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Holy Tora Buddha, please cure my father's eyes.

And please give happiness to my family and the villagers.

You look cold.

You have no other clothes?

That reminds me.

Wear this.

I'll give you rice cake. Fruit, too.

It'll snow heavily this evening.

Please!

Please wait! Just one more day!

Quit joking! This is no charity.

The principal: 10 gold coins. Interest: 90 coins. Pay now!

Interest, 90 coins?

Exactly. It's in the contract.

We can't pay!

Destroy the house! Teach them a lesson!

Wait!

I'll become the magistrate's concubine.

Our debt will be liquidated, then?

You mustn't!

You're understanding.

You're lucky to have a daughter like her.

What a thing to do!

Here, your favorite sake and rice cake.

Medicine for your eyes, too.

Osaku...

Don't go, Osaku!

My body may be with someone else, but my heart...

No time to be dramatic.

Don't be rough.

Osaku!

Who are you?

Damn monk!

Step aside!

Osaku...

Buddha is impressed by your sincerity and kindness.

Your wish will be granted.

I can see!

Great Buddha!

With appreciation for his mercy,

the happiness in the village...

Will last eternally, generation to generation.

Praise to Buddha!

Holy Tora Buddha!

Ten thousand thanks!

A million thanks.

Mr. Traveler...

Yes?

You'll catch cold.

I was asleep. Sorry.

Well, then...

Oh, no! I donated 100 yen!

Priest, can I get some change?

What'll I do?

Talk-of-the-Town Tora-san

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…

But people call me Tora, Masami Shimojo as Uncle the street peddler…

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo Yoshio Yoshida as Osaku's father

Pinko Izumi as Hitomi

Hideo Murota as Hajime

Hideji Otaki as the monk

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Takashi Shimura as Hiroshi's father

Reiko Ohara as Sanae

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

High Priest!

Visiting your family grave?

We should come more often, but we've been busy.

Nice day, isn't it?

Yes. It's autumn.

Migrant birds.

Are they coming or going?

Where's our migrant?

They remind us of that loafer.

Goodbye.

I'll go with you.

Thank you.

My! It's Tora!

He always surprises us.

Tora!

Hi, Uncle. Everybody's here?

I'm sort of embarrassed.

It's been a long time, High Priest.

You've been back?

Nope. Just passing through. I happened to come to Ueno.

I learned today's a festival.

I felt like visiting my folks' grave. So I dropped in.

I plan to continue on for another trip.

I feel ashamed.

Why be ashamed?

Your father would be glad.

Stop blubbering.

Offer incense, both of you.

Your son came all the way back to visit you.

Today's a good day.

Merciful Buddha...

No! Our grave is the next one.

You got the wrong grave.

I thought it was too nice for ours.

Let's move.

Bring those cakes here.

Your son came all the way to visit you.

Today's a good day...

Thank you.

Hi, Hiroshi!

Brother! Welcome home!

Tending the shop?

What happened?

He was at the cemetery.

We were so impressed.

But he was praying at the wrong grave.

Wrong one?

Let's have some tea.

Is the President well?

How could he be? Business is slow.

I see.

Is he in?

He's at the bank.

Tell him to come this evening.

Hey, you guys...

Are you as poor as ever?

I'll deliver these sweets.

Thanks. Buy some gammodoki for Tora.

Now go away. Go away.

Welcome home, Mitsuo. Uncle's back.

Your back hurts?

Yeah. Carrying heavy things is hard on me.

Particularly delivering sweets.

I wish I could help him more.

But I'm busy with the PTA.

Why don't you stop the delivery service?

Our sales would drop.

His back may improve.

That hurts!

Thanks.

Why don't you hire a helper?

What? We couldn't afford that.

If you hire someone, your sales will increase 30 percent.

We'd still have to pay him. No difference.

But your work load would be less.

The main thing is how to maintain this shop.

Would anybody work at a place like this?

That's the problem.

I'm sorry. If I were a steady guy...

You wouldn't have to worry like that.

That thought alone is enough.

You have your own way to live.

Right. Tora can't tend the shop.

How's your shop?

Not many orders these days.

The President tries to get orders.

It makes our prices go down.

Sometimes it leaves us in the red.

I see. Managing a printing shop isn't easy, either.

That reminds me. Where's the President?

He doesn't show up.

Where is he?

Doesn't he know Tora's here?

No. He went out at noon and hasn't come back.

I wonder where he is.

Good evening.

