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TOEI COMPANY. LTD. Presents

Run, Genta, Run

Directed by TASAKA Tomotaka

Cast (Adults)

ARIMA Ineko KOGURE Michiyo

KOMIYA Mitsue

Cast (Children)

ITO Toshitaka

I wonder if it's going to rain today.

Rain? Let me see.

It was May, 1956, when

Japanese climbers reached the summit of Manaslu.

This story takes place around the same time.

It'll rain today. Please don't go to work.

This job is hard, but the pay is good.

Mom, what happened to the "chindon" advertising job?

If I had that job, I would not do the construction job.

Look! It'll rain. Please don't go.

Silly...

How can I not go?

We'll starve.

Oyoshi are you leaving for work?

Yes...

It'll rain.

But...

You're tired. You should rest on rainy days.

I hope it isn't going to rain.

I have to set up the framework tomorrow.

When are you going to be free from work?

Well... it'll be the end of October.

Why?

Nothing...

Okay, I'm going-

Your lunch box!

Auntie...

Please give this to Genta.

It's his lunch money.

Okay.

What happened?

I have to catch her! She forgot...

Here is your lunch money.

No! She forgot her lunch!

Have you seen my mom?

Yeah she's gone.

Mom!

You forgot your lunch.

Oh yeah...

Here you go.

I'm surprised that you brought this to me.

You could've eaten my lunch.

Hey. If I did, what would you have to eat?

It's hard to believe that you did this for me.

I know now it'll rain.

Don't blame me!

Don't be late for school.

Okay.

What happened?

He's a dog killer! Look, he is taking away Koro!

Damn!

Hisao, why didn't you rescue him?

I was scared. My legs are shaking.

Silly!

Sir, please wait!

This is Hisa's dog. Please let him go!

No. He was unleashed. It's a regulation.

I've never heard of that regulation.

Please let him go.

No! It's the owner's fault.

Then why don't you arrest the owner?

You are so sassy. It's none of your business!

Sir, please...

Shut up! Go away!

Damn it! He ran away.

Damn...

What a brat!

Stop! Please stop! He is my student!

He is such a brat!

I apologize, sir. I'll make him apologize to you.

Genta, are you all right?

He was just doing his job.

Look at his armband.

You interfered with his job and injured him.

You were wrong. Please apologize to him.

Please apologize to him.

I can see if a dog bites me.

But this kid biting me was uncalled for.

At least you won't get rabies.

What?

You have to go now. You'll be late for school.

Yes, teacher!

Shinichi!

Yes!

I'm going to take him to a doctor, so I'll be late.

Please have them write a composition.

What is the title?

Let's see... "My home."

Yes. Okay, let's go.

Genta, hum! UP'-!

Genta, did you apologize to him?

No way!

You don't have to! He was wrong.

But Teacher said that's his job.

He has an official armband.

He has a license, too.

Silly. Does a thief have a license?

You're right!

We're against capturing dogs.

We're going to protest!

TITLE: MY HOME

The uncle who lives downstairs is a carpenter.

He is very energetic.

When he gets mad he is scary. But...

he always cries when he hears sad stories on the radio.

He is very sentimental.

His wife is originally from Chiba.

She used to be an abalone diver.

She brags about the competitions she won.

She is still big and strong.

Uncle always tells me...

Listen, Genta...

Your father was a senior apprentice.

We were just like brothers.

Our relationship was stronger than blood.

From now on think of me as your father.

If you don't listen to me, I will scold you.

But if you do something good, I'll praise you.

My father is a tailor.

I'm the oldest of five sons.

My mom always complains how busy she is every day.

Because my dad injured his leg in the war,

it's like my mom is raising six kids.

Sanpei lives next door.

It's troublesome to use the front entrance,

so we created another door between our houses.

Come in!

I'm done with this.

This part was funny.

In the beginning, only we were using the tunnel.

But now, our mothers also use it.

I cooked this for you.

Torao! I wrote about our tunnel!

So did I!

My sister is married to an American serviceman.

Because our father was an infamous general,

people look down on us.

Is it wrong for my sister to many an American?

They tease me by putting two breads.

It means "prostitute."

And they also...

Hey, prostitute': sister!

Your sister is a prostitute, right?

Hitomi, who bought your dress?

My "blue-eyed" brother!

Idiots!

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

All rise.

Good morning.

How are your compositions going?

Teacher, Genta was using the bathroom.

You're just like a first grader.

Are you mad at me about the dog?

No.1 like dogs, too.

How was Koro?

They don't know where he is. He hasn't come back yet.

SOCIAL STU DI ES

MATHEMATICS

MUSIC

P.E.

JAPAN ESE

SCIENCE

I'm so glad that she didn't scold you.

She's very understanding. She's such a good teacher.

Yes, she is.

Have you visited her house?

Of course not! I'm a boy.

How can I visit a woman teacher's house!

I have. She is the daughter of the former principal.

Oh yeah? He was nice.

No wonder she is nice.

I usually don't care about women teachers.

She is like a sister. She's not energetic enough.

Let's go to Hisao': house, and look for Koro.

Yes, let's go!

Koro!

It's Koro!

Yeah, it's Koro!

We found Koro!

Koro!

It's Koro! It's Koro!

Koro, welcome home.

It's dangerous.

Can I come over to your house after supper?

No way. I'm a boy. I don't play with girls.

