Original subtitles

Produced by The Mamiya Brothers Film Partners

Asmik Ace Entertainment / Shogakukan TVTokyo / WOWOW

An Asmik Ace Entertainment Production

Original Work / Kaori Ekuni (Published by Shogakukan)

Written/Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita

To be a school janitor, my younger brother, Tetsunobu Mamiya...

underwent preposterous training sweating every minute of the way.

Tile repair training, advanced life saving...

in-service gardening courses...

chair maintenance and so forth.

You okay, Teach?

Air... the ball's...

Air. The air...

Not catch. Needs air...

- I'll get right on it. - Please do so.

My elder brother, Akinobu Mamiya is a beer product developer.

As a kid, he loved making dyes.

He squeezed morning glory flowers and loved making various colored dyes.

Once, he liked his mix so much he drank it.

His diarrhea wouldn't stop so we took him to hospital.

Here comes the second runner.

It was touch-n-go for a moment.

- What a fine play. - You said it.

Line-up change, Ogata in at centerfield.

- Fast ball, outside corner. - Change up.

Swing and a miss. Nice curve ball!

And the Yokohama Bay Stars win it.

THE MAMIYA BROTHERS

Pretty lame day game, huh?

Eight total errors for both teams.

And nine walks.

That's no way to play.

Today's weather is stellar.

Lunch?

- Fancy a walk? - Sure.

Great. I'll shower.

And slap on clean undies.

- Dumpling rock-paper-scissors? - Sure.

Roe, Sham, Boe. Jan-ken-poi!

Cho-co-la-te.

Roe, Sham, Boe. Jan-ken-poi!

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Roe, Sham, Boe. Jan-ken-poi!

Cho-co...

la-te.

Par-fait.

Jan-ken-scissors!

Gl-i-co... ex-tra bo-nus.

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Cho...

co...

late.

Too much soy.

I always use 3 parts soy 7 parts vinegar.

It's more than before.

Unknowingly overseasoning will ruin your taste buds over time.

Yoriko Kuzuhara, a co-worker, uses lots of vinegar.

'Cause it's a fad.

For beauty, not for taste. Don't confuse them.

Hey, you wanna meet Yoriko Kuzuhara?

A girl with a lovelyname like that would never go for me.

She'd even come to this dump.

Not for a marriage interview. Just meet her as a friend.

No! How can I be friends with someone I don't know.

Let me rephrase.

Meet her as a "potential" friend.

That... I understand.

You're so nitpicky.

Slight fever.

No worries.

Their food is too garlicky.

Help us.

Gotta rent a video.

Video?

And your member's card?

How many days?

The same. We're really "on" today.

You sense it?

I do.

The youngest girl who smiles for us is Naomi.

Welcome.

Here together?

Let's host a curry party.

And have Teach bring some girls.

It's key for them to see who we are.

Why's it keY?

Who knows.

Let's invite Naomi. It'd be great.

Video shop Naomi?

Sure, but you think she thinks it'd be "safe"?

We don't rent porn. Probably thinks we're stand-up guys.

With that teacher coming she'll thinkit'ssafe.

Forget the danger factor. Tasty curry is what matters.

No worries.

I'll add yogurt, spinach and dried grapes for the ladies.

Actress Hitomi Kuroki said on TV she hates dried grapes.

Did she?

Better ask what they like.

A "monster" of a photo starts with L...

Loch Ness Monster?

It fits.

If you lived alone, you'd understand.

That's cruel Yoriko Kuzuhara.

I can't move out.

Always staying at my place isn't fair.

- Shall I see you less? - That's not the problem.

At least rent us a hotel.

This is an elementary school. People willtalk.

Teach.

I can come back later.

Thank you.

Teach.

My brother and I are having a curry party. Would you like to join?

We'll do the cooking.

I don't get out much, so I might.

Invite your friends.

Honestly, I don't have many.

Can't I come alone?

Sure.

What kind of curry do you prefer?

The ordinary kind.

As long as there are no raw eggs in the middle.

So boiled eggs on the side are fine?

Raw eggs on the side are okay.

I see.

Something other than a love story would be best.

Best to put her at ease.

Thanks. Please come again.

- When is 2-for-1 daY? - Every Wednesday.

Welcome.

How cute. Today'sselection I mean.

We're hosting a curry party. Would you come?

Huh?

Afemale teacher from my brother's elementary school will be there and...

our curry is tasty.

Will you come?

I decline.

I figured so. I understand.

I'm kidding.

Sounds fun. I'd love to.

Can I...

Thanks.

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

What's wrong? You'll catch a cold.

Yeah. Lemme shower.

Wanna "do it" after you shower?

What? I've got great news.

What? Tell me bro.

