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A Shochiku Film

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Once, there was a hard working village couple,

who were honest and kind…

No one talked bad about them in the village…

Everybody thought;

Get a wife like her… Get a man like him…

But, what a pity, they had no children…

Both wanted a baby so badly…

They made an oath to pray a hundred times at the shrine…

Rainy days, windy days, they never skipped a day…

Finally the 100th day came…

"Oh, god, we implore you… Please let us have a baby… … … "

"Please let us have a child… "

As they were praying, soft music was heard… … …

"What's that?"

They looked up wondering… … … Then!

"Thank you, thank you… … … "

Delighted, both began to pray, and again music was heard…

Well?

Behold again!

I am the God of Birth.

Blessed is the couple!

I bestow on you this child for your religious zeal.

Name the baby Torajiro for he will be a wise man.

He will certainly grow up to be a fine man.

Blessed is the couple.

It's smoky.

Mister!

It's cooked!

This sardine's delicious.

Tora-san's Lullaby

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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

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…

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Masumi Harukawa as the dancer

Happo Tsukitei as Sato

Tsunehiko Kamijo as Okawa

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Yukiyo Toake as Kyoko

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

Aunty.

Sakura!

Hiroshi...?

At the hospital.

Which one?

I don't know.

Sakura!

Which hospital?

Yoshida Hospital.

How bad is he hurt?

Caught in a machine.

I'll go and see.

Go and get Mitsuo at 1 o'clock.

All right.

Bicycle? Be careful.

Don't tell me he lost an arm.

No. He still had it. Trouble is from here.

Terrible! I'll go to pray.

Almost through.

I understand.

How is it?

Bones are all okay. And I didn't lose any fingers.

Mr. Suwa!

Come and get your medicine.

It might hurt a little later.

Boss...

Worried?

Aunty exaggerated again, didn't she?

I'm relieved.

How was it?

It's all right.

Am I glad!

Thank you very much...

What's so funny?

You were so serious.

Maybe Aunty's prayer's saved me.

Yes!

It's torn up.

See? I usually wear an arm-cover.

But not today.

And to fix the nozzle of the air controller, like this...

My sleeve got caught and...

No, no, stop it!

Here's your order.

Sushi? Who from?

The printing shop boss.

Put it there. I thought you'd all like some.

You had no time for lunch, so...

President!

It's all right.

I'm really sorry for all this trouble.

Having machines in a small place caused all this.

Stop saying that.

It's all my fault.

I'll pay for the hospital expenses.

I'm terribly sorry. Excuse me.

Don't take it so hard!

No more work for today. You can all go home.

Thank you very much for everything.

See you tomorrow.

I'm relieved!

Awkward for a while.

These are all hard to eat.

I was thoughtless. I should've made some soup.

Tea, please.

I'm sorry.

If you happen to lose an arm while working...

There's no compensation. It's really tough on Hiroshi.

It's the same for you.

So far you've been healthy. But what if one of you got sick?

That's right. We're not getting any younger.

If it gets bad, I'll hang myself.

Terrible!

Excuse me.

Hello, everybody.

Why, High Priest.

Welcome.

I heard Hiroshi was injured.

Yes. But not seriously.

Glad to hear that.

I came to bring a small present.

Why, thank you.

Thank you.

You must've been worried.

Thank you... Please...

Just be careful.

Hiroshi is the supporting pillar of the family.

Isn't Hiroshi the successor to the Kuruma Family?

No. He's Sakura's husband.

That's right. I'm sorry.

If he'd take over this store, it would be the best.

But Hiroshi has reasons of his own.

I see. Toraya has no successor.

Well... there is someone who could be...

Who is it?

It's a shame, but it's Tora.

Oh, Tora is the pillar?

That's terrible.

It's some support!

That's terrible.

And our pillar has no base at all.

Hi, High Priest. I see you're having fun.

Been a long time. It's me. Why look at me like that?

I'm not a ghost.

So sudden, I was startled.

Welcome home.

How are you?

Fine, thank you.

That's good.

Since the pillar's home, I'll be going now.

Thank you for coming.

Are you hungry?

Kind of...

That's Kuruma Family's pillar.

Brother, if you're hungry, I'll fix something.

You will? Then fix something simple.