Bye!

I'm home!

You're back.

Where have you been?

Hello, Genta.

Hello, Grandma!

She's been waiting for you to thank you.

Me?

We found Koro.

Is that right?

Hisao was so happy.

Was he?

He was in tears.

I'm so happy that we found Koro.

Thank you. Thank you.

Hisao is so sickly. His parents are away now.

So Koro is his only comfort.

Genta, you did great. I just heard the whole story.

It's not fair that you had to apologize to him.

You've got backbone.

He's right. I know it's a regulation.

But if the owner of the dog was there,

he should've returned the dog.

Right. Mrs. Oda?

Excuse me.

Is this Oyoshi's residence?

Oh, boss!

Ah, Genta!

He is the boss of Chindon advertising.

Please come in.

Is your mom working today?

Yes.

What time does she come home?

Well, she'll be late.

Oh well...

Please come in.

Yes...

Genta, please take him upstairs.

Okay.

Please come this way.

Boss, don't you have the Chindon job to do now?

I came here to talk about it.

I want to ask your mom to help us for next two days.

Is that right?

She'll be so happy-

Really?

Could you tum on the light?

Please sit down.

Boss, do you want some tea?

No, thank you.

Boss, do you want to smoke?

No, thank you.

Do you always wait for your mom before you eat supper?

Yeh.

Aren't you hungry?

Yes, but it can't be helped.

I'll give you 100 yen. Go and buy some bread.

Okay.

Boss, you came here for the first time.

You haven't visited us for a long time.

You're right.

Did your mom say that?

No, she didn't.

But when we lived in the other house,

you used to visit us very often.

Whenever you came, you gave me 100 yen.

Then my mom would say I could go to see a movie.

I was so lucky.

Why did you stop coming?

Oh. I guess your wife was always scolding you.

I saw you folks fighting once.

You remember that?

Okay, Genta...

When she comes home, please tell her that

she needs to learn this song by the day after tomorrow.

Don't forget to tell her that I'll pick her up.

I'll leave this right here.

He came here, huh?

Genta, shall we go to the rice field tonight?

Okay.

I don't want to make trouble by playing music here.

Genta, wind it up!

The shadow looks like a rabbit is pounding mochi.

But it also looks like my mom and me.

The big one is mom and the small one is me.

There is another one between us.

I wonder if it's a shadow of this portable recorder.

Or... I wonder if it's dad.

Mom, was it in Indonesia where dad was killed?

No. It was Jakarta.

I wonder what kind of place Jakarta is.

Mom, look. The shadow in the middle looks like dad.

It looks like dad's picture on the shelf.

Mom...

Yeah?

Jakarta is in Indonesia.

Is that right?

This is Japan...

Philippines...

This is Indonesia.

Jakarta is here.

I see... This is Jakarta.

It's very far.

Dad was killed in the mountains.

He died in a country that's very far from Japan.

Mom, is it hot in Indonesia?

I saw it in a magazine. Many black people live there.

Right? Mom?

I wonder what kind of airplane attacked him.

I heard that human bones never decompose.

So dad's bones are still in the mountains.

Hisao, your friends are here.

Hello.

Hello.

How's Hisao?

Thank you for finding Koro.

We're glad that you have Koro back.

But I feel sorry for Koro.

Hisao can't walk him.

We can walk him.

We'll go to the UNESCO village to do some sketching.

I want to go, too.

No. You have to get better first.

Hang in there.

Okay, let's go-

It's my mom!

Mom!

Genta...

My tooth is aching.

Go home and bring me the insurance card.

What's an insurance card?

The card you need to show the doctor.

It's hanging by the pillar.

Is that the small blue one?

Bring it to the dentist's office!

Genta! Bring it to the dentist's office.

Genta!

Bring it to the dentist's office!

What happened?

UNESCO VILLAGE

Genta won!

I've won three times. Who is next?

I'm next.

Genta won!

Who is next?

No one can beat Genta.

Only the teacher can beat him.

I can beat the teacher.

Okay, it's your tum.

Come on, teacher!

Okay. I'll try.

Get ready.

Don't laugh.

Teacher won!

Are you okay?

You're strong.

Okay, everyone. Go back to sketching.

You can choose the place.

You can draw whatever you like.

Yes, teacher!

Genta, you act tough, but you couldn't beat her.

Be stronger.

You just don't know...

What?

Well... it's hard to say...

Her breasts were so soft...

I see...

I tried many times, but it was hard to push.

It must've been hard.

Are you drawing the American house?

Yes. My sister might be going to America.

Genta, what are you going to sketch?

I don't know yet.

Genta, three yen please.

Two yen is your change.

INDONESIA

Ah.

Donation please.

Why are you collecting money?

We want to buy a postcard for "Funakko."

Funakko? You mean Hisao?

Let me donate, too.

Is that okay to let her join us?

I guess so.

Since I'm your teacher, I'll donate 10 yen.

That's great. Now we can buy a bigger postcard.

Thank you.

Why do you call Hisao "Funakko?"

Because he is always singing "Dojokko, Funakko"

His nickname was first "Dojokko."

But he is rather quiet, so he is now "Funakko."

That's a cute nickname.

Genta's nickname is "Boss."

I see. It matches him.

Keiichi is the "Director."

He always helps us when we need him.

Akira is the "Mama."

He is always calling his mother.

How about Torao?

