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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:19,227 --> 00:00:26,566 Shochiku Films 2 00:00:32,824 --> 00:00:40,664 Early Summer 3 00:00:41,999 --> 00:00:46,545 Participant in the 1951 Arts Festival 4 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:54,761 Written by Kogo Noda & Yasujiro Ozu 5 00:00:54,887 --> 00:00:58,348 Produced by Takeshi Yamamoto 6 00:00:58,474 --> 00:01:01,643 Cinematography by Yuharu Atsuta 7 00:01:01,769 --> 00:01:04,771 Art Direction by Tatsuo Hamada 8 00:01:31,048 --> 00:01:32,966 Cast: 9 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:36,178 Setsuko Hara as Noriko Mamiya 10 00:01:36,304 --> 00:01:39,431 Chishu Ryu as Koichi Mamiya 11 00:01:39,557 --> 00:01:42,976 Chikage Awashima as Aya Tamura 12 00:01:43,102 --> 00:01:47,397 Kuniko Miyake as Fumiko Mamiya, Ichiro Sugai as Shukichi Mamiya 13 00:01:47,523 --> 00:01:51,526 Chieko Higashiyama as Shige Mamiya, Haruko Sugimura as Tami Yabe 14 00:01:51,652 --> 00:01:55,155 Hiroshi Nihonyanagi as Kenkichi Yabe 15 00:02:07,251 --> 00:02:10,295 Shuji Sano as Sotaro Satake 16 00:02:17,303 --> 00:02:22,140 Directed by Yasujiro Ozu 17 00:03:33,129 --> 00:03:35,130 - Breakfast, Grandpa - Morning 18 00:03:35,256 --> 00:03:37,424 - Come on - I'll be right there 19 00:03:40,595 --> 00:03:42,053 I told him 20 00:03:42,179 --> 00:03:44,472 Take this with you 21 00:03:51,105 --> 00:03:53,148 - Some pickles - Thanks 22 00:03:58,821 --> 00:04:00,280 Where's Isamu? 23 00:04:00,406 --> 00:04:01,948 Isamu! 24 00:04:02,074 --> 00:04:04,200 - Looks delicious - Isamu! 25 00:04:05,119 --> 00:04:06,328 Isamu! 26 00:04:16,797 --> 00:04:19,049 - Have you washed your face? - Yes 27 00:04:19,175 --> 00:04:22,385 No, you haven't. Your face is still dirty 28 00:04:29,477 --> 00:04:31,311 Hurry up, Isamu 29 00:05:05,596 --> 00:05:08,181 - Done already? - I washed my face! 30 00:05:08,307 --> 00:05:11,267 If you don't believe me, check the wet towel 31 00:05:11,394 --> 00:05:12,852 All right 32 00:05:14,397 --> 00:05:16,189 You sure? 33 00:05:16,982 --> 00:05:19,484 - Here - Thank you 34 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:24,823 - We've started - Will you post this for me? 35 00:05:29,328 --> 00:05:31,246 Chew your food well 36 00:05:38,379 --> 00:05:42,382 - You're off early - I've got a very sick patient 37 00:05:54,562 --> 00:05:57,981 - I'll bring uncle back with me - I appreciate it 38 00:06:00,234 --> 00:06:02,736 - See you later - Bye 39 00:06:02,862 --> 00:06:04,195 Bye! 40 00:06:04,321 --> 00:06:07,115 Hurry, Brother! You only have seven minutes 41 00:06:08,075 --> 00:06:10,034 Are you coming? Where will we meet? 42 00:06:10,161 --> 00:06:12,954 Noriko and I have decided on a place 43 00:06:17,585 --> 00:06:18,960 See you later 44 00:06:23,382 --> 00:06:25,258 Thanks for breakfast! 45 00:06:27,428 --> 00:06:29,471 Hurry up, Isamu 46 00:06:34,143 --> 00:06:37,645 What kind of food does uncle like? 47 00:06:37,772 --> 00:06:41,941 You don't have to cook anything special, but he likes beans 48 00:06:42,067 --> 00:06:45,111 - Me, too! - Just be quiet and eat 49 00:06:45,237 --> 00:06:47,572 You're slow, Isamu 50 00:06:47,698 --> 00:06:49,324 Thanks for breakfast 51 00:07:27,321 --> 00:07:28,988 - I'll be off - Have a good day 52 00:07:29,114 --> 00:07:32,116 - See you at 5:30 - All right. See you later 53 00:07:34,286 --> 00:07:36,246 You'll be late for school 54 00:07:37,915 --> 00:07:40,708 Don't forget father's post 55 00:07:40,835 --> 00:07:42,502 Thanks. Bye for now 56 00:07:42,628 --> 00:07:44,462 See you later 57 00:07:44,588 --> 00:07:47,215 What are you doing? 58 00:07:58,143 --> 00:08:01,020 - Bye! - Have a good day 59 00:08:01,146 --> 00:08:03,231 - You've got everything? - Yes! 60 00:08:04,650 --> 00:08:06,109 Bye! 61 00:09:07,296 --> 00:09:10,715 - Morning - Morning. Where's your brother? 62 00:09:10,841 --> 00:09:12,717 - He caught the earlier train - I see 63 00:09:14,970 --> 00:09:19,557 - So there's a very sick patient? - Yes, I was there till 11:00 last night 64 00:09:21,310 --> 00:09:23,436 - I'm enjoying Les Thibault - Where are you up to? 65 00:09:23,562 --> 00:09:25,897 - Halfway through the fourth volume - I see 66 00:10:17,324 --> 00:10:19,742 Now your toes are all neat and clean 67 00:10:21,078 --> 00:10:22,912 Here's a treat for you 68 00:10:25,207 --> 00:10:27,792 Here. You love your grandpa? 69 00:10:29,336 --> 00:10:30,795 Very much? 70 00:10:30,921 --> 00:10:33,006 - Very much - Really? Here 71 00:10:33,132 --> 00:10:34,757 I love you 72 00:10:34,883 --> 00:10:38,469 - Here - I love you 73 00:10:38,595 --> 00:10:40,513 That's enough 74 00:10:44,435 --> 00:10:46,853 - I hate you - Hey! 75 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:53,443 - I hate you very much! - Stop it! 76 00:11:48,874 --> 00:11:51,292 An order's come in for our new product 77 00:11:53,462 --> 00:11:56,714 - What about Asahi Processing? - That's still pending 78 00:12:09,520 --> 00:12:11,104 Know a good cafe? 79 00:12:11,230 --> 00:12:15,608 Well, I'd recommend the Luna in West Ginza 80 00:12:15,734 --> 00:12:18,319 - It's a tiny place, though - Luna? 81 00:12:18,445 --> 00:12:21,322 Did you give that stuff to the director? 82 00:12:21,448 --> 00:12:23,241 Yes, why? 83 00:12:23,367 --> 00:12:24,826 That's fine 84 00:12:31,875 --> 00:12:33,209 Yes? 85 00:12:36,046 --> 00:12:40,341 - Hello - Ah, here comes the debt collector 86 00:12:41,885 --> 00:12:43,678 - Hello - Hello 87 00:12:48,142 --> 00:12:51,060 - Are you busy? - Very busy 88 00:12:51,186 --> 00:12:53,563 It must mean the business is going well 89 00:12:53,689 --> 00:12:55,022 Thank you 90 00:12:55,149 --> 00:12:57,400 What happened the other night? 91 00:12:57,526 --> 00:13:01,070 It was very entertaining. Mr Yada started singing again 92 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:04,740 What a shame 93 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:07,243 It made mother's heart act up again 94 00:13:07,369 --> 00:13:09,704 Don't worry, the old bag's not about to die yet 95 00:13:15,669 --> 00:13:19,297 Did you hear? Chako's getting married 96 00:13:20,257 --> 00:13:22,675 I didn't know. To whom? 97 00:13:22,801 --> 00:13:26,512 - Mr Tsumura. Don't you know him? - Mr Tsumura? 98 00:13:26,638 --> 00:13:29,056 He played basketball for Waseda University 99 00:13:29,183 --> 00:13:31,517 I don't know him. Is it a love match? 100 00:13:32,311 --> 00:13:35,396 She's had a crush on him forever 101 00:13:35,522 --> 00:13:38,816 You're a sad sight, like two jealous old maids! 102 00:13:45,991 --> 00:13:48,159 Here, I hope it doesn't bounce 103 00:13:48,285 --> 00:13:50,453 - Thank you - You're welcome 104 00:13:50,579 --> 00:13:52,413 - I'm going out - Where to? 105 00:13:52,539 --> 00:13:55,666 Mr Robert's hotel. If he calls, I'll be there at 2:00 106 00:13:55,792 --> 00:13:58,586 Could you give me a lift? 107 00:13:58,712 --> 00:14:01,797 - It's out of your way - I'll continue home from there 108 00:14:05,177 --> 00:14:07,303 - Will you come by later? - I can't today 109 00:14:07,429 --> 00:14:10,473 - All right. Bye - Bye 110 00:14:33,664 --> 00:14:36,540 SHIKIKAWA'S 111 00:14:44,508 --> 00:14:47,426 Sorry to keep you waiting. Thank you 112 00:14:52,516 --> 00:14:53,808 What's this? 113 00:14:53,934 --> 00:14:55,893 - Some sort of seafood - Squills 114 00:14:56,019 --> 00:14:57,728 - Some more? - I've had enough 115 00:14:58,897 --> 00:15:01,857 - You certainly can drink, can't you? - It tastes good 116 00:15:01,984 --> 00:15:05,027 - Won't you have a bit more? - Maybe just a drop 117 00:15:05,153 --> 00:15:09,198 I'm not wasting it. You don't need to drink just to keep up 118 00:15:10,784 --> 00:15:13,536 - What's funny? - That's so typical of him 119 00:15:13,662 --> 00:15:16,539 - He's always like that - Like what? 120 00:15:18,834 --> 00:15:23,587 You have a habit of offering something and then taking it back 121 00:15:23,714 --> 00:15:25,840 She said she'd had enough 122 00:15:25,966 --> 00:15:29,135 - You have no sense of etiquette - What do you mean? 123 00:15:30,262 --> 00:15:33,222 - Is the tempura good, sis? - Really good 124 00:15:34,766 --> 00:15:38,894 You're always bringing up etiquette at every turn... 125 00:15:39,021 --> 00:15:42,690 ...expecting men to be kind to women by law or something 126 00:15:44,109 --> 00:15:46,027 But you're mistaken 127 00:15:46,820 --> 00:15:51,615 Men and women should have respect for each other 128 00:15:51,742 --> 00:15:54,285 That's what etiquette really means 129 00:15:55,245 --> 00:15:57,538 So you do know. That's good 130 00:15:57,664 --> 00:16:00,624 - I didn't think he did - Idiot! 