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Episode 127

All those fields are planted on reclaimed land?

Lands reclaimed from the Ariake Sea

go back to the Kamakura Period.

I don't know when those in that area were done.

I learned at school that the tidal levels of the Ariake Sea,

at six meters were the biggest in Japan.

People made use of that fact to reclaim land.

I've never seen it all from up high like this.

We had no time for things like that back then.

All we ever did was work all day... Every day.

Where's the Tanokura house? Is it still standing?

I wonder if anybody still remembers you.

I don't know...

I haven't had any dealings with them for years...

I thought I might be able to spot it from up here...

But the village has changed so much, so I have no idea.

Even the woods where I got hurt...

If only that hadn't happened, I might have had a different life.

If only I hadn't gotten hurt...

It had happened while Oshin was trying to get back to Tokyo,

to work for Taka's hairdressing salon again after the earthquake.

Her husband did not want her to leave Saga.

In the struggle, Oshin fell and hit her head.

Are you awake?

Yuu... Yuu!

Yuu is all right. Don't worry.

Yuu!

Can you walk?

My train... I'll miss the train.

Oshin!

I'm going back to Tokyo. Let me go!

We'll have to take care of your injury.

You're bleeding...!

Don't touch me!

You're hurt.

I'm all right. I have to get to the train!

You can't go like this!

We'll go home, and treat the injury.

I have no home... I left the Tanokuras!

Just come home.

Please come home!

- I'd rather just be left here! - Don't be foolish!

Nobody knows you left home secretly.

We will just say you slipped and fell.

Just come home. We won't tell anyone!

You can't go to Tokyo like this.

Don't ever tell anyone that you tried to leave.

It'll make it hard for all of us!

- Sawa... - I was worried.

What happened to her?

I need to get a cart... Please watch her for me.

You're still bleeding.

I'd rather die...

If I can't go back to Tokyo, I'd rather die!

I never thought that you would betray me...

I'm sorry.

I did a lot of thinking,

and I wanted to leave this village, too.

I even packed my things...

But I didn't have the courage to do it.

Maybe that's fine for you... But...

Why get me involved in it, too?!

I gave it up for your sake.

I knew you were pregnant again...

I could tell.

You'd never make it in Tokyo on your own.

You might not be able to work after the baby comes.

What would you do with two children to care for?

I had a place to go to in Tokyo. I don't need you worrying about me.

No matter how close you are to your friends,

they aren't your family.

It's best to stay with your husband at a time like this.

It's best to stay here just in case anything happens.

You can leave the Tanokura house anytime...

Have your baby... Then think about leaving.

Wait until you're strong again.

After telling your husband, I was so worried...

So I went to the station.

Then this happened... What happened?

Oshin knew it was useless to blame Sawa.

It was too late.

Sawa had sacrificed her chance to leave, for Oshin's sake.

She, too, would have to suffer.

Oshin felt sorry for her.

She returned to the Tanokura house.

It was hard for her to be brought back like this.

Call a doctor! Oshin's hurt!

What happened?

I think she needs to see a doctor. I brought her back here first.

- Is it that serious? - She needs a doctor!

Are you all right?

She can't even stand up.

Take her inside!

Carefully... Are you okay?

Get the local doctor.

She needs to go to town to see a surgeon.

Any doctor will do for now!

Don't make such a fuss...

No doctor will come on a holiday.

But maybe the temple priest would come.

Take some ointment in to her.

We can't just leave her like that!

I'll take a look. I've seen army doctors at work.

Ryu.

Look at you! A man carrying a baby on his back.

And you walked through the village like that?

How shameful!

He needs his diaper changed. What's wrong with Oshin anyway?

Get the shouchuu liquor! And get some cotton swabs.

Hurry up!

What's the commotion?

Oshin was working in the fields.

I'm sure it's not a serious injury.

She didn't change the boy's diapers either.

I'll take him.

Thanks.

Liquor costs money, too.

This is bad... It's a wonder she held on.

She must have been out for some time.

He cleaned your wound out nicely.

I'm sorry for all the trouble.

Keep it clean, and keep it wrapped tightly.

The wound will heal. That's what we soldiers do.

I'm so glad you were here.

She fell in the woods? Why is she hurt so badly?

Did you climb a tree and fall off?

She might suffer a fever.

It's best to have a doctor look at it.

Her ankle's just sprained.

I won't be able to work for a while?

Of course not! The wound needs to heal.

This is a good chance for you to rest.

This is nonsense!

How did she get hurt like that? You know, don't you?

You were there when she got hurt!

Talking about it won't get her well.

This is important!

I'd assigned her to work in the fields.

She skipped work, and went into the woods.

Then she goes and gets hurt! What's that woman thinking?

You know something, don't you?

I know nothing.

Then how did you know she was hurt?

Someone told me.

I'll ask Oshin about it later.

I want to know why she abandoned her work, and was in the woods!

Poor Oshin...

She gets hurt, and then has to be questioned about it by Mother!

I want to get this straight.

I want to know what she was up to!

Oshin could imagine what Okiyo was saying.

She also knew that she'd be laid up for a while,

and cause people great trouble.

Oshin hated herself and her fate...

Episode 128

Oshin's injuries were more serious than they thought.

Her head was split down to her lower neck.

She was also weak from loss of blood,

and a high fever, so she lay unconscious for three days.

She should be all right. The rest is up to her.

But she needs rest and nourishment.

I will prescribe some medication, too.

- Well, take care. - Thank you for coming.

- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.

Oshin is bad luck!

She doesn't work, and she costs us big money!

Ryuzo is so busy caring for her,

and we have to care for their baby!

At least Yuu's already weaned.

He's still a lot of trouble!

At least it's not life-threatening.

Sorry to cause you all so much trouble.

Tsuneko and I have to work twice as hard!

I can't have her in bed for so long.

She didn't choose to get hurt.

She has it the worst! A family is supposed to help out.

If she got hurt working, it would be another matter.

We don't even know how she really got hurt!

She didn't do an ounce of work. How can I feel sorry for her?!

It was a holiday.

Nobody was working out in the field,

so Oshin wanted to have a little fun, too.

She feels badly about it.

You can't fool me with those excuses!

