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A TOEI PRESENTATION

The wind won't stop.

That's right, it's always windy when you come.

METAMORPHOSIS

Planning and Production: Tsuneo Seto, Katsuhiro Maeda

Original Novel: Junichi Watanabe

Screenplay: Machiko Nasu

Cinematography: Koichi Kawakami

Lighting: Shigeru Umetani Art Direction: Kotaru Ima

Music: Takashi Kako Recording: Yukio Kubota

- I'm off. - I'll see you later.

Editing: Keiko Ichihara Assistant Director: Takeshi Kurihara

Cast

Tatsuya Fuji

Excuse me sir, but you're Prof. Akiba, the literary critic, are you not?

Yes.

If you don't mind, can you please sign this for me?

Hitomi Kuroki

Okay.

Yoko Aki

Are you on a business trip?

Yes, to Kyoto.

Tatsuo Umemiya

Hiroko Aota Sakura Kamo

What is hidden is more beautiful when exposed.

Yoshiko Mita

That was the underlying message of the Noh Theater.

I believe the uniquely Japanese aesthetic was conceived

Chikage Awashima

through the Noh Theater.

Directed by: Yoichi Higashi

Tokyo, Tokyo. Thank you for choosing to travel with us.

Please make sure you have all your belongings.

Hi, Akiba.

Oh, tonight?

After 9 PM is okay.

What was her name? She's not too refined,

and she told you she wanted to eat mackerel in miso.

Satomi?

I think it's Satomi from "Manon".

Yes, yes. Alright, then let's go there.

Here is Satomi as per your request. Please take good care of her.

- Thank you. - Welcome.

Have a seat.

I was here the other day with Nomura.

Yes, you were sitting there, right?

That's right. You were sitting in front of me but didn't talk much.

You were like a statue.

- Where were you born? - Hokkaido.

Hokkaido, huh? That's why you're so tan...

Um... Your skin is beautiful.

That was an awkward compliment.

Do you like clothes like that?

Is it strange?

No, not really.

- I'm sorry. - No problem.

- Did you wait? - No, no.

- Welcome. - Oh, I'm glad you're here.

It's fine, just stay there. I'm gonna go make a phone call.

- Yeah? - I'll be right back.

- He's always so busy. - It's so true.

Satomi, do you want to go eat mackerel in miso with me?

- What? - You don't want to?

It's not that. It was so sudden and funny...

You're right, it was funny.

It's funny, but we're going to eat mackerel in miso together.

Let's see. This Saturday at the restaurant at Nikko Hotel at 6 PM.

It's finalized.

Koro! Koro!

How is that? Say something.

- Welcome home. - Oh, thanks.

Kyoko came to visit today.

Kyoko? How is she?

She seemed to want to talk to you about a job.

A job, huh? She's graduating, I guess.

She should just get married, right?

She's seen her parents get divorced.

She said, "Men have no imagination".

Thank you for dinner tonight.

- Was it good? - Yes, very.

What is it?

I didn't think we would really be eating mackerel in miso.

You must go out to dinner with other clients from the club.

No, this is my first time.

- Your first time? - Yes.

Really? It's your first time, huh?

I'll be going home now.

Are you going home?

I think I've had too much to drink.

There's a hotel bar just up the street. Why don't we have something refreshing to drink there?

But...

It'll be fine. I'll take you home.

Do you have a room?

What?

- You. - Yes?

What happened to the girl?

She left.

Why didn't you stop her?

Oh, what's wrong?

I just went for a walk.

- Do you not feel well? - No, I'm fine.

This hotel is very nice.

It must be nice to stay at a place like this.

Do you want to stay over?

Huh?

Are we really going to the room?

Come in.

Is it really that rare of an experience?

So pretty!

I like you.

I like you.

Satomi.

No!

Do you want me?

Huh?

If you want me, be kind to me.

Yes, I'll be kind.

I'll take off my clothes, so please turn off the lights.

I'll turn off the lights.

Oh? Did you fall asleep?

It's in the back.

Back? Oh, I see.

Hey.

How is it? Do you feel anything?

Huh?

Please, be gentle with me.

Okay, I'll be gentle.

How is it? Are you feeling anything?

