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NO MATINEE TODAY

The rain's washed my business out.

I wanted to stay and enjoy your show.

Is that so?

We've been holding shows now for three days.

But this long rain...

Not even one person turned up for the matinee.

I see. I'm sorry about that.

It's not easy for us to carry on a business, is it?

But it won't be bad forever.

The rain'll stop tonight. It'll be fine weather tomorrow.

Let's make the best of it.

Thank you.

Work hard.

You haven't got an umbrella?

My inn's so near I won't get wet much.

No, you mustn't.

Sayuri.

Our star, Sayuri Ozora.

She'll go with you.

No, no. Take a good look.

Show your gold tooth.

Goodbye.

Wait a minute.

Your name's Sayuri?

You like your work?

Yes, very much.

Not too hard?

Yes, sometimes.

But I forget about it on stage.

You do? That's good.

That's the spirit.

You'll be a fine actress one day.

Thank you.

I'd like to get to be good enough to be on TV.

You will.

Not much, but tell the leader to treat all of you to some sake.

So much!

Never mind.

I'm on the road, so I can't do much.

Thank you.

Your name, sir?

I'm not great or anything.

But, I'll be scolded.

I see.

Remember me like this...

I'm Torajiro Kuruma, born in Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo.

People simply call me Tora, the street peddler.

You're Mr. Tora, then?

That's about it.

Thank you. I'll do as you say.

Goodbye.

Do your best.

Oh, no!

I gave her too much!

Tora-san's Love Call

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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

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…

Shin Morikawa as Uncle

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Yasukiyo Umeno as Tsuyoshi

Takanobu Hozumi as Osamu

Yoshio Yoshida as the troupe leader

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Hisao Dazai as Umetaro

Yuki Nakazawa as Manabu

Mari Okamoto as Sayuri

Masahiko Tanimura as the laborer

Takashi Shimura as Hiroshi's father

Junko Ikeuchi as Takako

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Kiminobu Sato

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura

Sound Mixing: Sachio Obi

Lighting: Yoshio Uchida

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Thank you.

You walked, Mitsuo? Good boy.

You walked?

What's the matter? Why so sad?

Oh, my... are you crying?

What is it? What's wrong?

What happened?

I went to the vegetable shop.

This woman was scolding her son.

He won't mind anyone.

Then what?

I only heard his mother's voice.

What do you think she said?

"Study or you'll end up like Tora."

Don't go there again.

Of course not.

An old friend too, I thought.

Don't let her buy here again.

I won't talk to her.

That woman!

It's not really her fault.

But...

Maybe it can't be helped.

She couldn't very well tell her son to be like him.

But my brother hasn't done anything wrong.

No.

He's really gentle.

Nicer than that woman's husband.

Why insult him, then?

It makes me angry.

Wasn't that Tora?

Yes!

Ashamed to come in.

I thought so.

Isn't Tora back?

Awful for you. My condolences.

Fool!

Why did you say that?

Tora's my only nephew. Why can't he come back?

Yes, it's only natural.

What's wrong?

Nothing. We were talking about welcoming my brother warmly.

I see.

He'll come. Pretend you don't know.

We shouldn't be here.

I see. You're right.

You stay. We'll be in back.

When he comes, let us know.

We'll come out.

Play your parts.

You too, President. Let's go.

Wait a minute.

Let's go, Mitsuo.

Tora's coming back.

Welcome home.

You okay?

Yes. And you?

Yeah. Uncle and Aunty...?

They're here.

Uncle. Aunty. Brother's back!

What? Tora?

Well! Well! Tora!

Welcome back.

What's the idea?

Idea? We're welcoming you.

What for?

Is it that bad?

Not too good.

Why? A welcome's nice.

Yes, it is.

But do I deserve to be welcomed?

What's that?

Don't talk like that.

It's your idea, Sakura?

Teasing me because I got back?

Don't twist things up so.

Don't fight, you're just back.

Seems you've got a lot of time to help in this country show.

Factory close down?

That's unlucky.

I'm a responsible president.

You a president? That's fine.

Fine as a cat with hair full of ashes.

Brother!

Shut up!

I only come back once in a while, then you're mad.

I'll see your hubby at that crummy factory.

Uncle, I bought this back scratcher for you.

I can't stand it.

I'll lie down.

Pillow, bring my Sakura. No, bring my pillow.

Fellow workers.

Laboring on in spite of the dollar shock?

Good for you.

About autumn sales? Pretty busy?

