Prayer Beads (2004) s01e01 Episode Script
Prayer Beads
An Eisei Gekijo Production Planning by Sedic International Directed and Supervised by Masahiro Okano PRAYER BEADS First Bead Hijiri Kojima Fumina Hara Written and Directed by Masahiro Okano Mama mama mama Don't get up, Mama.
I'm going.
I'm sorry, Takuya.
Off you go now.
Bye-bye.
MISSING MAN: Was He Abducted? "Prayer Beads" It's me, Akiyama.
Please come in.
You should air the room sometimes.
Did you like the dish I brought last time? Thank you.
It was delicious.
Good.
It was the first time I'd tried it.
Sorry.
I didn't return the container.
Don't worry.
Next time I make it, I'll bring you some.
Don't be so formal.
I always make too much, 'cause I'm not used to cooking.
It made me very happy.
I'm glad to hear it.
Thank you.
I thought there was a nice aroma! Incense? A nice smell is very relaxing I just started recently.
It's very relaxing.
They talk about "slow life" and "healing.
" But it's not easy to relax in a big city.
Relaxation? Miki, how are you physically? I'm OK.
The healing benefits are coming.
I'll get the container.
Hiroko, are you OK? I'm fine.
I'm home! Takuya, make sure you gargle before dinner.
Yes.
Hurry up, Takuya.
Yes.
Really! You OK? I feel good today Thank you.
Don't take this the wrong way but I talked to my husband about you getting out more, starting over again.
It's time to forget about Akira.
Forget? About Akira? Yes.
Forget him.
You've got your own life, Miki.
So, we thought that we're going camping this weekend.
Why don't you come along? It's not exactly the slow life, but you'll get some fresh air, some good food it'll be a new chance, and a lot of fun.
My husband's worried about you, too.
I don't mean to push you.
OK.
Really? That's great! I'll change the reservation immediately.
Please go ahead.
My husband will be delighted.
He was really worried about you.
Thank you.
How's the baby, Hiroko? The doctor says I should eat well, keep active and do whatever's good for prenatal care.
It's your first child, isn't it, Hiroko? When you've had two miscarriages like me, there's less and less chance of having children.
You need strength to cope with fertility treatments.
Whatever happens, don't become like me.
Nurture your baby properly.
Yes.
I know.
I went for a checkup today.
How was it? Everything's fine.
That's good.
I'm going out for a drink after work.
Papa is going to be late again? I'm not a Dad yet.
You'll be soon, Papa.
In two months and ten days.
What did Miki say? Oh, right.
She said she'd come camping! Really? That's great.
I was really worried she'd commit suicide.
Don't say that! Miki's suffering more than we can know.
You're right.
How long's it been now? I wonder where her husband went? Bye.
Is it the wife? Your husband's having an affair! He's really physical! Don't hang around talking nonsense.
Hurry up and go! Goodnight! Sorry about that.
You think Akira had a young lover? Don't be stupid! Stop talking nonsense and change the reservation! Yes.
What time will you be home tonight? I'll be home to my beloved wife about 8.
I'll be waiting for my prince.
What a nightmare! You're late.
Don't scare me.
You're going to be late.
AKIRA TANAKA: I'm back, Hiroko.
Miki, I'm coming in! Where are you, Miki? Miki! Hiroko.
It's me.
Miki! You gave me a fright! I'm sorry, Hiroko.
I couldn't sleep, so I took extra sleeping pills.
Sorry.
Are you OK? Miki, has something happened? Something? What do you mean? Has Akira? Miki? Stop! Don't torture me anymore, Hiroko! Miki, calm down! AKIRA TANAKA: I'm right beside you.
Why? Why do you get mail from him? Tell me why.
Miki, listen! I Miki, are you alright? AKIRA TANAKA Akira.
Akira? Answer me! Please answer me, Akira.
Who are you? Where's Akira? Miki.
Hiroko, you are so earnest.
Exchanging mails with Akira.
Every day, at the same hour, for six months.
Have you been checking my mail all along? I didn't know anything about you until that day.
I didn't want to know.
Your mail told me everything.
How he loved you much more than me.
And that you were carrying his baby.
Why? Why?! Why did you destroy a happy home? My children lost their dad to you! Would you do anything for lust? I'm sorry.
Akira was worried about you, which affected his work.
He knew it was wrong.
He knew? Explain that to the children! They won't understand.
Explain it to them! Why their dad's not here! Miki, I don't know what you're talking about.
Where is Akira now? Tell me! Tell me now! The man you love He said he wanted to see you, to the end.
Why are you doing this? You can have him.
The children will understand, too.
Miki Akira was always worried about this.
You don't have any children! What are you saying, Hiroko? So who is that standing next to you? Who on earth? That's Sayoko, and my son Takuya.
Stop! Get away from me! You've terrified the children! You're an evil person.
I can't forgive you.
I'm sorry, Miki.
I'm sorry.
The children agree.
We can't forgive you.
Miki, please stop! You have to pay for your sins.
Please, at least spare my unborn child! I accept my punishment.
Do what you like to me.
But spare my baby.
Akira, stop it! Help! Please help! My baby Hiroko, the door's wide open.
Hiroko, aren't you here? Hiroko? Hiroko? You gave me a fright.
Good timing! The baby is not yours.
What? What the hell? Hey, Hiroko! Hiroko, what are you saying? Hiroko! Hiroko, are you OK? Hiroko, answer me.
