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A Shochiku Film

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Sakura, are you well?

How are your folks and Uncle and Aunty?

I'm on the road as usual…

I roam from south to north… Fall follows summer…

In fall, I chase the red leaves south…

I wish I could get out of this lousy life…

But I'm a born loafer as you know…

My efforts always fizzle…

You know the saying: only death can cure a fool…

Tellyour son Mitsuo… … …

Not to end up like his uncle…

Drum it into him…

And tell him this:

His uncle hopes he 'll grow up… … …

To be an honest and decent man…

Ticket, please.

We'll arrive in about 10 minutes.

Have a drink.

No, no.

I can't. I can't.

Come on. Have a bite.

I'm on duty. No, thanks.

He punched this too?

Funny guy.

Tora-san's Memorial Day of Salad

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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…

Hiroko Mita as Yuki

Toshinori Omi as Shigeru

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Yoshiko Mita as Machiko

Original Story by Yoji Yamada

Based on Machi Tawara's collection of poems

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

Directed by Yoji Yamada

Give it to me.

Idiot.

Gen.

How's the High Priest?

He's at the kindergarten.

It's their field day, huh?

Here's the change.

Thanks.

Thank you for coming.

Hello!

Got used to it?

Everyone says he's a nice boy.

Don't give up, okay?

Lunch?

Uncle.

The union will handle Sanpei's health insurance.

We'll pay more, but that's the rule.

This stuff's beyond me. I'll leave it to you.

It's the kindergarten field day.

It seems like just yesterday that Mitsuo went there.

What's he thinking?

About college?

He wants to go to a small, rural college.

He lacks guts.

Why go so far when he lives in Tokyo?

He wants to study in a quiet place.

Talking about Mitsuo?

You're having a hard time?

What are you doing?

Don't act like Tora. Come in.

Fool.

Mail for you.

Thank you.

It's from Uncle. Illegible!

What does he say?

"Hi there! It's fall now. Good weather, good grub.

"I'm doing great. I wish you all the best. Torajiro."

Sounds like fun!

Maybe I can be his apprentice if I fail college.

He's a loafer cause he failed college.

Back to work.

Hello.

Sweets? Right away...

May I have one?

Really? Thanks.

Granny, when is the next bus?

In another hour.

Yeah?

So a bus just left?

Where are you headed?

I wonder.

Is there a nice spa around?

An open-air bath beside a river. I can watch the moon.

A village girl comes up.

"You stayin' the night here, huh?"

It's great to be rich!

Rich? Lady, I'm broke. I got lots of time, though.

Where are you headed?

Me? Back home.

With gifts for the grandkids?

No grandkids.

A hard-working son then?

He moved to Tokyo with his wife and left me.

All alone, huh? You must be lonely.

You're a funny guy.

Think so?

Why don't you stay at my place tonight?

I may look like a bum.

But I'm a hard worker. Thanks.

Take a bath first.

Thanks.

It's an iron bathtub. There are geta in it.

I know. I must wear them inside.

Take a tumble and your ass gets burned real good.

What a funny guy!

I'll fix you some mushroom soup tonight.

"Kusatsu is a nice place. Come visit.

"Flowers blossom in the spas..."

It's so much fun.

You like it? That's good!

Have another drink.

I know dry sake and light sake.

But this stuff is sour.

It's from my husband's memorial service.

It must be a bit sour.

Force it down.

No, no, it's good.

Come on, you drink, too.

I'll sing another song for you.

"Even the trees invite us to Sado Island..."

Come. Come here.

Anyone there, Granny?

My old man's sitting there.

Come here.

Hey, get a grip.

You said your husband died years ago.

He shows up now and then.

Look, this is Tora. Say hello to him.

Knock it off, huh?

My old man's a shy type.

Hey, where are you going?

To the can.

Come here, dear. Don't be shy.

You can pee right there.

"Even the trees invite us...

"To Sado Island..."

"Even the trees..."

Good morning.

I'm a doctor.

So you're a doctor.

Hey, Granny!

Come on in.

Good morning, Granny.

I came to take you to the hospital.

I've been waiting for you.

You said you'd come by yourself.

Doctor...

