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A Shochiku Film

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Once upon a time… … …

There lived a poor farmer's family in Shinano…

They worked hard… From dawn till dusk…

Still, they were badly off…

But they never complained…

They toiled every day…

One day, a traveler dropped by…

Hello. Excuse me.

I'm on my way to the Zenkoji Temple.

I'm lost. I don't know what to do.

Can I stay here for the night?

Is it possible?

Of course. Come in.

You're so kind.

Thank you so much.

He was old and tired…

Their usual humble food wouldn 't do…

The kind woman cooked him the precious rice… … …

They saved for ritual use…

You're very kind. Thank you.

Looks good.

Boy, have you eaten yet?

Not yet.

This is bad.

I've been thoughtless.

I see.

You cooked valuable rice...

For a total stranger like me. I'm grateful.

How can I thank you?

Yes, that's it.

What are you doing?

Stop!

We just repaired those doors.

Don't doodle on them.

He ate their rice…

And then dirtied the doors…

The farm couple were shocked…

But the next morning… … …

I wondered what the noise was. It's the sparrows.

I'll open the door.

Oh, my!

Come and look!

The sparrows are gone.

What's all this?

I'm sorry we didn't know.

You must be a famous painter.

May we have your name?

My name isn't worth mentioning.

I'm just an itinerant hack.

Thank you for everything...

Hearing, many people came to see the picture…

The couple built a small inn…

They called it "Sparrow lnn… "

It made them rich all their lives…

What a happy ending!

Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

But people call me Tora, Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Ayumi Ishida as Kagari

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Akira Emoto as Kondo

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Mister.

Is it "Dear" or "Deer"?

Nizaemon Kataoka as Sakujiro Kano

A greeting.

Then it's "Dear."

Will you write it for me?

Sorry to bother you.

"Dear...

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Tetsuo Sasho

Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

"Dear Toraya People..."

In cursive style?

If you please.

Toraya's a cheap sweet shop my aunt and uncle run.

When they're busy, their niece helps out.

She's my sister. Name's Sakura.

I see. Where are you from?

Shibamata in Tokyo.

It's by the Edogawa River.

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Hello, High Priest.

Picking herbs?

Yes. Nice day, isn't it?

I'm home.

I felt wonderful.

There were no herbs on this side of the river.

We had to cross over.

Oh? There used to be a lot around here.

Scatter purifying salt over me!

When back from a funeral, enter your own house first.

Sorry.

Funeral?

Who died?

My friend's father.

He was over 80. He died peacefully. But I was surprised.

Why?

Two of his concubine's kids came. His son didn't know.

The funeral turned into a row.

Well!

He was a good businessman.

A womanizer, too.

I feel sorry for his son.

Philandering is better than suicide...

Following bankruptcy, right?

Right!

Aunty, did you hear what he said?

Yes.

Speaking of philandering, how is Tora?

How dull! Why remember Tora at a time like this?

Philandering isn't the right word for Tora, is it?

Let's see... I think it's too strong.

What should we say?

Well... "Love."

Love? At his age?

Boss. Boss!

Yes, what?

The bank called you many times.

They did? Thank you.

Sorry. Anything else?

Make me some coffee.

He's always out on ceremonial occasions.

How about his shop?

Hiroshi works to make up for it.

It's the age of technical innovation.

He can't cope with it.

It's hard, isn't it?

I wonder what he's doing...

Who?

My brother. It's time he came back.

Mail.

Thank you.

I'm back.

Bring the mail.

A postcard. Who's it from?

"Torajiro in Shinshu." It's from Uncle Tora.

Why...

How rare of him!

I wonder who wrote it.

Not Tora.

Wrongly addressed?

It's addressed to us.

Then, someone used his name?

What good will it do?

He had someone write it for him.

Not a woman, I hope.

Let me see.

It's a man's hand.

That's a relief.

Don't shock me.

What does it say?

"Dear Toraya People..."

Great calligraphy!

"How are you?

"I live like a floating weed as usual.

"I'm off to Kyoto next.

"I'm well, so don't worry.

"From Torajiro in Shinshu."

To Kyoto? Then he won't be back for a while.

I guess not.

Some sweets, please.

Welcome!

From the Japan Alps to Kyoto?

I envy your brother.

I'm going.

Kyoto

Step right up!

This is perfect for oldsters.

An old man's broken bifocals.

An old woman's cracked teacup.

This can fix anything. The perfect cement.

Buy one.

Hey, buddy!

Will you have your man put these away?

