1 00:02:23,935 --> 00:02:26,267 We've run out of shoe polish 2 00:02:27,146 --> 00:02:30,684 have we? I'll buy some today 3 00:02:32,944 --> 00:02:37,859 my shoes are worn out. I'll never get them to shine 4 00:02:39,201 --> 00:02:40,532 they'll do for now 5 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:42,652 but they're split 6 00:02:42,788 --> 00:02:45,120 you can still wear them 7 00:02:45,249 --> 00:02:47,615 you haven't forgotten anything, have you? 8 00:03:00,431 --> 00:03:03,844 Right, then. You've left nothing? 9 00:03:03,976 --> 00:03:07,218 Ethics, mathematics, history, reading, craft 10 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:09,641 - oh, I forgot my abacus. - You see? 11 00:03:11,484 --> 00:03:12,849 Smarten yourself up 12 00:03:16,156 --> 00:03:19,239 - the area of a circle? - The square of its radius x 3.14 13 00:03:19,367 --> 00:03:21,232 a cone's volume? 14 00:03:21,369 --> 00:03:24,281 The square of its radius x 3.14 x the height 15 00:03:26,374 --> 00:03:28,365 and divided by 3 - good. 16 00:04:01,077 --> 00:04:05,116 All right, the quadrangle aedc is inscribed in a circle. 17 00:04:11,129 --> 00:04:17,591 And the angles aec and abc are equal to this angle and this angle 18 00:04:18,387 --> 00:04:22,346 - all right. Kato? - Above the line ac 19 00:04:22,474 --> 00:04:25,932 yes, the angles formed above line ac are equal 20 00:04:27,437 --> 00:04:31,180 the triangle adc is an isosceles triangle 21 00:04:31,316 --> 00:04:34,774 therefore, this angle and that angle are equal 22 00:04:34,903 --> 00:04:39,113 that means aec and def are also equal, right? 23 00:04:42,537 --> 00:04:44,368 Understand? 24 00:04:45,415 --> 00:04:47,280 Any questions? 25 00:04:51,796 --> 00:04:55,209 Right, that's all for today. Now, about the school excursion... 26 00:04:57,969 --> 00:04:59,960 Quieten down, quieten down 27 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:04,264 this class will be going to Tokyo 28 00:05:08,689 --> 00:05:11,476 first we'll visit the imperial palace in Tokyo 29 00:05:12,443 --> 00:05:15,435 then we'll visit meiji shrine and yasukuni shrine 30 00:05:15,571 --> 00:05:18,779 finally, on to kamakura, enoshima and hakone. 31 00:05:23,954 --> 00:05:27,867 Ready? Everybody look this way 32 00:05:30,335 --> 00:05:32,200 here we go. 33 00:05:52,650 --> 00:05:56,438 Hakone fass, the steepest in all of Japan 34 00:05:56,571 --> 00:06:00,985 even the kankoku barrier doesn't compare 35 00:06:01,117 --> 00:06:05,406 the highest mountains and the deepest valleys 36 00:06:05,538 --> 00:06:10,203 tower before us and hold us up from behind 37 00:06:10,336 --> 00:06:14,579 mountains circled by clouas, valleys cloaked in mist 38 00:06:14,715 --> 00:06:18,299 the rows of ceoars 39 00:06:18,427 --> 00:06:23,217 are gark even auring the aay 40 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:27,683 the winding path 41 00:06:27,812 --> 00:06:31,976 [s soff with moss 42 00:06:32,108 --> 00:06:36,272 if fakes only one man 43 00:06:36,403 --> 00:06:40,443 [0 protect it from an army 44 00:06:40,575 --> 00:06:44,864 stalwart warriors travelling the land 45 00:06:44,996 --> 00:06:49,205 swords at their hips and clogs on their feet 46 00:06:49,334 --> 00:06:53,327 stomping along 47 00:06:53,463 --> 00:06:57,957 elght miles of boulders 48 00:06:58,093 --> 00:07:01,756 such were the warriors of old. 49 00:07:27,456 --> 00:07:30,198 It's a stalemate with that move 50 00:07:30,334 --> 00:07:33,576 - your blisters are huge. - Do they hurt? 51 00:07:33,713 --> 00:07:35,374 - Want me to burst them? - No 52 00:07:35,506 --> 00:07:37,293 come on - I said no! 53 00:07:37,426 --> 00:07:39,633 How are the blisters, Yamada? 54 00:07:39,761 --> 00:07:41,342 All right, sir 55 00:07:41,471 --> 00:07:43,678 - can you walk? - I'll be fine, sir 56 00:07:43,807 --> 00:07:47,140 - try rubbing soap on your socks. - Yes, sir. 57 00:07:55,402 --> 00:07:57,688 Aren't they our students? 58 00:08:10,210 --> 00:08:13,794 They can't be. I warned them not to go on the lake 59 00:08:14,797 --> 00:08:16,753 did anybody go out on the lake? 60 00:08:16,883 --> 00:08:19,374 Do you know anybody out in the boats? 61 00:08:20,261 --> 00:08:21,467 No, sir 62 00:08:21,596 --> 00:08:23,928 - kinoshita? - I don't know, sir 63 00:08:24,057 --> 00:08:26,343 - what about you, sato? - I don't know, sir 64 00:08:26,476 --> 00:08:27,511 right? 65 00:08:28,478 --> 00:08:30,343 - How much? - 50 sen 66 00:08:30,480 --> 00:08:33,438 50 sen? Not bad. I wish I'd bought one 67 00:08:33,566 --> 00:08:36,775 - you can have it for 80 sen. - 80 sen? No way! 68 00:08:38,656 --> 00:08:40,271 - Sir! - Mr. horikawa! 69 00:08:40,407 --> 00:08:43,274 - What is it? - Yoshida's boat has capsized! 70 00:08:43,410 --> 00:08:45,446 Yoshida's in a boat? 71 00:10:11,877 --> 00:10:14,084 A telegram for you, sir. 72 00:10:20,302 --> 00:10:23,385 His family are coming on the night train. 73 00:10:41,407 --> 00:10:46,401 I understand how you feel. But I'd like you to reconsider 74 00:10:46,537 --> 00:10:48,448 will you? 75 00:10:50,208 --> 00:10:52,699 I understand that you consider yourself responsible... 76 00:10:52,835 --> 00:10:56,919 Out you did your best as a leader 77 00:10:58,424 --> 00:11:01,086 the boy's family knows that. 78 00:11:02,053 --> 00:11:04,635 I warned them it was dangerous... 79 00:11:04,764 --> 00:11:10,055 But if I'd been more strict with them, they wouldn't have got in the boats 80 00:11:10,187 --> 00:11:12,849 they would've obeyed me 81 00:11:12,981 --> 00:11:17,350 I've had these children for 3 years but I became careless 82 00:11:17,486 --> 00:11:22,150 yoshida wasn't a disobedient kid. But I've failed in my duty as a teacher. 83 00:11:23,534 --> 00:11:25,525 I was negligent. 84 00:11:26,245 --> 00:11:29,908 I think you're taking too much responsibility 85 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:34,283 I thank you for your concern... 86 00:11:34,420 --> 00:11:38,084 Obut I've thought it over and made my decision 87 00:11:38,216 --> 00:11:40,832 I realise that, but 88 00:11:41,761 --> 00:11:46,346 I've tendered my resignation to the headmaster 89 00:11:46,474 --> 00:11:50,092 - you can rescind it. - Listen, hirata... 90 00:11:50,228 --> 00:11:53,220 Let me do it this way 91 00:11:53,356 --> 00:12:00,319 the responsibility of taking care of other people's children frightens me. 92 00:12:03,032 --> 00:12:07,697 I'll never forget yoshida's parents 93 00:12:07,830 --> 00:12:10,321 I have a son, I can imagine how they feel 94 00:12:10,458 --> 00:12:14,576 it's unbearable suddenly losing a child you've raised for so long 95 00:12:15,921 --> 00:12:22,212 he leaves on a fun trip and returns cold as stone 96 00:12:22,344 --> 00:12:25,552 it's an unendurable sorrow, one beyond mere tears 97 00:12:25,681 --> 00:12:29,765 he'd even bought his mother a souvenir from the trip to hakone 98 00:12:29,894 --> 00:12:32,306 I'd despise such a teacher... 