Tell me now. Come on.

What the hell!

Why'd you say yes?

Wanna go? They're siblings too.

No way! Sounds fishy.

Get Kota to go.

If Kota had the time, I wouldn't be going.

Curry at a guy's house? What might happen?

He was so polite bowing to me.

Said he'd work around my schedule.

Which brother?

The younger one.

He didn't want to embarrass his brother so he bowed down to me.

He never dreamed his brother would have asked me.

What are they like?

Siblings living together sounds intriguing.

They make great curry.

You're way too intrigued. What if they're rapists?

Naomi probably goes for seafood. Yoriko probably likes chicken.

We better make beef too.

Several choices are the safest bet.

That's hard to shop for.

We've got concerns besides food.

Concerns?

Not cookin' dumplings, are you?

Homemade won't do. Mine are best.

See you at my place.

What if they get a headache?

If the medicine makes them sleepy they'll think we're perverts.

Speaking of...

That's not on our list.

Getting a head of myself.

A bit higher than normal, eh?

Don't go givingthem food poisoning.

Your temp is high.

Gosh! Girls are actually coming here.

Pretend two of our mothers are coming.

Should I write down the recipe?

If they ask, cooly reply.

If they don't?

Write it down.

Should we put up some pet photos?

I won't write it down.

Hey...

you cool with inviting two girls for me?

Next time, they'll bring someone for me.

Cool. And Naomi?

Not my type. Too healthy.

The teacher?

I never date co-workers.

Are you looking for...

The Mamiya brothers?

You're prettier than I thought, Teach.

What did you expect?

If it's boring, wanna leave together?

Scratch your head to signal me.

Scratching our heads, right?

Yes.

Understood.

Great.

Come in.

Hello.

We met outside.

Brother. Get out here!

- I always wantedthat washer. - Me too.

Come in.

Welcome.

I'm Yoriko Kuzuhara who Tetsunobu is so kind to.

Teach... too early.

What is?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Chicken, beef and seafood curry.

Seafood for me.

Enjoy.

And don't hold back any complaints.

Nice blend of spices. What did you use?

That's my brother's department. As a kid he took morning glories and...

- Morning glories? - He squeezed them...

We're eating, you know.

Morning glories?

We agreed to change the dye story.

TPO brother!

Gotcha. Sorry.

Something wrong? You two crack me up.

Simply delicious.

Thank you.

So you've got a boyfriend.

I guess you could... call him that.

Aren't shy about your body, are you?

A cigarette after curry is delicious.

Do you have a boyfriend?

It's a dead end romance.

Dead end romance?

Teach?

Eight.

Water Works.

I don't need it. No way!

If you don't need it then...

I don't!

Your turn, Teach.

Uh, Aki...

Akinobu.

Sorry. I have these two and...

if you don't mind, I'd be thrilled if you could trade me.

Marvin Gardens...

That's a tough sell.

Never happen. Never.

If you don't mind...

No problem.

Thank you. Sorry to have...

What the hell. Hold on!

You made my day.

- Six? - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. All right!

Gimme.

How much? 1275!

You're bust, bro.

Yes, but I give it all to Naomi.

Thank you.

Bankrupt.

With him bankrupt, shall we call it a game?

Okay.

Game over.

What shall we play next? We've got many.

Well...

We'd better get going.

You think?

Don't keep them long.

Shallwe clean up?

Today's post-game.

You're so right.

You betcha.

What was your impression of Yoriko?

Thought she was beautiful.

At school she only wears sweats.

Pretty risque.

She was totally undressing.

You know it. I prefer modest girls.

And that unbelievable trade you made.

- Meeting Naomi in a real setting was... - Oh yeah.

Her voice was different from at the video shop.

Screaming andsuch.

They loved our washer/dryer.

And used our toilet.

If I went to a girl's house, I'd hold it.

Naomi lives with her sister.

If you had to choose Yoriko or Naomi...

Tough choice.

We played a game at the end.

They've got lots.

You played strip poker, you idiot!

Calling me an idiot is going too far. The Diamond Game, Monopoly, and Life.

Scotland Yard?

Did I address you?

You shouldn't be rough with men.

It's cool. He enjoys it.

They had many encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Even the All-Japan Hot Springs Encyclopedia.

Fred Gettings's Dictionary of Demons?

Yoriko Kuzuhara, what gives?

On my way to your place.

No. My mother's home today.

I don't mind. Whywon't you introduce her to me?

Well...

Well?

I haven't told her about you.

I'm still going.

I'll never truly know you until I see how you live.

You're so cruel, Yoriko Kuzuhara.

What do youthink she'd say?

Am I that embarrassing of a woman that I can't meet your mom?

You might be.

