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A Shochiku Film

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"Dear Tora, thanks for the card.

"I'm writing, but I'm not sure if this will reach you.

"You have a cold?

"Colds aren't easy to cure. Be careful.

"You have no coat.

"You always eat out, so you're ill-fed.

"That's why you catch cold easily.

"We're all fine.

"Mitsuo is applying to college.

"He studies until late.

"Pray that he will make it."

Have some herbal tea.

It will make you sweat.

You'll feel better.

Thanks.

It's a little bitter.

It's still raining.

"When will you come home?

"When the cherry trees bloom?

"We're all eager to see you.

"Take care of yourself.

"Sakura."

Get more nourishment?

How can I when I'm flat broke?

A 10,000 yen bill.

We can buy booze.

A decent woman worked hard to earn it.

How can I let clods like you spend it?

Bitter.

It's bitter.

Tora-san Goes To Vienna

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…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler… Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Keiroku Seki as Buddy Issey Ogata as the travel agent

Hirohisa Sonoda as the general manager

Takashi Sasano as the conductor

Martin Löschberger as Hermann

Vivien Dybal as Therese

Akira Emoto as Hyoma Sakaguchi

Keiko Awaji as Madam

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Keiko Takeshita as Kumiko

Executive Producer: Makoto Naito

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Kiyoaki Kurosu

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

With the cooperation of Vienna Tourist Board

Hotel Inter-Continental Vienna KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Lend me your bike.

Here. Coffee.

Is Mitsuo really studying, or loafing?

We can't push him.

I hate to say this...

But he's in a highly competitive game.

See you later.

You're late again.

Aren't you going to prep school?

The other kids are punctual.

Every morning, on the train. I wonder...

Wonder what?

If I'll have to do this until I'm 60.

I envy him.

Who?

Uncle.

He rejected this way of life.

What are you saying?

He didn't reject it. The world rejected him.

Do you want to be a useless bum like him?

A burden to your family.

Do you still envy him?

It was just a joke.

Preaching again, huh?

What about supper?

I'll call you.

Specialists should be brought in.

The project needs them from the preparation stage.

Next.

We must enhance our data systems.

I'll pass.

The long-term demand in the US...

Sakaguchi.

This is just a summary. Skip the details.

Next.

Most of the operators are women.

So their uniforms are important.

Sakaguchi.

You seem tired. Take a break.

I'm not tired.

Don't worry. Let's all take a break.

Sanpei.

It's closing time.

I hate this life.

If it's taxes, gripe to the government, not us.

It's not taxes.

Then what?

I'm tired of living.

What?

What's that? I have the right to be happy, too!

Don't shout.

You're here? Your wife wants you.

Yoshida'll take tomorrow off.

What is it, darling?

Let's go home, Sakura.

Why not eat supper here?

I must make dinner for Mitsuo.

Kuruma, here.

Hi, Tora!

Yes, it's me.

We're all fine.

Mitsuo?

He failed the university exam.

No. I don't think so.

He'll try again next year.

Want to speak to Sakura? No?

Come home once in a while.

We'll be waiting.

Very well, then.

What did he say?

Mitsuo failed because he thinks only of girls.

Nonsense! Mitsuo is not like him.

Where was he?

I forgot to ask.

Sounded like a bar.

It was noisy.

Old carefree Tora.

See you tomorrow.

Goodbye.

Thanks.

I wish we could travel.

Where to?

Europe. We'll save money.

We can't. Not before Mitsuo graduates.

Is there anyone who hasn't got a ticket?

Where are you going?

Well, I haven't decided yet...

Isn't there a nice, refreshing spa.

One with a nice proprietress, tasty sake.

Isn't there a spa like that?

If there were, I'd sure like to go.

This work is tiring.

Dear customers…

The Michinoku wholesale center is holding… … …

A big sale on imported European furniture…

Yen appreciation has lowered our prices…

Hey!

You!

Oh, I'm still alive.

Ouch.

No kidding? What a guy!

What if a train cuts you in half?

When we've had no accidents this month?

You're a troublemaker!

You shocked me.

You can gripe later.

You failed to kill yourself? Try again one of these days.

Stand up. Hold on, see?

That hurts.

No, it doesn't.

Get up!

The train's leaving. Get on!

Let me get on you, so you can get in. Push me.

