Good-for-Nothing (ろくでなし)

GOOD FOR NOTHING

Produced by: Kaneo IMAIZUMI Cinematography: Tôichirô NARUSHIMA

Music: Chûji KINOSHITA

Art Direction: Masataka YOSHINO Sound: Shôtarô YOSHIDA

Masahiko TSUGAWA Yûsuke KAWAZU

Hizuru TAKACHIHO

Junichirô YAMASHITA Yôsuke HAYASHI

Kakuko CHINO Fumio WATANABE

Masao MISHIMA Shôji YASUI

Written and directed by: Kijû YOSHIDA

That's her. My father's secretary.

Need a ride?

Going back to the office?

Yes...

I'd rather take a taxi.

I see that you're still stubborn.

We know that on the 28th of each month, you take money from the account.

Don't worry. Get in.

Come, I insist.

- What are you doing? - A little loan, if you don't mind.

You can't do that. That's theft!

You're thieves!

Fine. Help yourselves.

After all, it's your father's money.

She's right.

If I take my father's money, it's not even theft.

I hoped you would take us to a movie. I'm disappointed.

- Give it back to her. - Give it back?

The game is over.

- It was quite a laugh. - It's a pity though...

Toshio, it would be better if you stopped playing jokes on people.

You'll end up in trouble.

Same to you. You fake student.

- You're a good for nothing. - Speak for yourself.

Be careful with other people's money. It's good advice.

That tricky broad.

She doesn't lose anything by staying. I'll make her swallow her pride.

Still, it makes me want to do something.

All the money that I'll never have.

It's crazy that it feels good to steal.

Like a fury that explodes in a single blow,

and tears down the walls of the old society!

Stop it! You sound like a mass media commentator.

Makes me sick.

Good for nothing...

Society is full of contradictions, you know.

And in the case of Japan, with its fragile economy,

you can see this problem immediately.

All of us are here today.

The more you want to protect yourself, the more unsatisfied you are.

Even unconsciously.

But it's not a question of pity or letting go of your feelings.

Maybe not tomorrow,

but someday I'll be out on the street.

You're looking for excuses.

No doubt...

But by criticizing me, you've already lost the game.

You're a whipped dog.

Nonsense. What are you thinking?

I haven't come here to grovel in front of you.

Well, so much the better.

If you're simply my rivals,

I'll conduct this negotiation like any other.

Mr. Akiyama, we're here to talk.

I think we can come to a compromise.

I'm afraid that's impossible.

We really can't agree?

How could we?

You see,

I honestly believe that all men are wolves.

I wasn't expecting to hear such nonsense.

I'm just going straight to the point.

At least stay true to your creed.

When dogs are beaten, they're ready to bark.

Why are you laughing?

That story about wolves.

Oh yeah? Was it a strange argument?

It wasn't strange. You look like one.

You shouldn't laugh. Makes you look old.

It wrinkles the corners of your eyes.

It's just that there are wolves who threaten other wolves.

And maybe you're just a nice little lamb.

What do you mean by that?

The wolves were after your money.

When I left the bank,

Toshio and his friends ambushed me.

Idiots! They have no sense of value.

That's all?

You won't scold them?

We no longer scold in a democracy.

I'd feel too sorry for them.

It's something from back in my time.

That's enough. I know this speech.

But there's surely a fault in your liberalism.

Oh? It seems to me

that this is the best education for my son.

You're right, since liberalism pays off so well for you.

Free trade, free competition...

You're merciless!

200,000 yen.

And we let it go. It's a shame nevertheless.

You still on about that? This guy can't let it go.

You two just don't understand.

Jun and I needed cash.

- Money is everything, huh? - Yeah.

Sorry, we're not like you.

If we didn't have money, everything would be easy.

Easy?

Go ahead, scorn us.

I didn't say that with scorn.

Whether it's money or something else,

I envy people who are passionate about something.

So it's not enough. Akiyama is missing out on passion!

The prodigal son doesn't have it so bad.

He has everything he wants, poor thing.

This baby gangster in his tepid little bath.

Say,

you want to leave your comfortable house?

Chocolate in the morning.

A life of luxury and rest every night.

Long life guaranteed!

You offended?

As long as there's still anger, maybe all is not lost.

So I'm a prodigal son and a chicken.

However, it this were a real gun...

What, you'd shoot?

You wouldn't shoot! I wouldn't shoot either.

Too noisy. You, leave him alone.

Jun, it's your turn.

Mom!

Your son is a chicken and a good for nothing!

But you must believe in me, Mom!

I've suffered too.

The world...

The world has made me worthless!

Mom!

Don't cry if I die.

Not a single tear.

It would serve no purpose.

I'll die laughing.

Damn it all!

Bravo! Great skill.

- Most fun I've had all day. - Don't make me laugh so much.

- I'll cry! - You want a gun now, Akiyama?

- It's a fun toy. - Let's drink.

To our great actor!

Jun, get up.

Cheers!

- Can I come in? - What is it?

- Your father wants you. - Is he home?

- He's back early for once. - I think he's about to leave.

Nothing but father and son. Must not be fun.

He's gonna get a good talking to.

Hey! Turn it down so they don't hear.

I can't turn it down.

I need to hear it at full volume, with my body.

- They're still back there? - Yes.

I wish you would see them less often.

Your buddies aren't worth much.

It doesn't even bother me to say it.

You're the only one who gets it.

When you go to college next year,

you won't have any problem finding ways to keep yourself busy.

I understand. Is that all you wanted to say?

No.

You need money?

No, not really.

It seems that you were part of an ambush outside the bank.

We did it for laughs.

But Makino was scared.

She said that you drive like wolves.

- Wolves... - She thought you were thugs.

How can I even respond to that?

From now on, if you need money, talk to me first.

- Okay? - Yes.

That's all. You can go.

- Was he mad? - My dad never gets mad.

I guess. He's an understanding father.

And you're a son who isn't big enough to fight.

The nerve of saying that we're wolves...

- Who? Your father? - The secretary.

That tricky broad?

I swear I'll make her swallow her pride soon.

I'm home.

What's wrong? What happened?

Nothing.

Still in a bad mood?

That's not it.

Then what is it? Tell me.

What can you do?

- It doesn't concern you. - Oh really?

We live together. If you're grumpy all the time,

I can't bear it.

- It's the bills. - The bills?

Hisako's still at it. She bought a refrigerator on credit.

Washing machine, vacuum cleaner, television...

Even the pots and pans were on credit.

It takes up most of my income.

She's clueless about being thrifty.

It's not like we can afford the luxury...