She disobeyed me.

She has no right to be a Tanokura bride!

That's enough!

He's hungry again...

Are you awake?

The fever is down.

It was just a dream...

This isn't Tokyo...

Are you hungry?

I didn't get to go to Tokyo...

Forget about Tokyo, and get well.

Where's Yuu?

Mother is caring for him.

Oshin...

I'm sorry.

I never expected things to come to this...

I got carried away...

I haven't told anyone.

So you mustn't tell.

I'll be honest...

I wanted to go to Tokyo...

I wanted to get out of this house...

Don't ever say that!

Just concentrate on getting well.

If people hear you say that, we will have to leave.

Just bear it.

Excuse me.

May I have some rice for Oshin's gruel?

She needs to eat.

She has woken up.

You don't work at all. All you do is care for Oshin.

Now you want to make her gruel?

I don't want to bother anyone.

So all that complaining about her was for nothing?

That's why she gets so out of line!

I'll make the gruel.

Ryuzo said he'll make it. Just worry about cooking for us.

We have to work so hard caring for Yuu.

Look at you! A man cooking...

She is my wife! If I don't care for her, who will?

It's ready...

Gruel took longer than I expected.

I made it, so I don't know how good it is.

I'll feed you now.

Bring Yuu here...

Not now. Mother is taking care of him now.

Don't worry about him.

She loves him.

She complains, but she enjoys it.

Everybody here worries about you.

So don't think so badly of them.

They were hard on me, too.

But Mother was just angry at me for

bringing home a wife she didn't like.

Please try to get along.

Make up your mind to stay here.

Be prepared to die here.

And I will do my very best to make you happy.

I'm so glad you are well enough to eat.

I'm sorry for not being able to work...

It can't be helped... Just get well.

But what were you doing in the woods?

You were supposed to be in the fields working!

There was no special reason.

I'm not asking you!

A mere fall can't hurt you like that...

You were somewhere else, weren't you?

She was in the woods, and she slipped.

What were you doing?

You skipped out on the work I asked you to do.

I want to know why.

Ryuzo might be fooled, but not me!

I can't have you lying to me.

Oh, come on... She was just trying to have fun.

You are both trying to lie to me.

But I'll find out the truth.

Here is her medicine.

I am sick of the commotion in this house!

Was she complaining to you again?

It can't be helped...

She dislikes Oshin.

Don't worry about her.

She picked Tsuneko to be my eldest son's wife,

but she complains about her, too.

She's just a hard woman to get along with...

Tsuneko used to cry by herself a lot...

It took her more than 10 years to get used to things here.

She is not being hard on just you.

You'll make it if you persevere.

Oshin could walk after 10 days.

But she couldn't move her right hand.

She wasn't allowed to see Yuu, since she couldn't take care of him.

What's the matter?

- Yuu is crying. - Come have your gruel.

Until you're a little better.

If you go to Yuu now, he will miss you more.

Let Mother care for him for now.

You're in no shape to care for him now.

Mother is being good to Yuu.

Atsuko is here again.

She is with child now. Mother's so happy seeing her.

We will have to all work harder until her baby comes.

The bride's side of the family is responsible.

Eat a lot and have a healthy baby.

I have eggs for you to take home.

No, there are too many in-laws at the house.

They'll eat them all up! It would be a waste.

- Just eat the eggs yourself. - I can't do that!

It's for the baby! Don't let them complain.

- I can't do that... - In a house full of in-laws,

you have to learn to assert yourself.

I don't want to cause any trouble.

Then you can just come here and eat.

That way, nobody can complain.

Eat this, too.

This is good.

Oshin was thinking about the new life within her.

The new baby will never be welcomed here.

Unlike Atsuko's baby,

hers will not have a happy life here.

She felt sorry for her unborn child.

Episode 129

You will be fine now. The wound's healed.

Thanks for caring for me.

It's only natural for me to look after you.

Everyone helped in caring for Yuu,

and doing all the washing and cooking.

I'm sure it was expensive to have the doctor come, too.

There's medicine and bandages, too.

Mother has paid for it all.

My sister-in-law made the food you ate.

They all worried about you.

Drink your medicine.

Your right arm will be better soon.

Then you will be able to pick up Yuu again.

That 100 yen Mrs. Okayo gave us after the earthquake...

We spent some of it coming out here.

But I was keeping the rest for my return fare to Tokyo.

I want to use some of it,

to pay your mother back for the troubles I've caused.

If this had happened while I was working,

but I brought that accident upon myself.

I can't just lie here and not pay her back.

That would make me feel better, too.

Don't you appreciate people's kindness?

You think you can buy my mother and my sister-in-law?

You think money will solve everything?!

That's not what I meant...

I appreciate them.

But I can't have them do everything for me.

I should pay back what I can.

How can you say that!

That's why people think you have no heart.

You can't insult them by offering them money.

They didn't do what they did for money!

Maybe so...

But I don't want to hear them complaining about it later.

Complain... You think my mother is that way?!

You don't understand...

She's your mother... You don't realize...

You're not able to see her in true light!

I feel sorry for Mother!

Before you blame her, think about yourself.

How is Oshin?

Just a little longer, and she can take care of Yuu.

Never mind... I'll gladly care for the boy!

She used to not pay attention to Yuu.

But now she is full of love for him!

It's not the baby's fault that his mother is like that.

I'll have to ask you to work in the fields again.

Oshin won't be able to work for a while yet.

I'm too busy with Yuu, and it's time to plant.

The weeds need pulling, too.

I'm not saying you should stop caring for her.

Just stop feeling so sorry for her.

It's not good for her!

On the next Day of the Dog,

Atsuko will be tying on the Iwata-obi.

She's that far along already?

We don't want Oshin in bed on that day.

We want her out of bed!

You can't push her like that.

There has to be an end to all this!

She can already get about.

I've had enough of her laziness! This is a good opportunity.

She can't work much, but she can be out of bed.

I'll tell her that.

But you sure are caring about that daughter of yours.

I can't help it...

It's the rule that the bride's family

is responsible for the first child's birth.

I want to show her husband's family that we can do things right!

There's no use trying to look good.

It's like throwing good money away.

She's our only daughter!