99 00:12:32,438 --> 00:12:34,771 And never again leave him in charge of children 100 00:12:34,900 --> 00:12:37,482 this job scares me now 101 00:12:38,945 --> 00:12:40,651 it frightens me. 102 00:12:41,364 --> 00:12:43,400 I'm not suited for it. 103 00:12:53,460 --> 00:12:57,999 And what will you do about your own son, ryohei? 104 00:12:59,466 --> 00:13:02,503 I'm thinking of returning to my home town 105 00:13:02,636 --> 00:13:04,969 I have an old friend there 106 00:13:05,097 --> 00:13:08,134 I'll stay there and think things over. 107 00:13:08,768 --> 00:13:10,258 I'm home! 108 00:13:15,107 --> 00:13:16,392 Hello, sir. 109 00:13:29,330 --> 00:13:31,412 Is it far to ueda, father? 110 00:13:33,376 --> 00:13:37,211 Another 40 minutes. Are you tired? 111 00:13:37,965 --> 00:13:40,126 No. Is ueda a big town? 112 00:13:40,259 --> 00:13:41,749 Of course, it's a city 113 00:13:41,885 --> 00:13:44,376 what's the population? 114 00:13:45,430 --> 00:13:46,886 Around 35,000 115 00:13:48,475 --> 00:13:52,013 it's famous for its orchid market and its silk industry school, isn't it? 116 00:13:52,145 --> 00:13:53,635 That's right 117 00:13:55,357 --> 00:13:57,769 you forgot to cut your nails? 118 00:13:57,901 --> 00:14:01,359 You should keep your nails cut and clean at all times. 119 00:15:05,305 --> 00:15:07,842 Were you born in that house? 120 00:15:07,974 --> 00:15:11,182 - Is it still yours? - No, not any more 121 00:15:12,937 --> 00:15:18,398 remember we visited your grandfather's grave and your mother's grave? 122 00:15:18,526 --> 00:15:22,769 Your grandfather sold that house to put me through school 123 00:15:22,906 --> 00:15:24,897 was grandfather a kimono dealer? 124 00:15:25,033 --> 00:15:31,074 No. He was a teacher of the Chinese classics. He worked at the castle each day. 125 00:15:36,921 --> 00:15:39,958 The house used to have a big persimmon tree at the back 126 00:15:42,593 --> 00:15:45,084 let's go later on to see the castle 127 00:15:45,221 --> 00:15:47,303 yes, let's do that 128 00:15:50,935 --> 00:15:52,766 chew it well. 129 00:16:21,842 --> 00:16:24,549 Ueda is quite a small town, isn't it? 130 00:16:25,470 --> 00:16:27,301 I imagined it'd be bigger 131 00:16:27,431 --> 00:16:32,392 well, kanazawa's much bigger. It's the largest on the sea of Japan coast 132 00:16:35,523 --> 00:16:38,515 - don't you like this town? - Why? 133 00:16:40,027 --> 00:16:42,769 I'm thinking of settling here 134 00:16:44,115 --> 00:16:46,356 you mean we'll move here? 135 00:16:50,121 --> 00:16:52,612 Will you teach here? 136 00:16:53,624 --> 00:16:56,457 No, I'm not teaching any more 137 00:16:56,586 --> 00:16:59,749 I've been trying to tell you 138 00:16:59,881 --> 00:17:03,500 I'll never teach again 139 00:17:04,136 --> 00:17:06,627 - what will you do, then? - I don't know 140 00:17:06,764 --> 00:17:13,556 I have this priest friend here, I'll live in his temple 141 00:17:14,438 --> 00:17:19,603 - will you become a priest? - No, priests are much more virtuous 142 00:17:20,861 --> 00:17:23,068 don't be upset 143 00:17:23,197 --> 00:17:26,314 you'll have to attend school here 144 00:17:26,450 --> 00:17:27,906 all right? 145 00:17:32,957 --> 00:17:35,243 Be brave 146 00:17:35,376 --> 00:17:39,335 schools are all the same, you'll soon make new friends 147 00:17:41,049 --> 00:17:42,835 okay? 148 00:17:42,967 --> 00:17:44,582 It'll be fine 149 00:17:46,846 --> 00:17:49,428 you were nicknamed 'badger, weren't you? 150 00:17:49,557 --> 00:17:53,391 I was always 'little badger". I hated it 151 00:17:54,479 --> 00:17:57,767 - the people here don't know that. - No, they don't. 152 00:18:41,570 --> 00:18:45,313 - How's work going at the town hall? - Fine, thanks 153 00:18:46,324 --> 00:18:50,317 for such a small place, they have big families 154 00:18:50,453 --> 00:18:54,321 - I registered three births yesterday. - Really? 155 00:18:54,457 --> 00:18:56,413 And the infant mortality rate is low 156 00:18:56,543 --> 00:18:59,080 I should have been a midwife. 157 00:19:06,137 --> 00:19:07,798 Where's ryohei? 158 00:19:09,765 --> 00:19:12,222 He went catching dragonflies with a friend 159 00:19:16,314 --> 00:19:18,179 so he's making friends? 160 00:19:20,067 --> 00:19:26,529 - No, he prefers killing creatures. - Well, children should be active. 161 00:19:36,335 --> 00:19:38,417 It's a beautiful Sunday. 162 00:20:05,615 --> 00:20:07,901 You finished? 163 00:20:08,534 --> 00:20:11,367 Then you can't go to the river tomorrow 164 00:20:12,497 --> 00:20:15,534 it's the same as the problem last night 165 00:20:18,503 --> 00:20:20,039 you're still stuck 166 00:20:20,171 --> 00:20:24,164 it's proportional division. I explained it last night 167 00:20:26,803 --> 00:20:28,839 a, b and c set out 168 00:20:29,347 --> 00:20:32,465 a will take 12 days, b will take 15 169 00:20:32,601 --> 00:20:34,216 oh, right 170 00:20:37,773 --> 00:20:39,388 wrong again 171 00:20:40,609 --> 00:20:43,601 just settle down and focus 172 00:20:44,530 --> 00:20:47,237 you'll never get into a good school that way 173 00:20:49,868 --> 00:20:51,404 you're not focused enough 174 00:20:52,746 --> 00:20:56,614 you'll never amount to anything if you don't get into high school 175 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:04,839 study hard and I'll send you not only to a good school... 176 00:21:04,968 --> 00:21:07,425 But to a school of your choice 177 00:21:08,722 --> 00:21:12,135 just relax and concentrate 178 00:21:12,267 --> 00:21:13,928 done it! 179 00:21:19,482 --> 00:21:22,189 It's easy if you concentrate, right? 180 00:21:22,318 --> 00:21:24,934 That's good. Easy, wasn't it? 181 00:21:25,071 --> 00:21:26,936 Get the fishing tackle. 182 00:21:35,207 --> 00:21:37,289 Check the line for any tangles 183 00:21:41,172 --> 00:21:43,458 - is this all right? - Yes 184 00:21:44,550 --> 00:21:47,212 we'll get some worms early tomorrow 185 00:21:47,344 --> 00:21:50,461 - there are loads under the fig tree. - Really? 186 00:21:51,807 --> 00:21:56,301 I hope you both catch plenty of fish tomorrow 187 00:21:56,437 --> 00:21:59,144 I gave them their last rites a long time ago... 188 00:21:59,273 --> 00:22:02,107 Obut the fish in these parts can be quite crafty. 189 00:22:30,973 --> 00:22:33,339 You must be happy now your exams are over 190 00:22:34,977 --> 00:22:37,434 - what about that other lad? - Who? 191 00:22:37,563 --> 00:22:41,681 What's his name? The soy sauce merchant's son 192 00:22:41,818 --> 00:22:43,308 oh, toshi? He passed 193 00:22:43,444 --> 00:22:45,856 he did? That's good. 194 00:22:51,953 --> 00:22:56,322 I don't know how I did it, though. I couldn't do question 4 195 00:22:57,291 --> 00:23:00,159 well, just one doesn't matter 196 00:23:01,213 --> 00:23:03,204 listen, ryonhel... 197 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:08,380 When you go to school, you'll have to live in the dormitory 198 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:11,545 the dormitory? 