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A Shochiku Film

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It's been thirty years since I left home…

A hometown is a joy to remember…

Not a place to return to…

I know that, but… … …

While on a lonelyjourney,

I can 't help but cry, thinking of my old home…

Sire, a woman is asking...

If she can stay the night.

A woman?

Is she a pretty woman?

Yes.

Poor woman!

Bring her here.

"Observing the beautiful moon, did I sit up all night..."

A good poem!

Welcome!

Hard journey, wasn't it?

I wish I could help you more.

Servant,

bring her some hot gruel.

Certainly.

I hear a deer in yonder mountains.

Is it calling its mother or brother?

What's the matter?

While observing the moon,

I recalled my misfortune and cried.

Forgive me.

Do tell me what happened...

I will help you forget it all.

Thank you.

Have you got parents and brothers?

They were all killed during civil wars.

Is that so? What a tragedy!

I have no concerns or regrets in my present life.

But I wish...

I could see my brother who left me when I was a child.

That's my only wish in life.

Your brother?

Where do you come from?

The Kanto area.

But the Kanto area is very large.

Shibamata Village in Musashi Province.

Shibamata?

What are you called?

They call me Lady Sakura, sire.

Sakura...

Do you or do you not remember my countenance?

Your face...

You're my brother!

Sakura!

You had such a hard time...

Brother!

A dream?

Lady, thanks for the grub.

Tora-san Takes a Vacation

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

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

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Mari Natsuki as Reiko Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Masami Shimojo as Uncle Chieko Misaki as Aunty Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Akira Terao as Kazuo Yoshiko Miyazaki as Sachie

Kumiko Goto as Izumi

Executive Producer: Makoto Naito Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa Editing: Iwao Ishii Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Mitsuo rode his motorcycle again yesterday.

But not today. Have him take the train.

Take care!

Mitsuo, eat breakfast quick, or you'll be late.

Don't get hysterical. You'll ruin my whole day.

The way you talk! Don't you mind being late?

I've no morning classes.

You should've said so sooner.

I got up early for you.

I have to make fruit salad and stuff for you.

Mom.

No more allowance.

I want to board out.

Two hours to get to college.

Motorcycles are faster, but Dad says no.

You can study in the train.

How can I study,

standing like this all the way?

I get so tired I'm half asleep in my first class.

Still, you can commute from here.

Compared with people from remote places, you're lucky.

I don't call it "lucky."

Even students from Tokyo live alone near the college.

We can't afford it.

Don't worry, I'll work.

I'm against it.

Then I'll talk to Dad.

Supper...?

Nope.

Mitsuo!

Don't go by motorcycle!

Let's play hide and seek.

Are you ready?

Not yet.

We're ready!

Delivery?

Where to?

Shibamata Hall. They phoned to hurry.

Kirindo's daughter-in-law.

Your son grew so fast!

Thanks about Dad.

He left the hospital?

She gave us a gift of thanks.

It's very nice of you.

How old are you?

Three.

Your name?

Akira.

He's cute.

You look like Grandpa.

He's so stubborn. I left the money here.

You don't have to pay.

Come again.

Children his age are so cute.

Mitsuo was once like that.

He's so contrary now.

He says he wants to board by himself.

I wonder why.

He wants independence. It's his age.

He's only a college boy.

Tora became independent when he was only fifteen.

Independence? You mean he was kicked out.

His relatives were glad to be rid of him.

He was a bad egg.

Was he that bad?

Was he ever!

Kuruma speaking.

Why, Brother, it's you?

We were talking about you.

I know…

I heard you.

Hey, how's the college kid?

Studying hard?

I see. He's our family's "star of hope."

Japan's future rests on his shoulders.

Maybe so.

Sure, we're all fine.

Where are you?

In Japan…

When'll you be back?

When? Well, let's see...

This is the autumn festival season.

I make money while on the road.

I'll come home later.

Remember me to your bright son.

Bye.

How much for the grub?

Never mind. We shared our food.

Thanks but...

I can't leave without paying.

You told me interesting stories, too.

That's on the house. Come on, how much?

I don't know.

What'll we do?

Then, will you pay us this much?

Only that? How can you make money that way?

My man says it's enough.

Really? If that's what you want.

Your palm.

Here.

Keep the change.

Have fun. So long.

I'm amazed.

Only 50 yen for 2 bottles of sake and rice and other food?

He lacks common sense.