We bring style into your life…

A big sale on European furniture…

Mister, sorry to bother you, but...

Will you come to the police, as a witness?

Me?

Sure.

I ain't too busy.

Do I look busy to you, ladies?

Hey, Mr. Conductor, you busy this evening?

I don't think so, but...

Come with me, then.

We can't leave that guy behind, can we?

You may go now.

Don't do this again.

All finished?

I'll take care of you.

Come with me.

Let's go.

Where will you stay?

Not sure.

Hotel Spa Hanazono

I sure enjoyed that bath.

Why don't you try it?

The inn's a shack, but the spa ain't bad.

I was wondering... I'm just a stranger.

Yet you're so kind.

I don't know how to thank you.

You had a pretty rough time, huh?

Your boss bullied you? Family trouble?

I... I'm sick.

Is it contagious?

No. Sometimes I feel like dying.

That's too bad.

They say this spa cures mental illness.

Why not stay here a while and cure it?

It's kind of you.

But I took leave without notice. I must go to work.

I'll try to catch the next Shinkansen.

Will you excuse me?

Will your company go under without you?

I don't think so, but...

Forget it, then.

But...

Listen, I'm a busy guy, but I'll spare some time...

Just to keep you company.

Am I annoying you?

No, you're not.

Then, do as I say. Don't go to your office.

Go take a bath.

Yes, I will.

Scoop hot water into a pail and pour it over your head.

Got it?

Go!

Yes, sir.

I'm going now.

Good.

It's not good to work yourself to death.

We'll all die someday.

How about supper at seven?

Yeah, I want to drink.

Shall I call Midori?

She said she wants to see you.

She does?

And that ex-geisha...

Saki?

Her kid is in the hospital.

Call anyone you can think of. Let's drink.

Please do.

Let's dance.

Good morning. Thanks for last night.

The bill, please.

Isn't Tora paying?

I'll pay. For last night's party too.

Can I pay with this card?

A card? Sure.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Morning.

The paper.

Yeah? Thanks.

How do you feel?

Fine, thanks.

Last night I slept so well!

That's great. The spa worked.

No, it's you.

I mean, I can relax just being near you.

What's this "deluxe" mean?

You melted my cold heart, so to speak.

Melted?

I'll make some tea.

Never mind.

Let the maid make the tea.

I wonder if I can ask you...

Ask anything you like. What is it?

What kind of man are you?

What kind? Let's see...

In a word...

I'm a traveler.

In short, a strolling peddler.

Traveler?

Sounds nice.

It's not always nice.

But I became one 'cause I like it.

Then, tell me.

What do you live for?

Let's see...

To meet a beautiful lady on the road.

I have to take a dump.

Let me join you.

Where to?

Wherever you go.

Your wife will worry.

I got divorced 8 years ago.

So I heard.

And your company?

It won't go under anyway.

Your boss...

I've never met him.

Where are you going?

Two guys together? It's mighty strange.

Listen...

What?

Where will you go?

I haven't decided.

When will you decide?

Well, let's see...

I'll check out of this inn and ask the blowing wind.

Ask the wind?

How nice.

Dear customers,

This is retail vendor Michinoku… … …

This ain't enough but it's for my tab.

Never mind. I have lots of money.

Stubborn guy! All right, then.

Where will you go?

Wherever you go.

Ain't there anywhere you wanna go?

Yes, there is. But it's a bit far.

I don't mind. Just name it.

Wien.

Yufuin? The spa?

No, Vienna.

Ain't it in Kyushu? Yeah, it's too far.

It isn't in Kyushu. Vienna.

Will you give us a lift?

Okay, huh?

How's business?

Dull.

Travelling all over Japan?

It must be tough. Let's go.

European furniture on sale… … …

That's the temple? I see.

What a fool!

Thank you.

Come again.

Is this the home of Mr. Torajiro Kuruma?

I'm from Far East Tourist. Thank you for using our services.

May I...?

I'll get to the point.

This is Mr. Torajiro Kuruma's air ticket.

His travel insurance policy.

His itinerary and so forth.

Ma'am, will you show me his passport?

Passport?

I need the number.

Whose?

Mr. Torajiro Kuruma's.

He has one. He told me so.

Two years ago he bet on a bicycle race and won.

He got the passport to go to Hawaii.

Hawaii?

But he went broke at the next race.

He lost everything and had to cancel the trip.

