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A Shochiku Film

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Once upon a time, by the Edogawa River… … …

Villagers were trying to comfort a beautiful girl…

When a stranger happened to pass by

And asked why they were grieving…

An old man stepped forward and told him… … …

I have lived here many years.

But this is the worst year.

It was such a cold summer we had to use foot warmers.

Then autumn rain storms flooded the village...

Then came the plague...

As a last resort we went to the magistrate for advice...

And he told us...

It's a curse!

A mountain demon has cursed you!

You must offer him a beautiful girl from the village!

And she must be the most beautiful girl!

It's a lie! It's not a curse!

Hirokichi, I have decided.

I'll sacrifice myself to save the villagers!

Osaku!

I wish your brother were here!

Don't mention him!

Young girl, do not worry.

I will go in your place.

You will?

You can't.

That's impossible.

No time to argue.

Autumn days are short. Hurry!

Change clothes with me! Now hurry!

Oh! The sun is setting!

Here it is!

Open it! Quick!

You're going to be very happy.

Show me your lovely face!

I've been waiting for you, Magistrate.

A monster!

I'll shave your head!

Wait!

Forgive me! Spare me!

The night of terror was over…

And the villagers gathered at the old shrine…

Fearfully they opened the box…

And were very surprised…

Good morning, everyone!

Where is the demon?

Over there!

That's the Magistrate!

The Magistrate!

There was no demon.

It was the Magistrate and his men.

You are safe now, Osaku.

How do you know my name?

Ever since I left Shibamata Village 20 years ago...

I've never forgotten that name.

Brother?

Yes!

Tora!

Tora!

People of Shibamata, Torajiro Kuruma has returned!

The evil Magistrate is gone!

And the village will live in peace forever.

He woke up.

Stop it! You'll scare the fish!

Foster Daddy Tora-san

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

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

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Ran Ito as Sumire

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo

Gajiro Sato as Genko Yoshio Yoshida as the Magistrate

Tatsuo Matsumura as Teacher Hayashi

Chisyu Ryu as the High Priest

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: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Nice day, isn't it?

It's already autumn.

How's the new house?

The blinds aren't fixed yet.

I complained to the carpenter.

Here's a gift from the High Priest.

He shouldn't do that.

What could it be?

Hello...

Oh, hi!

I came for the census paper.

Census? It's on the desk.

Is this all right?

Just the two of you?

Well, you see...

There's one more. Our stupid nephew Torajiro.

Does he usually live here?

Well, not usually...

He comes and goes... sometimes, that is...

He should register where he is now.

Where he is now?

I'm glad we didn't write him in.

Wait! We are mistaken. I believe he's here now.

We mean our nephew.

Then, he is here?

I'm sorry. Sakura, a pencil!

Brother!

Hi, Sakura! Doing okay?

Welcome back.

I happened to be around. So I just dropped in.

But I can only stay an hour.

An hour?

In that case...

He'll stay longer.

Let him write it in.

Yes. Now, write your name, and age, and everything...

I haven't done anything wrong.

It's just the census.

If you don't, you won't be in Japan's population.

I don't care.

I'll come back later.

I'm sorry.

Some surprise, being treated like a criminal.

It's not that.

Silly! I'll do it.

Sit down.

How've you been?

Fine, thanks.

Here's a gift.

Thank you.

Well, Uncle, anything new around here!

Nothing.

There is... Sakura's...

What?

They moved into a bigger house.

You bought a house?

Yes, on installments.

Uncle mortgaged the shop, and borrowed money.

I see. So, you've got your own house now?

A two-story house.

Two stories, that's great.

That submarine-sized place you lived in was terrible.

Where is it?

Near the temple.

Can I see it?

Sure. She keeps it real neat.

Let's go.

Take this.

All right.

I'll take this.

Eat supper here.

Do you have a garden? Make a pond and I'll put carp in it.

They really are brother and sister.

Did you complete the census?

We'll do it by this evening.

Sorry...

There!

Second from the right.

Small, isn't it?

No, a good neighborhood.

Hello!

You live next door? I'm her brother. How are you?

It's brand new!

Built 3 years ago.

It's been kept up real well.

They used good materials.

Uncle said it was well-built.

And that's the garden.

Not much there.

No, it's just about the right size.