Okay.

No sales today.

What's up, pop?

Broken thong?

Show me.

Why wear such old geta?

Your son's wife won't buy you any?

I'll fix it. Have a seat.

Well...

In a play, a beautiful girl would appear now.

"Poor old man!

"Let me help you." So saying...

She'd tear her pink hankie with her pearly teeth.

Sorry it's only me.

You aren't interested in gals anymore, huh?

Done!

Raise your foot.

It's fixed.

Thanks a lot.

Not at all. We must help one another.

Aren't you bushed?

I'm all right.

Shall we rest somewhere?

Welcome.

How about one more?

Good, huh?

I see. Festivals were better when you were young.

What were you doing then?

Me?

I was a ceramist.

You made teacups and stuff?

Tough job?

You cut wood and kneaded clay?

But you retired.

I still work.

At your age?

Doesn't your son feed you? What a shame!

That's not the point. How can I put it?

I'm old, but I've yet to do truly good work.

Great!

Ambition keeps you young.

I wish my family could hear that.

They run a sweets shop.

They have no ambition at all.

Their sweets get worse every day.

They're hopeless!

The check. How much?

No, don't do that. I'll pay.

Never mind. You gave me hope.

400 yen? Keep the change.

Take care, pop.

Do good work.

Wait a minute.

What?

Do you have something to do?

Not really.

Just go to my hotel and drink and sleep.

I see...

Then, I'd like to treat you to some beer...

As a token of my thanks for your kindness.

Thanks. But buy your grandchildren some candy first.

Just come with me.

Don't bother about me, pop.

I'd like to talk with you more.

Where are you going?

Aren't you mistaken?

Place like this is expensive.

A small eatery will do for me.

It's been a long time. Why all of a sudden?

Give us some beer.

Of course. Is he your friend?

Please come in.

While I knead clay, a form is spontaneously born.

Thinking about what form to adopt or...

What color to use makes little sense.

I wait until a form appears.

But spontaneous forms don't come easily.

I know.

Pour for me.

Better stop drinking.

Never mind. Pour.

Listen...

While wanting to make good ceramics,

or waiting for the praise of others,

our work is poor.

The secret is in digging.

Absolutely.

Something beautiful is hiding in the clay.

It's asking us to dig it out...

Begging us.

Torajiro.

Say, Torajiro.

Mister...

Where's he?

He's all right.

Good morning.

The bath is next door.

Which inn is this?

I had a drink and...

Fresh-cut flowers...

Pretty flowers.

Mr. Kondo...

Mr. Ogata from the publisher is here.

Will you see to them?

Good morning.

Sorry to disturb you.

I brought the color proof.

Check it in a couple of days.

Never saw a bag like this.

Did Mr. Kano buy it?

No.

It's filthy!

I'll go to buy some tofu.

Have you got a purse?

Good morning.

I'll phone you. Tell Mr. Kano I came.

Thanks for coming.

Good morning.

Hey, chief clerk.

Me?

About the room charge...

I haven't much money.

I don't eat in. Give me a break.

A tip for you.

No thanks.

Here. Take it.

No.

It's not much.

You're wrong. This isn't an inn.

Not an inn?

Mr. Kano's house.

Who's Mr. Kano?

Don't you know?

How should I?

'Morning, pop!

How rude!

Who do you think he is?

He's Mr. Sakujiro Kano, Japan's best ceramist. You oaf!

Odd man, isn't he?

He's funny. Sounds like an ancient samurai.

Stop talking nonsense. Make some coffee.

He sees too many TV dramas.

Quiet, please.

I get it! This is your house.

You sure bluffed me.

I thought you were too poor even to buy geta.

Then you took me to a posh restaurant.

They called you "Master."

I suspected you had some dough.

It seems you're rich.

How did you make your pile?

Ceramics can't build a palace like this.

I bet you did something shady.

Never mind, I won't ask.

We all have something to hide.

Now, then...

Stay here.

I'll come again.

Thanks a lot, chief clerk.

I'll drop by again.

Bye.

He talks so straight.

I'll say!

What's funny?

Hey!

Thanks a lot.

Leaving?

I'm fixing your breakfast.

You went to buy tofu for me?

I'm sorry.

I drank too much last night.

Maybe some other time.

Goodbye.

Where am I?

On 5th Street.

5th? So 4th Street is this way?

It's easy to get around in Kyoto.

Beer, please.

Hi! How was business?

Lousy. Today's the worst.

