1 00:00:01,850 --> 00:00:09,610 A DAIEI KYOTO PRODUCTION 2 00:00:11,280 --> 00:00:19,040 ITSUWARERU SEISO CLOTHES OF DECEPTION 3 00:00:20,330 --> 00:00:22,540 Producer: Kōji KAMEDA 4 00:00:22,830 --> 00:00:25,030 Screenplay: Kaneto SHINDO 5 00:00:22,830 --> 00:00:25,030 (Contemporary Film Assoc.) 6 00:00:25,330 --> 00:00:29,350 Set Design: Hiroshi MIZUTANI 7 00:00:25,330 --> 00:00:29,350 Audio Recording: Masao OSUMI 8 00:00:25,330 --> 00:00:29,350 Cinematography: Asakazu NAKAI 9 00:00:30,260 --> 00:00:33,810 Exec. Producer: Yutaka KURODA 10 00:00:30,260 --> 00:00:33,810 Editor: Shigeo NISHIDA 11 00:00:30,260 --> 00:00:33,810 Lighting: Tashiro UKAWA 12 00:00:30,260 --> 00:00:33,810 Music: Akira IFUKUBE 13 00:00:52,650 --> 00:00:54,070 STARRING 14 00:00:54,240 --> 00:00:57,490 Yasuko FUJITA 15 00:00:54,240 --> 00:00:57,490 Machiko KYOU 16 00:00:58,050 --> 00:01:02,260 Taeko KITAKUCHI 17 00:00:58,050 --> 00:01:02,260 Emiko YANAGI 18 00:00:58,050 --> 00:01:02,260 Chieko MURATA 19 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:06,960 Taiji TONOYAMA 20 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:06,960 Eitaro SHINDO 21 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:06,960 Ichirou SUGAI 22 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:06,960 Saizaburo KAWAZU 23 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:06,960 Keiju KOBAYASHI 24 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:26,690 Director Kouzaburou YOSHIMURA 25 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:26,690 (Contemporary Film Assoc.) 26 00:01:54,730 --> 00:01:57,220 Ahh... that feels good. 27 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:17,030 Eh... the breeze is nice. 28 00:02:17,070 --> 00:02:19,410 What you said... wasn't nice. 29 00:02:20,380 --> 00:02:23,640 I never pressured you to marry me. 30 00:02:24,840 --> 00:02:28,580 When I want to end it... I will end our relationship. 31 00:02:28,620 --> 00:02:29,900 You're heartless. 32 00:02:30,050 --> 00:02:32,000 No more money, no more us then? 33 00:02:32,030 --> 00:02:34,420 Well, I suppose that's right. 34 00:02:34,490 --> 00:02:38,720 After all... it was money that bound us together. 35 00:02:48,330 --> 00:02:49,740 Listen Kimicho... 36 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:52,190 I don't want us to break up. 37 00:02:52,330 --> 00:02:55,110 I'll show you I can still make money. 38 00:02:55,580 --> 00:02:59,250 I've still got good connections among the brokers. 39 00:02:59,440 --> 00:03:00,680 Look... 40 00:03:01,220 --> 00:03:04,370 I beg you. Let's stay as we are. 41 00:03:04,950 --> 00:03:07,780 I want you gone please. Thank you. 42 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,880 Goodbye. 43 00:03:11,970 --> 00:03:13,330 Hey! 44 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:19,010 Wait! 45 00:03:20,850 --> 00:03:22,510 What is it? 46 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:25,640 Is that the best farewell you can squeeze out? 47 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:29,020 Please don't make a scene. 48 00:03:29,140 --> 00:03:31,770 I gave you my body after all. 49 00:03:31,910 --> 00:03:34,250 Come on. Please. 50 00:03:34,490 --> 00:03:37,210 Don't be ridiculous. Let go of me! 51 00:03:50,170 --> 00:03:51,930 Thank you. - You're welcome. 52 00:03:58,840 --> 00:04:01,450 Mama-san, good evening. 53 00:04:03,530 --> 00:04:05,040 Mr. Yamashita! 54 00:04:07,070 --> 00:04:08,640 Thank you for waiting. 55 00:04:23,060 --> 00:04:26,150 Good evening. - Come. 56 00:04:39,020 --> 00:04:41,010 Thank you for coming. 57 00:04:41,470 --> 00:04:42,550 Kimicho... 58 00:04:42,730 --> 00:04:45,600 he's waited so long... he's annoyed now. 59 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:48,510 Oh Mr. Yamashita, please forgive me. 60 00:04:48,750 --> 00:04:51,270 You were with some handsome fellow, am I right? 61 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:53,520 Please don't tease! 62 00:04:53,770 --> 00:04:55,810 Look into my eyes. 63 00:04:55,940 --> 00:04:58,190 Do I look like I was! 64 00:04:58,770 --> 00:05:01,730 You can sit there feigning innocence... 65 00:05:01,860 --> 00:05:03,860 but your face doesn't lie! 66 00:05:03,930 --> 00:05:05,640 No... 67 00:05:05,910 --> 00:05:10,660 If you look more closely... you'll see it says, "Yamashita". 68 00:05:10,860 --> 00:05:13,750 Thank you. I must be going. 69 00:05:15,290 --> 00:05:17,590 Well, I'll leave you two alone. 70 00:05:17,670 --> 00:05:20,100 Come closer. - Okay. 71 00:05:22,170 --> 00:05:24,670 I'm so sorry I kept you waiting. 72 00:05:24,670 --> 00:05:26,840 Will you forgive me? - It's okay... 73 00:05:26,930 --> 00:05:29,050 though it was a whole hour. 74 00:05:30,260 --> 00:05:35,350 Ah right... I brought what I promised. - Eh? 75 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:45,030 No... did you really bring that? 76 00:05:45,160 --> 00:05:49,100 I promised you I would... and I'm a man of my word. 77 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:51,490 50,000. Keep it safe. 78 00:05:51,930 --> 00:05:53,740 Thank you. 79 00:05:54,040 --> 00:05:57,510 Thank you so much. 80 00:06:04,750 --> 00:06:07,300 You shocked me calling my work. 81 00:06:07,380 --> 00:06:09,590 That's something you musn't do. 82 00:06:09,670 --> 00:06:13,910 I suddenly wanted to see you. I couldn't help myself. 83 00:06:16,380 --> 00:06:21,120 I've run the business 20 years and never done anything like this. 84 00:06:21,270 --> 00:06:23,590 If people knew I'd be ruined. 85 00:06:23,750 --> 00:06:27,110 Which is more important... me or the business? 86 00:06:27,410 --> 00:06:30,750 Both are equally important. - Oh no you don't! 87 00:06:33,630 --> 00:06:36,560 I want you to say it out loud. 88 00:06:36,690 --> 00:06:40,210 You should know the answer. What more can I say? 89 00:06:40,330 --> 00:06:42,190 You're asking little me? 90 00:06:42,680 --> 00:06:47,160 I just wanted to hear you say it. - Hey... come here. 91 00:06:51,430 --> 00:06:53,960 Kimicho? - Yes? 92 00:06:55,570 --> 00:06:58,910 Oh no... there's lipstick! - Where? 93 00:07:00,990 --> 00:07:06,290 A phone call from home. Can you take it. - Yes, thanks. 94 00:07:09,630 --> 00:07:10,850 Hello? 95 00:07:11,400 --> 00:07:13,620 Ah Sis... it's Taeko. 96 00:07:13,700 --> 00:07:16,040 Mum says come home straight away! 97 00:07:16,040 --> 00:07:18,580 Ah... what is it? 98 00:07:18,910 --> 00:07:22,070 Mr. Watanabe? - Who is it? 99 00:07:22,300 --> 00:07:25,630 Any problem? - No, it's nothing. 100 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:27,990 Did he come again? 101 00:07:28,910 --> 00:07:31,780 I told her not to see him. 102 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:35,610 There's no point complaining to me. Hurry home. 103 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:52,670 Miss Taeko, I'm leaving. 104 00:07:52,830 --> 00:07:53,950 Where's your customer? 105 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:56,230 At the Suzumura. 106 00:07:56,500 --> 00:07:58,580 Can you drop in on my sister... 107 00:07:58,660 --> 00:08:00,910 and tell her to come quickly. 108 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:03,330 Yes, of course. 109 00:08:07,480 --> 00:08:10,920 Fukuya... shouldn't you eat first? 110 00:08:11,090 --> 00:08:15,550 Thank you but... I'll eat later. 111 00:08:17,300 --> 00:08:20,920 If you're not feeling well, you don't have to go. 112 00:08:21,150 --> 00:08:26,810 Yes... thanks. It's nothing much. 113 00:08:32,390 --> 00:08:36,520 That cough of hers... it's getting really bad. 114 00:08:37,120 --> 00:08:40,060 I have no right to ask, but I'm pleading. 115 00:08:40,430 --> 00:08:44,350 I asked around... everyone says you are... my only hope. 116 00:08:44,350 --> 00:08:46,040 Thanks for that. 117 00:08:46,170 --> 00:08:50,700 You can rest assured... I'll do whatever I can. 118 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:53,930 I'm so relieved to hear you say that. 119 00:08:54,100 --> 00:08:55,230 Thank you so much. 120 00:08:55,340 --> 00:08:58,710 There's no need... to bow low like that. 121 00:08:58,840 --> 00:09:03,100 It'll take me... 3 or 4 days to get the money. 122 00:09:03,390 --> 00:09:05,060 Thank you. 123 00:09:05,100 --> 00:09:08,980 Then... can I rely on it? - Yes. 124 00:09:09,380 --> 00:09:10,490 I must be going. 125 00:09:10,730 --> 00:09:12,470 Just a moment - Yes? 126 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:17,320 These sweets aren't much, but... for your son. 127 00:09:18,790 --> 00:09:22,080 Miss Kimicho... I'd hoped to see her too. 128 00:09:22,150 --> 00:09:24,330 I'll come back later. - Yes, do. 129 00:09:24,510 --> 00:09:27,120 Here you are. - Thank you. 130 00:09:38,030 --> 00:09:39,200 I'm sorry for taking your time. 131 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:42,780 I should thank you for your time. - No at all. 132 00:09:49,500 --> 00:09:52,040 Give my best wishes to your father. - I will. 133 00:09:52,220 --> 00:09:54,660 Excuse me. - Goodbye. 