Original subtitles

It's already fall.

I asked you to come, Miki, because I have a request.

You understand the situation our family faces.

If you marry Tatsuya and give birth to a daughter,

if you are unable to give him a son,

will you accept him having a mistress?

Yes.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Morning.

I'm coming.

Morning, Yuko.

Morning.

I'm off.

Thanks.

Have a good day.

Any problems?

No, it's fine.

OK, I'll tell all the staff.

Please do.

Thanks for waiting.

– Good morning. – Good morning.

Have a good day.

– Good morning. – Morning.

– Good morning. – Morning.

Please have a look.

This is a new variety for our company,

and it grows much faster than other varieties.

But it's not just the speed.

Of course, quality comes first, and this product matches

the quality of organically grown brands.

Show us the data.

Here they are.

And, as for the flavor,

we've achieved the kind of sweetness that consumers demand these days,

so they make superb ingredients for cakes and desserts.

And the price is relatively...

The moon is veiled The spring night

Cherry blossoms on the shore Dance in the breeze

Finished, Grandma.

Your turn, Dad.

Allow me.

The mirror...

Lots of gray. Do you want to dye it?

No, it's OK.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

The construction will start as planned.

The road is a mistake.

It'll cut the distance, bring more traffic,

and cause lots of problems.

It's too late for that. The council approved it.

You all agreed, right?

But nobody told me the road would run through my paddy.

It's only 20 meters. Besides, you'll be paid.

You pray every day before the debris from the office your father built,

but you can't understand how we feel?

Well, it's the Nikaido family. They're different from us.

We'll have to pay taxes...

We're starting an online shop. We don't need a road.

Will you stop this?

We've been at this 4 years,

with no progress.

I want to pass this land on to my son.

And you think I don't get that,

because I no longer have a son?

I'm sorry, my father didn't mean that.

Excuse me.

Genjiro...

Yes?

What is this?

Seed samples.

It took half an hour for this?

Yeah.

I did as you told me.

I asked for Ishida's seeds.

No, you asked for Yoshida's bulk seeds.

I said "Ishida."

No one said "Yoshida."

I'm sorry. I'll go to Ishida right away.

Forget it.

Go ahead, sit down.

I'll do this.

Mr. Nikaido, I'll take over.

Please take a break.

While I was away, he came to rely on Yosuke.

When you were little, you always said

that you and Yosuke would get married someday.

We were just kids.

Now he just annoys me.

Always copying Dad...

Tatsuya will take two sacks of rice to Miki.

Be sure to set them aside. Don't forget.

That would be a big help.

That's right.

I'll ask them to call, don't worry.

It's that time of year.

– Hello. – Yuko!

– Here's rice from our paddy. – You brought it?

Thank you.

– How's Grandma? – She's fine.

Hello.

Ah, thank you for the rice.

Are you hungry?

No, I'm OK.

I could cook up something quick.

Ah, no, I still have work to do...

Oh, I see.

When are you off next?

When do I have off, Yuko?

– Not sure. – I'm busy on Sunday.

– I see. But let's do something. – Yes, let's.

I'll make a plan.

OK.

See you later.

See you tomorrow, boss.

Have a good evening.

– Good evening. – Good job today.

I'm heading to Osaka.

Thank you.

I'm off to see a friend.

All right.

What's wrong?

Oh, hello.

The chain came off.

Shall I?

Thank you.

Right at the next corner.

Thank you.

How'll you get home?

I live close by.

I'll take you.

Thank you, but I'll be fine.

I'll wait here.

How'd you hurt your hand?

I was cooking, and I burned it.

That priest is fake, isn't he?

He teaches English at our university.

You can make good money, pretending to be a priest.

All you need is blue eyes.

I bet he'd want a shrine wedding.

Yosuke is OK with a church or a shrine. It's quality that counts.

Don't forget speed...

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Mr. Tada! Watch out!

Mr. Tada blew it.

Genjiro...

You're messing up a lot recently.

I think you should move to a different department.

I want you to manage the warehouse.

