Original subtitles

Too many old people

are squeezing the finances of this country.

The youth

bear all the burden.

Even old people

no longer want to be a nuisance to society.

Because

the Japanese since long ago

would die for their nation.

Because we have pride.

My

courageous act

will be the catalyst

for everyone to discuss this openly.

This country's

future

to be bright.

Is my sincere wish.

📻 From Radio Japan

📻 you were listening to the music of the forest.

Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune

📻 Next,

📻 we move to the news.

📻 A system that recognizes and supports the right to choose death for the elderly aged 75 and above, commonly known as "Plan 75"

📻 was approved by the parliament today.

📻 Incidents of assaults on the elderly continue to occur nationwide.

📻 Drastic measures to deal with the aging problem that is becoming more serious,

📻 as the society's demands from the government are increasing.

📻 The idea might have been controversial at first and there was a fierce opposition movement.

📻 After all that,

📻 it was finally established.

📻 This unprecedented experiment has attracted attention from all over the world.

📻 It is expected to be a step towards solving Japan's aging problem.

Translation by fatema (mydramalist) fatemasubs (tumblr)

All I hear are sighs.

What? Me?

Ever since a while ago.

Oh my.

I don't like that.

How's your health?

No good.

You should see a doctor.

I can't afford one.

Take this.

Alright.

Delicious-looking apples!

Thank you. Thank you.

Oh my god.

This is crushed.

If you eat it, same result.

True. True.

For real.

Here.

Then why don't you eat this?

Okay.

Alright.

Dig in.

Yes, Ine-chan.

I'll have this.

Yes, I will have one too.

I’ll eat.

I'll enjoy this.

Anyone waiting with #5?

Isn't it #5 on your ticket?

Huh?

It's number 5.

Thank you for waiting.

Please come this way.

Yes.

My knees..

Ah, please wait as you were.

You're exaggerating.

It's a bit far.

Please use this.

Thank you.

Thanks.

May I help raise your leg?

Yes, yes.

The other one too.

Yes.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

That's a thorough research.

I have a lot of things to ask about.

Ah, right, right.

About the preparation money,

I recieve 100,000 yen, right?

Yes.

I spend it however I want?

That's right.

This is basically money that you can spend freely.

Well, for traveling

or eating delicious food.

Feel free to do whatever you like.

It's like a reward, huh?

There are some people who want to use the money for funeral expenses.

Then it's useless.

Oh then, what else was there..

Ah, right, right.

This

joint plan,

what does it mean?

About this,

we have a cremation or burial place and a cemetery that we are affiliated with.

We'll have everyone cremated and buried together there, if they choose this plan.

All this is free of charge.

Oh, it's free.

Yes.

In this case, 100,000 yen mentioned earlier

can be used more freely by you.

Yeah..

When you're dead, you won't know.

Being with someone else,

won't bother me.

There are people who say they won't feel lonely that way.

Is the selection process strict?

There's nothing special about it.

A health check is not needed.

A consent from a doctor or family is not required.

That way

is so much easier.

That's right

Good that it's simple.

Would you like to apply today?

Yes.

Understood.

I will prepare the documents.

Exactly 30 minutes.

You're right.

Enjoy your tea.

Excuse me.

Enjoy your tea.

Bring your elbows forward.

Okay, please raise your elbows like this.

Then lower it back this way.

Your feet

I'll wipe it for you.

Today

it's cold, isn't it?

This feels good.

Wait a minute please.

Hello~

May I check your body?

Yes.

Baby, how are you?

Mommy missed you too.

How are you feeling?

You got another injection?

You said it doesn't hurt.

You're a really good girl.

I sent you a toy.

Can you hang on a little more?

Be a good girl and make mama happy.

Your father near you?

Yeah, let me speak with him.

How is she doing?

The doctor needs to perform surgery?

Even a child?

What is the surgical success rate?

🔈 Numbers 40 to 50, please proceed to the reception.

Press the button above that says start.

This one.

Yes, yes.

There.

Done.

I feel small everytime I come here.

It seems like I want to live forever.

Tell me about it.

🔈 Notice to those who use group health checkups for the latter-stage elderly.

🔈 If you have cancer screening today, please fill out the medical questionnaire.

🔈 Please come to the waiting room on the 2nd floor.

📺 Because I want to protect the future.

📺 Humans can't choose when they are born.

📺 When I die.