Hiroshi, are you hurt?

Yes, the machine...

Didn't I tell you before? It's very dangerous!

Quit that lousy shack!

Tora, don't talk like that.

Why, is it wrong?

Look, Tora.

I hate to tell you this.

But we were just talking about the future.

You mean you had time to waste.

Idiot! Be serious.

Why don't you think about it, too?

About what?

About your own future, we want you to think about it.

You mean, you think I never even thought about it?

Come off it.

I think about my future even after my death.

After your death?

Of course!

For instance...?

For instance, my funeral.

Funeral?

Sure. I've troubled you a lot while I'm alive.

So, I think I'll at least pay for my own funeral.

I'm even saving money.

Saving money?

Not much yet, though.

The amount doesn't matter.

Think so?

Your effort makes me happy. Right, Sakura?

Hey, how about a drink?

Yes.

Saving money? Tora, I'm sorry for what I said.

Forget it.

You were thinking ahead...

I'm not young. Sometimes I can't sleep at night.

Then, many thoughts come to my mind.

Like what?

A man like me being able to live so long.

It's all because of warmhearted people...

So I want those people to come to my wake.

And drink good sake that I'll pay for.

That's very nice. Yes.

And you know I hate skimpy food.

So I want them to eat their fill of sashimi.

I love spectacular things, right?

That's right. I'd rather like it that way.

And sutra. I don't like that, either.

And I don't like a decorated hearse.

Cut all that out.

Yes. A traditional ceremony's not like you.

You agree? So when you send my body off...

Get about five roofed-over-boats on the Edogawa River.

Boats?

Yes.

My coffin's in the first boat.

In the second, Sakura and you.

Uncle and Aunty will be dead by then.

In the others, the Musicians of the Shibamata Festival.

And about 30 geisha from Honjo.

With music instruments on board, and there you go...

Five boats sailing down the Edogawa River.

"On the Island of Matsushima..."

Then, fireworks will shoot up from both banks of the river.

Disgusting!

Aunty, hand me the soy sauce.

Don't drink my whiskey.

What's the matter with you?

Spill it out!

We were all talking seriously.

Being serious's not everything.

You guys don't understand jokes.

Judge the time for jokes!

Why the big talk just because you got hurt?

Bandaged up just for show? With a broken nail!

Tora, listen. When Hiroshi was taken to the hospital today,

we thought he'd lost his fingers.

We were all worried to death.

If you knew how we felt, you'd never talk like that.

Brother! What now?

I'm leaving. What else?

I'm sick of your lectures when I come home!

I'm a bum. And all your troubles are beyond me.

Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip.

So long!

Brother!

Wait a minute. Please stay at least one night.

Sakura.

Yes?

I thought of giving this to you after I saved a little more.

Use it to pay Hiroshi's doctor.

Bankbook: Sakura Suwa

Brother.

Karatsu, Kyushu

If things start with one, the islands start with Awaji.

The first gambler was Chohan, this red is very red!

Red things will bring you good luck.

Even a bloody red nose will be stopped in no time.

The next number is two. Say, young man, stop and listen...

Tokaido, the road for good and evil, that everyone travels.

Three follows two. Two or three steps won't do.

Three was the unlucky number of Osen.

She starved for three days and three nights and died in Kyoto.

Four next. There are four geisha houses...

Yobuko Port

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Can I help you?

Give me some buns.

Sorry, I couldn't help you.

Oh, no, thank you for everything.

I don't care about her anymore.

But this kid keeps on crying. I don't know what to do.

I wish I could throw him away.

Don't talk like that.

Keep looking. I'm sure you'll find her.

Yes. Thank you.

Thank you. Stop crying. Don't cry, please...

Take care now.

Goodbye.

What an unreliable father!

Sad story?

His wife left.

She was a dancer at my place.

I wonder where she is now.

What a nice day!

You dance here?

Why do men come to a dark place to see nudes?

They come to see art, not nudes. Make you feel better?

You say nice things.

I do?

Thanks.

You're so noisy.

Let me eat at least.

Shut up or I'll throw you into the sea.

Shut up!

Look. The soup got cold.

Hello, there.

I'm sorry he's so noisy. I'll make him be quiet.

Shut up. You're bothering everybody!

