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Episode 147

We sure walked around a lot.

You must be tired.
I'll draw your bath.

We didn't do that much.

We climbed up a hill,
and viewed the village.

And we walked around
and saw many things.

I've had good training.
Not like you.

I guess you're right.
We've had it too easy.

I was thinking about it
over our luxurious dinner.

You were eating a lot!

You probably don't get good
food living alone in Tokyo.

That's true. I don't have
money to buy anything.

You sure were born
in unfortunate times...

With so many luxuries around,
you can't easily be satisfied.

When I was young,
Japan was a poor country.

Poverty seemed ordinary.

And hardships were
an accepted way of life.

Now the people all
seem to be seeking money.

Why do they all
want so much money?

They can't seem to find
any other purpose in life.

So what?
It's nice to have money.

If you can't realize
the true value of money,

having a lot is the
same as having none!

Nobody today can know my
joy at earning a single yen.

And people today can
never know such joy...

What happened between
you and Uncle Hitoshi?

Those things we mailed from
Tokyo must've arrived by now.

Maybe he got it today,
and he'll be angry.

At least he'll know
that I'm still alive.

I'm sure he is not
that worried about it.

I'm sure Tanokura Supermarket
does all right without you.

Mother mailed this
package to herself!

And you opened it?

I was looking for clues
as to why she left home.

All I found were
her winter clothes.

There wasn't even
a letter in there!

I guess she no longer
needs her winter clothes.

She wouldn't put a letter in
a box she's mailing to herself.

Is she in Tokyo?

That is where the
package was mailed from.

What's she doing in Tokyo?

I think she has it in mind
to stay away longer!

What if something
should happen to her?

Don't worry.
Kei is with her.

She is with her
favorite grandchild,

so she must be enjoying herself.

How can you say such a thing!

She didn't leave
just to have fun!

She wouldn't have left
if she was happy here.

Let's put an ad in the
personals in Tokyo newspaper,

asking her to come home.

If she hates it here so much,

we sure wouldn't want
to force her to come back.

Michiko!

She left without a word,
and there's still no word.

Not just you.

She left no word to me,
or my sister here.

Mother has her own mind...

She will return
when she feels like it.

People talk as if I
forced her to leave...

We'll have to settle this business
matter before she returns.

Namiki still hasn't
signed over the land.

All the other merchants
have signed the contracts.

They sure are underhanded!

They didn't like us opening
our new supermarket there,

so they're selling their
land to our rival chain.

If Mother hears of this,
she'll keel over!

Maybe she knew about it.

Had she known,
she never would've left!

This could be fatal to
Tanokura Supermarket!

That's enough!
What's the use of arguing?

We will just wait for
her to come home.

And let's hope Namiki
never signs that deal.

We're taking the same railway.
The one I took when I left Saga.

I sure did a reckless thing.
I guess I was young...

Back then, it took three days
to reach Tokyo by rail from Saga.

Traveling with young Yuu,

Oshin was exhausted by
the time she reached Tokyo.

There was nobody
to meet her at the train.

And there was nowhere
she could go to stay.

The only one she could
count on was Otaka.

Please come again!

Thank you.

- Let's close up.
- Okay.

Excuse me.

We're closed for the day.

Please let me in.

We open up at
8:00 in the morning.

- Excuse me.
- What are you doing?

Excuse me! It's me.
Tanokura Shin!

It's Shin!
Otaka!

Otaka...

Oshin!

I'm sorry to come here
unannounced like this.

You're such a fool...
Why stand outside for an hour!

You needn't have minded me.

I didn't want to get
in the way of your work.

You haven't changed a bit...
With a bride like you,

I'm sure your mother-in-law
has no complaints!

You had a bad time
with the earthquake,

but maybe it was
all for the good.

It must be a much better life,
being the young wife

of a big landowner
in the country.

Yuu has gotten big, too.

I'm glad he wasn't
hurt in the earthquake.

You sure were a big
help to us back then.

It was such an awful time...

I'm so glad to see you again.
When you left,

I thought we were
parting for good.

Congratulations on your new shop!

This isn't much,
and it's so small!

I haven't the room to
keep live-in-helpers.

I have about three girls
coming in to work for me.

But there's nobody
that can compare to you.

I wonder when I'll have
real hairdressers to train.

I'm sorry...

I'm so happy to see you...
I shouldn't be complaining to you.

But I can't help it.

Are you on your way
to visit Yamagata?

I hope nothing bad
has happened up there...

No.

That's good.
It's just that this is so sudden.

And Ryuzo is doing well?

Yes.

Will you stay over tonight?

We have a lot to talk about.

The place is small,
but bear with it.

Thank you.

Here it is!

More and more shops
are reopening around here.

This is unagi from that
place that you used to enjoy.

I'll make Yuu some gruel later.

Thank you.

Let's eat it while it's hot.

Did you have a boy,
or was it a girl?

You told me you were due
in September or October.

What's the matter Oshin?

The baby died...
Right after it was born.

I left the Tanokuras...
I'll never go back!

What are you doing here?

You still can't get over her?

Ryu...

I'm so upset that
she took Yuu with her.

But I think it will
turn out best for you.

With Yuu here, you can
never break it off with Oshin.

And you'll never be
able to find another wife.

Now you can take a new wife.
We can find you one in no time.

You can take a wife
more suitable to our family.

I believed the happy things
you wrote about in your letters...

I had no idea how terrible
they were treating you.

I don't hate Mother...

She'd always opposed
having me as her son's wife.

It's only natural that
she didn't like me.

And I couldn't do the work
that was expected of me.

You can stay here and work.
You'd be helping me out, too.

There is no one as good as you.

You should have left there sooner!

I don't mind having
you here at all.

And you can keep Yuu here, too.

We'll both work hard,
and earn lots of money!

Then we can have a bigger shop.

Oshin felt uncertain
about being able

to use her right hand
effectively to do hair.

It should have
been healed by now,

but she was unsure.

Episode 148

I'm sorry I woke you up.

It's time I got up anyway.

He's already gotten used to me.
Kids sure are cute!

- Yuu, come here.
- Go ride on your mom's back.

He brightens up our home.

Piggyback time!

