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RIPPLES

Thank you for waiting.

Don't rush.

Welcome. Please take your time.

Please go slowly.

It's two bottles per person.

"The government doesn't know when it can take responsibility,

"so we're still walking a tightrope.

"The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant crisis has been classified

"by the nuclear agency as a level 7 accident.

"This is the second level 7 accident

"after the Chernobyl disaster in the former Soviet Union.

"International media is reporting that it is on par with Chernobyl..."

I'm home.

"The government has announced radiation levels

"within a 20 kilometer radius of the plant.

"At a point 3 kilometers west-southwest,

"a level of 110 microsieverts per hour was recorded.

"Radiation levels have also increased 5 kilometers northwest of the plant..."

Our tap water is contaminated.

We should consume mouthwash to prevent radiation exposure.

The refinery explosion put toxic substances in the rain, in the rain.

so we have to wear raincoats.

This must be fake.

The Mori family

evacuated to Okinawa.

Why go through all that?

Hey. Don't drink the tap water.

And don't get rained on.

Here.

Oh, here.

Here.

Dinner's ready.

Call your dad.

Now!

Dad?

Can't find him.

Each of us

is like these tiny drops of water.

But without these drops, there would be no ripples.

Life brings us many difficulties and hardships.

But hatred and resentment

leave stains on our souls

that will never be purified.

One drop of this precious Green Life Water

has the capability to purify our soiled hearts.

The good deeds each of us does are like ripples.

They will certainly spread throughout the world.

Now everyone, let's encourage each other!

Let's encourage each other!

Let us nurture our latent energy

and pray that our spirits ascend to a higher dimension.

That nature's blessings and the spirits of the forests and waters

will dwell within our purified hearts.

One drop of water

In the vast ocean

Our hope that spreads throughout the world

If we have faith

There is no fear

If we have faith

There is no fear

GREEN LIFE WATER

Let us nurture our latent energy

and pray that our spirits ascend to a higher dimension.

That nature's blessings and the spirits of the forests and waters

will dwell within our purified hearts.

Good morning!

Good morning.

Thanks!

Um...

Your cat seems to be coming into my garden.

How do you know it's mine?

Good morning.

That'll be 1,750 yen.

Here.

Out of 2,000.

250 yen is your change.

Thank you.

Hello.

This is damaged. Make it half price.

I'll get another.

No. I want it for half price.

Excuse me, sir?

Are you sure you didn't bump this somewhere?

What?!

Are you mocking me?

I'm sorry.

It's 4,406 yen.

Out of 5,000.

Hey. Wait!

Um...

I want to burn incense for my father.

He died six months ago.

Thank you for...

taking care of my father.

Are you done?

How's Takuya?

He got a job in Kyushu.

Hey...

I've got cancer.

You're gonna eat here?

Well...

If it's alright.

Thank you for this meal.

Yum.

Nurture our energy and pray that our spirits reach a higher dimension.

That nature's blessings

will dwell within our purified hearts.

Thank you for this meal.

It tastes as good as always.

Got any liquor?

The doctor said I can eat and drink anything.

I don't drink.

Then tea's fine.

I only have water.

Oh. Then, some water:

I'd like to spend my last days with you.

Did Dad die here?

At a hospital.

What?

That nature's blessings

and spirits will dwell within our purified hearts.

I'm going to work.

Oh. OK.

Here's your change. Thank you.

Hello.

One of these eggs is broken. Make this half price.

I'll get a new one.

No! I want it for half price.

I'll be right back.

Don't you get it?

I said I want this one!

Sure. One moment.

Come on. I'm in a hurry!

How much?

It'll be half price.

How much? Half..

We'll make it half price.

That'll be 79 yen.

Thank you.

I hate old men like that.

So pushy.

Menopause?

You're in the worst stage.

Men don't understand.

Thanks.

You should try exercising.

There's a public pool. I go three times a week.

Excuse me.

Wow.

Do you know the saying, "To curse someone is to dig two graves"?

If you curse someone, it will come back to you.

Then you will need two graves.

Negative emotions bring disasters.

Hating others keeps your soul from ascending to a higher dimension.

What should I do?

I think you're being tested now.

Be tolerant, make self-sacrifices,

and overcome your trials.

Then you could come close to the Great Teacher's level.

Forgive my husband?

Sincere prayer is the best way to calm the mind's stormy waters.

And in times like these, you need Green Life Water.

It'll be fine. I know you can do it.

I'll try.

Let's encourage each other.

Alright.

Here.

This is a small token of my gratitude.

Now listen, Ms. Sudo. This will help you through hard times.

I understand about your husband,

but aren't you also not feeling well?