What'll we do?

Let's consider we donated food and drinks.

Yes, let's.

It's him.

Give it to him straight. Don't compromise.

Make it tomorrow.

No. The sooner we settle it, the better.

Have you talked to him?

You said you'd talk to him yourself.

Germany has been unified...

Dad.

I want to rent a room. Is it okay?

Paying with what?

I'll work.

We pay your tuition, you work for your board?

Sounds easy.

I'll work after classes.

When will you study?

Give me a break. Stop pushing about studying!

Listen.

I'm disappointed.

When you started college,

I was glad you could get out of your gloomy life.

Your eyes were shining then.

But recently...

You fool around, you started drinking...

Have you discussed society or economy with Dad?

I want to change that way of life.

You think living alone will do that? No!

What about laundry? And your meals?

Who'll make toast for you in the morning?

That's what I want to change.

When I wake up, coffee smells nice.

Mom says to get up.

When I sit here, fried eggs and jam are ready.

You take care of me too much. I'm no longer a kid.

Is that what you think?

It's a downright insult!

Mom loves you. Don't talk to her like that.

Apologize!

I'm very sorry.

The way you talk! Are you baiting me?

No.

I'm impressed you love Mom after all.

Get out.

With pleasure.

But not until I find a room.

Shut up!

I wish we had a daughter besides a son.

Welcome!

Thirty for delivery...

Hi!

Izumi, right?

Yes.

Why're you here?

I went to your house first. I'm glad you're here.

Is that so?

Sit down.

You live in Nagoya, right?

I came to see my father, but...

His company's closed today.

You couldn't see him?

So I came to see you and Mitsuo.

Is that so? I'm glad you came.

Welcome!

Why don't you have lunch at my place?

Wait here.

Who's that?

Mitsuo's friend. I'm going to take her to my place.

There's one.

Housing Information

40,000 yen?

This is the one.

The one we saw? It's cheap.

Careful.

A beginner's mark.

Be careful.

I'm amazed.

I'm bushed.

It took three hours!

Wait here.

Mom.

I found a good room, and cheap.

They said to move in any time.

So I'll move in right away.

Right away?

It's so sudden, isn't it?

My friends came to help me with my stuff.

You won't regret it?

Regret? No way!

Then, go ahead.

Come in!

Hi!

You?

I just came.

Your mom's putting me up for the night.

What'll I do?

Do what?

My moving.

Do it now.

It doesn't have to be today.

Excuse us.

Sorry, not today.

How come?

No more questions.

Sorry, but will you leave? This is the money for the car.

But we came all the way!

I'm sorry.

Explain!

Aren't we pals? Just take a guess.

Yeah? I call it quits with you!

Idiot!

Jerk!

Never again!

Just a minute.

Mom wants to talk to you.

Hello. This is Mitsuo's mother.

How do you do?

I'm sorry my daughter caused you trouble.

Since she left home,

I've been awfully worried. I felt terrible.

When I heard she's at your place,

I really felt relieved.

She's at a difficult age. I know how you feel.

We don't mind at all.

Izumi phoned her school, so...

There's no problem.

I'll send her home in a few days.

Thank you very much.

It's my fault...

That my daughter causes you trouble.

But please be kind to her.

Please thank your husband for me.

Then, goodbye.

Welcome!

Who were you talking to?

Your beau, huh?

Want more?

Two fingers.

You all right?

Here you are.

Hope you like it.

It's good!

You eat green peppers?

You don't like them? Sorry.

I've always liked green peppers.

Have you already?

Sure.

I know, I know. Drink.

But not when I was small.

I know, I know.

A father and son. It's nice.

I suppose.

If I had a brother, I might not be like this.

Your parents are separated?

Last May.

So your father...

Lives in Tokyo, and you and your mom, in Nagoya.

Don't say so much.

I don't mind.

You lonely?

Mom works at night.

So I never eat supper like this.

You always eat alone?

Yes, but I'm used to it.

Was it a personality conflict?

I told this to Mrs. Suwa:

My father had a woman.

Mom fought with him about it.

She seems lonely. She really loves him.

I want them to start over together.

Of course.

I said I'd ask him, but Mom won't agree.

She said she won't forgive him.

Is that how it should be?

I wonder. What do you think?

Well... it's case by case.

What about you?

How would I know?

I guess not.

Maybe Uncle would know a good answer.

Uncle?