134 00:10:01,290 --> 00:10:02,640 Mother! 135 00:10:03,350 --> 00:10:05,660 You turned him down, right? 136 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:14,840 When did you get back? 137 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:21,580 Why didn't you show your face? He wanted to see you. 138 00:10:21,820 --> 00:10:24,770 Just his face makes me feel sick. 139 00:10:25,430 --> 00:10:27,640 Begging for money, wasn't he? 140 00:10:42,330 --> 00:10:44,640 So what did you tell him? 141 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:47,910 Knowing you, you tried to be nice, didn't you? 142 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:51,170 I'm the only one he can rely on. 143 00:10:51,330 --> 00:10:53,330 I couldn't be so cold to him. 144 00:10:53,470 --> 00:10:55,670 It's not about being cold-hearted. 145 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:58,050 You can't spend money you don't have! 146 00:10:58,420 --> 00:11:02,380 200,000 yen... Where'll we get our hands on that much? 147 00:11:02,560 --> 00:11:04,390 If you think about it, it's impossible. 148 00:11:04,460 --> 00:11:07,060 The company's bankrupt. The staff ran off with the cash. 149 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:09,690 He's left with his back to the wall. 150 00:11:09,770 --> 00:11:14,110 If he can't get a loan... he will probably go to prison. 151 00:11:14,220 --> 00:11:17,660 If he's really facing police and maybe prison... 152 00:11:17,850 --> 00:11:22,620 why expect us... to take on a debt... of 200,000. 153 00:11:23,050 --> 00:11:25,520 What kind of logic is there in that? 154 00:11:26,810 --> 00:11:30,200 As far as that goes... you shouldn't forget... 155 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:35,170 Hideo isn't just anyone... he is your half-brother. 156 00:11:36,670 --> 00:11:38,910 And I'm the mistress's child. 157 00:11:39,270 --> 00:11:43,190 Sister...! That's enough! Don't talk like that. 158 00:11:43,350 --> 00:11:45,200 You can keep quiet! 159 00:11:46,220 --> 00:11:47,600 Mother... 160 00:11:48,270 --> 00:11:50,410 when old Mr. Watanabe died... 161 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:53,650 wasn't it then... our relationship ended. 162 00:11:53,940 --> 00:11:56,250 They cut us off. 163 00:11:57,030 --> 00:11:59,490 The Watanabe's are complete strangers now. 164 00:11:59,780 --> 00:12:01,400 I suppose that's so... 165 00:12:01,830 --> 00:12:04,270 You really make me angry sometimes... 166 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:07,120 Surely you aren't happy about this? 167 00:12:07,200 --> 00:12:10,380 Turn us upside down and nothing'll come out but a nosebleed. 168 00:12:10,580 --> 00:12:13,510 If I mortgage the house I could probably get the money. 169 00:12:13,720 --> 00:12:16,440 How can you be so stupid! 170 00:12:16,770 --> 00:12:21,300 If we didn't have this house... what would become of us? 171 00:12:21,520 --> 00:12:22,880 Mother and daughters... 172 00:12:23,110 --> 00:12:26,190 sleeping under the Donguri bridge like vagrants! 173 00:12:28,500 --> 00:12:30,220 Mama-san! 174 00:12:31,270 --> 00:12:34,520 Something terrible's happened! Miss Fukuya collapsed. 175 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:37,170 What...? Miss Fukuya? 176 00:12:38,720 --> 00:12:39,590 What happened? 177 00:12:39,650 --> 00:12:41,650 Ah... while dancing at the Suzukiro... 178 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:44,080 she coughed up blood! - Blood? 179 00:12:44,150 --> 00:12:46,450 She's been taken to the hospital. 180 00:12:46,530 --> 00:12:47,830 They want you right away. 181 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:50,230 I'll go and see. 182 00:12:58,520 --> 00:13:02,920 That poor girl! I wonder what happened. 183 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:05,750 Nothing but bad news! 184 00:13:11,680 --> 00:13:13,230 Hello? 185 00:13:13,850 --> 00:13:17,340 Yes it is. It's Kimicho. 186 00:13:17,480 --> 00:13:21,210 I'd be delighted to take part. Thank you very much. 187 00:14:16,450 --> 00:14:17,750 Sis! 188 00:14:35,170 --> 00:14:36,590 Sister! 189 00:14:37,140 --> 00:14:41,220 Enough already. What do you want? 190 00:14:41,630 --> 00:14:44,450 Today... he's telling his mother. 191 00:14:44,850 --> 00:14:47,990 We can get married now, can't we? 192 00:14:48,450 --> 00:14:52,090 Then stop talking about it and get on with it. 193 00:15:01,740 --> 00:15:04,060 Good morning! - Morning. 194 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,910 Good morning. - Morning. 195 00:15:10,300 --> 00:15:12,300 Isn't that Taeko from the Nanoya? 196 00:15:12,300 --> 00:15:14,550 She's turned into a good looking woman. 197 00:15:14,710 --> 00:15:17,030 She works in the city tourism department. 198 00:15:18,810 --> 00:15:21,600 What a waste that is! 199 00:15:21,800 --> 00:15:24,650 Why didn't they make her a geisha? 200 00:16:15,530 --> 00:16:17,330 Good morning! 201 00:16:20,550 --> 00:16:21,900 Good morning! 202 00:16:22,030 --> 00:16:25,130 Good morning! 203 00:16:27,570 --> 00:16:30,620 Mr. Kōji's in the darkroom. - Right. 204 00:16:35,970 --> 00:16:38,560 Can I come in? - Ah, just a moment! 205 00:16:40,190 --> 00:16:41,730 Okay, come. 206 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:46,110 Morning! - Morning! 207 00:16:46,240 --> 00:16:48,080 The door locked? - Ya. 208 00:16:48,690 --> 00:16:51,320 You're at work early! - What? 209 00:16:52,040 --> 00:16:53,780 Look at this! 210 00:17:03,050 --> 00:17:05,620 It's me! - That right. 211 00:17:07,940 --> 00:17:09,590 Let's see... 212 00:17:18,010 --> 00:17:21,050 Where did you take that one? - When we went to Takao. 213 00:17:21,430 --> 00:17:24,230 What'll you do with it? - Show my mother! 214 00:17:24,270 --> 00:17:25,640 Really? 215 00:17:38,050 --> 00:17:39,360 Look! 216 00:17:55,350 --> 00:17:57,300 It came out well. 217 00:18:04,950 --> 00:18:06,590 Did you talk to them? 218 00:18:08,100 --> 00:18:10,460 Yes, yesterday. 219 00:18:10,720 --> 00:18:11,860 And? 220 00:18:12,260 --> 00:18:15,010 Mum and everyone said... it's fine. 221 00:18:15,590 --> 00:18:16,730 I see! 222 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,170 I'll talk to mom then. 223 00:18:21,280 --> 00:18:26,160 I'll be... a really good wife! 224 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:33,550 Thank you. 225 00:18:37,100 --> 00:18:40,970 Taeko... - No, not in here. 226 00:18:54,330 --> 00:18:58,570 The photo's spoiled. It's over-exposed. 227 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:05,690 Welcome home. 228 00:19:06,040 --> 00:19:09,760 Did you put out Taeko's futon? - Yes. 229 00:19:18,190 --> 00:19:21,260 Poor girl has such bad luck. 230 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:30,920 You need to lie down. There's no need to undress. 231 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:32,400 Okay. 232 00:19:49,300 --> 00:19:50,380 Fukuya... 233 00:19:51,210 --> 00:19:53,940 You don't need to do that. I'll fold it. 234 00:19:54,040 --> 00:19:58,480 But Mama-san, I... It's fine. You're sick aren't you? 235 00:19:58,660 --> 00:20:01,090 Hurry up and get into bed! 236 00:20:01,170 --> 00:20:03,550 Take off your socks. Okay. 237 00:20:08,080 --> 00:20:10,320 Remember what the doctor said, 238 00:20:10,430 --> 00:20:14,350 "Rest is the best thing." Do what he said. 239 00:20:14,580 --> 00:20:16,670 Yes, that's fine. 240 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:23,240 Okay? 241 00:20:31,750 --> 00:20:36,120 Mama-san, I'm very sorry. 242 00:20:37,500 --> 00:20:39,920 I'm so sorry about this. 243 00:20:41,600 --> 00:20:44,980 It's fine. We won't speak of it, okay? 244 00:20:45,850 --> 00:20:47,680 I'm sorry! 245 00:20:47,790 --> 00:20:52,850 Mother? Where are you? - Just a moment. 246 00:20:57,650 --> 00:20:59,700 With Miss Fukuya. 247 00:21:00,070 --> 00:21:04,510 We've just come back from the hospital. - You mortgaged the house, didn't you? 248 00:21:05,490 --> 00:21:09,240 Why did you do it... without speaking to me first? 249 00:21:11,160 --> 00:21:13,450 If I'd asked you first... 250 00:21:13,660 --> 00:21:17,010 you'd have said "no", wouldn't you? 251 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:21,920 What kind of mother are you?? 252 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:24,480 All the neighbours are laughing at us. 253 00:21:25,050 --> 00:21:29,260 It's fine to help others... or as you say "do our duty". 254 00:21:29,350 --> 00:21:30,400 But... 255 00:21:30,630 --> 00:21:34,710 is it necessary to give back so much that we can't eat! 256 00:21:35,930 --> 00:21:39,930 200,000 yen... where will we find it? 257 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:45,530 I could always... sell this place. 258 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:48,160 Then pay rent to live here after. 259 00:21:48,430 --> 00:21:51,340 That's utter fantasy. It'll never happen. 