Yoriko Kuzuhara!

Yoriko Kuzuhara, Yoriko Kuzuhara! Wait!

What size are these brothers?

Size?

Height and weight. Be as accurate and honest as possible.

The older one is 182 centimeters and 75 kilos.

And?

The younger one is 168 centimeters and 95 kilos.

They seem nice. Hang out with them when you're free.

How does size determine a person's character?

Data rules the world. No man can escape his stats.

Who are you imitating?

Practice again?

Yeah. I skipped to see you.

After sex, I wanted to talk and relax.

Then relax here.

Oh yeah. If you're not busy, do my wash, will ya?

Don't be rough with men.

After "civilians" tour the factory...

we like to have them gulp down beer made here.

But since you're all valuable clients, after drinking...

we'd like to hear your opinions too. My regards to you.

Best regards.

Cheers.

Mr. Suzuki gets wasted after one beer. Please look after him.

How is it?

Today's all you can eat and drink.

Why is low-cal beer so light in taste?

Can't it have more gusto?

Low-cal beer with a heavy taste?

A heavy taste with no calories would be best.

Ogaki. Your voice is so loud it's disturbing.

Leave.

Sorry. I'll take it outside.

I haven't been to the video shop lately.

Mamiya, take me somewhere on Sunday...

or "let's go here on Sunday" which type of girl do you like?

Now, that's a tangent.

I like a girlwho says "take me somewhere."

You don't say?

I'm the "let's go here on Sunday" type.

Pardon me.

Is she still cross with you?

Anzai, give him a break.

Anzai, whywere you angry?

None of your business.

Okay.

Nicknamed Doctor Yellow...

THE MAMIYA BROTHERS RETURN HOME

The lights see two kilometers ahead some 100,000 candle watts.

Fukagawa rice was created by fishermen in the Edo period.

Before the Fukagawa river was reclaimed it had many clams.

Placed over white rice 'cause clams were easy to get.

Really?

Mt. Fuji can be seen on the right when going to Nagoya.

- No way. - Really.

For like ten seconds!

Passing a local line by Abekawa station.

- I hate this seat. - Car three has wider seats.

How much wider?

- Much wider. - That much?

Three types of toilets too.

One uses a circulatory waste system. 0, 100 and 400 models have this type.

After doing your business, step on the pedal and blue liquid comes out.

In a tunnel, lots of air gets pushed out the exit and booml

Mizoguchi from accounting, his parents live there.

Where?

That white building.

Can't see it.

- There, right there. - Which one?

Forget it. Enjoy the scenery.

Welcome home.

All for me, right?

What's with the car, mother?

Hop on in.

Don't worry. It's used.

Around here everyone needs a car.

Stop it, mother. Your driving is dangerous.

No way. Are we getting in?

Pretend you got kidnapped.

Okay.

You kidding?

Go to the beach in this and the bathing beauties will be all over you.

Just watch the cars. I think you hit a couple already.

You can take grandma to view cheery blossoms.

Can you parallel park?

I can tip someone to do it.

Don't ever come to Tokyo in this.

You'll use the bullet train, right?

You sly dog.

I had you.

We're home. Oh grandma.

Grandma, we're home.

Here's your allowance.

Thanks.

From mother too.

Us at the arts festival.

Sure is.

Our own photos watching over us is freaky, eh?

Thanks to my boys, we can live happily.

We sold our Tokyo house and returned to Shizuoka.

The boys said they wanted us all to live peacefully.

When their father passed, they were mere junior high students.

Hey bro, wait for me.

Slowpoke!

Such great boys.

What the hell. What's so funny?

What the hell.

Hey you.

Shut up you white stripped mosquito.

Hello?

Hi, this is Tetsunobu Mamiya one of the Mamiya brothers.

Is this Naomi?

Oh! The Mamiya brothers!

I'm her sister, Yumi.

How do you do? Is your sister Naomi...

Nice to meet you. Nice voice dude.

How's the rest of you?

The rest of me?

We're having another party at my place. Asummer kimono game event.

Can I come? With my boyfriend? Don't worry. He's harmless.

Sure. Fine.

Tell Naomi I called. Thanks.

Bottoms up.

Since filing for divorce, I can't get in my house.

The wife hangs up on me.

Triedtalking through the chain lock and she stabs me with a fork.

Stabs?

I ain't no steak.

For real?

Your wife, Saori, the one I met so many times.

Ah, Saori... quiet, refined...

great chanson singer, my Saori.

Didn't know she sang. Did you cheat on her?

Don't you know? Miyoko Anzai!

Miyoko Anzai!

She's not at all like your wife.

Only you know them both.

Help me out.

Done in by a "let's go there on Sunday" girl.

Tetsunobu!

