destiny.
I shouldn't have suppressed her powers.
Don't be ridiculous.
I'll go to the island and drag her back.
Don't do that!
Or you'll incur their wrath.
Oh mighty god, on this fortunate day...
You have given us a wonderful girl.
We are truly grateful.
A god... A god...
...is trying to enter her body!
Motoo, of the Kurozu main family, was chosen
as the successor to marry you, the "kaminuri."
He is the man with the biggest penis on this island.
What do you think?
Bear children. Bear children.
The "maguwai" ritual will now be held.
I wonder if Motoo is doing a good job.
Today is a good day.
You've got the gall to come back after you abandoned us.
Drink this.
What's going on here?
What's wrong?
Stop!
Stop following me around!
He's not with us!
He's from Nakahagi, Ehime.
He's your one and only fan.
I know that because I checked it out.
Run for it!
What are you doing here?
I came to tell you that you're stupid.
What?
You're the spiritualist that killed your father?
Do you honestly believe that?
You're always acing like you know it all.
But when it's about you, you just fall for it.
What's with that outfit?
Are you supposed to be an olden day prostitute?
But it's all true!
I just got a bit scared.
I have to go back.
Come to your senses!
Come with me.
Hide here for the time being.
You didn't kill your father.
It's not your or your mother's fault that the
island is dying.
I'll prove that.
Will you please give me some time?
You're serious, aren't you?
Before I came here...
I asked Yabe to re-open your father's case.
I don't think he'll take it seriously, though.
"I'll do a thorough re-investigation for you.
"After I return from my two weeks vacation."
He doesn't sound dependable to me.
Besides, if they find you, they won't just let you go.
Why don't you try understanding me?
Aren't you a bit suspicious, too?
Isn't that why you ran away?
I smelled that drug.
The one that the fake spiritualists use...
The on you tried to make me drink.
That was in the sake (rice wine).
So I discarded it.
It stinks!
Where did she go?
Let's check the other side.
They'll eventually find us.
Stay here. I'll go look for a boat.
We have to get off this island.
If you get hungry, eat this...
or the luminous moss around there.
Blue skies! White clouds! Coral! The ocean!
I'm going to forget about work and swim!
My mind is never on work!
This island isn't listed in any travel guides.
I wonder if it's okay.
That's what makes it attractive.
The waters aren't polluted by tourists.
Yamada Naoko is with a scholar from Tokyo.
What's going on here?
Where is Yamada Naoko?
You must know where she is.
I don't see any boats.
Stop it!
Where can I find a boat?
Are you Dr.Ueda?
Rest assured.
We don't plan to make a big deal out of this.
Upon hearing that our island was dying,
many scientists came here.
And that's what they built.
Those wind power devices.
It was supposed to be good for the environment,
but the use of electricity disrupted the ecosystem,
causing greater damage to our vegetation.
In the past, this island was protected by many
guardian spirits.
But in the name of modernization,
the scientists destroyed that, one after another.
In the name of modernization,
they robbed us of our language.
They forbade us to use our dialect in school.
The children were punished if they spoke in our dialect.
But there was something that we protected dearly.
The "kaminuri."
The sacred existence that you are trying to take from us.
There are some things that need to be kept pure.
If you can't be persuaded...
Then, see for yourself what true spiritual power is.
It can easily kill you.
You can't kill a person with spiritual powers.
Mother?
This is delicious.
How did you find me?
You can't escape from me.
I know this island far better than you.
Not bad.
You can run away if you want.
I'll let you go.
You were tricked by the branch family.
By Tsuguo and Mitsuo, who brought you here.
I'm from the main Kurozu family.
And they are from the branch family.
They want to take over this island.
But to do that, they need the item that
you and I have traditionally inherited.
When they get their hands on that item,
you will be killed.
And so will I.
There's a secret cove up ahead.
I have a boat tied there.
Run away in that.
Come with me now.
I'm sorry...but I'm waiting for someone.
Are you waiting for that scholar?
He's not coming back.
What?
He's with the members of the branch family.
You're lying.
I know he'll be back!
Don't ask me for help later!
I have a boat tied here.
Escape before it's too late.
Bye.
Wait.
Why are you helping me?
You're not suited to be a wife of the main family.
You have to be pretty and nice with big breasts.
I warned you about coming here, didn't I?
Aren't you being threatened by these men?
Choose one.
I still have some of my powers left.
Although it's not as strong as Naoko's.