Torao is "Jet."

"Jet?" why?

Because he is noisy.

Do I have one?

Of course.

Tell me.

Well...

Is it bad?

No it's not.

Then, tell me.

You keep a straight face when thinking something.

So you're the "Empress."

Empress?

Shoot them!

It'll rain. Please call everyone.

Yes, teacher!

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Hello!

Dad!

Dad!

Genta!

Genta!

Teacher!

Teacher!

Since you were missing, everyone is worried.

I wanted to show my mom the Indonesian House.

She doesn't know anything about Indonesia where my dad died.

That's why I drew the Indonesian House.

I didn't want this painting to get wet.

I just wanted to show this to my mom.

Silly. You don't have to cry. You're a boy.

I want to go there.

I'll take you there.

When I get older, I'll become a carpenter.

Then I want to build a house like this.

I'll place dad's picture in the house, and live with you.

It'll take a while until you get older.

Hisao, your mom and dad have come home.

They're right here with you.

Koro is crying.

I had a dream last night.

I was walking through a forest.

Then I saw a house like the Indonesian House.

When I pushed through the colorful door,

I saw a soldier who looked like your dad.

I was so happy, and walked closer to him.

Did you see him?

No. I woke up.

Oh no...

I realized that you were fumbling with my breasts.

Wear this shirt today.

Who is absent?

Besides Hisao, Akira, Chiyoko, Torao and Sanpei are absent.

Four more people?

Teacher...

Yes?

Chiyoko said she had to go to Tokyo with her mom.

She was glad that she wouldn't have to study today.

She is fine then.

How about Torao and Sanpei?

They were fine yesterday.

Does anyone know what happened to them?

Miyoko...

You have a cute student with you today.

A baby sitter was not available today.

It must be hard for you.

We'll let her go out of the classroom any time today.

That's a good idea.

We don't want the baby to pee in class.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Why are you folks late?

I wonder why...

Just tell me.

Well... you're going to laugh... It's embarrassing.

Right?

Yeah...

You both have the same reason, huh?

I won't laugh, so just tell me.

We got wet when we went to the UNESCO village yesterday.

So what happened? Did you have a headache?

No, it's not like that. Right? Sanpei?

We didn't have any other clothes.

So, we had to wait until our clothes dried.

Both of you?

Yes. Because our houses are connected.

His mom and my mom dried our clothes.

Is that right?

Are your clothes dry?

Yes!

It's dry.

They burnt three bags of charcoal!

Is that right?

When you go home, please apologize to both your moms.

You don't have to apologize.

It's not your fault that it rained yesterday.

You're absolutely right!

"World Peace 3 UNESCO people's wish"

Let's begin from here.

We went to the UNESCO village, and saw many houses there.

Which countries were there?

America, France, England, Italy, and...

Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Australia,

Poland, Czechoslovakia, Philippines, India,

Brazil, New Zealand, Egypt, and Canada.

That's about it...

Indonesia!

You're right. There was a house of Indonesia.

"It rained in Indonesia."

Shut up!

Good morning!

How was it? I heard you went to see a doctor?

Yes. My mom kept telling me to go see him.

But the doctor said that I was totally fine.

That's good. Please have a seat.

So, no one caught a cold yesterday.

I'm relieved.

Okay, let's resume the class.

UNESCO... What is UNESCO?

Does anyone know what UNESCO is?

Yes!

It's one of the organizations of the United Nations that

was created to keep peace.

Right! It's actually called

the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.

UNESCO is made of the first letters of each word.

Does anyone know what UNESCO does?

Yes!

It encourages everyone in the world

to be understanding of each other and live in harmony.

Yes... can anyone explain a little more in detail?

Like the United Nations, UNESCO was established to see...

how education and culture can prevent wars.

Right!

Through the power of education, science and culture,

people all over the world can be united.

So that we can prevent wars from happening again.

Then people in the world can live happily and prosperously.

Mr. Kudo, please read from the page 125.

"We realized that

making a treaty is not sufficient to prevent the war.

We've made many treaties that promised not to wage wars.

However, we could never eliminate the war."

Okay, stop-

World War II started despite the League of Nations.

As a result, many of you lost your relatives and houses.

We learned that promises and treaties are not effective.

Therefore, we created the system of UNESCO.

Miss Takeuchi, please read the next chapter.

On November 16, 1945,

the representatives from 44 countries gathered, and

inaugurated the Charter of the UNESCO.

The Charter says that wars are created by our minds.

Therefore, we have to nurture peace in our hearts.

"Wars are created by our minds." What does this mean?

Please think hard.

This is the reason why UNESCO was established.

I guess this is too hard for you.

Instead of a war, think of it as a fight.

A fight is created by your mind.

It is caused by feeling of hatred.

When you hate someone, it makes you want to fight.

Then why do people hate each other?

People hate each other, so they fight.

One country hates another country, so they wage war upon them.

What is the cause of hatred?

People are self-centered.

They don't care about other people.

If they do, people would be more sympathetic.

They'd also realize their own faults.

So there would be neither fights nor wars.

You're right!

The Charter also says that.

If you don't fully understand others,

you will never be able to trust them.

Many wars have been waged because of that.

If you understand so far

you should know the meaning of "wars are created by our minds."

Please read the next section.

"Children's paintings of the world."

"These four paintings are drawn by children of the world.