260 00:21:51,470 --> 00:21:53,520 Once sold, they'll kick us out. 261 00:21:53,690 --> 00:21:56,330 Please let your mother repay her obligations. 262 00:21:56,410 --> 00:21:58,790 I will go out to work. 263 00:21:58,990 --> 00:22:01,130 I could take bookings again. 264 00:22:01,960 --> 00:22:04,710 Just listen to yourself, Mom! 265 00:22:04,910 --> 00:22:08,200 An old woman like you take party bookings? 266 00:22:08,470 --> 00:22:11,210 Though you might get menial work in the kitchens. 267 00:22:11,430 --> 00:22:13,190 That might be the case. 268 00:22:13,310 --> 00:22:15,680 But Hideo had tears rolling down his cheeks. 269 00:22:15,690 --> 00:22:18,270 He said he'd never forget as long as he lives. 270 00:22:18,350 --> 00:22:20,850 His thanks were so heartfelt. 271 00:22:20,990 --> 00:22:25,150 When I heard him, I just couldn't... 272 00:22:26,030 --> 00:22:28,840 Ridiculous. I won't listen. 273 00:22:33,270 --> 00:22:34,930 There's nothing to say. 274 00:22:43,340 --> 00:22:45,020 You know, Kimicho... 275 00:22:46,720 --> 00:22:48,310 Miss Fukuya... 276 00:22:48,550 --> 00:22:50,260 She's seriously ill. 277 00:22:50,300 --> 00:22:52,300 They said she might not survive the winter. 278 00:22:52,380 --> 00:22:54,890 It's her own naivety has made her ill! 279 00:22:54,970 --> 00:22:58,140 Don't talk so loudly. She'll hear you. 280 00:22:58,230 --> 00:23:00,100 We have to nurse a sick person, 281 00:23:00,190 --> 00:23:02,730 and take on huge additional debt. 282 00:23:04,980 --> 00:23:07,330 You caused this. Deal with it! 283 00:24:27,920 --> 00:24:30,360 Goodbye then. - Goodbye. 284 00:24:59,540 --> 00:25:01,780 Welcome back. 285 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:07,930 Welcome back. 286 00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:28,790 Welcome back. 287 00:25:30,710 --> 00:25:33,230 Is Mother here? - Yes, she is. 288 00:25:35,880 --> 00:25:39,920 Only... she's with Mr. Isehama. 289 00:25:43,810 --> 00:25:47,900 Ask her to come to my room when she's free. - Yes. 290 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:15,670 What's more... it's rather a joke! 291 00:26:15,780 --> 00:26:19,570 She mortgaged her house to raise the money for it! 292 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:21,990 She's bitten off a bit more than she can chew. 293 00:26:22,010 --> 00:26:26,050 The story is quite unusual... 294 00:26:26,230 --> 00:26:29,000 It's for the son of her late bankrupt patron? 295 00:26:29,100 --> 00:26:30,940 Not many would do that! 296 00:26:31,240 --> 00:26:35,090 Weren't Mama-san here and Kimicho's mother Kiku, old friends? 297 00:26:35,150 --> 00:26:38,690 Yes, they trained to be geisha together, didn't they? - Yes... 298 00:26:38,780 --> 00:26:40,340 but that's all there was to it. 299 00:26:40,450 --> 00:26:43,450 Ah, that's enough. - Right, thank you. 300 00:26:51,330 --> 00:26:55,400 Kiku is as stupid now as she was then! 301 00:26:55,460 --> 00:26:58,370 She didn't need to stay in the business. 302 00:26:58,420 --> 00:27:00,440 She had a good patron. 303 00:27:00,510 --> 00:27:03,750 She trusted Mr. Watanabe completely. 304 00:27:04,270 --> 00:27:08,720 She's mortgaged herself to the hilt and she's happy to do it! 305 00:27:08,980 --> 00:27:12,060 Thank you! Obliged. - Your welcome. 306 00:27:17,300 --> 00:27:19,190 Not everyone would do it. 307 00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:21,870 For the right man I'd do it! 308 00:27:21,910 --> 00:27:25,410 Haa... ha... you think you might? 309 00:27:25,460 --> 00:27:29,040 Maybe I should've invested in a horse! - Don't make me sound silly! 310 00:27:29,510 --> 00:27:31,580 Mama-san! - What is it? 311 00:27:34,460 --> 00:27:37,590 It's just... Kōji wants to see you. - Why? 312 00:27:37,670 --> 00:27:39,390 He just asked to see you. 313 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:41,390 Is that so? 314 00:27:50,190 --> 00:27:51,890 You want something? 315 00:27:54,070 --> 00:27:55,430 Actually... 316 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:58,260 I want to ask you a favour. 317 00:27:58,650 --> 00:28:01,590 What is it? And so formal... 318 00:28:06,870 --> 00:28:11,870 Mama-san and Kiku... were rivals over Mr. Watanabe. 319 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:14,960 Kiku's old patron? 320 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:18,140 A major battle... and he chose Kiku. 321 00:28:18,210 --> 00:28:20,570 Mama was heartbroken. 322 00:28:20,630 --> 00:28:22,720 Wow... I didn't know. 323 00:28:22,820 --> 00:28:26,550 It's odd... what makes people happy. 324 00:28:26,890 --> 00:28:30,510 Rejected by Watanabe she threw herself at Kono. 325 00:28:30,660 --> 00:28:32,810 And he set her up in this house. 326 00:28:32,970 --> 00:28:34,840 But then he died... 327 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:36,690 Which was as it should be! 328 00:28:36,730 --> 00:28:40,860 Now here I sit, comfortably his successor! 329 00:28:47,530 --> 00:28:50,720 So you and Taeko want to get married? 330 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:54,620 Yes. We've been engaged... for a year. 331 00:28:54,910 --> 00:28:58,880 I will not permit it. You must break it off. 332 00:28:59,980 --> 00:29:01,010 But... 333 00:29:01,260 --> 00:29:05,140 You can't marry a girl from a tea-house. 334 00:29:05,260 --> 00:29:09,310 But this house is also... - There's a difference of status and class! 335 00:29:15,260 --> 00:29:18,350 So Mom... is there no way? 336 00:29:22,440 --> 00:29:25,560 But we've always... been on friendly terms with them! 337 00:29:25,660 --> 00:29:29,380 But dear... we're superficially friendly out of need. 338 00:29:29,490 --> 00:29:32,220 No matter what you say I will not permit it. 339 00:29:32,390 --> 00:29:34,580 You will break it off. 340 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:38,880 If you can't break this off I will go and do it. 341 00:29:42,380 --> 00:29:43,910 Kōji! 342 00:29:46,820 --> 00:29:48,370 Kōji! 343 00:29:49,260 --> 00:29:51,980 SHIMANOYA 344 00:29:49,260 --> 00:29:51,980 ( House name ) 345 00:30:04,820 --> 00:30:06,780 Anybody home? 346 00:30:09,860 --> 00:30:11,520 Good evening. 347 00:30:14,330 --> 00:30:15,500 Please come in 348 00:30:15,580 --> 00:30:17,710 It's been a long time. It's me. 349 00:30:17,790 --> 00:30:21,790 Ah it's you Chiyo? Well, well. Please come on in. 350 00:30:21,870 --> 00:30:24,130 Thanks, I will. 351 00:30:33,500 --> 00:30:36,270 Please sit here. - Thank you. 352 00:30:36,350 --> 00:30:38,000 I'm fine here. 353 00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:41,240 It's been a long time since we met! 354 00:30:41,460 --> 00:30:44,170 I mustn't stay... 355 00:30:44,250 --> 00:30:47,130 Please stay for a bit. 356 00:30:47,960 --> 00:30:48,740 Actually... 357 00:30:48,860 --> 00:30:51,750 it's nothing much but please take these. 358 00:30:51,810 --> 00:30:55,070 You didn't need to but thank you. 359 00:30:55,320 --> 00:30:58,210 You haven't changed a bit. 360 00:30:58,300 --> 00:31:00,020 You haven't aged at all. 361 00:31:00,130 --> 00:31:04,070 Really? You're looking well I see. 362 00:31:05,490 --> 00:31:06,390 I'm back! 363 00:31:08,290 --> 00:31:10,180 That's Taeko. 364 00:31:11,180 --> 00:31:14,780 Nice to see you. - Good evening. 365 00:31:15,970 --> 00:31:17,620 Here are the fees I received. 366 00:31:17,900 --> 00:31:21,630 I bought what we had discussed.... - That's good. 367 00:31:24,310 --> 00:31:26,790 How grown up she is now. 368 00:31:26,820 --> 00:31:29,900 But she's still a child really. 369 00:31:36,770 --> 00:31:38,040 Here you are... 370 00:31:38,910 --> 00:31:41,860 You should drink this. It's turtle blood! 371 00:31:41,960 --> 00:31:44,110 They say it's really good for the chest. 372 00:31:44,290 --> 00:31:46,210 Thank you! 373 00:31:46,430 --> 00:31:50,970 And you must be bored so I bought these wind-chimes! 374 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:55,050 Though it's not the right season. 375 00:31:56,670 --> 00:31:58,260 Thank you so much. 376 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:00,670 Sorry I'm a bother. 377 00:32:09,340 --> 00:32:10,810 Do you like it? 378 00:32:13,950 --> 00:32:16,620 It's a lovely sound. 379 00:32:18,660 --> 00:32:19,760 Actually... 380 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:24,010 the reason that I'm here... is about Taeko. 381 00:32:24,140 --> 00:32:25,280 Of course. 382 00:32:25,420 --> 00:32:28,790 I was planning to come and see you. 383 00:32:28,890 --> 00:32:31,450 I knew nothing about this, so... 384 00:32:31,670 --> 00:32:35,790 when Kōji told me today it was quite a shock. 385 00:32:35,890 --> 00:32:37,160 Oh! 386 00:32:37,370 --> 00:32:41,840 But Kōji came at the end of last month. 387 00:32:42,400 --> 00:32:45,130 So, about this plan... 388 00:32:45,520 --> 00:32:49,110 I would like to be clear that I reject it completely. 389 00:32:49,190 --> 00:32:50,230 What? 390 00:32:52,330 --> 00:32:56,680 Kōji may be working in the tourist board for now... 391 00:32:56,870 --> 00:33:00,540 but he is the heir and will take over our business. 