He's such a bother now...

Babies are easier to handle.
He doesn't sit still,

so I don't keep an eye on him,
if he disappears somewhere.

We will have to get a
babysitter when we get busier.

You don't have to
get up this early.

We have Sachiko to do the chores.

I'm used to getting up early.

This brings back
so many memories...

I remember when
I first came to you...

You sure worked hard.

We could never find
a girl like you again.

You weren't even paid
to live here and learn.

But even women can
get paying jobs nowadays.

They have schools where
girls can learn hairdressing.

If they pass a test,
they can go to work!

The times for teachers
like me are over.

But the girls you
trained are the best!

They don't come
around here anymore...

I'm glad you're back!

I haven not done
hair in a long time...

Ever since you
started making clothes,

you stopped doing hair.

and you didn't do
hair in Saga either?

No, my mother-in-law
wouldn't allow it.

It's a lot better than farming.

Let's have you do
my hair for starters.

Okay.

Once you learn you can't forget.

What's wrong with your hand?

Maybe it's because
you did farm labor...

Is something wrong?

You used to have
such a perfect touch.

Like you were born to do hair.

Don't worry.
You'll get the feeling back soon.

- Is the iron ready?
- Yes.

- You'll use the hot iron?
- Yes, I want my hair straightened.

Okay.

I'm sorry!

What happened?!
Be more careful...

You can't do that
with our customers!

I'm sorry!

I can't do it...
I can't do hair anymore!

Oh, come on...
You're just out of touch.

I can't even hold the comb right.

It's hard for me to
do my own hair now.

I don't have strength
in my right hand...

I can't move my fingers...
to do detailed work...

So when I try to style hair,
it won't move.

I can't hold a needle,
so I can't sew anymore.

What happened?

What happened to you in Saga?

I injured my neck and shoulder...

My hand has not
been the same since.

I'm so sorry...

I'm of no use to you.
I'm so sorry!

Don't be impatient...

We'll find you a good doctor.

Let's take care
of fixing that first.

You can stay here
as long as you like.

I can earn enough
to keep you two fed.

So cheer up!

You must have had a
really tough time there.

Yuu is awake,

so you'd better watch him.
It's dangerous for him in the shop.

I'm so hungry!
Let's eat.

- Sachiko, come and eat.
- Okay.

Oshin, come and eat with us.

If I let Yuu down,
he'd bother you both.

- I'll eat later.
- Don't wear yourself out.

It's hard to be helpful
with Yuu on my back.

And I don't want to bother
the customers either.

Sachiko helps us in the shop.

It's a big help to have
you in the kitchen.

Come and eat!

I remember when
you helped me out

when I lost my confidence
in doing traditional hair.

I'm still grateful to you,
so don't feel badly.

Come and eat!

Oshin was moved
by Otaka's kindness.

But now that she realized she
couldn't work as a hairdresser,

she felt she could
no longer stay there.

Oshin decided to find
more suitable work.

Oshin!

So it was you!

When they told me that
Oshin came to see me,

I figured it must be you.

You mentioned in your
letter that you worked here.

I'm so glad to see you!

This is the money you
gave me for the train fare.

I'd been meaning
to return it to you.

Thank you very much.

What's that?

I did you a great disfavor.

I've finally left the Tanokuras.

You did?

Life was just too
unbearable there.

- What about your husband?
- It's just Yuu and me now.

I'm so glad to see
you happy at last.

Things are going well?

Work is hard here,
but it's better than Saga!

People quit because it's hard,
but it's nothing I can't bear.

You think I could work here, too?

I just need a roof
over my head and Yuu's.

I don't mind hard work.

What will you do with Yuu?

You can't get a
live-in-job with a child.

People with kids have to
leave them with someone.

It's best to find a job where
you can keep him with you.

If you plan to stay in Tokyo,
I'll do all I can to help you.

I'll keep an eye out
for a job for you, too.

Thanks.

Ken!

Hello, Oshin.

Otaka told me you
were back in Tokyo.

It's been a long time!

It was good to see Ken again.

His smile lit up
Oshin's lonely heart.

Episode 149

Oshin had come out
to Tokyo with Yuu,

but she could not
find suitable work.

Oshin didn't want to
be a bother to Otaka,

since she could no longer
work as a hairdresser.

I was on my way home
since you'd gone out.

Thank you for coming!

Use the other room.

I'd better get dinner ready.

Never mind.
Stay and entertain Ken.

I'll just sit here and talk.

Ken would come by
and we'd talk about you.

That's why I told
him you were back.

I got some meat to
cook with potatoes.

Ken, please stay for dinner.

Thanks for not forgetting me.

How could I ever forget you?
I like you for having guts!

You have helped me out so much.

Even after that earthquake.

Because of you,
we never wanted for anything.

I feel so badly for you...

If only it weren't for
that terrible earthquake...

It was just bad luck, that's all.

That is true,
but what will you do now?

Otaka says she'll look after you,
so I shouldn't meddle, but...

Ken...

I can't do hair anymore.

Otaka told me.
That's too bad...

You were so good at it.

I'll take you to the hospital
and have them take a good look.

I've given up...

It'll take too long a time to fully
recover even if it can be fixed.

I can't have Otaka take
care of me for too long.

I need to be able to
make it on my own.

With Yuu,
I can't get a live-in-job.

I was just so desperate
to leave the Tanokuras.

I should have thought
it over some more...

I have no money,
and no education.

It's hard for someone like me

to survive here in
Tokyo with a small child.

I should've known my place...

That doesn't sound
at all like you.

I guess the guts you displayed
selling material in the streets

got beaten out of you in Saga.

At least I had something
to sell back then...

You're saying you still have the
guts to sell goods on the sidewalk?

Of course.

Interested?

Then let's see you do it!

Ken...

As a man,
I'll bet on your old skills!

I will set you up,
and if you do a good job,

I'll give you 100 yen.

But if you throw in the towel,
then I'll sell you off as a harlot!

Are you ready to try it?

Do you mean it?

It'll be winter soon,

and it'll be mighty cold
selling good out in the streets.

I'd love to try it!

I surely don't want
you to sell me off!

Talking big again?

I think you can do it.

