Original subtitles

A Takarazuka Eiga Production

THE END OF SUMMER

Producer: Masumi Fujimoto

Masakatsu Kaneko - Tadahiro Teramoto

Screenplay: Takago Noda

Yasujiro Ozu

Photography: Tomoichi Nakai

Music: Toshiro Mayuzumi

Assistant Director: Jukichi Takemae

Art objects selection: Tabundo Okamura

CAST

Setsuko Hara

Yoko Tsukasa

Michiyo Aratama

Keiju Kobayashi

Akira Takarada

Daisuke Kato

Reiko Dan - Yumi Shirakawa

Kyu Sazanka - Yu Fujiki

Haruko Sugimura - Yuko Mochizuki

Chieko Naniwa - Chishu Ryu

Haruko Togo - Michiyo Tamaki

Masahiko Shimazu - Tatsuo Endo

Tomoo Uchida - Kyoji Hayakawa

Hisaya Morishige

Ganjiro Nakamura (Daiei)

Director: YASUJIRO OZU (Shochiku)

THE CITY OF OSAKA

How thorough

- Let me see that - This?

Doesn't this eye look smaller today?

It looks the same to me

Does it?

Such an expensive gift

I bought it myself

Here he is!

- Welcome - Hi

Hello

You came alone?

She'll be here around seven

I'll have whisky on the rocks

Certainly

She had to deliver a painting

I see

You praised her highly...

...but do you know my taste?

Of course

Your late wife was pretty and this spring at Arima...

You mustn't mention such things

There's just one drawback

What's that?

She has a son by her late husband

Fine. I have children, too

What was his business?

A university professor

A professor, eh

Not a sake brewer's son?

She dislikes her family's business

So she's the widow of a scholar

She should be here

Perhaps I shouldn't be here

Perhaps not

I'll act as though I came in...

...and met you by chance

- Where will you go? - Over there

Isn't it better?

Isomura-san

Signal me if you like her

OK, I'll rub my nose

Here you go

Here

- Where's he going? - Well...

What is the sign?

We were talking about baseball

Hello. Here

Welcome

- Sorry I'm late - Never mind. Sit down

Do you want a drink?

No thanks

Later then

Please make yourself at home

Thank you for coming here

Not at all. What did you want?

I hadn't seen you for a while...

...and wondered how things were going

Hello

Oh, it's you, Kitagawa

It's been a long time

We last met at the Rokko Golf Link

- Please sit down - No, no...

Please join us

For a little while then

Who's this?

My wife's niece

Oh, yes, I've heard about the Kohayagawa family

I work at my friend's art gallery

I see, that's fine

This is my business card

I operate a small steel mill

I'm deeply obliged to him

Is that so

You have a nice job

Yes, it is, but...

Have you any paintings of an ox?

Pardon?

You know, an ox

I collect things concerning the ox

This is also an ox

I'd like to have a painting of an ox

A Japanese style painting, or...

Well? Shall I leave it to her?

Why not

I'll leave it to you

I'll look for one

Noriko maybe visiting me today

I'll telephone

- Where's the telephone? - That way

- Well? - OK, she's OK

That's fine

A big OK

You truly knew my taste. She's the right age, too

Arrange everything, will you

Let's dine out later. Anyway, let's have a drink

Excuse me

Is Gin Fizz all right?

Three Gin Fizzes, please

OK, OK. A big OK

That's wonderful

Let's toast to this occasion

A toast

I am home

- Hi - Hi

I'm sorry to keep you waiting

I hurried home. I turned down an invitation

Isn't this wrong? Think again

Isn't it like this? Then this is wrong

Think hard

What is it? What did you want to discuss with me?

They want me to have a marriage interview

Again? How popular

It isn't like the last time

This time it's serious. Even Sister urges me

Oh? Who is he?

A man whose father is the president of a bank...

...but he works for a beer company

It sounds good

Don't treat it so lightly. I'm perplexed

About what?

I haven't even considered marriage yet

Perhaps not, but you can't evade it

Why not just meet the man?

But...

You can reject him

Neither Father nor Fumiko will force you to marry him

I wonder

Of course

Business seems to be poor nowadays

Father wants me to marry the man

Is that so?