Still waiting for sake? I'm sorry.

Hurry up!

Howdy. Is he in?

Mr. Kano is working now.

Never mind.

He treated me the other day. I came to thank him.

Business is slow. So I picked good ones from my stock.

These are for the old man. They're top quality.

And...

These are for you.

You can change the thongs.

The cheap ones for the clerk.

For the old woman.

Think they're too flashy?

No.

Good.

Where are you from?

Tango.

It's famous for weaving. Nice place, huh?

Go home often?

Once a month.

Oh? To see who?

My mother. And...

Your sister or brother who's in high school?

My daughter.

And your husband?

Dead for five years.

I'm sorry.

Thanks for these.

Mother and daughter living apart? Don't you miss her?

I phone her sometimes.

I'll call Mr. Kano.

Never mind. He's working.

He may be available.

Did you tell him he's in?

Shouldn't I have?

Oh, well, it can't be helped.

Very well.

I'll get rid of him.

Sorry about yesterday.

I appreciate your coming, but Mr. Kano has a guest now.

That's okay.

I came to talk to you.

Come.

The woman who was here.

Is she a maid?

You mean Kagari?

Her name's Kagari?

What's up?

What is she?

What do you mean?

She's kind of odd. She's real different.

She may be a bit odd, but not nearly as odd as you.

Am I that odd?

Totally.

Look who's talking! You're odd, too, clerk.

Let me tell you something. I'm not a clerk.

You a student?

I'm his disciple.

How long have you been a disciple?

Twelve years.

Twelve years? You've been training that long?

You're great, huh?

Being a ceramist isn't easy.

Twelve years?

Seems you have no future.

If you quit, quit early.

Thank you.

There are lots of rackets.

Mind your own business.

Twelve long years...

Hey, I'm really worried about you.

Don't get so mad.

I'm right, huh, old woman?

Some guy!

Hello.

Yes.

Yes?

We're students from Tokyo.

Can we see Mr. Kano's studio?

Sure.

Really? That's great.

Excuse me.

Looks antique.

It's great.

Where do the steps go?

What's going on?

Line up.

Push this?

This okay?

Once more.

Who'll be next?

Stay like that.

It's him.

Hello.

Girls, Mr. Sakujiro Kano, the famous ceramist.

Join us. Let's take a picture.

Quiet!

The master in front.

Surround him. Smile.

Here goes...

That's no good, Master. Don't frown.

Look happy. Smile.

Show your teeth.

Very good.

Get his autograph.

Buy our sweets!

For Uncle.

For Aunty.

Did you make them yourself?

Yes. Nice, huh?

The teacher helped you.

I painted them myself.

Come and look.

What's the tuition?

4,000 yen a month.

That much?

But she's improved.

Something of a Kano.

Thank you.

I like his ceramics.

Is he famous?

A living national treasure.

His work must be very expensive.

We'd better use plastic cups. They don't break.

All I ever use is plastic.

It kills elegance, though.

Boss, a call from the tax office.

See you later.

What a life!

Plastic, huh?

He's having a hard time.

Toraya...

Brother!

Where are you?

Kyoto?

Still in Kyoto?

Yeah… It's been raining since yesterday…

How about there?

It's raining here, too.

What are you doing in Kyoto?

Making teacups…

Teacups?

I'm good at it… The teacher praised me…

Everybody well?

Yes. Thanks.

Good… Phone calls cost plenty… Bye…

Brother?

It's cut off.

He has his say and hangs up.

What's he up to in Kyoto?

Making teacups.

Teacups?

Why is he making teacups?

I don't know.

I bet he needs money and found work at a pottery.

Carrying clay?

Probably.

I'll go back to work.

Work hard.

What a man! Tora should come home.

Shouldn't he, Sakura?

Yes. But at least he sounded all right.

I'll go meet Mitsuo.

He worries his sister all the time.

Heavy rain!

Are these ready?

Wait, granny...

I'm senile.

Welcome.

It's been a long time. How are you?

You rose to fame, Mr. Kanbara. Congratulations!

I saw your picture in the paper.

At the exhibition.

I'm glad you're successful.

Try harder, Kondo.

Let's go over there.

How do you like Tokyo?

It's noisy, but it stimulates me.

Kagari, will this do?

Kagari.

Come here. Leave it to her.

I'm coming.

You can stay a while, can't you?

I'd like to.

You can't?

I have an eight o'clock appointment.

You're busy, aren't you?

I'll do it.

Kanbara, this is his latest work.