You're back?

It's been some time.

Yes. Why can't they all talk like you?

Anything wrong?

Lend an ear.

What? Why're you laughing?

What's so funny?

You laughing too?

What is it? What's funny?

Octopus?

Call the guy in charge!

Fools!

It's no joke!

Cheap ink, that's why. It's an insult.

It's really no joke!

Laughing again?

Am I so funny?

Step aside.

Call Octopus!

Then there's no problem.

You think so, too?

He's just mad at himself.

Mad because we welcomed him back.

Isn't he?

Where did he go?

Out drinking, he said.

Big trouble!

Fujiyama's quitting because Tora hit him.

Calm him down.

I can't stand it.

Not our fault.

Here. This is my home.

A pigsty, but make yourselves at home.

Just be at home.

A fine pigsty, I must say.

Your family's rich.

Who's the beauty over there?

My sister.

Sister?

That stupid couple's the hired help.

Hey, Sakura, bring some beer.

Don't do it, Sakura.

What? What did you say?

We've got no beer for your likes.

What's that?

Making me lose face like this.

A face like someone stepped on it.

Please stop.

Leave it to me, Uncle.

I'll bring some beer. Don't shout.

Say, don't worry. Relax.

It's my house.

The old fogy's my hired help.

Here it is. Drink up.

My old friends!

Met them at a pub in Nippori.

I was broke, so they treated me.

Thank you.

She's nice.

Not anybody can greet you like her.

She graduated from high school.

Didn't you?

A good singer, too.

Sing something, Sakura.

We're all ears.

Don't sing. You're not a geisha.

Shut up, idiot!

Tsune, call the police.

Tora, behave yourself.

Shut up!

I'll sing.

Go ahead. Sing like the pop singers!

"Mother...

"Worked in the hours wee, and knit a pair of mittens for me.

"For cold the wintry winds would be, so she kindly knit them for me.

"The letter from home, it smells of firewood and of a story it tells."

Where're you going?

I'm sorry, Sakura.

Tell them I'm sorry.

Brother!

I thought I heard Brother's voice.

He's back?

Where is he?

He's left already.

Aunty.

Such unpleasant rain.

I feel so tired.

What? A telegram?

Look.

MOTHER VERY ILL COME HOME FATHER

Some cola, please.

Mitsuo's at home?

You'll go at once?

Yes. We'll get there tonight.

We'll take the express.

Take a black dress. May need it.

Please look after Mitsuo.

All right.

Tell us if you need money.

Thanks. I think I've got enough.

I'll get ready.

Hiroshi's folks...

In Okayama after the professor retired.

She was a refined lady.

Somehow, she didn't seem too happy.

This is Sakura.

How do you do?

I'm Tsuyoshi, the eldest son.

I wanted to meet you but I was so busy...

I'd been hoping to see you, too.

Hiroshi was always rebellious.

Sakie, my wife.

Say, Osamu.

Our brother.

How do you do? I'm Osamu.

From Tokyo?

Been years, Hiroshi.

Pretty husky now.

Where did my wife go?

You talked to Mother?

Yes, about half an hour before she died.

I think she knew me.

She said a few words.

Then the doctor stopped her.

She didn't suffer, given an illness like hers.

Right?

From Hiroshima, I couldn't get here in time.

I'm glad she wasn't in pain long.

Father should've phoned us sooner.

The doctor told him to.

But he said we were working and put it off.

Father's like that.

He hates to bother us?

Where is he?

Working in his study.

Working?

At a time like this?

My deepest condolences.

I know how you must feel.

Hiroshi.

My condolences.

My condolences. I know how you feel.

Why did you come here?

Why? I phoned Uncle. He said the funeral's today.

I'm working in Okayama, so I came.

Is that bad?

No. But your clothes... This is a funeral.

Yeah, but I'm away from home.

How I feel is more important.

Everyone's wearing black.

But I'm on the road...

You're too fussy!

What'll we do?

Excuse me. He could use my husband's.

You're very kind.

Brother.

It's all right. Yours is...

Thank you, missus.

I know you are all very busy.

I thank you for attending my wife's funeral.

You were very good to my late wife.

Please let me thank you in her place.

Thank you very much.

No.

Placed your bet? Are you sure?

Some luck!

How about a picture together?

Yes, a rare get-together.

Father in the center.

The priest beside him.

Come on here, children!

You too.

I see.

Look this way, Yasuko.

You take the picture.

Yeah. Since I'm all but an outsider.