📺 When I die, I thought it would be good if I could choose for myself.

📺 Personally, I don't want to die another way.

📺 I thought it would be safe if I could decide for myself.

📺 I have no hesitations.

📺 Doing what I like, doing what I want,

📺 I think everyone would say, "I lived a good life."

📺 Plan 75 is free for anyone over the age of 75.

📺 All staff are generous, supportive and close to each and every one of you.

📺 Please feel free to reach out to us.

📺 To help you through your final years,

📺 Plan 75..

Excuse me.

I have a reservation for 4 people at 1:00.

Please write down your name here.

You write them.

78..

What time is it?

Exactly one.

Let's go.

Unkempt hair by Hibari Misora

#25

Ok.

25..

Today's first song?

Michi, wanna start?

I can go later.

Sometimes it's good.

It's always me and Sanae-san singing all the time

Sad Sake by Hibari Misora

Which number?

#37

Ok.

37..

♪ Under the apple tree

♪ Let's meet again tomorrow

♪ Twilight red sunset

♪ When the sun sets in the west

♪ Having fun that you're blushing

♪ Let's whisper about love

♪ Feelings that burn deep red

♪ Like an apple

Just look at this.

Looks like a resort hotel.

I got pamphlets, here.

You're right.

Here is a pamphlet.

Here.

Which one?

That's quite expensive.

It's a platinum plan,

what did you expect?

It's a hot spring with a pool.

There is a beauty salon that offers massages.

Also a photo studio.

Where they put makeup for you and take a beautiful picture.

Like a funeral photo.

Family photos are fine too.

You know

fare..

farewall..

It's called a farewell photo.

Private services are different, aren't they?

Very attentive.

Right? Right?

Yeah.

But

I want to die at home.

I thought the same way at first.

But going to a place like this,

made me change my mind.

Surrounded by my family in a place like this,

dying with a smile sounds pretty good.

Are you dying already?

What I'm talking about is in the future.

Thinking about my grandchildren,

maybe that's what they need.

If it's for the sake of my grandchildren, I'll pack up.

You should also go on a tour.

Is it really free?

Yes.

2 days and 1 night with meals.

What kind of food they serve?

It's an amazing menu!

How about this?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

You like lotus?

Fries are too greasy.

This might be good.

Hijiki.

Hijiki is a brown sea vegetable growing wild on rocky coastlines of East Asia.

Yeah, yeah.

What do you think?

Mackerel.

Shall we splurge?

Yes.

Total will be 1923 yen.

Today it's my treat.

That's fine, you're my guest.

I'm going to bother you.

Please.

Thank you very much.

Then, without hesitation, thank you for the meal.

Ina-chan,

you have anything to wipe with?

It's fine, it's fine.

If you leave it alone, it will dry out.

Really?

Yeah.

Come over here and let's have some tea.

But if I stay longer, buses will stop running.

So why not sleep over?

There are plenty of futons.

Even a toothbrush, see.

I have everything.

I'll even lend you my pajamas

So shall I?

Stay, stay.

Ok.

Your daughter

haven't contacted you at all?

I have never met my grandchildren.

It's lonely without kids around.

Life is lonely in itself.

I agree. I agree.

It's too bright, isn't it?

No.

It's fine.

Today

I have a bodyguard.

No thief will come, right?

You sure can sleep.

I brought various types.

Please take a look.

Starting with this one?

This is the most expensive one.

How's it?

This is expensive, isn't it?

It's expensive.

This is expensive..

Hurts, doesn't it?

A petite person can sleep here.

Under it..

Yeah, there are people who do that.

This is the same height but made with different materials?

It's cold, isn't it?

I think it hurts.

This hurts, right?

This one is a bit unique,

like a plank of wood.

You have something like this? - Yeah.

That way children won't get stuck.

I wonder if it's safer.

This is slippery.

That's right, it is.

This is good

That's all for the explanation, but do you have any questions?

I don't.

I understand.

Well then,

here is the application form.

Please fill it out.

Alright.

Please wait in the kitchen line for the soup.

One meal per person, please.

It's cold, isn't it?

Drinks will be over there.

Thank you very much.

Here you go.

Yes, thank you very much.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer;

Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer.

It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer;

It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer.

Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer;

Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,

Standin' in the need of prayer.

Everyone~

Everyone~

Everyone!

Settle down.

Before we eat, I have something to tell you.

Maria works as a caregiver here in Japan,

taking care of senior citizens.

