Original subtitles

It's so hot!

Isn't it? Here are your cigarettes.

Bye.

ON SUMMER SAND

Damn, it's hot.

You startled me!

Sorry, I didn't mean to but…

you should lock the door.

I didn't go far…

What are those snacks in the kitchen?

Is that what you eat?

Ah, those…

Asako is coming.

Your sister?

-Why? -I don't know.

She called me two days ago.

What did you come for?

To get my summer pajamas.

Couldn't you buy some?

I'll also take the tablet.

What?

Akio's memorial tablet.

What for?

For the anniversary of his death.

You can leave it here.

I'll take it.

Why?

Leave it here.

You forgot the anniversary.

I did not.

There are no offerings.

You do nothing.

His shrine's dusty…

Whatever!

Leave the tablet, will you?

Is that your way of getting me to come back?

What? That's the last thing on my mind.

Have you applied for unemployment benefits?

No.

What are you going to do?

Mind your own business.

What are you doing?

Getting my pajamas.

Next stop.

Take this!

NOW HIRING!

The total is 3,206 yen.

Pay at #3, please.

Thanks.

Hello. Hi!

Yes, that's right.

It's so hot here!

It's not usually this hot.

We've had no rain.

It's crazy!

It's too much!

Right?

You should get the A/C fixed!

I'll do that…! Thank you.

What are you doing here anyway?

Well…

It looks like I'm going to run a business in Hakata.

-A business? -A bar in Nakasu, it's in a good area.

A guy back in Tokyo suggested a partnership.

He's from Hakata and he owns bars near the station.

I'll manage the best one.

Uh-huh.

I'll be rich if it goes well!

If it goes well.

Don't worry, it'll go well.

Right?

I have no idea.

You think it's unrealistic?

Anyway, my dear brother, I want you to look after her.

Huh?

I want you to take care of Yuko.

What are you talking about?

I have a lot to deal with, like finding a place to live

and fixing up the bar.

I have no time to look after her.

Cut it out.

I'll be back when I'm settled.

You better!

Yuko, I expect you to listen to your aunt and uncle.

-Yeah. -"Yes, Mother."

Yes, Mother.

I hope it won't put you out too much.

But thank you.

Right…

You too.

Thank you, Auntie.

OK.

-Don't agree to it! -But…

Don't worry, she's low maintenance.

That's not the point…

Don't worry about money, she'll work.

I organized it when I got your gift at the supermarket…

-Organized what? -Her job!

-She's a kid! -It'll be helpful.

Right, Keiko?

She can earn her keep!

That's not the point!

What is the point?

Where are you going?

To the bathroom.

Asako!

You can't just drop her off like a puppy or a kitten!

Have you thought of her feelings?

Shouldn't you put her first?

Are you listening to me?

I know! This is about some guy, isn't it?

-Don't…! -Be quiet.

Hey!

Yuko understands what you're saying!

She's not a kid!

So you don't want her here?

It's not that--

Just say so. I'll find someone else.

So it's OK?

Yuko, be good.

Behave for your aunt and uncle, OK?

Ok!

Thanks, Osamu and Keiko for taking care of her.

Is this OK?

No, it's not…

Hey, Asako! Hold on a minute!

Asako!

Move this stuff out of the way so there's space to sleep.

Do what you like with the room.

Thank you.

It's turned to rust…

See the huge dock by the port?

And the cranes?

Yes.

I used to think that it was red because of the setting sun.

No wonder they went bankrupt…

Everything has turned to rust.

OK, I'm going home.

But…

I've got my own things going on.

"Zap it in the microwave."

What's that outfit, Mochida?

For the job!

Looking good.

Lay off! I know it's not me…

-Need a ride? -If it's OK.

Hold on.

Are you used to the job?

Not yet, it's quite hard.

The area around the station has changed.

You're right.

I worked as a welder at the shipyard for 30 years.

We're welders, not cab drivers.

Found a job yet?

There's nothing.

You're young so you'll find something.

You need to just go with the flow.

What do you mean?

Find a woman. That's what you do.

It's not that easy.

You're good looking!

No, I'm not.

I can't keep up with this city's changes.

But I'm fine with that.

I bet you are too!

Here's the fare.

No, it's OK!

It's not OK. Take it.

I appreciate it.

Thank you.

See you later!

Did you come like that, Ms. Kawakami?

Huh?

Without a hat.

Yes.

You don't have one?