Oh, I must be leaving

Is it that late? It is

You can make it if you hurry

I'll come again

- Advise me again, Sister - Come anytime

Oh, I bought some cakes

I'll have some next time

- Goodbye, Minoru - Goodbye

You'd better hurry

I will. Goodbye

Take care

Goodbye

Okaden is finally merging with Katsura Masamune Co

Is that so?

I've heard rumors, but who told you?

Do you know Kaneko who works there?

Yes, I know him

He mentioned it when I saw him

So, I treated him to drinks to learn the details

Yes, he's here

It's your wife

All right

Have you got any response from Yamagishi?

- Not yet - Right

Hello

Yes, it's me

What is it?

My uncle's here from Osaka

Can you come home?

We'll be waiting

He'll return immediately

I see

How does the other party feel?

He saw her a few days ago and is enthusiastic

Is that so. How about Akiko?

I haven't told her about it yet

You mean she had an interview without knowing it?

That's right

How reckless

You think Akiko might get to like him?

I think he's OK

What do you think?

Well, I hope Sister likes him

The only thing is that he isn't a scholar...

...like her late husband

He runs a steel mill

That may not bother my sister

Yes, it's up to her

He's back

Welcome

How are you?

Hello, it's been a long time

Yanosuke proposes matrimony for Akiko

Is that so?

I personally think it's a good match

I see

It would be ideal...

...if both Noriko and Akiko were engaged

Yes

Find out how she feels about marriage

Why don't you?

I'll persuade her, too...

...but please, talk to her

Where are you going?

I just remembered...

Going out? I'll leave, too

No, you make yourself comfortable

Father is kept busy

I don't know, he goes out a lot lately

Yes, but it's good to see him healthy

Has Noriko's interview day been fixed?

Yes, at the New Osaka Hotel

I see, that's fine. It's well suited

It's another hot day

Yes. Yes. Where?

From six? I'll go

Yes, I'll ask her

Are you free tonight?

Yes, why?

Teramoto-san is to leave in a few days

For Sapporo?

Yes, so we're holding a party tonight

I see. So he finally decided

Yes

Is that so?

So he's going...

- Best wishes - Cheers

- Good luck - To your health

Thank you

- I admire your decision - You'll get a pay rise?

A little

A lecturer's pay is shockingly low

Won't you be an assistant professor?

It's small just the same

I wish you would all come up to ski

I'd like to, but the train fare is high

We'll cherish your memory on Mountain Ibuki

Thus, how grows the mugwot of Ibuki...

Truly I feel this burning passion

It's too late to flirt with him now

That was fun

After being with them I hate to leave

Will you be gone for long?

I'm told four or five years, but who knows?

Please visit me if you can

Yes

Be sure to

Yes

It was fun tonight. I enjoyed it

I'll write to you. Please answer my letter

Yes

Promise now

I enjoyed tonight. I hate to leave now

Add the following...

What do they add up to?

33,455 yen

And you?

- The same - How much?

33,455 yen

33,455 yen

That's too bad

It can't be helped

Small enterprises can't compete

- Is that so? - Let me see

- The last one? - No, the one before

This is it

Hello. Hot, isn't it?

Where's Hisao?

He went out a while ago

- Where to? - Masamune Winery

I see. I'll step out, too

Goodbye

The Old Master goes out often

Yes, I wonder where he goes?

Hey...

- Yes? - A little word

It's strange how he goes out so often lately

His family is worried

Will you go and...

- To see them? - No, follow him

From now?

Yes, trail him and see where he goes

Hey, Roku-san!

Oh, Old Master

Where are you going? Come...

Sit down

Sit down

Thank you. Excuse me

What will you have?

Anything is fine

How about iced dumplings?

That's fine

Another Shiratama, please

What a strange place to meet

Yes, I'm bill collecting

Thanks for working hard

My, it's warm today

Yes, the heat of late summer is severe this year

Where are you going, sir?

Where are you collecting?

Around here

- Say... - Yes?

Have you got a cigarette?

- Yes, sir - Give me one

Please

Peace brand, eh

How extravagant

I'm sorry

- Look... - Yes?

I'm aware of it

What?

