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A Shochiku Film

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Sakura!

Sakura!

I've finally found myself a bride.

How do you do?

What's up?

Uncle!

Aunty!

Something happened?

You came too late.

What?

You mean, they...?

Last autumn, during an epidemic, they both passed away.

Why didn't you come home earlier?

Brother!

Uncle... Aunty... It's me.

See? Tora is home.

I'm not alone.

I brought my wife.

You always urged me to get married and have a home.

So I got married.

I wanted to make you happy.

But... but... Why did you die?

Why did you die?

Brother.

Keep a grip on yourself.

Brother.

Brother.

Brother...

Edogawa River?

Iron Bridge.

We went by Shibamata.

I missed Shibamata.

The next station is Konodai…

Got to go back.

Tora-san's Lovesick

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

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

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

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hisao Dazai as President

Toshie Takada as Kinuyo

Yoshio Yoshida as the old gentleman

Fukuko Sayo as Utako's mother-in-law

Tatsuo Matsumura as Uncle

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Seiji Miyaguchi as Takami

Sayuri Yoshinaga as Utako

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Kiminobu Sato

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura

Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Mitsuo, I said, no.

I want this.

No.

I'm back.

Hello.

Not busy at all.

We were until a while ago.

You just got up?

Couldn't sleep until dawn. Had a weird dream.

Not weird. A nice dream.

I'll air the bedding.

Thanks.

What kind of dream...?

Tora came home.

Was he well?

In unusually good spirit and looking happy.

He came straight to me.

Said he'd troubled me a lot but got married.

I got so emotional, tears began to fall before I could speak.

And then?

She woke me up.

He was weeping in his sleep.

Listen.

I saw him in my dream, does it mean he's dead?

Cut it out.

When your father died, he also appeared in my dream.

Really?

Wearing white clothes, he sat by his bedside.

I asked him what he wanted. He said to take care of Tora and you.

He said he was worried about Tora, a born fool.

He seemed terribly sad and faded away.

When I woke up, I was soaked in sweat.

It really happened?

Maybe he's not resting in peace yet.

It's my fault for spoiling Tora.

Grandma...

Yes?

I'm sorry.

Come on, don't be...

The fool's back.

Pretend you don't know.

We'll wind up spoiling him, I know.

Brother!

Yeah? Hi, there!

This place? I forgot where the shop was.

All well?

Welcome back.

Uncle, it's Tora.

What's up? Looking grim.

I'm getting old.

Don't talk like that.

Can't afford to have you die.

My gifts. Share them.

It's you, Tora?

President, why the long face?

Business still bad?

I'll say.

Look, Uncle.

Gorgeous!

The fish look good.

How did you get them?

From Madame.

Madame? Where?

A hotel.

What hotel?

At Yunotsu.

Yunotsu?

In Shimane.

Shimane is...?

Beyond Tottori.

Tottori is...?

This side of Shimane.

Yeah.

You were at a Yunotsu hotel in Shimane?

Hot spring hotel.

Excuse me. Some sweets, please.

What were you doing there?

As I wake up, I hear the lapping waves.

I open the shutters and there's the blue sea.

It's the Japan Sea, President.

Another fine day.

As I breathe in the fresh air, I hear the maid's voice calling.

"Clerk, breakfast is ready."

You were a clerk?

Yeah.

I answer, "Coming!".

I make up the bed.

Run down the stairs, open the door to the bath.

Take a morning dip.

All clean inside and out, I eat.

A heaping bowl of fresh cuttlefish.

With ginger and soy sauce delicious.

Fish, fresh eggs with lots of rice. Then, time to work.

Madame's kind voice.

"Thank you, clerk."

With the rheumatic hag's voice behind me, I clean.

I sprinkle water out in front.

A neighbor passes by.

"Hi, Okinu, going out?"

"Yes."

"I see. Take care. Don't get hurt."

"Thanks."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

So the morning chores end.

The afternoon?

I walk along the beach.

The sea never tires us, Sakura?

No.

Sound of the sea as it washes the beach...

Waves without wind. They're a mystery to me.

Maybe somebody is doing the washing out at sea.

To create waves.

Then, Okinu said...

"You're a funny man, Tora."

Oh, I forgot...