You mean Tora?

How nice to hear about him! Where is he?

On the road.

I miss him.

He remembers me?

Sure.

Yes, he never forgets about women.

That's him.

Never beauties.

Let's eat.

I'll help.

No green peppers.

Cut it out.

For him.

I'll eat them.

Knock. Knock.

Come in.

She bought me this.

It suits you.

Lend me some books.

Books?

What books?

You'll see your dad tomorrow?

You'll ask him to leave his woman?

Shall I go with you?

Your college...

Don't worry about that.

She in bed?

Listen, she's already facing the harsh reality.

Whatever he says, Mitsuo's still a kid.

She looks more adult than him.

I got it wrong.

Let me do it.

We used to play this song together, remember?

They're alone?

So what? We can't help it.

A boy and a girl at this hour.

What now?

Go ahead.

Good!

You're good.

It's time for bed.

Like little kids?

But, it'll be bad if he does something to her.

He hasn't the guts.

How do you know?

He's your son.

He's also Tora's nephew. So...

You're good.

I'll go to bed.

About the books...

Will this do?

My picture.

No, you're wrong.

This picture's...

I'll go!

Hiroshi!

Thanks.

Sleep tight. We'll leave about ten.

Good night.

You still up? Go to bed.

Dammit!

I thought it's here.

Oikawa's daughter?

Is my father here?

Came to see him?

Yes.

Let's go out.

Will coffee do?

Sorry, it's so noisy here.

Actually, your father resigned.

It was last August.

I see. You didn't know, huh?

We tried to dissuade him.

He didn't like city life.

He was such a serious man.

Maybe I know how he felt.

Where is he now?

In a town named Hita.

In Oita Prefecture, Kyushu.

Why did he go so far away?

His present wife... the woman he lives with.

You know, right?

Hita is her hometown.

I'm sorry. After you came so far.

I know, he should've told you.

Do you know his address in Hita?

Maybe the personnel section knows.

I'll call them now.

Thank you.

Did your parents get an official divorce?

Not yet.

Is that so?

It's rough, huh?

We struck out.

We aren't lucky.

Listen.

Excuse me.

Tora, aren't you?

What?

I look like another guy?

The priest maybe?

You still at that sweets joint?

What a patient kid!

You said that the last time you came, too.

Look...

Everybody still alive?

You joking? They're all fine.

Are you trying to take over the shop?

No way!

Yawning again! That's three.

Lack of sleep.

A cute schoolgirl house guest?

So you're worried about your son.

So worried I can't sleep.

They both sleep upstairs.

What's funny?

I thought Mitsuo would go a different way from Tora.

But he's turning out just like him.

I wonder what he'd say.

He's here!

Hi, President! You okay?

I guess so.

Welcome back.

Why look bewildered?

You came home so suddenly.

Right, Uncle?

Welcome home.

Something's fishy.

Why?

Has anything special happened?

No.

There's nothing new. The same boring life.

It's still fishy.

When I say, "Hi, Uncle, Aunty! You okay?"

You should say "Welcome back." More smoothly.

It's not that simple.

Why not try it once again?

Shall we?

Yeah. Act sincere.

Yeah, let's.

Forget it. I'm just a peddler.

You're decent merchants. You'd never welcome me.

I'll go visit the temple.

Your college kid okay?

Yes, thanks.

For him.

What can it be?

When you open it,

you see English on the right, Japanese on the left.

A dictionary?

Mitsuo will be glad.

At last have some tea.

Nope. Just leave me alone.

Uncle!

Hi!

Uncle!

You're here?

Remember me?

You're Izumi, huh? You got prettier.

Come along.

Are you here on an excursion or something?

Not really. A lot happened.

It's a long story.

I like long stories. I'm always free.

All the people here are strangers. Let's go to...

A tearoom.

Step aside!

Hey, work hard!

Who's she?

My daughter. Serves you right.

What are you doing?

Looking at the moon.

Full moon.

It looks great.

Want some fruit?

Thanks, but not now.

What about tomorrow?

She'll go back to her mom.

She will?

Yeah, after I told her to stick around for a while.

She has school, too.

She'd better go home.

She gave up on her father.

He's an awful guy.

He left his wife and child for another woman.

A womanizer?

He didn't look it.

Met him?

At a PTA meeting.

He looked like a serious man.

What?

You saying serious guys won't fall for women?

I'm not a serious guy after all?