Of course, your pay will stay the same.

What do you say?

Well...

I've worked here for 30 years, for your father and you...

I know, and I'm grateful.

But, I'm thinking of what's best for you.

Yosuke will take your place.

OK then.

You need to find someone else to drive too.

Leave them.

Excuse me.

Wait.

Let's give them a ride.

Yosuke said he'd go home with his father.

Why did you do that?

I don't get it.

Genjiro's old, he's lost his drive.

What's wrong with you these days?

Maybe you don't want to marry Miki,

but don't drag us all into your gloom.

Get out.

Think about how you address your father.

All right.

Thank you for the ride.

What's up?

I'm taking the bus too.

You'll get wet.

Thanks.

Coming...

Good morning!

Morning.

You brought it yourself?

No one was free.

Satomi-chan, good morning.

Morning.

Well, then...

Thank you for your kindness.

Boss...

would you like a cup of tea?

Thanks, but I should go.

Thanks for your trouble.

Let's make some origami.

– Perfect. – Yup, perfect.

– We made this. – We did.

Fold this here.

There...

Not quite straight.

– It’s not perfect? – Not perfect.

It is magic! Do it again.

What, again?

Where'd it go?

It came off.

Yes, it did. Now, eat.

– Then it came back. – Right.

Really?

Really.

I hope you liked it.

I hear people around here don't use green peas.

It was delicious.

My ex-wife often used them.

How long have you been alone?

After my son died...

My ex-wife and I lost our reason to stay together.

Two years ago, she took Yuko and went to Tokyo.

Yuko didn't like Tokyo and came back after 6 months.

She's as stubborn as my mother.

Here.

The baby came so suddenly, the midwife...

I'm back.

Hi.

Welcome home.

Oh, you're here.

Hi.

I'll change.

Why don't you take it to Tatsuya's room?

OK.

May I come in?

Ah... please.

Happy birthday.

That's right...

Thanks.

I forgot to light the candles.

Do you have a lighter?

I quit smoking.

When?

I liked your look when you smoked.

Like a movie star...

I'll find one.

Here.

Blow them out.

Happy birthday.

Miki...

I know how you feel. But this is all my mother's plan.

How long has it been since we were this close?

We're not kids anymore.

You have no idea how much I cried,

the night you got married.

Miki...

I can't make you happy.

But I can make you happy.

Enough.

He was pleased. I gave him the present too.

Thank you.

Yuko used to talk in her sleep too.

I guess girls keep chattering even when they sleep.

And boys don't?

Ken didn't.

Our son might talk in his sleep though.

What if it's a girl?

I don't want to think about it.

Are kids your only reason to marry?

What is it?

Nothing.

You're still up?

It's rare for you to stay out drinking.

Nothing good was happening... until now.

Her perfume smells good.

Thank you.

What are you doing, up so late?

I have so many kimonos I wore only a few times.

These you can give to the woman you like the best.

You need to be honest with Miki, about your feelings.

Need something?

Sara is out now.

I need these documents typed up.

Is Yoshida there?

I see.

Tell him to see me when he's back.

Thanks.

Hello?

Hello. I'm sorry to call so early.

What is it?

Could you stop by on your way to the office?

I can't marry you.

Why not?

Did I do something wrong?

After you left the other night...

I couldn't sleep.

I've never loved someone like this before.

But...

But?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't be anything more than your secretary.

It's time to take Satomi to daycare.

Everyone ready? Let's go.

OK. One, two...

Haru-san!

I'm here.

Oh, hello.

Mr. Nikaido asked me to take you to the festival.

I'd rather stay home.

Can you reach that?

OK.

Here.

My rackets...

You played badminton with Yuko, a long time ago.

Can I take these?

Sure.

I'll light it.

Tatsuya cares...

as much about you as he does about Yuko.

I am grateful to Mr. Nikaido.

Ken liked to fly kites...

I would have been happy

if you and Yuko inherited the Nikaido family name.

He seems depressed.

He couldn't get any work done yesterday.

I've been thinking a lot.

