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Nadare - Avalanche

Main cast: Saeki Ideo Edogawa Ranko - Kiritachi Noboru

Story by Osaragi Jiro Writen by Naruse Mikio

Cinematography: Tachibana Mikiya Music: Iida Nobuo

Assistant Director: Honda Ishiro Third assistant director: Kurosawa Akira

Cast

Goro: Saeki Hideo Yayoi: Edogawa Ranko

Fukiko: Kiritachi Noboru

Goro's father: Shiomi Yo Goro's mother: Hanabusa Yuriko

Fukiko's father: Maruyama Sadao Koyanagi: Mishima Masao

Keisuke: Ubukata Akira

Director: Naruse Mikio

‘Nadare' refers to the emotional crisis experienced by Kusaka Goro.

Although Goro appears at first to have his feet on the ground,

he falls eventually, pushed by some sudden unknown force,

as if caught in an avalanche.

Today we all live in such a precarious world that even

a person of strong will like Goro

can be carried away by this avalanche.” -- Osaragi Jiro

That's enough for today,

Take this with you

I remember...there was an airplane flying by then...

It's been a year already...

“We are in a Hotel in Nagoya...”

This way, we can make it clear we are not hiding or running away

We also let your father know that we are here.

But...we can't do that.

Why?

Well, because...

You shouldn't think too much about it.

Aoyama is in Akasaka Ward, isn't it?

- I'll write it myself. - Really? then go ahead

All we need to say is that we are staying in this hotel.

We can realize our wishes quicker Think only about it.

Tomorrow my father will be here to pick us up

Father!

Goro, you're coming back?

Yes. please apologise.

have you visited many places?

I've bought tickets already. Do you have any luggage?

we don't have much luggage, but could you pay the hotel for us?

That's not my business.

Keep in mind that you must pay me back for the train fares too.

Such a good father he is!

Fukiko!

Fukiko!

- Did Goro tell you where he went? - No

- and he didn't tell you when he'll be back ? - No, he didn't.

He never used to do such a thing.

your hair style is kind of unusual, isn't it?

Today's Sunday. Why don't you go somewhere with Goro?

He went out somewhere but we don't know where

you're too nice. he needs a little more coaxing, Fukiko.

Maybe Goro is not happy with Fukiko, don't you think?

But she is a good girl

There's no question about that, sure...

We haven't seen Yayoi lately, have we?

- That's right - She's still alone with her young brother.

We've got to do something for her future

Goro would've been happier with Yayoi.

Apparently they liked each other, you know

Tell me, Yayoi, Am I that bad?

Yes, you are

You don't act like a man, you act like a coward.

You say I'm a coward, but I love you all the same.

Don't say that, please, I ask you.

It's not only my fault. It's yours too.

You haven't been fair to me either.

Why? Why do you say I'm not fair?

don't you recognize that you've never shown me your real feelings?

That's not true

Yes, it's true. I couldn't see what was in your mind

I thought you hated me. So I found you condescending

I wanted to tell you this.

We became too close....

I keep to myself feelings I hold dear.

That's how I was brought up.

Goro, it's too late now.

It's not too late!

- Let me go! Please! - I'll talk to my father!

What about Fukiko? Poor Fukiko!

Welcome back.

Father and Mother went out to a party. They'd be back around 9 p.m.

Really?

- And your dinner? - I already have.

- Do you want to change clothes? - I'll stay like this.

- Would you like some tea then? - Yes

(I should really talk about it.)

(No, I can't do that)

(not to Uncle Kusaka...)

I really apologize for what happened this time

You don't have to, Uncle.

To tell the truth, I was hoping Goro would change his mind.

In fact, both Urako and I wanted you to be his wife.

Me...? Really?

Yes, this is what disappointed Urako the most

I know you won't like it, but I have enough of this marriage.

What makes you say things like that?

Let me tell you this:

you are a man, so you should act with responsibility.

I do feel responsible, Father.

After all, it was my fault.

But if we keep going like this,

sooner or later our marriage will end up in failure.

For her own good we shouldn't let it happen even if it is cruel.

I made up my mind and want to get out of this situation!

Well, in this world,

There is much to complain about.

and one cannot always make out the way he wants.

You can ask anyone

Life is full of dissatisfaction and discontent

To put up with it is the everyday task of human.

What is it that you don't like about Fukiko?

- Well... - Can't you tell me?

It's not easy to explain...

It's not logical then...

is she not a good girl?

Even though Mother was against it at first

now she likes her very much like me

I do think Fukiko is a good girl too

But I think it's not good for her to go on like this

Well, I really don't understand why.

It's better to divorce now than to make her unhappy later.

- Do you make her unhappy? - I feel sorry for her

there's nothing I can do about it.

