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Torajiro Kuruma, Japan 's First Astronaut!

Representing The People OfJapan!

Shibamata Residents Go Wild!

Torajiro Kuruma Selected

Once An Urchin

Launching Slated For Tomorrow

NASA Makes Final Preparations!

Do something.

I've got the trots.

They'll manage without me.

Don't back out! You represent Japan!

Don't you think it odd?

Why me to represent Japan?

Because you're the most Japanese guy in Japan.

If you pretend to be sick, you'll disgrace Japan.

You know how easily I get seasick.

The other day, when I took a ferry,

I puked twice.

Medicine and a charm from Aunty.

It won't work. I hate high places.

I'm not saying I'll be scared.

But I have to pee pretty soon.

See?

Then why did you accept?

I felt like wearing this.

Things like that happen, right?

That rocket doesn't roll.

Good!

I don't believe it.

Caucasians don't lie.

They cheated native Americans!

Please!

Just trust him.

I'll go pee again.

You just did!

But I've got to go.

Sakura! Hey, Sakura! Help me!

Wait!

Brother, wait!

Hold it!

The countdown to launch the first...

Rocket with a Japanese astronaut aboard has started.

I'm so excited I feel like going to the toilet.

I wonder how Mr. Kuruma feels.

It's the countdown.

Can you hear it?

It's launching time!

I feel like peeing.

Let me out.

Blastoff? My bladder will burst.

Hey, hey...

You said it wouldn't. But it's rolling!

Stop! My bladder will split!

No! I'm peeing!

You all right?

The john...

Over there.

This way. Over there.

Tora-san's Island Encounter

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

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… Chieko Baisho as Sakura And my given name is Torajiro…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Jun Miho as Akemi

Ryuzo Tanaka as Shigeru

Takero Morimoto as the Newscaster

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Takuzo Kawatani as Sakai

Komaki Kurihara as Machiko

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

Good morning.

Morning.

The company president's appearing on TV.

TV?

To help find his missing daughter.

When?

At 9:30 this morning. It's almost time.

I must see it.

Excuse me.

Hurry! It's starting.

He's next.

Hiroshi, it's starting!

Don't miss it.

Let's take a break to watch.

Think he can talk?

I doubt it.

But he spent all night rehearsing it.

That's our local news…

It's starting.

Next, our "Message Board… "

"Missing Persons" today…

A housewife in Shibamata, Tokyo…

Akemi Kojima, age 24.

She's young.

She disappeared on the 8th of last month.

It's been a month.

Her husband, parents and relatives are worried.

Here's her father, who runs a printing shop.

We'll bring him here.

Please come in.

May I?

Please do.

In the center.

I know how worried you are.

Have you any idea why your daughter left home?

Were they getting along?

Her husband's on a salary. He's a real nice guy.

But his work keeps him out a lot.

They've argued about it.

A husband who's always busy with work?

That's a common story.

I hate to ask you this, but...

Do you think she has another man?

Hey!

My daughter may not be perfect,

but would never do that!

We understand.

Try to speak to her.

She may be watching this show.

That's the camera.

Look at it and speak.

Is she watching?

Maybe she is.

Akemi, I'm your dad.

Since you disappeared,

I've been so worried.

Sir, crying won't help.

Look at the camera and speak.

Akemi, as you can see...

I'll speak!

Akemi...

If you're alive...

Phone me…

He's making it worse.

That'll make her stay away.

How awful.

He's disgracing us.

Right!

You all right?

Maybe we should've called her husband…

Are you all right?

I'm sorry…

Toraya here.

Akemi?

Are you really Akemi?

I'm so glad you're alive.

We were all worried about you.

Sorry.

I'm all right.

Tell Dad not to do that anymore.

I will.

And, where are you?

Hello?

Shimoda. Yes. Shimoda in lzu.

I don't know how long I'll be here.

Sakura, how's Tora?

Oh?

I wish I could see him.

Give him my best when he gets home. Bye.

Buddy!

Buddy!

Tora!

Hopeless town! No progress at all.

Bingoya, you still an idiot?

You're the idiot, you jerk!