199 00:23:12,766 --> 00:23:15,257 It's too far to commute every day 200 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:19,352 me? Alone in ueda? 201 00:23:23,026 --> 00:23:26,484 I'll come and visit you once a week 202 00:23:30,535 --> 00:23:33,026 come on, you'll get used to it 203 00:23:35,415 --> 00:23:38,578 listen, it'll be the summer holidays soon... 204 00:23:38,710 --> 00:23:41,292 And you can come home then. 205 00:24:22,004 --> 00:24:24,245 Does 'hen' mean a female chicken? 206 00:24:24,381 --> 00:24:26,167 And 'cockerel' means the male? 207 00:24:26,300 --> 00:24:28,131 - What's 'dog' then? - Inu 208 00:24:28,260 --> 00:24:31,094 - is it male or female? - No idea 209 00:24:31,223 --> 00:24:33,384 english is so difficult 210 00:24:38,021 --> 00:24:40,478 - aren't you starving? - Yeah 211 00:24:40,607 --> 00:24:44,850 - what's that yellow stuff with rice? - Rice with curry? 212 00:24:44,986 --> 00:24:47,728 - Yeah, it tastes so good. - Good but hot 213 00:24:47,864 --> 00:24:49,479 horikawa... 214 00:24:58,918 --> 00:25:01,000 What are you doing here, father? 215 00:25:01,128 --> 00:25:04,495 Well, I happened to be in town 216 00:25:04,632 --> 00:25:07,715 can you get permission to come out? 217 00:25:23,985 --> 00:25:26,647 He'll probably give you some pocket money 218 00:25:27,530 --> 00:25:30,864 no, he already gave me 50 sen last Sunday 219 00:25:31,702 --> 00:25:34,284 buy us something, then - okay 220 00:25:34,413 --> 00:25:37,905 is your dad here? Lucky you 221 00:25:38,041 --> 00:25:40,783 - let's give his father a nickname. - Like what? 222 00:25:40,919 --> 00:25:43,661 - How about 'badger? - Yes, that's good 223 00:25:43,797 --> 00:25:46,038 everybody has to help with the weeding 224 00:25:46,174 --> 00:25:49,291 - again? - They grow so fast. 225 00:26:09,240 --> 00:26:11,822 This is really tasty. Have some. 226 00:26:16,664 --> 00:26:21,829 I'm supposed to be weeding with the other boys 227 00:26:21,961 --> 00:26:26,421 - I feel sorry for them. - That's all right 228 00:26:26,549 --> 00:26:29,132 we'll buy them some sweets 229 00:26:33,432 --> 00:26:36,219 - no, thanks. - You've had enough? 230 00:26:36,352 --> 00:26:38,183 I'm stuffed. 231 00:26:44,985 --> 00:26:47,317 - They have rice with curry, don't they? - Want some? 232 00:26:47,446 --> 00:26:48,936 Too late now 233 00:26:53,035 --> 00:26:55,742 - don't lie down after you eat. - Don't worry 234 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:02,584 - there's only 53 more days to go. - Till the summer holidays? 235 00:27:04,714 --> 00:27:07,421 Father, can we go fishing in that river? 236 00:27:08,802 --> 00:27:10,338 Course we can 237 00:27:11,513 --> 00:27:14,505 we could drain the pond and catch loads 238 00:27:15,558 --> 00:27:18,846 in the summer holidays, we can go every day 239 00:27:18,978 --> 00:27:21,685 well, I'm afraid not, son. 240 00:27:22,440 --> 00:27:26,524 - I came to tell you, ryohei... - What? 241 00:27:26,653 --> 00:27:29,942 I've decided to move to Tokyo 242 00:27:30,074 --> 00:27:32,736 Tokyo? Great! When? 243 00:27:32,868 --> 00:27:36,406 But you're staying here, you have your studies. 244 00:27:38,499 --> 00:27:42,583 I've thought it over, and I'm going to try to find work in Tokyo. 245 00:27:43,379 --> 00:27:47,122 I can't make enough money here... 246 00:27:47,258 --> 00:27:51,922 To send you to good schools 247 00:27:52,054 --> 00:27:54,761 so, I need to work harder. 248 00:27:55,558 --> 00:28:01,020 I think you're mature enough now to understand what I'm saying. 249 00:28:05,569 --> 00:28:10,188 I'll go to work in Tokyo, and you'll continue your studies here 250 00:28:11,241 --> 00:28:14,324 it'll be like having a contest between us 251 00:28:14,453 --> 00:28:17,115 you mustn't let me win, okay? 252 00:28:17,247 --> 00:28:20,159 I'm still young enough to give you a run for your money 253 00:28:20,292 --> 00:28:22,453 you mustn't get lazy 254 00:28:23,753 --> 00:28:27,372 there's no need to cry. It's nothing to be sad about 255 00:28:27,508 --> 00:28:29,669 we're not saying goodbye forever 256 00:28:29,802 --> 00:28:33,966 I'll be waiting for you to come and visit me in Tokyo 257 00:28:36,058 --> 00:28:40,051 we'll soon be back together again. Understand? 258 00:28:41,481 --> 00:28:43,221 You understand? 259 00:28:45,485 --> 00:28:47,441 Now, stop your crying. 260 00:28:55,536 --> 00:28:58,700 I won't be seeing you for a while, so I've brought you some things 261 00:28:58,832 --> 00:29:05,624 shirts, pants, tissue paper, and three pairs of socks 262 00:29:05,756 --> 00:29:10,341 wear the socks in turn and wash them occasionally. 263 00:29:15,390 --> 00:29:17,301 These are cold remedies... 264 00:29:17,434 --> 00:29:21,097 And these are for if you get stomach aches, all right? 265 00:29:22,147 --> 00:29:25,480 And don't drink any unboiled water even when it gets warmer 266 00:29:26,361 --> 00:29:28,317 don't catch a chill while you're sleeping 267 00:29:29,322 --> 00:29:32,439 and keep your stomach and chest warm at night 268 00:29:35,870 --> 00:29:37,656 here's some spending money. 269 00:29:45,588 --> 00:29:47,294 Don't waste it 270 00:29:48,216 --> 00:29:50,081 spend it wisely. 271 00:29:54,472 --> 00:29:57,340 I'll write as soon as I get to Tokyo... 272 00:29:57,476 --> 00:30:00,263 And you write a letter to me every week 273 00:30:00,396 --> 00:30:04,480 we'll correspond by mail like we do now, all right? 274 00:30:04,608 --> 00:30:07,816 Understand? There are some stamps in here. 275 00:30:16,537 --> 00:30:18,619 Stop crying now 276 00:30:23,335 --> 00:30:26,248 it's nearly time for you to go back 277 00:30:26,381 --> 00:30:29,123 what time did your teacher say to return? 278 00:30:32,053 --> 00:30:35,966 - 7 o'clock. - Well, we still have some time. 279 00:30:43,398 --> 00:30:45,354 You have to work hard. 280 00:30:55,786 --> 00:30:59,370 - Yes, sir? - Another one of these, please 281 00:31:00,374 --> 00:31:02,865 hey, do you want curry and rice? 282 00:31:04,378 --> 00:31:06,414 Just sake then. 283 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:14,881 Hey, ryohel, come here. 284 00:31:25,399 --> 00:31:29,894 It's unbecoming for a man to cry. Men shouldn't cry. 285 00:32:58,997 --> 00:33:02,785 I hear your son graduated from school? 286 00:33:02,917 --> 00:33:06,250 - Which university will he attend? - Sendai city 287 00:33:06,379 --> 00:33:11,123 I thought we'd live together in Tokyo, but it's not worked out that way 288 00:33:11,259 --> 00:33:14,217 I see. But it must be exciting, all the same 289 00:33:14,345 --> 00:33:18,759 still, as long as he works hard at his studies. 290 00:35:14,845 --> 00:35:16,710 Fxcuse me a moment. 