I get it. It was hard for me, too.

You really know me.

You understand everything about me!

Of course!

Just spray this on your head and body two or three times.

It's special Green Life Water with the Great Teacher's energy.

I'm sure it will cleanse your emotions.

This isn't something that just any member can purchase.

I'll take it. Please.

Will you?

Hi.

What's that?

Is that ball some spiritual thing?

When did this start?

Did you get tricked out of loads of money?

What do you believe in?

Self-sacrifice.

Huh? Self-sacrifice.

That's a nice garden.

What is that called?

Karesansui.

Oh. Dry landscaping.

Wait...

You want to garden again?

No. It's not that.

I want you to go to the doctor with me sometime.

He wants to explain my condition.

Fine.

I'll have a glass.

That's good.

This drug isn't covered by insurance.

It's 1,500,000 yen each dose, and you'll need three.

I know it's expensive, so please talk it over.

How much did my father leave us?

He must have had a lot. He was a university professor.

That explains it.

Huh?

Why else would you have come back?

Please.

Let me think about it.

What's there to think about?

I have no other lifeline!

The house is in my name.

If I have to...

Oh!

It's you!

Hey.

It's been so long. I'm out of breath!

You look totally refreshed.

Do I?

I'm glad I decided to come here.

I've been really stressed lately.

You're in a hard stage.

But it doesn't last forever.

Just take it easy.

It's not just that.

What else?

My husband left some time ago...

but he suddenly came back.

Oh my.

I can't handle him.

Then kick him out.

He says he has cancer.

So what? He deserves it. It's karma.

Men will take advantage of you if you're too kind.

You mustn't forgive him.

Get even with him before he dies or you'll regret it later.

Get even?

Then my soul won't ascend...

What are you talking about?

I was told that cursing someone is like digging two graves.

So if I curse someone,

it will come back to me.

There's another saying. "Lose the battle to win the war."

Give up yourself to defeat your enemy.

Prepare yourself for pain and deal them a fatal blow.

If you just sit back and take it, you'll lose.

You're a modern woman.

You don't have to suppress your feelings.

Can I get even with him?

Sure. I'll allow it.

Have you thought about it?

About what?

My treatment.

Oh. That.

He said I have to start soon.

Don't I have rights to my father's inheritance?

Actually... You don't.

I had him write a will before he died.

Why wouldn't I?

I was caring for the father you left behind.

So I should die?

What you did won't go away.

Even if you're sick.

I'm running out of time!

You wasted so much money on that water.

You've been tricked. It's a scam!

Open your eyes!

What? The only thing that can purify all souls of the universe

is Green Life Water.

It's alright.

You don't have to forgive me.

Just help me.

You should believe in Green Life Water.

Believe in its power.

If I do, will you pay for my treatment?

Well...

Should I?

One drop of water

In the vast ocean

Ms. Sudo!

Did your husband come back?

He'd been living alone for so long. People said he wouldn't come back.

Good for you!

He has cancer.

He doesn't have long.

Oh. I don't know what to say.

I'm so sorry...

I saw it again.

In my garden. Your cat.

One of these tomatoes is rotten.

I'm sorry. I'll get you a new one.

No. Make it half price.

I'll be right back.

I want this. Shut up and cut the price!

Please wait.

The customer is God!

My husband has cancer.

If you're God, can you do something?

You creepy woman.

Welcome.

Stop!

Did you do that?

My garden. The waves are distorted.

It was the cat!

Hello!

Hello.

Is your husband in bad shape?

Our leader told me. You're taking amazing care of him.

That's wonderful.

I have to do what I can.

You're the perfect wife.

The spirit of helping others and expecting nothing in return

will lead your soul to a higher dimension..

- We must learn from you. Yes.

Please tell me if I can do anything.

In times like these, let's encourage each other.

Thank you.

We want to pray for you and your husband.

If it's alright with you,

why don't you bring him to a gathering?

We want to save him.

Just like you.

Thank you.

Let's get ready.

Here you are.

Enjoy.

Please take this.

Please stay warm.

You're a big help.

Here you are.

Here.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

Here you are.

Enjoy.

Hey.

I know.

A praying mantis.

What?

That was your past life.

Huh?

A male.

I don't believe in that.

And you got eaten while you were mating.

Cut it out!

They say females that eat males lay more eggs.

In any world,

females are usually stronger.

Don't try to fight them.

You won't help me:

But you seem really eager to help the homeless.

This water's expiration date is last year.

Water doesn't go bad.

But it didn't sell, right?

If poor people

get cancer,

they wait quietly for death.

They can't struggle.

I'll pay for the treatment.

