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Production Co.: Hakuhodo, Mainichi Shinbunsha, Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan) K.K.

TOHO-EIGA production

Based on the original teleplay by Kuniko Mukoda

Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita

Asura...

in the ancient Indian mythology personified...

unrighteousness of the outwardly righteous...

strong jealousy...

everyday struggle...

and discord...

deception...

foul language...

wrath as the symbol of life...

and perpetual fighting against the whole world.

What's going on with father? Tell me everything!

Tsunako, 45, eldest daughter

Shinobu O Take

With father?

Makiko, 41, second daughter

Hitomi Kuroki

I want all of us to get together, and only then should we talk about it.

Takiko, 29, third daughter

Eri Fukatsu

Why?

Sakiko, 25, fourth daughter

Kyoko Fukada

LIKE ASURA

WINTER OF 1979

Are you sure it's the right time to eat kagami?

It's exactly the right time.

The 11th day of the year.

He's happy like a child...

All men are like that...

My husband also used to love celebrating New Year...

Do you miss him?

I'll get it!

She's always late.

True.

Come in.

Sorry I'm late.

Welcome!

Oh, is this kagami?

Doesn't it look familiar?

What does this mochi dough look like?

Like mum's heels.

Mum's heels...

Why do we call them that?

Strange, isn't it?

Nothing can compare with the woman's heel.

Why?

It's soft and beautiful.

Well, it's not about every woman.

Mum doesn't know anything about today's evening. It's a secret.

Maybe, we should wait for Sakiko?

Everyone has to come in time.

Well, what is it? Tell us!

The thing is... father has a lover.

A woman?!

Well, he wouldn't be dating a man, after all.

Are you sure?

Can you imagine? Our father...

It's nonsense...

Did you see him with a woman in the store or what?

Why are you laughing?

But at his age...

He's 70, an old man...

Besides, father doesn't have money for women.

He goes to the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the employees don't even know his name.

Having a lover at his age is ridiculous.

I don't see what's so ridiculous about it.

I talk about what I have seen.

I was in downtown on business, and I was walking through a park on the way back.

Did you get a good look of him?

- I'm sure it was him... - And that woman, who is she?

Tomoko Tsuchiya, 40 years old. Her son is in the 4th grade.

They meet in a rented flat not far from the office every Tuesday and Thursday...

Maybe she just works there?

As soon as you see it once, everything becomes clear.

Maybe she just lives there?

Stop talking nonsense...

Do you have any other proof?

Don't!

I don't want to see it...

Both of you! Go upstairs!

How can you watch boxing right now?

It's a serious matter...

I don't see what's so serious about it.

What are you talking about? Think about mum! I have even been to a detective agency.

Really? For her? I think you're doing it for yourself.

You're bored. You don't have a husband or children...

Watch what you're saying.

Watch yourself! You're not married either!

But it doesn't stop you from doing things like that.

I'm not doing anything like that!

Stop it!

Stop, both of you!

In any case, you have to tell your mother everything.

Do you understand?!

Here's the park.

Is this where you saw them?

What do we care...

I don't know why we've come here.

Maybe, it's better to turn a blind eye?

But we've already started this...

What's the flat number?

Are we really going there?

We've found out everything, and now we have to save mother. I'll do anything for her.

I think we should have put on something else.

Exactly, we should dress like yakuza!

What now?

Here is your soba water.

She dresses quite modestly...

It's better than flashy clothes.

Agreed.

I don't like loud colors.

Once upon a time, there lived an old couple.

The old man constantly cheated on his wife.

While she was faithful to him.

You'll go find out about father, won't you?

I'll have to.

I'm coming...

I'll pay for the food.

Put away your purse, I have money...

Are you alright?

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

What were you doing here?

Who is that person?

How long have you been seeing each other? What will everyone think?

Aren't you ashamed? Think about your late husband!

Sister...

I can't forgive father. Poor mum does so much for him.

Why are you looking like that?

Why aren't you saying anything? Say something.

Vent your feelings.

Come on, spill it out!

Cry, at least.

Since my husband is cheating on me...

I thought at least my sister wasn't like that.

What am I to do now?

Makiko...

What do you think about me now?

Do you hate me?

I've known for a long time that something was wrong...

