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A Shochiku Film

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Wait!

What're you doing? Please!

Shut up!

Please!

Die, invalid!

I beg you, please!

We'll starve if you take it all.

I told you. Pay back your debt first.

Wait ten more days. We'll pay.

For our baby's sake. Please!

I'm fed up with that talk.

Let's go.

Dirty rats!

Damn you! Stepping all over us poor people.

Be patient!

Can't waste time. Let's go.

Who're you?

You're Torajiro!

I hate to kill for nothing.

If money can solve this...

Do you think it's enough?

All right. You got out of it this time. Let's go.

Whoever you are, thank you for saving us.

Now we can manage to live. Thank you.

Buy some candy for the kid.

Wait. Is Torajiro your name?

I have a brother. He's been missing for twenty years.

His name is Torajiro.

Is it possible that you are him?

It's quite a common name.

But you look like him.

Mine's quite a common face. You must be mistaken.

I must be going.

Brother!

Are you getting on? The train's starting.

Sorry.

Tora-san's Dear Old Home

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…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Tatsuo Matsumura as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Seiji Miyaguchi as Shukichi

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Sayuri Yoshinaga as Utako

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: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

How are you?

Hello.

What're you looking at?

A swallows' nest.

They won't come back anymore?

It's hard to find food here. I'll take it down.

What if they come back and find the nest gone?

I knew you'd say that.

Uncle.

ROOM FOR RENT

Uncle.

Sakura, you came?

What's that sign for?

We're renting the room upstairs.

But why?

It's all for you.

For us?

It's hard work keeping it clean.

Oh, you're here?

Why rent the room for us?

We talked it over.

You two decided to build a house.

We want to help. But we have no money.

With the rent, we can help you a little.

The rent won't be much anyway.

But it'll pay for some furniture.

You're so considerate.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

We wish we could give you a lot more for your house.

He still wants to play the big shot.

Just like someone.

I can't help it. Tora's my relative.

That reminds me. It's about time Tora turned up.

Would it be all right?

About what?

That sign out there.

It's for Sakura, not for us.

I know but...

What do you think?

Well...

I'm worried about what he would think.

Would he get mad?

It's like saying there's no room for him.

And the sign's under the devil-chasing charm.

It looks like a Tora-chasing charm.

Let's not joke about it.

Big news! Tora's here.

Where?

He came to where I was practicing golf.

As I said before,

I know I'm not the type to play golf.

But for my business I have to.

I know.

I want you to explain it to Tora.

The difficult situation of small business.

I'm sick!

Uncle, what'll we do?

What?

About the sign.

What'll we do?

We should take it down.

That's it.

Too late, he's here.

Pretend you don't see him.

Did he notice it?

He went by. Ah, he's back.

Sakura.

What's going on?

Be quiet.

What's Tora doing?

He's gone.

He's gone?

How come?

What's with that idiot?

Brother.

Brother, what's wrong with you?

Just think it over.

Think what?

That sign below the devil-chasing charm...

The "room for rent" sign?

Is that what it says?

I read: "No room for me to live in."

I know I'm not welcome. I'll find a room myself.

Bye.

What did he say?

He's gone.

Didn't you stop him?

Don't ask me. Move!

Landlords prefer newly wed couples or students.

Judging from your kind of work, it's not easy.

I don't give a damn for landlords.

I'm not asking too much.

A small room upstairs or something.

Let's see...

A room in Urayasu?

Too far away.

The room doesn't have to be sunny.

Some place with a factory behind it.

Then let me introduce you to a realtor.

Don't expect quality.

The room can be small, just enough to sleep in.

I think I'm being a real easy client.

That's right.

A kind old lady could be there when I come home...

She'd say, "Welcome home." That's enough.

I see.

No bath. I like the public bath.

"Go to take a bath. I'll fix supper."

A towel, washbowl and soap.

She'd give me 40 yen for the bath.

"See you," and I'd go to the bath house.

Supper's ready.

It doesn't have to be a big deal.

The rent isn't high so a dish of sashimi to start.

Vegetables, soup and an omelet.

And 3 bottles of sake.

