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A Shochiku Film

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Good morning, sir.

Are you awake?

Your family's been waiting for you to wake up.

I'll tell them to come.

Young lady.

Yes?

Your brother is awake now.

Good morning, Brother. Sleep well?

Sakura!

This room...?

Your room.

Hi, Brother. How are you?

Tora came home?

Yes.

Tora, welcome home.

Why, Tora. Welcome home.

We've been talking about you.

Welcome home, Uncle.

You like the room?

What's going on here?

After years of hardship, we finally became very rich.

The factory president, too.

Hiroshi is vice president.

And we built a new factory.

Take a look!

It was rough... not easy.

What happened to the sweets shop?

We tore it down long ago.

I loved that place.

Don't talk silly.

Everyone, breakfast is ready.

Have you prepared Tora's favorite boiled potatoes?

Yes. And gammodoki also.

Shall we go and eat?

Brother, change clothes.

Must I?

Throw those silly clothes away.

Get rid of that dirty suitcase and hat.

Right away, sir.

Where're you taking them?

Don't take it away! It's important!

Let go!

Wait a minute!

Wait!

Hey, wait!

A dream?

My hat!

My suitcase!

Hey!

Stop! Suitcase thief!

Someone grab him! He's a thief!

You stole my hat and suitcase!

I had them next to me, you thief!

What?

Hey! Stop him! He's escaping!

Tora-san Plays Cupid

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…

Kuruma is my family name… Chieko Baisho as Sakura And my given name is Torajiro…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler… Shiho Fujimura as Fujiko

Shiho Fujimura as Fujiko

Shinobu Otake as Sachiko

Masami Shimojo as Uncle Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo Yoshio Yoshida as the troupe leader

Masakane Yonekura as the policeman

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Masatoshi Nakamura as Ryosuke

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Hello!

Finished work already?

I came back to change my shirt.

Noodles?

Got a shirt...?

I won it at pachinko.

For how many?

About 380, I guess.

Very good. Take off your shirt.

I'll wash it.

You will? Thanks.

Working around here?

Rewiring the supermarket by the station.

It's smelly.

At first, I thought he was a rude boy.

But he's real nice.

Even Sakura likes him.

Disgusting!

Your sighing won't help anything.

That only makes us gloomy.

Can't you come here with a smile once in a while?

A smile? This business depression is killing me.

Toraya.

Yes?

Here's the sign saying: "No door-to-door peddlers".

Put it down over there.

I'll put it here.

Thank you.

Lots of door-to-door salesman now.

Wonder what Tora's doing?

Why is his name coming up now?

That's right.

Really!

Tora might be doing door-to-door sales now.

Don't say that.

What's up?

Nothing.

Well, I'm off to the tax office.

Good luck!

This is thepachinko shirt.

You won that?

I'll clean your room.

Thank you.

See you later.

"No door-to-door peddlers"?

Shall I put up this sign?

Yes. Any place out front.

"No peddlers...?"

What do you want?

What?

We have everything. Now, go away.

Who are you?

I live here.

Stop joking. You don't live here. I've never seen you.

I've never seen you, either.

Why you! Isn't anyone home who belongs here?

Why!

Who's he?

What's wrong?

Welcome back.

A peddler is here.

Why, you!

This guy's a peddler.

You're wrong! He's my brother.

Our nephew.

What a joke!

Don't get angry.

This idiot...?

I'm trying to explain.

Well, you see... because...

They're coming.

Hurry! This way!

Been a robbery or something?

That's not it.

You called the police!

Stop it!

It's all right. Everything's fine.

Which is it?

Does that bum go, or do I go?

Decide!

Try to understand.

I won't.

Sakura explained.

She didn't.

I told you.

You didn't!

Ryosuke is a real nice boy.

He lived near our place. And took care of Mitsuo for us.

Mitsuo likes him, too.

He used to visit us because his room was really terrible.

Very dark and damp.

Until he could find a nicer room, Uncle told him to stay here.

He's a good-natured, fine young man.

Okay! I'll move out.

Not again.

Since you all like that snotty kid so much...

Adopt him as a son.

But I'm leaving.

Why be so difficult? It's not like you.

Sakura.

Don't you understand how I feel about this?

For instance... I'm on a trip.

The autumn sun is setting.

From a distant temple... gong! The sound of the evening bell.

At that moment...

I wonder what everyone at home is doing.