Did that happen?

That reminds me, I'm keeping his pass-what?

Departing time is 9:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Please tell him to come to the KLM counter by 8 p.m.

The insurance beneficiary,

Sakura Suwa. Which of you is it?

Me.

Is that so? Take these.

Any questions?

Where is this ticket for?

Vienna.

Vienna?

It's nice this time of year.

Is this the thing?

Yes, ma'am.

He's laughing!

I wonder how it passed.

And... who will pay for it?

He already paid.

My brother?

No. Mr. Sakaguchi, one of my customers.

He and Mr. Kuruma are going to Vienna.

Isn't this strange?

Why is he going to Europe with this funny guy?

Sorry. I'll return this to you.

My regards to Mr. Kuruma. I wish him a good trip.

The station this way?

Read it for us.

It's English, huh?

Amsterdam is in the Netherlands?

Yes.

Did you get it?

Yeah. He transfers in Amsterdam and goes to Vienna.

Transfers?

He's here!

You startled me.

Howdy, gang!

We were just talking about you.

Anyway, sit down.

Sit down.

Come on.

What's up?

Brother.

Explain this.

You're really going?

Freeloading again?

When do you leave?

Tomorrow.

Expensive, huh?

Everyone, take turns asking him.

Dad, please.

Okay, I'll start.

Are you really leaving for Vienna tomorrow night?

I guess I am.

Then it's true.

How did it happen?

There's a tragic story behind it.

What story?

It was toward the end of April when...

Spring finally hit the Tohoku area.

I got on this small train.

It was time to move on. We got started.

All at once, the horn blares like crazy.

Then the brakes squeal.

The passengers tumble over.

Some jerk tried to kill himself.

Body cut in half, blood all over the track.

Enough!

Naw, after all he was lucky.

The brakes worked, huh?

He was saved.

Goodness!

You scared me.

Some girl, huh?

A middle-aged man.

A lonely guy. His face was frozen, no emotion.

But he's a section chief at a big company.

His card.

Embezzlement?

He's sick.

Liver?

Here.

Maybe he's suffering from psychosomatic disorder.

Or depression.

You sure know a lot.

It's a big social problem.

Severe competition at work.

Severe competition?

Mitsuo, you'll become a white-collar worker?

You'll get sick immediately.

Give it up, become a scholar. Win a Nobel Prize.

No way.

Then work for the President.

What a change!

What did you do for the man who tried to kill himself?

I suppose you took care of him.

I sure did.

Then he got to like me.

He even followed me to the john.

So I told him.

"You think about your job so much you get sick.

"Instead, do as you please..."

Do what?

Guzzle like a fish.

Wallow in female flesh.

Squander all your money gambling. See?

What a bum! That's all you want to do.

Especially the part about women.

Never mind me.

Then what did he say?

He said he wanted to go to Vienna.

And take me with him, see?

What for?

Don't ask me.

I told him to go alone.

Then he said,

"No, I won't go without you." Can you beat that?

I wonder why...

Me too.

A timid boy longs for a little lion.

So you said okay?

Eventually.

Do you know what Vienna is like?

It's a spa.

No, it's the capital of Austria.

He said it's a foreign country.

Think you can go abroad?

One of my peddler buddies went abroad.

He said they could speak Japanese.

He went to Hawaii, or Guam.

Uncle, look!

This is Japan.

Yeah? Where's our Shibamata?

Forget Shibamata. See how far Vienna is?

China, U.S.S.R., Hungary, Czechoslovakia...

Vienna's here.

It ain't so far.

This is the Earth, see?

Is the Earth that small?

This is...

Forget it.

Forget it.

They don't speak Japanese there.

Bread and coffee for breakfast.

What about lunch?

Vienna sausages, or Viennese cutlets.

You sleep on a bed, the toilet has a seat.

You can't wear those clothes, either.

Aren't you ashamed to travel on someone else's money?

Take Kirindo's son.

He saved money to take his folks to Hawaii.

Don't say that.

I shouldn't go, huh?

You'd better say no.

You aren't fit for Vienna, the city of music.

I don't think you're interested in Mozart.

Nope. I ain't interested in Mozart stuff.

What'll you do?

I'll say no. I feel sorry for the guy, though.

Right.

That's best.

He can't stick to me, with that face.

Aren't you hungry?