As her mother, I want to do all I can for her.

I've worked all these years to be able to do this!

If we're not generous, Atsuko will be criticized.

Those in-laws of hers are terrible!

I'm not just trying to show off.

Oshin was out of bed the day before Atsuko

was to tie on her ceremonial Iwata-obi.

Thank you for all your help.

You can use your right hand now?

Don't strain yourself, but tomorrow will be busy.

I'll do all I can.

I'm counting on you.

Just take care of Yuu.

Go to your mother now.

What are you doing?

My right hand is still not strong.

Are you really all right?

Thank you for looking after Yuu while I was laid up.

I will help you with him when I can.

I don't want anything to happen to him.

I'll be very careful with him.

His diapers are dry now.

Thanks for all your help.

I'll do the washing from now on.

I'm glad you're able to get around now.

Can you eat with us, too?

Yes.

We can't treat you like a sick person anymore.

Isn't that so, Mother?

You'll have to get used to work in the fields, too.

That's right.

If you don't use your arm, it'll never really get well.

So try to move it around as much as you can.

What's the matter?

It's my right hand... I don't have much feeling in it.

I can't put any strength into it.

I can't even carry Yuu.

You were hurt pretty badly. It takes time.

Here, let me do it for you.

What if it's a permanent condition?

It'll get well!

Tomorrow is a big day.

It's the Iwata-obi ceremony for Atsuko, isn't it?

There's ohagi and other foods to be made, too.

They are making a big deal out of it...

The more we do for her, the more it impresses her in laws,

and they will be good to her.

It's silly, but Mother is excited about it.

So please do all you can for us tomorrow.

That will make Mother very happy.

You're not ready yet? It's almost time to go!

Oshin, help with making the ohagi!

Okay.

I'll help, too.

I was going to deliver it to the shrine

where they're going to give her the Iwata-obi.

That won't do. We have to go straight over to the other house!

What's the matter?

You can't even do that?

Never mind!

You once asked if you could help in the kitchen.

What a laugh! You can't even make a rice ball.

We have to prepare all the foods for presents.

We'll be needing your help.

You can help me peel.

It's my right hand...

But it wasn't your hand that was hurt.

Never mind. Go help with the dishes.

What's going on?

I'm so sorry!

Never mind. I hope you weren't hurt.

Oshin couldn't believe it.

It was as if her hand wasn't her own.

She kept telling herself that she

just wasn't completely healed yet, but she was afraid.

A dark premonition welled up within her.

Episode 130

It was the day on which Atsuko was to tie on the ceremonial

Iwata-obi to ensure easy childbirth.

The household was busy with preparations.

Oshin, not completely healed was to help out, too.

But she wasn't of any help.

Her right hand was almost useless.

Mother is back.

It is too bad about your right hand,

but don't let her catch you doing nothing.

At least go out there to show your face.

I will watch Yuu, so go out there and help.

The sharecroppers' wives are here to help, too.

Just show her your willingness to help.

Welcome home.

Never mind, Oshin.

Oshin.

I hear you broke 10 small bowls!

I'm so sorry. My hand slipped.

That's no excuse!

It's so unlucky to break dishes on a day such as this!

Stay out of the kitchen.

All you are good for is breaking things...

I would rather have you loafing in bed!

I was told not to help...

I'm just in the way.

You were careless to drop those dishes.

I have no strength in my hand.

That's silly! You didn't hurt your hand.

You got hurt on the neck, and your right shoulder.

Your hand should be fine.

But it's true...

If you say so...

It's not my body, so you can say what you want.

You think I'm lying?

I think you're imagining it.

How can I stick up for you like that?

Living among a large family,

you can't always have things your way.

- Congratulations! - Thank you.

She has been married a year now.

I was so worried, but now she's with child.

How fortunate.

Please help her all you can.

We haven't much, but please enjoy yourself.

Sorry we haven't been of much help.

You look like a drinker!

We'll see about that!

A new life was growing inside Oshin, too.

While one new life had the blessing of all those around,

but no one knew about the other new life growing within Oshin.

But she couldn't help but feel sorry for her yet unborn child.

Unknown and unwanted.

What a relief to have that over. Tsuneko and Otsugi worked so hard.

Oshin isn't well yet, so she couldn't do much.

I'm sorry. She really wanted to help.

She was hurt badly. It's only natural.

She can't even eat with her right hand?

Even the doctor says she shouldn't be using her right hand so soon.

It's best to get used to moving it.

I told her that.

She isn't able to do much, but she can still sew.

She can help out with that.

We will wait until she is completely healed.

She's good at sewing!

She used to sew for people in Tokyo.

She can't work in the fields yet, so she will be happy to sew.

Oshin.

Yes?

I'll take the things to be sewn to you.

Okay.

And Yuu can continue sleeping with me.

We caused you nothing but trouble...

I wish you would start taking care of me for a change.

You're an unfilial son.

Oh, come on!

Yuu is a cute kid. You don't want to let him go!

You can start with my sleeping gown.

You can afford to make mistakes with it.

I heard Oshin used to be a hairdresser...

She sews, too?

She didn't even go to school much...

She's from the hills of Yamagata. I'm sure her family was starving.

No wonder she is used to doing a lot.

At least that's what Ryuzo says...

I'm sorry... I can't finish this.

You can't sew?

I can't hold the needle.

I will go back to the fields tomorrow.

What's going on?

Oshin says she can't hold the needle.

She can't even sew!

What has she told you? Are you sure she knows how to sew?

I guess you don't know...

She's the worst!

Okiyo, that's enough!

She thinks she can get out of work,

by saying that her hand is useless.

How long are you going to harp on this!

You still can't work?

Your wound is all healed... Try to use it more.

You won't be able to use it if you don't try!

I'm sick of Mother complaining to me.

There's no reason why your hand can't work!

Mother doesn't want to think you're lying.

And I don't either.

But people will think that eventually...

You have to work on it to get better!

Are you better now?

I'm sorry I couldn't come to see you.

I've been waiting for you to come back out here.

I feel better now that you have recovered.

I'm also glad that you didn't miscarry.

I was so worried that you lost the baby.

I heard you had Mrs. Atsuko's Owata-obi ceremony.