Just a little bit.

Just a little bit, huh?

That's it for today.

I'm going home.

Going home? What do you mean?

What?

But it's 11:30 PM.

- But I'm going home. - Hey, hey.

By the way...

What is your name? Your real name?

Kiriko Yajima.

"Kiri" as in...?

- It means mist. - I see.

Kiriko, huh?

Can we meet again?

Excuse me. Good bye.

- Professor, excuse us. - Yes?

Do you have time to spare?

I'll be here next week. Can it be next week?

My bad, I'm sorry!

Take me to Kyoto Station.

That's strange.

Momentarily, on track 14...

Kodama 421, departing at 2:07...

Hey, hey.

- I thought you weren't coming. - Hello.

Hello!

I'm glad you came.

Excuse me.

Yes, hello?

There's a phone call from Ms. Tabe in Tokyo. Shall I connect?

Oh, please wait.

You!

Can you please go downstairs and get some cigarettes?

Yes.

I ran out of them.

There's a store by the front desk.

Thanks.

Yes, please connect the call.

Hello?

Yes.

So, you're there. You won't be coming home tonight?

Oh, tonight... um... I'm seeing some friends from college.

Did you want something?

No, not really.

So, I guess we won't be able to eat together tonight.

Oh, I forgot about that. I'm sorry.

Um... this friend I'm seeing tonight, he's going to America soon.

So, I can't say no.

Please enjoy your night in Kyoto, then.

Oh my!

It looks great on you.

Yes, it does. You look wonderful.

Really?

Your face is elegant to begin with, so this type of clothes suit you better.

Shoes. Shoes and a bag.

We're going to change your hair style.

- What? - Yeah.

Everybody coming from the opposite direction is looking at you.

- What? - They're all looking at you.

So, have more confidence. Lift up your head.

Yes.

Is there someone you're interested in right now?

Not really.

I see. What did you do before working at "Manon"?

I was working at a supermarket in a town called Kimitsu.

It's close to Kisaratsu.

Supermarket, huh?

Your father must have been a big romanticist.

What?

That's right. Someone who would name their child "Kiriko" has to be a real romanticist.

You are too, Professor.

- Me? - Yes.

That... don't make it about me.

You must be. I think so.

Kiriko, let me see you naked.

Right here?

You don't want to?

But...

They won't know.

I'll be looking this way.

Do you want to see everything?

"Are you ready"?

"Not yet".

Can I look now?

Yes.

Kiriko... you're beautiful.

You're really beautiful.

Please, stop. You just said to "look". Weren't you just going to look?

Stop. There are people, Professor.

No...

How is work?

I plan on having a new book out at the end of the year.

You must be busy, then.

How about you? I heard you were an editor for a new magazine.

I'm a free agent, so I can do what I want.

Right. Thank you.

Did something good happen?

No, no. Nothing at all.

But you seem very well.

Yes, you look well, too.

My daughter is being disobedient.

She's in middle school?

Yes, her first year.

I wonder if it's because there is no father figure at home.

No... It's been six years since the divorce, right?

- Yes. - It probably has nothing to do with it.

They all go through it.

- Is that so? - Yes.

Could there be a love interest?

I'm talking about my daughter. She's at that age.

That's right. That must be it.

Will you be staying at the vacation home in the summer again?

No, I have a lot of research trips I need to make this year.

So, I'm not sure yet.

You must have lots of "fun" research trips lately.

"Fun"?

I'll be leaving now. Thank you for dinner.

What? Why?

I need to stop by somewhere and you seem busy as well, so...

No, I'm not busy at all. I'll grab a cab, so just wait here.

It's fine, really. Please, go. Good bye.

That's really indecent!

- Welcome! - Hi.

I'm sorry. Satomi isn't ready yet.

- That's fine. - Oh, are you having beer?

Here you go.

Who is that client?

He's the president of a pharmaceutical company.

He's very young.

He's the second generation.

He got a divorce, so he's been after Satomi, asking her to marry him.

She's become so popular all of a sudden. Ever since her transformation.

You like it, right?

Stop it.

Right, Nobu?

The wind feels so nice.

I'm glad I came.