392 00:33:00,620 --> 00:33:04,620 So he needs a bride from a proper family. 393 00:33:04,770 --> 00:33:08,710 And what's wrong with our Taeko? 394 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:11,790 Please don't get me wrong... 395 00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:14,320 It's no criticism of Taeko... 396 00:33:14,460 --> 00:33:18,550 but we have a high reputation in the Gion district. 397 00:33:18,710 --> 00:33:21,220 There's a certain difference in status. 398 00:33:22,480 --> 00:33:27,080 Please tell Taeko there's no point in continuing this relationship. 399 00:33:27,130 --> 00:33:28,190 Mother! 400 00:33:30,440 --> 00:33:33,570 Are you going to let her insult you like this? 401 00:33:33,660 --> 00:33:36,030 No... but you keep out of this. 402 00:33:36,150 --> 00:33:37,700 Leave us! 403 00:33:43,810 --> 00:33:45,190 Chiyo-san... 404 00:33:48,500 --> 00:33:51,600 I don't know how magnificent your house is... 405 00:33:51,730 --> 00:33:55,570 but we're all just people... exactly the same! 406 00:33:56,720 --> 00:33:58,030 As for you... 407 00:33:58,140 --> 00:34:00,890 How different from us does your "status" make you? 408 00:34:01,080 --> 00:34:03,610 Another insignificant red-light business... 409 00:34:04,910 --> 00:34:09,210 I wonder... what special status does that give you? 410 00:34:09,250 --> 00:34:10,550 Kimicho... 411 00:34:10,870 --> 00:34:14,100 You've learned to be clever with words I see. 412 00:34:14,240 --> 00:34:17,520 I won't forget them. - Please don't. Remember them well. 413 00:34:14,240 --> 00:34:17,520 ( a threat ) 414 00:34:17,610 --> 00:34:19,310 I don't give a damn for anything you can do. 415 00:34:19,380 --> 00:34:21,860 I heard a rumour you have a splendid new man. 416 00:34:22,010 --> 00:34:24,210 I suppose you used your filthy little ways on him. 417 00:34:24,370 --> 00:34:26,250 He's head clerk at Sokushinmaru I think? 418 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:30,250 My, aren't you well informed! I use my physical charms. 419 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:34,410 If a man's good looking, I'll work on him. - Stop it Kimicho! 420 00:34:34,530 --> 00:34:36,360 Please forgive her. 421 00:34:36,510 --> 00:34:40,650 Kiku-san... Taeko can never marry Kōji. - If that's all you have to say, get out! 422 00:34:40,750 --> 00:34:43,220 Eh, indeed... I'll go most gladly. 423 00:34:43,330 --> 00:34:44,490 Thank you. 424 00:34:44,580 --> 00:34:45,970 Is that so? 425 00:34:46,800 --> 00:34:48,880 I'm sorry about that. 426 00:34:49,830 --> 00:34:52,030 Goodbye. - I'm sorry. 427 00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:59,850 Mother, sprinkle salt! 428 00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:59,850 (To purge evil spirits.) 429 00:35:13,910 --> 00:35:16,770 I hate this place! 430 00:35:19,540 --> 00:35:22,180 You've been drinking, haven't you? 431 00:35:22,430 --> 00:35:23,930 I drank to forget. 432 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:27,530 Don't! It's bad to get so drunk. 433 00:36:13,060 --> 00:36:14,550 I'm suffering. 434 00:36:24,350 --> 00:36:27,270 I'll leave home! 435 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:29,530 You leave too. 436 00:36:31,170 --> 00:36:34,310 Listen, Kōji... let's both leave. 437 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:37,130 It's not that easy. 438 00:36:37,840 --> 00:36:41,340 If we both work... we'll manage somehow. 439 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:46,800 I'm not as free as you. Remember I'm adopted. 440 00:36:47,720 --> 00:36:50,770 I know you're in a difficult position. 441 00:36:51,700 --> 00:36:52,810 None the less... 442 00:36:52,910 --> 00:36:56,690 if we stay here like this what will become of us? 443 00:36:59,460 --> 00:37:02,280 You need to be brave. 444 00:37:07,140 --> 00:37:08,230 Taeko... 445 00:37:16,420 --> 00:37:20,300 Please... don't leave me. 446 00:37:29,540 --> 00:37:30,820 Taeko... 447 00:37:53,190 --> 00:37:56,010 No! Kōji, no! 448 00:38:05,410 --> 00:38:06,310 Taeko... 449 00:38:07,330 --> 00:38:11,720 It's okay. Please let me! Okay? 450 00:38:12,360 --> 00:38:13,850 Come on! 451 00:38:17,410 --> 00:38:19,520 Will you marry me? 452 00:38:20,090 --> 00:38:23,860 Well... will you marry me? 453 00:38:25,930 --> 00:38:28,990 Please, marry me! 454 00:38:29,230 --> 00:38:31,200 You must promise. 455 00:38:31,470 --> 00:38:32,880 Taeko... 456 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,800 Come on... say it! 457 00:38:43,140 --> 00:38:45,480 So you still won't say it? 458 00:38:46,150 --> 00:38:48,610 You won't promise me? 459 00:38:52,420 --> 00:38:54,560 What does it matter? 460 00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:56,790 I said no! 461 00:39:09,720 --> 00:39:11,320 Coward! 462 00:39:19,670 --> 00:39:26,170 The pale moon shines on Higashiyama. Hey girl... 463 00:39:19,670 --> 00:39:26,170 ( Song = Gion Boogie ) 464 00:39:26,300 --> 00:39:29,270 it feels like the Gion 'tanuki' might be around... 465 00:39:26,300 --> 00:39:29,270 ( racoon, mischievous spirit ) 466 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:32,800 transformed into a cute 'maiko'... 467 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:32,800 ( apprentice Geisha ) 468 00:39:32,870 --> 00:39:35,980 or changed into a pretty geisha. 469 00:39:36,820 --> 00:39:40,430 Good evening! Hello! 470 00:39:40,550 --> 00:39:47,680 Sing the boogie, dance the boogie... the Gion boogie-woogie. 471 00:39:47,870 --> 00:39:51,500 Here we go... 472 00:39:54,830 --> 00:40:01,600 Meeting on the 'hanami' path, a rendevous beside the Kamogawa river. 473 00:39:54,830 --> 00:40:01,600 ( cherry blossom festival ) 474 00:40:01,870 --> 00:40:04,680 Post war things move quickly... 475 00:40:04,820 --> 00:40:11,750 If you're going to have an affair now's the moment... now's your chance. 476 00:40:12,170 --> 00:40:16,120 Please... can you help me? 477 00:40:16,470 --> 00:40:20,830 200,000 is a lot of money. I can't get it at short notice. 478 00:40:21,890 --> 00:40:23,660 Then it doesn't matter. 479 00:40:23,870 --> 00:40:26,080 I have another idea. 480 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:27,300 What idea? 481 00:40:27,470 --> 00:40:29,860 Hello, Kimicho... 482 00:40:29,900 --> 00:40:31,640 Good evening! 483 00:40:33,030 --> 00:40:35,530 Good evening! 484 00:40:49,070 --> 00:40:50,800 Kimie... what do you want to drink? 485 00:40:50,880 --> 00:40:52,320 I want a soda! 486 00:40:52,420 --> 00:40:54,320 And for you? - I want whisky! 487 00:40:54,380 --> 00:40:57,130 Dear... a soda for me please! 488 00:40:57,220 --> 00:40:58,460 Right away. 489 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:12,840 It might be possible to get 50,000. 490 00:41:12,940 --> 00:41:14,780 Forget it. 491 00:41:15,700 --> 00:41:17,000 Are you angry? 492 00:41:17,410 --> 00:41:20,030 There's no point in being angry. 493 00:41:35,650 --> 00:41:36,550 We'll go home. 494 00:41:36,780 --> 00:41:39,010 Is that so? - I shouldn't be seen in this sort of place. 495 00:41:39,150 --> 00:41:41,850 Let's go. I'll get the coats. 496 00:41:57,200 --> 00:41:59,410 Mr. Isehama! - Hello! 497 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:02,480 Good evening! - Kimicho! 498 00:42:03,090 --> 00:42:04,380 Dance with me? 499 00:42:04,510 --> 00:42:06,170 I wonder... 500 00:42:07,420 --> 00:42:08,960 Why not. Lets. 501 00:42:12,090 --> 00:42:14,640 I'm not good. I'll tread on your feet. 502 00:42:14,790 --> 00:42:17,140 I'd be delighted to feel your weight on me! 503 00:42:17,240 --> 00:42:20,210 You know what to say! 504 00:42:24,210 --> 00:42:25,650 Did he go somewhere? 505 00:42:25,790 --> 00:42:29,180 He's over there, dancing. - What? 506 00:42:52,720 --> 00:42:54,030 Hey... - Yes? 507 00:42:54,740 --> 00:42:56,070 You're actually quite good. 508 00:42:56,150 --> 00:42:58,700 Keep telling me that. 509 00:43:10,440 --> 00:43:12,560 Hold me tightly. 510 00:43:10,440 --> 00:43:12,560 ( Give me a good seeing to! ) 511 00:43:12,610 --> 00:43:14,150 Somebody will get angry with me! 512 00:43:14,260 --> 00:43:19,700 Don't be silly. I'm really lonely these days. 513 00:43:19,910 --> 00:43:21,500 You know of a good man? 514 00:43:21,640 --> 00:43:23,970 Don't try and flatter me! - Ow! 515 00:43:24,120 --> 00:43:26,390 Did I tread on you? Sorry! 516 00:43:26,670 --> 00:43:28,950 Where? Was it here? 517 00:43:29,500 --> 00:43:32,090 I'm so sorry. Does it hurt? 518 00:43:32,320 --> 00:43:34,310 Please forgive me. 519 00:43:53,610 --> 00:43:55,120 Hello? 520 00:44:00,030 --> 00:44:01,920 Good evening. 521 00:44:02,140 --> 00:44:03,620 Welcome! 522 00:44:05,440 --> 00:44:08,540 Oh, Kimicho it's you! 523 00:44:10,380 --> 00:44:13,880 How's business? - Not bad. 524 00:44:31,060 --> 00:44:33,100 You're very good at that! 525 00:44:33,830 --> 00:44:36,790 I've been doing it since I was a kid. 526 00:44:36,960 --> 00:44:38,680 Kimicho! 