I'll bend this using my spiritual powers.
The spiritual powers that I just exerted...
should have a reverse effect in your direction.
The spoon in your hand should be straighter.
Now that you've seen my powers,
please don't bother us.
Or I'll have to curse you to death.
Are you planning to betray us?
What are you talking about?
Are you trying to keep the "shinikami" for yourself?
Don't be ridiculous.
I don't even know what a "shinikami" is.
Then hand "that" over.
The item that you inherited.
We checked your house and storehouse.
But we found nothing.
How dare you search my house without my permission!
You're carrying it around with you, aren't you?
Stop!
"The evil pot on this island is thickening.
"So please be careful."
"You took so long, so I reluctantly left first."
This should do it.
What happened?
It's nothing.
You had me very worried!
I was about to go out and look for you!
Liar.
It's true.
You mean the "plot" is thickening, not the "pot."
Are you all right?
What are you doing?
Nothing.
I just saw your mother.
What?
She bent a steel bar with her spiritual powers.
Didn't she just turn an already crooked bar?
Like this.
No, that couldn’t be it.
Her powers affected the spoon I was holding.
When I compared my spoon to another spoon,
my spoon was straighter.
It wasn't that your spoon that was straighter.
The other spoons were more curved.
They switched them when you weren't looking.
That's odd. Why did my mother do such a thing?
How would I know!
Damn!
All the islanders are searching for us!
There must be some way we can get out of here.
We have a boat.
How's your injury?
What do you mean?
What are you two doing here?
Boy, am I glad to see you! Please help us!
The islanders are out to get us.
We're on vacation now.
We can't be working.
This is no time to be saying that!
Work is work, and play is play.
You're you and I'm me.
Let's go.
I came to check if you escaped or not.
But I saw that the boat was still here, so...
I'm glad you got to see the scholar again.
It was worth your wait.
Hey! Both of you!
What's the matter?
What's wrong?
I don't believe this.
What's wrong?
Thanks for your help.
Wait.
I have a favor to ask you as a real man...
Please hold on to these.
The secret of the "shinikami" lies in that
and the item that you have inherited.
Tsuguo wants to get ahold of that to take
control of the island.
He knows what the "shinikami" is.
Don't ever let them get ahold of that.
Wait a minute.
What are you doing?
Escape quickly.
I get it.
What you want isn't Naoko...
But what's in her head.
You should've just asked me for it.
So you're finally willing to talk.
As you know, a fire has mysterious powers.
Fires were considered sacred, as the dwellings
of the gods.
It has the power to protect people
and the power to mislead people.
Satomi, you...!
You killed my husband 16 years go!
I have never forgotten that!
Serves you right!
Make sure they don't get ahold of that.
Won't they hurt you for doing this?
Don't worry. I have another set on me.
This is the fake one, though.
The main family and branch family have
always been on bad terms because of this.
I had a fake set made just to be safe.
Take care.
I'm sorry about that night.
For running away and embarrassing you.
You should've just been honest with me.
What?
You should've just said mine wasn't big enough.
What?
I'm ashamed for being big-headed about having
the biggest penis on the island.
I know now that there are men with bigger ones.
What are you talking about?
Don't come back here!
Bye!
We're not here to do construction work.
Don't look!
Don't look.
I think maybe we should go back.
What are you saying?
My mother was trying to tell us...
that they are frauds.
She wanted us to realize that.
She may be trying to do something alone.
What do we do now?
Are we going to let them capture us?
He's dead.
Why?
They must've killed him.
What are you doing?
You people...!
He's dead.
What?
What have you done!
Did you two kill him?
Let's go.
We're going to be turned into murderers.
Those old men were saying "kurushii."
What does that mean?
I get it.
It has to do with the dialect here.
A god (kami) goes on (noru), so it becomes "kaminori."
But in their dialect, it's pronounced "kaminuri."
"Anaake" is a rite to open (aku) a hole (ana).
And by their dialect, it's pronounced "anaaki."
In other words, the "o" is "u" and the "e" us "i".
"Takenoko" will turn into "takinuku."
"Ueda Jiro" will turn into "Uida Jiru."
So they weren't saying "kurushii" (pain).
But "korose" (kill them).
What's your point?
How does that help this situation?
Doesn't that make you feel better?
Wait a minute.
Which means "shinikami" is...
We rarely get tourists from Tokyo.
This is just a private house and not a guest-house.
Thank you for letting us stay.
This at-home atmosphere is a luxury that you can't buy.