Are Sakura and Hiroshi fine?

Maybe Uncle's asthma is bad.

Or is Aunty's back bothering her?

When I think like that... I get this big urge to come back...

I run as fast as I can.

I see Taishaku Temple.

The old gate... the souvenir shops.

Just as I remembered it.

The sweets shop! This is my home!

"Hi! I'm home!"

"We don't want peddlers here."

Can you imagine how my feelings are hurt?

Uncle?

I do. I feel sorry for you.

Try to understand how I feel having a nephew...

Mistaken for a peddler.

I'm leaving! That finishes it!

Right now!

Hey, Tora...

I'm sorry for what happened.

Leaving?

He's back, so I'll leave. Thanks for everything.

I'll put this month's rent here.

Bye now.

Where're you going?

Where will you stay tonight?

Don't worry.

He's gone. You satisfied?

That poor kid.

That peddler thing sure was funny today.

I told them at the tax office. It made a big hit.

A big hit?

Everybody laughed. I got less tax.

Octopus!

Stop it!

Both of you, stop!

Where are you going?

Someplace to get a drink.

I might not come back.

Get me down!

Hold still!

Is this machine out of order?

Pachinko's just a bore.

It's you.

Bad machine.

You have to aim at the 2nd nail.

It's a lousy machine.

Your name is Watt?

Yes.

How do you write your name?

Not my real name.

I work for an electric company.

So Hiroshi and Sakura gave me that nickname.

I'm Ryosuke Shimada.

You got it!

It worked! I did it!

Got a place to stay tonight?

At a friend's. But he's not home yet.

I did it! I did it again!

There it goes again!

"A beautiful sky, and gentle breeze...

"And a white ship in the port..."

I've been drinking with him all night long.

Where?

We met at thepachinko parlor.

I've got to go.

Wait a minute! You leaving?

Stay here tonight.

I grant you permission. Nobody will complain.

Stay here forever.

What'll I do?

Do as he says.

Or he'll change his mind.

Tora... good night.

Good night.

Sleep over there.

I'll sleep here.

Isn't it a little tilted?

I don't think so.

I think it is really tilted.

Let's take it down.

You can't blame that young man.

The first time you meet Tora, you would think he's a peddler.

That's what we thought.

That boy staying at the shop?

They're both staying at Uncle's place for now.

There'll be trouble soon. I can smell it.

Don't say that.

Hey, there!

What're you doing?

Stop it! You idiot!

I sure slept well.

Aunty! Food. I'm starving.

Don't shout. We've got customers.

Has the young man finished breakfast?

He went to work already.

A decent man wouldn't sleep until noon.

The lecture starts when you get up.

Real fine.

Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip.

Aren't you going to eat?

No, thank you.

I shall go out and eat where there's a cute waitress.

It's not easy to find a good place.

I'll compromise.

Hello, there!

Welcome!

When did you open?

Last year.

It's a nice place.

Thank you.

What'll it be?

I'll have a beer.

Not proper in front of working people.

I'll take the chance. One beer.

It's you!

Hello.

Is this where you come to eat all the time?

Well, not always.

Your beer.

Thanks.

When did you start working here?

Six months ago.

Is the work hard?

Not so hard.

Is the owner mean?

He does look mean.

He's my uncle, and people say we look alike.

A real nice girl.

Is she?

Don't feel anything looking at her?

Only think of food... a blind man.

I'd fall in love with her right away.

What do you think? Was she born in Shinshu?

No, in Akita.

Akita?

And she's about 18.

No, she's already 20.

Her father died years ago.

She has a mother and brother.

She studies shorthand and sends his tuition money home.

Her name's Sachiko.

It means "happiness".

Well, I've overheard it.

You're in love with her.

No, it's not that.

Please eat.

Is that so?

Supper!

Tell me tomorrow, we're eating now.

Yes, bye.

Brother says Mr. Watt has a sweetheart.

It looks one-sided, so he thinks he has to help.

Having a girlfriend is okay.

But Brother could destroy it.

He can't even manage his own affairs.

Let's eat.

How did he sound?

He was all excited.

That's worse yet.

Here you are.

Studying?

It's coming down hard.

Do you have an umbrella?

No.

I'll lend you one of mine.

Mind if it's a girl's?

No...

It's raining. Let's close early.

All right.

Uncle, keep your voice down.

