Original subtitles

1959 Art Festival Entry

Daiei Co. Ltd. presents

FLOATING WEEDS

Producer: Masaichi Nagata

Planning: Hideo Matsuyama

Screenplay: Kogo Noda and Yasujiro Ozu

Photographer: Kazuo Miyagaw Art Director: Tomowo Shimogawara

Music: Takanobu Saito Colour Consultant: Shozo Tanaka

Cast

Ganjiro Nakamura - Machiko Kyo

Hiroshi Kawaguchi - Ayako Wakao

Haruko Sugimura - Hitomi Nozoe Chishu Ryu

Directed by Yasujiro Ozu

SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH OF JAPAN

Hello. Hot day, eh?

Good morning.

Terribly hot, isn't it?

What are they going to show next?

Look. Kabuki plays.

Sword fighting plays?

I liked that strip show last month.

Remember that plump girl in pink?

The new show isn't like that.

It's a grand kabuki show.

Really?

This troupe is coming all the way...

...via Okazaki, Kariya and Cape Chita.

Really?

Give me a free pass as usual, will you?

I remember I saw this troupe years ago, during the war.

It was at Yamada Town I saw this Komajuro.

How was it?

He played very well, too.

He played Chuya Marubashi.

"A pint here and a quart there."

"Quite a lot that I'm aware."

Really?

Will the boat be late again?

Not that I've heard. She'll come on the dot.

Once in a blue moon, eh?

Indeed.

It's going to be very hot today.

- It's overdue, eh? - No, not much...

Master.

Darling.

At last?

Kayo, you take care of that.

Don't bother.

Was it yours, Sugiyama?

Don't leave anything.

Ready, Roku?

Yes.

- You too? - Sorry?

Don't forget anything.

Don't forget me, dear.

Till from me you hear.

KOMAJURO ARASHI'S TROUPE PLAYING AT THE AIOI ZA

KOMAJURO ARASHI AND HIS TROUPE

Give me one.

Give me one.

Give me plenty, miser.

Say, do you have a sister?

- No. - I do.

Then...

- How old is she? - Twelve.

Fool.

Afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Hang this on the wall, sir.

Aioi Za, eh?

Do come to see us.

Hey, Brother. Does it start tonight?

- Yes. - I see.

Hello there.

I'll come tonight.

I'll be expecting you.

Master, your wife is here.

Master.

Good business, eh?

Can I have a match?

Tell me.

What's your name?

Kinnosuke.

Kinnosuke?

Kin-chan.

Kidder.

You big kidder!

- Another sake, Master. - All right.

Afternoon.

I'll be expecting you.

Let's go together, Okatsu.

Who'll take care of the customers?

Do come tonight.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

I'll be seeing you.

I'm sure he has an open hand.

He's an Osaka actor, then?

And an old-timer around here.

He once played in our town, too.

They say he used to play at the big Kado Za in Osaka.

Is that so? That means...

Don't move or you'll get cut.

My gosh. Don't you cut me, Aiko.

Hello.

Hey, go away.

- Please. - Thank you.

What a hot day.

It's terrible.

Is it your daughter? Very pretty.

Hello. Are you helping your dad?

Great of you. Admirable.

You can rest assured, eh?

Aiko Ogawa?

Cute name.

Listen, Aiko. Are you the only child?

The apple of his eye?

Great help to your dad.

Will you marry a barber, too?

Marry someone who's good-looking. A man like me.

Good and kind.

What a cute little thing you are!

Very lovely.

Give me a cup of tea.

Certainly.

- Good afternoon. - We're back.

You must be tired.

We're back.

- Hello. - You must be tired.

Hello.

It's hot. It's terribly hot.

Hey...

...bring me my kimono.

Why?

I have to visit a patron.

- Welcome. - Oh, welcome.

Good afternoon, sir.

- I brought this for you. - Oh, thank youvery much.

The owner's here, Master.

Come right in.

Thanks for earlier, sir. Please sit down.

Please.

It's been a long time.

Yes, it has indeed.

Yes. It feels great to be back here again.

When was the last time?

Was it immediately after the surrender?

