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Over the Fence

What did you originally do for a living?

A lot of things. But a pub was the longest.

A pub? That's nice.

A small place.

You told me to go. I'd never picked up girls.

Liar. You hit on both girls.

Because Mori wouldn't talk at all.

Yeah, when I was a kid, Daimon was more popular.

Right? My place was pretty popular.

Mr. Hara hit on some girls last night.

You never get old, do you?

It was Shima.

Did it work?

Yeah. Did you do it?

No. Mori followed me.

Mori, you should've took a hint.

Mr. Shiraiwa, you got a girl?

No.

When you own a pub,

girls come after you.

And?

Well, you do them.

Mori.

Your chisel's dull again.

Sharpen it at home.

Listen up.

A carpenter must take care of his tools.

When I worked on the field,

everyone was particular about tools.

Some even used professional sharpeners.

Neglecting your tools...

only makes things harder for you.

Get your spirits up.

Stay focused or you'll get hurt.

We'll start by playing catch.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Let's go get a drink.

I can't tonight. Some other time.

Really? Next time, then.

Sure. Sorry.

"Hakodate City Vocational School"

Your fried chicken meal is ready.

- And this too. - Thank you.

That's not my point.

I'm talking about showing affection. Do you do that?

You need to say it and show it.

I don't say it, but I put our daughter in college.

But that's your obligation.

We're talking about emotions here.

But I do have feelings for her.

An ostrich shows more affection than you.

- Enough - Ouch.

Come on.

You came alone?

Miyuki took the kids to her dad.

We're all going out for dinner tonight.

Dad will tell me to work at the forestry service again.

How do you stay sane living here?

Miyuki is worried too.

It's just a meal together.

You probably aren't eating well.

You don't look busy either.

A carpenter must take care of his tools.

Are you really trying to be a carpenter?

Excuse me.

Buy a car and go out or something.

You can afford that, right?

I'd like to get one before winter.

Sure. You'll die riding a bicycle.

Could you look for a cheap one?

You could buy a nice car if you have your dad get you work.

All set.

Tell Dad that I wasn't home.

Then Miyuki will get mad at me.

It's tough having a picky wife.

Come on...

You're my brother-in-law. Don't just run away.

You can leave the door unlocked.

Still not done?

College is useless.

Look at Shima.

A middle school grad doing great.

Don't compare me with a student. I've been working.

Right.

I didn't...

I didn't finish college.

Right. You quit.

But don't quit this.

This goes to all of you. Quitting is the worst.

Answer me.

Yes.

Shiraiwa.

What is it?

Nothing. I'll work hard.

It's great to feel like a student again.

Mr. Katsumata.

This is a vocational school for finding work.

Don't think this is a hobby.

I want to get a job too. But know what?

Nobody wants to hire a guy like me.

Listen.

When I worked on the field, they told newcomers,

"Fools can't be carpenters, but the wise don't become one."

Mr. Aoyama and his talk about when he worked...

I heard it over a hundred times.

He's never worked. Just been trained.

Seriously?

He graduated school and started teaching here right away.

So he was never a carpenter?

You were in the car mechanic department, right?

You can do that?

I couldn't get a job, so I switched to architecture.

But you're getting your pension already.

I wanted to build a house.

So this is just a hobby.

I wanted to be a mechanic.

Too many applicants, so I was sent here.

A car company subsidiary did close.

But I'll try next year.

You won't get paid unemployment.

Really?

Why don't you just become a carpenter?

Can I have a smoke? I'll get you back.

Promise me.

You've taken so much.

Mr. Hara.

Bat for me.

Okay.

I heard Hara was a chauffer in Tokyo for long.

Really?

You came back from Tokyo too, right?

Yeah.

Contractor, right?

Contractor?

A construction company.

Were you laid off?

Kind of.

Mr. Katsumata. You're too direct.

Major companies are cruel.

What did you do, Daijima?