291 00:35:28,401 --> 00:35:29,891 Mr. hirata 292 00:35:33,072 --> 00:35:34,232 fxcuse me 293 00:35:34,365 --> 00:35:38,654 - well, well! - It zs you. It's been a long time 294 00:35:38,786 --> 00:35:41,368 how strange, bumping into you here 295 00:35:41,497 --> 00:35:44,580 I thought it might be you... 296 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:47,416 But I never imagined you'd be in Tokyo 297 00:35:47,545 --> 00:35:52,289 what an odd place to run into you. Have you been in Tokyo long? 298 00:35:52,425 --> 00:35:55,918 Yes. Do you often come here? 299 00:35:57,222 --> 00:36:01,636 Is that so”? I've been coming here a lot since last Autumn 300 00:36:01,769 --> 00:36:06,308 - it's strange we didn't meet sooner. - Isn't it? 301 00:36:06,440 --> 00:36:08,305 - I'm glad you're well. - Good to see you 302 00:36:08,442 --> 00:36:12,401 the last time I saw you was at that temple in ueda 303 00:36:12,529 --> 00:36:14,986 that must be 12-13 years ago 304 00:36:16,367 --> 00:36:18,278 such a long time 305 00:36:18,410 --> 00:36:21,777 when I first came here, I was a total stranger 306 00:36:21,914 --> 00:36:25,248 but as the days passed, I just got busier 307 00:36:25,377 --> 00:36:28,619 I haven't kept in touch with any of the others, though I meant to 308 00:36:28,755 --> 00:36:31,337 we're both guilty of that. 309 00:36:37,514 --> 00:36:40,881 - A little something for you. - Please don't go to any trouble 310 00:36:44,062 --> 00:36:46,269 - there's none left? - There was... 311 00:36:46,398 --> 00:36:47,808 Fine 312 00:36:47,941 --> 00:36:49,522 please. 313 00:36:49,651 --> 00:36:54,442 You've grown. I can hardly recognise you now 314 00:36:55,533 --> 00:36:58,650 you've grown into a very beautiful girl 315 00:37:00,746 --> 00:37:02,577 how old are you? 316 00:37:04,333 --> 00:37:06,073 Twenty-one 317 00:37:08,462 --> 00:37:10,703 she only looks grown up 318 00:37:10,840 --> 00:37:12,296 here. 319 00:37:12,425 --> 00:37:14,336 She's very beautiful 320 00:37:16,095 --> 00:37:17,380 seiichi... 321 00:37:17,513 --> 00:37:19,629 Come and say hello to our guest 322 00:37:19,765 --> 00:37:22,177 - don't want to! - Seiichi! 323 00:37:22,309 --> 00:37:23,516 I said no! 324 00:37:25,063 --> 00:37:27,429 He's such a handful 325 00:37:27,566 --> 00:37:30,273 at least he's got plenty of spirit 326 00:37:34,823 --> 00:37:37,439 that's very naughty, seiichi 327 00:37:38,076 --> 00:37:40,283 you silly boy 328 00:37:40,412 --> 00:37:42,573 - what's that? - I want money for films 329 00:37:42,706 --> 00:37:44,412 no way! 330 00:37:44,541 --> 00:37:46,953 Not until you greet our guest properly 331 00:37:47,085 --> 00:37:49,542 - come on, sis! - No way 332 00:37:50,589 --> 00:37:53,252 you're working at the town hall? 333 00:37:53,384 --> 00:37:57,423 I'm compiling material on the history of Tokyo 334 00:37:58,931 --> 00:38:00,546 here. 335 00:38:05,438 --> 00:38:08,601 It's not a bad job for a washed-up old teacher like me 336 00:38:09,484 --> 00:38:10,894 hello there 337 00:38:11,027 --> 00:38:13,439 what are you up to? 338 00:38:13,571 --> 00:38:15,562 I'm going to see a film 339 00:38:16,282 --> 00:38:18,489 what a rascal! 340 00:38:18,618 --> 00:38:20,324 How's your ryohei? 341 00:38:20,453 --> 00:38:22,661 He's fine, thank you 342 00:38:22,790 --> 00:38:25,452 he graduated from tohoku imperial university this year 343 00:38:25,584 --> 00:38:27,996 he's 25 now 344 00:38:28,128 --> 00:38:32,121 already 257 and what's he doing for a living? 345 00:38:32,257 --> 00:38:35,749 He's teaching at an industrial college in akita 346 00:38:35,886 --> 00:38:37,467 that sounds good 347 00:38:37,596 --> 00:38:40,554 fate is strange. I myself gave up teaching... 348 00:38:40,682 --> 00:38:43,264 And I never thought I'd let him enter the profession 349 00:38:43,393 --> 00:38:48,308 I guess it's a case of 'like father, like son' 350 00:38:48,440 --> 00:38:51,273 it's a good thing, I envy you 351 00:38:51,401 --> 00:38:53,984 but you must be lonely living alone 352 00:38:54,114 --> 00:38:56,355 no, I've grown used to it 353 00:38:56,491 --> 00:38:59,858 we've been apart for such a long time 354 00:38:59,994 --> 00:39:04,738 I thought this year we'd be together, but it's not worked out like that 355 00:39:04,874 --> 00:39:09,117 you're still in good health. There'll be plenty of chances to live together 356 00:39:09,254 --> 00:39:12,246 I hope so - I mean it 357 00:39:12,382 --> 00:39:17,718 ryohei's grown into a fine young man. I envy you 358 00:39:17,846 --> 00:39:20,553 I still have all that to come with my kids! 359 00:39:21,892 --> 00:39:24,429 They'll always be children in our eyes 360 00:39:24,562 --> 00:39:27,554 I just hope he's doing all right for himself. 361 00:39:34,905 --> 00:39:39,820 When you mix nitrate toluene three times with nitric and sulphuric acids... 362 00:39:39,952 --> 00:39:42,318 You get trinitrotoluene, or tnt 363 00:39:43,330 --> 00:39:45,742 see the three nitrogen dioxide particles here? 364 00:39:45,875 --> 00:39:49,333 The solid is yellow in colour 365 00:39:50,004 --> 00:39:54,169 it melts at 81 degrees celsius, and it combusts if heated to 295 degrees 366 00:39:54,301 --> 00:39:56,838 when it combusts... 367 00:39:56,970 --> 00:40:00,713 Two molecules of tnt decompose to three of nitrogen... 368 00:40:00,849 --> 00:40:03,841 Five of water, seven of carbon monoxide... 369 00:40:03,977 --> 00:40:06,138 And seven carbon atoms 370 00:40:06,271 --> 00:40:10,310 its use as an explosive derives from the energy released. 371 00:40:38,554 --> 00:40:39,885 A steam train... 372 00:40:44,352 --> 00:40:47,219 Wish it was taking me home. 373 00:40:51,610 --> 00:40:55,068 I could get home on that train 374 00:40:55,197 --> 00:40:58,906 if my home were a little closer, I could commute to school 375 00:41:02,454 --> 00:41:04,536 it's a long train 376 00:41:06,708 --> 00:41:08,619 makes me want to go home 377 00:41:12,381 --> 00:41:15,248 - who's the dormitory master today? - Mr. horikawa 378 00:41:15,384 --> 00:41:19,627 - you think he'll allow us? - You went home just last Saturday 379 00:41:19,763 --> 00:41:23,552 but my baby brother's just been born. 380 00:41:54,925 --> 00:41:56,631 Permission to enter, sir. 381 00:42:01,890 --> 00:42:04,427 - Sir! - What is it? 382 00:42:07,604 --> 00:42:09,595 I'm requesting permission to go home, sir. 383 00:42:14,987 --> 00:42:16,898 But you've just recently been home 384 00:42:18,157 --> 00:42:23,027 yes, sir, but we just had a new baby, so I'd like to go back again 385 00:42:24,039 --> 00:42:27,497 with a new baby brother, there'll be no mother's milk for you, you know? 386 00:42:27,625 --> 00:42:29,365 I know that, sir 387 00:42:29,502 --> 00:42:32,335 how old is your father, then? 388 00:42:32,464 --> 00:42:34,876 You shouldn't forget your father's age 389 00:42:36,718 --> 00:42:39,551 your elder brother was drafted, wasn't he? 390 00:42:39,679 --> 00:42:42,011 - How's he doing? - Fine, sir 391 00:42:42,140 --> 00:42:44,802 how are your parents managing? 