It was.

It's already twelve years since then.

That many years?

Time flies.

I see several new faces.

With the changing times, you know.

My leading lady, Sumiko, sir.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

What happened to the man who played "Bat" Yasu?

You mean Tatsunosuke?

He died at Fukuchiyama.

Died? What happened?

It was a stroke.

Such a good player. I'm so sorry.

And this is his daughter, who was just a kid then.

Grown up into a fine young woman.

She used to be just like a Chinese nut.

What's a Chinese nut?

A peanut.

What do you want, Kimura?

I'm leaving now. Anything else?

Do your stuff.

Flat rate, as you said?

That'll be fine.

Next stand?

Yes. Shingu Town, Kii.

I see.

So long, Master.

Mr Marudai's present, Master.

In witness of it...

...give us your hands.

Once more.

Once more.

Congratulations.

Is that the leading man?

He seems pretty old.

Afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Afternoon.

Give me a sake.

Sure.

- I'll put money here. - Thank you.

I knew you'd come. I saw the parade.

How have you been? All right?

Come right in. It's much cooler in here.

Thanks. Thank you very much.

I'm glad to see that you're fine.

- You too. - Thanks.

Twelve years have passed.

It must have been so hard. So many years.

You had sore shoulders last time.

All right now?

Had I?

You told me the pains were killing you.

Did I?

It's OK now.

It's very breezy here.

Sorry to bother you.

Not at all.

Thanks. Thank you very much.

How is Koyoshi? All right?

Sure. Finished high school last year.

You wrote that to me.

Did I? He's working now.

- Where? - Post Office.

To save money.

He's keen to study electronics at school.

Great.

But then I'll be all alone here.

And you'll be lonely.

- But he's saving up for schooling. - Is he?

I'd hate to discourage him.

I know.

Tell me.

What does he know?

I mean...about me.

Does he think that his father is dead?

And that I'm only your brother?

Pretty flowers.

Don't you feel sort of lonely?

About what?

About Kiyoshi.

I can't help it.

I'm not worth my salt.

However...

Let's not talk about it.

But...

Forget it. Let it remain that way.

I'm sorry for you, though. Forget it.

- Have a drink. - Thank you.

Forget it.

That's Kiyoshi.

Welcome home.

Oh, hello, Uncle.

I should have come home sooner.

- Are you working? - Studying with the postmaster.

How you've grown up!

He's of conscription age.

A first-grade conscript, no doubt.

He sure has grown up.

No wonder we're getting old.

It's years since we last met.

How long are you staying?

As long as my show draws. A year, maybe.

It can't draw that long.

It will.

- Is this your work? - Yes.

- What's this? - Don't tamper with it.

I'll go and see your show. What do you play?

Forget it. It's not meant for you.

Who is it for?

The audience.

- I'm one of them. - I know.

It's nothing sophisticated. Forget it.

Why put on such plays? Do something better.

But I can't.

Why not?

Today's audiences don't understand good plays.

So you shan't come to see it.

Last time we went fishing together.

- What fish bite now? - Well...

- It doesn't matter. Let's go again. - It's hot.

I don't mind. Let's go, shall we?

How about tomorrow? A Sunday?

- Shall we? - Sure. Let's go.

Is it a date?

He sure has grown up.

- Is it warm enough? - Yes.

Very logical. He argued me down.

Really? What did you argue about?

He's becoming very wise.

Very brainy.

Welcome!

Welcome, two good patrons.

Welcome.

Welcome!

- Tetsu. - Yes?

- Sadahachi. - Well. Boss?

"This is our last night in Mt. Akagi."

"I'm leaving my home village of Kunisada..."

"...and my territory."

"I have to leave you, too, my loyal men."

"This is the last of my Kunisada group."

"To think of it..."

"...the breeze sounds lonely."

"A flock of geese..."

"...flying to the south."

"The moon is setting behind the western hills."

"Where shall I go now?"

"Where my legs will carry me..."

"I'll be roaming aimlessly to the end of the world."

"Boss!"

"That's Brother Enzo."

"Stout-hearted as he is..."