The first one is drawn by a child of Ireland.

It is a scenery of a remote area.

The children are fishing.

The second one is drawn by a child of America.

The children are playing at hopscotch.

The third one is drawn by a child of Australia.

The children are busy harvesting their apples.

The fourth one is drawn by a child of Argentina.

Children are playing tag."

Okay, stop there.

What do you think of these four paintings?

They're imitating us!

They're not!

They've never been to Japan.

I don't think they know how to copy us.

But we fish and play hopscotch.

We also have the harvest and play tag!

I still don't think that they're copying us.

Wait a minute.

In other words, they play like we do.

Any other opinions?

Well... I want to play with those children.

And?

I think we can befriends!

I don't think so. We speak different languages.

We can learn it. We can teach them Japanese.

It's too difficult.

Then, we can use the body language!

Okay, it seems that we have a problem with our languages.

Do you see any differences between us?

Their houses are different.

Their eyes and skin are of different color.

So, our skin color, hair color and language are different,

but we know that the children play the same way as we do.

Miss Shimizu, please read the last part.

"Other children in the world have the same spirit as you do.

All children around the world should cooperate together.

In this way, it would not be difficult to prevent wars."

Everyone...

You've been studying for six years with him...

Hisao passed away this morning because of pneumonia.

Miss Yamazaki and Miss Takeuchi...

Please get some flowers from our garden.

Yes.

Hisao was a good painter.

Would anyone like to talk about Hisao?

One clay, Hisao asked to borrow my baseball glove.

He was always sickly, and couldn't play baseball.

So I didn't let him use my baseball glove.

But now! think that he just wanted to try.

I just wish I let him use it.

Hisao really cared about his grandma.

When his parents moved,

he didn't want to leave his grandma alone.

So he decided to stay here with her.

He was very kind. I just can't believe he's gone.

Genta was his best friend. Right?

He should've lived longer.

I feel sorry for Koro.

Thank you.

Everyone, come here.

Teacher, he liked to sing "Dojokko."

Let's sing it for him.

That's a good idea.

One, two, three...

"When spring comes, ice melts in the river.

For loaches and carps, it's just like a morning sun.

When summer comes, children swim in the river.

For loaches and carps, kids are just like monsters."

It's going to be hot today.

Yeah, it will.

Where will you be at?

I'm going to be on the road.

Mom...

What?

Let me have a dog.

A dog?

Yes. Hisao': Koro.

Hisao died, so no one takes care of Koro.

Poor thing. Mom... can I keep him?

We're having such a hard time ourselves.

You know we can't afford to feed the dog.

See you.

Genta, do you want Koro?

Yes...

Of course he does. Genta saved him from the dog killer.

Okay, let me have the dog. I'll take care of him.

Really, Uncle?

Oh yeah! Go and get him.

Yes.

Oh no... Hisao': parents took Koro to Akita last night.

Hisao really liked Koro.

But it would've been better for Koro if he lived with you.

I'll give you something instead of Koro.

A bicycle. The red one that Hisao used to ride.

Are Yo" okay, Oyoshi? Oyoshi? Oyoshi?

Mom...

She's sleeping. Don't wake her up.

Uncle and Auntie are going to take care of your mom.

So go to sleep.

You're going to be sick too if you don't rest.

Go downstairs and get some rest.

What did the doctor say?

He said something I didn't understand.

She has anemia, and her case is serious.

Auntie...

Huh?

When are you going to give birth?

Why are you asking that?

Hurry up. I want to babysit.

No way. I can't depend on you.

If it's a boy, you're going to have a brother.

If you babysit him, my baby is going to be so bossy.

Listen, I'm going to be his senior apprentice.

Our tie is stronger than blood.

That's my line!

Hey, did you eat enough?

Yeah, I just burped.

When is your school excursion?

I've decided not to go.

Why? We have been saving for that.

But if I don't go, we will save 800 yen.

Then, you don't have to work as hard.

I can buy a bell for my bicycle, too.

But I know you want to go. Don't worry about the money.

No, I don't want to go.

If I don't go, I won't have to buy new clothes.

Genta, can you go and pick up my medicine?

Okay, I'll take my bicycle.

Oh no. It doesn't have lights.

I'll walk then.

When you have the 800 yen back, will you buy me the bell?

Oh yes.

Okay. See you later.

Genta!

Shinichi!

Dad, this is Genta.

Nice to meet you.

Dad, watch your step.

Uncle?

Did you become blind because of the war?

Yes.

My dad died because of the war, too.

Is that right?

Torao's father injured his leg because of the war, too.

But why are they still training for wars?

I wonder if it's as fun for them

as it's for us when we read comics.

Okay, I'm going the other way.

Dad, can I give this to Genta?

Yes, please...

Thank you so much.

Good bye!

Good bye!

Akiko, I'll go out tomorrow.

On the way home, I'll stop by your mother's grave.

Okay.

I haven't gone there for three months.

What are you doing?

Wait!

Oh... you're a policeman.

Don't scare me.

WhY did you run away?

I thought you were a gangster.

Oh no, I broke the medicine bottle.

Please open the door.

Genta, what happened?

Is he your student?

Yes. What did he do?

He was peeking into your house.

When I called him, he tried to run away.

He was on his way back from the doctor.

He broke the medicine bottle.

Why didn't you come inside?

I guess I made a mistake.

I'm sorry that I scared you.