Sachiko

Three sparrows on a telephone wire.

Quiet! I'm thinking.

"Sachiko"... who's Sachiko?

Never mind.

Wireman, die!

Let go!... Stop it!

Look after Mitsuo.

Mr. Watt will.

Here. Mitsuo's cookies.

You together, all dressed up. Where to?

A movie.

Isn't that wonderful? High class people.

A rare occasion.

Don't be nasty!

Go. Don't mind him.

Stop it. They're going out.

They're going out?

Hi!

Why!

I didn't know you lived here.

Yeah. Are you off today?

No. I went shopping and stopped here for some sweets.

That's nice.

Sakura, Hiroshi, come here!

This is the one. You know, the kid upstairs...

I thought I'd seen you before.

So, this is the girl.

Mr. Watt!

Yes.

Come down a second.

Aunty, get some tea.

That's my aunty... my sister... her husband...

My uncle.

Now you've met my family.

I'm Sachiko Fukumura. How do you do?

Please sit down.

Why! Do you live here?

That's right.

Is he your brother?

He's a boarder. We've got lots of rooms.

Why not say something?

Hi!

Anyway, sit down.

Be brave.

In the way...

Hurry up and talk about anything.

Make conversation.

Conversation?

Say anything. "What's your hobby?"

Things like that.

My hobby ispachinko.

Not to me. Talk to her!

You like katsu-don, don't you?

And I like cold tofu...

You call that conversation?

It doesn't work.

Go take a walk to the temple.

I was just going that way.

Good. Take her there. Now!

It's all right.

It's not all right. Go now!

Aunty, some sweets...

Aunty, some sweets.

Pick them up later.

Right! Young man, go with her.

Oh, yes!

What now?

The umbrella!

He's so nervous.

You're from Akita?

Yes.

Your mother must worry about you.

Be careful. Lot of wicked men in Tokyo.

What's wrong?

Keep your cool.

You all right?

Now, get going.

See you later.

Bye now.

Does it hurt?

I'm okay.

It's nothing.

I sure have to look after them...

I want that one!

I'm giving him one.

Spoiled boy.

He was a good boy today.

He won't eat supper.

I'm back!

Welcome back.

Hi, there!

Supper...?

He ate at that place.

Oh, at that place.

Have a piece of cake.

Great! I'll have one.

Which one?

You look happy. Something happen?

Hi, lovesick.

How did it go?

I talked a lot with her today.

That's wonderful.

You know...

Know what?

This coming Sunday... we sort of have a date.

You aren't doing bad.

Thank you.

What'll you do?

Tell us, step by step, what you'll do on your date.

I don't know.

You don't know where to go?

First, a coffee shop.

Yes, yes.

Coffee shops are for lovers.

I'm planning that.

I see.

Everybody does that!

What you do there is important.

Talk about things.

No talking!

Coffee cups on the table...

Soft music is playing... Quietly you listen.

Then, she'll say, "How many?"

And what do you say?

I'm 25.

No. The sugar!

Oh, then, two.

Wrong answer.

"I don't use it, I don't like sweets."

That gets to a woman.

A guy eating sweets gets flabby easily.

Like the President and Aunty.

Never mind!

I used to be slim.

Be quiet and listen.

What should I do, then?

What else? Go see a movie.

Not a foreign movie.

Why not?

Think about it.

Good-looking men appearing all through the movie.

The movie's over, the lights go on.

She looks at you.

"What a terrible face!" That's the usual result.

A Japanese movie...

Not just any movie.

Gambler, gang movies are no good.

She'd feel cold and be in no mood to talk love.

Tragedies are no good, either.

They make you feel sad, and she'll want to go straight home.

What should we see?

A funny movie, what else?

Laughing hard all the way through the movie...

"It was funny. I laughed so much I'm hungry."

"Let's eat something."

Go to a nice restaurant.

Don't be stingy there.

Nowadays, girls eat a lot.

What's that in a glass dish?

The one with the ice cream heaped up like a snake?

It disappears with one gulp.

"I ate so much I'm full."

Then, go for a walk in a park.

Clear autumn sky, crisp breeze...

"There's a flower!"

"Where?"

"Over there!"

Hey... Hey!

This is a key point.

You stretch out your hand to point.

Her cheek touches it. She looks back.

Don't look away now.

Look right into her eyes.

With a feeling of love, look deep into her eyes.