I'm back.

And I'm busy.

If this gets broken, I'lljust...

Tetsunobu. Akinobu is on the floor.

Tetsunobu.

I'm wasted.

Help me.

Oh hells bells.

You want me to see you in such a state?

What's troubling you that you'd drink so much?

Brothers... are great.

If we were great, we'd have a post-game.

Okay. Let's do it. But first...

gimme 250 ml of water.

250 millilitres, eh?

Thanks.

So what happened?

Was listening to my boss bitch.

Ogaki again? Why the long face?

I envy everyone's complexity.

A man and a woman, and another woman.

Would you rather eliminate our time and live complicated lives?

Our time?

I've got good news.

What?

The summer kimono party is lookin' good.

Party?

Naomi's sister Yumi is coming too.

- What about Teach? - Invite her.

The more people, the more complicated.

Yumi's boyfriend is coming too.

What? Why's a guy coming?

She asked if he could.

If I said no, she'd think we had a secret motive and not come.

I couldn't have said no either.

I understand, Tetsunobu.

Kota.

If you're gonna play at least be like Ichiro.

Take me to Seattle or LA!

If you don't stop...

all this meaningless practice, I'll become a TVidol.

And find a great man!

College baseball doesn't do anything for me!

Men normally go all out to get a good woman, right?

So why is a guy with a great girl like me...

so eager to work so hard for this?

I just don't get it!!

Excuse me. Gimme the ball.

The Majors let you keep the ball!

Who did it?

Atroubled student.

May I read it?

Erase it when you're done.

Oh Teach.

Please listen while I read.

Antibacterial earphones so it's okay.

How thoughtful.

It's impossible for me to be with others.

I only understand myself.

I don't understand others.

Even if my head hurts, no one knows until I cry.

But if I did it all the time, everyone would be worried.

Surely everyone's head probably hurts too now and then.

Everyone endures the pain.

Maybe I'm the kind of kid who can't endure the pain.

If so then, I don't want to trouble others.

I think it's better to be alone.

My father and mother said, "We're happier without you around."

Teach.

Eight negative clauses are hidden in this composition.

What's the name of this song?

Doris Day's Que Sera, Sera.

Que Sera, Sera?

Yes, Que Sera, Sera.

"Whatever Will Be, Will Be"

I read it. Should I erase it?

You should leave it.

I took a photo and wrote it down.

I'll visit the home.

If you enjoy songs like that I'll edit you an MD.

Okay.

When I said you were coming, she agreed to talk.

How shallwe play it?

Divorce all the way! Divorce.

Don't let her win you over.

Oh sorry.

Oh really?

Really.

Divorce? I'm not even married.

I wanna leave.

Why am I spending mytime doing this?

"I've been stuck here all night."

The thought simmered in Akinobu's mind.

What do you propose?

I've said it severaltimes. No divorce.

That's eight times.

I... see.

A spinach side dish, stir-fried burdock root.

Aspinach side dish, stir-fried burdock root.

What will happen to these after we leave?

We won't eat them, willwe?

I imagine you fixed his favorites.

But he won't eat them.

Don't you feel sorry for them?

They'll be thrown out.

Will you eat them while thinking about us?

No, you won't.

Will you keep them? No, they'lljust go bad.

Your point being?

Let me go home.

I don't have a wife but I do have a precious brother.

He's waiting for me at home.

I feel for you.

I don't. I don't get you at all.

I'm home.

You here, Tetsunobu?

Tetsunobu, you here?

Are you really not here?

I'm lonely. Today of all days I wished you were here.

THE HEMINGWAYWOMEN

How unusual.

The 300 model bullet train is like this. And the 700 like so.

The 300 is more angular.

Sir, your time is up.

Just another 15 minute course.

I gotta go.

She wants you to stay, so please do.

Please.

No, I'm done.

If you get it, can I have it?

I won't.

If I playthree times, I could but I won't.

Why not? Cheapskate.

We ain't friends or nuttin.

I don't talk to men I don't like.

I got no money and don't drink.

I'm Eiko.

Let's talk about Hemingway while drinking coffee milk.

Here.

Come on.

What?

What?

Don't "what" me boy!

You got to talk with a lovely lady.

Why do two coffee milks cost 100,000 yen?

The price ain't written on the menu.

It's market value. Just like in a sushi shop.

What're you doin'?

We'll charge some.

Some coffee milk.

There's nothing better than living peacefully under one roof.

No matter howthe day went I pledge to greet Tetsunobu warmly.

Welcome home.

Coffee milk is in the fridge.

That's the last thing I need!

It's freezing!

Where are you going?

Too much AC?

Fuck it.

Our body temps are different so someone has to compromise.

You compromised?

Damn it!