I don't want to die in that hospital.

I want to die here.

We talked about this.

Get an examination, get treated...

After you're well, you can come home.

Doctor...

Please let me stay here.

No. We'll go to the hospital.

Get ready.

Granny!

She came all the way for you.

Do as she says.

I'll go with you.

Will you come with me?

Sure. All the way.

In that case... I'll go.

Very well!

Thanks for your help.

Family?

No. I'm just visiting.

It made me sad that she's living alone.

So I stayed the night with her.

You're so kind.

Is she really sick?

I feel sorry for her.

But she can't be left alone anymore.

She's lived alone for over 10 years.

Are you all right?

I'll put out the fire.

You okay?

I'll go get my car.

All right.

Granny, let me... This is too heavy.

Let's go.

Let's get in, Granny.

Watch your step. I'll close the door.

Wait a minute.

She says to wait.

I'll never see it again.

Sure you will, Granny.

You'll get better and come home.

The doc said so, right?

Thanks.

I'm ready, Doctor.

Komoro Hospital

Good morning.

You brought the old lady? Thanks.

Maybe I was too insistent.

Can't be helped.

Doctor...

Something is still bothering me:

People should have the right to choose how to end their life.

So you say we let her die alone?

We'll discuss it later.

Relax. You look tired.

Quit drinking for a while.

Thanks for the help. How is she?

Tired, I guess.

It's this new environment.

And the toilet?

I just went. I go often.

I meant her.

She went an hour ago.

It takes time to get used to our toilets.

Doctor.

Mr. Tora hasn't eaten yet.

Not since morning? Me neither.

You must be starving. Are you busy?

Not really.

Then let's go together. My treat.

Come to my office later.

Your office?

Mr. Tora...

The doctor... Her husband died.

She's a widow, too.

Be nice to her.

Like you were with me.

Sure thing. I'm really hungry.

Never mind me, just go.

All right, see you later.

It's our job to help people live longer.

But I think it's also our job to...

Deal with people's mental problems about death.

I believe that,

rather than strapping dying patients in bed,

and shoving tubes in their nose and mouth.

They'd be a lot happier if we let them die in peace...

In their own home surrounded by their family.

Don't you agree?

Sure. I hate shots, too.

I'd rather die than get a shot.

I'd die instantly.

Die? Instantly?

I'm not talking about shots. You're so funny!

Why not stop off at my place? It's right there.

It smells good.

Aunty!

You're here?

Did you have lunch?

Good. The lunch boxes were sold out.

I'm starving!

Meet my niece.

She's a co-ed in Tokyo. She visits me often.

Nice to meet you. My name's Yuki.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma.

Your aunt's really kind.

I rent a room here.

What a mansion!

I'm home!

Good afternoon.

Come in. Sorry for the mess.

Yuki, boil water.

Where's the pan?

Under the sink.

What a view!

Nice, isn't it?

Time passes so quickly when you just gaze at it.

When the red maple leaves turn brown, it starts to snow.

Then it's winter, huh?

Winter landscape's nice, too. Everything's white.

Then spring comes, right?

Spring's nice, too.

When the snow begins to melt, the black earth shows.

The willows start to bud, butterburs suddenly bloom...

Spring comes all at once.

I see.

"Near an old castle,

"a wandering hero laments, watching white clouds."

What's that?

A poem by Toson.

By "hero" maybe he meant someone like Tora.

"Hero?" I'm just a loafer.

As a kid, I wanted to be like the Three Brave Warriors.

Or a ninja, like Sarutobi Sasuke. I really liked ninjas.

What a funny man.

Mitsuo.

Your uncle wants to talk to you.

Uncle? What for?

I don't know. Hurry, it's a long-distance call.

Mitsuo?

Are you studying for the entrance exam?

Yeah.

I think you should go to Waseda University…

Here 's a Waseda girl…

Hello? Mitsuo?

My name 's Yuki… Igo to Waseda…

Hello.

Ever been there?

No.

I'll show you around. Give me a call.

Hello? See you...

Where am I now?

"Near an old castle."

Study hard.

You're pretty good!

A girl makes it to Waseda.

You must be really smart.

It's not unusual.