Excuse me. Hiroshi...

One of our customers wants the boss. Where is he?

He's still out?

His wife is hysterical.

Will he be all right?

The bank phoned and he got upset and rushed out.

It happens so often.

Why didn't you tell us about it sooner?

This is serious.

I think he's drinking somewhere.

How do you know?

Ever read papers?

"Manager, worried about business, kills himself."

Just in case, phone anybody who might know.

Young man!

Listen up!

Divide your coworkers into two groups.

Search around the railroad and the river.

Go on! Hurry!

This is awful!

Calm down.

We aren't sure he's dead.

Just in case, I said.

We've got to be prepared anyway, right?

That President wouldn't die.

Man is unpredictable.

He may die suddenly.

He often says, "I wish I could die!"

He said that a lot.

Strange. He isn't at the bar.

Call the police.

Got any sake?

Call the liquor shop to deliver ten bottles.

How about dishes and bowls? Are they ready?

Yes. They're here, but...

Sushi shops are open late. The undertaker next.

He's fat. We'll have to order a big coffin.

Chances are that...

We may have to hold a wake for him in this house.

We'll put the coffin in that room.

His relatives on the right, his family on the left.

The workers here. The mourners over there.

Come to think of it, I feel sorry for him.

He must have endured a lot of hardship.

I should have come back sooner.

I could have encouraged him while drinking.

Tora, you're back?

Girls were all over me.

Where have you been?

I went drinking with friends.

We had a great time...

But at the bar...

We were all worried about you! Idiot!

He's right.

So what? You spoiled my good mood!

I'm the President! I can do as I like!

Want to fight?

Wait a minute!

Will they be all right?

Leave it to Hiroshi. He'll manage.

We were glad Tora came back. Now this.

Are you going to gang up on me? Come on!

Did he sneak out while you were asleep?

I think so…

He made up his bed and left a note.

I'll read it.

"I shouldn't have come back after all.

"Apologize to the President for me. Bye.

"To the Toraya people, from Tora"

Excuse me...

Mr. Traveler...

What is it?

Excuse me if I'm rude.

You'll get into trouble with women.

Be careful.

I know.

I've been in that kind of trouble since I was a child.

Excuse me.

Show me your hands.

You don't feel well?

You're feeling better, right?

You look well. You look young.

She's beautiful. Lots of men had crush on her when she was young.

I've been traveling throughout Japan.

The women here are the most beautiful.

I mean it.

I'll offer these electronic bands free.

They're free. But...

Just pay me for my transportation and lunch.

And I need money for my old lady.

I have a wife. She's terrible.

I'm unlucky.

Take a close look, Granny.

This is good, too. Why not try it on?

What's this?

Salary deductions.

So many people today.

What are you doing?

He went to the employment office for us.

How was it?

It's the recession. There are many applicants.

Then, we may get somebody good.

I doubt it.

Not in this dingy place.

I know.

Something's wrong with that machine again.

Come and look.

I had no time to find any other job.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Give me sweets...

Welcome.

Job consulting center for women...

I'm going.

I'll throw it away.

Trouble with women?

Use this.

Thanks.

A pretty girl like you crying?

There must be a reason.

I'm only passing through. But if you don't mind...

Tell me what's wrong. Maybe you'll feel better.

He's so loose with money.

He always squeezed money out of me.

I did all I could for him.

Because I meant to marry him.

Not a great guy. He's good-looking, that's all.

I thought we'd be able to get along.

But he had another woman!

The woman... she looks like this.

Her clothes are wrong.

She uses cheap perfume.

Yet he said he'd marry her.

I got mad. I hit him with a clothes hanger.

What's worse, he said...

He never loved me at all.

Better rest for a while.

Want something to eat?

Boiled beans, please.

Will that do?

You're so kind.

Feeling better?

I don't know how to thank you.

I appreciate it.

Forget it. Go back to the factory and work hard.

Don't lose hope.

Where are you going?

Let me see... Over those mountains to Kiso.

Sounds nice.

Where do you live?

Me? I live in Shibamata, Katsushika. In Tokyo.

A small sweets shop called Toraya. I live there.

Drop in when you come to Tokyo. My family's kind.

Yes, I will.

My first name is Torajiro. Surname's Kuruma.

Nice name. Then, Tora?

They call me that, yeah. Bye.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Goodbye!

I sure get into trouble with women.

I can't work today.

Where's this bus going?

Shimo-Izumi.

Shimo-Izumi...