Never mind

- Tell me - Yes?

The Young Master orders you?

No, absolutely not

I see

Who asked you to make the collections, then?

Oh, bill collecting? I do it on my own

I see. That's commendable

Isn't it ready yet?

This man is busy. He must go bill collecting. Hurry

Right away, sir

You're a hard worker

Hello. Hello?

Well, hello

You walked in this heat

Please come in

Thank you, may I?

Please come in

It's so hot every day

Yes, isn't it

Is your brewery busy?

It's the slowest time of the year

Without new rice, there's no work

I had an amusing experience

Oh, what?

Our clerk followed me

Why did he do that?

I've been coming here often

My family members are worried

How absurd

I called this clerk who trailed me into a tea room

I asked him for a cigarette

He got excited and paid for the ice dumplings. The fool

Is that so? You were lucky

Want sugar in your barley tea?

Never mind, thanks

It's strange, fate

What is?

We wouldn't have met that day if I had taken the first tram

That's right. We were fated to meet

Yes, fate is strange. We hadn't seen each other in 19 years

And to meet at such a place

We've both changed

We met after the bicycle race

Life changes like running water

Our world has really changed

It's disgusting

I miss the old days

Remember that tea shop?

You mean Hanayashiki. We went there often

You took us on long excursions. It was such fun

Yes, those viewings of snow scenery and that firefly chase

Do you remember that moonlit night?

Of course. You changed me from a girl into a woman

It was a long time ago

Yes

Yuriko is 21 already

How time flies. Let's go to Uji one of these days

Yes, let's do that. Take me there

- Shall I prepare sake? - Thank you

Hello

Hello

Your father's here

Really?

Hello

Hello. When did you come?

Sit down

I must leave right away. Please stay longer

You're going out again?

Yeah. Goodbye. Bye-bye

Goodbye

When will you buy me a mink stole?

You mean this? It's too warm yet

Yes, but I must ask you now

I understand

Such a restless girl

Oh, hello. It's nice to see you

Hello

Yuriko, George is waiting for you

Hurry

I'll be going, Mother

Come home early

Who is he?

An American with a company in Kobe

She has such friends?

Yes, she's a typist

She receives exotic presents sometimes

Oh? Is it safe for her?

Girls nowadays are different

They can take care of themselves

Try some of this black stuff

What is it?

Yuriko received it

She says they're shark eggs

Shark eggs, eh?

The eggs are small for a shark

Yes. Take it home if you like

We have another can

I see

It's delicious

- Have a drink - Thank you

What did you do?

I was shrewd. I managed to trail the Old Master

Where did he go?

It was an inn called Sasaki

- Sasaki? - You know the place?

Go on, what was the woman like?

Slender and about 44 or 45

No, she must be about 47 or 48

- You know her? - Never mind

I thought they had cut their ties during the war

Tell me more

Do they have a daughter between them?

Daughter?

- Around 21? - No

She called Old Master father

No, only he believes it. What happened next?

30 minutes later, I heard the strumming of a lute

He was singing a Nagauta

No, no

That was a Hauta

Like this?

That's it

I know

He sings only that

- What is she? A Geisha? - No, no

- From Minami? - No, no. She's his old flame

Old flame?

The Old Master led a fast life

He troubled his folks over her

Is that so?

Things will be complicated again. What a headache

Here are your clothes

Thank you

Hello

What do you want?

Yamayoshi's postcard

Here it is

Father is at it again. She lives in Kyoto, I hear

Where in Kyoto?

Her name is Sasaki

- Sasaki? - Sasaki Tsune

Oh...

Then it's that woman Father kept in Osaka long ago

Yes, I think so

I was just a child then

She often brought Father home at night

Mother wept frequently

Yes, she must be Father's old flame

It's deplorable, the way he acts at his age

He's ignoring our winery business

I would rather have him interested in bicycle racing

We have one worry after another

You must not rebuke him too severely

Why not?

Not now. Wait for a better opportunity

No, I'll tell him!

No. After all, he's an old man

Then he should act like one

It's just his character

Character?

You mean he can do as he pleases then?

Of course not...

...but you can't change his character now

I'll change it for him

Don't try. Suppose he rebels?