392 00:42:44,934 --> 00:42:49,519 Not too well. But the neighbours help out a lot 393 00:42:49,647 --> 00:42:52,014 well, I'm glad to hear that 394 00:42:52,151 --> 00:42:54,267 your duty is to study hard 395 00:42:56,364 --> 00:42:59,401 don't cause your parents any worry 396 00:43:03,829 --> 00:43:05,490 all right... 397 00:43:10,294 --> 00:43:12,285 Permission to leave, sir. 398 00:43:21,098 --> 00:43:23,259 Permission to enter, sir 399 00:43:27,979 --> 00:43:28,979 what is it? 400 00:43:29,106 --> 00:43:34,021 We're planning to go to mt akiba next Sunday. Will you join us, sir? 401 00:43:34,152 --> 00:43:35,938 I can't make next Sunday 402 00:43:36,071 --> 00:43:38,107 - can't you, sir? - You sure, sir? 403 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:42,654 - I'm busy. - Please, sir, won't you reconsider? 404 00:43:42,786 --> 00:43:46,699 Sorry, but I'm going to see my father 405 00:43:46,832 --> 00:43:50,075 - I see. - You still miss your father, sir? 406 00:43:50,211 --> 00:43:53,544 Of course, I still do. And I always will 407 00:43:53,673 --> 00:43:55,459 is that so? 408 00:43:55,591 --> 00:43:58,708 - That's that, then. - Guess it is 409 00:43:58,845 --> 00:44:01,052 permission to leave, sir 410 00:44:01,180 --> 00:44:03,466 - perhaps another time. - We hope so, sir. 411 00:45:00,283 --> 00:45:02,945 Ah, that feels good 412 00:45:03,077 --> 00:45:05,193 it does, doesn't it? 413 00:45:06,498 --> 00:45:09,205 Thanks for coming this far 414 00:45:09,334 --> 00:45:11,950 not at all. The train wasn't crowded 415 00:45:12,086 --> 00:45:15,544 - the water here is beautifully scented. - Tis. 416 00:45:19,512 --> 00:45:22,675 I haven't been in these parts for a long time 417 00:45:24,225 --> 00:45:27,308 you've put on weight - have I? 418 00:45:27,436 --> 00:45:29,848 Being the dormitory supervisor suits me perfectly 419 00:45:29,980 --> 00:45:32,938 I get up early in the mornings and do exercise 420 00:45:33,067 --> 00:45:35,683 it does you good to have regular habits 421 00:45:35,819 --> 00:45:40,438 - how are you, father? - Excellent. Never had a day off sick 422 00:45:40,574 --> 00:45:42,405 really? 423 00:45:45,371 --> 00:45:47,532 You've more meat on you than I have 424 00:45:50,043 --> 00:45:52,455 - shall I wash your back? - That's all right 425 00:45:52,587 --> 00:45:54,999 I'll wash yours - no, I'm fine. 426 00:45:56,758 --> 00:45:59,750 I haven't been here for such a long time. 427 00:46:00,470 --> 00:46:04,383 I came here once before, when I was at utsunomiya high school 428 00:46:05,475 --> 00:46:08,308 your mother was still alive then. 429 00:46:09,354 --> 00:46:12,721 - I don't think you were even born. - Really? 430 00:46:31,544 --> 00:46:34,832 So Mr. hirata's well, too? 431 00:46:35,506 --> 00:46:38,669 He's still quite active. We often play go together 432 00:46:38,801 --> 00:46:41,838 - do you? - He's a better player, too 433 00:46:41,971 --> 00:46:44,053 I'd like to see him again 434 00:46:45,057 --> 00:46:48,596 - remember his daughter, fumiko? - I'm not sure 435 00:46:48,729 --> 00:46:51,266 she used to be a slip of a girl this tall 436 00:46:51,398 --> 00:46:55,357 I remember, a little girl in a yellow sash 437 00:46:55,485 --> 00:46:57,441 well, she's grown into a real beauty now 438 00:46:57,571 --> 00:47:00,779 really? She used to be such a cry-baby 439 00:47:00,907 --> 00:47:02,397 was she? 440 00:47:07,581 --> 00:47:11,039 I've drunk a lot tonight. It feels good 441 00:47:12,169 --> 00:47:14,034 you can hold your drink, can't you? 442 00:47:15,130 --> 00:47:16,916 Not at all. 443 00:47:19,093 --> 00:47:22,130 I couldn't drink this much every night... 444 00:47:22,263 --> 00:47:24,675 But this is a special occasion. 445 00:47:31,939 --> 00:47:34,772 - Oh, do you smoke? - A little. 446 00:47:36,986 --> 00:47:38,692 I'll just have the one. 447 00:47:58,676 --> 00:48:01,668 - When did you first start? - I don't smoke that often 448 00:48:01,804 --> 00:48:06,889 good. Best not to, they'll send you stupid 449 00:48:07,017 --> 00:48:08,723 is that right? 450 00:48:30,166 --> 00:48:31,497 Listen, father 451 00:48:32,127 --> 00:48:35,711 I've given it some thought, and I've decided to give up my job 452 00:48:35,839 --> 00:48:37,704 - why? - To move to Tokyo 453 00:48:37,841 --> 00:48:41,584 why? Are you unhappy in your job? 454 00:48:41,720 --> 00:48:43,631 No, it's not that 455 00:48:43,763 --> 00:48:46,630 it's just that with me working up north... 456 00:48:46,766 --> 00:48:49,634 Who knows when I'll be able to move to Tokyo? 457 00:48:52,773 --> 00:48:58,188 Ever since school, 've always wanted us to live together. 458 00:48:59,113 --> 00:49:04,449 I thought we could do so after I graduated, but I ended up in akita 459 00:49:04,577 --> 00:49:07,785 I hate living apart from you like this. 460 00:49:12,793 --> 00:49:16,331 I appreciate how much you sacrificed for my education... 461 00:49:16,464 --> 00:49:20,128 And I shouldn't be selfish... 462 00:49:20,260 --> 00:49:24,469 Out I want to work in Tokyo and be with you 463 00:49:24,598 --> 00:49:28,557 what do you think? There are jobs available in Tokyo 464 00:49:28,685 --> 00:49:30,801 no, out of the question. 465 00:49:32,481 --> 00:49:35,018 I would like to live with you too... 466 00:49:35,150 --> 00:49:37,562 But we both have our jobs 467 00:49:37,694 --> 00:49:42,404 no matter what your job is, it's your calling in life 468 00:49:42,532 --> 00:49:44,568 we all must do our duty... 469 00:49:46,036 --> 00:49:50,997 And we must do it to the best of our ability 470 00:49:51,125 --> 00:49:53,582 there's no room for personal feelings 471 00:49:54,128 --> 00:49:57,245 do your best, work all you can... 472 00:49:57,381 --> 00:49:59,997 And you'll maintain your position in the world 473 00:50:02,053 --> 00:50:04,339 sometimes work can be tedious... 474 00:50:04,472 --> 00:50:09,216 'Lasting happiness only comes about from the alternation of pleasure and pain' 475 00:50:09,352 --> 00:50:11,889 work isn't worthwhile if it isn't hard 476 00:50:12,021 --> 00:50:14,558 you'll only be happy if you see it through 477 00:50:14,690 --> 00:50:17,057 stop being selfish. Let go of the self 478 00:50:17,194 --> 00:50:20,277 you can't do your job with such a nonchalant attitude... 479 00:50:20,405 --> 00:50:23,647 Especially in a profession as important as yours 480 00:50:24,284 --> 00:50:27,572 the parents of those boys have made great sacrifices... 481 00:50:27,704 --> 00:50:30,116 To send their boys to your school 482 00:50:30,249 --> 00:50:34,367 shaping their characters should be your prime concern 483 00:50:36,296 --> 00:50:40,039 your every action is an example to them... 484 00:50:40,175 --> 00:50:44,214 And that responsibility is not to be taken lightly. 485 00:50:49,060 --> 00:50:52,678 I failed in my responsibility, so you must succeed 486 00:50:52,814 --> 00:50:57,057 you must do your duty for both of us. I want you to give it your all 487 00:51:00,530 --> 00:51:03,522 we can occasionally meet like this 488 00:51:03,658 --> 00:51:05,364 isn't that enough? 