- It wasn't easy asking for a day off, right? - Yes.

But it's okay.

Why don't you just quit? How about it?

- The club? - Yes.

We can't see each other much if you keep working there.

But still...

It's not like you owe them any money, right?

Just quit. Do you not want to?

It's not that I don't want to, but I need to think about it.

Wow, what a beautiful home.

My father bought it for fun years ago.

But it's a lot of maintenance.

I'll clean up.

Of course. That's why you came.

You'll be cooking from tomorrow.

Don't complain even if I'm no good.

- No promises. - You're mean.

Those people over there. Do they know us?

Why?

They look at us from time to time.

That's because you're beautiful.

It's a woman, though.

What does she look like?

In her 40s and she's with a girl.

I think it's her daughter.

What's wrong?

Oh, it's nothing.

Are you done eating?

- Yes? - Can you leave now?

On my own?

I mean, you can wait for me by the entrance. I'll be right there.

- All right, I'll do that. - Sorry about it.

Hello.

What a coincidence. When did you get here?

I just came to check up on my vacation home.

My plan is to head back to Tokyo after lunch.

I'll see you soon.

Excuse me.

- What a mess. - Excuse me?

No, nothing. Please put it on this.

Please wait a moment.

Who is it?

Hi.

Oh, hello, Professor.

I could have gone to pick them up at your vacation home.

Oh no, I have relatives visiting, so...

- Ah, is that so? - Welcome.

- Coffee, please. - Yes.

- Here it is. - Thank you.

- Hello? - Ah...

Hello? Who is speaking?

My name is Tabe. And you, what's your name?

I'm Yajima.

Miss Yajima? I see.

You must be working hard.

I'm going home now. He's helped me a lot.

Please, give him my best regards. Good bye.

Mama, hurry up.

Yes, that's right.

I thought these clothes were a bit too grown up for you,

but they suit you well.

- I told you I'm not a kid anymore. - That's right.

Shall we go?

I'm home!

Welcome home.

Well... I'm home.

What's wrong? Something happened, Kiriko?

How old is your mother?

She is 65.

- Does she wear lipstick. - No, she doesn't.

There was one in the dressing table drawer.

Oh, is that so?

Then, she may have worn it when she went out.

- But it's such a bright red. - Yes.

I believe it's pretty old.

How about lunch?

- It's curry. - All right.

It smells good. It's instant curry right?

But I added sauteed onions.

You'll need to learn how to cook real curry.

I'll learn many things from now.

So, I'll quit the club.

There's a lot I want to do when I quit.

I can really quit, yes?

Yes, please do.

It's a great place.

- I'm surprised you found a place like this. - I looked around quite a bit.

I told him it didn't have to be such a nice place.

I feel so bad.

He's taken the most popular girl at the club.

This is the least he can do. Right, Satomi?

Hey, was the owner upset?

She regrets it.

She says you can go back anytime you want.

Hey, stop giving her ideas. Please.

This is really good. Where did you learn to cook?

I'm taking classes now.

She's a "school addict".

Flowers, cooking, design school, beauty and cosmetics school...

She's so busy, I need to make a reservation to see her.

That's not true. You're exaggerating, Mr. Dai.

Mr. Dai, huh?

You don't plan on getting married, do you?

I don't plan to, but I have no idea about the future.

Don't know, huh?

Oh, look. I bought her a car too.

What do you think? Have you completely lost respect for me?

- What is it? - It's a book.

Ms. Tabe gave it to me to return it to you.

- Did you see her? - Yes.

I received a phone call last week and we met.

What did you talk about?

She said, "The old hag will retreat". She looked relieved and was laughing about it.

- Relieved, huh? - Yeah.

You shouldn't have had so much to drink.

- Here's water. - Can you help me drink?

- I can't if you're lying down. - With your mouth.

Hurry up.

- Oh, you. - Hurry, I'm gonna die.

I feel like I'm gonna die from acute alcohol poisoning.

Hurry up.

I love you.

- I'm glad. - Kiriko...

Not here... Mr. Dai...

It's fine.

No.

- It's fine. - No.

It's fine.

Mr. Dai...

What are you doing...?

Dai... Mr. Dai!

Daisaburo.