527 00:44:39,780 --> 00:44:40,940 Welcome. 528 00:44:40,940 --> 00:44:43,000 Thank you. Good evening! 529 00:44:43,110 --> 00:44:44,210 What's up? 530 00:44:44,400 --> 00:44:46,910 You should come more often! - Thank you I will. 531 00:44:46,950 --> 00:44:48,770 Are you alone? - Yes. 532 00:44:48,920 --> 00:44:50,970 I came to invite Mr. Isehama out! 533 00:44:51,060 --> 00:44:53,420 Thank you. Please do! 534 00:44:53,500 --> 00:44:55,960 He loves to dance! 535 00:44:56,420 --> 00:44:58,750 The group inside wants 'suguki'. 536 00:44:56,420 --> 00:44:58,750 ( Kyoto-pickles ) 537 00:44:58,800 --> 00:44:59,970 Okay. 538 00:45:02,390 --> 00:45:04,960 Your wife is very nice. - Really? 539 00:45:05,280 --> 00:45:08,500 I'm shunned and no-one spends time with me. 540 00:45:08,760 --> 00:45:12,760 Two orders of 'suguki'! - Okay. 541 00:45:12,940 --> 00:45:15,310 Shall we go dancing? - Eh? 542 00:45:16,380 --> 00:45:19,640 Okay, but I have to wait for the young cook to come back. 543 00:45:19,820 --> 00:45:22,650 Go and sit down. - Thanks. 544 00:45:26,020 --> 00:45:27,280 What would you like? 545 00:45:27,550 --> 00:45:29,320 Hmm, let me see... 546 00:45:29,950 --> 00:45:32,910 I'd like a beer. - Okay. 547 00:45:33,010 --> 00:45:35,960 Beer. - Okay. 548 00:45:42,020 --> 00:45:43,420 Thank you! 549 00:45:47,720 --> 00:45:49,590 Who's that beauty? 550 00:45:50,140 --> 00:45:53,430 She's from Miyagawacho. Her name's Kimicho. 551 00:46:00,220 --> 00:46:03,200 This is nice. 552 00:46:04,000 --> 00:46:06,340 This feels great. 553 00:47:29,480 --> 00:47:31,190 What's up? 554 00:47:31,890 --> 00:47:36,910 That felt good. Makes me feel sleepy. 555 00:47:39,820 --> 00:47:41,390 Sorry! 556 00:47:41,570 --> 00:47:44,080 You probably shouldn't sleep here. 557 00:47:45,170 --> 00:47:46,880 You'll catch a cold. 558 00:47:48,810 --> 00:47:51,650 Stop me getting cold then! 559 00:47:52,840 --> 00:47:55,310 Well, if you insist... 560 00:48:17,330 --> 00:48:19,680 Come on! 561 00:48:20,210 --> 00:48:23,050 I can't get up... 562 00:48:24,470 --> 00:48:27,560 I like you! 563 00:48:28,140 --> 00:48:31,940 Do you mind if I fall for you? - Well... 564 00:48:32,890 --> 00:48:34,530 Let's get friendly then. 565 00:49:13,560 --> 00:49:16,290 Hello. - Hello. 566 00:49:17,920 --> 00:49:20,080 Excuse me... 567 00:49:21,550 --> 00:49:23,130 Kiku! 568 00:49:23,380 --> 00:49:26,940 Thanks for coming. - This is a nice place. 569 00:49:27,100 --> 00:49:30,190 You look like a proper businessman. 570 00:49:31,880 --> 00:49:36,260 It's early days yet... but I'm managing to make a living. 571 00:49:36,540 --> 00:49:38,670 It's all thanks to you. 572 00:49:38,790 --> 00:49:43,040 It's too much to say that. It's sounds a bit over the top. 573 00:49:43,220 --> 00:49:44,350 Please come in. 574 00:49:44,520 --> 00:49:47,300 Setsu! Kiku is here. 575 00:49:48,390 --> 00:49:51,570 Please! - Thank you. 576 00:49:56,320 --> 00:49:59,320 Please use the cushion. 577 00:49:59,860 --> 00:50:01,610 Welcome! - Long time no see! 578 00:50:01,670 --> 00:50:03,010 You look just the same. 579 00:50:03,100 --> 00:50:06,280 The baby's really grown. - He has thank you. 580 00:50:06,400 --> 00:50:10,770 Actually... this is just a little gift. Offer it to your mother-in-law. 581 00:50:11,090 --> 00:50:13,490 You shouldn't have troubled. 582 00:50:13,680 --> 00:50:16,060 Is mother awake? - Yes, she is. 583 00:50:16,180 --> 00:50:19,660 Then if I may I will... - Please do! 584 00:50:28,590 --> 00:50:30,710 Sorry it's been so long. 585 00:50:32,870 --> 00:50:35,520 Hello! Sorry it's been so long. 586 00:50:35,900 --> 00:50:40,180 Mother... Mother! It's Kiku. 587 00:50:40,410 --> 00:50:44,210 Kiku has come to see you! - Eh? 588 00:50:47,760 --> 00:50:49,490 Kiku! 589 00:50:49,570 --> 00:50:53,010 Recently she's become quite deaf. 590 00:50:55,380 --> 00:50:58,000 Please have a seat. 591 00:50:58,550 --> 00:51:01,370 Thank you so much for coming. 592 00:51:01,480 --> 00:51:03,230 What's been happening? 593 00:51:03,340 --> 00:51:08,590 Thanks to you things have been okay. 594 00:51:08,730 --> 00:51:10,880 I've not really done anything. 595 00:51:11,010 --> 00:51:17,580 I'm so grateful for your kindness and generosity. 596 00:51:17,860 --> 00:51:20,330 And I'm not even a relative. 597 00:51:20,400 --> 00:51:22,760 You're too kind. 598 00:51:23,020 --> 00:51:25,930 There's no need to say that. 599 00:51:26,330 --> 00:51:30,280 Hey! It's raining. Get the washing in. - Right. 600 00:51:38,250 --> 00:51:42,610 It's really raining heavily. 601 00:52:00,770 --> 00:52:03,510 Miss Fukuya, dinner time. 602 00:52:07,400 --> 00:52:11,100 Here you go. You need some meat. 603 00:52:14,240 --> 00:52:16,040 Thank you. 604 00:52:19,640 --> 00:52:23,580 You have to eat well... so you'll get well quickly. 605 00:52:24,410 --> 00:52:28,130 Taeko, will I really get better? 606 00:52:28,200 --> 00:52:29,830 Of course you will. 607 00:52:30,020 --> 00:52:33,140 But... only if you take proper care. 608 00:52:33,640 --> 00:52:35,540 But if I don't, what will happen? 609 00:52:35,630 --> 00:52:39,140 It won't happen. You musn't say that! 610 00:52:40,400 --> 00:52:44,860 But... if I do die... 611 00:52:45,660 --> 00:52:50,140 it will cause... so much trouble for you. 612 00:52:50,230 --> 00:52:54,970 Don't be silly. There's no need... to worry about that. 613 00:52:55,800 --> 00:52:58,130 All the medical bills! 614 00:52:58,660 --> 00:53:01,190 I'm causing one trouble after another. 615 00:53:01,350 --> 00:53:03,870 You've been here since you were 13... 616 00:53:03,980 --> 00:53:06,790 The two of us... are just like sisters. 617 00:53:06,990 --> 00:53:10,620 There's no need to talk about being a bother. 618 00:53:11,840 --> 00:53:13,960 Thank you, sorry. 619 00:53:14,500 --> 00:53:17,390 So... go ahead and eat. - Okay. 620 00:53:18,070 --> 00:53:19,690 Thank you. 621 00:53:24,360 --> 00:53:26,720 Hello! 622 00:53:30,890 --> 00:53:33,310 Oh, are you eating? - Please come in. 623 00:53:33,390 --> 00:53:34,930 How's she doing? 624 00:53:35,020 --> 00:53:37,150 She's better today. - Ah, that's good. 625 00:53:37,250 --> 00:53:40,010 I pinched these from a customer. 626 00:53:40,120 --> 00:53:42,900 Wasn't it clever of me!? - You did well, no? 627 00:53:42,970 --> 00:53:46,030 These are for you. - Thank you. 628 00:53:47,230 --> 00:53:50,580 Excuse me a moment. Make yourself at home. 629 00:53:56,620 --> 00:54:00,000 Yes, this is Shimanoya. 630 00:54:00,140 --> 00:54:01,550 Eh? 631 00:54:02,250 --> 00:54:04,220 It's her sister actually. 632 00:54:04,380 --> 00:54:06,080 I errr... 633 00:54:07,220 --> 00:54:09,390 Can I talk to your sister? 634 00:54:09,830 --> 00:54:12,560 Tell her it's Yamashita. 635 00:54:12,850 --> 00:54:15,230 Would you get her for me please? 636 00:54:15,350 --> 00:54:17,810 Yes, just a moment. 637 00:54:46,880 --> 00:54:48,610 Sis? 638 00:54:50,350 --> 00:54:51,550 What is it? 639 00:54:52,400 --> 00:54:55,910 It's Mr. Yamashita on the phone. 640 00:54:57,700 --> 00:54:59,820 Tell him I'm not home. 641 00:55:02,190 --> 00:55:05,410 But earlier on, he came by the house. 642 00:55:07,070 --> 00:55:11,440 Just tell him I'm out. He's really too pushy! 643 00:55:14,070 --> 00:55:17,240 Ah, hello... Sorry to keep you waiting. 644 00:55:17,340 --> 00:55:21,050 Only... sister's out at the moment. 645 00:55:21,290 --> 00:55:23,670 Yes, she's not here. 646 00:55:25,460 --> 00:55:26,740 Hello! 647 00:55:29,380 --> 00:55:30,860 Hello! 648 00:57:16,660 --> 00:57:18,070 Taeko! 649 00:57:24,050 --> 00:57:27,210 About Kōji and you... what's happening? 650 00:57:30,800 --> 00:57:33,300 Did you talk with him? 651 00:57:40,090 --> 00:57:43,310 Don't worry too much about his mother. 652 00:57:43,540 --> 00:57:46,430 If you love each other it's okay to marry. 653 00:57:46,750 --> 00:57:49,650 Kōji hasn't been coming to work. 654 00:57:49,720 --> 00:57:51,140 What? 655 00:57:51,430 --> 00:57:54,880 Hello... Isehama? It's Kimicho. 656 00:57:55,030 --> 00:57:57,530 Excuse me, is the boss in? 657 00:57:57,610 --> 00:58:01,580 Eh... today he decided to take the day off. 658 00:58:16,300 --> 00:58:18,870 It's 5:55. 659 00:58:19,000 --> 00:58:21,430 Hm... the clock's slow. 660 00:58:22,970 --> 00:58:24,270 What's up? 661 00:58:24,310 --> 00:58:26,810 You're like a bear in a cage. - Eh? Hmm. 662 00:58:26,840 --> 00:58:28,940 Stop pacing up and down! 663 00:58:29,200 --> 00:58:33,390 You can't hide it. I know about Kimicho and you. 664 00:58:33,540 --> 00:58:36,440 Are you jealous? You're too old to be jealous. 665 00:58:36,550 --> 00:58:40,110 What a thing to say! Thank you very much!! 666 00:58:40,620 --> 00:58:44,370 I'm still able to do a woman's work. 667 00:58:40,620 --> 00:58:44,370 (in bed) 668 00:58:49,970 --> 00:58:54,800 Kōji? Where are you going? Better not be to Taeko. 669 00:58:59,110 --> 00:59:02,720 Really... both sisters are trouble. 670 00:59:04,180 --> 00:59:07,070 Always trying to attract men. 671 00:59:11,090 --> 00:59:14,840 Oh, that's right. I have to see a man about taxes. 