489 00:51:06,828 --> 00:51:10,491 Isn't life better when we're both working as hard as we can? 490 00:51:14,043 --> 00:51:16,535 Isn't it? Isn't that enough? 491 00:51:18,549 --> 00:51:20,380 You understand 492 00:51:22,803 --> 00:51:24,464 do the best you can. 493 00:53:22,635 --> 00:53:24,250 It's a pity, though. 494 00:53:25,346 --> 00:53:28,053 I wish we'd had more time to fish 495 00:53:30,309 --> 00:53:33,346 we should have gone fishing yesterday evening 496 00:53:38,317 --> 00:53:39,477 time flies 497 00:53:40,486 --> 00:53:42,647 as soon as we meet, we have to part 498 00:53:44,198 --> 00:53:46,690 we waited a long time for this chance 499 00:53:46,827 --> 00:53:50,661 but at least we had a night to talk 500 00:53:50,789 --> 00:53:52,325 I really enjoyed it 501 00:53:54,001 --> 00:53:56,162 when's your train? 502 00:53:56,295 --> 00:53:59,503 - Not for a while. - We'll meet again soon anyway 503 00:54:01,300 --> 00:54:04,508 look after yourself and don't get sick 504 00:54:08,182 --> 00:54:10,764 at a time like this, we all must do our part 505 00:54:10,893 --> 00:54:12,178 I will 506 00:54:12,311 --> 00:54:13,892 take good care. 507 00:54:21,112 --> 00:54:22,477 Father... 508 00:54:24,908 --> 00:54:27,650 Do you need some spending money? 509 00:54:27,786 --> 00:54:30,698 Spending money? For me? 510 00:54:32,582 --> 00:54:35,619 It's not much, but please take it 511 00:54:35,752 --> 00:54:40,792 I wasn't sure, it's such a small sum 512 00:54:43,301 --> 00:54:46,339 - well, I'd be honoured to accept it. - Please do 513 00:54:49,475 --> 00:54:51,215 thank you 514 00:54:51,352 --> 00:54:55,686 I'll offer it at your mother's altar when I get back 515 00:54:57,942 --> 00:54:59,648 thank you. 516 00:55:12,164 --> 00:55:14,907 Father, I'm sorry about last night. 517 00:55:15,961 --> 00:55:17,622 I was being selfish. 518 00:55:18,964 --> 00:55:22,923 I was perhaps a little too abrupt, but I'm glad you understand 519 00:55:23,051 --> 00:55:24,916 please do your best 520 00:55:25,053 --> 00:55:28,045 there is no time for idleness now. 521 00:55:28,890 --> 00:55:31,302 I'm still capable, so I'll work hard too 522 00:55:31,434 --> 00:55:34,221 I et's both do our best 523 00:55:34,354 --> 00:55:36,140 yes, let's do that 524 00:55:38,817 --> 00:55:40,398 don't forget anything. 525 00:55:46,159 --> 00:55:48,275 The nightingales are singing. 526 00:56:26,450 --> 00:56:28,406 Some visitors for you, sir. 527 00:56:32,581 --> 00:56:35,118 Mr. kurokawa? To see me? 528 00:56:36,251 --> 00:56:38,082 Send them in. 529 00:56:59,984 --> 00:57:01,690 It's been a long time, sir. 530 00:57:02,278 --> 00:57:06,362 I'm yasutaro kurokawa. You taught me at kanazawa high school 531 00:57:06,491 --> 00:57:09,449 is that right? 532 00:57:09,577 --> 00:57:11,158 And I'm minoru uchida 533 00:57:11,287 --> 00:57:14,405 well, well. Have a seat 534 00:57:14,541 --> 00:57:16,452 - you're looking well, sir. - Thank you 535 00:57:16,585 --> 00:57:19,998 you're looking well yourselves. Do sit down 536 00:57:20,130 --> 00:57:21,870 thank you, sir 537 00:57:25,302 --> 00:57:27,293 it's been a while. 538 00:57:29,139 --> 00:57:34,634 I ran into Mr. hirata yesterday and he told me about you, sir 539 00:57:35,437 --> 00:57:37,223 oh, is that right? 540 00:57:37,815 --> 00:57:40,648 - He told us all about you, sir. - Did he now? 541 00:57:40,776 --> 00:57:42,892 About you both playing go together 542 00:57:43,028 --> 00:57:47,022 he was my go partner back in our teaching days 543 00:57:47,158 --> 00:57:51,151 then we ran into each other in Tokyo and started playing again 544 00:57:51,288 --> 00:57:55,201 - I bet you're a good player, sir. - No, far from it 545 00:57:55,333 --> 00:58:00,453 there are a number of our old schoolmates here in Tokyo... 546 00:58:00,588 --> 00:58:04,706 And we're planning a party in honour of you and Mr. hirata 547 00:58:04,843 --> 00:58:07,710 we can all talk about the old days 548 00:58:07,846 --> 00:58:10,838 we'd be honoured if you could attend, sir 549 00:58:10,974 --> 00:58:12,805 that's very kind of you 550 00:58:12,934 --> 00:58:15,142 what day would be convenient, sir? 551 00:58:15,271 --> 00:58:17,182 Mr. hirata said any day was fine by him 552 00:58:17,315 --> 00:58:20,057 me too. I'd be glad to come 553 00:58:20,192 --> 00:58:22,899 really? Well, then, the sooner the better 554 00:58:23,029 --> 00:58:25,691 how about this Saturday or next Wednesday? 555 00:58:25,823 --> 00:58:29,315 Let's see, which day would suit you, sir? 556 00:58:29,452 --> 00:58:34,663 Well, next Wednesday would be best for me. Is that possible? 557 00:58:34,790 --> 00:58:36,200 That's best for you? 558 00:58:37,877 --> 00:58:42,371 You see, my son's coming to visit me this Saturday 559 00:58:42,506 --> 00:58:45,715 your son? I heard he's up in akita 560 00:58:45,844 --> 00:58:49,632 is that ryohei? He must be all grown up by now 561 00:58:51,183 --> 00:58:53,469 - how old is he? - He's 25. 562 00:58:59,399 --> 00:59:01,481 Welcome - I've just got back 563 00:59:01,610 --> 00:59:04,192 master ryohel is here, sir 564 00:59:04,321 --> 00:59:05,777 really? 565 00:59:16,501 --> 00:59:17,286 Welcome home 566 00:59:17,418 --> 00:59:19,249 - when did you arrive? - About an hour ago 567 00:59:19,379 --> 00:59:23,418 you're earlier than I expected. I thought it'd be tomorrow or the day after 568 00:59:24,550 --> 00:59:26,962 are you planning to stop over in ueda? 569 00:59:27,095 --> 00:59:29,632 Yes, the priest offered to let me stay 570 00:59:29,764 --> 00:59:31,425 why didn't you stay? 571 00:59:31,557 --> 00:59:34,845 Well, I wanted to come as soon as possible 572 00:59:34,977 --> 00:59:37,844 I see. And how is he? 573 00:59:37,980 --> 00:59:41,723 He's very well. He gave me some cigarettes for you 574 00:59:42,903 --> 00:59:46,066 - that's nice of him. - He's still fond of his tea 575 00:59:47,825 --> 00:59:51,943 and you passed the physical for the draft? 576 00:59:52,079 --> 00:59:54,365 Well, that's good 577 00:59:56,417 --> 00:59:58,453 go and tell your mother. 578 01:01:29,554 --> 01:01:31,670 I'm so relieved 579 01:01:32,724 --> 01:01:34,339 you were a sickly child... 580 01:01:34,476 --> 01:01:36,512 But I'm glad you've grown out of it 581 01:01:39,272 --> 01:01:42,356 you've grown into a strong young man 582 01:01:42,485 --> 01:01:45,443 - how long can you stay? - I have 10 days off 583 01:01:45,571 --> 01:01:49,029 well, that's long enough for us to enjoy ourselves 584 01:01:49,158 --> 01:01:51,524 you look younger than before 585 01:01:51,661 --> 01:01:53,026 do I? 586 01:01:54,872 --> 01:01:56,863 - You still have it. - My bald patch? 587 01:01:56,999 --> 01:01:59,160 - You remember? - I fell off the porch 588 01:01:59,293 --> 01:02:02,330 - will you take a bath? - You go first 589 01:02:02,463 --> 01:02:04,499 are you sure? Very well. 590 01:02:07,468 --> 01:02:09,550 I'll have one later. 