That's how you communicate feelings.

That's the time when you say it.

"I love you."

Can you do it?

I don't know.

You must do it! You can!

I've no confidence.

You complete that phase. I'll do the dowry and wedding.

I'll handle those details.

Not eating?

Some hogwash! Don't blame me later.

Did I say something wrong?

No, like I always said, you're a great coach!

Voice of experience.

Touche!

Guess I'll call it a day.

Good night.

Good night.

Next Sunday? I can hardly wait.

What's so funny?

I told them Tora's retired and playing love coach now.

Failures in love make him a good coach.

Now, they're laughing at him.

I wonder how it's going.

At a movie, as instructed.

A movie with a sweetheart...

Here you are.

Let's eat.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

That's dirty.

That's enough.

I'm sorry.

It's only water.

It's all right. Eat.

Let's eat.

Put half of it on mine.

You are all tied to someone with invisible threads from birth.

Even if a man and woman are in love...

If they are not tied together, they'll be unhappy.

The cause of human tragedy.

Look around at all the people who are unaware of their fate.

You can't tell how many will end up happy.

Reading these books might throw some of you into despair.

That couple will never be happy.

I can tell by their faces.

Saying, "Let's go!" like that.

Look at this.

You're very tall.

Yes.

My father was tall like you.

His shoulders were wide, just like a sumo wrestler.

When did he die?

When I started grade school.

When I went to the hospital, he would hold both of my hands.

"Oh... Sachiko... you came to visit."

It was sad to see his hands get thinner and thinner each time.

Did you love your father?

After his death, I kept crying, over anything at all.

Then one day Grandma said...

If I kept crying, people would never like me.

A girl with no father would have to try hard to be liked.

Even if I feel sad, I have to smile.

Then no one would dislike me.

Since she told me that, I stopped crying.

Eat it.

So much?

Making you spend so much money...

I say...

It's not easy to say...

Sachiko...

Will you...

Will you...

Will you lend me the train fare back?

All right.

Thank you.

Stew?

It's nice in cold weather.

Uncle.

I've got to be the go-between.

Go-between? Whose?

That lovesick kid. We have to plan ahead.

Go-betweens have to be a married couple.

Yes.

I don't have a wife, do I?

No.

I get married?

Is there someone?

No. But can't you find someone quick?

We'll have a fast marriage, and a divorce.

How's that?

You can't do that.

I can't? Well, how about...

Oh, he's back.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Hello.

Young man... did it work out?

No, it didn't.

Anyway, come on in.

Did you follow my instructions?

Yes... I did.

Went to a movie... ate something... took a walk?

Yes. That's what we did.

Did you talk about the flower?

It wasn't easy to find one. We had to walk around.

"Look, a flower." I said.

She said, "Where?"

I said, "Over there."

That was good. And then...?

She started laughing.

Said, "That's tissue paper."

Don't laugh!

Then what?

I had to laugh, too.

And then?

That's the end.

The end?

What about, "I love you" "Marry me"...

Any of those things?

No.

Oh, my!

You're hopeless.

I'm terribly sorry.

I'm sure Sachiko had a wonderful time.

Cheer up.

On their first date. He couldn't say those things.

That's right.

Damn!

You're not a man. So how do you know...?

The Monkey Has A Stomachache Don 't Feed Him

Mr. Watt?

I made some noodles, eat some.

Thank you... but... just leave it there.

You must eat, or you'll never get well.

What's wrong? What is it?

Nothing at all.

This Man Is Heartbroken Don 't Talk To Him… Tora

It's not nice...

Is Mother all right? Are you sure?

You're phoning from the hospital?

I'll come home right away.

Take care of Mother. Which hospital?

I know it. If you want anything, phone Aunty at Hachimori.

All right? Goodbye.

Mother's to be operated on tonight.

Go home now.

You can make the 9 P.M. express.

But the store...

Don't worry.

Toshiko! Phone your mother!

Hey, waitress!

One more sake!

And some fish roe.

Right away.

Welcome.

Thanks for the other day.

Sachiko.

Will you... will you...

Will you marry me?

Why do you say that at a time like this? Stupid!

Sachiko.

Sachiko... I...

Stop it!

Are you crazy?

Hurry and get ready.

Welcome back.

How's the heartbroken boy?

Just now he came in the house like a ghost.

Without a word, he floated upstairs...

