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A Shochiku Film

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I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo…

Then I became an itinerant peddler…

While on the road I often recall… … …

My family in Tokyo, who always worry about me…

Sakura, my sister… … …

Hiroshi, her husband… … …

My uncle and aunt… … …

The printing shop president… … …

The mere mention of them fills my eyes with tears…

Aunty, isn't Tora home yet?

No. I wonder where he is. We worry about him.

If he only knew we worry.

He'd be pleased. His eyes would even be smaller.

Sakura...

The date is fixed.

What date?

Tora's wedding.

October. I've reserved the hall.

Thanks.

What if he doesn't like her?

Don't worry.

She seems so nice.

Tora will like her... definitely.

Thank you for introducing her.

Not at all. I'm just returning a favor.

He's been kind to me.

Who's that?

Brother!

Welcome home!

Hi, Tora!

Sakura, been well?

How's business?

Same as ever.

The bride's been chosen.

Whose bride?

Yours.

Look. Isn't she pretty?

See? Your wedding attire is ready.

The suit for your honeymoon.

Thanks, President.

I'll give you some money, too.

Here she comes!

How pretty!

Brother, she is your bride.

Gee! President!

I'm glad.

Damn!

No!

You're wrong! Don't be deceived!

I'm the real Tora!

Mister...

Mister...

You groaned. Were you dreaming?

Thanks.

Life is filled with adversity nowadays.

Finished?

Enough?

Who's he?

Well, he's...

Your daughter?

Yes.

She's my life.

Great!

Where's your wife?

Why mention her?

Sorry I asked.

Don't think badly of me.

I shouldn't have asked.

Tora-san Goes Religious?

All I need is a little space and shelter…

All I need Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora is a little space and shelter…

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

I am but a lone cedar in the wilderness… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

I am but a lone cedar in the wilderness…

I am but a lone cedar Chieko Baisho as Sakura in the wilderness…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Kiichi Nakai as Kazumichi

Kaoru Sugita as Hiromi

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Tatsuo Matsumura as the Rendaiji Priest

Isamu Nagato as Osakaya

Keiko Takeshita as Tomoko

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Shigehiro Nakagawa

Planned by 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

Gen, do temple boys always chant the sutras?

Hello.

Sakura... trouble! Hiroshi fought with his boss.

What happened?

He's mad because the boss brings in only no-profit jobs.

He depends only on old clients.

They send good jobs to big printers.

And give us only the residue.

Today too.

He brought work and said it's urgent.

He knows it will only place us in the red.

Don't be so angry.

This is a good chance to talk to him.

He relies on Hiroshi too much. Tell him off!

Here he comes.

Hiroshi, I'm sorry about that.

I apologize for what I said.

But do this job.

I've already promised to do it today. Please.

Not again. It'll upset our schedule.

You lack foresight. As a president you're a flop!

He lives only for today.

How can you call this a discussion?

Don't you agree?

All right. I'm a lousy businessman.

I'll quit! That'll do it!

I don't need that shop.

I'll sell it and pay your severance fee.

I'll be broke. Penniless.

I'll wind up, just like Tora.

That reminded us of him.

I wonder how he's doing.

Hello? Toraya speaking.

Hi, Tora!

It's Tora.

Hello?

Hi, Sakura? Everybody well?

Is that so?

Me?

I'm in Okayama Prefecture. A town called Takahashi.

Sure. Hiroshi's dad was born here.

Since I am close by, I suddenly thought of it:

I'll visit his grave.

Nice girl!

Not you.

The temple's name...?

The temple.

Tora's at Takahashi, in Okayama.

What's your family temple's name?

Rendaiji.

Hello? It's Rendaiji.

Yeah, that's right.

When will I come home?

Let's see...

I'll hit lzumo, then...

Yonago and Tottori.

After following the autumn wind,

I'll get to Tokyo some day.

It's cut off.

So what?

He'll never change.

What did he say?

He won't be back for a while.

I'm glad he remembered Dad's grave is there.

He does remember like that.

But forgets other things soon.

I'll get back to work.

Make up with your boss.

I guess I've got no choice.

Use this size.

Paper will come later?

Mister, been a long time.

It's me, Tora.

Remember?

I couldn't make your funeral, so I came now.

I'm fine.

I'm still a bum. I can't even marry.

I was born that way.

Hiroshi's doing okay.

He's getting along with Sakura, so don't worry.

Excuse me!

They're out?

I wonder if I should go home to Shibamata...