But...

you have to join me.

Sadly, none of us can escape death.

But by keeping our souls pure,

we can resist even the destiny of death.

That's what I believe.

As you probably noticed, a new member has joined us today.

Mr. Sudo, could you introduce yourself?

Sure.

Um, hi.

Um...

Nice to meet you.

I'm Osamu Sudo.

My wife has invited me to join you all today.

Um...

You see...

I'm fighting cancer.

I'm getting treatment,

but I don't know what will happen.

From now

I may not have much time.

So...

I thought about what I could do for my family

in my last days.

But...

No matter how hard I think,

I've got nothing.

It's pathetic, but there's nothing...

Except to pray.

I've watched my wife pray so intently every day.

I made fun of her at first.

But...

In the end, prayer is all we have left.

I learned that

by watching my wife pray.

I want to calm my mind with prayer

and spend the rest of my days

humbly and peacefully.

I'm filled with gratitude to her.

I'm truly glad I could meet you all.

Thank you.

That was moving!

Your perspective is wonderful.

We'll do all we can for you.

A brighter future always awaits after hardship.

You have a wonderful husband.

Believe in the power of Green Life Water and you're sure to overcome.

Right?

Let's all pray for Mr. Sudo.

Let us nurture our latent energy

and pray that our spirits ascend to a higher dimension.

and pray that our spirits ascend to a higher dimension.

That nature's blessings and the spirits of the forests and waters

will dwell within our purified hearts.

The refraction of light

With the power of love

Awakens our hearts of compassion

If we have faith

There is no fear

If we have faith

200,000 yen.

250,000.

There's 300,000.

There goes 350,000 yen.

Thank you.

There's 400,000.

What did you do after you left?

I did farm work here and there.

Any women?

Of course not. Who would want me?

There's 550,000 yen.

There goes 600,000.

There's 650,000.

Just like your father.

There's 900,000 yen.

There goes 950,000.

Hey.

Did you get even?

No. It's not that easy.

Want to finish him off?

I'm kidding!

He's got cancer anyway. He'll kick the bucket on his own.

Then again...

Just wishing for it isn't a crime.

Hey!

Hello! I'm back.

Hi. It's nice to meet you.

This is Tamami.

Come in, come in.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

Why didn't you tell me?

Been a long time.

I'm Tamami Kawakami. Nice to meet you.

Oh, hello.

Is she your girlfriend?

If you're bringing home a friend, you have to tell me.

Sorry to surprise you.

Please have these.

Thank you.

Sit down.

Here.

It's like old times.

Try some, Tamami.

It's delicious.

Here.

Hey, Mom.

While I'm working tomorrow, could you show Tamami around?

Huh? Me?

Yeah.

It's my first time in Tokyo.

Where should I take her?

Anywhere's fine. Someplace close.

Tokyo Skytree or something.

Like, "This is Tokyo."

This is so sudden...

Thank you, Mom.

Don't worry. You could fart and she wouldn't notice.

I can feel the vibration! And your farts really stink.

So do yours!

Cut it out!

- Stinky! - Cut it out!

Could I have some water?

Oh. Sorry I didn't notice.

- Here. - Thank you.

"Is this that water?"

"Yeah."

"It's just normal water."

"That she paid loads of money for."

Takuya. Have some beer.

Tamako, how old are you?

It's Tamami. And you don't need to shout.

I'm 32.

That means you're...

Six years older.

That much?

How rude!

All finished.

Thank you.

I'll help.

No!

Sit down.

Tamako, want some cheesecake?

Cake.

Yes, please!

Her name's Tamami.

Is she staying here tonight?

Of course. We came all this way.

Where will she sleep?

In my room. Something wrong?

Besides, we live together.

I didn't know.

I didn't tell you.

What is this?

Mom?

Are you OK?

Wow. So many buildings!

Let's take a photo together.

I'll take one for you.

Thanks.

Ready? One, two...

I'm six years older than Takuya.

Takuya's farts are so stinky!

I'm living with Takuya.

Excuse me.

Could I have some water?

Mom, are you alright?

What's up?

Nothing. Work finished early.

Hey, Takuya.

I have cancer.

Did Mom tell you?

No.

Is it bad?

It's not good.

I felt bad.

About what?

Back then.

When I left you.

Why now?

When did Mom start this?

After you left and we put Grandpa in a home.

Oh.

So you were with her as she got obsessed with this.

What?

It's my fault?

Of course not.

I just thought it must have been hard for you to see her like that.

That's why...

I applied to university in Kyushu.

Tamami, could you break up with Takuya?

Huh?

Could you break up with him?

Please.