Did they celebrate yours, too?

I'm not pregnant. So don't mention it.

Don't come near me again.

I understand.

I wanted to return this money to you.

I gave it to you, so please keep it.

It's a lot of money!

I no longer have any hope of leaving the Tanokura family.

I have no use for the money...

Once you give birth, you can leave.

I told you... I'm not pregnant!

You haven't told anyone?

You can leave whenever you choose to...

So you use that money.

Please at least tell your husband!

You can't have this child all on your own...

Sawa! You betrayed me!

I'm suffering now because of you. So stop tormenting me!

There is no need to worry about me...

Oshin could see no light at the end of her tunnel.

A new baby should have given her hope,

but to Oshin, the scorned bride,

the yet unborn life was a cause for further pain.

Episode 131

Oshin was beaten down physically a well as emotionally.

In a month's time, her wound had healed,

and the pain had gone away.

But she still had no use of her right hand.

Not being able to do her share of the work

was making her relationship with Okiyo more intolerable.

Even Ryuzo was drifting further apart from her.

She was five months pregnant,

but she still hadn't told him about it.

That's enough for today.

We don't get anything for working anyway.

Since you can't do your share, we can't even meet our quota.

I wish you would get better soon!

I'll visit Gen's grave on my way home.

Gen...

I was happy when we all lived together...

I wish you were still with us...

I have something for you.

It's an Iwata-obi for your baby. This is the Day of the Dog.

I want you to have it, even if you won't use it.

I'm just concerned that you haven't told anyone.

I went to a shrine in town to get this for you.

I didn't want to go to our local shrine.

This is a lucky sash, so it'll bring you happiness.

Thank you.

There's no need to thank me.

I used some of that money you gave me.

I have to work in the fields,

so I've had no time to go to the shrine myself.

And I didn't want to tell anyone about it.

You haven't told your husband either?

Hasn't he noticed?

We have been sleeping apart for a while now.

I don't mean to complain to him so much,

but I suppose he thinks I nag him a lot.

It's the same with us, too.

I wish he could just listen to me.

But he can't even do that much... A woman is destined to be alone.

I guess men have it badly, too.

They have to put up with their mothers.

That's true.

My husband had to spend the family savings to buy me out,

so my husband can't say anything to anyone at home.

But your situation is so different from mine.

It's the same.

They were all against us marrying.

Now we're no longer independent, so it is even worse.

We're being kept and fed by his family now.

I wish I could do my fair share of work...

But I can't with the way I am now.

I thought you were all better.

I'd always heard about how in-laws were hard on wives,

but I never believed it.

My grandmother lived with us when I was small.

We were so poor that we didn't even get our fill of daikon gruel.

But Grandma and my mother always got along so well.

That's why I couldn't believe what people said about in-laws.

I guess it's my fault...

My mother didn't resent her mother-in-law.

She took such good care of her in-laws...

But I have no such feelings for mine.

All I think about is running away.

I guess I'll have to try harder,

to get her to like me now that I can't run away.

If I could only get along with her...

Then maybe Ryuzo and I could love each other again.

Otherwise, this new baby will have a tough time...

That's right.

I am sure your mother-in-law will understand.

I can give birth all on my own...

I don't care if nobody will celebrate...

- I'm back. - Thanks.

- Oshin. - Yes?

No word of thanks to me for caring for Yuu?

I'm sorry. Thank you.

I have to wash his diapers and everything!

- Let me wash them... - Never mind!

You can't even wring them out properly.

I will take him to the fields starting tomorrow.

That's not what I'm talking about. I'm concerned about your attitude!

You leave Yuu in the care of others,

and can't even do much work in the fields.

What's this about visiting Gen's grave?

Ryuzo was complaining about how he has to cover for you at work.

I'm trying to help you by caring for your baby.

And I know you can't work your fair share.

I've given up on that. So why are you going off

visiting graves and doing other such activities?

You can't blame me for complaining like this!

Ryuzo, you can't even control your wife!

Never mind!

He can eat gruel now.

Thank Tsuneko for making Yuu's meals.

She cooks for him and does his diapers.

I'm taking you to a clinic in town tomorrow.

This is getting to be too much for you.

If you can get better, it's better sooner than later.

She's all well!

Why go to a doctor now? Doctors aren't free!

I'm taking her, so you have no say in it!

Yuu is so attached to you now.

He doesn't even cry for his mother now.

And that's just fine.

A doctor can't help her.

There's nothing wrong with her, so what can a doctor do?

Oshin is just lazy, that's all!

Thank you for letting me go.

How did it go?

Make me tea, and for Oshin, too.

I will change, and go to the fields now.

Never mind. You can rest today.

There is still time before sunset to work.

Thank you.

- What did the doctor say? - Just make the tea!

What did the doctor say?

What did he say?!

He says there is nothing wrong with me.

He says I should just train it to work.

I just need to try harder.

I need to talk to you.

More complaints...

What is it?

I heard about what the doctor said.

There is nothing I can do about it.

Ryuzo...

Let Oshin go back home for a while.

Her mother and brother are still in Yamagata.

With her hand like that, it's too hard on her here.

Let her go home.

- I'll raise Yuu here. - But Mother...!

Oshin has no will to work.

It's getting better. Give her time!

Let her get well at home.

Who knows when that will be?

- Think about divorce. - What are you saying?

If you're planning to stay here, get a suitable wife.

Oshin isn't good for these parts.

Mother!

I'm against divorce. But I feel so sorry for Oshin.

She used to be so lively in Tokyo. How about it?

It's time you decide...

Even the doctor didn't believe her. She felt pathetic.

She had no idea that there was talk of sending her away.

She only wanted to have her own private

Iwata-obi ceremony for her yet unborn baby.

Episode 132

It's already been a month...

I can't believe you still can't use your right hand!

Even the doctor couldn't find anything wrong.

I can grip a little harder now. I'm sure it'll get better.

How long will that be?

Even the doctor in town could find no cause

for Oshin's lack of feeling in her right hand following her head injury.

Okiyo, her mother-in-law was encouraging her son,

Ryuzo, to divorce Oshin.

Thank you for dinner.

Never mind. I don't want any more broken dishes.

I'm sorry.