Such a good bath

I thought about it...

...while I was taking my bath...

...about Mother's memorial service

Let's make a brief visit to her grave...

...and lunch at Arashiyama

Yes, that would be good

Mother liked Arashiyama. Well?

You mean in Kyoto?

Naturally

She liked it, but you like Kyoto, too, don't you?

What?

Does something attractive there make you go often?

What?

- Wait... - Be quiet!

- But then... - Be quiet!

Do you intend to repeat your sinful past behavior?

What are you talking about?

We know everything

Know what?

What's wrong with holding a service in Arashiyama?

Which Arashiyama...

Look at me!

You two suspect me, don't you?

No, nothing of the sort

What's the idea having Rokutaro follow me?

Are you doing something shady?

What!

I go to Kyoto to consult an old friend...

...about our business

The idea!

Who is this old friend? Is the name Sasaki?

No! It's Yamada. You should know him!

I don't know him

That's too bad

I've been asking his help

I can't leave it up to you people

- Well, then... - Forget it

I will not. Be quiet!

- Father! - What?

Are you really worried about the business?

- Of course! - Then why not go again today?

- What? - Hurry, get ready

Not today

I just saw him yesterday

No! Quicker the better

Please go to see him again today

Not today

I've taken a bath

I'll prepare it again

Please, Father

Please go and seek his help

Do you suspect me to that extent?

I'll go, then!

If you suspect me so...

...have Roku follow me!

How insulting!

You mistrust your own father!

I'm going! Have someone follow me

Find out where I go!

I'm going. Follow me

See where I go!

You fools!

Will he be all right?

Don't worry. He has no money

He'll walk around and return

I see

Then, it's all right

It'll be good exercise

You're in the way

Mother, is he really my father?

Why?

Didn't I have another father...

...when I was a little girl?

I recall I used to call him Father, too

Did you?

Perhaps you did

Who's my real father?

What difference does it make?

It's up to you

Don't you know either?

It isn't that it matters

It's a fact I was born

I'm this big already

That's right. Think of it that way

- Hey... - What?

Is my present father rich?

I imagine so. He owns a brewery

I see. He hasn't bought that mink stole yet

Ask him again

It's the way you ask

I see

I'll consider him as my father when he buys that stole

Yes, do that

I'm here. Here I am again

Well, hello

- Hello, Father - Hi

- Scrubbing the floor? - Yes

You're home today!

- Let me do it - You needn't

Don't worry, I'm one of the family

You must take off your tabi

Yes, you're quite observant

I forgot my wallet and was embarrassed

The tobacco shop lent me 1,000 yen

Care for some iced dumplings?

I don't care about dumplings

Buy that mink stole for me

Yes, I'll buy it

You're good at cleaning

Hello. Good afternoon

Hello

I'm sorry about the other night

No, no problem

Have you found a painting of an ox?

I'm still looking for one

Isn't he an amusing man?

Yes

He's quite amusing

Has Fumiko talked to you about him?

Yes...

I see. How do you feel?

It's so sudden

I would like to think it over

Naturally. Please think about it carefully

Your father's worried about you

I'm sorry. I worry everyone

Not at all

How about seeing him again somewhere?

He would like to see you. Well?

He was really disappointed you left us that night

I heard your mother's memorial service will be held at Arashiyama

So it seems

Will you go?

Arashiyama should be beautiful at this time

ARASHIYAMA

Hand me that

- How about some? - No thanks

You don't drink much

Beer fills me up quickly

Moss grows unusually fast, doesn't it, Brother

Moss?

The gravestone was covered with moss

Yes, so it was

Moss grows faster than they describe

Yes, time flies

It's been six years since Akiko became a widow

Where's Akiko?

She left with Noriko

I see

The other party is keen about Akiko

He has two children, a girl and a boy

He welcomes Akiko's child

That's fine. How does it sound?

I think it's a good match...

...but it all depends on how she feels

Yes, but she can't wait forever

Akiko has a long time to live yet

She can't go on living by herself. It's pitiful

Yes, but...

How does Noriko feel?

She's already had her interview

Have you asked her, Fumiko?

Yes, I asked her, but...

What did she say?

She's quite confused

She isn't definite

I see

She should decide right away

I think...