I'm willing to take your family name, if we marry.

What are you talking about?

Why would you even think about becoming a mukoyoshi?

My father put you up to it.

No, he didn't.

I'm seeing someone, you know that.

I didn't think it was that serious.

I'm serious about him.

I didn't know you smoked.

We haven't been to karaoke since Ken died.

I'm sorry.

I had a fight with my boyfriend, and I didn't want to go home alone.

Introduce that boyfriend to us.

When things settle down, I will.

You look good in that dress.

You never say things like that.

I've never seen you like this before.

You always wanted me to dress like a boy.

People can change.

Some things never change.

Like what?

Your wanting a son. That'll never change.

You...

you think it's easy for me to remarry and produce a son?

Who else is going to preserve the damn family name?

I feel sick.

Did you have breakfast?

What time is the Hirota appointment?

I can't have children anymore.

So I can't give you a son.

Do you smoke, Sara?

I just started.

Thanks for your card.

My new business card.

"Tada Online Farm Products. Genjiro Tada, President."

Yosuke and I started a website.

Congratulations.

As president of a family company, why allow your son to become a Nikaido?

What!?

They're suited for processing.

Good sugar content...

They're in a meeting.

Have you gone mad?

You'd do anything for an heir?

I'm in a meeting.

Have you no shame?

You take away my work,

now you want to take my son!

What're you saying?

I'm sorry.

I'm ashamed to have a son like you.

You'd sell out for the money?

Or do you hate the Tada name?

Neither.

Get out. We're in a meeting.

I'm sorry.

Let's resume.

Sorry.

Sorry.

What do you think?

You could have found a better way to tell him.

It's insulting.

Yosuke is fond of you.

– But a mukoyoshi? – My idea? No way!

But it would make you happy.

People should be free to love who they choose.

So introduce your boyfriend.

You won't like him. He's not like Yosuke.

Wait! Where are you going?

Enough! Ken, Yosuke, my boyfriend...

All you want is a son!

Any son will do for you.

Why the peas?

The egg comes first.

The egg.

Why do you...

Sit down, please.

Don't push me.

I'm your mother.

You said you're not hungry.

I did.

So, don't interfere.

That's half-cooked.

I like it this way.

Do you know what Yuko's boyfriend is like?

I don't know.

We can't pass on the family name, we let down our ancestors...

Ancestors...

I wish I hadn't been born to this family!

Please sign this.

Could you come over here?

I bought that electric bicycle yesterday.

Did you?

I still can't reach Yuko.

I know.

We've got to track down that boyfriend.

He might be a good kid.

Don't mention mukoyoshi.

But isn't that better than marrying someone you don't love?

At least Yuko is in love with him.

Is he that tall?

I'm home.

Hi.

Come in.

It's a nice house.

It has a history.

It is old.

Are you OK, Grandma?

Patrick was the teacher in my college English class.

When I was 4, my family came to Japan for my father's work.

His family went back to the US, but Patrick prefers Japan.

My father wanted me to go into business like him,

but it didn't interest me.

Business is not so simple.

Not everyone can do it.

Want to see the house?

A blue-eyed mukoyoshi...

- Are you OK? - I mean... I'm OK, but...

What is he doing?

It's OK. Don't worry about it.

Who's this?

This is my grandmother's father.

He was killed in the war.

- Are you serious? - Yeah.

If your father found out that my grandfather fought in Okinawa,

- We're done for. - You've never told me that before.

I don't really do that.

They don't need to know.

What's that?

- It's a family tree. - Family tree?

It's very old.

My family has been here since the Edo period.

Really?

OK, hold on.

What's the name of your great great great great great great great great grandfather?

I don't know.

Nikdaidos.

Alright... good job.

This is my father. This is my mother.

And this is their birthdays.

And this means that they got divorced.

This is me. This is my brother Ken.

This means that he passed away.

So after so many generations, your family's history is just gonna end?

Yes.

All these dead people in this book are waiting for my dad to do something.

May I sit?

Shall I hold it?

Yuko looks like you.

