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A Shochiku Film

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Near Lake Shinobazu in Ueno,

the songs of revelers fade with nightfall…

Lit… Dr… Torajiro Kuruma… … …

Hurriedly writes, translating Shakespeare…

Perhaps too hurriedly…

Meanwhile, Izumi, the daughter of clothier lseya,

was running away to escape marriage…

To tell the truth,

professor Kuruma 's nephew Mitsuo and Izumi were lovers…

Don't cry. Izumi. Have courage.

Suspicious of his daughter's behavior…

The girl's father had hired thugs to watch her…

Uncle, please open up!

Who's there?

It's me, your nephew, Mitsuo.

Mitsuo?

What brings you?

Someone's behind you?

Uncle, this is Iseya's only daughter.

I'm Izumi.

What a beautiful girl.

So this is the girl who's won your heart.

Uncle, we're...

Later. Come inside for now.

Granny! Prepare a bed upstairs!

Go upstairs. Don't worry.

They've found us, Young Mistress!

Oh, no!

What'll we do? I'm scared.

Leave it up to me. I can handle them.

Uncle...

Please be careful.

Professor Kuruma was also expert in martial arts…

He stepped outside confidently…

Hold it, old man. Don't interfere!

He can fight!

Wait!

I'll take you on.

Here I come!

Uncle!

Uncle!

I'm a Scholar, black belt! Torajiro Kuruma!

Not so tough, are you?

Uncle!

Uncle!

Mister!

Mister!

Isn't this yours?

Thank you!

Was it a dream?

Tora-san Makes Excuses

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… Chieko Baisho as Sakura And my given name is Torajiro…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

Jun Fubuki as Choko

Masami Shimojo as Uncle Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Masatoshi Nagase as Ryusuke Mari Natsuki as Reiko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Kumiko Goto as Izumi

Executive Producer: Shigehiro Nakagawa

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Hiroshi Fukazawa

Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Camera: Mitsufumi Hanada Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Dad, slow down!

You're soft!

Short on basic body strength. Short on brains, too.

Stop bugging me.

Come every day. I'll build you up!

What happened?

He got out of breath at Taishaku temple.

He wanted a taxi.

Hopeless!

Is today Monday?

Of course.

Then tomorrow's Tuesday.

Silly.

Izumi's off from work tomorrow.

So?

We were talking...

The food at her boarding house is crummy.

So?

Can I invite her to dinner tonight?

Sure.

How long has she been in Tokyo now?

Since April. Almost six months.

Maybe I'll fix her favorite gratin.

Please.

Dad, I'll be going.

Will you be late?

I'll bring Izumi about seven.

Bye.

He's only civil when Izumi comes.

At least he brings her here.

Most kids want to date outside.

No money, probably.

Maybe...

Izumi only has her mother.

And she's not the homemaker type.

Mitsuo wants Izumi to enjoy home life.

The class is canceled.

You're kidding!

Not again!

'Morning, Gen. Is the High Priest well?

How much?

1,030 yen, please.

Did you go to the community center?

They sent a car for them. 60 boxes.

Good.

'Morning. Lunar festival tonight?

Have dinner here. I'll fix a feast.

We can't.

Izumi's coming tonight... Mitsuo's girlfriend.

You can all come over.

Mitsuo wants to eat at home.

He never visits us anymore. Doesn't he want to see us?

Don't be silly!

It's no fun eating with us old fogeys,

for Mitsuo or Izumi.

How unfriendly!

Have dinner with us, Sanpei. Lunar festival.

I'm meeting a friend tonight.

Girlfriend?

Have dinner with us, President.

I'm drinking with the tax office guys.

Just have a nice dinner with Uncle.

It's no fun eating with that old geezer.

Same here, fool.

If only Tora was here.

He's sweet, so he'd say "Sure, Aunty, I'll come."

He would say so.

He's only sweet while missing him for now, but...

Welcome!

Excuse me.

I'm looking for Mozart.

There're all kinds of sections.

Orchestra, opera, piano...

Come over tonight. Mom's cooking for you.

I'll meet you out back. Same time.

Here's the classical music.

"The Marriage of Figaro."

Marriage...

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Had dinner?

With a client.

Some beer?

You're pouring?... Just one.

Enjoy dinner?

I'm stuffed.

You're such a good cook. Teach me how to fix gratin.

She gets hungry after being on her feet all day.

Got used to the work now?

It's hard to remember all those titles.