And the river's over here!

Oh!

I just saw you outside.

Going out?

I work nights.

A pretty hard life.

Real close neighbors.

Another room?

No...

Go look upstairs.

Yeah, upstairs.

Upstairs, here I come!

These stairs are too narrow to bring down a coffin.

I'll let the undertaker worry about that.

Sakura!

What?

This Mitsuo's room?

Yes!

A grade school student with his own room?

What's this other room? Going to rent it?

That's your room!

It's nice to have your own room.

A wonderful clock!

Where shall I...?

What do you want the most now?

Let's see... Money I guess.

To repay the loan.

Money...?

Tora!

Yes! High Priest, I'm glad you're well.

And how are you?

Fine, thank you.

I have a favor to ask you.

It's not about money, I hope.

Oh, fine! Fine as a cat with...

its fur full of catnip!

Welcome back, Buddy!

How are you?

Here, eat some noodles.

Thanks.

Gen, let's have a cuppa tea.

I have something to tell you.

Where's the dried fish?

On the shelf.

Tora, supper's ready!

What are you doing?

We're waiting.

I'm coming.

Good evening. I've had it.

You say that every day.

Housewarming Money

Here I am.

At last.

Let's eat.

Welcome back Tora.

How's business?

Terrible!

Welcome home!

Hiroshi, I saw your new house.

So I heard.

President, you helped them a lot. Thanks.

Not much. I only guaranteed the bank loan.

Uncle, thank you for helping them.

That's all right.

Now, a toast!

Oh, yes!

Aunty...

Just a little.

Welcome home.

Thank you.

Hiroshi. Sakura, here's to your new house.

Thank you.

The first sip is the best.

He says that every time he drinks beer.

Have some more.

Just a moment.

Hiroshi.

It's been 10 years since you married my sister.

And she's been happy, because you're a good man.

As her brother, I thank you.

Oh, please don't...

What can I say...

And so... and so...

A little something, to congratulate you...

On your new house.

A great speech, Tora!

Isn't that nice?

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

How much is in it?

Never mind that.

The amount doesn't matter. Nosey guy!

Have some more, Tora.

Where'd you go on your last trip?

Ah, here and there.

Anything interesting happened?

Ah, sometimes.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I guess it's all right.

What is?

When you give money, sometimes you forget the money.

And only give the envelope.

I think I put it in.

You worried?

A little.

Why not check.

Don't brother.

It's there.

2,000 yen?

I guess so...

2,000 yen...?

20,000 yen!

I'm glad it's there. Put it away.

It's too much.

Never mind. Put it away.

I can't... It's just...

Put it away.

How's this? We'll just take your good wishes.

You won't take it?

It's just too much money.

Way too much.

Don't repeat yourselves.

I can't take it back!

At any rate...

That's enough!

Don't get upset. We appreciate the thought.

Take 5,000 yen and return the rest.

I can break it down.

I guess so...

We'll keep 5,000 yen...

Thank you.

Tora's 10,000-yen note... Is it counterfeit?

There's the watermark! It's real!

Why, you scum!

You want money, then eat it!

I apologize!

I'm sorry.

Giving change for gift money, is unheard of.

20,000 yen is big money.

It took me a long time to decide how much to give you.

But I wanted to see your happy faces.

Why can't you take it and say simply...

"Thank you very much, Tora."

"We can buy the dresser that Sakura always wanted."

Why can't you say that?

I bet you look down on me because I'm a street peddler.

That's not true.

My sincerity is the same as others.

Stop him.

Wait!

I'm sorry! It's my fault.

Esashi, Hokkaido

All-Japan Esashi Folk Song Contest

Thank you very much.

That was Moriji Matsumura from Koyama.

And next...

No.56. from the next town, Setsuko Yanagida.

People born in the Year of the Dragon...

Often succeed. But once they go astray...

They tend to end up as criminals.

Those born in the Year of the Serpent tend to be persistent.

Business is bad this year.

Hokkaido fishermen are tight fisted.

That reminds me. Where is he?

That gambling maniac?

You mean Tsune?

I've haven't seen him.

I heard he was sick.

He owes me money.

Have you seen Tsune?

He died!

Died? How?

From drinking.

Take it with you.

So he died.

What's that island he was from?

Okushiri.