672 00:59:15,010 --> 00:59:16,780 I'll just go to the union office. Be back later. 673 00:59:16,840 --> 00:59:19,540 Why stoop to lying! You're going dancing with Kimicho. 674 00:59:19,660 --> 00:59:21,910 How agravating! What a silly thing to say! 675 00:59:22,010 --> 00:59:23,640 I'm just some old woman to you. 676 00:59:23,690 --> 00:59:26,700 Hurry up and get out. - I will. 677 00:59:29,040 --> 00:59:30,900 You get on with your work! Right there. - Yes. madam. 678 00:59:30,990 --> 00:59:32,400 Do it harder! - Yes madam. 679 00:59:32,530 --> 00:59:33,830 Madam! 680 00:59:34,150 --> 00:59:36,500 Good evening! - Our thanks. 681 00:59:36,550 --> 00:59:40,480 Is that the best you can do? You call yourselves 'maiko'?! 682 00:59:36,550 --> 00:59:40,480 ( trainee geisha ) 683 00:59:40,540 --> 00:59:43,580 Sorry! Please excuse us. 684 00:59:43,660 --> 00:59:45,470 Goodbye. 685 01:00:08,160 --> 01:00:10,410 Hi there. 686 01:00:10,830 --> 01:00:14,040 Sorry I'm late. 687 01:00:15,280 --> 01:00:17,550 What were you doing? - Sorry, sorry. 688 01:00:17,640 --> 01:00:21,550 She just wouldn't stop nagging. 689 01:00:21,700 --> 01:00:24,010 You were with her, weren't you. 690 01:00:24,100 --> 01:00:28,020 Don't get angry. Come on, look at me. 691 01:00:30,690 --> 01:00:32,980 That really hurt! 692 01:00:33,070 --> 01:00:36,360 That's your punishment. What about another? 693 01:00:36,460 --> 01:00:38,280 Now I'll forgive you. 694 01:00:38,440 --> 01:00:40,210 That's really stupid. 695 01:00:40,440 --> 01:00:43,250 Please leave. No sex today! 696 01:00:43,460 --> 01:00:45,510 You don't have to be vulgar. 697 01:00:45,700 --> 01:00:47,590 This isn't fair! 698 01:00:47,690 --> 01:00:49,640 Fair or not... 699 01:00:49,710 --> 01:00:53,250 What... what? - This is what you get. 700 01:00:55,820 --> 01:00:59,590 Sorry! Forgive me. 701 01:00:59,910 --> 01:01:02,720 I'll kiss it better. 702 01:01:04,650 --> 01:01:07,470 Well? Does it still hurt? 703 01:01:07,530 --> 01:01:09,140 I'm cured. 704 01:01:09,280 --> 01:01:13,060 It's completely better. - So you see! 705 01:01:14,500 --> 01:01:16,190 Ow it hurts! 706 01:01:22,010 --> 01:01:25,000 Want some? Come here. 707 01:01:30,920 --> 01:01:32,660 Oh... hurts. 708 01:01:32,930 --> 01:01:34,650 Forgive me! 709 01:01:35,030 --> 01:01:37,220 To celebrate... our making up! 710 01:01:38,190 --> 01:01:41,840 I'll need to leave early though. 711 01:01:42,060 --> 01:01:43,460 Why? 712 01:01:44,310 --> 01:01:47,620 I have to run around and collect money. 713 01:01:47,980 --> 01:01:50,240 Mr. Toshio is coming. 714 01:01:50,350 --> 01:01:52,390 What happened that he's coming? 715 01:01:52,700 --> 01:01:54,230 Didn't you hear? 716 01:01:54,920 --> 01:01:58,920 My mother went and did something foolish. 717 01:02:05,000 --> 01:02:07,090 That should be enough. 718 01:02:09,270 --> 01:02:11,940 We'll have to say goodbye to this house. 719 01:02:12,910 --> 01:02:14,320 Are we broke? 720 01:02:14,630 --> 01:02:16,550 There's no way I can pay it. 721 01:02:16,740 --> 01:02:19,870 Nor even in a week when it comes due. 722 01:02:21,640 --> 01:02:26,580 Then let's... leave this trade as well as the house. 723 01:02:26,680 --> 01:02:30,890 You say that... but Fukuya's asleep upstairs. 724 01:02:46,320 --> 01:02:49,550 Excuse me! Telegram! - Yes. 725 01:02:50,530 --> 01:02:53,350 Thank you. - You're welcome. 726 01:02:56,650 --> 01:02:58,160 Goodbye. 727 01:03:06,840 --> 01:03:11,190 Coming tomorrow. 8am. - Yukiko 728 01:03:38,440 --> 01:03:40,130 Taeko! 729 01:03:42,810 --> 01:03:44,250 Over here! 730 01:03:48,120 --> 01:03:49,650 Hello! Long time no see! 731 01:03:49,760 --> 01:03:52,800 I hope you're well! Uncle, I hope you're well. 732 01:03:52,990 --> 01:03:55,970 It's been 5 years! It's nice to be back in Kyoto! 733 01:03:56,070 --> 01:03:59,390 It's a lecture tour. I'm travelling with him. 734 01:03:59,530 --> 01:04:01,140 He'll be at the university all morning. 735 01:04:01,240 --> 01:04:02,780 Then on to Hiroshima. 736 01:04:02,860 --> 01:04:04,520 So we've got all morning? 737 01:04:04,600 --> 01:04:07,360 What? It's like I'm her traveling companion. 738 01:04:07,440 --> 01:04:09,520 Let me carry that. - Thank you. 739 01:04:24,020 --> 01:04:26,900 So Taeko... are you heart-broken? 740 01:04:27,230 --> 01:04:30,140 His mother is adamantly opposed. 741 01:04:30,740 --> 01:04:33,020 "Our status is different." 742 01:04:33,810 --> 01:04:36,150 That sounds so old fashioned. 743 01:04:36,810 --> 01:04:37,710 You two... 744 01:04:38,020 --> 01:04:40,970 have got to break the old system down. 745 01:04:41,600 --> 01:04:44,060 It's not so simple. 746 01:04:47,320 --> 01:04:49,940 That's why I hate Kyoto. 747 01:04:50,120 --> 01:04:53,530 Even a woman like you... ends up becoming old fashioned. 748 01:04:53,610 --> 01:04:56,120 That's terrible. 749 01:04:58,070 --> 01:05:02,120 Listen... Why don't you two... come to Tokyo. 750 01:05:03,290 --> 01:05:06,420 I can guarantee... you'll find jobs. 751 01:05:06,930 --> 01:05:08,340 But... 752 01:05:08,700 --> 01:05:10,800 You must have courage. 753 01:05:10,890 --> 01:05:14,360 Happiness... is something you have to go out and earn. 754 01:05:32,380 --> 01:05:37,530 Look! Look out here... at this city! 755 01:05:43,090 --> 01:05:46,930 Kyoto... was lucky to escape the bomb damage. 756 01:05:47,170 --> 01:05:52,720 But, I'm not sure whether that... was a good thing or not. 757 01:05:53,570 --> 01:05:57,020 It maybe... old and rich in history... 758 01:05:57,260 --> 01:06:01,770 but... it's still there... the reek of feudalism. 759 01:06:02,560 --> 01:06:07,020 It's there... underneath all those pretty roof-tiles. 760 01:06:07,150 --> 01:06:09,190 It's still deeply rooted. 761 01:06:14,320 --> 01:06:18,910 ( Popular song called "Gion Kōta" ) 762 01:06:20,830 --> 01:06:29,420 ... a white neck under the lamp's light... 763 01:06:29,590 --> 01:06:39,090 the red of lipstick and the hidden tears... 764 01:07:11,300 --> 01:07:13,250 Doctor... 765 01:07:13,710 --> 01:07:17,880 I'm... not going to get better. 766 01:07:19,390 --> 01:07:22,050 I know it. 767 01:07:26,350 --> 01:07:28,270 Mama-san... 768 01:07:29,480 --> 01:07:32,770 for all your trouble, I'm so sorry. 769 01:07:35,280 --> 01:07:37,860 Don't say such a silly thing. 770 01:07:38,070 --> 01:07:41,240 I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you. 771 01:07:42,860 --> 01:07:45,700 Please forgive me. 772 01:07:46,140 --> 01:07:49,080 I'm sorry I can't repay your kindness. 773 01:07:49,160 --> 01:07:53,710 Come on. Be brave. You mustn't die. 774 01:07:56,800 --> 01:07:58,880 Mama... 775 01:08:08,240 --> 01:08:12,100 In this account... there's 5,000 yen. 776 01:08:16,280 --> 01:08:20,200 It's no use to me. 777 01:08:20,660 --> 01:08:23,870 But this... is yours. 778 01:08:25,440 --> 01:08:28,340 This money... goes to your family. 779 01:08:28,510 --> 01:08:31,910 I'll send it... okay? 780 01:08:45,050 --> 01:08:46,870 Taeko! 781 01:08:48,810 --> 01:08:52,730 You've always been so kind to me. 782 01:08:53,750 --> 01:08:57,610 Even in death... I'll never forget it. 783 01:08:58,900 --> 01:09:02,240 That's... I just... 784 01:09:02,860 --> 01:09:06,080 You must pull through... no? 785 01:09:09,180 --> 01:09:11,660 I'm sorry. 786 01:09:17,830 --> 01:09:20,420 Sorry... 787 01:09:23,970 --> 01:09:25,190 Fukuya! 788 01:09:34,960 --> 01:09:38,980 In your next life... 789 01:09:39,400 --> 01:09:42,530 you'll surely be rewarded. 790 01:09:50,610 --> 01:09:52,790 Oh, Fukuya! 791 01:10:41,270 --> 01:10:43,510 Hello. Sorry for the wait. 792 01:10:43,620 --> 01:10:46,960 Mr. Eigiya isn't it. Yes, I know. 793 01:10:47,090 --> 01:10:51,310 It's been awhile. Thank you. 794 01:10:52,120 --> 01:10:53,460 Kumicho... 795 01:10:56,190 --> 01:10:58,860 Shouldn't you take the night off? 796 01:10:59,110 --> 01:11:01,720 We geisha don't get days off! 797 01:11:06,090 --> 01:11:09,100 If we're called, we go. That's our profession. 798 01:11:11,510 --> 01:11:12,760 Kimicho! 799 01:11:15,930 --> 01:11:19,130 We should stay with Miss Fukuya and hold a vigil. 800 01:11:19,330 --> 01:11:20,460 Mother... 801 01:11:20,800 --> 01:11:23,250 when is the deadline for the 200,000? 802 01:11:23,380 --> 01:11:24,920 It's tomorrow. 803 01:11:25,180 --> 01:11:28,050 Even with the deadline... somehow it'll work out. 804 01:11:28,090 --> 01:11:29,990 Exactly! It's always, "Somehow or other". 805 01:11:30,140 --> 01:11:32,220 We'll be driven out of this house. 806 01:11:32,390 --> 01:11:34,470 You don't seem to mind. 807 01:11:34,620 --> 01:11:36,560 I don't want to move. 808 01:11:57,520 --> 01:12:00,620 Good evening. 809 01:12:01,580 --> 01:12:03,880 Sorry to keep you waiting. 810 01:12:06,450 --> 01:12:08,380 I'm tired. 811 01:12:08,880 --> 01:12:11,390 I ran all the way. 812 01:12:12,440 --> 01:12:14,890 You look a bit off. 813 01:12:15,040 --> 01:12:17,520 Yes. There was a bit of trouble. 814 01:12:17,610 --> 01:12:20,330 Well, have a drink! - Thanks. 815 01:12:23,110 --> 01:12:26,370 Some trouble? - Eh... nothing really. 