Don't be ridiculous!
A woman couldn't possibly do that.

They were good to
me when I sold fabric.

They all work hard out there.

Sure, but why put
yourself out like that?

Especially with Yuu.

You can stay here,
and help me out.

I appreciate your kind offer.

But with Yuu,
I'm nothing but trouble.

I'm not worried about it.

But I am...

You already have Sachiko
here to help you out,

so there's no reason
for me to be here.

I've always been single,
and I have no children.

And I get lonely...

If you are never
going back to Saga...

Thank you,
but Ryuzo is still Yuu's father.

We promised to live
once again as a family.

That's why Yuu and I
need to be independent.

Ryuzo let you come
out here alone.

If he really loved you,
he'd be here with you...

...ready to starve with you!

But he does only
what his mother says.

No use waiting
for a man like that.

He has is own reasons.

If you feel badly about
being a burden on me,

you can go to work from here.

But I can't let you sell goods
out in the streets at night!

My hand is useless,

and it's so hard to watch
you all doing hair everyday.

I get envious...

I understand...

I know how you feel.
I won't stop you.

Being a hairdresser isn't
the only way to make money.

What's important is just making
it on your own in this world.

Do what seems right for you.

With people like Ken out there,
you can't go wrong.

But that Ken!

He is betting on you
being able to do it?

He knows I'd be hurt,

if he came right out
and offered me a job.

He sure is a nice man.

But with a face like that!

Ken came to get
Oshin a few days later.

It's cold today,
so leave Yuu here.

I'll watch him.

You have to help
out in the shop!

I'd better get used to having
Yuu with me when I work.

I decided to do it because
I could keep him with me.

But do be careful.

He's your boy.
I'm sure he's tough, too!

What will you sell?

Don't have her sell
some phony goods!

I wouldn't do that to her.

You're needed out front.

Quit if you don't like it.

Ken, don't you dare
sell her as a harlot!

Let's go!

We're all ready.

- Hello, Oshin.
- Sawa!

It's been a long time!
How are you doing?

Do you know what dondon-yaki is?
It's the season for hot foods.

Have you ever made one?

I've heard of them,
but I've never had one.

It's pretty easy.

Can you do it?

Put down some oil.

Then put on the flour mixture.

That's too much!

Shut up!
I'm just teaching her.

Then the vegetables...

...and the dried shrimp.

You can't just throw them on!

- It looks awful!
- Keep quiet!

- Make it look better.
- She'll be cooking from now on.

Flip it over when it's ready.

It's not ready yet!

I can't look.
It looks terrible!

- Who told you to look?
- Let me do it.

Stay out of this,
both of you!

It's not your business.

It's too soon.
Stop patting it on!

I'm patting this down for luck!

I'll go and get water.

This is how it's done.

The rest is up to your skill.
The materials are all there,

so it's all up to you on
how much you charge.

Yuu, try some!

This is Oshin.
She'll be selling dondon-yaki.

Help her out.
Don't you recognize her?

Oh, it's you!

Things have changed here now,
but I sure do remember you!

Please help me out.

Take care of this boy, too.

He looks like your son!

Say hello to these people.

He has a little boy back home.

Oshin felt good working
among these people.

She was happy once again.

Episode 150

It was in December that Oshin
began selling dondon-yaki,

as a street vendor in Tokyo
with help from Ken.

- Is that you, Oshin?
- Yes.

Welcome home.
You must be so cold!

I'm sorry I'm late.

I was just locking up.

What took you so long?
I was worried.

Do you really intend
to go through with this?

- You've decided?
- Yes.

Ken made it easy for me today.

He already had
the ingredients mixed.

Starting tomorrow,
I'll be doing everything.

I'll try and make my
own dondon-yaki.

It's not easy mixing
the flour mixture.

And I'll make some
changes in the ingredients.

I have to pay for the
ingredients, charcoal,

and the stall fee,
but I will manage.

After overheads, it seems I can
still earn some money.

I plan to order the
ingredients from tomorrow.

You really love working, don't you?

It gives me a feeling of worth.

Everything is up to me,
and I feel fulfilled.

You are serious, aren't you?

I can't do hair, and I can't sew.
But I still have to care for Yuu.

People there were so nice to Yuu.

I like being able to work
with him by my side.

Then I'll say no more.

I feel so badly for
causing you trouble.

Not that again.

I'm useless to you,
and I come home so late.

I feel good just having
you here by my side.

I can do that.
Go and get ready for work.

I still have time.

But will you take
in the wash for me?

Yes.

Good morning!

Ken!

What brings you here so early?

I came to get your things.

Hello, Ken.

Thanks for taking
good care of Oshin.

I was concerned about her
willingness to do the job.

Look at her.
She's so excited.

Please continue helping her.

I can't do a whole lot,
but I'll do my best.

Come join us for some tea.

There's no time.

Let's move your things
before you have to work.

I'll get you your bedding
and cooking utensils.

You can just move in.

It's a little run-down,

but the landlord is nice,
and the rent is very cheap.

What's all this about moving out?

Oshin asked me
to find her a place.

Oshin...

You haven't told her yet?

I didn't expect things
to move so quickly!

You're moving out?

I can't keep being
a burden to you.

I come home so late.

And I feel that I have to be able
to make a living on my own.

I can't rely on you forever.

Yuu and I have to be able
to make it on our own.

I'm really grateful
for all your help.

Without you here, I never would
have been able to leave Saga...

But...

It's all right...

I don't mean to ungrateful.

I understand...

You always want to
make it on your own.

And you are right
in thinking that way.

That is how you
persevered in the past.

And that's what I like about you.
I shouldn't stop you.

We would still be
living in the same city.

We'll be able to see each other
whenever we want to.

But, just don't overwork yourself.
Our health is our only asset.

If things don't go well,
you can come back here.

This is it.

It held up to the earthquake,
so it's solidly built.

And it was untouched by the fires,
so it must be blessed.

Thank you.
This will be home to Yuu and me.

It looks like a palace to me.

- Let's take a look inside.
- Yes.

The kitchen is over there.

The bedding has
already been delivered.

Come on inside.

Oh... I didn't want to
be a burden on anyone.

But you've done all this for me!

