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OFFICIAL ENTRY 1953 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

A DAIEI PRODUCTION

THE WILD GEESE

Based on the Novel by OGAI MORI

Produced by IKUJI HIRAO & KENJI KUROIWA

Screenplay by MASASHIGE NARUSAWA

Cinematography by MITSUO MIURA

Production Design by KISAKU ITO & TAKEO KIMURA

Music by IKUMA DAN

Sound by KUNIO HASHIMOTO

Lighting by TSUNEKICHI SHIBATA Edited by MASANORI TSUJII

Starring

HIDEKO TAKAMINE

HIROSHI AKUTAGAWA

JUKICHI UNO, EIJIRO TONO

CHOKO IIDA, EIZO TANAKA

KUMEKO URABE, MIKI ODAGIRI KUNIKO MIYAKE

Directed by SHIRO TOYODA

This is a story from the time

when migrating wild geese still flew over Tokyo.

It's true that he's offering to keep you as a mistress.

But the man is a widower who's living with his children.

So, to be in his keeping is like marrying him.

But there's his reputation to consider.

He says it would be improper

to take a woman living in a tenement into his house straight away.

You understand.

He's a very sensible man.

And besides he owns a respectable kimono shop in Hama-cho.

It's not a bad offer,

although you and your father flatly refuse to consider it.

Listen, I hate to bring this up.

But you know, Otama,

you made a mistake in the past.

So it'll be difficult for you to get the sort of marriage offer you wish.

You see?

A woman is damaged

when she gives herself to a man and then leaves him.

Once she becomes damaged goods, a woman can't escape unhappiness.

Osan, please.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm kind and honest, and words that are difficult to hear slip out.

But the man making you the offer

will provide for you and even help your father out.

So there's nothing to be sad about.

Don't you think so, Otama?

Your father shouldn't be peddling candy to make a living

when he has a beautiful daughter like you.

He's an old man.

And lately he seems rather frail.

He does.

To be frank,

your father can't go on peddling candies forever.

You have to think about your future. Isn't that right?

Besides,

you can be a good daughter and have your father living in comfort

I'm saying this for your own good. Meet the man once.

You'll at least be treated to a nice meal at Matsugen restaurant.

Leave everything to me, all right?

Talk to your father about it.

Oh I almost forgot about the errand you asked me.

Pawnbrokers are stingy these days and won't loan much money.

Now.

Here's 45 sen.

Okay?

I'll take two sen for my trouble.

There are rules for doing things.

Good-bye.

Oh dear.

Excuse me!

Good evening.

Good evening.

Damn rock!

You're spilling your food again! Keep that up and you'll end up a bum!

Oh! What did I just say?

It's going as you wish.

Remember our deal. You'll write off my debt?

Not quite yet.

She nodded yes.

At last, Otama agreed to meet you at Matsugen.

I told her you own a business in Hama-cho... was that it?

Yes, I told her you're a businessman who owns a kimono shop in Hama-cho.

But that's not true.

It's okay. A white lie makes things go smoothly.

I also told her that your wife was long...

Well,

I'm aware that I was supposed to pay off my debt long ago.

So?

I'll pay you tomorrow, I promise.

What time tomorrow?

At 6:00.

The other party knows, too?

Yes, of course.

I take my leave now.

There are limits even to my patience.

Will you take off your coat now?

You don't have to wear it at home.

Do you realise washing it is a lot of trouble?

Wear this apron to protect your kimono.

Stop your nagging.

What did that old woman want?

To delay her payment.

The nerve! I hate that woman!

I do too.

Come on, put the apron on.

Why don't you comb your hair once in a while?

What are you gonna do about Oshige?

What I always do. What else?

I'm a moneylender hated by everybody.

If she can't repay her loan I'll take her dry goods.

That's too cruel.

It's all loaned merchandise from a kimono shop.

That's not my concern.

Take this for the interest.

How could you?

She's struggling to raise five children on her own.

Be kind!

Don't meddle in my business!

In that case, I guess we should meet him.

So, is it true

that the man has no wife?

Yes.

I suppose we can't be too choosy.

So she said you're damaged goods?

I feel really sorry for you, for what happened.

He was a real villain to trick you.

I believed he was marrying you in all sincerity.

But when his wife brought his child and stormed into our house,

I was shocked and angry for your sake.