I start dozing, she sees me,

"Sakura, bring him a pillow. A massage too."

Sakura's a girl there.

What's that look for?

Go someplace else.

I know it's hard to find a room.

I know that, have some tea.

I'm worn out. Help me.

Let's see if I have the kind of room you're looking for.

How's this one?

An old house but the rent is real cheap.

Mitsuo, let's go home.

I don't want to go.

You don't?

Sakura, we need a garden for him.

That's right.

The land is limited.

What's up?

The realtor's bringing a client.

Client? A boarder?

Yes.

What about Brother?

We can't help it.

Uncle did it to help us have a house.

Brother's wrong, too. He didn't even ask why.

There's still a place for him.

I see. That's right.

When he comes back, we can explain.

He'll understand.

Yes. I hope a nice person rents the room.

A quiet office worker or something like that.

A civil service man.

That must be them.

Excuse me. I just phoned.

Thank you for coming.

I brought you a client.

A nice man.

We're here.

Come on out.

Sorry, the car is so small.

We've arrived.

How do you do? Nice to meet you.

A very nice family.

Is that so?

Selling food... Small shop...

I've lived in the same kind of place.

Don't be silly.

It's true.

We kept laughing in the car.

Idiot! This is my house!

What? Always joking.

It's true.

There you go again.

I'm serious. Come on.

Just a minute.

Shut up.

Don't say that.

There are some reasons for this.

Come in anyway.

Yes. We apologize. Please come in.

I cooked potatoes for you.

Have some sake.

He's my brother.

Well, you're pleading so much.

All right.

I'll come in.

Don't push me.

So, talk to me.

All right.

Thanks a lot.

The deal's done?

Deal? He's my brother.

About my commission...

I'm to get one month's rent. 6,000 yen.

But he's my brother...

It's got nothing to do with me.

This is business.

Pay me 6,000 yen.

I live here. Why should I pay 6,000 yen?

Won't pay? Then let's go to court.

What's that? Idiot!

Looking like that? Go home.

You're using violence!

Want to fight?

Wait. I'll pay. Sakura, money.

Don't pay.

What?

Brother!

It's all your fault.

My only resting place... Without asking me...

Renting it to get dirty pocket money...

This is punishment.

I told you, didn't I?

Our apartment is small. Rents are high.

So we decided to have our own house.

The President offered part of his land.

I know that.

You need money. Instead of leaving my room alone...

Rent the room to a decent man and earn money.

Useless Uncle's idea!

Useless?

Aren't you?

Sorry we didn't ask you about the room.

I'm not angry about the room.

The point is you didn't ask me.

How could we ask you?

Where could we find you?

When I pay the 6,000 yen, it'll be over.

That's it. Let's settle it.

I know you aren't pleased, but neither is Hiroshi.

Forced to pay for you...

A troublemaker.

Octopus, did you say my coming back is trouble?

My mistake!

It's not a mistake. He's right.

What?

What did you say?

That your coming back is annoying.

How dare you say that?

How dare you say that?!

Now you said that, I'm leaving.

I'll leave now.

6,000 yen for this shack! Who'd pay that?

Pay the rent first.

What's that?

Calm down.

This is my fault, deciding to have a house.

Serves you right. You two are at fault.

Having your own house? Ten years too early.

Tora, don't say that.

Isn't that so?

Maybe you're right.

Sure. I can picture your house before it's built.

Pillars like chopsticks, walls like pasted-up crackers.

Floor'll fall out just like that.

A breeze will knock the house down.

That's a shame!

Stop doing cheeky things.

What?

Don't look like that.

Now what?

Brother.

That's too much.

Even a brother shouldn't talk like that.

You shouldn't have said that.

Yes, our house will be cheaply constructed.

A little breeze might knock it down.

We've saved some money by cutting corners.

We've borrowed from Uncle and others.

Don't think it's fun to do all that.

Some people build houses with stolen money.

But... ours is honest money.

We'll be very happy to have our own house.

Why can't you say...

"Hang in there, Sakura"?

Aunty.

Pay the 6,000 yen with this. Give Hiroshi the rest.