131 00:16:00,751 --> 00:16:03,836 - Noriko, do you want some rice? - Yes, please 132 00:16:12,012 --> 00:16:14,388 It's been deplorable since the war 133 00:16:14,514 --> 00:16:19,310 Women have become so forward, taking advantage of etiquette 134 00:16:20,187 --> 00:16:23,147 That's not true. We've just taken our natural place 135 00:16:23,273 --> 00:16:26,442 - Men have been too forward till now - Hear, hear! 136 00:16:28,862 --> 00:16:31,489 That's why you can't get married 137 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:35,868 It's not "can't", it's "won't"! I could any time, if I wanted to 138 00:16:35,994 --> 00:16:37,620 Lies! 139 00:16:37,746 --> 00:16:41,457 - Just don't marry a doctor - Never! 140 00:16:41,583 --> 00:16:44,168 What? You two are impossible 141 00:16:47,297 --> 00:16:49,715 We should hurry if you still want to go to Ginza 142 00:16:49,841 --> 00:16:51,384 Really? 143 00:16:54,805 --> 00:16:57,848 He's coming on the 9:45 train. We have plenty of time 144 00:17:00,185 --> 00:17:02,853 When was the last time uncle visited? 145 00:17:02,979 --> 00:17:06,565 A year after the war ended. The station was so crowded 146 00:17:06,691 --> 00:17:09,777 That's right. I was still wearing those wartime trousers 147 00:17:11,029 --> 00:17:13,364 He's kept in good health through it all 148 00:17:18,703 --> 00:17:20,287 This rice tastes good 149 00:17:40,976 --> 00:17:44,311 I remember that scroll from the house in Yamato 150 00:17:47,149 --> 00:17:52,027 What happened to the other one that was shaped like a fan? 151 00:17:53,155 --> 00:17:56,323 - The one shaped like a fan... - Oh, I sold it 152 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:57,908 Really? 153 00:18:00,328 --> 00:18:02,163 This one's really nice 154 00:18:02,289 --> 00:18:07,501 Prices have gone up, times are hard 155 00:18:16,219 --> 00:18:18,262 You're working on Sunday? 156 00:18:18,388 --> 00:18:22,349 Yes. Shall I bring back some treats for uncle? 157 00:18:22,476 --> 00:18:25,102 But he can't chew anything hard 158 00:18:25,228 --> 00:18:28,147 All right, then I'll be going 159 00:18:28,273 --> 00:18:29,732 See you later 160 00:18:36,239 --> 00:18:39,617 Bye! 161 00:18:48,335 --> 00:18:51,629 Noriko, take this up to uncle 162 00:18:52,672 --> 00:18:54,840 Is that all, sis? 163 00:19:00,347 --> 00:19:02,306 Here's some tea for you, Uncle 164 00:19:09,147 --> 00:19:12,650 How old are you now, Noriko? 165 00:19:13,610 --> 00:19:15,361 Twenty-eight 166 00:19:18,114 --> 00:19:21,075 - She's 28 now - Is that right? 167 00:19:21,201 --> 00:19:23,035 About time to get married 168 00:19:25,622 --> 00:19:30,292 Some women don't want to get married 169 00:19:30,418 --> 00:19:33,546 You're not one of them, are you? 170 00:19:44,182 --> 00:19:46,392 - Here's my share, 570 yen - I have change 171 00:19:46,518 --> 00:19:49,395 - Don't bother - No, I insist. I've got some 172 00:19:51,022 --> 00:19:52,398 - Here - Thanks 173 00:19:52,524 --> 00:19:55,776 We could've cooked that same meal for a third of the price 174 00:19:55,902 --> 00:19:59,822 - Not nearly as delicious, though - But the whole family could’ve eaten 175 00:19:59,948 --> 00:20:03,158 I almost forgot. How much was the coffee in Ginza? 176 00:20:03,285 --> 00:20:04,618 That's my treat 177 00:20:04,744 --> 00:20:06,870 - No, how much? - It was my treat 178 00:20:06,997 --> 00:20:09,999 Are you sure? Thank you 179 00:20:14,337 --> 00:20:16,088 - Auntie - What? 180 00:20:17,090 --> 00:20:18,591 What is it? 181 00:20:20,510 --> 00:20:23,137 - What? - Is Uncle deaf? 182 00:20:23,263 --> 00:20:24,763 Not at all 183 00:20:24,889 --> 00:20:27,349 But he can't hear me 184 00:20:27,475 --> 00:20:29,018 Yes, he can 185 00:21:06,723 --> 00:21:10,559 Idiot 186 00:21:19,152 --> 00:21:20,944 Speak louder! 187 00:22:18,712 --> 00:22:22,297 - Aren't you tired, Uncle? - Maybe... 188 00:22:23,425 --> 00:22:26,385 How old are you now? 189 00:22:26,511 --> 00:22:28,178 Twenty-eight 190 00:22:29,764 --> 00:22:33,434 Well, it's about time you got married, isn't it? 191 00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:36,979 Do you know any good men in Yamato? 192 00:22:38,106 --> 00:22:39,565 Someone rich... 193 00:22:39,691 --> 00:22:45,237 ...who can make me happy and give me a very easy life? 194 00:22:45,363 --> 00:22:48,532 What a lovely day! 195 00:22:53,079 --> 00:22:54,705 - Good afternoon - Afternoon 196 00:22:55,665 --> 00:22:59,418 Taking a walk with grandma, Mitsuko? Where are you off to? 197 00:22:59,544 --> 00:23:01,879 The weather's too nice to stay in 198 00:23:02,756 --> 00:23:05,716 - Is your father home? - No, he's with your brother 199 00:23:05,842 --> 00:23:07,301 At the conference? 200 00:23:07,427 --> 00:23:12,806 I hope he's a help and not a hindrance to your brother 201 00:23:12,932 --> 00:23:15,809 Quite the opposite, I'm sure 202 00:23:16,728 --> 00:23:18,854 Your dress is so pretty 203 00:23:20,398 --> 00:23:24,359 - I hear you have a guest - He's here with me 204 00:23:24,486 --> 00:23:26,779 Is that so? 205 00:23:29,866 --> 00:23:32,618 Isamu, give uncle some sweets 206 00:23:38,792 --> 00:23:40,542 Here 207 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:48,634 Eh? He eats the paper too 208 00:25:19,976 --> 00:25:22,477 He must be enjoying this 209 00:25:22,604 --> 00:25:25,397 I hope he can hear the show 210 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:28,901 We got him a seat right near the front 211 00:25:36,159 --> 00:25:39,745 Takako's taking a long time in her bath 212 00:25:39,871 --> 00:25:43,582 - Why did she leave home? - Well... 213 00:25:43,708 --> 00:25:48,170 When I got home from downtown, she was here crying 214 00:25:48,296 --> 00:25:50,964 Then she asked me to let her stay the night 215 00:25:51,925 --> 00:25:55,844 - She had a fight with her husband - But they're such a happy couple 216 00:25:55,970 --> 00:25:58,013 Maybe too happy 217 00:26:02,143 --> 00:26:03,894 Ah, Noriko's here 218 00:26:04,020 --> 00:26:05,437 Thanks for the bath 219 00:26:05,563 --> 00:26:08,148 - When did you get here? - Not long ago 220 00:26:08,274 --> 00:26:11,109 Why are you staring at me? 221 00:26:11,235 --> 00:26:13,111 - You were too happy - What? 222 00:26:13,237 --> 00:26:15,948 - In your marriage - Not at all 223 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:18,659 - What were you fighting about? - Nothing at all 224 00:26:18,785 --> 00:26:20,953 - It wasn't "nothing at all"! - What happened? 225 00:26:21,079 --> 00:26:22,746 - You know our dog? - What dog? 226 00:26:22,872 --> 00:26:24,581 My pet dog Chibi 227 00:26:24,707 --> 00:26:27,042 It chewed his pipe 228 00:26:27,168 --> 00:26:30,128 He left it lying around, so of course the dog chewed it 229 00:26:30,254 --> 00:26:32,589 It's a nice pipe from London or somewhere 230 00:26:32,715 --> 00:26:37,552 He blamed me, so I served him carrots every day out of spite 231 00:26:37,679 --> 00:26:41,181 - The dog hates carrots? - Not the dog, my husband! 232 00:26:41,307 --> 00:26:43,976 - A horse would have loved them - Idiot! 233 00:26:44,686 --> 00:26:47,771 Anyhow, he blew his top this morning 234 00:26:47,897 --> 00:26:51,316 - Over something so trivial? - It was really upsetting 235 00:26:51,442 --> 00:26:54,111 You just have to be patient with him 236 00:26:54,237 --> 00:26:56,822 - You're a married woman - So what? 237 00:26:56,948 --> 00:26:59,908 You have to put up with it. Doesn't she? 238 00:27:00,034 --> 00:27:02,661 It's only natural, isn't it? 239 00:27:02,787 --> 00:27:05,914 All husbands are selfish like that 240 00:27:06,040 --> 00:27:08,667 That's why we won't get married 241 00:27:08,793 --> 00:27:10,877 That's right, isn't it? 242 00:27:11,004 --> 00:27:13,505 What? You know nothing about married life 243 00:27:13,631 --> 00:27:16,466 - Married life? - Only married people understand 244 00:27:16,592 --> 00:27:19,636 Once you're hitched, it's too late to understand 245 00:27:19,762 --> 00:27:21,388 I'm going home 246 00:27:22,432 --> 00:27:24,891 Yes, you should 247 00:27:25,018 --> 00:27:27,310 It's for the best 248 00:27:27,437 --> 00:27:29,563 He'll still be eating carrots 249 00:27:29,689 --> 00:27:31,648 Then I'm staying 250 00:27:31,774 --> 00:27:33,316 - Not going home? - No 251 00:27:33,443 --> 00:27:35,485 - Then spend the night here - No 252 00:27:35,611 --> 00:27:36,903 - So you'll go? - No 253 00:27:37,030 --> 00:27:39,281 Make up your mind! 254 00:27:39,407 --> 00:27:41,450 Takako, your husband's on the phone 255 00:27:41,576 --> 00:27:43,618 Oh, really? Thank you 256 00:27:48,958 --> 00:27:52,044 - Aya, shall I bring it up? - What? 257 00:27:52,170 --> 00:27:55,839 You know. Should I ask Noriko about it? 258 00:27:55,965 --> 00:27:57,883 - About what? - This 259 00:27:58,009 --> 00:27:59,468 Your heart? 