No.

You should get one.

You could get heatstroke.

Nagasaki's summers are intense!

It sounds bad.

Can you help me over there?

Let's do this shelf.

You're not in high school so what do you do for fun?

Nothing special.

Some of us are getting together for drinks on Friday.

Kotaro! Minors can't drink!

She can have soft drinks!

Think about it.

I hope he's not bothering you.

Turn him down if you want.

Yeah.

Hurray!

Everyone's drunk!

You're late!

Osamu Koura has arrived!

Sit with us!

I'm OK here.

-Let's toss Mochida in the air! -Oh, no, no

Beer for you?

Thanks.

How's it going, Masumoto?

I landed a job as a security guard.

Good for you!

No, it's nothing!

I'm happy for you!

That's scary!

How about you?

I haven't found a job.

I'm talking about your wife.

Jinno is a real asshole.

What? Are you drunk?

I'm not drunk.

He's always been like that.

Like what?

I've known him from the start--

Cheers, Koura!

Is this a private talk?

-No. -Is it about me?

Koura! I heard you got a woman.

Lay off!

Right, Mochida?

He got a present for a woman when I dropped him off at the store.

-You womanizer! -You're wrong!

I went to check out air conditioners.

Bullshit! I know it was about a woman.

You're wrong!

Come here.

Listen, everyone! Osamu Koura here…

He's so crazy about his new woman that he got her a present!

Jinno, come and help me out!

OK, that's enough teasing, guys!

You're drunk, Jinno!

We'll toss him!

No, I don't need that!

-What for? -We'll toss you!

So Yuko's with you?

Yeah, but I can barely take care of myself!

That's rough.

You forgot the doo-wop, Jinno.

Visiting Maruyama at night Wo-wo-wo-wop!

Damn, it's closed!

I think we should be going home.

-What? -Your home's that way, Mochida.

I'm not going home!

Shh! Your wife will be worried about you.

She won't.

It's fine, Jinno. Have another drink!

Visiting Maruyama at night…

-Jinno, you missed your cue! -Oh boy…

Wo-wo-wo-wop!

We're home!

Keep it down.

Are you still up?

Yes.

Good evening.

Sorry to visit so late.

-Hi, Mrs. Koura! -It's not her!

You look younger!

-She's the girl we talked about. -Who?

Sorry, this is the only beer I have.

Shouldn't you be in bed by now?

Good night.

Good night!

Everyone was at the party!

I guess everyone's lonely so my job became an excuse for a party!

Yoshioka got a new job, too.

Security Guards Services.

It comes with a family allowance.

It makes a huge difference.

I got the taxi job for the benefits, too.

Did you go to the job center?

Uh, not yet.

Why don't you go?

I don't have a reason…

You're not going?

You'll never find work if you don't.

I know but…

Do you know where it is?

Where is it?

It's in Hamaguchi.

It's within walking distance.

I guess I could walk…

Will you go then?

OK, I will!

It's pathetic…

I guess I'm pathetic too but

you do nothing while Mochida is trying so hard!

Isn't it pathetic?

Huh?

I said it's pathetic.

You want to say that again?

Hey, slow down, you two.

You think I'm pathetic?

Jumping at any job offer is pathetic!

Don't say that. That's so rude to Mochida!

Come on, he's right.

I'm not talking about Mochida!

You don't call people pathetic.

Right?

Why am I pathetic?

Come on, lay off…

We were just subcontractors.

It was nothing to take pride in

so why be picky about a job?

You asshole!

Calm down.

You too.

What are you going on about?

I'm sorry.

I'll get something to eat.

Sorry.

Isn't Mochida working tomorrow?

I think he's on the afternoon shift.

It's got to be hard work.

Yeah.

I should get going…

Do you know

where she lives?

Who?

My wife.

Oh…

You know, right?

Why should I?

Because you told me that you gave her a fridge.

Oh, only because we bought a new one.

Yes, you told me that.

It's an old one, with one door.

You told me that, too.

I told you that?

Yes, when I saw you in the bookstore in Hamanomachi last week.

Oh, that's right…

Where is she?

Do you know the old company dorms in Kawaguchi?

They turned them into apartments

and I think that's where she lives…

It's in the neighborhood.

You're right.

It's fairly close to here.

What is she up to…?

If you care about her…

ask her to come back.

Of course, I don't care.

Well, I'm off.

Bye. Take care.

Uncle Osamu, there's no water.