She's at a hot spring.

How can you be sure?

I'll bring her back, even if I have to tie her up.

Don't. That won't do any good.

She's not a pet.

Hey, she wants to see Tora, not you.

But he isn't here.

Welcome. May I help you?

Anybody here?

Yes!

Tora!

Brother!

Tora!

It's Tora!

What did I do wrong?

We've been waiting to see you.

I'm so glad.

Bring tea. Make it beer.

Hungry? Order noodles.

Good news for me? No more marriage interviews.

Nothing like that.

What?

Something bad happened.

It did?

Poor guy!

You went bankrupt?

It's not that.

It's Akemi.

She's pregnant? You're a grandfather!

Congratulations!

It's not that! Idiot!

Don't yell! I don't get it at all!

Sorry.

We all talked at once. It confused you.

Sakura, explain it logically.

He's slow to grasp it.

Yeah. I'm such a dumbbell.

Have some tea.

It was a month ago...

His shop went bust?

It's not that.

You keep quiet.

You're all jabbering!

Listen to me...

Akemi ran away.

Ran away?

Had a fight with her husband.

I guess there's something more to it.

A man?

She's got a beau.

That's not it.

Then, her man has a woman.

No!

Hear me out, all right?

We didn't know where she was.

We feared she might be dead.

Then we got a call today.

From the cops?

No, from Akemi. She was all right.

Yeah? You scared me all right.

Where is she?

In lzu at Shimoda.

Shimoda?

And... Akemi said...

She wants to see you.

She was always honest with you.

I know how she feels.

So we all wanted you to come home.

I see.

Akemi's in Shimoda.

And she misses me.

Poor girl!

I'll go right now.

Really?

But we don't know where in Shimoda.

Right.

Runaway women often become bar hostesses to earn money.

I've got a pal in Shimoda.

Name's Chohachi. He'll know.

President, you can't do it.

It's got to be Tora.

President, leave it to me.

See you.

What now?

What else? Go to Shimoda.

Why so soon?

You're hungry.

Wait a day.

Akemi's my childhood friend. She's all alone in Shimoda.

She must be suffering.

She can hardly wait for me to come.

Think I have time to waste?

I swear, I'll never talk behind your back.

Wait for good news.

So long.

Thanks for going.

Careful on the way.

Has he got any money?

Wait a minute!

Use this. Not much, though.

Wait!

Take this.

Our best to Akemi.

Tell her we're waiting for her.

Okay. Rest assured.

This was Akemi's house.

Shingo.

Hi!

You heard?

Sakura's brother went for her. That's the best way.

We're glad she's all right.

Hard, isn't it?

Goodbye.

Thank you.

Poor Akemi!

She wants to see Tora, of all people.

To her, he's reliable.

If she only knew!

He's your brother.

So what?

I know how Akemi feels.

Uncle acts in such an odd way.

But he has no pretense.

He never flatters anyone.

Uncle never does that.

Do you respect him?

Not too much.

Hey, Tora!

Chohachi!

I found a woman looking like her.

Where?

Near the temple.

I'm coming.

Taking a bath?

Yeah.

She your woman?

Idiot! Somebody asked me to look for her.

Madam.

About that woman. What's her name?

You mean Sakura?

Sakura? I bet it's an alias.

She's the one. Can I see her?

She in?

She's at a bath.

Bath?

But it's been hours.

Out of the way!

Maybe she's on the beach.

She often goes there.

There? Thank you very much.

Don't get me in trouble, okay?

Nothing like that.

What, then?

How lewd!

You nearly killed me.

Hi! What are you doing?

Let's go somewhere.

I have VD.

Lecher!

Howdy, cutie!

Let's have some tea.

Why?

Why are you here?

Don't steal my line.

Why are you here?

Tora...

I missed you!

Well, here I am. Take it easy, okay?

No sense crying.

Any baggage?

Baggage?

Your personal things?

I'll talk to your boss.

If you come home with me, it'll be all right.

I don't want to go home.

Why not?

Did Dad send you to find me?

Then, I won't go!

Let's go.

Going home?