When you tried to throw yourself into a well,

I thought I might as well die with you.

Let's not talk about that anymore.

No matter how much we dwell on it,

there's nothing we can do about it.

Here you go.

Welcome. - Welcome.

Thank you.

The students are singing?

I heard it's a class reunion. They're in good spirits.

Number 23 is leaving.

Here you are. Otama is waiting for you.

She looks so attractive, even to a woman like me.

She's like a fully ripened peach. You can almost taste the sweetness.

It's this way, mister.

Okay, I'll be right over.

What's the matter with him? He's not feeling shy at his age, is he?

Please enjoy.

Here you go.

Pardon me for intruding.

Why, it's the moneylender!

Mr. Ishihara, could I speak to you in private?

Come to my lodging then.

You must be kidding.

Take these flowers in your jade cup

A loan shark has no business here!

That's right!

- Go away. - Get out!

I see familiar faces gathered here.

I thank you for your patronage of my business.

Looking down at streets of splendour

- Mr. Ishihara. - What?

The loan you took out a while ago.

It's exactly 10 days overdue.

Please take care of it.

Well, have a drink.

You must be joking.

Hey, Okada.

- It's nice out here. - Yeah.

Join me and have a drink here.

- No thanks, I've had enough. - Come on.

How enjoyable it is to drink sake in view of a waterfall

Hey, Okada, Kimura, come inside.

The loan shark is gone.

So, I've gotten him to agree

to set you up in a house of your own.

I see.

You should really thank me for the efforts I've made on your behalf.

I'm very grateful.

Anyway, keep that in mind when the offer goes through.

What could he be doing? Let me go look for him.

There you are. Aren't you being a bit too coy?

- What? - Wait.

You'll write off my debt?

Not quite yet. I'll do it in time.

You're very kind.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Hello.

Come to the table.

Now Otama don't hang back. Make conversation.

Be cheerful and charming.

We're ready to be served!

FOR RENT

How are you?

I'm fine.

Excuse me.

Well, now.

Otama?... Otama?

Yes?

Will you bring me a stepladder?

Put it over here.

That's good.

A carpenter will charge half a day's fee, even for a simple job like this, right?

Otama?... Otama?

Yes?

Bring something to put on the shelf.

Hand one to me.

Now you put that one up.

Let's see. Are the doors secure enough?

The city has become unsafe lately.

Otama, look at this.

See how it looks on you.

Oh.

Do you like it?

Yes.

Take a look in the mirror.

All right.

Well, did I make a good choice?

I bought you a fine piece didn't I?

Isn't it from your own kimono shop?

What? Well...

I can't always take store merchandise. It'll set a bad example to my clerks.

Hey, Oume!

Go take a bath at the bathhouse.

Yes.

This is for the bath fee.

Otama, come.

Yes.

Otama.

Let me see.

Now you drink too.

Well, I had a good nap.

Oh! You should let me know when you come home.

You're back so soon.

Your daughter wasn't home?

No.

Maybe she was out getting her hair done.

You should have waited for her.

But her maid was really tactless to send away her mistress's father.

Just finish up cleaning!

Here I go!

Still going!

Hey, Otsune?

You're still up?

I'll leave my coat here.

Honey, I want you to sit down.

Huh?

Okay.

Where have you been?

I know everything.

What's the matter? What do you know?

How can you play dumb like that?

I'm stumped.

What are you talking about? I have no idea what you're getting at.

Now that you have a little money,

have you forgotten about the hard times?

How could I? I struggled a lot to get ahead.

You used to be a college janitor,

and you ran errands for students to save up pennies in tips.

Huh? Why are you bringing that up?

You have money now because you worked so hard.

But you've been tricked into wasting it on some sly fox.

What a wild tale you're making up.

The fishmonger's wife was laughing at me.

Why I want to laugh too.

You think you can fool me?

You told me you were going out on business,

but you were with your mistress!

Stop it!

Honey!

Ouch!

Fool!

You'll wake the kids.

Good grief!

I can't believe this.

I have to work.

Otsune!

What is this?

Why is this bundle here?

Oshige left it for you.

Sit and take a good look.

Fool!

You expect me to take these leftovers to settle her debt?

Why did you accept them?

Really. How could you be so naive?

That's why you get upset by gossip.

It looks pretty good on you.