Is that priest drunk?

Father, are you all right?

You're drunk, aren't you?

You're terrible.

You mustn't drink at services.

I didn't drink so much.

Don't lie. You're staggering.

Never mind!

I'll take it.

Visiting a grave?

Yes. Mr. Suwa's.

You were his friend?

Come a long way?

Yes, from Tokyo.

That's a long way. Why not drop in?

Please do.

Thanks, but I'm in a hurry.

Have some tea, at least.

I hate to be a bother...

My father wants you to come.

Is that so?

Very well. Just a cup of tea and I'll go.

Which way? Let's go.

I didn't know why the doc laughed.

So I asked him, "What's so funny?"

He said not to smile when taking X-ray photos.

Even for X-rays you should smile, I think.

You'd look better then.

That's true.

Speaking of photos, I remember:

At a funeral where my relatives gathered,

I was asked to take their picture.

Holding the camera, I carelessly said, "Smile!"

The deceased's son got so mad.

He shouldn't have. I saw him smiling, too.

The priest, too?

Sure he laughed. Exposing his shiny gold teeth.

Look, Priest:

Don't you mind us talking?

What about your night services?

Forget about Buddha.

Forget about Buddha?

He's probably laughing, too, at your story.

It's better than your sutras.

Certainly is.

Look, he's back.

Who is?

My son. He's no good.

No good?

Welcome home.

Had supper?

Yes.

A friend of Mr. Suwa's.

Good evening.

A student?

Yes.

A student should go to school. All you do is goof around!

I'm sorry.

They don't get along?

No.

What a shame!

I preach about the proper way to live.

But I can't even raise my only son the proper way.

Is he always like that?

Father...

Let's drink and have a good time.

Is he all right?

I'm sorry he's drunk.

Maybe I made him drink too much.

Never mind.

It's been a long time since I saw him laugh so much.

Is that so?

Usually he's a gloomy old man.

Seems I've been here too long, just talking.

Why not stay the night?

I shouldn't be a bother.

I've prepared a bed for you.

We have a lot of room.

I'll bring more sake.

If you insist. Just tonight.

How much?

Altogether 265 yen.

What are you doing?

Sorry for last night.

Leaving?

I just dropped in, but you even put me up.

That's all right.

I'll make your breakfast now.

You're kind. But there'd be no end to it.

Why?

After breakfast we'll talk again, and it'll soon be noon.

"What would you like for lunch?" "Noodles, please."

Next it'll be teatime. While sipping tea, evening comes.

You'll offer me supper with more sake.

I'll end up staying again. I'll never get home.

You think too much.

I sure do. I was born that way.

Excuse me.

I'll miss you.

My regards to your good-looking brother.

My regards to your husband, too. Sorry I didn't meet him.

I say...

I'm a divorcee.

I married once, but a lot happened.

Good morning.

I came for the priest.

What for?

A service at Osakaya.

Starting what time?

Ten o'clock.

Gosh, we have only ten minutes!

Father!

Father, he came for you!

I have a hangover. Send someone else.

It's too late. What a shame! It's awful!

Sure is...

I'll phone Sokyuji Temple.

The priest there left for Okayama this morning.

Really?

What's up? He's puking.

What'll I do?

What a mess!

Ma'am...

I'll go in his place.

You will?

I feel responsible.

"A shopboy near a temple will chant a sutra untaught."

I was brought up near a temple. Give me the robes.

Let's go.

Your Buddhist sect?

Who cares? They're all alike.

Sure. They're all alike.

Driver.

How old was she when she died?

Ninety-two.

Been 7 years. If alive, she'd be a hundred.

She lived long enough.

Watch out!

Thank you for coming.

I'm sorry to hear the priest is sick.

I came in his place. But I'm only his disciple.

Fine. Chant only the best part of the sutra.

Come in.

Hey, the priest is here!

Is it all right, sending him?

He has no training, right?

He was brought up near a temple.

That's absurd.

But they came for him only ten minutes before the service.

Father was throwing up.

You should have gone. But you only bitch.

You should say, "I'm sorry I didn't succeed my father."

Don't take it out on me.

Going on another trip?

To photograph maple trees.

You have money?

How many days?

Until the money runs out.

Don't you have to go to college?

The term started, didn't it?

Whether or not you succeed your father...

Discuss it with him.

You only talk to me about it.

You're a coward.

I know.

Good morning.

Thanks. You're a hard worker.

I thought I'd stop by.

Why?

They're ready.

