The Seburi Story (瀬降り物語)

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THE SEBURI STORY

Long ago, there was a tribe roaming in the mountains.

They set up "seburi" or tents on the riverbed.

Mending straw raincoat was their main work..

Ayatachi was the top boss of the tribe.

Kuzushiri, Kuzuk.o and Mureko were under the boss.

They maintained control of the tents in other locations.

They had a strict law of their own called "Hatamura ".

The punishment was harsh for those who broke. it

...in order to protect their lives they were proud of.

Planning by:. Tatsuo HONDA and Masao SATO

Cinematography by:.Fuminori MINAMI Lighting by:.Heisaku KATO

Editor:.Eifu TAMAkl Sound recording by:.Hideto kURlYAMA Art Direction by:.Toshiyuki MANABE

Music by:.Takayuki INOUE, Seiji HAYAMl Music coordinator:.kenichi HAGIWARA

CAST

kenichi HAGIWARA

Yumiko FUJITA Ai SAOTOME

Machiko kONO Eiko NAGASHIMA

ken MlTSUlSHl Tsuyoshi NAITO

Hideo MUROTA Taiji TONOYAMA

Screenplay and Directed by:. Sadao NAKAJIMA

Boss Mureko. Thanks for coming.

You lookfine.

We're sort of wretched lately.

Is everything ready?

So-so.

The other boss will be here soon.

Red thick arrow came flying from heaven.

It got between my thighs.

You're a liar.

You would rip open if it did.

I'm not lying. When I was bathing in the river,

I felt something creep between my legs so I leaped.

Big eel came wriggling out.

It could have swallowed your vagina, huh?

I woke up.

Was it a dream?

Kichi's body was over mine.

He was inside of me. Taro was the result.

He might be a godsend.

You'll be punished if y ou're not nice to him.

Thanks for coming.

Observe the law.

With the traditional rite,

kazuko respectfully reports to the lzumo deity.

His child kazuo has reached adulthood.

Hold this sword.

Pray for abundant crops.

Dedicate your life to the prosperity of our men.

Thanks to you, he is an adult now. He can take a wife.

What about his betrothal gift?

You're a good craftsman.

Thanks for meeting my daughter.

This is a gift from him.

She's been practicing.

How old are you?

I'm eighteen years old.

You have a sister, don't you?

She married an "ordinary" man.

Shall we go?

Don't look back.

You're united. This is from God. Take this.

We'll live steadily and peacefully.

Offer her underwear now.

The country lzumo.

The country lzumo.

Surrounded by clouds.

Surrounded by clouds.

Yaegak. I of the country lzumo.

To entrap my wife.

I built a thick. fence.

After marriage, they have to leave their family.

They must live in their own tent.

According to "Hatamura", once a man and a woman

have had sexual relations, they've got to marry.

Any misconduct outside marriage is forbidden.

The man is playing Prince Susano, right?

He was a mischievous man.

The Sun-Goddess hid herself behind the rocks.

Suddenly, darkness fell.

How mischievous was he?

He skinned a horse and threw the carcass into a textile mill.

Freighted woman weaver bumped against the loom

causing a bolt to thrust her privates and she died.

He'd also urinate anywhere he pleased.

Could God do such things?

So his mom or the Goddess was angry.

He was driven to the earth with his fingernails taken off.

He arrived in lzumo country.

At around that time, an eight-headed snake plagued the country side.

The Prince destroyed the inimitable snake.

He was mischievous but a brave man.

Good Luck!

Make a baby soon.

Let's go.

God, may they have a peaceful day.

Darn it.

Dad set traps a few days ago.

Don't go in there.

You'll be killed by ordinary men if you do.

Can you bear the thought of being single?

My husband still wants it every night.

He clung to my waist in day light three days ago.

year has passed since your wife died.

Why not marry Hide? She'll be a good wife.

It'll be splendid if you marry her.

Let her marry someone young.

Age is no matter. When we married, my husband was over 40.

He said he'd rather die if he couldn't marry me.

Why not marry Hide?

You fool!

It's getting cold. Take care.

You, too.

What I told you about Hide, I really mean it.

That's yours.

It's a keepsake from his mom. Take it, Hide.

The bosses have arrived.

They're lmasuke and kiyo. They're a married couple.

They're unfaithful and left their homes.

They're trying to merge into the ordinary society.

Please try them in accordance with our law.

Have you anything to plead?

Nothing, sir.

How about you?

You've been unfaithful although you were married.

You committed felony and deserve the death sentence.

I was egged on by kiyo. This witch is...

What are you saying? You forced me.

Shame on you.

Help me. Help me.

Yosuke. Help me.

Our law has protected us from long ago.

Law breakers are the enemy of us tribesmen.

I'll let you escape death.

You'll be forced to live among rotten ordinary men.

Don't come back here again no matter what.

The water is boiling.

Why has it become so small?

It's overused.

It'll grow bigger like a bamboo shoot in spring.

It may grow as big as a radish. What are you going to do?

My instrument is expandable. It'd go up to heaven.

Then take me up there. I'm waiting.

Can you feel it?

Are you sure you're pregnant?

Yes. I am... I've never expected it.

Child is a gift from the heavens.

Boss!

THE WAR SITUATION HAS LONG WAY TO GO

THE NATIONAL MOBILIZATION LAWWAS ENACTED

Hide.

Thanks for coming.

- He's gone? - Yes.

As the weather got better, he went to the hill

to gather wisteria vines.

Papa. Papa.

He took too long, so Hide went and look for him.

Darn you.

Wild dogs don't attack humans. He must be dead already...

Where's kazuo?

He hasn't come yet.

He should've arrived here before you.

Where did you steal this watch?

Tell me or I won't let you go.

Her sister gave it to me.

What's her name and address?

She joined the ordinary society.

Hatamura forbids me to give her address.

What's Hatamura?

How can you make a fool of me?

What's your name?

Kazuo. This is Hana.

What's the last name?

Write it down here.

You'll go to jail if you're not honest.

I don't know how to write.

Why not?

I can't write.

How about you?

I can't write, either.

I see. You're vagabonds.

How old are you?

I'm 19.

You should take an exam for conscription.

I'm sure you'll pass.

The national mobilization law was enacted this April.

Get through with your family and register quickly.

Take the exam. I'll contact the office.

Hello. South lyo 101, please.

The late kameyan's soul will be in heaven.

We pray for the soul of the departed.

God, have mercy on his soul. We beseech you.

Detain the man? All right, Sir.

You'll be taken to the principal's office later.

Why should I go there?

Evasion of military service is a capital offense.

The woman can go.

How about him?

Either he'll be in the military or go to prison.