You like this? It's called Yunotsu Ware.

Is it for us?

It must have cost a lot. Thanks.

Never mind. Made at Okinu's place.

Gen, one for you.

One leftover.

Brother.

Tell me...

What is it?

What's Okinu like?

It's Kinuyo. Okinu for short.

Well...

Does it matter?

I'll announce it at supper time tonight.

The night train wore me out... Let me sleep a while.

Yes, do that.

Sakura, take a gift to the High Priest.

President, take what you like.

Thanks.

Call Hiroshi here tonight. I've got an important announcement.

I'm tired... more than I thought.

Hey, am I dreaming? What did he say just now?

About Okinu. He'll tell us tonight.

Did he really say so?

Yes. Really.

What now?

Calm down.

Begin from the start. What does Okinu do?

Big news! Tora's back! An important announcement tonight!

An announcement?

Seems like good news.

I'm busy.

High Priest.

Brother's back.

He told me. He's found a bride?

No. We're not sure yet.

Gen, don't spread any rumors!

How nice! A great relief to you?

Thanks.

Hope she's nice.

I hope so. We haven't seen her yet.

A dozen bottle of beer, please!

I'm late.

Gorgeous!

Boss's wedding gift.

Look, a pair of tea cups.

Gen brought them for Tora.

Whisky from the High Priest.

High Priest? This is like a wedding party.

Congratulations!

Thanks for the sake.

Not at all. The announcement?

About time?

I guess so...

Come on up.

Brother, supper's ready.

The big star shows up.

Hi, Hiroshi.

Welcome back.

You okay?

I hear you found a job. That's fine.

Thanks.

Here you are.

A drink to his job and health.

Cheers!

It's good.

Brother...

What is it?

Congratulations.

About what?

You said you'll make an announcement about Okinu.

Did I say something like that?

Where does she live?

In San-in?

Age?

Pretty?

You always ask that.

What's wrong with that?

You keep asking that.

Got her picture?

Wait. Wait!

Give him time to answer.

Choose one to ask questions.

Yes. You ask him, Hiroshi.

I see. I will, then.

First. What's her name?

Okinu.

Yes. Really, Kinuyo.

Nice name.

Write it down.

How old is she?

Well, around 35 or 36.

First or second marriage?

She has two kids.

A widow?

No.

Divorced?

He left three years ago and vanished.

I see. Just faded away?

It often happens.

Poor woman.

Left with two kids, she keeps working hard.

Yes. She's frail but works at the kiln.

Pays no heed to her appearance.

Still she's gentle and kind. Everybody praises her.

You must make her happy.

Thanks.

Just right for Tora.

I'm not young anymore to go flower to flower.

So, to settle down and start a family...

I think someone you all approve of is best.

That's why I asked for leave and hurried back to tell you.

Is that so?

Isn't it nice, Sakura?

I dreamed this day would come.

Fine. Really fine. Let's drink to it.

Then...

To your happiness!

Thank you.

I'll tell this to my brother...

What'll we do now?

You go with him to meet her.

Yes. That's good.

I can go, too. I have business in Osaka.

That's very comforting.

Sorry to bother you.

Don't worry. And when's the ceremony?

What ceremony?

The wedding.

Oh, wedding ceremony? Haven't decided.

I see. Betrothal gifts first. Eraser...

Have you talked it over with her?

No.

You're engaged, aren't you?

Engaged...

Engaged?

To be married.

No, not yet.

But there's an understanding between you two?

What's that?

Like holding hands in the dark.

Idiot! I'm not you.

Ask a third person to sound her out?

At least take a walk together?

Never together.

Nothing at all between you two?

Of course not.

Really nothing?

Shut up! Enough already!

So, that's it?

A lousy announcement.

What's wrong with it?

Oh, nothing.

We thought you and Okinu had talked it over more.

Didn't I tell you?

I came home first to see if you'd all approve of her.

In your case, you just have a crush on her.

It would have been different if you'd been truthful.

Yes, yes.

Yes, yes? Who're you to come into other people's home?

What's that?

You, Octopus?

Brother.

How dare you?

You're wrong. Apologize.

To Octopus? Why?

Dimwit!

Boss!

Things you can and can't say. Octopus's worried...

You too?

It's funny.