Really?

The water supply is probably suspended until the morning.

You have a shift tomorrow?

In the morning.

Right.

Good night.

Good night.

What now?

Did you have a kid who died?

Yes.

How?

Huh?

How did the kid die?

Why do you want to know?

Do you see the drain by the steps?

Yes.

He fell in headfirst and was dragged

into the water all the way out to Urakami River.

I think it was raining…

We didn't think he'd go out by himself.

When we noticed, it was too late.

He was almost five years old…

It's a real shame…

Sorry…

Huh? Never mind.

It's in the past.

What was his name?

Akio.

-Akio Koura? -Yes.

What's on your mind?

Turns out I did have a cousin…

I'd always thought I had none.

Yeah…

That's right.

Good night.

Good night.

Sorry but two water bottles per customer.

Sorry.

I apologize.

Excuse me. We're sorry.

Ms. Kawakami.

Ms. Kawakami!

Ms. Kawakami!

Yes?

It'd be nice if you responded.

Can you cover the register?

OK.

1,740 yen, please.

-You drank too much. -I didn't!

Yes, you did!

-See that girl? -Hey!

Talk to her!

Hi there!

Yuko!

Oh, hello…

You didn't come! We waited for you.

I told you about tonight.

The manager asked me to stay longer…

Bye.

Yuko! We're off to another place. Wanna come?

Come on, Kotaro! Do it!

You spend way too long aiming!

Stop it! You're distracting me.

Come on!

Your turn.

Yuko!

Go, Yuko!

She's good!

I'm going to lose!

Yuko's winning!

Here.

Thank you.

Hey, Yuko!

Thanks.

-What for? -For joining us.

Sorry for being pushy but I'm glad you're having fun.

Kotaro doesn't pick up on cues.

If he comes on too strongly, just tell him to back off.

-I'm fine. -Yeah.

Wanna eat noodles.

Not me.

I'll go this way.

-See you! -Good night.

How about a beef bowl?

-No. -Go by yourself.

See you, guys.

What?

Excuse me?

Are you following me?

This is the way to my place.

Which way?

-This way. -Bye.

I'm kidding! My place is this way.

Yuko.

Yuko, wait!

Are you free on Monday?

Why?

You want to hang out?

You're new here, right?

I'll show you around.

Why do you want to do that?

Because…

I keep thinking about you.

What?

Maybe I like you.

What's funny?

You don't know me.

-I do! -Like what?

I know you kind of like me, too.

Huh?

You were looking at me when you came for the job.

Don't we get water trucks?

Masumoto lives down the hill so he has water.

I'll go get some.

Buy some at your work.

-You working? -I'm going out.

Where?

Undecided.

-Who with? -Friends.

Who are they?

You don't know them.

You were late two days ago.

Was I?

You're a minor so I guess you need a curfew.

What's that?

Pass me the soy sauce.

Get it yourself.

Hey!

Since Asako left you with me

I'm responsible if anything goes wrong, got it?

OK, OK!

You have a boyfriend?

Just like your mom!

That's unrelated.

I am your guardian now!

See you.

Hey!

Let's go.

That's Spectacles Bridge.

It's called that because

it looks like glasses in the reflection.

You want it?

I'll buy it.

No, thanks.

Right now, there's a position at a cleaning agency.

Is there anything else?

What else is there?

Let's see…

How about this one?

A Chinese restaurant near the station is looking for a kitchen helper.

I'm a certified welder. Doesn't anyone need--

There are jobs but they only want young people.

It says, "No age limit."

It does but…

I'll sign you up for the restaurant.

Wait a minute!

Hello?

I'm at the job center.

What?

What are you waiting for?

Come in.

Is barley tea OK?

Uh, sure.

Sorry! We have nothing.

Oh, it's OK.

Where's your university?

That way… I guess.

Where's your house?

My house would be… that way.

TAKANOBU MOCHIDA'S FUNERAL

Koura.

I've been calling you since yesterday.

I…

What can I do?

I'm sure they'll need help.

Why don't you go get changed?

Good idea.

Mr. Koura?

Yes.

I'm Jinno's wife.

Hello.

My husband was at your place until very late the other night.

It's nothing.

Mochida was with us that evening.

Was he?

Life is so unpredictable, isn't it?

I have to go and get changed.

He crashed into a tram stop.

Maybe he dozed off while he was driving.

They said there were no skid marks on the road.