I'm embarrassed. It's so big!

Your pimples show.

Don't touch me in the raw.

No. Don't.

Take care on the way.

Thanks for coming.

Do you shoot pictures of the mountains only on clear days?

What if it's cloudy?

I just wait.

In your van?

You don't work if it rains?

It depends.

The sun may shine suddenly.

It's a good chance.

The air is clean, the leaves glitter.

When I think the rain may stop the next day,

I get in the car the night before and just wait.

And what do you think about then?

Nothing special.

I look at a photo.

What photo?

A dull one.

A nude.

Awful!

It's me! How embarrassing!

Give it back to me!

You're mean!

Mind you don't catch cold!

A service at Osakaya, Mom?

Yes, for the old woman.

It's over.

Thank you very much.

I hear she enjoyed life for all of 92 years.

At today's memorial service for her,

so many people came.

It's because she was a good person.

Man is born into the world alone.

And he leaves the world all alone.

Don't you think it's very lonely?

As heaven has its orbit,

man is born under the star of his own fate.

People born in the Year of the Rat tend to die miserably.

Women born in the Year of the Snake are tenacious.

Excuse me, madam.

You have a shadow between your brows...

Because your husband is unfaithful.

He's good-looking, isn't he?

He's right, yeah!

You know the truth!

Silly! I don't mess around anymore.

Liar!

Women still flock to you?

What a thing to say! Nonsense!

Happy man...

It sure was fun.

Invite me again.

I'll take you to a fun place.

Not here. We'll go to Okayama.

Tomoko.

Welcome back.

We had a wonderful service.

His sermon was excellent.

Really?

They all liked it. They said his was...

Much more instructive than your dad's.

I gave him a big gratuity.

Thank you.

I'm glad you did well.

Thanks. I managed.

What sort of sermon was it?

Whatever came to my head.

You're funny...

Have you eaten lunch?

Yes, at their house.

About supper...

Anything will do.

Mom! We're late!

I had to lock up.

Hurry!

Sorry to be late.

The Priest is here to see you off.

It's very nice of you.

Are you going, too, Mitsuo?

I want him to see his grandpa's hometown.

He'd be pleased.

Here's some money.

Thank you very much.

An amulet.

Thank you.

Your lunches. Buy tea on the train.

It's been two years already?

It's time to go. Money from the boss.

You're so kind.

It's not much, though.

Our best to your brothers and sisters.

Being the youngest's wife is rough.

Hurry or we'll miss the train.

Goodbye then.

Don't buy gifts for us.

Sounds like you want them.

What a nice day!

I hope they'll have a good trip.

They might run into Tora.

I'm only joking.

Some priest!

Bad joke!

It's been a long time.

Why, if it isn't Tsuyoshi!

I saw the gate open and wondered who...

It's run-down because nobody lives here.

I air it out sometimes, but...

Sorry to cause you trouble.

You've grown.

My legs are longer.

Just arrive?

It's been a long time.

Hello.

Mitsuo? I'm glad you could come.

He looks just like Hiroshi.

Have you met Sakura?

Yes, at your mother's funeral.

We were both young then.

You never met her?

We once spoke on the phone.

Thought I was older?

It's not nice.

Supper's ready. Change first.

Where's our room?

Upstairs.

What are you looking at?

What a big carp!

Lots of them in Tokyo.

Really?

As big as this.

I hear crickets.

It's so quiet here.

It's unthinkable in Osaka.

What about your place?

Out of the question. We live near a highway.

Tsuyoshi, were you born here?

When did you leave?

When I was in grade school.

Then you remember many things.

Yes. I missed this place.

In summer, when cicadas were singing,

Grandpa took me swimming. Those were the good old days.

Where were you born?

In Shibamata.

Then you've been there ever since?

Yes. Rather embarrassing.

I envy you.

We don't live where we were born.

My child was born in an apartment.

I don't know where to place our grave.

Osamu, I've been to the house where Dad was born.

Don't you think it's a pity to sell it?

Sometimes I think about living there after retirement.

The kids will go independent.

If I stay here, I can take care of Dad's grave.

What do you mean?

Do you want that land?

That's not the point.

I'm asking if there's any way to keep that house.

What about inheritance tax?

I'd borrow my retirement allowance to pay it.

You never told me that.

Keep out of this!

Mom.

We're busy. Go play with Eriko.

Want us to abandon the inheritance right?

Not exactly.

Actually you do!

What do you think?

I must talk with my husband first.