591 01:02:31,827 --> 01:02:34,864 Please get out a cotton kimono for ryohei 592 01:02:36,456 --> 01:02:38,742 we'll have dinner after our baths. 593 01:03:43,360 --> 01:03:45,521 Mr. hirata, do you still remember... 594 01:03:45,654 --> 01:03:49,272 How you punished Iwamoto and me for fighting in year 3? 595 01:03:49,407 --> 01:03:52,570 - Did I? - Yes. Isn't that right? 596 01:03:52,702 --> 01:03:54,818 That was an awful day 597 01:03:54,954 --> 01:03:58,742 you made us stand outside the staff room, and then forgot to dismiss us 598 01:03:58,875 --> 01:04:01,241 did I? I'm awfully sorry 599 01:04:01,378 --> 01:04:05,963 Mr. horikawa, sir, you used to scold me a lot too 600 01:04:06,091 --> 01:04:10,210 that's right, you were always dozing off in class 601 01:04:11,722 --> 01:04:15,135 now he's famous for dozing off at work 602 01:04:15,267 --> 01:04:18,225 - oh, dear. - You should give him a talking-to, sir 603 01:04:18,354 --> 01:04:21,187 - he'll never change, sir. - Give me a break. 604 01:04:39,960 --> 01:04:42,417 I'd like to say a few words 605 01:04:43,588 --> 01:04:48,082 we're very grateful that both of you could spare your valuable time 606 01:04:48,218 --> 01:04:52,336 we greatly appreciate it. Thank you 607 01:04:55,100 --> 01:04:58,888 more than 10 years have passed since our graduation... 608 01:04:59,020 --> 01:05:03,639 And nothing could give us greater pleasure... 609 01:05:03,775 --> 01:05:06,187 Than sharing this evening together with you 610 01:05:06,319 --> 01:05:09,231 we'd like to take this opportunity. 611 01:05:09,364 --> 01:05:13,574 [O ask that you continue to offer us your guidance 612 01:05:14,620 --> 01:05:17,282 please eat and drink to your heart's content 613 01:05:17,415 --> 01:05:21,579 let's enjoy ourselves like we did in the old days. 614 01:05:28,593 --> 01:05:30,424 I'd like to add something 615 01:05:31,429 --> 01:05:35,047 two more old boys were expected this evening... 616 01:05:35,183 --> 01:05:38,641 But sasaki was called away on business to Kobe 617 01:05:38,770 --> 01:05:43,140 he's sent the following telegram, however, which I'll read for you now 618 01:05:44,818 --> 01:05:47,935 'pleased to hear you're both in good health 619 01:05:48,071 --> 01:05:50,153 'hope the reunion is a success 620 01:05:51,325 --> 01:05:55,193 and nakanishi called to announce... 621 01:05:55,329 --> 01:05:57,991 The birth of his baby boy earlier this evening 622 01:06:00,793 --> 01:06:02,249 mother and child are fine 623 01:06:02,377 --> 01:06:05,744 he said he'll try to make it later on 624 01:06:07,508 --> 01:06:09,625 well, that's wonderful news! 625 01:06:14,933 --> 01:06:16,093 Cheers! 626 01:06:37,121 --> 01:06:42,037 It was very kind of you to organise this wonderful reunion 627 01:06:42,169 --> 01:06:44,455 we are deeply grateful to you 628 01:06:46,215 --> 01:06:52,552 it makes us very happy to see you all as healthy and active as ever 629 01:06:54,265 --> 01:06:59,100 all those years ago you nicknamed me 'the badger 630 01:07:00,896 --> 01:07:03,228 but the badger is old now 631 01:07:04,483 --> 01:07:09,399 and now it's time for me to ask you for your help and guidance. 632 01:07:10,323 --> 01:07:13,235 I sincerely hope that all of you enjoy good health... 633 01:07:13,368 --> 01:07:15,780 Push yourselves to the fullest... 634 01:07:15,912 --> 01:07:20,030 And be successful in your chosen professions. 635 01:07:21,710 --> 01:07:25,919 I express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. 636 01:07:36,683 --> 01:07:41,895 Mr. horikawa has said everything I intended to say 637 01:07:42,023 --> 01:07:45,311 not only 'the badger' but I, 'the chicken'... 638 01:07:46,861 --> 01:07:48,476 Also ask for your favour. 639 01:08:13,931 --> 01:08:18,345 It's been such a long time, sir. I didn't expect to see you in Tokyo 640 01:08:20,771 --> 01:08:22,887 - another drink, sir? - Thank you 641 01:08:24,274 --> 01:08:28,313 you've grown into a fine young man. Are you married yet? 642 01:08:28,445 --> 01:08:30,151 Yes, indeed 643 01:08:30,280 --> 01:08:32,066 most of us are 644 01:08:33,992 --> 01:08:35,357 is that so? 645 01:08:38,289 --> 01:08:41,656 Everybody, raise your hands if you're married. 646 01:08:53,554 --> 01:08:56,546 - We're the only bachelors here! - It appears so 647 01:08:59,727 --> 01:09:01,809 and those with children, raise your hands 648 01:09:06,526 --> 01:09:07,892 congratulations 649 01:09:08,028 --> 01:09:10,110 those with two children? 650 01:09:13,826 --> 01:09:15,566 Anyone with three? 651 01:09:17,746 --> 01:09:21,034 - It's a little soon to have three. - Indeed it is 652 01:09:22,960 --> 01:09:24,700 just a moment! 653 01:09:26,046 --> 01:09:27,832 I have four 654 01:09:28,966 --> 01:09:30,752 congratulations 655 01:09:30,884 --> 01:09:34,297 isn't it amazing, Mr. horikawa, how time flies? 656 01:09:34,430 --> 01:09:37,263 Most of them have children already 657 01:09:37,391 --> 01:09:39,678 time certainly does fly 658 01:09:39,811 --> 01:09:40,926 one more, sir? 659 01:09:42,522 --> 01:09:45,935 - And for you, sir? - No, thank you, I've had my fill 660 01:09:46,067 --> 01:09:47,682 just one more 661 01:09:48,820 --> 01:09:52,028 - life's so unpredictable, isn't it? - It certainly is 662 01:09:52,157 --> 01:09:56,571 it's been over 10 years since you gave up teaching over that accident... 663 01:09:56,703 --> 01:09:59,240 And now, here you are enjoying this reunion 664 01:09:59,372 --> 01:10:00,703 quite so 665 01:10:02,042 --> 01:10:06,206 do you still make offerings at yoshida's grave every year? 666 01:10:07,213 --> 01:10:09,796 Someone told me that when I went back home 667 01:10:09,925 --> 01:10:13,713 I do what I can, out of a sense of remorse 668 01:10:13,846 --> 01:10:16,929 but making such offerings isn't easy. 669 01:10:27,318 --> 01:10:31,937 I can still picture you all as students, just as you were back then 670 01:10:32,073 --> 01:10:35,691 I know what you mean. Strange, isn't it? 671 01:10:38,914 --> 01:10:43,157 When I resigned my position and returned home, Mr. hirata... 672 01:10:43,293 --> 01:10:45,579 You held a party for me 673 01:10:45,712 --> 01:10:47,293 yes, I remember. 674 01:10:48,298 --> 01:10:51,836 I often recall that night 675 01:10:51,968 --> 01:10:55,426 the primroses were in full bloom all along the river 676 01:10:55,555 --> 01:10:57,011 yes, they were 677 01:10:57,140 --> 01:10:59,301 I was deeply moved... 678 01:11:00,977 --> 01:11:03,263 By the Chinese poem you recited 679 01:11:04,231 --> 01:11:07,099 - do you recite poetry, sir? - Yes, and very well, too 680 01:11:07,235 --> 01:11:10,227 - we'd like to hear some. - Please, sir 681 01:11:10,363 --> 01:11:11,773 yes, please, sir 682 01:11:12,865 --> 01:11:14,401 listen, everybody. 683 01:11:19,997 --> 01:11:21,157 If you insist... 