Leaving?

Take care of Uncle.

Look now...

Where to? It's not a big disaster.

We tried to prevent this happening, but...

Don't compare yourself with those above you.

We should look down and live, right?

Anything lower than your factory?

That hurts me. You shouldn't say that.

My factory's built with honest money.

It's too much.

KANAZAWA

Miss, turn around... Please.

First time in Kanazawa?

Yes.

And you?

"Discover Japan?" Hah!

The same old thing. I want to go home.

Who's the boy you talked to?

A college student.

He is?

Traveling this northern country...

Why can't we run into someone nice?

I'll tell your fiancé.

Let me enjoy a little adventure.

How was it?

Nothing interesting.

Everyone enjoying the old city.

How about the local product, agate, for souvenirs?

There are pretty sales girls at a department store.

And you have to pay 1,000 yen or more for one.

But you came all the way to Kanazawa.

So the city people will give you a special discount.

How about 500 yen? Only 500 yen.

Welcome back.

Bring me some sake.

Top grade.

Miss...

Not sake. Give him soda pop.

Who're you?

It's me.

Buddy!

Noboru!

I missed you!

Still in the same racket?

How about you?

Same old decent life.

For our reunion.

Been waiting for you...

Not for me, but for sake.

Both.

Bring everyone here.

Let's drink all night.

This is the last trip I can take with you.

Wedding's in autumn?

Yes. He's kind enough to marry a girl like me.

Or I might never get married.

So finally Midori will be a Mrs.

Two years ago to Kyushu, last year Hokkaido.

This year Hokuriku. Marriage and a baby.

A woman's life looks so blank.

Which trip was the most fun for you?

The one two years ago.

And next?

The one last year and this time...

Gradually getting worse.

That's it.

Do the trips get less interesting?

I guess so. Trips when I was little were so wonderful.

Yes.

When I was a sixth grader...

My parents took me to a playground. I rode a plane.

And a merry-go-round.

My father told us lots of jokes.

He always wears a kimono.

He had to tuck it up sometimes.

He looked like a comic dancer.

It was so funny.

That was a simple family trip. But it sure was fun.

Your mother was still with you?

Yes.

She left us two years later.

I wonder what happiness is.

"Let's clap hands if you're happy.

"Let's clap hands if you're happy.

"Let's show it in a manner if you're happy.

"And let's kiss everyone..."

Hello? Can you hear me?

People in the next room are complaining.

Please be quiet. It's late.

They're gone.

We drank like this at Fushimi Shrine.

It was fun.

Drinking all day, no time to get a hangover.

Drunk for one week.

We were pickled in alcohol.

And a geisha said,

"Stay away from fire!"

That geisha... you were in love with her.

What's her name? You were nuts about her.

Don't talk about it.

I remember now.

She slapped your face.

You were crying like a baby.

That sake sure was dry.

Stop talking now.

But that's how it happened.

I said don't talk about it.

Don't. I'm lying down now.

Please be quiet!

Sleep out in the hall!

You awake?

Where is he?

Your friend left to catch the 9 o'clock train.

He said to give you this.

"I wish I could stay with you.

"But I have to go to Kyoto to see my boss.

"I will always pray for your happiness.

"And... find a pretty wife soon."

Thanks for everything.

"I wish you good luck. Noboru."

FUKUI

Don't pick the flowers.

Hello.

Can we rest here for a while?

Sure.

I'm bushed.

Can't walk anymore.

My legs hurt.

You look terrible.

I'll take it.

Cheese.

One more.

You look like a toothpaste ad.

It's your turn, Utako.

A waste of film.

Sorry.

I'm all right. How about you?

I'm sorry.

Having fun on your trip?

Yes, sort of.

I see. That's good.

Are you sightseeing, too?

Nothing like that.

I'm just drifting aimlessly.

Where are you from?

Tokyo.

I see.

You were also born in Tokyo, weren't you?

That's right.

My daughter's married and lives in Sugamo in Tokyo.

Right near the statue of Jizo.

I know that statue.

Granny...

My home is 12 km west in Shibamata by the Edogawa River.