Yes. We can't wait forever.

I bet it's not easy finding her.

I doubt if he got to Shimoda at all?

He may be drinking halfway there.

No way!

Toraya, here.

Tora!

It's him.

This is Hiroshi. Thanks for your trouble.

How did it go?

Found her?

Really?

Where is she? An inn?

She fell asleep like a baby while eating supper.

It must have been hard on her.

Poor girl!

I'll take her on a trip for a few days.

Then, I'll bring her home.

That's best. I'll tell Shingo.

Goodbye.

That's good.

I'll tell the President.

Ouch!

She still asleep?

Cover her shoulders.

Your supper?

No thanks. I'll drink with my buddy.

Where did you stay last night?

Didn't I tell you?

I got drunk and stayed at my buddy's.

I had many things to talk over with you.

You'd only talk about fighting with your man.

It's not my fights with him.

It's not that at all.

What, then?

Tell me, what is love?

That's a heavy question.

Because I don't know.

Suppose there's a lovely woman.

A man sees her and thinks she's nice.

He wants to take care of her.

That's how he feels.

That's love?

I wonder why you can't marry.

I'm too gloomy.

Stop it! We'll look like newlyweds.

What'll we do now?

It's up to you.

Either we go home, or travel if you want.

Really?

Yeah.

I've been wanting to go to that island.

Island? All right.

We'll go.

Got any money?

When I started out,

your dad gave me all he had in his wallet.

Mister, how can we get to that island?

Take a boat.

Take a boat?

Yeah. Who'd swim?

Funny guy!

Let's go to the cabin.

Yours?

Yes, sorry.

You have so many.

I'll go.

Sorry.

What's that island's name?

Why not join us?

You on an office excursion?

Am I wrong?

We'll hold an alumni reunion on that island.

All of you from there?

Your teacher still there?

Still teaching on the island?

The wrinkled old guy will be happy.

Not an old man.

An old lady with gray hair?

Not an old lady.

When we were students, she was 22 or 23.

She's in her mid-30s.

Already?

She's pretty, and looks young.

Is she that pretty?

She's "Madonna of the Island."

Madonna? Is she single?

Of course.

Can I have a drink?

Sure, please.

Tell me more.

There're eleven of us.

So we have 22 eyes.

If I add you, it makes 24, like in a novel.

My eyes are small, so 23 1/2.

You're funny.

Expecting someone?

Miss Shimazaki!

Our teacher!

Welcome home!

It's been so long!

Welcome back.

You're getting married? Congratulations!

It's you, Tamotsu?

You've got long hair now.

Miss Shimazaki!

Yuki, you came, too?

It's been a long time.

You look fine.

You were a midget, but you're the tallest now.

Ogura...

Know me?

How can I forget?

A father already?

A father already!

And you...

I wonder who you are.

I'm Tora.

Tora?

By Tora, you mean...

A stranger. We met him on the ferry.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Let's go.

Tora too. Can someone take him?

Hurry! We're starting.

Your baggage.

You too, Tora.

Your bag.

Sorry to call you Tora.

Tora!

He makes me mad.

When is the next ferry?

Eleven a.m.

None until tomorrow?

What a drag!

Any inn around?

We're an lnn.

Put me up.

Please.

What a wreck!

Salt air rusts it.

Watch it.

Don't stamp!

Far, isn't it?

Why stop here?

What are you up to?

I want to show you the view.

Wonderful!

Isn't it?

In ancient times, exiles stopped at this cove.

On this beach they thought about...

The folks they left behind.

A hot spring here?

Hot water wells up in those rocks. Want to see?

Why not?

Watch out.

It's a real hot spring.

The temperature is just right.

Looks nice.

I wish I could try.

Do go in.

There's no one else. Use this.

I'll stand watch.

It's a must for tourists.

I'll get in.

Don't peek!

It's warm.

This is great.

It's paradise!

Hello!

Where were you? I looked all over.

Where's my room?

Upstairs.

Been touring the island?

She ignored me.

There you are!

The party's starting.

I'll join you soon.

Nice island. Good view.

We're busy with the reunion.

I'm starving.