You still have to pay me
a part of your income!

I'll start collecting once
you make some money.

Okay. I'll pay you
back with interest!

I'm impressed!

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

Come and try one!
It's no ordinary dondon-yaki!

Mine has a lot of shrimp,
squid and meat in it!

Vegetables, too!

- Welcome.
- We'll take one.

You are out with
your mother today?

He liked the one he bought
from you the other day.

Is that right?

I'll put more meat on it for you!

Oshin had to purchase
all the ingredients,

and sell from noon
until late at night.

With Yuu to care for,
Oshin was very busy.

It was now New Year's day, 1925.

It was about then that
Oshin wrote Ryuzo in Saga.

- A letter came?
- Yes.

Who is it from?

I guess Oshin is in Tokyo.

That letter is for Ryuzo!

Is she well?

What's this nonsense!

She's selling something called
"dondon-yaki" in the streets.

How shameful!

Mother!

Don't tell Ryuzo about this letter!
Do you understand?

Yes.

No word from Oshin yet?

It's already the new year...
I wonder how she's doing.

She is staying with her
hairdressing teacher.

There's nothing to worry about.

I hope she can still do hair.
With her hand the way it is...

Never mind her.
She doesn't even write me!

As Mother says,
she's forgotten about me.

She's having fun!

I got you some rice.

Thank you.
How much do I owe you?

- It's a present.
- You can't keep doing this!

You did well over New Year's.

You will be able to move
to a better place soon.

I still owe you that
100 yen I bet against you.

It's big money, so I'm paying
you back a little at a time.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Yuu. Grow up fast,
and take care of your mother!

Good night.

Good night.

Soon we'll have your
father come live with us.

Let's go take a bath.

Oshin's dream was to have the three
of them live as a family again.

Will her dream come true?
She had no way of knowing...

Episode 151

Finally, the days seemed
peaceful to Oshin.

Selling food on the
street wasn't easy.

But she was earning
money for herself and Yuu,

and this life seemed ideal to
the 1½ year she'd spent in Saga.

Soon it was the spring of 1925...

Working hard?

Otaka!

I have a client living near here.

And today was her
daughter's wedding.

I went over to do
the traditional hairstyle.

I've been meaning
to come and see you.

I'm sorry I haven't been in touch.

We're both so busy.

You've been on your
own for a while now.

I'm just doing my best.

Please come inside.

You sure have grown Yuu.
This is candy for you.

Let me open it for you.

Thank you for the sweets.

Is Yuu all right here?

Yes, he plays well with
the other children here.

The people at work
are nice to him, too.

Back in Saga, he was very
close to his grandmother,

but now he's well-adjusted.

That's good.

I needn't have worried about you.

You have your own
house and everything.

As long as I don't
overspend on food,

I can save a little money, too.
I'm glad I get rewarded for working.

I will continue to do
what I do for a while.

Then when I have more money,
I will send for Ryuzo.

I want him to go back
into business here.

And I want the three
of us to be together.

Is Ryuzo doing well?
Does he write to you?

I think he's busy...

He is busy working on
reclaiming land from the sea.

But I know he'll come back out here,
if I can set him up in business.

So you've received
no letters from him?

I have written him
about how I feel...

And as long as
he understands that...

It's none of my business,
of course.

Yuu is all dirty.

I think he fell down,
but he's not crying.

He has courage.
Like his mother.

I was in the neighborhood.

Thank you for being
so kind to them both.

I just helped get
her going, that's all.

Oshin did the rest all on her own.

I got you this new
material for spring.

Thank you!

I've been meaning to
wear brighter clothes.

- How much is it?
- It's a present.

No, I can't just keep
receiving presents.

Yuu and I will go play
with the pigeons.

Let's go.

Ken sure is kind.

He really is.

Yuu likes him, too.

Nice material...
Maybe I'll wear it tonight.

Oshin...

I know Ken is nice
and everything, but...

I know the two of you well,
so I trust you both...

But people do talk...

Ken and me?

I know, but...

Ken sure would be surprised
to hear you say that!

He'd probably blush!

You're still not feeling well?

The fever is gone.

You just have a cold...

Just relax.

How's this girl?

She graduated at
the top of her class,

at a girls school in Fukuoka.

She teaches at school.
She's 27 years old.

Her father runs a kiln in Arita.

And her students all adore her.

She's no beauty, but...

Looks aren't everything.
The heart is what counts!

Strong-willed women like
Oshin make terrible wives.

This girl doesn't mind
if you are divorced.

A marriage meeting?
Ryuzo's got a wife, Oshin.

Ryuzo has separated from her.
And Oshin has cut all ties with us.

Instead of waiting
for word from her,

why aren't you trying to find her?

You know where
she's staying, don't you?

He has no intentions
of having Oshin return.

Shape up!

What's wrong with Ryu?

That's enough!
Just leave me alone!

Thanks for walking us home.

Yuu sure is a good boy.

He doesn't bother you
at all while you're working.

I guess he understands
how busy I am.

Why not come in for some tea?

I'll leave as soon
as you put Yuu to bed.

You made some good sales today.

I guess people are beginning
to like my dondon-yaki.

I even have kids coming to buy.

Kids are honest.
They know what's good.

You make it the
way people like it.

I want to earn enough money,

so I can get Yuu's father
to come out to Tokyo.

I'm sure Tanokura misses Yuu, too.

Mr. Tanokura is a lucky man.
He has a wonderful wife.

What are you doing here?

I knew you were acting strangely.
Now I catch you with this woman!

- You...!
- No use explaining!

It is as if you two
are man and wife!

How dare you!

Don't make a scene
in front of the boy!

I hear you've been carrying him
around as if he were your son!

How can you do this to me!

She's just a thieving cat!

Don't call her that!

She's trying to steal you from me.
Just to get a stall on the street!

Do you know how much
money he's spent so far

setting you up in business?

Do you?!

He had to buy all the men drinks, too!

Enough!

I did it all to help this lady.
She didn't ask me!

I did it all on my own,
and there is nothing between us!

Don't make me laugh! What fool
would do all this for a woman,

and not have a
relationship with her!

A man doesn't have to touch
a woman he really loves.

I'm just happy to
be able to help her.