"...he must feel lonesome to leave home."

"You, noted sword..."

"...thoroughly tempered by the famous Yoshikane of Kaga..."

"...and cleansed in the brook from the perpetual snow."

"You, at least, my right will guard."

"Though all the world betrays me, you'll be with me, faithful one."

"The geese are flying away."

"The crow must lament for me."

Great performance.

Look!

The barber's daughter.

Which one?

Do you see an old dame with a towel on her head?

Behind her. Munching on a bun now.

What a big mouth she has!

Which one is your find? Is she here?

She's out there. That one.

The one who's smoking now.

She's cute.

A real find, too. And mine?

Your girl isn't here

She's cuter, mind. Not my taste, though.

Really? I can't wait...

Watch out.

They may see you.

They liked it, eh?

Full house?

Not very...

...for an opening.

It'll work. I'm sure.

Do you think so?

Yes. Remember the last stand?

Why are you so pessimistic these days?

Don't you worry.

And mark my words.

I'm sure.

Where do you go after that scene?

I climb down the mountain.

And after climbing down?

Don't you see? I come straight to you.

No kidding.

I'm not kidding at all.

Here he comes.

Welcome.

- Hello. - Come in here.

It's hot, eh? It's sticky.

Where's my girl?

Don't worry. She'll come.

Come to see the Master?

He's gone out.

Let's have a drink.

Hurry Yae, your man's impatient.

Hello, darling. How's the big boy?

- This one? - Your taste.

Just joking.

No good?

- Stop joking. - What are you talking about?

Look at me.

I'm freezing to death.

Have a drink, then.

You're awfully reliable, Kichi.

Nice man.

How?

You son of a...

I'm on the spot. Am I sad?

- Why so sad? - Shut up.

- My mama's dead. - Really?

I'm catching a chill.

Get warmed up.

- Welcome. - Hi.

Doing your stuff?

Hi, come in.

What's your name?

Katsuko.

Cute name.

A real find, Senta. Have a good time.

I'll be seeing you.

- So long. - So long.

Do come again.

Senta.

Hey, Senta. Brace up.

"Though all the world betrays me."

Give me sake. Hurry!

Oh, you big hunk.

More sake sold, Master.

All right.

Afternoon.

- Hello. - Where's your dad?

He's out now.

Out? It's hot, eh?

Did you come to see him?

Well, not exactly.

I came to see you.

Cad!

I'm serious.

Just feel how my heart is thumping.

Mama! Mama!

What is it?

What happened?

What do you want?

I wonder if I can have my face shaved.

Aiko, go inside.

Come over here.

OK.

I'm afraid I haven't much beard yet.

I may not need a shaving.

I think not.

Sit down.

Thank you.

They don't bite at all, Uncle.

Be patient. Take your time.

You'll get sunstroke. Put this on your head.

I'm OK.

I think you overdid it.

I'm afraid your performance was too hammy.

Nonsense.

It was all right.

But that character is unrealistic, isn't it?

What's that?

It's too unreal.

Don't be silly.

He's a man of old times.

You don't understand. A fossil.

What are you talking about, wise guy?

My audience likes my performance...

...whether it's hammy or not.

You lack progressive spirit.

Stop talking about the theatre.

Look...

...I've lost my bait again.

I hear you want to go to college?

Yes.

Nothing better than studying.

But your mother will be lonely.

Doesn't matter.

It does. Imagine how she'd feel.

Think of her.

She approves of it...

...so it doesn't matter.

Yes, it does.

Don't make her cry. She's a good mother.

Aren't you clumsy?

Is the bath hot enough?

It was. I'm done now.

Fetch some water.

I feel so refreshed.

- Master isn't back yet? - No.

Where did he go?

- He went fishing. - Fishing?

Yes. I was having my face shaved at the barber's.

I saw him pass with a young man.

A young man?

Didn't you know?

A mail clerk, I saw him in the mirror.

What happened to your face?

I got cut at the barber's.

Take a bath, Kayo, as the Master is late.

Well... then...

Eat, folks. Supper's ready.

Get up Grandpa, and eat.