Good. Case closed.

Vienna? To me, it's just a dream.

Good night.

Good night.

What about that ticket?

We'll return it to the man tomorrow.

What a pity!

Shibamata Station

Where does Mr. Torajiro Kuruma live?

Over there.

Thank you very much.

Excuse me.

Hello.

Good afternoon.

My name is Hyoma Sakaguchi.

Mr. Sakaguchi?

Just a moment.

Mr. Sakaguchi is here.

Come in.

You must be Sakura.

Your brother was kind to me.

And he's going as far as Vienna with me.

Well...

I must apologize for his behavior.

Are you ready?

It's time we got started.

About that...

Did you tell him?

No.

Sit down.

Something wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Actually, I'd sure like to take a trip with you.

But my folks say I can't go.

They're busy with the shop.

And their son Mitsuo...

He failed the entrance exams.

They asked me to tutor him.

And the printing factory president...

Wants me to help with his accounting.

I hate to miss the chance, but can you go alone?

You'll have more fun alone.

Sure you will.

What's wrong?

So you aren't going?

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

My brother's always like that.

He'd be a burden to you. You'd regret it.

Please go by yourself.

No. I won't go, either.

How come? You took leave for it, right?

It won't be fun without you,

even if it's Vienna.

You're wrong.

You okay?

I'll get water.

Okay?

Even you betrayed me. Goodbye.

Hold on! Sorry.

Okay, I'll go.

Don't bother.

I mean it. When's the next train?

The next train?

Train?

Trains don't fly, huh?

Plane.

Yeah, plane. You, bring my bag.

My coat too.

Take it easy. I'm going with you.

So smile, see?

Where are you going?

Taxi, taxi!

What'll you do?

If he kills himself, it'll be our fault.

Go to Vienna?

Why should I?

I'll just go to the airport.

Then?

I'll give him the slip and come back.

That's all I can do.

Call me.

You mustn't be too kind to other people, huh?

I'll be an "individualist."

Wait!

Where are you going?

Vienna, you fool!

Where?

It must be your uncle.

Oh, hi!

I'm still up. What happened?

What? A bike?

You fell again?

What happened?

I told Tora to call us, but...

Maybe he's drinking again.

Thank you.

Hello?

Brother?

We've been waiting.

How was it? Did you make it?

What?

I lost him.

Whom?

Who else? That neurotic jerk.

Him? Didn't you leave him at the airport?

You didn't?

Listen, Brother.

Where are you calling from?

Where are we?

Schiphol Airport.

Schiphol Airport.

Skippo or something.

Can't you do something?

Tell the cops. Talk to the High Priest.

You can't. How come?

Here you are!

There he is!

Where were you?

This way.

Thank you.

Come with me.

Did he go after all?

I doubt it.

Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

Hey!

What?

Sure this plane's bound for Japan?

Yes.

For Tokyo?

Sure!

Miss, my bag!

Uncle.

About lunch...

Thinking of him, I'm not hungry.

It's been four days.

No use worrying about him.

I'll order some noodles.

Excuse me. Does Tora live here?

Yes.

Wow! It wasn't easy to find.

May I help you?

My name is Fukushi.

I've just come back from Europe.

I'm going home by train tonight.

Sit down.

Bring some tea.

The last city on our tour was Vienna.

Vienna?

I was walking down the street.

Someone called from above, "Hey, you Japanese?"

I looked up.

I saw a man with a towel around his head at a window.

And then?

I said, "Yeah, I am."

He said, "Will you give this letter to my folks?"

This one.

He tossed it at me.

I asked, "Where do your folks live?"

He said, "Get off at Shibamata Station.

"Ask anybody where Tora lives."

What a request!

I was going to refuse.

But I'm a good-hearted guy, see?

I'm sorry to trouble you.

Give him some beer.

Beer? Don't bother.

Uncle, Aunty, Tora's all right.

He's in Vienna.

Don 't worry… I'm alive… Tora…

It's so boring.

Tora, I'm going out.

Hey, wait a second.

I'll go with you.

You'll really go?

I'm bored staying here.

You've stayed in the hotel for three full days.

Any fun outside?

Sure. Everything about Vienna is fun.

Everything? Let's go.

Going out in those clothes?

Why not?

You must put on the tie and shoes I bought you.

I don't like that stuff.

All right, all right.

Your hat.