I heard you fell into the sea.
I'm glad you didn't lose it at sea.
This is my naturally grown hair.
It wouldn't get washed away.
It's on crooked.
This is a nice island, isn't it?
It's like the last paradise.
We'll be getting a lump sum of money very soon.
So we're thinking about building an inn here.
Excuse me.
I would like your input on something.
The islanders are furious that you killed Motoo.
I'm in a position where I can't let him live.
But I can save you.
I want you to show us what you've inherited.
I don't know anything about it!
We’ll just have to jar your memory then.
Bite this.
"Tsumehagi" (stripping of the nails).
"Kamayude" (boiling in the cauldron).
"Haritsuke" (crucifixion on the cross.
"Nokogiri" (sawing of the head).
These are methods of punishment in the Edo period.
Don't you like "jidaigeki" samurai shows?
Please choose one.
Choose.
"Kamayude" with lukewarm water.
It doesn't work that way.
Is he that precious to you?
Don't worry about me.
All right. I'll talk.
Tell us what you know!
Once every 120 years, the "shinikami" appears
from the eastern seas.
The "shinikami" isn't a monster or a god.
In your dialect, long ago, "shinikami" meant
"zenikame" (pot of gold).
It refers to a fortune.
Isn't that pushing it?
I'm Asst. Professor Ueda of Nihon Ka-Gi-Dai.
I will be a professor next year.
According to documented records,
many pirates had come here during the Heian period
and after that.
They had apparently hidden their treasures here.
If a fine scholar like him is saying so, it must be true.
The island should have traditional placards.
I have them here.
Aren't there lines behind them?
They are a part of a character.
If you put them together properly, there'll be a map.
What is that character?
A character that must not be said aloud.
A character that does not exist in this world.
It represents a hold land to us.
A fire within a gate?
How do you read that?
I don't know.
That goes here.
Grab that.
We did it.
Stop right there!
How did you get those placards?
Didn't you get them from Motoo after you killed him?
I was holding them for the main family
from a long time ago.
I know what you have done!
What era is she from?
"I was killed by Tsuguo and Mitsuo."
What you stole from him was a fake set.
I have another set.
This is a fake set.
The real set is here!
You tricked me to come here to obtain these cards.
You weren't trying to protect the islanders from a disaster.
You wanted to hog the entire fortune.
You killed Motoo for it!
How evil can you be!
Give yourselves up!
This is like a scene from a samurai show.
Stop right there!
I heard the entire story!
Who are you men?
You're with the Tokyo Police?
Why are you here?
You used the island's legend as a cover to
hog the fortune for yourselves!
We are the witnesses to it!
It was worth our undercover investigation.
The island is going to die anyway.
What will you make and destroy next?
What are you saying? Just go on!
Where did you go?
I had some business to tend to.
Did you do it around there again?
I have to find that treasure!
What treasure?
Once every 120 years,
the tides ebb because of the effect from the
moon and planetary motion.
It is the sacred place in the east.
There's nothing.
It should come into sight soon.
You lost the election!
Shut up. It's because you didn't vote for me.
I'm vexed.
Didn't you know this would happen?
Wasn't this all your doing?
The islanders killed your husband 16 years ago.
You lived for your revenge all these years.
You even used your daughter for it.
You purposely hid that key and had her
read her father's letter.
Revenge?
I don't have that kind of power.
Please take care of Naoko.
Mother?
Characters hold mysterious powers.
Let's put our hearts into our writing.
Where's the fortune?
Don't rush it. It has to be somewhere.
I've been thinking a lot about what happened...
You should've just saved me with your strength.
You shouldn't have used your head for it.
Just rely on your physical strength.
Let me do all the brainwork.
I didn't go there to save you.
I was after the treasure.
What?
Is this it?
Yamada, start digging!
"To the future generations...
"A treasure will only create disputes.
"So it has been discarded.
"Live purely, even in poverty."
"These very words are a treasure in itself."
Is this the treasure?
Oh, well.
At least we were able to stand on this land
that appears for three hours every 120 years.
Isn't that alone, incredible?
Three hours?
Aren't you thrilled, too?
Which means, soon...
we'll literally be in the middle of the ocean.
What?
Hey!
Help!
We're in trouble.
That is why I told you not to use your head!
Stupid Ueda!
NAKAMA Yukie
ABE Hiroshi
NAMASE Katsuhisa
OKADA Masumi
NOGIWA Yoko