Don't you get weird customers?

What's wrong?

A funny one came.

He said, "Help me find a song I like."

But he didn't know the singer or the title.

I said it was impossible. He started singing it!

He was good!

I was so impressed, he sang two verses.

What song was it?

Mirei Kitahara's "Ishikari Elegy."

When I found it,

he gave me a 5,000-yen bill and said, "Keep the change."

There are guys like Uncle, after all.

Are you talking about Tora?

Right.

It's been so long!

He hasn't been back in a while.

I miss him. Wonder what he's doing now.

Probably singing in a country bar somewhere.

Leave them. Sit down.

I'll do them later.

I'd better be going.

So soon?

Curfew.

I'll call them. Sleep over.

But I always impose...

Don't worry.

That's what we planned on.

Stay. You haven't had tea yet.

Or are you busy tomorrow?

You aren't, right?

I was just going to wash clothes and call my mom.

Stay, then. Mom says to.

Guess I will, then.

I'll lay out the quilts.

I'll make the tub.

What hard workers.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

How's your mother in Nagoya?

She complains that business is slow.

Give her a call.

Club Rei here.

Izumi...

Me?

Not so good, but I can't stay in bed.

You're at Mitsuo's house.

Sleeping over?

Put Mitsuo's mother on. I'll thank her.

Turn that down!

Mrs. Suwa?

Thank you for being so kind to Izumi.

I wish she'd work in Nagoya, but she insists on Tokyo.

She even bothers you. I'm grateful.

That's right! Please listen.…

Times are so bad, I'm really hurting.

Just a minute.

We haven't seen you in a long time!

Gina, your client is here.

Take his coat.

They're so slow.

Called your mom?

She said to tell you hello.

Your mom's still working?

They hurt. I've been standing all day.

Is the work hard?

I miss playing the flute in the high school band.

Remember Shinobu Kimura?

Your good friend? Snare drums.

She's getting married.

To whom?

A boy she met on a trip to Kyushu.

From Miyazaki.

She's the first to marry.

She sent me a ticket inviting me to her wedding.

Where?

Miyazaki. I'll take my first paid vacation.

That's great.

Miyazaki...?

The bath is ready, Izumi.

Maybe I'll come along.

You can't! She won't like it.

Why not?

Don't you know?

Shinobu had a crush on you.

She didn't! You're crazy!

What're you doing?

You're jittery because of Izumi.

Aburatsu, Miyazaki Pref

Closed Till Two

Nice day, isn't it?

Isn't there a good man somewhere?

I'd follow him to Okinawa or Hokkaido.

Isn't anyone around?

Miss...

How about me?

You heard?

Anybody passing outside would've heard.

Thanks.

The lady's lunch is on me.

You shouldn't.…

Let me act like a good man.

Bye.

Gosh!

I thought I had 5,000 yen left.

Rats!

Thanks for the lunch.

Lunch break's over?

Quiet town.

Where're you going?

I'm not sure.

How about a haircut? You need one.

It's over there.

Rain?

Weren't you going to Okinawa?

Low-pressure system coming.

It'll be a couple of days.

Starving!

You already got a man.

My brother. 15 years younger.

Your brother?

He works on a tiny cargo boat.

A sailor?

Dashing job.

All done.

Thank you.

Thanks a lot.

Keep the change.

Thank you very much.

Rain?

Darn it!

You're in no hurry? Wait here till it stops.

Sis, this'll keep up for a while.

A sailor knows. Why not stay a while?

I guess so.

I'll just borrow that chair...

I'm going shopping for dinner, Ryusuke.

What a downpour.

It's not letting up.

Southern rains.

I've really imposed on you.

No trains at this hour.

Is there an inn somewhere?

What's so funny?

When you paid, I saw your wallet was empty.

You saw?

This suitcase is stuffed with cash.

I can hardly lift it.

Say. Don't be shy.

Ryu's room is big. Sleep with him.

Right, Ryusuke?

Guess I'll accept your offer, then.

Do so.

I haven't introduced myself yet.

I'm from Katsushika, Shibamata in Tokyo.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma.

I'm Choko. For "butterfly."

What a pretty name.

Butterfly, flying from flower to flower for honey.

Clinging to a wilted flower,

trapped in this hick town.

That's beautiful.

Let's drink.

I'll really make myself at home.

Cut loose with a song. Something new.

Funny song.

Where are you from?

Tokyo, ma'am.