Huh?

I feel strange lately.

- How? - Really...

I can tell.

You've become a fine woman.

I want to get even better.

I want to be so amazing that you lose your mind.

Be better. More and more.

And what do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan to apply to Buneisha and Chuo Shobo for the time being.

Kyoko, have you not thought about marriage?

Do you have a boy you like?

Marriage? Boys my age are useless.

Is that so? Then, middle aged men are useful?

Middle aged? No way! That's gross.

"Gross", huh?

Daddy, you should watch yourself.

I hope you're not into some young girl.

Don't be stupid.

Here. Your birthday present.

Oh, oh, thank you.

- Welcome home. - I'm home.

How's mother?

She said she wasn't feeling well and went to bed.

She made matsutake rice for you for your birthday.

- What would you like to do? - I'll have it later.

Oh, there's flowers from Ms. Tabe as well.

- I understand. - Yes.

Mr. Dai, happy birthday - Kiriko

Thank you.

It's such a cute store. I want to own one too.

That's right. You said you want to work,

but it would be better to own a place like this rather than work at some club.

Are you sure about that?

- What? - I'll take it seriously.

But you can't find a store to own that easily.

There's one.

- There is? - Yes.

There's an apparel recycling store. It's trending in the US these days.

I did some research.

I see. You did research.

Let's see. I don't need anything big, so the operating cost wouldn't be that much either.

It's a good idea, isn't it?

I suppose you'll be able to manage it.

So, I can seriously pursue it?

Well, let me think about it.

I'm happy!

Yes?

Hey.

The store? You already found one?

Hello, hello!

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Here.

But 1.800.000 yen just as a security deposit is expensive.

That's not true these days!

Excuse me, can you please wait outside?

- Of course, please take your time. - Thank you.

- Mr. Dai. - What is it?

I don't plan to have you pay for everything.

What do you mean, Kiriko?

- Do you have a sponsor? - Not really a sponsor.

- Someone who says he'll help me finance it. - Who? Is it someone you met at "Manon"?

I'm not seeing anyone like that.

Anyway, you should reject that offer.

- Why? - Don't worry about money.

All right, it's settled. It's a nice place.

I heard some rumors. You borrowed money from the publisher?

I wish you would have talked to me first.

You would have been against it.

From mackerel in miso to a store owner, huh?

I don't like how that sounds.

You need to hear it, though.

Nomura, you've gained weight these days.

Working all the time would do that.

Guys who fall for women don't gain weight, so I'm jealous.

You're being really bitter.

Well, I'm gonna tell you anyway.

Register the shop as a company.

Why?

Taxes would be cheaper and I hate to say this,

but if she decides to break up with you,

she won't be able to sell it on her own.

- She won't do such a thing. - I'm saying, just in case.

30.000.000 yen. It's a lot of money.

I guess guys who work all the time are better at numbers.

Now, you're the one being bitter!

It's fine, Nomura. I'm the last one left in the family.

Listen to me. Just register that shop as a company.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

How is it?

I haven't advertised, but people are coming in.

You've done a good job.

Please buy something to get the momentum going.

All right, let's do that.

Well, I heard you opened today.

People in the neighborhood are saying it's a nice shop.

Oh, this hat. It's really nice.

I'll get this one.

Can you please wrap it for me?

Sure, thank you very much.

Ah, hello? It's me.

So, how is the shop going?

That can't be helped. You just opened.

How about it? Why don't we go out to eat? It's been awhile.

What? Just leave it up to your staff. You're not busy, right?

No, no. I didn't mean it that way.

I understand. Then, work hard and do your best.

Yes, yes!

Kiriko is busy. She scolded me.

- Mr. Dai. - Huh?

This.

- What is it? - Please, read it.

What is it? Maybe a love letter?

A promissory note?

What is this?

I want to borrow some money.

Hey, Kiriko, stop kidding around. What are you talking about?

I'm serious.

I'm short again.

This would help clarify how much you are paying each month to support me.

Why do we have to go through such a tedious process?

It's easier for me to ask this way.

Yeah, but a promissory note...

1.000.000 yen? Isn't that a bit much?

I want to go to America.

- America? - Yes.