Looking so pale.

Can't we help him?

The first lesson in life.

Why so callous? You started all this.

He's not the romantic type.

You can't categorize men.

You can.

Meaning you?

What's this? I came home from work...

Why upset me like this?

Dad! Your bath is ready!

Go and drown yourself.

He's in love, and I wish we could help.

To marry the girl you love is the happiest goal.

But it never works that way.

Look at all the unhappy couples. Putting up with each other.

Learn your lesson, know when to give up...

Find someone else.

"I hope that… … …

"In my next life..."

It's too soon to give up.

As long as they like each other, they'll be together.

They don't need advice.

If I hadn't help you two, you wouldn't be married now.

You think so?

What is this?

That hurts me. Good deeds are never remembered.

What happened?

I'm in a jam.

Get outside!

Was it a bomb?

Hang in there!

No end to the trouble your brother causes.

And what's the heartbroken boy doing?

Luckily, he wasn't seriously burnt.

He was too embarrassed to stay.

After the investigation, he went home.

And Tora?

Well...

He ran off as if to follow him. He's also responsible.

So, Tora also ran away?

There he goes! In the gate!

There he is! Surround him!

What's up?

The neighborhood monkey also ran away.

You there! Stop!

He's got my shoe! Get him!

Be careful!

Escaped Monkey Reward For His Capture

Look at these gloves. Put one on and feel the texture!

Any pair at a discount!

Suicide bargains today!

Number one is first, and Yamato was first.

1st island was Awaji, 1st thief was Goemon...

1st lecher was that old man.

And next is two.

Two women are more fun than one, and twice the trouble!

Next is 3 and you all know that 3 and 3 are 6...

Beautiful Komachi died at a temple in three days...

Skipper, are you from Hirado?

Right.

Know a guy living there?

Forgot his name. He just came back from Tokyo.

Tall, and walking like in a fog...

Ah, Ryosuke!

Ryosuke! Where is he now?

Still in a fog, fishing all day.

Bet he lost his girl in Tokyo.

You got good eyes.

He's usually over there. He's still there.

Heartbroken boy! You still alive?

What are you doing here?

What else?

I was worried about you and came from Tokyo!

Why not stay for a while?

No, I'm going...

Now that you're all right.

What a miserable island. Nothing interesting here.

But the fish are good.

No thanks. Stop being moody and come back to Tokyo.

Fishing all day won't do you any good. See you!

Where're you going?

Wherever that boat's going.

Say hello to your folks.

I don't have any folks.

Who do you live with?

My sister.

Sister?

My best to her and her husband.

My sister has no husband.

Is she single?

I live alone with my sister.

Suddenly... I'm a little thirsty...

Come for some tea.

Let's go.

Is that it...?

To look after you, your sister didn't marry?

She was married once.

It only lasted a year.

Personality conflict?

Worse reasons than that.

I hope she marries someone she likes.

That's right.

But she's pretty stubborn.

There she is... that's her.

You said the fish are good here.

Yes. Pretty good.

I suddenly got hungry.

I brought a guest home.

Welcome back... Who is it?

The one I told you about. Tora.

There!

Is that the man?

Have some tea.

Tea's ready.

Fixing the place?

Got fire insurance?

A small fire isn't any good.

You should have burnt everything.

I wish my factory had burnt down.

Then I could give it all up.

Don't say that.

Will you fix this while you're here?

Hello.

Well!

How are you?

It's you, Sachiko!

I went back home for a while.

I thought your family would like this.

My...

A souvenir from Akita.

That's very nice of you.

You went back home?

My mother had an operation.

And...?

The doctor said there's nothing to worry about.

I'm glad to hear that.

Smells good.

I'll make some tea.

Also, this is... Will you please give this to Ryosuke?

Haven't you heard?

Heard what?

Ryosuke went home. Where was that?

Hirado.

Why did he leave?

To tell the truth...

We all thought something had happened between you two.

Was that it?

Anyway, sit down.

You know why...?

At that time, I...

At that time...

That time...

Can I help you?

He told me once, and I wrote it down.

Can't find it?

Ryosuke Shimada...

I found it.

09502, this is it.

What time is it?

8 P.M. Call him.

He'll be happy.

He might come right back.

Brother's not here. It'll work out just fine.

He caused all this trouble.

Is this okay?

Hello?

The Shimada store…

Excuse me... this is Suwa in Tokyo calling.