Are you hungry?

I'm starving.

Such things don't do us credit.

That man, is he paying for this?

Eel?

Let's exchange.

No, it's fine...

My name is Satomi. I'm the one who called you.

Thank you for coming.

My name's Katsumata. Nice to meet you...

My sister-in-law has used your services.

Let me ask...

Does their father have only one woman?

Wouldn't it be better not to make it public?

You're asking me to forget everything?

But I'm going to continue the investigation.

So your answer is no?

They hate their father already.

And it's not the end...

Hate for what? He's not a thief.

For a woman, a man who has an affair, is worse than a thief.

But he hasn't hurt anyone.

Hasn't hurt anyone?

Brother, what are you discussing with Katsumata?

Well, we... we... are talking about this and that.

He works in a detective agency.

He was the one who helped us find out everything.

Tell me if you've found out something else.

That is, something I don't know yet.

I've brought...

This...

Is this a copy?

He's not the father?

Your father met her 5 years ago, and the boy is over 10 years old...

If you learn anything else, let me know.

But I have to get permission from the client.

So we don't have a brother, there are only four sisters!

Pour some more...

I need to get clean...

Good night!

No!

What are you doing?

I'll show you!

Jinnai...

Stop it...

Yes...

Mum, I need to talk to you.

No, sisters and father shouldn't talk.

We have to meet and talk.

Just don't tell Sakiko what I've told you.

If we don't hurry up...

I can't remember where it is...

Maybe we missed the right turn...

Wait...

The address is correct.

Let's ask someone...

Excuse me, could you tell us where it is?

It's over there. Go straight and then turn right...

It's across the road.

Thank you very much.

I told you it was there.

He's a boxer.

Do you fight?

My name's Jinnai.

I'm her mother.

Nice to meet you.

Is fighting very painful?

Usually it's not, except liver...

Liva?

Liver.

Liver?

And also chin...

Chi?

Stop acting the fool...

Actually, we have to talk.

We want you to be the first to know.

Jinnai, I've taken out the trash...

Ah... yes...

I'll help you.

What are you doing here?

You've decided to tell mum everything?

You mustn't do that!

You have to protect her.

What are you talking about?

We can't keep silent any longer!

I can't hide it from her...

About that woman...

I told her about the boxer...

The boxer?

I'm not a schoolgirl anymore.

You do nothing but get in my way.

I keep thinking about father all the time as it is. I can't think about anything else.

I'll go. We have to finish talking. She has to know the truth.

Leave. And don't tell Takiko that you've been here.

Second floor?

How can I help you?

Father?

Are you well?

I was worried for some reason.

But I see that you're doing fine.

It's so quiet and cozy here...

Well, I'll go...

Father...

What?

I... I saw you with that woman...

You did?

Thank you very much!

Brilliant!

Thank you for your work.

No, thank you.

I see the result of your work. It was useful for me...

Now my wife can make it as well.

If she finds the right materials, of course.

Excuse me...

Here, take this...

No. It was a pleasure for me.

This is for the materials and a month of studying.

Ah... Thank you.

Would you like me to leave the vase for you?

Just wash it.

Stop harassing me...

If someone sees us, I'll get fired.

Sister!

Has Makiko told you?

Told me what?

I agreed to teach his wife... But it was a stupid decision...

Sister, calm down!

Don't tell anyone you saw me there...

I'm not talkative by nature.

You don't need to warn me.

Excuse me, someone's asking for you.

It's my secretary, Akagi.

She helps me a lot.

My name is Keiko Akagi. Director is very kind to me.

Thank you for helping my brother-in-law.

Director, you have a meeting with manager Senbu in about 20 minutes.

Alright.

Father?

Goodbye.

Thank you.

A minor concussion. A bit of rest, and everything's going to be okay.

I'm late...

Can I have a seat?

Would you like a roll with jam?

With jam?

I like rolls like that very much.

Yes... me too.

I'm very curious how much jam there is. That's why I break it in half.

If there's little jam, I get disappointed.

I do that as well.

I love...

I love you very much.

Hello... who is it? Hello? Sakiko?

Let's go...

Who ate this?

I cooked the soup.

I ate it.

Leave...

You don't have to be rude.

Does this woman do her job well?