I wish I could use this color, too.

What counts most are clay and fire.

They're basic.

I decided to open a pottery in Mino.

I can get good clay there.

That's very good.

But you need money, don't you?

A girl who studied under me...

She's from Nagoya.

Her parents will give me the land.

That's nice.

And what is the girl to you?

That's the point.

Actually, I plan to marry her.

Kagari, come here.

What he said - did you know?

No.

Is that all right?

Yes.

If he can be happy, I'm satisfied.

Listen, weren't you supposed to marry Kagari?

I believed so.

Just a minute.

Mr. Kano, about this matter...

I wanted to get your permission first, then talk to Kagari.

She's a fine woman, I know that.

In that respect, I haven't changed.

I really planned to marry her. But...

That's enough.

You're free to marry whomever you choose.

The sake is ready, Kagari.

Don't worry about me.

I understand.

You have an appointment, right?

We prepared food for you.

Thanks, but I must go.

Excuse me.

Apologize, Kanbara.

I'm sorry to have worried you.

Hello?

Kondo?

It's me, Tora. Tora.

Had supper?

Let's have some sake together. How's that?

What? Something wrong?

Not now.

Mr. Kano is upset.

He's scolding Kagari.

Well, I don't know.

I'll clue you in.

Yes.

No sense in apologizing to me.

This is your affair, right?

It's your happiness that's at stake, right?

Do you really love Kanbara?

Then, why didn't you marry him, even by force?

You only consider the feelings of others.

That makes me mad sometimes.

Man sometimes must use all his energy...

To do something that's really important.

He must stake his life on it.

If you can't do that, you'll never be happy.

Good morning.

Morning.

Kagari in?

No.

She out?

She went home to Tango.

She'll never return.

Went home?

Poor woman!

In a word...

She was dumped by her man.

You should have consoled her.

Why did you scold her?

I regret I said too much to her.

Hopeless old man!

You'll never understand women.

You agree?

Can't help it. It's over.

Well, then...

Listen...

I've got to hit the road again.

I came to say goodbye.

Are you leaving, too?

I'll drop by again when I'm in town.

Chin up. Do good work.

Where are you off to?

Who knows?

I'll drift with the wind.

I'll lick my finger, standing on the road.

Like this.

I can tell which way the wind's blowing...

And go with it.

I hope the wind blows toward Tango.

What do you mean?

If you happen to go to Tango,

will you see Kagari for me?

I'll consult with the wind.

Please do.

Wait!

You've been so kind to me.

As a token of my thanks -

Don't bother about it.

This is my favorite tea bowl.

Drink tea with it and remember me.

Thanks, but I'm always on the road.

I use inn teacups.

I must thank you. Accept it.

If you insist. Thanks.

Bring the box.

I don't need a box.

I fear it might break.

Don't worry.

I'll use the glue I peddle.

It fixes everything.

Shall I break it and fix it?

Don't do that.

No need to?

It sure works.

Thanks a lot.

Kondo, thanks for everything.

Take care and live long, pop.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

You try hard, too, so you can be a good ceramist.

- Bye. - Thank you.

Don't you mind giving him that bowl?

A Kobe museum wanted to buy it, right?

I don't mind.

Ceramics break anyway.

Tango Peninsula

Hello.

Is this where Kagari lives?

Yes, it is.

I'm the guy who met her...

At Mr. Kano's in Kyoto. She in?

Thank you for coming so far.

Kazuyo, is Mom in?

She is...

Kagari.

I visitor for you.

Tora...

Why?

I wandered with the wind and wound up here.

So I decided to pay you a visit.

You look great.

You surprised me.

Sorry about that.

I came on an impulse.

She's your daughter?

Here. For you.

This is a great place to live.

Did you come by ship?

I made a big mistake.

I went the wrong way by train.

So I changed to a bus and came over the mountains.

It took a long time.

It ran along a high precipice.

I was scared.

I was amazed you lived here.

Not easy, was it?

I'm glad to see you.

I was afraid you might kill yourself.

Your body might be caught on a cliff, swinging in the wind.

I'm sorry to worry you.

I'm not sure what happened.

That old man's disciple.

He dumped you for another woman.

Is that how it was?

You can't blame him much.

If he'd loved you as much as you loved him...

You wouldn't have been disappointed.

But it's not that simple.

Never mind.

I don't worry about the past...

Although I may seem to.

Being a fisherman's daughter?

I was reared by a fisherman.

He adopted me when I was small.

I wasn't born here.