You're single.

You can do anything with women.

See? I've never caused trouble to strangers.

Because I'm single.

It's nothing to boast of.

At your age, being single is a disgrace.

If you were divorced, fine.

But you never even married.

Hey, Octopus on your fat ass!

Don't butt in like a relative.

What's that?

You come only once in a blue moon.

I come every day. I'm more than a relative.

Idiot! We're blood relatives, understand?

What a pest!

Got beefs?

Not at all.

I heard you.

I didn't hear a thing. Have more whisky.

You're trying to hide it.

What people! Don't talk so loud.

We'll go first.

Is it time?

We'll go by bicycle.

We'll go soon, too.

Thanks for everything.

Going home tomorrow?

I hope you try harder with your mom.

Better forget your dad.

I'll try.

Goodbye, Uncle.

Let me go partway with you.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

Come to Shibamata any old time.

Here, or Sakura's place.

We all wish you happiness.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Goodbye.

We'll meet again.

Thanks for the dictionary.

Good luck!

Goodbye.

Good!

Two on a bike? They're young.

Hiroshi, you know how it is, huh?

When you're young, your heart's on fire, right?

Throw in a little love...

The fire gets even hotter.

No amount of water can douse it.

"Dad, Mom, we decided to live together."

You get mad, of course.

"No. You're only students.

"Absolutely not!"

Here comes Uncle Tora.

I see.

"Very well. I understand.

"Your uncle will help you marry.

"But wait three years until...

"You graduate from college and start out in life.

"Then I'll help you get hitched. See?"

"Yes, Uncle, I see.

"Thank you very much."

Three years are nothing.

The wedding...

Mitsuo and Izumi are all dolled up first-rate.

She sure looks pretty.

Bowing to me, she'll say,

"Uncle, thank you so much.

"We'll be happy together."

Beautiful!

Tears welled in my eyes.

They're healthy.

After ten months they'll have a kid.

I'll be a godfather.

Hiroshi, shall I name the kid after me?

Sure, why not?

I'll think about it.

I'll review it in bed.

Good night.

If it's a boy,

I'll give him a carp streamer to celebrate.

If a girl,

it'll cost me plenty.

I'll give her a set of princess dolls.

I'll send the whole set.

What'll the next feast be?

Will he dream about the rest?

I bet.

He's the happiest of all.

I dream only about the tax office.

What a life!

Poor man!

Right!

Good night.

It's time to go.

Two hours to Nagoya? You'll get there by four.

My best to your mom.

Look!

It's for Hakata! Change there for Hita?

I want to see Dad. I'll ask him to come home.

Got money?

I'll ask Dad for some.

Thanks for coming.

Here. I have a part-time job.

No thanks.

Keep it.

I'll borrow it, then.

Take care.

Thanks for being so nice to me.

Goodbye.

It's all right.

"I fell in love many times.

"I once was intoxicated in it.

"My ardent love echoed in the sky above streets...

"Full of lies and displays."

"I wanted to be honest to myself.

"I went through city neon lights.

"I found myself as a grownup choosing the right clothes.

"If by losing something...

"I am to live for tomorrow...

"I'll dry my tears, wait for the wind.

"Then I may find true love in your eyes..."

Thank you.

Come again.

Lunch time for laborers?

Where to?

I'll hit the road.

So soon?

Glad you're okay. My best to Uncle and Aunty.

Answer it.

Wait.

Kurumaya speaking.

Mitsuo?

Has Izumi left?

Shinkansen? Are you calling from the train?

Going to Hita with her?

Hita in Kyushu?

Of course I'm worried.

Dad will speak.

No money?

Hold on.

He hung up.

What's up?

Mitsuo's went to Kyushu with Izumi.

Why?

He hung up too soon.

She said she'd go home to Nagoya, right?

I see.

It's just as I thought.

What is?

Listen, Sakura?

She agreed to go home just because you urged her.

But she still wanted to see her father in Kyushu.

Tokyo Station... the starting signal sounds...

"Mitsuo, I decided to see my father in Kyushu."

How can he ignore it?

He jumps into the train, too.

"Izumi, I'll go with you." The door closes.

The train starts.

How do you know?

I can tell what happened.

I think Tora's guess is basically right:

They're on the train now.

That's true.

He's some kid, huh?

You'd better start after them now.

What time is it?

Don't panic.

I know how you feel.

But leave it all up to Mitsuo.