Stupid fool!

Stop it. I'll go with Brother to see her. Will that do?

Shut up! Who needs your help?

Lift a hand against her?

Stop it!

Hurt me? Not married yet!

Someone! Come!

Someone! Hurry up!

Three crab lunches and tea for three.

It's good.

Fresher fish when we get there.

Take you to a nice place at night.

1,290 yen, please.

1,290 yen...

Let me...

How much?

Hi! Station Master.

He's a factory boss. This is the station master.

How do you do?

He's been kind to me. Thank him for me.

This is what I do.

Being kind to my brother...

That's enough.

A nice, quiet town.

Think so?

Let's freshen up when we reach the hotel.

No. Kinuyo first.

That's right.

Meet her? You can if you want to.

Is she in?

That one to the left. The hotel.

Tora!

Is the kiln far?

Very near.

Maybe she's here, or maybe not.

Maybe not.

It's a nice place.

Okinu works here?

Stop fretting, all right?

Sakura, that's her.

Go home now.

Okinu!

Why, Tora!

Tora! Listen. My husband came back day before yesterday.

So suddenly I was surprised.

He's healthier than I thought.

I'm sorry I troubled you.

That's just great...

I wanted to tell you but you'd gone to Tokyo.

Yes. On business. My sister Sakura.

Your sister? How do you do?

You were kind to him.

I'm indebted to him.

You're here on business?

She wanted to see the spa.

It's very nice here.

Have some tea.

I'll make it.

So, all is well.

Yes, fine...

Fine.

I see. His heart's broken again?

What's he doing?

Drinking with the President.

He's desperate.

Sakura.

Wait.

I'm drunk.

Had enough?

No. Came for my wallet.

Phone my home if all's okay.

What're you doing? Hurry, President!

Coming!

I'm sorry.

I'm prepared for tonight.

Hear that?

I get the general idea.

Back tomorrow?

I'll be at the station.

Take care.

It didn't work out?

I owe Boss a debt.

"Sakura, I'm going ahead on a trip.

"Take care going home.

"I'm sorry I made you come this far. Your brother."

That Kinuyo seemed nice.

If she were Tora's wife, you could rest easy.

Tired?

I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.

Forget it. I had business in Osaka.

I didn't have much hope anyway.

They say ill weeds grow anywhere.

Danjo's an ill weed on the stage.

Look at these three.

Buy them, three as a set. They'll bring you luck...

Your tea.

Hello?

I'm Suzuki, the librarian.

I'm sorry. May I put it up?

Please do. What is it now?

A cultural lecture.

In here too?

Please. Anywhere you like.

Utako, isn't it?

Tora?

What happened? Why are you here?

On a trip, of course.

I'm so surprised.

Been two years?

Yes.

You've been well?

Yes.

Weren't you living in Tajimi?

Why are you here?

His home is here.

I see.

Yes. You married an artist?

Getting along well?

He...

He what?

He died.

Last autumn. He became sick.

Hello.

Nobody here?

Tea, please.

I left work early.

The doctor told him to go to a hospital.

But he wouldn't listen.

We quarreled about it.

We spent all our money. His health became worse.

I wrote to his brother to come.

We forced him onto a train.

And hospitalized him here.

They operated on him.

It was too late.

The doctor sent him home to do as he pleased.

His old room became his sick room.

A big persimmon tree was outside.

Very sweet persimmons, so he said he'd give me the first one.

When it ripened.

But he died before they became ripe...

It must have been difficult.

Been here ever since?

I thought of Tokyo once.

But indebted to his family, I couldn't go.

And his grave's here, too.

I'm glad I met you. I'm very happy.

If I can be of any help, I can stay a few days.

No. It wouldn't be fair to you.

You're traveling.

To Yamaguchi and then where?

San-yo Way, Hiroshima, Kure, Mihara, Onomichi...

Then to Shimonoseki, Kokura, Hakata and Karatsu.

How nice!

I'd like to go, too.

Utako.

Happy now?

Yes.

Not in trouble?

No.

If you're in trouble, come to Toraya in Shibamata.

I'm back.

Sorry I'm late.

So, you're back?

Sister-in-law...?

She went to a Ladies' Meeting. And asked you to prepare supper.

I phoned the library at 3 but you'd already left.