You're back.

Where have you been?

I was with the boys.

Good catch?

Fish.

Did you catch many, Kichi?

Sure.

And he caught a swellfish. A great big puffer, too.

- A good catch. - We enjoyed it, eh?

See you later.

- Were you really together? - With whom?

- With the boys. - Yeah.

- Where did you go? - Fishing.

I see. Who was the young man with you?

One of my patron's sons.

A mail clerk?

Who told you that?

Never mind.

I don't.

Who told you?

You seem worried.

- Why? It's strange. - What is?

Are you feeling guilty?

About what?

Ah, I see. You're jealous.

Stop it, silly, stop it.

Why should I fool around when I have you?

I'm an old man, silly.

I'm not young any longer. You know me. Don't you?

You old sinner.

You must know something.

Why don't you tell me?

I won't quote you...

...to anyone.

What do you know?

Speak up.

Watch out, Masa!

You've known the Master for years.

You ought to know.

You came here with him before my time.

So tell me. I'm begging you. Please.

I can't help it.

Can't help what?

What can't be helped?

And why?

He's bound to see...

...his old flame.

Really?

Just what I thought.

Who is she?

What is she?

What kind of girl?

What does she look like?

Better ask Robusaburo.

He knows her too? I see.

And Rokuknows about it too?

- Can you stand this, Master? - Stand what?

Such an empty house.

Why did we have to come here?

What is it, Roku?

She's out there.

I see.

- Where? - That one.

In front of that pillar back there.

With a fan.

Thanks, Roku. I'll buy you a drink.

What an insult!

What's up?

It's terrible.

What are you grumbling about so tediously?

You can't help en empty house, when it's empty

Rain?

Is that rain?

Yes.

It's raining, Master.

Gosh, misfortunes never come alone.

Swift is Heaven's vengeance!

What are you hinting at? Stop complaining.

You're tedious.

I have enough of a headache already.

Serves you right. I knew this would happen.

Hey! Behave yourself!

Wait a minute.

Again?

Let me see.

Here.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Check.

Wait a sec. What shall I do? Wait a sec.

No, I can't.

Whoa, whoa.

I have a dilemma.

Suppose I dodge.

You'll come...

No good, either.

Hurry up, will you?

Whoa.

Hurry up.

Hold your jaw.

Here.

Good afternoon.

Give me a sake.

Certainly.

- Tell me... - Yes?

Is Master Komajuro from my troupe here?

Yes, he is.

I'm anxious to see him.

Certainly.

Listen.

What?

A visitor.

Who?

Wait here, as I'll defeat you this time.

I don't mind fixing a game for you.

What are you saying?

I was pleasing you, mind.

Don't mess with the men.

What do you want?

What is it?

I can't come here?

What?

So the proprietress here was your important patron?

Where are you going?

I must thank your patron.

Don't stop me.

I must thank you for your attentions to him.

Thanks so much.

Don't fake ignorance.

Go away!

Get going!

Hey, you. Are you her son?

Hey. Stop it.

Who's your father?

What is he?

Why are you so flustered?

A nice son you have.

Eh, Madame?

I must tell them something!

Let me go! Let go!

You fool! Prize fool!

Let me go! Let go!

Be sensible, you fool!

Sensible, no way!

How dare you interfere!

You meddler!

You have no say in their affairs!

What's wrong with me seeing my son?

My own son!

Any objection?

Say so, if you have any!

You can certainly dish it out, can't you?

Shut up, you lousy...!

How dare you!

You ungrateful...

What?

Forget about Okaya? Who got you out of the hole?

And at Toyokawa, too!

Each time you were stranded, you begged me!

What?

Where would you be without me?

Each time I had to appeal to the impresario on all fours!

- Remember all that! - What!

You impudent, ungrateful brute!

What?

Shut up!

Who are you? Remember who you were!

You were a common whore!

You fell for me and came to me a-begging!

Who trained you into an actress, remember?

You ungrateful wretch...

...lower than an animal!

You big fool, you!

I can get along all by myself...

...without any help from you!

Don't make me laugh, fool!

Fool, you say?