Okushiri?

Guess I'll go visit his grave.

Take my condolence money.

Go buy a money envelope.

I have one.

Well prepared.

I sell them.

Right, you are.

For you, 100 yen.

What? Don't be so greedy.

Hello!

Does Sumire Mizushima work here?

Yes.

Would you call her?

Sumire! Sumire!

You've got a visitor.

You're Tsunekichi Mizushima's daughter?

Yes.

You look like him.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma, your father's friend.

I'm sorry he died...

I just heard about it yesterday.

I should have come to his funeral...

It's too late now...

I'd like to visit his grave at least.

Can you show me...?

Just a moment.

Phone Mr. Takeuchi.

You can see all the dead ones when you pray here...

Do you come here when you miss your father?

I don't miss my father.

He was a drunk who liked to gamble...

He wasn't a good father, so you wouldn't miss him.

But he always talked about you.

Your name is Sumire?

"Sumire's pretty. Too good a daughter for me..."

"I don't want her to marry a street peddler like me..."

"I'll make her the wife of on office worker..."

He always said that when drunk.

I bet he's still around here, worrying about you.

So, why don't you forgive him?

Okushiri Hotel

Sorry to do this while you're eating...

There are just too many guests today.

Doing it all by yourself?

Not enough help.

Excuse me.

Hi!

Why, it's Sumire...

I came to see him.

Come on in!

Good night.

Thanks.

Sorry you had to come such a long way...

Here's a gift for you.

Thank you.

So, you came here to thank me?

You're leaving tomorrow?

I can't do any business here.

Oh. I see... Thank you.

Your father drank a lot and you always did this.

Always live here?

No, I worked in Hakodate.

At a souvenir shop, then a coffee shop.

I see...

After working in Hakodate, it must get lonely out here.

You live in Tokyo?

I do.

I want to go to Tokyo.

I know how you feel, but Tokyo's not a nice place.

Want to work there?

I want to work and go to school there.

To school?

I didn't finish high school, so I can't get a good job.

I want to go to night school in Tokyo.

Been thinking that?

The daughter of that drunk Tsune...

Well. Goodbye.

Going now?

Wait!

When you get to Tokyo...

Go to this place. It's my home.

Tokyo... ah...

How to read this...?

Katsushika...

Shibamata...Tei...?

Shibamata, Taishaku Temple.

Tokyo... Katsu...

When you get to Tokyo, show that to someone.

Ask them the way... and you'll get there.

Be careful.

And thank you.

Wait a minute!

Don't ask a man with an evil look in his eyes...

Ask a student.

Wait!

I said a student, but you can't trust students.

Ask a policeman. They're all right...

No, wait a minute!

It depends on the policeman...

Thank you.

Hello!

Been a long time, Aoyama.

My mother was sick and I want to see her.

Hello.

The kidnapper you read about in the papers.

He kidnaps young girls and sells them...

To terrible places.

Could you put this wanted poster up in your store?

My goodness! Not arrested yet?

It's an artist sketch.

He has a square face and little beady eyes.

Not me. My face isn't square.

And I've got big eyes, too. Haven't I?

Have some tea?

Thanks, but I'm on duty.

Call us if you see a square-faced man...

With a girl... Goodbye.

Bye, now.

Look...

Looks like someone.

It couldn't be Tora.

Stupid, he wouldn't do that.

I know. But...

It says he has a Kansai accent.

There, you see?

Good. I was really worried.

Brother.

He's back!

Oh! You're all here today!

How's business?

How's your neuralgia?

Fine, I guess.

Mitsuo going to school every day?

Never mind that, who's that girl?

What?

That girl.

Oh, her?

It's a long story. I'll tell you later.

But will you take care of her for a while?

Let me introduce you.

Come on in.

Want something?

Not, now.

That's good.

What's this all about?

Looks just like me?

Wanted for kidnapping girls...?

This is Tora, my brother.

He'd never kidnap anyone.

He sure looks like him.

Come down to the police box with me...

Sure, I like police boxes.

Sorry to bother you.

It'll be over soon.

I've had enough!

Does a square face make me a criminal?

You cucumber face!

Don't say that!

You mean my chin?

Call Hiroshi!

Stop it!

What's he done?

He tried to kidnap you.

What are you saying?