Be quiet!

He's still crying.

We meet again. Sorry.

It's all right. Why not come and drink with me?

Drinking alone isn't fun.

Well, thank you.

Hey, there!

Bring more sake and food.

Yes.

Right away.

Have a drink.

Thanks.

The dancer told me the story.

My wife's a terrible woman. I was completely fooled.

But she's pretty.

Let's use big glasses.

I like it.

I like this, too.

But the baby's innocent, isn't he?

Well, yes.

As a matter of fact, I grew up without knowing my mother, too.

That's why I have a special feeling for the kid.

Poor kid. Look. He's a cute one.

You have no reason to cry.

The baby's crying, too.

Funny your daddy's crying.

"Please look after the baby.

"I am sorry. I'll return your kindness someday. To Mr. Tora."

I'm home.

Welcome back.

How was it?

The bandage will come off soon.

That's wonderful.

You don't have to go to the hospital anymore.

I'll miss it.

Why?

I know. You'll miss that pretty nurse.

If it was Tora, he'd never say he's cured.

He'd keep saying it hurts here, and hurts there.

And definitely fall in love.

She's always smiling, and a very nice person.

Seriously, if Tora gets sick, avoid that hospital.

That's true.

Don't worry. He'll never get sick.

Except "lovesick."

No doctor can cure that.

Look!

Aunty, how's everybody?

See what I got?

I'm totally bushed. The kid kept crying all the time.

My shoulders ache. Take him off.

Sakura, do something!

What a mess!

Why this...?

I'll explain later. Take him off first.

What're you doing?

Get me some water. Water.

What'll we do?

What'll we do?

It's all wet.

Diaper! Diaper!

Bring him in.

Give me some water. Water!

Terrible news. Tora's got a baby.

A disaster!

Excuse me.

Give me a can of milk and...

I heard Tora had a baby. Some surprise.

When Tora marries and has a baby, we'd all get together.

And do things for him. That was my dream, but now...

Enough! Stop crying!

What about the birth registration?

I bet he's been cheated.

And where's the mother?

How should I know?

I want to cry, too.

Hello, everybody.

High Priest, we're ashamed.

I've heard. You're in trouble.

It's so embarrassing... No good to live so long.

I'm so ashamed.

I know how you feel. But people will soon stop talking about it.

Is that so?

Remember what happened when Tora was adopted by you?

That's right. We had big trouble then.

This must be fate of some kind.

Anyway, the baby is innocent.

By the way, how is the father?

I sure slept well. High Priest!

You've heard the news? I'm in big trouble.

A terrible woman. Dumping a baby on strangers.

Tora!

Apologize to him.

Apologize? Why should I do that?

Why else? After doing such an embarrassing thing...

Why is it embarrassing, bringing back this baby?

I could've just left him and walked away, but I didn't!

I should be praised. Why should I apologize?

Tora, you call yourself a father?

Father?

Who?

You.

Idiot!

Why me?

It's disgusting.

You thought I was that baby's father?

And you're not?

Of course not.

Does he even look like me?

Don't mix me up with that dirty kid.

I'm glad.

I'm sorry.

Then whose baby is it?

Well... if I explain it, it's a long story.

Look. He's crying.

Aunty, seems he has a fever.

Let's see.

He's tired. We traveled all the away from Kyushu.

Take him to a doc.

Shall we?

Hiroshi, you know a good hospital?

The hospital Hiroshi went to...

Yes! You know doctors and nurses there, too.

That's that.

Take the factory's car...

Tora, you go, too.

You don't have to.

Why?

You are tired.

But you're responsible.

Yes... I'll go.

But the car is too small.

No room for me?

Two seats only.

See you, Priest.

Sorry to bother you.

Hang in there!

Tell you the truth. I hate the smell of hospitals.

And slippers full of germs, and stuck-up nurses.

Fever...?

37.5 degrees.

We're through.

He's caught cold. I'll give you some medicine.

What's the boy's name?

His name?

He's not your baby?

No, he's not. It's a long story.

What story?

I don't know it myself.

I'll phone him.

The date of birth? I don't know.

Name? How should I know?

Any name'll do. How about Hanako?

That's a girl's name.

You're no help. It's all right.