Thanks for coming, Izumi.

Be happy.

Take our picture, please.

Just click here?

So long!

Traveling alone, Miss?

You came with your boyfriend?

Don't you remember me?

Who are you?

I remember! You're Mitsuo's girlfriend.

Shimizu...

Ogawa...

Izumi, that's it!

You're awful, Uncle!

You've grown so pretty, I didn't recognize you.

What're you doing here?

Beats me.

Let's have some tea.

There's a coffee shop near here.

I'm so glad we met.

Home is this way, Tora.

I forgot!

Friend of yours?

Yeah. Her name's Izumi. She's my nephew's...

Don't worry about me.

Go with her. I'm leaving.

Wait...

Bye!

It's broken.

What's wrong?

Does it hurt?

It might be broken. I heard something crack.

An ambulance...

There's a phone back there.

He's hurt!

We've called an ambulance.

I'll make a call, too.

What're you doing?

I get 1,000 yen an hour.

You're charging for this?!

Just kidding. I volunteered.

Tora sent a postcard?

He's alive.

He's in Miyazaki.

"Is every one well? Miyazaki is a nice place.

"Not many spas.

"But the fish is fresh, the women are pretty.

"So long. Torajiro."

What's this?

It's infuriating. We were so worried.

Breezing in whenever he feels like it. Big man!

I won't worry about him anymore.

Just consider him dead.

That's harsh.

Kurumaya.

Just a minute.

It's Izumi from Miyazaki Prefecture.

That's right. She went to Miyazaki, too.

I'll take it!

Hello, Izumi? It's me.

What's up?

Something awful?

Uncle hurt his leg and went in an ambulance.

I'm at the hospital.

Hang on.

Uncle's hurt and in the hospital.

Will he live?

It might be serious.

Will he live?

He's still alive?

I'll go there right now.

You? It'd help, but...

Here's the address.

What about your classes?

Don't worry. I'll go. What hospital?

Nichinan Prefectural Hospital? Hino-minami...

That's good enough.

Look after Uncle until I get there.

Lend me some money. I'm going to Miyazaki.

How'd he get hurt?

I'll ask him! I've got to go!

I hope he lives!

Going like that?

I can rent funeral suits there!

Fool! Those clothes are filthy!

Who cares? Uncle needs me.

Calm down, will you?

It might be too late to make the last flight.

Check the schedule.

Sanpei, got a flight schedule?

Maybe Edoya has one.

Tora's badly hurt. Got a flight schedule?

This is news.

Kirindo! Heard the news? Tora got hurt!

Did he die?

They'll know by tonight.

We'll let you know if we hear anything.

Won't you please leave for now?

Sorry for the fuss.

Wonder how bad it is.

Broken bones?

We don't know any details.

Mitsuo got all excited and made a big fuss.

I know he loves his uncle, but...

Wait a minute. It's not his uncle!

It's Izumi! I bet he went to see her?

No wonder. He bought pants and a shirt.

It was for Izumi?

That rascal!

"How many towns will it pass...

"This road leading to tomorrow?

"Like a stray child with nowhere to go...

"You're now standing in the crowd..."

I'll wait here.

"I was afraid of loving someone yesterday.

"I'm now looking for the tears I lost.

"Let's live, believing in dreams.

"You yelled so.

"Run for tomorrow! Hold your broken wings.

"Tightly in your arms!"

Dazzling!

Is Mitsuo Suwa here?

Come out.

I didn't expect you. I was sound asleep.

Sorry. We got stuck in traffics.

How's Uncle?

Fine. No broken bones. A compress will be enough.

He was discharged.

Is that all? I was afraid of that.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have called.

It's okay. Uncle probably made a big fuss about it.

Making us worry like that.…

I'm really sorry.

That's okay. I always wanted to visit Miyazaki.

Look at that ocean!

How about a bite to eat? I'm hun...

We can't stop here.

Get in, Mitsuo!

Hurry!

Watch your speeding. I was scared.

Sorry?

Your feet almost went through the floor.

This is Ryusuke.

His sister is looking after Uncle.

Thanks for coming.

When did your mother pass away?

When I was small.

Your sister looked after you, then.

You were a terror in high school?

Sis told you that? That blabbermouth!

Uncle! Mitsuo's here.

Thanks for coming.

Then it wasn't serious? He can walk?

Thank goodness.

Where're you calling from?

Barber shop? Why did you stop for a haircut?