I was in sales.

I leased office equipment...

and desks and stuff.

- And now a carpenter? - No.

I'm still thinking.

Mori. Why are you smoking?

Here comes Aoyama.

We're in class now.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Are you free tonight?

Let's go out.

All right.

Rotten wood can't become a pillar.

Once your spirit rots, it's over.

When I worked...

It's a bit chaotic in there.

- Really? - Yes. Sorry.

Is Minoru here?

- Hey. Minoru. - Welcome.

You cut your hair.

Quite a change, huh?

My classmate at vocational school.

Hello. I'll take you to your seats.

- Is my bottle here? - Yes.

- Whisky and water? - Sure.

Good evening.

Welcome.

Did you enter school because you wanted to become a carpenter?

No, right?

It's because I get paid unemployment.

Right.

Do you have any plans after graduating?

Not really.

How about a job like this?

- A server? - No, management.

My friend's running this place,

but he's opening a new place so he's hiring.

Why don't you do it?

Of course, I will but...

I'm looking for a partner.

Like a vice manager.

I have no experience in this business.

So, I'm a little worried.

I've never done it too.

But you're a descent person.

You just want to make me work so you can slack off.

You see right through me.

But you'll be treated well.

We can get girls, so people will come.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Isn't working to survive a drag?

Sure.

Right?

Cheers.

This is strong.

- Should I add water? - Please.

You know him?

You know me?

I don't think so.

Satoshi. Take a seat.

Satoshi?

It's a guy's name, but don't curse my parents.

They're just dumb.

I'm starting the club with Mr. Shiraiwa here.

So you're going to do it?

- Yeah. - I never agreed.

We're doing it.

Mr. Shiraiwa is divorced.

You are, right?

Well, yeah.

That's sad.

This is nuts.

It's how swans greet.

I got it.

You hate birds?

Not particularly.

You're making fun of me.

No. Can I?

Ever seen a bird's courtship dance? It's amazing.

Only on TV.

Same here.

Really?

Got a problem?

I thought you've actually...

- You're making fun. - I'm not.

You are.

Excuse me. A glass, please.

Could you give my offer some thought?

They've been asking me to take this job.

But I haven't answered since I didn't have a partner.

So if you're not doing this,

I'll turn down this offer.

But you don't know me.

I worked in sales.

I have a nose for trustworthy people.

Let me tell you...

I'm a scumbag.

I think Satoshi likes you too.

There are a lot of easy girls here.

- Well... - Bye.

Huh? Did Dai leave?

Yeah.

Then what now?

I'll go home.

What?

I'll give you a ride.

What?

You sound like a guy.

You'll give me a ride?

Just shut up and come.

Drinking and driving?

I didn't drink.

Right. I'm sure you didn't.

I'll just walk home.

You're divorced, right?

Got a kid?

Yeah.

No way.

Why?

Well...

You don't look like you do.

I only spent a little time with her.

Think I'm lying?

Don't care.

Get in.

Did you want beer?

Dai said you always buy two.

I already drank, so I'm fine.

Yeah?

How do you know him?

A friend of a friend.

Friend of a friend...

Well, good night.

Didn't Dai say...

that the girls there are easy?

Yeah.

He always does. He thinks guys will keep coming.

Now that's an ex-salesman.

It's terrible.

The guys believe it and don't give up.

Thanks. Good night.

You sent my daughter back home for such a small incident.

Your irresponsible, cold demeanor angers me.

I will never send her back to you.

My daughter is still young,

and I wish to find her a way to restart her life.

Please do not get involved anymore.

You're the father of her child, but I won't let you see her.

If you disagree, please take legal action.

There is no need for you to contact us.

Do not try to call us.

I thought I'd get some beer.

I'll come too.

Mori.

Don't drag the bat.

What's with your look?

Are you getting sleep?

Yes.

Be careful. You'll get hurt.

Got it?

Yes.

What did you do with Satoshi afterwards?