So you love her?

So what?
I haven't touched her.

She's not like you!

You just used me...
That's all.

I have served you,
and slaved for you...

Unlike this woman,
I've never cheated with another man!

Say it again,
and you'll be sorry!

She is married,
yet she's having an affair!

Adultery is a crime!

That's enough!

Please stop,
and take her home!

- But...
- Please leave!

This isn't a show!

Please leave.

Oshin.

Please, just go.

- I'm...
- Go!

Oshin was full of regret...

In her drive to succeed,
she'd hurt another woman.

She could no longer
accept help from Ken.

She must not.

And now that she knew
how he felt about her,

Oshin felt even more guilty...

Episode 152

I'm very sorry about
what happened last night.

Stop it.

I'll never let that
woman bother you again.

Ken...

It's my fault.

I didn't know I was causing
you so much problems.

I'm sorry.

I was just happy to help you out,
so please don't concern yourself.

She had no right
to talk to you like that.

You mustn't say that.

She's been taking care
of you for a long time.

She's like your wife.
Be good to her.

But she was so rude to you.

Listen, Ken.

We might not realize it,

but other people might think
there was something between us.

I realize that now...

I didn't know what you had to
go through to set up my business.

I had no idea you had to
spend so much money.

I don't think there's
enough here to repay you,

but please accept it.

I didn't do what I did for money!

But I owe you so much.

I'll go thank the others,
and say goodbye.

You're quitting the business?

I can't keep being
a burden on you.

Rumors sure are scary...
I'm still married to Tanokura.

What if he were to
hear such rumors?

Since we live apart,
I'd better be more careful.

Ken...

Thank you for everything.

I enjoyed the job.

I'm sorry for quitting
on you like this...

But I'll never forget you.

I understand.

There's no use in
trying to stop you.

Once your mind's made up,
you don't back down.

But I can't accept this money.

I promised you that
I would set you up.

This is from my heart.

Then I'll take it as a
repayment of a loan.

Now I will give this
as a present to Yuu.

Yuu was a real comfort to me.

I never had much of a family...
So this is for Yuu, from my heart.

Mother!

So we'll be parting...

I hope your father is
able to hold you soon.

We're back.

You're going home to Yamagata?

The business isn't going well?

I told you. You can't
work in that environment.

But maybe it's for the best.

I was concerned that Ken
was overly involved in your life.

But that's no reason
to go back to Yamagata.

Why don't you stay here?

You can help out while
you care for your son.

And your hand
will get better soon.

Yuu. Watch out!

Yuu!

He's fine.
I'm watching him.

- Take care of him.
- Okay.

Thank you.

See what I mean...

With Yuu here,
we'd only be in your way.

That's what you
are concerned about?

I'll have my mother look after Yuu.
Then I will go out to work.

She'll be bearing my burden now.

I suppose your mother
could look after him,

but there's no work for
you up in those mountains.

I could work for other farmers.

After my time in Saga,
I can bear any burden.

Maybe going home is
the only way for a woman...

Having a child really is a burden.

It would be Oshin's
first visit home

since her father
died four years ago.

Oshin felt as if she'd live for
decades in those four years.

And finally, she was worn out.

It felt as if this would
be a journey of defeat.

Did the mail come?

- No.
- That's strange...

I should be getting a
letter from Oshin by now.

Kids can't worry about
their parents forever.

But I haven't heard from
her for almost six months.

Maybe something
has happened to her.

No news is good news!

Oshin's probably too busy
with her new baby to write letters.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Hello, Mother.

I'm glad to see
you're in good shape.

Oshin!

This place hasn't changed at all!

It looks just like
back in the old days...

Is it really you?

We were just talking about you!
I'm glad you're home.

- Is my brother well?
- Yes.

If you'd let us know, I could've
met you at the train station.

I sent my luggage
by freight anyway.

You will be able
to stay for a while?

They let you come visit me?

I was worried...

I got no reply to
any of my letters.

I'm so glad you're here.

Yuu has grown so big!

You must both be so tired.
Come inside!

You didn't bring your new baby?

A lot happened...

I see... She's gone back
home to Yamagata?

You didn't know?

She didn't tell you?

I asked, but she wouldn't say.
That's why I was wondering.

She didn't give me
all the details either...

What's Oshin planning to do?

I thought she had
told you everything.

It's my fault.

I feel terrible that she's
gone home to Yamagata.

That husband of hers
is really something!

How long does he intend
on leaving them alone?

That's so true...

She was looking forward to the day
she could live with Ryuzo again.

There's a letter.

This is from Ryuzo.

Speak of the devil!

That's strange...

He asks if Oshin's
been staying with me.

He says Oshin hasn't
written him at all.

That's nonsense!

She told me she'd written Ryuzo.

Hurry up and get ready!

I don't want this
marriage meeting.

You want to be
alone all your life?

Oshin has forgotten all about you!

Ryu!

I was able to help you
when you gave birth to Yuu,

but I couldn't help you
at all for your second baby.

Is it a boy or a girl?

A girl...

Why didn't you bring her?

I'm sure your mother in
Saga is being good to her,

but she probably
misses her mother's milk.

Oshin?

Episode 153

Oshin's home?

What a surprise!

I was just in the bath.

You can both bathe after my kids.

We'll make dinner after you bathe.
Go while it's still light.

We don't want to waste
oil for the lamp in the bath.

You're lucky. We only make
the bath every five days.

How long will you be staying?

I'm sure they don't
want you away too long.

Mother has been so
worried about you!

Aren't you glad to see her now?

But don't keep her here too long,

Oshin has to go
back to her husband.

Oshin will be living here with us.
She's not going back to Saga.

Rest for now.
Think about working later.

Did the Tanokuras send you away?

You divorced Ryuzo?

She just needs a
place to stay for now.

Until she and Ryuzo
can live together again.

That's strange.

If you're not divorced,
why aren't you with Ryuzo now?

Where is he?

- Why isn't he caring for his wife?
- I'll explain later.

You just go here,
so I can't just send you away,

but you're still a Tanokura!

Why haven't they sent
money for your upkeep?

We're talking about two people.
And people have to eat!

I'm sorry. I will manage
for Yuu and myself.