Is that right?

I have to go.

Do you know what's going on?

Pardon me…?

With my husband and your wife.

Well? Do you know or not?

I know… something about it.

Something…

What do you mean?

If you know something, then you do know!

Do you get that?

Yes.

That's how I got injured!

My mind was spinning with this

so I fell off my bicycle on that hill over there.

There's a new supermarket at the bottom of the hill.

I thought I could push the bike back up the hill after buying tissues,

toilet paper and they had fish on sale…

I was in such a daze that I didn't notice I was at the corner…

Then my brakes failed!

There was a concrete wall and I scraped my arm…

I only stopped when I hit a telephone pole with my head!

That's how badly it messes with my mind!

But for you, it means nothing!

-What kind of attitude is that? -Cut it out!

I told you to go home.

Keep your wife on a shorter leash!

She's your wife so take responsibility for her!

Shigeko!

I'm sorry.

My uncle's home…

Hi.

I have to go out again.

Remember the guy who stayed over?

Yeah.

He passed away.

Sorry!

I'm sorry! Excuse me!

You should go home.

Come upstairs.

I need my funeral clothes.

I was asked to be on reception.

I'll see you there.

What do you want?

What's going on?

Stop it!

It's nothing!

Why are you still here?

Go home!

Auntie?

Auntie?

Yuko…

Yes?

Can you…

zip me up?

Sure.

I'm sorry, Yuko.

It can't be comfortable living in this place.

But don't worry, your mom will come and get you soon.

Wait!

Here are your meals.

Let me take these for you.

Ms. Kawakami.

Ms. Kawakami.

Ms. Kawakami!

Yes.

The menu!

Here.

You never answer me!

Sorry.

Do you have a problem with us?

Not at all.

You've been coming in late recently.

-There are rules in society-- -Come on, Manager!

We're not at work now.

You're OK, Nanao.

I'm off. How much is it?

Why are you going?

Don't leave yet!

Kotaro's coming soon, Yuko.

So what?

-But-- -You don't need me.

What's wrong?

Don't you agree?

Why would I?

I know you like Kotaro.

If you make a move, he could easily be yours.

That sounds mean.

Sorry!

Are you OK?

Get a towel!

Miss!

You're back late.

Don't try too hard.

With what?

To get along with people.

Talking to someone you don't like isn't fun.

That's how I operate.

That's why Aunt Keiko left you.

Oh, shut up!

It should work now.

Thank you.

Glad I got it working.

I didn't buy it just to have it sit around.

Good night.

Good night.

Ouch!

What is it?

Are you OK?

I told you upstairs would be better. Hold on!

Is that your aunt?

She's got a child…

It's blinding! Stop it!

Don't forget the time…

Why?

You're on the noon shift.

I'm on the late shift!

You're on the noon shift with Nanao!

Let's not talk about work.

It's hot…

You'll get fired too.

What?

I was told not to come back.

Why?

Because I'm too laid-back.

That's enough.

With a flash of light…

everything disappeared

in this town.

What?

With a flash of light…

Hey, watch it!

You could cut me!

A flash of white-hot light…

I wish I'd disappeared in it.

You can go back now.

No, I'll go shopping.

Do you think it'll stay?

Will your cut leave a scar?

I don't know.

I want it to.

Why's that?

Then it would be my responsibility.

Like how?

You have an idea?

I'll make sure it doesn't heal.

Good, leave it like that.

Yeah, it won't heal!

But it will heal.

And I'll forget about you, Kotaro.

Don't let it heal!

It'll heal and there's nothing I can do about it.

Hi, Yuko.

Oh, is he your boyfriend?

You can call it a day.

Is anyone home?

Uncle Osamu, are you OK?

I'll get water.

Sorry…

Sorry.

I'm sorry, Akio…

I'm sorry, Akio.

A girl said she likes me…

Nanao asked me to be her boyfriend yesterday.

What did you tell her?

Of course I turned her down.

Why?

Because…!

I'm with you.

Are you serious?

I won't be around forever.

Don't be like that!

Can you come to my place for dinner next Saturday?

My folks want to meet you.

You've got a visitor.

Got something to say?

What is it?

Speak up.

The manager won't like it if I'm out here too long.

Sorry…

I'm going to Fukuyama.

My cousin works at a shipyard and

he thinks I'd like it there.

They build commercial fishing boats.

The place could go bankrupt too but they are keen to take me on.