816 01:12:40,840 --> 01:12:43,370 Trouble at every turn. 817 01:12:44,130 --> 01:12:47,050 It's hard to earn a living. 818 01:12:47,170 --> 01:12:48,920 Ah... speaking of which... 819 01:12:49,290 --> 01:12:51,430 The 200,000 I promised you. 820 01:12:51,530 --> 01:12:54,760 There you are. 821 01:12:56,660 --> 01:12:59,410 You managed this already? 822 01:12:59,770 --> 01:13:02,770 Thank you so much. 823 01:13:02,810 --> 01:13:05,190 I am so grateful to you. 824 01:13:15,670 --> 01:13:18,010 That stops me being homeless! 825 01:13:18,190 --> 01:13:19,290 And in exchange... 826 01:13:19,390 --> 01:13:22,100 You'll break with him completely, yes? 827 01:13:22,210 --> 01:13:25,170 Well, Iseyama and Kiku should separate too. 828 01:13:25,270 --> 01:13:28,170 That's already long finished. 829 01:13:28,240 --> 01:13:30,590 Bye bye, I said! 830 01:13:35,350 --> 01:13:39,470 The musicians can play and we'll dance - Good idea. I'll call them. 831 01:13:41,160 --> 01:13:43,380 Hey! Musicians. 832 01:13:44,990 --> 01:13:47,130 Thank you sir! 833 01:13:51,990 --> 01:13:54,290 You're going to pay them? I was going to. 834 01:13:54,540 --> 01:13:57,790 Play something nice for us. 835 01:13:59,500 --> 01:14:01,120 Thank you. 836 01:14:01,860 --> 01:14:04,790 Very well... will sing Kamo River Nocturne. 837 01:14:08,320 --> 01:14:14,740 A girl of 16 raised in the red light district... 838 01:14:14,830 --> 01:14:17,230 She goes to Maruyama in spring... 839 01:14:17,360 --> 01:14:19,600 Shall we? 840 01:14:20,830 --> 01:14:24,160 I'll just tidy up a bit. - Ah, right. 841 01:14:27,890 --> 01:14:30,230 Let's put this over here... 842 01:14:31,420 --> 01:14:35,310 Lift together... one, two... 843 01:14:39,790 --> 01:14:41,160 Shall we dance? 844 01:14:41,240 --> 01:14:44,710 ( Song speaks of being in love. ) 845 01:14:52,630 --> 01:14:58,910 Jumping for joy... 846 01:14:59,070 --> 01:15:04,890 at the 'Gion matsuri'. 847 01:14:59,070 --> 01:15:04,890 ( Gion festival ) 848 01:15:18,970 --> 01:15:21,490 Please be nice to me! 849 01:15:21,680 --> 01:15:26,580 Ah... Until death do us part! 850 01:15:29,300 --> 01:15:31,070 That reminds me... 851 01:15:31,990 --> 01:15:36,590 Remember you're my concert patron - Of course... you can rely on me. 852 01:15:36,630 --> 01:15:39,800 You can show off a bit! - Thank you. 853 01:15:53,490 --> 01:15:55,820 Hey, what is it? 854 01:15:59,990 --> 01:16:01,770 What the... 855 01:16:01,890 --> 01:16:03,370 Why are you here? 856 01:16:06,620 --> 01:16:09,370 What's this... going on? 857 01:16:10,220 --> 01:16:15,010 Well... it's not... 858 01:16:17,750 --> 01:16:21,060 Kimicho, you... 859 01:16:21,400 --> 01:16:24,470 You have wronged me. 860 01:16:27,530 --> 01:16:29,350 What about Kikutei... 861 01:16:29,540 --> 01:16:32,880 You seem to have quite a high opinion of your status. 862 01:16:32,990 --> 01:16:36,940 Is it traditional to interfere in someone else's business? 863 01:16:32,990 --> 01:16:36,940 ( sarcastic ) 864 01:16:37,190 --> 01:16:40,890 What did you say? You cheap whore! 865 01:16:42,240 --> 01:16:43,950 If I'm a cheap whore... 866 01:16:44,030 --> 01:16:47,060 what does that make you... who lost your patron to me? 867 01:16:47,240 --> 01:16:51,960 I'm enjoying this... looking at the face your making. 868 01:16:52,980 --> 01:16:54,400 How dare you! 869 01:17:02,250 --> 01:17:04,220 You... 870 01:17:09,920 --> 01:17:11,530 I... 871 01:17:12,100 --> 01:17:13,010 Hey...! 872 01:17:13,010 --> 01:17:14,900 What are you doing, you idiot! 873 01:17:15,680 --> 01:17:17,760 Stop this! 874 01:17:18,310 --> 01:17:20,950 It's unseemly. Stop it! 875 01:17:21,030 --> 01:17:22,320 Women brawling... 876 01:17:22,470 --> 01:17:23,770 What should we do? 877 01:17:23,930 --> 01:17:25,440 What are they doing? 878 01:17:38,870 --> 01:17:42,320 How could you? At your age too! 879 01:17:42,590 --> 01:17:44,240 Kimicho! 880 01:17:46,640 --> 01:17:47,650 Telephone for you. 881 01:17:47,730 --> 01:17:50,390 Shall I bring it to that room. - No thank you. 882 01:17:50,450 --> 01:17:52,350 I'll come downstairs. - Okay. 883 01:17:55,670 --> 01:17:58,200 Taking and losing men is part of our trade. 884 01:17:58,700 --> 01:18:01,450 Hey... Kimicho... - You come here. 885 01:18:01,790 --> 01:18:05,080 Ouch! How vexing! - So disappointing!!! 886 01:18:05,770 --> 01:18:09,280 Any problem? - No, it's fine. 887 01:18:12,120 --> 01:18:15,490 Hello? Yes, this is Kimicho. 888 01:18:16,250 --> 01:18:18,890 Can you make up some excuse? 889 01:18:19,000 --> 01:18:22,860 Mr. Yamashita is here. He says he must see you. 890 01:18:23,980 --> 01:18:27,140 Hello? Hello? 891 01:18:33,040 --> 01:18:36,990 Hey... Don't be angry. Just give me an hour. - Okay. 892 01:18:37,090 --> 01:18:40,050 Isehama! - Now what the hell is it? 893 01:18:40,200 --> 01:18:42,970 Sorry about the fuss. - Are you going already? 894 01:18:43,080 --> 01:18:44,580 Thank you. 895 01:18:44,920 --> 01:18:46,870 Look here... 896 01:18:47,610 --> 01:18:51,610 Okay, I'll pop in for a moment. Only a moment. 897 01:19:00,400 --> 01:19:01,720 Hey! Kimicho! 898 01:19:05,990 --> 01:19:07,260 Kimicho! 899 01:19:07,670 --> 01:19:09,000 Yes? 900 01:19:09,360 --> 01:19:10,740 It's me, Kazama. 901 01:19:11,050 --> 01:19:13,480 I thought you looked familiar! 902 01:19:13,620 --> 01:19:14,850 This is my new job. 903 01:19:15,080 --> 01:19:18,060 Ohh... this looks good. 904 01:19:18,360 --> 01:19:20,300 You're a good omen for my bar's first night! 905 01:19:20,480 --> 01:19:22,520 In which case I should have a drink. 906 01:19:22,570 --> 01:19:24,570 Could I please. - Yes, thank you. 907 01:19:24,850 --> 01:19:28,340 It's nice that it's you who came by. Must be fate! 908 01:19:46,840 --> 01:19:48,480 I'll bring a gift next time. 909 01:19:48,600 --> 01:19:52,010 There's no need to pay. I couldn't take it. 910 01:19:52,860 --> 01:19:56,760 You must remember... business is business. 911 01:19:57,050 --> 01:19:58,920 Here you are. 912 01:19:59,060 --> 01:20:00,530 Thank you then. 913 01:20:01,360 --> 01:20:04,280 I'll come again soon. Good luck. - Thank you. 914 01:20:31,100 --> 01:20:33,600 Good evening. 915 01:20:45,920 --> 01:20:47,190 It's been a while. 916 01:20:47,370 --> 01:20:48,770 What's up? 917 01:20:48,910 --> 01:20:51,660 You've been avoiding me. 918 01:20:51,780 --> 01:20:54,260 I've been busy preparing for the performance. 919 01:20:54,470 --> 01:20:58,040 There's been lots of practice. I've had no time. 920 01:20:58,210 --> 01:21:00,490 I heard you were with Iseyama. 921 01:21:00,600 --> 01:21:03,280 Don't be ridiculous. 922 01:21:03,480 --> 01:21:07,420 I'm getting tired of men these days! 923 01:21:10,050 --> 01:21:12,890 I'll get some. - Don't bother. 924 01:21:13,060 --> 01:21:14,580 Really? 925 01:21:16,670 --> 01:21:18,080 Look Kimicho... 926 01:21:20,710 --> 01:21:22,010 Actually I... 927 01:21:22,600 --> 01:21:25,960 I've come to ask a favour of you. 928 01:21:27,930 --> 01:21:30,570 I'm not sure what kind of thing... 929 01:21:31,120 --> 01:21:33,950 but if there's something I can do, please ask. 930 01:21:34,400 --> 01:21:35,780 Well... 931 01:21:36,620 --> 01:21:39,920 I need 20,000 yen. - What? 932 01:21:41,950 --> 01:21:43,850 No way I can! 933 01:21:43,970 --> 01:21:46,820 I haven't got that kind of money. 934 01:21:47,570 --> 01:21:49,500 Don't say that. I need it. 935 01:21:49,680 --> 01:21:53,770 I'm quitting the shop... to start my own business. 936 01:21:55,690 --> 01:21:59,620 Can you start up for just 20,000? - No but... 937 01:21:59,890 --> 01:22:01,500 Actually... 938 01:22:02,530 --> 01:22:06,060 they fired me... for taking money. 939 01:22:09,330 --> 01:22:11,810 That was a stupid thing to do. 940 01:22:11,980 --> 01:22:14,450 Had you been paying for women? - Don't say that. 941 01:22:14,620 --> 01:22:17,550 All that money went to you. 942 01:22:18,360 --> 01:22:20,320 Are you saying that it's my responsibility? 943 01:22:20,430 --> 01:22:22,090 Not that, but... 944 01:22:22,520 --> 01:22:26,380 I worked in that shop 20 years and got fired because of you. 945 01:22:26,950 --> 01:22:29,710 That's a ridiculous thing to say. 946 01:22:34,420 --> 01:22:38,140 It sounds like you're saying I'm the villain here. 947 01:22:42,100 --> 01:22:48,080 It's... my own fault... and I know it. 948 01:22:49,460 --> 01:22:55,140 But... I need the 20,000. Can you get it for me? 949 01:22:56,200 --> 01:22:59,800 From tomorrow my wife and child... won't have anything to eat. 950 01:22:59,990 --> 01:23:02,830 I'm ashamed to ask... but can't you? 951 01:23:02,980 --> 01:23:05,100 I can't. 952 01:23:05,260 --> 01:23:07,730 Since I'm just a powerless woman. 953 01:23:07,970 --> 01:23:10,630 Please don't press me. 954 01:23:10,830 --> 01:23:13,010 Please don't say that. I'm begging you. 955 01:23:13,750 --> 01:23:18,310 Kimicho, you're my last hope! 956 01:23:18,590 --> 01:23:20,070 Please help me. I beg you! 957 01:23:20,240 --> 01:23:21,700 Stop that! 958 01:23:28,630 --> 01:23:31,550 You're a man, aren't you? 959 01:23:32,190 --> 01:23:35,440 You shouldn't let yourself be so pathetic. 