1 00:00:02,310 --> 00:00:07,690 A SHOCHIKU PRESENTATION 2 00:00:09,180 --> 00:00:17,130 THE SCENT OF INCENSE 3 00:00:17,570 --> 00:00:24,480 A Film by Keisuke Kinoshita from the novel by Sachiko Ariyoshi 4 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:30,750 Cinematography by Hiroshi Kusuda Music by Chuji Kinoshita Production Design by Kisaku Ito 5 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:49,630 CAST 6 00:00:49,980 --> 00:00:55,920 Mariko Okada 7 00:00:56,020 --> 00:01:02,910 Kinuyo Tanaka, Haruko Sugimura 8 00:01:03,010 --> 00:01:09,450 Goh Kato, Eiji Okada, Kazuo Kitamura 9 00:01:09,550 --> 00:01:15,960 Eijiro Yanagi, Suisen Ichikawa, Bunta Sugawara, Kokinji Kaysura, Jun Usami 10 00:01:42,830 --> 00:01:48,780 and Nobuko Otowa 11 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:56,720 Written and Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita 12 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:04,300 PART 1: WAREMOKOU (The Burnet Flower - Sanguisorba officinalis) 13 00:02:12,230 --> 00:02:15,940 KISHU 14 00:02:40,210 --> 00:02:41,740 Mayor! 15 00:02:46,380 --> 00:02:48,050 Mayor! 16 00:02:54,290 --> 00:02:58,010 The Russian fortress at Port Arthur has surrendered. 17 00:02:58,250 --> 00:03:01,120 Surrendered? That's great news! 18 00:03:01,680 --> 00:03:07,400 Hip hip hurrah! Hip hip hurrah! 19 00:03:07,580 --> 00:03:15,210 Long live the Emperor! Hurrah! 20 00:03:07,920 --> 00:03:15,210 (she holds a funeral tablet) 21 00:03:23,550 --> 00:03:26,780 It's selfish and you didn't ask permission! 22 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:29,610 Why should I ask anyone. It's about me! 23 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:35,190 You married into another family... 24 00:03:35,290 --> 00:03:39,680 You're not divorced. You are still part of this family. 25 00:03:39,780 --> 00:03:42,510 You did it without even asking permission. 26 00:03:42,610 --> 00:03:45,980 If it's too much trouble to leave Tomoko with you then I will take her with me. 27 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:49,140 The family agreed that I could bring her. 28 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:54,520 - You've already arranged this? - Why should I? 29 00:03:54,620 --> 00:03:59,130 Tomoko is the heir to this place so I thought I should leave her here. 30 00:03:59,230 --> 00:04:02,020 - If I'm wrong please tell me! - But you... 31 00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:05,230 Isn't it wrong towards the late Seikichi? 32 00:04:05,330 --> 00:04:09,760 It's not yet 3 years since he died. - I told his spirit at the altar. 33 00:04:09,860 --> 00:04:12,570 I also asked him why he died before me! 34 00:04:12,670 --> 00:04:15,820 He was so selfish, leaving me like that. - You are in no position to complain! 35 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:20,560 Your new groom may be a landowner but he's got three kids and you're a second wife! 36 00:04:20,930 --> 00:04:23,590 You don't know how tough that will be. 37 00:04:24,140 --> 00:04:28,100 - He promised me I wouldn't have a hard time... - A ridiculous promise! 38 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:33,010 He is who he is. It will always be tough living with a mother-in-law. 39 00:04:33,710 --> 00:04:37,230 Mother, I think you're jealous. 40 00:04:38,590 --> 00:04:43,160 You're still pretty, you don't look as if you're in your 40s. 41 00:04:43,350 --> 00:04:45,910 You should look after Tomoko! - Ikuyo! 42 00:04:46,010 --> 00:04:49,720 Not be tied to this little landowner's house! 43 00:04:51,900 --> 00:04:55,890 Hello Hachiran! Is Ito-san at home? 44 00:04:58,730 --> 00:05:00,200 What's with him? 45 00:05:00,340 --> 00:05:02,120 - Marui-san! - Yes, coming! 46 00:05:02,380 --> 00:05:05,140 Can you pop in here please. 47 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:15,270 Is that a doll's futon you're making? Nice job! 48 00:05:15,370 --> 00:05:17,370 Thank you! 49 00:05:19,810 --> 00:05:22,630 Congratulations. 50 00:05:22,730 --> 00:05:24,330 Marui-san! 51 00:05:24,430 --> 00:05:27,680 Your business should be selling clothes... 52 00:05:27,780 --> 00:05:30,110 but you seem to be playing at being a marriage broker! 53 00:05:30,200 --> 00:05:31,320 It's not that! 54 00:05:31,490 --> 00:05:34,600 Ito-san is special... 55 00:05:34,700 --> 00:05:39,450 I heard that from the young master of the Kosaka family. 56 00:05:39,550 --> 00:05:43,930 He's a nice guy. When his wife died... 57 00:05:44,030 --> 00:05:48,470 My wife asked me in jest if I could die as well so she could marry him! 58 00:05:48,570 --> 00:05:54,150 He was in love with Ito-san before she married Keisuke... 59 00:05:54,250 --> 00:05:56,090 and finally... 60 00:05:56,180 --> 00:06:00,430 It's a shame to ask with her husband recently deceased but... 61 00:06:00,750 --> 00:06:03,360 Since Kosaka's wife suddenly dropped dead... 62 00:06:03,460 --> 00:06:06,170 It just goes to show life can be brief. 63 00:06:07,320 --> 00:06:13,850 And I was asked to act as a messenger so... 64 00:06:13,950 --> 00:06:16,230 - Marui-san! - Coming! 65 00:06:16,330 --> 00:06:22,900 Excuse me. At least it's good for my business! 66 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:28,200 - Hello. - Please come in. 67 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:30,760 I'll just pop inside then. 68 00:06:30,860 --> 00:06:34,630 Ito-san, you're always beautiful. 69 00:06:34,730 --> 00:06:39,930 - What did you bring today? - Lots of things! 70 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:52,200 (sings) "Go to sleep" 71 00:07:01,170 --> 00:07:03,420 They're beautiful. 72 00:07:03,700 --> 00:07:07,460 But maybe too plain for me? 73 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:11,770 Well, for you perhaps... 74 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:17,280 How about this one? - Yes, that's good. 75 00:07:17,380 --> 00:07:20,310 - That really suits you. - Really? 76 00:07:20,410 --> 00:07:22,690 You're so pretty... 77 00:07:22,790 --> 00:07:26,360 Sleep baby sleep 78 00:07:26,460 --> 00:07:37,620 If you don't stop crying you will be spirited away 79 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:47,910 If you sleep then mother will stay with you! 80 00:08:08,670 --> 00:08:13,070 - She's not dressed appropriately! - Don't blame me! 81 00:08:13,170 --> 00:08:15,500 Your own daughter's wedding, you should do! 82 00:08:16,050 --> 00:08:20,280 Dressed like that! At her age! It's unheard of! 83 00:08:20,380 --> 00:08:25,510 She only thinks of herself, it's so unkind to me! 84 00:08:25,750 --> 00:08:30,200 Tomoko, your mother doesn't listen to me. 85 00:08:30,520 --> 00:08:36,470 She left us both and married. It's not right! 86 00:08:36,570 --> 00:08:38,930 Mother looks so beautiful! 87 00:09:07,310 --> 00:09:11,530 - Is it her first marriage? - No, a second marriage. 88 00:09:11,630 --> 00:09:13,180 She's not marrying in white then? 89 00:09:13,180 --> 00:09:16,400 It's strange to be dressed in white for a second marriage. 90 00:09:16,500 --> 00:09:20,070 She wore white for her ex-husband's funeral though! 91 00:09:20,170 --> 00:09:23,320 Wearing white at a funeral should indicate you'll never remarry! 92 00:09:23,420 --> 00:09:25,890 And her hair has been done in that inappropriate style. 93 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,930 "Mother" 94 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:03,750 Koi-san. 95 00:10:06,700 --> 00:10:07,740 Eat up! 96 00:10:07,920 --> 00:10:10,710 Hachiran, you should call me "Ito-san". 97 00:10:10,810 --> 00:10:12,630 - I can't do that! - Why not? 98 00:10:12,730 --> 00:10:15,150 There's already an Ito-san! 99 00:10:15,250 --> 00:10:18,320 - Who? - Your mother! 100 00:10:18,760 --> 00:10:23,620 But she's gone now. So I'm Ito-san. 101 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:25,760 - No way! - I don't like you. 102 00:10:25,860 --> 00:10:31,550 You always take my mother's side. - I was brought up with her since we were kids. 103 00:10:31,650 --> 00:10:35,310 You fancy my mum, don't you? 104 00:10:37,070 --> 00:10:38,500 Don't look! 105 00:10:40,110 --> 00:10:43,190 You do miss her, don't you? 106 00:10:43,290 --> 00:10:46,030 - I don't miss her at all! - Liar! - Shut up! 107 00:10:46,250 --> 00:10:49,050 Tomoko! Come here! 108 00:10:49,150 --> 00:10:51,430 No, stay there. 109 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:57,130 It's up to me what Tomoko wears. You stay out of it. 110 00:10:57,230 --> 00:11:01,600 I won't interfere. Raise her as you like. 111 00:11:01,700 --> 00:11:04,890 But I would never put her in that kind of common clothing! 112 00:11:04,990 --> 00:11:10,650 Tomoko's going to the school now. That posh kimono is not appropriate. 113 00:11:11,060 --> 00:11:14,350 My child will do what I want. 114 00:11:14,810 --> 00:11:18,010 There's no point being angry and saying "my child". 115 00:11:18,110 --> 00:11:23,750 She's the heir here. She's not part of your family register! 116 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:28,720 Don't interfere and make her unhappy. 117 00:11:28,820 --> 00:11:31,080 Is this how to treat the child you bore? 118 00:11:31,180 --> 00:11:35,310 You should concentrate on looking after your coming child. 119 00:11:35,870 --> 00:11:39,240 Please leave me and Tomoko, I need to see her. 120 00:11:39,340 --> 00:11:43,900 You don't treat me as your mother. She won't treat you as her mother either. 121 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:46,890 I'll show you whether or not I'm her mother! 122 00:11:49,920 --> 00:11:52,460 - Tomoko! Come here! - Stay there! 123 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:55,150 - Come here! - No, you mustn't! 124 00:11:55,250 --> 00:11:56,310 Tomoko! 125 00:11:56,840 --> 00:12:01,010 This is the dress I made for you specially! Try it on. 126 00:12:01,260 --> 00:12:05,960 - We mustn't receive it! - Good-bye! 127 00:12:06,060 --> 00:12:07,640 Idiot! 128 00:12:12,930 --> 00:12:14,900 You disrespectful, unfilial daughter! 129 00:12:15,310 --> 00:12:18,200 Unfilial daughter! 130 00:12:35,630 --> 00:12:37,360 Tomoko! 131 00:12:41,230 --> 00:12:43,490 You must not wear that kind of thing. 132 00:12:47,260 --> 00:12:49,120 Damn it! 133 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:23,740 Grandma? 134 00:13:29,970 --> 00:13:31,410 Grandma? 135 00:13:34,950 --> 00:13:36,220 Grandma? 136 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:45,130 Grandma? 137 00:13:48,790 --> 00:13:50,310 Grandma? 138 00:13:51,330 --> 00:13:52,910 Where are you? 139 00:13:59,110 --> 00:14:00,660 Grandma! 140 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:05,940 Grandma. Come on, talk to me! Grandma! 141 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:08,540 - What's happened? - Grandma! 142 00:14:08,670 --> 00:14:10,070 Hold on! 143 00:14:10,470 --> 00:14:11,780 Grandma! 144 00:14:13,660 --> 00:14:15,450 Get the doctor quickly. 145 00:14:17,320 --> 00:14:20,960 - What's the matter?! - Grandma! Grandma! 146 00:14:28,530 --> 00:14:30,820 The baby's so noisy it's driving me mad. 147 00:14:30,920 --> 00:14:34,160 This will end up driving me crazy, just like my mother! 148 00:14:34,740 --> 00:14:40,090 Don't get angry. Kids cry! 149 00:14:41,030 --> 00:14:46,090 Why should woman have to bear children! It's giving me a headache. 150 00:14:46,190 --> 00:14:50,730 All the things you promised me, none of them actually happened! 151 00:14:50,830 --> 00:14:53,350 And I've given birth to this awful child. 152 00:14:53,450 --> 00:14:58,980 If I have to stay here I'll kill the child and then myself. 153 00:14:59,080 --> 00:15:04,330 OK we'll go. But please don't say such disturbing things! 154 00:15:04,430 --> 00:15:07,740 You keep me trapped here. 155 00:15:07,840 --> 00:15:10,480 What more do you want? 156 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:17,110 I told you I will do something about it. Just be patient. 157 00:15:17,210 --> 00:15:19,620 Why must I be patient? 158 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:23,540 You don't like me and you're just waiting for me to leave. 159 00:15:23,860 --> 00:15:26,360 There's insanity in my family! 160 00:15:27,200 --> 00:15:32,240 - I don't believe that. - Your parents are ready to get rid of me for it though! 161 00:15:33,190 --> 00:15:35,340 If you want to divorce me, why not do it? 162 00:15:35,460 --> 00:15:40,550 We've just had a baby. Don't be ridiculous. 163 00:15:40,650 --> 00:15:43,220 You've got three kids already. 164 00:15:43,320 --> 00:15:45,390 And now this horrible one. 165 00:15:46,020 --> 00:15:48,040 Don't say that. 166 00:15:48,140 --> 00:15:51,910 I can't bear being in this house any longer... 167 00:15:52,010 --> 00:15:54,760 You must be patient. 168 00:15:54,860 --> 00:15:58,820 We need to get out of this house straight away. 169 00:16:00,190 --> 00:16:05,310 Stop saying that! Shhhh, there there! 170 00:16:05,410 --> 00:16:07,930 I can't bear it! 171 00:17:05,770 --> 00:17:07,440 Hey! 172 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:13,380 Something terrible's happened. 173 00:17:14,050 --> 00:17:18,120 - What's up? - Ikuyo's gone! 174 00:17:19,810 --> 00:17:21,600 Pull yourself together! 175 00:17:21,700 --> 00:17:25,800 You've not been eating and this is no time to be off your head. 176 00:17:25,900 --> 00:17:30,290 Ikuyo's pregnant... and gone off! 177 00:17:33,580 --> 00:17:36,270 Didn't she contact you before she left? 178 00:17:36,370 --> 00:17:41,920 I don't know anything. 179 00:17:42,450 --> 00:17:47,080 If you don't tell his parents all you know... 180 00:17:49,800 --> 00:17:53,490 You're partly responsible. 181 00:17:54,050 --> 00:17:55,950 I don't know anything! 182 00:17:56,050 --> 00:18:00,060 Because of your madness Ikuyo is already in a bad position with his family. 183 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:05,180 You need to get better and go and see them. 184 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:09,740 She has persuaded their son to go off to Tokyo with her. 185 00:18:09,840 --> 00:18:12,520 I don't know anything about it. 186 00:18:12,620 --> 00:18:16,310 You're her mother! 187 00:18:17,230 --> 00:18:20,270 You can't be so casual about this. 188 00:18:20,590 --> 00:18:24,840 Leave me. I don't want to see anyone. 189 00:18:39,050 --> 00:18:41,660 You've really lost your mind! 190 00:18:49,610 --> 00:18:53,770 TOKYO 191 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:09,050 You're early today. 192 00:19:10,940 --> 00:19:13,900 If you're going to the bathhouse you should take the kid. 193 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:16,660 She was sleeping peacefully. 194 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:19,830 Somebody was here. They took away the bowls. 195 00:19:19,930 --> 00:19:23,600 Lots of people come. It's not just our place. 196 00:19:24,090 --> 00:19:27,740 And there's no need to have sake at lunchtime. 197 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:30,870 It's a Semba tradition. 198 00:19:31,460 --> 00:19:35,640 He brings the clothing so it's normal to offer him a drink. 199 00:19:35,740 --> 00:19:37,870 I don't have money. 200 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:42,180 You do. You paid for the food delivery. 201 00:19:42,880 --> 00:19:47,620 - Has the last money I gave you all gone? - What do you expect! 202 00:19:49,250 --> 00:19:51,490 Money soon disappears if you buy sake. 203 00:19:51,570 --> 00:19:54,410 Four bottles is no great expense. 204 00:19:54,890 --> 00:19:58,680 Even if I don't buy sake there's none left. 205 00:19:59,260 --> 00:20:01,090 I suppose you're right. 206 00:20:02,060 --> 00:20:05,100 Why don't you give up the bookshop? 207 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:08,100 And get a more classy job. 208 00:20:08,480 --> 00:20:13,410 Don't be cruel! We're a married couple. 209 00:20:13,690 --> 00:20:19,900 I don't care about a trip to Shiobara. I want to go to the Teikoku theatre! 210 00:20:20,220 --> 00:20:24,730 That new one that just opened? I went the other day. 211 00:20:24,830 --> 00:20:29,110 Why not walk past it, anyone can! - No, I want to go to a show! 212 00:20:31,560 --> 00:20:36,200 Yasuko, which parent do you resemble then? 213 00:20:36,730 --> 00:20:39,160 What a pretty face. 214 00:20:44,460 --> 00:20:46,340 It's a telegram! 215 00:20:46,690 --> 00:20:48,860 Yes, it came at lunchtime. 216 00:20:49,230 --> 00:20:53,000 It's from the Sunagas. "Mother critically ill." 217 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:56,010 Your mother's really sick! 218 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:58,970 Telegram for you. 219 00:21:07,390 --> 00:21:09,390 Is she dead? 220 00:21:10,200 --> 00:21:15,510 "Mother critically ill. Come immediately." 221 00:21:15,770 --> 00:21:19,150 - Again! - What do you mean "again"? 222 00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:21,990 What are you going to do? 223 00:21:22,200 --> 00:21:25,610 Do? There's nothing I can do. 224 00:21:26,420 --> 00:21:31,560 If they want you back it may be about the money. 225 00:21:31,660 --> 00:21:35,240 There's no point. 226 00:21:35,340 --> 00:21:40,050 - But it's your mother. - I don't think of her that way. 227 00:21:40,810 --> 00:21:44,820 There's nothing much but let's have dinner. 228 00:21:55,150 --> 00:21:57,990 Mr Kosaka! Telegram. 229 00:21:59,460 --> 00:22:03,670 "Mother dead" 230 00:22:12,350 --> 00:22:14,670 Telegram for Kosaka. 231 00:22:14,770 --> 00:22:20,300 "Come!" (signed Tomoko) 232 00:22:20,530 --> 00:22:26,700 (Buddhist funeral chanting) 233 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,240 It's very sad. 234 00:22:44,700 --> 00:22:47,860 Ikuyo never showed up. 235 00:22:48,520 --> 00:22:52,140 What's Tomoko going to do? 236 00:23:04,110 --> 00:23:08,820 Why go over it again. There's no alternative. 237 00:23:09,740 --> 00:23:11,420 You're no use... 238 00:23:11,690 --> 00:23:14,420 Just because I don't complain about it! Unlike you. 239 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:19,840 Think about my position. - You're the eldest son! 240 00:23:19,940 --> 00:23:24,490 Why can't you ask for a few hundred yen, you're the heir! 241 00:23:24,590 --> 00:23:29,560 You're dreaming. I ran out and left the kids. 242 00:23:29,660 --> 00:23:31,780 How can I face them at this point? 243 00:23:31,870 --> 00:23:33,620 Huh, is that so? 244 00:23:33,720 --> 00:23:37,630 If you've left the house will go to your younger brother. 245 00:23:37,730 --> 00:23:41,960 So why not ask him for a hundred yen. - Well yes but... 246 00:23:42,060 --> 00:23:45,220 My father and mother are both very stubborn. 247 00:23:48,090 --> 00:23:52,520 What is it? - You should go back to Kishu! 248 00:23:52,620 --> 00:23:56,310 - I told you it's no good. - No, not that... 249 00:23:56,410 --> 00:24:00,220 Not to ask for money. Bring Tomoko! 250 00:24:00,320 --> 00:24:01,960 Why? 251 00:24:02,460 --> 00:24:05,420 Well, she is my daughter. 252 00:24:05,520 --> 00:24:10,270 She's all alone now Grandma's dead. If I don't take her what will happen to her? 253 00:24:10,370 --> 00:24:14,160 I'm fed up with you and the things you say. 254 00:24:14,260 --> 00:24:18,040 - There's no need to get annoyed. - Really? 