She gets waited on,

but can't do her own share of work in the fields.

She can't sew and I have to look after her baby!

And she calls herself my son's wife?

I have put up with her for your sake,

but aren't you getting sick of her, too?

She just doesn't fit into our family!

Maybe I shouldn't have brought her here to Saga...

I can't do much to help her...

She is still young, and we'll adopt Yuu.

She can start her own life over again.

She doesn't want to be here, so why force her?

Oshin...

What's going on?

You're with child?

I'm in my fifth month. I need to wear the obi.

Why didn't you tell me?

You knew about this long ago. What are you thinking?!

I can't figure you out anymore.

Nobody will celebrate this new baby...

It's just another mouth to feed.

Besides, I don't want any help from others.

I didn't need them to give me an Iwata-obi.

And I don't need a midwife either.

It's my second time.

I can do it myself. I'll show you I can do it...

That's nonsense!

I won't cause your mother any trouble.

So don't tell anyone about it yet.

Oshin...

Maybe... you should go home to Yamagata to give birth.

You would only have difficulty here.

It's better if you went home to Yamagata.

What will I do there?

My brother and his wife run the house there now.

Maybe they would let me stay if I could work...

But without the use of my hand,

I can't even do hairstyling, and I can't do farm work.

But he's your brother!

I can't stay here?

You're telling me to leave?

I'm only thinking of you!

You want to leave... You were trying to run away.

Yes, but...

I was planning to go back to Tokyo to be a hairdresser again.

But with my hand like this, I can't.

I will persevere. I'll do my best.

I will just put up with everything here...

And you'll be here with me.

Maybe you don't like the idea, but you're the baby's father.

Please, let me have the baby here.

I'll get my hand well, and I'll work hard!

Let me help you tie on the Iwata-obi.

You're having my baby. I won't let anyone say a word!

If you so desire, then have the baby here.

I will do my best to help you.

It's my job as the baby's father.

No matter how hard things get, we can make it through together.

Take a break.

Don't strain yourself. You're carrying a baby.

I'm all right. I worked while carrying Yuu, too.

Even if you work hard,

Mother still won't like you, so just take it easy.

We'll just take things in stride.

We just got back.

I'll do the rest. You go relax.

Stop worrying so much about my mother.

Be strong, or it'll affect the baby.

Didn't you talk to Oshin about what we discussed?

When do you plan to tell her?

I'm not sending Oshin back to Yamagata.

I'm keeping her here.

She is my wife, and she is Yuu's mother.

There's no reason to send her away.

She's useless!

She's doing her best.

She can't work much now, but she is mending.

It's not her fault.

We can't send her away just for that!

She has sweet-talked you again.

She got injured while skipping out of work.

Now she says she can't use her right hand!

She is just trying to get out of work.

I'll work more to cover for her.

I'll work enough for the three of us to eat!

I'm not saying I won't feed you.

I'm just saying that Oshin doesn't fit into the Tanokura family!

I picked her to be my wife. I won't divorce her!

She is my responsibility. I will handle it!

Such big talk! She can't even look after Yuu.

Let Oshin do it. She wants him back.

How dare you say that!

Yuu is very active now, and Oshin is handicapped.

You look after Yuu because you like it!

You want to get Oshin out, and keep Yuu!

Ryu...

So don't act as if you're doing me any favors!

Yuu is a Tanokura. Oshin can't have him!

I'll make that very clear!

If Yuu stays here, so does Oshin!

I can't rob the boy of his mother.

I see. I'll talk to Oshin. She can't stay here anymore!

Stop it. Both of you!

Can't you discuss things quietly?

Have you talked to Oshin? We need to know what she thinks.

She says she wants to stay here no matter what.

She is ready to face your wrath!

I see... Then there's no problem.

If Oshin is willing to stay, that is fine.

I brought up her leaving because I felt sorry for her.

That's why I was for the idea.

But if Oshin wants to stay, I have no objections.

Give her time, and she'll get better.

We will treat her with warmth and understanding.

But I...

No more talk about Oshin! I won't allow it!

I see. You will be fine now that Ryuzo knows about the baby.

You will need to start making preparations.

But it's harder when nobody else knows about it.

Tell me what you need, and I'll get them for you.

Never mind. I can make do.

I betrayed you,

so I want to make up for my actions by helping you!

Thanks.

But don't get into more trouble because of me.

I know you have your own problems.

Don't worry about me. Let my in-laws talk.

I'm just letting the storm pass over me.

I figure that is the best way.

What kind of woman are you?!

I'll never forgive you now.

I want you out of this house now!

Episode 133

What has Oshin done that she has to leave?

You shouldn't say such things anyway...

I'm saying that she has done a terrible thing!

I understand that you tried to run away from us,

without even a word to us!

I'm sure you had a place to go to.

There is no need to run away. You're free to leave!

We Tanokuras will be glad to be rid of you.

You have no complaints with that, do you?

I don't know who told you Oshin tried to leave,

but I'm sure it's just silly rumors.

Who saw her trying to leave? What proof is there?

You are being silly to believe such things!

It's so silly!

If she was planning to leave, she would be gone by now.

You don't have to listen to this.

I'm tired. What a waste of time.

Let's go.

How dare you try to make me the fool!

I'm not just repeating some silly rumor.

Someone was concerned enough to tell me personally.

It's embarrassing to have a bride who hates

her mother-in-law so much as to try to run away!

We have lost face!

If you wish to leave, go right ahead.

I was also told that you invited Sawa to run away with you.

You tried to break up her family, too.

I feel so sorry for Kozo's mother!

She let her son buy that harlot out of a Shimabara brothel,

and that is how Sawa pays her back?

Sawa told you?

Yes. She confessed to Kozo's mother.

It's no rumor!

It's all your fault!

Sawa never would have done it on her own.

I'm not done with you yet!

Oshin.

Where are you going?

- To see Sawa! - What good will it do now?

I'm worried about her. Let me go!

Stop chasing after that woman!

Kozo! What's wrong?

Sawa...

I want Sawa back!

Has something happened to her?

- I want her back! - Kozo!

- I want Sawa back! - Kozo!

I want my Sawa back!

- She is gone? - She has left the house.