More than half of my classmates are girls.

What do you study?

Japanese literature.

She's studying Tanka.

"Tanka?" What's that?

A poetry genre. 31-syllable Japanese ode.

You've heard them, right?

Yeah. I know them odes. 31 syllables?

"A pond, a frog jumps in. Plop"

How's that?

That's a "Haiku." "Tanka" needs more syllables.

More syllables? Okay, how about this?

"How I need money, how broke I am!"

I can't tell if you're serious?

I'm always serious.

Poems need rhythm, huh?

"Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip."

Dirty, huh?

"A frog pisses, leering at a stinky loincloth."

Dirty again?

"Them eggplants I cannot eat, 'cause I got...

"Loose false teeth."

It's got rhythm.

I suppose we better call it a day.

So soon? Stay some more?

Staying too long at a woman's place can start rumors.

It's very considerate of you, but...

Bye, miss.

See you again.

Yeah, maybe.

Don't bother.

It seems fate brought us together.

I'm glad.

Take care of Granny.

I'll come visit her.

Please do.

So long.

Mr. Tora...

I forgot. Do you have a place to stay?

As a traveler I'm used to looking for places to stay.

I see.

A great moon, huh?

Goodbye, then.

"Staring at the white..."

The bath's ready.

Thank you.

You wanted to talk to me?

More trouble?

The man who got drunk and proposed?

What about him?

I came about you.

Me?

Grandma asked me to bring you a matchmaking photo.

I told her no.

At least see him before saying no.

It's a good deal.

A widower, hasn't got any kids.

He runs a hospital. You can return to Tokyo.

He's good-looking.

Lean-faced men aren't my type.

I prefer a face with a square jaw.

You mean like Mr. Tora?

Yeah, he looked very familiar.

He looks like my late husband.

You still can't forget him?

Of course. He was my only man.

"The temple bell rings so clearly.

"Reminds me I need cash so dearly."

Granny, how do you feel?

You refused an examination?

Then, how will I know how to treat you?

I'll be with you, so it won't hurt.

Did Tora come?

He went back to Tokyo. Sent you his regards.

That's too bad.

Wish he'd come.

Let's examine you.

"I'll go home on the 2 o'clock train.

"Forget the marriage proposal.

"Instead, lend me 5,000 yen.

"Here's a new Tanka:

"It's no use to sigh.

"Cut a bit thicker slice of ham."

That's it. No, a little higher.

Careful.

To the left.

I mean your right.

It'll keep the realtors away.

This is hideous!

Take it down.

Shut up!

Hiroshi, it's ready.

Ready?

Listen, everybody.

I'm staking my life on this shop.

I'll keep running it no matter what.

Right on!

That's why...

I ask you to agree to a smaller bonus.

Back to work.

The oil!

Damn it!

This sucks!

What's up?

Workers never appreciate capitalist agony.

Sanpei...

Give him some sweets.

The insurance papers. Your name and seal.

There's one more.

Help yourself.

The delivery...?

It's done.

Tell the cook to make more.

We've got many orders.

You're managing the shop so well.

I am?

When you were small, I thought...

You'd marry into a rich family.

It's because you don't pay her husband enough.

Don't say that.

I'm sorry. We depend on you too much.

Don't be so formal.

I don't mind. I grew up here.

I'm the one to apologize.

The true successor to this shop is...

Enough. Don't remind me.

I wonder where he is.

Excuse me. A man says he's related to you.

Well!

What a...

If it isn't Brother!

Why so shy?

I saw you guys acting serious. I didn't want to butt in.

What are you saying?

Hello.

Aunty...

Brother's back.

Welcome home!

Uncle, Aunty... The President's here too.

How have you been?

We were talking about you.

Thanks. How are you guys?

Fine, thank you.

The President, Uncle, Hiroshi... We all have problems.

But that's true for everyone, right?

Indeed. Even I have problems.

You? What problems?

I'll tell you about it tonight.

I'm dead tired. May I take a nap upstairs?

Of course.

Somebody's here to see you.

Who's the kid?

He's our new shopboy. He's very hardworking.

Nice to meet you!

Don't holler at me.

I'm a sensitive guy.