Good bye.

Thank you, sir.

Did you see the doctor? Who is sick?

My mom...

Oh no.

It's eight o'clock.

Please wait here. I'm taking you home.

Are you Genta?

Yes, I am.

Akiko is coming soon. Eat this while you wait for her.

Thank you.

I heard that you broke the medicine bottle.

Yes. I was peeking into your house from there.

He scolded me, so I ran away.

I didn't know he was a policeman.

Peeking is not a good thing.

I wanted to see her in her kimono.

Oh yes, she wears a kimono sometimes.

But it was the first time for me to see her in it.

She looked good in a kimono.

Dad. I'll be right back.

Okay.

Oh, you didn't eat this.

Take this home with you.

I wish you were here earlier.

Good bye.

Good bye.

See you later.

Look, the light is still on. We're lucky.

I hope your mother gets well soon.

I haven't had a mother since I was small.

So, I understand how you feel.

There are many people who don't have parents.

In our class, Miss Takeuchi doesn't have both of her parents.

Mr. Minagami and Miss Yokoyama don't have mothers.

But we can't do anything about it.

We shouldn't be sad.

It's important that we keep up our good spirits.

You're always so cheerful. So I don't have to worry.

Sometimes you are too energetic.

That's what I like about you.

Teacher, I won't go on the school excursion.

Why? You have saved for it, right?

Yes... but...

I'll help you if you don't have enough money.

No, I won't go.

My mom is sick. If I'm not with her, she'll be lonely.

She gets paid 250 yen per day.

If I have the money back, she can rest for three days.

So I won't go.

You really care about your mom.

I told you earlier that I like you because you're always so cheerful.

But I like you more now because you're kind, too.

I like my mom even when she is sick.

But I like her more when she is healthy and yells at me.

I'm so happy that you visited me tonight.

It was so nice that we had a chance to talk.

We are good friends now.

Talk to me about anything from now. Okay?

Yes...

Please promise me.

Good bye!

I'm home!

Mom, where have you been?

Oh, you came home.

The doctor told you not to walk around yet.

What are you going to do if you get a fever again?

How did you get that money?

X borrowed... Never mind.

From whom?

It's none of your business.

Mom... did you borrow it from your boss?

Don't tell others. Not even to Uncle and Auntie.

Why?

Don't say any more. Don't ask me anything!

Don't tell the doctor that I went out.

Did you borrow money from your boss?

Yes, I did.

You don't have to cry...

The boss is a good friend of yours.

You folks are co-workers.

I like him.

I picked up your medication.

My teacher wishes you well.

She gave us some snacks, too.

This one is from Shinichi': dad.

Why didn't you eat it?

I wanted to share it with you.

Eat it, mom!

Let's begin the Parent-Child debate.

The purpose of this debate is to hear your honest opinions.

Students, don't be intimidated by these adults.

For everyone from P.T.A.

please don't treat us like children.

Please give us your honest viewpoints.

Let's begin with a student.

Genta, go ahead.

Parents shouldn't interfere when children fight.

Genta, please give us some examples.

Well...

Adults are not always fair.

When they see children fighting,

they always assume that the bigger kid is wrong.

Especially, when his own child is fighting,

his child is always right, and the other is always wrong.

That's not fair.

Please stop doing that.

Mothers and fathers, do you have any opinions?

Chairman!

Yes, President.

Genta is absolutely right.

However, whatever the reason is, fighting is not good.

It doesn't matter who is right or wrong.

The most important thing is that we talk to each other

in order to prevent fights.

As he said, parents shouldn't interfere with their children.

All parents should keep that in mind.

So you shouldn't initiate any fights, too.

Chairman!

Yes, Miss Takeuchi.

There are fights between children,

between a child and an adult, and between adults.

The President said we should talk to each other.

But when we can't find the solution, we fight.

A child never has a chance to talk when arguing with an adult.

Adults never listen to us.

Adults are deceiving us. That's not fair at all.

Most of the parents say, "don't play with bad children."

But who is to say a child is good or bad?

Adults should know that every child has a right.

Most don't even know what the Children's Charter is.

They are hopeless.

Yes, Vice-President of the PTA.

Yes, parents should think about how we treat our children.

We should study more about the Children's Charter.

However, you shouldn't think you can do anything you want.

Please don't think we are deceiving you.

As you have rights we have rights, too.

We should try to understand each other better.

We'll discuss about it at P.T.A. meetings.

I believe we have reached an agreement.

Observers, do you agree with me?

We'll move to the next discussion.

Yes, Miss Ota Sadako.

I want to talk about a bicycle race.

I live in the area near the cycle-race track.

On the days of a race, I see many people

who are drunk and fighting with each other.

My dad just abandons his work and goes to the race.

So my parents are always fighting on the race days.

My neighbor became poor because...

he was addicted to gambling.

In school, we are prohibited from gambling.

A bicycle race is considered a form of gambling.

Therefore, I want all adults to stop doing that.

The bicycle race is your specialty.

Yes, P.T.A. chairman.

You said the bicycle race is bad thing, but it's legal.

I understand that it creates many negative things.

However, the race produces many benefits, too.

Thus, I'm proud to be the owner of the race track.

You folks are too young to understand, but

when you get older, you'll see its economical benefits.

Yes, Miss Ota.

We know the race also brings us some benefits.