It used to be Katsushika County, Shibamata Village.

Long time since I left there.

Are your parents still there?

I had a family once.

I think they're all dead by now.

You must have sad reasons.

No such reasons.

Ten years is one generation.

Now twenty or thirty years have passed.

I wonder what's happened.

I feel sorry for you.

Young ladies.

You're on a fun trip.

Sorry to make you listen to grim stories.

Look, Granny...

Give them something good to eat.

We can't...

It's all right. Order what you like.

I'll make baked tofu.

Thank you.

Be careful on your way.

You too.

Thanks.

And be happy.

Yes.

What about a souvenir picture?

With me?

Please.

Get closer.

Here we go... Smile.

Butter.

Did I say "Butter"? I should say "Cheese."

I made a mistake. Funny?

I thought I should say Cheese.

But when the time came...

I got confused, cheese or butter.

Time ran out. I had to say "Butter."

"Butter" makes your mouth open wide.

To make it wider, say, "Banzai"!

Get on the train. It's getting cold.

Tora...

Thank you for everything.

If we hadn't met you, the trip wouldn't have been fun.

You think so?

It's nothing much.

But please take this.

Don't do that.

I must go.

Take care on your way home.

In Tokyo, work hard and be good to your folks.

There're bad guys too. So be careful.

Your name's Utako?

You gave me this.

I want to give you something, too.

Don't worry about it.

It's not much, but...

Take it. I know your salary isn't much.

Buy some lunch.

But...

Keep it.

But, this...

Tora, goodbye.

Thank you.

Be careful on your way home.

So they're gone.

I'm back.

Father, excuse me.

I'm home. I had a good time.

Have you been eating well?

Aren't you hungry?

I'm not hungry yet.

Souvenirs.

We'll eat the cake later.

I'll go and look.

Buddy!

Looks like Tora.

Really.

Tora!

Why, Tora! Fantastic!

We hoped we might find you here.

It's like a miracle.

Really!

I'm glad you came.

This is nice. Tora's home town.

It's been thirty years?

Does it bring back memories?

It sure does.

I knew it.

Don't remember anything?

Everything changed in twenty years.

Has it been thirty years?

That's right.

Look, a shop named Toraya.

Must be a mistake.

Why not ask him?

Thank you.

It's written Toraya.

A pretty old shop.

Looks thirty years old.

Tora. Come here.

Take a look.

Recognize it?

Let's see. If you say so, it looks sort of familiar.

Why don't you ask?

That's rude.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Let me ask you...

Do you know a man called Torajiro Kuruma?

Sure. He's my nephew.

Now, brace yourself.

That man is Torajiro.

Tora.

He's your uncle.

Isn't it great?

Still alive?

Then... you're my uncle?

I'm glad you've lived so long.

And who is she?

My wife.

Then you're my aunt.

Tora, welcome back.

And you're the factory president.

Idiot. That's enough.

Away for 30 years?

I got carried away. Forget it.

Have some.

I wish Utako could hear this.

Why?

She talks about you all the time.

We've never seen her laugh so much.

She sighs and says, "I want to see Tora."

Is that so?

Is this Utako?

Yes. The one on the end.

What is it?

You are all pretty. Getting married soon?

Midori gets married in autumn.

Finally sold out.

Congratulations!

What about the other one?

The other one?

What's her name?

Utako?

I guess that's it.

He knew.

No, I didn't.

She's not... Not yet.

Has she got a beau at least?

Well, I doubt it.

She has one.

Utako is conservative.

And her family had trouble.

Car accident?

Not that.

She was at fault?

No. Her father's a writer.

He had an accident?

Not that.

Hear her out.

Her father is a little different.

I see. People who write stories usually are.

They're different from us.

And her mother divorced him.

Utako looked after him all these years.

What a pity.

When she's so young.

Taking care of her father.

She's unhappy.

This young lady?

Hard to imagine nothing but happiness.

Everyone but you is happy.

Think so?

Take a look.

Between the eyebrows. That's the point.

There's a shadow fortune line.

The moment I saw her, I knew she was unhappy.

I want to help her find a good man.