260 00:28:00,511 --> 00:28:03,847 She wants your brother to examine her 261 00:28:03,973 --> 00:28:06,725 - Do you think he'd see her? - You? 262 00:28:06,851 --> 00:28:12,022 Yes. I feel sick whenever I drink a few tiny cups of sake 263 00:28:12,148 --> 00:28:16,276 - Then stop drinking! - In my business I have to drink 264 00:28:16,402 --> 00:28:18,945 My heart starts racing 265 00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:21,156 Someone recommended moxa treatment... 266 00:28:21,282 --> 00:28:23,325 ...so I went to this place in Yokohama 267 00:28:23,451 --> 00:28:27,037 - I've heard this already - I'm talking to Noriko not you 268 00:28:27,163 --> 00:28:31,374 - I'll explain it to Noriko later. Right? - Of course 269 00:28:31,501 --> 00:28:35,295 I hope you will. Thank you 270 00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:39,841 Oh, by the way, your boss is upstairs 271 00:28:39,967 --> 00:28:41,885 - Alone? - He just got here 272 00:28:42,887 --> 00:28:45,347 - I should go and say hello - What? 273 00:28:45,473 --> 00:28:47,307 I still have time 274 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:55,232 - Are you staying, Noriko? - Are you going home? 275 00:28:55,358 --> 00:28:57,692 Yes, I'm going. Thanks for everything 276 00:28:57,819 --> 00:29:00,362 Why? Sit down and relax 277 00:29:00,488 --> 00:29:03,949 I can't. He's waiting for me in Ginza 278 00:29:04,075 --> 00:29:05,951 Who? Mr Carrot? 279 00:29:06,077 --> 00:29:08,203 Yes. Sorry 280 00:29:08,329 --> 00:29:10,622 Go on, then 281 00:29:15,670 --> 00:29:18,213 You're going to Chako's wedding, aren't you? 282 00:29:18,339 --> 00:29:20,465 No, I'm not going 283 00:29:39,443 --> 00:29:41,278 Excuse me 284 00:29:41,404 --> 00:29:44,156 Oh, you're here? Come and sit down 285 00:29:49,954 --> 00:29:53,081 Hill Enterprises called after you left 286 00:29:53,207 --> 00:29:55,876 - And? - I did as you said 287 00:29:56,002 --> 00:29:57,878 Thank you 288 00:30:00,089 --> 00:30:01,840 Have a drink 289 00:30:10,641 --> 00:30:12,267 Thank you 290 00:30:17,982 --> 00:30:21,318 Oh, I'm glad you came. I wanted to talk to you 291 00:30:22,361 --> 00:30:25,113 - Are you...? - Yes? 292 00:30:25,239 --> 00:30:27,365 Why don't you get married? 293 00:30:28,492 --> 00:30:30,076 It's about time 294 00:30:31,662 --> 00:30:33,663 I have a good prospect 295 00:30:33,789 --> 00:30:36,875 A man from my old university, a little older than me 296 00:30:37,001 --> 00:30:38,960 He lived in Calcutta for a long time 297 00:30:39,086 --> 00:30:41,504 His name's Manabe. A good man 298 00:30:41,631 --> 00:30:45,091 He's never been married. I'm not sure if he's still a virgin 299 00:30:45,218 --> 00:30:47,761 I have some photos of him 300 00:30:52,934 --> 00:30:55,310 They're not that clear. This is him 301 00:30:57,396 --> 00:30:58,730 Have a look 302 00:30:59,482 --> 00:31:00,899 This one, too 303 00:31:03,277 --> 00:31:06,821 He's a better golfer than me, and better looking 304 00:31:09,659 --> 00:31:10,992 - Sorry but... - What? 305 00:31:11,118 --> 00:31:13,370 I have to go and meet someone 306 00:31:13,496 --> 00:31:18,583 - Are you trying to escape? - No, but my parents are at Kabuki 307 00:31:18,709 --> 00:31:21,711 Really? Then take my car 308 00:31:22,546 --> 00:31:25,507 - If you don't mind, it's to Shinbashi - Fine 309 00:31:25,633 --> 00:31:28,134 Thank you 310 00:31:31,472 --> 00:31:33,265 Take these with you 311 00:31:33,391 --> 00:31:35,600 Ask your folks their opinion 312 00:31:35,726 --> 00:31:37,143 Come on, take them 313 00:31:37,895 --> 00:31:40,480 All right, thank you 314 00:32:21,022 --> 00:32:23,273 - Sorry to keep you waiting - Thanks 315 00:32:25,985 --> 00:32:28,820 Aren't you sleepy, Uncle? 316 00:32:29,864 --> 00:32:32,949 Brother, you must be tired 317 00:32:33,075 --> 00:32:34,701 No 318 00:32:34,827 --> 00:32:38,413 Why don't you go to bed? You have an early train tomorrow 319 00:32:38,956 --> 00:32:42,917 I really enjoyed the play today 320 00:32:44,587 --> 00:32:48,214 The young actors were so good 321 00:32:49,759 --> 00:32:53,094 Really admirable 322 00:32:53,220 --> 00:32:55,638 Really? I'll have to see it 323 00:32:56,724 --> 00:32:59,184 I'm glad you liked it 324 00:33:03,314 --> 00:33:06,191 - I'm off to bed - All right 325 00:33:07,193 --> 00:33:09,277 Come and see me in Yamato 326 00:33:09,403 --> 00:33:12,739 I will, after Noriko's been sorted out 327 00:33:13,657 --> 00:33:16,910 You must come. Shige, as well 328 00:33:17,953 --> 00:33:21,373 Yamato is the best place to live 329 00:33:22,666 --> 00:33:26,044 Leave this house to the youngsters! 330 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:29,631 I agree. Koichi's independent now 331 00:33:30,716 --> 00:33:32,717 I'd love to visit you 332 00:33:34,720 --> 00:33:36,888 Right, I'm going to bed 333 00:33:39,475 --> 00:33:41,434 - 'Night all - Goodnight 334 00:33:41,560 --> 00:33:42,727 Goodnight 335 00:34:16,887 --> 00:34:20,348 Mr Satake was talking to me about marriage 336 00:34:20,474 --> 00:34:23,017 Uncle was talking about the same thing, too 337 00:34:23,144 --> 00:34:26,521 Really? I'm suddenly very popular! 338 00:34:28,315 --> 00:34:31,526 - So what did your boss say? - I didn't have time to listen 339 00:34:31,652 --> 00:34:33,653 - May I take this hot water? - Of course 340 00:35:05,811 --> 00:35:08,271 - A visitor for Dr Mamiya - Who is it? 341 00:35:08,397 --> 00:35:10,982 It's a Mrs Tamura from Tsukiji 342 00:35:11,108 --> 00:35:13,151 All right, I'll see her 343 00:35:14,403 --> 00:35:17,572 - Any test results yet? - Not yet 344 00:35:17,698 --> 00:35:19,157 That's odd 345 00:35:27,082 --> 00:35:29,751 How do you do? I'm Dr Mamiya 346 00:35:29,877 --> 00:35:32,253 Pleased to meet you. I'm Aya's mother 347 00:35:32,379 --> 00:35:34,839 - Have a seat - Thank you 348 00:35:36,967 --> 00:35:40,178 Your sister Noriko is such a good friend to my daughter 349 00:35:40,304 --> 00:35:42,639 So, I hear you're concerned about your heart 350 00:35:42,765 --> 00:35:47,852 I wanted to ask you to examine me, Doctor 351 00:35:47,978 --> 00:35:50,021 If I can be of any help 352 00:35:50,147 --> 00:35:55,318 I'm sure you can, but I'm sorry to bother you when you're so busy 353 00:35:55,444 --> 00:35:56,945 Not at all 354 00:35:57,071 --> 00:35:58,988 Thank you 355 00:35:59,114 --> 00:36:01,783 By the way, congratulations about Noriko 356 00:36:01,909 --> 00:36:05,203 Aya and I are very happy for her 357 00:36:05,329 --> 00:36:08,998 - What do you mean? - Mr Satake found a man for her 358 00:36:09,124 --> 00:36:10,750 Is that right? 359 00:36:10,876 --> 00:36:13,878 He seems like a fine man 360 00:36:14,004 --> 00:36:17,465 He's the young director of a company with a very good reputation 361 00:36:17,591 --> 00:36:20,301 - And he's very smart - I see 362 00:36:20,427 --> 00:36:24,847 He's from a very old family from Zentsuji in Shikoku 363 00:36:24,974 --> 00:36:28,351 They keep up their manor in the best traditional style 364 00:36:28,477 --> 00:36:30,311 I see... 365 00:36:30,437 --> 00:36:33,064 - Well, shall we begin? - Yes 366 00:36:34,066 --> 00:36:39,279 - This way - Thank you for making time for me 367 00:37:03,679 --> 00:37:05,138 I'm home 368 00:37:10,811 --> 00:37:13,146 Welcome home. You're early today 369 00:37:16,775 --> 00:37:18,776 - Is Noriko home yet? - No 370 00:37:21,405 --> 00:37:23,698 - She's at her friend's wedding - Which one? 371 00:37:23,824 --> 00:37:25,700 Chako. You don't know her 372 00:37:26,702 --> 00:37:28,578 - The bath's ready - Good 373 00:37:29,705 --> 00:37:31,497 Your father's taking his now 374 00:37:33,125 --> 00:37:35,960 That woman from Tsukiji came in today 375 00:37:36,086 --> 00:37:39,005 Oh, Aya's mother? 376 00:37:39,757 --> 00:37:41,382 She's really something 377 00:37:44,303 --> 00:37:45,720 Does she have a bad heart? 378 00:37:45,846 --> 00:37:48,514 It's her nose, not her heart 379 00:37:58,359 --> 00:38:00,360 How's the bath, Father? 380 00:38:00,486 --> 00:38:02,654 Very nice. Just right 381 00:38:02,780 --> 00:38:04,238 Good 382 00:38:11,914 --> 00:38:15,291 Mr Satake's friend sounds like a good match for Noriko 383 00:38:15,417 --> 00:38:16,876 You know about that? 384 00:38:17,878 --> 00:38:19,504 That woman from Tsukiji told me 385 00:38:19,630 --> 00:38:21,964 - She said he's a company director - Really? 