255 00:24:18,140 --> 00:24:23,460 You, me and the baby can barely scrape by. 256 00:24:23,560 --> 00:24:28,640 If we have another mouth to feed we... - Go and get her! 257 00:24:28,740 --> 00:24:32,240 What are you like! 258 00:24:39,390 --> 00:24:43,950 SHIZUOKA 259 00:25:10,830 --> 00:25:13,380 Stop that! 260 00:25:13,900 --> 00:25:17,040 Your nose is all red! 261 00:25:17,140 --> 00:25:22,000 We need to get rid of that cold. 262 00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:26,360 I wonder where they're going. 263 00:25:26,960 --> 00:25:30,120 Troop... Halt! 264 00:25:32,170 --> 00:25:35,060 Squad dismiss! 265 00:25:36,050 --> 00:25:39,390 Reassemble here in one hour! - Yes Sir! 266 00:25:39,740 --> 00:25:41,430 Salute! 267 00:26:23,890 --> 00:26:28,060 The master and mistress are through here. 268 00:26:37,110 --> 00:26:41,450 Excuse me. I have brought them. 269 00:26:54,320 --> 00:26:59,890 - What's your name? - Tomoko Sunaga. Tomo is written 朋. 270 00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:04,340 - And how old are you? - Ten. 271 00:27:04,640 --> 00:27:06,640 Stand up. 272 00:27:09,540 --> 00:27:11,400 Turn sideways. 273 00:27:13,610 --> 00:27:15,320 Sit down. 274 00:27:17,780 --> 00:27:19,950 - Do you like dance and music? - Yes. 275 00:27:20,050 --> 00:27:23,050 - What have you learned? - Nothing. 276 00:27:23,520 --> 00:27:28,230 - So how do you know whether you like them? - I know I would if I did them. 277 00:27:29,320 --> 00:27:34,660 She's quite a delicate child for a big guy like you to have had. 278 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:40,120 But she's not mine. 279 00:27:40,220 --> 00:27:42,820 - Did you adopt her? - No. 280 00:27:42,920 --> 00:27:46,270 Err.. She's my wife's daughter. 281 00:27:46,370 --> 00:27:48,210 - Your wife's? - Yes. 282 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:54,950 - A child from her first marriage? - Yes. 283 00:27:55,540 --> 00:27:58,370 I think she might have some aptitude! 284 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:01,560 Tell your wife the girl will be looked after. 285 00:28:01,660 --> 00:28:03,080 Thank you. 286 00:28:03,180 --> 00:28:07,990 Our courtesans and our geisha are separate, but live together. 287 00:28:08,090 --> 00:28:11,320 We train our live-in geisha hard. 288 00:28:11,880 --> 00:28:16,630 Being a geisha from here is a big deal. We are famous far and wide. 289 00:28:17,210 --> 00:28:21,960 She seems pretty tough in mind and body. 290 00:28:22,060 --> 00:28:26,190 Let's give her the skills and train her. 291 00:28:26,740 --> 00:28:30,750 - Thank you very much. - It must have been tough for you. 292 00:28:31,070 --> 00:28:34,470 It's unusual to have an intermediary come with her not her actual parent. 293 00:28:34,570 --> 00:28:38,100 Yes, well... 294 00:28:39,070 --> 00:28:41,210 Take her up to the room. 295 00:29:10,420 --> 00:29:12,150 Put her things in here. 296 00:29:16,060 --> 00:29:20,520 This is the geisha room. The courtesans are in the other room. 297 00:29:20,620 --> 00:29:22,570 This will be your room. - OK. 298 00:29:22,760 --> 00:29:26,480 - Your father should leave. - Of course. 299 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:34,630 Take care, Tomoko. 300 00:30:53,970 --> 00:30:55,990 No, that's wrong! 301 00:30:56,090 --> 00:30:59,070 I've told you so many times and you still don't get it. You're stupid! 302 00:30:59,170 --> 00:31:01,040 - Sorry! - Back to work! 303 00:31:08,370 --> 00:31:12,050 That's teriible. Start again. 304 00:31:13,140 --> 00:31:16,450 You really don't get it! 305 00:31:27,870 --> 00:31:32,360 She's taking out her anger at her husband's affair on Tomoko. 306 00:31:33,340 --> 00:31:35,980 Tomoko puts up with it really well. 307 00:31:36,560 --> 00:31:38,970 She never cries. 308 00:31:39,070 --> 00:31:43,150 With such harsh training I know she'll learn but... 309 00:31:43,250 --> 00:31:45,500 I'm worried she'll break the shamisen! 310 00:31:45,600 --> 00:31:49,350 I think she'll get really good. She never runs away. 311 00:31:49,590 --> 00:31:53,520 - She's good at school too! - So they say. 312 00:31:53,740 --> 00:31:57,070 Her teacher said she can't have time off for geisha training. 313 00:31:57,170 --> 00:32:00,590 But the madam says she can stay at school to the end of year 6. 314 00:32:00,690 --> 00:32:04,720 It's pretty rough on Tomoko though! 315 00:33:49,690 --> 00:33:52,230 With girls who aren't so young... 316 00:33:52,450 --> 00:33:56,710 even if their faces look pretty their bodies have gone completely downhill. 317 00:33:56,880 --> 00:34:01,140 She will pay back the loan before that! 318 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:03,140 I wonder... 319 00:34:03,240 --> 00:34:06,590 Although she's not as young as she said she was. 320 00:34:06,690 --> 00:34:11,130 A Patron is a man and attracted to something different from us. We're professionals! 321 00:34:11,230 --> 00:34:14,080 You can't tell the value until after you've bought it! 322 00:34:14,390 --> 00:34:16,640 How right you are. 323 00:34:16,830 --> 00:34:20,110 It's me. I'm back. 324 00:34:20,210 --> 00:34:21,570 Welcome back. 325 00:34:24,030 --> 00:34:28,650 Whether or not she'll sell... it needs some thought. 326 00:34:28,750 --> 00:34:34,430 She will. At least at the beginning just because she's new. 327 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:40,630 - What about her name? - It's a good name. 328 00:34:40,730 --> 00:34:43,330 Make some fresh tea. 329 00:34:44,740 --> 00:34:49,360 - Konoe is here. - OK. 330 00:35:08,300 --> 00:35:11,080 She looks pretty. 331 00:35:13,870 --> 00:35:19,080 Today is just as a first meeting. 332 00:35:19,180 --> 00:35:20,560 I understand. 333 00:35:21,260 --> 00:35:24,470 You really are pretty. 334 00:35:24,850 --> 00:35:29,080 You're pretty so you'll be able to repay the debt quickly. 335 00:35:29,230 --> 00:35:33,110 Work hard and repay the loan quickly. 336 00:35:33,690 --> 00:35:37,270 - I understand. - You may go. 337 00:35:37,610 --> 00:35:39,600 Leave the door open. 338 00:35:51,250 --> 00:35:53,230 What about the tea? 339 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:57,680 What is it? 340 00:35:58,250 --> 00:36:01,620 - Yes. - What do you mean "yes"? 341 00:36:02,450 --> 00:36:04,630 You're from Tokyo... 342 00:36:05,710 --> 00:36:09,560 You know that courtesan, don't you? 343 00:36:10,370 --> 00:36:13,220 - Yes. - Who is she? 344 00:36:15,660 --> 00:36:17,550 My mother. 345 00:36:18,370 --> 00:36:20,190 What did she say? 346 00:36:21,130 --> 00:36:23,870 But you have a different family name... 347 00:36:24,130 --> 00:36:27,830 Get me the document box from over there. 348 00:36:28,980 --> 00:36:31,540 My mother has a different surname. 349 00:36:31,640 --> 00:36:34,380 My mother is Ikuyo Kosaka. My surname is Sunada. 350 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:36,920 Why is it complicated like that? 351 00:36:37,020 --> 00:36:41,200 When my mother married the first time... there was only a daughter. 352 00:36:41,550 --> 00:36:44,750 They made me the heir to the Sunada part of the family. 353 00:36:45,480 --> 00:36:48,760 Kosaka is the name of the second man mother married. 354 00:36:52,920 --> 00:36:56,120 She's here as Ikuyo Tazawa. 355 00:36:57,010 --> 00:37:01,990 No, Tazawa is the surname of her first husband, my father. 356 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:07,470 - But on the contract it... - She was sold by a guy. 357 00:37:08,370 --> 00:37:10,490 She was divorced. 358 00:37:11,130 --> 00:37:14,710 The step-father who brought her here. 359 00:37:15,050 --> 00:37:17,190 The go-between was unreliable. 360 00:37:17,290 --> 00:37:21,070 She's lied about her age. Her child is already 13. 361 00:37:21,170 --> 00:37:24,220 If she had her at 17 she'd be 30 now. 362 00:37:24,320 --> 00:37:26,870 According to this contract she's 25. 363 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:29,490 She's well past her prime. 364 00:37:29,730 --> 00:37:33,570 - Shall I get Konoe? - No, our mistake. 365 00:37:33,900 --> 00:37:36,360 There's no point making a fuss about it now. 366 00:37:36,810 --> 00:37:40,200 Instead... Hey, kid. 367 00:37:41,180 --> 00:37:42,070 Yes? 368 00:37:42,240 --> 00:37:46,140 You must never call her mother even when you're together. 369 00:37:46,780 --> 00:37:50,140 - I understand. - She must be a stranger to you. 370 00:37:50,620 --> 00:37:52,320 Very well. 371 00:39:31,250 --> 00:39:33,840 You have all the luck! 372 00:39:33,940 --> 00:39:36,650 She's a great courtesan. 373 00:39:36,900 --> 00:39:41,830 She's been top courtesan for 2 months so my place is deserted! 374 00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:46,060 No, it's a different group of customers to yours. 375 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:51,000 One of my customers left his usual geisha at my place. 376 00:39:51,200 --> 00:39:55,600 And booked your courtesan for 10 days! 377 00:39:55,910 --> 00:40:00,280 Come on Komatsu, don't blame me! 378 00:40:00,380 --> 00:40:03,160 Oh I'm not complaining... 379 00:40:03,260 --> 00:40:08,320 This used to be a high class place, although soldiers come as well. 380 00:40:08,420 --> 00:40:12,310 Such a splendid courtesan makes business good for all of us. 381 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:15,110 Business is suddenly booming! 382 00:40:16,270 --> 00:40:19,350 Of course she's popular. She'll have anyone. 383 00:40:19,450 --> 00:40:23,750 She's very popular amongst the soldiers as well. 384 00:40:23,850 --> 00:40:27,140 She's so stuck up! 385 00:40:27,530 --> 00:40:31,070 She's in the best room all day long! 386 00:40:31,170 --> 00:40:35,710 She wants to show that she's different to us! 387 00:40:35,810 --> 00:40:38,110 I can't stand her. 388 00:40:38,480 --> 00:40:40,780 Hey you there... 389 00:40:40,880 --> 00:40:44,570 Hey good looking... Hey... 390 00:41:32,920 --> 00:41:35,580 Courtesan, it's me. 391 00:41:37,760 --> 00:41:41,640 Why not take a break. I've brought some sushi. 392 00:41:50,580 --> 00:41:53,040 I chose the white fish that you like. 393 00:41:53,730 --> 00:41:55,650 I'll make some tea. 394 00:41:56,400 --> 00:42:01,470 Tea is the last thing I want. I'm grinding tea all day long! 395 00:42:01,570 --> 00:42:03,720 I just want water. 396 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:07,650 It looks to be low quality stuff. 397 00:42:07,780 --> 00:42:08,900 No. 398 00:42:09,440 --> 00:42:11,810 So it's probably not very nice. 399 00:42:16,550 --> 00:42:17,930 How dare you! 400 00:42:20,590 --> 00:42:24,270 I am feeding her well enough. You shouldn't do this! 401 00:42:24,370 --> 00:42:28,020 - I'm sorry. - You mustn't come here. 402 00:42:28,120 --> 00:42:32,230 Lying about being 25. And whoever heard of a courtesan with a child! 403 00:42:32,330 --> 00:42:34,950 Pregnant with the child of the man who sold you... 404 00:42:35,050 --> 00:42:38,040 I've lost face with the master. 405 00:42:38,140 --> 00:42:40,350 Hurry up and grind that tea. 406 00:42:45,050 --> 00:42:47,550 I told you the sushi wasn't good! 407 00:42:48,190 --> 00:42:49,970 Mother... 408 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:53,320 You'll get told off if you call me that. 409 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:40,120 There's a strange smell. 410 00:43:40,570 --> 00:43:43,190 Partly sweat and partly tea-leaves. 411 00:43:43,600 --> 00:43:45,630 Both of which are disgusting. 412 00:44:00,290 --> 00:44:02,680 Can I have seconds please. 413 00:44:04,300 --> 00:44:06,590 Thank you for the meal. 414 00:44:09,550 --> 00:44:14,410 Sweet bean jelly from Tsurugaya, with white beans too... 415 00:44:14,510 --> 00:44:17,610 I'd love to eat an ordinary bean cake. 416 00:44:26,450 --> 00:44:29,100 - Here you are. - Thank you. 417 00:44:31,760 --> 00:44:36,390 She normally wants the posh stuff, her standards have slipped! 418 00:45:25,180 --> 00:45:30,560 ABEKAWA BEAN CAKES 419 00:45:55,790 --> 00:45:57,770 Excuse me. 420 00:46:23,170 --> 00:46:25,820 - Who is it? - Me. 421 00:46:26,420 --> 00:46:28,440 Come in then. 422 00:46:34,210 --> 00:46:38,000 I thought you might like something sweet so I brought Abekawa mochi. 423 00:46:47,350 --> 00:46:49,510 Here you are. 424 00:47:16,970 --> 00:47:19,080 I don't want this. 425 00:47:19,630 --> 00:47:22,550 I like richer and heavier sweets. 426 00:47:31,900 --> 00:47:34,520 Mount Fuji looks so beautiful! 427 00:47:35,070 --> 00:47:38,250 I'm used to it. It's nothing special. 428 00:48:04,290 --> 00:48:06,330 Tomoko... 429 00:48:07,050 --> 00:48:09,060 Mother! 430 00:48:12,120 --> 00:48:14,570 It's not something to be shocked by. 431 00:48:15,630 --> 00:48:18,100 You've become a woman. 432 00:48:43,620 --> 00:48:47,730 TOKYO 433 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:37,050 Good evening. 434 00:49:43,820 --> 00:49:45,890 Hello, big sister. 435 00:49:46,120 --> 00:49:48,100 Come over here Maria-chan. 436 00:49:50,140 --> 00:49:52,700 Wow! Stunning. 437 00:49:53,010 --> 00:49:54,340 Thank you. 438 00:49:54,450 --> 00:49:56,830 Whose party were you at up until this hour? 439 00:49:56,930 --> 00:50:01,140 - It's a secret! - You're still a child, you don't have secrets yet. 440 00:50:04,080 --> 00:50:05,700 Nice to meet you. 441 00:50:06,900 --> 00:50:09,400 You're wearing your hair differently... 442 00:50:10,470 --> 00:50:14,740 It's called a yuigata isn't it? - Yes, that's right. 443 00:50:14,840 --> 00:50:16,950 It's different to yours... 444 00:50:17,100 --> 00:50:20,460 You're not aware of the significance! 445 00:50:21,790 --> 00:50:24,460 I see... (it means she's no longer a virgin) 446 00:50:26,750 --> 00:50:28,840 Please allow me to pour you a glass. 447 00:50:29,670 --> 00:50:34,090 That means she's been initiated! 448 00:50:34,910 --> 00:50:37,740 The time has come, has it? 449 00:50:38,000 --> 00:50:40,380 Mr Nozawa, you must behave yourself. 450 00:50:40,480 --> 00:50:43,780 - Time for a refill. Maria! - Yes. 451 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:48,570 - Come over here next to me. - I don't want to. I'm getting on very well with these people. 452 00:50:48,670 --> 00:50:51,210 I want to congratulate you. 453 00:50:51,460 --> 00:50:53,850 Let's celebrate the change of your hair! 454 00:50:53,950 --> 00:50:57,160 Come here and stick out your lips! - No! I shan't. 455 00:50:57,400 --> 00:50:59,790 Here he goes again! 456 00:51:04,620 --> 00:51:06,360 Help me catch her. 457 00:51:06,460 --> 00:51:08,370 Don't make a fuss. 458 00:51:09,570 --> 00:51:16,370 Don't do that! 459 00:51:35,850 --> 00:51:38,920 Mr Nozawa seriously told me that... 460 00:51:39,140 --> 00:51:43,480 She's the only girl he's not been able to kiss. 461 00:51:43,880 --> 00:51:50,100 Even if it costs 10,000 I want her. Give her to me. 462 00:51:50,200 --> 00:51:55,230 - You should be honoured by his attention! - You're a lucky girl! 463 00:51:55,330 --> 00:51:57,580 It's marvellous to become such an experienced geisha so quickly... 464 00:51:57,680 --> 00:52:00,020 Please set everything up for the occasion. 465 00:52:00,190 --> 00:52:04,520 I couldn't say no. 466 00:52:04,670 --> 00:52:06,280 Thank you very much. 467 00:52:06,350 --> 00:52:09,480 I'm so pleased all my hard work has paid off. 468 00:52:09,780 --> 00:52:12,550 You put everything into raising her. 469 00:52:12,650 --> 00:52:18,530 At the beginning it was hard to get rid of her countrified ways. 470 00:52:19,680 --> 00:52:23,130 Why not take your mother too? 471 00:52:23,980 --> 00:52:26,310 Everyone knows. 472 00:52:26,660 --> 00:52:29,610 We couldn't keep it hidden. 473 00:52:40,870 --> 00:52:44,670 Hi lads... Why don't you pop in! 474 00:52:50,800 --> 00:52:53,240 Long time no see! 475 00:52:53,530 --> 00:52:56,270 Don't walk past! Why not come and have a look! 476 00:52:56,510 --> 00:53:00,110 Come and see the courtesan! 477 00:53:00,210 --> 00:53:02,640 I was taken in by her photo! 478 00:53:02,740 --> 00:53:05,710 You can see the heavy make up to hide her age! 479 00:53:05,810 --> 00:53:10,470 I didn't realise what was under all that make up before I bought her! 480 00:53:12,040 --> 00:53:15,220 I know things have been difficult. But that's over. 481 00:53:15,320 --> 00:53:20,340 But you must put it behind you and move on. 482 00:53:20,960 --> 00:53:22,310 I will. 483 00:53:22,410 --> 00:53:24,510 Pour her a drink. 484 00:53:27,480 --> 00:53:29,590 So it's farewell. 485 00:53:30,280 --> 00:53:34,010 You worked hard. I appreciate it. 486 00:53:34,720 --> 00:53:38,720 It was a good decision to send her to Akasaka. 487 00:53:39,180 --> 00:53:41,530 The pleasure district has changed. 488 00:53:41,850 --> 00:53:46,260 All the old customs are ending and the businesses are closing. 489 00:53:46,360 --> 00:53:49,520 We can't have our own live-in geisha now. 490 00:53:49,620 --> 00:53:52,980 Never mind that. Give her the paperwork. 491 00:53:53,080 --> 00:53:54,960 Yes, of course. 492 00:53:59,470 --> 00:54:01,510 Thank you. 493 00:54:09,130 --> 00:54:13,260 By the way, how did you end up coming here? 494 00:54:13,360 --> 00:54:16,430 Were you sold off by your husband? 495 00:54:16,530 --> 00:54:20,910 - That's pretty much it. - Some husbands are terrible. 496 00:54:21,010 --> 00:54:23,500 Here is the contract. 497 00:54:24,930 --> 00:54:28,000 You should go to Tokyo and look after your daughter. 498 00:54:28,100 --> 00:54:31,630 Your daughter is very good. She will become famous. 499 00:54:31,730 --> 00:54:37,080 I want to ask something. I don't want to leave it... 500 00:54:39,760 --> 00:54:44,340 - About the baby? - It doesn't matter really but... 501 00:54:44,440 --> 00:54:49,030 Rumour says the baby was taken by a travelling actor from Shizuoka. 502 00:54:49,130 --> 00:54:50,890 You should forget it. 503 00:54:52,040 --> 00:54:56,590 It was only a week old and you hadn't even given the baby a name. 504 00:54:56,690 --> 00:54:59,340 Whether it died or has grown up... 505 00:54:59,440 --> 00:55:02,970 It's best to forget the whole thing. 506 00:55:03,540 --> 00:55:08,460 It's cruel to say but a courtesan with a child is a bad thing. 507 00:55:08,810 --> 00:55:13,220 You have a lovely daughter. Concentrate on her. 508 00:55:13,840 --> 00:55:17,240 She's already on her way to Tokyo. 509 00:55:17,490 --> 00:55:20,570 You were still in bed with a customer. 510 00:55:20,980 --> 00:55:26,070 Tomoko had no time if she was going to catch the train but she came back. 511 00:55:26,170 --> 00:55:28,640 She called me to the entrance... 512 00:55:28,740 --> 00:55:32,890 The intermediary was pulling at her sleeve. 513 00:55:32,990 --> 00:55:37,270 I hurried out but her sleeve was ripped as he pulled it. 514 00:55:37,370 --> 00:55:39,430 I asked what had happened.... 515 00:55:39,530 --> 00:55:42,650 It made me cry. 516 00:55:43,260 --> 00:55:47,700 She just said, "Look after my mother". 517 00:55:48,450 --> 00:55:52,610 She ran and I heard she made it to the train in time. 518 00:56:42,580 --> 00:56:45,740 We look forward to doing business with you. 519 00:56:45,840 --> 00:56:47,190 How pretty you look! 520 00:56:47,270 --> 00:56:49,540 Please take care of me. 521 00:56:56,720 --> 00:57:01,180 - We're back! - Welcome back. 522 00:57:01,280 --> 00:57:04,150 Thank you! Come in and have a drink. 