There are many antique shops in New York City.

Even if I have to pay airfare, I can get things for unbelievably cheap.

Right? So, please let me go.

Just for a week. Please let me go.

I'll think about it.

I'll think about it, so let's go to bed. It's past two already.

I still have work to do.

Come here!

Will you let me go to America?

Wait until next month. I'll go with you.

House Deeds

What's going on?

Well, I thought today was the anniversary of father's death.

What on earth are you talking about?

Mother, didn't you go watch Kabuki today?

I didn't feel well, so I came home.

That's no good. I'll have Masayo prepare the bed.

- Daisaburo! - Yes?

You're becoming very much like your father.

Yes.

Miss Masayo!

I need slippers for the trip.

I also want a bag.

You should get such things in America.

Yes, but...

Yes, it's Yajima.

Yes, hold a moment please.

It's from someone from your home.

Okay.

Yes, it's me.

When? What?

I understand, I'm coming home. I'll be there soon.

- My mother fell ill. - What?

Mother.

Are you all right?

You must have been in such pain.

The doctor says you'll be fine.

So, please rest easy.

Yes, according to the doctor, it's cerebral thrombosis.

No, it's not that bad.

It has slightly affected her mobility.

So, we're going to keep an eye on her and transfer her to the hospital.

So, the trip to America is not possible.

On your own? Absolutely not. It's too dangerous.

Just wait a little. We'll be able to go together.

But what if your mother passes?

I'm not a child, so I can take care of myself.

You should be thinking more about your mother than me.

Right? So, please let me go. Good night.

I'm so glad it wasn't anything serious.

- I'm sorry to have made you worry. - Don't mention it.

- I'm thankful that you came, Tatsuhiko. - It's nothing.

He was visiting from America for vacation.

Ah?

- You live in New York, right? - Yes.

When I was looking around a bookstore in the village the other day, I found your book.

Really?

It cost three times as much.

Wow.

So, when do you return?

Tomorrow.

Could you give me your contact information there?

Of course.

I explained everything to Tatsuhiko on the phone yesterday.

He says he'll come to pick you up at the airport.

But he's a typical business man. He'll know nothing about fashion.

It'll be safer than wandering around on your own.

Water... in New York... I suppose it's best to be careful.

As for food, listen to Tatsuhiko and choose wisely.

Medication. Do you have medication?

Stop it, Mr. Dai.

- What? - I'm not a school kid anymore.

- It's too much. - I'm just worried.

I know.

It's time. Let's go.

Okay!

You can come home early if you want.

- I'll be going now. - Have a safe trip.

No emotional goodbyes.

It's getting cold, so can you please close the window?

Ah, my bad.

Hey, mother, what's wrong?

I want to return home.

You don't have to worry about that. You'll be back soon.

- Daisaburo. - Yes?

A long time ago...

Yes.

Your father also took the deeds to the house...

Thank you for coming.

Hey.

You surprised me. Long time no see.

You look well.

Thanks to you.

Where to now?

Shibuya.

Are you in a rush? Can we get something to drink?

All right!

You changed your hair a little bit.

Perhaps.

It really has been awhile.

About a year.

You came out from that little shop earlier.

- A small shop? - Yes, the fashionable shop.

I just stopped by. It's a nice shop.

Do you go there often?

I've been there once.

I see, so then...

And you? Why are you here?

I just had some errands to run.

- You... - Yes?

I'm sorry. You never change.

That's not true. I'm an old hag.

I don't agree. Why don't we grab something to eat?

- Let's not today. - Why not?

I don't have time. Another time.

Then, I'll call you.

Hey, it's me. Is it "good morning" for you there?

Huh?

What do you mean, "What's the matter"? You haven't called at all.

That's why I'm calling.

How are you doing? Huh?

Extend three days? Why?

"Not enough time" isn't a good enough explanation. Talk to me.

Not later. Now.

Hey, Kiriko! Hey!

Do as you please.

Hey!

Thank you for coming.

I thought about coming earlier, but...

Kyoko got a job. She'll be working for Chuo Shobo.

Wow, that's amazing. Right?

It'll just be part time for awhile.

She said she'll do her best until she gets hired as a full time employee.

Yes.