I felt it then.

Sakura, you look worried.

Am I talking strange?

No.

As long as you feel that way.

Don't talk like you're older than me.

Don't worry. I'm doing all right.

Don't you know someone nice?

Don't say, "Eh." Isn't there someone?

I have one good worker.

She's too good for your worker.

Uncle. Know anyone who's gentle?

Gentle?

How about the singing teacher?

No. Is he a man or woman?

With a gentle heart and deep suntan...

Someone muscular...

The bath house man.

How can you say that?

Not a bath house where she can see naked men.

There must be someone...

"Someone?" Think seriously.

Someone close by. You don't notice him but...

You'll all realize him soon.

Sakura.

Don't you think so?

That reminds me. There is someone here.

Who?

You know who.

Who could it be? I can't...

Name it. Mitsuo?

Right before me.

Me?

Even if you say so...

Too much age difference.

Right, President?

Age doesn't matter.

Running a firm is hard work.

Get up early tomorrow?

Let's call it a day. Let's all go to bed.

This evening, I feel like thinking about future happiness.

"Always a dream, always a dream..."

What's up?

Don't blame me. There he goes again.

What's this? Oh, it came out.

Good morning.

I'm glad you came.

A rush order from the temple. We have to deliver it.

Will you deliver it?

A lot of orders from them. They do a good business?

Don't say that. Taishaku brings good fortune.

Pray for your house to be built quickly.

Yes.

You're in the way.

What about lunch?

Sakura, lend me 10 yen.

Make it 50 yen.

100 yen is okay.

Playing games?

Stupid. It's an offering.

Offering? You're praying?

What else do you expect?

Praying for what?

Your happiness. What else?

Take the sweets to the temple.

Excuse me.

Something good might happen.

I'm hungry. Welcome. Customer here.

Tora.

It's me, Utako.

Oh, Utako!

You came!

How are you, Tora? I missed you.

Please... Sit down.

Thank you.

Mari and Midori said they'd met you.

I wanted to see you so badly. I missed you.

The money you gave me...

How can I thank you?

I forgot about it.

Aunty!

Sakura!

An old shop.

Yes, an old shop.

How are your friends?

My friends? Midori and Mari?

Those are the names. How are they?

Weren't they here yesterday?

Yes, they came yesterday. How are they now?

Well...

You know...

It must be hard.

You're sweating.

I have it, I have...

I get sick as the seasons change.

Fatigue from traveling?

All right?

Yes, I am.

Sakura, where were you?

Utako is here.

Utako...?

That's right.

Welcome!

Sakura...?

That's right.

He was so kind to us.

I'm sure he was a bother.

No, we were the bother.

Didn't you ask her in?

Please come in.

I hope you'll like this.

I'm sure she'll like it.

Please come in.

Some sweets...?

No sweets here. Get out.

No sweets...?

All right!

Please.

It looks good.

Picked this morning and very fresh.

I see.

We have a lot of them.

Bring her a lot.

Fresh tomatoes too.

And this?

Aunty's special pickles.

Picked this morning.

Brother's special sweets.

You must taste them.

Don't. They're dirty.

How do you do?

This is Hiroshi.

I'm Utako.

My baked eggplant...?

It's coming. It's his favorite dish.

Looks great.

Sashimi or beefsteak may be good.

But this is the best.

He's a cheap husband.

We are not spoiled.

You can say that.

Don't say spoiled while we're eating.

I don't mean spoiled food.

You don't? Then what's spoiled?

You don't get it?

What do you mean, "I don't get it?"

About his being spoiled.

All right, I'm sorry.

You should be.

The air got chilled.

Hiroshi, stop eating the baked eggplant.

Think of a sophisticated subject.

Sophisticated subject?

Why, you know...

Happiness... love...

Yeah... that's it.

Tora's an expert on love.

I've been wanting to ask you.

About what?

I wonder if I should ask.

It's okay.

Go ahead.

Where to?

Upstairs.

Why don't you get married?

Why?

Any reason?

I don't think so.

How do you go about things like this?

You must have a lost love.

That's not always right. There were many things.

A long time ago?