523 00:57:04,380 --> 00:57:08,710 OK. 524 00:57:08,810 --> 00:57:10,990 Thanks, everyone. 525 00:57:12,190 --> 00:57:14,550 Let's have the celebration dish! 526 00:57:14,650 --> 00:57:18,250 - It's all thanks to you. - Congratulations. 527 00:57:18,350 --> 00:57:20,140 Congratulations. 528 00:57:20,240 --> 00:57:25,690 Make sure you are properly grateful to the master. 529 00:57:26,140 --> 00:57:28,510 Please have a drink. 530 00:57:28,700 --> 00:57:31,920 We had a good reception. 531 00:57:32,770 --> 00:57:36,190 Everyone was amazed! 532 00:57:36,820 --> 00:57:40,700 Oh yes, you'd better go and show yourself to your mother. 533 00:57:41,560 --> 00:57:46,330 Go as you are are, she'll be delighted. - Yes, her daughter's spring dress. 534 00:57:46,430 --> 00:57:50,000 I'll just pop in then. Excuse me. 535 00:57:51,790 --> 00:57:54,770 She's so pretty! 536 00:57:55,910 --> 00:57:58,700 Just now, I looked up at the second storey and saw... 537 00:57:58,800 --> 00:58:02,340 There was a hot-looking woman watching us. 538 00:58:02,440 --> 00:58:04,580 Everybody noticed! 539 00:58:05,090 --> 00:58:08,100 Even a woman sees how sexy she is. 540 00:58:08,200 --> 00:58:11,360 She was smiling at Tomoko. 541 00:58:28,480 --> 00:58:30,050 Maria! 542 00:58:32,690 --> 00:58:35,220 - Which party are you going to? - I'm just popping out for a bit. 543 00:58:35,320 --> 00:58:38,600 Afterwards why not come to the party. 544 00:58:38,700 --> 00:58:42,300 There'll be no fee but it'll be fun. - Yes do come and show your face. 545 00:58:42,400 --> 00:58:47,510 They will be delighted to see such a pretty new girl debut. 546 00:58:48,790 --> 00:58:50,060 Thanks. 547 00:59:10,130 --> 00:59:12,620 Hi, it's me. 548 00:59:22,700 --> 00:59:24,740 Mother! 549 00:59:25,320 --> 00:59:29,600 What are you doing wearing that in daylight? 550 00:59:30,080 --> 00:59:34,930 - Didn't you go? - They were curious about who you were! 551 00:59:35,150 --> 00:59:40,330 - I wonder if they know? - Even if they don't it's too much! 552 00:59:40,430 --> 00:59:44,870 - But why? - It's not for an amateur. 553 00:59:44,970 --> 00:59:48,310 I'll give you some money. Please buy a less showy kimono! 554 00:59:48,410 --> 00:59:53,920 Haven't you something more suitable for your age? - But I like the vivid colour. 555 00:59:54,020 --> 00:59:58,240 Plain ones doesn't suit me. - Even if not you must wear it. 556 00:59:58,340 --> 01:00:02,580 Think how I feel with you so showily dressed. 557 01:00:02,900 --> 01:00:08,030 What will people think of a mother who wears such showy kimono at her daughter's debut? 558 01:00:08,130 --> 01:00:11,190 I'm sorry. I'll be more careful in future. 559 01:00:11,290 --> 01:00:15,920 That's a beautiful kimono. You look good in it. 560 01:00:16,020 --> 01:00:18,980 The combination of colours is gorgeous. 561 01:00:19,250 --> 01:00:22,700 It's clearly Akasaka. - Really? 562 01:00:23,130 --> 01:00:26,390 You're a big sister now, Tomoko. 563 01:00:26,490 --> 01:00:28,670 Nobody calls me that though. 564 01:00:28,770 --> 01:00:32,190 On my way here just now they called to me saying "Maria-chan"... 565 01:00:32,290 --> 01:00:35,020 But you don't need to care about them teasing you! 566 01:00:37,080 --> 01:00:39,220 How do you know that? 567 01:00:39,320 --> 01:00:42,590 Miss Tanemaru at the Tsugawara house. 568 01:00:42,690 --> 01:00:46,860 - What were you doing the Tsugawara house? - I went to see you! 569 01:00:46,960 --> 01:00:49,570 Why? What for? 570 01:00:50,060 --> 01:00:54,510 - Who needs a reason when you're mother and child. - Even between mother and child... 571 01:00:54,610 --> 01:00:57,830 I'm employed there. I'm not free. 572 01:00:57,930 --> 01:01:01,030 Isn't it enough that I come here to visit you? 573 01:01:01,130 --> 01:01:05,270 You leaning out in that outfit embarrasses me. 574 01:01:06,080 --> 01:01:10,330 What did you say to them? 575 01:01:10,720 --> 01:01:14,810 - I'm sorry. - And you met with my boss, didn't you? 576 01:01:15,740 --> 01:01:17,850 What were you talking about? 577 01:01:18,890 --> 01:01:21,800 Nothing special. 578 01:01:21,900 --> 01:01:24,740 You know we're not connected to them now. 579 01:01:25,770 --> 01:01:29,910 Mother! What did you say! 580 01:01:30,690 --> 01:01:33,670 Something you can't tell me? What is it? 581 01:01:34,060 --> 01:01:35,990 Tell me! 582 01:01:36,780 --> 01:01:41,680 Was it something that you have to hide from me? 583 01:01:42,760 --> 01:01:47,100 What are you hiding? - I'm hiding nothing. 584 01:01:47,540 --> 01:01:50,630 I just got a little bit of pocket money from her. 585 01:01:50,960 --> 01:01:54,180 - What? - Surely it's fine if it's just a little bit. 586 01:01:54,280 --> 01:01:57,210 No it's not. How much did you get? 587 01:01:57,650 --> 01:01:59,930 - 20 yen. - That's quite a lot! 588 01:02:00,430 --> 01:02:04,540 You said "just a little bit"! - But she handed it to me and said it was OK... 589 01:02:04,570 --> 01:02:09,430 That 20 yen will come back on my 80 debt and make it 100. 590 01:02:11,720 --> 01:02:14,230 You took it so it's too late now. 591 01:02:14,330 --> 01:02:16,590 Don't ever do it again. 592 01:02:17,340 --> 01:02:21,360 Ask me if you need something. I'll sort it out. 593 01:02:21,460 --> 01:02:25,310 - OK. - Promise? - Yes. 594 01:02:25,410 --> 01:02:29,870 Stop staring vacantly out into the street! 595 01:02:30,150 --> 01:02:33,600 - Tomoko... - It's unseemly. 596 01:02:33,700 --> 01:02:37,360 I'm bored. There's nothing to do. 597 01:02:37,430 --> 01:02:39,880 I said I'd give you spending money. 598 01:02:39,980 --> 01:02:42,660 You can go see a play or a moving picture. 599 01:02:42,760 --> 01:02:45,430 - On my own? - How else? 600 01:02:45,530 --> 01:02:50,190 You don't come home until morning and you're booked at parties all evening. 601 01:02:50,290 --> 01:02:53,350 You don't understand how terrible the boredom is. 602 01:02:53,450 --> 01:02:58,360 I'm scolded if I go out, even if I put my head out the window! 603 01:02:58,850 --> 01:03:01,670 You tell me to go and see a play but that's no fun. 604 01:03:01,770 --> 01:03:04,030 - It's like being imprisoned! - Mother! 605 01:03:04,130 --> 01:03:06,480 I can't go back to working as a courtesan. 606 01:03:06,580 --> 01:03:09,500 And I can't even wear what I want to! 607 01:03:09,600 --> 01:03:13,510 - Mother... - You're the only person I can depend on. 608 01:03:13,610 --> 01:03:18,430 I'm trying to keep quiet for your sake. 609 01:03:19,080 --> 01:03:21,400 There's nothing for it but to hang myself. 610 01:03:21,500 --> 01:03:25,810 Don't say such a terrible, ill-omened thing and on such a happy day. 611 01:03:26,330 --> 01:03:28,300 But that's what I feel. 612 01:03:28,830 --> 01:03:33,500 I'm treated so badly by my own daughter! 613 01:03:59,910 --> 01:04:04,870 (drinking games being played) 614 01:04:33,180 --> 01:04:35,330 She's here. 615 01:04:38,580 --> 01:04:41,790 - Sorry I'm late. - Come over here. 616 01:04:42,990 --> 01:04:44,920 Over here! 617 01:04:46,910 --> 01:04:50,710 This is Kobotan from the house of Sugawaya, she's newly qualified. 618 01:04:50,810 --> 01:04:53,450 First Zashiki. 619 01:04:53,550 --> 01:04:57,390 - She's beautiful. - It's a special day for Kobotan. 620 01:04:57,490 --> 01:04:59,590 Why not have it special for everyone? 621 01:04:59,690 --> 01:05:03,410 We are proud to be army school cadets. 622 01:05:04,270 --> 01:05:08,590 We are proud to be the leaders of the empire. 623 01:05:08,690 --> 01:05:10,340 Quite right! Listen everyone. 624 01:05:10,930 --> 01:05:13,710 Do up your collars, like soldiers! 625 01:05:14,580 --> 01:05:17,160 Even if you're paying, we'll drink hard! 626 01:05:17,260 --> 01:05:19,310 Can you pour me another? 627 01:05:31,440 --> 01:05:35,140 Nice to meet you. Here... 628 01:05:35,240 --> 01:05:37,890 Go for it Ezaki! 629 01:05:38,200 --> 01:05:40,390 Elite army officer meets beauty! 630 01:05:40,490 --> 01:05:45,210 He's almost as tanned as that movie star Hanpeita! 631 01:05:47,530 --> 01:05:49,670 Is your name Ezaki? 632 01:05:49,770 --> 01:05:53,820 - Yes. - I'm Kobotan. 633 01:06:05,640 --> 01:06:10,470 - What's wrong? - It's nothing. 634 01:06:11,710 --> 01:06:13,890 Are you crying? 635 01:06:14,290 --> 01:06:18,080 - I suddenly felt lonely. - That's silly. 636 01:06:18,460 --> 01:06:23,480 - Sleep until morning. - Excuse me, but I want to go home. 637 01:06:23,580 --> 01:06:29,630 - Go home? - I know it's selfish of me, but yes. 638 01:06:33,650 --> 01:06:36,450 Just because you're qualified now doesn't entitle you to be selfish! 639 01:06:36,540 --> 01:06:37,770 But... 640 01:06:37,860 --> 01:06:41,610 And what's happened as a result? Fewer bookings. 641 01:06:41,710 --> 01:06:44,580 You left partway through the other night and came back. 642 01:06:44,680 --> 01:06:48,600 - I had a cold. - And did you have a cold yesterday too? 643 01:06:49,390 --> 01:06:52,640 - I wanted to go to my mother's and... - Liar! 644 01:06:52,740 --> 01:06:55,830 Your mother came here and was right here where you sit now! 645 01:06:55,930 --> 01:06:57,780 She came here? 646 01:06:58,090 --> 01:07:02,790 I offered her Hojicha but she said she prefers fine Shizuoka tea. 647 01:07:02,890 --> 01:07:06,350 I thought she was being rude but she actually likes bitter tea. 648 01:07:06,450 --> 01:07:08,410 Why was she here? 649 01:07:08,740 --> 01:07:11,250 She brought me ten yen. 650 01:07:12,300 --> 01:07:14,430 Ten yen is fine. 651 01:07:14,850 --> 01:07:18,080 You really shamed me and damaged my position. 652 01:07:19,810 --> 01:07:24,430 You've got a proper, high class patron. 653 01:07:25,140 --> 01:07:29,740 You're surely not having secret meetings with some shaven headed kid? 654 01:07:49,170 --> 01:07:50,720 Good evening. 655 01:07:57,180 --> 01:07:59,950 Sorry to be late. - Come in! 656 01:08:00,050 --> 01:08:03,240 Sorry. 657 01:08:03,670 --> 01:08:05,390 I haven't seen you for a while. 658 01:08:11,910 --> 01:08:13,690 You're good at that. 659 01:08:14,870 --> 01:08:19,470 - Have you been busy? - Surely I should ask you that! 660 01:08:19,660 --> 01:08:21,040 Why? 661 01:08:21,210 --> 01:08:24,840 You had fun at the Yaokan house with the army guys? 662 01:08:24,940 --> 01:08:28,670 No, I just went two or three times when I had free time. 663 01:08:28,770 --> 01:08:32,340 - So did you have fun? - No I... 664 01:08:32,440 --> 01:08:35,510 It was just a bit of a laugh on Sunday with 4 or 5 of us. 665 01:08:35,610 --> 01:08:39,440 - I heard the geisha were organizing it... - Well yes... 666 01:08:39,540 --> 01:08:42,720 Geisha sometimes want to use their own money and have fun. 667 01:08:44,380 --> 01:08:49,230 - I want you to play with me too. - You're the rich man with a position. 668 01:08:50,220 --> 01:08:51,930 But... 669 01:08:52,420 --> 01:08:55,170 Don't get angry. I won't say badly of you. 670 01:08:58,990 --> 01:09:03,040 It's fine for a fling but falling in love with a lower class woman means ruin. 671 01:09:11,840 --> 01:09:14,580 Have a drink. 672 01:09:28,340 --> 01:09:30,630 Excuse me. 673 01:09:58,590 --> 01:10:02,210 Kobotan, I know you've fallen in love, haven't you. 674 01:10:04,410 --> 01:10:09,600 You have your patron Konami, and we are rivals. 675 01:10:09,700 --> 01:10:11,910 It's cruel but... 676 01:10:12,410 --> 01:10:18,430 Konami paid for your training and he loves you. Don't betray him. 677 01:10:20,610 --> 01:10:22,700 Are you in a relationship with him? 678 01:10:25,210 --> 01:10:28,220 I have refused your request. 679 01:10:28,820 --> 01:10:31,550 I haven't even kissed him. 680 01:10:32,420 --> 01:10:35,220 He's quiet. 681 01:10:36,660 --> 01:10:39,860 The others went to their rooms. 682 01:10:39,960 --> 01:10:44,870 He just sat listening to me play the shamisen. 683 01:10:46,520 --> 01:10:48,770 And you're so in love after that? 684 01:10:50,970 --> 01:10:53,220 OK. OK. 685 01:10:53,970 --> 01:10:56,380 Tonight let's drink. 686 01:10:58,170 --> 01:11:00,540 I'll be there after I redo my make-up. 687 01:11:02,260 --> 01:11:03,960 Cheer up. 688 01:11:16,590 --> 01:11:17,870 Kobotan! 689 01:11:18,920 --> 01:11:21,870 You went off with those soldiers! 690 01:11:22,520 --> 01:11:26,040 It's fine for a geisha to have an affair. 691 01:11:26,140 --> 01:11:30,740 Our business relies on men and an affair makes us attractive. 692 01:11:31,240 --> 01:11:36,400 No one can teach you how to be sexy, that comes through having relationships. 693 01:11:37,410 --> 01:11:42,030 Meetings upstairs at the sweetshop with your favourite impoverished student is common enough. 694 01:11:43,000 --> 01:11:45,220 Much better than with Yakuza! 695 01:11:45,320 --> 01:11:47,820 It's a passing thing, like measles! 696 01:11:48,200 --> 01:11:50,900 Harumoto, you can play around with your army guy. 697 01:11:51,250 --> 01:11:53,110 But you can't. 698 01:11:53,840 --> 01:11:56,990 You're not someone who can do that. I've been watching you. 699 01:11:57,090 --> 01:12:01,980 You immediately fall deeply in love. That's a problem. 700 01:12:39,710 --> 01:12:43,030 NAME OF INN 701 01:12:53,570 --> 01:12:55,350 Yaezaki! 702 01:12:56,640 --> 01:12:59,140 Oh Ezaki! 703 01:13:46,020 --> 01:13:49,390 Happy New Year! 704 01:13:56,160 --> 01:13:58,540 I have been wanting to see you. 705 01:13:59,070 --> 01:14:04,430 It's my first new year since graduation and I went to see family and then there was duty at the base. 706 01:14:04,530 --> 01:14:09,390 I have been busy with new year parties and I had to slip out. 707 01:14:09,570 --> 01:14:12,650 - I'm sorry... - Please don't trouble yourself. 708 01:14:12,750 --> 01:14:17,160 I pretended to be going to a party and ran to mum's to change! 709 01:14:17,260 --> 01:14:20,410 This kimono is plain and doesn't stand out! 710 01:14:21,020 --> 01:14:22,900 I wondered why you were wearing that. 711 01:14:23,240 --> 01:14:26,770 You always wear plainer clothes when you meet me. 712 01:14:27,450 --> 01:14:29,770 Today I'm going to buy you a kimono. 713 01:14:29,930 --> 01:14:31,330 Is that okay with you? 714 01:14:31,920 --> 01:14:33,210 As a new year gift. 715 01:14:33,940 --> 01:14:35,350 But... 716 01:14:36,670 --> 01:14:39,280 I'll buy a cheap, plain one! 717 01:14:40,880 --> 01:14:46,740 - Are you sure? - Yes, I get promoted in April and my pay rises. 718 01:14:48,270 --> 01:14:51,900 Then I will be delighted to let you buy me one. 719 01:14:52,000 --> 01:14:54,850 Let's eat quickly and go to a department store. 720 01:14:55,380 --> 01:14:57,230 I'm delighted. 721 01:15:18,610 --> 01:15:23,150 - It's OK. Soldiers can't use umbrellas. - I see. 722 01:15:23,250 --> 01:15:26,020 Your actor will have to get wet! 723 01:15:58,920 --> 01:16:02,240 Hi, are you in? 724 01:16:07,260 --> 01:16:10,710 What have you done? 725 01:16:10,810 --> 01:16:13,050 Just tidying. 726 01:16:16,370 --> 01:16:19,140 - How about my kimono? - Well... 727 01:16:19,240 --> 01:16:21,990 You haven't touched it have you? Let me see it. 728 01:16:23,130 --> 01:16:25,410 They're gone. 729 01:16:25,650 --> 01:16:29,250 Why? Who took it? 730 01:16:29,970 --> 01:16:33,990 Don't be silly. Bring it quickly. 731 01:16:34,460 --> 01:16:37,130 What about tonight's agreement? 732 01:16:37,230 --> 01:16:41,070 None of your business, just shut up and get them out. 733 01:16:42,060 --> 01:16:47,490 Quick. I'm in a hurry. We'll talk later, just give me the kimono. 734 01:16:47,840 --> 01:16:50,020 There's no kimono here. 735 01:16:50,610 --> 01:16:53,960 If you won't take it out I'll get it myself. 736 01:16:54,130 --> 01:16:55,760 Get out of my way. 737 01:17:18,540 --> 01:17:24,840 - Mother, where is it? - I don't know. 738 01:17:24,940 --> 01:17:28,570 - You took then to the pawnshop. - I know nothing about that. 739 01:17:28,670 --> 01:17:32,440 You're the only one in this apartment. You must know. 740 01:17:34,130 --> 01:17:37,350 - I don't know! - Fine! 741 01:17:37,480 --> 01:17:40,950 If you lose things entrusted to you, you'll have to pay compensation. 742 01:17:50,200 --> 01:17:52,430 Get off my kimono. 743 01:17:54,520 --> 01:17:56,640 Just try and stop me! I'll rip it! 744 01:17:57,140 --> 01:17:58,290 Tomoko! 745 01:18:10,510 --> 01:18:13,490 I'm sorry to visit your lodgings. 746 01:18:13,840 --> 01:18:17,810 It's fine. Dressed like that nobody will know who you are. 747 01:18:18,380 --> 01:18:22,740 I wanted to wear that kimono you bought for me about this time... 748 01:18:23,040 --> 01:18:26,170 I couldn't. - Why not? 749 01:18:26,690 --> 01:18:29,500 My mother hid it! 750 01:18:31,470 --> 01:18:35,190 She's against us meeting. 751 01:18:36,090 --> 01:18:39,620 Everyone tries to interfere. 752 01:18:41,720 --> 01:18:46,310 I'm a geisha but this is not some affair. 753 01:18:46,490 --> 01:18:49,220 I know. I'm serious too. 754 01:18:49,980 --> 01:18:52,320 Will you make me your wife? 755 01:18:52,420 --> 01:18:56,770 Not now, but sometime. Please. 756 01:18:57,060 --> 01:19:00,820 I can wait, if you say yes I can wait. 757 01:19:01,560 --> 01:19:05,320 I want to marry you. I'm thinking about how. 758 01:19:06,330 --> 01:19:09,130 But I have no money and no property. 759 01:19:09,250 --> 01:19:10,560 That's... 760 01:19:10,660 --> 01:19:13,680 I still don't know if I can free you. 761 01:19:16,910 --> 01:19:19,640 Can you give up being a geisha? 762 01:19:21,710 --> 01:19:23,710 I can. 763 01:19:24,000 --> 01:19:28,140 I will work my fingers to the bone if I can be your wife. 764 01:19:29,060 --> 01:19:33,200 But I must not interfere with your rising in the world and society. 765 01:19:33,300 --> 01:19:35,930 I need to know your true feelings. 766 01:19:36,030 --> 01:19:38,200 My social success? 767 01:19:38,910 --> 01:19:42,800 I'm a soldier so that's it. 768 01:19:43,570 --> 01:19:45,810 But anyway that's less important than you. 769 01:19:46,010 --> 01:19:50,080 I'm so happy. 770 01:19:51,190 --> 01:19:56,730 Whatever happens I will get free. - I first meet you in September... 771 01:19:57,650 --> 01:19:59,680 It's been two years. 772 01:20:00,220 --> 01:20:01,990 It's gone quickly. 773 01:20:02,220 --> 01:20:07,350 If happiness is waiting then I can wait, however many years it may be. 774 01:20:07,660 --> 01:20:11,280 If it's for you the hard times will go by quickly. 775 01:20:13,200 --> 01:20:14,960 I promise you. 776 01:20:32,530 --> 01:20:36,040 Falling in love with a geisha, no matter how elite a junior officer. 777 01:20:36,210 --> 01:20:39,210 Of course it will damage his prospects. 778 01:20:39,480 --> 01:20:43,440 You're 20 so you should understand that much. 779 01:20:45,080 --> 01:20:49,030 If you're going to fall for an officer at least go above the junior ranks. 780 01:20:49,160 --> 01:20:53,920 I have raised you to a level above him. 781 01:20:55,590 --> 01:21:00,320 If your patron finds out he'd be disappointed at your low choice. 782 01:21:02,120 --> 01:21:05,850 - But he already knows. - He knows? 783 01:21:06,760 --> 01:21:09,520 I've been made a complete fool of. 784 01:21:10,350 --> 01:21:14,810 I'll tell the commander at base about Ezaki too and put an end to it. 785 01:21:14,910 --> 01:21:18,230 - Don't! - The commander will do what I want. 786 01:21:18,390 --> 01:21:24,560 If I tell him an elite officer cadet has fallen in love with a geisha who has a patron, he'll know what to do. 787 01:21:25,940 --> 01:21:28,160 It's like a bad theatrical melodrama. 