You've got a handful.

Customer!

Thank you.

That'll be 450 yen.

How's the baby?

Will you heat some milk? I'm so busy.

What's Brother doing?

He's upstairs singing.

Hear him?

I'm bored. Sakura, is lunch ready?

We're all so busy. Why don't you help?

Step aside!

Help? Doing what?

Like baby-sitting.

Don't be silly. How can I baby-sit?

But you brought him here.

You lack love, anyway.

Sure. It's not my baby anyway.

Listen to that!

He's not qualified to be father.

Who needs it? You're getting all grumpy now.

I lost my appetite. I'll go elsewhere and have fun.

Hello, there.

Last night, you said you'd be here.

Thank you for last night.

How is the baby?

He's better now. Uncle, Aunty...

Uncle, Aunty...

The nurse.

The nurse.

From the hospital.

How do you do? Thank you for taking care of my nephew.

You came from the hospital?

I just finished my night shift. I'm on my way home.

Is that right?

Anyway, I'm glad you came. The baby has its appetite back.

I was worried because he's so skinny.

You look fine. I'm glad you're okay.

You have no dad or mom? Poor baby.

Sakura.

Let me hold him like I always do.

He's my brother.

You mentioned him last night.

The nurse. She took care of us.

Thank you. I'm Torajiro.

I'm Kyoko Kitani.

I've heard about it from her.

I picked up troubles.

Isn't he a dear little thing?

Yes. Somehow I'm attached to him, like he's my own.

He's a lucky baby.

I love children, don't I?

Yes.

I love them.

I'm glad to know that. Well, I must be going.

But... have some tea.

Thank you, but I must go home. I'm very sleepy.

Your work as a nurse is hard.

Goodbye.

Thank you for coming.

Goodbye.

Please come again.

So now I know it!

Know what?

Knock it off! I thought it was strange.

You stopped me from going to the hospital last night.

You did! Call Hiroshi.

I'll teach him! Get him!

I've forgot something.

Welcome. What can I do?

I meant to buy some sweets.

I see. She wants sweets.

You're a snotty woman, you lack affection.

That's not true.

Yes, it's true. The baby cries when she picks him up.

Shouldn't hold a baby too often.

I am concerned about it, too.

Here you are. 500 yen, please.

Here.

You can pay later. Come again.

Come anytime if there's trouble.

Anytime'll do?

Goodbye now.

Here, Mama.

I'm not Mama.

Grandma...

Don't involve me.

Grandpa...

I'm not a grandpa.

Hi, Octopus!

Is the baby okay?

I'm going out to lunch.

Miss Kitani.

A package for you.

Thank you.

Mother? Thanks for the apples. How are you?

I just got home from working nights.

Yes. I'll write you a letter.

Bye now.

He wee-weed.

I'm sorry. What's wrong now?

He wee-weed.

Sakura.

I hear Tora met the nurse.

Trouble is coming up.

Couldn't you stop him?

We tried what we could.

But things do take their natural course after all.

Factory management's the same.

That's exactly it.

We won't let you go anywhere. I'll take care of you.

You like that kid.

He's attached to her.

She couldn't have her own, so...

Let's go home.

He fell asleep.

Take him to the hospital? Why do that?

You say the same thing as Aunty…

Say what?

If he was my own,

I wouldn't worry so much about him.

But he's somebody else's kid. I have a responsibility.

What do you want me to do?

I'm asking you if I should take him to a doctor.

And I'm telling you, "No "…

Did you look at the baby? How can you say that?

The baby's not ours, you know.

Then take him to the doctor…

You think it's better?

Well, if you insist, I'll go. Bye.

Aunty.

Sakura said to take him to the hospital.

Then take him.

A lot of trouble. I'll get my jacket.

Poor boy, you're not sick. Why should you see a doctor?

If he wants to go, Tora should get examined.

He's not sick at all.

Except in his brain.

I'm going now.

I don't feel like it.

I hate hospitals.

The smell of medicine depresses me.

I can't be the only one. But I'm responsible.

I'm leaving now.

Take your time.

What?

What did you say?

"Take my time"?

I'm not going to a bath house.

Who likes to take time at a hospital?

Want me to be hospitalized?

I didn't mean that.

Then what?