Sakura, is that you?

Is that you, Brother?

How did you find me?

What are you doing there?

Visiting the lovesick boy.

Great place here!

Fish are good, view's great, people are sympathetic...

Wait. Here's Big Sister.

Whose sister is that?

Wait a minute.

Yes.

My name is Sakura.

Ryosuke's sister?

Thank you for the wonderful letter you sent.

Please don't mention it.

My brother made a lot of trouble for you.

And your brother came all the way from Tokyo to visit us.

I don't know how to thank you.

Please don't say that.

Good evening.

No, it's nothing at all.

Hi, Skipper.

Why, you are...

Thank you for everything, and best regards to your family.

Yes, I understand. Goodbye, then.

"The ship starts to sail, tapes are cut as I smile.

"I still dream of that aloha-oe.

"How much do I long for that Hawaiian Route..."

I'm back now.

Thank you.

The squid was cheap today so I bought some.

You're so kind.

See you later.

Goodbye.

One of your crew said there're passengers for you.

This early? Strange.

Stop complaining and work.

Look at me, up early.

Shimada store. Oh, it's you.

Don't phone when I'm busy!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Going out?

Will you take me to the mainland?

Just in time. I'm leaving now.

Thanks for the tea.

Be careful.

Sailing out?

I'll pray for a safe voyage.

Reach your destination safely.

Why...

Hello?

Who's that?

Madly in love.

Madly in love with Fujiko.

You mean I am? What are you saying?

Wait, Father! Are you in love with her, too?

I phoned in the evening.

Brother said, "Don't phone so often."

Looks like he's working there.

Ryosuke's sister has a shop.

Is she pretty?

From her voice, I'd say yes.

Mr. Watt had a nice face, so I bet his sister is pretty.

Tora went to visit and met Mr.Watt's sister?

He fell in love, and started working there?

Pretty obvious.

Why not tell Mr. Watt how Sachiko feels about him?

Phone again.

Brother'll answer.

Take the chance.

He may be out. Try again.

What a mess...

Tora came out of retirement.

This should be interesting.

Don't get excited.

Cut it out. You aren't involved.

Unsanitary!

Shimada store…

Brother answered again.

Thank you for coming with me.

It's nothing.

Going to church Sunday morning makes you feel good.

Will you come with me next Sunday, too?

Why not?

You don't mind staying until then?

I've nothing else to do.

I'm glad.

But doesn't my staying here bother you?

Why? It doesn't bother me.

You know, Tora...

I'm a poor talker, I can't express my thoughts.

But you are visiting us, I really appreciate it.

It must be God's will.

I have the same feeling.

Are you all right?

Yes, I am.

I'm worried about my brother.

Coming home suddenly, looking pale, staying in his room...

No matter what I say, he ignores me completely.

Being my only brother, I felt...

He should tell me everything.

But he wouldn't talk.

And it made me so sad.

I understand.

I think the same about my only sister.

But he tells you everything...

And listens to you.

Since you came, he's changed.

People find it easy to talk to me about anything...

I just say stupid things.

That's not true. I'm very happy that you came here.

I can't help him anymore.

Until he started school...

He went everywhere with me.

But now, I can't help him anymore.

I'm sure he knows how you worry about him.

You think so?

Pretty flowers!

Over there.

And so many. See?

They're cute.

Shall I pick some?

Tora!

There you are!

Sakura phoned just now.

Don't bother me with phone calls.

It wasn't for you.

Are you all right?

Listen.

I hadn't lost Sachiko after all.

You didn't?

Tomorrow I'm going to Tokyo.

Do you mind?

I don't.

Help my sister run the shop.

All right?

Be careful!

"I still dream of that Aloha-oe..."

I'll be alone with Fujiko.

It's too much.

Sitting together, we'll eat dinner.

We'll be too nervous to talk.

"It's a quiet night."

"Yes, it is." And silence fills the room.

Unable to bear it, "Will you please excuse me?"

"Please."

"I'm going to bed," and she gracefully leaves the room.

Sha, sha, sha, sha... dainty footsteps in the hall.

And because she has a cold...

I hear her light coughs... "Kak, kak, kak."

I'll be lying here quietly listening to her...

Wait a minute!

No matter how big the house is we're still under the same roof.

On this tiny island, rumors will begin to spread.

"Tora and Fujiko are having an affair."