788 01:21:28,810 --> 01:21:32,090 If you care for Ezaki, end the relationship. 789 01:21:32,530 --> 01:21:37,290 - I want your advice. - What about? 790 01:21:37,390 --> 01:21:41,960 Goze offered to build me a house and let me retire. 791 01:21:42,370 --> 01:21:43,980 He did? 792 01:21:44,940 --> 01:21:48,500 What did you say? - I refused. 793 01:21:48,910 --> 01:21:51,690 You really are a fool. That's a good offer. 794 01:21:51,980 --> 01:21:55,200 When I see him tonight I'm going to ask him... 795 01:21:55,300 --> 01:21:58,640 Whether he's still prepared to let me set up my own place. 796 01:21:58,850 --> 01:22:01,690 I'd like you to ask him for that as well. 797 01:22:02,260 --> 01:22:03,700 Look you... 798 01:22:04,680 --> 01:22:08,320 You refused because you didn't want to be his mistress. 799 01:22:09,510 --> 01:22:12,740 You don't want to be Goze's mistress because of Ezaki. 800 01:22:13,150 --> 01:22:17,040 I want to work. 801 01:22:17,860 --> 01:22:19,800 Rickshaw man arrives. 802 01:22:29,650 --> 01:22:33,740 - Nice moon! - The weather is better than business this time of year! 803 01:22:33,830 --> 01:22:35,910 - Indeed so! - Please... 804 01:23:15,010 --> 01:23:19,790 1923 805 01:24:07,490 --> 01:24:10,010 - It's arrived! Look! - What?! 806 01:24:10,110 --> 01:24:12,630 - Isn't it pretty! - Stop it! 807 01:24:12,730 --> 01:24:16,380 In which country does a mother try on her daughter's new outfit! 808 01:24:16,480 --> 01:24:20,120 - But it's pretty! - Think of your age! 809 01:24:20,220 --> 01:24:22,560 You'll be 40 next year! - I looked in the mirror. 810 01:24:22,660 --> 01:24:26,460 It suits me rather well! - Yes, you stay young for ever. 811 01:24:26,560 --> 01:24:28,720 I can still work as a prostitute! 812 01:24:28,830 --> 01:24:30,960 What are you talking about?! 813 01:24:31,750 --> 01:24:35,310 - Alright I'll take it off! - I've got such a headache! 814 01:24:35,410 --> 01:24:39,320 - I wonder what's caused that... - How dare you! 815 01:24:41,620 --> 01:24:45,550 We live together but you really don't realise how much trouble I have. 816 01:24:45,650 --> 01:24:50,460 When this place was built two years ago I had to pay a lot of money to set up! 817 01:24:50,560 --> 01:24:53,380 Even after that initial payment I still have to pay charges. 818 01:24:53,480 --> 01:24:57,530 I'm struggling to feed the 4 girls... 819 01:24:57,630 --> 01:25:01,200 - I get it! - Then be more helpful! 820 01:25:08,520 --> 01:25:10,330 What's the matter? 821 01:25:17,740 --> 01:25:20,490 Why are you crying? 822 01:25:21,330 --> 01:25:23,300 - It's outrageous! - What is? 823 01:25:23,480 --> 01:25:28,560 The women at my classes were all saying that this place is just a low class brothel! 824 01:25:29,850 --> 01:25:32,130 They say we're just jumped up prostitutes. 825 01:25:32,250 --> 01:25:33,820 Enough! 826 01:25:34,160 --> 01:25:36,290 I run this place. 827 01:25:36,520 --> 01:25:39,210 It's 12. What do you want for lunch? 828 01:25:39,310 --> 01:25:42,730 There's left-over rice, eat it with pickled Kombu. 829 01:25:43,470 --> 01:25:46,120 And make sure you update the calendar! 830 01:25:49,940 --> 01:25:53,280 Have some water and calm down! 831 01:26:03,870 --> 01:26:06,600 It's September again... 832 01:26:45,440 --> 01:26:46,320 Mother! 833 01:26:49,480 --> 01:26:50,770 Mother! 834 01:27:25,570 --> 01:27:32,350 END OF PART ONE 835 01:27:34,350 --> 01:27:41,210 A SHOCHIKU PRESENTATION 836 01:27:42,530 --> 01:27:50,950 THE SCENT OF INCENSE 837 01:27:51,050 --> 01:27:57,150 A Keisuke KInoshita film from the novel by Sachiko Ariyoshi 838 01:27:57,250 --> 01:28:03,830 Cinematography by Hiroshi Kusuda Music by Chuji Kinoshita Production Design by Kisaku Ito 839 01:28:17,290 --> 01:28:22,630 CAST 840 01:28:22,730 --> 01:28:29,300 Mariko Okada 841 01:28:29,400 --> 01:28:36,090 Goh Katoh, Eiji Okada, Norihira Mikki 842 01:28:36,190 --> 01:28:42,420 Bunta Sugiwara, Taketoshi Naito, Kaneko Ishizaki, Tomoko Naraoka 843 01:28:42,520 --> 01:28:48,950 Mineko Manyo 844 01:28:55,680 --> 01:29:02,190 Nobuko Otowa 845 01:29:02,290 --> 01:29:10,570 Written and Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita 846 01:29:11,380 --> 01:29:17,390 PART 2: MITSUMATA (The Oriental Paper Bush - Edgeworthia chrysantha) 847 01:29:21,230 --> 01:29:26,310 DECEMBER 25TH, 1926 DEATH OF EMPEROR TAISHO 848 01:29:28,370 --> 01:29:32,150 YEAR ONE OF THE REIGN OF SHOWA EMPEROR (HIROHITO) 849 01:29:49,250 --> 01:29:52,310 - We're home! - Welcome back. 850 01:29:52,410 --> 01:29:54,030 Thank you. 851 01:29:57,080 --> 01:29:59,310 Your mother's back. 852 01:30:03,700 --> 01:30:07,270 - I'm home. - You took your time! 853 01:30:07,340 --> 01:30:10,660 - It was fun. - Anyway sit at the kotatsu. 854 01:30:10,760 --> 01:30:13,370 - And these? - Take them to my room. 855 01:30:13,730 --> 01:30:15,580 Put the heater in mother's room. 856 01:30:15,790 --> 01:30:17,680 I'm tired. 857 01:30:18,370 --> 01:30:20,880 How is Hachiran? 858 01:30:20,980 --> 01:30:23,620 He was pleased to see me. 859 01:30:23,760 --> 01:30:26,520 I said I loved mamushi... 860 01:30:26,620 --> 01:30:28,580 and he served it to me every night. 861 01:30:28,710 --> 01:30:30,810 I'm very glad for you. 862 01:30:31,120 --> 01:30:33,440 Osaka is great! 863 01:30:33,540 --> 01:30:36,760 I went to the movies and the theatre! 864 01:30:36,940 --> 01:30:39,610 I saw Christmas decorations for the first time! 865 01:30:39,710 --> 01:30:43,690 - Did he go with you? - Yes, he skipped off work. 866 01:30:44,080 --> 01:30:47,140 It must have caused trouble for him. You were there 10 days. 867 01:30:47,330 --> 01:30:50,840 He said he wanted to do it. I didn't ask. 868 01:30:53,480 --> 01:30:55,150 Tomoko... 869 01:30:55,420 --> 01:30:57,870 I brought these for you. 870 01:30:58,700 --> 01:31:02,770 Hachiran bought me all these at Shinsaibashi. 871 01:31:04,650 --> 01:31:06,320 Nice, aren't they? 872 01:31:07,140 --> 01:31:10,390 It's very flashy! Who could wear that! 873 01:31:10,490 --> 01:31:13,860 It's for me. Hachiran said it suited me! 874 01:31:14,350 --> 01:31:17,070 You got him to buy you all these? 875 01:31:17,400 --> 01:31:21,680 He said he wanted to so I think it's OK. 876 01:31:22,410 --> 01:31:27,240 - And does his wife know? - Yes, I showed her. 877 01:31:27,900 --> 01:31:29,430 Return them! 878 01:31:29,950 --> 01:31:32,040 That's ridiculous. 879 01:31:32,580 --> 01:31:36,830 If I did that he'd be offended. I won't! 880 01:31:36,960 --> 01:31:38,880 You're really brassy! 881 01:31:39,580 --> 01:31:43,600 The family has adopted him as heir. 882 01:31:43,780 --> 01:31:46,500 Has it? 883 01:31:46,600 --> 01:31:50,440 The success of their business is down to his hard work. 884 01:31:50,590 --> 01:31:55,000 The wife is sickly. She was ill in bed almost all the time. 885 01:31:55,560 --> 01:32:00,060 Hachiran said having me there was like being reborn! 886 01:32:00,490 --> 01:32:03,850 It's a clockmaker so is Hachiran a repairer? 887 01:32:03,950 --> 01:32:07,850 Yes, he seems to have learned how to do that. 888 01:32:08,520 --> 01:32:13,010 Ah yes, I almost forgot... 889 01:32:13,880 --> 01:32:17,410 Hachiran gave me this. 890 01:32:18,280 --> 01:32:21,790 It's a pretty watch. 891 01:32:23,790 --> 01:32:29,050 - Such an expensive gift! - It's Swiss-made. Pure gold. 892 01:32:29,340 --> 01:32:34,070 I know you're supposed to put them on your wrist but it seems a waste. 893 01:32:34,840 --> 01:32:39,260 It's very nice. A high class gift. 894 01:32:39,440 --> 01:32:43,440 - He's got 2 kids, hasn't he? - Yes, 2 boys. 895 01:32:43,730 --> 01:32:45,830 They're quite a handful. 896 01:32:45,930 --> 01:32:49,340 The older one starts elementary school next year. 897 01:32:49,850 --> 01:32:53,700 Hachiran went to Osaka the year grandmother died. 898 01:32:53,800 --> 01:32:58,270 That's 15 years ago. - He's become a good looking man. 899 01:32:59,550 --> 01:33:03,320 He actually wanted to come to Tokyo. 900 01:33:03,420 --> 01:33:06,930 Yes, he said so. 901 01:33:07,260 --> 01:33:09,120 He told you? 902 01:33:09,910 --> 01:33:14,440 He's in love with me you know. 903 01:33:14,630 --> 01:33:17,900 - What are you talking about? - That's what he told me. 904 01:33:18,110 --> 01:33:20,530 You should act your age! 905 01:33:21,130 --> 01:33:25,050 - But Hachiran told me... - Eugh, that's distasteful. 906 01:33:25,450 --> 01:33:27,490 Go to your own room please. 907 01:33:27,960 --> 01:33:29,220 Tomoko... 908 01:33:29,280 --> 01:33:32,030 I have a photo of me with Hachiran when we went to Osaka Castle. 909 01:33:32,080 --> 01:33:34,950 I've heard enough. And stop talking in Osaka dialect now please. 910 01:33:42,080 --> 01:33:45,050 Hello, this is Hanaya house. 911 01:33:45,150 --> 01:33:48,050 It's the madam of the Mikai house. 912 01:33:50,670 --> 01:33:52,100 What? 913 01:33:53,600 --> 01:33:55,710 No, I've heard nothing. 914 01:33:56,200 --> 01:34:00,460 Right, off we go then... 915 01:34:02,090 --> 01:34:04,730 Why are you looking like that? Who's the call from? 916 01:34:04,980 --> 01:34:07,600 Yes, I see. 917 01:34:13,520 --> 01:34:16,620 Thank you so much for telling me. 918 01:34:43,940 --> 01:34:45,450 Madam? 919 01:34:45,810 --> 01:34:48,940 Those customers from the Kakushin club are here. 920 01:34:49,040 --> 01:34:51,290 I'll go and see them in a moment. 921 01:34:51,350 --> 01:34:52,320 Err... 922 01:34:52,770 --> 01:34:55,950 They booked for 2 people but there are actually 3 of them. 923 01:34:56,050 --> 01:34:59,580 Tell Seichan and get her to prepare another room. 924 01:35:06,780 --> 01:35:08,890 - Mother... - What? 925 01:35:09,540 --> 01:35:14,120 - Konami Goze has passed away! - When? 926 01:35:14,420 --> 01:35:16,880 - Yesterday morning. - Yesterday? 927 01:35:17,180 --> 01:35:19,640 At the same time as our emperor! 928 01:35:20,230 --> 01:35:22,420 Lucky him. 929 01:35:22,670 --> 01:35:27,150 What a lovely 'posh' death day to choose. 930 01:35:27,790 --> 01:35:33,260 - I didn't know! - Yes, and he's your patron! 931 01:35:33,430 --> 01:35:35,220 Nobody said anything! 932 01:35:35,830 --> 01:35:39,150 Even that servant he always brought with him to our meetings. 933 01:35:39,250 --> 01:35:41,320 He could at least have told me! 934 01:35:41,940 --> 01:35:44,590 That's what it's like when you're the mistress. 935 01:35:45,390 --> 01:35:48,610 The relationship ends when the patron dies. 936 01:35:49,090 --> 01:35:52,700 Get what you can while you can and then get out! That's the best way! 937 01:35:52,840 --> 01:35:55,760 - Mother! - Well, I'm right, aren't I? 938 01:35:56,260 --> 01:35:59,280 You're not sad enough to cry though! 939 01:35:59,930 --> 01:36:02,840 How old was he? He must have been pretty old. 940 01:36:02,940 --> 01:36:06,120 - 60 next birthday. - He'd lived a good long life then! 941 01:36:06,330 --> 01:36:09,610 Well it's not tragic to die at that age, is it? - Mother! 942 01:36:10,180 --> 01:36:13,310 Why are you looking at me like that? 943 01:36:13,410 --> 01:36:18,150 You should be delighted he built you this huge Ryokan! 944 01:36:18,760 --> 01:36:23,190 The property is in your name and it's 600 tsubo (2,000 square metres). 945 01:36:23,910 --> 01:36:27,620 It was just after the earthquake, so land was cheap! 946 01:36:28,190 --> 01:36:30,720 But now look at it! 947 01:36:30,820 --> 01:36:34,450 A huge place right in the middle of Tsukiji! 948 01:36:35,060 --> 01:36:37,770 You were lucky to have had such a good patron. 949 01:36:37,870 --> 01:36:41,360 All thanks to you selling me to the tea house in Shizuoka! 950 01:36:43,010 --> 01:36:45,310 You should thank me! 951 01:36:46,270 --> 01:36:48,010 Excuse me, Madam! 952 01:36:50,290 --> 01:36:53,190 Ezaki is here. - Which room is he in? 953 01:36:53,290 --> 01:36:55,360 In the Katsura (Judas Tree) room. 954 01:36:55,460 --> 01:36:56,860 Excuse me but... 955 01:36:57,950 --> 01:37:01,910 - Why did pull a face? - Ezaki is... 956 01:37:02,060 --> 01:37:06,440 - What did he do? - He's somehow different from usual... 957 01:37:59,240 --> 01:38:00,710 Welcome. 958 01:38:01,020 --> 01:38:05,320 It's unusual for you to come in daylight except on a Sunday. 959 01:38:18,830 --> 01:38:22,530 The girl never lays the charcoal correctly! 960 01:38:24,860 --> 01:38:29,090 Are you hungry? Do you want to eat? - No. 961 01:38:31,010 --> 01:38:35,240 What is it? Has something happened? 962 01:38:35,770 --> 01:38:37,580 What is it? 963 01:38:40,330 --> 01:38:42,810 Are you displeased with something? 964 01:38:43,400 --> 01:38:47,700 - It's been 8 years since we met. - Yes. 965 01:38:47,890 --> 01:38:51,680 8 years last September. What about it? 966 01:38:53,360 --> 01:38:55,320 I can't marry you. 967 01:39:01,940 --> 01:39:05,520 - Why not? - I can't tell you why. I don't want to. 968 01:39:06,690 --> 01:39:08,460 But why? 969 01:39:12,850 --> 01:39:14,650 You're tired of me, aren't you? 970 01:39:14,720 --> 01:39:17,190 This woman who runs a ryokan and doesn't look after her appearance. 971 01:39:17,290 --> 01:39:20,410 - You think I'd say it just for that? - Well, tell me why. 972 01:39:23,530 --> 01:39:26,860 Have you met somebody else? 973 01:39:26,960 --> 01:39:30,810 - Who else but you! - Well, have I done something? 974 01:39:31,870 --> 01:39:34,080 Count Konami, he plotted it. 975 01:39:34,980 --> 01:39:38,810 Are you still going on about that! 976 01:39:39,610 --> 01:39:44,390 I worked in this tea house world so of course I had a patron. 977 01:39:44,740 --> 01:39:47,340 You already knew it. 978 01:39:50,730 --> 01:39:53,520 I'm sorry. I hadn't intended to say that. 979 01:39:54,210 --> 01:39:58,500 That's not something that can be said between us. 980 01:39:58,600 --> 01:40:00,360 You've never said that. 981 01:40:00,460 --> 01:40:03,870 And you don't know how incredibly grateful I am. 982 01:40:03,930 --> 01:40:05,330 Sorry. 983 01:40:06,990 --> 01:40:09,970 Anyway, that's in the past. 984 01:40:11,090 --> 01:40:13,780 Konami died yesterday. 985 01:40:14,530 --> 01:40:18,690 I just had a phone call and not from the family. 986 01:40:19,170 --> 01:40:21,790 There was no official notification for somebody like me. 987 01:40:22,260 --> 01:40:25,020 The madam at Mikai let me know. 988 01:40:26,370 --> 01:40:30,150 It's hard for me to say this at such a time but... 989 01:40:30,250 --> 01:40:31,890 Ezaki! 990 01:40:32,360 --> 01:40:35,550 When I visited your lodging you said... 991 01:40:35,910 --> 01:40:38,620 about whether or not I could stop being a geisha. 992 01:40:38,850 --> 01:40:41,850 When the earthquake destroyed our plans 993 01:40:42,060 --> 01:40:45,170 I said I would leave the geisha-world forever. 994 01:40:45,360 --> 01:40:49,670 - I know. - So why can't you marry me? 995 01:40:50,690 --> 01:40:54,000 I thought I just had to wait until you graduated from the army university. 996 01:40:54,100 --> 01:40:58,470 I strove to wait, it's only next Spring. 997 01:40:58,710 --> 01:41:02,350 I would have given up this house then. 998 01:41:02,430 --> 01:41:05,280 - And left your patron? - Of course. 999 01:41:05,450 --> 01:41:08,560 A geisha betting her life on love. 1000 01:41:08,700 --> 01:41:12,910 Some patrons would even prepare a dowry and bridal goods for their mistress when she married. 1001 01:41:13,010 --> 01:41:17,580 He would certainly have permitted me to have my wish. 1002 01:41:18,980 --> 01:41:22,580 My family investigated your family records. 1003 01:41:24,590 --> 01:41:29,610 I'm sorry the motive was just to gather the necessary paperwork. 1004 01:41:31,500 --> 01:41:33,630 We already knew you were a Geisha. 1005 01:41:33,900 --> 01:41:37,810 Country folk know that Geisha have patrons and are OK about it... 1006 01:41:39,530 --> 01:41:42,120 I tried to fulfill my promise to you. 1007 01:41:42,610 --> 01:41:46,730 Checking your origins and background was just a formality. 1008 01:41:49,380 --> 01:41:52,810 I said other members of my class had married geisha too. 1009 01:41:53,170 --> 01:41:54,910 Plenty of my seniors have done it. 1010 01:41:55,010 --> 01:41:59,230 Some other officers have adopted geisha into their families. 1011 01:42:01,580 --> 01:42:04,590 Parents trust their children. 1012 01:42:06,440 --> 01:42:10,420 We've been together for 6 years since our vow. 1013 01:42:10,930 --> 01:42:14,840 And my parents had come to trust in you. 1014 01:42:17,700 --> 01:42:19,320 I... 1015 01:42:20,090 --> 01:42:24,190 I believed that if I just abandoned the geisha life I could be your wife. 1016 01:42:24,290 --> 01:42:28,410 And I tried so hard to... - I know! 1017 01:42:30,500 --> 01:42:33,510 For 6 years... I didn't know this ambush was waiting. 1018 01:42:33,610 --> 01:42:36,150 I was careless. - What do you mean? 1019 01:42:36,770 --> 01:42:40,020 - I told you I don't want to say... - Say it! - I can't... 1020 01:42:43,620 --> 01:42:47,030 I have my parents... 1021 01:42:48,270 --> 01:42:50,780 But you have just your mother. 1022 01:42:53,850 --> 01:42:56,320 So it's my mother? 1023 01:42:57,050 --> 01:42:59,800 - Is that what this is about? - I don't want to say it! 1024 01:43:08,650 --> 01:43:10,660 I see. 1025 01:43:13,240 --> 01:43:16,560 Parents and children think differently. 1026 01:43:18,080 --> 01:43:19,860 We can't marry. 1027 01:43:20,130 --> 01:43:22,620 To get my superior officer to agree I need your family's signed papers. 1028 01:43:22,670 --> 01:43:24,670 Well, is that okay, then? 1029 01:43:24,740 --> 01:43:28,650 - And so you'll decline? - I'm not saying that? But you are hesitating. 1030 01:43:30,770 --> 01:43:33,940 There's something else you can't tell me, isn't there? 1031 01:43:35,160 --> 01:43:38,660 I can guess, even though you won't say it. 1032 01:43:47,790 --> 01:43:49,360 From Mr Nozawa? 1033 01:43:49,530 --> 01:43:51,750 - I'm leaving. - Wait! 1034 01:43:51,850 --> 01:43:53,940 Yes, it's me. 1035 01:43:54,520 --> 01:43:57,150 Wait, wait! 1036 01:43:58,530 --> 01:44:01,940 Hello? Please excuse me but... 1037 01:44:02,900 --> 01:44:05,720 I didn't know! 1038 01:44:05,820 --> 01:44:09,200 The funeral is tomorrow at 2. 1039 01:44:09,820 --> 01:44:12,620 Mr Nozawa, I... 1040 01:44:12,850 --> 01:44:16,380 I'm sorry but I'll call you back later. 1041 01:44:32,410 --> 01:44:34,160 Ezaki! 1042 01:44:37,120 --> 01:44:40,330 If I can't be your wife then so be it. 1043 01:44:40,920 --> 01:44:45,100 I've walked a shady path although I intend to change that. 1044 01:44:45,170 --> 01:44:49,990 - I don't want to hear it. - I will not let that hope hinder you. 1045 01:44:50,090 --> 01:44:52,230 Please let's... - Stop it, you're making a spectacle! 1046 01:44:52,330 --> 01:44:54,770 Please don't leave like this! 1047 01:44:55,610 --> 01:45:00,440 We've cleared misunderstandings and don't need be hesitant or afraid what others think. 1048 01:45:00,610 --> 01:45:03,640 We're finally free! 1049 01:45:03,740 --> 01:45:06,210 Please, come back inside. 1050 01:45:07,500 --> 01:45:10,910 - Tomoko, thank you for everything. - Noooo! 1051 01:45:11,220 --> 01:45:13,040 Idiot, there's nothing else to be done. 1052 01:46:30,710 --> 01:46:32,740 I'd like to talk with Mr Nozawa. 1053 01:46:42,840 --> 01:46:47,940 Hello? I'm so sorry about just now... 1054 01:46:48,180 --> 01:46:50,240 What's wrong? That was a bit strange. 1055 01:46:52,350 --> 01:46:54,990 I couldn't leave what I was in the middle of doing. 1056 01:46:55,100 --> 01:46:56,970 That's fair enough then. 1057 01:46:57,400 --> 01:47:01,030 What should I do about the funeral tomorrow? 