Just a greeting.

Think of a better greeting.

Like "Go safely," or "I wish you well" or something.

I see, I was wrong.

Sure, you were. I hate talking to guys with no manners.

Goodbye.

Go on!

What's that? You don't have to shout like that.

You're mocking me, aren't you?

I'll stay home. I won't go.

Don't be mad. I'm sorry for the way we said that.

I appreciate your efforts. Go now.

I'm sorry. I apologize.

You should've said that sooner.

I'll go, then.

Thanks.

At such a busy time... Bye now.

See you later.

You should be politer.

I sure wasted my time.

See you later.

Look here! He forgot the baby.

He's a real fool.

Gosh! I forgot the baby. I'm pretty stupid.

I'll go empty-handed.

Hey, do you know Toraya?

Show us.

This way?

That way.

Thank you very much.

You forgot this.

Welcome.

Is this Master Torajiro Kuruma's house?

Yes, it is.

Is the Master in?

He's out right now.

Did he tell you about a baby?

Just who are you?

I met Master Kuruma in Kyushu.

And I was with the baby.

I had this terrible wife. She couldn't raise a baby.

"You made me have the baby!"

So she said. Just because she was pretty...

Shut up now. I'll talk.

Excuse me. Let me sit down.

Sorry, please do.

Please take this.

I think you know why we're here.

He was left with the baby and then met this Torajiro.

At a port in Saga.

Torajiro was so kind, and bought him drinks.

Then this guy left the baby with Torajiro and ran off.

I found out and went to the hotel right away.

But Torajiro was gone, and the police were no help.

He remembered Shibamata, Katsushika.

So we came here from Kyushu.

That's it, right?

Thanks. I can't even talk right.

I've got your story.

We're keeping the baby here.

He smiled. Look. Sakura, he smiled.

Aunty.

The baby's father.

Yes, he's my kid.

Sorry for all the trouble. How is he?

Wait a minute. How can you...?

Who's this?

Who's this, you say? A guy like you...

Uncle.

You had your troubles, I think. But...

He was in miserable condition.

Skinny and dirty, with a fever. We took him to a doctor.

We were very worried.

But now he's healthy and gaining weight.

How dare you abandon a cute baby like a stray cat?

We'll return him to you, provided you'll never desert him.

That's what I want to say! What do you say?

You were happy here, I'm so glad.

I thought you were dead somewhere.

Oh, I'm so happy.

Thank you so much.

Take care.

Thank you very much.

Goodbye.

She said she'd raise the baby and that she had confidence.

Because she lost a baby of that age before.

When we heard her story...

We thought she would surely make the baby happy.

Didn't we?

They wanted to see you. But they had a train to catch.

It's all right, isn't it?

Sorry for all the trouble.

You miss the baby?

Tora should get married and have a baby.

How about that nurse?

No chance? Good night.

Are you crying?

"Over the forest, a cuckoo is singing.

"Young boys are looking for girls. Cuckoo, cuckoo.

"Why are you walking so smartly?

"Dressed in your best suit, striding down the street."

Mrs. Suwa!

How are you?

Hello, there!

I just met her.

I heard about the baby. Aunty is disappointed?

But I guess it's for the best.

I hope he'll be well taken care of.

Brother, we have a visitor.

Who the hell...?

Miss Kitani.

Hi!

Why, you have a garden.

Garden? Oh, no.

Beautiful flowers.

Is that the factory?

It's the nurse.

Hello!

A shame to stay inside on a day like this.

Take a walk with your girlfriend by the river.

I came to visit.

Oh, hello.

Is anything wrong? You feel bad?

He's been like this.

I understand. You really miss the baby.

Are you all right? Excuse me.

You idiots!

President, you remember the nurse?

Hello. Thank you for taking care of Hiroshi.

Come on in.

I was telling her about my gas trouble after the surgery.

You were gassed up.

That's good.

I'm sure medical progress is remarkable lately.

Is it true they use staples instead of sewing a cut?

Yes. That's true.

We even make patients walk to their beds.

Exercise helps recovery.

We do encourage patients to walk.

When I was in the hospital...

Were you in a human hospital?

I had a surgery.

For what?

Piles.

Filthy! We just ate!

Anyway, they should be cut off, right?