Only fish.

I like fish.

Sure?

I caught this fish myself.

Sorry it's not much.

Looks good.

Tora said for you to start eating.

He's a total stranger.

He is? He's an oddball.

Do your best!

I represent the 22 eyes...

Including dirty eyes too...

You mean yourself.

Quiet!

Grade School Alumni Reunion

When we were in third grade, Miss Shimazaki came here.

We were struck with awe, she was so pretty.

I was just a dirty brat then.

When I got close to her, she smelled so good.

I was intoxicated.

I confess that...

She was my first love.

You jerk!

I tend to compare...

My girlfriend with her. That's why I'm still single.

You're the same.

She gave me wonderful memories.

I'm lucky.

Exactly!

Years have passed since then.

You often tried to move to Tokyo.

But our parents objected.

You were kind to give in to them.

That's why you're still here.

I feel sorry for you.

We planned to give you a present.

I spoke to my dad.

He said you were still using your old bicycle.

So we'll get you a new one.

A token of our thanks.

Please say something.

Thank you.

I'm... I'm so very happy.

Having a good time?

That makes 24 eyes now.

Let's sing for our memories.

Memories of love?

No. "Seven Chicks."

A good song.

Let's sing together.

"Do you know why crows always caw like that?

"Because they have seven lovely chicks in the mountains."

Here!

Here. Look.

Show me.

Tora phoned?

He sent his best.

From Shimoda?

He moved to Shikine Island.

Far out at sea over here.

He took Akemi there?

He didn't take her.

She insisted. Tora had to follow her.

Sorry. When will they return?

Depends on Akemi.

I see...

My daughter is a headache.

I saw Shingo's folks and apologized.

I sympathize with you.

But they're both adults, right?

Let them solve it themselves. Be more objective.

You interfere too much.

It's not very considerate.

I was born that way.

Have some.

They'll get bored and come home in a few days.

I wonder what they're doing.

Don't tell me...

What?

They're not sleeping in the same room.

Are you suspecting Tora?

But still...

We're fed up with your family trouble.

Thank Tora first.

I'm sorry.

Some cake for you. Good night.

Some octopus!

Goodbye, Miss Shimazaki!

Come back again!

They're gone.

Parting makes me so sad.

How many times have I seen children off?

Not only children.

Fellow teachers.

Policemen. Children's parents too.

Were you born here?

I was born and raised in the eastern part of Tokyo.

That puts me in the same boat.

Why...

Where in Tokyo?

Horikiri.

It's near my place.

I'm from Shibamata, in Katsushika.

I miss that place.

My father took me to visit the temple when I was little.

You remember?

I sure do.

The crowded approach... an old woman peddling toys...

Right.

Lots of food shops...

Broiled eel...

Crackers...

Candies...

Boiled seafood...

And sweets.

Those tasty sweets!

My folks run a sweets shop.

Called Toraya.

Were you raised on that street?

I was a delinquent.

And a burden to teachers.

So you've been on this island fifteen years?

Tokyo has changed.

Lots of toll roads, jammed with cars.

The old days are gone.

I often go home.

My father's there and I visit friends and go shopping.

I thought you'd never been back.

Hi!

Good-looking fish.

Did you tour the island?

No. I sat up late drinking last night.

I'll show you around.

What about school?

Today's Sunday.

It is?

Hi, teacher.

You can catch lots of big fish here.

I like this place best on the island.

It sure is a nice spot.

I come here when I feel lonely.

And spend time watching...

The beach and the peninsula.

Does a person like you feel lonely, too?

Of course.

While living in a place like this,

do you sometimes feel like drinking at snack bar?

I never feel that way.

Then you feel like...

Seeing your folks and friends?

Sometimes I do, but...

Let's see...

I wanted to become a teacher like in a novel.

That's why I came here.

Fifteen years ago...

There was no water supply.

It was inconvenient.

But children and young people...

They respected me. I thought life here was great.

But... suddenly I found myself no longer young.

I wonder if I'll grow old like this.

No, you won't.

Thinking like that...

Do men feel that way too?

I understand you.

You do?