I'm back home, and what do I see? Do you want me to turn a blind eye to this?

Don't get worked up.

Sister, shut up.

You think I can forgive you for this?

You love my sister, don't you?

Sister...

You understand that you're at fault, don't you? We all just need to calm down.

You were just anxious. And you didn't want to eat alone. Right?

I don't love you. Are you here to feel sorry for me?

I don't need that...

I feel just fine alone.

Very well...

What are you doing?

I have some work left to do.

I need to find out something.

Here?

Yes, here.

Yes... here water is much tastier.

Tastier compared to what?

Sakiko, if you're looking for shampoo, it's under the sink.

Alright.

Tell me if you need anything.

By the way, as to Sakiko...

She doesn't want to go back to father's home.

It's wrong.

He can get upset.

What are you talking about...

You don't even care that he comes home from another woman, do you?

It's out of the question...

I find it hard to discuss it with you.

Such things are easier to discuss with sisters than with other people.

However, certain things you can't really discuss even with sisters, right?

I'm scared.

Takiko!

It's raining heavily. I have an umbrella.

Great.

I've almost finished the investigation...

Takiko.

What?

I'm here.

Your father is a good man.

Everything will be alright.

What are you talking about? Don't you understand...

The fact that he has another woman...

you shouldn't worry about it.

Your father...

Takiko...

I love you.

I'm telling you once again... I don't need that.

I thought I told you to go away.

Leave.

Leave!

We're going to have a child!

We're going to have a child...

SUMMER OF 1979

Dad!

Here you go.

Thanks.

Dad, when I grow up, I'm going to become a pilot.

A pilot? Very good.

- Mum, phone! - Mum, someone's calling!

I'll get it. And you, eat up and go to school.

Satomi's place!

What is it, Sakiko?

Makiko, you should be ashamed of yourself!

What?

I didn't expect this from you. Why did you do it?

What are you talking about?

You told everything about father in a newspaper. Why didn't you ask us first?

I don't understand.

What? In a newspaper?

And what does it say?

Stop pretending! It was you who did it.

What did I do?

It's hard...

Faster.

I'm in a hurry...

Sisters are like peas in a pod.

When it's time to harvest, they are separated from one another.

There are four of us in the family. We see one another rarely, only on important occasions.

Recently, we found out that our elderly father is seeing another woman.

Our elderly mum doesn't know. We haven't told her anything.

But we've lost peace.

Bye. I'm off.

Goodbye...

My husband is going to turn 40.

Until now, I haven't known troubles with him. I haven't been thinking about anything like that.

But now, I can't get this thought out of my head.

"I can't get this thought out of my head."

Women like writing such things.

Women like you.

But I would never do such a thing.

Now I understand!

Open up!

I know you're there. Just open the door.

If I open the door, it'll end badly!

Very well.

- Hello? - Hello?

Ah... Makiko?..

Sister, you have a good style.

What?

A little old-fashioned.

But we liked it very much.

It's well-written.

What are you talking about?

Haven't you seen the newspaper?

But it was Takiko who wrote it.

What? Did she tell you?

But it's strange. Why didn't she tell us?

In any case, it's done.

Do you think father has read it?

I hope mum hasn't.

Wait... I'll call you back...

Oh... They're going to be everywhere.

It's harder for men to cut nails.

It doesn't matter, a man or a woman.

Maybe.

How would I know.

I just decided to go for a run a bit.

I'll go change.

A cockroach!

Escaped?

We have to clean the house really well...

Is this today's paper?

Give it to me. What's gotten into you?

What happened to your flat? A fire?

The fire started in the next flat, but then it spread to mine as well.

Pictures, evidence, and so on... burnt.

Everything?

I think it's a good thing.

What's good about it? We don't have anything left.

Takiko... I'm not going to do it anymore.

I'm not going to spy on your father.

It was only a job for me. But now, everything has changed.

So it's a good thing that everything has burnt.

Your flat has burnt down... Where are you going to live?

Somewhere... I'll think of something.

It's very hard without a roof over your head.

Especially, in such weather.

I TOOK THE RISK AND PICKED THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT

IF I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I'M THE BEST, I'LL LOSE

HIDEMITSU JINNAI PROFESSIONAL BOXER

HIDEMITSU JINNAI NICKNAME EIKO ('glory')

Freeze...