I can't pretend I love her if I don't. It's about my own life!

What about her life?

you led her to believe you were the man of her life

Don't you realize how irresponsible all this is?

I look at it differently.

The way you look at it is wrong...

You are not alone but living with others, in a society

Everyone has responsibility in society

Are you saying that we shouldn't do what we believe is right?

what we believe is right is taught by the society we live in

then living in jail or in this society are the same

- I refuse such a life. - Shut up!

Who do you think you are to show such an arrogance

A living being

Such a youngster you still are...

You cannot criticize me for being young

- Shut up - No. I've had enough!

I'd be a coward if I don't live up to what I think is right.

I do think about social responsibility,

but do I have to accept it even when it is based on lies and deception?

That would be committing a sin!

I know I should have given more thought before getting married

But is it all irreparable?

Suppose you are not Kusaka Goro but an ordinary office worker

would you come up with such a idea?

I know the life of an office worker.

I know also the life of those with money,

loveless couples who pretend to look respectable but have lovers and mistresses

I don't like such lies. I can't stand a married life in deception.

Well, isn't human life more subtle than that?

It is not a mathematical equation

I cannot bear listening to your selfish complaint.

But Father...

Some day, you'll understand what I'm saying.

It's a man's responsibility to look after a frail woman.

and once you are married, it's a duty.

(A duty? Am I now compelled to act like a coward?)

(Luckily I don't worry about money. Why should I stay bound by old morality?)

(Things have changed since Father's times.)

(I should do what I think is right)

You shouldn't come to watch a baseball game with such a weather

- Are you cold? - No, I'm fine.

Nasty weather... Why did they invent such annoying thing as a rain front?

Well, they didn't “invent” it!

- So are you going fine? - Yes! I'm fine.

Fukuko is not expecting yet?

- Her name is “Fukiko”, not Fukuko! - Oh, is that so?

Well, It's only names after all. Fukiko or Fukuko, it doesn't matter.

Besides, I'm not her father myself. Anyway, so no good news, eh?

No, not yet.

I'm starting to wonder if she's capable of making a baby!

Ha-ha! Are you kidding?

Well, she's always been healthy, but she's just so skinny, you know...

Actually, skinny women often are fertile. Don't worry!

- Oh, welcome! - Hello.

Hello, Father.

What's happening?

Mother (-in-law) told me to show this to you...

What?

Oh, your hairstyle!

That's true, it's the first time... very well...

- You look much better like that. - You are joking

Come in, Koyanagi the lawyer is here. We were talking about you.

Good day sir

Maybe you don't know, but he helped me a lot for your marriage

Don't exaggerate, I was just involved

it's not easy with such a stubborn man like your father... Fukuko, you know that

- Again! It's Fukiko, not Fukuko! - That's right, that's right.

first time she has this hairstyle

Kusaka's wife told her to show it to me

You look absolutely fabulous

Your husband must be thrilled

Please put out the laundry when the weather clears up.

can you prepare some sake and fish?

- Are you getting along well there? - Yes.

With Goro's mother as well?

- She treats me very well. - Really? That's very nice.

I'll help in the kitchen today!

then can you make that fish you used to make often?

How was it...something "à la meunière" Can you do it?

You know, Yokota, I don't like rich people but I think Kusaka is different

Although he has a lot of money He is a reliable man.

I see in his character some good sides of the old feudal times.

You are right,

he is different from the common run of dirty moneymakers.

But first you didn't want to marry your daughter to a rich family!

Well, after all Kusaka is a man with a strong backbone!

Aren't you talking about yourself?

you are like a man out of the Tokugawa era

If I was the Minister for Culture I'd put you on display in a museum!

You'd put me in a museum, then I'd put you in a zoo

Allo? No, she is not here

No, Yayoi's gone to her cottage.

I see, thank you.

- What's the matter, Sister? - What? Nothing.

Since you got here you don't look like your normal self.

You see, Keisuke, I've been thinking...

Tell me. What is the meaning of life as a human?

I don't know anymore if I'm happy living in comfort like we do.

I think you are asking too much!

But listen, I heard a story about prisoners in Siberia

They say prison guards there pick up prisoners for fun

they make them dig and carry the earth to somewhere else,

only to carry it back again to where they dug it, day after day

And these prisoners are forced to repeat

this purposeless job over and over until they get sick or go crazy.

There's nothing more cruel than doing things without purpose.

It's the same thing for those living a life without purpose.

Well, women can always...

...get married, right?

We say “it's settled” when a woman is married off.

As if unmarried women were a nuisance!

what does it mean to be “settled”?

to submit your future to a stranger you don't know if you can trust

Keisuke, who can possibly trust one man for the whole life?

Marital fidelity is not that simple...