Adopted?

Guess you had a tough life.

I'm used to hardship. It tempered me...

In every respect.

Mr. Kano scolded me.

He said to dash myself against something for a cure.

Sometimes people have to do that.

That old guy said such a thing?

I bet he fell for you.

Nonsense!

It's not nonsense.

Well...

What time's the next boat?

That's the last one.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Hey, skipper!

Is there any bus?

No bus?

What'll I do?

Get me a taxi.

It'll cost 5,000 yen.

That much?

I'm in a fix.

Why don't you stay at my place?

Please.

Bring your things.

Why?

We have a guest. Sleep in my room tonight.

Never mind. I'll do it later.

Sorry to barge in on you.

Say good night to him.

Good night.

Sleep tight.

Good evening.

It's him.

Good evening.

I came for her.

Thank you.

Going out?

My niece is having a baby.

About what time?

About dawn.

Rough, huh?

Make yourself at home.

Take care.

My best to her.

Sorry about this.

Don't be. I'm a burden.

It's her 4th child. No problem.

Pour me some.

I should have. Sorry.

You drink a lot?

I started after my man died.

Did you in Kyoto?

Secretly, in the kitchen.

It isn't tasty when I drink alone.

On the road, when I drink alone...

I get tanked up so easily.

Then what happens?

I fall asleep.

The next morning I hear...

A woman walking in geta.

It makes me wonder where I am.

That reminds me.

Of what?

You once said, "Miss, where am I?"

I thought you were odd.

Did I say that?

Have more.

Eat this.

Mom...

Still awake?

Go to sleep.

I can't. It's so hot.

Is my lunch money ready?

Yes. Don't worry. Go to sleep.

Sleep with me.

I'll come soon. Go to sleep.

What's wrong?

I got sleepy all at once.

I'll go to bed.

Your bed is in my room.

I'll go now. Thank you.

Just a sip of sake quickly makes me sleepy.

Go upstairs.

Upstairs? I see.

Good night.

Tora...

You asleep?

Left it open.

Left the light on.

See you.

Kazuyo!

Good morning.

Don't forget this.

Go on.

See you!

I slept well.

Brush your teeth.

I'll fix your breakfast.

Where are you going?

To Miyazu.

We're leaving!

Goodbye. Thanks a lot.

Tora.

We won't meet again, will we?

Wait for the wind.

It may blow me this way again.

Take care!

Get Well Soon

Hello.

High Priest!

Is it true Tora came home ill?

Goodness, you already know?

Why, welcome.

Is he conscious?

Yes, he is.

A little dim, though.

He's always dim anyway.

How true!

Came home after a long trip.

Collapsed right off.

He doesn't eat, either.

Even the doctor can't tell why.

Even the doctor can't?

No.

The Priest came to see Tora.

It's very kind of you.

I'm glad to know it's not serious.

Thank you.

How's Tora?

He ate a little.

Say anything?

He said sadly, "I'm not good."

Everybody knows that.

I guess he's finally realizing it.

Isn't it a little too late?

The gift for him...

Why, thank you very much.

Here's some money for Tora.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Some money for Tora.

Gen, too.

Thank you very much.

Take care of him.

Leaving so soon?

Well, now.

Thank you for coming.

See you.

He's very kind.

Even the doctor doesn't know?

"Neither doctors nor Kusatsu spas can cure..."

"Your lovesickness..."

Sakura, I hear Tora's lovesick.

Who told you that?

Everybody in Shibamata is gossiping about him.

They don't know our concern.

I've prepared the food for Tora.

Sorry he's so selfish.

Boiled vegetables, fish, radish and pickled plums.

A special "broken-heart" menu?

Mom, the customer.

Take this to your uncle.

He's sick. Ask him how he feels.

You're all so nice to Tora. I envy him.

Beef and spuds?

Doesn't your wife feed you?

Uncle, how do you feel?

Mitsuo...

Yes.

Someday you'll fall in love, too.

Poor kid!

Tango...

He's nuts.

What happened?

He stared at me and said...

"Someday you'll fall in love, too."

Love?

See? He's lovesick.

I'll never fall in love.

He will. He's Tora's kin.

Keep quiet, President.

What else did he say?

"Tango."

What does that mean?

Search me.

He said that to you?

No. He looked at the ceiling and said,

"Tango."

That's all.

I wonder what "Tango" means.

Aren't you mistaken?

I don't think so.

He said "Tango" clearly?

Tango, the Argentine dance?