You know the Bathhouse owner's daughter? Her husband died.

Yes. Poor woman, she has two kids.

She's so pretty, too.

Fair skinned and reserved. She's Tora's type.

How about her and Tora?

He'll like her, don't you think?

It's not if he'll like her.

The problem's if she'll like him.

I see. That's right.

Checkmate.

Hold it...

Brother.

Hi, Sakura.

Uncle. Aunty. Brother's back!

Is it true?

Tora.

Welcome home.

Why are you sitting there?

Looking sort of haggard.

Pale too.

Yes. You feel sick?

Aunty, will you get me some water?

Sorry, right away.

Something happened?

What day's today?

Twenty-fifth.

I see. Ten days have passed since then.

Since then?

Here.

Thanks.

You know, Sakura...

I saw Utako.

Utako? Oh...

Who's Utako?

The Tofu girl?

That's Setsuko. Utako's...

The Tsugaru girl?

That's Akiko.

No, she was a teacher.

It was Hanako.

Quiet! Forget the names.

It's the girl Tora loves. Right?

That's no way to talk. No way...

I'm sorry.

Utako's father is a writer. He was against her marriage.

So she eloped.

That's her. I ran into her, Utako.

Where?

At Tsuwano.

Where is it?

Quiet, Octopus!

Is she well?

But now...

Sakura...

Don't be surprised.

Utako's husband died last autumn.

What did he do?

You stay out! Can't hear the story!

Boss, Tora's back?

I guess so!

Still loafing?

Back to work!

I'm a cold-hearted man, Sakura.

Call me cruel, a brute. I deserve it.

Why?

Isn't it so?

Utako lost her husband. She has to live...

With a mean mother-in-law, and a sly sister-in-law.

And I abandoned her alone in Tsuwano.

She must hate me for it.

"A cold man.

"I put out my hand for help but you smiled and left on the bus."

It's not so.

I wanted to stay.

"Please stay with me."

Why didn't you say so?

Aren't you a bit tired?

Yes. Rest upstairs.

Thank you.

But while you're being kind to me, Utako's...

We know. We'll talk later.

I'll make you some noodles.

With two eggs.

Not rolled-up fish paste. Makes me dizzy.

She's having a hard time?

Is her husband's home well to do?

Yes. They're not poor.

In that sense, she's lucky.

Wife of a rich family.

No. Not being poor doesn't mean she's happy.

Why?

What's Utako's interest in living as a woman...

And as a human being?

In Japan, widow's an unpleasant word.

Widows' Salon?

Uncle!

If she were older...

But it's hard for Utako, a young widow, to get along.

It can happen to anyone.

But Tora's worrying won't do any good.

He's so worried?

"Worried" can't express it.

Thin, cheek bones sticking out...

We call it being, "Love-sick".

Love-sick?

In a way I envy him.

If I could, I'd like to be love-sick.

Your boss is tax-sick. Poor man.

I'm work-sick?

We're sweets-sick.

Sakura's worried and Tora-sick.

Touche!

Why the suitcase?

Supper is ready.

No mocking at other's misfortune!

We weren't.

Shut up!

Labor-sick wouldn't know.

I'm going.

Where to?

Tsuwano.

Tsuwano?

I'll never come back.

On the outskirts of town,

I'll watch over Utako's sad life.

It's goodbye forever.

I'd advise all of you to do some soul searching, too.

And become decent people. Bye.

Brother.

Yes, it's Toraya.

Miss Utako?

It's Miss Utako.

Brother! Phone call from Utako!

Hello. One moment, please.

Hello?

Utako?

Yes, it's Tora. It's me, Tora.

I'm glad you phoned.

I've been so worried after I left you...

What? Shibamata Station? You're at the station now?

You should say that first!

I'll come and get you.

Go straight, turn right.

Shall I come? You'll come? Don't go anywhere else.

Utako will be here now.

Uncle, wake up!

Sakura, Sakura... What is it?

Oh, yes, tea!

Aunty, don't look blank. Cook! Food.

Uncle. Don't just stand there. Stupid.

She's tired from her long trip.

Make her bedding upstairs. All right?

Hiroshi, make a bath.

Okay. Oh, I forgot something.

Everybody gather.