Hey now.

What happened?

This is not like you.

Did something bad happen?

I got ripped off at a clip joint.

- Your credit cards too? - Yeah.

There's a 24 hour lost or stolen...

I called. I'm not dumb.

Calm down. Relax.

We'll talk later.

You hungry?

My salted rice balls will do the trick.

Time for a post-game.

Damn that Eiko bitch.

Mess with me, will ya?

Tasty.

Be happy you made it home alive.

Yoriko Kuzuhara.

What's up? Why the summer kimono?

Don't come to my place anymore.

Please return my house key.

Are we breaking up?

Dating a guy who likes traditional fashion?

With you around, I can't focus on my studies.

Give me my house key.

You dressed up to tell me?

None of your business.

I wanted to settle things under this nice blue sky.

Which key is it?

For crying out loud.

Wanna drink?

You've had two already.

It'll make me pee. It's embarrassing.

I know youwant some.

Youth knows no fear.

Feels drafty down there.

No panties?

'Course not. Nobody should.

Wear some panties. What if something happens?

Tamaki's coming. He's worthless in a fight though.

Not that. What if you fall down?

Showing it won't kill me. Let's bail.

Looks good on you.

You too bro.

Okeydokey.

- My sister. - Yumi.

How do you do?

A pleasure. I'm Tetsunobu.

My boyfriend, Tamaki.

- I'm Tamaki. - Nice of you to...

I'm Tetsunobu.

Your personal selection?

Yes.

They should call them the Mania Brothers.

What?

Yumi.

Is she always like that?

Not at all.

Everyone, Yoriko is here.

Welcome.

Hello.

A kimono suits you.

You too.

Here we go.

Say "Ma-mi-ya".

Ma-mi-ya.

Show me.

Take a better one.

One more.

Naomi...

can I get a shot of you in kimono?

Sure.

Here we go.

Teach, me too.

You think?

How's your dead end romance?

I ended it. I'm lonely but...

Huh, you broke up?

Ever broken up with someone?

You'll have to live through it and do everything on your own.

You're talking as if it is like a funeral.

Sorry for being over the hill.

That's not what I meant.

Well... this one?

Oh, andthe 8?

Where is it?

Where is that 13?

I know this one.

Oh, great.

Wow?

Amazing.

Two in a row.

Wanna play Monopoly?

- Shall we? - Monopoly it is.

Let's play Monopoly.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Pennsylvania Avenue. Nobody's...

Didn't somebody? Nope.

- No owner. - Nobody yet.

Well, I'll pass.

- No purchase? - It's a great property.

- I'll buy it. - Buy it, Naomi.

- You sure? - Okay everyone?

Go ahead.

320, huh?

You sure?

In return, could I trade this for that purple one?

- This? - Yes.

That's unfair if I give...

But...

That won't work on me.

You sold me.

Get real!

You've got a monopoly!

But I want these.

Come on now!

You still need more!

Besides that's too cheap! Come on!

Today's post-game.

Wow, I mean Naomi's leg, was like right by me.

Surprised me.

That was... well, you know.

Tamaki's legs are white too.

What do you mean?

Naomitold her what for. She's such the bigsister.

You'd never expect they were sisters.

Yumiseemed to have never played boardgames.

Clueless.

Yumi and Tamaki...

wore jewelry with their kimonos.

That put me at ease.

Watch yourself bro.

When you took Naomi's photo, Yoriko wanted hers taken.

Never even took Naomi's, did you?

Teach was at it again stripping.

Didn't think I'd fall for it but since she did, well...

Well what?

I never date co-workers.

Makes no difference.

We ain't talkin' 'bout me. Who do you like?

Naomil What should I do?

She's on my mind.

That much?

Naomi.

I can see myself out.

Thanks so much. We learned much. Thanks again.

I learned a great deal too. Thanks.

Visit the Sendai factory anytime. We'll share a few beers.

Okay. Thanks for the invite. Thank you.

Mamiya!

I'm indebted to you all.

Much appreciated. Come again.

Thanks for your assistance.

I'll take my leave. Thanks for your kind care.

- Thank you. - Goodbye.

Did you go to Naomi's today?

I see.

More importantly, I learned that humans can always defeat automation.

Even though the beer is the same the taste varies a bit at each factory.

You don't say?

Making sweet, rich cocoa? Great to hear it.

Go for it.

It's ready. Gotta go.

Phooey on your cocoa!

I didn't even say goodnight.

Having someone to call at the end of a long day is great.

Relaxing.

I'll read myself to sleep.

No renting videos from Naomi tonight.

Come on!

Can't you at least think to let me take the kettle off?

I hate people with no couth.

Hello.

Mr. Mamiya?

Uh, yes.

