Woods Are Wet: Woman Hell (Onna jigoku: Mori wa nureta / 女地獄 森は濡れた)

She was accused of murdering her mistress.

Following the murder, Sachiko went on the run for three days.

After a while, she began to feel better.

She believed that if she could get to town, she would be safe.

Then she would be able to forget about the terrible murder.

- Stop the car. - Yes.

Young lady, you seem to be exhausted from walking, right?

Yes.

You look very tired.

I'm all right.

I wonder where you are going.

Perhaps I could give you a lift.

It's too much trouble...

Besides, I wouldn't feel comfortable riding with you.

I know it's none of my business,

but I'm worried about you.

You seem to be in trouble.

No, I've been walking for three days.

You've had a troubled life, haven't you?

You don't have to hide anything.

Tell me if I'm wrong.

Don't be angry at me.

You and I have something in common. We both have a tragic fate.

That's why... I feel a certain oneness with you.

I run that hotel over there in the mountains.

Once a week I have a chance to leave for shopping in town.

It's only then I can become myself and feel free.

The rest of the week,

I live submissively with my husband, with no way out.

Living like a rare fish in a glass aquarium.

That's the extent of my life.

WOMAN'S HELL

Thank you very much for the ride.

It's nothing.

When I see your face, I can't believe we're not related.

Excuse me.

If you don't mind, you're welcome to stay with us...

for a day or two.

Because of the Depression, there's no electricity available here.

My life would be happier if you would stay here a while.

You can help me.

I'd feel stronger.

Indeed, it's a bad society out there.

When I was 10, I lost my parents.

Before that, my life was happy.

Since then, horrible things keep happening to me.

But you haven't done anything wrong. I can tell.

You look innocent and pure.

As long as people live honest lives,

eventually, good things will happen to them.

Here we are.

We rarely have guests, being so deep in the woods.

My misfortune...

It isn't as complicated as yours.

But as a woman, mine might be more devastating.

Since my marriage at 19, I've been hideously lonely.

My husband is incredibly cruel.

I'm forced to live with the most brutal man imaginable.

Please, have a seat.

Young lady, I'm the most unhappy woman in the world.

If someone like you would stay with me...

To share womanly ideas, not as a servant, but as a friend,

I would be very happy.

Pretty young lady, if you can relate to my sadness,

to my unfortunate destiny,

I would give you half my legacy.

Also, my two maids would serve you like they serve me.

I will accept your offer to be your companion.

Wife, you are the best for bringing such a pretty girl here.

You are wonderful. Look at her face, so innocent and pure.

She will be very good for our business.

I want to try her right away.

By the way, Wife, I have a surprise for you too.

The girl's name is Sachiko Murai, 19 years old.

Master, how did you know about me?

You brought an amazing girl to our house.

Can you imagine such a tender face has...

What are you talking about? This sounds very intriguing.

She's wanted for murdering her mistress.

Is that true?

This angelic girl could do something like that?

Mistress, listen to my story.

I've been falsely accused of murder.

Master, believe me.

I was working for a lady, at her mansion...

She helped me with some troubles in my life.

Please believe me.

How could I kill someone like her?

I was... framed by her son.

How dramatic!

You are quite an actress.

So you want me to believe the son is the murderer?

That's right. It's horrible.

I'm not making this up.

I just received notice of the murder this morning.

Now I'm getting excited over this situation.

I can't wait to punish this beautiful liar.

I can't believe this has happened.

This little girl fooled me! Isn't it amazing?

Mistress, please believe me.

I am innocent. I was framed.

Don't misunderstand.

We aren't going to give you to the police.

Not if you co-operate with us.

The master and I...

might believe your story, afterwards.

Yes, what should l...?

You certainly don't look like someone...

who would commit a cold-blooded murder.

Maybe I should assume your innocence.

Yes.

Give her a bath.

- And give her a dress from my closet. - Yes.

This way.

This way.

Guests have arrived.

Oh? What great timing!

Tell us more.

Seems to be a couple of wealthy hunters looking for lodging.

You will be useful right away.

What should I do?

We run a hotel here, but not to make money.

We're already rich. We have enough money.

Excuse me.

Our purpose is something else.

This resort is for our amusement.

We enjoy fleecing our guests. But don't take me wrong...

I'm not asking you to rob anybody.

We're not asking you to join in our wrongful operation.

I heard your sad story, and I know you are very honest.

It would be impossible for you to join with us. I understand that.

So I'd rather ask for you to help the guests.

You can tell them this is a nest of thieves ready to rob them.

Warning them would be a suitable job for a good girl, right?

Such a task would ease your conscience, and it doesn't go against your ethics.

Don't you dare think about running away from here.

If you try that, I will call the police immediately.

The phone.

You would be arrested.

By the way, why would the police believe the words of a fugitive?

If you told them about this hotel, they wouldn't listen to you.

I should also tell you...

You can tell the guests anything about us.

We won't hurt you.

You can trust me about this.

There seems to be no other choice for you.

Try your best to rescue these guests.

Otherwise we might kill them, or who knows what else...

If you successfully rescue them, you may also leave.

We promise we won't report to the police.

This is a perfect task for such an honest, compassionate girl.

Go now.

What else could you ask for?

You can help the guests in crisis, plus you can obtain your freedom.

Of course, if you don't accept this offer to save the guests,

you will feel responsible for their murders.

Your tender mind would suffer pangs of regret, eh?

Wife, we must assume she agrees, so now we're going to have fun with her.

I'm excited as well! I love it when we get visitors!

Mistress, this is a terrible situation.

You planned this since you picked me up.

I was willing to do anything to capture you.

Don't be depressed. You'll get used to the games.

I'm also certain that in a couple of months, you won't want to leave.

I think you are truly pretty.

I'm mesmerized whenever I see your face.

We should be very good together.

Are you also involved in your husband's brutal business?

There's nothing wrong with a husband and wife sharing hobbies.

We always enjoy doing whatever we want.

That's why we're so good for each other.

I'll never get used to doing bad things.

I can't... control myself from loving you any longer.

Mistress, this isn't the behavior of someone like you.

Stop treating me like nobility.

What we do here is very simple.

We are merely honest to our desires and lust.

Well, it's time for your performance. Get undressed.

It's showtime!

They are eating now.

Go and amuse them. Tell them of the danger they're in.

I don't want to do this!

What? Go on!

Go and tell them about the thieves and murderers in their midst.

Go to Room #11.

Come in.

Oh? This girl is quite attractive. The master was right.