You took the word out of my mouth!

How dare you!

I talk! So what?

All right!

I'm through with you!

I forbid you to come into that house!

My son is different from you, mind!

He belongs to a higher race!

Don't forget that! You lousy...!

What are you talking about? You fool!

Fool! You fool!

Silence!

Stop making noises, samurai!

What's the matter? It's practically empty.

A miserable failure.

We'll be stranded.

Buddha help us.

Listen, Kayo.

I want you to do me a favour.

Like what?

A young man is working for the Post Office here.

A good-looking boy named Kiyoshi.

Yes? And what about him?

Here.

- What's this? - Keep it.

Why?

Go and see this boy...

...try to come on to him.

To him?

He'll fall for you, I'm sure. Do that for me.

I'm sorry, I can't.

I'm being serious, Kayo.

But I don't even know him.

Very well.

All right. If you feel that way.

But, you know...

Forget it!

I don't know if I could succeed.

You can.

I know you can.

I have yet to find a man...

...who wouldn't say "yes" to you.

You really think I can? I might fail

You won't.

Tell me... Why?

Just try.

To see how good you are.

Keep the money.

OK. Thanks a lot.

Tomorrow, then.

I'll try, then.

POST OFFICE

A telegraph blank, please.

Sure.

- And a pencil. - Here's a pencil.

I can't write with a pen. Please.

I saw you on stage.

You did?

Your name is Kiyoshi, isn't it?

How do you know?

A little bird told me.

Here, dispatch it.

"Come outside to see me."

"Come outside to see me."

- To whom? - To you.

Take over here a moment.

OK.

Come to the theatre after the show tonight.

I'll be expecting you.

I'll be back soon.

Where you going?

To the Post Office.

Give me a bowl of noodles.

Certainly.

I'm glad you came.

I thought youcouldn't come.

You're trembling, aren't you?

Me too.

See?

The sky's as blue as a tragedy.

Don't be silly.

I want to eat a big cutlet.

I'm so hungry.

Oh, for a fried lobster and a bottle of cold beer.

With an electric fan turning.

Many are actually eating some now.

That girl at Handa, remember? She wrote me a letter.

I got one, too.

The one with a mole?

I got one myself.

So we're three brothers, eh?

My gosh.

I saw that barber's daughter.

Stop it, will you? She's no good.

Forget her.

By the way, why is the Master so easy-going?

Where does he go every day?

I see him stepping out every day.

I don't know. No wonder Miss Sumiko's worried.

What became of the manager?

No news from him yet.

No news is bad news.

Terrible.

I fear he's run away...

...or else he'd be back by now.

What if he fails to come back?

We'll be stranded again.

Look at that plane.

Come over here and drop us a dozen bottles of beer.

Can we afford to see each other every day like this?

What about your work?

I'm on leave. And you?

The show's ended.

Why did it flop like that?

We'll have to part for good soon.

What will we be doing this time next year?

Stop talking like that.

You'll be married, I believe.

Of course not!

Why not?

What about you?

What do you think?

Please. Don't.

Why not?

Nobody's looking at us.

You mustn't.

But why not?

I'm not such a good girl.

I'm not good enough for you.

Don't be silly.

At first...

...I was going to seduce you.

I knew nothing about you.

Miss Sumiko asked me to see you.

I was anxious to make you fall for me.

It doesn't matter how it began.

It doesn't matter at all.

You love me, don't you, like I love you?

Please. I tell you.

You mustn't.

You mustn't care for me.

What became of the manager?

It's terrible.

We mustn't avail us too much of the impresario's kindness.

It's awful.

Indeed.

It's good when it's good.

But when we get stranded...

...a terrible profession.

Isn't Kiyoshi late?

Why is he coming home this late?

He must be with the postmaster.

He's been late a couple of nights.

He can't help it, then.

I'll have to go away soon.

So I want to see him while I can.

What a lot!

You'll be lonely again.

Is the next stand Shingu?

According to my schedule, yes.

I'm not sure now.

I've always wanted to visit Shinguagain.

But no relative of yours lives there now, I fear?