Tora is a nice man!

He's my father's friend, and brought me to Tokyo.

And you want to arrest him? You moron!

You call yourself a policeman?

That's enough.

He didn't mean bad, so forgive him.

You're right.

If you're wrong, then, apologize.

Treating a nice man like that is wrong!

This isn't a show!

On your way!

Sorry for the commotion.

Go on back to work!

The police have everything under control.

Go on, go...

Her father was a bum.

And no money -she had to work while studying.

Naturally, no time to study.

She couldn't keep up with the others.

Pretty soon she's a dropout.

I sure know how it was.

I guess you do.

Tora had to leave school, too.

He hit the principal, and was expelled.

Don't tell that!

What about her mother?

She's long gone.

She left home when Sumire was still a baby.

She lived with her father?

He didn't hate women...

He'd bring them home.

Get drunk, hit them, kick them around.

Sumire grew up seeing all that.

I understand.

That's why she can talk so rough.

Poor girl.

I'm back!

Welcome home.

Hungry?

Starving.

Back from school.

"I'm back!" "Welcome" "Hungry?"

A happy family like this can't understand Sumire.

What'll you do about her?

That's the point.

She wants to work and go to night school.

I want to help her do all that.

In place of her father, I'm asking you to help.

I beg you, Hiroshi... Sakura.

I don't know anything about school.

No, you don't.

But you know a lot about love affairs.

I'm acting in place of her father.

Don't get nasty ideas.

I'm sorry.

Dirty mind.

Tora!

What is it?

She called?

The bath is too hot!

Silly! Just turn on the cold water.…'

I saw.…'

No. I didn't!

I couldn't see anything.

Don't get the wrong idea!

I'm like her father.

I'm near-sighted anyway.

Part-Time High School Registration

Paste your picture here...

And your junior-high school principal signs here...

How was it?

The application. I must take a test.

I can't pass it.

It must be simple.

But I can't do it.

It says "simple test."

What'll I do?

Don't worry.

Hiroshi? We've got the application.

The President's at the supermarket?

Are we to meet him there?

All right. Goodbye.

Come on!

He'll be here soon.

Will he hire her?

Sure. I've known him a long time.

He's young, but nice. He'll agree.

Sorry to bother you. This is the girl.

Let's go and talk.

I'm really grateful.

Welcome back.

How did it go?

Is it okay?

She got the job but just part time.

The President really helped.

How about the school?

We got the application.

That's good.

I bought her a gift.

White sneakers. Think she'll like them.

She's not admitted yet!

How come?

There's an entrance exam.

She has to pass a test first.

Why didn't you say so sooner?

I just found out today.

She can't pass it.

Why not?

She never finished junior high school.

She can't even read the address of this store.

Even I can read that.

You're here?

Don't tell everybody about it. Stupid!

You still have 5 days to study.

Right?

Really stupid.

What'll we do?

Hiroshi, help her study.

Sakura, teach her English.

Aunty, go to the temple and say 100 prayers!

Do all we can for her.

Maybe he can bribe the principal.

Hey! President!

What's up?

It'll be rough from now.

Change it to the present tense.

No. Alice is the third person, so...

I see.

Merciful Buddha, please help Sumire.

Genko, stop counting your money and get to work!

F(x)-- -2X + 3, now do it.

Leave him alone.

Stop laughing.

Does this temple have a good effect on exams?

Exams?

Let's see...

You're not sure. No good.

The money! My 20,000 yen!

Give it back!

He wants to go now.

Let's go!

So soon?

The exam is not till six.

We need extra time.

We'll have tea and calm down.

Relax and start. Right?

That reminds me.

Don't say "drop", "slip" or "stumble."

Those words are bad luck.

I get it.

Where's the application?

Here.

Don't drop it now.

Ah! I said "drop!"

It just slipped out.

Ah! I said "slip!"

I said it!

Breathe deep and start with easy questions.

Tora.

Let's go!

Here are some slippers.

Going so soon? Here's a good luck charm.

Thank you.

Thank you for everything.

I'll be going now.

Do your best.

Be confident.

You can do it!

Thanks. Here we go.

Which one is taking the exam?

I guess we're too early.

We'll eat some noodles and then go.

What's wrong now?

Afraid of the test?

I think I'll quit.