As you know, she lost her husband recently.

So never mention, "husband", "he", "darling"...

Or any likely words.

Understand?

You're a woman.

Say your husband's dead.

Die now, Hiroshi.

Quiet, widow.

Quiet, I said!

What're you doing, old couple? Stop necking.

Attention! Attention!

She should be here now.

There are bad guys at that pinball shop.

Oh, no! Yes!

Brother!

Good evening.

Utako! Didn't recognize you.

Good evening.

Here. I came.

I'm glad. I'm glad you came.

I'm sorry to bother you.

Welcome. It's been a long time.

Never mind the formal greetings.

You're all well.

All well, full of energy.

Where's Hiroshi?

Your husband.

Stupid... Your man!

I forgot!? He's dead.

Really?

Really.

I'm here.

My condolences.

Who're you? Hiroshi!

He's a joker.

You died!

Tora seems tired.

He's been worried about you all day long.

Now that he saw you, he's so relieved.

Joking.

Just joking.

He didn't sleep.

I read about Tsuwano in magazines. Seems like a nice place.

Yes.

You're a librarian?

Yes. But I quit to come here.

I see.

It's about that.

It's been on my mind.

I'd like to find suitable work in Tokyo.

My mother-in-law was against it.

We quarreled and I left there.

Stay here as long as you like.

You don't mind? You mean it?

I'll find a place to stay, an apartment.

No. We have an empty room upstairs.

Yes. Tora can sleep anywhere. Can't you?

She'll stay upstairs.

Getting sleepy?

I'm glad I met Tora.

If I hadn't, I couldn't have decided to come.

From so far away.

Even he can be helpful sometimes?

I like that!

When you're away, we miss you.

Some statement.

All this reminds me...

Two years ago.

Two years already?

Yes. We all dined together here.

I found the pictures you took before.

It's the first time we met.

Let me see.

Tora's stupid mouth is open.

We say "cheese" when we take a picture.

But I said "butter."

We all laughed.

Got a bellyache?

He's laughing, too.

Funny that time, too.

When?

At my mother's funeral.

He said he'd take the picture and told us to smile.

My mistake, so I said, "Weep." Too late then.

His brother got so mad.

Of course.

We laughed.

In the cemetery.

What's the matter?

Tora's so funny.

I'm sorry.

What is it?

Look. Utako's laughing.

It's great.

May I come in?

Please do.

Nightgown.

I brought my own.

Just in case.

Thanks.

If you need anything, tell me.

Thank you.

Is your father well?

I imagine so.

Haven't seen him?

But at the funeral...?

This may surprise you.

When my husband died, I notified my father at once.

He sent a card saying he was working and couldn't come.

He told me to return home after the funeral.

That was all.

He was against our marriage, but to a funeral...

Don't you expect a normal father...

If it were your uncle...

He'd hurry to your side to comfort you.

My father has no fatherly love.

He acts that way but deep down in his heart, he loves you.

Even if he does, he can't convey it to me...

Is it real love?

I don't want to see him.

I'm sorry I was inquisitive.

Not at all. I made you worry.

Good night.

Good night.

Oh... it's raining.

You've got one!

Idiot!

Hello.

Hello!

What do you want?

Nobody's home.

I'm sorry to bother you.

I'm Suwa from Shibamata.

We met about your daughter once.

We met? Oh, yes. Excuse me.

I should've called you sooner.

No, no. Is there something...?

Well, it's about Utako.

She's staying at our place now.

She left Tsuwano and came to Tokyo.

To find work here, I think.

I thought you might be concerned.

So I came to tell you.

I see. Thanks for taking the trouble.

A little something.

Why, thank you.

Won't you come in?

Thank you, but no...

I see.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry to have taken your time.

No, no.

I'll see you to the station.

If you'll excuse me, then...

Thank you.

I'm sorry to have Utako bother you.

Take care of her.

He's such a nice father.

Why does she say that?

They should meet and talk to make up.

Yes. They should meet.

It'll settle everything.

She can't bring herself to see him.

Maybe, rebelling against her father gave her strength.

Can it be true?

Difficult problem.

Since you know so little about parents.

As there are orbits in Heaven, people have zodiac signs.

Very often in life, waves can be high and last long.