What can you do?

If you're not divorced,

the Tanokuras should
send us some money!

It's only food for Oshin and Yuu.

She is your sister.
You should be more caring.

You're worried about
the rice they'll eat?

Oshin knows.

We sharecroppers
have no rice to spare.

You led that peasant
reform against the landlords.

Now you get 60% of all
the crops you take in.

You can't tell me
you have no rice!

The prices keep going up...

We have to trade
our rice for supplies.

I know that.

The sharecroppers in
Saga don't have it any better.

I'm sorry about it.
I'll try not to be a burden on you.

Why are you talking
like that to him?

Think of what you
have done for us here.

You could live here
for a year or two,

and not have to
feel small at all!

Your boy is the same
age as my Sadakichi.

He's turned out to be so mean...

Don't let Shoji worry you.

He has been poor all his life...

It's not his fault.

Poverty can change people.

It is hard enough
feeding his own family.

Now he has me to feed, too.
I don't blame him for complaining.

The bath is ready!

I'd better say hello
to my sister-in-law.

Hurry up! I don't want
to burn any more wood!

It was so sudden,
so we didn't make enough rice.

- What about you two?
- We already ate.

Here. Have mine.

I have enough!

I'll make you white rice tomorrow.

We don't have that
much rice to spare.

She just got home.
She deserves white rice.

I don't mind barley rice.
We only ate daikon gruel before.

Having barley rice is a luxury!

A woman can go anywhere,
and do anything you want.

But the eldest son
has to stay put,

and care for his
parents and family.

And I've done my best
to provide, even barley rice.

Now my sister is home,
and I have to work harder.

Being the eldest son
is the worst lot!

We will be eating
separately starting tomorrow.

We don't want to hear
this every time we eat.

You will be doing
your own cooking?

Yes, I'll cook for Oshin.

Where will you get the rice?

Where will you get the
wood to cook it with?

I'll take what's mine.

I work in the fields,
just as you do.

You feed Otora and the kids.

And I'll feed Oshin and her son.
Any complaints?

I'll work in the fields, too.

There is not that
much fields to work in.

Until the harvest in fall,

we only have what we've
allotted for ourselves.

We don't have enough.
Now we have you!

You can't just do
as you please here.

Or we'll all starve!

Don't let him bother you.

You built this house.

If Shoji doesn't
like you being here,

have him pay you back in money!

Then we can use
that money to buy rice.

Who's in here?

What are you doing?!

I'm going to cook
potatoes for Oshin.

It'll be ready soon.

I'm sorry that this
is all I can offer you.

I'm not here as a guest.

Don't worry about it.
I want to do all I can for you.

If you hold back Shoji and
Tora will starve you to death.

Go tell her.
She can't just take food!

Our shed will be
empty in no time.

I don't know what
Oshin has done for you.

But that's not my concern.

And this house
wasn't built for us.

It was built for her father.

I don't want to have
to feel obligated.

She should've hung on in Saga.
A woman is supposed to persevere.

Oshin is spoiled.

I have wanted to
go home many times,

but life back home wouldn't
be any better than this.

That's why I have
stayed here with you.

Maybe I shouldn't have returned...

Oh, stop it.
You had no choice.

You can't do hair,
and you have Yuu to care for.

No matter how strong you are,
you need people's help to survive.

So it's best for you
to have me to help.

I've stayed on here just
for something like this.

Maybe it would've been better if
you'd come home after the earthquake.

Life for you must've been hell...
You poor thing.

That Mrs. Tanokura is an ogre!

It's my fault...

She'd been against our marriage.

But I didn't think I
would be living with her.

I went ahead and
married her son...

It's no wonder she
was so mean to me.

I didn't know about how to be a
good wife in an old Saga household.

So when she would scold me,
I'd feel like I was being picked on.

Oshin...

I don't hate or resent anyone.

Remember when I ran away from
the lumber mill when I was small,

and was helped by that
young army deserter?

Shunsaku taught
me a lot of things...

He told me that to hate
someone is to be lonely...

He told me to try to
understand and forgive,

before I went on to
hate or resent people.

I know how Mrs.
Tanokura must feel...

She must've been very disappointed
to have a daughter-in-law like me.

People all had a hard
time because of me...

I feel badly towards Ryuzo
and all my in-laws back in Saga...

If that's how you feel,
I won't worry about it.

You can stay here until the day you
and Ryuzo can live together again.

I won't let anything
happen to you.

Eat your potato.

Ofuji's kind words helped
Oshin feel at home.

But Oshin was also
concerned about how

Ofuji seemed overly
concerned about protecting her.

Episode 154

What are you doing?!

I'm washing rice.

Don't do that.

I will make the rice,
and we'll have you eat with us.

I told you.
We'll be cooking separately.

I will come for the miso
and shoyu* (soy sauce) later.

Why do we have to cook separately?
It'll just be twice the trouble.

I don't have to listen to you.

But...

I don't want Oshin to feel
uncomfortable being around you two.

Besides, you won't
feed us anything good.

I'm sure it will be
better for you, too.

Good morning.

I'll persevere no matter what.

So don't make it any worse between
you and my brother's family.

Don't you worry.
This is your house!

You just take it easy here.
You've had a tough time...

And now you're home
with your mother.

I can't just be here
and do nothing.

If I can't help
in the fields here,

I guess I'd better look
for work elsewhere.

You will take Yuu
and go off to work?

I suppose you could work as a maid,
or get a job in the textile plant.

But you can't get a
live-in-job with Yuu.

I know that...

If you would watch Yuu for me,
I could go and get a job in town.

I can't just be
here doing nothing...

I don't mind taking care of Yuu,

but at his age,
a child needs his mother with him.

I feel sorry for Yuu.

You'll be home just babysitting?

Eat and sleep...
What a life!

Tora does the same.

She has two kids to take care of.

I used to take you and Haru to the
fields to work when I was her age.

- Please, stop.
- I can't keep quit,

when your brother insinuates
that you don't do anything.

Your wife Tora is worthless.

Put her to work then you can
say something about Oshin.

Is that you Oshin?

It is you, Oshin!

Oriki!

I heard you were back.
I didn't believe it.