...it's a fine match

So do I, but she says we mustn't rush things

It should be rushed, don't you think?

Quicker the better, eh Brother?

Well, that would be ideal

Too many of us are captains of the boat

We must consider her feelings

Don't you have other business in Kyoto, Father?

What?

- Want another? - Thank you

Akiko and Noriko are down there

Is that right. And what did he do?

He ate everything that was offered...

...and later loosened his belt

Such a big eater

He must have been famished

Perhaps...

...but when we took a stroll after the hotel dinner...

You two were left alone?

Yes, they urged us to take a walk

And what happened?

He asked me whether I disliked western food

His answer to the same question was that he disliked it...

...after all he ate

Such a funny man

He sounds amusing. Then what?

When we reached a deserted spot, he squeezed my hand

What did you do?

- I squeezed his back - And then?

He said my hand was cold...

...and wouldn't let go

He tried to release his hand when people were near

So, I purposely held his hand

And then?

You make me do all the talking

How about yourself?

What?

Uncle's proposal

Oh, that. An old woman like me...

100 yen, please

What?

You promised to pay 100 yen...

...each time you said old woman

Oh, yes

- Here's 100 yen - Thanks

Be careful, Masao

Minoru! You must look after him

How do you feel about the proposal?

Oh, me...

I haven't said it yet

I was a little hasty

What nice weather

What an enjoyable day

Going out together like that is nice

- Let's go more often - Yes, you're right

We've had lovely weather

It was really wonderful...

...wasn't it?

Yes, but I felt a bit sorry for father

Why?

We went as far as Kyoto, and yet...

That again. You're hopeless

Why not go to bed, Father?

I think I will

It's a good time for that

Look after him, Nori-chan

Goodnight

You shouldn't say such things

Yes, I should. I haven't said enough

I think I'll be leaving

It's early yet

Yes, but...

Minoru, we must leave

We're leaving

You needn't go yet

Yes, but...

- It's Father... - What?

He fell in a faint!

Father!

- Father! - Father!

Father!

Call the doctor!

Father...

Hello. 30-1051 please

Hello? 30-1051 please

HIRAYAMA CLINIC

How is he?

He'll be all right if he doesn't have another attack

But his age...

Oh, Aunt

What happened?

What's wrong?

He was feeling fine

After we returned, he suddenly...

And how is he?

It's his heart

If no change occurs until dawn, he'll live

Have you notified everyone?

Yes, I've sent telegrams

I see. We'll go and see him

My, it's sudden

Yes, I was really shocked

Was the Old Master's heart bad?

No, he had a bad liver

Who's the gentleman that arrived?

He's the younger brother

- From Nagoya? - No, he's from Tokyo

The woman is the one from Nagoya. She's his younger sister

Of the Osaka gentleman?

No. Now try to remember

The Osaka gentleman's wife and the Nagoya sister are...

No, no, I'm wrong

The Osaka gentleman's wife is the Old Master's...

The Old Master is an adopted son. She's his wife's sister

I see. It's very complex

The Kohayagawa family is involved

You must be tired. Shall I lay out your bedding?

No, never mind. How about you?

No thanks

Why not rest for a while? The train ride must have been tiring

No, I'm all right

Have you been busy lately?

Yes, rather

And you?

I'm busy as usual

How is he?

He's resting quietly

That's fine

He must get well

It's hard on you, isn't it?

It's a critical time

Yes, he must somehow get well

No attack has occurred He must have passed the danger point

Yes

I hope so

It's five already

If he's going to live, I want to return to Nagoya

I left some unfinished business

I'd like to go back, too

Are you busy?

Yes, a stockholders' meeting is scheduled

- You, too? - Yes

It's not imperative I go...

...but I'm having a new plant built

I wish you would both stay then

Anything could happen

Yes, it's better if you both stay You can't tell...

What's wrong?

What happened?

Oh, Father!

Father

What's wrong?

Are you all right?

Oh, I slept well. I must relieve myself

What happened?

Is he all right?

I stopped him, but...

I'm glad...