I get it! He fell for a dance hall broad.

They danced the Tango together.

No way, stupid! He can't dance.

With that square face?

Who knows? I danced when I was young.

Really?

Don't believe me?

Silly. Stop it.

Welcome home.

What is it?

Will you be quiet?

Chatting's okay.

But don't forget there's an invalid upstairs.

Sorry. We were careless.

It's your fault!

I wasn't doing it to be mean.

If the President will excuse us, we'll eat.

So Tora's sick?

He looked pale.

Can't be that bad.

Mom.

He's there.

What's wrong?

I asked you to be quiet.

But you needn't whisper.

It looks like I'm a criminal.

What should we do?

Just act normal.

Just cut out the stupid loud laughter.

That's what I meant.

I understand. We'll act normal.

You lack delicacy.

Fools!

Let's eat.

What a nice tea bowl!

Did you make it?

No. Brother gave it to us.

What?

He got it at a souvenir shop?

He gave us one more thing.

I get it!

Get what?

"Tango" is the name of a place.

Tango Province?

So he was there.

He went from Kyoto to Tango.

And fell for a woman there.

Shut up!

He surprised us.

The way he shouts, he's all right now.

Stop crying.

He made me mad.

He's sick.

He isn't sick.

Why are you crying?

Tora said the washing machine is so noisy he can't sleep.

How awful!

I'm sorry.

So I told him that...

While we all work hard,

he loafs because he's lovesick. The ingrate!

Then he got mad.

Telling him worked.

It's the truth!

I know.

Don't stop me!

Calm down.

Aunty just made a slip of the tongue.

I'm talking about your attitude.

I know.

I'm languishing.

You should feel sorry for me, have some compassion.

I know.

Hiroshi, a call for you.

See to this.

See you later.

We're still talking.

Everyone's busy.

All right. I got it.

I'll never come here again.

You've got hearts of stone.

He's gone.

Sweets, please.

Welcome!

Two small packages.

This is Toraya, isn't it?

Yes.

She's from Tango. She says she knows one of you.

Is he the one?

Remember her?

Yes.

I remember.

Good.

Aunty, she's from Tango.

Tango?

All the way from Tango?

Please sit down.

We won't be long.

Tokyo has shops like this, too?

I was in Tango.

I moved to Tokyo 10 years ago, but I've never been here.

Kagari insisted on coming.

She did?

I'll make some tea.

Please don't bother.

Why are you so nervous?

Today...

Thank you for everything.

I should thank you.

Why the childish formality?

She looks noble, doesn't she?

She worked for a famous ceramist in Kyoto.

He liked her a lot.

What's his name?

Sakujiro Kano.

That's it.

Were you studying ceramics?

No, I was a maid.

Were you at his house, too?

No.

Yes... for a short while.

You two met there? I see.

I'll bring some sweets.

Why not stay a while?

Thank you.

But we're going to see a play.

It's time to go.

Or will you stay here?

I'll go with you.

But you just got here.

Will you be in Tokyo for a while?

Maybe a week.

She came abruptly.

I'm single, too, so I don't mind.

Goodbye.

Come again.

Excuse me.

Don't you want to talk to her?

No, I don't.

I'm glad we could meet.

Me, too.

Goodbye, then.

We haven't given them the sweets.

Wait a minute.

The sweets.

Gosh!

How stupid of me!

- 1,000 yen, right? - It's a gift.

I must pay. Thank you.

Please.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Please come again.

She came at last.

She's pretty.

That's why I'm worried.

"See you at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hydrangea Temple in Kamakura."

Thank you.

Where's Brother?

He was sitting there until now.

Brother...

What's up? You look pale.

Calm down.

Where's Kamakura?

Kamakura?

Where is it?

The ancient capital?

I don't know!

Why ask?

In this...

What?

Just tell me where it is!

Where is it?

This way.

No, that way. It's to the west.

The west is this way.

Snap it up!

Wait a minute.

It's too far to walk.

The laundry...

Brother.

He's odd.

See to this.

Catch him!

He's gone mad!

Watch out!

I see. Thanks.

Welcome back.

How's Brother?

The doctor gave him a sedative.

I was so surprised!

When we thought he'd recovered from lovesickness...

We were relieved...

Then he got sick again.

It's her fault.

Her name's Kagari?

She's not responsible.

But she's pretty.

We can't blame her looks.

True. We can't blame her.

Have some tea.

Why Kamakura?

Why not Kyoto or Tango?

Yes. Why Kamakura, the ancient capital?