Suppose I'm traveling in a country town.

The scarlet sunset in the west...

The temple bell tolling...

A mother with an apron...

She shouts, "Stop playing! Supper's ready!"

The children say, "See you tomorrow," or something.

They scatter and go home.

Then, there's nobody left.

Observing such a scene,

I sometimes feel lonely.

Do you happen to be single?

I'm afraid so.

I thought so.

Can you tell?

Your neck looks clean and cool.

No dirt of daily life.

I bet it's because...

I don't wear ties, just ordinary duds.

Ties make me feel stiff.

I'm not fit as a white-collar worker.

Hello.

Shigeru.

Did they leave?

Yes. They left for Tokyo.

I see...

Hi!

Sightseeing?

Yes, I am.

"Yes, I am?"

Doesn't she know her folks are worried?

She your friend?

Not at all.

I met her on the ferry.

I can't understand today's girls.

Wow! What a view!

You live in such a nice place.

Thanks.

I was raised at a small printing shop.

Printing noises and the smell of ink.

I can't believe you grew up here.

I feel great!

You like it?

Will you become one of the islanders?

No.

I'll take care of you.

I'm sorry but...

I'm married.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

Toraya speaking.

Akemi?

It's me.

Are you all right? Still on the island?

Oh?

Are you coming home tomorrow? Really?

I'm glad you decided.

I see.

She phoned Shingo, too.

That's good.

You two should talk it out. Coming home with Tora?

You don't know? Why?

Seems he likes this island.

Why?

I can't explain it.

Don't say that. Bring him home.

Even if you have to tie him up.

See you tomorrow.

I mean it. Bring him back with you.

Goodbye, then.

What's with Tora?

He wants to stay there.

Why? He went to get Akemi.

He goes for wool and comes home shorn.

What in the world...?

He likes Mother Nature?

Not him. He likes the red-light district.

Then, what happened?

Same old story? He met a beauty?

Fresh kid!

There are no grounds.

I'm sorry.

The way you talk!

Let's stay peaceful while he's away.

I was shocked. Oh, no...

I'm back.

The principal treated me to beer.

Fish for supper again?

Why not have sukiyaki tomorrow?

The wrong room?

No. It's your room.

Crackers from the cop's wife.

Can I help you?

I'll go home tomorrow.

So soon? You just got here. Enjoy some more.

I'm ready to go.

I'm sorry I made you come so far.

I don't mind.

The ferry sails at 9. Okay?

I have no wife waiting. Go by yourself.

It's Sakura's order.

She said to bring you even by force.

She talks big. Who cares where I go?

If you don't come,

I'll tell on you.

About what?

What else?

You've fallen for a teacher here.

You follow her around all day.

How can you talk like that?!

You'll only get jilted.

If you weren't a woman, I'd slug you.

Do it!

Some wife!

So what?

You run off leaving your man. Some wife, you are!

Single guys like you can't understand.

Don't ask the impossible.

I've had lots to talk about with you.

But you never listen to me.

What now?

What's with you?

The innkeeper's son proposed to me.

Proposed?

You're married.

That's why I'm going home.

I hurt that man.

I see.

You love him?

Yusuke's is big and good.

Make yours big, too.

Make it bigger.

Add more clay.

Can I help you?

Sorry to interrupt.

I've got to go home. I'm leaving this morning.

I came to say goodbye.

I wish you luck.

So you're leaving, too?

The students are waiting.

Thanks for listening to my story.

I had fun with you.

"The wolf is praying to the moon."

"It's howling so sadly."

"Then a shooting star appears."

Hello, Sakura.

Your English is good.

I wonder if they understood.

I heard Akemi came home.

You heard?

Her father is grateful to Tora.

Is that right?

He's become able to help others.

You're glad, right?

Thank you.

What's he doing?

He's tired. He's in bed.

That's too bad.

Tell him to come later.

I will. Excuse me.

It's about time to grow out of falling in love.

Hello.

How's Brother?

The same.

He seldom eats. He just sighs.

That's bad.

Sakura?

He makes us tired.

I'm sorry.

Akemi warned us...