Listen, Otsune.

You think I'd dally with other women when I have you?

Did I ever cheat on you?

We're too old to have a lover's quarrel. Be sensible.

But...

a man like you is attractive to women.

That's why I'm worried.

It's like that saying: "The crow thinks her own young fairest."

My, it's hot.

Let's see.

Three yen, 24 sen.

Hey, Otsune! Bring me a mosquito net.

Next is one yen, 24 sen.

Hey!

Otama.

Otama.

I wonder what she's doing.

Honey.

Huh?

Did you say something?

No, I didn't.

The master is a good man, isn't he?

You think so?

Why do you say that?

Because he always gives you whatever you ask.

Isn't that right?

Hello, are you home?

Yes!

Hello.

I brought some millet cakes I bought in Asakusa.

Thank you. I'm always receiving treats from you.

Oshige, come over here.

Yes.

She's a peddler of kimono fabrics who often visits my place.

She supports her children all on her own.

I sympathise with her and I feel as if it's a concern of my own.

It must be hard for you.

I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.

Would you show me some of your merchandise?

Well, the thing is...

She's receiving some fabrics tomorrow.

I hope you'll help her out.

Well, see you soon.

Would you make a kimono for me?

Yes, of course.

Just a moment.

My, it's as if I came to take a commission instead of you.

I'd like you to make a kimono with this fabric.

Oh, what a nice pattern.

A gift from your master?

Yes.

Welcome, Master.

I'll go now.

Let's go.

Oh, what an adorable bird!

Do you like it? Something to amuse yourself with.

Yes.

I heard they breed like rabbits.

Well, let me change.

It's so hot.

I hope this kimono fits you.

Ah, so you finished making it.

Yes.

Let me wipe off my sweat first.

Oh, it's so hot.

Oume! - Yes!

Go take a bath at the bathhouse.

Yes.

Here, this is for the bath fee.

- Oume. - Yes.

Bring back some fish fillets.

Here's some money. Bring back the change.

I'm going now.

Take care when handing out money. Give the maid just enough.

Yes.

No sake. I can't stay long today.

Otama.

Otama.

Welcome.

What would you like?

How much is that skipjack?

Three sen a fillet.

- Let me have two. - All right.

I haven't seen you before.

Whose maid are you?

My madam lives next door to the sewing teacher.

Here you go.

I'm sorry, but tell your madam this;

"We won't sell our fish to the mistress of a moneylender."

Master isn't a moneylender.

We don't want you coming here!

Blah!

No manners.

Go round and round

A cage holding a bird

When will the bird come out?

In the early morning when it's still dark

A crane and a turtle slip and slide

Who is standing behind you?

Hi, Oume.

Go round and round

A cage holding a bird

Oume.

Yes.

Let's play hide and seek.

Didn't you go to the bathhouse?

I took a bath in a hurry.

Why? There was no need to hurry.

Because women in the neighbourhood say things.

Like what?

They say only a mistress's maid would come to the bathhouse in the afternoon.

I'm sorry.

Oume.

Did you bring back some fish?

You forgot?

Go get some quickly.

Did you lose the money I gave you?

The fishmonger wouldn't sell to me.

Why not?

They wouldn't sell to a moneylender's mistress.

What?

Is Master a moneylender?

So how did you reply?

Master is a kimono shop owner, isn't he?

I'll go to a fishmonger a little further away.

Otama.

Otama.

What's wrong?

Did you lose some money?

No.

Weren't you talking to Oume?

Did she lose some money?

No.

What's on your mind, then?

How funny.

It's nothing.

Your face says otherwise.

You're making me worried.

Oh boy, what should I do?

I haven't been to my father's for a while,

so I was wondering how he's doing.

Was that it? He lives in Ikenohata, only a stone's throw from here.

It's close enough to make a daily visit, even.

Well, I start worring about things and I hesitate to go.

What are you talking about?

What's there to worry about in visiting your father, eh?

You're still such a baby.

If you're afraid to go by yourself,

I can stop by in the morning and take you there.

Well, I'd better not.

People will talk and my wife will get upset.

Get my bag.

Now I'm off to take care of business.

Oh, it's hot.

Where are you headed? - Uh, well...

Your shop is in Hama-cho, isn't it?

Uh, I have business dealings in several places.

"Wife"?

Something must have happened.