Meaning...?

He'll do what's best. Because...

He's my nephew.

What silly logic!

It's not Mitsuo.

What if something happens to Izumi?

They're broke.

You poor people! Is money so important...

When kids are in love?

Ridiculous!

They'll get hungry.

No. When kids are in love...

They can get by for a month without any grub.

Don't talk to him.

Hey, what did you say?

Can your "love for love's sake" bunk help?

We're his parents.

The ideal "educational" father and mother?

What materialists!

Don't say that.

Shut up!

I'm fed up with materialistic parents. Baloney!

So long.

What a thing to say!

Listen.

Mitsuo's no longer a baby.

Wake up and treat him like a man.

Got it? Idiots!

Isn't your name...?

Torajiro.

I was right.

My daughter told me about you.

Your face and clothes tell who you are.

Excuse me. I'm Izumi's mother.

I'm sorry for what she did.

Say hello to her.

I'm Mitsuo's mother.

We spoke on the phone last night.

I'm his father.

I don't know how to apologize for what she did.

From Nagoya?

Yes. I took time off to come for her.

This is for you.

Please sit down. I'll bring some tea.

And... where is she?

Actually, it's become a problem, I'm afraid.

We got a call from the train.

Izumi's gone to Kyushu to see her father.

Kyushu?

Why is he there?

Your husband - no - her father resigned in August.

He moved to Hita in Kyushu.

She told us that.

Is that so?

Kyushu?

What should I do?

Let's go there, or anything can happen to her.

Mitsuo's with her.

Stupid! Think she can rely on a kid like him?

First of all, they're strapped.

They're starving now.

You lack common sense. Disgusting!

I'll go buy the tickets.

Fix lunch for us and bring it.

Let's go, ma'am. Hurry. Quick!

Your suitcase.

Does he know how to get to Hita in Kyushu?

I don't think he does.

Have her come in. We'll talk first.

Yes. Have some tea.

Tora's already gone.

Never mind. He'll be back.

Please come in.

We'll be in time for the train.

I'm used to traveling, ma'am, and I'm with you.

So relax.

Hell! Where is she?

She didn't come.

Ma'am!

Welcome back. How was it?

They couldn't catch the last train.

So they took a night train.

They'll get to Hita tomorrow morning.

Am I bushed!

Thanks.

Are they all right?

Who, Mitsuo or Tora?

Both of them.

Tora, if anything.

She's sexy, isn't she?

Tora with her in a sleeping car?

Let's not think about it.

It's time to sleep… We 'll stop announcements… … …

For a while except for emergency…

Tora.

Can you sleep?

Not at all.

Me either.

Let's drink beer.

Shall I go?

I'll go.

This way?

Yeah, this way.

I'm sorry to involve you in this.

Don't be.

As I've said so often, I have lots of time to spend.

I'm glad. Thank you very much.

Better stop drinking.

Who cares? Beer is nothing.

I bet you think my husband had...

Every right to walk out on me.

Not at all.

Sure?

You all right?

Thanks.

I guess I'm not a good wife.

I drink and smoke.

I have to hold men's hands, too.

But I never betrayed my husband. Not once.

Believe me?

Of course.

Still, he was living with a woman younger than me.

And he hid it.

I married him because he was serious and honest.

But he lied to me.

It made me very sad.

I'm sorry.

A stranger like you wouldn't understand how I feel.

Yes, I understand well.

Not your married life.

But how you want to talk to someone about it.

I sure understand that part.

Thank you.

You're so kind.

Am I drunk?

No.

Will you quit talking?

I can't sleep.

Shut up! It's an important meeting.

No sleep one night in your life won't kill you.

Take it!

Sorry.

I'll go to sleep.

Yeah, let's.

Tora.

Good night.

Hita City, Kyushu

Thank you.

His shop's closed for today.

They gave me his address.

It's not too far.

Come on, let's go.

Let's go.

Mitsuo.

What should I say to the woman Dad lives with?

Tell her clearly she should leave him.

Dare I say that?

Why not? That's why we came here.

What if she's a scary type?

Yeah...

I wish Uncle had come.

He'd be a big help.

How true.

Let's try, okay?

Futaba Pharmacy.

That's the one.

Going to see the festival?

Is that her?

Welcome back. What kept you?

I went all the way to the station.

That far?

Here.

What's this "ceramic?"

A new type.

Izumi...