It must have been hard raising her as a single mom.

All because you had a lousy husband...

Not at all.

Daisaburo is a wonderful man.

But perhaps not so much as a husband.

Yes, yes, I understand all too well.

I'm just kidding, of course.

- Tae. - Yes?

You look beautiful today.

What happened? I'm not used to be complimented by you.

Your mother has become kind all of a sudden. That concerns me.

Yeah.

- Daisaburo. - What is it?

Are you in a good relationship now?

Relationship?

That's right, a relationship...

Is she a lot younger than you?

What? Can you tell?

Just a hunch.

I wonder if it's just a play thing. Maybe a play thing that lasts until I die.

So, you're going to remain immature until you die.

Do you not want to go home even when the sun has set?

How about you? Has the sun set already?

I don't mind the sunset since I know the sun will rise again.

- Take care. - Yes.

Please, take care of your mother.

Thank you for coming today.

Mr. Dai.

Mr. Dai, I'm back.

Welcome home.

I'm shocked. I thought it was someone else.

It's strange, no?

No.

- Mr. Dai... - What is it?

I'm sorry I came back late.

This is the last one.

A toast! Let's have a toast!

What's wrong? Huh, what's wrong?

Welcome back.

I'm glad you're safe. Just happy you're safe.

Daisaburo...

I missed you.

I missed you.

I missed you and wanted you badly...

I missed you and wanted you so badly...

Hey!

What's the matter? Is there something on your mind?

- Huh? - No, it's nothing.

- Daisaburo. - What?

Kiriko...

- Daisaburo. - That's good, that's good.

- It's so cold! - It's cold.

- Are you going to be all right? - Yes.

- Thank you for everything. - Good job today.

- Hi. - I made you wait.

I'm sorry, Mr. Dai. I actually have a meeting with the people from the magazine.

What? At this hour?

Yes, those type of people work at different times.

- Kiriko. - Yes?

Don't get overconfident just because they treat you like a queen.

It's not like that at all. I consider it advertising for the shop.

- Is that so? - Yes.

- Then, I'll be going. - Hey, hey.

- Huh? - Are you going in those clothes?

It's like a child's play clothes.

I like this style.

I don't think it looks good on you.

You don't get anything, Mr. Dai.

What does that mean? I don't get anything?

I'm going to be late, so I'm going now.

- Kiriko. - Yes?

I'll call you at the mansion at 11 PM.

I feel like I'm being watched.

I'm back.

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

Hi.

Have you been well?

Here you go.

I've been calling you since noon. You weren't at the store.

Where were you?

Hey, what's up with your nails?

It's nothing special. What about it?

You went partying. It looks like you were drinking, too.

- I had a meeting. - With whom?

I told you, the magazine people that introduced me to the shop.

The whole time from noon?

It was not that long.

Is that so? So, what were you doing around noon?

Answer me.

I shouldn't have to answer all your questions.

What? Hey! What did you say? Huh?!

What are you doing? Let me go.

Let me go.

No.

No!

Ouch! It hurts!

Pick it up.

Aren't you going to pick it up?

Hey.

Why aren't you picking it up?

No, don't answer it!

I see.

I get it, it's a guy. Go ahead and answer.

There's a guy you like.

I thought it was strange. Even the clothes you wear are different.

I'm not your barbie doll, Mr. Dai.

Can't I wear whatever I want?

Don't change the subject.

There's a guy, right? Answer me.

There's no such person.

Kiriko, I'm going to ask one more time.

You really don't have a guy you like?

Hello? Is this the Akiba residence?

I'm calling from Tokyo.

Oh, my name is Hagiwara and I'm having a drink with Kiriko right now.

I have a message from her.

She's going to be gone for a few days, but she'll be fine.

That's it! Thanks.

Okay!

No, you can't go.

No, no, um... I need cigarettes.

Please, cut it out.

Your monthly publication article is two months late. I can't wait any longer. Get your work done.

- I need to make a call. - You have a phone in that room!

Hey!

I'll kill you if you listen.

Oh yes, this is Akiba. Akiba.

Yes, I'd like a car ready urgently.

Yes.

Professor! The article! Please wait!

Professor!