You gave her train fare to leave!

She left after my mother confronted her.

Your mother found the money?

My sisters were checking through Sawa's things.

They were looking for some of Sawa's kimono to wear themselves.

That's when they found more than 30 yen among her things.

They confronted her about it.

How dare you hide money from us!

You took the money that we earned!

You must have more!

That's enough!

She's taking us for all we're worth!

You took money from the household?

How could you think that? What money is there to take?

You know that!

Then you stole it?!

Or are you selling yourself to men again?

Once a harlot, always a harlot.

Sawa?

It's not true.

Ryuzo's wife gave me that money.

Oshin gave you the money?

Why would she give you money?

Is it true?

She gave it to me for train fare.

You were planning to run away from me?

With another man?!

I wouldn't do that!

Oshin wanted me to go to Tokyo with her.

- That's a lie! - Then go ask her.

I want you to believe me.

Something came up, and we weren't able to leave.

We were going separately,

so she gave me the money to buy my own ticket.

I hadn't spent any of the money yet.

It's the truth.

I would never lie to you. No matter what!

I believed her...

I believed Sawa.

But she left the house...

She has finally gotten sick of me...

Because I wasn't able to protect her...

I'm sorry...

It's my fault.

- Forgive me. - No, it's not your fault...

My family was always taunting her for her harlot's background.

It's only natural that she would want to leave.

I was always fighting with my mother over her.

It must have been so hard for her...

She must be relieved to be gone now...

To leave me is probably best for her...

Am I wrong to say this?

If she wants to leave she should go!

Is it true what Kozo's mother says?

Yes.

What kept you from going?

I stopped her...

Sawa told me about it.

She betrayed you?

She was worried about me. She didn't betray me.

Sawa told Kozo's mother. That's how she is!

Sawa thought Oshin wouldn't make it in Tokyo all by herself.

She was thinking of Oshin, and that's why she told me.

I wish she hadn't told on her then.

Oshin would have been gone by now!

That's not all.

Sawa knew that Oshin was pregnant.

That's why Sawa tried to stop her from leaving.

I see.

- Oshin is with child? - She's in her fifth month.

Oshin was planning to go back to Tokyo to support Yuu,

and the newborn by being a hairdresser.

But with an injured hand, she can't do it now.

She got hurt on her own.

I'm responsible for her injury!

After Sawa told me, I went to stop Oshin.

We got into a fight, and I pushed her down.

I'm responsible for Oshin being like this!

I'm responsible for caring for her.

No matter what anyone says, I can't force her out of this house.

Oshin will have her baby here.

And I'll look after her until her hand is better.

She's my wife! Any complaints?

I understand. Do what you think is right.

There's no reason for us to send her away now.

- But... - You keep quiet!

That's enough!

Oshin...

Take care of yourself, and have a healthy baby.

Things will be though, but don't give up.

You'll always have Ryuzo and me on your side.

Oshin hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

She was prepared to be sent away.

And she was happy that Ryuzo had protected her.

You will have to listen to your mother complain now.

I don't care.

I'll bear anything...

...if that will let you have a good, healthy baby.

It's my baby, too.

Okiyo had not forgiven Oshin.

She had reasons for not wanting

Oshin to give birth to her baby here.

Oshin and Ryuzo did not know that yet.

Episode 134

Oshin and Ryuzo developed their love relationship anew.

Oshin was glad to know that she was able to persevere,

as long as she had Ryuzo's love.

But something was brewing within the Tanokura household,

that was to her more sorrow.

It's Boys' Day, but we can't even celebrate with Yuu.

Tango no Sekku: Boys' Day Nowadays: Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)

Since 1948 both boys and girls are celebrated on May 5th.

My mother will see that he gets to celebrate.

He would be in our way if we had him out here.

Just think about resting while you can.

I guess you're right. She's babysitting for us.

I should be more grateful.

That's the way. Just think positively!

That way, life will be easier for us.

I shouldn't think that I've lost Yuu.

He is just with his babysitter now.

The best babysitter there is!

We couldn't afford to get a better one.

We sure are lucky!

I want a baby girl.

Sweet and resilient. Just like you.

I'm so glad.

When I found out I was pregnant, I was resentful at first.

I had already planned to leave for Tokyo.

I figured nobody would want this baby.

Everyone was making a big fuss over Atsuko and her baby.

I felt sorry for mine. For not getting equal treatment.

I never thought you'd want this one.

I was such a burden to you back then.

I was tired...

Caught between you, and my mother.

It's all right. Things have turned out well.

If I had gone to Tokyo, we'd probably stay apart forever.

The newborn and Yuu would have grown up without a father.

I owe it to Sawa.

I feel so badly for her...

I wonder how she's doing.

I hope she is doing all right somewhere.

I owe it to her to have a healthy baby.

If we ever see her again,

we'd want her to be happy for us, too.

- Oshin is pregnant, too? - Yes.

When will the baby be born?

She is in her fifth month.

That means we're due about the same time.

I'm supposed to come home to give birth!

I can't give birth among my in-laws!

If I can't have it here, I won't give birth at all!

I know that... I'll have Oshin gone by then.

She is a troublemaker. She can't have her baby here.

Ryuzo, too. Why did he make a baby with her?

That's why men can't be trusted!

Welcome home.

Working hard?

How is the land reclaiming coming along?

We have to work hard before the typhoon season.

The whole cooperative was out there today.

I should be there, but I have the fields to tend to.

There is no hurry. Just keep working with Oshin.

You have an obligation to the family.

We have to work to earn our keep.

It's Boys' Day today. Go celebrate with Yuu!

What a racket!

Yuu.

Let's all get to bed now.

Let Oshin hold Yuu once in a while!

She can't even care for him properly.

She has no right to just play with him.

I have something important to tell you tonight.

It's all right... She takes good care of Yuu.

She is just crazy about that boy.

What is she going to talk to me about?

She hasn't told me anything.

It's probably her same old complaints.

Pay no heed to her.

I thought we were all through with this talk

of sending Oshin back to Yamagata.

Since you can't bear to stay away from her.

I'm not insisting on divorce, but she can't have her baby here.

That's nonsense!

She doesn't have full use of her hand yet.