I'd better find out right away.

What?

Did Master leave?

Yeah.

I see.

I was completely unaware of that.

People look down on me because I'm a moneylender's mistress.

But he'll eventually take you into his house,

so you don't have to feel scorned.

Listen, Dad...

He actually has...

He has children, doesn't he?

Besides, there are all sons of moneylenders,

and we're living in tough times.

Peddling candy was all I could do to eke out a living.

Otama.

I could go back to peddling candy like before.

You don't have to, Dad.

But I've made up my mind

to never let anyone deceive me anymore.

He thinks I'm such a baby, but I don't see myself that way.

Well, I'll come see you again.

All right.

Good-bye.

Oume.

Oume.

Here's a watermelon!

It's cut up.

Oume, don't cheat!

It's so sweet.

Why aren't you joining us?

Right girls?

They're coming down the street!

Mr. Okada too!

Let me have a look, too.

How boring. Mr. Okada isn't among them.

But I thought he was.

My passions are love and food!

What sort of student is Mr. Okada?

He's very smart. A brain.

"A brain"?

He's bright.

I see.

Otama.

Hear how much noise the girls make?

Young girls these days pay more attention

to college students passing by than to their sewing lessons, right?

A new semester starts at the college tomorrow.

Come inside.

Our teacher is back!

You can dream only when you're young.

But all their fevered crushes will be wasted.

Why, you're still here, Oshige.

Come in.

Oshige, we're both women on our own. I'm sorry but I can't help you today.

I'm fully aware that this is an imposition.

Can I help you in any way?

Otama is your name, isn't it?

This kimono you're wearing is woven with bitterness.

You're enjoying a life of comfort

But others are suffering for it.

You look so innocent, but you're a loan shark's mistress.

How does the food on your table taste?

It should taste of the blood and tears of the exploited.

What's going on?

What happened?

Take these flowers in your jade cup

Captured in the green liquor floats a reflection of the moon

Steeped in dreams of peace and order

Looking down at streets of splendour

Towering above Mukogaoka Hill

Five dorms of stalwart, spirited youths

Strive for the spirit of the snow atop Mount Fuji

Cherry blossoms of Yoshino...

You'll be bitten by mosquitoes if you don't get inside the net.

Wouldn't you rather I died from mosquito bites?

That's a strange thing to say. What's gotten into you?

You must feel proud of yourself.

You gave matching parasols to a beauty and a plain woman!

What are you talking about?

You also gave Oshige's kimono fabric to that woman.

What am I supposed to do?

I have no parents' home to flee to.

And I have kids.

What am I to do? What do you want me to do?

That's a really twisted way of putting things.

What would I do without you?

You have the great responsibility of raising our kids.

How long do you plan to keep that woman

as your mistress?

Fool!

Stop talking nonsense!

Come on, Otsune. Try to be sensible.

It's true that I have a mistress.

But your life has become easier than before.

Have I grown cold or treated you harshly like other men with their mistresses?

On the contrary, I treat you more kindly and tenderly than before.

Don't I, Otsune?

You're simply justifying yourself!

Stop it, you harp?!

You've humiliated me!

Stop! Let go of me!

Damn you!

Take your hands off me!

You bastard!

- Let go of me! - Jerk!

Let me go!

Master, this is unusually late for your visit.

Where is Otama?

She's visiting next door.

What about here?

This is fine.

Ma'am, Master came.

At this hour?

I'll come right away. - All right.

- Come again. - I will.

I understand how you feel.

But it's very difficult for a woman to make a living

by teaching how to sew Kimonos.

Learning how to sew?

When did she start?

Just recently.

Really?

Take this change.

No, thank you.

It's okay, take it.

Oume, do we still have some pickled squid left?

Yes.

- Bring some with sake for Master. - Yes.

I'm sorry I wasn't home. I was at the sewing teacher's.

What for?

I was just visiting her.

I heard that you're learning how to sew Kimonos.

Yes.

Why?

I'll take over from here.

Lately, I've become such a late riser.

And I think it's shameful for a woman.

That's strange.

You don't have to be concerned about such things.

I've provided you with everything you asked for.

What more do you want?

But...

But you want to learn to sew?

Yes.

Have you been hiding something from me?

I won't allow that!

You're being silly.

Why do you look so stern?

Here.

Oume.