- So you think you can live differently? - Well, that is the problem.

(Yes, this feeling stopped me from being with Goro)

(I've always thought I'll marry with Goro)

(And yet, I was not able to get over this feeling)

(Maybe this mean I'm a coward?)

Sister, I don't know if I'm wrong but..

- Wasn't it all because of me? - What?

about Goro.

- Wasn't it because of my illness? - You fool!

I wanted to talk to you about it

If I die, you'll have to perpetuate our name, right?

But who gives a damn about family anyway?

That's not the reason why I don't get married. You worry too much,

you should feel free to do what you like.

I'm not worried about those things. I do live as I want.

Someone named Kusaka is here for you.

- Do you think it's Goro? - Yes, maybe it's him...

I don't want to see him.

Why?

- Would you see him? - Yes.

I told my father that I wanted to divorce Fukiko

I thought he would understand but he didn't. After all he's got old ideas

I told him that's I'm sure about it and that I'd be a coward if I didn't

Listen, Yayoi, we need to be strong and think more about ourselves

You think too much about other people.

You always think about others, but that's only to have clear conscience

We must not give in to such a easy thing, Yayoi!

A clear conscience is needed to live in society!

You are a liar!

How are you doing?

- and Goro? - He went to Kamakura

- Alone? - No, with a friend.

Why didn't you go with them? You stayed home last Sunday too.

But...

Is the friend one of his colleagues?

Well... He only said the friend had a house there

- And mother? - She's in her room.

I came back a moment ago too. It was an excellent show.

Oh, the concert?

Mr. Tamura was thankful for the bouquet you sent him.

Who is Mr. Tamura?

- The pianist! - Oh, of course

You know, I've been thinking

about Goro..

I think I should take the matter more seriously

I've been too busy to pay attention to him, but from now on I'll take it upon myself.

You shouldn't be the only one to deal with him.

That would be very nice...

You know, Goro is very smart

he knows so much about things

Well, times have changed! Young people today know everything!

Yeah, that's it.

But they don't know how to sort out their knowledge

Actually, they lack something important

They make up a good excuse for every thing they do,

but they don't have principles

- But that is because... - Let me finish.

This is a very important issue

I'm thinking about Goro's reckless character

Maybe it is just typical of his generation,

but I feel there is something desperate about him

He knows his goal in life, but he doesn't believe in it

Going to Nagoya with Fukiko, for example, he knew this was not needed

But we got over that issue already.

Well, you don't understand him...

Are you saying that I don't understand my own child?

Excuse me but...

It's true, being mother is more difficult these days.

You have been a great mother, and I am grateful for it.

But still it's a difficult matter...

What makes you worry so much...?

Keisuke,

I might live for the sake of my own happiness after all

We are able to live a life without worry,

and that is not the case for most people

Beyond our happiness the world is different

Here we can live happily, looking at the bright light in front of us,

but there is a crowd out there

people left behind in darkness,

moaning and groaning...

But, I now think happiness can exist only if we think about ourselves

and forget everything else...

Have you ever thought about all this?

Yes I have. in fact I have just now

in today's world, happiness exist only by forgetting others' misfortune

(Goro may win me over in the end...)

Goro, Would you come here during lunch break?

What ? I thought we could eat together

I'll be waiting then.

Father, you have something on your mustache

- It's getting warmer these days. - Yeah.

Are you going straight to your office?

I still have some time.

- I think I'll walk a bit. - I'll go with you then.

Why don't you get something for Fukiko? I'll pay for it.

- No, it's okay. - Why not?

There's no need for it.

Father!

I changed my mind.

To buy her a gift, you must first of all have feelings for her

- Well, I... - No more discussion!

I can't stand such a heartless attitude

People who don't care making others happy are the most despicable beings!

Father, which one is better?

You are the one to choose.

- What about this? - You choose what you think is good.

Father!

Isn't this beautiful? Goro bought it for me.

Really? That's very nice.

- Would you like some tea? - Yes, please.

No, she's not back yet.

Do you know where she went? What? Kamakura?

Why do you look so sad?

I wish I could stay drunk all the time...

Listen, don't think about anything else when we are together.

Can you do that yourself?

when you are with me, don't you think about Fukiko ?

Don't you feel pity for her?

Tell me, Goro.

I can think only one thing at a time

Let's change the subject.

That means...when you are with Fukiko

you forget about me, right?

That's what you think?

It's better that you forget about me.

Here we go again!

enough talking about it, let's go dancing

Welcome back

Yayoi!

It's raining hard, isn't it?

The queen of diamonds...

Missed..,

This is my tenth try, you know.

Maybe I stop now.

Yayoi, please forgive us

We cannot find any solution.

You endure a lot, don't you?