I'm not getting a haircut! Uncle's staying here.

Why?

So what? He's okay. Bye.

When are you coming home?

I'll call when we decide.

What's wrong?

You tired?

I shouldn't have come. You're okay.

I didn't ask you to come.

Mom and Dad got excited and made me come.

What does it matter? Izumi's here.

Go play on the beach.

I'm in college!

I had an important class today.

I'm not like you!

Something bothering you? You're acting cranky.

I'm going home. I'll take the next flight.

I'm back.

You're here?

Choko, the proprietress.

It's good of you to come to such a remote place.

Thank her. She's been kind to me.

Thank you for looking after my uncle.

Not at all. Doesn't my brother drive too fast?

Shopping?

I bought lots of groceries.

I have a big crowd tonight. What fun it'll be.

Sorry to bother you.

Don't be.

Where's Izumi?

She went to the festival with your brother.

Why not join them?

No, thank you. Festivals don't interest me.

I think he's tired.

It's been a long day.

Hello.

Yumi? Ryu went to the shrine.

I'll go, too.

That was my brother's sweetheart.

He has one?

They're getting married next year.

Her father's a fisherman. Sweet, isn't she?

Uncle, can I go to the festival?

Why not?

May I stay the night, ma'am?

Of course.

Then I'll go.

Nice town, isn't it?

Strange boy.

His parents spoiled him.

A real problem. He's gone too far.

Did you call home?

Are they relieved?

This is Ryusuke's fiancée.

I know.

Her name's Yumi.

I'm going now.

It's getting cold.

Let's go home. This is enough, right?

I'll stay a while longer.

It's just pattern singing.

The place stinks of fish. Doesn't fit the music.

Everybody's enjoying it. You can leave now.

I didn't mean...

Tonight we have a couple who came all the way from Tokyo!

Let's cheer for Izumi Oikawa and Mitsuo Suwa.

Stop it, fool!

He should quit now. The boat leaves early.

They made me drink beer.

Where're the girls?

Listening to a lousy band. I couldn't take it.

That's liquor.

Shoot. I thought it was water.

Look...

What?

What's going on?

Between you and Izumi. You engaged?

Not yet.

You've promised to each other, though?

I know this is personal, but...

Did you kiss her?

Not yet.

Don't get carried away.

Held hands in the dark, then?

No!

Don't you love Izumi?

"I love you" can't express all my feelings for her.

No good. It's like you don't love her.

Why not?

If you don't express it, it's the same as not loving her.

Show her how you feel. If you love her, show it.

How?

Say, "I love you." Or hug her tight.

Can't you do that, coward?

Saying it is easy! What about you?

What do you mean?

How're things between you and the sexy lady barber?

I don't mean to pry, but did you kiss her?

How dare you talk to your uncle like that?

I'm proud to say I never laid a hand on her!

It's nothing to brag about. You're just a coward.

Damn kid! I've had it!

We're back.

I love this bell. We had one when I was little.

It tinkles, and all kinds of men come in.

Then it tinkles, and they leave.

What men?

From old men to children. All kinds.

Five or six years ago, the bell tinkled.

And a middle-aged man came and sat in that chair.

He didn't say anything, so I just cut his hair.

Know what he said?

No idea.

"Come live with me," he said.

What did you do?

I didn't know what to say, so I kept quiet.

I finished cutting his hair. And he paid the money.

He said, "Don't let it bother you."

Then the bell tinkled, and he went out.

What happened after that?

If that man came again and made the same offer,

I was thinking of accepting his offer.

Funny, isn't it?

Did he come back?

No.

He must have been lonely.

Maybe so.

Wonder what he's doing now.

Shall we go to bed?

'Morning. Skipper!

Thanks a lot.

How's your wife?

Fine, thanks!

He came home dead drunk.

When are you coming home?

Quit nagging. It's lonely without me, I bet.

Stupid! I feel free without you.

Are our guests leaving today?

The young ones are.

But Tora might stay on.

Sis...

Why not marry Tora? Looks aren't everything.

Stupid!

Ouch!

It hit me.

Cold!

You went to bed early last night.

That sake made me sleepy. Did you go to bed late?

I had a good talk with Choko.

About what?

The bell on the shop door...

What about it?

Someday the bell will tinkle,

and a wonderful man will walk in.

That's romantic.

Would you want a woman to wait for you?

I wouldn't.

I won't wait for happiness to come.

I don't think it depends on a man.