I won't make it.

What are you saying?

Hiroshi helped you study.

I'm too stupid.

I can't even understand junior high text books.

Being a high school graduate means nothing.

Is that what you want?

Is that what you really want?

"Her father was a drunken gambler..."

"She's no good. She couldn't even get in night school."

You want people to say that about you?

I thought so.

Good evening.

Old man!

Don't call a stranger "old man."

Well then, janitor...

Where is the night school room?

This isn't a "night" school...

It's a "part-time" school.

I see.

Also, we don't say "janitor" we say "manager."

Where's the part-time room, manager?

I'm not a manager, I'm a teacher.

Why didn't you say so sooner?

The room is this way. Come along.

What a guy!!

You have plenty of time. So, be careful.

Hello, teacher.

I'm not a teacher.

Then, a manager?

No, I'm a student.

What is it?

What now?

Will she pass the entrance exam?

It depends upon the result.

She's my friend's daughter.

She has to get in this school.

This isn't much.

What's this?

Playpachinko with it.

Stop it!

A token.

Stop it.

Just take it!

Ouch! Ouch!

Don't be so nervous. Just relax.

You left Hakodate High School the first year.

Why?

Well...

Because...

Did something happen? Or perhaps...?

I better explain about all that...

Her father was a total wreck.

Lazy, a drunk, and a gambler...

I told you not to interfere.

We are asking her.

Why did you come to Tokyo?

About that...

Tora...

Who is Tora?

Tora... That's me!

It's very complicated. There are lots of reasons.

You know Esashi in Hokkaido?

And the famous folk song?

You'd better leave.

Why?

We can't hold an interview with you here.

Don't be silly. Your way of asking is wrong...

It's like a police interrogation.

She's not a criminal.

You should treat her gently.

She came home discouraged? Poor girl.

She went to bed.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Yes. Good night.

How'd it go?

She failed both the exam and the interview.

She came home in tears.

I don't think the test results will keep her out.

When will they know?

Tomorrow.

Tora won't sleep tonight.

Good night.

Good night.

Sakura!

They accepted me!

Really?

They gave me all these books for free!

Wonderful!

Aunty! Uncle! Sumire got in!

Congratulations!

Where's Tora?

He just couldn't sit still and went out.

Worrying about the result.

Where did he go?

That way.

I'll find him.

He'll be happy.

Look on the river bank.

What a big relief.

Tora!

What happened?

I made it!

Thank you!

That's great!

Thank you very much!

Wonderful!

I was so worried!

Don't disappoint us.

You promised to sing.

Come on.

Sing!

Sumire, sing!

What's up?

She's going to sing for us.

I'm a poor singer.

You'd better give up and start singing...

Bravo!

All right, then...

Don't laugh.

I won't. I know you are good.

Quiet now!

I forgot the words.

Come on, sing...

When was it now? About a week ago...

I got a postcard from Tokyo.

Tokyo?

What are you to Sumire?

A friend.

A student?

No, a carpenter in Hakodate.

Will you tell me where she is?

Well, let me see...

Please.

Where did I put that card?

Young man, Sumire isn't here!

You're too late!

You've got nice long legs!

Thank you.

Welcome.

Yes, we got it.

I'm late for school!

Take Sakura's bicycle.

I can?

Tell Tora not to come to meet me after school tonight.

He'll be too tired.

Does he embarrass you?

No. Goodbye!

See you!

Sorry to be late.

Be careful!

I'll go with you!

Hey!

I need that!

"I open the door. The odor penetrates my brain.

"Impossible to face it as the morning air turns to stench.

"I hate it when I see the mountain of filth before me."

Do you understand what this poem means?

No, I don't.

"The mountain of filth" means human waste.

This is a poem by a National Railway man...

Who cleans station toilets.

Listen, and think about his feelings.

"Why don't they do it more carefully?

"Perhaps their rear ends are off-centered.

"Or they are in too much of a hurry."

Yoshida!

Aren't you one of these making station toilets dirty?

Bingo!

Tora, don't do that.

Standing there, we can't concentrate.

You're impossible. So, come inside and sit down.

Can I? Thanks.

"I clench my teeth and enter.

"Slowly pouring water...

"I push filth with a brush.

"And plop-plop. It falls into the bowl.