But she needs our help and support.

Because she is facing great difficulties.

Why don't you explain?

Hello.

My daughter in the Philippines.

She's only five years old, but was born with a weak heart.

She needs to have surgery.

What's her name?

Ruby.

She's really adorable.

She's a cute girl, isn't she?

I'm going to pass this donation box.

Let's show our love and compassion for all.

For Maria and Ruby.

Thank you.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

Just as I told you.

I appreciate your help.

Maria!

How much do you earn?

Around 150,000 yen per month.

Sit down.

I have a good job for you.

What kind of job?

Senior citizens' related.

I don't know the details.

The salary is good.

Why is that?

Because it's a government job, isn't it?

Can I get your phone number?

Of course!

Excuse me.

Uncle.

What?

I'm Hiromu.

Takeo's son?

Yes.

You grew up.

I haven't seen you for a long time.

This,

I'll leave it to you.

It's his birthday.

Today, he turns 75 years old.

Yeah.

I can almost feel his spirit.

Are you on good terms with your uncle?

No.

It's been 20 years since we last met.

He didn't even attend my dad's funeral.

Was there a reason?

Well..

You're okay with this?

Well..

Here it is.

Because you two are close relatives,

you can't work on his case.

Then,

I'll ask Sakurai to take over.

Yes, do that.

Ok.

Thank you for teaching me many things.

No, thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you for everything until now.

Thank you for your help. - Thank you for your help.

Thank you for your hard work.

Sanae-san, please stay healthy.

I will, thank you.

Sorry but bring it for me?

Yeah.

It's kind of poisonous.

Who picked these colors?

Did you decide to go with your son after all?

I'm still undecided.

If you live with his wife, she'll take care of you.

Living alone would be much more comfortable.

What will you do?

My oldest daughter

offered to give money to babysit my grandchildren.

I didn't like that but I have no other choice.

What about you, Mi-chan?

I have no one left.

I need to find a job.

Ina-chan will be discharged from the hospital today, right?

I'm relieved I never collapsed at work.

If she was at home, no one would've saved her.

But why do we have to leave exactly?

They recieved a letter.

What about?

Asking old people to work, breaks our heart.

Such a thing is definitely a lie.

Just an excuse by the company.

If someone dies in a hotel, their reputation will be ruined, right?

Everyone will grow old.

Thank you very much.

📼 I can't answer the phone right now.

📼 After the beep, please say your name and the reason for calling.

Ina-chan.

It's Michi.

Are you sleeping?

Hello.

I'm wondering how you are so I called.

I'll call again.

Take care, okay?

Hello.

I'm Wakabayashi who's always appreciative of you.

Are you free to talk now?

Excuse me, but

I need your help again.

78 year old.

Female.

Unemployed.

Alone.

That's right.

Yes.

I wonder if I can ask her that.

This is like the 5th attempt.

Yes, yes.

Ah~ I see.

Please hang on a minute.

They say that if you pay two years' rent in advance, they can accept an elderly person.

Hello!

That's a bit..

That's right.

I understand.

No, no. Thank you very much. I'm grateful as always.

It's no good.

It's difficult until I find a job, right?

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

By the way,

have you thought about life protection?

There are quite a few apartments for applicants.

I think there you'll have better luck.

For a little longer,

I think I can try my best.

I see.

It seems I can't help you find a house.

Yes.

I'm very sorry.

No, no.

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

Again..

Excuse me.

Yes.

I wonder if this is broken.

No matter how many times I try, I get zeros.

It's not broken, is it?

Oshima-san.

Yes.

Then why?

Excuse me,

for us it's..

I'm sorry.

Nothing worked out at all.

After all, everyone thinks I'm too old, right?

Yes.

That's why

I called you today.

You said you needed to babysit your granddaughter, didn't you?

I was wondering if you could let me do that.

Yes, I will.

What?

Yes.

I see.

What about your daughter's friend?

Oh! That's right.

I'm sorry for calling you at dinner time.

Yes, yes.

I'm hanging up.

Yes.

See you again. Goodbye.

This is a special unit for people with no family.

We take care of cremation for them all together.

2 people must work together for one patient.

No chatting. Just manners. Okay?

How's the driving?

It feels good.

When my daughters were younger..

One was in front, another in the back, and I put the baby on a carrier.

Three kids with you? Was't it tough?

I'm tough too. Just kidding.