Thanks.

Any food? This will do.

Mozart!

Tora, that's Mozart.

You know the name, right?

I'm hungry.

Where do you think you are? Vienna?

The city of art.

Aren't you impressed?

Are you sick?

You're sick. Never mind.

Just find me a Japanese breakfast.

Let's move.

Where to?

The Imperial Museum. To see art.

Art is so boring to me.

Let's go to more interesting joints.

I shouldn't have brought you.

Who asked you to take me here with you?

You forced me to come. Ain't that right?

All right.

You wait here.

I'll go to the museum by myself.

Go ahead.

Eat this.

Stay put. Don't go anywhere, okay?

I'm starving. Come back quickly!

That guy...

Sick in the head.

That's too bad.

But I think he's getting a little better.

Life isn't easy.

Life is tough.

It's hard on you too?

Crackers?

Thanks.

You have good teeth.

Brueghel, huh?

Hello!

That's the statue of Mozart.

You can see a G clef.

Go straight, turn right. You'll see the parking lot.

Please hurry. We're late.

Hurry!

Take your seats.

Look around you. Everyone here?

Let's go.

Please wait.

Open the door.

What's wrong?

You all alone?

Do you know the way?

Your hotel?

Well...

Isn't there a building you remember near your hotel?

Nope.

Got money?

1,500 yen.

Austrian money, I mean.

I don't have time for this.

All right, get on the bus.

In Vienna, you can see not only baroque architecture...

But also the "Jugendstil,"

or "New Art" architecture.

The Secession Museum and...

Otto Wagner's Karlsplatz Station are good examples.

I'll give you the hotel names in Vienna.

Try to recall the name of your hotel.

Inter-Continental Vienna, Hilton, Bristol...

Anything sound familiar?

The Schoenbrunn Palace has a total of 1,441 rooms.

Forty of them are open to the public.

The name "Schoenbrunn" means...

Be sure to keep up with us.

Hotel Sacher... SAS Palais Hotel...

Not yet?

Will you say it in Japanese?

I wonder where he went. What a guy!

Excuse me.

Have you seen a man...

With a square face?

He went that way.

Thank you.

That idiot!

It's all right. Don't worry.

Don't look down too often.

Keep to the right. People are coming down.

This church has a typical Gothic roof.

Look at the front.

Can you see?

That's the famous Vienna Forest.

It's between the Alps and the Vienna Basin.

That Ferris wheel was used in "The Third Man."

Look!

That river shining like silver. It's the Danube.

We'll leave the hotel for the airport at 3 p.m...

Enjoy your free time.

Put your luggage outside your room by 2:30 p.m.

Any questions?

That will be all.

Sorry, I forgot you. Let's go together.

Come.

One of the tourists got sick.

Fortunately it's not serious.

Tough job, huh.

You work this hard everyday?

It's the peak season now. It's easier in winter.

You go home over New Year's?

No, I don't.

How come?

I can't go back so easily.

Airfare is expensive.

Is that so?

You haven't been home in years?

Almost 8 years.

Sorry to make you come.

He's the lost Japanese.

She's always kind to me.

She's been here a long time. She'll know your hotel.

Excuse me. I must go.

Hey!

She Japanese?

Of course.

Yeah? Sorry.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma. From Shibamata, Katsushika Ward.

Really? I'm from Kanamachi.

A neighbor! Hey!

How nice to meet you!

Maybe we met at the temple as children.

I think I've seen this gentleman.

I think I was seen by this lady.

From Kanamachi? Glad to meet you here.

I must go now. See to him.

Have you been well?

Yup.

Come this evening.

What a girl! She calls me only when she needs me.

I think I'll eat too.

What did you eat?

You haven't touched your food.

This stuff... well...

I'd rather have green tea and rice balls.

I can make you some.

Really?

Will you come?

Yeah! Let's go!

All right.

Waiter!

Bitte, c o m e.

Where did he go?

What shoud I do?

Don 't act stuffy, man… It's me…

I'm eating…

Tea over rice and salmon at a lady's house…

What tea? You had me so worried.

Sorry…

All right, do as you wish!

Time for the ball!

Why did I bring him?

I paid his travel expenses, too.

I sure must've been sick.

Hello.

Come on in.

Sorry to have made you come.

Don't worry.

How's that funny man?

Well!

Welcome back.