Yes, but nowadays we cure it without operating.

How do you do that?

Sprinkle them with rain water.

Rain water?

Rain washes away piles.

Do nurses talk like that all the time?

No. I read that in the union bulletin.

Union? They have a union, too?

Sure.

Times have changed. Nurses were romantic images.

Weren't they?

"Over the blooming flowers, over the stormy hills..."

Keep quiet, you're noisy!

But tell me, do most nurses marry doctors?

Not necessarily.

Then, marry who?

That's none of your business.

But...

In "Tree of Love" she marries a doctor.

Some marry doctors, and some marry patients.

And some don't.

It's all different.

But our problem is, it's hard to get married.

The work is too busy?

You graduate, and start working. Takes two years to get used to it.

After that it gets interesting, and times flies.

And suddenly you're already 30.

Who is?

I am.

You're 30? You don't look it.

I thought you were 17 or 18.

Don't flatter me.

Sakura...

Yes?

Is Tora single?

Yes...

How come?

Why, Brother?

Why is it?

It's like this...

First, days were spent getting used to life, and then got busy.

And suddenly he was already 40. Wasn't that it?

I think it was.

Are you already 40, Tora?

Just adding ages in vain.

I thought you were 17 or 18.

That was good.

Well, I must be going.

It's still early.

You can stay overnight with us.

Thank you. But I must get up at 5:30 A.M.

Thank you for everything.

Sakura, about the chorus group I mentioned...

Join us next time.

I haven't sung lately.

What is it?

It's all right. They're all housewives and...

All amateurs. Are you Soprano?

Mezzo-soprano or Alto.

That's fine. Please come next Saturday.

Singing? I love it, too.

You have a good voice, too.

Well, not so much...

If you like, come with Sakura.

Is that right? I'll do so, then.

Good night.

Tora, I really enjoyed tonight. I felt so at home.

I'm glad.

See you next Saturday. I'll call you later.

Good night.

"Over the blooming flowers, over the stormy hills..."

Let's go together next Saturday.

Hello, Laborers! Oh, having a drink? I'll join you?

"Listen, workers of the world..."

I'll take a cola.

It's so busy. Today's Wednesday, isn't it?

Thursday.

Already Thursday? Really? I thought it Wednesday.

I have a promissory note due Saturday.

Only one more day. Terrible!

Why does a week go by so fast?

How true!

Uncle, it's Friday today, isn't it?

Thursday.

Still Thursday? Ah, I thought it Friday.

Why does a week go by so slow?

It's disgusting. I hate to keep on living.

What's that so suddenly?

Still Thursday, you say? I wish you knew the trouble I have.

You have troubles?

Is that a troubled man's face? So jolly and fat...

What's that?

You'll never understand my troubles!

You want to fight? I got time to kill anyway.

Outside!

Come on, I'll fight you.

Damn!

Stop it, idiot!

Hiroshi!

Already Thursday and still Thursday?

They fought over that?

That's right, I heard them both.

The boss says money trouble is more serious than love trouble.

Brother says...

Money trouble is...

It's in it.

Not much if compared with love trouble.

A matter of philosophy.

Troublesome Brother...

Only one more day to go. Saturday's in two days.

Saturday...

It's your fault we're late. What'll we do?

Who cares?

But Kyoko said to come at one.

Want to go back?

Why are you so snappy?

Now, go and apologize to Kyoko.

Hello, how are you? I was wondering if you'd come.

She insisted on coming, you see...

I came, because she wanted me to come, too.

I'm a busy man, really.

Thank you anyway.

I'll introduce the leader. Mr. Okawa.

Mrs. Suwa.

I'm Yataro Okawa. I work at a toy factory.

I'm Sakura Suwa. And my brother.

Hi, I'm Torajiro Kuruma.

And this is...

Genko, my friend.

What's your name?

Name? We just call him Genko.

Will you join us now?

How about you, Brother.

No, no. We'll just watch. Sakura, go on.

You be quiet now.

Over here.

Mrs. Sakura Suwa. She'll sing the Alto part.

How do you do?

Hand her the music.

Let's try again. From the top.

Please, all of you.

Be quiet and watch.

Let's start again.

Louder!

Brother!