If that rumor started, I couldn't stay here.

"Fujiko, thank you, but now I must bid you farewell."

"Tora, are you leaving me?"

"Yes."

"You gave in to those rumors. I don't care what they say."

If she ever said that, I think I'd die.

You home already?

I just came back.

Then say you're back first.

I'm sorry.

I've been thinking...

I'll move to an inn from tomorrow.

I'll come every morning, and work all day long.

So, don't worry.

Why must you do that?

You're slow in the head, just think about it.

A man and a woman in the same house will start rumors.

Don't worry about that.

She's going to Tokyo with me.

Will you keep the store?

Just watch the fire and lock the doors.

Hey!

Paying back good with evil?

Leaving me alone on a deserted island like this?

Is that the kind of man you are?

I'm back now.

Welcome back.

I'm tired. All this happening at once.

Did you talk it over with Tora?

I just told him.

About what?

Taking care of the shop.

About that...

I know it's too much to ask you.

But Ryosuke wants me to meet Sachiko in Tokyo.

And I want to see her, too.

And I have to apologize to your uncle.

That's why I decided to go with him. All right, Tora?

Go ahead. It's all right.

I'll stay and run the store.

I'm so glad.

Isn't that nice?

Leaving early tomorrow?

Yes. 7 o'clock.

Then, you'd better go to bed.

Good night.

He's in love.

Praying for a safe voyage...

I'm sure you'll be lonely.

Bye.

He's in love.

Sachiko, close the shop.

Yes.

You surprised me.

I'll eat here every day.

Katsu-don...

With an egg on it?

And then...

Cold tofu?

O ne Katsu-don.

Closed for the day.

You'll make it for this customer, won't you?

Cold tofu, too.

They're alive!

They're beautiful!

Crawfish!

They're lobsters.

He says they're crawfish.

Tora went to the fish market at 5:30.

5:30?

In the morning?

Tora always gets up at 6 o'clock.

Cleans the store, and sweeps out front.

He does it every day, he works so hard.

Tora does?

From grade school to college he delivered morning papers.

So he can get up early.

That's not true at all.

He never gets up until noon at home.

Is that true?

I asked him to go to the fish market every morning.

A good lesson for him.

My husband.

I'm Hiroshi.

It's nice to...

This is a crawfish.

Not crawfish.

Lobsters. She brought them.

Lobsters? Thank you.

Shimada store.

Fujiko?

Yes, it's me.

You arrived all right?

That's very nice. Tora...?

He's been drinking, and now he's sleeping.

Yes...

Yes. I'll tell him tomorrow.

Don't worry about anything.

Good night.

I should go back to Hirado now.

Stay a little longer, you came such a long way.

Thank you.

But...

I miss Hirado very much.

I'm just a country girl.

Hirado must be nice.

The water, the air, and the fish are good.

I wonder how Tora's doing. I should go back.

Tora will scold me if I leave him alone too long.

Oh, my!

That's my brother!

Tora!

Fujiko...

What happened, Brother!

Tora!

It's terrible!

Tora left Hirado yesterday, and hasn't eaten anything.

He walked from Ueno. Bring him in here.

Thank you.

I'm okay.

Are you?

Are you all right?

Hang in there.

I'm all right.

Are those two love birds okay?

Yes, thank you.

My relatives treat you kindly?

Yes, very much.

Since I didn't get any news from you,

I got so worried I couldn't sit still.

I'm sorry.

I'm starving to death.

What are you doing?

That's a leftover.

Make me something to eat.

Right away.

Tora...

Closed For Today

I hear Tora had a rough time.

Hiroshi!

Welcome back.

I scolded Aunty and Uncle.

There's still no arrangement for a dowry for those two.

I can't trust you people.

There's plenty of time yet.

What?

A gift isn't important.

Is that what you think?

You don't think that getting married is very important?

I've had enough of you people. Count me out!

Don't say things like that.

We'll consult with you later. Not right now.

All right, then. Later.

It'll be a happy party tonight. Here they come!

We're here!

Good evening.

Welcome.

Thank you for inviting us.

I'm glad you could come.

Mr. Watt!

Why!

You're still alive.

Tora...

What are you doing here?

Making sure if you're doing okay.

Come on in, come on, over here...

Thanks for everything.

It's nothing.

Are sake and beer ready?

Everybody get ready to drink a toast!