Even the Tsukinoya Inn is run by someone else, I hear.

Nothing's constant under the sun.

It's the way of the world.

Tell me, who is that woman?

Who?

That woman who came here.

Oh, that one. She's no good.

Forgive me.

My error.

I should have known much better. But by mere chance...

- Darling. - What?

Do you think I'm jealous?

I know better than that.

I know you're a fast worker.

Ouch. Do you mean it?

Forgive me.

By the way, don't you think she might talk to Kiyoshi?

About what?

That you're his father.

I don't think so.

She shan't come here again.

But she might see him.

That would be terrible, yes.

But I don't think she will.

You mean...

...you want to remain as his uncle?

That's right.

He mustn't know, or he'd be unhappy.

However...

Forget it.

I'll remain his uncle for life.

Wait a minute.

Where have you been?

Come with me!

Come this way.

Tell me...

...who were you seeing?

Who was he? Speak up!

When did you first see him?

Speak up, wench!

Are you deaf?

Never mind who I was seeing. Leave me alone.

What?

What are you trying to do to him?

Swindle him?

You think so, Master?

Don't change the subject!

I know what someone like you would try!

Do you have an excuse?

Speak up, if you have one!

It's only natural...

...that you should think so.

What?

Even Miss Sumiko at first...

...paid me to persuade me.

What?

What did she persuade you to do?

Tell me what she told you to do!

Forget it. It doesn't matter now.

Speak up! Or else!

Or I'll break your arm!

She asked me if I'd come on to that young man.

Sumiko asked you to do that? She did?

Do you mean it? Are you sure?

Is it true?

All right!

Bring her here at once.

Hurry up!

Bring her here!

Right away!

You wanted me?

Come over here!

What is it?

What are you doing?

You filthy...! You want to ruin my son?

I told you to lay off, didn't I?

I didn't do anything.

A great boy he is. Having an actress for a mistress.

Don't call him names, you!

Like father, like son!

Are you angry now?

Serves you right.

The world is a wheel.

You can't always be lucky.

I want you to remember that!

What? Remember it yourself!

You slut! You fool!

I don't want to see you again!

Go away!

- Wait a second. - What! Let go!

Do you hate me as much as that?

What?

Don't you see why I had to?

You kept the truth about that woman from me.

Feel for me!

Now we're even.

Let bygones be bygones and come round.

Let's be friends again.

We're stranded. Let's not quarrel now.

Shut up. There's no point.

After all you did! I'm through with you!

Master! Wait!

The fool!

The slut!

Why are you so quiet tonight? What is it?

It's terrible.

Pull yourselves together.

Get me another drink.

- Do you have money? - No problem.

Eh, Sister?

- Me too, then. - Me too.

- Do you have? - What?

Money.

You know I don't. Don't make me blush.

Do you agree?

Terrible guy.

Don't paw me like that, you terrible man.

What?

I'm not doing anything.

What are you talking about?

Terrible.

Let's get out of here.

Where are our drinks?

No money, no drinks.

Listen...

...why is the Master lingering on like this?

That manager will never come back.

I know. That's why I've been thinking.

- About what? - Forget it.

What's on your mind? Tell me.

Have you ever done that before?

Yes, once. With Ohmi & Company.

I see. Me too.

- And you? - What?

Not so loud.

Let's go before it's too late.

We can use the money in the Master's purse.

I won't.

Listen. Why must we be loyal to him endlessly?

I disagree with you!

Yes, sir! Though I won't stop you.

Not so loud, please.

I have a penetrating voice!

Though I won't tell on you.

Shall we drop the idea?

Maybe we should.

Yes, of course.

Why trifle with the Master? After owing him so much!

A man who is ungrateful...

...is not a human being at all.

You guys disgust me!

I never realised...

...that you two were such bad boys.

After being together for years. I'll really be mad!

I know how you feel.

It was ungrateful of us to think of it.

Yes, I guess it was.

Naturally!

Now, Kichi. We've changed our minds.

So come round.

Drop your silly ideas...

...and try to live like human beings.

Very well. I'm sorry.

Let's drink.

Give us three drinks, will you?