386 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:26,219 He looks like a good man 387 00:38:27,179 --> 00:38:29,263 - You've seen him? - I saw his photograph 388 00:38:29,390 --> 00:38:32,100 - Noriko's got a picture of him? - Yes 389 00:38:33,227 --> 00:38:35,436 Isamu, go to your room 390 00:38:40,234 --> 00:38:43,861 - What's he like? - It was a golfing picture, not very clear 391 00:38:45,239 --> 00:38:46,698 Go to your room! 392 00:38:52,162 --> 00:38:53,496 Sounds good 393 00:38:53,622 --> 00:38:55,665 - I think so, too - Shall I ask around about him? 394 00:38:55,791 --> 00:38:59,252 Yes. I have the feeling that he could be a good match 395 00:39:00,045 --> 00:39:02,213 Go away, Isamu! 396 00:39:12,516 --> 00:39:14,851 - He sounds promising - I agree 397 00:39:16,770 --> 00:39:18,896 ...six, seven, eight, nine, ninety 398 00:39:19,022 --> 00:39:23,901 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, one hundred! 399 00:39:24,027 --> 00:39:25,903 That was 200 400 00:39:27,322 --> 00:39:29,031 20 yen! 401 00:39:29,158 --> 00:39:31,242 For that, I should get more 402 00:39:31,368 --> 00:39:34,954 Isamu, give grandma a little extra massage 403 00:39:35,080 --> 00:39:37,498 Is Isamu going to massage me now? 404 00:39:37,624 --> 00:39:39,208 Thank you 405 00:39:39,334 --> 00:39:43,337 With this 20 yen, I'll have saved 300 yen, Grandma 406 00:39:43,464 --> 00:39:48,259 Very good. But what are you saving for? 407 00:39:48,385 --> 00:39:50,344 A model train track 408 00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:53,097 But you already have some 409 00:39:53,223 --> 00:39:56,225 I need more to make a really long track. Right, Isamu? 410 00:39:56,351 --> 00:39:58,269 I see 411 00:40:01,857 --> 00:40:05,610 The bath was good. Just right 412 00:40:08,447 --> 00:40:09,906 Father... 413 00:40:13,035 --> 00:40:15,495 - Noriko has received a proposal - Really? 414 00:40:17,956 --> 00:40:21,751 - It seems very promising - That's good to hear 415 00:40:21,877 --> 00:40:24,712 - It's about time she got married - She's 28 already 416 00:40:24,838 --> 00:40:28,257 That's right. I hope it's a good match 417 00:40:28,383 --> 00:40:31,344 I think so. I'll ask around about him 418 00:40:31,470 --> 00:40:36,140 Yes, do that. And right away 419 00:40:56,495 --> 00:40:59,288 - It's not fair to say that - You don't think so? 420 00:40:59,414 --> 00:41:03,751 - Any bride would be like that - But I've never seen her like that 421 00:41:03,877 --> 00:41:06,754 Yes, putting on airs, looking all prim 422 00:41:12,135 --> 00:41:14,679 - Where was your honeymoon? - Chuzenji 423 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:16,514 We went to Atami 424 00:41:16,640 --> 00:41:20,768 It started raining that very day. We couldn't go out for three days 425 00:41:20,894 --> 00:41:25,064 It rained solidly every day. We didn't know what to do with ourselves 426 00:41:25,858 --> 00:41:28,234 Mari, why are you telling us this? 427 00:41:28,944 --> 00:41:31,153 Just a documentary report 428 00:41:32,155 --> 00:41:35,449 We asked a hotel employee for a top 429 00:41:35,576 --> 00:41:37,660 - A top? - Yes, you know? 430 00:41:37,786 --> 00:41:39,871 A spinning top painted with flags 431 00:41:39,997 --> 00:41:42,540 - We passed the time playing with it - Oh, really? 432 00:41:43,417 --> 00:41:46,961 - My husband's very good at it... - Really? Oh, really? 433 00:41:48,046 --> 00:41:51,465 You shouldn’t flaunt it in front of the single girls 434 00:41:51,592 --> 00:41:55,636 How silly! We don't play with spinning tops, do we? 435 00:41:55,762 --> 00:41:58,681 We're not children, are we? 436 00:41:58,807 --> 00:42:02,810 Single girls just don't understand, do they? 437 00:42:02,936 --> 00:42:06,606 - No, they don't - You have to feel sorry for them 438 00:42:06,732 --> 00:42:09,692 Takako! How can you say that? 439 00:42:09,818 --> 00:42:12,570 - What is it? - She has no right 440 00:42:12,696 --> 00:42:15,156 Right, I'm leaving 441 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:27,251 Single people don't know what real happiness is 442 00:42:27,377 --> 00:42:29,462 They have no right to talk 443 00:42:31,006 --> 00:42:32,840 Look who's talking, Mrs Carrot! 444 00:42:32,966 --> 00:42:34,508 Single people have no say! 445 00:42:34,635 --> 00:42:38,220 You always go on about happiness, but it's just anticipation 446 00:42:38,347 --> 00:42:42,266 Like before you go to the races, planning which horse to bet on 447 00:42:42,392 --> 00:42:45,811 Then dreaming about how you’ll spend your winnings 448 00:42:45,938 --> 00:42:48,272 You're wrong. You don't know 449 00:42:48,398 --> 00:42:49,607 You don't know 450 00:42:49,733 --> 00:42:51,901 - You too? - Don't back down! 451 00:42:52,027 --> 00:42:55,029 - I'm leaving, too - Leave, you dreamers! 452 00:42:59,910 --> 00:43:03,162 Shall we go to Kamakura, to Noriko's? 453 00:43:03,288 --> 00:43:05,748 Please do. It's a beautiful season 454 00:43:06,416 --> 00:43:08,000 How about Sunday after next? 455 00:43:08,126 --> 00:43:10,962 Sounds good. How about you, Aya? 456 00:43:11,088 --> 00:43:15,174 I can go anytime, because I'm not married. Right? 457 00:43:15,634 --> 00:43:17,343 She's at it again! 458 00:43:41,493 --> 00:43:43,119 I'm home! 459 00:43:43,245 --> 00:43:44,495 Noriko? 460 00:43:45,122 --> 00:43:46,956 - Shall I lock the door? - Yes 461 00:43:57,509 --> 00:43:59,218 - Finally home! - Welcome 462 00:44:00,429 --> 00:44:03,097 - How was Chako? - She looked so lovely 463 00:44:03,223 --> 00:44:04,807 The reception was magnificent 464 00:44:08,311 --> 00:44:11,272 - Was she in Western dress? - No, a kimono 465 00:44:12,524 --> 00:44:15,609 Would you like to try a bit? 466 00:44:16,278 --> 00:44:17,820 What is it? 467 00:44:19,364 --> 00:44:22,450 Shortcake! It looks delicious 468 00:44:22,576 --> 00:44:24,702 I went to the Ginza with some friends 469 00:44:28,707 --> 00:44:31,292 They're coming to Kamakura next Sunday 470 00:44:31,418 --> 00:44:33,878 Really? I'll cook something special 471 00:44:34,004 --> 00:44:35,546 Please have some 472 00:44:38,091 --> 00:44:40,259 - You don't want any? - I've had enough 473 00:44:40,385 --> 00:44:41,510 Thank you 474 00:44:44,139 --> 00:44:49,894 My friends are funny. We always split into two groups... 475 00:44:50,020 --> 00:44:52,229 ...the married and the single 476 00:44:52,355 --> 00:44:55,441 - Aya got all worked up again - How come? 477 00:44:55,567 --> 00:44:59,445 Because the married ones look down on us for being single 478 00:44:59,571 --> 00:45:01,655 Why not get married, then? 479 00:45:01,782 --> 00:45:03,574 - You're on their side? - Of course 480 00:45:03,700 --> 00:45:05,076 Oh, dear! 481 00:45:06,369 --> 00:45:08,120 I'll think about it, then 482 00:45:08,246 --> 00:45:11,916 You should. How about the man Mr Satake suggested? 483 00:45:13,126 --> 00:45:15,377 He sounds nice 484 00:45:15,504 --> 00:45:17,671 Mr Satake speaks very highly of him 485 00:45:33,522 --> 00:45:35,314 Oh! You scared me! 486 00:45:37,067 --> 00:45:38,776 Were you awake all this time? 487 00:45:41,279 --> 00:45:43,864 She doesn't seem against the idea 488 00:45:43,990 --> 00:45:48,035 I know. I think it's a possibility 489 00:45:49,704 --> 00:45:52,414 She may accept. Try and ask her 490 00:46:00,507 --> 00:46:03,467 This cake tastes really good 491 00:46:03,593 --> 00:46:05,052 Is it? 492 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:10,975 - I'll buy more next time - Please do 493 00:46:24,781 --> 00:46:27,283 Noriko can be stubborn so be tactful 494 00:46:27,409 --> 00:46:30,077 I know. Leave it to me 495 00:46:31,246 --> 00:46:35,332 Tell her that her father approves, but don't press her too much 496 00:46:35,458 --> 00:46:37,459 Don't worry 497 00:46:38,003 --> 00:46:39,920 Do your best, all right? 498 00:47:20,462 --> 00:47:21,921 Hello? 499 00:47:24,716 --> 00:47:26,926 - Hello? - Who is it? 500 00:47:28,553 --> 00:47:31,430 Hello. Long time no see 501 00:47:32,349 --> 00:47:34,892 Ah, Aunt Tami. Come in 502 00:47:35,018 --> 00:47:37,102 Very well. Thank you 503 00:47:43,401 --> 00:47:46,445 Sorry I haven't seen you for such a long time 504 00:47:47,656 --> 00:47:49,406 Where's Koichi's wife? 505 00:47:49,532 --> 00:47:53,202 She went shopping. Please make your self comfortable 506 00:47:54,663 --> 00:47:56,956 Here's something for you from my hometown 507 00:47:58,166 --> 00:48:00,501 I hope you like it. It arrived this morning 508 00:48:00,627 --> 00:48:03,170 You're always very kind 509 00:48:03,296 --> 00:48:05,547 Oh, it's nothing 510 00:48:07,300 --> 00:48:11,553 We had a strange visitor this morning 511 00:48:11,680 --> 00:48:13,514 Oh? Who was it? 512 00:48:13,640 --> 00:48:17,351 I'd never seen him before 513 00:48:17,477 --> 00:48:22,564 A man with parted hair, glasses and a black bag 514 00:48:22,691 --> 00:48:27,027 At first, I thought he was from the tax office 515 00:48:27,153 --> 00:48:29,947 - But I was wrong - Who was he? 516 00:48:30,073 --> 00:48:33,701 He was from one of those reference agencies 517 00:48:34,869 --> 00:48:37,913 He asked me questions about Noriko 518 00:48:38,039 --> 00:48:39,290 Did he really? 