1058 01:47:02,060 --> 01:47:04,650 I'll come and pick you up. Wait for me. 1059 01:47:04,750 --> 01:47:08,340 But will they let someone like me in to offer incense? 1060 01:47:08,440 --> 01:47:12,040 Of course, I'll tell them it was my idea. 1061 01:47:12,360 --> 01:47:14,210 Thank you. 1062 01:47:14,930 --> 01:47:17,210 I'll be waiting for you. 1063 01:47:18,380 --> 01:47:21,030 Wear your hair in maru-mage style. (married woman's hairstyle) 1064 01:47:21,380 --> 01:47:22,880 I will. 1065 01:47:23,890 --> 01:47:26,890 You sound as if you're crying. 1066 01:47:27,220 --> 01:47:30,340 Be strong! See you tomorrow. 1067 01:48:54,650 --> 01:48:57,190 We've finished cleaning this room. 1068 01:48:57,660 --> 01:48:59,280 Mother! 1069 01:48:59,380 --> 01:49:02,750 Shall I lay out the futon? The maids are still cleaning. 1070 01:49:03,110 --> 01:49:06,950 Not yet. I want to finish this. 1071 01:49:07,510 --> 01:49:10,350 That's the one that Hachiran bought for you. 1072 01:49:10,450 --> 01:49:12,690 I want to wear it at the New Year. 1073 01:49:13,170 --> 01:49:15,920 It will better in kimono. 1074 01:49:16,040 --> 01:49:18,510 Will you really wear such a flashy pattern? 1075 01:49:18,720 --> 01:49:23,520 You're always too plain! You should be more adventurous at New Year. 1076 01:49:24,240 --> 01:49:26,290 How about toasting some mochi? 1077 01:49:26,720 --> 01:49:29,290 - You're strange? - Why? 1078 01:49:29,430 --> 01:49:32,960 - You make me feel odd! - It's you who are odd! 1079 01:49:34,480 --> 01:49:37,950 When you crawl home in the morning you speak fluent Osaka-ben. 1080 01:49:38,050 --> 01:49:42,360 Then after 2 or 3 days you go back to speaking Tokyo! - It's a skill! 1081 01:49:42,460 --> 01:49:46,340 I've always been good at it. - Yes, you've been doing it a long time! 1082 01:49:46,910 --> 01:49:51,190 It's hard to believe this woman was a courtesan in Shizuoka. 1083 01:49:51,290 --> 01:49:55,260 - Perhaps. - When I was first brought to Tokyo... 1084 01:49:55,360 --> 01:49:59,110 Your neck make up was so white... - Ah yes... 1085 01:50:02,100 --> 01:50:06,560 - The siren closest must be Hongan temple. - Yes. 1086 01:50:07,410 --> 01:50:10,660 Where is the one that sounds far away? 1087 01:50:11,400 --> 01:50:14,270 Is it ZoJoji temple in Shiga? 1088 01:50:17,200 --> 01:50:20,370 You'll be 26 next year. 1089 01:50:21,200 --> 01:50:24,400 Never mind my age, do you know yours? 1090 01:50:25,360 --> 01:50:29,140 - No, I've forgotten. - You're 43! 1091 01:50:29,640 --> 01:50:32,000 Hachiran once told me. 1092 01:50:32,100 --> 01:50:34,900 I'm always so young. 1093 01:50:35,000 --> 01:50:38,560 So I'll always be beautiful, that's what he said. 1094 01:50:40,510 --> 01:50:45,660 - You gave up being a geisha and are not doing anything that's worth much - Why do you say that? 1095 01:50:45,760 --> 01:50:49,300 You'll just end up getting older... 1096 01:50:49,400 --> 01:50:51,930 I won't be able to wear nice kimonos... 1097 01:50:52,030 --> 01:50:55,420 I may not have the flashy kimono like geisha but... 1098 01:50:55,520 --> 01:50:58,410 I'm very careful about what I wear. 1099 01:50:59,840 --> 01:51:02,450 - You're so dull! - Huh? 1100 01:51:03,120 --> 01:51:06,340 It's so dull being old. 1101 01:51:06,890 --> 01:51:09,470 You're quite blunt about it. 1102 01:51:09,570 --> 01:51:12,310 People can't help getting older. 1103 01:51:12,410 --> 01:51:17,500 But while you're alive it's best to do the less dull stuff! 1104 01:51:17,980 --> 01:51:21,590 I've not become boring just because I've quit being a geisha. 1105 01:51:21,850 --> 01:51:24,100 - Really? - Yes, really! 1106 01:51:24,680 --> 01:51:28,990 Even if Konami dies you'll still be in Akasaka. 1107 01:51:29,090 --> 01:51:33,030 You'd soon enough get yourself another man and... - Mother! 1108 01:51:36,570 --> 01:51:41,930 You seem to be embarrassed about my past. 1109 01:51:42,830 --> 01:51:46,790 I don't think it's shameful or embarrassing at all. 1110 01:51:47,290 --> 01:51:52,730 When I was free to chose any man I wanted... 1111 01:51:53,130 --> 01:51:55,960 I had everything and I was happy. 1112 01:51:57,240 --> 01:52:01,410 It was much more fun there. 1113 01:52:02,410 --> 01:52:07,600 I'm 43 tomorrow. I can't believe it. So depressing. 1114 01:52:17,230 --> 01:52:18,670 I don't want to say it! 1115 01:52:18,830 --> 01:52:20,530 Please tell me! 1116 01:52:20,720 --> 01:52:23,360 But although my parents are a problem... 1117 01:52:23,810 --> 01:52:26,150 It's because your mother was... 1118 01:52:39,700 --> 01:52:41,680 Hello, anybody home? 1119 01:52:42,260 --> 01:52:45,620 Welcome, I am the owner. 1120 01:52:45,770 --> 01:52:47,830 I'm so grateful for your custom. 1121 01:52:47,960 --> 01:52:50,580 Have you forgotten me? 1122 01:52:53,030 --> 01:52:54,830 I was one of those military students. 1123 01:52:54,940 --> 01:52:57,370 Long time no see. 1124 01:52:57,470 --> 01:52:59,530 It's good to see you again! 1125 01:53:00,230 --> 01:53:02,720 Please pour me a drink. - Sure. 1126 01:53:07,920 --> 01:53:09,570 There you go. 1127 01:53:18,450 --> 01:53:23,130 - You can't beat a beer after a bath! - I am sorry I let the maid serve you rather than me. 1128 01:53:23,220 --> 01:53:25,910 I heard you were running an inn. 1129 01:53:26,400 --> 01:53:28,910 You've done well. - Thank you. 1130 01:53:29,010 --> 01:53:31,670 Everyone's been successful in their careers. 1131 01:53:36,950 --> 01:53:38,360 Have a drink. 1132 01:53:38,890 --> 01:53:42,420 - You've done best I think! - Thank you. 1133 01:53:42,720 --> 01:53:47,850 Apples! 1134 01:53:49,250 --> 01:53:52,140 Have you heard anything of Ezaki? 1135 01:53:52,920 --> 01:53:56,930 - No, not a word. - He got married last spring. 1136 01:53:57,480 --> 01:54:01,000 I think they have just had a child. 1137 01:54:02,900 --> 01:54:06,810 - I see. - Yes, that's right, it was a boy. 1138 01:54:07,330 --> 01:54:12,350 I almost forgot because there are so many people getting married and having kids. 1139 01:54:14,280 --> 01:54:15,990 Congratulations! 1140 01:54:16,070 --> 01:54:17,290 It's your turn. 1141 01:54:21,250 --> 01:54:24,050 Shall I get another bottle? - Yes please. 1142 01:54:25,790 --> 01:54:27,350 Will you have dinner after? 1143 01:54:27,490 --> 01:54:29,970 - Yes. - I'll bring it shortly. 1144 01:54:30,800 --> 01:54:32,710 Hey, Kobotan. 1145 01:54:35,010 --> 01:54:39,300 - Yes? - When did you and Ezaki become strangers? 1146 01:54:39,400 --> 01:54:42,120 - We were always strangers. - You never fooled me! 1147 01:54:42,220 --> 01:54:46,520 It's true. I'm so busy running this place alone. 1148 01:54:46,880 --> 01:54:49,840 If it was real I'd have had his kid. 1149 01:55:11,670 --> 01:55:15,320 - Mr Ozawa is here! - OK, bring a beer please. 1150 01:55:15,550 --> 01:55:19,530 - He says he's staying. - Oh! Can you get dinner prepared for the other guest. 1151 01:55:22,290 --> 01:55:23,800 Excuse me. 1152 01:55:25,410 --> 01:55:26,740 Welcome! 1153 01:55:26,920 --> 01:55:29,560 - Yes, please look after me! - You're staying tonight? 1154 01:55:29,660 --> 01:55:32,800 - Yes, for a month or so. - I'll be leaving. 1155 01:55:32,900 --> 01:55:35,300 - See you. - Goodbye. 1156 01:55:38,850 --> 01:55:43,240 - I hate this! - What's the matter? 1157 01:55:43,480 --> 01:55:46,310 You have such a splendid house in Tokyo but you're here. 1158 01:55:46,440 --> 01:55:50,310 There's a lot going on at the moment. It's better being here. 1159 01:55:50,740 --> 01:55:53,740 It's horrible, these communists... 1160 01:55:54,430 --> 01:55:57,920 I am close to my place in Shimbashi here, and I certainly won't get bored. 1161 01:55:58,020 --> 01:56:00,160 Please go to Akasaka too. 1162 01:56:02,280 --> 01:56:06,420 - You're a very dutiful Madam. - It's my home! 1163 01:56:06,520 --> 01:56:11,040 - You're married to the business! - That's unkind. 1164 01:56:11,260 --> 01:56:13,720 Especially to a woman who's never been married. 1165 01:56:13,840 --> 01:56:15,240 Is that so? 1166 01:56:15,440 --> 01:56:17,700 I've brought the yukata. 1167 01:56:18,780 --> 01:56:20,250 Well, how about it? 1168 01:56:20,780 --> 01:56:22,720 How about having a patron again? 1169 01:56:22,880 --> 01:56:26,520 No, I don't want to be owned any more. 1170 01:56:26,650 --> 01:56:29,900 Did he put you off men for ever? 1171 01:56:30,000 --> 01:56:32,160 - No. - Well what then? 1172 01:56:34,380 --> 01:56:36,640 You'll probably laugh but... 1173 01:56:36,740 --> 01:56:41,020 Next time I have a man he's going to have to marry me. 1174 01:56:43,750 --> 01:56:46,780 Not even being able to officially go to a funeral... 1175 01:56:47,340 --> 01:56:50,870 No matter how much I'm loved I end up utterly worn out. 1176 01:56:51,550 --> 01:56:56,820 I've never been able to be proud in front of all the world. 1177 01:56:58,110 --> 01:57:02,810 No matter how great the man's status I'm not being a mistress again. 1178 01:57:08,190 --> 01:57:09,540 I see. 1179 01:57:10,680 --> 01:57:12,050 I understand. 1180 01:57:14,000 --> 01:57:17,930 I'm going to check the bath. I'll send the maid with dinner. 1181 01:57:24,220 --> 01:57:26,910 There are so many of these rooms! 1182 01:57:27,240 --> 01:57:29,470 It must have cost a lot! 1183 01:57:30,100 --> 01:57:31,670 Tomoko! 1184 01:57:31,850 --> 01:57:33,150 Oh my! 1185 01:57:34,370 --> 01:57:37,110 Koi-san, it's been a long time! 1186 01:57:37,560 --> 01:57:40,620 There's no need to sit down here! 1187 01:57:40,720 --> 01:57:44,400 - It's Hachiran! - Long time no see! 1188 01:57:44,500 --> 01:57:48,470 You're the only ones to call me Koi-san. I'd forgotten! 1189 01:57:48,570 --> 01:57:51,210 This room's free, please come in. 1190 01:57:55,010 --> 01:57:56,930 Make yourself comfortable. 1191 01:57:57,320 --> 01:57:59,940 Bring three teas please. 1192 01:58:00,120 --> 01:58:02,780 And then go to Mr Nodaya. 1193 01:58:06,000 --> 01:58:10,800 I last saw you in December two years ago, thanks for taking care of mother. 1194 01:58:12,950 --> 01:58:17,000 It's a surprise. If you'd written I could have come and met you. 1195 01:58:17,090 --> 01:58:18,380 Please don't bother. 1196 01:58:19,470 --> 01:58:22,060 I heard that your wife passed away. 1197 01:58:24,080 --> 01:58:28,410 You must have been sad. - Well it's been more than a year. 1198 01:58:29,220 --> 01:58:34,300 - You can take it easy and have fun. - Mum, that's not the right thing to say 1199 01:58:34,440 --> 01:58:38,920 I did as she suggested in her letters and I'm sightseeing in Tokyo. 1200 01:58:39,020 --> 01:58:41,380 Oh... I see. 1201 01:58:41,480 --> 01:58:44,750 Well, you were lonely after your wife died, weren't you... 1202 01:58:46,100 --> 01:58:49,910 Well, we're an inn and we have plenty of rooms. 1203 01:58:50,010 --> 01:58:52,500 It's nothing special but please stay here. 1204 01:58:52,600 --> 01:58:56,750 - Thank you so much - You've got two kids? - Yes, thank you so much for asking. 1205 01:58:57,880 --> 01:58:59,860 Fool! 1206 01:59:03,920 --> 01:59:06,300 Hachiran. 1207 01:59:07,790 --> 01:59:12,340 - I don't mind. - But it's a bit... 1208 01:59:12,440 --> 01:59:15,610 - Don't you want to? - No, no it's not that I don't want to... 1209 01:59:15,710 --> 01:59:18,640 I've never been able to forget you. 1210 01:59:18,740 --> 01:59:23,690 When you got married again I bit the pillow and cried so many times. 1211 01:59:23,790 --> 01:59:28,390 Never mind long ago. What about now? 1212 01:59:28,490 --> 01:59:36,020 I haven't forgotten that feeling so I rushed here as soon as I got your letter. 1213 01:59:36,120 --> 01:59:39,440 Will you take me to Osaka with you? 1214 01:59:39,540 --> 01:59:41,780 How could I possibly do that? 1215 01:59:41,870 --> 01:59:43,160 Don't you want to? 1216 01:59:43,350 --> 01:59:46,010 That's too much! I'm not worthy of it. 1217 01:59:46,200 --> 01:59:52,860 My wife's dead and I'm a widower now. 1218 01:59:53,390 --> 01:59:57,610 Someone I've had feelings for since I was young is back in my life. 1219 01:59:57,710 --> 02:00:02,350 I'm telling you it's OK. 1220 02:00:02,450 --> 02:00:05,010 Ito-san, I... 1221 02:00:07,880 --> 02:00:11,600 Don't you want me? 1222 02:00:12,070 --> 02:00:18,330 - So will you marry me? - You're a bit pushy... 1223 02:00:27,850 --> 02:00:32,500 If you don't mind, Koi-san, I... 1224 02:00:32,600 --> 02:00:36,160 I'd like to hold the ceremony quickly. 1225 02:00:36,290 --> 02:00:37,600 Hachiran! 1226 02:00:38,370 --> 02:00:40,830 Do you know how old she is? 1227 02:00:41,330 --> 02:00:42,370 Well, err... 1228 02:00:42,480 --> 02:00:45,500 - Go on then, tell me. - Tomoko! 1229 02:00:45,600 --> 02:00:49,330 It's embarrassing... - Go on, tell me! 1230 02:00:50,000 --> 02:00:53,370 She's 7 years older than me. 1231 02:00:53,470 --> 02:00:55,390 She's 47. 1232 02:00:55,860 --> 02:00:59,510 I don't know why you agreed and I think you should reconsider. 1233 02:00:59,680 --> 02:01:01,560 Go back to Osaka. 1234 02:01:02,210 --> 02:01:06,150 Why are you so opposed? 1235 02:01:07,430 --> 02:01:11,310 Hachiran and I are not children, we discussed it before we decided. 1236 02:01:11,410 --> 02:01:13,290 I'm your mother! 1237 02:01:14,030 --> 02:01:18,190 - Are you serious? - What about? 1238 02:01:19,270 --> 02:01:23,300 - Marrying Hachiran! - I'm not joking! 1239 02:01:23,560 --> 02:01:27,040 You're crazy. Getting married at 47! 1240 02:01:27,140 --> 02:01:32,520 No matter if there's history it's as if you'll have any bloke who'll have you. It's embarrassing. 1241 02:01:32,620 --> 02:01:37,310 It's not having "some bloke", we're getting married! 1242 02:01:37,930 --> 02:01:40,550 How many marriages will it take to satisfy you? 1243 02:01:40,650 --> 02:01:44,180 I've been unable to marry because of having you as my mother. 1244 02:01:44,340 --> 02:01:46,210 What are you talking about? 1245 02:01:49,920 --> 02:01:53,880 Although she's the one you knew when you were young 1246 02:01:53,980 --> 02:01:59,660 she's not the girl who went off to get married, she's had two children apart from me. You know that? 1247 02:01:59,820 --> 02:02:03,910 Yasuko at the landowner-family. 1248 02:02:03,950 --> 02:02:07,790 And she had one in Shizuoka, I don't know whose it was. 1249 02:02:08,110 --> 02:02:12,160 The witch dropped it in the sea, current whereabouts unknown. 1250 02:02:12,410 --> 02:02:14,900 - Tomoko! - Hachiran... 1251 02:02:15,000 --> 02:02:18,390 You probably didn't know she was in a brothel in Shizuoka. 1252 02:02:18,490 --> 02:02:22,120 She worked as a prostitute for 4 years. 1253 02:02:22,500 --> 02:02:29,370 I remember it very well as I had already been sold to the same brothel before you arrived in it! 1254 02:02:29,730 --> 02:02:34,660 She was proud to be top at the previous place! 1255 02:02:34,760 --> 02:02:36,970 - Why are you saying this? - Hachiran! 1256 02:02:37,070 --> 02:02:40,450 If you're OK with that then I don't mind! 1257 02:02:40,740 --> 02:02:46,800 You're a clockmaker's heir and the relatives will be against this. 1258 02:02:47,210 --> 02:02:52,680 If a former prostitute 7 years older than you is OK for your second wife... 1259 02:02:53,100 --> 02:02:56,490 You'd better think about your kids' education! 1260 02:02:56,800 --> 02:03:00,420 Tomoko! I was a prostitute. 1261 02:03:00,660 --> 02:03:04,160 You were a geisha. - A geisha and a prostitute are different. 1262 02:03:04,290 --> 02:03:07,230 I was a prostitute, you were a mistress. 1263 02:03:07,570 --> 02:03:10,080 Hachiran, she talks so proudly. 1264 02:03:10,560 --> 02:03:13,530 You're just a mistress! A mistress! 1265 02:03:14,280 --> 02:03:20,330 Mother, I wanted to marry him. I tried so many times... 1266 02:03:20,840 --> 02:03:25,530 Being a geisha was acceptable but not being the daughter of a whore! 1267 02:03:26,500 --> 02:03:30,460 I became Konami's mistress and tried to give up being a geisha. 1268 02:03:30,560 --> 02:03:34,050 I had only myself to depend on and I had to build a future. 1269 02:03:34,870 --> 02:03:38,500 But being a geisha, becoming a mistress... 1270 02:03:38,760 --> 02:03:41,820 Everything's been your fault from the very beginning! 1271 02:03:42,090 --> 02:03:48,600 If you'd stayed in my father's house after he died, none of this would have happened to me. 1272 02:03:49,650 --> 02:03:54,860 You've married many times, I never could! 1273 02:03:56,500 --> 02:03:59,860 You took all those chances to get married, and left none for me! 1274 02:03:59,990 --> 02:04:02,620 I've never known that ordinary happiness. 1275 02:04:03,000 --> 02:04:07,200 Holding a wedding ceremony... I've never had that. 1276 02:04:07,560 --> 02:04:10,250 So many marriages! So many times a bride. 1277 02:04:10,350 --> 02:04:13,620 Tomoko, you're jealous, aren't you. 1278 02:04:14,230 --> 02:04:17,040 - Mother! - You're such an uncaring daughter! 1279 02:04:56,960 --> 02:04:59,410 Hachiran, let's leave. 1280 02:05:04,080 --> 02:05:06,280 Who can stay in such a place. 1281 02:05:07,130 --> 02:05:08,630 I'll pack. 1282 02:05:13,330 --> 02:05:16,020 Let's go to Atami hot springs on the way back. 1283 02:05:54,070 --> 02:05:58,890 How about going on from Kyoto and Nara to meet your mother? 1284 02:05:59,210 --> 02:06:00,880 No way! 1285 02:06:01,140 --> 02:06:05,120 I don't think of her as my mother. - Don't say that. 1286 02:06:05,370 --> 02:06:09,760 Not acting her age is human nature, that's what I'm doing too! 1287 02:06:24,800 --> 02:06:26,250 Tomoko... 1288 02:06:26,810 --> 02:06:29,370 You probably won't like me to ask again... 1289 02:06:29,900 --> 02:06:32,450 But I have to as it's been preying on my mind. 1290 02:06:33,330 --> 02:06:36,670 You blaming your mother for not acting her age... 1291 02:06:36,990 --> 02:06:39,160 And me, at this age... 1292 02:06:39,580 --> 02:06:45,670 I'm not sure whether you'll regret agreeing to come with me, you're not a professional! 1293 02:06:47,700 --> 02:06:51,720 We've had a relationship of 12 years, 1294 02:06:52,340 --> 02:06:56,240 As you've noticed I have been in love with you for a long time. 1295 02:06:57,310 --> 02:07:01,390 You might not have noticed but I am. 1296 02:07:04,350 --> 02:07:07,200 You told me very clearly... 1297 02:07:08,850 --> 02:07:11,880 You didn't want a man who wouldn't marry you... 1298 02:07:12,880 --> 02:07:16,420 Especially one with a wife and children. 1299 02:07:17,240 --> 02:07:19,160 So why are you here with me? 1300 02:07:21,650 --> 02:07:26,950 My wife supported me through long years of poverty... 1301 02:07:27,580 --> 02:07:30,950 I can't break up with her because I've found someone else. 1302 02:07:31,470 --> 02:07:35,450 She may not be the perfect wife but... 1303 02:07:35,790 --> 02:07:38,210 But I'm the kind of man who can't do that. 1304 02:07:39,000 --> 02:07:40,620 I know. 1305 02:07:42,810 --> 02:07:46,210 Do you? 1306 02:07:47,160 --> 02:07:53,710 I'm so grateful for all that you've given me. 1307 02:07:54,040 --> 02:07:56,980 But a mistress is just a mistress... 1308 02:07:57,080 --> 02:08:00,080 As my mother has so painfully reminded me. 1309 02:08:00,420 --> 02:08:06,000 And I can get by alone, but I'm a woman... 1310 02:08:06,340 --> 02:08:09,820 There are sad times when I want to cling to someone. 1311 02:08:10,860 --> 02:08:13,620 I don't have anything but... 1312 02:08:14,290 --> 02:08:18,410 With you I can cry on your lap. 1313 02:08:38,060 --> 02:08:39,490 Tomoko! 