Oume. - Yes.

- You can lock up. - All right.

I think Master will be spending the night.

No, I'm going home.

Really? It's very late.

Yeah I must draw a line between my home life and here.

I see.

Otama.

I hear crickets chirping.

Otama.

Otama!

No.

Otama.

No.

Otama.

What's wrong?

Oh, it's you, Otama.

You scared me.

Didn't Otsune come here?

No.

She's uncontrollable when she gets hysterical.

That's because you lied to her, like all men.

A white lie helps things along.

You lied to me, too.

I never lied to you.

I wonder.

Do you really own a kimono shop in Hama-cho?

You see.

I hate people who lie.

Frankly,

I was afraid I might lose you if you knew the truth.

There's more.

It's about your wife.

I became your mistress because I was told your wife was dead.

I wish I'd been born a man.

It's no use making excuses now,

but it wasn't my idea to lie about myself.

To be honest with you,

I'm a moneylender.

I used to work as a college janitor.

Students younger than me would send me to do errands for them.

I saved up the pennies in tips and then started this business.

My life was all about making money.

I was consumed by it.

How did a man like me fall into this situation?

It's a mystery to me.

Listen, Otama.

Whatever people say about me,

I want you to believe my feelings for you are sincere.

I've never been as happy as I am now.

With you, I have something to live for, for the first time in my life.

Otama.

Otama.

What's the matter?

A snake! There's a snake.

Oh, no!

Help!

Somebody, help us!

Please, help us.

We need a man's help.

It's a snake.

Bring me a knife.

All right.

Stubborn snake!

It still has something in its mouth.

Boy, will you get rid of it?

All right. I'll dump it in the ditch.

Here's your knife.

I see you passing by frequently.

This is the route of my daily walk.

- You walk towards evening time. - Yes, going and returning.

Aren't you Mr. Okada?

Huh?

Excuse me. Won't you wash your hands?

Thank you.

Do come in.

There's still some blood on your hand.

Oh, you're right.

You look familiar to me.

Really?

I saw you at Matsugen some time ago.

Ah, I was there for a class reunion in spring.

I saw you for a second from the veranda.

Is that right?

Something unpleasant happened then. A moneylender barged into our party.

Well, I should go now. - Thank you.

Wait. This is yours.

Oh, yes, it's a valuable book to me.

Good-bye. - Thank you for your help.

Excuse me, please use this.

Oh.

You'll get wet.

- Thank you. - It's nothing.

Good-bye.

Wait.

I'll come by sometime to return this umbrella.

MONEY LENDING

NO HASSLE LOANS

Welcome.

KUSHIBUCHI FINANCING

Welcome.

I don't know.

It seems to me that exams are like gambling.

Well, if you put it like that, I guess maybe it is.

But I may have a chance to go to Europe.

You talk big.

No, I'm serious.

A renowned German doctor studying endemic diseases in Asia

is seeking an assistant.

If I pass the exam,

I'll receive 4,000 marks for traveling and a salary of 200 marks

and live in Germany.

Only if you pass the exam.

What if you don't?

That's what I'm talking about.

Well, I can't lend you the full amount you want,

but I'll lend you half of it.

It's a 10-day loan with a daily interest of 10 percent.

After 10 days, you'll pay me back

three yen, 30 sen in full.

Lend me two more yen. I beg you.

You've been doing business with students for a long time.

You know studying in Europe means a lot to us.

Well, I do.

So then...

But this is a business matter. If you don't like my terms...

Wait a minute.

Here's some tea.

Thank you for your business.

Thank you.

WILL BUY USED BOOKS AT GOOD PRICES

Are you sure?

Yeah.

All right, then.

Excuse me.

Could I buy the book you just bought from that student?

What?

Oh.

You mean this book? - Yes.

Man, I'm all wet.

Welcome back.

You killed a snake for a beauty?

It sounds like some old mythic tale.

I suspect she's a kept woman.

Hey, Okada. You're acting odd.

You talk about her very sympathetically.

Do I?

In the eyes of a liberal arts student like me,

you're obviously in love.

No, I'm not.

You're not, huh?

You're a brilliant student in medical school,

and she's an uneducated, kept woman.

In today's Japan, you two can't be involved romantically.

Just like her,

neither you nor I are free from the restrictions of this Meiji era.