684 01:11:50,696 --> 01:11:55,156 - Welcome home, sir. - Sorry it's so late 685 01:11:57,369 --> 01:12:00,486 - welcome back. - You're still up, then? 686 01:12:09,757 --> 01:12:13,545 - 50, how was the party? - I thoroughly enjoyed it 687 01:12:13,678 --> 01:12:15,168 that's good 688 01:12:15,305 --> 01:12:20,095 my old pupils have grown into fine young men 689 01:12:20,226 --> 01:12:21,932 is that right? 690 01:12:23,021 --> 01:12:27,390 I'm just grateful that they still remember me... 691 01:12:27,525 --> 01:12:30,062 Even though I wasn't a very good teacher 692 01:12:30,195 --> 01:12:34,063 they were extremely kind and thought of everything 693 01:12:34,199 --> 01:12:35,905 did they? 694 01:12:36,869 --> 01:12:39,235 It was a very nice evening 695 01:12:41,415 --> 01:12:43,155 were there many there? 696 01:12:44,919 --> 01:12:49,709 Yes. And they were all very pleased to hear news of you too 697 01:12:49,840 --> 01:12:51,501 really? 698 01:12:51,634 --> 01:12:55,092 You must work as hard as they do. 699 01:13:00,976 --> 01:13:04,685 We should endeavour to do our best in everything we do. 700 01:13:26,294 --> 01:13:29,127 What do you think of Mr. hirata's daughter? 701 01:13:29,256 --> 01:13:30,962 What do you mean? 702 01:13:31,091 --> 01:13:33,628 What would you say to marrying her? 703 01:13:33,760 --> 01:13:35,375 I'm still too young 704 01:13:35,512 --> 01:13:38,471 I think fumiko's a lovely girl 705 01:13:38,599 --> 01:13:41,636 Mr. hirata was the one who brought it up in conversation 706 01:13:42,561 --> 01:13:44,426 don't be so shy 707 01:13:47,441 --> 01:13:50,057 you can read that book later 708 01:13:52,321 --> 01:13:56,690 what do you think? Or is there someone else? 709 01:13:56,826 --> 01:13:58,191 No. 710 01:13:58,327 --> 01:14:00,318 Then marry her 711 01:14:02,331 --> 01:14:05,038 you passed your army physical with flying colours... 712 01:14:05,167 --> 01:14:08,205 And the single life is hard in the countryside 713 01:14:09,214 --> 01:14:10,750 well? 714 01:14:10,882 --> 01:14:13,294 I'd marry her if I were you 715 01:14:13,427 --> 01:14:16,214 all right, 'll leave it your hands, father 716 01:14:16,346 --> 01:14:18,632 you will? 717 01:14:18,765 --> 01:14:23,179 She'll make a good, hard-working wife 718 01:14:23,312 --> 01:14:26,600 she's the type 've always wanted for you 719 01:14:29,151 --> 01:14:31,938 now I feel relieved 720 01:14:34,990 --> 01:14:36,947 and very drunk 721 01:14:38,870 --> 01:14:41,156 would you get me some water? 722 01:15:12,196 --> 01:15:14,357 Oh, I feel wonderful. 723 01:15:39,724 --> 01:15:41,760 Are you off anywhere today? 724 01:15:41,893 --> 01:15:44,805 - I'm going to buy a book. - Again? 725 01:15:44,938 --> 01:15:48,101 Yes. I need a certain chemistry text 726 01:15:48,233 --> 01:15:52,317 I found one last time, but it was falling apart 727 01:15:52,445 --> 01:15:55,152 I'm going to look for a better copy today 728 01:15:56,282 --> 01:16:00,025 you should visit the museum in ueno as well. They have a fine collection 729 01:16:00,161 --> 01:16:01,571 really? 730 01:16:06,794 --> 01:16:10,878 Where else can you see so many beautiful things for 10 sen? 731 01:16:11,715 --> 01:16:14,957 There's an exhibition of paintings by kazan watanabe 732 01:16:15,886 --> 01:16:17,922 really? 733 01:16:18,055 --> 01:16:19,716 You should see them 734 01:16:20,766 --> 01:16:23,257 when you see his paintings, you'll understand... 735 01:16:23,394 --> 01:16:27,182 The profound beauty of traditional Japanese art 736 01:16:27,314 --> 01:16:28,975 I'll go and see them. 737 01:16:34,614 --> 01:16:37,026 I'm bringing Mr. hirata over tonight 738 01:16:37,159 --> 01:16:40,026 50 try to be home for that, all right? 739 01:17:26,459 --> 01:17:30,122 Master, there's something wrong with your father. 740 01:17:42,476 --> 01:17:44,057 Father, what's wrong? 741 01:17:45,562 --> 01:17:46,893 What happened? 742 01:17:48,357 --> 01:17:50,939 I feel a little pain, here 743 01:17:51,902 --> 01:17:53,938 are you all right? Father? 744 01:17:55,864 --> 01:17:57,195 I'm fine. 745 01:18:06,417 --> 01:18:09,079 Father, why don't you take the day off? 746 01:18:09,212 --> 01:18:10,827 No, I'm fine 747 01:18:10,964 --> 01:18:14,582 I've never missed a day of work in my life. 748 01:18:19,847 --> 01:18:21,883 Father. Father! 749 01:18:22,016 --> 01:18:23,881 Quickly, call the doctor! 750 01:18:27,313 --> 01:18:29,144 Father! Father! 751 01:18:30,066 --> 01:18:32,478 Help me get these clothes off. 752 01:18:37,366 --> 01:18:39,027 I feel strange 753 01:18:41,704 --> 01:18:43,820 father! Father! 754 01:19:14,529 --> 01:19:16,065 Father... 755 01:19:20,118 --> 01:19:21,949 Can you hear me? 756 01:19:22,078 --> 01:19:23,943 Mr. hirata's here. 757 01:19:31,963 --> 01:19:33,750 Kind of you to come. 758 01:19:35,301 --> 01:19:39,465 Mr. horikawa. Please try to hold on 759 01:19:42,350 --> 01:19:43,681 thank you 760 01:19:46,395 --> 01:19:48,135 fumiko... 761 01:19:48,272 --> 01:19:50,763 Look after ryohei for me. 762 01:19:57,948 --> 01:19:59,654 That's my wish 763 01:20:03,914 --> 01:20:05,279 father. 764 01:20:08,210 --> 01:20:09,791 I feel good. 765 01:20:11,213 --> 01:20:12,703 I feel sleepy... 766 01:20:13,840 --> 01:20:15,296 Very sleepy 767 01:20:18,178 --> 01:20:19,714 father... 768 01:20:27,854 --> 01:20:29,435 Be strong 769 01:20:32,025 --> 01:20:36,144 it's nothing to be sad about. 770 01:20:38,533 --> 01:20:43,072 I did the very best I could. 771 01:20:48,292 --> 01:20:50,749 I'm happy... 772 01:21:03,976 --> 01:21:05,307 Father! 773 01:21:36,509 --> 01:21:38,124 Time of death: 3:16 774 01:21:38,261 --> 01:21:40,343 there's nothing more I can do. 775 01:23:04,767 --> 01:23:07,725 Ryohel, please don't cry 776 01:23:07,854 --> 01:23:10,687 your father died with great dignity 777 01:23:10,815 --> 01:23:13,978 only people who do their utmost while alive... 778 01:23:14,110 --> 01:23:16,817 Can die with such dignity. 779 01:23:18,072 --> 01:23:20,779 Mr. horikawa was a great man 780 01:23:20,908 --> 01:23:23,524 you were lucky to have him as a father 781 01:23:25,037 --> 01:23:27,244 please, don't cry. 782 01:24:17,842 --> 01:24:21,084 I wonder if seiichi is asleep by now? 783 01:24:24,182 --> 01:24:26,047 I bet he misses you terribly 784 01:24:27,101 --> 01:24:29,968 and your father will be helpless without you. 785 01:24:35,110 --> 01:24:39,695 Perhaps we could ask them to come and live with us in akita? 786 01:24:41,283 --> 01:24:44,150 It'd be good, us all living together 787 01:24:44,286 --> 01:24:46,993 yes, I think so, t00. 788 01:24:48,582 --> 01:24:52,996 I always wanted to live with my father, ever since I was little 789 01:24:55,130 --> 01:24:58,964 unfortunately he died before we could live together 790 01:24:59,093 --> 01:25:03,679 but it's all right. At least we had a week together 791 01:25:03,807 --> 01:25:06,924 that was the best week of my life. 792 01:25:15,360 --> 01:25:17,772 He was such a good father