I want to find my own happiness.

I don't know what it is.

But when I find it, I'll grab it for myself.

I refuse to wait.

My shoe!

Your sock is wet.

What'll I do?

"The harbor was seen from the hill you and I went up.

"A cherry tree was standing lonely, with blossoms scattering..."

Uncle! We'd better go. Gotta make that flight.

Okay.

Guess I'll go with you.

My one night's visit lasted a long time.

I can't thank you enough.

You're leaving?

I can walk now.

Besides, I haven't been home in a long time.

They say...

My uncle, who took care of me is, dying.

And Aunty's in the hospital. Right, Mitsuo?

So I'll have to go home and see them.

I sure hate to go, though.

Thank you for everything. I'll repay you some day.

You're leaving?

Why didn't you say so sooner?

Somehow, I couldn't.

Why?

You'll be left all alone.

I felt so bad...

You pity me? Thanks a lot.

You think I'll be lonely in the shop by myself?

Do I look so pitiful?

I'm the one who pitied you.

Because you had no money!

Go on home! I'll have less work to do!

Goodbye!

Listen...

Aren't you making some kind of mistake?

What's bothering her? I don't get it.

Did I say something wrong, Izumi?

Don't you know?

She's in love...

With you!

Choko is!

That's crazy!

She thinks you dumped her!

You should stay. Right, Mitsuo?

No. Uncle should leave.

Why?

It'll be more tragic if he stays.

Why?

It'll be good at first.

Uncle makes people laugh, and Choko might be happy.

But Uncle's a shallow guy, so he'll get bored in a year.

Uncle knows that. That's why he's leaving with us.

Right, Uncle?

Could be.

It can't be helped. Let's get to the bus stop.

Are you okay?

Could be.

Cheer up, Uncle.

Get in.

You'll make it for the 2:00 flight.

I have work, so I can't see you off.

Take care.

Tora...

You said you'd repay me, but that's all right.

Because I enjoyed having you all.

Understand?

I understand.

What's this?

The High Priest is lending this to Tora.

He's coming home?

Let's go see.

This'll be fun.

Thank you.

This beautiful chair...?

Over there.

Keep it as long as he likes.

Thanks a lot.

He can sit with his legs out.

Let Tora use this.

What is it?

A toilet seat. He won't have to squat.

How convenient.

My late mother used it. We don't need it now.

Put this by the toilet.

It's been disinfected.

Uncle...

I'm worried. Can Brother climb the stairs?

Never thought of that.

We can go upstairs and Tora can sleep down here.

We couldn't let you.

What do you feed someone to heal a broken bone?

Calcium, probably.

Sanpei, what foods contain calcium?

Milk and cheese.

Tora can't eat cheese.

Baby fish...

Yes! We'll feed him dried fish.

And dried sardines.

Sorry for all this. We should take him in.

Don't worry. Our place is bigger.

But won't it make you sick?

Tora sits there, complaining day after day.

Yes, day after day...

It could even take six months.

I'll take him out every day in the Priest's wheelchair.

That'd help.

Morning and evening, if possible.

Confinement causes skin disease!

My dog lost all his hair.

Tora's no filthy dog!

That's not what I meant!

Quiet, Rover.

Is he here yet?

Not yet.

Hiroshi! Now I know!

What?

Sakura and the others messed Tora up.

Why?

They spoiled him.

Overprotected! No good!

He's like your daughter, then.

You should talk.

Why bring her up? Just when I'd forgotten.

It's your fault. You spoil these workers.

Tora's back.

He is? Excuse me.

Me, too.

You're supposed to be working!

Work hard.

Welcome back.

Does it still hurt?

Good to see you.

We were worried sick!

I should come in...

Quietly through the back.

And Uncle and Aunt...

Should say, "A bum like you doesn't belong here.

"Get out!"

And I would deserve every harsh word.

Yet you've welcomed me back with open arms.

Thank you.

Uncle, Aunty,

factory workers, people of Shibamata.

It's good to see everyone.

I, Torajiro Kuruma, am back, a pitiful sight.

That was beautiful!

Thank you.

That's enough, Brother.

We'll come to thank you another day.

Please leave for today.

They won't last three days.

Wait for the blowup.

"Get out!" "Watch it!"

Passed my house.

Sorry I'm late.

Boss...

Join us, President.

I hear it was rough in Miyazaki.

Who told you?

Mitsuo.

Nobody told us.

Mitsuo came to the factory.