But, for all that,

will you conform to those restrictions or break out of them?

Mr. Okada!

I'll put this feminine umbrella to dry here.

Aren't you returning it to someone?

Yes, thank you.

What should I do?

How should I thank him?

Well.

He's a student, isn't he?

Why don't you invite him to have dinner at your house?

That's what I thought too. I think that's the best way.

But I have to do it when my master is away.

I suppose so.

But you shouldn't do anything behind his back.

But, Dad, he's been lying to me.

I didn't tell you this,

but his wife is still alive.

She wasn't dead at all.

Dad, you don't look surprised to hear about this.

Actually, I heard about it just recently.

So you knew, but you didn't say anything to me.

Even if he has a wife, you can't leave him, can you?

Why not?

Think of what would happen if you did.

You don't wanna go back to our old life.

I'm sure you don't either.

How can you give up the life you have

and go back to that living hell of poverty?

Truly, it's miserable not having money in this world.

I don't know.

If you leave him, I'll have to leave this house, won't I?

Naturally!

I hate living like this.

I really hate it.

Listen, Otama.

Don't torment me like this.

I want nothing more than what I have.

I'm living happy and carefree.

You've changed, Dad.

It's you who's changed.

Your master is kind to you, isn't he?

In all things, patience is essential.

It's a tough world we live in.

Otama. Otama.

Give this to your master.

Give him my regards.

All right.

It's raining again.

Oume.

There's somebody in the alley.

Go tell the sewing teacher and ask her to come over.

Hurry!

Where is this person?

I don't see anybody.

There's no one in the alley.

Otama, are you all right?

I'm sorry.

But I did see a woman standing in the alley.

Maybe it was your imagination.

No, I saw her.

Seeing her frightened me.

You must be nervous after what happened with Oshige.

Oh, this is awful. I'm so miserable.

But listen, Otama.

It's difficult for a woman to support herself.

Oshige struggled a great deal to make ends meet.

But I recently heard she's become a streetwalker by the Yanagiwara bank.

So you're saying I should continue to live like this?

You're saying I have no other choice but to live this way?

Otama...

Why do I have to suffer so much?

I don't understand this world anymore.

Oume. Oume!

Coming!

Put away my bed.

Yes.

Oume, somebody is at the door.

It must be Master.

I'll go check.

Hello.

It's you!

I came to return this umbrella. I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner.

Ma'am.

Close the screen!

- Mr. Okada came to return an umbrella. - Okay.

Oume, tidy up here.

Yes.

Oume, do it quickly.

Yes.

Oume, ask him to wait for a moment.

Yes.

Please wait for a moment.

But I'm in a hurry.

She'll be with you shortly.

Hello.

I'll leave the umbrella here.

I'll come by your office later to pay off my debt.

I'm sorry. I got up late.

Darling.

Give me a hand.

Come on.

You're acquainted with that student?

Just a little.

I lent him an umbrella.

Really? An umbrella?

I can't paint my nape myself.

Help me.

Come on, help me.

Never mind, then.

Thanks.

Is this all right?

It's not quite finished.

Now, this powder.

This is difficult.

I'm sorry.

But you're not in a hurry, are you?

Actually,

something came up and I have to go to Chiba.

You're on your way?

Yeah. If things go well, I should be back tomorrow evening.

But there's a chance - - It might take longer?

Give this money to your father.

The end of the year is near. I'm sure he can use it.

FIVE YEN

Be good while I'm gone.

Make sure you lock the doors, so nothing untoward happens.

You should be mindful of putting money away.

It's unsafe these days.

Well, then, I'll take this book with me.

I have to go now.

Oume.

Some time ago, you said you wanted to visit your mother.

Yes.

Go for a visit and spend the night,

because Master isn't coming tonight.

Really?

Really. I'm not pulling your leg.

Go right away, if you like.

Thank you!

Leave it. I'll do that.

Now, get going. - I will.

My, this is unusual.

Where is Oume?

She's visiting her mother.

It smells good. Preparing dinner for your master?

No, it's to thank someone for killing a snake the other day.

Ah, Mr. Okada?

Yes.

That's nice.

Need a hand?

Thank you.

I envy you. You'll be all alone with him.

Don't tease.

But I'm right, aren't I?

I might peep in.

Hello.

I'm stepping out for a bit.

- Where are you going? - Well...