We're counting on the money we'll get.

I'll abandon it.

Only if you buy my share.

How can I afford it?

You want us to abandon it for nothing?

That's unreasonable!

Don't talk like that!

Brothers, stop! Shame on you!

The nerve, talking like that!

Don't you want money?

You need it badly, right?

You said your shop was in a fix.

Wanting money is one thing.

Sharing Dad's assets is another.

We're all here for Dad.

He's turning over in his grave.

Nonsense!

Maybe I said it the wrong way.

Don't misunderstand. What I really mean is,

I want to preserve the house where Dad was born.

Brother, never mind that house.

He's just being sentimental.

Sentimental?

What's wrong with missing Dad?

You have children, too. What if they -

Don't shout!

Very well.

I'll sell it.

We'll split the money four ways.

No more complaints, right?

I'm sorry.

He's so short-tempered...

Hello?

Thank you for everything.

Just a moment, please.

From the temple. About tomorrow...

I already phoned to make sure.

Hello. It's as scheduled.

Is that so? I see…

Then, may I ask who you are?

Hiroshi, the third son.

Hiroshi, the third son? Is your wife with you?

Yes, she is…

She is? Very well.

Her name is Sakura?

See you then.

Mitsuo, the service is starting!

Your shoes are too big?

Stay quiet.

What a scatterbrain!

Sorry to keep you. The priests are here.

Why not move over?

This is all right.

Please go ahead.

Lower your head.

Look at him.

What's wrong?

It's Uncle Tora.

Don't be ridiculous! He's a priest.

Now what?

How come Tora's a priest now?

I'm trying to figure it out.

Look, he winked at me.

How awful!

Sorry.

Why must you apologize?

No. I shouldn't have.

You're odd.

You look pale.

Do you think Tora is up to no good?

I don't think so.

He came to visit Dad's grave.

The question is, what happened then?

Tora!

Listen.

Can we talk? Aburaya wants you on the phone.

About tomorrow's service.

Tell him I'll do my best.

But he's still on the line.

Are you okay?

Thank you for today. The service is over.

I appreciate your attendance. Your father would be glad.

By the way, he's my disciple.

At my age, I find him a great help.

Thank you. Have some.

I appreciate your attendance.

I'm Tsuyoshi, the eldest.

Masako. She's my wife.

Nobuko, our sister.

Beautiful.

Osamu, the second son.

The one beside him is Hiroshi, the youngest.

Hiroshi? How do you do?

And Sakura, his wife.

Sakura?

Thank you for coming so far.

I'm glad you have such fine brothers.

Thank you.

Have some.

I must be going mad.

Let's go outside.

Brother!

Yes?

Yes? What?

The garden here is as beautiful as ever, right?

That one.

The garden.

Why don't you make this land a parking lot or something?

It's just troublesome.

What a pity!

What a pity...

A pity...

I meant it to be really big surprise.

I shouldn't have answered. But it did work halfway, right?

Don't be so mad.

Don't you know how I felt?

I just tried to kid you.

Stop crying.

Brother, answer honestly:

Did you deceive the temple people?

Fool! How could I do that?

I have a reason for this. I'll explain later.

Priest, Tomoko wants you.

Coming.

See? I'm busy.

Stop crying.

Think we can leave like this?

We can't force him to go home.

It's like we're in on it, too.

What'll we do?

Don't fight here.

Sorry if I was rude.

So you're Tora's sister?

I was surprised.

I told him, he should have told me sooner.

I'm sorry.

We meant to tell you the truth, but we had no time.

I'm the one to apologize. Your brother's been so kind to us.

Mushrooms from her. They're expensive.

Thank you very much.

I hope they're delicious, but...

I guess he's causing you trouble. He's so odd.

Far from it. He's a great help to my father.

The parishioners say his sermons are better than Dad's.

They like him.

Do you preach to them?

I tell them what I think, that's all.

That's your train. Let's go.

Through the train window...

I saw them both waving at us.

I wanted to cry.

I understand.

Mom was embarrassed during the service, and dazed on the train.

We shouldn't have gone to Takahashi. We wasted our money.

The priest's daughter... is she single?

I heard she's divorced.

Is she pretty?

She's pretty, and she looks intelligent.

That'll cause trouble.

That's why Tora's working hard.

He's useless, isn't he?

Temples are places where people often gather.

For services and meetings.

Brother sees to all these things.

The parishioners praise him.

I can't believe that oaf is popular.

Come to think of it...

Maybe we were too hasty in deciding he was no good.