Sure. 10, 20 years. Ages ago. Silly.

A wound in the heart...

No, not that.

Sometimes I didn't feel up to it.

Things like that happen.

Yes.

Right, Sakura?

Isn't that right?

What's so funny?

Giving me these too.

It's nothing.

Real country style.

I don't think so.

It's the first time I enjoyed everything so much.

Come again.

Yes.

Yes, come again.

Utako.

I'm glad I came.

Yes, now...

I am really glad.

Come again.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Thank you.

Good-bye.

Good-bye! Come again!

She'll come again.

What?

No, nothing.

You want to say something?

Thank you for calling. We're glad you liked it.

Yes, he's here. We're starting supper. Hear him?

Yes, sounds like fun.

Yes, please.

Tora?

Thank you for your kindness. I really had fun.

You did? I'm glad.

Next time we'll cook a lot more.

You'll come again? I'll be waiting.

Yes, I see. I'll tell them.

I'll be waiting. Good-bye.

She'll come again.

She said she'd come again.

That's nice.

You worked hard last night.

Yes.

I heard the pen.

Hear it?

If I hear the pen when I wake up at midnight...

I know you are working.

But if I hear your footsteps...

Or coughing, it hurts me.

No coffee. How about tea?

Fine. The last coffee we had was very good.

It cost three times more...

But today's payday, so...

How much do you get?

I told you before.

You did?

Father.

Will you meet Masakuni once more?

You won't?

Father...

Why?

Just get married. Don't involve me.

Everyone!

Today's payday.

Oyama, thank you.

Ito, thank you.

Suzuki, thank you. Yoshida too.

Welcome home.

Pay check?

Not out yet. Brother in?

Upstairs.

Doing nothing all day, he keeps on sighing.

That's right.

This time yesterday...

When I was reading, Tora came down and sat there.

The temple bell rang.

Guess what Tora said.

"She didn't come today, either."

Meaning Utako?

He's waiting for her. He'll do it again.

Here he comes.

Supper ready?

Pretty soon.

Alas...She didn't come today, either.

Did I say something?

No, nothing.

I said nothing?

I didn't hear anything.

I see. That's good.

Alas, she didn't come today, either.

Help!

Doing nothing everyday is so conspicuous.

Your being there is conspicuous enough.

Am I so conspicuous?

Sometimes it's good, sometimes bad.

In today's world, there's work if you want it.

Look, even retarded Gen works hard. He's great.

You tricked him into working.

Idiot. What are you saying?

I'm sorry.

Troubling you about him.

I guess he thought about it.

Basically he's a good man.

Thank you.

And what does he do there?

Cleans the temple with Gen.

He's doing all right. So don't worry. Goodbye.

Now, go. Go!

What're you doing?

Stupid!

So the High Priest lost his temper?

Cleaning the garden was too much for him.

Why not peddle things as usual?

He hates to leave home.

Can't tell when Utako will come.

She really is a nice girl.

Will she come back again?

I wonder.

At the station she kept saying, "I'm glad I came."

She seems troubled.

Yes.

I hope it'll work out.

Uta and Torako, I mean, Tora and Utako?

I mean her own troubles.

What are you saying?

Really, silly, Utako won't...

You shocked me.

You were back?

That's right.

What're you doing there? Come in.

Sakura.

Go upstairs and bring my bag.

Why?

I'm leaving, of course.

Your only brother...

Your only nephew. Mocking him and laughing...

How can I stay in the house of a devil like that?

Brother.

I told you to get my bag.

It's small, but please come in.

Come in? Stupid! It's too late to be nice.

Pardon me.

And don't say pardon me. What?

Tora...

You came?

Sorry for coming like this.

I had an urge to come here.

I see. So you came!

Seems I came at a bad time.

That's nothing. Right, Brother?

Yes, we were talking, that's all.

You don't really mind?

Please.

They're country bumpkins, but with good hearts.

A devil's house.

Oh, no.

Serve her a good meal.

It's too quiet. Uncle...

Don't you have a funny story?

Funny story?

To clear the air. You're good at it.

I got one.

What is it?