You're here?

He's so funny, I kept him here.

Did you find your hotel?

Sure. She called lots of places and found out pronto.

I called my pal and told him not to worry.

Good! You're so capable.

Brought some cake.

Danke. I'll make some tea.

Have you eaten?

At the airport.

Did you eat here?

Yeah. I'm full.

She's a good cook, right?

She your relative?

So you met her here?

Yes. I met her 3 years ago.

It was winter. I was sick and out of work.

I couldn't even buy bread.

I got desperate. I was walking on "Ring Street."

I saw her strolling along in a fur coat.

Suddenly I asked her to lend me some money.

What did she say?

To follow her.

She brought me here and gave me this kind of food.

Then she asked how much I needed.

She was so kind.

It's a lot like her.

You met her on a snowy day?

On the street that passes the statue of Mozart.

It's called "Ring Street." Know it?

Oh, there?

Sorry to change the subject.

Is this guy Mozart so great?

I should think so.

Great, huh?

I wonder how great he is.

I bet he's as great as Takamori Saigo,

the Meiji Restoration hero.

People from his hometown got mad 'cause...

His bronze statue looks so cheap.

Mozart looks neat, wearing a nice suit.

And that groovy tie. It's great.

What's wrong?

Did you say something funny again?

Yeah, could be.

It's the first time I've seen her laughing like that.

Really?

I was asking how you two met.

She was plodding along on a snowy day, looking sick.

She's more stubborn than she seems.

It's great to have a rich lady for a friend.

I live off my late husband's money.

Did your husband have blue eyes?

What did he do?

Ostensibly, he was a liquor importer.

But in reality, he was a spy.

What? A spy?

I found out after he died.

What do you do?

Ostensibly, I'm a street peddler.

But in reality, I'm like a spy, too.

Odd spy!

Yeah, I guess it's time that I left.

Why so soon? Stay longer.

Have some tea.

Staying too long at a woman's place...

It can start rumors.

Excuse me.

How do you get back?

Well, that's easy.

I'll take a train to Shibamata.

So long, ladies.

Where am I?

In Vienna.

Yeah! I thought I was in Japan.

Next, it's the ladies turn to ask.

Dance with me?

Are you from Japan?

You're a good dancer.

Can you tell?

There's your hotel over there.

Bye.

Bye.

You've been looking for me? Sorry.

I thought you went to the john or something.

Maybe too much sausage gave you the trots.

Get your mind out of the gutter.

What's wrong? You mad?

Not at all.

I'll go back to the bar and drink.

I'll go with you.

Sorry.

I'd rather be alone tonight.

Bye.

He said he's fishing for fish.

All rivers are the same.

They flow and finally reach the sea.

The Black Sea.

Cross the sea,

and you reach the Edogawa River in Tokyo.

Did you grow up there?

Yup.

I grew up near a river too.

Where were you born?

Gifu. Near the Nagaragawa River.

It's a nice place.

Maybe that's why watching water relaxes me.

You miss your hometown?

There must be a reason why you came so far.

We had an argument.

With whom?

A company.

A big company in Tokyo.

Any Japanese knows its name.

Always trouble.

I loved a guy there.

If we married, I'd have to resign.

It wasn't a rule. It was merely a custom.

Either I resign or get fired.

I thought I'd fight it, but...

One day...

The guy asked me not to.

It could damage his future.

I got so mad.

I left both him and the company.

I used my savings to come here.

I didn't have any special plan.

You had a rough time.

My fourth and fifth years were the worst.

During winter. It's very cold here in winter.

I hated to go out and meet people.

I felt like dying many times.

Why didn't you go home?

Couldn't afford to?

What if they said...

What?

"Look what happened. "Women are no good after all."

You're amazing.

Why?

I'm ashamed, but when I catch a cold while on a trip...

And stay in bed at the inn,

I miss my hometown so much that I cry.

Yet you don't go home?

No point in lying to you.

I'll tell you the truth.

I go home often. Go home, leave home...

Even now, I want to go home.

How did you know I work here?

Nice to meet you again.

A small gift.

For you.

How lovely! Thank you.

I'm sorry.

I'm working now.

I can't talk with you long.

Please, please go inside.

Thank you.

Have a nice trip.

I wish you the best in your future.

Come back.

I'm coming.

Ouch!

Hello, High Priest. What a nice day.