Good!

Congratulations on your victory!

It's unbelievable!

We're going to try even harder.

When is the baby due?

It can happen at any moment.

Do you believe that he can become the champion of Japan?

He's going to become the champion of the world!

It's not far. I decided not to take a taxi.

Mum is not at home, that's why I decided to meet you.

Can I help you?

This is all I have.

Then...

It's okay.

Thank you.

When I told father that you'd lost your flat...

he said you can live in his study.

Alright.

Just don't tell him about what we were doing.

You can use the bathroom and the kitchen.

Well, that's all.

Yes, of course.

Takiko...

It's fine.

Father...

This is Katsumata...

- My name's Katsumata. You don't mind if... - It's alright. Come in.

Sir, I'm sorry for the trouble.

Make yourself comfortable.

Takiko... I'll go get cigarettes.

Father... let me...

I'm sorry...

Father...

Takiko ordered an investigation.

Wait, Katsumata. Mum mustn't know.

I watched that woman...

and her child. I found out that it's not your son.

That's how I met Takiko.

Now I want to marry her. Maybe, you won't give your consent...

But my feelings are serious.

Will you let me stay at your place after this?

I haven't laughed like this for a long time.

Are you going to sleep together tonight?

Father! How can you ask that?

I'm sorry!

Why did you run away?

- I thought I'd mixed up wards. - Something got into my eye.

- Thank you for taking care of my husband. - Not at all.

I was told you felt unwell at work.

You should have had an examination a year ago.

It's true, it shouldn't have come to this.

Sorry for the trouble.

I'll keep an eye on business.

I'm counting on you.

Ah... the handkerchief, I'll wash it.

- No, you don't have to... - Let me wash it.

I'll call you tomorrow morning about work.

Alright.

I'll be going. Take care.

Yes... it's not very nice.

Don't say anything.

It's a small gift from the boss for good work.

Apparently, he relied on the lady's taste.

I see...

She, undoubtedly, has a lover.

You think so?

Sister Tsunako also has a boyfriend.

I'd be glad for her to get married again.

I hope I can trust you.

Please...

Are you sleeping?

My baby girl.

Do you want to sleep?

Let's go to bed.

Sleep tight.

This Akagi, are you seeing her?

I feel sorry for mum.

She got married early.

Then worked in the laundry.

Parents lived only for us.

And now father...

If he had at least a little consideration for mother's feelings...

I'm 98% sure...

that he won't stop seeing Masaki.

I can't take it anymore.

Wait... what are you doing?

Katsumata tidies up the room, does the laundry, always cleans the tub after himself.

He's also very honest and sincere.

You're right.

Darling...

Takiko, come over here.

We wanted to talk.

Father...

Katsumata... and me...

Well...

It would be great.

Father...

When are you planning to have the wedding?

Do we have to?

Neither of us likes this sort of thing really.

Is there a reason?

I don't want to see this man at my wedding.

You don't like him?

Does Katsumata also mind?

No.

It's unpleasant...

I'd like to see only Saki...

No, it won't do. You can tell that to Katsumata.

Everything will be alright. Think about it.

Yes.

Father, don't accompany me further.

Yes.

Thank you for today.

So you'll invite everyone to the wedding then.

Father!

Takiko is so pretty!

Katsumata, you look great!

Just throw out your chest a bit.

I like slim men.

You're embarrassing him.

- Can I have your autograph? - And me, right here!

What's going on?

Hello.

I asked you not to embarrass her.

Now the bride is the main person here.

I know that!

- Congratulations! - Thank you!

Why don't we turn up the light a bit?

At least, a little bit... It's too dark in here...

Go away!

Both of you!

If you don't leave, I'll do it!

Let's go.

Wait.

Ten years from now, we'll be laughing about it.

You can put on my kimono.

I think it'll suit you.

But... father...

It's alright! Father can take it off here.

Katsumata-sama and Takezawa-sama... Come in, please.

- Yes... - Just a minute.

Are you alright?

- Darling, Makiko has arrived. - Hello.

I'm sorry. Let's go see the baby girl.

- Over here... - She's so cute!

A real beauty!

Can you hear me?

What are you doing?