To love someone is to find his ability.

He's right.

Think we educated him wrong?

It's too late for regrets.

Why the long face?

I envy Tora.

I don't remember how to be enchanted by women.

I'm too busy with taxes and debts.

Excuse me.

President, take these.

Part of her gift.

Mushrooms?

If not alive, man can't even eat mushrooms.

Are you all right?

Thank you.

He seems lost.

This is his hardest time.

Let's go home.

You called?

I gave you money for your tuition.

Did you spend it for something else?

I don't think you used it for something bad.

Tell us what you spent it for.

I bought a camera.

What?

Father, please! Apologize!

I'm sorry.

If you are, return the money.

I'll work and pay it back.

You can't make money so easily.

He needn't work! Just sell the camera and lenses.

Father! Don't talk like that.

That's no discussion!

It's pointless to even talk to the boy.

Who do you think pays your tuition?

The parishioners.

They don't send you to college to study photography.

Sell them now!

No!

Then quit the college!

Yes, I will.

What a child!

Do you know what you're saying?

Don't say quit so easily.

Sis...

Actually, I decided to quit college last spring.

I'll work at a Tokyo photo studio.

Working there, I'll study photography.

I meant to tell you.

It's so important...

Is that so?

You didn't even tell me before you decided.

You'd oppose it anyway.

Get out!

With pleasure!

This is wrong.

Keep out of this!

Kazumichi, go and never return.

Well, then...

I... I'll leave home.

Forgive him. I apologize for him.

See? You always try to mediate.

You ended up spoiling him.

He'll never be a real man.

Hello? Speaking.

I just got back.

Where are you?

Nearby?

The station? Why?

Tokyo?

To Tokyo? What for?

Listen.

I had a big fight with Dad.

I must leave home.

I knew it would come to this.

It finally happened.

Hello?

Can you hear me?

I'll come right over.

Take the next train.

You can't? Why?

I've got to get to Tokyo this evening.

I'll write as soon as I get there.

Time's up.

I know. If anything happens, talk to Sis or Tora...

That's my train.

I've got to go.

Hello, Hiromi?

Take care…

Ipromise to come for you… Bye…

I don't want you to go. Don't go!

Kazumichi!

Hiromi!

Don't go! Please!

He didn't listen to you and left?

They were so excited they didn't hear me.

I wished you were there.

But you were out.

Sorry for that.

So, he's gone?

I wonder what he'll do...

Relax. It's nothing to worry about.

Boys should be tough enough to fight with their fathers.

Think so?

I sure do. I'm a good example.

Did you leave home, too?

Yes. When I was in eighth grade.

Did you fight about the way of life, too?

No, nothing so serious.

I hid in the garden with my pals and enjoyed the weeds.

I was smoking.

Then the wind blew.

The smoke got in the toilet. Dad was in there.

He rushed out.

He was so mad. He hit me with a club.

He busted my head.

I bled badly.

My brains poured out.

It was too much even for a father.

He had a prize potted orchid.

I threw it at him.

He got madder. "Get out!"

"Fine!" I said. "It's the end!"

I up and left home, and never went back.

Did it make you a real man?

Yes, it made me a man.

Is the service over?

What's funny?

We praised you, saying you're a good priest.

Silly!

What brings you?

Want to drink with me?

All right, I'll go.

Not the same place. You're too popular there.

I know another place.

But that madam likes you.

Quit yapping and come.

You like that, don't you?

Dad, don't be too late.

Be quiet!

He'll get smashed.

Sorry to trouble you.

I'm glad you're here at a time like this.

Really? Glad to hear it.

Let's go.

Don't rush. She stays open, waiting for us.

You misunderstand. I don't like her.

She loves you. You two make a good couple.

Don't be blue. He didn't leave you.

But he phoned from the station.

He had no time to meet me.

Then he said goodbye.

I had lots to talk about, but...

Maybe you're too young to understand.

That's how guys in love are.

Why?

He wanted to see you.

He wanted to. Very badly.

But if he saw your cute face,

he'd lose his courage to leave his hometown.

He'd give up Tokyo and succeed his father.

He knew he'd feel like that.

That's why he left without seeing you.

You think so?

Living separately may be tough.

But when he becomes a developer...

No, he wants to be a photographer.

It's totally different.

When he becomes a good photographer, he'll come for you.

Keep delivering beer, and wait until then.

Tora...

What is it?

Lots of pretty girls in Tokyo?

I don't know...