Do you have it?

Don't worry.

Preparing for the worst, I'd put this aside.

So you have a nest egg? Is that all?

A paper charm against pickpockets too.

Get us three drinks.

Here she is.

Get me a drink.

Make it hot.

Here's an angel.

Evening, Miss Sumiko.

So you've been here, boys.

No news from the manager yet?

No, nothing.

Chances are he won't come back anymore.

What a bad fellow he is!

Where are our drinks?

What about this? What do you think?

What do you say?

Is that all you can do?

This is the best we can do.

That's the very best, mind you.

I see.

Only that much.

Can't help it.

Enough for railway fares.

Very well.

Let's do it again.

Was the camera all you were robbed of?

And a lighter.

Kichi owes me lots of money.

Too bad for the Master. He had his purse stolen.

What a terrible fellow. I'll kill him if I see him.

I got sort of suspicious of him.

He'd never been straight, either.

That's right.

He even stole my charm against pickpockets!

He stole all I had. Terrible fellow!

Tell me, Sensho.

What is your plan for the future?

What is to become of us?

Your cup is empty, Yatazo.

Thank you, sir.

How about you?

I must ask your forgiveness...

...for this situation.

But every cloud has a silver lining.

I'll inform you when I make a new start.

I want you to join me, if you're free then.

Where are you planning to work, Kamenosuke?

My brother-in-law is running a pickle shop at Hamamatsu.

I see.

And you?

I'll go and see my former employer.

He may hire me again.

Good.

A bath-house owner, isn't he?

Yes, he is.

Those who can quit the stage had better do so.

You say you'll go to school again?

Yes, sir...

...as a working student if possible.

We're going to be broken up...

...but I want you to remember me sometimes.

We've had hard times...

...but we've had good times, too.

Master.

Let's go merrily. This isn't a wake.

Good idea. Yes, let's.

Why don't you join us, Miss Sumiko?

This is a farewell party.

- Please, Miss. - Come here.

Please sit here.

- What happened to Kayo? - What happened?

Play merrily, auntie.

Master...

...why can't you be nice to Miss Sumiko?

Well, old Sensho...

...and you, Roku.

We've been together for a long, long time, haven't we?

Yes, sir.

He's speaking to you.

We've been through thick and thin.

I'm afraid I was rather strict with you sometimes.

We've been together for many years.

Forgive me...

...if I was.

Grandpa.

Grandpa.

What happened, Grandpa?

We're in a mess.

What happened?

We've broken up.

My goodness. Really?

The impresario tried to help me up...

...but it was in vain.

He's been very kind to me.

Why don't you come in?

Where is Kiyoshi?

Weren't you with him?

No, I wasn't.

A young person came for him with your message.

- A young person? - A girl.

And he went out?

Yes, with her.

What's the matter?

This is terrible.

What is it?

Kiyoshi...

...he's ruined, I'm afraid.

What happened?

What did he do?

This is horrible.

What in the world did Kiyoshi do? Tell me!

TAMARUYA INN

A penny for your thoughts.

Are you sorry?

Of course not. I brought you here.

- But... - But what?

It was my fault.

We shouldn't have come.

Why?

You must never have dealt with a girl like me.

I'm not good enough for you.

The Master must be angry.

Why do you say that?

My uncle has nothing to do with it.

You told me you wanted to go to college and study, didn't you?

Good idea.

Do so by all means...

...or else you'll be sorry afterwards.

Then you're sorry?

I needn't go to college.

I think I'll take you to Mother.

She'll consent to our plan.

- Even if she won't, I'll... - Please.

Drop that idea.

Go home like a good boy. Go home to your mother.

Do so by all means.

What for?

Why?

We're to part. To break up for good.

What will become of you?

The troupe's been broken up.

Forget it. Forget about a girl like me.

I can get by, some way or other.

Don't be silly!

Go home, for mercy's sake.

I beg you to.

Please.

Please go home... Please...

Where did he go, anyway?

Like father, like son.

Fast worker.

I didn't know that.

I thought he was better than me at all points.

I'm afraid...