Ah, I'll be fired!

Kiriko, hey!

Are you here?

You idiot.

Gone for a few days? Who is she kidding?

Tatsuhiko?

How have you been?

It has only been a month since I returned from Japan, but I miss it so much already.

It's your fault.

Hakone, the bar in Roppongi, and your wonderful shop. I often think about them fondly.

Please, consider my marriage proposal seriously.

I should have talked to Mr. Akiba about it. I regret not having done so.

When we're together, I know you belong to me, but I feel insecure when we're apart.

That bastard.

Welcome home.

Did I surprise you?

I've been waiting since last night.

Where have you been?

Were you at a hotel with some guy? Where are you going?

Are you going back to the guy?

You slept with Tatsuhiko and some other guy...

Do you sleep with any man?

- That's not true. - What isn't?

I haven't been to any hotels.

I see. Then, a park bench is good for you?

I was at my friend's house.

Your boyfriend, you mean.

No, a female friend.

A female friend?

- Don't make fun of me! - Stop it!

Kiriko, I'm going to be straight with you.

Stop treating me like a middle aged moron. Understand?

What about this?

You slept with Tatsuhiko, right?

I'm sorry.

You're sorry?

You use my money to go to America and all you do is sleep with some young guy.

What is it with you?

Do you just want to get married? Is any young guy good for you, huh?!

Are you that kind of woman?

I won't marry Tatsuhiko.

Then, with whom? The guy from last night?

I don't have any man.

If I were going to have an affair, I wouldn't have had him make such a call.

Then, why? Why did you have him call me?

I wanted to break up with you.

What? What do you mean break up? Why?

Why do you want to break up with me? Tell me the truth.

My life isn't just for sleeping with you.

Kiriko. Hey, where are you going? I still have things to say.

Kiriko!

It's fine here!

What's going on here?

You... You two...

I figured we would have to let you know one of these days.

About what?

I stayed at her place last night.

Why? Do you know each other?

Were you fooling me?

You went to all this trouble to get back at me?

You approached her to get your revenge?

Stop, Mr. Dai. Don't say anything else that makes you feel more miserable.

You shouldn't be here. Let's go home.

No, I can't. It's no good.

Stop. Please stop it.

Stop meddling in our affairs!

- I don't want to! - What?!

No, I don't want to.

- Kiriko! - I'm not going home!

No, I won't go back home!

Don't come!

Stop acting like an idiot in someone else's home.

- Let's go home, we're going home! - No!

You're the one acting like an idiot. Calm down.

It's so unlike you.

Are you all right?

Do you have something to drink?

I do, but...

When did you get to know each other?

Six months ago.

Did you approach her?

You've got it all wrong, Mr. Dai.

- About what? - That time, you see...

When I saw Fumiko at the hotel in Yamanakako,

I knew right away.

It's not that she approached me. We both approached each other.

We were both interested in each other.

Fumiko helped me a lot. Even when I was starting my business.

Did she suggest going to America too?

Yes, she gave me advice.

Advice, huh? That's just great.

Did she advise you about sleeping with young men too?

Stop it. That's enough. I've had enough of this!

Where are you going?!

I'm sorry.

Shall I make some coffee?

She hates me. She hates me.

That's not it.

It's not like she wanted to behave that way.

Then, why does she want to break up with me?

Is she marrying Tatsuhiko?

She said she sent a letter declining the proposal.

Then, why did she sleep with him?

- She must have fell in love. - Was it your idea?

That's not true.

I'm so grateful for you. I don't hate you at all.

It's true.

I also like Kiriko.

She's young, beautiful and smart.

That's why I thought it's only natural that you fell in love with her,

and I thought you two made a wonderful couple.

Stop lying! Stop babbling nonsense.

Look at me now.

I'm desperate because a young woman is about to walk out on me.

I hate her, but she's all I can think about.

I can barely work. How pathetic of me!

I was pathetic in the beginning as well.

It was so difficult...

But that's in the past.

I'll call a taxi, okay?

That's right.

When things calm down, let's all go out to dinner.

I'm sure it'll be fun.

How did you become such close friends?

Probably because we fell in love with the same person.

Yes, it's me.

I'm at your place now.