1314 02:10:42,420 --> 02:10:47,410 1945 1315 02:10:51,510 --> 02:10:54,270 I wonder what happened to Hachiran. 1316 02:10:55,390 --> 02:10:59,440 He knows Tokyo was badly burned but he's not got in contact. 1317 02:10:59,940 --> 02:11:04,150 Not even when we heard the war was lost. 1318 02:11:04,510 --> 02:11:06,650 I wonder why. 1319 02:11:07,200 --> 02:11:10,320 Nobody has time to worry about you. 1320 02:11:10,930 --> 02:11:14,120 I know Osaka has been badly bombed. 1321 02:11:14,270 --> 02:11:19,380 But since I left and came here not a single word... 1322 02:11:19,480 --> 02:11:23,530 But I wonder... - How many times must we go over it. 1323 02:11:23,720 --> 02:11:26,500 Even Hachiran can't do that. 1324 02:11:26,740 --> 02:11:29,770 No, that's crazy. Of course he... 1325 02:11:29,870 --> 02:11:33,120 Why doesn't he come and get me? 1326 02:11:33,620 --> 02:11:37,080 Why don't you just go back to Osaka? 1327 02:11:37,180 --> 02:11:40,960 I've told you many times. It's no fun there. 1328 02:11:41,630 --> 02:11:46,270 We've been at war, there's not been anywhere in Japan that's fun! 1329 02:11:46,370 --> 02:11:50,540 He always came home tired out... 1330 02:11:50,940 --> 02:11:55,230 I had to cook for him. - Of course you did! 1331 02:11:55,330 --> 02:11:58,850 There's no food, how could I cook? 1332 02:11:59,460 --> 02:12:01,950 From Osaka you can get out to Wakayama and buy stuff. 1333 02:12:02,050 --> 02:12:05,080 I go out with a rucksack too. 1334 02:12:05,180 --> 02:12:07,350 I'm 61! 1335 02:12:08,180 --> 02:12:12,740 But you can't just leave and then go back. It was you who decided to marry him! 1336 02:12:12,840 --> 02:12:16,600 Don't be mean to me! I'm an old woman! 1337 02:12:17,450 --> 02:12:20,570 Osaka's dangerous. - Why? 1338 02:12:21,000 --> 02:12:25,750 You know very well... I've been a widow for a while... 1339 02:12:28,390 --> 02:12:30,380 Hurry up and finish. 1340 02:12:33,390 --> 02:12:36,350 - Tomoko... - What? 1341 02:12:36,660 --> 02:12:41,110 When I die I want you to bury me with your father. 1342 02:12:41,800 --> 02:12:43,510 What? 1343 02:12:43,860 --> 02:12:48,460 - I want to be buried with him. - Why? 1344 02:12:49,390 --> 02:12:53,860 It's my right. 1345 02:12:54,250 --> 02:12:59,710 You're now wife of Hachiran Kuwata, you married him! 1346 02:13:00,330 --> 02:13:04,640 You'll be buried with him. You can't go back in time. 1347 02:13:05,260 --> 02:13:09,070 But Seikichi Tada is your father. 1348 02:13:09,170 --> 02:13:13,000 He may be my father but he's nothing to do with you. 1349 02:13:13,610 --> 02:13:19,850 You go on about being with him when you die but you've given yourself to a lot men since! 1350 02:13:20,350 --> 02:13:25,270 You're like a spoiled kid. Don't you feel bad for Hachiran? 1351 02:13:26,330 --> 02:13:30,000 - You don't understand... - No, I don't. It's weird. 1352 02:13:30,100 --> 02:13:33,230 I'll buy you a ticket. How about going back to Osaka? 1353 02:13:33,520 --> 02:13:36,230 You're cruel! 1354 02:13:36,880 --> 02:13:42,700 You're the only one I can rely on in these hard times. Don't be so cold. 1355 02:13:43,090 --> 02:13:45,200 I'm your mother. 1356 02:13:56,230 --> 02:13:58,170 Tomoko... 1357 02:13:58,860 --> 02:14:01,380 Don't you think it's strange? 1358 02:14:01,850 --> 02:14:06,260 He'd surely come here for me. 1359 02:14:07,150 --> 02:14:09,990 Even though Hanaya burned down. 1360 02:14:10,200 --> 02:14:14,350 That's 5, 6... 9. 1361 02:14:14,640 --> 02:14:17,390 It's almost 6 months! 1362 02:14:18,510 --> 02:14:21,720 They said Japan had never been defeated nor would it be... but we lost. 1363 02:14:21,820 --> 02:14:25,110 It's not surprising that communications between Osaka and Tokyo are cut off. 1364 02:14:25,210 --> 02:14:28,530 But the fighting's over now... 1365 02:14:28,840 --> 02:14:31,640 It's been more than a month! 1366 02:14:31,740 --> 02:14:34,910 If you're so worried why not go and see. 1367 02:14:35,010 --> 02:14:39,060 He won't mind. I don't love him. 1368 02:14:40,000 --> 02:14:43,480 I just wonder if he's still alive. 1369 02:14:45,470 --> 02:14:49,470 I wonder if he's dead. What do you think? 1370 02:14:49,770 --> 02:14:53,660 You don't love him so why not shut up! 1371 02:15:02,310 --> 02:15:06,200 It was about this time when Nozawa died. 1372 02:15:07,680 --> 02:15:11,710 That was the second time I walked out. 1373 02:15:13,070 --> 02:15:17,990 It was September. 1374 02:15:18,560 --> 02:15:22,380 It was eight years ago today. 1375 02:15:23,000 --> 02:15:26,200 Really? Today? 1376 02:15:28,370 --> 02:15:31,030 I've always hated September. 1377 02:15:35,200 --> 02:15:42,190 You've not had a man for a long time either. You must be lonely. 1378 02:15:42,290 --> 02:15:43,920 Mother! 1379 02:15:44,660 --> 02:15:49,090 - Why get angry? - I'm not like you! 1380 02:15:55,350 --> 02:16:00,950 - Is Nakano next? - No, the one after. I'm getting off there. 1381 02:16:14,810 --> 02:16:17,810 TATSUO YAMANO 1382 02:16:16,330 --> 02:16:17,810 Hello! 1383 02:16:19,130 --> 02:16:20,980 Anybody home? 1384 02:16:22,290 --> 02:16:24,090 Is anyone there? 1385 02:16:24,320 --> 02:16:27,300 There you are! How are you? 1386 02:16:28,280 --> 02:16:29,590 Yes. 1387 02:16:30,120 --> 02:16:33,770 - You're pregnant? - Yes. 1388 02:16:34,520 --> 02:16:36,520 Congratulations! 1389 02:16:37,250 --> 02:16:40,050 It's a good thing this place wasn't bombed. 1390 02:16:40,450 --> 02:16:43,550 Is he here? - No, he's out. 1391 02:16:43,900 --> 02:16:49,110 - Can I wait for him? - Please come in. 1392 02:16:55,120 --> 02:16:57,860 It's hot so I don't need a cushion. 1393 02:16:58,920 --> 02:17:02,620 I saw the shoes and thought some Americans were here. 1394 02:17:02,720 --> 02:17:05,160 They're all my husband's shoes. 1395 02:17:05,260 --> 02:17:10,100 He changes every time he comes home. - He's doing well! 1396 02:17:11,620 --> 02:17:16,660 If your door's unlocked they'll get stolen. - It's hot, we need it open. 1397 02:17:17,140 --> 02:17:19,350 What does your husband do now? 1398 02:17:19,450 --> 02:17:23,240 I don't really know. 1399 02:17:24,060 --> 02:17:28,500 Yasuko, mother has been with me all the time. 1400 02:17:29,220 --> 02:17:30,670 Oh. 1401 02:17:31,070 --> 02:17:35,710 No one came from Osaka for her, then the Hanaya burned down, then the war ended. 1402 02:17:35,960 --> 02:17:39,120 We've been living in our old air-raid shelter. 1403 02:17:39,650 --> 02:17:41,630 Thank you. 1404 02:17:43,210 --> 02:17:46,040 - Here you are. - Thanks. 1405 02:17:50,160 --> 02:17:52,250 I put sugar in. 1406 02:17:52,920 --> 02:17:57,740 You have nice expensive things, I haven't had this kind of tea for years. 1407 02:17:58,570 --> 02:18:02,280 It smells great. - It's Lipton. - I see. 1408 02:18:03,030 --> 02:18:07,480 - Have as many cups as you want. - You've got lots of sugar too, then? 1409 02:18:07,890 --> 02:18:10,150 My husband brings it for me. 1410 02:18:11,280 --> 02:18:13,430 I envy you. 1411 02:18:13,940 --> 02:18:16,710 I can't stay in that shelter for ever. 1412 02:18:16,880 --> 02:18:20,090 I need to get a business up and running. 1413 02:18:21,500 --> 02:18:24,630 I came to ask you a favour. 1414 02:18:25,210 --> 02:18:29,630 Could you look after mother until I get sorted out? 1415 02:18:31,860 --> 02:18:35,080 She is your only parent. 1416 02:18:35,620 --> 02:18:40,070 I don't have money like I used to but I'll pay. 1417 02:18:40,170 --> 02:18:43,280 I'm not asking you to do it for ever. 1418 02:18:44,090 --> 02:18:48,430 I'll come and get her as soon as I get a roof over our heads. 1419 02:18:48,810 --> 02:18:52,430 Please look after her until then. 1420 02:18:53,930 --> 02:18:56,660 Is it OK to send her back to Osaka? 1421 02:18:57,320 --> 02:19:00,180 We can't trouble Hachiran any further. 1422 02:19:00,280 --> 02:19:02,960 After all she left without discussing it with him. 1423 02:19:03,450 --> 02:19:07,000 She's never behaved like a proper wife. 1424 02:19:07,550 --> 02:19:10,980 She's never once done anything motherly for me. 1425 02:19:11,080 --> 02:19:15,520 It's the same for me. But she is our mother. 1426 02:19:15,960 --> 02:19:19,780 We can't leave a woman in her 60s living in an air-raid shelter. 1427 02:19:20,450 --> 02:19:25,470 It's OK now but when it's cold and wet it will be miserable. 1428 02:19:26,010 --> 02:19:28,230 It serves her right. 1429 02:19:29,010 --> 02:19:34,050 When father died in Wakayama there was no protection... 1430 02:19:34,480 --> 02:19:39,050 I was bullied by the legitimate kids, so I ran away. 1431 02:19:39,640 --> 02:19:42,310 I know you've suffered a lot. 1432 02:19:42,850 --> 02:19:45,110 And when I ran away to Osaka... 1433 02:19:46,190 --> 02:19:51,190 I'll never forget mother's face and her saying to me "what the hell do you want?" 1434 02:19:51,710 --> 02:19:54,850 Is that what she should have said to her crying daughter? 1435 02:19:55,290 --> 02:19:57,420 So what are you telling me to do? 1436 02:19:57,640 --> 02:20:01,810 She may not be very maternal but she is still our mother. 1437 02:20:02,340 --> 02:20:04,630 It probably does serve her right. 1438 02:20:04,730 --> 02:20:08,930 But she's a blood relative and we can't abandon her. 1439 02:20:12,640 --> 02:20:15,210 I know you're not going to be filial and look after her. 1440 02:20:15,310 --> 02:20:21,020 So take her just for a year at most. 1441 02:20:21,470 --> 02:20:25,330 I will pay for her board. Is that OK? 1442 02:20:27,440 --> 02:20:31,070 Surely you can't object to that? 1443 02:20:31,170 --> 02:20:35,040 Even if it were a stranger and not your own mother... when someone begs like this... 1444 02:20:35,160 --> 02:20:38,890 I think you're obliged to drop your objections. Well? 1445 02:20:40,500 --> 02:20:42,680 I'll have to ask my husband. 1446 02:20:42,780 --> 02:20:46,950 You should be able to know without asking him. He has obligations to us. 1447 02:20:47,050 --> 02:20:49,690 I paid for this house. 1448 02:20:51,460 --> 02:20:57,290 When you turned up at our door, rejected and miserable, did I object? 1449 02:20:58,260 --> 02:21:00,380 Before being sent off to Shizuoka 1450 02:21:00,480 --> 02:21:05,510 I thought that that crying baby had grown so much. 1451 02:21:05,610 --> 02:21:08,000 It was a long time since I'd cried. 1452 02:21:08,100 --> 02:21:11,840 - Hello, dear. - He's back. 1453 02:21:17,450 --> 02:21:20,520 Hi Sis. 1454 02:21:20,620 --> 02:21:25,920 - Long time no see. - Yes, it's been a while. 1455 02:21:26,660 --> 02:21:28,460 Where are you living now? 1456 02:21:28,560 --> 02:21:33,370 I drove through that area by the river, it's been pretty badly devastated. 1457 02:21:33,470 --> 02:21:36,610 Well you seem to be doing OK at least? 1458 02:21:37,620 --> 02:21:39,640 Maybe so. 1459 02:21:40,650 --> 02:21:42,820 Get me some beer. 1460 02:21:43,860 --> 02:21:45,560 The cans. 1461 02:21:46,750 --> 02:21:49,470 She wants us to take in my mother. 1462 02:21:50,080 --> 02:21:55,270 - Eh? Your mother? - I said I don't want to. 1463 02:21:57,280 --> 02:22:01,010 That parent and sibling thing is old fashioned these days. 1464 02:22:02,100 --> 02:22:06,170 Thank of this new 'democracy' word! Leave her to sort herself out. 1465 02:22:06,440 --> 02:22:11,530 It's the age of individualism, you, me and Yasuko are all individuals. 1466 02:22:11,660 --> 02:22:14,960 Individuals should look after their own happiness and their own rights. 1467 02:22:15,060 --> 02:22:19,430 And as for mother... - Fine! I've heard enough. 1468 02:22:48,290 --> 02:22:49,940 Mother? 1469 02:22:54,250 --> 02:22:56,310 I'm back. 1470 02:22:57,130 --> 02:23:01,060 Tomoko, where have you been? 1471 02:23:01,160 --> 02:23:04,400 - Sorry I'm late. - I was really scared. 1472 02:23:04,500 --> 02:23:07,630 I thought you'd abandoned me and gone off. 1473 02:23:08,200 --> 02:23:10,260 It's OK, mum. 1474 02:23:11,050 --> 02:23:15,590 I won't abandon you. I'm your only daughter. 1475 02:23:15,810 --> 02:23:17,890 We'll manage together. 1476 02:23:21,000 --> 02:23:25,390 I'll show them! I'll build a fine house on this land. 1477 02:23:26,020 --> 02:23:29,030 Until then... it will be tough on you but... 1478 02:23:29,130 --> 02:23:31,820 It'll be tough on the two of us together. 1479 02:23:33,420 --> 02:23:35,290 OK. 1480 02:23:35,730 --> 02:23:39,210 In this whole world it's only you I can rely on, Tomoko. 1481 02:23:39,720 --> 02:23:43,180 I can put up with it and be patient. 1482 02:23:47,630 --> 02:23:51,140 Where did you find this? 1483 02:23:52,160 --> 02:23:54,710 In the remains of the kitchen. 1484 02:23:55,200 --> 02:24:00,850 I turned over the crockery box and there were 3 unbroken ones. 1485 02:24:01,540 --> 02:24:05,060 I didn't need them so I hadn't looked but... 1486 02:24:05,160 --> 02:24:08,330 All the crockery in the cellar should be safe. 1487 02:24:10,160 --> 02:24:15,620 Right mum, we're going to open a restaurant, even if it's a black market one! 1488 02:24:15,790 --> 02:24:20,940 We've got 40 sets of crockery! That's so rare these days! 1489 02:24:21,250 --> 02:24:24,480 When food is scarce there's value in crockery! 1490 02:24:24,580 --> 02:24:26,560 Everything will be fine. 1491 02:24:26,660 --> 02:24:31,250 I can make things good for you mum, you just need to be patient. 1492 02:24:31,660 --> 02:24:34,760 We must work hard just like we always used to say! 1493 02:24:34,860 --> 02:24:37,310 That's right! Brilliant! 1494 02:24:45,140 --> 02:24:47,860 - Tomoko! - What? 1495 02:24:48,400 --> 02:24:50,840 Isn't that him? 1496 02:24:52,970 --> 02:24:56,380 It is him! 1497 02:25:01,250 --> 02:25:04,120 Idiot! What are you doing over there? 1498 02:25:04,220 --> 02:25:07,050 We're here! - Hachiran! 1499 02:25:07,650 --> 02:25:09,190 Koi-san! 1500 02:25:11,530 --> 02:25:14,970 - You're safe! - You're OK! 1501 02:25:16,330 --> 02:25:19,340 Safe but... 1502 02:25:25,620 --> 02:25:28,700 These are pretty tough living conditions. 1503 02:25:28,800 --> 02:25:34,280 I was so patiently waiting for you to come for me. 1504 02:25:35,770 --> 02:25:38,070 Koi-san, and you're OK? 1505 02:25:39,720 --> 02:25:41,760 Mother has been waiting. 1506 02:25:41,860 --> 02:25:46,870 I'm sorry, I wrote but obviously nothing reached you. 1507 02:25:46,970 --> 02:25:51,270 - Never mind a letter... - I'm sorry. 1508 02:25:51,370 --> 02:25:53,550 How are things at your place? 1509 02:25:53,650 --> 02:25:56,950 Well, thankfully we were not burned out. 1510 02:25:57,050 --> 02:25:59,750 Come back with me! 1511 02:25:59,850 --> 02:26:03,270 We won't have the lifestyle we had before the war. 1512 02:26:03,370 --> 02:26:07,880 - It's taken you so long... - I'm sorry! 1513 02:26:09,500 --> 02:26:14,230 Koi-san too, why not come to Osaka until Tokyo gets sorted out. 1514 02:26:14,450 --> 02:26:17,870 It's not the nicest place! - I'll be OK. 1515 02:26:18,340 --> 02:26:22,280 Mum, you go home. I'll do this myself. 1516 02:26:23,470 --> 02:26:27,670 Hachiran, I can't put you up in our bomb shelter. 1517 02:26:27,770 --> 02:26:29,800 How about heading straight back today? 1518 02:26:29,900 --> 02:26:33,320 I will, if you're really OK with that. 1519 02:26:33,760 --> 02:26:37,790 Yes, let's! It's horrible living in a hole in the ground! 1520 02:26:38,120 --> 02:26:39,920 Come here. 1521 02:26:43,370 --> 02:26:44,870 Mum! 1522 02:26:46,020 --> 02:26:50,480 When you die you should rest in Hachiran's grave. He's a good husband. 1523 02:26:51,430 --> 02:26:55,900 This place is a bit like a grave already so we'll enter it together now! 1524 02:27:15,240 --> 02:27:18,470 "Colonel Ezaki sentenced to hang along with other defendants at war crimes tribunal" 1525 02:27:49,250 --> 02:27:53,160 DEMOBILISATION OFFICE (URGENT CASES) 1526 02:27:56,740 --> 02:28:00,400 The families were informed of the verdict. 1527 02:28:00,500 --> 02:28:04,440 I saw it in this morning's paper and came straight away. Is he still alive? 1528 02:28:04,540 --> 02:28:06,710 He won't be executed straight away. 1529 02:28:06,810 --> 02:28:10,680 MacArthur has to give final approval. Recently it's taken up to a year. 1530 02:28:10,930 --> 02:28:14,480 Did he really behead the American airmen from the B52? 1531 02:28:14,580 --> 02:28:18,750 I don't know. It's hard to imagine the commander himself doing it. 1532 02:28:19,200 --> 02:28:23,760 But I guess he takes responsibility for what his troops did. I'm sorry. 1533 02:28:24,220 --> 02:28:28,240 The death penalty for something that he didn't do is terrible. 1534 02:28:28,340 --> 02:28:31,920 Can't we do anything? - No, nothing. 1535 02:28:32,240 --> 02:28:36,270 It's all done far off and we cannot do a thing about it. 1536 02:28:36,370 --> 02:28:39,290 At least let me meet with him please. 1537 02:28:39,390 --> 02:28:42,060 What is your relationship to Colonel Ezaki? 1538 02:28:42,160 --> 02:28:45,300 I'm an old... acquaintance. 1539 02:28:47,920 --> 02:28:51,560 Visiting is only permitted once a month. 1540 02:28:51,660 --> 02:28:54,900 The first time is family only. Maximum of 5 people. 1541 02:28:56,880 --> 02:28:59,510 - Just once? - Yes, that's right. 1542 02:29:00,860 --> 02:29:05,250 He has a wife and three children. 1543 02:29:05,620 --> 02:29:09,570 His father always comes. That's the maximum five people. 1544 02:29:09,810 --> 02:29:13,710 Please help me to meet him, I must meet him. 1545 02:29:15,920 --> 02:29:21,960 - But just a friend... - I'm an old... someone who spent time with him long ago. 1546 02:29:22,230 --> 02:29:26,230 I can't say anything more than that. Please! 1547 02:29:29,050 --> 02:29:31,850 I'll give you the family address. 1548 02:29:32,660 --> 02:29:37,880 The son is a student and lives in Tokyo but the wife and other kids are still in Akita where they were evacuated. 1549 02:29:38,070 --> 02:29:42,100 Or shall I give the family your contact details when they next come? 1550 02:29:42,430 --> 02:29:44,370 No, what's not... 1551 02:29:47,650 --> 02:29:51,510 Then if there's any space in the permitted 5 visitors... 1552 02:29:51,840 --> 02:29:55,130 I will add you in as a family member. 1553 02:29:55,860 --> 02:29:57,820 I'll be in touch. 1554 02:29:58,360 --> 02:30:01,090 Thank you so much. 1555 02:30:01,900 --> 02:30:05,820 - You name and address? - Tomoko Sunaga. 1556 02:30:06,160 --> 02:30:08,260 The kanji are 須 (su) 1557 02:30:09,310 --> 02:30:11,850 and 永 (naga) - as used in the word 永久 (eternal). 1558 02:30:12,090 --> 02:30:16,870 Tomoko is written with two moons 朋子 - here's my card. 1559 02:30:17,420 --> 02:30:19,710 My business is called Hanaya. 1560 02:31:36,390 --> 02:31:38,850 I understand how you may feel but... 1561 02:31:39,480 --> 02:31:43,330 we can't break the rule of a maximum of 5 visitors per month. 1562 02:31:43,850 --> 02:31:46,540 It's not fair to give you false hope. 1563 02:31:46,910 --> 02:31:50,490 And unless one of the five people gets sick or something... 1564 02:31:50,900 --> 02:31:55,350 All you can do is wait. - It's been 6 months! 1565 02:31:55,820 --> 02:31:59,260 He's been sentenced and it could be carried out any time. 1566 02:31:59,360 --> 02:32:01,860 Just being made to wait is cruel. 1567 02:32:02,830 --> 02:32:05,240 All I want to do is meet him. Not to do anything bad. 1568 02:32:05,340 --> 02:32:08,550 As soon as there's a chance I will contact you. 1569 02:32:10,650 --> 02:32:12,070 Mr Murata... 