What about your job?

I apologized to my boss.

I got my old job.

That's nice.

Can you go home by yourself?

Tora is so kind. He's going back to Hirado with me.

I'm so grateful.

Don't be. I planned on that.

The Priest and Skipper want me back, too.

That's asking too much.

No. Everyone has a full glass?

Hiroshi, make a toast.

Me?

Say something nice.

We welcome Brother's return...

Idiot! Don't make a speech about me.

It's a party for these two.

Ryosuke and Sachiko, we wish you both a happy future!

Hold it.

I want to thank everyone for helping Sachiko.

I'd like to drink to that.

Thank you.

A toast to small and poor enterprises!

Nobody'd miss your business.

Cheers!

That's good.

I want to talk to you.

What?

Going to sleep already?

He wants to talk to me.

I'll leave you two.

No, it's better if you stay.

What is it? Speak up.

Are you going to marry Tora?

What're you saying?

If not, don't let Tora go back to Hirado with you.

What do you mean? I don't understand.

You don't understand?

Can't you see? Tora's in love with you.

Well, now...

There you go!

I'll sing a song from my school days.

Aunty...

Where did Fujiko go?

Upstairs with Ryosuke.

In the middle of the party? I'll go get them.

Uncle.

Go ahead.

Uncle...

Schubert's... "The Winter Journey".

What kind of song is that?

Be quiet!

Please go on.

All right?

I'm okay.

I'll clean up later.

If I were Tora, I'd never forgive you.

You make him think you love him.

Stop it!

Don't talk like that.

Tora has a purer heart than you'll ever have.

I know that very well.

But he's still a man.

Stop it!

Talking like that in front of Sakura.

You must be annoyed. I'm sorry.

Tora isn't to blame.

He's the reason for all this.

But don't worry about him.

Even if he's in love with you...

He'd be happy just to know how you feel about him.

He's that kind of man.

Your uncle's very good.

He was in a choir at college once.

What's that song?

Schubert... a song from "The Winter Journey".

"Winter Journey?"

Ryosuke and his sister...?

They'll be down soon.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Sorry about this.

Hirado to Tokyo is a long way. And I'm broke.

Why so much?

We just got our bonus.

His company could afford this?

I'll pay you back.

It's getting cold these days.

New Year's soon.

Why not stay home?

Everybody'll be there... We'll have special food.

Silly. New Year's is my busiest time.

I think I'll go to Niigata this time.

Lots of people with lots of money.

I'll get rich, too.

A depression now helps my business.

A chance to make money for me, but Hiroshi's boss won't like it.

Bye now.

My best to Fujiko.

She was asleep when I left.

What should I tell her?

You figure it out, whatever.

Happy New Year!

You look so pretty.

Good morning, Father.

Why the hurry?

Ryosuke's coming back.

With his fiancée?

I'll meet her, too.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Can you go up to that castle?

Yes, the view from there is fantastic.

From the Genkai Channel to the East China sea.

We're getting close to port now.

She's there.

Who's there?

My sister, and the priest. They're both waving.

Let me look.

You did all right. You found a nice girl.

What?

You found a good woman.

And for you, that's pretty good.

"Happy New Year, everyone! This is my first time in Kyushu.

"I'm surprised that it's warm here on New Year's.

"It's so different from my home up north.

"The Skipper, and the Priest and everyone are so interesting.

"It makes me happy every day."

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I didn't see you around.

I went back to my home.

Where's that?

Up in Hokkaido.

"By the way, what is Tora doing now?

"We often talk about him.

"I wish he could be with us. It would be so much fun."

Thanks for the food.

Ladies and gentlemen, for your New Year's pleasure,

Our theatrical group will bring a new drama to you…

Fulfilling your greatest expectations…

We will present the original Victor Hugo play… … …

"Les Miserable "… 3 acts, 8 scenes…

Plus many skits… All at the town hall tonight…

Master Kuruma!

The actors' group!

Master Kuruma, what an unexpected pleasure.

How have things been going?

We follow your instructions, and practice every day.

That's good.

Where are you going?

To the town...

Oh, yeah! Will you give me a ride?

Why not?

Your bag.

Thanks.

Perhaps you could see our play tonight.

I'm free. So I'll enjoy your play tonight.

Thank you.

We must do our best tonight.

Of course.

Don't be so serious. Let's all have fun!

Let's go.

The End