Playing balls.

Balls?

I was good at it when I was a child.

- Darling! - Leave me alone!

Enough! Stop it, I said!

Enough! Calm down!

We behaved like children. We even started a fight...

It's alright.

It's not alright. Looks like he's sick.

Yes... stains will remain.

I'll clean it.

Never mind.

What are you going to do?

It can't go on forever.

Why not?

He needs some rest. And in spring, he'll become a champion.

Don't tell Takiko anything.

Why not?

The newlyweds mustn't be disturbed.

MY DAD

Are you upset with mum?

No! How can I be? She's a woman, after all!

Do you want pancakes?

- Yes! - Good.

Waiter!

Thank you.

Mum, this meat is delicious!

Really?

Where did you buy it?

In Yonezawa.

It's as tasty as in Yamanashi.

You meant Yamagata?

Yes! Yamagata!

I'm so absent-minded.

It's me.

I'll return from Osaka tonight. Let's meet.

We can have dinner together. And then go to your place... Hello?

He made a mistake... dialed the wrong number.

Got the wrong number.

He can't even hide it from me.

What's going on?

Is my husband with you?

No. Has something happened?

And if I find his shoes here, will you keep denying he's here?

Then feel free to check.

Your husband is not the only one who has black shoes. My late husband had the same ones.

What size did your husband wear?

About 42.

I see... Sounds like he was a big man.

My husband is also a big man, but he has small feet.

I wonder, what kind of shoes are there?

You should be ashamed of yourself! You have no consideration whatsoever for my feelings!

I'm suffering...

Your husband is alive! And mine died.

But if he was alive, it would break his heart.

Solve all your problems with your husband!

What are you doing?

Are you out of your mind? Calm down!

Tomoko!

Hello, I'm listening...

What cabbage?

Don't you dare play pranks on me!

Please, leave.

But why?

Please, do me a favor. I don't want to die.

She's absolutely crazy!

Thank you for everything. Goodbye...

Don't do this to me!

Don't touch me!

Ah... you're here as well.

Just imagine, I pick up the phone and I hear "cabbage, cabbage"...

And what did you think?

Is Jinnai alright?

Yes. Everything is fine.

Tsunako, do we cut cabbage now?

Yes, it's almost done...

When you live alone, you have time for everything.

But you do have a boyfriend, don't you?

No. I live alone, eat alone and drink alone.

Really?

Really.

There's nothing to be proud of.

It's strange to hear that from mum.

I can afford it at my age.

I think it will be ready for New Year...

Mum's cabbage is the tastiest.

It's so crispy and smells wonderful.

I'll just go to the store. I'll be back soon.

- Shall I go with you? - No, I'll manage. I need to stretch my legs.

See you in a bit.

Has father gone "to work" today?

He goes there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, doesn't he?

We don't talk about it.

We just gather every evening and tell one another how nice our day has been.

He doesn't show that we know everything.

I wait for his coming back with fear every time.

You wait for him to come back?

Well, you know what I mean.

We have to set the record straight.

But how will mum take it?

Maybe...

she's happy to remain ignorant?

Let everything stay like this.

No!

When I see that my husband is hiding something from me...

it makes me suffer a lot.

Maybe, he has another woman?

Sister, you were seeing someone secretly yourself, weren't you?

When was that?

Every man cheats at some point...

- Even though father is 70, a man is a man. - You're suggesting we turn a blind eye?

I hate it!

- Stop it, please. - You don't know anything...

My husband really loves me.

I didn't want to upset you.

Yes, Takezawa here.

Of course... hang on a minute.

Hey!

Me?

Yes, it's Jinnai.

What? I'll be right there!

- My husband is in hospital. - Shall I come with you?

No! Don't!

Come with Sakiko.

What for?

I don't like her husband. Or her. And she knows it.

I don't have any warm feelings for her.

Whether you want it or not, you're sisters. If we were men...

But we're not. We're women.

You haven't gotten along since you were children.

Boys liked both of you, and there was a lot of competition between you.

But I was always the second.

It upset me very much.

Takiko, you have to feel sorry for her husband.

Hey! Wait, what happened?

What's going on?

When will this end?

I'm so tired.

Jinnai is unconscious. Sakiko is restless.