Not to say words like...

"Island," "sea" and "teacher."

I forgot and served him dried fish.

I saw tears in his eyes.

We can't eat fish.

Him. Be careful.

How do you feel?

Better.

How's Akemi doing?

She talked with her husband.

They're trying to make a fresh start.

That's good.

Nice day.

It's autumn.

The maples must be red by now.

It'll be great to go and see them.

I wish I could go.

I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

I should take my aging uncle and aunt...

To a spa or something.

But I only cause trouble.

Enough.

Your words alone are enough.

Give him some sweets.

I'm back.

Here he comes.

Toraya's future hope.

Welcome back.

I'm hungry.

Give him some cake.

What's new at school?

We got a new teacher.

What teacher?

A lady.

She's pretty. Single too.

Don't talk like that.

You sound like an adult.

Here, cake.

Be quiet and eat.

Sweets, please.

Are you sick?

No. Been reading?

What are you reading?

"Twenty-four Eyes."

A good book.

A pretty schoolteacher.

She has 12 pupils. So 24 eyes.

"Do you know why crows always caw like that?…."

Hello.

Welcome.

Two 1,000 yen boxes.

Going to fish in the river?

No, we're going to the sea.

We'll catch big ones.

Where?

Shikine Island.

Shikine?

Hi, Tora! Why not fish for a change?

You'd catch one with a square jaw.

One with a mole.

Here's the money.

We'll get big yellowtails.

I'll bring you some.

Wait until then.

Thanks. I will.

Good luck!

Brother! What are you doing?

Going fishing. I'll catch some big ones.

Good luck!

Brother, wait a minute!

Not with that rod.

Let him go.

What are you saying?

He's gone nuts.

Bingoya, let's go.

Where?

Shikine Island.

Brother!

Hey, stop him! Stop him!

I get it. He went nuts.

Finally!

We caught him at the station.

We all got together and persuaded him.

His clothes weren't right.

The inns might be full.

The weatherman forecasts a storm.

It worked.

They all decided not to go fishing.

They went drinking.

I feel sorry for them.

Poor Tora!

I'm to blame.

Why?

This wouldn't have happened...

If I didn't want to go to that island.

But you aren't responsible for that teacher.

I forced him to come home.

Because I asked you to.

Don't be so cool.

I feel awful.

Leaving?

It's cold. Wear this.

Thank you.

Will Shingo be late again?

Who cares about him?

Good night.

Ouch! It hurts!

Where's Hiroshi?

He's out.

Going on a trip? Why so sudden?

I wanted to buy you a Chinese dinner.

Did you hear what he said?

Why not stay a few more days?

You couldn't even walk to the station.

Your kindness only makes my heart ache more.

I need to face the cold world.

Must you go?

You all right?

Money for you. Get some good food.

I hate to see you leave looking so sad.

I'll come home all right... maybe in half a year.

Chin up.

You all right?

Come home soon.

Tora!

Yes!

The teacher's here.

I'm glad you're here.

My father got sick, so I came home.

I told him about you.

He asked me to get him some sweets.

Why the suitcase? Going away?

No, I just got home.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

You live here?

Yes. Please come in.

Sorry, I didn't know.

Uncle, Aunty.

She's the teacher I told you about.

I'm Machiko.

Cheer up. Why look so gloomy?

Look alive. She's here.

Sakura, you well?

She's the teacher I mentioned.

The President gave me money. He said, eat something good.

Come in, come in.

Let's eat. Come in.

Hey, Hiroshi!

Hiroshi.

Go see Tora's latest.

She's pretty. A rare type these days.

Wasn't he depressed badly?

Can't be helped.

Let's go peek.

Dirty place, huh?

They're hot.

I can't eat any more.

Tora said to buy them.

They're tasty.

My favorite.

Korean food next.

No more, thanks.

And, when you asked who,

what did Brother say?

"It's Tora," in a cute voice.

Did I say that?

You sure did.

There was a pupil named Tora...

But he had a round face, big eyes and was quiet.

Sorry.

Complete opposite.

How could she mistake Tora for him?

Please have some.

Come to think of it, Tora's odd.

Why?

When I met you at the pier,

you looked so young.

It's his low I.Q.

What?

That's not it.

Welcome.

Sometimes he looks like a cute boy.

Sometimes like a reliable mature man.

I have seven faces.

I could be a good private eye.

He talks only nonsense.

Stop it!

I have a brother, too, in civil service.

He looks old and is a bore.

You're lucky to have such a nice brother.

Yes, he's reliable and gives me money.

He's kind to his folks.

You're going too far.

Enjoying yourselves?

My husband.

My brother-in-law. He's a bore.

I'm glad to meet you.

Come in here.

You're pretty.

Don't embarrass me.

You work near here?

In the shack back there.

We're back.

Welcome back.

Did you eat supper?

Sure. Sandwiches.

I see. Sorry.

Did the teacher leave?

How's Uncle?

Feeling great.

What happens next?

The end will come before long.

A happy end?

No way.

Stupid!

Some kid!

Russian dictionary section.

This is your dad.

What is it?

I'm in town. Who do you think I'm with?

Not Grandpa.

Who then, your aunt?

No?

Tell me.

Machiko?

Is she back?

Can't you get out early?

I'll put her on.

Hello? It's me.

Sorry to disturb you.

I can't come again until winter vacation.

I'm here to celebrate Chiaki's birthday.

Thank you. I'll join you soon.

I'll be there in half an hour.

At the station.

See you then.

Something urgent came up. I've got to go.

Why not try it on?

When she smiles, she looks like Setsuko.

Think so?

Reminds you of her?

Her voice does.

She'll be pretty, like Setsuko.

I'm not sure. She may look like me.

Aunty.

You look fine.

We'll take it.

Sorry. Kept you waiting.

Going home tomorrow?

Yes, I am.

By ship?

No, by plane.

I'll take a small propeller plane from Chofu Airport.

Coming home again for New Year's?

Yes, and let's visit Taishaku temple.

I know a shop near there.

A sweets shop called Toraya.

What about your transfer?

I haven't decided yet.

I'm worried about my father.

But I hate to leave that island.

How many students?

Ten. Why?

Gifts for them.

Thank you. But don't spend your money.

Don't worry. I'm richer than Dad.

Thanks for today.

My daughter expects...

A gift from you every birthday.

I'm only doing it for the late Setsuko's sake.

Not easy, is it?

Girls her age are difficult to handle.

You're right.

I had a marriage interview.

Mom was so persistent, I had to obey.

The lady was nice, though.

And?

Chiaki is dead against my remarrying.

She rescued me.

What's funny?

If you explain, she'll understand.

Shall I?

It's no use.

Why not?

She said something like this:

Only Machiko could be her new mother.

Maybe I'm drunk.

I didn't mean to say that.

I'm sorry.

Of course...

Chiaki would be happy if her wish came true.

That was a cowardly excuse.

I've been wishing for the happiness of living with you!

I've been talking without regard for you.

Forgive me.

How can a woman get angry when someone says he loves her?

Thanks for saying that.

I'll never bring this up again.

I wonder how I should take it.

May I consider you've proposed to me?

Yes.

But... if you...

I'll think it over.

Please do.

Aunty. Come.

I can't decide.

All right.

Excuse me.

What a mess!

Never mind. Clear the table.

Your wife and child finished?

No!

She was the best friend of my late wife.

The girl's her daughter.

No, no. The girl is my daughter. It means...

I understand. I'm sorry...

It's him.

Welcome back.

Are you still up? Oldsters should go to bed early.

The President treated me.

As a token of thanks.

It's been so long.

We sure had fun.

Good night.

Tora.

What?

That teacher was here.

You mean Machiko?

She wanted to talk to you.

It's her gift.

What?

Why didn't you have her wait? Can I catch her?

No. She left an hour ago.

I'll go.

It's too late.

But she wanted to talk to me.

She's leaving tomorrow by plane.

We told her you'd see her off.

I will.

Which airport? Haneda?

Not Haneda. Chofu.

Chofu?

The airport Bingoya goes to. He gave us a map.

A map?

What time tomorrow?

Ten a.m.

Ten? So early? I'll go to bed.

I wonder what brought her.

Does she need money?

She'd never ask you for money.

You're right. She wouldn't.

So what brought her?

It might have been her marriage.

You may be drunk, but don't make bad jokes.

You are stupid!

Don't say things unasked for.

I didn't say Tora was the lucky guy.

Someone else may have proposed. Maybe she came to talk to Tora.

Never mind. Good night.

Is it true?

Tora.

Sorry to be late.

Don't miss the plane.

Thank you.

I was worried.

Traffic was bad.

Sorry to make you come. Weren't you busy?

The only thing I have a lot of is time.

Sorry I went to your place last night.

Don't be.

I had something to confide in you.

But I feel it may be selfish of me to bother you.

Anything I can do for you?

When I was a student, I had a close friend.

She was pretty and bright.

I wondered who she'd marry.

And to my surprise...

She married a very quiet man.

That happens.

She soon had a daughter.

And she became just another fat, sloppy woman.

But she looked happy.

Sakura's like that, too.

Is that so?

I envied her so much.

But when her child started school,

she got sick and passed away.

I feel sorry for the child.

I give her a birthday present every year.

Yesterday...

Her father...

Suddenly...

He asked you to be his kid's mother?

He's a sincere man. The girl likes me.

There's no problem.

But...

But if it turns out like that...

The suffering of love...

The joys of love...

The heartbreaks of love...

I'll have to keep such human feelings...

Locked in my mind the rest of my life.

I wondered how you'd respond to such thinking.

Look.

I'm just a peddler.

How can I judge such things?

All aboard, passengers!

But...

But what?

The way you talk...

He must be a nice guy.

Think so?

Yes.

Better get aboard.

Sorry to bother you.

I feel relieved.

Good.

See you on New Year's.

I'll be waiting.

Goodbye.

Are these yours?

Where did Sakura go?

Ueno.

To see Tora off?

To give him his suitcase.

What happened? Lost love again?

Shut up and wait until Sakura gets back.

Here she comes.

I'm back.

He took these?

Did he say anything?

Machiko might get married.

To a man with a child.

So that's it.

Brother said, if Machiko calls, to tell her...

He's away on business,

but to invite her folks here for New Year's.

How did he look?

Well enough.

He looked relieved.

It makes me feel even sorrier for him.

I caused it.

He said he's glad Akemi got settled.

He needn't worry about her anymore.

Don't cry. It's depressing.

Sakura said Tora looked relieved.

Been waiting for me?

You must be starving. Let's eat.

Chowder?

The food for the season.

Looks good.

Happy New Year!

It's her.

You're all here?

Lady Akemi, Happy New Year!

Happy New Year.

Hiroshi, Happy New Year!

Thanks for last year.

No more trouble this year.

Don't say that.

Mitsuo upstairs?

Yes.

Handsome boy, a gift for you.

Happy New Year.

What a nice day!

Did Shingo come, too?

No. He went to greet his bosses.

What a drag!

What are you looking at?

The sky.

I wonder how Tora's doing.

Traveling with him sure was fun.

I'd like to do it again.

Akemi!

Come down.

I wonder where Tora is.

Buy your tickets there.

Anyone to take the sightseeing boat?

A 70-minute tour of the lake.

Anyone to take the lake tour?

Hey!

Hi, 24 Eyes!

Tora.

What a coincidence!

You the skipper?

Some guy!

Hey, Tamotsu!

Tora.

You work here, too?

Nice to see you again.

Do you know?

What?

Machiko's getting married.

That's wonderful.

Some widower with a kid.

So what? If she loves him.

Why not drink with us? Let's get drunk together.

Wait until I get back.

Be careful.

Thanks.

We're sailing. Hurry!

I'll work, too.

I'm like an overripe eggplant.

I'd like to eat it but my false teeth don't help.

I'll slash it to 400 yen.

Yotsuya, Akasaka, Kojimachi... girls take a leak there.

A tofu maker's daughter is as square as...

The tofu she sells.

It's a steal!

The End