519 00:48:39,416 --> 00:48:43,377 Then I realised that it must be about her marriage 520 00:48:43,503 --> 00:48:45,879 They're doing a background check 521 00:48:46,006 --> 00:48:49,258 - I asked him who was interested - Did you? 522 00:48:49,384 --> 00:48:52,970 He just scratched his head and tried to laugh it off 523 00:48:53,096 --> 00:48:56,682 I got so annoyed, I told him he'd never find a better girl 524 00:48:56,808 --> 00:48:59,101 I gave him what for! 525 00:48:59,227 --> 00:49:01,228 Oh, my! 526 00:49:01,354 --> 00:49:06,108 Turns out, that horrible little man knew quite a lot 527 00:49:06,234 --> 00:49:10,696 He even knew that both our sons were classmates... 528 00:49:10,822 --> 00:49:12,656 Oh, hello 529 00:49:13,325 --> 00:49:14,825 Welcome 530 00:49:14,951 --> 00:49:17,911 Thank you for being so kind to Kenkichi 531 00:49:18,038 --> 00:49:19,830 And how are you? 532 00:49:19,956 --> 00:49:21,707 I'm fine, thank you 533 00:49:27,005 --> 00:49:30,424 Your son has become a fine doctor 534 00:49:30,550 --> 00:49:36,388 Thank you, but all he does since his wife died is read books 535 00:49:36,514 --> 00:49:40,559 - It's been two years, hasn't it? - Yes. How time flies 536 00:49:43,813 --> 00:49:48,609 - What about your son Shoji? - He won't be coming back 537 00:49:48,735 --> 00:49:51,320 Some people have returned recently from the south 538 00:49:51,446 --> 00:49:54,281 I've given up hope 539 00:49:54,407 --> 00:49:55,866 There you go 540 00:50:00,830 --> 00:50:03,916 My wife still thinks he's alive somewhere 541 00:50:04,042 --> 00:50:07,669 I know how it is. You can't help it 542 00:50:08,838 --> 00:50:13,217 Every day, she listens to the Missing Persons Hour on the radio 543 00:50:17,180 --> 00:50:20,099 It's funny how our memories work 544 00:50:20,225 --> 00:50:23,060 I forget about recent things... 545 00:50:23,186 --> 00:50:27,564 ...yet I remember everything about Shoji so vividly 546 00:50:29,567 --> 00:50:32,486 He won't be coming home 547 00:50:48,503 --> 00:50:51,004 PHYSICIAN 548 00:51:06,604 --> 00:51:08,730 You were stationed in Zentsuji, right? 549 00:51:08,857 --> 00:51:10,315 That's right 550 00:51:11,276 --> 00:51:14,486 Ever hear of a man called Manabe? 551 00:51:14,612 --> 00:51:16,655 No. Who is he? 552 00:51:17,740 --> 00:51:19,199 Never mind 553 00:51:22,245 --> 00:51:26,206 - Sakaguchi was at Zentsuji - Was he really? 554 00:51:26,332 --> 00:51:29,543 He might know him. He knows a lot of people 555 00:51:32,755 --> 00:51:34,840 That's a stalemate position 556 00:51:35,800 --> 00:51:38,177 - Was this here? - No, it was there 557 00:51:44,601 --> 00:51:47,895 There are so many kids around here now 558 00:51:48,730 --> 00:51:50,314 It's extra noisy on Sundays 559 00:51:50,440 --> 00:51:53,817 My house is filled with them today 560 00:51:55,320 --> 00:51:57,112 I can't stay in that position 561 00:51:58,948 --> 00:52:01,241 Watch your legs! Careful! 562 00:52:03,536 --> 00:52:04,995 There it goes! 563 00:52:09,125 --> 00:52:10,834 More speed 564 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:12,419 Here it comes! 565 00:52:14,464 --> 00:52:16,381 - Coming! - Almost! 566 00:52:21,971 --> 00:52:24,431 - Is this ready? - Yes, take it in 567 00:52:28,853 --> 00:52:30,729 What a crowd! 568 00:52:32,273 --> 00:52:34,066 Lunch, everyone 569 00:52:34,192 --> 00:52:35,943 Sandwiches for lunch! 570 00:52:37,487 --> 00:52:40,113 Sandwiches! Let's eat on the terrace 571 00:52:41,658 --> 00:52:44,451 Don't step on the tracks! 572 00:52:44,577 --> 00:52:46,203 Here, take this 573 00:52:48,248 --> 00:52:50,666 Buy me some more track, Mum 574 00:52:50,792 --> 00:52:52,251 You have enough 575 00:52:52,377 --> 00:52:55,754 It belongs to my friends. I only have eight pieces 576 00:52:55,880 --> 00:52:58,966 - Buy me some more - Why not use your pocket money? 577 00:52:59,092 --> 00:53:03,720 It's not enough. I want to make it longer. Right, Isamu? 578 00:53:03,846 --> 00:53:06,431 - Buy me more, Mum - I'll ask Father 579 00:53:06,558 --> 00:53:08,267 Ask him, then 580 00:53:08,393 --> 00:53:12,104 Tell him it's 32mm-gauge. Don't forget! 581 00:53:12,230 --> 00:53:14,189 - You're so crafty - Shut up! 582 00:53:15,900 --> 00:53:18,068 - Will you buy me some? - No way 583 00:53:23,866 --> 00:53:25,325 Hello? 584 00:53:26,369 --> 00:53:28,495 - Welcome - Hello 585 00:53:28,621 --> 00:53:31,957 - Mari called to say she can't come - Really? 586 00:53:32,083 --> 00:53:34,418 - Has Takako come yet? - No 587 00:53:34,544 --> 00:53:36,461 Oh, what a crowd! 588 00:53:40,592 --> 00:53:42,843 Just look at that! 589 00:53:42,969 --> 00:53:44,428 Just go away! 590 00:53:49,934 --> 00:53:52,686 - Hello - Welcome. Please come in 591 00:53:59,611 --> 00:54:01,111 How lovely 592 00:54:01,237 --> 00:54:04,948 - A little something for your mother - Thank you very much 593 00:54:10,955 --> 00:54:13,373 The sky's so beautiful here 594 00:54:14,876 --> 00:54:17,377 I can't even see the sky where I live! 595 00:54:17,503 --> 00:54:20,505 - Where's your father? - The museum with my mother 596 00:54:21,924 --> 00:54:23,133 What did Mari say? 597 00:54:23,259 --> 00:54:26,345 Her husband's going away on business. She really wanted to come 598 00:54:26,471 --> 00:54:27,971 I see... 599 00:54:34,729 --> 00:54:38,023 How inconvenient. If I were her, I'd have come 600 00:54:38,149 --> 00:54:40,150 It's not that simple for her 601 00:54:40,902 --> 00:54:44,738 She could have come. She has a maid to help her 602 00:54:45,615 --> 00:54:49,117 Maybe a wife has other worries 603 00:54:49,661 --> 00:54:52,162 - We single women wouldn't know - Right! 604 00:54:55,875 --> 00:54:57,459 Help yourself 605 00:54:59,921 --> 00:55:01,672 Kamakura is such a nice place 606 00:55:03,758 --> 00:55:06,134 I wish I could live here 607 00:55:06,260 --> 00:55:08,929 Noriko, phone call for you! 608 00:55:16,270 --> 00:55:18,021 - From Oiso - Is it? 609 00:55:19,107 --> 00:55:21,983 Hello? Takako? What is it? 610 00:55:24,028 --> 00:55:25,654 Really? 611 00:55:27,323 --> 00:55:28,865 I see... 612 00:55:41,963 --> 00:55:45,882 Takako just called. She's in Oiso 613 00:55:46,008 --> 00:55:47,467 Oiso? 614 00:55:49,637 --> 00:55:51,555 Her father's sick 615 00:55:51,681 --> 00:55:56,852 That's not true. He's on a trip, I read it in the newspaper 616 00:55:56,978 --> 00:55:58,061 Is that so? 617 00:56:07,989 --> 00:56:11,116 This party was her idea as well 618 00:56:13,161 --> 00:56:14,911 I wonder why she didn't come 619 00:56:16,247 --> 00:56:18,457 We've been dumped 620 00:56:22,837 --> 00:56:24,921 Because we're fussy, right? 621 00:56:28,134 --> 00:56:31,428 We were such close friends in school 622 00:56:31,554 --> 00:56:34,264 Now we're slowly drifting apart 623 00:56:36,350 --> 00:56:40,353 Can't be helped. That's how it is, it seems 624 00:56:40,480 --> 00:56:42,355 I can't bear it 625 00:56:44,400 --> 00:56:46,777 Shall we go to the beach later? 626 00:56:46,903 --> 00:56:48,111 Yes, shall we? 627 00:56:48,237 --> 00:56:50,697 - Have something to eat - Let's eat 628 00:56:53,201 --> 00:56:54,910 Pass me the juice 629 00:57:33,783 --> 00:57:38,787 This may be the happiest time for our family 630 00:57:40,206 --> 00:57:44,626 We'll be sad when Noriko leaves us to get married 631 00:57:44,752 --> 00:57:46,253 You're right 632 00:57:47,797 --> 00:57:50,257 What do you think of Mr Satake's plan? 633 00:57:51,259 --> 00:57:54,636 I hope it works out. It's time she got married 634 00:58:12,864 --> 00:58:14,948 How time flies 635 00:58:15,074 --> 00:58:19,703 Koichi got married, our grandchildren were born... 636 00:58:19,829 --> 00:58:22,414 ...and now Noriko's getting married 637 00:58:22,540 --> 00:58:25,500 This may be the happiest time of our lives 638 00:58:25,626 --> 00:58:27,335 You think so? 639 00:58:27,461 --> 00:58:30,881 But we'll still have happy times 640 00:58:32,133 --> 00:58:34,301 We mustn't ask for too much 641 00:58:39,056 --> 00:58:40,891 I've really enjoyed today 642 00:58:43,144 --> 00:58:44,603 Look 643 00:58:59,368 --> 00:59:01,745 Some child somewhere must be crying 644 00:59:03,998 --> 00:59:06,958 Remember how Koichi cried when he lost his balloon? 