I'm so glad he's well

So glad

Father has recovered his health

Indeed

It seems like it was a dream

You don't throw good balls

This one will be good

- Where's Minoru-chan? - Out hiking

- Where to? - Rokko Mountain

I'd like to go. It's Sunday

I was invited...

...but they were all children and someone like me...

- What? - 100 yen

I didn't say it

You're unfair

Shall I help?

I'm finished

Pass me that, Sister

This one?

Hisao-san is busy on Sundays, too?

Yes, with this and that

It's difficult running a small company

Father's against a merger, but...

It must be difficult

I guess we'll succumb eventually

You can't win over big capital

Father would like to continue as now...

...but it's doubtful

Oh, that was wonderful exercise

You've recovered completely

I've caused you all lots of anxiety

I'm all right now. Look how strong I am

Father...

What?

- I must apologize to you - For what?

I said such spiteful things

I don't mind

I'm used to it

That hurts me...

...but it would have been unbearable if you had died

Nonsense. I won't die so easily

I have many things on my mind...

...about you and Noriko

I'm sorry to worry you

Are you undecided?

Will you sew this? The seam is torn

- Tired, Granddad? - Not at all

Let's play hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek? Wait a moment

Hurry up!

Now, wait

Hurry up!

Am I a bother?

What are you doing?

Writing a letter

To whom?

Just someone

I know

What?

It's to him

That heavy eater

No

Any new developments?

No, nothing new. I must give an answer soon

What will you answer?

I haven't any reason to reject him

Then marry him

It's easy for you to say

But why? He seems like a nice man

If I married him...

...the family would, of course, be relieved, but...

...it isn't so simple

Do you love someone else?

You do. I thought so

Who is he?

What's he doing?

Remember when I went skiing last winter?

You met him then?

Is he the one we met at the department store?

Is he the one?

You see him often?

No, he's in Sapporo at present

Sapporo? My, he's gone far away

The letter is to him, then?

Just a reply

- I wonder... - No

Just a reply

I don't know how Father and the others feel...

...but you mustn't regret your choice

After all, it's your life

That's just the way I feel

Well, anyone would waver

Did you also?

I was happy. I never regretted it

I'm still happy, although people feel sorry for me

You plan to remain single, then?

I've been wondering...

...whether I can keep it up

You're the devil

Again?

I'm tired. Let's stop, shall we?

That's unfair

I just remembered some business

No, you must close your eyes

Now, this is the last time

No peeking

You must not look!

I won't

Face that way

What are you doing?

Playing hide-and-seek

Are you ready?

Are you ready?

Are you ready?

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Are you ready?

Come and find me

Come and find me

Come and find me

I don't know how young people feel nowadays, but...

Isn't it hard to live with an overly virtuous man?

The way I feel, for example...

...I can take a man who was wild as a bachelor...

...but not a man with bad traits

Traits can't be corrected

You're right

What is it?

- Where's Granddad? - I don't know

Didn't he come here?

What are you doing?

Playing hide-and-seek Didn't he come here?

- I wonder where he's gone - Right...

It's Granddad! He's walking over there!

Too bad. We should have bet on both

Yes. I thought it would be bike number three and two

It can't be helped

Let's not be gloomy

Let's go to Osaka and eat. You like noodles?

No, let's go home and relax

Let's go to Osaka!

To Osaka!

She's so late

Yes, she is

Now, look here...

I wonder why...

That's what I want to ask you

What's wrong?

I wonder what's wrong?

She said she'd try to come

Try to?

Why didn't you say so sooner?

You're being quite irresponsible

Don't you think so!

You brought this proposal to me. Right?

- Well, yes... - Then show more responsibility

If this is the result, I shouldn't have met her

Why did you introduce her to me?

When a man falls in love at first sight...

When a man falls in love at first sight, it's serious

Right?

Is what I'm saying unreasonable or wrong?

Oh, I'm disgusted!

Let's drink elsewhere

She said she found a painting of an ox. Wait a little more

We've already waited for two hours!

Painting be damned! Let's go

Just one more drink...

No, thanks. I'm full of liquid

You'll tell me now she'll try to come

She won't come

I'm disgusted!

Oh, well, it's good to see him so healthy

Yes, it's good...

...but he ought to tell me he's going out

Yes...