I was meaning to come to see you.

I'm so glad to see you're well.

So that's what happened?

I used to read your
letters to your mother.

So I thought all was
going well for you in Saga.

The Kaga-ya people all thought
you were doing well in Saga, too.

How are they?

They are fine.
Even the old mistress.

But Mrs. Okayo refuses to let her
adoptive husband into the house,

since he had a child by his lover.

I can't blame her
for feeling that way.

The old mistress is worried
that Kaga-ya has no heir.

Mrs. Okayo is a
strong-willed person, too.

You should go and see them all!

I'm sure they will
be happy to see you.

I don't want them
to know I'm back.

I don't want them
to worry about me.

Oh, come on!

I don't want to see them yet...

I'll wait until I'm
in better spirits.

I understand...
Things have changed here, too.

I thought I understood all that, but...

I still need to find a job.

Do you know of any jobs I
could do with a child at my side?

I could do farm labor
with Yuu at my side.

All I want is 10 or
20 sen a day, or some rice.

I could even be
paid in vegetables.

Just enough for Yuu and I to eat.

Even your own family
members can be cold,

after all you've done for them.

I'd appreciate your help.

Don't worry.
I'll ask around.

It's better working for others than
helping your brother in his fields.

At least you will have
something to show for it.

Isn't that Yuu?

You'd better watch your boy.
He took candy away from my son!

He's a thief!

Let's go, Sadakichi.

Why didn't you give
Yuu candy, too?

You can't give candy
to one and not the other!

I'll find you a good job.

Otora, come here!

- What's the matter?
- Oriki told me what happened.

She can't get away
with what she did!

What has she done?

She only gave candy to her son and
punished Yuu for wanting some, too.

It was just two kids fighting.

The boys are the same age.
She needs to be fair!

Never mind.

No. It may be trivial to you,
but not to your son.

I'll have to speak
up for Yuu's sake.

- You want something?
- You...

It's nothing.

Mother, don't!

Mother!

Please, don't cause
waves for Yuu and me!

You don't have to feel small here.

It would only make it
harder for me to stay here!

That Tora... She controls
all the money in the family!

I will get a job,
and things will be better.

Oriki says she'll find me a job.

Then I can buy Yuu his own candy.

We can't depend on Otora,
or my brother.

Mother!

Don't...!

I'll sell rice and buy
Yuu some candy.

No, don't!
What will my brother say?!

I helped grow this rice, too!

Never mind the candy!

It's not just the candy.
I've never asked for anything.

I have never demanded
things for myself.

But if they're going to deny
things to you and your son,

I will buy you whatever you want!

Here you go, Yuu.

Some candy and
lots of goodies for you.

I even got you a
kimono and some sugar.

You don't have to go
to Tora for anything.

I have some dried fish, too.
I'll make some tonight.

We don't need all this...

Boys need fish to grow.
Not just vegetables.

Don't worry.
I never said anything before.

Tora does this for
herself all the time.

She has no right to complain.

Shoji!

What do you think you're doing?
Putting a lock on.

I'm missing rice and beans.
I think someone is stealing.

I took them to use for myself!

- No need to do that.
- It's best to be careful.

Otora has a key,
so ask her for things you need.

You resent doing things
for Oshin that much?

The food here is for
our family to survive on.

Even you can't just
do as you please.

That would put
all of us in danger.

You don't seem to understand that.

Shoji!

This is rice and
barley for tomorrow.

Of course. Shoji needs
to eat more. He's a man.

We all have to make the food
last until the next harvest,

and that's six months away.

That Shoji...
He lets that woman run his life!

It was a mistake for
me to have come back.

I will get a job.
That will solve everything.

I'm sorry. I have never
been able to help you.

Nonsense!

Just having you here
gives me strength.

Don't worry...
I don't mind working.

Through Oriki's efforts,

Oshin was soon able to get
a job at a neighboring farm.

Episode 155

You were out late.

We were at a gathering,
and I stayed to help clean up.

You must be tired.

It's harder work
than in the fields.

They gave us some mochi and money.

You keep that.
I still have the money you gave me.

No. You hold it
for things we need.

I will start working
in the fields tomorrow.

The landlord asked
me to work for him.

We'll need help, too.

Then shall I stay and work here?

We've managed with me,
Shoji, and Tora.

Shoji hasn't helped you at all.

So there's no need
to help him out.

A woman should be
out earning wages.

- Shall we eat, Yuu?
- Yes.

It'll be hard working
with Yuu by your side.

I'm used to it.

I keep him tied to a tree.
He just plays while I work.

I guess he understands.

He's a good boy!

But I'm sure this work
will be hard on you.

Take a rest if it gets too hard.

I don't want you to overdo it.

Don't worry, I'm still young!

How long will life like
this continue for me?

I live to save...
What else is there?

It says here she has
gone home to Yamagata.

I thought she would
give up on Ryuzo by now.

But she keeps writing
him these letters!

She sure is persistent!

Ryuzo is almost over her.

So don't mention this letter.
Not a word to him!

He seems to like
that school teacher

he had the marriage meeting with.
I hope it goes well.

I don't care if his father objects.

If Ryuzo likes her,
that's all that matters.

She is a teacher,
so she must be smart.

She will make a
good Tanokura wife.

Who needs schooling
to do farm work?

I wouldn't let her do farm work!

I'll have her make us good babies!

Oshin!

We'll start planting today.
Help us out.

Sorry, I have promised
to help somebody else.

Oshin.

So I can't help you.

That's nonsense!

I need all the help I can get!
And you're out helping others?

There is no money
in working for you.

Or will you pay her
wages like the others?

- Mother...
- Hurry, and go.

How can you be so cold!

We have a new baby,
so Otora can't work.

I was counting on you.
Otora can watch Yuu for you.

Don't try to sweet talk
her into helping you!

You haven't been
nice to her at all.

She is earning her
own livelihood now.

If she misses work,
they'll lose faith in her.

Then will you be responsible
for feeding her then?

Make Otora work.

She can do it with a baby.
I've done it myself often enough!

The rice is for you,
so why should Oshin work for you?

Tora, get out here,
and help with planting!

Why do I have to go?

Just hurry and get ready!