Your fate has been decided by your star.

But it depends on how you grasp the calendar's meaning.

I get nothing out of it.

Do you know why I'm here telling you this?

It's because I want you all to be happy.

A public institution employs only qualified people.

Like kindergarten teachers, nurses and...

Public health workers.

Only qualified ones can be employed.

Not even as an assistant?

At a private institution...

You could study for your qualification while working.

Is there one in Tokyo?

Yes. But the one I know...

It's in Oshima, Chiba. I could recommend you.

Two tofu, please.

Welcome back.

You look tired.

Sure. A full day of labor.

Chow?

Hamburgers.

Hamburgers? No western food. I hate them.

You're back?

You're back, too?

An hour ago.

She made Hamburgers for you.

Not very good. Like them?

Love them. Wanted some tonight.

I'm so glad.

I'll go change clothes.

That's her room.

Mine's this way.

Tora!

Take a bath first?

I think so, yes!

"Tired? A massage after that?"

"No, I'm not tired."

Ready to work hard tomorrow, too!

It looks good.

Where did you buy it?

Aoyama. I used to go to the shop.

All right?

Sure.

I'll make some coffee.

You went to Aoyama?

To meet my friends.

Friends?

They came here once. Midori and Mari.

Oh, those girls.

What are you doing?

How are they now?

Midori's married. Has a child.

Her husband's an executive. They live in a big place.

Condominium?

Mari surprised me. She's working at a nightclub.

Nightclub?

She earns a lot. Wore a diamond ring this big.

Diamond?

Not so loud, idiot!

They're both happy, then?

They did nothing but complain.

Unsympathetic husband, boring work.

They envied me for being carefree.

Being rich doesn't make people happy.

Why?

If the poor were all unhappy...

Then Tora would be unhappy all his life.

What are you saying?

I'm poor all year round?

You're not?

Of course not! Prove it?

Only 500 yen in your wallet.

You checked my wallet?

Stop it.

What a face.

But it's nicer to be rich than be poor, isn't it?

It's a difficult problem.

Isn't it, Tora?

I'm not too sure... What do you say?

It's... that...

Nothing to sweat over. Make it simple.

We can't tie happiness to money.

I see.

Are you satisfied with your work?

My work? Pretty good, I guess.

Is your love fulfilled?

Now you're rude, in front of Utako. I'm sorry.

It's not that.

Not just man-woman love.

But between friends and close relatives.

Oh, yeah? Between close relatives? I get it.

Tora's lucky there.

He's loved by all his family.

Right?

I'm happy having a fine nephew.

No way to talk like that.

Bad?

You're sarcastic.

How do I say it?

Do I say "I've a no-good nephew. I'm unhappy"?

The truth hurts!

Shame on you. Not in front of her.

Yes. Tora's a good nephew. Why can't we say so?

Siding with hubby?

Even you are being sarcastic.

Right?

I'm happy, too. Having a gentle brother.

Smooth talk.

How about you?

Of course. Yes.

President...?

I'm happy, too. Having a kind friend.

Ganging up to mock me to death.

What's the matter?

Tora...

I'm happy, too, with a friend like you.

Not worthy being called a friend, Hiroshi?

Fine, isn't it, Sakura?

Yes. Happy, aren't you?

Well, I'm not quite sure.

Shall we call it a night?

Yes. Excuse me, then.

Good night.

Good night.

You're tired. Better get some good sleep.

Use your pillow.

Well, I guess I'll turn in, too.

I'm worn out.

Let's go home.

Let's go, Mitsuo.

"Dear Tora: How have you been?

"You left town so suddenly I've been worried.

"It was a relief to get your sister's letter and know you're home.

"We're all well, too.

"My husband's working hard now.

"We owe it to everyone's kindness.

"It will be the rainy season soon.

"Please take care of your health. Kinuyo."

Is the ending right?

Isn't it?

Read it.

"If I ever travel to San-in again, I'd like to visit you.

"We haven't met but my regards to your husband.

"To Mrs. Kinuyo. From Torajiro."

Fine.

You're a writer's daughter.

Don't tease.

It's true.

Sakura, it's written.

Such nice handwriting.

"Torajiro Kuruma."

I didn't want to.

That's all right.

What a bother.