I'm right next to you.
I can't stand it! Masu! I need to drink that juice! I don't believe it! VENDING MACHINE WOMAN
I'm going.
I'm sorry, Takuya.
Off you go now.
Bye-bye.
MISSING MAN: Was He Abducted? "Prayer Beads" It's me, Akiyama.
Please come in.
You should air the room sometimes.
Did you like the dish I brought last time? Thank you.
It was delicious.
Good.
It was the first time I'd tried it.
Sorry.
I didn't return the container.
Don't worry.
Next time I make it, I'll bring you some.
Don't be so formal.
I always make too much, 'cause I'm not used to cooking.
It made me very happy.
I'm glad to hear it.
Thank you.
I thought there was a nice aroma! Incense? A nice smell is very relaxing I just started recently.
It's very relaxing.
They talk about "slow life" and "healing.
" But it's not easy to relax in a big city.
Relaxation? Miki, how are you physically? I'm OK.
The healing benefits are coming.
I'll get the container.
Hiroko, are you OK? I'm fine.
I'm home! Takuya, make sure you gargle before dinner.
Yes.
Hurry up, Takuya.
Yes.
Really! You OK? I feel good today Thank you.
Don't take this the wrong way but I talked to my husband about you getting out more, starting over again.
It's time to forget about Akira.
Forget? About Akira? Yes.
Forget him.
You've got your own life, Miki.
So, we thought that we're going camping this weekend.
Why don't you come along? It's not exactly the slow life, but you'll get some fresh air, some good food it'll be a new chance, and a lot of fun.
My husband's worried about you, too.
I don't mean to push you.
OK.
Really? That's great! I'll change the reservation immediately.
Please go ahead.
My husband will be delighted.
He was really worried about you.
Thank you.
How's the baby, Hiroko? The doctor says I should eat well, keep active and do whatever's good for prenatal care.
It's your first child, isn't it, Hiroko? When you've had two miscarriages like me, there's less and less chance of having children.
You need strength to cope with fertility treatments.
Whatever happens, don't become like me.
Nurture your baby properly.
Yes.
I know.
I went for a checkup today.
How was it? Everything's fine.
That's good.
I'm going out for a drink after work.
Papa is going to be late again? I'm not a Dad yet.
You'll be soon, Papa.
In two months and ten days.
What did Miki say? Oh, right.
She said she'd come camping! Really? That's great.
I was really worried she'd commit suicide.
Don't say that! Miki's suffering more than we can know.
You're right.
How long's it been now? I wonder where her husband went? Bye.
Is it the wife? Your husband's having an affair! He's really physical! Don't hang around talking nonsense.
Hurry up and go! Goodnight! Sorry about that.
You think Akira had a young lover? Don't be stupid! Stop talking nonsense and change the reservation! Yes.
What time will you be home tonight? I'll be home to my beloved wife about 8.
I'll be waiting for my prince.
What a nightmare! You're late.
Don't scare me.
You're going to be late.
AKIRA TANAKA: I'm back, Hiroko.
Miki, I'm coming in! Where are you, Miki? Miki! Hiroko.
It's me.
Miki! You gave me a fright! I'm sorry, Hiroko.
I couldn't sleep, so I took extra sleeping pills.
Sorry.
Are you OK? Miki, has something happened? Something? What do you mean? Has Akira? Miki? Stop! Don't torture me anymore, Hiroko! Miki, calm down! AKIRA TANAKA: I'm right beside you.
Why? Why do you get mail from him? Tell me why.
Miki, listen! I Miki, are you alright? AKIRA TANAKA Akira.
Akira? Answer me! Please answer me, Akira.
Who are you? Where's Akira? Miki.
Hiroko, you are so earnest.
Exchanging mails with Akira.
Every day, at the same hour, for six months.
Have you been checking my mail all along? I didn't know anything about you until that day.
I didn't want to know.
Your mail told me everything.
How he loved you much more than me.
And that you were carrying his baby.
Why? Why?! Why did you destroy a happy home? My children lost their dad to you! Would you do anything for lust? I'm sorry.
Akira was worried about you, which affected his work.
He knew it was wrong.
He knew? Explain that to the children! They won't understand.
Explain it to them! Why their dad's not here! Miki, I don't know what you're talking about.
Where is Akira now? Tell me! Tell me now! The man you love He said he wanted to see you, to the end.
Why are you doing this? You can have him.
The children will understand, too.
Miki Akira was always worried about this.
You don't have any children! What are you saying, Hiroko? So who is that standing next to you? Who on earth? That's Sayoko, and my son Takuya.
Stop! Get away from me! You've terrified the children! You're an evil person.
I can't forgive you.
I'm sorry, Miki.
I'm sorry.
The children agree.
We can't forgive you.
Miki, please stop! You have to pay for your sins.
Please, at least spare my unborn child! I accept my punishment.
Do what you like to me.
But spare my baby.
Akira, stop it! Help! Please help! My baby Hiroko, the door's wide open.
Hiroko, aren't you here? Hiroko? Hiroko? You gave me a fright.
Good timing! The baby is not yours.
What? What the hell? Hey, Hiroko! Hiroko, what are you saying? Hiroko! Hiroko, are you OK? Hiroko, answer me.
I'm right next to you.
I can't stand it! Masu! I need to drink that juice! I don't believe it! VENDING MACHINE WOMAN