I figured I'd give it a try.

Right. Good for you.

Yeah…

And so… Why I came is…

I wanted to thank you and let you know that I'm going.

That's nice of you.

I know that I'm probably the last person you want to see…

I felt like I had to come and let you know.

Right.

I'm sorry!

Hey, don't.

I'm sorry.

Jinno…

This is a public announcement.

An excessive heat warning has been issued.

WATER TRUCK

Next, please.

Here.

DIVORCE PAPERS

You're going to Fukuyama?

Uh-huh.

By train?

Yes.

So you're working?

At the Chinese restaurant.

Are you OK?

Why not?

Do you have to cook dishes?

I just do the dishes.

Right.

Sometimes I help out with the food.

With a knife this big, I beat the shit out of pig bones!

For the champon stock.

In this huge pot, I boil bones for hours.

It's less like a kitchen than a factory!

The champon factory.

A shipyard is also like a ship factory.

You know, I feel relieved.

I'm relieved.

Why?

When I meet you like this, I feel nothing.

It's a relief.

You're relieved…

Yes. We lived together for a long time

but now I can put it completely behind me.

Right…

For the first time

I am confident that I'll be OK without you.

Right.

I've decided to leave Akio's tablet with you.

I have to go.

Akio…

Do you remember how he died?

Akio…

How did he die?

What are you asking?

I mean…

Are you sure that Akio is dead?

What?

Is it possible that he never actually existed?

What do you mean?

Did we really have a child?

We did!

Are you sure?

I've been thinking about the possibility that he didn't exist.

He did…!

OK…

If you say so, I guess he did.

Why

tell me such a thing now?

Why say such a sad thing?

I can't make sense of what happened in the past.

I don't understand it anymore.

I can't put it behind me if I don't remember anything.

About Akio…

About you…

I can't remember anything at all.

If so…

what was I to you?

What were you to me…?

Auntie!

I'll look after Uncle Osamu!

Don't worry about him!

I went to Kotaro's place for dinner.

You did?

His mom cooked Hamburg steaks.

That sounds nice.

I don't have to cook dinner then.

But I didn't stay long.

As soon as I sat down, I made an excuse and left.

So you haven't eaten anything?

No.

Why did you leave?

It just felt weird.

Why?

I don't know.

Right.

It's OK.

That's how it went.

It's not OK.

It's not at all OK.

Uncle Osamu.

Let's go away.

Forget this place.

Go where?

Anywhere. Don't ask where.

Anywhere but here!

I'll go anywhere you go.

Let's go.

-Yuko. -Come on.

Stop it, that's enough!

That's enough!

That's enough.

That's enough.

I'm OK now…

Rain…

What?

It's raining.

Rain…

Yes, it's raining!

This is amazing, Uncle Osamu!

It's amazing!

Yuko, you'll catch a cold!

Okay!

Drink some.

Go ahead.

Is it safe?

Why not?

-Because-- -It's rainwater.

It is but…

Isn't it OK to drink?

Maybe it is but…

Here.

Come on.

-It's delicious. -Really?

It's really delicious!

Well then…

It's good.

That's good!

It's great!

It's my turn!

It's good!

Yum!

It's delicious!

Delicious!

Delicious!

What's wrong, Koura?

Apply pressure!

Hold on!

"Dear Kotaro,"

And so…

Listen to me!

That asshole is just a cheap womanizer!

On top of him being sleazy, he doesn't own any bars!

He's just a hired manager, not a boss!

What are you going to do now?

I think I'll go to Canada.

Canada?

The actual big boss

has a brother who trained up north as a chef.

He wants me to work at his new restaurant in Vancouver.

Wow…

There're Chinese restaurants but not many Japanese ones.

Also he prefers a colder climate.

How come?

Because he trained in a cold place?

He'll pay for Yuko's education, too. It's a real opportunity.

You always say the same thing.

This is real.

Yuko, we'll be late for the train!

Yuko!

It's so hot!

Are you OK?

Why?

You lost your fingers.

I still have my pinky and my thumb.

Oh, it must hurt!

It'll be OK.

It's so hot…

Thank you for everything.

We may never see each other again.

Why not?

Because we're going far away.

Come back if things don't turn out.

Thanks.

Why don't you thank him, too?

Thank you for everything.

Take care.

Sure.

OK, let's go.

Uncle Osamu!

It's hot again.

It sure is!

Thank you as always.

Thank you.