Shall we go?

She invited me to her home.

I see. Fine.

Take care.

Excuse me, then.

I'm sorry.

See you later.

Take care.

Aunty says to eat supper.

Tora, let's eat. Your favorite potatoes.

Same old food!

Midori and Mari are job-hunting for me.

They tell me to work, then tell me to remarry.

But if it's to marry just to get out of working...

I shouldn't have left Tsuwano in spite of it all.

Working at the institution you mentioned...

Handicapped children and old people?

In that kind of work, if I try hard enough...

Even I can make myself useful to others.

And people might even feel a bit thankful for what I do.

But it must be difficult work.

Yes. It'd be terrible if I didn't last six months.

I've been wondering if I should choose some easier work.

But that sounds as if I'm weak, so I'm wavering.

It's a difficult problem.

What do you think?

I can't answer.

It's your choice.

I think your decision would be for the best.

Supposing you asked your father, what would he say?

Frankly, I might just do that.

That's best. Why don't you?

The answer seems obvious.

He'll say, with a sneer, I can't do it.

You can't tell.

Think so?

Even if he does, you needn't change your mind.

Why not see him?

What would Brother say?

I asked him.

What did he say?

"Quit everything".

I asked how I'd make a living.

He said to stay at Toraya, pick flowers and sing.

I see.

Silly.

Hello. It's you, Brother?

What is it? I'm busy now.

Where are you?

Utako's father?

You're at Mr. Takami's home?

Yes. I'll tell off that stubborn old fogey.

But he's busy and told me to wait.

Talking big. Arrogant guy.

So, I'm drinking his whisky.

Don't worry about me. I'm hanging up.

Mister... still writing?

I came all the way to see you.

But I'm leaving now.

Sorry to keep you.

I drank this.

Napoleon?

Napoleon or Washington. It's good.

Now, about your answer...

Answer?

I asked you. Can you apologize and ask Utako's forgiveness?

How can I?

She should apologize to me.

I see. The minute I saw you,

I knew we couldn't talk sensibly.

Some father! Poor Utako.

What do you do? You write?

Sword rattlers?

No. Not period novels.

Modern stuff?

I know. Wives' affairs and stuff. How awful!

You write pulp? With your looks?

Wait a minute.

Maybe you're hard up, but...

It's bad even if you're poor.

Be serious and you'll succeed some day.

I'm going home for today.

Bye.

This way?

All dusty. No wonder no masterpieces are written.

Complaining again?

I spent train fare for Utako.

You ruined things.

Yes! Shouldn't have gone!

What's that?

I won at pinballs.

Drink tea. Cool down.

Not now! Listen!

What's up?

Tora called on Utako's father. Insulted him.

I like that!

True? Ordered him to apologize?

Dropping in on him and yelling!

Don't say that. I went especially for her sake.

So why couldn't he say, "You're very kind to my daughter."

He's no father.

It's not true. He's really gentle.

He's really very worried about Utako.

Why do you side with him?

Wait, wait! So you had your say and came home?

Yes. Is it bad?

He's a great writer. Did you know that?

Great? Skinny nincompoop.

You disgraced Toraya.

We're unfortunate with a good-for-nothing relative.

They're my words!

I'm unfortunate with a foolish uncle playing pinball all day.

You good-for-nothing!

Brother, please apologize to Utako!

Why do I have to apologize?

Can't you see? She and her father must make up one day.

He is wrong.

It's not that.

I feel sorry for her.

Utako can stay here as long as she likes.

She can't do that.

Why?

To live, everyone must work.

Your husband's a hard worker. Let him do her share.

Disregard the fool.

You're not really thinking of her happiness.

Why do you talk like that?

It's your feelings that want her to stay here?

It's not for her happiness but, for yours.

I see, I see.

You don't want Utako to stay here?

Stop it. No use talking to him.

You keep out of this.

I'm Takami.

I'm sorry to come so suddenly.

Thanks for the other day.

Not at all.

I was rude a while ago.

Not at all.

How do you do? Tsune!

Please. I'll make some tea.

Is Utako in?

At the public bath. She'll be back soon.

I see. I'll wait then if I may.

Please, come in the back.

Here will do, thanks.

Tora, she's late. Go and look.

Excuse me.