Glad I caught you. It'sSaori.

Thanks for the other day.

Now I know you were just being nice.

Sorry to call so late but I'm in a rush and...

Saori? Not Eiko?

Saori Ogaki.

I have something for Ken.

This is Akinobu's brother, Tetsunobu.

He's on a business trip and returns tomorrow.

I'm in a bind.

I left my dog Kobu at home. What am I gonna do?

What I need to do is pick up the item, right?

I'm close by.

Wait a moment please.

Sorry about that.

There's a coffee shop called Lumiere near the station.

Would you mind waiting there?

I'm on my way. Okay. Goodbye.

How thrilling...

being summoned by a woman in distress.

Based on her voice, if she were famous I'd say she's a bit cold, headstrong...

This one.

CAFE LUMIERE

Welcome.

Mr. Mamiya?

I'm his brother, Tetsunobu.

Nice to meet you, Saori Ogaki.

I'm terribly sorry to drag you out.

Especially since you're his brother and not him.

No problem. I can handle whatever he can do.

Master, the usual.

Your brother and my husband seem to be close.

Your brother's a nice person.

Have your brother give this to my husband.

You can't do it yourself?

He hasn't come home.

I think it's another woman but I can't bother him at work.

Left? Leaving you behind?

Unbelievable. That's unpardonable!

I think so too.

Eat something hot and sweet.

Now's the best time for it. I'll listen to you.

I shouldn't.

Master, we'll have the pancakes.

That's the happy hour menu. It's past eight.

Read the fine print.

But I come here all the time.

My dog Kobu is waiting. I'd better go.

Thanks for doing this.

I'll do exactly as you instructed.

It's a long, boring ride. Shall I lend you my MD player?

Antibacterial earphones so it'ssafe.

Thanks but no thanks.

But you like Sendai's fish paste.

Why the pouting?

You're so easy to read. You got a problem?

Why are you friends with that adulterer?

I'm having the fish paste.

Been looking forward to it. Wanted to see you smile but...

My tea.

I'm disappointed in you.

You suck! And so does Ogaki. He's using you.

And you're being used.

It's their business not yours.

Calm down. Ogaki's the one leaving her.

I'm not trying to make him do it.

'Course not.

Why get so worked up?

I just want to live truthfully and properly.

Fine. Bath ready?

Why should it be?

I ain't your wife.

That logic proves you're old fashioned.

Stop worrying about others.

What about yourself?

Try talking to Naomi.

I haven't said a word.

I haven't even gone to see her.

Wonder why.

Why, why?

I should look in my heart.

I wonder why. Why?

Says they're taken in...

Hawaii, lzu Highlands, Karuizawa...

Seoul and Paris but...

aren't these from the city park?

Put those away.

Okay.

Why'd you bring them?

It's none of my business.

I know.

I don't want to hide things from you, Miyoko.

I want you to see how sneaky she can be regarding the divorce.

I'm fine. Doesn't bother me.

Some people are like that.

Trust me. I love you.

She's on the edge.

The divorce is almost final. I love you.

You're on the edge too.

Tetsu.

We came.

I did say it would be fun...

Sure did.

What's up?

A private lair, eh?

Any female janitors?

Hardly. It's tough work.

Hello? Guess where I am?

An elementary schooljanitor office, hardly seen by mortal man.

Catch you later.

Tone it down or you'll cause problems.

I hear you.

Where's Tamaki?

Probably getting his kicks.

He's got a building fetish.

Building fetish?

Thanks.

Somewhere together, somewhere together.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Uh...

Next time, somewhere together... how about it?

Huh?

Somewhere together.

Oh! "Somewhere Together".

That movie is...

No, you and me.

Somewhere together, us on a date?

I decline.

You're kidding, right?

Forgive me.

There's... someone else.

I was supposed to bring him last time.

I told Tetsunobu about him.

But he couldn't make it after all.

You and me, "together"well... that's not right.

Not right, is it? Certainly not.

I'm sorry.

No, forgive me.

Hello Tetsunobu?

If you don't wanna get your ass beat grab the laundry and...

come to the coin laundry bythe public bath.

On the double.

We just did the wash.

Just put it in.

I'd have gone ballistic if I went home.

I wanna calm down. That's why I picked here.

What's wrong?

Did you know Naomi liked someone?

I heard she's got a boyfriend but I'm not sure if she really likes him.

Why didn't you tell me?

Now I've severely embarrassed her.

Gave you the cold shoulder?

She declined.

Then go out with Yoriko.

You said you didn't care who.

Once I'm decided, I only have eyes for that person.

Huh?

That's it!

You're angry at me from before.

Because you thought I was helping Ogaki get divorced.

You're... sweet on... Saori Ogaki?