"Some of it does not clean off so easily.

"I put sand on my brush, and scrape the sides of the bowl.

"The dirty water splashes on me, even hitting my face.

"But I can't let it stop me, I must clean this place.

"The morning breeze brushes my face...

"And I became accustomed to the filth.

"I pour more water, and wipe it with a rag.

"Carefully I clean the inside of the bowl.

"Once again, I pour water, and spray a disinfectant.

"It turns water white, and it becomes fresh again."

When he finally finishes cleaning the toilet...

He feels as though his own mind is sparkling clean.

And completes his poem with these words...

Listen carefully.

"My mother told me that a girl who keeps the toilet clean...

"Will give birth to a beautiful baby.

"I am a man who might someday find a beautiful wife."

Heart-moving, isn't it?

What are you drying?

Your underwear?

Don't talk stupid! Go playpachinko!

You look sexy!

Sumire, you have a visitor.

Who is it?

A woman.

Is it really you, Sumire?

You've grown up.

It's me... Do you know who I am?

Mother...

Yes. It's your mother.

She remembered, and she was only 3 years old...

Why don't you come inside?

This is all right.

I just heard your father died.

And I wondered about you.

I phoned Okushiri and asked around...

I was told you were here.

Why don't you go to Sumire's room and talk?

It's all right here.

What do you want?

Don't talk like that.

I came because I was worried about you.

I know I should have taken care of you...

But I couldn't.

And I'm not alone now.

You see?

I don't want to live with you!

Sumire...

Never mind.

It's all right.

She has a right to say that.

I know...

Even if I call myself your mother...

To you, I'm just an ugly woman.

This is for the people here.

And this is for you.

I don't want it.

Don't say that. Just take it.

No thanks!

Some sweets, please.

I'm sorry I bothered you.

Please take care of Sumire.

Now, excuse me. Goodbye.

You shouldn't let her go like that. Go and talk to her.

I didn't ask her to come.

Don't say that.

Mother...

Listen... Live a happy life.

She must be having a hard time.

We nicknamed the principal "Badger..."

'Cause he looked like one.

And he was mean...

He knew I hated him, so he hated me, too.

One day he said to me...

You're the son of a geisha. No wonder you grew up stupid.

That's mean.

That's what he said, and it got me mad.

I didn't ask to be born the son of a geisha.

Yes! I decided I was going to get him.

Did you get him?

Of course.

But it's not easy to do when you're sober.

I went off by myself...

And drank a big glass of sake.

I was dressed up like an African native with a stick.

And I hit Badger on the head. POW!

But I was stupid. Even though my face was painted black...

It couldn't change my square face to a round one.

So I was kicked out of school.

And I've lived the life of a drifter ever since.

Is Badger still alive?

He's dead, leaving a cute daughter behind.

About the daughter, there's a very interesting story...

There was this boarding house...

Oh, the teacher, to be continued tomorrow.

Stay longer.

Thanks for everything.

Why don't you stay and study English with us?

I can't do business with America.

Grandma.

Is the water boiling?

It sure is.

I brought you some cookies.

You always bring nice things.

It sure is cold.

Already the year-end.

What're you doing?

Counting money.

I have to make a loan payment.

I'm counting on his bonus.

Stop needling me.

This is Toraya.

Sumire lives here, but she's at work right now.

The phone number?

Who is this?

A friend?

Then, here it is.

602-5676, the Seven-Eleven Supermarket.

Who was that?

Man or woman?

A man. A friend of hers.

Got a boyfriend already.

A factory worker, I'll bet. She's real sexy.

Think so?

Women can't tell about that.

Wish I was an employee so I could get a bonus.

You didn't answer my letters.

So, I went all the way to Okushiri.

You said you didn't want to see me again.

I didn't.

You said it very clearly.

I was drunk.

Always that excuse.

Are you in love with someone else?

You're worse than I thought.

Saying things like that.

Do you hate me?

If you do, say so...

And I'll go back to Hokkaido right now.

Sumire, will you marry me? Please.

The truth is,

I never really disliked you at all.

I love you... but...

Because you talked so rough that time...

I thought you didn't like me.

Already 8 o'clock.

What's she doing out so late?

No use worrying. Why don't you eat supper?

How can I eat?

Did she go to school?