To the hairdresser's?

Yes, please keep an eye on things.

Mr. Okada takes his walk at 4:00. Don't take too long or you'll miss him.

Hey, Okada, I heard you passed the hiring exam.

Isn't it great? You should follow his example.

Congratulations! - Thanks.

I had to translate short excerpts from four Chinese medical texts.

I would've been at a complete loss. So when do you leave?

Everything is going quickly.

I'll stay at the doctor's starting tonight.

Then we'll take a boat to France in a couple of days.

Amazing. What a whirlwind departure.

I feel bad about forfeiting my graduation.

But I can't pass up the chance to go to Europe.

You're absolutely right. Opportunity seldom knocks twice.

Become a doctor in Europe, and it won't matter.

Which way?

Heads, the Kiridoshi slope. Tails, the Muenzaka slope.

Sorry.

Let's go.

Come on.

That was quite intense.

What do you mean?

Do you have to ask? Look at her.

Stop it. It's rude to stare.

She has her own way of life.

And you have your own way?

Why don't you get angry at me?

I don't have to.

Mr. Okada is going away.

I saw him earlier when he paid off his debt.

He's going to the West.

To Europe.

He's going away to Europe.

All college students leave to enter into society.

You're a pitiable woman.

Mr. Okada!

Pardon me.

It's all right.

Okada will come shortly.

We're going to his farewell party.

It's rather sudden, but he's going away to Germany.

So it's true.

A respected German doctor, as well as other professors, offered him a position.

We, his friends, want to give him a cheerful send-off at Matsugen.

So he's going away.

He should be here any moment.

Will you wait at the gate?

No, I'm -

This book.

Yes?

He forgot this book at my house.

But he valued this greatly.

Okada talked about you often.

But he's leaving his friends, and his heart is in a faraway place.

Some place we won't be able to reach.

Mr. Okada must be very happy.

Yes, he's very happy.

A straight path to a bright future has just opened up for him.

I admire him for not losing his focus at this important juncture in his life.

He's going away...

to a faraway place.

Please return the book to him.

I will, for sure.

Don't you need to see him?

No.

Would you like to come with us to see him off?

No, thank you. I'll leave now.

We won't mind, you know.

Give him my regards.

As dewdrops fall and dry

Years pass and people leave

Even though the ship's helmsman may change

The ship carrying us will sail forward forever

Could you deliver some sea bream?

Yes, ma'am.

Wake up. A customer wants sea bream.

It's for a celebration, so garnish it with bamboo leaves.

Yes, ma'am!

Get up.

You will deliver it, won't you?

It's the boardinghouse called Kamijo on the side street near the Red Gate.

Should I deliver it to the landlady of Kamijo?

Not to her.

It's for -

Never mind.

Could you deliver it to my house?

You know where I live.

It's nearby, where the moneylender's mistress lives.

You understand?

Yes.

What happened?

Did you see him?

Yes.

Mr. Okada must have looked happy.

Yes.

But I suppose

since he's going to Europe, he won't be able to come home much.

Please don't say any more.

I'm tired of the way you beat around the bush.

Ever since I came into your keeping,

not once have I told you how I really felt.

Then what about now?

I can't bear this anymore!

You're tired of me?

You want to leave me?

Why don't you hit me?

I can't.

I'm a moneylender who only knows how to grovel.

I can't hit back, even if I'm struck.

But Otama, you really should think things through.

You long for a fantasy that can't come true in the real world.

I know.

You do, don't you?

There's no way you can marry a college student.

He has his own life ahead of him.

Your life is different from his.

I know!

But even so, I wish -

I wish -

I wish -

I wish -

I wish -

Hello, here's your sea bream!

Here you are.

It's 70 sen.

CONGRATULATIONS

I don't want it. Take it back!

Please pay for it. Fish is perishable, you know.

I said take it back!

What!

I won't spend money on a gift for another man!

Thank you.

Otama, I didn't give you money so you could spend it on him!

Otama!

Let go of me!

What about me?

I don't want to be tied down by you anymore!

How can you be so ungrateful?

You're unfair. You always try to tie me down with money!

Otama!

I can't take it anymore!

No!

No!

She doesn't want to be tied down?

I won't let go of her!

Take care.

Yeah.

Okada, look after yourself.

Good luck.

Thanks.

THE END

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