I just want to be left alone.

I want to forget about all the troubles.

But it's not your fault.

And my sisters think...

I'm the one to blame.

I hate to see my sister suffer.

It doesn't matter what they say... It's not your fault.

I used to like sunbathing so much when I was a child.

The sun gave me strength and energy.

You used to be so sickly.

It's difficult to say whether...

I've become healthier now.

Why don't you come over more often?

Everyone's asking about you.

I'm like an eyesore for Makiko.

It's difficult to live alone at your age, you need someone close.

Mum...

do you like father being beside you?

You have a long life in front of you, you can't be alone all the time...

I'm going to invest in land in the future.

It's a very promising area.

It's going to transform the Japanese economy.

Nowadays, land is the most important thing.

- Where are you going? - I'll be right back.

Yes... shares.

Do you own shares?

If you don't, I can help you. Think about it.

Listen... do you want to make some money?

1,000 yen for 10 seconds. You just have to make one call.

Masaka here.

I'd like to speak to Masaka Sataharu.

I'm not sure he's in... who is this?

I'm from the golf club editorial office.

The golf club...

I want you to come immediately.

I'll get a divorce.

And we can get married.

That won't stop me from feeling lonely.

I'll be as lonely as before...

What do you want then? What do I have to do?

I don't know.

We just can't go on like this.

What if his condition becomes worse? There hasn't been any improvement so far...

But what if it gets worse...

NEW YEAR OF 1980

- Where is the nose going to be? - Here?

- Who wrote it? - Me.

The face has come out sad.

Sakiko hasn't even touched the New Year treats.

Let's go see her together afterwards.

We have to take mum's sauerkraut with us.

Well... it's your turn now.

Here we go...

It's such an expensive restaurant... We shouldn't have...

Sometimes it's nice to indulge yourself.

From time to time, I come here, without my husband knowing.

No family worries, only delicious food.

Listen... mum...

Are you worried about something?

Probably...

about father's health.

And that's all?

You're grown up now. But I still worry about you.

I've called you to...

it's difficult to talk about it.

How old are you now?

...41.

You have to think really well.

- It was a good restaurant. - Everything was delicious.

Mum, where are you going now?

I have a couple things to do.

What did you want to talk about?

I'm getting married...

Married?

Mum! Dad!

I can see you!

You are?

That's very good.

Congratulations.

Silly... what have I come here for?

Mum!

Father, do you know where she fell?

That woman's place... She fell by her place!

It was there!

She knew everything! She knew where you go every Tuesday and Thursday!

And she didn't say a word! She knew about that woman, but kept silent!

She came to her place!

Father, say something!

Stop it!

- How dare you hit your father? - It was mum, not my sister, who hit him!

Quiet!

- Mum wouldn't have forgiven that! - It's father she wouldn't have forgiven!

What should I apologize for? For mother being unconscious?

She had things to say, but she kept silent. Can you imagine how she must have felt?

And you...

You made her feel lonely... But she still loved you.

How could you?

Admit it...

All of you...

knew the truth!

Each of you could have said it before!

But you kept pretending.

He enjoyed cheating on mum!

It's not true!

He's also suffering.

Stop it! How could you do this in front of mum...

It's an invitation to the wedding.

To the wedding?

Darling... I made a mistake.

I made a mistake, but I've come back to you.

Mum has waited for us her whole life... Now we're waiting for her.

I don't remember ever seeing her sick.

She's so beautiful now...

I wonder if she has ever been happy...

She loved father and has always been by his side.

It's true...

What can I say...

And... do you remember mum's old lipstick?

Lipstick?

It had to be plucked out with a finger, like this...

You could get it out only with children's fingers.

I only remember red lipstick.

She didn't have other colors...

You had to put a little bit on the lips, like this...

and then...

Yes...

What are you doing?

Mum...

Your face is all red.

What happened?

Uncle Kamakura got drunk and kicked up a brawl.

Only today... have patience.

We have to do it to honor mother.

I'll go there.

Talk to uncle Kamakura.

Will you take it?

Are you alright?

Come with me... please...

Would you like to get in touch with your husband?

So you want to let your relatives know then?

Hello...

Does Jinnai live here?

Yes... Who am I talking to?

Good evening.