I'm sorry.

Some kid! I'll go deaf.

Sorry.

President! A call from the tax bureau!

So he's back. What should I cook for him?

Good night.

Thank you.

Tell us about your problem.

"Near an old castle, a wandering hero...

"Laments, watching white clouds."

What's that?

A poem by Toson Shimazaki.

Bright kid!

By the way, do you know who the "hero" is?

Some bum?

Silence, ignorant woman!

Someone like Uncle.

You sure are studying hard.

Brother, and the story?

A small rural town... a bus stop...

I met an elderly lady...

"Elderly?" How old?

Oh, around 77. Or maybe 78.

A nice old lady.

A widow. Her son and his wife ran off to Tokyo.

She was all alone.

I felt sorry for her so I stayed in her house for a night.

What?

Then a pretty girl showed up?

You!

- Shut up, silly! - Shut up, silly!

Sorry.

The old lady was happy because you stayed.

And?

As a matter of fact, the granny was sick.

She had to go to a hospital.

Somebody came for her.

A nurse?

Nope. A doc.

But the granny wouldn't go.

The doc got upset.

So I told her "Go to the hospital, get well."

"Tora, will you go with me?"

"Hell, yes." So I took her to the hospital.

That's the story.

A warning to us.

You did a good thing.

Thanks.

A lot of old people live well with their family,

eat good food and get fatter every day.

But some are not so lucky.

Life's unfair, isn't it?

Well, let's call it a day.

Is that all?

Yep.

I wonder what she's doing...

The old lady?

Nope. The doc. She has her problems, too.

He didn't mention a girl.

What did he want to say?

The key lies in Waseda University.

Why?

He phoned...

Aunty...

Where's Waseda University?

I think in the northwest part of town.

Not that.

I mean how do I get there?

I don't know.

Take the streetcar. The old type.

The last one in Tokyo.

Ride it to the end of the line.

That streetcar? All right!

"Going northwest in a streetcar..."

Waseda University

Hey, boys!

What?

What are you doing?

Running.

Why?

Training. Why else?

Wow, smart lads!

Train your brain first.

What a hopeless clod!

Where you going? I ain't done.

Now what?

Hey, I came to see Yuki.

Where is she?

Which Yuki?

Yuki. With big eyes.

Got a real nice voice.

You know,

Yuki.

I don't know.

You don't know?

You really students?

Listen now, old man.

Just Yuki isn't enough.

How come?

There are tens of thousands of students here.

So many?

Here?

Sorry.

Here! Yuki Harada. Maybe this is her.

In the literature department.

It must be her.

We sure are nice guys, aren't we?

I know.

Thanks.

Here.

Go in.

Can I?

Sure.

Wait here.

The next class is on European history. Yuki will come.

Where's her seat?

Everyone sits where they like.

I'll sit here then.

She'll come?

If she doesn't skip.

Tell her not to skip class.

How? We don't know her.

You're right. Thanks.

Hey, come here.

What now?

Thanks a lot. Have coffee. It's on me.

No thanks.

Don't be so shy.

Some guy!

First, the term "Industrial Revolution..."

Is one of the most controversial in history.

There are different interpretations of its substance.

The only sure generalization on the Industrial Revolution...

Is the opinion that it's impossible to generalize it.

In 1884, Arnold Toynbee...

Spell it correctly.

T-O-Y-N-B-E-E...

What are you writing?

I'm taking notes.

Do you get it?

Nope.

Then why take notes?

To remember it.

So you don't get it, but you can remember it?

I can't remember things that I get...

Quiet, please.

Hey, you there.

Me?

Any questions?

Can I ask questions?

Raise your hand first.

Whispering disturbs the class.

I see, sorry.

I don't get it.

Which part do you mean?

The whole thing. Explain it again, please?

Firstly, the term "Industrial Revolution..."

Right there.

Indians are having a revolution?

You don't know about the Industrial Revolution?

Nope.

Amazing! Are you a visitor?

Yes.

Can you explain the Industrial Revolution?

The 18th century technical upswing...

Spawned by Watt's invention of the steam engine in England.

Good explanation. Did you understand?

Not a word.

This is absurd.