Why?

How did you know I'm here?

And what for?

I came to see you.

I see.

Meet Mitsuo, my schoolmate.

I came with him.

How do you do?

Come along.

Sachie, she's my daughter Izumi.

Well!

Hello.

Anyway, come in.

I'll wait here.

Why? You come, too.

But...

Futaba Pharmacy.

Tenmeido?

The medicines we ordered weren't enough.

I thought I'd write that I moved here.

So Naito told you where I am?

I'm sorry.

It took me a long time to get a job here.

Colds are bad this year. Be careful.

Thanks, Midori.

I'll bring some tea.

You look like someone else. It's your suntan.

I work for a lumber mill.

They produce lumber here.

Fresh air, good water... it's a nice town.

Is Mom fine?

This house belongs to that woman.

I met her during a trip.

You know that, don't you?

We were talking about you.

How do you do? I'm Sachie.

He often told me about you.

I appreciate your having come so far to see us.

Are you her friend?

Hi!

Why not order some lunch for us?

Fine. What kind?

I know! Maybe you have a lot to say to me.

But let's go see the festival first.

Then we'll eat down by the river. Okay?

Have Midori see to the shop.

All right?

Come, Mi-chan.

Hita was part of the Shogunate and wealthy.

They still hold big festivals.

We'll leave.

I thought we're going to eat lunch together.

I'm not hungry.

We'll put you up for the night.

Please stay.

Thanks, but Mom's worried.

Let's go.

Izumi.

Didn't you plan to talk to me?

Yes, but it doesn't matter.

Ma'am...

Please take care of my father. Goodbye.

Wait a minute!

Mitsuo...

I couldn't say a thing.

I know. I couldn't say a word, either.

Don't cry.

You mustn't cry.

No cormorant fishing now?

It's over?

Only in summer? Is that so?

You'd catch cold in winter.

Tora...

Will we find the children?

Sure. Just relax.

I'm an expert at finding people.

I've got a sharp nose. I can tell by the wind.

There!

Izumi!

Mitsuo!

I'm glad!

Uncle!

I looked everywhere.

Hey, what the hell's this? How dumb!

Idiot!

I'm so glad.

What if Tora hadn't found you in Hita?

Too late for apologies.

My best to everyone.

Come home quick.

Yes. Goodbye, then.

What a relief!

A source of worry!

Right. What are they up to now?

The four are eating.

At a spa, no less. When they worry us.

Hold on...

Mitsuo and Izumi, Tora and that sexy mother...

It's too soon to be relieved.

How true.

Sorry to keep you.

Thanks.

I'll do it myself.

Thank you, ma'am.

You look busy.

We have group guests.

Buy something for your children.

Thank you.

How nice! A family of four together.

We seldom do. Right, dear?

Yeah. 'Cause I'm always so busy.

Next year I'll take leave.

Let's all go to Hawaii.

Good idea!

Funny husband!

That's enough.

Why?

You're as lovely as your mother.

You look as smart as your father.

What a nice family!

Thank you.

Then, help yourselves.

Thank you.

Come on, Dad, have some.

Mamma, you shouldn't have teased the maid.

Who cares?

Why don't we become a real family?

Well, Tora?

That'd be just dandy.

What a bad joke!

Who cares?

Come on, Mitsuo. Sing for us.

Hey, I never heard you sing.

A good show!

Shucks! I'm desperate! I'll sing!

"Edison was such a great man..."

Listen, Uncle.

What Izumi's mother said... she was only joking.

She said it to make herself feel better.

She called you "dear," but didn't mean it.

Don't take it seriously.

Now you're preaching to me?

I'm no fool.

A sermon on life's elementaries?

But you always make elementary mistakes.

Shut up and sleep!

Please, Mom. Stop drinking.

This is the last.

Why not tell me?

You met Papa, right?

How was he? With that woman?

Yes, he was.

Did you ask her to leave him?

No, I didn't.

Why didn't you? You came to ask her that.

I couldn't.

Why not?

Because... he looked happy.

So let's give up on Papa.

We'll live together.

You'd better go to her.

Whatever I said to you...

She really wants you to console her.

It's for sure.

Go, Uncle.

Shut up! You talk too much.

Keep away when I'm in love.

Idiot! Go to sleep.

What happened? Where are they?

They checked out and left for the bus.

You're Mitsuo? Here.

You aren't a family, are you?