645 00:59:39,283 --> 00:59:42,410 Hello? Hello. Yes, it is 646 00:59:43,537 --> 00:59:46,373 - It's from home - Oh, thanks 647 00:59:55,007 --> 00:59:57,300 Hello? Fumiko? It's me 648 00:59:57,426 --> 01:00:01,346 I have to stay tonight to keep watch on a patient 649 01:00:01,472 --> 01:00:03,598 Is Noriko home? I see 650 01:00:04,934 --> 01:00:08,979 Her prospects seem very good. Sakaguchi told me 651 01:00:09,105 --> 01:00:12,357 I'll tell you when I get home 652 01:00:12,483 --> 01:00:16,027 All right. I understand 653 01:00:16,153 --> 01:00:17,779 What? Oh, I see 654 01:00:18,656 --> 01:00:19,739 Goodnight 655 01:00:25,121 --> 01:00:27,372 - Is he staying over? - Yes 656 01:00:27,498 --> 01:00:30,750 How marvellous. It looks delicious 657 01:00:30,876 --> 01:00:33,086 - How much was it? - 900 yen 658 01:00:33,212 --> 01:00:35,797 - 900 yen? That? - Yes 659 01:00:35,923 --> 01:00:39,968 For that? That's so expensive! 660 01:00:40,094 --> 01:00:42,137 - Is it their usual price? - Yes 661 01:00:48,185 --> 01:00:49,936 I've lost my appetite 662 01:00:50,062 --> 01:00:52,731 Come on, pass me the plates 663 01:00:52,857 --> 01:00:55,108 I shouldn’t have asked you 664 01:00:55,234 --> 01:00:56,818 The plates, the plates! 665 01:00:56,944 --> 01:01:02,532 I feel terrible. I shouldn’t have asked you to buy it 666 01:01:07,246 --> 01:01:09,456 Will you pay for half of it? 667 01:01:09,582 --> 01:01:11,916 Me? Forget it 668 01:01:12,043 --> 01:01:14,753 - I will, I will! - You're serious? 669 01:01:16,213 --> 01:01:18,214 Here 670 01:01:18,340 --> 01:01:21,760 - It's so expensive, though - But this bakery is the best 671 01:01:21,886 --> 01:01:24,679 It costs as much as half a pound of wool 672 01:01:25,639 --> 01:01:27,766 But it's a rare occasion, I suppose 673 01:01:38,486 --> 01:01:40,361 - Good evening! - Who is it? 674 01:01:40,488 --> 01:01:41,946 It's Yabe 675 01:01:45,201 --> 01:01:47,202 - Welcome - Tonight your brother... 676 01:01:47,328 --> 01:01:50,580 - He just called, he's staying overnight - I see 677 01:01:50,706 --> 01:01:53,458 - Please come in - Thank you 678 01:01:59,381 --> 01:02:00,882 Good evening 679 01:02:01,008 --> 01:02:02,258 Here you are 680 01:02:02,384 --> 01:02:05,178 - Thank you for stopping by - Not at all 681 01:02:05,304 --> 01:02:07,472 - Where are your parents? - Gone to bed 682 01:02:07,598 --> 01:02:08,723 Please 683 01:02:08,849 --> 01:02:11,935 My timing was good. You don't mind me having this? 684 01:02:12,061 --> 01:02:13,520 Please do 685 01:02:16,315 --> 01:02:18,733 - Are you celebrating something? - Why? 686 01:02:19,985 --> 01:02:22,278 Do you eat cake like this often? 687 01:02:23,614 --> 01:02:25,281 Not that often 688 01:02:25,407 --> 01:02:27,283 I wish I could 689 01:02:28,744 --> 01:02:30,745 - May I? - Please 690 01:02:36,418 --> 01:02:37,961 It must've cost a lot 691 01:02:38,087 --> 01:02:41,005 It was quite reasonable, right? 692 01:02:41,132 --> 01:02:43,216 It was cheap, so don't worry 693 01:02:46,637 --> 01:02:48,513 It's good 694 01:02:48,639 --> 01:02:51,099 Noriko, I believe congratulations are in order 695 01:02:52,101 --> 01:02:53,601 Really? 696 01:02:55,312 --> 01:02:56,729 So I've heard 697 01:02:56,856 --> 01:03:00,191 Really? How wonderful. What's the occasion? 698 01:03:00,818 --> 01:03:02,902 I'm right, aren't I? 699 01:03:03,028 --> 01:03:04,487 Maybe... 700 01:03:06,198 --> 01:03:08,658 - And you too, I hear - Me? 701 01:03:08,784 --> 01:03:12,787 - Your mother said so - That's just an idea in her head 702 01:03:13,831 --> 01:03:17,292 I think you should remarry. Shouldn't he? 703 01:03:17,418 --> 01:03:20,628 Yes, it would be good for little Mitsuko, too 704 01:03:20,754 --> 01:03:25,216 - I heard the lady's really nice - Mother's just getting all excited 705 01:03:30,014 --> 01:03:33,516 Are you not going to eat that? If not, I will 706 01:03:33,642 --> 01:03:37,020 - I certainly am! - Are you sure? Too bad 707 01:03:39,648 --> 01:03:41,107 It's so good 708 01:03:42,401 --> 01:03:44,110 Hide the cake 709 01:04:06,550 --> 01:04:07,884 What is it? 710 01:04:09,595 --> 01:04:11,304 Evening, Minoru 711 01:04:50,261 --> 01:04:51,719 I'm home 712 01:04:53,555 --> 01:04:58,768 Hi, Dad 713 01:05:02,147 --> 01:05:04,232 Great! 714 01:05:04,900 --> 01:05:07,485 Look, Mum! Great! 715 01:05:08,279 --> 01:05:09,737 Welcome home 716 01:05:13,325 --> 01:05:16,995 Isamu, dad bought us some track! 717 01:05:17,121 --> 01:05:19,664 This is great! 718 01:05:19,790 --> 01:05:21,040 Great! 719 01:05:23,335 --> 01:05:25,044 Hands off and wait! 720 01:05:26,755 --> 01:05:29,674 Dad's great! Let's see 721 01:05:32,886 --> 01:05:34,595 What's this? 722 01:05:34,722 --> 01:05:36,973 - Bread - Shut up! 723 01:05:48,902 --> 01:05:49,944 Idiot! 724 01:05:51,363 --> 01:05:53,865 - Where's mother? - In the bathroom? 725 01:05:53,991 --> 01:05:55,325 Mother? 726 01:05:58,704 --> 01:06:00,288 My belt... 727 01:06:06,420 --> 01:06:09,881 The proposal for Noriko seems very promising 728 01:06:10,007 --> 01:06:12,633 That's very good 729 01:06:12,760 --> 01:06:16,512 Sakaguchi says the man is from a very good family in Zentsuji 730 01:06:16,638 --> 01:06:18,681 - He is the second son - Really? 731 01:06:19,600 --> 01:06:23,686 He's in the social register and seems to be a fine businessman 732 01:06:23,812 --> 01:06:28,399 I see. How nice. And how old is he? 733 01:06:28,525 --> 01:06:32,653 He was born in the 43rd year of the Meiji Era, so he's...42 734 01:06:32,780 --> 01:06:36,199 - 42? - That's about right 735 01:06:36,325 --> 01:06:39,410 - Forties, huh? - He's that much older than Noriko? 736 01:06:39,536 --> 01:06:41,371 Age doesn't matter! 737 01:06:42,498 --> 01:06:47,085 - But that's too old for Noriko - That's right 738 01:06:47,211 --> 01:06:49,379 So what age is good? 739 01:06:49,505 --> 01:06:51,881 Noriko's not so young herself 740 01:06:52,007 --> 01:06:55,051 She can't be too choosy or she'll never get married 741 01:06:57,971 --> 01:07:02,475 As long as he's respectable, we shouldn’t be picky 742 01:07:02,601 --> 01:07:05,561 I just feel sorry for her 743 01:07:05,687 --> 01:07:08,648 Sorry for her? Why? 744 01:07:08,774 --> 01:07:10,983 What do you mean? 745 01:07:11,110 --> 01:07:16,072 With that kind of attitude, you’ll spoil things for Noriko 746 01:07:17,074 --> 01:07:21,536 - I wonder... - Yes, you will 747 01:07:21,662 --> 01:07:26,457 Aren't you asking for too much? You always do this 748 01:07:28,377 --> 01:07:31,087 - Yes, but... - But what? 749 01:07:31,213 --> 01:07:33,756 What does Noriko think? 750 01:07:33,882 --> 01:07:37,677 - You said she'd accept - Yes, but... 751 01:07:37,803 --> 01:07:39,720 Didn't you tell me that? 752 01:07:39,847 --> 01:07:42,473 - You said so - But it was you who... 753 01:07:42,599 --> 01:07:46,227 Idiot! Stop twisting things around! 754 01:07:54,945 --> 01:07:58,239 Am I asking for too much? 755 01:08:57,049 --> 01:08:58,132 What's wrong? 756 01:08:59,468 --> 01:09:01,469 He scolded me 757 01:09:01,595 --> 01:09:02,929 It's all right 758 01:09:05,849 --> 01:09:08,476 We're all just concerned for Noriko 759 01:09:11,188 --> 01:09:13,314 Don't worry about it 760 01:09:35,879 --> 01:09:38,339 Liar! Liar! 761 01:09:38,465 --> 01:09:42,134 I wanted train track, not that! 762 01:09:45,389 --> 01:09:46,931 Stop that! 763 01:09:47,057 --> 01:09:48,641 This stupid thing! 764 01:09:48,767 --> 01:09:50,184 Stop that! 765 01:09:51,562 --> 01:09:54,647 Why did you do that? You do not kick food around! 766 01:09:54,773 --> 01:09:56,274 Liar! 767 01:10:00,445 --> 01:10:02,154 That's a bad thing to do! 768 01:10:02,281 --> 01:10:05,241 - You understand? - Let me go! 769 01:10:16,628 --> 01:10:18,212 Isamu, come here! 770 01:10:23,051 --> 01:10:24,093 I'm home! 771 01:10:24,219 --> 01:10:27,096 Where are you going? Have you been scolded? 772 01:10:28,390 --> 01:10:31,309 - Where are you going? - I don't know 773 01:10:44,114 --> 01:10:45,740 I'm home 774 01:10:45,866 --> 01:10:47,950 Did you scold them again? 775 01:10:50,996 --> 01:10:52,955 You're in a bad mood 776 01:10:53,081 --> 01:10:56,250 You shouldn’t scold them when you're angry 777 01:10:57,210 --> 01:11:00,963 - I feel sorry for them - Why? 778 01:11:01,089 --> 01:11:04,925 - They've grown scared of you - Don't lecture me 779 01:11:05,052 --> 01:11:07,845 I'm not lecturing you. You're always... 780 01:11:07,971 --> 01:11:10,723 Just mind your own business 781 01:11:11,558 --> 01:11:13,142 Very well 782 01:11:17,939 --> 01:11:20,066 - I'm home - Welcome back 783 01:11:20,192 --> 01:11:21,984 He's in a bad mood, isn't he? 784 01:12:09,991 --> 01:12:12,785 Idiot! Idiot! 785 01:12:17,624 --> 01:12:20,126 Isamu! Come on! 786 01:12:57,414 --> 01:12:59,749 Where can they be? 787 01:12:59,875 --> 01:13:04,295 Where, indeed? They'll be getting hungry now 788 01:13:05,088 --> 01:13:07,965 Yes, they will be. Poor things 789 01:13:21,271 --> 01:13:23,063 Aren't they back yet? 790 01:13:23,190 --> 01:13:25,566 Not yet. Where could they have got to? 791 01:13:25,692 --> 01:13:27,777 It's getting late 792 01:13:33,241 --> 01:13:35,326 I'll go and have another look 793 01:13:38,121 --> 01:13:40,498 - But, Father... - No, I'm going 794 01:13:50,300 --> 01:13:53,052 Good evening. Anybody in? 795 01:13:53,845 --> 01:13:56,055 - Is that you, Noriko? - Yes 796 01:13:58,809 --> 01:14:01,685 Did our boys come here? 797 01:14:01,812 --> 01:14:03,896 - No - They didn't? 798 01:14:04,022 --> 01:14:07,024 No. What's wrong? 