1570 02:32:12,840 --> 02:32:18,130 Every time I've come these 6 months that's all you've ever been able to say to me! 1571 02:32:19,300 --> 02:32:21,610 It's the only thing I can say. 1572 02:32:24,500 --> 02:32:26,380 Good morning. 1573 02:32:35,050 --> 02:32:38,200 - Welcome back. - Hi. 1574 02:32:46,090 --> 02:32:47,580 - Welcome home. - Hi. 1575 02:32:47,680 --> 02:32:50,330 - Your mother's here from Osaka. - My mother? 1576 02:32:50,400 --> 02:32:52,070 She's only just arrived. 1577 02:32:57,480 --> 02:32:59,330 Is that you, Tomoko? 1578 02:33:00,360 --> 02:33:02,060 Hi, mum. 1579 02:33:02,860 --> 02:33:07,730 What brought you here so suddenly? - What lovely flowers in the garden. 1580 02:33:08,370 --> 02:33:10,760 Lots of red flowers. 1581 02:33:11,410 --> 02:33:14,540 I'm not sure if it's flowers or the berries. 1582 02:33:14,980 --> 02:33:17,000 It's waremokou. 1583 02:33:17,430 --> 02:33:20,260 Ah, the flower that signifies one-sided love... 1584 02:33:21,300 --> 02:33:26,300 I had it as a design on my kimono and sash when I worked in red-light district. 1585 02:33:26,400 --> 02:33:29,430 There were young geisha who had one-sided crushes. 1586 02:33:30,350 --> 02:33:33,480 You're clever, Tomoko. You know what it means. 1587 02:33:33,860 --> 02:33:36,700 I've not seen you for 3 years. 1588 02:33:36,980 --> 02:33:40,660 Look how magnificent it has become. 1589 02:33:42,840 --> 02:33:47,740 Thank you for the nice food. I was delighted. 1590 02:33:48,180 --> 02:33:52,920 - Did you like it? - Yes, I realised how much we share as blood relatives... 1591 02:33:53,020 --> 02:33:58,780 I so wanted to come to Tokyo. 1592 02:33:58,920 --> 02:34:03,480 But Hachiran kept saying it was not a good idea. 1593 02:34:03,830 --> 02:34:08,500 I said I'd just come and see how you were doing. I tricked him! 1594 02:34:09,480 --> 02:34:14,440 - Tricked him? - Well, I never liked him much! 1595 02:34:14,720 --> 02:34:18,090 He can't compare to my lovely daughter! 1596 02:34:19,020 --> 02:34:24,300 Tomoko, let's live together again like we used to do. 1597 02:34:25,700 --> 02:34:28,490 So you're telling me you've left Hachiran? 1598 02:34:28,590 --> 02:34:32,320 - Yes. - But I suppose he thinks that you'll come back... 1599 02:34:32,420 --> 02:34:37,270 He said he'd come and collect me but I said no and left. 1600 02:34:37,370 --> 02:34:39,300 What the hell does that mean? 1601 02:34:39,960 --> 02:34:43,260 I'm fed up living with strangers. 1602 02:34:43,360 --> 02:34:47,550 The stranger is your husband. How can a married couple be 'strangers'? 1603 02:34:47,880 --> 02:34:52,160 We've been total strangers to each other for a while. 1604 02:34:52,260 --> 02:34:56,840 - That's not what being a couple is about. - Oh yes it is! 1605 02:34:58,260 --> 02:35:03,100 You're the only one with whom I have an intimate connection. 1606 02:35:04,430 --> 02:35:08,010 And Yasuko? I'm not your only daughter! 1607 02:35:08,110 --> 02:35:13,130 - She's your father's kid. - She's also definitely yours! 1608 02:35:13,380 --> 02:35:17,320 She's not Seikichi's. I've cut all ties to him. 1609 02:35:18,510 --> 02:35:19,850 What did you just say? 1610 02:35:20,680 --> 02:35:22,790 I've already told you. 1611 02:35:22,890 --> 02:35:27,170 I want to be buried with your father when I die. 1612 02:35:27,720 --> 02:35:33,060 You and I are parent and child but Yasuko is a stranger. 1613 02:35:33,160 --> 02:35:37,500 That's what I think. - What kind of logic is that? 1614 02:35:37,880 --> 02:35:39,910 So what are Yasuko and me? 1615 02:35:40,850 --> 02:35:45,130 When Yasuko was in trouble she always came to me saying I was the only one she could rely on. 1616 02:35:45,320 --> 02:35:50,510 She runs off with that ex-driver and now they're rich she doesn't even send a letter... 1617 02:35:50,740 --> 02:35:53,000 She's the one who's got your blood. 1618 02:35:53,480 --> 02:35:57,790 Before she ran off with Yamano, she was pregnant by some other bloke. 1619 02:35:58,280 --> 02:36:02,670 If the child had lived, it would have been a brothel child like yours! 1620 02:36:02,930 --> 02:36:06,260 And me never being able to marry or have children... 1621 02:36:06,830 --> 02:36:10,850 Tomoko, we've not seen each other for 3 years. 1622 02:36:11,160 --> 02:36:14,470 Don't be so waremokou. (Burnet flower = one sided love) 1623 02:36:14,530 --> 02:36:16,500 What the hell does that mean? 1624 02:36:16,630 --> 02:36:18,940 I don't really know! 1625 02:36:19,540 --> 02:36:24,880 You're so angry with me I got confused, I didn't know what I was saying! 1626 02:36:26,020 --> 02:36:29,990 Can I have more tea? - Pour it yourself! 1627 02:36:41,340 --> 02:36:43,140 Madam! 1628 02:36:44,620 --> 02:36:46,130 There's a phone call... 1629 02:36:46,310 --> 02:36:48,610 - Who from? - The Fukuinkyoku (who handle ex-military issues). 1630 02:36:48,900 --> 02:36:51,930 - Why? - He said you must phone immediately. 1631 02:36:52,930 --> 02:36:54,900 GIVE THANKS 1632 02:36:55,320 --> 02:36:59,270 Is that Demobilisation and former military affairs? Can I speak to Mr Murata please? 1633 02:36:59,370 --> 02:37:02,640 Yes, in the legal section... Yes, that's him. 1634 02:37:03,170 --> 02:37:04,840 Is that Tomoko Sunaga? 1635 02:37:05,370 --> 02:37:09,650 There's a space in the visitor list. Please come immediately! 1636 02:37:09,930 --> 02:37:12,700 The truck leaves in less than 30 minutes. 1637 02:37:12,840 --> 02:37:15,320 OK, get here however you can. 1638 02:37:15,690 --> 02:37:16,990 Hello? 1639 02:37:51,430 --> 02:37:54,800 He will find out sooner or later, why hide it? 1640 02:37:55,780 --> 02:37:59,590 He'll read it in your face. 1641 02:38:00,160 --> 02:38:04,540 - It was grandfather's last wish to tell him... - No, you mustn't. 1642 02:38:05,490 --> 02:38:07,690 You may be able to fake it once, but not a second time. 1643 02:38:07,780 --> 02:38:10,510 Anyway let's not talk about it today. 1644 02:38:11,820 --> 02:38:16,130 I don't want to see his face when he hears. I would cry. 1645 02:38:17,040 --> 02:38:20,520 Would the family of Colonel Fumitake Eizaki please come with me. 1646 02:38:20,970 --> 02:38:22,580 This way. 1647 02:39:15,520 --> 02:39:17,180 Father! 1648 02:39:20,190 --> 02:39:21,690 I'm glad to see you. 1649 02:39:21,790 --> 02:39:24,020 Dad, are you well? 1650 02:39:24,640 --> 02:39:27,970 Thank you for taking the trouble to bring them every month. 1651 02:39:28,470 --> 02:39:29,720 What's happened to father? 1652 02:39:31,280 --> 02:39:35,660 He's rather tired so he said he's resting. 1653 02:39:45,800 --> 02:39:48,810 - Is he ill? - No. 1654 02:39:49,530 --> 02:39:54,010 No, but taking the train to Tokyo is hard for him. 1655 02:39:54,570 --> 02:39:57,830 He's had a cold and I didn't want him to develop complications. 1656 02:39:57,930 --> 02:40:00,230 I told him not to come. 1657 02:40:00,920 --> 02:40:02,320 I see. 1658 02:40:09,790 --> 02:40:12,090 My name is Sunaga. 1659 02:40:12,990 --> 02:40:14,960 It's been a long time. 1660 02:40:20,790 --> 02:40:23,320 I'm from Hanaya in Tsukiji. 1661 02:40:24,130 --> 02:40:25,990 It's me, Tomoko. 1662 02:40:27,040 --> 02:40:28,950 It's so good to see you. 1663 02:40:37,940 --> 02:40:42,030 I'm glad that you're looking well. 1664 02:40:44,690 --> 02:40:47,450 Seiji, Yuji, are you both studying hard? 1665 02:40:48,300 --> 02:40:50,050 Excuse me everyone. 1666 02:40:51,140 --> 02:40:53,010 I'll leave now. 1667 02:41:15,790 --> 02:41:19,210 Is that really enough? 1668 02:41:28,080 --> 02:41:31,150 - Yes, thank you. - Did you manage to talk? 1669 02:41:32,520 --> 02:41:36,750 - Yes, thank you. - I'm so glad of that. 1670 02:41:38,190 --> 02:41:41,040 You're something out of the ordinary... 1671 02:41:42,210 --> 02:41:44,540 You contacted me every ten days or so... 1672 02:41:46,340 --> 02:41:48,160 You really worked so hard! 1673 02:42:30,670 --> 02:42:32,760 Welcome back. 1674 02:42:34,550 --> 02:42:37,730 Welcome... What's wrong? 1675 02:42:38,320 --> 02:42:40,410 I'm fine, just a little nauseous. 1676 02:42:40,510 --> 02:42:45,150 Welcome back. Hachiran's here and he's clearly happy to see me. 1677 02:42:45,240 --> 02:42:46,720 You need some medicine. 1678 02:42:46,950 --> 02:42:50,190 Hachiran, how old are you next birthday? 1679 02:42:50,290 --> 02:42:54,070 You're better here than at that pathetic watchmaker! 1680 02:42:54,370 --> 02:42:57,550 What's wrong? - Long time no see, Koi-san. 1681 02:42:58,280 --> 02:43:00,780 Your mother summoned me and I... 1682 02:43:00,970 --> 02:43:04,060 Your business seems to be doing extremely well. 1683 02:43:05,980 --> 02:43:07,740 Get out! 1684 02:43:08,350 --> 02:43:12,760 I want you both to go back to Osaka. - Tomoko... 1685 02:43:12,860 --> 02:43:16,440 Now this minute! 1686 02:43:17,120 --> 02:43:21,120 No, get out. I can't bear it. I... 1687 02:43:22,660 --> 02:43:25,950 - Tomoko! - Koi-san! 1688 02:43:26,050 --> 02:43:32,560 "Tojo and 6 other war criminals hanged this morning at 00:15 hrs" 1689 02:43:33,260 --> 02:43:35,480 No, it was not him. 1690 02:43:36,240 --> 02:43:37,920 Don't worry. 1691 02:43:38,590 --> 02:43:40,940 As for visiting hours... 1692 02:43:41,280 --> 02:43:44,830 This month there were 5 family members. 1693 02:43:45,510 --> 02:43:48,270 And I think next month will be no good either. 1694 02:43:49,070 --> 02:43:52,960 Even if I don't see him again... 1695 02:43:53,980 --> 02:43:57,740 I'm just so glad he's alive and well. 1696 02:43:58,000 --> 02:44:00,940 All I can do is pray. 1697 02:44:02,340 --> 02:44:06,210 It's so kind of you to call so many times. 1698 02:44:06,810 --> 02:44:10,090 I wish you a Happy New Year. 1699 02:44:11,770 --> 02:44:13,920 Good bye. 1700 02:44:36,840 --> 02:44:40,350 (Shows she has been making lots of prayer offerings) 1701 02:44:48,660 --> 02:44:52,530 - We're home. - Welcome back. 1702 02:44:54,410 --> 02:44:56,260 We're back! 1703 02:44:57,500 --> 02:44:59,400 I'm worn out! 1704 02:45:00,730 --> 02:45:05,170 You shouldn't have opened the screens when it's so cold. 1705 02:45:05,500 --> 02:45:07,840 I feel better like this. 1706 02:45:08,450 --> 02:45:11,740 The Mitsumata is in flower. 1707 02:45:12,850 --> 02:45:15,080 Spring is on the way. 1708 02:45:15,180 --> 02:45:17,910 It's still February. I'm shutting the window. 1709 02:45:18,390 --> 02:45:20,370 It's certainly not spring yet. 1710 02:45:20,940 --> 02:45:24,130 You must rest. Otherwise you'll get worse. 1711 02:45:27,260 --> 02:45:30,540 Ginza's looking lively! 1712 02:45:31,180 --> 02:45:33,550 Some really nice-looking guys! 1713 02:45:33,980 --> 02:45:36,220 I was quite taken with him! 1714 02:45:36,560 --> 02:45:40,130 Good strong nose and a nice shaped mouth... 1715 02:45:40,680 --> 02:45:43,040 I liked his grey eyes. 1716 02:45:43,140 --> 02:45:47,370 - Who are you talking about? - An American soldier. 1717 02:45:47,470 --> 02:45:53,330 I don't want to hear about such trifles. Go away and let me rest. 1718 02:45:54,060 --> 02:45:58,120 It's different from when I had my own room. 1719 02:45:58,450 --> 02:46:01,840 Since we closed the business I can't get him to stay... 1720 02:46:02,170 --> 02:46:04,530 I've got no place of my own. 1721 02:46:05,970 --> 02:46:10,030 You've got a house in Osaka. Go back there. 1722 02:46:10,440 --> 02:46:13,300 I never want to go there again. 1723 02:46:17,570 --> 02:46:22,870 I can't live with her, she's not my blood relation. 1724 02:46:22,970 --> 02:46:25,930 I asked you to leave me to sleep in peace. 1725 02:46:27,020 --> 02:46:31,270 - But I wonder... - Wonder about what? 1726 02:46:31,570 --> 02:46:35,330 I'm over fifty now... 1727 02:46:35,740 --> 02:46:39,830 Although everyone says I look young. 1728 02:46:40,850 --> 02:46:45,320 - What are you on about? - My period. 1729 02:46:45,810 --> 02:46:50,390 Your periods stopped very early. 1730 02:46:51,100 --> 02:46:55,470 For me giving birth was easy and so was menopause. 1731 02:46:55,570 --> 02:46:57,640 I wonder why you're different. 1732 02:46:58,220 --> 02:47:00,530 It's because I'm not your kid. 1733 02:47:01,210 --> 02:47:03,450 I don't look like you. 1734 02:47:03,970 --> 02:47:07,430 Neither my body nor my personality are like yours. 1735 02:47:08,090 --> 02:47:10,340 But sometimes... 1736 02:47:10,440 --> 02:47:14,070 You do look very like your father, Sekiichi. 1737 02:47:14,960 --> 02:47:17,840 Parent and child often do resemble each other. 1738 02:47:19,310 --> 02:47:23,490 Seikichi was a really good looking man. 1739 02:47:25,960 --> 02:47:28,980 Oh yes, I've just remembered... 1740 02:47:30,060 --> 02:47:34,880 They always used to say when the Hanamitsu flowered you'd meet your love. 1741 02:47:35,320 --> 02:47:39,150 It's a flower of good omen. 1742 02:47:40,450 --> 02:47:43,080 You know a lot about the meaning of flowers. 1743 02:47:43,480 --> 02:47:47,490 It bloomed in Seikichi's garden. 1744 02:47:48,020 --> 02:47:50,270 It was a beautiful garden. 1745 02:47:51,120 --> 02:47:54,070 Sadly Osaka has changed a lot now. 1746 02:48:10,310 --> 02:48:13,620 Please come in. We have visitors. 1747 02:48:16,720 --> 02:48:20,400 Come in, it's been a while. 1748 02:48:20,530 --> 02:48:23,420 I've brought some important customers. 1749 02:48:28,800 --> 02:48:31,350 - Mrs Ito? - Thank you. 1750 02:48:38,810 --> 02:48:41,580 - Excuse me! - What is it? 1751 02:48:41,680 --> 02:48:45,230 - Special delivery for Koi-san. - Who from? 1752 02:48:46,580 --> 02:48:50,250 - Koi-san, how are you... - It's cold! 1753 02:49:05,280 --> 02:49:10,420 - What's in the letter? - I'm just going out. 1754 02:49:10,880 --> 02:49:13,500 - What is it? - Help me get ready. 1755 02:49:14,090 --> 02:49:16,060 Where are you going? 1756 02:49:16,260 --> 02:49:18,380 Never mind. Get the car! 1757 02:49:19,960 --> 02:49:21,230 Hachiran! 1758 02:49:21,880 --> 02:49:24,460 Bring the car, quickly! 1759 02:49:40,210 --> 02:49:43,810 - Mr Murata! - Ah, Mrs Sunaga! 1760 02:49:44,420 --> 02:49:46,400 Please excuse me for a moment. 1761 02:49:59,080 --> 02:50:00,760 It took place on the 13th. 1762 02:50:02,460 --> 02:50:06,160 Just before dawn on the 13th. 1763 02:50:06,760 --> 02:50:09,910 We heard last night... the 15th. 1764 02:50:11,010 --> 02:50:13,640 I was going to phone you straight away but... 1765 02:50:14,190 --> 02:50:17,550 But it's hard for me to tell you over the phone. 1766 02:50:18,060 --> 02:50:19,580 I see. 1767 02:50:21,610 --> 02:50:26,200 The 13th... - I'm so sorry to have to tell you. 1768 02:50:28,500 --> 02:50:30,410 What about the funeral? 1769 02:50:31,080 --> 02:50:33,730 When someone has been executed... 1770 02:50:34,220 --> 02:50:37,210 the body is not handed over to the family. 1771 02:50:37,700 --> 02:50:40,080 The 8th Army deals with the remains. 1772 02:50:40,340 --> 02:50:42,990 We have no idea what happens. 1773 02:50:43,560 --> 02:50:46,950 No idea at all. - But Buddhist offerings...! 1774 02:50:47,050 --> 02:50:48,940 I don't know where they are. 1775 02:50:49,400 --> 02:50:52,060 We don't know the place. 1776 02:50:52,160 --> 02:50:55,810 Not being able to get the remains is terrible. 1777 02:50:56,750 --> 02:50:58,650 We think so too. 1778 02:51:01,250 --> 02:51:04,800 It's terrible that the whereabouts of the remains is unknown. 1779 02:51:06,000 --> 02:51:10,950 Information about the day of an execution never leaks in advance. 1780 02:51:13,770 --> 02:51:17,300 Is he really dead? 1781 02:51:18,610 --> 02:51:21,110 I'm afraid that much is certain. 1782 02:52:23,700 --> 02:52:27,890 You certainly have a lot of those! 1783 02:52:28,350 --> 02:52:30,130 I'm impressed. 1784 02:52:30,470 --> 02:52:33,720 I've never prayed at a shrine. 1785 02:52:34,010 --> 02:52:38,630 - And you've never done grave visits. - True enough! 1786 02:52:41,220 --> 02:52:44,030 Where are my father's remains? 1787 02:52:44,430 --> 02:52:47,530 Your father's what? 1788 02:52:48,220 --> 02:52:50,490 His remains. 1789 02:52:51,040 --> 02:52:55,560 In the grave at Tada, of course. 1790 02:52:55,660 --> 02:52:58,380 - In Wakayama? - Yes. 1791 02:52:59,010 --> 02:53:01,970 Why are you suddenly asking about it? 1792 02:53:03,330 --> 02:53:08,090 Have you never thought you wanted them? 1793 02:53:08,490 --> 02:53:10,720 I told you... 1794 02:53:10,880 --> 02:53:14,700 I want to be put in with your dad when I die. 1795 02:53:14,800 --> 02:53:18,010 I've asked you to do that. 1796 02:53:26,870 --> 02:53:31,240 I wonder what will happen when I die... 1797 02:53:32,010 --> 02:53:36,410 You're a Sunaga. 1798 02:53:36,940 --> 02:53:40,620 Even if they've adopted it will be their grave. 1799 02:53:41,270 --> 02:53:44,910 An heir? How old do you think I am? 1800 02:53:45,680 --> 02:53:49,770 - 46 or 45? - 48. 1801 02:53:50,510 --> 02:53:53,190 A woman's best years are still ahead of you. 1802 02:53:53,290 --> 02:53:56,800 You're the mistress of this busy Hanaya. 1803 02:53:57,500 --> 02:54:00,550 You'll have your choice of men. 1804 02:54:02,240 --> 02:54:08,340 You won't be carrying some dirty little guy like Hachiran around in your life. 1805 02:54:09,570 --> 02:54:11,210 I'm worn out. 1806 02:54:19,410 --> 02:54:21,860 I'll just have a quick cigarette. 1807 02:54:28,640 --> 02:54:30,670 Why did you do that? 1808 02:54:31,010 --> 02:54:33,520 Go back to Hachiran! 1809 02:54:40,300 --> 02:54:44,140 Firstly I don't want you to take this the wrong way. 1810 02:54:44,240 --> 02:54:47,230 Fine, now tell me the reason clearly. 1811 02:54:47,330 --> 02:54:48,370 Yes. 1812 02:54:48,500 --> 02:54:53,130 This Nyorai (Buddah of healing)... 1813 02:54:53,490 --> 02:54:57,980 - Where's it from? - The family of a member of the aristocracy who we know. 1814 02:54:58,080 --> 02:55:01,060 If you're angry about it I will leave. 1815 02:55:01,870 --> 02:55:06,830 - How much? - To anyone else it would be 2 million yen. 1816 02:55:07,320 --> 02:55:11,930 But I feel if it's you I shouldn't make any profit. 1817 02:55:12,480 --> 02:55:15,000 - Leave it there. - Thank you very much. 1818 02:55:15,190 --> 02:55:17,410 That's a great relief. 1819 02:55:17,850 --> 02:55:21,420 This is just right to bring relief. 1820 02:55:25,720 --> 02:55:28,910 I don't want a new, flashy altar. 1821 02:55:29,620 --> 02:55:32,570 I'm going to put the funeral tablets next to the statue of Amida Buddah. 1822 02:55:32,670 --> 02:55:35,750 I want enough space on the altar for lots of offerings. 1823 02:55:36,110 --> 02:55:38,740 How big are the funeral tablets? 1824 02:55:38,990 --> 02:55:40,700 I haven't got any yet... 1825 02:55:41,610 --> 02:55:47,250 Can you order them for me? - Yes, if you tell me the posthumous names. 1826 02:55:48,190 --> 02:55:50,010 I don't know them! 1827 02:55:50,850 --> 02:55:52,480 Just a moment. 1828 02:55:55,980 --> 02:56:00,030 I want to know Father's posthumous name. 1829 02:56:01,300 --> 02:56:03,260 His kaimyo! 1830 02:56:03,620 --> 02:56:07,120 I'm having an altar and I want his tablet enshrined. 1831 02:56:08,030 --> 02:56:09,630 Hmmm... 1832 02:56:10,270 --> 02:56:12,700 Can't you remember? 1833 02:56:13,610 --> 02:56:17,530 Errr... 1834 02:56:17,630 --> 02:56:22,450 You don't know the kaimyo of the man you want to be buried with? 1835 02:56:22,550 --> 02:56:26,330 I know that I did know it. 1836 02:56:26,800 --> 02:56:29,970 But it was a very long time ago. 1837 02:56:30,920 --> 02:56:33,690 This is for you. 1838 02:56:33,980 --> 02:56:37,220 Isn't it nice, you'll be warm when you wear it. 1839 02:56:37,580 --> 02:56:42,890 You've never visited his grave or prayed at the shrine have you. 1840 02:56:43,210 --> 02:56:45,950 - Well it's a long way... - Mother! 