Us mothers are all the same.

We become strong for our kids.

True.

With this bike, even slopes are fine.

It's easy. - You sure?

Both seats can be removed.

Mommy, let's go for a ride.

Do you want to ride?

I want to ride!

Hold on tight.

You don't mind? - No problem.

She's heavy.

📼 I can't answer the phone right now.

What's this?

What?

Blood donation notebook.

Were you in Nagasaki?

Nagasaki?

Yeah.

Oh,

it's a bridge.

A bridge?

I built tunnels, highways, dams and everything.

You did?

Yes.

All over Japan if I get a call, I accept.

Hiroshima.

Sendai.

Nagoya.

Hokkaido!

Donating blood for now.

That's right.

My current business card.

It's kind of simple.

Isn't it?

Yeah.

You'll throw it away?

Yes, I will.

You store it there?

It's colder outside.

How's your mother?

She remarried.

When?

When was it?

Long ago.

Before your father's death?

Yeah.

She got sick and gained weight, but it was terrible even before that.

You have only one?

What? It's okay. I'll eat from this.

📺 It's been 3 years since Plan75 started.

📺 Various private services were established.

📺 The economic effect is said to be 1 trillion yen.

📺 Over the next decade, the government

📺 are considering lowering the target age to 65.

📺 Japan being the fastest aging country in the world.

📺 Experts say there's a silver lining.

Life Support Consultation

Acceptance is closed today

We apologize Please come another day

Thank you very much.

If you don't mind,

would you have this?

Hello.

☎ Hello.

☎ I apologize for disturbing you.

☎ My name is Narumiya from Plan 75.

☎ This is Kakutani Michi's house, am I right?

Yes,

that's correct.

☎ I would like to thank you for applying to Plan 75 this time around.

☎ It's only for a short time but it's very nice to meet you.

I'll be in your care.

☎ I will call you regularly.

☎ Our call center is open 24 hours.

☎ If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Yes, thank you very much.

You.

Me? No, thank you.

The dead can't use it.

If it's not garbage and you can use it, everyone is happy.

Keep their memory with you.

I reluctantly got marriad the first time.

I couldn't refuse an arranged marriage.

Because it was a house that was doing business.

From morning till night I was abused.

It's hard, very hard.

Every day, I kept thinking of running away.

☎ Did you run away?

I got pregnant.

However,

at birth

it died with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck.

In a small hospital,

a baby can't be saved in such cases, right?

15 minutes passed already?

When I'm talking with you, time sure flies.

☎ I'll call you again on Friday.

Friday.

Ok, thank you very much.

☎ Good night.

Good night.

☎ Ah.. Hello?

Consultor.

☎ Yes.

I have a request.

Thank you for waiting.

Thank you very much.

I'm sorry. You said it's not allowed.

No, we'll be fine as long as we don't get caught.

Why shouldn't we meet?

It might affect your feelings or decision to continue, something like that.

The atmosphere is quite different from the phone.

Are you disappointed?

Nothing like that. Thank you for coming.

That's right..

Before I forget, here.

No, I'm okay.

It's okay, it's okay.

This is for keeping me company.

I recieved 100,000 yen, right?

I have no use for it

and I don't have grandkids to give them.

Take it.

Oh, no..

Thank you.

Your voice gives the same impression.

Oh yeah?

Yes.

I've always thought your voice is nice.

My second husband too,

when we first met,

complimented me on how my voice sounds.

Makes me feel happy.

You have memories with your husband here?

Yeah.

I didn't know it changed so much.

But this is the same.

Melon soda.

Cream soda.

Looks delicious.

Look, look.

[melody playing announces the start of evening in Yuyake Koyake]

I have no problem with the facility.

The cremation furnace broke down.

Yes, that's right.

Yes, that's correct.

Thank you for your trouble.

So for everyone who was planning to use it tomorrow,

should be informed of the changed schedule.

Yes.

I'm really sorry for causing you trouble.

I will contact you later.

Yes.

Thank you for the good work.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Yes.

You said you were a day or two late.

I wouldn't like it the other way around.

What kind of company is this?

Which one?

This one but I haven't contacted them yet.

I will call them.

Ah.. it's fine.

It's fine.

My I have some coffee?

Yes.

I'll leave first.

Good work.

Industrial waste disposal business

Business content

Paper waste

Wood chips

Fiber waste

Dust

Animal manure

Ashes

☎ At a time like this, I decided to spoil myself.