What'd he say?

It's kind of abstract.

In Miyazaki, Tora stayed with his... barber, was it?

So that's where Mitsuo was calling from.

She didn't want Tora to leave.

But he did, and hurt her feelings.

Right?

That's all Mitsuo said?

Yes, it is.

He's matured.

He said you were wise, because it wouldn't "wash."

You washed clothes in Miyazaki?

Sure. There's a giant Ogre's Wash Rock there.

What happened with that barber lady?

Imagine as you like.

Is that what happened?

What're you imagining?

Something indecent, I bet!

It's been a whole year. Let's have a nice time.

I agree.

It's over with, right?

Right.

It's over.

Where's Mitsuo?

He went to see his friends.

Beer?

No thanks. No thanks, I said.

Brother...

What did you think, after seeing the kids together?

As an objective third party?

They've still got a long way to go.

A long way...?

Mitsuo really likes Izumi.

I know that.

Please help him.

I feel sorry for him.

Don't worry.

Someday Izumi will accept Mitsuo's love.

Then I'll take over.

What do you mean?

Let's say it's a nippy winter's night.

Suddenly, I hear banging on my door.

"Uncle, open up!"

I open the door.

"Mitsuo? What brings you at this hour?

"Who's that behind you?

"Izumi?

"Uncle, we.…"

"Say no more. I understand.

"You want to marry.

"But your parents are keeping you apart.

"Don't worry. I'll talk to them.

"Go upstairs.

"Maid, lay out quilts for their bed.

"Not cotton quilts, fine silk.

"Put a water pitcher there. And a tobacco tray.

"No lamp?

"Take the one from my study.

"I'll work without a lamp tonight.

"I have some translation work to do..."

Hogwash.

Let's eat, Sakura.

And go home early.

I haven't finished my story.

No more, please.

The quilts are laid out upstairs for you.

Sorry, they're not silk.

Take the lamp from my study.

I dragged my battered body back to Shibamata.

Yet you're all trying to mock me?

We wanted a serious answer from you.

Mitsuo's heart may be broken.

It's better if his heart gets broken a few times.

That's how a man grows.

If a broken heart helps you to grow,

shouldn't you be a professor or prime minister by now?

That's a good one.

Octopus!

Damn you!

Good! Step outside!

All right, I will!

What're you going to do with this?

Ouch...

Brother...

Wasn't the right leg injured?

You're right. I got it mixed up.

Why, I'm well now.

These things heal pretty fast, don't they?

I thought it'd get worse.

Congratulations!

I can tread firmly on solid ground now.

I'm glad.

Just great.

Nice, isn't it?

Is your cold better?

Yes, thanks.

The President says...

Tora's in love with a beautiful lady barber.

Did the President tell you that?

Wouldn't Tora be a fine husband for a hairdresser?

Would he?

If they marry, I'll give them a small shop near here.

Once a week,

the pretty barber can shave my head.

It's like a dream.

It's good to be shaved by a beautiful woman.

This man can't shave a lick. And his hands are dirty.

Sometimes, I even sense his murderous intent.

He'll probably kill me someday.

May Buddha help me...

Is it funny?

It is?

Nagoya National Hospital

Izumi? It's Mom.

It's awful. I'm in the hospital.

An angioplasty tomorrow. It's an operation.

Can you come home today?

I know you have work.

Yoshimura? Her mother-in-law's sick.

Aunty? Her awful husband will never let her come.

Please come. The house is a mess.

I really need you. Please come.

You going to leave me, too?

Forget it!

What?

I'd like to take off for a while.

You just got back from vacation.

My mother's in the hospital.

My wife's in bed with a fever.

I'm paying a sitter to watch our baby.

Everybody's got problems.

This store will fold if I let everybody rest.

Work is severe. Realize that!

My mother really needs me.

We're busy. Wait until next month. Finish this.

Miss Sada, where's the stock list?

In the second drawer.

Leave it here.

Sorry.

Calling Mitsuo Suwa, third-year Economics student…

Aren't they calling you?

It's Mom.

Izumi called.

Her mother's having surgery. She's going back to Nagoya.

It may take a long time, so Izumi quit her job.

She quit?

She didn't have to! She could've asked for time off.

Why complain to me?

I just called, because she really wanted to see you.

Where is she now?

Tokyo Station…

What time? When does her train leave?

The 4:00 Shinkansen…

4 o'clock?

You might make it if you leave now.