Yes.... patience

I'd like to take time to think about it

How can you become happy

It's been our homework, my wife and I

We knew from the beginning

Fukiko was no match for you.

she's a passive and weak girl

If I told her to sit down,

she'd just sit down there forever.

She is so naive

If her husband cheated on her

she wouldn't believe it. She'd even blame herself instead

She is like that. We can't be harsh on her

You are like our own daughter, Yayoi

We've always thought of you that way, and we always will.

Yayoi!

Goro, you are coming back home with me

Yayoi! Yayoi!

Goro, let's go home Call the chauffeur.

I don't. You act like a coward!

Mind your language! Don't forget I'm your father

- But Father... - You are the coward.

You forced me to lie in the first place.

I've told you that I didn't want to lie.

I know...

who has lied or who is responsible...

This is of no interest.

There is something more important we need to talk about

You are smart and know many things.

But your knowledge is thin like a piece of paper

Your head is stuffed with a bunch of thin paper

When you do something unreasonable,

you justify yourself with this understanding of paper

this mentality of yours, I find it wrong

This is a lot worse than just cheating on your wife!

I think I am being sincere

I just want to do what I think is right

I want to be true to myself

I don't want to be a wise hypocrite like yourself!

Stop this paper thoughts

The misfortune of your generation is knowing things without understanding them

You only "know" things

You're a stranger! A stranger to people like me!

Think as you like

but if you continue with your immorality, I'll have to disown you.

I should remind you, that you would not be what you are now

without the wealth of the Kusaka family

Is that a threat?

No. compassion. I feel pity for you

Well, which one will you let go? Your paper “truth” or my wealth!

All right, I'll be a liar then!

(No one suspect it.)

(Father thinks that I am a different person)

(Fukiko, as usual, trusts me completely)

(She thinks we are off to enjoy ourselves today)

(And I am pretending to love her until we die)

(even though in reality it's quite the opposite.)

(That's what Father wants)

(I can do that well.)

(He will say: “Oh, I knew it, I knew Goro loved Fukiko!)

(Otherwise how could he possibly commit suicide with her?”)

(And he will grieve over our “beautiful” deaths!)

Fukiko, let's go back to Nagoya.

We can visit the same places and stay in the same hotel and same room

But we didn't tell them that we were going that far.

It's all right, we'll send them a telegram

I remember it all!

The temple...and that big tree over there too!

It's wonderful

I'm glad we came

The last time I was scared... But it's different this time

(I thought the room was cleaner, but it's all right)

(I don't want any sentimentalism in our double suicide.)

(This is just like any other business)

(except that you can do it only once in life.)

I'm going out. I'll send them a telegram

Going by yourself?

Why don't you take a bath in the meantime?

(Actually, I don't need to die with her. Only pretending to)

(this way... Fukiko will die happily)

(and no one will suspect murder)

(How come I didn't realize this earlier and wanted to kill myself too!)

(Well, I haven't changed a bit!)

What's the matter?

- Fukiko, are you happy? - Yes, I am.

If I ask you to die with me, would you agree?

I am not kidding, I am serious, Fukiko!

There is no need to ask me such a question.

I need your answer!

My answer is quite obvious...

So you will die with me?

But why do you say that?

You're not aware about it

but there's no way out!

Look. Now do you understand that I'm not joking?

(She's almost convinced. Let's play it well)

I am telling you the truth. I can't go on anymore.

Why?

I cannot tell you. I also don't want to tell you

But can't you at least talk to your father about it?

He can help you out. You should really talk to him.

Oh, thanks a lot! I never thought you could give me advice!

I guess you don't understand my feelings.

I am sorry,

I will do whatever you tell me to do.

Well, I don't want to force you.

No, you are not forcing me.

I am all yours.

If you ask me to die with you, I will do it gladly.

(No, I must be strong!)

Is it because of Yayoi?

What? What about her?

Maybe I'm wrong?

Yayoi has nothing to do with it!

Is that really so?

Stop crying! People will hear us.

I was stupid...

I've been secretly worried that you loved Yayoi.

Please forgive me!

Stop crying, or people will hear us. It's all right now.

I'm so ashamed of myself

I don't know what to do!

(What's going on with me?)

(Your head is stuffed with a bunch of thin paper)

(When you do something unreasonable,)

(you justify yourself with this understanding of paper)

(This is a lot worse than just cheating on your wife!)

(Compared to your wickedness, poor people's misdemeanors are even beautiful!)

(I did not give in to Father.)

(This is different. Something unknown changed my mind)

it was all a lie Fukiko I don't want to die

I was only telling you a lie.

You know, I'm feeling better now. Why don't you go for a trip somewhere.

Don't worry. For me it's better we stay together quietly like this.

There's no use thinking about it..