Saori Ogaki, eh?

Saori Ogaki, eh?

Enough.

Didn't rain, did it?

I even heard the forecast.

Let's do this?

This? Sure.

The fish tail flies best.

This one flies crooked.

Ok. I'll fix it.

Planes have it easy. A quick fix and they're on course.

Quick fixes don't work for love.

Here.

Hello Kota?

Be home late. Team dinner.

Do my wash and kick back.

Fuck off.

Quand je viens � I'�cole?

Oui, d'accord.

J'ai d�j� achet� le livre.

Merci. Bonjour � tous.

Teach.

Yumi, it's been a while.

What're you doing here?

I work here.

Mamiya, got any batteries for this watch?

I do. I'll install them.

You can do that too?

Anybody with a screwdriver can.

Is the MD ready? I was looking forward to it.

Oh yeah that.

Gimme a while longer. I misplaced some music.

Where's your boyfriend?

He's here. On the playground.

Here you go.

Thanks. Yumi, say hi to your sister.

Okay sure.

Tetsu, she digs you.

No way.

I wonder. I think she likes you.

There's only one woman for me.

I'm rooting for you.

Sis got stood up again.

Guess I'll rescue her.

I forgot mother's birthday.

Must be my birthday!

Go for it!

Wrong way. Throwit this way.

Mother, are you okay?

Fine.

Forgot my birthday, didn't you?

I googled allthe places I wanted to see in Tokyo.

That good-for-nothing info highway.

This place looks nice. The staff are on the ball.

If you were staying, did you pick a hotel?

If grandmother wasn't around, I'd relax using a Ladies Spa package deal.

Don't kill her off now.

Grandmother's not a burden.

Which helps. I'll be like her soon enough.

I'm worried more about you two. Not eating well, are you?

Now eat your terrine. It looks delicious.

You regret we didn't become lawyers like father?

Why?

You like your jobs, right?

If we were lawyers, we'd be more popular with girls.

Aren't you popular?

You have to be.

You're both great chums.

It's no big deal if you're not popular.

I can board by myself. But thanks.

Thanks for taking time from your busy lives for me.

See you at New Years.

You bet.

Let's cruise in the Rolls.

Actually, I sold it.

So?

I got a Hummer.

Hummer? No way!?

Just kidding.

Driving a simple station wagon.

Take care of yourselves.

You too mother.

Did you have fun, mother?

Excellent!

- Great. - Great.

The bullet train is sweet.

Tell me Saori's phone number.

What're you gonna do with it?

Cheer her up I guess.

She's totally not your cup oftea.

You couldn't cheer her up.

She's the hottest wife I've ever seen.

Give it a rest.

Latching on to someone at their weakest is low.

Lemme at least email her.

Give up on Saori. The world's scarier than you think.

It's Tetsunobu Mamiya.

Thanks for the other day. Sorry to impose on you.

I just called to see how things worked out.

Thanks for asking.

Sorry for making Akinobu's brother worried too.

How's your dog Kobu?

He's fine.

This is for him.

It's dog health food, very rare.

He's a cat called My Dog Kobu. An American shorthair.

A cat?

My husband's dog Kobu died so we named the cat, My Dog Kobu.

Interesting way to name him.

So I can't accept it.

Because it was for a dog.

I mixed this new MD for you.

It's filled with Xmas songs for the holidays.

Why do I have to accept music from you?

Take this back too. I never listened to it.

Am I annoying?

I thought you'd be happy. Music heals deep wounds.

This hurts even worse. It's annoying.

I'm terribly sorry for causing you trouble but...

stop, just stop all this.

You're old enough to know what I mean and to knowbetter.

Some stranger latching on to you is annoying, right?

You probably can't get Mr. Ogaki off your mind yet so...

I understand that spending time like this is meaningless.

That's enough. I'll be going now.

But life goes on, nothing grows from hatred.

I'm not such a bad guy.

The music is blameless.

Please listen.

I don't need MDs.

Help.

Tetsunobu, help me.

Help me.

Wanna go home and do crossword puzzles?

Let's keep living together.

Peacefully. Like we have been.

When was Haneda officially called Tokyo International Airport?

Which countries have regular flights to Haneda Airport today?

Which track is affiliated with Tokyo City Horse Track but not with Nankan Racing?

The official name of the Tokyo Tower?

What's below the Tokyo Tower?

How high is the Tokyo Tower?

How long is the Rainbow Bridge?

How high from sea level?

The official name of Tsukishima Monja Avenue?

At the Tsukiji Naval Academy Barracks...

Ginza's iconic building, the Wako Department...

was originally what?

Japan's first boardwalk?

Based on Azuma bridge, Japan's first box shaped...