She's stubborn.

That's why we fight a lot.

My parents want me to come back to the US.

It's just the two of them, and they're getting older.

But if I went back,

it'd be like moving to a foreign country.

I'd be a foreigner.

Though I'm a foreigner here too.

If I went back, I'd have to change the way I live.

I'd have to live as my parents want, with a big house and a car.

But actually...

I'd rather live with my cat in a small apartment in a small town,

with a woman who's not perfect, but the most determined I've ever known.

You've got it all sorted out.

It wasn't so simple.

Mother.

Are you all right?

I told you to use the painkiller.

You'll be OK.

I'll call an ambulance.

What?

Why're you laughing?

Relax.

Grandma?

Yuko, call an ambulance.

What's wrong?

Just do it.

It's time for the final farewell.

Mother...

Farewell.

Mother...

Grandma...

Grandma, you can rest now.

Thank you, Grandma.

Please stand back.

Please face forward.

I will close the doors now.

– Good bye. – See you later.

Here.

Have some tea, Sara.

Thank you.

Hello.

Morning.

Good morning.

These condolences came to the office.

My calendar...

Yuko!

Shall I get it?

Thanks.

At the end of the veranda, on my desk.

Love you always, Miki.

Shall we address this?

Please do.

OK, I'll prepare the data.

Here you are.

When is the Kimura appointment?

Next Friday, at 5:00.

OK, thanks.

How about the new mustard spinach?

We've scheduled it for next year,

so I'll alert all of the departments...

Hello. Thank you very much.

I haven't slept in 4 days.

How have you been?

Good, thanks.

– Good morning. – Morning.

Yosuke.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Where's Sara?

She talked about quitting a few days ago...

She seemed pretty down.

I asked her to stay, but...

she said she couldn't work here anymore.

I see.

That's all she said.

I understand. Thanks.

Excuse me.

If you're busy, I'll go.

It's OK. I have 10 minutes.

- So... growing progress? - Yeah, it's getting there.

I talked to your father, and give him my condolences.

He said you were the one who didn't want me at the ceremony.

He should explained why. I didn't want to make things worse.

Either way, it just helped me realised that

our relationship isn't serious to you anymore.

It didn't take you much to reach that conclusion.

How can you be independent, when you're stuck between me and your family?

It's nothing to do with independence.

We're not like you. Our family counts on us.

Wow. Did you hear what you just said right now?

That's not what I meant.

Then tell me how you're different from your father.

My father needs me.

- If my father doesn't approve, we can't... - Stop.

One day you say you want to live independently,

the next day you say you want me to talk to your father.

and then you want me to become a mukoyoshi, an adopted son of your father.

Become Patrick Nikaido.

Get rid of my family name so we can get married.

And then you don't even have the courage to invite me to your grandmother's funeral.

Do you know how fucking ridiculous that sounds?

You understand our situation...

Yes, but this is a big problem, and it's not just gonna disappear.

Don't be silly, Patrick.

You know how much I love you.

We can't resolve this here. Let's talk tomorrow.

Your father was really worried about his paddy.

They talked, and he got a good price.

If I'd known that money would sway him, I'd have bought him out 4 years ago.

I don't understand why you both treat us as fools.

We haven't.

No?

You know how hard it was after the fight in the office?

I'm really sorry.

I know about your boyfriend.

I always wondered why you spoke such good English.

Isn't life disappointing?

Yes.

It is.

Hello.

Shima-chan...

Where are you?

There you are.

How are you?

Are you hungry?

Are you hungry?

Look at these.

What's this?

We had these...

The last time we celebrated Girls' Day, Mom was still here.

Your grandmother...

kept these for your daughter.

I don't want a daughter.

Enough, I'm sick of talking about that.

Don't marry someone you don't love.

I'll take care of it.

I'll find someone I love...

who will marry me as a mukoyoshi.

The family name is my problem.

You live the life you want.

Let's celebrate Girls' Day next year.

It's flying so high...

You were talking in your sleep.

English subtitles: John Junkerman