No, I phoned them.

Do you think she was kidnapped?

What'd the guy look like?

I couldn't tell on the phone.

His voice will tell you if his face is square or round.

Sumire?

Sweets? Stupid.

It was a customer!

What?

How can you be so nonchalant?

Aren't you worried about her?

Maybe kidnapped and murdered.

Cut up and thrown into the river.

That could happen.

I'm going to the school.

What for?

To ask her friends about this and that.

If she phones, call me right way.

If she doesn't come home, we will be all worn out.

She could at least phone.

How'd the man sound?

He had a Hokkaido accent.

A friend from her hometown?

Maybe her lover.

Good morning.

You know how worried we were?

I'm sorry.

Where have you been?

Tora sat up all night, worrying.

Why didn't you phone?

Stop it.

I'm sorry.

I thought of phoning, but I just couldn't.

Were you with someone?

A friend from Hakodate. A carpenter.

A man?

I wanted you to meet him.

But he had to go back to work and left this morning.

You were with him all night?

I'm going to marry him.

Marry?

You mustn't get angry at her now.

Good morning.

You're back, Sumire.

You came back just in time. Tora went upstairs looking furious.

Will you go talk to him?

I'm sorry.

Had breakfast?

I'll fix something now.

Did you give her a chance to explain her reason?

I never expected her to sleep around with boys.

You can't say that!

She's not a baby. She's already a grown-up woman.

What if he's just playing around, and deceiving her?

We have to have faith in her.

She knows what she's doing. Give her some credit.

Think of it that way.

Too difficult for me.

I'll leave her in your hands.

But listen.

If this guy's serious or not.

If he'll make a decent husband for her.

You make sure of that.

Meet him and make sure of it yourself.

I'm not sure what I'd do if I met him...

Where're you going?

Business trip. What else?

Uncle, Aunty, take care.

Do you have to go?

Hiroshi, take care of Sakura.

Don't be angry, please.

I'm not... Don't worry.

You sure you'll be happy?

I'm sure.

If you can't be happy, I won't forgive you. You hear?

Watch out!

Since Sumire's an adult, she can get married.

It's up to her.

We have quite a few married students here.

If they marry, we always advise them...

Not to give up their schooling.

I'll ask Sumire what she plans to do about it.

Sorry about all this.

That reminds me...

Tora, I mean, Mr. Kuruma submitted this to me.

An application.

He said he liked our school...

And wanted to enroll.

But he never completed Junior High School.

So, he can't take our High School entrance exam.

He has to take a qualification test.

Or enter part-time Junior High first.

They are the only two ways.

Will you explain that to Mr. Kuruma?

I'll tell him when he gets back from his trip.

"Happy New Year!

"About that 20,000 yen, just wait a little longer...

"I'll pay you back with interest. January 1st, Tora."

Do you like Sumire's man?

Nothing to worry about.

Why so positive?

I'm a company president, I can judge people.

I doubt it.

I was so busy.

You really are big.

But I haven't any brains.

They're getting married in March.

Really? It's best to do things properly.

We have few relatives. It'll be a simple ceremony.

That's best.

What about school?

I'll go, and ask him to go with me.

In March, I hope Tora can join us.

Yes.

Will he want to?

Why's that?

He was so angry with me.

He'll be happy to meet your husband. Right, Uncle?

Sure. He's the type that Tora likes.

Let's drink. I bet you can really put it away.

"Hiroshi, Sakura, Happy New Year!

"Sorry for the trouble with Sumire last year.

"I only want that poor girl to be really happy.

"I still feel like I'm her foster father.

"Please. I beg you to look after Sumire.

"From Awa Tokushima - January 1st. Torajiro Kuruma."

A wa Pilgrimage Tour Kunashiri, Hokkaido

We drank so much.

Excuse me...

It really is you!

Who are you?

Don't you remember? Working with Sumire in Okushiri.

At the dried fish factory?

What're you doing here?

Business was good last year, so we're here on a tour.

That's nice.

Why not come with us?

Can I?

You will?

We've been bored with no men on the trip.

Listen! We have a guest!

Hello!

Get in!

Thanks for coming all the way from Hokkaido.

Let's go!

Tonight will be fun! I'll even do a strip dance!

Will you, too?

Join me.

The End