Our cities and towns can use the profits made from the races.

But it's like... punching a child,

and giving him candy when he starts to cry.

You're deceiving us.

Chairman!

Miss Sasayama.

Uh... please help the poor.

I feel so sorry when poor children die.

We're talking about the bicycle race.

Could you give us more details?

What is the relationship between the bicycle race and children?

Yes.

I heard it on the radio that

a father spent all his money on the bicycle races,

so his wife killed their four children and herself.

Chairman!

Yes, Mr. Yoshii.

What she said is very important.

Recently there are many people who commit suicide.

Because they're poor,

they try to make money betting on the bicycle races.

Bicycle racing is a pitfall in our society.

When people get lost in the mountains,

search and rescue are sent for them.

But you tend to ignore the poor people who are suffering.

That's why so many commit suicide.

I feel sorry for the poor children who die this way.

I hope you put more effort in helping other people.

We are actually helping each other.

We live in the society where

rich people give money to the poor.

You are still young so you just don't understand.

Even if you were poor, it's not a good thing to die.

Choosing to die is an act of cowardice.

You should work harder instead of just giving up.

Chairman!

What you just said is a lie.

If what you said is true, that means

you'll win the bicycle race just because you work harder.

Chairman!

Mr. Miura.

You said that you are helping each other.

But you were cruel to the weak.

I know what you did to Kimi.

Because I didn't help him last election time...

You kicked her out from your town.

And when you kicked her out...

Remember what happens if you don't listen to him.

Do you understand?

You should've behaved. See what happened.

You threatened her.

You're always smiling, but I can't trust you.

Principal, this is a personal attack.

It's outrageous.

I can't believe you let this happen in school.

No! No! No!

Calm down, everyone!

Sir, if you want to speak up, raise your hand.

I want to talk to the Principal.

The Principal is an observer. He's not allowed to join us.

Chairman!

He is a coward.

He shouldn't blame the Principal.

He was a Congressman, but doesn't even have manners.

Don't be so sassy!

Chairman!

He just called us sassy.

Adults always say that. It's their bad habit!

When they get into trouble, they always say that.

Please stop saying that.

The Chair!

Earlier, he said that it was a personal attack.

However, if we don't change our own behavior,

we can't fix our whole society.

Chairman!

He deserved to be criticized.

Principal! Principal!

Chairman!

Both students and P.T.A. pay their respects to the Principal.

But he seems to look down on our Principal.

He is so arrogant He is so dishonorable.

This is ridiculous. I'm leaving!

Who asked you to do that?

It's hard to believe that a kid could talk like that.

I don't know. I have no idea why he said that.

If you say so, I won't say anymore.

By the way, I can't just leave you folks alone,

after seeing how you live.

Stop doing that.

I still don't trust you even when you try to be kind.

Just forget about the past.

You can't deceive me any more.

You're so sick, but still hard headed.

Hey, kid. You were so snappy.

You came here to bully my mom.

Leave!

Don't get upset.

I'm always a good friend to your mom.

I just came to see how she is.

Did anyone ask you to say such things?

Right?

Tell me the truth.

No one asked me.

After all you're her child.

Watch out what you say. Otherwise...

Genta!

I'll return this money.

I don't want this money!

Give this to Oyoshi later.

Sir...

I understand how Genta feels.

Remember what you did.

You made him upset.

I don't care.

Is it true that you're his good friend?

When you were small, I used to work in his house.

Did he kick you out like he did to Kimi?

Is that right? Right?

Genta, what did you say about him at school today?

About him?

I said he is mean, and he is a bully.

Did you say that in front of the teachers?

Yeah, I said that in front of everyone.

Don't tell anyone that he came here today.

Why?

People would tease you if they found out that

I used to work for him.

I don't care because he is the bad one.

No! Don't tell anyone.

Now I'm getting into trouble.

I'm worried that I may have a hard time finding a job.

Why?

Oh, I see. He is the boss of your construction company.

He may not give you a job.

Right.

Then I'll fight him!

No, it's impossible.

Why? It's not fair!

You don't understand!

Just don't tell anyone. Do you understand?

I'm ashamed.

Mom...

I know how bad he is much better than you do.

To make our ends meet,

I've endured much pain.

Yes... I've gone through so much...

I don't want to depend on him again.

So I've been working hard.

I don't want people to talk behind my back.

I won't say anything.

Mom, it's time to take your medication.

Genta!

You didn't go on the trip, either?

Where are you going by bicycle?

I bought this bell.

I borrowed a magazine from Torao.

Can you give me a ride?

Okay.

Please wait.

Is he your friend?

Yes, he is my classmate.

He looks like a delinquent.

Why do you have to hang around with a dirty boy?

He is not dirty.

Do you think he is clean?

It's not his fault.

You'd better not go out with him.

It's not his fault that he doesn't have clean clothes.

It's ridiculous.

What happened?

I just had a fight with my sister.

Why?

She is insulting...

Insulting?

Yes, she is insulting us.

Us? Is she insulting me, too?

Yes.

How rude!

Where do you want to go?

Somewhere far.

Ah. I want to go to the amusement park.

I always wanted to go there.

That's far. We need money.

Money? I have some.

S", 730 yen!

You're rich!

This is my money. We can use it!

I have 50 yen.

But this is change, and I have to return it to my mom.

Let's go, Genta!

Okay.

Are you ready?