What is the meaning of this, huh?

"I'm sorry". I see.

That's all you have to say? That's it?

Stop kidding around. Where did you go?

You can't tell me? I see, you can't tell me.

Do you think you can run your business from the same place and hide where you live?

Madam, you bought that dress, right?

Thank you for coming. Please, come visit us again.

You don't need to run.

I didn't run away. I didn't want to talk in front of the store.

The store, huh?

You're something else.

Will you take the store away from me?

I'll return the money a little at a time, so please let me continue.

I know I'm being selfish. But I want to continue.

Please.

Can you please let me continue?

Mr. Dai...

She had a heart attack about an hour ago..

She passed away...

She was suffering...

and, at the end, she called out, "my dear Dai".

Mother... mother...

Stop sleeping. Let's go home.

Mother...

Mother!

We can't stay young forever.

- I'll be leaving now. - Thank you.

Excuse me.

There were eight siblings, but they all went earlier.

Should I have Kyoko stay here tonight?

No, no. She started working, right?

It's like a part time job so it's fine.

It's okay. Never mind me. You should focus on work.

Then, call me when you're lonely, okay?

Yes, I'm sorry about today. I had you do so many things.

It's all right. I just did what anybody would have done.

I'm sure you must feel lonely, but I hope you won't be too down.

Ah, thank you.

Did you let her know?

No, not really.

Do you want me to?

It's okay. Don't say anything.

But she'll be worried.

We broke up.

I broke up for her.

I see. How about the store?

That belongs to her. It's fine. She'll manage fine on her own.

Thanks for everything today.

It was nothing.

- I'm sorry. - You must be exhausted.

Not at all.

- Here, Dai, let's have a drink. - Thank you.

Why didn't you let me know?

Um... Why?

I accidently saw Mr. Nomura yesterday and found out.

I wish you would have told me.

Um... It's more that I want to forget about you.

You must be angry.

I don't even have the energy to be angry any more.

I have to return this to you.

What is it?

The money you sent me. That was never the intention to begin with.

That's not right.

It's fine. Don't concern yourself about it.

I just came to pay my respects.

Please, take it.

I'm going home.

Since when did you start thinking about breaking up with me?

If you don't want to tell me, that's fine.

Mr. Dai.

Can you please not look?

If you can listen to me without looking at me and remain silent,

I think I can tell you my honest feelings.

I really like you, Mr. Dai.

If our relationship had remained the same,

I would have never left your side.

But you would have gotten sick of me.

That's...

Listen without saying anything.

When I found out about you and Fumiko, I was shocked.

It's not because you and Fumiko were in a relationship.

Fumiko is beautiful and attractive and, yet, she couldn't keep you interested in herself forever.

I figured the same would eventually happen to me.

I was afraid. The more I liked you, the more afraid I was.

I became afraid of your kindness.

That's why...

I want to be alone for awhile.

I want to live on my own.

Can you please let me live on my own?

Do as you please.

Thank you, Mr. Dai.

But I'm relieved.

Why is that?

Because it's not that she hates you or that she took advantage of you.

It wasn't like that.

Maybe the age difference was too much.

Not at all.

But when you're young, you go through the motions.

When you're young, you change. Especially women.

I guess that's what being young is.

So then, what are we supposed to do?

Maybe...

We're like ferrymen.

Ferrymen?

Yeah.

Those guys responsible for getting the passengers to the other side of the river safely.

That's it. That's all.

Ferrymen, huh?

Next, the weather in Tokyo.

South winds tonight, mostly clear with some clouds.

Some places may see some light showers.

Tomorrow will be south winds, clear with some clouds. Some slight showers along the mountains in the afternoon.

The day after will be southwest winds, mostly clear with some clouds,

with a possibility of afternoon showers along the mountains.

Planning: Atsushi Mihori, Tsuneo Seto, Katsuhiro Maeda

Original Novel: Junichi Watanabe Screenplay: Machiko Nasu

Cinematography: Koichi Kawakami Lighting: Shigeru Umetani Art Direction: Kotaru Ima

Music: Takashi Kako Recording: Yukio Kubota Editing: Keiko Ichihara

Directed by: Yoichi Higashi