I'm not much interested in women.

I'm sure there are.

He'll soon forget about me.

He's popular among women.

You're that worried? Then why not go to Tokyo after him?

If you love him, you can manage.

I can't do that.

My dad's sick. I have to run the shop.

It's for your happiness. Your folks will understand.

Your Kazumichi. He left his father.

Because you'll marry Tomoko and succeed the temple.

I can't do it, I'm the only child.

Where did you hear that story?

People are talking. Is it wrong?

I think you shouldn't mention it too openly.

Nothing's been decided yet.

Let's eat something. I'll buy.

Tora kicked out the son to marry her?

Seems it's going according to plan.

He may marry her, but he isn't a real priest.

That's what bothers Tomoko, I hear.

It's lukewarm.

Tomoko, throw in more wood.

I'm burning wood now.

How impatient!

Welcome back.

He's drunk?

A guest treated him.

He's having a tough time.

Hey, Tomoko!

Listen, why don't you marry again?

What'll you do if I'm not around?

I'll do all right with Tora.

Or will you let Tora marry into our family?

Come off it!

I know what you said:

You won't marry an intellectual again.

A man like Tora would be better.

You said so, didn't you?

Hey, Tomoko!

Are you there?

No, I'm not.

Shall I wash your back?

Thanks, but no thanks.

"For personal reasons, I'll go home.

"I'll talk with my folks about my future.

"Take care of yourselves. Torajiro."

I knew he couldn't stay after what happened.

Why not eat alone?

I sure made a big boo-boo...

Mister!

Your ticket.

I don't want it.

I do.

Your ticket to Shibamata.

Oh, the ticket?

Okayama?

Aunty!

Been a long time.

Thank you very much.

Sakura, sorry to startle you.

Uncle, you got older.

Me, I'm fine.

So this is Toraya? It's been so long.

How many years has it been?

You were home in July.

So many things happened I feel it's been years.

Glad you look well.

Through with the temple work?

Sure.

How do you know about the temple?

I was there for a service.

Yeah, I remember.

Sakura told us. We were worried about you.

Thanks.

Actually, I came home 'cause I wanted to talk about it.

Welcome.

I wonder how to begin. Let me rest for a while.

I've got to sort out my brain.

Good idea.

When I sort out my thoughts, I'll talk to you folks.

That's better.

Have some tea later.

I'll say hello to my ancestors first.

That can wait.

Yeah. "Don't mind the dead."

He was jilted again.

I wonder.

He's acting nonchalant so we won't worry about him.

That's stupid!

Excuse me. About him...

He hasn't paid the fare yet.

I'm sorry.

How much?

140 yen.

This ticket is only to Okayama.

I wonder what to do about his fare from Okayama to Tokyo.

I don't know. I'll ask someone.

Sorry for the trouble.

Sorry to be late.

Tora, welcome back. You want me?

He has something to discuss with you.

Sorry to make you come.

That's all right. I'll be glad to help.

Please sit down.

Are you ready?

Brother, we're all here.

Actually, I'd like to dedicate the rest of my life...

To Buddha.

What do you say?

To serve Buddha?

Offering votive lights and chanting sutras every day.

Who'll do it?

I will.

Brother, are you serious?

I'm not joking.

Are you saying you'll be a priest?

Right.

You may have lost love, but no need to go that far...

Unlike others you often get jilted.

So you may hate life.

But that's no reason to become a priest.

You'll have another chance.

You're young.

I'll try to find you a bride.

It's too soon to give up.

Everyone, you misunderstand.

I haven't given up on marriage.

Then, why a priest?

Because I haven't given up, so, I want to be one.

You see?

Not at all.

Getting married and becoming a priest are opposites.

Supposing...

The woman's a priest's daughter and you marry into her family.

In that case...

What's up?

Listen, it's not easy to become a priest.

I know.

That's why I'm talking to you.

Isn't there a good way to become a priest?

President, haven't you got any ideas?

A priest?

You can buy a MD's degree, but...

It's easier being a priest, 'cause the patients are dead.

Priests aren't only for funerals.

That so?

You must master Buddhism first.

You must practice asceticism, standing in fire and in waterfalls.

And fast for a month, too. Can you do that?

I'm resigned to some of those things.

But I don't want to take time.

How many days will it take?

Getting a driver's license takes two months.

Three years for flower arrangement.

Any way to make it faster? How about bribing?

That's absurd!

You must think more seriously about priests.

Don't you agree?

In short, you need spiritual training.