I'll get off there and stay at a temple.

It'll be cold tonight.

Why don't you stay with me?

You wouldn't mind?

You're very kind.

Who are you?

Your relative.

Why it's Hiroshi's father!

I could hardly recognize you.

I'm lucky to meet you.

I can stay at a spa.

I can warm myself.

Koyokan lnn -Kiso

Bravo!

Your turn next.

Say, Tora...

It's time to quit.

Quit? We're having a great time.

I'm sleepy.

Sleepy? I see. He's sleepy.

Let's go out and have an orgy.

Let's go.

Well, then...

Bye.

Wait!

What is it?

Take this.

May I? Thanks.

Let's go.

We're going.

Sorry.

Let's go, Tora.

Someplace nice.

Where?

Oh, my... some man!

Nice temple, isn't it?

A nice temple.

1598...

1598? This was written almost 400 years ago?

Ancient people were good calligraphers, weren't they?

Please.

I heard there's an old geisha here.

She's sixty. Shall we call her?

No thanks.

But I'm interested.

Don't bother.

You mean it?

You like beautiful young geisha, right?

Not necessarily.

Even beauties become skeletons after they die.

Don't think that way, or life won't be any fun.

Nothing is fun when you get old.

You just think so.

You read only difficult books...

Like this. It affects you wrong.

It's interesting.

It's titled "Konjaku Tales."

How to make konnyaku paste?

No. Ancient stories.

Konjaku means "Once upon a time."

For instance, there was once a handsome young man like you.

Handsome? Don't embarrass me.

A woman of unimaginable beauty appeared before him.

That reminds me. A priest said I'd get into trouble with women.

I guess I can't ignore that. Then what?

He soon fell in love with her.

After much difficulty, he finally won her.

He married her? He was lucky.

Then what?

Unfortunately, his beautiful bride...

Got sick and died less than a year after the wedding.

What a pity! But he was good-looking.

He soon got another woman.

Didn't he? Yes?

No. Unlike you, he wasn't fickle.

Months passed.

He couldn't forget his beautiful young bride.

He couldn't restrain himself.

One day he went to the cemetery.

He dug up her coffin.

But what he saw was...

Not the beautiful face of his wife.

He saw instead a decomposed corpse.

He realized the impermanence of wordily things.

He became a priest and devoted himself to Buddha.

When I read this kind of story,

I can't help thinking about life itself.

I'll go take a bath.

"Thank you for teaching me.

"You made me reflect upon my life.

"Let me borrow train fare and the Konjaku Tales.

"To a great teacher."

He reflected and left?

Beneath that.

Beneath...

What're you doing?

Excuse me...

May I ask where Toraya is?

Toraya? It's on the left side of the street.

Really? I must have passed it.

It's a small shop. Easy to overlook.

Thank you.

Gen!

Where did he go?

How much?

1,000 yen.

That's right.

Ten boxes of 500 yen sweets by 3 o'clock? Very well.

Thank you very much.

You're busy.

Anybody come from the employment office?

One did come. When was it?

Two days ago.

And...?

A saucy girl about seventeen.

She took one look at the shop and left.

You got jilted?

Even with a recession help is hard to find.

They want fringe benefits, paid holidays -the works.

They want those first.

Stupid! What about you?

I have my problems, too.

Welcome.

Want some sweets?

No. I came from the employment office.

Really?

Come in.

She's here about the job.

How do you do? My name is Arakawa.

Is it your relative or somebody who wants the job?

No, I do.

You?

Yes.

Please sit down.

Our shop is small, as you can see.

It isn't a branch of a big chain, either.

I know.

A letter of introduction and resume.

All you have to do is make deliveries.

And serve tea to the customers.

I heard about it at the employment office.

Take a look around.

Yes, take a good look.

This is all there is. Please sit down.

I'll make some tea.

Please.

This is great!

A beauty came, real sexy!

Her husband works there.

I see.

It's so messy.

Lovely flowers!

You can change upstairs.

Our only welfare facility.

You like sweets?

Very much.

Good.

I'll be going for now.

You'll really work for us?

Of course. I'm glad you're all such nice people.

At nine tomorrow?

Any time you like.

I'll start tomorrow morning.

Wonderful.

What about clothes? Need to dress up?

Not at all. Simple clothes will be fine.

I see. Goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

She's nice. I'm glad she came.

I was surprised.

What is she?

She must have her reasons.

A beautiful girl came?

You know already?

The boss said she's sexy.