...after making us worry so much, but he's so easy-going

And just this morning he said he'd gone to the brink of hell

Telephone...

Hello. Yes, it is

Yes. Yes

What?

We'll be right over

Nori-chan!

Who was it?

- Father is ill - Who called?

Sasaki in Kyoto

Wants us right over... a girl's voice

What's wrong?

I don't know, but Father has collapsed again

That's awful

- We must go immediately - What is it?

Father's ill again. Go with him

Let's go

They're taking so long

They should be here by now

Yes

But I lost out

What?

There goes my mink stole

I should have got it sooner

I saw a lovely one at Kawaramachi

Get George to buy it for you

He can only afford a handbag at the most

They're here

Good evening

It's George

No, not George. It's Harry

I'm going

Come home early tonight...

...even though you've got a date

I'll be back early

I'll be going, Mother

Oh, what a terrible day

We shouldn't have gone there

It wasn't such a good day as you thought

How unlucky

And it was so hot...

Good evening

Good evening

Good evening

I'm Kohayagawa

Oh, please come in

How is he?

Please...

It happened so suddenly

It was 8:23

He looks peaceful

What time was it...

He came and we went out together

He wanted to go to Osaka, but I made him return

While I was washing my hands, he sat here

Suddenly he looked ill and held his chest

I see

I called a doctor right away...

...but it was too late

I see

He suffered terribly

Is that right?

Did he express any dying wishes?

He merely repeated twice:

"So this is the end"

I see

It happened so quickly

Life is so fleeting, isn't it?

Aren't there a lot of crows today?

Yes, there are

Someone must have died

Perhaps

But no smoke is rising from the crematorium chimney

You're right

You must be tired

No, not very

Such problems you have

Yes

What about the company?

I'm thinking about it. It's given me headaches

Will you merge?

I suppose we will

Too bad

Father was worried about it

It'll be better if a big company takes over...

...and I get a job there

A salaried man, eh?

Well, I suppose...

I thought Father was undependable...

...but the House of Kohayagawa was preserved...

...because of him

Poor Hisao

I'd hope things wouldn't change...

...until after you got married

I thought it over all night long

I think it's best that I do what I desire

What do you mean?

Now that Father's dead...

...I should marry the man arranged for me

But I'd be dissatisfied

It might help the Kohayagawa family...

...but if I don't listen to my feelings...

...no doubt I'll regret it later

I don't know what to do

What will you do?

I think...

Yes?

I'll go to Sapporo

I see

I personally thought that would be the best

Do you really think so?

Yes

You're young. You must have a happy life

You check the day?

Have you taken care of the obituary notice?

It'll be in the papers

Then, that's taken care of

Oh, lunch for the guests

I've arranged that. What about cars?

Unnecessary. It's just across the river

It's close. Let them walk

Eight people?

No, nine

Oh, it's the lady from Nagoya...

Hello. Please, over there

Thanks for your trouble

Aunt...

Please

What a shock

What happened? So sudden!

His heart?

Yes, it happened suddenly

It's better than being an invalid

Yes

Did he say anything before he died?

He just repeated the words:

"So this is the end"

Is that all?

Yes

So easy-going

That's all he says after doing what he pleases

How selfish

I guess he wanted to live longer

He was greedy

I heard about that

Oh, hello

Hello

It seems man is not enlightened even at the time of death

Even a libertine like my brother

Even the great Taiko...

...had much misgiving at the moment of death

Yes, how true

Where's your uncle from Tokyo?

He isn't here yet

I see. He must be busy

My brother should have died

when we were all here the last time

He always did as he pleased

He sold the family heirlooms...

...and he was an incorrigible sinner...

...but such a fortunate man

But now that he's dead...

...it's all over

Hey, someone died after all

Smoke is rising

Yes, so it is

It's pitiful if it's a young person...

...instead of someone old

Yes, but new lives...

...successively replace those that die

Yes

How well nature works

It'll be lonely with you gone

After I go to Sapporo...

...please come to visit me

Yes, I will come

But it's so far

What do you plan to do?

Me?

I'll just continue my present life

Minoru is growing up...

...and I think it'll be best for him

That's just like you

I don't know about that

Let's go

We mustn't be late

THE END