Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (ミンボーの女)

Pardon me.

What?

The sign says persons with tattoos can't use the pool.

You can't go in.

Fuck you!

Piss off!

Please follow the rules.

Tattooed guests can't use the pool.

You should have told us earlier.

Before we bought our swimming trunks.

Will you reimburse us?

I'm from the Dragon Gang.

You're embarrassing me in public.

We ain't leaving until you apologize.

You got that?

It's beautiful.

I've never seen such a wonderful 'Lion with Peonies' before.

Who are you?

Look to his 'Lion with Peonies'.

No thanks.

Go ahead. He won't bite you.

Lions are the king of beasts.

Peonies are the king of flowers.

On him the king of beasts rests with the king of flowers.

Right?

Right.

You know a lot, madam.

Are you one of us?

Am I what?

Quit busting my balls, punks.

Don't give civilians a hard time.

Or don't you know better?

You want to swim in a sewer?

Then quit fucking with me.!

Aren't I good?

Are you some boss's moll?

A foreign VIP is here and this place is full of cops.

See them?

They're detectives.

If you're smart...

You should go.

We will. Thanks.

Hey, you!

Watch your livers.

Tattoos are bad for them.

Thanks for the advice.

Thank you so much. You're so brave.

Are you really a boss's moll?

Do I look it?

You certainly do.

This is who I am.

Mahiru Inoue, Attorney at Law.

A lawyer...

Yes. I specialize in 'Minbo'.

What's Minbo?

It's lawyers' jargon...

For how yakuza skirt the law to extort money.

Call me if you need help.

"MINBO OR THE GENTLE ART OF JAPANESE EXTORTION"

"MINBO OR THE GENTLE ART OF JAPANESE EXTORTION"

Good morning, Vice Minister.

Go right in.

Hi

About the summit...

Yes?

The foreign Minister disqualified your hotel.

I did my best, but...

But what?

We spent millions on a new 'intelligent' convention center.

$300 million.!

Why can't we host the summit?

Class.

Class?

You must host heads of state.

We can't afford mistakes.

Just look out there.

The decision was that no hotel...

which can't handle those people...

can host a summit.

We have a proud tradition! We must get rid of the yakuza.

The chairman ordered it.

Reception Manager!

Yes, sir.

Form a team to evict the yakuza.

Whoever was in charge is fired!

We're looking for a few good men.

The requirements are high.

You must be brave...

and diplomatic...

and know the law.

Have a quick mind...

and tenacity...

and decisiveness.

So none of you qualify.

But if you do, you will have a key job.

If you are qualified, step forward.

I'm impressed.

Now, I will explain your duties.

Your job will be...

To get rid of the yakuza.

What's wrong?

Aren't you brave enough to protect our hotel?

Security Chief.

You're the expert.

Sorry, sir.

If I were younger, I'd volunteer.

But don't to want to get hurt at my age.

Forget it!

Assistant Managers...

It's your job anyway.

I'm sorry, but I don't think...

What?

He's a newlywed.

So what about you?

I've got this home loan...

I must talk to my wife first.

Sir.

I will volunteer.

No.! You're too important.

Prince Mutsu says you have a million-dollar smile.

You stay put.

Excuse me.

I'd be happy to volunteer.

Oh, no.!

You know 2,000 customers by name.

And...

Their social standing, cars...

You're too valuable.

You're the best doorman in Japan.

That's not the way to recruit.

It's tough.

We can't transfer good people.

We should hire professionals.

Say, what's your name?

Wakasugi, sir.

When did you start?

Spring this year.

You're good for a new employee.

I once worked at a warehouse.

Sports?

Sorry...

I wrestled Sumo.

What were you best at?

Pushing out.

Do you want to wrestle again?

Sir?

Push people out?

What people?

The yakuza.

How much do we spend on yakuza?

It varies each year.

Usually around $300,000.

When the director had his mistress problem...

It cost us $500,000.

Say, Mr. Suzuki.

Yes, sir... I'll be home at six, Mom.

What's for dinner?

Sushi?

With eggs?

And sea eel, too?

It sounds yummy.

Mr. Suzuki.!

Got to go, Mom.

Yes, sir.

How do we handle yakuza expenses?

What do you mean?

As entertainment expenses?

Of course not.

That needs receipts. Yakuza don't give receipts.

So how do you enter them?

Unaccountables.

Not expenditures?

That's right.

Then we can't budget for it.

When our people are threatened, what do they do?

About the money?

They come here and beg.

They shouldn't pay.

The more we pay the more they want.

But instead of refusing, they pay.

Because it's not their own money.

They just worry about themselves.

And we clean up their messes.

If they think like employees...

we'll always be paying.

Hey, Suzuki.

Sir?

You're it.

What?

You're promoted to Yakuza Manager.

But I'm just an accountant.

They need me here.

As a reward, you get a splendid title.

As my 'Special Aide'.

Your mother will be so proud.

You get an assistant.

Who?

Wakasugi, the bellboy. He's a good man.

And my budget?

You said not to pay.