I'll take it.

You will?

Then...

Just push this.

It's set.

All right then, everybody.

Now, smile!

How could you! Smile in front of her grave?

I see.

I'm sorry. How careless of me. Once more.

Now, cry!

You take us.

Done.

One more.

Let me.

You will?

Let go.

Can't let go.

But the words just popped out, you see.

Your brother smiled when I said that.

Maybe he wasn't sad.

Was that so serious?

What'll you do with this place?

What do you mean?

If you come to live with us, it will be vacant.

I'd like to add more rooms to my house.

I can, if you sell this place.

I intend to live here.

On your own?

Yes.

I'm checking the old manuscripts at Shorenji Temple.

It's interesting work.

It'll take from five to ten years.

Old Mrs. Yokoyama will look after me.

I was born in this house.

Won't it be inconvenient?

No one can look after you like Mother did.

A real helpmate.

She never complained.

Don't look at me.

Should he?

She was special.

A model Japanese woman. Wasn't she?

She was very unselfish.

Yes.

There's no limit to what we want.

A car, TV, air conditioner.

Even that's not enough now.

Perhaps Mother was happier her way.

It was a good point.

You know, the Bible says, "Blessed are the poor."

Christ was great.

Brother.

Do you really believe that?

Are you saying our mother was really happy?

How can you say that? She wasn't.

Hiroshi, we just laid her to rest. Don't say that.

That's why I'm saying it.

What?

Let's hear him out.

What're you getting at?

To say she had no ambitions is a lie.

When I was in grade school, she'd take me to the harbor.

She'd watch the ships.

She'd say she'd had a girlish dream:

To go abroad on a large ship.

She wanted to dance in an evening dress at a fine party.

But she gave up her dreams when she married Father.

I remember she smiled when she told me.

She wanted a grand romance.

And wanted to enjoy city life.

She was merely resigned to her fate.

Stop it.

You didn't even go to college. You made her worry the most.

So...

So I wanted her to live with us when I had my own house.

I wanted her to, at least, live in Tokyo.

But I couldn't do even that.

Is not going to college so bad?

Only college graduates can say that.

Hiroshi, I know how you feel.

She'd be happy if she heard you.

But saying Mother was unhappy is going too far.

Do you know what her last words were?

Mother said she had no regrets.

Those were her last painful words.

She lied to you all until the very end.

Lied?

Why do you have to say that?

If she didn't lie and really thought that...

I'd be even sorrier for her.

Isn't it so? A lonely life, no more than the family maid.

If she thought it happiness...

Nothing... nothing could be more pathetic.

It's begun to rain.

The 9 o'clock train. Call a taxi.

We must be going.

Hiroshi loved his mother.

He never mentioned it.

I'm sorry for his father.

I know how Hiroshi feels, but...

The professor's alone?

Yes. It was so hard to leave him.

Why not phone his father?

About what?

What about?

That you're back. Ask him if he isn't lonely.

He'd be happy.

Yes. Do that.

This evening...

No, now! We don't mind the phone charges.

I see. If you insist...

The phone number's there. Hiroshi told me.

What happened to Tora?

He left.

He's doing business there.

What an easy life.

Isn't he the happiest fellow?

Sure is.

Hello.

Yes, the Suwa residence…

I'm Hiroshi's wife.

You 're Sakura?

What? Brother?

Like a real lady...

"I'm Hiroshi's wife."

Don't laugh. Why are you there?

What? Worried about Father?

Yeah…

I dropped by after work… He seemed lost…

So I came in to cheer him up…

Old and alone, so I'm looking after him.

I'm bothering him? Don't be funny. He's bothering me.

I've a pile of work but I'm keeping him company.

It's okay, so you needn't worry.

Anything interesting come up?

I'm bored.

Running up the phone bill? Have it your way.

Yes, yes, I'll tell him. I know.

Yes, yes. Yes, yes.

What do you want to eat this evening?

Let's see... fish last night. Meat today?

Good beef here?

I don't know, but I'm going.

Your housekeeper?

Said she'd come back tomorrow.

Her daughter just gave birth.

What a bother.

I forgot.

Buy some sake. I drank it all.

It was too mild. Dry or local sake's better.

I guess I'll tag along.

I'm going with you.

Torajiro.

You like to travel?

Yes, it's fun. I wouldn't quit for anything.

That reminds me.

You're alone and lonely, so I'd like to stay with you.

But my work's piled up.