Good evening...

Who are you?

I know about your husband's achievements.

Achievements?

How is he feeling?

I saw your face in sports magazines.

You're Mr. Jinnai's spouse.

Who am I talking to?

Do you know something?

How about we meet?

What do I do with this?

Give it to him.

It's me.

I have an important meeting tomorrow. I'll spend the night in a hotel.

Okay... and tomorrow?

I'll be back tomorrow.

Where exactly?

In what hotel?

Hey... what hotel?

As usual.

Homei or Kotubeki.

Bye.

What about clothes and everything else...

It's probably not very tasty.

It's excellent!

Auntie, what's it like to be married?

Are you happy?

You shouldn't be asking such things...

How's sister doing?

Hello...

Satomi's place.

Makiko, I need to talk to you.

It sounds stupid... but I've been threatened.

Threatened? By who?

I don't know what to do.

Where are you now? At home?

Who threatened you?

Takiko, how did you find out? I called Makiko.

What difference does it make? I'm your sister!

Scared?

He was a champion not so long ago, and now he's almost dead.

Are you satisfied?

Look!

My brother-in-law has drawn this. To make him laugh, when he can move his feet.

But it... will never happen.

You like blackmailing people?

You expected to get a lot of money?

He can die at any moment.

His life hangs on a thread... What you're doing is disgusting!

My husband works in a detective agency. He'll expose you.

I can dig some dirt up on you.

Taki!

Takiko!

I remember when we were little kids... We used to go to the sauna together - dad, you and me.

You were 3 years old, I think. I don't remember exactly.

Father brought towels and soap, and we bathed together.

I washed you.

I enjoyed washing you very much. I always looked forward to it.

But as we grew up, father's love started to fade.

But my love to him never did.

I thought my father didn't love me.

And if even my own father doesn't love me, neither do other people.

That's why I was so jealous of you.

Taki, you're wrong. Father loved you too...

Father used to always say, "Look, Tokiko polishes shoes best."

Polishes shoes?

Sakiko, hold on.

HOMEI HOTEL

It's true... I'm being treated in the same way as mum.

Ma'am...

My husband said he had to work, and I brought him clothes and linen.

Ma'am... I'm getting married next month.

Getting married?

To a manager. You can congratulate me.

Yes. I'm happy for you!

It's a great occasion for you.

Congratulations!

You look so much...

like mum.

Father...

The time will come...

I said, the time will come when we meet her.

No one knows that...

You can't know that either.

I'm your wife, and I have to believe your every word.

Women... are like Asura.

Makiko... Makiko...

You smoke too much.

Tell father that.

Do you hear, father?

- Hear what? - About cigarettes.

Don't smoke too much.

What are we going to do in the evening?

Let's make sushi.

Great idea!

Let's add boiled eggs? Mum used to always do that.

- Really? I didn't know that. - Mum taught me.

Just don't add shrimp.

You've never liked it.

And I don't like chicken.

Oh... I have a terrible earache. Do you have something for pain?

Some drops, maybe.

We had them somewhere.

Check in that drawer.

They're probably, in mum's room.

Have you found them?

Here they are!

Mainichi newspaper.

So... the letter to the newspaper...

It turns out, mum was the one who wrote and sent it.

This is a present from the editorial office.

So it was mum.

She knew about father's affair.

But she hid it from us.

Now that I've found out about it, I feel much better.

Why are you crying?

Father... father!

What?

I almost got scared.

Shinobu Otake

Hitomi Kuroki

Eri Fukatsu

Kyoko Fukada

Kaoru Kobayashi Shido Nakamura Rikiya Kurokawa

Yoshino Kimura Toru Masuoka Masami Nagasawa Koji Sato Misako Konno

Mitsugoro Bando Kaori Momoi

Junichi Uchiura Shin Yamato Misayo Haruki Saru Otani EMI

Voice-over - Haruko Kato

Mother - Kaoru Yachigusa

Father - Tatsuya Nakadai

Screenplay- Kuniko Mukoda

Produced by Hideyuki Honma, Kei Haruna, Minami Ichikawa

Cinematography by Nobuyasu Kita Art Direction by Hidemitsu Yamazaki

Music by Michiru Oshima Sound effects by Miki Nomura

Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita