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A Shochiku Film

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"How cherry blossoms remind me of many things… "

The ancients made up such pretty words…

Viewing cherry blossoms… … …

Makes stupid men like me remember things, too…

When I was sixteen, I fought with my dad…

I walked beside the Edogawa River, crying…

Cherry blossoms were scattering then…

No cherry tree there now…

When I was a kid,

the Edogawa River was famous for its cherry blossoms…

Every spring… … …

I went there with my folks and Sakura…

I was so happy to see the cherry blossoms…

I remember the excitement…

Yeah… … …

I was born and raised… … …

In Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo by the Edogawa River…

Tora-san Goes North

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

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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

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

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

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Keiko Takeshita as Rinko

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Kei Suma as the Skipper

Jun Miho as Akemi

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Keiko Awaji as Etsuko

Toshiro Mifune as Junkichi Ueno

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

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

I'm good, eh?

Good morning.

Hello, Sakura.

Thanks for the flowers. My uncle was delighted.

How is he?

Better, thanks. He'll leave the hospital soon.

That's good.

My aunt exaggerated, so everyone worried.

What's the successor doing at a time like this?

I mean Tora.

We've given up on him.

You shouldn't.

He'll realize someday.

Thank you.

I'll tell Uncle that. Goodbye.

Don't give up.

I've given you up.

Yes, I have!

Temporarily Closed - Toraya

You still here?

Eating?

Aunty cooked for me.

Thank you.

For his roommates.

I met the High Priest just now.

What did he say?

He asked about our successor, Tora.

If only that man could settle down...

It's about time he got back.

It's summer.

I hope he postpones getting home.

I have my hands full with my husband.

I can't handle Tora, too.

Look after the house.

Tell Uncle I'll come tomorrow.

You can't keep the shop closed.

Right. We're running low on cash.

Maybe we should open tomorrow.

It'll be hard on you.

I have to do my best for my uncle and aunt.

Why, Brother!

It's open.

You're back!

What's up? How come you're closed?

The joint finally go bust?

They off on a trip somewhere?

Why be sarcastic?

Uncle's in a hospital.

He has pneumonia. It was bad.

We even thought about...

Placing a "missing persons" ad for you.

So how is he?

Better. He passed the crisis.

He'll be back soon.

Yeah? That's good to hear.

Sorry, I didn't know.

Does his doctor drink a lot?

Or doesn't he?

Why?

I'll go see Uncle.

I'll bring his doctor a gift.

It's not necessary.

You don't know the world.

See? If you slip a guy's doctor something,

he'll get better treatment.

So what's the doc's name?

I don't know.

You don't?

How many nurses they got on him?

Don't ask me.

You don't know?

You guys don't know anything.

Some bunch! I'm glad I'm back.

Maybe lots of nurses.

Cherries or crackers should satisfy them.

And for Uncle's roommates.

Anyhow, I'll go to the hospital.

Does he know which hospital?

He's hopeless.

Brother!

What's that?

Mitsuo gave me this computer game.

So difficult!

Your sis?

Hi!

Wasn't that Tora?

Talk of the devil and sure enough.

Aunty! Is this the room?

Tora.

Uncle.

I didn't know.

You're back?

I ran all the way. You're better?

Thank you. I'm better.

That's great.

Sakura's been so nice.

It's been rough on you.

I almost forgot.

Listen.

Thanks for being kind to my uncle.

Thanks a lot.

He's a dumb hick, but treat him nice.

My gifts for his roommates.

One each.

You're thoughtful.

Doctor...

How's your appetite?

I ate all my breakfast.

Then, no more intravenous feeding.

You look better.

Thanks for curing my uncle, Doc.

You his relative?

Please take this as a token of thanks.

You shouldn't. We can't accept gifts.

Don't say that.

Gifts can lead to favoritism.

Doc!

Wait a minute!

I can't take back what I offered.

No means no.

Nobody's looking so...

Don't insult me!

You did it!

You are an idiot!

What a jerk.

You all right?

That's all for today.

People, thanks for working so hard.

Toraya opens tomorrow?

To earn their keep.

Shall I help?

Let's go out tonight.

Idiot!

Been to the hospital?

What's that?

Where's Tora?

Upstairs.

It sure was a mess.

Tora tried to force whiskey on the doctor, who got upset.

They all refused these.

What a shame!

Rotten bananas...

Akemi, will you hide these?

Hi, Aunty.

You got home? Exhausted?

Thanks for today.

They liked the bananas?

They're a little old, but they're tasty.

Hi, Tora!

Akemi? Hitting it off with hubby?

It's like we're divorced.

I'll work at Toraya.

You'll open the shop?

It'll be even harder on everyone.

What time do I come?

The sweets will be ready at 10 a.m., so come then.

Yukari'll come to help.

I can't come before three, so visit Uncle after that.

Sorry I can't take care of you tomorrow.

Go eat noodles or anything you like for lunch.

I get it.

You think I'm a pest, right? Why don't you say so?

I'll hit the road.

We only thought you're tired.

Because you just got back.

You guys are tired, too.

How come you're so modest?

Uncle got sick and you guys are working hard.

How can I just sit and loaf?

I'm the successor of this house.

It'll be nice if you work for us, right?

Absolutely.

What'll you do?

Whatever I can. Whatever.

But not kneading sweets.

It's sticky and makes me itch.

Something else.

Why not do skewering?

Skewering?

Skewers are pointed.

I get scared that it might stab my eyes.

No skewering.

Anything else?

How about making bean jam?

Bean jam? Let's see...

The smell makes me sick.

Isn't there some job that makes me feel good?

Delivery service?

Good!

You can ride a bike.

Bike?

I don't like riding bikes.

It makes my legs sore.

Any other job?

How about bookkeeping?

Checking income and expenses.

I guess not.

Obviously.

Then clean the place and carry dishes.

Aunty.

I'm the heir to this shop.

Why must I do cruddy work?

You asked for work.

I'm no janitor!

Hey, don't yell.

Just sit at the cash register.

And do what?

Keep it safe and answer the phone.

You call that "work?"

It's important.

When customers see...

The proprietor at the register...

They believe it's a good shop.

Uncle always does that.

The other day, he said his job was sitting there.

I see.

You'll look good, sitting there.

Think so?

Sure.

"Waitress, the customer's paying the bill."

Just like that?

Yes!

Granny...

Quit yawning and sprinkle some water.

To settle the dust.

Are you leaving, sir?

Come again. Waitress!

Yes, Master?

Eat when we're less busy.

Quit yapping and eat fast.

They say, "Eating fast is good.

"So is fast bowel movement.

"I grab toilet paper before crapping.

"My folks all laugh."

Will that do?

Sure.

I'll sit there starting tomorrow.

Where to?

To the john.

Can he do it?

I wonder how long he'll last.

Hey, laborers, you as unhappy as ever?

Come in and buy our sweets!

Please come in.

What will it be?

Miss.

Two servings, please.

Toraya speaking.

Order?

Sure.

Yeah? 500 yen box?

Thirty boxes. I got it.

Want us to deliver by 1 p.m.

Thank you very much.

I took notes. Right?

Who was it?

Beats me.

Why didn't you ask?

Your order?

Some pop, please.

They didn't say who.

They didn't want to. We shouldn't probe.

What a fool.

Akemi...

This is you.

Aunty said not to read comic books here.

She also said...

Don't fart while reading the paper.

Where to?

To the john.

You just went.

That was a big one.

Welcome!

Why not let him eat?

Leave him alone.

Poor guy! Why not free him?

Let him run loose.

Like a dog?

Dogs are smarter.

Where are you going?

Brother!

Tora-the-heir!

Hi, gang! Let's have a beer.

Mitsuo, study hard.

Don't be like Tora.

Goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

We're finished.

Thanks. I bet you never work this hard at home.

Lock the door.

We won't let him in.

Lock it tight.

Looks like you're punishing a child.

Doesn't it?

He'll be late. We'll eat first.

Join us, Akemi.

Looks good.

I know how you feel.

But you mustn't count on Tora.

In a way he's charming.

But holding down a steady job isn't for him.

That's his charm.

Keep out of this.

Let's quit! We'll close the shop.

I'm tired of it all.

We'll sell this place.

We'll take a small apartment.

You mustn't say that.

It's all so ridiculous.

No matter how hard we try, Tora's still the heir.

It's easy to quit.

Right?

Yeah.

Every shop owner thinks of quitting at least once a day.

But if they really did, what'd happen to society?

We aren't talking about you.

Just don't say you'll quit.

All right, I won't.

I'm sorry.

Is it Brother?

Gee, it's Mitsuo?

I hardly recognized him. He's so big now.

Where to?

Going to Tora's room?

He said to get his bag.

Where is he?

At the station.

Oh no or oh my!

He said to do it secretly.

Why not sit here?

Thanks.

You aren't alone. Did you tell on me?

No. They saw me.

I thought I should say goodbye to you, but...

You mad?

Aunty was crying. She said...

You're so undependable she'll close the shop.

Will she really?

If so, you'll lose your home.

What if you come back...

And find a new building instead of the shop?

No, I wouldn't want that.

Then why not try to fit in properly?

Sorry.

Study hard, kid.

Be a great guy for your mom.

Reflect on yourself.

What?

You talk real big now.

You were such a little kid!

Was I too harsh?

No, I'm glad you said it.

Where's Tora?

Sapporo, Hokkaido

It's as hard as overripe eggplants.

My false teeth won't help.

Step up, citizens! Which will you take?

Ordinarily they sell for 20,000 yen each.

But I can't ask that much.

To my dear Hokkaido friends,

I offer them practically free.

Van Gogh's "Sunflowers."

A mere 4,700 yen!

I paid the hospital. This is the change.

Thanks.

You working already?

I'm preparing the "return gifts."

So many?

Receiving and returning. It sure is a bother.

Yeah, when we're paupers.

Don't worry about us.

Oh, Hokkaido!

Nice place.

Where in Hokkaido?

Akan.

Maybe Tora's up north somewhere.

Actually he's kind and unselfish.

Why do I hate him when he's here?

Let's talk with some tourists…

Hello…

Sightseeing?

Me? Hardly… I came on business…

Been so many places in Hokkaido?

I'm on TV?

Nationwide?

That's right… Look at the camera…

Where have you been?

Uncle, Aunty, you watching?

I'm reflecting on myself… You there, Sakura?

No need to worry about him at all.

I'll lie down.

Hello.

I'm disgusted.

I've got to work.

Welcome.

Don't worry.

Will you kick the fender?

Here I go.

Well...

Will you take me where I can find an inn?

Get in.

Before the engine quits.

Out of order?

Get out and kick the fender.

Kick?

Kick it hard.

Really kick it?

Get in.

Get in, get out. Some junker!

It stinks.

What's this smell?

It's cow dung.

A sacred smell.

I'm in a sacred jalopy?

You a farmer?

No, a veterinarian.

A vet?

Hard work?

A real job.

Here we are.

We've arrived?

I slept well.

Thanks for the ride.

Why not drop in?

Have some tea.

Thanks.

If you insist.

Your wife?

My wife died ten years ago.

So, you're cranky, huh?

You slave with cattle all day.

And you sleep alone at night.

What a boring life!

Yeah.

Why not get married again?

Don't be choosy about her looks or age.

A so-called "tea companion" will do.

Marry one no matter how old she is.

That's better.

About Japan's agricultural policy...

Cows and horses are man's friends.

Humans and animals have loved one another for centuries.

The whole family take care of sick cattle.

And they're glad when they recover.

They're so sad...

If they have to kill their cattle.

That's how it should be.

But now...

Cows get shipped to the butcher as soon as they quit giving milk.

"Kill cows that don't give milk!"

Isn't it disgusting?

Sure is.

Applied to humans, it means,

"Get rid of useless guys."

I'd be the first target.

You think it's a good policy?

Hello. A visitor?

Who's she?

A neighbor.

Wow! What a climb!

Your laundry.

Why not pick it up yourself?

Right?

It's you? What's up?

What? Foot presentation? That's bad.

I'll be right there.

I have to help with a cow's delivery.

Eat at her snack bar.

You run a snack bar?

I'm an employee.

What she serves is poor for the price.

Then, don't come.

You stay here. We'll talk more.

All right.

He's weird, huh?

Very weird.

No one will marry him.

Naturally.

Dirty! He touched cow dung.

It worked!

No relatives?

A daughter. She's married and lives in Tokyo.

Ever come home?

Never.

A fight with Dad?

It's his fault.

He objected, saying Tokyo men can't be trusted.

She ran away, huh?

Poor Rinko!

Rinko?

It's her name.

Will you come to my place?

Why not?

Dr. Ueno.

We should've come to say goodbye.

Never mind. Today?

Thanks for everything.

Maybe we won't meet again. Take care.

You did all you could.

We tried hard, but we have to quit farming.

Thanks very much.

Sweetbrier

That oddball putting up someone?

How unusual!

I bet he likes him.

What is he, a skunk?

Sure. Nobody likes him.

Who, his guest?

No, the vet.

Don't ruin the mood.

Your singing's worse.

I don't necessarily dislike his sort.

He sure is an oddball.

But I don't think he was born that way.

I know, but...

He had to go through every thinkable hardship, then...

A Tokyo man took his daughter away.

He got soured on everything.

It made him like that.

Come to think of it, I'm sorry for him.

I see.

You've got a daughter, too?

Yeah, but she's a tomboy.

You have trouble with your kids, too.

I knew I would, so I never even got married.

He's smart.

I couldn't do that.

Life would be too dull, then.

You single?

I'm always jilted.

You're married? Don't chase chicks.

These are from the skipper.

Crabs.

Hairy crabs? Fine. Fine as a cat...

With its fur full of catnip.

He's funny.

"With its fur." What was that?

Shiretoko Maru. Over.

Wa-ei Maru… Go ahead… Over…

How's the tide? Over.

Looks all right… Over…

Roger.

Shiretoko Peninsula Tour

Rooms A vailable

Hello?

Dad? It's me.

Hello? It's Rinko.

I know.

Been a long time…

I'm at Shari Station.

I felt like coming home.

May I come home?

Are you listening?

I'm listening.

I'll take a taxi…

You alone?

Of course…

Something happen?

We 'll discuss it later… Bye…

Hello?

Hey, Tora.

Get up.

I'm still sleepy.

Check the cows by yourself.

You're a vet, aren't you?

Look! That's the famous Oshinkoshin Falls.

Want to take a look?

I'm from here.

I thought you were a tourist.

What's the fuss? What's going on?

A visitor?

Who?

You shaved, put on a new shirt.

A woman?

Wow! I'm amazed.

Got one more?

I thought Etsuko was your girl.

You're real popular.

I'm in the way.

Don't blab. She's not that kind of woman.

What kind, then?

My daughter.

Rinko's coming home?

How do you know?

I heard about it.

She lives in Tokyo.

Why is she coming home?

No idea.

So you got all dolled up to see your daughter?

Isn't it nice?

It's been a long time, so welcome her kindly.

Never say, "Why are you here?"

Understand, mister?

I'll be going.

Going?

I'm just a stranger, and in the way.

Bye.

Hey, Tora.

What?

Why not meet her?

She pretty?

Not very.

Maybe some other time.

I wish you happiness.

Hi.

Come in. Step right in.

Hey, what are you doing?

Rinko's back. Say hello to her.

I'm back.

You got old.

Why are you here?

Came to apologize?

Shouldn't I have come home?

You just left without a word.

Now you suddenly return.

The nerve to want me to welcome you!

Knock it off!

Didn't I say to welcome her nicely?

Look, your charming daughter is crying.

What a father!

Please forgive him.

He's eccentric. He's actually nice, but...

His got twisted after his daughter left.

She's to blame, too. She didn't understand her dad.

Hey! I'm talking about you. Right, Rinko?

Sorry.

That's all right.

Tamai? I'll be there soon.

Some trouble here.

I'm on my way.

Hey! You going out?

I have work.

You busy tonight?

Nope.

Stay one more night, then.

I'll get some meat for dinner.

I'm glad Tora's here.

It started!

Why must he go out when his daughter's here?

Um...

Excuse me but...

What is it?

Who are you?

Sorry I didn't introduce myself. My name's Tora.

Tora?

From where?

Shibamata.

Don't know? It's in Katsushika.

Still don't know?

You know Tokyo?

Of course.

Good. I'm Tora, from Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo.

My name's Rinko. Thanks for helping my father.

I'll make you some tea.

How messy!

Looks like him.

Hey, isn't she Rinko?

It's been a long time.

You're back?

Sorry to have worried you so much.

Hi, Skipper!

You got even prettier.

A mature woman.

Looking tired makes her sexier.

Naughty guys! Quit staring at her like that.

Come and have some coffee.

Bring some fish.

Did you fight with your dad?

Almost. But Tora stopped us.

He was there? Good!

He helps us a lot.

Know him?

Sure.

"Fine as a cat..."

"The old man drank sake, got soused and died.

"The old man was so shocked she checked out, too."

You're weird.

I don't think so.

You're the one who's weird.

Me? Weird?

Absolutely.

Weird, huh?

Sure. But some of my pals are even worse.

How?

For instance, some wear a topknot even now.

Some are worse. They eat a tube of toothpaste every day.

You're lying.

No. I know a guy who can fart anytime.

And anywhere.

We took him to a public bath and told him...

To fart in the tub. So many bubbles it made!

We all laughed.

Then we saw how pale he looked.

We pulled him out.

His belly was flat.

He had no more gas in him.

He's laughing.

Nonsense.

Good evening.

Hi, Skipper!

We meet again.

Eaten? I brought some food.

A flatfish.

I'll make sashimi.

You helped Rinko?

Nope. I just spout nonsense.

You cleaned the kitchen?

Will that knife do?

Leave it to me.

I guess you're happy to see your daughter.

What's so good about seeing her?

We're planning a welcome party for you.

How long will you stay?

Let me see...

Stay a while. It's been so long.

You should've brought your man.

Gloomy guy!

Have kids.

Grandchildren'd change him.

Sit down.

In your last letter you wrote:

You had some trouble. It worried me.

Sorry.

Hitting it off?

Stupid guy!

Why do you have to say that?

They're discussing something serious. Just drink.

Dad...

Yes?

I...

I failed in marriage.

Got divorced?

When?

Three months ago. Been alone since then.

I suspected.

I felt something odd when I saw you.

Shut up!

Quit howling!

Hey, don't take it out on him.

Because you married that bum.

You were a fool.

What a thing to say!

Just listen to her story.

Telling me to shut up?

That's what dads do.

Why can't I talk?

My daughter got married without my permission.

She got divorced and came home.

Must I ignore it?

I apologize. Is that what you want?

Poor thing! Some dad! Let's go.

I'm sorry for what happened.

Skipper, why don't you go get some sake?

Roger. I will.

I'll bring some wasabi, too.

I know how you feel, but she returned to her father.

That's real nice. Let's drink.

She didn't get a divorce...

Because the guy had an affair or anything.

Then, why?

In short... how can I put it?

Their love cooled off.

That's it.

Actually, it lasted for only six months.

They got bored with each other.

Her man stopped coming home.

She could've left him sooner.

How come she put up with it for three years?

Yeah. How come?

You live here in a country district, so...

Maybe you don't understand.

Some Tokyo sophisticates...

Stay married even though love vanishes.

They're spiritual paupers.

I bet Rinko realized that.

She got a divorce last December.

She lived alone in an apartment.

She saw this place in a TV show.

It made her feel like coming home.

I'm surprised she had such an unhappy past.

Makoto, this gives you a new opportunity.

Shut up, idiot!

Look! A big one!

A shark!

"Sakura, you well?

"Hello from Shiretoko!

"It's a great place.

"Good grub. Kind people.

"And beautiful mother nature."

Doesn't sound like him.

I'm sure something happened.

Another woman.

Read the rest.

"Last Sunday, we took a boat tour.

"We saw Cape Shiretoko, with its sweetbriers."

How I envy him!

"When sweetbriers are starting to bloom...

"On Cape Shiretoko far up north,

"just try to remember all of us,

"who were close friends of yours.

"After drinking all night, we climb a hill,

"and see the white night finally going away."

Tora, can you see?

That's Kamuiwakka Falls…

Beautiful…

Kamuiwakka.

Kamchatka?

No. Kamuiwakka.

My first time.

Your first?

Yes, somehow.

"Two days ago, the hotel owner and the fishery union boss...

"Invited me to a funny game called "Bird-Watching."

The sea is covered with floating ice.

It's really cold.

I'm already getting cold.

What did you do in winter, as a child?

I watched TV every night.

I wished I could go to Tokyo.

That was my dream.

And so you went there.

That's right.

I found two birds!

Nice birds!

"I'm not saying I'm only enjoying myself every day.

"I'm getting to know the severe life of the people."

Ouch! Hey, wait a minute.

It's coming.

Help me, Tora!

Everyone, help!

That's the way!

How do you feel? Better?

I'm amazed.

I thought all you did was give injections.

But it's real hard work.

Aren't you too old for this?

Tora!

Come in and have some tea.

Thanks. Doctor, let's go.

I worked so hard I'm thirsty.

"After working hard all day,

"we take a bath and go to the beach.

"The sun sets over the Sea of Okhotsk.

"I'm captured by some deep sentiment.

"That's the story. I'm well, so don't worry about me.

"I meant to send you some kelp.

"But I asked Rinko to take it to you.

"My best to everyone. Your brother."

Again! I'm not involved.

That beauty is coming.

How do you know?

It's obvious.

As we expected.

Octopus!

"Octopus?" To your dad?

Why so mad?

I'll teach you...

Stop it!

What's wrong?

He never stops worrying about money.

So I said, "Why don't you print counterfeits?"

You said that?

It was a joke.

A joke? A Printing firm owner's daughter?

Your counterfeits wouldn't be passable anyway.

Run!

Bye!

Where are you going?

Wow! It's raining!

She'll never understand.

I hate poverty.

I only imitated him.

Sorry.

Miss Ueno.

Here you are.

As it states,

cancellation must be notified a month in advance.

Pay for next month too.

28,000 yen after deducting utilities. Sign and seal it.

No charges for damage caused are necessary.

What about this cleaner?

May I have it?

My son wants a small one for his car.

Okay.

Thanks. You have to throw away these things?

It can't be helped, right?

It's still usable.

Excuse me. Where's Toraya?

That way? Thanks.

Too bad, Tora isn't home.

I know. Thanks.

Excuse me.

Is this Toraya?

I'm Rinko Ueno from Shiretoko, Hokkaido.

So you're her?

Sakura!

We were saying it's time you came.

She's Rinko.

Aren't you Sakura?

Thank you about my brother.

I'm glad you came.

Come inside.

Call Hiroshi.

Is she really Tora's sweetheart?

Hiroshi said so.

A call from the tax office.

Back to work!

Tora was born and raised here?

It hasn't changed much since I was a child.

Though the neighborhood has.

How nice to have a dear old home!

Tora said age is the only merit of this place.

I asked when it was built. He said the 12th century.

He said there's a photo here...

Of an ancient monk eating sweets.

He meant the one of...

A strolling monk who came here.

This one.

He looks ancient enough.

What does Tora do every day?

He's so popular that everyone invites him over.

He rarely stays at my house.

He's a headache.

Ordinarily, he'd have to sit...

At the register as our heir.

But he never stops loafing.

He annoys everybody.

What a shame.

In Shiretoko, it's kelp in the summer.

Salmon in the autumn.

Many people come to work.

We're used to having strangers staying awhile.

Anyway, Tora never annoys people in Shiretoko.

We feel as if he's always been with us.

He's too friendly.

He's so uninhibited.

Everyone says so...

Tora makes them hate to work.

He influences people in a bad way.

I don't think so.

Tora makes us think that there must be something...

Better in life.

You're very kind.

Two boxes of sweets.

There's a limit to it.

You know Aesop's Fables?

Ants work hard the whole summer.

Grasshoppers just sing all the time.

So they freeze to death in winter.

Is Tora a grasshopper?

Yes. When I heard the story in grade school,

I remembered him and cried.

A grasshopper?

That's why he likes cucumbers and eggplant.

What if he heard us?

Remember us to my brother.

I will.

Where's Tora?

Out picking mushrooms.

As I told you, you're too old for this work.

Now that Rinko's back...

Why not open a pet hospital in town?

I can't do such childish work.

It's time to think about when you get old.

What about when you can't work?

I'll load my rifle,

stick the muzzle in my mouth...

And pull the trigger with my toe.

Let the bears have me.

As you wish!

When I'm talking seriously.

I...

I decided to go home.

The owner sold the shop.

He remodeled it, but business is still bad.

He asked me to help with another restaurant in Abashiri.

But I'm tired of Hokkaido.

I'm not from this district anyway.

It's too cold in winter.

I'm not young.

My sister lives in Niigata. I'll move in with her.

You and I have been friends for a long time.

But you never held my hand.

No.

You shouldn't.

Ueno residence.

Rinko? It's me.

You in Tokyo?

Is that all?

Very well. Take care.

Rinko's coming home tomorrow.

I'll go back to my place.

The regulars are waiting.

They only pass by.

They buy things at hotels.

That's true.

Rinko, I came for you.

Sorry to trouble you.

I have no work today.

Shiretoko Nature Preservation Society

What's this?

The society we formed.

When did you form it?

It was a society to protect your chastity.

But you got married, and changed it.

Get in.

We had some trouble.

What trouble?

Tora and your dad fought. They aren't talking.

What caused it?

They say it's because you're chummy with Tora.

Silly! Complete nonsense!

Yeah, just nonsense.

Tora!

I'm back.

I went to Toraya.

Meet Sakura?

Yes. She kindly gave me a present.

Glad to hear that.

Sightseers, let's preserve nature…

This is the Shiretoko Nature Preservation Society…

Miss, don 't throw tissues on the road…

Shiretoko 's environment is precious…

Don 't litter with cans!

You fight with Dad?

Who told you?

Makoto.

He's so stubborn.

Maybe Dad told you nasty things.

No, that wasn't it?

You're mad, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

I just... feel sorry for your dad.

Why?

I made a joke.

He took it seriously and got mad.

What joke?

I said, "If you're really in love,

"I won't mind helping you."

In love with whom?

Who else?

That madam.

I can't believe he's in love with her.

What a bad joke!

Hey, can't you tell?

I knew the moment I saw the two.

But Dad is so old.

Age doesn't matter when in love.

But...

It's true. When I said it, he got furious.

I thought he would even shoot me.

You sure?

Positively.

His mind is as hot as a fire to cook steak.

What do you think we should do?

It can't be helped.

He'll get jilted sooner or later.

Poor guy!

Couldn't you have prevented it?

Suppose Etsuko loves him?

He's known her for years.

But he's still like a stone. Who'd fall for him?

You're right.

At least watch so he won't kill himself.

Is love so compelling?

Sure.

Have you been in love?

Sure. I'm a man, and a man loves.

Rinko, you're back.

Good!

We decided that...

We'll have a barbecue tomorrow.

What's this "barbecue?"

Roasted meat.

Is that all?

Just an English expression. Bye.

Dad, supper's ready.

The skipper and guys are having a barbecue tomorrow.

They want you to come, too.

Barbecue? I'm not going.

I'll go to bed.

Soup's ready, too.

Where's the sauce?

I'm coming.

He's coming.

Here she comes.

Hey, Rinko's coming!

What kept you?

Sorry.

Hey, who invited her dad?

He'll only spoil the mood.

Rinko invited him.

What a drag!

Will you take out the sauce?

Let's get started.

No. First, a speech.

Thank you for coming when you're so busy.

Really not busy?

3rd anniversary of our Nature Preservation Society.

But Hokkaido is saddled by a depression.

We can't catch many fish.

The coal mines are closed.

There's a risk that nature may be destroyed, too.

To preserve our last asset,

we founded the society.

You're the one destroying nature.

Who shoots seals?

Sea lions. It's not forbidden.

You eat them?

They're too oily.

The only good news in such a bad recession is...

That, just as salmon return to...

Where they were born, Rinko came home, too. And...

As eagles sometimes fly from Siberia and rest here...

Tora happened to drop by.

How true!

Yeah!

Tora, we want you to stay forever.

And Rinko...

Don't go away anymore.

Let's live here together.

Try to live in this town, and you'll find it nice.

What an impressive speech!

Let's drink to it.

Cheers!

All the drinks here are from the Sweetbriers.

Is this squid?

Take care of your dad.

Some father!

Here, Dad.

Why not talk to them?

What's up?

The madam has something to say.

The skipper thought it's about him.

What about?

Nothing pleasant.

Money? How much do I owe you?

Sooner or later you'll know, so I'll spell it out.

I'm closing my shop this summer.

Really?

I'm sorry, when you're all enjoying yourselves.

What will you do?

I'll go home.

I'm sad to leave you people.

If I had any children, it'd keep me going, but...

You should've said something earlier.

Sorry.

It's so sudden.

I mentioned it to the vet, though.

You did?

What did he say?

"It can't be helped."

I didn't say that.

You might just as well have.

Well, I was against it.

Why were you against it?

No reason to tell.

Look, Doc, we're all against it.

But she has a reason to close shop and go home.

So why whine like a kid?

That's right.

Shut up and roast the meat!

Anyway, I won't allow it.

The way you talk!

It's not your business.

I'm not your maid.

She's right.

Shut up!

What a man!

Hey, Doc, are you that much against it?

Personal reasons?

Why not explain?

I won't tell you.

He won't.

If you don't, Etsuko will go back to Niigata.

I said I'm against it.

Then tell her why you are.

He should, right?

Exactly!

Better speak up.

If not, you'll lose the chance forever.

All right.

I'll tell her.

I'll tell her!

Good!

Go!

I'm against you leaving.

Because... I...

I... I love you.

Is that wrong?

He said it!

What a heartwarming scene!

He really said it.

"When sweetbriers are starting to bloom...

"On Cape Shiretoko far up north,

"just try to remember all of us,

"who were close friends of yours.

"After drinking all night,

"we climb a hill..."

Rinko, it's Tora.

You're here? Sorry to be like this.

Where are they?

They're drinking at her snack bar.

I suppose.

Can I sit here?

Why not come in?

I have to go back soon.

Is everythig all right?

About what happened?

I feel strange but I'm glad.

That's good.

I fought with your dad at Etsuko's place.

Again?

We told him to hurry and marry her.

Then he got furious.

He said, "I have a divorcee -

"No - a daughter to take care of.

"I have no right to marry."

So, I said, "I'll ask Rinko what she thinks."

You approve of his marriage?

Yes. But I feel...

Like Etsuko took my father away.

Then I'll tell him that you approve of his marriage.

Leaving so soon?

We'll drink all night.

So lock up and go to bed.

I don't know how to say it...

Thank you for everything.

Not at all.

Good night.

There's more.

Good morning.

Been drinking until now? You look awful.

Tora said to give you this.

"Dear Rinko, migrants return south.

"I wish you every happiness. Torajiro."

What happened to him?

He said something came up. He left early.

He didn't say a thing last night.

I wonder why.

I was drunk and said,

"Aren't you in love with Rinko?"

Tora got furious.

I was only joking.

But he took it seriously.

You shouldn't have said that.

You made Rinko mad, too.

Have you ever been in love?

I'm always in love.

If you love a woman, tell her clearly.

Like that vet did.

I did that once.

You really did?

Ten years ago.

To your classmate?

To Rinko.

You've got guts.

What did she say?

I remember well:

"I don't dislike you.

"But I don't love you, either.

"So let's stay as just friends."

Remembering it makes me sad.

Wow!

I know, I know. Just watch the road.

It's hot.

She's here.

Why, Rinko!

I was going to call you.

When did you get to Tokyo?

Yesterday.

She found a job in Tokyo.

Will your father come, too?

No. There'll be a wedding.

Yours?

No. Her father's.

We owe him a lot.

My dad insists on thanking him.

Who?

Tora.

Why?

Dad, why don't you explain?

I suppose.

Show her inside. Don't talk here.

That's right. Please.

You're sweating.

Fix a bath for her.

There will be fireworks tonight.

Let's go and watch.

Good idea.

Sounds like fun.

Please.

Where's my kimono?

In the bureau.

But Tora isn't here...

Don't worry about it.

See you later.

"It's summer and very hot. How are you?

"I'm reflecting on myself and at the same time...

"I wish Toraya further prosperity.

"At the Nagaragawa River. Torajiro."

What a sloppy guy!

Dreaming about women?

Tora! It's too hot to think about women.

It's killing me.

What a bum!

I took a long rest in cool Hokkaido. Move!

I'm desperate. Buy them!

I wish I could give them away.

But I have a wife and kids to support.

So I need a little dough.

500 yen for one!

Come down.

400 yen. Yotsuya, Akasaka, Kojimachi...

A pretty girl taking a leak there...

She's a tofu maker's daughter.

You got a bargain, fella!

The End