They all have jobs like Kyoko, and are hard workers.

They can come only once a week.

You were so rude to them.

I didn't make fun of them, no way!

The result was the same.

The conductor looked sad when he said "That's all for today."

Really? Couldn't tell with all that beard.

Why, you!

All right, I'll go and apologize.

Where does he live? Far away?

You don't have to. He won't hold a grudge.

But she keeps needling me.

Kyoko introduced us. Think of her position.

You still nagging?

Where is his house?

Near Sekiya Station. It's easy to find.

Ask for the place where a family committed suicide.

The green building behind it. With a Panda doll.

Interesting. Sekiya Station, family suicide...

And green... and pants...

Panda.

Panda. I'll go, then.

He's a nice guy. You'll make friends with him soon.

A guy with that face is bound to be good.

Hey, come.

Let me borrow some. I've got to drink to make up.

The pants...?

Impossible man, he is.

I envy you.

Because you have a brother.

You have no brothers?

No. My father died. I only have Mother.

Where are you from?

Yonezawa, snow country.

Yonezawa...

And your parents?

Passed away long ago. Uncle and Aunty raised me.

Then your brother's like a father?

I wish I could say that.

Green... Panda doll...

Hey, young man! Leader of the chorus!

I want to talk to you.

Won't you come up?

This way?

What now?

What a mess in here! You call this a home?

Hey, I apologize.

I didn't mean all that.

I was just sitting there, but people laughed...

So, no reason to apologize.

But Kyoko said to apologize to save her face.

So, I brought myself over here. Understand?

Yes, I understand. So you came to apologize...

Let's drink for a truce.

Ah, sake?

You look happy. You like sake?

Yes.

I'll get cups.

Please come in.

Come in? To where? You sure live a poor life.

How much do you make? It smells in here.

Did you wash the cups? Maybe full of germs?

Don't worry.

Let's drink.

Thank you.

You've been really dry for some time.

Drink more.

It's just before payday.

No money,

poor talker, and that face. Never popular with chicks.

That's right.

No one loved you?

Never.

Never, you say? Drink more.

Ever fallen in love?

All the time.

Drink more!

It's still good.

It's no use falling in love.

I know I'm not handsome like you.

And a poor talker, and really poor.

Yes. We stand in two different situations.

A face isn't important for a man, but his heart is.

Talking to you makes me sigh. Amateurs are ignorant!

You think heart and feelings move women?

Who are you in love with now?

Someone you don't know.

A girl around here? A girl who works with you?

That's...

You're stupid.

Know thyself!

How pathetic!

My mother was a nurse, too.

So, when I came home from school, there'd be nobody.

I went to her hospital.

Played in the garden, ate with the nurses.

And made friends with child patients.

I grew up in the hospital.

So, I wanted to become a nurse.

I see. And your mother's alone in Yonezawa now?

Yes.

She keeps on writing me to find a nice man and marry.

She's worried about you.

When I went back last time...

I asked her what she means by a nice man.

She said a man like my father was.

Was your father handsome?

Not at all.

I don't remember him well, but he wasn't handsome at all.

And he was a poor talker, and not a good provider.

Think I can find a man like him?

I don't know.

You think you'd say this and that when you next meet her.

But when you meet her, you can't say a word... like a mute.

That, I understand.

But, if you keep your mouth shut and marry someone else...

Who'd have five kids, and boss you around...

You're so poor you'd try to commit suicide.

Just then, you think "Maybe Kyoko was in love with me."

But it'll be too late to do anything.

Tora, what should I do now?

I'm telling you to go and say, "I love you".

Then, what'll happen?

She'll turn you down.

Oh, well!

But it's not a total loss. Then you can give her up.

And start looking for another bag.

Understand?

Hard, huh?

Everybody of Toraya, I'm home.

I'm sorry for coming so late.

I'm Yataro Okawa.

I'm a laborer in Senju. Tora was so kind to me.

Why, Mr. Okawa, drinking with Tora?

We thought you two were fighting.

Kyoko? You are here!

Yes, Sakura invited me for supper.

I see. That's good.

Sakura, get me some water.

Brother's been bothering you?

Please, come in.

Thank you very much.

You're here, Kyoko? That's good.

We were talking about you.

About me?

What about?