799 01:14:07,859 --> 01:14:10,069 They've been out all day and still aren't back 800 01:14:10,195 --> 01:14:13,155 Really? Where can they be? 801 01:14:15,534 --> 01:14:16,784 What's up? 802 01:14:16,910 --> 01:14:20,204 - Will you help her find the boys? - All right 803 01:14:20,330 --> 01:14:21,872 - Let's go - Thank you 804 01:14:21,998 --> 01:14:25,626 - Those sandals have got holes in - They're fine 805 01:14:25,752 --> 01:14:29,004 It's dark out, be careful! 806 01:14:29,130 --> 01:14:32,299 Check the road that goes towards Hase 807 01:14:32,425 --> 01:14:35,803 And don't forget to check the train station 808 01:14:35,929 --> 01:14:38,305 And the back lanes, too! 809 01:14:51,987 --> 01:14:54,280 - Your turn - Is it? 810 01:14:58,702 --> 01:15:01,203 Why did you get so angry with them? 811 01:15:05,000 --> 01:15:09,086 Don't be too harsh on them. Children are sensitive 812 01:15:12,090 --> 01:15:14,258 You shouldn’t lose your temper 813 01:15:15,510 --> 01:15:17,177 I know I shouldn’t 814 01:15:21,266 --> 01:15:25,769 - It's not easy - Right, it's not easy 815 01:15:37,198 --> 01:15:39,783 Hello? Yes? 816 01:15:40,577 --> 01:15:43,662 Ah, Mrs Mamiya? How are you? 817 01:15:44,414 --> 01:15:45,956 Yes, he's here 818 01:15:46,082 --> 01:15:47,708 - For me? - Yes, your wife 819 01:15:49,210 --> 01:15:50,836 Hello? It's me 820 01:15:52,714 --> 01:15:55,758 Really? They're home? 821 01:15:58,762 --> 01:16:00,304 That's good 822 01:16:02,557 --> 01:16:05,559 I see. I'll be home soon 823 01:16:12,609 --> 01:16:16,028 - They're home - Thank goodness 824 01:16:16,154 --> 01:16:19,490 They were starving and just sitting in the train station 825 01:16:19,616 --> 01:16:22,618 - Poor boys - They're such a bother 826 01:16:24,537 --> 01:16:26,956 - I'll be off - Yes, you'd better 827 01:16:33,254 --> 01:16:35,923 They take after me more and more 828 01:16:36,049 --> 01:16:38,926 But only my bad side, unfortunately 829 01:16:39,052 --> 01:16:40,928 That's just how it goes 830 01:16:41,471 --> 01:16:43,931 - Don't forget our conversation - What? 831 01:16:44,057 --> 01:16:48,310 They want that position at Akita Hospital filled right away 832 01:16:51,106 --> 01:16:54,108 I'll ask him tomorrow 833 01:16:54,234 --> 01:16:55,818 - See you - All right 834 01:16:55,944 --> 01:16:57,319 - Goodnight - Let me know 835 01:17:16,840 --> 01:17:18,841 I'm home 836 01:17:21,302 --> 01:17:23,429 Mitsuko, my good little girl 837 01:17:25,265 --> 01:17:27,099 You mustn't go outside 838 01:17:36,526 --> 01:17:39,236 You're early. Are you hungry? 839 01:17:39,362 --> 01:17:41,613 - There's fried rice - Fine 840 01:17:41,740 --> 01:17:43,115 - Mother? - What? 841 01:17:43,241 --> 01:17:46,076 - I have something to tell you - What is it? 842 01:17:46,202 --> 01:17:48,203 Come and sit down 843 01:17:50,957 --> 01:17:52,166 What is it? 844 01:17:54,169 --> 01:17:57,796 - I'm thinking of going to Akita - Akita? On a business trip? 845 01:17:57,922 --> 01:18:01,258 They've asked me to run the internal medicine department at Akita Hospital 846 01:18:01,384 --> 01:18:03,886 - They asked you? - Yes 847 01:18:04,012 --> 01:18:06,346 The offer came through Mr Mamiya 848 01:18:06,473 --> 01:18:10,809 He told me I'd be called back to Tokyo in a few years 849 01:18:10,935 --> 01:18:13,687 What do you think? 850 01:18:13,813 --> 01:18:17,274 I'd like to go. But I can always go on my own 851 01:18:17,400 --> 01:18:20,778 - You can't do that! - Will you come with me then? 852 01:18:23,073 --> 01:18:26,158 - How about it? - Well... 853 01:18:27,368 --> 01:18:28,744 It's far away 854 01:18:29,412 --> 01:18:32,456 Not keen? I'd get a big raise 855 01:18:34,000 --> 01:18:37,419 Can't you find a job like that in Tokyo? 856 01:18:37,545 --> 01:18:40,964 No, posts like that are only in the provinces 857 01:18:41,091 --> 01:18:43,592 Listen, Mother, it's a great opportunity for me 858 01:18:44,219 --> 01:18:45,928 I know that, but... 859 01:18:46,054 --> 01:18:51,391 And I can do my research on local problems there 860 01:18:51,518 --> 01:18:55,729 They promised I could return to Tokyo in three or four years 861 01:18:58,650 --> 01:19:02,194 I don't know when I might get another opportunity like this 862 01:19:02,320 --> 01:19:04,488 What do you think, Mother? 863 01:19:06,491 --> 01:19:07,991 I'll accept, all right? 864 01:19:16,417 --> 01:19:20,462 You have a bad habit of going quiet when you're angry, Mother 865 01:19:51,077 --> 01:19:52,494 Yes? 866 01:19:57,000 --> 01:20:00,544 - Hello - Hello. What is it today? 867 01:20:01,504 --> 01:20:05,132 - I was just in the neighbourhood - Well, have a seat 868 01:20:10,722 --> 01:20:13,098 - Where's Noriko? - She's out 869 01:20:14,309 --> 01:20:18,520 - Mr Manabe came by last night - Did he say anything? 870 01:20:18,646 --> 01:20:20,022 Not much 871 01:20:22,192 --> 01:20:25,903 - What about Noriko? - What about her? 872 01:20:26,029 --> 01:20:29,406 - Marrying Mr Manabe - She hasn't said anything yet 873 01:20:29,532 --> 01:20:30,908 I see... 874 01:20:33,244 --> 01:20:37,664 - Will you ask her about it? - Me? 875 01:20:37,790 --> 01:20:40,959 - I don't understand her - What do you mean? 876 01:20:41,085 --> 01:20:45,756 - Is she interested in men? - What do you think? 877 01:20:45,882 --> 01:20:49,843 Sometimes she seems to be, and sometimes she doesn't 878 01:20:49,969 --> 01:20:52,137 - Has she always been like that? - Yes 879 01:20:52,263 --> 01:20:55,641 - Has she ever been in love? - I don't think so 880 01:20:55,767 --> 01:20:59,061 But she used to have an album of Katharine Hepburn photos this thick 881 01:20:59,187 --> 01:21:00,646 Who's Hepburn? 882 01:21:00,772 --> 01:21:03,148 - The American actress - A woman? 883 01:21:03,274 --> 01:21:04,816 - Yes - Is she queer? 884 01:21:04,943 --> 01:21:06,151 No way! 885 01:21:06,277 --> 01:21:09,571 You can never know. She's very strange, in any case 886 01:21:11,366 --> 01:21:14,034 - Why don't you teach her? - About what? 887 01:21:14,160 --> 01:21:16,954 - Everything - What do you mean, everything? 888 01:21:18,248 --> 01:21:19,790 Don't try to be coy 889 01:21:19,916 --> 01:21:21,959 Don't talk to me like that! 890 01:21:25,505 --> 01:21:27,756 - That's rude! - Sorry 891 01:21:30,426 --> 01:21:32,469 Bring some tea 892 01:21:32,595 --> 01:21:33,971 Or some coffee? 893 01:21:34,097 --> 01:21:35,847 Nothing, thank you 894 01:21:42,438 --> 01:21:44,022 Noriko's late 895 01:21:44,148 --> 01:21:47,859 She might not be back today. She's seeing her brother 896 01:21:48,778 --> 01:21:53,198 That was mean of you. You could’ve told me sooner 897 01:21:54,826 --> 01:21:57,703 - How about going out for some sushi? - All right 898 01:21:57,829 --> 01:22:00,080 - What is your favourite sushi? - Tuna 899 01:22:00,206 --> 01:22:03,125 - Tuna? How about an open clam? - Sure 900 01:22:03,251 --> 01:22:05,961 - And a rice roll? - No way 901 01:22:06,087 --> 01:22:08,422 You're a strange one, too 902 01:22:50,798 --> 01:22:53,967 Shoji and I often used to come here when we were students 903 01:22:55,219 --> 01:22:58,347 - Did you? - We always sat at this table 904 01:22:58,473 --> 01:23:01,641 - Really? - That painting was there, too 905 01:23:07,231 --> 01:23:09,358 Time flies, doesn't it? 906 01:23:09,484 --> 01:23:10,859 It does 907 01:23:13,154 --> 01:23:17,115 We quarrelled a lot, but I loved my brother very much 908 01:23:19,786 --> 01:23:21,620 I still have a letter from him 909 01:23:21,746 --> 01:23:25,707 It came through the military post. He'd enclosed a wheat stalk 910 01:23:27,919 --> 01:23:29,961 At that time, I was reading Wheat And Soldiers 911 01:23:32,131 --> 01:23:36,343 - Could you let me have it? - Of course. I'd like you to have it 912 01:23:36,469 --> 01:23:39,137 Thank you. Oh, there he is 913 01:23:42,934 --> 01:23:45,185 - Been waiting long? - Not too long 914 01:23:47,146 --> 01:23:51,817 - Shall we go? What shall we eat? - I'll eat anything 915 01:23:51,943 --> 01:23:54,945 It's your farewell dinner, make him treat you 916 01:23:55,071 --> 01:23:58,615 Of course. But nothing too expensive 917 01:23:59,992 --> 01:24:03,412 - Stingy! - Expensive dishes aren't always good 918 01:24:04,455 --> 01:24:05,956 Shall we go? 919 01:24:40,116 --> 01:24:42,576 - Good evening - Who is it? 920 01:24:45,496 --> 01:24:49,374 - It's me - Ah, Noriko? 