Explain, Sakura.

Seems he promised to have a date with her there.

When was that?

Today.

When Kagari came?

Yes.

They didn't talk about it. They were silent.

She gave him a letter.

It said, "See you this Sunday...

"At the Hydrangea Temple in Kamakura."

Tora got a love letter?

I could see if he wrote it.

This is his first. How shall we interpret it?

I'm back.

Welcome back.

I'm hungry.

I forgot to cook supper.

Let's order something.

What day is it today?

Thursday.

Not Friday? I slept overnight.

You slept only two hours.

Sure?

I'm not lying.

What day is tomorrow?

Friday.

And the next?

Saturday.

When is Sunday?

After Saturday.

Can't you move it up?

Ask your teacher to do that.

I can't do that.

You can't make the earth turn faster.

This is no time for a lecture.

Why so dark? What's going on?

Don't come storming in.

Don't talk like that. You caused him trouble.

I'm like a relative. I'm worried.

Everybody around is laughing at him.

It hurts me deeply.

Don't talk big!

Want to fight?

I'm ready.

The sedative isn't working at all.

Tell a vet to use a horse syringe on him.

What's that?!

Up yours with this!

Stop it, you two!

Sunday carpenter?

Unusual, isn't it?

Good morning.

Did Brother go to Kamakura?

He did, but...

But what?

He wanted me to go with him.

On his date?

He got shy. You know how he is.

And?

I told him I couldn't, so he asked Mitsuo.

What? Then what happened?

Mitsuo had to break a promise to go fishing with a friend.

He had to go with him.

He's Brother's bodyguard.

I told him to phone me.

I wonder what'll happen...

To Brother and her.

It's nice here in Kamakura, huh?

I wanted to bring you here to study Japanese history.

Are you hungry?

I'll buy you something good.

What do you want? Noodles?

Hi! Did I keep you waiting?

I'm sorry for what I did.

Did what?

The letter.

Were you surprised?

It was the only way.

I feared it might've made you too angry to come.

Angry? Me? No way!

Him? You saw my sister the other day. He's her son.

Name's Mitsuo.

He insisted on coming with me. What a brat!

Why did you come?

You forced me to come.

Don't talk back!

But...

Shut up!

Say hello to her.

Hello.

How do you do? Your uncle's kind to me.

Shall I go?

He looks like his mother.

You have no brains, just like me.

Mom, I'm bored.

Can't I come home first?

No. He asked you to be with him.

So stay.

Listen, what are they doing now?

Just sitting.

They don't talk much.

He only talks to me.

Here? A nice restaurant on the beach.

You still have time?

Sure, why not?

We just came.

Yes.

I can't relax.

Shall we go?

Mister, the check.

Never mind. I'll pay.

I'll pay. I invited you.

Mitsuo, what did you eat?

Mom gave me some money.

Sakura did?

She said to use it.

She treats me like a kid.

Let's go.

A present for your mom?

No sweets. She has plenty.

What about supper?

You ate eel?

What are they doing now?

Just a minute.

They're still there and drinking. What'll we do?

You shouldn't have sent Mitsuo.

Tora and Kagari are both adults.

You were thoughtless.

Shall I tell him to come home?

But it'll be very late.

Hello?

He hung up. What a child!

I thought I'd tell you many things when we met here.

But now I can't say a word.

I'm sorry.

If you like, I'll send him home.

That's not it.

I feel something strange about you.

Really? I think I'm my usual self.

The Tora I missed so...

He was kinder and merrier.

And free, like dandelion fuzz in a wind.

That was Tora while on the road.

You're home now.

They're all so nice to you.

The sea's gotten dark.

It's time he went home. His mom will worry.

Sure.

Let's finish the sake.

What are you holding?

A turtle.

It's dirty. Throw it away.

It's worth 400 yen.

You know something?

Let the turtle go free in the ocean.

In return, it'll take you to an underwater palace.

This?

It'll bite.

Legend has it Urashima, from Tango, went to the palace.

Did he really exist?

I guess so.

There's a shrine for him.

It preserves his treasure.

But it's odd.

The palace is underwater, right?

Didn't Urashima breathe?

He pinched his nose?

He ate and talked, didn't he?

Was he a good diver?

He dog-paddled all the way?

That's funny.

We're closing.

I'll pay.

Sorry to have kept you until so late.

Come to Tango.

We have big turtles there. The sea is beautiful.

Shall we go?

Thank you.

I wonder why they're so late.