Just try! Izumi was crying over the phone.

I'll go…

You will? I hope you get to see her. Bye.

What about the class?

Mitsuo!

You came! What about your classes?

Never mind that. Your Mom's in the hospital?

You'll come back when she's well, right?

Why not?

It's going to take a long time.

Besides, Mom can't get along without me.

So I'll stay with Mom and work in Nagoya.

Why?

You're sacrificing yourself for your mom.

Your mom's not fair.

You grew up in a nice family.

But not me.

I've got to go. She's got nobody else.

Can't you catch a later train?

I promised to be there by six.

Thank you for coming.

Then we won't be seeing each other for a while?

I'm sorry.

I couldn't do anything to help you...

Just standing around like a fool.

You'd better go.

What's wrong?

Goodbye.

What? What'd you say?

"You have someone already? He'll like you.

"Don't worry about me. But I'm lonely.

"You're forcing yourself to think goodbye is for my sake.

"I know that. And it makes me all the sadder.

"Being close to each other, we didn't know each other.

"I loved you so much.

"But I haven't told you all my feelings..."

Welcome back.

He's back.

He is?

Give my regards to the President.

You're leaving?

You're late. Uncle waited to say goodbye to you.

You're going already?

I made an embarrassing scene over my leg.

I'd slip away in the dark.

It didn't bother us.

Take care, Uncle, Aunty.

We should've taken you to a spa to heal your leg.

You're stealing my line.

I'll save my money and take Uncle and Aunty to a spa.

I feel warm, just hearing that.

Thank you.

Why are we so loving when you leave?

When you're here, all we do is fight.

See him to the station.

Thanks.

See you, Sakura.

Take care.

Bye.

Mitsuo, give this to Uncle.

You're not seeing him off?

Mitsuo probably wants to talk. He just saw Izumi.

Izumi went back to Nagoya.

She dumped you, then?

Maybe so, but I won't give up as easy as you.

Maybe years from now, when I'm an adult,

I'll see Izumi, and it'll be a whole new story.

That's just fine and dandy. I'm in a bind, though.

Will you lend me ten thousand yen?

Mom said to give this to you.

I owe her again.

When can I pay her back?

I put you through a lot of trouble.

No. It was no trouble at all.

Is that so?

Uncle!

I wish I could go with you.

Fool! You've got school. Pull yourself together!

Dad, let's go.

Why not skip New Year's?

Skipping even one day will make us soft, he says.

And I drummed it into him.

Why is he so diligent now?

He's probably trying...

To shake off Tora's influence.

Come on!

Hey, wait!

Go!

Happy New Year!

Hello.

Jogging on New Year's Day?

Some energy!

They'll be back soon.

Happy New Year!

Come in.

Slow down!

I'm not young anymore.

"Happy New Year, Izumi!

"My parents and I were pleased to hear...

"That your mother has recovered.

"Are you well? Have you settled into your new job?

"Do you need help with any problems?

"I know you're not the type to ask for help.

"But please remember there's a bumbling fool...

"Who cares about you?

"My parents send their regards...

"As my uncle probably does, somewhere far away.

"On New Year's Day. Mitsuo."

To everyone in this hot-springs town,

A Happy New Year!

May your new year be a good one.

Now, look at these beautiful handbags.

At the finest stores,

one sells no less than 3,000 yen.

The famous Roppodo in Kanda...

Was forced to let these go at dirt-cheap rates.

Please have a look!

What's wrong?

Feel free to examine it.

This is the nicest.

Note the price. Use spectacles...

Or a magnifying glass.

Honeymooners, buy one for your mother-in-law.

She'll be happy.

You're the young sailor! What're you doing here?

It's our honeymoon.

New Year's is my only holiday.

You finally got married?

Congratulations!

What a shock!

This is where you work?

Sis and I always talked about you.

Buddy, he has a pretty sister. We were kinda...

She dumped you?

She really went for me! Right?

Is your sister alone, as usual?

Well...

Sis went and got married.

See? She dumped you.

Who'd she marry?

I don't rightly know.

He was a customer who came once before.

It happened so fast. She moved to Hakata.

I can't understand her.

I thought she'd marry you.

Didn't you?

I planned to, at one time.

Buddy! Watch the store.

Let's have some coffee. Got the time?

Sure.

Let's go.

You come too.

What kind of guy is he?

He might be cheating on your sister.

I'm worried, too.

That happens, right?

The End