Get Oshin to help!

Maybe we won't get
to planting today.

- I'll help with the planting...
- It's fine.

I don't want them
fighting because of me.

I'm glad you're still here.

Kaga-ya's old mistress collapsed!

I didn't tell them you were back.
I didn't want them to worry.

But you owe the
old mistress a lot.

Maybe you could visit...
She won't last long.

I know you have work to do, but...

I'll go.
I want to see her.

I have to work today,
but I'll go tomorrow.

She took care of
you better than me.

You must go!

I'm sorry.

Hurry before the sun sets.

Hurry up!

Do you have money for the train?

I have money saved
up for emergencies.

I should return the money to Ken,
but he told me to keep it for Yuu.

I have no rice,
or money to give you.

I'm sorry.

I don't expect anything from you!

While I'm away,
be civil to Shoji.

Otherwise, things will
be harder for you.

Don't worry.
You won't be gone long.

I'll watch Yuu for you.

But you have the new rice to plant.
He will just be in the way.

How many kids do
you think I raised?

I want the Kaga-ya
people to see Yuu, too.

Then take him with you.

Yuu, come back soon.

He sure is cute...

You sure have it easy.

You get to go visit
while we all work.

She's not going
for a pleasure visit!

I'm sorry.

Don't mind them.

Take care of yourself.

Hello.

Is Mrs. Okayo here?

Who are you?

My name is Tanokura Shin.

Tanokura?

Yes. Please, tell her Oshin is here.

Oshin!

It's been a long time.

I'm glad to see you!

I heard about the old mistress...

Is that why you're here?

How is she?

We don't think she
will make it this time.

She might not even recognize you.

Oshin is here.

She is?

Hello, Oshin.

You came all the way from Saga?

Who told you about
the old mistress?

Oriki told my mother
and my mother told me.

You sure got here quickly.

Never mind that now.

Grandma, Oshin is here.

It's Oshin.
Grandma?

It's no use...
She's just been sleeping.

She hasn't awakened.

Oshin's here to see you!
Grandma!

It's me... Oshin.

Grandma...

Oshin is your favorite,
and she is here!

The doctor has done all he can...

It's her heart...

She's lived a full life...

Okuni, along with
the late Shunsaku

had taught Oshin all
about life and living.

Oshin wanted to
thank her one last time...

Episode 156

Upon hearing that Okuni was ill,

Oshin had rushed
to Sakata to see her.

But Okuni was in a coma
since she collapsed,

and she could not
recognize Oshin.

Oshin stayed up with Okuni that
night to help the exhausted family.

Oshin...

Let me take over for you.

I'm fine.

You must be tired from
working all day, too.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure Grandma is
happy you are here with her.

She cared for you
more than anyone else.

She was so good to me,

and I have never
been able to repay her.

That's not true.

She was so happy
when you got married.

And she was overjoyed
that you had a baby boy.

She thinks all is well
and happy with you.

Okuni!

Grandma.

Oshin, is that you?

Yes, it's me.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were back in Saga?

She came to see you!

Is all well with you?

She is happy with her life.
You read her letters!

That's right...
I'm so glad.

Kayo needs a good talking to...

You talk to her.

Women can't be happy even if they
are very successful in business.

Kayo doesn't seem
to understand that.

Kayo has no brothers or sisters.
She needs you.

So help her.

I'm counting on you.

Grandma!

I won't die yet!
Not yet...

Grandma's awake!

I won't die until
Kayo has her baby.

Okuni died in her sleep
early that morning.

She was 76 at the
time of her death.

It was as if a large
tree had fallen...

Oshin thought of it as a
bad omen of things to come...

But Oshin had no
time to ponder that...

Okayo attended to the
formal aspects of the funeral,

but Oshin had to help out
with all the household chores.

We will need about
10 more dinner tables.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Thank you for helping us.

This is the least I can do.

Grandma taught you well,

so you know what
to do better than I do.

She taught me everything
a woman should know.

And I'm grateful for that.

I wish Kayo were more like you...

Kayo! Kayo!

No, I won't allow it!

What's going on?

Masao is here to pay his respects.

How dare he come!

Grandma won't appreciate
his coming here.

Send him away!

But he is still your
adoptive husband.

I'm sick of men!
I'll run Kaga-ya all on my own.

So get rid of him!

Kayo!

Okayo...

Don't you understand
what your grandmother said?

She said she won't die
until she sees your baby...

Those were her last words.

Don't lecture me!

No, I must speak...

This is none of your business!

She asked me to help you.
And you know what that means.

Kaga-ya needs a
heir to follow you.

That was her greatest concern!

And you know that...

You want me to take that
man back just to have a baby?

What do you think I am?!
Don't take me for a fool!

Okayo...

...it's your duty as
the head of Kaga-ya.

Your grandmother can't rest in
peace until you fulfill your duties.

You must take him back...
For her!

She passed on?

At least Oshin was there.

And she helped out a lot
with the funeral, too.

Oshin wants to stay for
the 7th-day memorial.

Of course.
She should do all she can.

This is a keepsake
from the old mistress.

It's for you.

For me?

Grandma's finally gone...

She'll be so happy if you and your
husband could get together again.

It might take some doing,
but I will try...

I realize now that
all men are the same.

I guess I'm getting older.

Look at you...

You loved Ryuzo so much,
but he's abandoned you.

Oriki told me.

She feels very sorry for you.
She has told me everything.

Nobody else here knows.

Grandma died thinking
you were happy.

You must be having
a hard time at home.

Things are all different now...

I'm sure you have to bear
a lot from your brother.

I don't mind hardships.

But my mother
tries to protect me,

and that strains her relationship
with Shoji and his family.

Stay here in Sakata!

Come on inside!

Why not run a business here?

The owner of this
shop owed me money.

He never repaid the loan,
and ran away.

This place is perfect for you.

And I will loan you
the money to start up.

You can repay me
from your profits.

Okayo...

I would feel stronger
if you stayed here.

And Grandma will be happy, too!

What business could you run here?

Oshin couldn't believe
the turn of events...

But she also knew that running
a business wouldn't be easy...

Oshin was at a
turning point in her life...

Translation: UTB Channel

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