I'm ready!

Hitomi, why did you not go on the trip?

Because my sister said so.

Why?

I don't know. Adults are always selfish.

I know they are always selfish.

We'll go faster!

100 miles per hour.

Wow, that's great!

Y“...

What would you like to do at the amusement park?

Let's ride a roller coaster.

Let's go!

Are you spending too much money?

Don't worry. I still have 130 yen left.

Shall we ride that?

You've reached the top.

It's so high.

Look! We can see he bicycle race track.

Look how far we can see.

I wonder where our classmates are by now.

They're going to stay in Shimoda, so...

They may be traveling by the coast.

Only you and I didn't go on the trip.

Miss Koyama has injured her foot, so her father

carried her on his back and went on the trip.

Miss Yokoyama joined the trip, too.

Yes. I'm so glad for her.

She doesn't have a mother.

She has two young siblings.

Remember? Once she came to school with a baby.

Right. She couldn't save money for the trip.

Our teacher must've helped her.

She asked me many times if I couldn't afford to

go on the trip.

Even though we didn't go on the trip,

we're having fun, aren't we?

You're right! Okay, I'll spend my 50 yen, too!

Do it!

Is that all you have?

Yeah... how about you?

I spent it all a long time ago.

I bought chocolate, and the rest was for the rides.

Then I should spend it all, too.

Two popsicles please!

Thank you.

Shall we go home?

What happened?

I wonder if it was a child who stole your bicycle.

Probably, since it was a child's bicycle.

If it was a child, he'd eventually return it.

You're right.

An adult must have stolen your bike.

He must have gambled away all his money.

Damn! I should've kept my 50 yen!

Take off your sock.

Oh no, you've got a blister. Does it hurt?

What shall we do?

Hey kid, what are you doing?

Get on.

Thank you. Come on. Hitomi.

Can you walk alone?

Yes.

Is your sister going to scold you?

It can't be helped.

Is your mother going to scold you?

It can't be helped.

Let's keep what we did today a secret.

Yes. Don't tell anyone that my bike was stolen.

Good bye.

Good bye.

Ah, Genta! She's ready to give birth soon.

What are you doing? Go and tell the midwife!

But... My bicycle got stolen!

Use someone else's!

Hurry up!

I'm borrowing your bicycle!

Excuse me!

Yes!

My auntie is ready to give birth!

Okay, I'll be there.

Hurry up! I'll give you a ride.

Hurry up! She's going to give birth soon.

Yes! Yes!

I'm ready!

Oh no... You're going to smash my bicycle.

Don't worry...

Was that a baby?

Genta... be quiet!

Okay.

Uncle, how are you feeling?

Are you happy? Are you scared?

Do you think it's a girl or a boy?

As long as the baby has eyes, mouth, and nose...

Do you want ears, too?

Of course!

As long as the baby has all of his limbs,

it doesn't matter if it's a girl or boy.

Uncle, are you crying?

Idiot! It's not such a serious matter!

Congratulations!

Thank you very much.

I'll give you my bicycle.

Why?

As a token of my appreciation.

Congratulations! It's a boy.

A boy?!

Mom, does he have eyes, a nose and a mouth?

Yes, he does. Just that his toes and fingers are...

only five each...

Five each...huh?

Thank you.

I felt relieved when I saw the baby.

I feel dizzy and can't stand still any more.

Can I go downstairs?

Yes you can. Go and meet your son.

Thank you.

Mom... was it solemn when was born, too?

Solemn?

Yeah. Was my clad excited like Uncle when I was born?

We received a draft notice before you were born.

A draft notice?

He was enlisted.

Then he didn't know that I was born?

I wrote to him.

Did he write you back?

Before receiving his letter, I found out that he died.

That's not exciting.

But it's okay. It's a fact that you gave birth to me.

So it was solemn.

Mom...

What is it?

Can I sleep here with you?

I won't move around. Look, how straight my legs are.

Yes, you have to stretch your legs when you sleep.

Stretch your legs...

Can the baby see us?

Not yet.

When will he be able to see us?

Pretty soon.

When he sees you, he'll laugh at your ugly face!

Damn!

Hey Auntie, you became so slim!

Slim? Hey you!

Genta, go and see the Star Festival.

I'll give you some money.

It's a beautiful day!

Today's your field day, Right?

Mom, can you come to school today?

You're going to lose anyway...

No, I won't lose! Our class will win this year.

We've never won so far.

Then you must win this year.

Yes. If you feel better, please come.

I'm going to run in the 200 meter race around noon.

Then I'm going to run in a relay at three o clock.

Are four students going to run relay?

I'm the fastest, so I'll run the last.

Akira is the slowest.

So I'll run as fast as I can for him.

Listen, Genta...

Even if your team loses because of the other students,

don't get upset.

And if your team loses because of you,

apologize to them.

I know that!

Don't you know about sportsmanship?

I have to remind you because you're short-tempered.

Don't worry about it.

Genta! What are you doing?

Watch it. You'll get downstairs dusty.

Genta, come down.

Yes!

Genta...

What is it?

You have to win.

Okay!

What do you want?

Hey, Genta. You must win today.

I'll never lose! Come and see when I run. Okay?

If you lose, I won't let you come home.

I won't lose!

It's awful if you can't come home.

Eat this and boost up your energy.

Wow, it's an egg. Thank you very much!

Do your best.