☎ I ordered sushi for delivery by talking to the chef.

☎ Usually, when you order for one person, they don't accept.

☎ But when I explained my situation,

☎ he said "Understood!"

☎ And brought me something exceptional.

That's amazing.

☎ As expected,

☎ special treatment is different.

I've never eaten anything special.

In that case, I should have asked for your portion as well.

☎ For our last call, I have to tell you a few things.

☎ May I?

Yes.

☎ I explained this at the very beginning.

☎ This is important,

☎ so I have to repeat it.

Yes.

Plan 75

was created in response to requests from clients.

This is a service that we provide for free.

In case you changed your mind,

you can stop at any time.

Yes.

☎ About tomorrow morning,

please do not lock the door when you leave the house.

Afterwards, the person in charge,

will visit your home for final confirmation and

hand over your key to the landlord.

Until the end,

thank you for your care.

☎ That's all from me.

Do you have any questions?

Everytime

I talked with you, I felt happy.

For listening to my long story and going out with me,

thank you very much.

☎ Then..

☎ with this..

Goodbye.

Most of the people who come here are in their 70s or 80s.

Being old is lonely.

They can't help but want someone to listen to them.

You have to listen carefully to what they have to say.

That's your job.

In fact, there are many who will tell you that they want to quit this plan.

Don't let that happen.

You have to guide them well.

As a human being, it's natural to feel anxious.

No one wants to decide when to die, right?

It's important to clear these doubts properly.

After that,

the client would not leave any regrets in this world.

My bad.

I don't know what's wrong with me today.

I usually don't wake up at 4.

Uncle,

your seat belt.

📻 Since the morning, the whole area has been covered with thick white fog.

📻 Both drivers and pedestrians need to be careful of poor visibility.

📻 The temperature is minus 2.8 degrees. It's really cold.

📻 Right now, the snowfall is getting stronger, mainly in Hokkaido.

📻 As for other regions, the atmosphere is very unstable.

📻 Localized rain and snow are expected in the afternoon.

📻 It looks like you'd be better off with an umbrella today.

Welcome~

It's cold, isn't it?

Then what should I get today..

Oyakodon.

Oyakodon?

Yes, please.

Oyakodon is a classic comfort food. Tender pieces of chicken, onions, and eggs are simmered in an umami-rich sauce and then poured over a bowl of fluffy steamed rice.

Do you want to drink?

What?

Sake.

You're right.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Sake please.

Just one?

Yes.

Here it is.

Enjoy.

Are you okay?

Wanna go back?

Your father was mad at me, right?

He missed you.

Even your voices are similar.

You sound like him too.

That's because

we're brothers.

Show me your left hand for a minute.

This is

anti-nausea medicine.

Ah, yes.

Your palm please.

Alright, water.

Did you swallow it?

Yes

Okay, I'll take this.

I'll leave the water here.

Show me your right hand.

Please lie down and wait for a while.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Thank you very much.

The medicine will take effect soon.

You should continue to breathe slowly.

When you feel sleepy, just relax.

It's okay for you to sleep.

📞 Hello.

📞 Yes, yes.

📞 I understand.

📞 Isn't it probably out of order?

📞 Have you tried contacting the manufacturer?

📞 What?

📞 Yes.

📞 Yes.

📞 Ah, I see.

📞 Then for the time being over there.

Uncle.

Uncle.

Uncle.

It's okay, it's okay.

Bye, sir.

☎ Only for cremation?

Yes.

☎ Did you arrange for transportation?

No.

I'll use my car.

☎ Do you have a coffin?

I don't.

☎ We can prepare that here.

Yes, please.

☎ I will check the availability right now.

☎ Please wait on hold.

Yes.

☎ Thank you for waiting.

Yes.

☎ It's very crowded.

☎ Friday in 4 days at the earliest.

☎ We have availability at 15:00 and 16:00.

Four days later..

☎ Or there is only one opening at 4pm today.

It's the police.

You were driving very fast.

I'm sorry.

Your driver's license please?

Your name is Okabe Hiromu-san?

Yes.

No changes in your personal information?

Yes.

Who is that?

This is my uncle.

Please wait a moment.

Yokohama 132 Inquiry Center

☎ This is the Inquiry Center, how may I help?

Apple

tree

under

Tomorrow

again

let's meet

Twilight

red

sunset

In the west

sets..

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