That's vulgar.

She is sexy.

- Uncle! - You, too!

Shall I help with the shop, too?

Silly.

Just like Tora does.

He's back!

Brother.

Welcome back.

Hiroshi.

Sit down.

Who do you think I met during my trip?

During your trip?

Did you meet some sexy woman?

Idiot!

The person I happened to meet...

Was your father.

He sent us a postcard from Shinshu.

Were you there, too?

Yeah. Poor old man! He was betrayed by his sons.

He was traveling alone. He looked so forlorn.

I did what I could for him, in your place.

Thank you.

So you met my father?

Was he well?

The two of us discussed the meaning of life.

Your father is really studious. He's to be admired.

But look at you.

Loafing instead of working.

Reflect on your conduct.

I'm sorry.

What did you talk about with him?

I'll tell you about it tonight.

I'm going upstairs and rest until then.

What about the beauty? Did she leave?

Tora!

People like him should be shunned. They only degrade us.

Welcome back.

It's awful.

What is?

What else? He's going to meet that beauty.

Something bad will happen. I'm sorry for you.

Konjaku Tales

Once upon a time there was a man...

Where?

Japan, of course.

There are many places in Japan.

Never mind that.

He was starting to tell us a fairy tale or something.

Weren't you?

I quit! No sense in talking to you people.

Don't get mad. It sounds interesting.

"Once upon a time there was a man." Then what?

He fell in love?

That's right. And the woman was beautiful.

He loved her very much.

But he was jilted?

Get rid of him. He's an eyesore.

We'll listen. Go ahead.

He fell in love. And then?

They got married.

She was very beautiful. He was happy.

He worked hard every day, then went home.

"Welcome home. I know you're tired.

"Your bath is ready.

"I ordered some sake from Echigo.

"I'll serve it to you."

A humble dinner in the moonlight.

There were no electric lights those days.

"How about a sip?"

"No thanks. You know I don't drink."

But their happiness was only brief.

The bride soon got sick and died. From ectopic pregnancy.

Poor woman!

He cried his heart out.

The days passed, but his tears never stopped.

He wanted so desperately to see her again.

Unable to control himself, he went to the cemetery...

in the moonlight.

He started digging in the ground. Owls were hooting eerily.

The coffin emerged.

Believing he'd be able to see his bride again,

he slowly lifted the lid of the coffin.

Squeak... squeak...

What he saw was...

Her decomposed body crawling with maggots.

Stop it!

It's sickening me.

You wanted to scare us?

No. Not at all.

I'm coming to the point.

From that day forward, the man could never think of her...

As a beautiful woman.

All he could remember was...

Her horrible, decomposed face and the maggots.

It was hard on him.

Thinking about how he felt, I felt sad myself.

What happened to him?

He became a priest.

He left home, wearing simple clothes.

He went on trips, reading sutras for her.

Impressive.

It makes us think about life.

Well, that's all for tonight.

A priest.

Aunty...

I'll go train myself. I'll leave at 9 in the morning.

Nine? So early?

Hiroshi, I'll give you the Konjaku Tales. Read them carefully.

Okay?

Good night, then, everyone.

Shibamata Station

It's already nine. Shall I tell him to go?

Don't kick him out.

It's time she came. What if they meet?

Calm yourself. Don't worry.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

It looks delicious.

Why don't you show her the temple?

No, thank you.

I'm dressed for work.

I brought a sweater, too.

You look fine.

Do I?

Shall I take my things upstairs?

No. Leave them here.

Where shall I begin? Shall I clean the shop?

There's a broom over there.

Uncle, I'll be going.

What about your breakfast?

I don't have the time.

I must say goodbye to the Priest.

My best to Sakura, Hiroshi and all.

Tell them to reflect on life, as I mentioned last evening.

Men who loaf turn to skeletons.

I know very well.

I'm glad you do.

She's going to work here starting today.

Your name...?

Arakawa.

This is our nephew.

He's leaving on a trip now.

So soon? Stay longer!

How do you do? I'm glad to meet you.

So am I.

They're old and mean. But bear with them.

No. They're nice. I'm glad.

It's nice to hear that.

It's good...

Goodbye.

Tora...

Take care.

Come home at New Year's.

Watch out!

Brother.

I'm glad I caught you.

I should've come sooner.

Where are you going?

Got enough money?

What's wrong?

Are you sick?

Sick?

It hurts...

All right?

I've got to go back to the shop!

Will you help us?