She still works hard. Why does she have to leave?

It's only natural that a woman gives birth among her own family.

Her mother is still in Yamagata.

You want her to go to Yamagata just to give birth to our baby?

I have to have my baby here!

It's the custom here to go home to give birth.

- Then go ahead. - It's not that simple.

As you know, they say if two babies are born

at the same time under one roof, one always dies.

In cases such as these,

one woman always has to go elsewhere to have her baby.

That is just some old superstition!

It's silly to believe in such nonsense!

You don't care if my baby dies?

There is no reason why anyone has to die!

Old beliefs have some truth to them.

Why should we go against this one?

She's right. It's only natural to avoid what's unlucky.

I'm sick of having to listen to this nonsense.

Oshin is in no shape to go home to Yamagata!

You love Oshin more than your own sister?

I didn't say that!

I'm just saying superstitions are nonsense.

If you won't tell her, I'll tell Oshin myself.

She wouldn't want her baby to die.

Stop it! If Atsuko is so worried,

she can have her baby at her own house.

There is nothing wrong with doing that.

How could can you be?

Giving birth means life or death to a woman!

Especially when having one's first baby!

Atsuko won't feel safe unless we take care of her here.

It's my responsibility as her mother to help her.

I won't let you have your way on this one!

Then you and Oshin can both give birth here.

It will be reassuring to give birth together.

I guess you refuse to understand.

Of course, this means that Oshin

will receive no help from me whatsoever!

You two can give birth all on your own.

Fine.

I'll show you that we can do it all on our own!

Talk big all you want... You'll be sorry!

Just don't tell Oshin about this ridiculous superstition.

She will worry.

He is right.

Don't either of you say any of this to Oshin!

Who are you writing to?

To my mother, Mrs. Okayo,

and my hairdressing teacher in Tokyo.

I can hold the brush a little better now.

It's getting much better.

I'm finally able to tell others that I'm expecting.

Now that you are happy about it.

I get to have the baby with you by my side!

What did your mother say?

The usual nonsense... She went on and on.

It's because I'm such an unworthy wife...

Oshin...

It's going to be hard giving birth here.

You'll have to mind Mother and my sister-in-law.

And Atsuko will be having her baby here, too.

Maybe nobody will help you.

I'm prepared for that.

A troublemaker is giving birth to more trouble.

I'm prepared to do it all by myself.

It's my second time, so I know what I need.

I'll keep working in the fields, too.

I'm just glad to be able to have the baby here.

I won't think about leaving anymore.

I'll do my best to be a member of this family.

And I will try to get your mother to like me.

If I show more appreciation for her, she will understand.

You don't have to worry. I'm prepared for the worst!

Ryuzo felt badly that Oshin knew nothing,

and that she could be so cheerful.

Ryuzo could only look at Oshin...

...and think about the hardships that awaited them.

Episode 135

Good morning.

Excuse me for eating before you.

Thank you for the meal.

We need all the wheat harvested today.

There is about three gen worth still left.

I'll help you after lunch.

We'll be going now.

Is it all right between Mother and Oshin?

She hasn't spoken a word to Oshin in days.

- It's not for you to worry about. - But it's hard on me.

Living under the same roof like this.

It's nothing new.

It's worse than before. I'm worried.

- Maybe you should speak to Oshin. - About what?

Mother and Atsuko are both very worried.

That's silly.

But it's true about having two babies

under one roof being very unlucky.

When I was small, two sisters in my

neighborhood came home to give birth.

The one born two or three days afterwards died.

It's no superstition!

Many babies die soon after birth,

even if two of them were born together.

I know, but I don't blame Atsuko and Mother for being fearful.

Oshin should know about it.

She doesn't know about it, so she thinks it's just fine

that she and Atsuko can have their babies here.

Just leave them alone.

Don't forget that you're the eldest son's wife.

I told you when you came here as a bride...

Hear not, see not, and never speak out!

It will only cause trouble within the family.

Don't take anybody's side.

Do you understand?

What's going on?

You're making your husband late! It just puts our work behind.

Heikichi is crying again. Yuu is such a good boy,

but Heikichi cries too much for a boy.

He will never amount to much.

Atsuko is coming today.

Get some kobuna fish or dojo for her.

She needs to eat bones and all for the baby.

My sister-in-law is being too stingy.

You are with child. You need more than a single rice ball!

Besides, you're doing heavy labor.

She's having a hard time, too.

Even though she is in charge of the kitchen,

your mother watches her like a hawk.

She is probably not getting much food money to work with.

You need food for yourself and the baby!

I'm fine! At least it's rice I get.

My mother worked harder, and she only got daikon gruel to eat.

Sometimes she would go without so that the kids could eat.

Still, she had healthy babies, and she never got sick.

I can't complain.

- Yes, but... - Never mind.

Don't you dare complain to them.

That would just cause me to have a harder time!

And your mother has been in a terrible mood lately.

I can't think of what I did wrong...

I'm sorry... I promised you I would stop complaining.

I told you that I'll do my best to be a Tanokura!

I should be grateful that I'm not starving,

and that I'm allowed to have my baby here.

Yuu is asleep.

Sorry for having you babysit. But I'm making dojo nabe for you.

I'm sure you don't get good food at your house.

So eat heartily when you're here!

Look! Dojo!

I guess we'll get dojo tonight.

Remember back in Tokyo before we had our first baby?

Gen would buy dojo for you.

I guess Tsuneko is being nice to you.

Let me do the wash.

You are tired, and you're pregnant, too.

If I let you do it, I will get yelled at.

I wish I could help you...

I'm just glad you feel that way.

What a rare treat!

The dojo is for Atsuko. She is expecting.

I'd feel badly eating this all by myself.

It is for the baby you are carrying.

We get dried fish and cooked vegetables?

Men shouldn't complain about food!

I'm done.

Thank you for dinner.

Will you feed Oshin some dojo, too?

She is pregnant, too.

Why treat her any differently from Atsuko?

Don't...

All she does is lounge around all day.

While Oshin works all day long!

Why does she get dojo, and Oshin only gets this?

Why, Tsuneko?!

What are you saying to Tsuneko?

Atsuko and Oshin are not the same!