960 01:23:38,020 --> 01:23:45,120 Kimicho, Kimicho... Please, I'm begging you! 961 01:23:45,230 --> 01:23:47,120 I won't do it. 962 01:23:50,980 --> 01:23:53,770 You're a cold-hearted woman! 963 01:23:54,150 --> 01:23:56,340 That's what men always say. 964 01:23:56,590 --> 01:23:58,410 They buy women's bodies. 965 01:23:58,550 --> 01:24:00,970 But if things go wrong they beg for help. 966 01:24:01,200 --> 01:24:03,430 What gives them the right? 967 01:24:03,690 --> 01:24:06,120 I paid you 200,000, if not 300,000. 968 01:24:06,240 --> 01:24:09,280 I gave you my carefully looked after body. 969 01:24:12,950 --> 01:24:16,080 With a wife and child you shouldn't have supported a geisha. 970 01:24:16,210 --> 01:24:18,500 So reflect on the error of your ways. 971 01:24:20,930 --> 01:24:22,270 Wait! 972 01:24:29,120 --> 01:24:30,830 What is it? 973 01:24:38,090 --> 01:24:41,910 Are you going to hit me? To kill me? 974 01:24:43,030 --> 01:24:45,100 Go ahead if you're brave enough. 975 01:24:45,160 --> 01:24:47,630 You'll end up in prison. 976 01:25:03,790 --> 01:25:09,350 ( Sign says: Kyoto dances. ) ( Likely the Annual Miyako Odori Geisha Dance ) 977 01:26:30,840 --> 01:26:33,250 Excuse me. 978 01:26:33,990 --> 01:26:38,550 Mr. Isehama, thank you for coming. - Well done! 979 01:26:40,050 --> 01:26:41,060 Excuse me. 980 01:26:41,260 --> 01:26:42,860 Thank you. 981 01:26:44,420 --> 01:26:48,180 There are lots of people here. - Thanks to you. 982 01:26:52,330 --> 01:26:54,720 Mama-san, look... 983 01:26:55,830 --> 01:26:58,930 Kimicho has captured Mr. Isehama it seems! 984 01:26:59,060 --> 01:27:00,270 And you know... 985 01:27:00,520 --> 01:27:03,900 She and Kiku had a big argument. 986 01:27:05,490 --> 01:27:10,030 Kimicho has done well. 987 01:27:10,150 --> 01:27:15,040 She's pretty skilled to take O-Kiku's man from her. 988 01:27:18,220 --> 01:27:22,300 Kimicho, Mama wants a word. 989 01:27:24,110 --> 01:27:27,130 Please excuse me. - Okay. 990 01:27:34,320 --> 01:27:36,100 Have you got a moment. 991 01:27:36,180 --> 01:27:38,530 I'm just about to go on stage! 992 01:27:38,690 --> 01:27:40,700 Taeko's with Kōji. 993 01:27:40,810 --> 01:27:42,730 Eh, Kōji came? 994 01:28:02,740 --> 01:28:04,250 Taeko... 995 01:28:08,590 --> 01:28:10,180 I owe you an apology. 996 01:28:10,300 --> 01:28:15,100 I broke my promise. - Let's not talk about it. It's okay. 997 01:28:15,660 --> 01:28:16,910 You surely know... 998 01:28:17,120 --> 01:28:20,440 in my position I cannot renounce my mother. 999 01:28:22,770 --> 01:28:24,250 Kōji... 1000 01:28:32,460 --> 01:28:36,250 I hear you've come to break up with Taeko. 1001 01:28:36,310 --> 01:28:40,180 Sis... it's already settled. It's fine. 1002 01:28:40,290 --> 01:28:43,260 Maybe for you, but let me have my say. 1003 01:28:44,170 --> 01:28:45,470 Kōji... 1004 01:28:46,140 --> 01:28:49,470 If you really love my Taeko... 1005 01:28:49,690 --> 01:28:53,490 isn't it for you, to decide what you want? 1006 01:28:54,390 --> 01:28:57,390 You promised to take her away. 1007 01:28:59,460 --> 01:29:02,060 Are you unable to do so? 1008 01:29:04,920 --> 01:29:08,930 Or is it the case... you never really loved her? 1009 01:29:09,060 --> 01:29:10,530 No, I love her. 1010 01:29:10,680 --> 01:29:14,310 Then take her right now... somewhere away from here. 1011 01:29:15,920 --> 01:29:18,210 If you're worried about how you can live... 1012 01:29:18,310 --> 01:29:20,020 I will support you financially. 1013 01:29:20,150 --> 01:29:22,540 I will support you for your whole lives. 1014 01:29:22,780 --> 01:29:25,600 Miss Kimicho... try and understand. 1015 01:29:26,870 --> 01:29:28,600 I'm an adopted child. 1016 01:29:34,030 --> 01:29:37,060 And me, I'm just a geisha... 1017 01:29:38,410 --> 01:29:42,000 but I want Taeko to find proper happiness. 1018 01:29:42,640 --> 01:29:46,440 That's always been my hope. 1019 01:29:46,720 --> 01:29:50,920 Can't you keep the two of you together? 1020 01:29:51,490 --> 01:29:53,150 Please, Kōji? 1021 01:29:54,050 --> 01:29:56,460 Miss Kimicho, I'm sorry. 1022 01:29:56,750 --> 01:30:00,120 I'm no good... I can't. 1023 01:30:01,210 --> 01:30:02,940 Kimicho? 1024 01:30:04,040 --> 01:30:07,110 You're on next. Please hurry. 1025 01:30:07,170 --> 01:30:10,850 Yes, I'll be right there. 1026 01:30:12,320 --> 01:30:14,810 I see. 1027 01:30:15,670 --> 01:30:18,310 So that's what Kikutei people are like! 1028 01:30:28,230 --> 01:30:32,270 Kōji, stand up. - Yes? 1029 01:30:40,060 --> 01:30:42,500 Sis... Don't! 1030 01:30:43,150 --> 01:30:45,620 I'm sorry. 1031 01:31:06,950 --> 01:31:08,530 Kimicho! 1032 01:31:08,610 --> 01:31:10,790 There's someone to see you. - See me? 1033 01:31:10,860 --> 01:31:12,860 Said it's urgent. 1034 01:31:12,980 --> 01:31:16,560 Who'd come when I'm so busy! 1035 01:31:24,280 --> 01:31:29,380 What's this? I wondered who it was. 1036 01:31:30,170 --> 01:31:31,920 What is it? 1037 01:31:33,280 --> 01:31:35,300 Do you want something? 1038 01:31:37,490 --> 01:31:38,730 I'm about to go on stage. 1039 01:31:38,940 --> 01:31:41,570 Let's talk later. - Hey. 1040 01:31:42,260 --> 01:31:43,640 Kimicho! 1041 01:31:50,020 --> 01:31:54,070 I brought you.... your just reward. 1042 01:31:54,500 --> 01:31:57,010 Eh? A reward? 1043 01:33:18,740 --> 01:33:21,620 Oh god! - What's happening? 1044 01:33:57,890 --> 01:33:59,940 What's going on? 1045 01:34:11,450 --> 01:34:13,420 Somebody help her! 1046 01:34:13,520 --> 01:34:17,270 Help or he'll kill her! Help her! 1047 01:36:23,040 --> 01:36:25,810 Is it okay to be up? - Ya. 1048 01:36:26,660 --> 01:36:28,150 The doctor gave permission today. 1049 01:36:28,250 --> 01:36:30,420 Really. I'm glad. 1050 01:36:30,600 --> 01:36:32,250 Sis... 1051 01:36:32,480 --> 01:36:35,110 I've finally decided. 1052 01:36:38,910 --> 01:36:41,460 So you're going? - Yes. 1053 01:36:46,370 --> 01:36:50,110 I don't know what kind of life awaits me in Tokyo... 1054 01:36:50,200 --> 01:36:52,200 but I'm going. 1055 01:36:52,380 --> 01:36:55,560 You should live your own life. 1056 01:36:56,020 --> 01:36:58,150 You're different from me. 1057 01:36:58,460 --> 01:37:01,920 This sort of place isn't for you. 1058 01:37:02,230 --> 01:37:05,340 Get out. It's the best. 1059 01:37:06,500 --> 01:37:09,800 You have to try all sorts of things. 1060 01:37:10,580 --> 01:37:12,310 By the way, Sis... 1061 01:37:12,860 --> 01:37:14,160 What? 1062 01:37:14,470 --> 01:37:19,350 Only... there's someone I'd like you to meet. 1063 01:37:33,950 --> 01:37:35,500 Oh! 1064 01:37:40,090 --> 01:37:42,720 And Kōji too? - Yes. 1065 01:37:42,960 --> 01:37:46,510 Are you okay? Sorry I've no gift. - Yes, that's okay. 1066 01:37:46,700 --> 01:37:49,050 I'm much better. 1067 01:37:50,280 --> 01:37:52,090 Well well... 1068 01:37:53,920 --> 01:37:57,190 I'm so glad you changed your mind. 1069 01:38:00,960 --> 01:38:05,980 Miss Kimicho... for the other day... I'm very sorry. 1070 01:38:07,920 --> 01:38:13,270 Considering what I did... please forgive me. 1071 01:38:15,500 --> 01:38:20,380 My little sister, Taeko... please take care of her. 1072 01:38:20,650 --> 01:38:22,210 I will. 1073 01:38:23,020 --> 01:38:26,940 Well, I'm sorry it's so soon, but we have to go. 1074 01:38:27,300 --> 01:38:28,730 I see. 1075 01:38:29,460 --> 01:38:31,330 Get well soon. 1076 01:38:37,180 --> 01:38:41,930 Sis... Mr. Yamashita, you should visit him at least once. 1077 01:38:42,110 --> 01:38:46,120 He's in Yamashina prison. - I'm not going. 1078 01:38:46,400 --> 01:38:49,980 I have had enough contact with that idiot. 1079 01:38:51,390 --> 01:38:53,570 It's time I end it... 1080 01:38:53,730 --> 01:38:56,610 the life I've lead up till now. 1081 01:38:56,950 --> 01:38:58,150 But... 1082 01:39:03,250 --> 01:39:06,320 What are you... going to do? 1083 01:39:07,900 --> 01:39:11,380 I'm not sure. What indeed? 1084 01:39:12,110 --> 01:39:14,840 Your sister will think of something. 1085 01:39:15,660 --> 01:39:19,150 You do your best. 1086 01:39:23,980 --> 01:39:25,530 Mother... 1087 01:39:25,860 --> 01:39:29,240 Kimicho... look after her. - Sure. 1088 01:39:29,460 --> 01:39:31,310 I won't come to see you off. 1089 01:39:31,430 --> 01:39:34,820 Crying at the station is so undignified. - Yes. 1090 01:39:35,360 --> 01:39:38,270 Well... take care. 1091 01:39:38,420 --> 01:39:42,260 Send me a letter as soon as you arrive. - Sure. 1092 01:39:54,530 --> 01:39:58,150 Mother... don't start crying. 1093 01:39:58,470 --> 01:40:01,300 They're young and can be happy. 1094 01:40:01,540 --> 01:40:04,210 That's not something to cry over. 1095 01:40:08,060 --> 01:40:11,050 Say... say... let's see them off. 1096 01:40:24,030 --> 01:40:27,680 It's starting to get cold. Take care of yourselves. 1097 01:40:27,770 --> 01:40:29,600 Be safe! 1098 01:40:32,080 --> 01:40:33,730 Take care mother. 1099 01:40:33,930 --> 01:40:36,920 Goodbye. - Goodbye 1100 01:41:31,560 --> 01:41:39,030 Translation by czechnewwave Subtitles by salmond 1101 01:41:40,280 --> 01:41:49,490 THE END