1841 02:56:55,030 --> 02:56:58,160 You don't even know the kaimyo of your first husband! 1842 02:56:58,260 --> 02:57:00,790 That's a failure as wife and as a woman. 1843 02:57:00,890 --> 02:57:03,210 Aren't you ashamed of yourself? 1844 02:57:04,030 --> 02:57:07,770 Not knowing my father's name... 1845 02:57:08,740 --> 02:57:13,670 You always say that we're bound by blood ties... and you don't know the kaimyo... 1846 02:57:14,020 --> 02:57:18,830 And you think you'll be allowed to be buried with him... you're shameless... 1847 02:57:19,410 --> 02:57:21,490 Let me tell you one thing... 1848 02:57:21,980 --> 02:57:25,530 Do you know the kaimyo of your first patron? 1849 02:57:25,630 --> 02:57:27,900 There was no "first", there's only ever been one. 1850 02:57:28,000 --> 02:57:31,710 And that one, that Amida... 1851 02:57:32,260 --> 02:57:36,290 The Konami funeral was not at a temple so there is no kaimyo. 1852 02:57:36,670 --> 02:57:42,300 - And what about your number two guy, Nozawa? What's his? - I don't know! 1853 02:57:42,830 --> 02:57:46,120 - Yes, he was your lover... - Mother! 1854 02:57:47,090 --> 02:57:51,370 And actually you had another lover, didn't you? 1855 02:57:51,810 --> 02:57:56,400 The one who was hung 4 years ago. - I don't know who you mean. 1856 02:57:56,560 --> 02:57:59,210 You're the one who's been married 3 times, not me. 1857 02:57:59,320 --> 02:58:01,270 Oh, I see... 1858 02:58:01,730 --> 02:58:06,460 Nokoze Konami, then Soichi Nozawa, then... 1859 02:58:07,240 --> 02:58:11,050 What was his name again... Ezaki! 1860 02:58:11,340 --> 02:58:13,990 That's three! The same as me! 1861 02:58:14,420 --> 02:58:16,270 I've suffered. 1862 02:58:17,130 --> 02:58:20,380 I've not had a formalised relationship in my whole life. 1863 02:58:20,900 --> 02:58:24,540 The only relationship I can't seem to sever is with you. 1864 02:58:33,830 --> 02:58:37,270 Why think of death on such a glorious day! 1865 02:58:37,340 --> 02:58:41,360 Who the hell is going to be commemorated at it? What a waste! 1866 02:58:44,800 --> 02:58:47,570 We don't need that altar yet, we're not dying! 1867 02:59:00,990 --> 02:59:04,840 Here's the information so you can make the memorial tablets. 1868 02:59:06,120 --> 02:59:10,440 I just can't get used to these unfamiliar posthumous names. 1869 02:59:12,540 --> 02:59:16,510 Tsuda Sunaga, Seikichi Tazawa... 1870 02:59:16,680 --> 02:59:20,680 Eiko, or do you read it Hidekimi? With family name Konami. 1871 02:59:21,300 --> 02:59:25,040 Soichi Nozawa, Fumitake Ezaki. 1872 02:59:29,630 --> 02:59:33,530 I'll get them done as soon as possible. - Madam? 1873 02:59:38,800 --> 02:59:42,050 Yes, what is it? 1874 02:59:42,420 --> 02:59:47,570 The owner of Okamotoro in Wakayama is here. 1875 02:59:50,050 --> 02:59:54,700 I'll leave the measurements up to you but I want them to be grand. 1876 02:59:54,800 --> 02:59:57,080 Of course. I will see to it. 1877 03:00:06,070 --> 03:00:08,810 - May I come in? - Please do. 1878 03:00:13,420 --> 03:00:18,030 - Long time no see. - Nice to see you. 1879 03:00:18,580 --> 03:00:22,510 - It must be two years ago we met last. - It was summer. 1880 03:00:22,640 --> 03:00:26,110 That's right. It was, but sadly it rained and rained. 1881 03:00:26,350 --> 03:00:29,530 - I'm glad to see you looking well. - Thank you. 1882 03:00:29,630 --> 03:00:32,490 It's very much thanks to you. - Not at all. 1883 03:00:32,590 --> 03:00:36,360 I have been looking forward to coming to see you while I am in Tokyo. 1884 03:00:36,610 --> 03:00:40,590 It changes so much every time I come! - Thanks to your support. 1885 03:00:41,080 --> 03:00:45,560 - I see you've extended the building! - Yes, a big function room and baths. 1886 03:00:45,810 --> 03:00:50,840 I got your maid to show me a little bit. It's very impressive. 1887 03:00:50,940 --> 03:00:52,740 Well... 1888 03:00:56,650 --> 03:01:00,110 - That red colour is quite daring. - Yes, I wanted to make it special. 1889 03:01:02,030 --> 03:01:04,200 I like those angled roofs. 1890 03:01:04,310 --> 03:01:06,100 Let's take a walk. 1891 03:01:06,230 --> 03:01:08,450 Can you show me around properly? 1892 03:01:09,470 --> 03:01:11,390 I'll just have a sip of tea first. 1893 03:01:20,330 --> 03:01:22,250 Madam? What's happened? 1894 03:01:23,070 --> 03:01:25,740 Madam! What's the matter? Madam? 1895 03:01:26,890 --> 03:01:28,540 Help! Somebody! 1896 03:01:30,690 --> 03:01:32,670 Help! 1897 03:01:34,730 --> 03:01:37,510 The mistress has collapsed! 1898 03:01:47,900 --> 03:01:49,780 Is that you, Hachiran? 1899 03:01:51,000 --> 03:01:56,220 - Yes. - So another year has passed! 1900 03:01:57,960 --> 03:01:59,680 Yes. 1901 03:02:00,650 --> 03:02:03,290 How old will you be this year? 1902 03:02:04,220 --> 03:02:08,270 Err... 63. 1903 03:02:08,990 --> 03:02:14,120 And mother is 7 years older, so she'll be 70. 1904 03:02:15,090 --> 03:02:16,630 Hmm. 1905 03:02:17,090 --> 03:02:20,450 She still looks young but she's quite old now. 1906 03:02:21,260 --> 03:02:23,910 Although it's just a bad cold that put me in hospital. 1907 03:02:24,010 --> 03:02:27,590 She should have come to visit at least once. 1908 03:02:28,400 --> 03:02:32,740 She's got back pain. 1909 03:02:34,600 --> 03:02:38,400 It's pretty bad when mum and daughter are both sick at the same time. 1910 03:02:39,260 --> 03:02:42,300 We must be very closely linked. 1911 03:02:45,080 --> 03:02:48,790 So in the end I never had a child. 1912 03:02:50,730 --> 03:02:54,190 And after the operation I never will. 1913 03:02:57,980 --> 03:03:01,460 It's a lonely household. 1914 03:03:03,090 --> 03:03:06,710 Speaking of which, after the operation... 1915 03:03:06,810 --> 03:03:11,630 I remember seeing a little boy. Who brought him? 1916 03:03:12,090 --> 03:03:16,110 Your sister Yasuko rushed to the hospital. 1917 03:03:16,720 --> 03:03:19,020 So he's Yashiko's boy? 1918 03:03:19,200 --> 03:03:20,470 Yes. 1919 03:03:21,540 --> 03:03:23,650 She did tell me. 1920 03:03:25,800 --> 03:03:30,390 She's actually been staying at your place ever since. 1921 03:03:31,040 --> 03:03:32,650 Really? 1922 03:03:33,340 --> 03:03:35,400 Why is she at my place? 1923 03:03:36,100 --> 03:03:42,000 It seems things are not going well with her husband. 1924 03:03:42,100 --> 03:03:44,760 And so she came to us? 1925 03:03:46,090 --> 03:03:48,470 That's a bit cheeky! 1926 03:03:48,830 --> 03:03:52,650 What does she do when she meets mother? 1927 03:03:53,500 --> 03:03:58,860 They've never got on and there's no way they could live in the same house. 1928 03:04:01,870 --> 03:04:03,430 Hachiran... 1929 03:04:04,690 --> 03:04:08,100 Mother didn't come to see me even once. 1930 03:04:09,700 --> 03:04:13,620 What kind of parent wouldn't visit a daughter in hospital. 1931 03:04:17,350 --> 03:04:20,870 Yes but she... she... 1932 03:04:30,770 --> 03:04:32,800 She's dead, isn't she? 1933 03:04:36,140 --> 03:04:38,220 Oh, Koi-san... 1934 03:04:39,380 --> 03:04:41,570 I'm right, aren't I. 1935 03:04:53,800 --> 03:04:55,760 Why didn't you tell me? 1936 03:04:56,300 --> 03:04:58,120 How did she die? 1937 03:05:02,070 --> 03:05:06,430 She was hurrying to the hospital... 1938 03:05:07,890 --> 03:05:10,090 She was run over by a jeep. 1939 03:05:21,130 --> 03:05:26,990 You were still on the operating table. 1940 03:05:28,170 --> 03:05:32,940 She received an urgent call from the hospital. 1941 03:05:34,640 --> 03:05:36,710 She didn't call a taxi. 1942 03:05:38,540 --> 03:05:43,040 The hospital is so close by that she just dashed out and ran towards it... 1943 03:05:46,360 --> 03:05:48,730 She died instantly. 1944 03:06:03,120 --> 03:06:05,530 The Madam is back home. 1945 03:06:05,630 --> 03:06:07,630 Madam is here! 1946 03:06:10,160 --> 03:06:13,730 Welcome back! 1947 03:06:18,340 --> 03:06:22,120 We're so pleased to see you back and out of hospital. 1948 03:06:22,220 --> 03:06:25,820 Thank you. And thanks for all your hard work in my absence. 1949 03:06:26,320 --> 03:06:30,320 You've run the place for a whole month in my absence. 1950 03:06:30,420 --> 03:06:34,450 I am so grateful. 1951 03:06:34,680 --> 03:06:39,060 I thank you all. - There will be a gift to show Madam's appreciation. 1952 03:06:39,310 --> 03:06:41,170 Thank you very much. 1953 03:06:41,280 --> 03:06:45,620 - Here, this is for you, our chef. - Thank you so much. It's very kind of you. 1954 03:07:19,020 --> 03:07:22,570 3 Memorial tablets: Noza (left), Sunaga (right) and her mother Ikuyo (centre) 1955 03:08:12,460 --> 03:08:14,200 Mother... 1956 03:08:15,860 --> 03:08:18,220 You obviously... 1957 03:08:18,890 --> 03:08:23,260 You closed up the financial accounts beautifully and died. 1958 03:08:27,620 --> 03:08:29,230 Oh mother! 1959 03:08:31,200 --> 03:08:33,460 And your life is closed now too. 1960 03:08:42,360 --> 03:08:44,080 Excuse me. 1961 03:08:46,440 --> 03:08:50,830 I should have been with her! 1962 03:08:51,580 --> 03:08:53,120 Please forgive me. 1963 03:08:55,520 --> 03:08:57,090 Oh, Hachiran... 1964 03:08:57,970 --> 03:09:01,340 It's no fault of yours that she died. 1965 03:09:02,290 --> 03:09:04,890 It was just that her time had come. 1966 03:09:08,270 --> 03:09:12,880 And she was a selfish and inconsiderate mother... 1967 03:09:12,980 --> 03:09:14,650 right up until the end. 1968 03:09:15,920 --> 03:09:18,560 I've been waiting for you to come out of hospital. 1969 03:09:18,930 --> 03:09:23,060 I'm so grateful for your kindness all this time. 1970 03:09:23,400 --> 03:09:26,490 But I'd like to go back to Osaka. 1971 03:09:26,980 --> 03:09:30,020 I have been planning to tell you. 1972 03:09:31,020 --> 03:09:33,250 What? 1973 03:09:35,020 --> 03:09:38,240 I always call you Hachiran without any polite suffix... 1974 03:09:38,830 --> 03:09:41,790 You're my mother's husband... 1975 03:09:41,890 --> 03:09:44,780 and that makes you my father. 1976 03:09:46,280 --> 03:09:50,920 You can stay in this house as long as you like. 1977 03:09:52,430 --> 03:09:57,520 I don't intend to keep making you be the shoe-boy! 1978 03:09:58,020 --> 03:10:02,340 I'm really grateful. 1979 03:10:02,880 --> 03:10:09,980 But I have a house and children in Osaka and I must go home. 1980 03:10:10,620 --> 03:10:15,100 Your mother didn't like the house in Osaka. 1981 03:10:15,560 --> 03:10:18,720 So she cheekily came to your place. 1982 03:10:19,380 --> 03:10:23,380 And I am registered as a member of the Kuwata family. 1983 03:10:24,880 --> 03:10:27,440 Since your mother has now passed away... 1984 03:10:27,820 --> 03:10:30,430 There's no reason for me to be here. 1985 03:10:30,780 --> 03:10:34,080 I'd like to take her ashes and go home. 1986 03:10:35,340 --> 03:10:36,960 Her ashes? 1987 03:10:39,160 --> 03:10:45,880 Yes, I planned this so I have divided the ashes. 1988 03:10:46,750 --> 03:10:50,450 She always told me that when she died... 1989 03:10:50,750 --> 03:10:54,330 I could only have half of the ashes. 1990 03:10:55,660 --> 03:10:58,290 Did she say that? 1991 03:10:59,870 --> 03:11:04,460 She insisted that half belonged to you. 1992 03:11:07,010 --> 03:11:09,120 So right up until the very end... 1993 03:11:09,490 --> 03:11:13,110 She was always selfish, especially to you. 1994 03:11:14,110 --> 03:11:21,560 But I'm satisfied. My youthful dream came true. 1995 03:11:23,120 --> 03:11:25,520 She became my wife. 1996 03:11:26,340 --> 03:11:30,900 To leave so soon after you come out of hospital is ungrateful of me. 1997 03:11:31,780 --> 03:11:35,560 But my son wants me to come home. 1998 03:11:36,330 --> 03:11:39,870 Please can I take half of her ashes? 1999 03:11:42,180 --> 03:11:46,700 And you have been a true friend. 2000 03:11:51,550 --> 03:11:55,940 Take care of yourself. I wish you a long life. 2001 03:11:57,940 --> 03:12:02,180 Thank you. I will go and pack. 2002 03:12:10,510 --> 03:12:13,860 The Mitsumata is in flower! 2003 03:12:16,210 --> 03:12:19,710 It's a flower that brings back many memories. 2004 03:12:41,020 --> 03:12:43,370 Are you better now? 2005 03:12:44,030 --> 03:12:47,740 - Yes. - That's good. 2006 03:12:47,840 --> 03:12:52,420 - What's your name? - Jouji Yamano. 2007 03:12:52,520 --> 03:12:54,420 Jouji? (George) 2008 03:12:54,520 --> 03:12:59,050 It's a bit like an American name! - You write it like Tsuneharu. 2009 03:12:59,150 --> 03:13:02,110 Tsuneharu is better. 2010 03:13:02,600 --> 03:13:07,350 Can you bring me some of those flowers? 2011 03:13:23,190 --> 03:13:26,670 - Like this? - And one more! 2012 03:13:34,760 --> 03:13:37,180 Thank you. 2013 03:13:42,890 --> 03:13:49,360 Hachiran says he's going back to Osaka. So who will I sleep with? 2014 03:13:49,940 --> 03:13:55,710 - Don't you sleep with your mother? - No, she goes to bed late. 2015 03:13:56,450 --> 03:13:59,080 I always sleep with Hachiran. 2016 03:13:59,240 --> 03:14:00,890 Is that so? 2017 03:14:00,980 --> 03:14:03,570 I don't want to be on my own. 2018 03:14:04,480 --> 03:14:06,810 Give me your hand. 2019 03:14:10,980 --> 03:14:15,170 Mine are quite cracked! 2020 03:14:17,600 --> 03:14:22,040 Yours are very soft! - So who will sleep with me? 2021 03:14:22,750 --> 03:14:26,440 - I will! - Huh? 2022 03:14:26,540 --> 03:14:30,360 No need to be so surprised. I'm your aunt. 2023 03:14:30,460 --> 03:14:33,310 I'll just go and tell mum. Then I'll come back. 2024 03:15:24,280 --> 03:15:25,950 Oh, mother! 2025 03:15:26,620 --> 03:15:29,380 The mitsumata flowers are in bloom. 2026 03:15:30,410 --> 03:15:33,690 I hope you meet Seikichi again in the afterlife somewhere. 2027 03:15:35,420 --> 03:15:40,930 One day I will put your ashes in with his. 2028 03:16:00,520 --> 03:16:04,320 Sleep baby sleep 2029 03:16:04,840 --> 03:16:09,580 If you don't stop crying you will be spirited away 2030 03:16:09,870 --> 03:16:13,760 If you sleep then your mother will stay with you! 2031 03:16:54,610 --> 03:16:59,300 WAKAYAMA, 1954 2032 03:17:10,600 --> 03:17:14,570 You bringing the ashes here is a problem. 2033 03:17:15,250 --> 03:17:22,260 Mother always said she wanted her ashes buried with his. 2034 03:17:22,590 --> 03:17:28,740 And I also wanted to come and visit my father's grave. 2035 03:17:29,330 --> 03:17:32,830 Seikichi Tazawa... 2036 03:17:32,930 --> 03:17:37,110 He is registered here and I can't deny it. 2037 03:17:37,210 --> 03:17:41,510 But his ashes are enshrined in the Tazawa family altar. 2038 03:17:41,610 --> 03:17:44,470 There is no individual grave for him. 2039 03:17:44,970 --> 03:17:48,900 And your mother left. 2040 03:17:49,000 --> 03:17:53,750 And someone who isn't part of the family saying they want to be buried here is... 2041 03:17:53,850 --> 03:17:56,580 It's just not logical. 2042 03:17:56,680 --> 03:18:01,980 You've never visited here in all these long years... 2043 03:18:02,080 --> 03:18:06,870 Saying it's your father's grave as if I should just say "yes of course..." 2044 03:18:24,750 --> 03:18:28,310 Take these with you. There's no reason for us to take them. 2045 03:18:39,860 --> 03:18:43,750 That was so insulting! 2046 03:18:44,390 --> 03:18:47,450 After we came all the way from Tokyo to visit the grave! 2047 03:18:47,690 --> 03:18:51,460 They wouldn't even let me visit his grave! 2048 03:18:51,560 --> 03:18:54,190 I'm so angry! 2049 03:18:55,980 --> 03:18:59,430 I just prayed in front of the ashes. 2050 03:19:00,770 --> 03:19:04,670 I don't have a grave to rest in either so... 2051 03:19:05,260 --> 03:19:10,140 I told her that wherever I end up being buried... 2052 03:19:11,540 --> 03:19:15,900 She will just have to accept being buried with me. 2053 03:19:16,000 --> 03:19:17,670 Quite right. 2054 03:19:19,130 --> 03:19:23,230 Until then she has to wait patiently on the altar. 2055 03:19:24,860 --> 03:19:27,360 Your son is quite grown up now. 2056 03:19:27,450 --> 03:19:29,330 Yes, thanks to you. 2057 03:19:30,040 --> 03:19:34,240 Now he's a university student. He's always studying! 2058 03:19:34,340 --> 03:19:37,030 I'm envious. 2059 03:19:38,350 --> 03:19:42,320 Yours finished University a while ago. 2060 03:19:42,840 --> 03:19:44,540 It's not like that. 2061 03:19:44,990 --> 03:19:48,470 You and I are so similar in so many ways. 2062 03:19:48,910 --> 03:19:52,540 I adopted and brought up my younger brother's son. 2063 03:19:53,220 --> 03:19:55,160 And... 2064 03:19:55,680 --> 03:20:00,760 An adopted child is just not the same. 2065 03:20:01,770 --> 03:20:04,990 I worked so hard to bring him up. 2066 03:20:05,390 --> 03:20:08,240 I thought he was mine, I thought he was my life! 2067 03:20:08,490 --> 03:20:11,810 But he put me through hell. 2068 03:20:12,530 --> 03:20:17,160 He came back from university with some woman. 2069 03:20:17,260 --> 03:20:21,260 Saying that I should retire and that they would run the place. 2070 03:20:22,100 --> 03:20:26,210 I was so shocked I almost fainted. 2071 03:20:27,060 --> 03:20:30,810 I said I don't like the woman and that I am not going to retire... 2072 03:20:30,910 --> 03:20:35,820 He said nothing and returned to Tokyo and keeps asking for his monthly allowance as usual. 2073 03:20:36,520 --> 03:20:40,130 It's pitiful I know but I send the money. 2074 03:20:40,620 --> 03:20:45,140 He thinks that when I die the place will be his. 2075 03:20:45,240 --> 03:20:47,560 He's just waiting for that. 2076 03:20:48,170 --> 03:20:53,150 I was so depressed. 2077 03:20:53,580 --> 03:20:56,990 So then I put him back in my brother's family register. 2078 03:20:57,730 --> 03:21:01,240 Then he immediately came to apologise! 2079 03:21:01,340 --> 03:21:04,950 Saying that he would do whatever I desired. 2080 03:21:05,050 --> 03:21:09,400 He wanted my business so he said sorry, but I kicked him out. 2081 03:21:10,210 --> 03:21:13,120 That's all. 2082 03:21:18,010 --> 03:21:21,920 - Can I use your phone? - I'll put the call through for you. Who to? 2083 03:21:22,020 --> 03:21:24,560 - My house. - Okay. 2084 03:21:27,270 --> 03:21:30,650 Hello? Place a call to Hanaya in Tokyo. 2085 03:21:30,750 --> 03:21:35,180 - Is that the operator? - Yes, they'll try to connect us. 2086 03:21:35,880 --> 03:21:37,920 Something urgent? 2087 03:21:39,370 --> 03:21:42,870 I suddenly wanted to hear my boy's voice. 2088 03:21:44,140 --> 03:21:46,620 I'm envious. 2089 03:21:47,480 --> 03:21:51,310 It's not the same as if it's your own child. 2090 03:21:51,620 --> 03:21:55,220 Madam. My Tsune is not adopted. 2091 03:21:55,320 --> 03:21:59,020 My adopted kid was a horror, but your kid is different. 2092 03:21:59,850 --> 03:22:02,000 Let's hope so. 2093 03:22:03,630 --> 03:22:05,300 Here it is. 2094 03:22:06,020 --> 03:22:07,360 Yes? 2095 03:22:08,130 --> 03:22:12,290 Oh, please try again later. 2096 03:22:13,310 --> 03:22:16,850 The line is engaged. - Thanks for trying. 2097 03:22:18,540 --> 03:22:20,170 Listen Sis... 2098 03:22:20,750 --> 03:22:23,400 Look at those waves. 2099 03:22:25,170 --> 03:22:29,670 Those are the waves that make Wakanoura famous. (e.g. Manyoshu poem 919) 2100 03:22:30,700 --> 03:22:34,390 The waves come in one after another but are not thrown back. 2101 03:22:34,490 --> 03:22:36,900 It's quite a mysterious phenomenon. 2102 03:22:38,830 --> 03:22:42,250 No ebb back from the incoming waves? 2103 03:22:42,940 --> 03:22:44,970 Come and have a look. 2104 03:23:01,440 --> 03:23:10,170 THE END