YES, sir!

Mom, I'm leaving!

Mom, come and see me! Okay?

See you!

We'll start the 6th grade 400 meter relay.

If we win this relay, our class will be the grand champion.

The first runner, don't fall behind at the start.

The second runner, watch out the comers.

Yes!

The third runner, just run your best.

Be careful when you pass the baton.

Yes!

All runners, please come to the starting line.

Ms. Takagi, you have a phone call.

Please come to the office.

Ms. Takagi?

Well... Genta's...

His mother collapsed.

Yes, she is not doing well.

Is that right?

On your mark.

Ready...

The Principal will present the award.

The first place is the green team.

The second place is the red team.

Genta, thank you for leading our class to first place.

Everyone is so happy.

Thank you.

Stay calm and listen.

Your uncle just called me...

Your mother is not doing well.

MY mom?

I'll come over later. Go home.

Genta...

Did you win?

She was on her way to see you... then...

She collapsed on the street.

Mom...

Mom! a"! You in pain? Are you?

She can't hear you now.

Mom, hang in there.

I'll come again.

Doctor, don't leave. Please don't leave.

Genta, it can't be helped.

Auntie, please don't leave.

I want everyone to be with my mom.

Yes. I'll stay with her.

I'll be here for her, too.

Mom, can you hear me? Open your eyes.

Look. Uncle and Auntie are here.

Kimi and the doctor are here, too.

Hang in there. You'll be able to see again.

Mom, the boss is here, too.

We have to practice your shamisen in the rice field again.

I'm not here to talk about the job...

Hang in there, Mom. Open your eyes.

I shouldn't have told you to come to school today.

But I won. I tried my best and I got the first place.

Because you told me to win this morning, I ran so fast.

That's why we won.

You can do it, too.

Open your eyes, and yell at me.

You always scold me.

Scold me and smile at me as usual.

Open your eyes, and yell at me. Then you'll be fine.

Mom, didn't you promise me to go to the UNESCO village,

and see the Indonesian house with me?

I'm going to become a carpenter.

I'll build an Indonesian house,

and hang Dad's picture in that house.

You won't have to do the construction work.

I'll live with you and take care of you.

Mom, is that okay with you?

If you keep your eyes closed, you won't be able to see the house.

Open your eyes, Mom... Mom...

Please...

Genta...

Please go upstairs.

Genta... she is gone...

Mom! Open your eyes! Mom! Mom!

Genta tried so hard to bring her back from death.

He shouted so many times, "Mom, hang in there."

I've never seen anyone who fights with such strength.

He couldn't accept his mother's death.

He didn't want to believe it.

He didn't cry at her funeral

as if crying will make her death a reality.

He didn't say a word.

After the cremation, his uncle told him to hold her ashes.

But he refused to do so.

His uncle tried to convince him, but he just refused.

He refused to accept her death.

I'd cry if I had to hold the ashes.

He knew he wouldn't be able to stop crying once he starts.

That's his way of being strong.

I feel sorry for him.

I know he is trying to be strong.

People may think he has no feelings

because he didn't even shed a tear when

his mother passed away.

But what he did is right, and he is not a bad boy.

I know very well how he feels.

That's why I couldn't stop crying.

Akiko, you can cry any time you want.

But we have to care about Genta now.

He needs a place where he can cry freely and

tum his despair into courage.

It may be the responsibility for you as his teacher.

Father...

I adore him very much.

I'm thinking of adopting him.

That may be a good idea.

That may be the only way to save him now.

But I wonder if you'll truly be able to

understand his feelings.

I wonder if he'd love you like he loved his mother.

I'm sure he wouldn't reject your love as a teacher.

But after all, you can't replace his mother.

Adults tend to believe we are always right.

But what he needs now is not sympathy.

We have to find out what's best for Genta.

I'm sorry to bother you in this late evening.

No, not at all.

Is Genta here?

No...

I wonder where he's gone.

What happened?

I can't find him.

We fell asleep for a while.

When I went upstairs to check, he was gone.

He wasn't at Kimi's house nor the boss' place.

I checked with all of his friends.

But no one knows where he was.

My wife is devastated.

Let me look for him, too.

I wonder where he's gone.

It was sad enough that Oyoshi died.

Now that Genta's missing, I feel void in my heart.

To tell you the truth,

we thought about finding someone who can raise him.

But we changed our mind.

I'll raise him to become a great carpenter.

I became an apprentice when I was 13 years old.

It was so hard, and I wanted to quit many times.

A senior apprentice always encouraged me.

He told me that everyone must go through hardship in life.

He was Genta's father.

What goes around comes around in life.

It's my tum to become Genta's senior apprentice.

Then he will be like an older brother to my son.

Genta...

Are you okay? I'm here for you.

You must have been cold.

I see... You came here to cry.

Did you “Y?

You can cry as much as you want.

I cried, too.

Your uncle and auntie cried, too.

You know your mother won't be back.

It's sad, isn't it? That's why you should cry.

It doesn't mean that you're weak.

You were so brave when you saved Hisao': dog Koro.

You beat the parents and the teachers at the debate.

The principal said you were so brave, too.

You hit so many home runs.

Because of you, we won the relay.

We all know you're strong.

We all love you very much.

Shinichi, Akira, Torao, and Hitomi rely on you.

Genta!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Genta, good morning!

Good morning!

THE END