...I was too optimistic about the whole thing.

I'm beaten hollow this time.

All my plans have gone to pieces.

Listen, darling.

You're imagining too much.

Look here...

...what can you expect when he eloped...

...with a girl like this?

I mean it. I'm disappointed in him.

But, darling...

...I'm sure he'll come back.

He's not a bad boy.

He'll come back.

Think so?

You think he'll come home?

What if he won't?

I know, yes...

...I know

But young people today are so rash and reckless.

He'll come back.

He's bound to come.

Listen.

When he comes home, why don't you settle down?

Darling, tell Kiyoshi the truth.

He's old enough to understand.

He'll find out one day.

He's bound to find out in the end.

Had we told him before, this wouldn't have happened.

Please. Tell him everything.

I beg you to. Tell him.

And make this place my home?

I wish you would.

- Shall we? - Will you?

Thank you. Very much!

He'll be delighted.

But...

...where can he be now?

Do you want a drink?

- Why not? - I'll make it hot.

Here he is!

Where have you been?

Answer her.

I want you to meet someone.

What is it?

Why, you!

How dare you show up here?

You fool!

I'm sorry, Master.

I'm the one who's sorry. You slut!

Don't, Uncle.

She's apologising.

What?

How dare you worry Mother like this?

Don't scold him so.

Shut up!

They're gluttons for punishment!

- Slut! - Stop, Uncle.

Don't! Please!

Stop!

- What? - What!

Do you know who this is?

He's your father. Your real father.

Apologise to him!

I see. Just...

...as I thought.

Mother...

...you told me my father had died when I was a baby.

I believed it. I still believe it.

I don't want a father at all.

Not in my life.

Listen...

...he didn't want you to know...

...that you were an itinerant player's son.

How come? Why?

He wanted you to study hard...

...and become somebody.

So he worked hard...

...and remitted your schooling expenses.

That's enough.

- Stop it. - But...

Say, Uncle...

...why show up all of a sudden?

Mother. Tell me that now?

You two are selfish.

I don't want a father.

Go away.

Out with you!

Get going!

Forgive me.

I knew nothing about it.

I'm afraid he's right.

Very natural, too.

One can't suddenly show up out of nowhere...

...and exert parental authority.

But, darling...

...why talk like that?

On second thought, I decided not to settle down.

It would be better...

...much better for us all.

But Kiyoshi isn't mad at you any longer.

You see...

...I'm going to turn a new leaf.

Let me part tonight as his uncle, as before.

Next time I come back here...

...I'll be a good actor he can be proud of.

Let me look forward to such a day.

Yes, such a day will come.

But, darling...

Then celebrate my success and rejoice for me.

Master.

Take me with you.

I'll work hard to help you.

I can't part with you like this!

Please.

Master, I'm begging you...

...take me with you.

Please!

Did you hear her?

Very pathetic of her.

Be good enough to look after her as well.

I'm sorry I scolded you.

Forgive me.

Help Kiyoshi to make good.

I'm counting on you.

You understand? Oblige me.

Kiyoshi!

Kiyoshi!

Kiyoshi!

Kiyoshi! The Master!

Go see him!

Hurry up!

See him! Hurry up!

Will you hurry!

Where's Uncle? Where is he?

What's happened to Uncle?

Your father?

He's left for the road.

Kiyoshi!

Don't stop him.

Leave him alone.

Each time Father came to this town...

...since you were a baby...

...he left this place with such a sentiment.

It's all right...

...only if you can become somebody in life.

Where are you going, Master?

Give me a light.

Tell me...

...where are you going?

I'm at a loss where to go now.

Do you have a plan?

You do? Tell me.

Where are you going?

Kuwana Town.

Which impresario?

Mr. Kaneyoshi may give me a chance, I think.

Good!

Can I go with you?

I happen to know Mr. Kaneyoshi very well.

You don't want me to go with you?

I'm taking a chance.

Shall we try?

Yes, let's try. Good idea.

Shall we?

Sure. Yes, let's try.

Very good!

Two tickets to Kuwana.

Don't forget your baggage.

How do you like it?

Here.

THE END