Before the Vigil (つやのよる　ある愛に関わった、女たちの物語)

An Isao Yukisada Film

"Oshima Central Hospital"

"Tsuya Matsuo"

Die.

How could you do this to me?

Coward...

Mr. Matsuo.

The...

doctor needs to talk...

I don't wanna hear it.

But...

Just keep Tsuya alive.

I can't let it end like this.

BEFORE THE VIGIL

"Restaurant Matsuo"

Yukihiko...

Kazuo Ota...

"Yukihiko Ishida, Kazuo Ota, Yu Chihara, Keita..."

Hello?

It's Matsuo.

I'm calling because I need some info.

I want to get ahold of Yukihiko Ishida.

Yukihiko Ishida...

Right. Tsuya's cousin.

He's your older brother's son, right?

Oh, Yukihiko!

Did he say something?

No.

I want to tell him Tsuya's dying.

Is Tsuya sick?

Yes. I told you that last time I called.

Your daughter wants to see Yukihiko. Or at least contact him.

Is this Yukihiko's doing?

No, I said. Tsuya's dying. The contact info, please.

Is Yukihiko doing this, because she's dying?

No, for God's sake!

She's critical. I have to reach Yukihiko.

Tsuya's going to die?

Right. So I need the info.

Oh, he's bothering her again because she's dying...

No, Goddammit!

Just gimme Yukihiko Ishida's contact info, will you?!

I need it. Tell me!

Yukihiko Ishida...

Put someone else on.

Tsuya's Cousin's Wife - Tamaki Ishida

Hello?

Is this the Ishida residence?

Yes, it is.

This is Matsuo.

Yes...

Hello?

Who is it?

Someone named Matsuo. Do you know him?

It's not the call.

What is this regarding?

Here.

All right.

Hello, what can I do for you?

Is this Yukihiko Ishida?

Speaking.

This is Matsuo. Your cousin Tsuya's husband.

Tsuya's going to die.

Oh... I see.

When she was 12 years old you raped her, didn't you?

What the hell is this?

Don't tie up the line for too long.

It really had me going.

When you're waiting, other calls come in.

Yeah, some call about nothing.

I'll freshen up while I have time.

- Over there, right? - Yes.

Right.

Who was it?

A call from a relative.

My cousin is terminally ill.

That's awful.

Which cousin?

You've never met.

On my father's side. It's been a while.

Which hospital are they at?

Oshima Island.

Oshima?

Hello?

...Yes.

Yes.

A man? A woman?

Who?

Your cousin.

Oh, a woman. Her name's Tsuya.

"Tsuya"?

As in "radiant color".

That's a beautiful name.

Yeah, I guess it is.

How are you related?

I said she's my cousin!

Of course, sorry.

What a silly question.

They haven't called yet, right?

A call? From who?

I said I couldn't talk long but they wouldn't hang up.

You're up to no good, as usual.

Not true!

It was Aiko. Aiko Tenma.

Her again.

What'd she want?

Well, it was hard to tell from her voice.

She wanted to know if you'd won or not.

I said we didn't know yet so she said she'd pray for you.

Even after whipping up those rumors about you raping her. Crazy woman.

Oh, don't pay any attention to that. Aiko's known for it.

Pray for what, exactly?

Aiko Tenma... Might be calling you next.

Could it be?

Hello?

Speaking.

I see...

I won.

"Ishida wins literary commendation"

"I'm genuinely thrilled."

Darling?

There's another flower delivery.

Can you help me carry them?

Good afternoon.

I'll take them.

Thank you.

And thank you.

What a bouquet. Wonder who they're from.

By the way...

Did they get in contact?

Who do you mean?

Your work has been officially commended

and critics have praised its literary qualities.

That wasn't something I was conscious of while writing it.

My editor's been doing this a long time

and both knows and works with some phenomenal writers.

So when I began to write

I questioned my own individuality.

I suppose the theme of this work is facing oneself.

Perhaps that aspect appealed to people into serious literature.

So this award brought answers to that theme.

I'm still not sure.

With something like this...

Regarding the theme...

Hello?

Hello?

Hello...

This is Yukihiko Ishida's wife.

How's your eye doin'?

No, stop!

Lemme see it!

I read your book.

It's all about your cousin, isn't it?

Half true.

What's "half true"?

The letters of her name are even part of the title!

I remember the story.

A despicable tale of snatching a girl's virginity.

That's your true nature!

Speaking of Tsuya...

Heard she's dyin'.

Seriously?

How old is she?

45 or 46?

Too young!

Still lots of life left.

The girl in the novel is my object of desire, but...

I don't know what kind of woman the real Tsuya became.

Maybe she hates sex because of me!

What a pig.

Men pretend to be nice but they're irresponsible.

Can you stop talking like you know it all 'cause you won a prize?

Just shut up.

Thank you very much, Professor.

Congratulations.

Your continued support, please.

Please keep writing.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Thank you for coming.

"148th Literary Commendation Award Ceremony"

"'Tsuyayaka na Kedamono' by Yukihiko Ishida"

Thank you for going out of your way to attend.

Lots on your plate.

True.

Stay focused.

Thank you.

Boss! Aiko Tenma just showed up!

Congratulations on your award.

We appreciate your attendance.

When I heard the news I jumped for joy as if I'd won myself.

You're too kind.

Ms. Tenma, meet my wife.

This is children's literary critic Aiko Tenma.

Thank you for looking after my husband.

My pleasure.

Well, the day has finally come.

Ever since Mr. Ishida was my editor

I predicted he'd be big.

"Big" as in?