A few years aren't enough.

Take this Bodhidharma.

It took him nine years to get spiritually awakened.

He remained seated so long his feet rotted.

And Priest Dogen spent 30 years to be religiously awakened.

If he needed 30 years...

A moron like Tora would require a century at least.

That's stupid!

Taking that long, she'd be a hag.

I shouldn't have asked you.

I'll talk to the priest here tomorrow.

Let's call it a day.

Aunty.

I get up at five.

It got to be a habit.

Good night.

By the way...

I've become a vegetarian.

I don't eat meat or fish.

Seaweed soup and boiled beans,

pickled radish and toasted laver.

They'll be enough.

All that at five in the morning?

Right.

I wish I could eat some raw fish, but I shouldn't:

I'll be a priest.

Good night.

He said something odd.

I heard.

He said, "She'd be a hag."

He was referring to the priest's daughter.

Then he hasn't been jilted yet?

On the contrary, it's getting hotter.

Right?

I wish we could do something...

If it would help him find happiness.

I guess we can't.

I wonder what'll happen.

Smile.

Good.

It's hot.

Shiny?

No.

35mm next. Use a 105mm lens.

Standing pose.

The iris?

Is a Mr. Ishibashi here?

A phone call.

Hiromi?

Sorry.

Where are you?

Is that so? I'm sorry.

I was supposed to finish by noon.

But I got another job. I can't get out.

I couldn't contact you. I didn't know what to do.

Don't worry about that.

Sorry to come so abruptly.

Me? Let's see...

I'll go to Shibamata and see Tora, then go home.

I'll come again.

Silly! You came so far.

I'll finish by evening.

I know! Go to Tora's place and wait for me.

Be sure to wait.

Goodbye.

Sorry to keep you.

Excuse me. Where's Toraya?

Right side of the street.

It's a sty.

We'll go home.

Got an umbrella?

Is Brother asleep?

Yes, he is.

Good night.

Good evening. Is this Toraya?

That's right.

My name is Kazumichi. I met Tora...

From that temple?

Sorry to bother you at this hour.

Well... did Hiromi, a friend of mine, come here?

Yes, she did.

She did?

I promised to come for her by evening.

My work took longer than I thought.

I didn't know your phone number.

What's worse, I took the wrong train. I went too far.

It took a while to get here.

And, what time did Hiromi leave?

She's here.

She wanted to leave.

But she looked so tired, we told her to stay.

She phoned her mom, took a bath and went to bed.

Is that so? She's here?

She's upstairs. She'll be glad to see you.

It's late now.

So what? She came to see you.

Come.

Welcome.

Good evening. Sorry to intrude.

Greet us later. Hurry.

We'll have tea later.

Turn left.

Thank you.

He's handsome.

I can see why she came so far.

Silly!

Shall we wake Tora?

Never mind.

He'd only mess it up.

When a love scene is starting...

Correct.

Is he her beau?

I didn't expect you.

Gee, thunder!

Shall we wait?

We'll have tea and go home.

Why so nervous?

I can't relax. They're like newlyweds.

Don't you think so?

Why get excited at your age?

Recalling her youth?

Let go!

Disgusting!

The light!

Training means...

Struggling against earthly desires.

Tora is earthly desire personified.

How can he train?

You're right.

He seemed so earnest.

I had him train. He couldn't endure even three days.

I'm sorry.

He's a real "three-day priest."

That's not funny at all.

Silly!

Sorry.

Tell him to keep away from the temple.

For the time being.

What trouble!

No! I need more training.

She's pretty.

Is she in love with you?

In a way.

Will you marry her?

It's not so easy.

To marry her, I must first become a priest.

It's difficult.

If you love her, you'll manage.

That's a young guy's theory.

It's not easy for a discerning man like me.

I envy young studs like you.

Brother! You're here?

Don't shout -at your age.

Tomoko's here.

Tomoko suddenly came!

Where?

At the shop.

She came to see her brother.

She has to leave today, so I came to get you.

Step aside!

Idiot!

Look what you did! Lout!

Tomoko!

Tora!

Glad you came.

Pay for the noodles!

Look at my noodles!

You ran into me!

I'm used to this!

Stop it!

My uncle frowned and said, "Don't put them up together."

"I hate wanton conduct!"

He was arrogant.

Shut up!

It's just his age.

Not entirely.

Why?

Those two did it.

Stop this nonsense!

They were dating in town.

It started to rain.

They dropped in at a relative's to take shelter.