Tora.

Look. I bought this.

What is it?

I meant to come sooner.

But I was busy.

I should've asked Tora to take this but I forgot.

Buy what you need.

It's getting hot. I don't know much about clothes.

I pulled some out from your drawers.

I'm glad you're looking well.

I'm going now.

Father.

Yes?

What is it?

I'm sorry I made you worry for so long.

No. You needn't apologize.

Perhaps it is I who should.

I'm not good at talking. So I'm often misunderstood.

But seeing you chose your own way...

The way you believed in.

I'm happy to see you walk straight along the course you chose.

I'm really very happy to... see...

I wish I'd come to see you sooner.

Forgive me.

Isn't it nice, Aunty?

Sure it is.

Go and call Hiroshi and his boss.

Stop sniveling. Get some sake.

Hey, Tora, why are you standing there like a fool?

Brother.

Uncle.

He's gone.

That's funny.

Suitcase?

It's there. But the room's tidy.

Didn't you see him?

He was here until noon. I was busy today.

I'm worried.

After Utako went to her father's. He's half-sick.

Why!

Tora!

You surprised me showing up so unexpectedly.

Had business near here.

Your father...?

He went to a meeting.

I'm glad you came.

A cushion...

Don't bother.

The fireworks?

At Tamagawa River.

Brings back childhood memories.

My parents and I sat here to watch them.

No buildings blocking the view.

One went up!

What about your work?

I was wondering a bit.

I thought it over.

And decided to do my best at an institution.

Fujikura School in Oshima.

I went there to see.

Oshima in lzu?

Yes. You can see the smoke from Mt. Mihara. Beautiful scenery.

Too late to look up at the sound.

Rather hard to see from here.

Close by, you hear the sound before it goes up.

Then it explodes.

Beautiful!

It's good to find you're well now.

Think so? You helped me so much.

Thank you.

I didn't do anything.

Some special fireworks?

Your summer kimono is beautiful.

What?

Nothing.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Your father's late.

Oh, yes. Father praised you.

What? Why?

That you lectured him.

What did you tell him?

I don't know... I just rattled on.

So what did you rattle on?

I forgot. I was drinking Washington and was drunk.

Washington?

Oh, Napoleon.

I'll bring something cold to drink.

Beautiful.

I want to do it, too.

Fizzling, popping ones.

This, next.

String fireworks?

Yes, Toraya.

Utako? How are you?

Fine, thank you.

My Brother? No.

There?

Was he at your home?

Oh, no. Maybe he isn't feeling well.

Please don't worry.

Yes. I'll tell him when he returns.

You're back? Utako just...

They'll try to make me stay, so I won't see Uncle or Aunty.

Brother.

Not at this hour. Leave tomorrow.

Why the long face? I'm just going on a trip.

I guess I was a big burden to you all.

No one thinks that.

Don't try to pacify me.

It's true.

While you're away, we watch TV, eat and then...

It's "good night" and to bed.

We're always wondering how you are.

Brother.

It's lucky when you are remembered.

Was someone here?

Water...

Hot, isn't it?

It's more for children but...

Oshima must be really hot now.

Warm in winter though.

Her letter says she works pretty hard.

Chasing children all day.

Yes, it seems so.

It's a wonder your letting her go and work so far away.

No. I was against it.

But she wouldn't listen.

She's stubborn... takes after me.

How is Torajiro?

He left on a trip the middle of last month.

We think he's well.

A roving trip?

Yes.

A customer.

Come on in.

How do you do?

I've got a printing shop next door.

He's Octopus.

Don't say that.

I've heard about you.

"Dear Toraya people, how are you?

"A month has passed like a dream.

"Caring for handicapped children is harder than I'd thought.

"From morning until night... It's like a battle.

"The days fly by.

"The nights we talked together are cherished memories.

"I have no time to think if I'm happy or not.

"But ten or twenty years later, when I think back...

"I pray I will be able to say those were happy days.

"By the way, how is Tora?

"Is he on a trip?

"I feel he will come to this island suddenly.

"I'm hoping he will."

Okinu!

Tora!

Hi!

It's been quite a while.

Listen! Listen! Look!

You're her husband? Glad to meet you.

She was kind to me.

I saw your happy family from over there...

The End