I was drinking with the President.

I sounds good.

He broke wind, a big one.

The madam got shook-up and said, "What's that?"

I said, "It's the President's bluff."

It was funny.

Not funny.

Uncle, live long.

"Spoiled" and "fart."

Aren't there any better stories?

Sakura, isn't there something?

Your one-sided love?

Why say that?

Ever have a lost love?

Yes, I have.

Why?

Puppy love?

Yes, and after growing up, too.

You're too pretty to lose love.

It's true.

My father approved of him for marriage.

Why am I saying this?

Please tell us.

One day I went to visit him. A house with a big garden.

There were many red roses on the fence.

And he said... Oh, I'm embarrassed...

Go on. He said...?

Well, he said this to me.

"You only have to look after the roses."

Suddenly, I began to feel miserable.

I thought he was making a fool of me.

I told Father, and he said forget about him.

That was the end.

You didn't lose love. He did.

That's right. He's wrong. He's the bad guy.

You think so? I felt like I lost love.

I understand what you said.

You do?

I wish I'd been told that. Just once.

You only said, "Come to me."

It depends on the woman.

Are you the type for roses?

What's that?

Don't fight.

We're not the type for roses, but for noses.

You only have to take care of your nose.

It was such fun.

I must go.

Don't go yet.

It's late.

Stay here tonight.

Your father scold you?

He's all alone.

Phone him.

That's it. All right?

Well...

All right. I'll stay.

Good. Uncle, make a bed.

I'm being impudent.

No. Sakura, make the bath.

Good.

Aunty, make up a bed.

Sakura, the bath.

I'm sorry.

Promptly. Good.

This way. It's Brother's dirty room.

Here.

Need anything more?

No, thanks.

You know, Sakura.

Yes?

I had intended to stay overnight.

Sorry to be impudent.

That's all right. I thought so.

Something happen?

Yes... with my father...

Can she sleep all right? Want something?

She said it's so quiet she can sleep well.

What time tomorrow?

Tomorrow's Sunday.

Sunday?

Let her sleep late.

She wants to take a walk with you.

With me?

Is that so? Good.

Is Hiroshi here?

Not yet?

I'll get him.

Hiroshi, your wife wants you.

Dear laborers, thanks for a hard day's work.

Tomorrow will be a beautiful Sunday!

He's a real idiot.

"It hurts me to live here and not talk to each other.

"I'm staying with friends.

"There's food in the ice box. Sorry for the inconvenience.

"You are still refusing to talk to me.

"So I must make my own decisions.

"Utako."

I wonder what to do...

Here they come!

It was a hard day.

Aunty, I'm hungry. Hiroshi, let's eat.

Tora.

I'm invited for supper. Sorry I'm late.

Then I'll eat at Hiroshi's too.

We invited Utako alone.

Why don't you have supper with us?

I cooked potatoes.

Fine! I knew nobody'd invite me.

I'll stuff myself and go to bed.

Time to ring the bell.

We intended to invite you too.

Forget it.

With you there, she might find it awkward to talk.

What's awkward?

To talk about love and...

How come I'd better not be there?

Is it better if I'm not around? You think so? Idiot.

Sorry I'm late.

Well, Tora...

A poor worker's house.

But eat all you want.

I'll send Tora later.

All right.

Have a good time.

Let's have the potatoes, Aunty.

All right.

Pottery? Dishes and bowls, that kind of work?

Shape it on a wheel, and bake it and paint it.

Not easy work, and he's still an apprentice.

Marrying him means going to Aichi.

And live out in the country where the kiln is...

My father says, he has no future, and bad manners...

He says those things just to keep me with him.

Maybe.

My father can't even boil water by himself.

I wonder if he's had supper.

Sorry I'm grumbling.

You're not.

My father lives alone too. I understand.

And your mother?

Passed away last year.

Even when someone gets hurt, or feels lonesome...

Sometimes no one can help.

What do you mean?

For instance, giving up marriage for her father's sake.

It makes no one happy.

It's a way of thinking. But I have no mother.

And Father's so spoiled he can't live alone.

He really can't?

I wish he could.