She took me home.

That's it?

What are you doing?

She took you home and that's it?

That's not funny. Did you get her number?

No.

Why not? You could do her anytime.

Stop doing business like that.

What?

Daijima.

Ready?

Ready?

No. I take good care of my man.

Really?

Weren't you fighting with a guy?

What? Me?

Something about affection.

Mr. Hirota. Yeah.

I asked him to take me to work,

and his trash talk about his wife irritated me.

He should tell his wife, but he said he can't.

He said things would get weird.

But it's making me feel weird, you know?

So I said he should love his wife more.

How do ostriches court?

An ostrich goes like this.

That's enough.

All right. People are watching.

Take a cab home.

What?

Nice. You're getting into it now.

Mori. Wait.

All right. Strike.

Go ahead.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Want to go to that bar again?

No thanks.

Come on.

Satoshi misses you. Let's go.

You don't have to lie.

I'm serious.

Is she your ex?

No. She's not.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Satoshi works at the kiddie rides at the park.

Go see her if you get a chance.

She really wants to see you.

I delivered the message.

Bye.

Here we go.

Stay still. You'll break the ride.

You'll fall and get all mangled.

It's not funny.

Yeah, you'll get mangled.

You don't believe me?

I don't know...

It's not high enough.

That's too bad.

Why'd you come?

Well...

Daijima said you wanted to see me.

Came reluctantly?

Not exactly.

I wanted to see you too.

You want to fall and die?

Did you know this place?

Yeah.

It brings back memories.

It's an old place.

You were doing a swan greeting.

Courtship dance.

Right?

The head?

Yeah. Hold this.

They extend their necks and bring their heads together.

They're adorable.

Come. This is great.

Wait.

Ever seen a bald eagle's courting dance?

They lock their feet in air and fall while spinning.

That's amazing.

Isn't it?

They literally fall in love.

What's this?

Be quiet. My parents' house is close.

It is?

Then how about my place?

Stop here.

This is it. Stay quiet.

My room is a separate building.

I feel like a burglar.

I don't want to worry my parents anymore.

Have a seat.

Here.

Thanks.

Want some food?

No, it's fine.

I could go get something.

Don't worry.

What do you eat when you drink at home?

Usually...

I'll buy a boxed meal.

Or maybe some small dishes.

What's wrong?

Excuse me.

I feel like I'll rot if I don't do this.

Are you actually married?

No.

Be honest.

I am.

Then why the ring?

Tell me.

Because...

I decided not to say anything.

I didn't want to break the mood.

- You worry about the mood? - Excuse me?

We split up.

Why? Didn't you have a kid?

Tell me about yourself first.

About what?

You've slept with Daijima, right?

Yeah. So?

It just happened once.

Happy?

Tell me why you have that ring on.

Can you not say why? Did you hit your wife?

- Calm down. - What?

I was calm today.

You made me get like this.

Why can't you tell me the truth?

Tell me about your wife.

Your parents...

I don't care.

You'll ignore me tomorrow.

Why? Don't ignore me.

What are you saying?

I thought I could change starting today.

That I didn't have to live like I was dead.

Tell me.

- Come on. - Alright.

About 6 months after our baby was born...

Why am I telling?

Just go on.

I had to work late nights.

And...

One night, I came home late again.

When I got home...

My wife was...

pressing a pillow against the baby's face.

That's terrible.

- I'm sure it's my fault. - It is.

- You know nothing. - And you do?

That's why your wife went mad.

You make me laugh.

There it is.

That look.

That look makes me feel like trash.

I didn't give you a look.

You did. You did it before too.

Don't look at me like that.

Don't look down on me.

Go home. This place is closing.

You think it's some cheap brothel.

What are you doing?

Go home.

What did I do to you?

I've lived a normal life.

It's you guys who went nuts.

I never hit her. I always went home.

What more could I have done?

Do you know what I went through?

Don't talk when you know nothing.

I don't want to know about you.

I wish we never met.

I wish I never met you.

Don't come to the bar.

If you do, I'll leave.

All right.

I got it.

I'm putting it down.

Mori. You're still doing that?

Here. They're all working.

Mori. Over here.

Sir, Mori doesn't have to work.

What?

Got a problem?

Shima.

Shima.

Do that side.

Yes.

Not going home?

I lost my license so I'm waiting for my parents.

I see.

They want to help me. So I let them.

I see. Bye.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Don't the guys piss you off?

They're idiots. Shima and Aoyama.

I'm worse.

You're the best in our class.

Bye.

It's burnt.

But I wanted to eat that.

There he is.

Another glass, please.

Mr. Hara, you're still young.

I was drinking with Shima, and they joined.

Drinking with our colleagues got so boring.

So we ran off.

Mr. Shiraiwa, she doesn't mind divorced guys.

- Right. - Wow.

Come on, that's great.

These girls don't mind drinking with a divorced guy in his 40s.

And so you called?

Don't take what I said so seriously.

So you lied?

Not exactly.

You said divorced men were okay. Don't make me look bad.

Let's not get so serious now.

But I wouldn't mind a man in his 40s.

Really?

You look so serious.

You guys enjoy making fun of older guys?

Now he's mad.

What are you expecting?

If you want young girls, you need something to offer.

Like celebrity friends.

Like who?

An actor.

Mr. Shiraiwa. I'm sorry.

Let's just drink.

Disappointed?

No.

I have no intention of trying hard to mingle with young people.

You can just pretend like you're enjoying life like young people do.

Mr. Shiraiwa. You're really pissed.

I'm sorry.

Is it my fault?

No. Not Mr. Hara's fault either.

Also...

Nothing funny has happened.

You guys were laughing.

So?

You should laugh now while you can.

Soon, nothing will be funny.

Pretty soon, you'll just be living.

Nothing is fun. You just work and die.

That's your life.

It's yours.

No, yours.

An unemployed guy is telling us?

Mr. Shiraiwa. Let's go somewhere else.

It's morning.

How long are you going to sleep? Wake up.

Get up.

Good morning.

Let's eat breakfast.

Mom. I want rice seasoning.

Get it yourself.

Sorry about last night.

I should apologize for coming late at night.

It was practically morning.

Was it?

Sorry.

Please take a seat.

Let's eat your mom's salted squid.

Please.

Her mom's squid's the best.

That's great.

Still looking for the seasoning?

I can't find it.

It's right here. Take a seat.

What are you doing?

Want to see fish?

Sure.

- Look. - Stop.

Hurry and eat.

Sorry. I ate the squid.

Really?

You spilled the seasoning?

I'll clean it.

Would you like some?

Thanks.

Let's eat.

Thank you.

I was reckless when I was young.

My old friends are still in gangs.

I'm the only one who quit.

Then I became a cab driver.

But I couldn't keep it up, so I came to my wife's hometown.

You need a car around here,

so I thought there'd be plenty of jobs for mechanics.

I was wrong.

Want to be a carpenter with me?

That's not a bad idea.

Is your son coming to the softball game?

Yeah, my wife's excited too.

Then you can't lose.

Ryota.

Throw like you mean it.

Shima.

Nice.

Shiraiwa.

Get in front of the ball.

Yes.

Now outfield.

Mori.

What's your problem?!

Mori.

Take your time.

Maeda. Here we go.

Run!

Gather around.

Here's the starting lineup.

First, Daijima, 1st base.

2nd, Aida, center field.

3rd, Takahashi, left field.

He's clueless.

I guess.

4th, Hara, 3rd base.

Call me Ichiro.

5th, Shima, pitcher.

Yes.

6th, Shiraiwa, 2nd base.

Yes.

You don't care but you made it.

No, I do.

7th, Mr. Katsumata, right field.

Way to go.

Why me when you have someone energetic like Mori?

Mori? He's not included in the team.

It's fine. We're losing anyway.

Mori. You don't want to play, right?

Just rest during the game.

8th, Iwata, catcher.

9th, Takehara, shortstop.

That's the starting lineup.

Practice with this in mind.

We'll skip roll call and end class.

Attention.

Your tools are...

Cut the crap.

Stop.

That's enough.

Let go.

What are you doing?

Cut it out.

Daijima. Hold him.

That's enough.

Stop it.

Get off me.

What's your problem?

Shima. How's your shoulder? Can you pitch?

No problem. It's softball.

I'm sorry about earlier.

Don't worry.

I'm sorry too.

Mori...

What's with him?

Oh yeah, Shiraiwa.

I saw you with a young girl the other night.

Satoshi?

I said a girl.

I was drinking alone at a ramen place.

And you're riding a bike with a girl.

Don't think your still young.

What a surprise.

There you go.

Invite her to the game.

Nice idea.

What's she like?

She's an ordinary girl.

There's Mori.

Really, Mr. Katsumata?

Yeah, it's on me.

Thank you.

Should we pick up girls?

Go, Shima.

No way.

No. It's got to be Mr. Katsumata.

How?

Say we're students,

and invite them to karaoke.

I hate karaoke.

Then what?

Bicycle race.

Bicycle race?

Then...

Say we're students,

and invite them to the bicycle race track.

Not bad. That's a new one.

Sorry.

I...

I decided to go see my ex-wife.

I see.

I called her home and her dad answered...

Could you...

come to work with me?

You're working tonight?

Yeah.

I'm pretty late though.

Oh...

Please.

I have a bottle.

You do?

It's Dai's.

Hello.

Hey. Mr. Shiraiwa.

Why are you here?

Well...

Hey, that's my bottle.

Sorry. Just a sip.

No problem.

Sorry.

I gave it to him. Sit down.

- Sorry. - It's fine.

Don't make it strong. I'm drunk.

Mr. Shiraiwa.

Are you seriously dating her?

No, right?

She's just a slut.

What?

Stop your nonsense.

You stop it.

Mr. Shiraiwa is a serious man. He's crazy about you.

Are you crazy about me?

Mr. Shiraiwa. She's seriously not that kind of girl.

When I slept with her, I think she was high.

We were outside and she screamed like crazy.

You're pure at heart, so you can't tell she's like that.

This work isn't for you.

Play the music louder.

Isn't there anyone else to help me?

All the guys in class are useless.

She's insane.

You're the type who makes mistakes with women.

You should be careful.

Don't worry.

I...

I have nothing to lose.

I have a softball game this month. Will you come?

Softball?

I will.

Welcome.

Long time no see.

Doing good?

Not really.

I see.

Sit down.

How's Koharu?

She's good. Too good.

She's almost four, right?

Yes.

- Iced coffee. - Yes.

I thought you were still in Tokyo.

It's been about 3 months since I came.

But you loved work.

Not exactly.

What are you doing now?

Studying carpentry at a vocational school.

Now?

Almost summer break.

Summer break?

How's your father?

Fine.

But he's already 70.

He's slowly getting weak.

I see.

He's getting old.

When I was leaving, my dad said Koharu would need a father.

He's had a enough of looking after her.

Brings back memories.

Do you remember when we went to

your parents' when Koharu was born?

When Koharu started talking in her sleep?

She was mumbling like an alien.

That was scary.

But she was normal when she woke up.

She was so cute.

She's matured now.

She's always reminding me not to forget things.

I see.

You've changed.

Really?

When we were together, you thought you didn't need me.

I never thought that.

But now...

You seem normal.

I've always been normal.

Not to me.

Hey.

I couldn't throw it away, so I'm giving it back.

Okay.

Can we keep in touch?

Sure.

I want to tell you about Koharu.

I'll send pictures.

Are you okay?

Congratulations.

I don't want it.

You won't pick up the phone.

I went to see her.

I know. I was watching.

I got curious and looked for you.

Oh.

I watched and thought...

We're strangers.

My wife and I are strangers now too.

No.

You two are family.

Not anymore.

I know.

But you are.

You don't understand.

You're probably right.

I don't get it.

Because I'm messed up.

Hold on tight.

Here we go.

The softball game is Sunday.

I'm going to hit a homerun for you.

So come.

I want you to meet everyone too.

You were crying so hard.

Did it make you feel better?

Refreshed?

How simple.

Apologize to your wife.

Wait. Wait a minute.

Lady, hold on.

Mister, help me.

Help.

The orange box.

Run.

Hurry. Get out.

Get out of there.

Mr. Sasaki. We need you right away.

Satoshi.

Hurry up.

Satoshi.

Come on. You can come out.

Let go.

Ouch.

Come on out.

Hurry up.

Get out.

Come on.

Why aren't you escaping?

Why?

How come?

Let go.

Get off me.

You don't know anything about me.

You are who you are.

Good morning.

Before we start class,

I have an announcement.

Mori will be leaving this school.

After dropping out of college,

he tried to restart his life here.

But it's too bad.

There are difficult times in life.

But you need to overcome them to survive.

Listen to you.

I'm older than you.

It wasn't directed at you. You have more experience than me.

I'll tell you something.

There are all sorts of people outside this school.

If you forget, you'll make the same mistake.

Yes, thank you for your kind words.

Now, let's begin class.

He wasn't listening at all.

I...

I worked like anybody else.

Got married and had a kid.

I thought that was who I was.

But I was wrong.

When I saw my ex-wife...

I realized it was me.

I was the one who made her insane.

Because after we split up,

she was doing much better.

I...

I don't understand at all.

Even now.

I'm clueless.

You said...

that you're messed up.

But...

I mess people up.

I'm worse than you.

Have you gone insane?

Maybe I should stop inviting you.

I found a cheap car. It's old but still has low mileage.

You asked me to find you a car.

Seriously. Are you okay?

I'll come on Sunday.

I have a softball game.

I'll go get it after that.

Tell Dad that I said so.

Okay.

Mr. Katsumata still isn't here?

No.

Is your wife coming?

Yeah. She's getting drinks.

There they are.

We got ice cream.

It's my wife.

Hello.

Is your girlfriend here yet?

No.

We're partying after the game.

Mr. Daijima. Ayako's friend thinks you're cute.

Really?

I'm excited for tonight.

You're going to the party too?

I'm going to scout girls for the bar.

Who's your type?

Maybe the girl on the right.

In the pink?

Huh? Mr. Katsumata.

Is that your grandson?

What?

He insisted on coming when he heard baseball.

It's softball.

I thought you were single.

I thought you were dying a lonely death.

Come on. Not in front of my grandson.

How old are you?

Four.

You want ice cream?

Game two between Mechanics A and Architecture B.

Be careful not to get injured.

Good luck.

Come on.

The game is starting. There's Grandpa.

Play ball.

"Mechanics - 3"

Easy now.

You can do it.

Strike. You're out.

Strike. You're out.

Strike. You're out.

"Architecture - 0"

All right, go!

Keep it up.

Wow. Nice job.

Good work.

Play ball.

Go!

Way to go.

All right.

Yeah!

Let's make this count.

There's a party afterwards.

The girls are waiting.

Ball.

Let's get a hit.

Ball. Walk.

All right. Way to go.

Let's go, Mr. Shiraiwa.

Let's get a run.

He'll get you home, Mr. Hara.

Come on, man. You can do it.

Strike.

That was high.

Get a hit.

Time out.

Play ball.

Originally written by Yasushi Sato

Joe Odagiri

Yu Aoi

Shota Matsuda

Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita

©2016 "Over the Fence" Production Committee