What else but bad-mouthing.

I knew that.

No, that's not true. Not bad-mouthing.

You don't get jokes. That's why.

Hey...

I say... Miss Kitani...

Hey, this is no place to say that.

Now, let's all sing.

Please don't laugh.

I won't.

Sing!

Be quiet, Brother.

Please don't laugh.

I won't. What is it?

I once had my appendix out.

I've been in love with you since...

Ever since then, all this time, I've loved you.

Hey, Yataro!

What's that...?

Thanks for the supper.

Good night.

He's impossible. He didn't get what I meant.

It's obvious, he's bound to lose her.

Let's call it a day.

Hello.

I'm sorry. About last night.

It's my lunch hour now.

And I wanted to see you.

You mean, Tora forced him to confess his love?

That's it. Poor guy.

But you never know.

There's no woman who wouldn't be touched by that.

That's right. Unexpected things often happen.

And what is he doing?

Sleeping with a hangover. He remembers nothing.

A trouble maker. He didn't have to help a guy lose love.

What's that?

Hello. Sorry about last night.

Is Tora home?

Upstairs, sleeping.

May I go up?

Please!

Excuse me.

That way.

This way?

Tora!

Who's that?

The guy.

The one who said I love you to the nurse?

Surprised?

Sure. Even Tora looks better than him.

I think it worked out right.

Why?

He was smiling, instead of being gloomy.

That's right. He was smiling.

Hello.

Sakura, what's his name?

What is what?

With the beard...

That guy.

Mr. Okawa?

Yes, him. He's here now.

He's here?

He came to see Tora, and went upstairs.

What did he want?

I have a hunch it's a happy occasion.

And an unhappy occasion for us.

How true.

What do you mean...?

Hello. I just had to see Tora about something.

About what?

Well, I mean, I wanted to thank him.

Excuse me.

Oh, yes!

Sakura...

Kyoko sends her best to you.

She does?

Goodbye, then.

Unexpected things really happen.

Hi, Sakura.

I'll take off for a trip.

What brought Mr. Okawa here?

I don't know. He just thanked me and left.

An unexpected thing happened.

Anyway, I'm glad. Right, Sakura?

Uncle, Aunty, thanks for everything.

Tora.

What?

We can't stop you?

Useless. It's going to be our business time now.

I know...

I'll make lots of money this time, and buy you both something.

Thank you just for saying that.

Sakura, be good to Hiroshi.

President, take care.

Tora, it's tough, isn't it?

Compared with your money troubles...

My love stuff is nothing much.

Thank you, Tora.

Brother.

Take this back. I didn't need it.

I see. I'll put more in it for you.

Yes, thank you. I'll be counting on it.

Things got so quiet. What's the date today?

December 1st.

I see. End of the year? I wish I could spend New Year's at home.

Why don't you?

But the fate of my business forbids it. Farewell.

Brother!

Sorry, I'm late.

Welcome.

Come over here.

Excuse me.

Happy New Year!

We should've rented a hall.

This room's too small.

Now Sakura's here, we'll have a toast.

Will you call the toast?

Well, then, let me...

For our further achievement in 1975!

Happy New Year.

Good!

Sweets from Toraya!

I have something to say to you all.

That is...

I mean...

Getting married.

Who is?

I am.

To whom?

She's there... Miss Kyoko Kitani.

Why?

Why? Well, that's...

We all know it.

Beauty and the Beast!

"Happy New Year!

"How are you starting the new year?

"I am looking back at last year and examining myself.

"I regret every day what I've done.

"I do wish this year will be the best year for you.

"Give my best regards to the bearded young man.

"I am sorry I forgot his name. He loves you so.

"To Miss Kyoko Kitani.

"From Torajiro Kuruma."

Hey, there! Wait, please!

Wait, please!

Howdy!

Why, it's you!

Came to see me?

Yeah. I wanted to see the baby.

He's just fine.

He's here. Take a look.

You don't even catch cold. Such a good kid.

Is that so? That's good.

And what about his father?

He's here. Look!

He works for the theater.

Well, I mean...

We live together.

I see.

So both of them are under your care.

That's good.

Look, Daddy over there! Daddy!

Daddy!

We have a visitor!

Look. See, here!

The End