Something's wrong with Tora!

This way!

What happened?

We were talking, and suddenly...

It's an emergency. Send an ambulance.

Toraya, a sweet shop in Shibamata.

Okay?

Flip-Flops!

What for?

Step aside!

Step back!

Lie still.

Go with him.

Hold on, Tora!

That's right. We were terribly worried.

The hospital phoned.

There's nothing much wrong with him.

He'll be back soon.

Thank you for your concern about him, High Priest.

Thank you very much. Excuse me.

Well, I'll be going.

Thank you for staying so long.

Thank you.

Sorry for this mess.

Goodbye.

See you.

Well!

Don't just stand there.

Welcome back.

You okay?

Of course!

What did the doctor say?

Gas caused the pain in his stomach.

Gas?

What's funny?

He said he's a little undernourished.

That's a relief.

They were worried and came to see us. It was a mess.

You always cause trouble.

Cut out the jokes! Why did the ambulance come?

Who called it?

I only had a stomachache.

Aunty?

No.

You, Hiroshi?

I wasn't around.

Then, why did the ambulance come? Huh?

Somebody must've called it.

I want to settle this.

Well, actually...

What?!

You're still here?

I was the one who called it.

I'm sorry to have caused you trouble.

That's all right. You were just being thoughtful.

If I hadn't phoned, there'd be no problem.

Don't worry about it.

I always wanted to ride in an ambulance.

It's a thrill. They ignore the traffic lights and speed limits.

Only five minutes to the hospital.

They drive fast.

Real fast.

Are you leaving?

I'm truly sorry.

Thanks for coming.

Don't mind about him.

See you tomorrow.

Thank you for today.

I feel fine now.

The gas went away and I feel hungry.

I'll eat.

The doc said I'm undernourished?

I must reflect on it.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

I brought some food for you.

Don't bother about us. Don't waste your money.

Is the food ready?

Where are the spoons?

The private class is at six.

I'll help you.

How about that sweets shop? Going to work there?

Yes. They're nice people.

You're odd.

Why?

You could have found a better place to work.

A boutique maybe.

It's time to go for your lesson!

Your mom's calling.

I hate to go...

Is it all right?

What?

The shop. We left her alone with Tora.

Don't worry. They aren't kids.

Hi, there...

You, too?

Your change. 500 yen.

I haven't got the sweets.

I forgot. I'm sorry.

Thank you very much.

Good morning.

Where're Uncle and Aunty?

They went to a wedding.

They asked you to tend the shop?

I didn't know. I'm sorry.

Don't be. It's my job.

That's true, but...

They shouldn't have gone off like that. They're too old to play.

Here.

Excuse me. I'll eat my lunch here.

Don't look.

You make your own lunch? It must be hard.

Shall I order something for you to eat? How about eels?

No, thank you.

What about some pickles?

No, thank you. Really.

Where did Aunty put them?

What's funny?

I thought you were rough. But you're very kind.

Rough? You sure were wrong.

You seemed a little snobbish when I first saw you.

You were wrong, too?

Your name sounds prudish, but you're nice.

Arakawa? I don't like it, either.

It was Mizuno before.

Mizuno? You were Sanae Mizuno?

That sounds better.

Why did you change your name?

I got married.

You're married?

Sure, of course.

And is your husband well?

Yes...

But we're separated.

You are?

Too bad. You should make up with him.

I tried.

It didn't work out.

It didn't?

Welcome! Our sweets are the best!

Nice day, huh? I feel great.

Want some sweets?

No.

Drop in again.

A divorce? People do it often nowadays.

She says there's no special reason.

Her husband's a nice person. They're just not in love.

They shouldn't have got married.

It's not that simple.

She says she brought it on herself.

And that she has to live by herself from now on.

Good for her.

Why don't you help her in some way?

It's not easy. It's a personal problem.

Think so?

Who are you writing to?

My father.

Toraya? Arakawa speaking.

Something urgent came up. I'll be late today.

I'll be there about one or so this afternoon.

Yes. Goodbye.

Kept you waiting. Sorry.

Water, please.

Welcome.

Hajime! What brings you?

Your husband came to see me.

About the appointment to see you.

He asked me to come in his place. So, here I am.

I appreciate your trouble. What about school?

No classes this morning.

What'll you have?

Coffee.

It's been a long time.

Have you been back to Otaru?

Not since Dad's memorial service three years ago.

Sanae... I was surprised.

I heard it from your mom.