You know that Watt invented the steam engine?

Steam engine?

You mean them things that pull trains?

In a way.

Watt invented them?

Like hell.

Believe it or not, but it's a fact.

That slob invented steam engines? No kidding!

He can't even turn on the gas.

Steam engines were pulling trains before he was born.

You're pulling my leg.

So you're not talking about him?

You have a friend named Watt?

Sure.

An Englishman?

What? Get real!

He's pure Japanese.

Works for the electric company, climbing them electric poles.

So we got to calling him "Watt."

I know a funny story about Watt.

Wanna hear?

Yes, yes!

You, kids, can learn something from it.

A waitress broke his heart, so he tried to kill himself.

He shut the windows, wrote a note...

The gas filled the room.

So far, so good.

But then he decided to have one last cigarette.

He struck a match...

Boom!

It sent him all the way downstairs.

His nose got all black.

He's had kinky hair ever since.

Yuki!

You left this.

Yuki?

Are you Yuki Harada?

Yes, I am.

Do you know a Tora?

Tora? Yes, I know him.

He's waiting for you in Room 402.

I took him there.

Really?

And you are...?

My name's Shigeru Ozaki.

Hurry or the class will end.

Thank you so much.

We heard a funny story about Watt.

Now, let's see... So as I was saying...

Oh, I didn't say anything.

Which means... I don't know what it means...

I was going to explain Toynbee's theory...

That the Industrial Revolution worsened poverty.

We've run out of time, so just read the textbook.

How much is it?

1,800 yen.

That's all for today.

Thank you very much.

Hi, Yuki.

I came to check out Waseda, for Mitsuo.

So, what do you think?

It's a nice university.

Serious teachers, polite students.

And I can easily commute from home.

Where do you live?

With my Grandma. My mom's mom.

It's my pretty aunt's home too.

Your pretty aunt?

You met her, right? The doctor.

Come to think of it, maybe I did.

Don't say that. She'd be disappointed.

She likes you.

She said you remind her of her late husband.

Did she say that?

I have a bad memory. I soon forget people I meet.

Hi, boys!

So you found her?

She's Yuki. Remember her, you clods.

You beat me. So long.

Are you coming to class?

I have to go.

Tell your nephew to study hard.

I'm glad I found you.

Call my aunt.

She's lonely.

Lonely?

Yes. She'll be glad.

Here's her number.

Goodbye.

Sorry.

Hi, Professor.

We meet again.

Are you busy?

"Tora showed up at Waseda today,

"so the afternoon class became very gay."

See you.

I'm home.

Your mom's here.

On a weekday?

She's tired so she took a week off.

Hi!

You're all sweaty. You smell like a man!

Don't do that. I'm going to see Kimura.

I've been away so long, yet he frowns at me.

Boys grow up rather quickly.

Living away from us, you don't notice.

Maybe I'll live with him.

In Shinshu?

Can you take care of him?

You're too busy, aren't you?

I'm going!

You should remarry for his sake, too.

Your life is unnatural.

I told you, I won't resign from that hospital.

Many patients are counting on me.

I like my life.

As a doctor, maybe. How's your life as a woman?

You decided to be a doctor, and kept studying hard every night.

I was very proud of you.

But now, when I see the neighbor's girl...

Going shopping with her daughter,

I wonder which of you is happier.

I came home to rest.

I didn't come to argue with you.

I'm back.

You're home!

Why?

I met Tora...

- Where? - At the university.

I should have brought him.

He's back in Tokyo?

Who's this Tora?

Aunty's beau.

What? You've got a boyfriend?

Sure.

It's not adultery.

What nonsense!

Give him a call.

I'll find the number for you.

Thanks. See you tomorrow.

It's night already.

Days get shorter.

Yep. What a drag!

Oops.

Can you lend me a few coins?

- What for? - To make a phone call.

Use our phone.

We have a phone? I see, I see.

But it's long distance.

You can use ours.

Does it work?

I thought it's only for local calls.

If I use it, you'll have to pay, right?

Either way, you use my money.

Why can't I use a pay phone?

Fine. Go out then.

You sure love to gripe.

- A secret phone call? - Right.

Hey, who said that?