Asakusa'sSanja Festival is?

Among the 25 bridges along the Sumida River...

I'm back.

Why you alone?

He... went to Paris.

Said he wanted to study there.

Him in Paris? No more laughing at him now.

What'd you say?

I'll show you. Say,"Will you wait for me, Yumi?"

Will you wait for me, Yumi?

I decline!

What happened with your "only one woman for me"?

Got shot down.

This is different. It's not love.

A friendship hug.

I know.

This is an elementary school. People could be watching.

Fake a laugh and pull back.

Lend me your cell.

I'll make you my ringtone.

Some of the bottles of beer are happy to be drunk...

while some never reach your fridge.

Now after experiencing the beer making process...

it's time to enjoy the newly made beer.

Please raise your glasses.

Bottoms up.

Drink all you want.

Within 20 minutes that is.

Go ahead.

Mamiya...

She finally agreed to a divorce.

Thanks for everything.

Are you getting married?

Once things settle down please come to our house.

Your home?

Anything but that.

I hear you.

The Mamiya brothers are planning a hotchpotch party.

I can't go.

After what I said and all.

You always think too much.

It's not like he proposed or demanded you break up with Kota.

He just asked you out.

You know...

Kota might be out somewhere too.

Sure, he might but...

He's not around for Xmas.

And my Tamaki's in Paris.

He's with his team.

Probably at a singles party.

If the person you love is happy that's fine by me.

So let's go to the party.

Theywanted to call it an Xmas party.

But it's so "them" to call it a hotchpotch party.

You know, me and you...

now, might be the only time we can stroll like this.

Oh come on.

That'll never happen.

Look at the Mamiya brothers.

They still hang out together.

CAFE LUMIERE For three days we baked our hearts out.

For three days we baked our hearts out.

Buy our Xmas cakes.

Please.

Baked them with my daughter.

Gl-i-co. Jan-ken-poi!

Cho-co-la-te.

Please buy one.

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Mamiya, buy one.

Please.

Please.

Cho-co-la-te.

For three days...

Pi-ne-ap-ple.

Ju-i-ce.

Naomi quit the video shop.

Not because of my brother though. She got a job with a film publicist.

According to Yumithat is.

Like always we have no plans with girls for Xmas.

For two weeks, we've been watching films set in great locations.

On Xmas Eve, we'll decide our next trip destination.

I wanna go to space.

- You can't. - I can't.

I wonder where we should go.

We saw loads of places.

Come on. Let's decide. Las Vegas and NYC are nice.

LA, Venice, Cannes and Berlin too.

Shanghai or Pusan are nice too.

You sleeping?

You'll catch a cold.

What the hell.

It's hot.

You and the heat!

Our body temps are way different.

I can't live with you.

We haven't decided where to go.

It's Xmas Eve. We promised to talk 'til morning about it.

I'm up, but I'm turning offthe heat.

Kuranosuke Sasaki as Akinobu Mamiya

Muga Tsukaji as Tetsunobu Mamiya

Takako Tokiwa as Yoriko Kuzuhara

Erika Sawajiri as Naomi Honma

Keiko Kitagawa as Yumi Honma

Naho Toda as Saori Ogaki

Hiromi lwasaki as Miyoko Anzai

Ryuta Sato as Kota

Teppei Yokota as Tamaki

Koji Sato as the Dumpling Shop Owner

Kenichi Katsura as Inugami

Leona Hirota as the Pharmacy Lady

Haruko Kato as Grandmother

Taku Suzuki as Video Shop Employee

Masahiro Takashima as Kenta Ogaki

Miyuki Nakajima as Mother

Executive Producer / Yasushi Shiina

Produced by Masao Teshima

Producers Yasushi Tsuge / Kazuko Misawa

Original Work / Kaori Ekuni (Published by Shogakukan)

Screenplay / Yoshimitsu Morita

Score / Michiru Oshima

Cinematography / Hiroshi Takase (J.S.C.)

Gaffer / Koichi Watanabe

Art Director / Hidemitsu Yamazaki

Sound / Yasuo Takano

Editor / Shinji Tanaka

Sound Effects / Shinichi lto

Set Designer / Yukio Yuzawa

Costume Designer / Masae Miyamoto

Casting / Tsuyoshi Sugino

Theme Song - "Hey, Brother" RIP SLYME

Words by RYO-Z, ILMARI, PES and SU Composed and Sound Produced by PES

In Association with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation

An Asmik Ace Entertainment Production

Produced by The Mamiya Brothers Film Partners

Asmik Ace Entertainment / Shogakukan TVTokyo / WOWOW

Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita

You okay?

Subtitles by Christian Storms

(c) 2006 The Mamiya Brothers Film Partners