But I didn't know you'd gone so far.

I feel like blaming you, too.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Stop worrying.

There's no hope anymore.

I'm sorry to cause you concern.

This needs your chop.

Certificate of Divorce

How do you live now?

It's hard to get good work.

There's a temple in Shibamata.

I work at a sweets shop near it.

So this ends it?

Sanae Arakawa

Ward Office

Thank you.

Where are you going?

To work. At the sweets shop.

Why don't you have lunch with me?

I can't. Goodbye.

Sanae!

Take better care of yourself.

You only live once.

I know.

But...

Please. Just leave me alone.

Some wind!

Will it rain?

Not yet?

Not yet!

What's wrong?

Tora's bugging us because she hasn't come yet.

It's Tora!

What's keeping her?

She said she'd be here by one or so.

Something happened?

Maybe she won't come.

Why not?

Let's reflect. Even though she has to earn a living,

why should she work at a dump like this?

With a dotard like him, at that.

She could get a better job.

She quit, that's it...

She didn't say anything like that.

She couldn't say it.

She probably wanted to say it, but couldn't.

Poor girl!

Sorry I'm late.

Hello, there.

Glad you came. You could have taken the whole day off.

You'd be worried if I did.

No, I wouldn't.

Was it something serious?

Nothing to worry about.

Hello, Uncle.

Hello, Uncle...

You don't have to rush to start working.

Make some tea for her.

Come in and relax.

Sakura...

Hungry? Want some lunch?

No thanks.

From today I became Sanae Mizuno again.

No more Arakawa.

How come?

I got divorced... today.

It's been a problem for a long time. Now it's over.

I'm glad to hear that.

I'm glad myself, but...

I feel like crying.

May I go upstairs?

Excuse me.

What's wrong with her?

You shouldn't have said, "I'm glad to hear that."

Idiot!

Go upstairs and do something for her.

I didn't know. Why didn't you tell me?

It's raining! Get your laundry!

Don't shout! Stupid laborer!

May I come in?

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

Tora was thoughtless.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

You should've taken the day off.

I thought of it. But I had nowhere to go.

Strange, isn't it?

After everything was finalized, I went for a walk in Asakusa.

I went into a tearoom,

but I found my purse was gone.

I left my handbag open. I hadn't noticed.

I was careless.

I borrowed money at a police box.

I couldn't tell them I'd just got a divorce.

I thought I'd feel better if I got divorced.

But after I actually did,

I felt I'd lost my reason to live.

I don't know what to do with my life from now on.

I never thought...

I'd ever feel like this.

But I really do feel lost.

Thank you very much.

The rain's stopped.

She'll be down soon. Be careful.

What are we supposed to do?

Use your head.

Never say words like "separate, gone, part."

Let alone "divorce."

Act as if nothing had happened.

It's her! Careful!

Aunty was right. The sun's shining.

Sorry to make you worry.

I'll do it.

Make some tea.

All right.

Will you sit down?

The rain's stopped.

That's right.

The clouds are gone.

Not gone!

They aren't gone.

Will you sit down?

"I don't care about my life. She left me..."

Where's that divorcee?

Sorry.

Don't let a man like him in this house.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

Have some tea.

Sit down.

Tora!

You're here?

We met, didn't we?

I'm glad you're here.

Thanks for the handkerchief.

Listen. The guy who ran out on me...

He married another woman.

And he got a divorce the week after the honeymoon.

I'm glad I left him.

He asked me to come back to him.

I said, "No kidding! You sicken me! Serves you right!"

How do you do?

Is she your wife?

No, she's not.

Pardon me.

You said you were single.

Let's go to a quiet place.

Why? Oh, I know. I'm in the way.

We're just friends, aren't we?

Don't talk so loud.

They'll misunderstand.

I was shocked.

Tora is very popular.

Good evening.

Sorry for what I said earlier.

I'm really stupid.

That's all right.

Why so formal?

Sit down. I'll make tea.

Forgive me.

Wipe off the long face.

We're going to enjoy dessert.

Any cheerful subjects?

Something to lighten us up?

None that I know of.

You're hopeless.

What about you?

Any good news?

The international situation is lousy.

The Palestine problem. Strife in lran.

Well, in Asia...

Idiot!

Not foreign topics. Something about Shibamata.

Anything cheerful?

For example?

How about... you win a lottery.

Banknotes falling from the sky.

You find gold buried in the backyard.

Something like that.

What about Aunty?

Well, when we dug out the drains it was pretty exciting.