You don't look like that girl at all.

"Mitsuo, I'm sorry about last night.

"My mother said she was too drunk to face...

"Your uncle."

Uncle, it's bad.

Izumi and her mom left.

Her note.

"So we're leaving without seeing you.

"I'll never forget your kindness. Goodbye.

"From Izumi."

I wonder if the bus has already left...

Young man, go!

Sorry.

Mitsuo! You came for me?

Leaving us behind?

Sorry. We have to get back by evening.

I know.

My best to your uncle.

All aboard! The bus is leaving!

Sorry I couldn't help.

Don't be. I'm glad you could come.

Really?

Cheer up.

Goodbye.

So he came home with Tora... that Mitsuo?

That's good.

It's strange.

They came home late at night.

Brother said, "Go to college regularly from tomorrow."

Mitsuo said, "Yes."

He really goes to college.

I see.

He listens to Brother but not us. I wonder why.

For you, Tora may be an annoying brother.

But for Mitsuo, he's a most reliable uncle.

Do you think so?

That's how life is.

By the way...

Didn't Tora fall in love this time?

Well, I don't know.

I heard the mother of Mitsuo's girlfriend...

Is quite beautiful.

You heard? How could you...

Genko, you talk too much!

Sakura's here.

Tora's going on another trip.

You've just come home.

The New Year's season is the busiest time.

And I've seen your face, so...

Brother...

Thanks for all that you did for Mitsuo.

No need to thank me.

I only did my best as his uncle.

Right, Uncle?

Leaving?

Take care.

Take care, Aunty.

I'll see him off.

Take care.

Be good to the old couple.

Then we'll go.

Uncle!

Leaving already?

He has to work.

What's that?

A sweater.

For Izumi, huh?

No, for you.

It's a token of my thanks.

It's very thoughtful of you.

I was saving money to board, but...

I'll postpone it. I spent the money.

I'm sure you'll like it.

Is that so? Thanks a lot, kid.

But if you were married,

your wife would knit a sweater for you.

What a fresh kid! Some idea!

Baloney! I don't like such stuff.

A handknit sweater? It makes me itch.

You get it?

Poor loser!

When you're in a jam, yell my name into the wind.

I'll fly to the rescue.

Bye.

Don't catch cold.

Think I hurt him?

A little, maybe.

It's cold.

It's already winter.

Thanks.

To Madam… From Torajiro Kuruma

Why is this here?

A Mr. Kuruma brought it. What a strange man!

When was this?

A half-hour ago.

You didn't stop him?

We told him to wait.

But he said he'd only be in the way, staying here.

Know where he went?

No. He said he'd come again.

Who was he?

This man?

He's my beau.

Nonsense!

So you came, Tora...

To Madam… From Torajiro Kuruma…

Answer it.

It's Mitsuo.

Hello?

Mitsuo? Where are you now?

I'm at Kanamachi.

We'll hold a New Year's party here.

So I'll be home late.

Wait a minute. A friend of yours is waiting here.

Who? What friend?

He must be Yoshida.

He's noisy. Tell him to come again tomorrow. Not him?

Then who? Shigeru?

Hello?

Why be silent?

Who is this?

Me.

Hello?

Izumi? Right?

You must be Izumi. What brings you?

To say Happy New Year?

I'll come home now.

In 30 - no - 20 minutes. See you!

I'll go home. You guys hold the New Year's party.

Let me use this.

My bike!

Uncle… … …

Everybody wants to find happiness…

Me too… I think I should be more eager… … …

To attain happiness…

But, first of all, what is "happiness?"

Izumi said her father was living happily…

But is he really happy?

About you, Uncle… … …

The President always says "you 're the happiest… "

But are you really happy?

Even ifyou think you 're happy,

you may seem unhappy to my mother…

So which ofyou is right?

Humans are creatures that are really hard to grasp…

I often think about that…

Ladies and gentlemen, Happy New Year!

I hope this year will be another winner for you.

Young man, look at this pile of records.

They're CDs.

A record company in Los Angeles...

Lost their shirt and sent these records.

All the world's best singers. Come and see!

Think of them as New Year's presents from us!

I offer them at a harakiri price.

How's this?

50 yen?

50?

Better see a head-shrinker.

If we sell this for only 50, we'll starve.

What a pest! All right!

How about 500 yen? No deal?

400?

350?

300! Take them away, robbers!

What do you say?

The End