So I'd like to leave tomorrow.

I see. That's too bad.

I'm sorry.

You've been a great help.

Not at all.

You'll have a hard time alone.

Sorry, but I think your family's really cold.

I'd give that Hiroshi a piece of my mind.

Where do you intend to go?

Where?

It'll get cold, so it's south, I guess.

I have it easy.

And I'm not tied down with a family.

"Who doesn't think of home...?"

Torajiro.

You're not tied down with a family?

No.

Don't sing that song.

It happened ten years ago.

I took a trip to Azumino in Shinshu.

You took trips, too?

Yes. I missed the bus.

I walked along the country road. The sun set.

I felt lonely on that dark road.

A fox came out?

Disguised as a beautiful girl, right?

No. It's not like that.

There was this lone farm house.

Gentians were blooming everywhere in the yard.

The shutters were open.

I saw the family eating in the brightly lit dining room.

One child wasn't at the table.

I could hear the mother calling his name.

I recall that scene very clearly even now.

Gentians blooming in the yard.

A brightly lit dining room.

A happy family eating supper...

I thought it was

the true picture of real life.

And suddenly I found myself in tears.

Man can't live by himself alone.

Don't defy life.

Don't go against fate.

Try to realize this first.

Or your life will be difficult.

You understand?

Understand?

Yes, I do.

Very well.

"You're fast asleep, so I won't wake you.

"I appreciated your advice last night.

"I'll gratefully cherish your words and return to Shibamata.

"I will live without defying my fate.

"Please take care of yourself and be happy.

"Signed: Torajiro Kuruma."

Hello!

I'm Takako Rokuhara. I've opened a coffee shop near the temple.

At the end of the street?

Yes. I'm new here. So I may need your kind help.

I hope you won't mind.

Not at all.

This is Sakura, my niece.

She lives near here.

Please come over for some coffee sometime.

This is just a little something.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming.

I didn't even offer you tea.

Goodbye.

Isn't that nice?

What is?

Tora's not here.

He usually is.

Isn't he?

Yes. He always comes back saying, "I'm back."

Uncle, I'm back.

Folks, I'm really sorry about last time.

What? Never mind.

You okay, Sakura?

Yes.

You came from Okayama?

Yeah.

I've been doing a lot of thinking.

Thinking back, I've lived defying my fate.

Fate?

Yes. The fate of all human beings.

How about coming upstairs?

Anyway, hear my story, Uncle.

About the gentians blooming...

Some sweets...

Change your clothes first.

Let's have some tea.

Yes, upstairs. It's clean.

Thanks. Such warmhearted people.

The customer wants sweets.

A bit busy, so...

I'm sorry. You're busy.

Not at all.

A box of sweets.

I heard they're very good.

Yes, thank you.

Don't touch it. It's dirty!

My son likes them.

How old is he?

He's a third grader.

200 yen?

Excuse me.

Thank you very much.

My heart pounded so.

They'll meet sooner or later.

So can't we do something?

Going out?

I don't feel so well.

I thought I'd go out for some coffee.

I saw a fancy little shop on my way here.

No. Coffee's bad for you.

Yes. Very bad.

I'll make some strong tea.

You will? You're very kind.

I have some good tea.

You're too nervous for coffee.

For instance,

I'm walking along a path in the paddy field at sunset.

In the yard, gentians are blooming. Inside the farmhouse...

Under a bright light...

The happy folks and kids are eating supper.

Isn't that the true picture of human life?

You.

Well, yes, it is.

It's true. What a wonderful thing to say.

I've been thinking a lot.

Why're you so impressed by a family eating supper?

Yes. Everybody eats supper.

It's not just eating.

Gentians are blooming in the yard.

We have some, too.

A bright light.

We all have lights at night.

No understanding.

I hate uneducated people.

We can't communicate.

Can we?

Well...

You mean, happiness can be found in the lives of common people?

That's it.

In other words, we have a life cut out for us?

Yeah.

You don't understand?

Looking back, I lived a long time defying my fate.

Think so? I don't think you have.

Yes, I have! Ever since I was sixteen.

So what do you want to do?

What a way to put it.

Do I have to tell you that?

Want to eat under the light?

No! No!

Don't you see?

You, Sakura?

In short, you want to get married?

What?

It's awkward if you put it so plainly.

I'm not so very young.

And I don't make much money.

So she doesn't have to be a girl from a good family.

She can even have a kid.

I don't like bothersome kids.

A smart third grader would be nicer.

People's lives depend on families and kids.

Isn't there one possible for me?

No, no. Absolutely not!

Absolutely...?

How can you say that?

Sakura.

It's a difficult request.

What's difficult about it?

Hi, Tora! You back?

You see...?

See who?

No, it's...

You want me to see somebody?

It's... the priest.

I haven't seen him.

I see. I could ask his advice.

I'll do that. Thanks.

The temple bell?

I feel something nice will happen tomorrow.

Yes.

Good night.

What'll happen now?

They'll meet some day.

Bound to in this small town. Aren't they?

How are you?

Sonny.

What's the matter?

School stuff and all.

What is it? Go home or your mom will worry.

What happened?

Manabu.

Is he your boy?

Yes.

A new school, so he doesn't want to go.

Your teacher said you'd left early. What happened?

He'll get used to the school.

Do you think so?

You're new here?

Yes. It's a nice, quiet place, isn't it?

It's become noisy recently.

Is that so?

Not many places like this are left now.

What's going to happen to our cities?

Yes, really.

If you'll excuse me...

Don't make your mother worry, Sonny.

Goodbye, then.

What a nice man.

Two 200-yen boxes.

Who's that?

Who is she?

Who do you mean?

Calm down.

Calm down? I am calm.

I wonder who...

So they met after all?

I can tell by his eyes.

Don't tell him anything.

Awful if he hears about her shop.

I know, I know.

Hi, Tora.

President. You're here?

You know?

No, I don't.

I haven't asked anything yet.

Oh, I see.

A little over thirty.

The most bewitching eyes...

Know a widow with a boy in grade school?

No, I don't. I have no idea at all.

You sure?

How do you know she's a widow?

What?

That's it. I'm not sure if she is or not.

Women don't have kids alone.

No, they can't.

Time to eat, Tora.

I will.

I won't.

I will.

I won't.

I will.

I will see her again.

It hurts.

Stepped on a nail.

We meet again?

Go on, laugh. I intended never to see you again.

Look...

No. I know.

What?

Idiot!

Why?

You're in a kimono?

Why shouldn't I be?

You made me make a mistake.

You laughing at me!

Wait!

Why did you laugh?

I'm sorry.

Laughing. With your face!

Is anything wrong?

He's crazy.

Oh, you're...

You live here?

Yes. We moved here recently.

Some coffee?

I'm sorry. My sister's waiting.

I'm so slow...

Brother. This way.

Sick?

No, no.

Lie down?

Pillow, get my Sakura.

What's wrong?

He met her.

Supper's ready.

Pull yourself together.

Are you worried about me?

Yes, I am.

Don't worry.

I'm not so big a fool as to love someone's wife.

I just told my other self that.

Did your other self agree?

Finally.

That's good.

Hello?

I told him to come alone but he won't.

He's a third grader but he is timid.

No wonder. He's new here yet.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Thank her?

The money.

Leaving so soon?

Excuse me...

Nice to see you again.

Oh... you live here?

He's my brother.

Oh, my, is that so?

I didn't know.

Everyone here is so good to me.

No. They're all country hicks and not much help.

I don't think so.

Do you go to school every day?

Say hello to him.

He's a boy but he's so timid.

He'll be full of life soon.

Do you think so? He's my one worry.

Excuse me.

Please come over when you have time.

Goodbye.

Excuse me...

Yes?

My regards to Sonny's father.

You see... my husband died about three years ago.

He has only me.

Goodbye.

I feel hungry.

Let's eat.

Let's all cheer up.

"Who doesn't think of his home?…."

It's not your fault, President.

It had to happen.

If I hadn't gone into that shop...

Never mind. No use worrying.

Let's be cheerful now.

I see. Business is bad?

It's so bad?

No good at all.

No good?

It's that...

The "dollar shock"?

Yes. The dollar shock.

I see. That's too bad.

Tora. Going out?

Yes, for a while.

All right. Go.

I see. It's hit my business pretty hard, too.

A big shock.

My family and I... we meant to hang ourselves.

You did? Too sad to listen to.

What'll become of world economy?

That's too hard for me.

It's true.

He's gone. He's gone.

What a relief.

What now? A big headache.

Yes. Think about me.

I won't last long.

You laughed?

No, no, not about you.

It was about me.

No reason to.

Why then?

It wasn't about you.

What is it?

They laughed when I left.

That's bad.

Isn't it? What's wrong with me drinking coffee?

Did I say coffee?

No, you didn't.

Didn't hear you.

Then how did you know?

How did you all know?

It's funny.

Never mind.

Always gossiping.

Never mind.

A coffee shop in front of the station too.

At the station...

I'll go there.

Going around?

Yes. He's a fool.

Excuse me. Buy some flowers?

Not today.

Next time, then.

A complete fool.

Brother.

What're you doing?

Let's have some coffee. Let's go.

Later.

Let's go.

Welcome.

I'm so glad you came together.

She said she wanted to have some coffee and dragged me out.

Always making me treat her.

Coffee?

You two are really close. I envy you.

We're not really.

Come over here.

I have a brother, too.

But we can't get along. We hardly see each other.

We don't, either. Do we?

She's right. It's true.

We're like strangers, you and me.

Seeing you on the street, I wouldn't know you.

Are you okay?

Yes.

I see. That's fine.

Then your home...?

He's a commercial traveler.

I see. Is that so?

You love the place your sister lives?

Do you?

Why? This town's crummy.

No pubs, no pretty women.

I didn't mean her.

Is that so?

Hello.

Welcome.

Cigarettes, please.

Brand...?

Hi-Lights.

Thank you.

I'll do it.

If you would, please.

They're a nuisance.

Staying all day over a cup of coffee.

That's not so.

They don't get paid much.

Sakura, pay their bill.

Excuse me.

Your coffee...

I don't care for it much.

Is that so?

Don't stay too long.

No. Thanks.

Thank you.

He's generous, isn't he? Leaving all his money.

No...

Hi, Sonny.

What's the matter?

You look lonely.

They won't play with you? Right?

Just like little kids.

I'll teach you something that's more fun.

Ready? Follow me.

I'll go to steal some cakes. You keep watch. Okay?

Who is it?

Run for it!

I stole them!

They're crushed.

How was that!

Was it fun? Come on up!

Come on up!

Hello!

I played with Tora on the bank.

I'm thirsty.

Look at you. You're hurt.

I don't care. We're thirsty.

Me, juice. You?

Fruit juice.

Cola.

Beer!

I don't have beer here.

I'll turn over.

Stop it!

Stop it!

He couldn't even talk in front of others. He had no friends.

I thought him really timid.

I thought it was because he had no father.

So I'd almost given up. I thought I couldn't anything alone.

So when he returned all dirty and full of scratches...

And said that he'd played with you...

I was so surprised.

I'd never seen him so happy.

I see.

And he made three friends. They're such fun.

The sign painter's son and geisha house boy?

They're interesting children.

They've got no brains. What'll become of them?

Their poor folks!

Please play with him from now on too.

Manabu hasn't had anyone to play with for years now.

That's easy.

I sort of play all year around.

But you're busy here.

You mean this shop?

It's like the hobby of some old couple in their twilight years.

It's not.

It's true.

Talking about closing early today because of a headache.

Hard to deal with.

That's too bad. Take care of them.

Yes, they're doddering all right.

I know. I run a shop myself.

It's not easy for your uncle.

I think his life was unhappy.

You're joking.

It's true. It was.

Tora.

Thank you for everything.

Excuse me.

Leaving?

Please come to my shop again.

I'll see you off.

Don't bother, please.

You don't mind?

What is it?

My foot's all numb.

Excuse me.

- I'm sorry. - Please come again.

Please be careful. Goodbye.

What's the idea?

How dare you kill me?

I didn't. I just said your life was an unhappy one.

Exaggerating!

Don't talk like that.

Shut up! All right if I apologize?

Hurry up, then!

I'll apologize.

Granddad's life ended happily.

Okay?

Granddad!

Bad for your heart.

Tora, my life would've been very happy.

If it wasn't for you!

What?

We're unhappy because of you.

Apologize, Tora.

Shut up! You're saying that, Uncle? It's the end if you do.

Sure. It's the end.

How can you say that?

You did it! Damn you!

What do you mean, it's the end?

Calm down.

How can I, fool?

Talk it over.

Can't, not to a fool.

Tell me, Uncle.

Are you saying we're not Uncle and Nephew anymore?

Yes, I am!

I see. You won't regret it later?

No! It'd be real nice.

Fine, fine!

I'll never come back here again.

You can't make me.

Who'd stay here?

Don't stop me, Sakura.

She's not here.

What'll you do?

How did it happen?

I don't know. Both fools!

Tsune, rub my back.

See? I told you so.

Bring some water.

I'm sorry.

He's walking this way.

Put up somewhere last night.

He's still here? Making us all worry.

Stay in back. You don't scowl enough.

Here he comes. Pretend you don't know.

Good morning.

Serves him right.

How long will you keep it up?

Until I die.

I hate this life...

Stop it.

Tora!

You hungry? Here's some food...

What is it?

School lunch.

The butter's no good.

We kept it for you. Eat it.

It's very kind of you.

What was your specialty at the university?

Ancient Indian philosophy.

India?

I see. India?

That's great.

Hiroshi.

Come over here.

Are you well?

Bring an ash tray. Ash tray.

Here's one.

We have one. Never mind!

What's happened to Torajiro?

Tora? I'm sorry he slipped my mind.

I think he bothered you.

Is he well?

Yes. He's been lolling around here.

He had heard something funny while away.

As soon as he returned...

What was it? About gentians...

Gentians and a bright room...

Yes, yes, that's it. Talking a lot of nonsense.

Heard it from some irresponsible man.

Simple-minded, he is. Gets fooled easily.

Isn't that so?

Whoever told him... a nuisance.

Frankly, I told him.

Is that so?

The Professor's here?

Tora? I'm glad! Come here!

Professor.

Have you been okay?

You seem well, too.

Yes, thank you.

I dropped in here and

they asked me to stay, so... Right, Uncle?

Yes, that's right.

We're friendly.

Your housekeeper's come back?

She hurt her leg and can't move.

So I asked Mrs. Goto.

Your neighbor?

She's helping me.

I know. Really charming for her age.

Pretty neat, Professor.

Drinking together with flowers in the yard?

Carrying out your idea of real human life?

Don't be rude.

Don't worry. He's not narrow-minded.

Is he?

What? What a face!

It's your own father. You're no fun at all.

Here.

Welcome.

Mitsuo, come here.

It's your grandpa.

See? He has a gentle face.

Don't look so stern. Look gentle.

Your grandson. Takes after you?

Don't be rude.

Can't help it. It's the truth.

You never liked him, Hiroshi?

He's scary.

Talk to him.

Isn't he nice, Mitsuo?

Grandpa's smiling.

TO SAKURA

When did he...?

When you were buying tickets.

He said to buy Mitsuo something.

It's so much.

It's from him. Keep it.

What did Father come for?

About his university, he said.

Wasn't that just an excuse?

Why?

Doesn't he really want to live with us?

Father's lonely alone.

I thought so somehow.

But we can't have him come here.

And we can't go home.

Can you do it?

You can't, can you?

"The sun sets As I pick flowers in the field."

Where will it end?

I hope it's settled soon. Do something.

My brother's thought it all out this time. It's all right.

It's not all right.

Here he comes.

I'm going.

Did you hear him? Always like that.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'll get it.

Hello, Roku Coffee Shop.

The Modern Company?

Modern Company.

Hello?

I sent you the interest through my bank.

Guarantee money? That wasn't in the contract.

You didn't say that when we made the contract.

Then you as good as fooled me.

Isn't it so?

You told me when we made the contract.

Don't insult me.

Hello.

I'm sorry. Excuse me.

Are you in trouble?

If money can take care of it... if it's only money...

Let's play, Tora.

Sonny, your mom's having a hard time.

So you must help her.

Now, go home.

The first island was Awaji Island, the first thief, Goemon.

Next, "Ni" means "second" and Ni-Kichi's a real man.

Bad men like Danjo sleep well.

Listen, come on, buy one.

No? Stingy!

Osen died in Mishima...

Permit?

Permit.

I appreciate your efforts...

I'm desperate.

If no one buys, I'll have to give up.

It's harakiri, like a samurai.

Take it. It's cheap.

Don't just play pinball. Read a good book sometimes.

No. All too poor? Don't buy, then.

Where else are they so cheap?

Sorry.

Permit?

Sorry.

Permit?

Sorry. I'm closing.

Lousy books.

Mother.

Mother!

Going to Yoshi's place.

Doing our homework together.

Don't stay too late. Come home by nine.

Who is it?

Who's there?

It's me.

It's you, Tora?

Why're you standing there?

Come in.

I'm glad you came.

Please come in.

I'll make some tea.

I'm leaving right away.

Please.

Did you want something?

No.

I went to the night fair and found these.

Oh, my! Gentians!

I'm so happy. I love them.

Is that so? That's fine.

Thank you.

So beautiful.

Gentians look beautiful with the moonlight on them.

Is that so?

Is anything wrong?

If something's troubling you, please let me know.

As you know, I can't do much.

But a finger or two...

No, an arm or leg... I wouldn't mind losing them for you.

Please tell me. Is there someone you don't like?

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

I'm so happy. I really am.

It's all right.

I do have trouble but

I can take care of it myself.

So please don't worry.

But your warm feelings make me really happy.

Words like yours...

No one has ever said them to me before.

The first time in my life.

There's a beautiful moon.

Seeing a moon like this on your trip...

Do you remember Shibamata, then?

Yes, I do.

It's nice to travel.

My chosen work, so I can't gripe.

But it's harder than it looks.

It is?

Yes.

For example...?

Well...

I'm walking alone at sunset along a country path.

Gentians are blooming everywhere.

Under a bright light, a family is eating supper.

Watching them from behind a fence...

It strikes me that this is our true life.

I understand.

You're lonely, then.

So I drink at some bar with always the same bargirl.

Then I sleep in paper-thin bedding at a tradesman's inn.

I can't sleep.

I hear the whistle of a train passing.

In the morning, the traffic wakes me.

For a moment, I wonder where I am.

Then I remember I'm far off from home.

At times like that, I think of Sakura and Aunty.

And wonder if they're chopping vegetables for soup.

How nice.

I envy you.

I'd like to take trips like that.

You would?

Ever since I was in high school.

If I liked someone...

And if he were an actor...

I'd go with him, our baby strapped to my back.

Without money, we'd be hungry.

And we'd walk in the rain without an umbrella.

But sometimes some happy events would make us laugh out loud.

Aren't trips nice?

I'd like to go now.

I'd abandon the shop and everything.

Isn't that so?

Yes, it is.

Are you going on a trip again?

Yes, I am.

I see.

When?

I wonder.

When the winds beckon me.

I'll go suddenly some day.

I envy you. I'd like to go, too.

Is that so?

It's nothing to envy, really.

The phone.

Excuse me. Please stay. I'll make some tea.

Hello, this is Roku.

The landlord? I'm sorry to be late.

I meant to phone and apologize.

Yes. I'll pay through my bank tomorrow.

I understand. Good night.

I'm sorry. Some tea...

Tora.

A strong wind's blowing.

It's cold tonight.

I'm sorry Hiroshi has to work overtime.

Come in.

Any good news?

No.

Only Tora's having it good?

Sort of.

Isn't it about time a handsome man stepped in?

It always happens.

Yes!

It happened like always.

As we feared, you mean?

Jilted again.

Idiot!

Do you have to shout?

Can't help it.

Going away again?

Why?

I may be a fool but I know when it's time to leave.

It'll be more painful if I stay.

And I know I'd bother you.

It'd end like it always does anyway.

You really think that?

I guess so.

Sakura.

Do you envy the way I live?

Ever thought of it?

Yes.

I'd like to make you worry about me for a change.

On a cold winter night...

I'd like you to wonder how I am.

And worry about me.

I see.

I'm sorry, Sakura.

You're going?

Wait a minute.

Uncle. Aunty. Please be happy.

What's that?

A strong wind. Don't go tonight.

Thanks.

I'm sorry. I bother you all the time.

Brother.

Go and stop him.

Yes!

Brother!

Uncle and Aunty want you back.

So we think he's come back but then he goes.

Then he slowly returns, taking a glance at us...

"Dear Madame: Are you well?

"I am ashamed to remember my days in Shibamata.

"I am spending my days now in reflecting.

"Sakura, my sister.

"And my old uncle and aunt.

"They know little about the world.

"But they are my only kin.

"Please advise and encourage them.

"I pray for your happiness as I put down my pen.

"Signed: Torajiro Kuruma."

Thanks for the tea.

I'm leaving.

Mr. Traveler... where are you going?

Let me see...

It'll get cold, so I'd better go south.

Mine's an easy life.

Luck to you.

Thanks.

Mr. Tora!

It's me.

We met in Shikoku. I'm Sayuri.

Sayuri? The day it rained?

Yes.

How do you do?

You're that kind traveler.

You're okay? So are all the members of the troupe?

Yes. We're still putting on shows, thank you.

Is that so?

That's fine. That's really fine.

Please get on.

Yes, it's dirty but please.…

Where you staying?

I travel wherever my feet take me. An easy life.

Will you stay with us and see our show this evening?

That'd be fine.

As fine as a cat with hair full of ashes.

The End