Don't imagine things, huh?

I'll use your phone.

I'll pay, too.

I'll jabber away all night.

Who are you calling?

None of your business!

Do I need your permission?

See? No answer!

Have a cracker. Dinner will be ready soon.

I'm not hungry.

- I'm not going to cook for you. - I'm not going to eat.

Hey!

You're there. You get it.

What a gabby woman!

Sweets Shop Kurumaya. We're sold out.

Yes? It's me.

Yuki's aunt?

Not at all.

You're in town? I see.

I'm home, on vacation.

I heard my niece met you.

How long willyou stay?

Stay? I live here.

I'd like to see you…

May I go to Shibamata?

I've always wanted to see that area.

How about Sunday? Are you busy?

Me? Busy? I'm always free.

I'll be waiting for you.

I'll have someone meet you.

See you then.

I'll tell them. Bye.

The aunt says hello.

Who?

The one from Shinshu.

I'm starving! Let's eat!

That's her. No mistake.

Go tell Tora.

Welcome, Dr… Machiko Harada!

Come again.

Bye.

Ma'am, she arrived.

I see.

She came?

She came?

Get together. Aunty!

Let's rehearse it again.

The two ladies enter.

You welcome them, and I'll make the introductions.

Then you serve them tea.

Uncle explains the history of the shop.

Then Aunty invites them inside to relax.

Bring the best cushions.

Keep the Octopus out.

That killjoy!

Make small talk, but don't jabber all day.

It'll ruin the mood.

Use your head.

Where's Hiroshi?

He must come.

Here.

You're late, ass!

Excuse us.

I'm sorry we're late.

Sorry, Mr. Tora.

No, no.

It is so nice to meet you.

You must be Sakura. I've heard about you.

My uncle and aunt.

I'm Machiko Harada. Sorry for disturbing you.

Hello.

This is my aunt's son.

You're her son?

Hello.

He lives with my mother.

Hello.

The eldest son?

It's me. We met at Waseda.

I live nearby.

So I came to show them around.

Thank you. And you are...

I'm Mitsuo.

Sakura's son, right?

And you?

Genko? I know you.

Such a big crowd got me confused.

Shall we go?

Please.

Come in.

May we go to that temple first?

Good idea!

I'll go with them.

You too?

Genko, Mitsuo, go with them.

We'll be waiting for you.

Thank you.

See you later.

This way please.

Take your time.

Hey, Genko!

Not so close! You can take a boat?

But if it overturns, you die saving the rest.

Keep away from her!

Sweets shop!

Bingoya.

Tora's girlfriend?

Will we get smarter?

They're late.

You're back.

Hello.

Hello.

It was fun!

We took the boat across the river.

Where are the others?

Down by the river. I got tired.

My husband.

Welcome.

Nice to meet you.

Tora's been...

Is he okay?

He barely slept last night.

"Only direct mail, quite.

"But it makes the autumn evening bright."

I know this feeling.

I think "autumn evening" is too common.

I like this better:

"'I'll stay your girlfriend,' she sings.

"Oh, the bell it rings!"

It made me laugh.

Know who the "she" is?

I know.

Help, Shigeru!

"Like a morning newspaper you appear.

"Such encouraging words of yours I hear."

You're lying.

You almost got me.

Hello, no. I really heard it.

The old man's voice?

Sure.

There was an altar right behind me.

Then I heard this husky voice.

"Even the trees invite us to Sado Island."

I had no choice but to clap my hands.

It was my first time to sing with a ghost.

You're lying!

It's true!

Such things could happen to Tora, though.

I think so, too.

'Cause I'm so sensitive.

When did the old man die?

Eight years ago, so she said.

Was he ill?

Nope.

She didn't tell me that.

How did he die?

It happened on a windy fall day.

He came home from the fields.

"I'd like to rest. Will you make my bed?"

So he said.

She made his bed.

"I'm so tired, I'll go before you."

So he said.

She cried,

and said, "Don't leave me behind."

Then he said,

"Don't worry. I'll come see you every night."

"Will you really?" "I promise."

Then the old man took a deep breath...

And died.

That night, Granny slept beside him.