Atsuko has to be cared for well,

or we will lose face to the family she is married into.

That's why Tsuneko...

You don't care what happens to one of our own?!

Why are you shouting about some dojo?

I just want my sister-in-law to be more considerate about Oshin, too.

Don't complain to Tsuneko. As I told you,

if Oshin plans to have her baby here,

we won't lift a hand to help her.

And you agreed.

If you are so worried for her,

let her go home to Yamagata to have her baby!

Atsuko will be coming here more often before she is due,

so don't say any more about it.

Maybe you both can go elsewhere...

Mother!

Please don't!

I'm so disappointed in Ryuzo...

He's letting some worthless woman lead him around by the nose,

and he yells at his mother? It's too pathetic.

Good morning.

Oshin.

Let me give you some advice.

You'd be better off going home to Yamagata to have your baby.

I can't bear to see how you are treated here.

That's why I'm saying this to you.

Thank you, but I've had worse trouble as a child.

If you stay here, Mother will kill you.

For the first 10 years of my marriage,

I had it worse than you.

That's why I wasn't shocked to see Mother treating you so harshly.

But this time is different.

There is an old belief in these parts

about two babies being born at the same time under one roof.

They say one always dies.

Mother is very concerned about that.

Father and Ryuzo consider it just an old superstition.

But Mother and Atsuko feel differently.

So that's why she isn't speaking to me.

I hate having to tell you this.

But I feel so sorry for you. That's why I'm telling you this.

- It's just an old superstition! - Maybe so,

but I'm more concerned about how Mother is taking all this.

She hates you to begin with,

and she'll just kill you with her venom.

- She wouldn't...! - You won't get to eat much,

and you'll never get time off from work in the fields.

The baby within you won't grow much.

And you'll get sick. That's just like being killed.

I would like to help you,

but I'm just a bride. I have no right to interfere.

I don't pay much heed to superstitions,

but I'm still a Tanokura. I'm worried about Mother,

because she really does believe in superstitions.

Just keep that in mind.

Oshin wanted to laugh it off. But she could tell that

there was a lot of truth in what Tsuneko had told her.

It sent a chill up her spine.

Episode 136

- Tsuneko told you? - Yes...

Now I know why your mother isn't speaking to me.

Why did she have to go and tell you?

Maybe she is nicer than I thought. I used to think she was so selfish.

She shouldn't have told you.

You will only feel worse about things.

I think she is trying to force you out.

You shouldn't take it like that.

What would have happened if I didn't know?

- She was just worried about me. - You're being too naive.

I'm glad she told me.

At least I can prepare myself to face your mother.

Maybe you should think about leaving...

If I have to leave...

...I'd like us to return to Tokyo together.

We could start our lives over in Tokyo.

Think about it... You're pregnant!

Yuu is still a lot of trouble, too.

This is no time to talk about that.

I'm prepared to bury my bones here.

I've finally gotten to join the cooperative.

In 10 years, I will get to own my own land.

I will be able to leave land for Yuu.

If I go to Tokyo, I'll never get to come back.

Not even if we were to starve there...

Then I have no choice but to remain here.

I can't go to Otaka's because I can't do hair yet.

And I can't go to Mrs. Okayo to have my baby.

Let's quit talking about it!

I have nowhere to go...

Thank you for the bath. I've put out the fire, too.

Anything else I can do?

I have good news for you!

Someone is willing to take you in.

Since you won't go back to Yamagata, we have little choice.

We can't force you. But there's a savior.

They will take you in until you have the baby.

The man used to be one of our sharecroppers.

Now he has his own farm. He feels an obligation to us,

so he is willing to let you stay there.

Does Ryuzo know about this?

It doesn't concern him. It's you who's going!

You just have to agree to it.

You're not taking Yuu, so it's just you.

Oshin...

You should be glad you have a place to go.

Don't take it as if you were being sent away.

Think of it as a way to escape this house.

It won't be a vacation, but it'll be good for you.

I would like to refuse your earlier offer.

I'm a Tanokura wife.

- I'll have my baby here. - Oshin!

Please allow me.

You mean you won't do as I ask?

I don't know why I have to leave this house.

I told you!

I don't believe in silly superstitions like that!

You knew the reason, yet you dare to disobey?

If it made sense, I would go along, but...

I will not not allow my son's wife to disobey me!

Just do as I say!

I can't go along with something that doesn't make sense!

Maybe it's just a superstition to you.

But I'm old-fashioned.

I don't want you to think I'm silly.

But I really need you to do this for me.

You still won't go?

I understand... I understand very well.

Then you're no longer my daughter-in-law!

You should apologize. It's best if you do as she says!

Thank you for being concerned for me.

I've never been so humiliated!

What's the matter?

I suffered for 15 years under my mother-in-law.

But I never disobeyed her.

Wives are supposed to be like that.

Tsuneko has never talked back to me!

My mother told me...

Should I have done as she said?

Wasn't I supposed to have a choice?

Don't go if you don't want to.

But there's a better way to refuse.

You didn't have to just spurn her.

What's done is done.

But I hope you're prepared to face the consequences.

I don't plan to divorce you.

But Mother says you're no longer a Tanokura wife.

She has never recognized me as being one anyway.

Oshin...

It's true... She's even taken Yuu away.

And we still sleep in separate rooms.

All I do is work in the fields.

If that's how she wants it, fine.

Things can't get much worse than this...

I'm ready to face it...

No matter what she does... I'm not leaving here.

No matter what she says, I'm still your wife!

I'll have my baby here... as a Tanokura wife.

Then go ahead. But...

Don't worry. I promise not to complain.

- You sure are headstrong. - I've survived this far.

You'd better at least apologize to Mother.

I haven't done anything to have to apologize for.

I'm prepared to face the consequences.

I don't need her or anyone else.

I will do my best as a Tanokura wife.

And I'll have my baby by myself.

If I work hard... I'll get fed, won't I?

That's all I need.

She will feel better after Atsuko and I have our babies...

And maybe someday... she'll accept me as a Tanokura.

I'll persevere until then.

Oshin had persevered thus far, and she was determined now.

Oshin had no idea then what a huge price she would have to pay...

...for her stubborn pride.

Translation: UTB Channel

Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.