You sure?

I think differently.

Isn't it only you who thinks he can't live alone?

I'm sure he can do it. He'll be all right.

You think so?

But it won't be easy.

I had no parents. So I didn't have that trouble.

Your brother opposed.

He doesn't count.

His opposition started it.

He was stupid.

So I got upset and asked you to marry me.

Nonsense.

I'm saying all Utako needs now is a starter like that.

I guess so.

Right?

I envy you, Sakura.

Why?

Compared to you, I'm really weak-minded.

Brooding over troubles... I'm ashamed.

Why, no.

Don't be ashamed.

It's because you're a sweet girl.

Your father's very lucky.

You think so?

Staying away from home for a couple of days.

You started the action.

You hate to leave your father. How about this man?

I love him.

If you feel positive. Then there's no problem.

No reason for you not to be happy.

That's right.

Thank you.

I'm glad I talked to you.

Is this your house? Is that so?

Don't be silly. Come in.

Came for me?

Yes.

I'll be going.

So soon?

Leaving?

Aunty told me to come and get you.

Thank you. Sakura, thank you.

Going?

Think about it. We wish you the best.

About what?

We talked about many things.

Many things? Good.

Let's go.

Let's.

Thank you again. Good night.

Good night.

Take care of her.

All right.

You talked about...

My lost love? What else? I knew it.

Never mind. I'll find out later.

Another lost love story.

The trip with you was fun.

Butter? That was funny.

You make everyone have fun.

I'm rather cheerful.

You were like a knight of old when I first saw you.

Don't talk about that.

At that time,

I never thought I'd be friends with your family.

I'm repeating... But I'm glad I met you.

You are?

I talked about so many things.

About what?

They always bad-mouth me.

We didn't do that.

Is that so? What did you talk about, then?

Actually, we talked about marriage.

Whose?

Mine.

My father's opposing it.

For five years I didn't know what to do.

But tonight I decided.

I'll marry him.

Him? Who is him?

He makes pottery in Aichi.

Aichi...?

Not a bum like me?

The kind of man who uses clay, sits at a wheel all day.

I'm sure you'll like him.

And I'm sure he'll like you, too.

Is that so?

That's good.

You see, I'm a very weak-willed girl.

I didn't like it myself.

But while talking to Sakura tonight,

I definitely decided.

I'll marry him. I'll leave by train tomorrow.

If that makes me happy, it's all because of you.

If I hadn't met you,

I'd still be just worrying.

And give up on marrying him.

I'm sorry I can't help crying. But I'm happy.

It's all right.

It's great... you made up your mind.

What are you looking at?

Stars.

Many falling stars tonight.

There was one.

A big one.

I should've wished on it.

Make a wish on the next one.

Yes.

Look. Another one.

I'm glad Utako's finding happiness.

Yeah.

You said one night...

You wanted to find her a good man.

It turned out fine.

That's right.

Feeling lonesome?

Why should I be lonesome?

Then why leave?

Look. I want to be like that cloud.

I got jilted again.

Did I say something?

No. Nothing.

ONE MONTH LATER

I'm his wife. Thank you for the present.

Thank you about my daughter.

Not at all. We couldn't do much.

I'm glad she's happy now.

Your grandson?

No. I'm their niece. So...

After all, he's like a grandson.

Right, Mitsuo?

If you'll excuse me...

"How are you these hot summer days?

"I am fine working with clay, carrying firewood.

"I even tried to make a bowl and it's so much fun."

"The heat is terrible.

"Working near the kiln heated to almost 1000 degrees.

"We wind up soaked in sweat and laugh about it."

"By the way, how is Tora?

"A man came to visit while I was out. I think he was Tora.

"Pity I missed him.

"I do want to see him. I wonder what he's doing.

"Is he on a trip?

"It's almost Bon festival season now..."

Hey, did you cover it well?

You look stupid as usual.

Buddy!

Buddy! What're you doing here?

Nothing. Why are you stumbling?

Not eating enough?

That's right. My luck's on vacation.

Watch out!

Be careful. And give us a ride.

It's not too far.

Let's go.

The End