Takuya told me

to tell him if you asked me to break up with him.

He told me if you said that, he'd cut you off

and never come home again.

And he said,

"She's crazy, so pay no mind. to whatever she says."

So what will it be?

Can I tell Takuya what you said?

Hey, Tamami.

I'd like to take you somewhere.

Hey.

We're home.

You're back.

Was it fun?

What's wrong? Did something happen?

Where'd you go?

Oh. Skytree.

And?

Where'd you go?

To a gathering.

She just came with me.

Everyone was so happy to meet her.

They're encouraged when they see people enduring sickness and disability.

Instead of shutting them out,

shouldn't we reach out to them?

They even praised praised me for bringing her.

Enough!

You...

After the nuclear accident,

you were so scared of radiation, you abandoned your family.

Then you come back and say you have cancer. Fool!

What an idiot.

Shut up!

You used me. And now you're using Tamami!

You used me. And now you're using Tamami!

Tamami and I are getting married.

No.

I won't allow it.

Dad didn't run from the radiation. He ran away from you.

I'm pregnant.

WA

I heard it's inherited.

How crafty...

My son has been tricked.

I made him healthy. Why would he marry someone like her?

You're totally prejudiced.

Sorry.

But he's my son. I can't help it.

Right.

We normally try not to.

But everyone does it sometimes.

Right?

Everyone?

Everyone sees someone and thinks they're lower or higher.

It happens.

Come to think of it, even that pushy old man

probably has some sad reason for wanting everything half price.

I was glad when you told him off.

But when I watched him leave without buying anything...

It made me sad for some reason.

Mizuki, do you have children?

A son.

He never comes home.

All I have are my turtles.

Turtles?

When turtles mate, they wave their hands in the other one's face.

Like this.

If I wander about

The shore tomorrow

It will bring me back

To the old days

The sound of the wind...

The clouds...

Please stand back.

Are you alright? Let's lay you down.

What's wrong? She's unconscious.

- Call an ambulance. - OK.

Are you in pain?

Are you OK?

Can you hear me?

Hello.

Are you a relative?

No.

She's tried to escape twice.

We can't get in touch with her family.

This is a real problem.

She's awful.

What a nasty woman.

Need anything from home? I can get it for you.

I'm worried about Pi-chan and Yoshio.

Who?

My turtles.

I'll take care of them for a while.

Well...

Which one is which?

Dunno.

Stop that!

Hey.

How are you feeling?

Are the turtles OK?

Yes.

Don't worry. I'm taking good care of them.

I thought you'd like this.

I love it!

It's crazy, right?

janitor's apartment is so filthy.

The day the big earthquake hit...

I went home after work...

and things had fallen everywhere.

When I saw that...

something inside me snapped, and I couldn't clean it up.

Everyone else...

is living like it never happened.

But since that day...

I've been buried.

Turtles live for many years.

When I go, I don't care where I die.

But I'm so worried about what will happen to them.

Oh, come on!

You have to get better. I have no one to talk to at the pool.

Could you care for the turtles for a while?

Um...

This might be a little forward, but...

would you let me clean your apartment?

Huh?

- I'll take over - Thanks.

Welcome.

That'll be 890 yen.

Out of 1,000.

Thank you.

Hello.

This is scratched.

I'll make it half price.

That'll be 88 yen.

Out of 500 yen.

412 yen is your change.

Thank you.

If we forge bonds

If we forge bonds

Stronger than stone

Our suffering will be wiped away

- See you next time. - Goodbye.

Ms. Sudo?

What's wrong? You look down.

Sorry.

Could I have a moment?

Here.

Don't tell anyone else.

When the Great Teacher's soul communicated with the spirits,

the vibrations infused this special Green Life Water.

Only three drops can be made each day.

Ms. Sudo, would you like to try this on your husband?

Only chosen members can buy it.

I've given you my special recommendation.

They say it works on cancer.

Of course, I can't guarantee it.

Ms. Sudo?

You were so young!

She's smiling.

Water.

Here.

Did Mom

make that garden by herself?

Karesansui suggests water without using water.

She likes how the water doesn't exist.

I don't get it.

It's there...

but it isn't.

After you left,

Mom ran out into the garden in the rain.

She yanked out flowers one by one from the flowerbed.

And then...

she started laughing in the rain.

It was so scary.

I'm...

going now.

We'll be going.

Thank you.

You OK?

Slowly

Careful.

Oh no!

You alright?

I'll be going now..

Remember that thing?

You used to do it.

Hula dance?

No... It was flamenco.

Why not start again?

Like, "olé"!

See you.

If we have faith

There is no fear

If we have faith...