The next day, she changed into a new kimono,

and visited the neighbors, telling them her husband had died.

She thanked them for being so kind.

Nice story.

Indeed.

I wish my husband would haunt me.

Maybe he didn't love me enough.

Was he a doctor, too?

A schoolteacher.

Tell us about him.

He loved mountains, so he got a job in Shinshu.

So I took a job in that hospital.

He climbed mountains?

Yes, he often said he'd never die in the mountains.

He got caught in an avalanche.

They discovered his body a month later.

There was a notebook in his pocket.

He'd written, "Machiko, forgive me."

When I read it, I was furious.

What a selfish man, I thought.

I ripped the note up.

I'm sorry.

Why am I telling you this?

What are you talking about?

Oh, my.

Oopsy.

Don't say, "Oh, my" or "Oopsy..."

When you sit or stand. You sound so ancient.

A strong and healthy man like you cannot understand us.

Right!

Are you strong?

It's his only merit.

You make it sound like I'm a fool.

I got health problems, too.

I just live with them.

Health problems? Like what?

My memory isn't so good anymore.

That happens to everybody.

There's more. Sometimes my heart hurts.

That's bad. How does it hurt?

Well, sort of a sharp pain.

Let me see.

My pulse?

Let me check your pulse.

I got no health insurance.

Never mind that.

I don't have insurance, right? You let her do it.

Let her examine you.

Let her examine you…

Filthy! Wash your hands.

Let her examine you.

You look sick.

Uncle, how about you? Too late?

Here you are.

We're back. I'm hungry.

Come in. Lunch is ready.

Thanks.

What's in that bowl?

Tempura.

It's mine.

Stop! It's dangerous!

The train is coming.

I wonder why I'm so happy when I'm with you.

'Cause I'm such a fool.

Sakura is always scolding me.

That's not it.

When I'm talking with you...

I wonder how to put it...

You remind me that I'm a woman.

The train's here.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Thanks for everything.

Bye.

Let's go.

"Why could I not tell her I love her,

"when even the hands of the clock get together?"

Hello.

Hello.

Thank you.

It's autumn, High Priest.

That reminds me.

I had a nice talk with Tora yesterday.

He's so silly.

Oh, no.

Too many people today think only about money.

Meeting unselfish people like Tora is very refreshing.

I hope he never changes.

Thank you.

Your words are a relief to me.

Excuse me.

Leaving?

Yes. Goodbye.

I didn't mean to praise him.

Oh, my.

May I ask you a question?

Sure, but make it easy.

Why do people go to college?

To study. Ain't it evident?

Study for what?

Didn't I say to make it easy?

In short...

We face a lot of obstacles in our lives.

Uneducated bums like me can only...

Throw dice or guess.

But educated people use logic. They think.

They use their head to decide what to do.

That's why they go to college, right?

All this thinking has given me a headache.

"He looks as fresh as natural juice...

"Made of Valencia oranges."

"I saw him reading a book while waiting for me.

"I was jealous of the book."

"A balmy autumn day.

"Street musicians pass us briskly."

"I had my first kiss tonight.

"Bashful, I lock my diary tight."

A call for you!

Move!

Hello.

Oh, Aunty?

I thought it was my boyfriend.

Is anything wrong?

The granny is dying?

The one Tora took to the hospital?

She may not live through the night.

She keeps saying she wants to see Tora.

I wonder what to do.

Do you think I should call Tora?

I'll call him for you.

I'm sure he'll go.

Don't force him. Maybe I'm being selfish.

Goodbye.

I can't get her pulse.

Get ready.

Rie, come.

Careful!

Sorry to keep you.

I'll rush to Shinshu.

You really don't mind?

The old lady needs me. I gotta go.

You'll drive? Are you a good driver?

A better than a student.

Let's go.

He's hungry. Let him eat first.

No need. I'm full.

Let's go.

Sorry.

Eat this on the way.

Thank you.

Hurry.

Sorry.

Drive carefully.

Bye.

He's gone.

Who knows, he may never come back.

Here we are. I did most of the driving.

Tora!

Wake up!

We've arrived.

Where?

The hospital. Hurry!

Nurse.

Mr. Tora.

How's the old lady?