If Mitsuo weren't along, they might stay somewhere.

How could Tora do that?

If he could, he would've married years ago.

Must be Mitsuo.

Hello? Mitsuo?

Kagari? Sorry.

We're still waiting for Tora.

Isn't he with you?

Where are you?

Tokyo Station?

Tora's been very kind to me.

I'm sorry to have bothered Mitsuo.

When Tora gets home, please tell him...

I thought I'd stay here longer,

but I decided to go home tonight.

I'll take the last Shinkansen.

I'm afraid I caused Tora trouble.

Please apologize to him for me.

The train's starting.

Bye, now.

What did she say?

That Brother left her hours ago.

Well, where is he?

Hi! Still working?

Sorry to be late.

Welcome home.

Were you drinking?

To get some pep. Right, Mitsuo?

Thanks a lot.

Tired, huh?

Turbos? Thank you.

Where did you leave her?

Shinagawa.

What's wrong?

Why look so sad?

Fight with Tora?

Then why?

After he left her, he wept in the train.

He said not to tell you.

And he bought me this.

Is Tora back?

Yes, he is.

Did he make, or lose love?

Will you be quiet?

Why?

Hi, President!

Did you enjoy yourself?

Sure.

Where are you going?

I'll hit the road.

It's getting hot.

I'll head north to cool weather.

Yamagata, Akita, Tsugaru... I'll work the festivals.

Take care, everyone.

Thanks for today, Mitsuo.

Brother, listen...

I know!

Kagari may phone me tomorrow or the day after.

Tell her I went on a trip.

About that...

She phoned a while ago.

She did?

She's going home tonight by the Shinkansen.

She said to apologize to you for her.

I see. Already went home, huh?

Say...

What?

Actually, doesn't Kagari like you?

Fool!

She's beautiful and smart.

What would she see in a punk like me?

Are you nuts?

It's started raining.

I'd better run.

Brother...

Who's he?

A man Tora met in Kyoto.

Oh, please.

What brings him?

He lent money to Tora?

Most likely.

Get me an ashtray.

Did Tora trouble you?

Please.

Actually...

Today, I came to ask you a favor.

What favor?

Mr. Kano is holding an exhibition this autumn.

We'd like to show the three-color glazed bowl owned by Mr. Kuruma.

The sponsor insists on it.

So we'd like to borrow it.

Is it possible?

What do you mean?

We'd like to borrow the three-color glazed bowl owned by Mr. Kuruma.

Who's Mr. Kuruma?

Mr. Torajiro Kuruma.

And what does he own?

I just told you. Mr. Kano's three-color glazed bowl.

What's this "three-colored" thing?

Doesn't he mean...

The teal bowl Brother brought from Kyoto?

That must be it! Where is it?

Do you know, Mitsuo?

The President's using it for an ashtray.

Where is it?

Where?

Mr. Kano's precious work!

Is it all right?

Luckily.

How stupid we've been!

Is this an authentic Kano?

What happened?

You were the one who was using it for an ashtray!

He has no education.

Thanks a lot!

President.

"Tora, I'm sorry for the other day.

"I'm ashamed of what I did.

"But I believe you'll forgive me.

"It's summer vacation now.

"When I'm not weaving, I must help at hotels and inns.

"My mother and daughter help, too.

"Where are you now?

"On the road as usual?

"Which way is the wind blowing?

"I hope it's toward Tango.

"If you come here again, I'll feed you well.

"Nothing humble. I'll bake a nice fish for you,

"while listening to your happy stories."

I'm sorry.

That's the castle.

Is that so?

It's too far to walk.

Come and take a look.

Have a good look.

Good people! You're all tourists?

Listen, will you go first?

I have someone to meet.

I'll send your car to the gate.

Please.

Take a look.

It's genuine.

The best.

Don't like it? How about this?

Touch it and you'll see.

It's different from the usual crap.

A Tokyo collector sold them.

He needed money to pay off his mistress.

Otherwise I couldn't offer them.

Made by Sakujiro Kano, the living national treasure.

At stores, they'd go for 50 to 100 thousand yen.

But not today. I'm on a trip, and I need money now.

20 thousand... 15 thousand...

How about 10 thousand? It's a bargain!

Hey!

Isn't it still too expensive?

You beat me.

I close for today.

I met a pal of mine.

Why don't we have some beer?

Good idea.

Buddy, take care of this.

What brings you, pop?

I'm on a trip, following the wind, like you do.

I'm selling china, too. But...

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