God bless you.

"'Look!' So saying, she pointed.

"The moon shone brightly over the Tone River.

"We used to see the moon only casually, but..."

This song doesn't fit in.

It should be "The Beautiful Blue Danube."

Right.

You're a strange man.

Strange? Me?

I think I'm just an ordinary guy.

A hometown guy!

I dreamed about my hometown.

I went back lugging my suitcases.

I opened the door. "I'm back!"

My grandma - she died last year - came out.

She floated.

"Welcome home, Kumiko!" she said.

She loved me a lot.

She gave me this ring.

Said to sell it if I got in a jam.

I said...

"I'm home, Grandma.

"I'm finally home." Saying it, I wept.

Kumiko, let's go home.

Don't be so difficult.

I can't.

Why not?

No job in Japan.

I can't rely on my parents. Not after the way I left.

I'll talk to them.

Gifu isn't too far.

Just a short ride on the Shinkansen.

This ain't Japan?

I sure lack common sense.

It's hot.

Thank you.

Mail for you.

Thank you.

Ma'am, isn't this from abroad?

It's from Brother.

Is he alive?

What does it say?

Says, "Hello."

"Hello! Everybody okay?

"I wish you happiness from a faraway foreign land.

"From Vienna, Tora."

How nonchalant!

How can he be so easygoing when we're all working?

He'll be punished.

Europe?

No chance for me to go.

I just watch calendars.

Look this way.

Some guy! Can't you look a little happy?

Vienna's a nice place.

I know. You mean we shouldn't have come?

Excuse me.

Will you take our picture, please?

Here?

Yes, please.

All set?

You idiot!

What are you doing?

Once again.

May I have your attention, everyone.

Einspannër means Viennese coffee.

Two Einspannërs?

Anyone who wants Melange, raise your hand.

Tea.

In a moment.

Cold milk.

Hello, Mrs. Martell.

Is Hermann home?

Kumi!

Coming.

Anybody have any knives...

To be sharpened?

I missed you.

Do you remember?

This is where we first met.

I lost my purse.

I was close to tears.

You were so kind to me.

You spoke to me.

You couldn't speak German yet.

That's right. I know.

I knew that

you'd return to Japan someday.

I thought I could let you go.

Don't talk like that.

If going home makes you happy...

How can I stop you?

You see, I love you.

You're so kind.

I guess I should've spoken to you first.

While talking to Tora, I felt like it.

Something happen with Hermann?

It's over.

I saw him. I told him I wanted to go home.

What did he say?

He looked sad, but said he couldn't stop me.

Do you really love him?

Yes!

Then why didn't you make him stop you?

You really wanted him to, right?

How can you say you love him?

Like my man...

When I said I wanted to go home, he took out a pistol.

saying "I'll kill you and myself".

His words convinced me.

So I stayed in Vienna.

You regret it?

No.

You don't love each other enough.

You'd better go home.

You need money?

How much is the airfare?

I haven't even paid my debt yet.

Keep this ring.

I don't want it.

It's a gift.

So you're leaving me, too?

It's you, Madam?

I thought I'd visit you, but maybe I'll get lost.

I'm hungry. I was about to eat some noodles.

What? You want to ask me a favor?

I'll do anything, if it's not money.

Kumiko wants to go back to Japan with you.

Will you take her?

Sure.

Leave it to me.

Which plane? I wouldn't know.

I'll talk to my buddy when he gets back.

Fine. I'll be waiting.

Kumiko? She's here.

Tora? It's me.

So you decided to go back?

I'll do as you say. Please help me.

Sure thing.

You can rely on me.

See you later. Good night.

Good!

Where did he go?

What a fool he is!

I shouldn't have brought him.

Bravo!

Hey, wake up. It's no time to sleep.

Say goodbye to Vienna.

To the airport. Hurry!

Look this way.

Enough already.

You better go.

Let's go, Kumiko.

Hyoma, come again.

Thanks, I will.

Tora, take care of her, all right?

I sure will.

Kumiko, time to say goodbye.

Kumiko...

Take care.

Thanks.

Goodbye.

Who's that?

You came!

What's going on?

Please! I must go.

Don't go!

I'll never let you go! Never!

Sorry.

She's not going to get on the plane.

Let go of me!

Okay.

I...

I'll stay with you.

Are you sure?

The plane is leaving!