What did you find?

They hit a water pipe by mistake.

The whole place got muddy.

Is that supposed to be cheerful?

How about this?

One of our neighbors got twins.

That's cheerful.

Twins? They must be cute.

But it's hard on them.

The expenses are double.

All the milk, all the diapers.

They're so busy. The grandmother complained.

Young wives these days want an easy life.

Always complaining, and wind up with a divorce.

Slip of the tongue. Sorry.

Mitsuo was first in his class in Japanese.

That's cheerful.

Bright boy!

You take after your uncle.

He failed science!

He failed?

Like his uncle?

You didn't study hard enough!

Poor me!

It's no time for jokes!

Stop it!

Every subject is gloomy after all.

It's not easy to find a cheerful topic.

How come?

There's one.

Like what?

The fact I met Tora by chance in my lifetime.

It's the first time anyone ever said that.

If anything, I'm a gloomy type.

At my age, I can't consider anything as fun.

Sleeping is my only pleasure now.

Your saying things like that only embarrasses me.

This sure is cheerful!

He said he's a gloomy type.

I'm melancholy.

It's time to go.

Why don't you stay here?

Yes, stay tonight.

My friend will worry. Thanks for the supper.

President!

Sorry about today.

Cheer up!

Thank you. Good night.

Be careful on the way, Arakawa.

Mizuno now.

Right. You're Mizuno now.

It was the best supper I've had in a long time.

Really? Come and eat every day.

Stay overnight when you're lonely.

See you tomorrow.

I'll be waiting.

Thanks a lot for today.

I... I like you.

Why did she say that?

I guess she enjoyed the supper.

Let's go, Mitsuo.

Hello!

Excuse me!

Anybody around?

This is Toraya.

Hello!

We heard the sweets here are good.

They're very good.

Two portions, please.

With tea, please.

Very well.

Are they really good?

Dirty shops sell good food.

He looks awful.

Don't say that.

Welcome.

They ordered sweets. Is this for making tea?

Don't bother. I'll do it.

Just a moment, please.

Aunty!

Please wait a minute.

Aunty!

Don't shout. What is it?

Hiroshi's father is here.

Don't leave the shop.

Sanae is off today.

Tora was supposed to tend the shop. Isn't he here?

No.

He was serving tea.

Oh, my!

I'll get Hiroshi.

I'm sorry we weren't here.

Thank you about Hiroshi.

Oh, he's very kind to us.

That's the place. Thanks.

Howdy!

Tora!

You did come.

I should've come sooner. But I got lost.

Almost finished?

Your shop?

Forget it. Business is dull.

Put it here. I'll arrange it later.

I'll bring the small things.

Hey, mover!

Here. Buy some sweets for the boys with this.

Tora, he's my cousin.

Your cousin? Sorry, I didn't know. I'm Torajiro Kuruma.

He's the young master at the shop where I work.

I'm Soeda. How do you do?

You're lucky to have a cousin as a mover.

He's a high school teacher.

He brought his students to help me.

A teacher? Pardon me.

I'll be going.

He doesn't look like a teacher.

I tease him by telling him that.

But he's big. He can discipline unruly students.

A love triangle?

He'll get jilted.

Let's go!

Shut up!

Shall I arrange things?

This one?

It's so heavy. What is it?

Bedding. I should have sent it to my house.

I'm bushed.

Let's have some tea.

Too soon?

No. I'm thirsty, too.

Is this in the way?

Don't look!

What are you doing?

This place is too small now.

Can't be helped. My pay is so low.

Going home tomorrow?

I'll buy a Bullet train ticket for you.

No thanks.

At my age, speed doesn't impress me anymore.

I'm not in any hurry.

Shall I make some tea?

Hello? Brother? What is it?

Yes, he's here.

Now?

Silly! See you later.

My brother phoned. He said he's coming to see you.

Torajiro's coming?

He said to prepare sake. Would you like some?

Let me see... Yes, I think I'd like some.

Got any sake?

I'll go buy some.

He said to send for a geisha, too. Silly!

Geisha?

What did you do with Tora during the trip?

Nothing special.

Sakura...

Yes.

If Hiroshi decides to have a house built for you,

be sure to tell me.

I bought some land in Azumino. It's for you two.

As Torajiro says...

He's like me.

He's stubborn.

And he's an awful bore.

But be nice to him.

My brother said to give you this.

The money he borrowed from you.

Don't bother.

I don't need it.

I mean it.

All is vanity. Man becomes a skeleton when he dies.

For example, this lovely girl. She'll become a skeleton, too.

Yet stupid guys fall in love with her.

As a matter of fact, I've been in trouble with women.

You laugh? You're going to get married, aren't you?

I know you are. About that...

I'm not doing this just for the money.

Fortune telling is a hit-or-miss business.

I've been at this over twenty years.

Take it. Read it. Believe it or not...

You forgot this.

Thanks.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

She'll be back soon.

Sakura, I'll fix supper.

Stay and eat. I'll grill fish for you.

I'm back!

I worked so hard.

Hi! You're the mover, right?

No, the teacher.

He came to see Sanae?

She went on a delivery.

He's waiting. You know him?

We met when she was moving.

Sorry about that time.

Don't mention it.

Sit down.

Will you make me some tea?

I can smell trouble.

Why?

It's about that time, isn't it?

You're her cousin?

Yes.

Known her since she was small?

Yes. Our mothers are sisters. She lived near us.

Is that so?

She must've been a cute girl.

You had a crush on her as a kid.

You're being rude.

I got to go.

So soon?

Please tell her I came.

It's not really important.

Sure, I will.

Give this to her.

Just say for her to use it if necessary.

Actually, I got a job in my hometown.

In Otaru, I mean.

I'll be moving there.

I may not be able to see her for a while.

Tell her to take care of herself.

Goodbye, then.

Why not wait a little longer?

Well, I...

Yeah?

Mr. Kuruma, be kind to her.

Please.

So...

You are still in love!

Why, Hajime! What happened?

He's been waiting for you.

Oh? What did you want?

Tora will tell you. Bye.

Wait.

He's so blunt. He's always like that.

What did he want?

Tell her what he said.

Your cousin is going back to Otaru.

Otaru?

He said for you to take care of yourself. He left this for you.

Postal Savings - Sanae Mizuno

One million yen

He said to use it if necessary.

He did this for me?

You know how he feels. He loves you.

He's always loved you.

He's just clumsy. He couldn't say it.

He's loved you for many years.

Go after him.

He hasn't reached the station.

Go on.

May I leave?

Sure.

Thank you.

I'll tidy up.

Goodbye.

Bye, now.

Tora...

I know how he feels.

Tell him so yourself.

He'll be glad.

But it isn't easy. I...

We'll talk tomorrow. Now go.

Right. See you tomorrow.

Today was just another day after all.

Why is it so dark?

I forgot.

Did she go home, that sexy girl?

Yes.

I wanted to see her before she left.

What?

Where are you going?

On a trip.

Why? Just now you said you'd see her tomorrow.

She'll feel awkward if I stay.

Maybe you're right, but...

What'll I tell her when she shows up?

Tell her I changed my mind and left.

That'll do.

Tell her I'm downright selfish and never care about others.

Tell her to forget about me, okay?

But...

Why must you leave now?

President...

What?

I wanted to drink with you. Maybe some other time.

Uncle, Aunty, take care of yourselves.

Tora, supper's almost ready.

Stay until New Year's at least.

I wish I could. But business requires my attention.

It's December, isn't it?

"Happy New Year!

"A New Year's in Otaru after many years.

"I like my hometown.

"I'm glad to be home again.

"My only regret is...

"I couldn't talk to Tora before I left.

"Please tell him how I feel.

"I wish you every happiness from Otaru.

"Sanae Mizuno."

Otaru sounds like a nice town.

"Candles glittering at Christmas."

Will she marry that guy?

She will -eventually.

Hurry!

Toraya's sweets are so lousy.

Shall we ask the employment office again?

Wish we could get someone like her.

No chance. She was an exception.

Hello.

Yes, welcome.

Happy New Year!

We're getting busy.

What'll we do about this?

I'll send it to Otaru.

His handwriting is so bad. It's embarrassing.

Miss Sanae Mizuno

"Happy New Year!

"Reflecting upon myself and what I did last year,

"I find my conduct was shameful.

"I hope the New Year will be a happy one for you.

"Away on a trip, I wish you all the happiness.

"January 1 -Torajiro Kuruma."

Excuse me...

Hi!

Tora!

What a surprise! I'm embarrassed.

Why so dolled up?

I'm on a honeymoon.

We've known one another since we were kids. So I grabbed him.

We're going to Akashi Spa. Want to come along?

Let's go together.

I'd only be in the way.

Don't imagine things. How lewd!

The End