I am sorry. She passed away.

I didn't make it.

Her family?

My sincere condolences.

Let me pray for her.

Thanks for coming.

Sorry. I came too late.

Granny, Tora's here to see you.

She looks so peaceful.

She's now chatting with her husband in heaven.

She begged me, to let her die at home.

She said so, didn't she?

I remember it clearly.

You must be tired.

Take a break. Lie down.

Thank you.

Sorry.

I am sorry.

The service started.

It's time for your rounds.

Wait a minute.

What'll you do after you quit?

I'll stay home and reflect on my life.

I want to live with my son, too.

Reflect on your life?

Sounds good.

Tora would say, "It's no better than a dingy cat."

What do you mean?

Don't quit just for that.

This town needs good doctors.

"Just for that?" To me, it's a big problem.

I have many things to study, too.

Listen.

This hospital needs you.

Compared with that need, your problems are mere trifles.

Bring your son here.

Resolve your problems while working here.

Even if it's hard, continue to work as a doctor here.

That's your destiny. Can't you see?

You can live in your mother's house.

You can rest gazing at flowers.

You'll marry a doctor who owns a nice big hospital.

Will this make you happy?

I don't think so!

Doctor.

Mr. Kamijo vomited blood.

- Blood pressure. - Under 40.

Transfusion. I'm coming.

He has a weak heart.

I was too harsh.

Ready?

Yes.

Oxygen?

Getting ready.

Three units.

Got anything to clean the car?

There.

Looks good.

Young man.

Take me to the station.

You leaving?

Sure.

Leaving? I'm making supper.

Thanks, but my buddy's waiting for me.

I'll grab a train.

No. Aunty will scold me.

Just say I'm sorry I was such a pest, huh?

I've fixed a salad for you.

Look.

Your aunt's a woman.

She needs a smart man to rely on...

When times get tough.

Find her such a man.

Can't you be that man?

Don't be silly.

Your aunt will get mad.

But you like her...

Right?

Delicious...

Let's go.

Thanks!

Yuki, fall in love and write good poems, okay?

Bye.

Farewell.

"As Tora said my salad tasted great,

"I made December 6 Tora's Salad Date."

Thank you for the call.

Tora leaves to travel so suddenly.

We're used to it.

I'm relieved to know.

It seems my niece told him something odd.

I'm worried she upset him.

If so, I want to apologize.

Don't worry.

Even if he was upset,

he'll soon get over it. That's how he is.

Really? Thank you for telling me.

Sorry to have disturbed you.

I'd like to see you again. Goodbye.

Guess what happened.

Another chapter ended.

Poor guy!

I knew this would happen. She was too good.

What's so funny?

Good night.

It's cold!

"A wandering hero laments..."

Mitsuo!

Happy New Year!

Coming.

Been waiting?

Nope.

Shall we roast rice cakes for lunch?

Yuki's poems, aren't they?

I'll publish them for her.

Without profit.

What's the title?

"Memorial Day of Salad."

She could have chosen a better one.

"Memorial Day of Salad?"

It may sell well. If the bookstores take it.

I don't know.

"Stay an ordinary woman says he,

"while eating beans with glee."

I'm sure it'll sell.

Can we make money?

Enough to put up a building.

Happy New Year!

Bingoya?

Is your husband home?

Thank you for everything last year.

- I wish you all the best. - All the best.

Happy New Year. Mail for you.

Thanks.

Happy New Year!

What's happy about it?

Why?

For single guys, New Year's hell.

Bars, restaurants, everything's closed.

I bought some New Year's food at a 24-hour market.

It tasted awful.

Stop laughing and pour me a drink.

Another one? It'll kill you.

"Happy New Year.

"I present you with a poem.

"Men who take trips like that are his kind.

"How wonderful they look from behind!"

Shimabara, Kyushu

I'm desperate. I'm like an overripe eggplant.

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

A special discount for students.

Take a look. Students in Tokyo all use it.

Take one, huh?

Try it on. It's great for picnics.

Perfect. Just your style.

Hey, mister... turn around.

Red looks good on you.

It's nice.

Good, good.

Hey!

It's you!

Thief!

After him!

The End