But the rain didn't stop.

"Why don't you stay?"

"No, we're not married yet."

That's enough!

Then what happened?

The relatives left the young couple alone.

The rain kept falling. A flash of lightning.

Screaming, fat Aunty plunging to skinny Uncle.

How romantic! Did it really happen?

A black lie! He loves to talk.

Eat these and shut up.

It's kids' food!

Listen, Sakura:

I hate to ask this...

Ask what?

After all...

Where did my brother stay?

I suggested they stay in the same room.

But that blockhead flatly refused.

So...

Where did he sleep?

In Tora's room, with him.

Poor boy!

I was surprised, too.

Finding a guy with such long legs there.

This is me, like a stump.

I was shocked.

Hiromi said to let him sleep.

He slept until past noon.

He's tired, living in a strange city.

He says he eats only noodles.

Poor boy!

What's it about?

Kazumichi.

Thank you for everything.

Not at all.

What for?

I'm glad to find someone who worries about my brother.

I feel relieved. Please take care of him.

Why be so formal?

I said to let him board here. I'll see to him.

My father once said...

It's best to have Tora watch over of him.

Tora'll make him a hoodlum.

You're a hoodlum.

You laid a girl on a rainy night!

He made me lead an unhappy life.

You're stealing my line.

Sue him in the supreme court.

The hot water is ready.

He ruined a woman's life.

When you were at our temple,

you brightened our lives.

Is the priest depressed?

Yes. He hardly talks these days,

since you're gone.

It's hard on you, huh?

Bingoya? Excuse me.

How come they're so jittery,

when Tomoko is here?

I'll go get Hiroshi.

It's time to leave.

Already?

I'll take the 5 o'clock train. It's now 4.

Already?

We haven't talked yet.

I feel the same way.

Walk me to the station.

I know! I'll buy some cooked fish for your dad.

It's the specialty here.

Hey, Tomoko's leaving.

She has to hurry.

Be back in a sec.

I'm sorry.

He's late. I wonder where he went.

I'm sorry he's so nervous.

Children get excited when guests come. He's like that.

I know how Tora feels.

You do?

It's him!

Where have you been?

I bought this for the priest. It's good.

Thank you.

I wish you could stay longer. Since you came a long way...

Yes. It's a shame.

There's a lot to see in Tokyo.

Temples, parks...

Isn't there, Sakura?

I'm sorry.

For what?

In the bathroom...

What was that?

Oh, that, huh?

Three days earlier,

my father asked me the kind of man I'd prefer to marry.

So, I...

So...

I...

You said a guy like me?

He laughed, huh? I would have, too.

Right, Sakura?

I thought what he said that night irked you.

So you left.

I apologize for it.

I didn't take it seriously.

Really? Was I wrong?

Relieved?

Go partway with her.

No thanks. I'm through.

Sakura, thank you.

Here. Take care on the way.

My best to the priest.

I'll stop by again.

That's that.

Well, I'll hit the road again.

What happened to you and Tomoko?

Why should I tell you?

It's a secret of a grownup man and woman.

Happy New Year!

Personal computer?

Looks like a TV.

What's this?

A display.

Thank you for the gift.

A token of my thanks.

Is it ours? Not the shop's?

A gift from the President.

Why?

Listen, Mitsuo:

Hiroshi invested his father's assets in my shop.

So we could buy a new printing machine.

A computer is nothing.

If it hadn't been for that money,

I'd have hanged myself.

Now I can laugh about it.

But about last October's payday...

That time...

Stop crying, President.

It's still New Year's.

It's time to smile.

I know.

Happy New Year!

It's them.

You look lovely.

You look nice.

All the printing shop workers are here.

A New Year's party!

Let me help.

"Happy New Year!

"Hiroshi, Sakura.

"I hope you'll get along.

"Mitsuo, study hard and become a great man.

"I regret what I did.

"I'll try to become respectable.

"At the Inland Sea -from Torajiro."

That's my ferry.

What'll happen to the ferries when the bridge is built here?

They'll disappear.

Your business will, too.

I'm afraid so.

Thank you very much.

Hi!

We meet again!

Mister!

Thanks for that time.

I'm glad to see you again.

You work here?

Building the bridge.

Is that so?

And...?

She was a bunkhouse cook. We liked each other.

Greet him.

Is that how it is?

I'm glad you've got a pretty mother.

The ferry's leaving!

You coming, too?

What's wrong?

I forgot the laundry.

Don't scream about it.

The End