Just a moment, please.

Tora.

What is it?

I'm sorry, but...

I can't go.

I see. You love that guy, huh?

I'm sorry.

I'll write. Get on the plane.

Okay. I understand.

Hey, foreign young man!

Me?

Be sure to make Kumiko happy.

If you don't, I won't forgive you.

Yes.

Good.

Let's go.

Bye.

Goodbye.

Watch out!

Are you ill?

I feel like going home to Japan, too.

What did she say?

She's sad because Tora's gone.

This is so cute!

Thank Tora for me.

He should've come himself.

But he's in a daze. He rarely talks.

We all think...

He didn't go to Vienna, he only had a dream.

Well,

Tora's entire life is like a dream.

If so,

I wonder if he'll ever wake up.

It's nice. Silk.

Hello.

You ordered them for us?

Brother, you feel better?

He ate noodles.

Good.

The Priest thanked you.

We asked Tora to tell us about Vienna.

You must be over the jet lag by now.

He's always in a lag.

Don't say that!

You bring back tales even when you're in Japan.

This time you went to Europe.

I'm sure you have something to tell.

What was Vienna like?

There were houses. Many streets too.

Lots of people walking.

Lots of places are like that.

Drink Vienna coffee?

Nope.

Hear Vienna waltzes?

Nope.

Were Vienna sausages any good?

Didn't eat any.

Any tasty food?

Well, one was good.

Tea over rice.

Didn't you see anything at all in Vienna?

Didn't you even go out?

Once. I rode in a car.

Where to?

We went along a wide street.

We came to a big river like this.

The Danube, wasn't it?

Yeah, I guess it was.

"The Beautiful Blue Danube".

Then what happened?

I walked along beside the river and saw a temple.

A priest was strolling along.

I said, "Hello, High Priest. It's a nice day."

There was a sweets shop in front of the temple.

A foreign old man and woman told me to drop in.

I told them no.

But anyhow I took a rest there.

I saw it was starting to get dark.

I heard a temple bell tolling in the distance.

And crows were cawing.

It's the same as here.

It's the same as everywhere.

Is that the conclusion?

Yeah. It's the same everywhere.

I thought you'd talk about Viennese beauties.

How dull!

Too bad, President!

Hiroshi, a phone call for you.

Well...

I've got to work.

Thanks for this.

I'll go to the bank.

Nice to see you again!

But, Sakura...

Did I really go to Vienna?

I don't know myself.

Maybe it was just a dream.

The Priest said it.

Your whole life is like a dream.

Then I'll go on dreaming.

Going to bed again?

Going to peddle.

I can't loaf while everybody else is working.

Uncle.

Leaving again so soon?

Study hard and get into college.

Go to the station with him.

It's getting hot. Take care of yourself.

Danke…

Huh?

That was German.

Yeah.

So I really went to Vienna.

Sure.

Bye.

Dad.

Mr. Hyoma's here.

Hyoma? Who's he?

The funny guy who went to Vienna with Uncle.

Good shot.

Hello.

My husband.

My name is Sakaguchi, Tora's friend.

Thank you for everything. Tora enjoyed the trip.

Thanks to him, I recovered.

I go to work every day.

He was showing me the photos.

Who's she?

His girlfriend. He met her in Vienna.

She was supposed to come home to Japan.

But her blue-eyed lover stopped her.

It was like a movie.

He kept holding her tight.

After all, Tora got jilted.

During the flight...

He never said a word.

Is that so? I see.

I remember we got a postcard.

Isn't her name Kumiko?

Yes, that's her name.

Look.

"Dear Tora, how are you spending Japan's sweltering summer?

"How are the Shibamata people?

"You reminded me of my old hometown.

"But you helped me get something even more wonderful: love.

"I will start a new life with Hermann.

"Whatever happens, I know we'll make it.

"Thank you for everything.

"Goodbye from the Netherlands. Kumiko."

Come close, take a look!

It's the real stuff, see?

No tax, either!

Step right up! Take a good look!

Made in Europe!

Made in Vienna, Australia!

Isn't Vienna the capital of Austria?

Australia has kangaroos.

So what? Girls don't fall for smart asses.

It's a giveaway!

Made in Europe!

I'd like to eat an overripe eggplant.

But my false teeth don't help.

From Europe!

They ain't phony, no sir.

The End