921 01:24:49,500 --> 01:24:52,919 Welcome. Please come in 922 01:24:54,505 --> 01:24:56,465 Thanks 923 01:25:05,224 --> 01:25:07,350 - Mitsuko's fast asleep - Yes 924 01:25:10,771 --> 01:25:11,897 You're packing? 925 01:25:13,149 --> 01:25:15,901 I'm not making much headway, though 926 01:25:20,323 --> 01:25:23,575 This is a little farewell gift from my family 927 01:25:23,701 --> 01:25:27,496 Oh, you shouldn’t have. You're very kind 928 01:25:27,622 --> 01:25:29,956 Thank you very much 929 01:25:30,082 --> 01:25:31,374 Where's Kenkichi? 930 01:25:32,251 --> 01:25:37,547 Still at his farewell party even though he's off tomorrow 931 01:25:37,673 --> 01:25:39,257 When will you join him? 932 01:25:39,383 --> 01:25:42,135 As soon as I finish cleaning this place up 933 01:25:42,261 --> 01:25:44,137 It must be hard work 934 01:25:50,311 --> 01:25:52,687 Thanks for all your kindness over the years 935 01:25:55,233 --> 01:25:58,527 - Is this your first trip to Akita? - Yes 936 01:25:58,653 --> 01:26:03,448 The furthest north I've been is Utsunomiya 937 01:26:03,574 --> 01:26:05,075 I see 938 01:26:05,201 --> 01:26:07,994 You’ll be back in a few years 939 01:26:08,120 --> 01:26:10,580 That's what Kenkichi says, too 940 01:26:10,706 --> 01:26:13,959 - It's true - I hope he's right 941 01:26:15,044 --> 01:26:17,921 I wanted him to get remarried... 942 01:26:18,047 --> 01:26:20,799 ...and then we could live the rest of our lives here 943 01:26:23,177 --> 01:26:24,553 Actually... 944 01:26:25,846 --> 01:26:29,599 I hope you won't be offended, and please don't tell Kenkichi 945 01:26:29,725 --> 01:26:31,893 - What is it? - Well... 946 01:26:34,021 --> 01:26:36,898 I know it's an impossible dream... 947 01:26:37,024 --> 01:26:41,027 ...but I just wish Kenkichi had got married to someone like you 948 01:26:41,153 --> 01:26:43,989 - That's what I thought - Really? 949 01:26:44,115 --> 01:26:48,493 I'm sorry. It's just a wish in my heart 950 01:26:48,619 --> 01:26:49,953 Please don't be angry with me 951 01:26:50,913 --> 01:26:53,540 - Do you mean it? - What? 952 01:26:54,625 --> 01:26:57,335 Do you really feel that way about me? 953 01:26:57,461 --> 01:27:01,631 Forgive me, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings 954 01:27:02,341 --> 01:27:06,094 You wouldn’t mind an old maid like me? 955 01:27:08,973 --> 01:27:10,473 Then I accept 956 01:27:11,475 --> 01:27:13,310 - Really? - Yes 957 01:27:14,478 --> 01:27:16,396 - You mean it? - Yes 958 01:27:19,233 --> 01:27:22,068 Are you sure? You really mean it? 959 01:27:24,488 --> 01:27:27,198 How happy I am! You really mean it? 960 01:27:29,869 --> 01:27:31,578 This is so wonderful 961 01:27:31,704 --> 01:27:33,538 Thank you so much! 962 01:27:38,169 --> 01:27:42,922 Thank goodness I mentioned it, or this would never have happened 963 01:27:45,885 --> 01:27:48,970 See? Sometimes it's good that I talk so much 964 01:27:50,765 --> 01:27:54,351 Oh, I am so happy! 965 01:27:54,477 --> 01:27:56,603 I feel so relieved 966 01:28:01,275 --> 01:28:04,361 Noriko, let's have some red-bean buns 967 01:28:05,321 --> 01:28:09,699 No, thank you. I ought to go now 968 01:28:09,825 --> 01:28:11,493 Why? 969 01:28:11,619 --> 01:28:15,372 Please wait a little. Kenkichi will be home soon 970 01:28:16,374 --> 01:28:19,417 But it's already so late 971 01:28:20,252 --> 01:28:21,628 Very well 972 01:28:23,297 --> 01:28:26,174 - Can I really believe it? - Yes 973 01:28:26,300 --> 01:28:29,094 - You promise? Are you sure? - Yes 974 01:28:29,220 --> 01:28:31,096 How happy I am! 975 01:28:33,099 --> 01:28:35,809 - Goodbye - Goodnight 976 01:28:35,935 --> 01:28:38,103 And thank you. Thank you 977 01:28:46,862 --> 01:28:49,698 - Welcome back - Thanks for last night 978 01:28:49,824 --> 01:28:52,784 - When's your train tomorrow? - It's the 8:45 to Aomori 979 01:28:53,994 --> 01:28:55,662 - Well, goodnight - Goodnight 980 01:29:01,836 --> 01:29:03,211 I'm home 981 01:29:05,965 --> 01:29:08,383 Did you see Noriko? 982 01:29:08,509 --> 01:29:10,927 Did she say anything? 983 01:29:11,053 --> 01:29:13,555 Nothing in particular 984 01:29:18,352 --> 01:29:21,771 Listen, she said she'd join our family 985 01:29:21,897 --> 01:29:23,982 She promised she would 986 01:29:25,192 --> 01:29:28,528 You see, I told her what's been on my mind 987 01:29:28,654 --> 01:29:32,365 It was good that I did. I didn't think she'd accept 988 01:29:32,491 --> 01:29:34,743 - What's this about? - She'll join our family 989 01:29:34,869 --> 01:29:37,662 - What for? - What do you mean, "what for"? 990 01:29:37,788 --> 01:29:41,082 She's agreed to marry you, to become your wife 991 01:29:41,208 --> 01:29:44,169 - My wife? - Yes! 992 01:29:44,295 --> 01:29:47,922 Isn't it wonderful? I'm so happy for you 993 01:29:51,051 --> 01:29:53,052 I'm absolutely overjoyed! 994 01:29:54,013 --> 01:29:58,683 You must be happy too. I'm really glad for you 995 01:30:00,811 --> 01:30:04,606 - Then stop crying - I can't help it 996 01:30:05,733 --> 01:30:08,401 If you’re happy, then show it 997 01:30:08,527 --> 01:30:12,197 You are happy, aren't you? 998 01:30:12,323 --> 01:30:18,161 - Yes, I'm happy - Then don't hold back. Show it! 999 01:30:21,373 --> 01:30:23,291 What an odd boy you are! 1000 01:30:43,103 --> 01:30:44,687 Is Noriko back yet? 1001 01:30:45,898 --> 01:30:48,149 I heard her come in a few minutes ago 1002 01:30:56,242 --> 01:30:57,826 - Father - What is it? 1003 01:30:57,952 --> 01:30:59,410 - You too, Mother - What? 1004 01:30:59,537 --> 01:31:01,204 Please come downstairs 1005 01:31:20,140 --> 01:31:22,517 - What is it? - Please sit down 1006 01:31:31,402 --> 01:31:34,571 - Well? - Noriko wants to marry Yabe 1007 01:31:34,697 --> 01:31:36,114 Kenkichi? 1008 01:31:36,240 --> 01:31:39,784 Yes. She says she promised his mother just now 1009 01:31:39,910 --> 01:31:43,788 But he's leaving for Akita tomorrow morning 1010 01:31:45,249 --> 01:31:47,709 That's why I decided 1011 01:31:48,961 --> 01:31:53,214 This is important. Have you given it careful consideration? 1012 01:31:53,340 --> 01:31:55,466 He has a child, too 1013 01:31:57,887 --> 01:32:00,680 We've all been concerned about you getting married 1014 01:32:01,932 --> 01:32:04,183 You must've known that 1015 01:32:05,853 --> 01:32:08,813 Why didn't you at least talk to father and mother? 1016 01:32:10,274 --> 01:32:12,525 Have you thought this through? 1017 01:32:13,694 --> 01:32:15,069 You acted rashly 1018 01:32:16,155 --> 01:32:20,074 I don't know about father and mother, but I don't like this match 1019 01:32:21,243 --> 01:32:22,535 But I... 1020 01:32:24,288 --> 01:32:28,833 When his mother talked to me, I didn't feel a moment's hesitation 1021 01:32:28,959 --> 01:32:32,337 I suddenly felt that I'd be happy with him 1022 01:32:32,463 --> 01:32:34,047 That's why I accepted 1023 01:32:34,173 --> 01:32:37,926 Are you sure you won't be sorry later? 1024 01:32:38,052 --> 01:32:39,344 I don't think so 1025 01:32:39,470 --> 01:32:42,805 Are you positive you won't regret this later? 1026 01:32:43,891 --> 01:32:48,269 - I'm sure - You're sure? Absolutely sure? 1027 01:32:49,396 --> 01:32:50,605 I'm sure 1028 01:32:58,072 --> 01:33:00,698 Don't you feel chilly, dear? 1029 01:33:01,533 --> 01:33:03,076 Shall we go back to bed? 1030 01:33:04,453 --> 01:33:06,162 Let's go back to sleep 1031 01:33:50,040 --> 01:33:55,336 It was thoughtless of her to decide on her own 1032 01:34:01,176 --> 01:34:04,637 She acts like she grew up all by herself 1033 01:34:42,885 --> 01:34:45,470 What should we do? 1034 01:34:47,389 --> 01:34:48,556 Should we let her? 1035 01:34:49,475 --> 01:34:51,976 Why not? It's her own decision 1036 01:34:53,103 --> 01:34:55,271 Maybe something can still be done 1037 01:34:56,440 --> 01:35:00,026 What could we do now? She's made up her mind 1038 01:35:02,696 --> 01:35:05,073 You know how she is 1039 01:35:38,023 --> 01:35:39,398 Yes? 1040 01:35:42,402 --> 01:35:45,196 There's a visitor for you in reception 1041 01:35:45,322 --> 01:35:46,739 All right 1042 01:36:01,338 --> 01:36:04,674 - Thanks for seeing him off - I'm glad that he got a seat 1043 01:36:04,800 --> 01:36:08,636 He couldn’t have stood all the way to Akita 1044 01:36:08,762 --> 01:36:13,182 - He's lucky - What brings you here? 1045 01:36:13,308 --> 01:36:17,562 - The station was too crowded to talk - About what? 1046 01:36:17,688 --> 01:36:22,817 I couldn’t possibly ask you with all those people around... 1047 01:36:23,986 --> 01:36:26,070 ...but I kept thinking about it after we parted 1048 01:36:26,196 --> 01:36:29,282 - What is this about? - About last night 1049 01:36:30,284 --> 01:36:33,786 I still can't believe it. It feels like it was a dream 1050 01:36:35,539 --> 01:36:37,373 Did your parents approve? 1051 01:36:38,375 --> 01:36:40,918 - Yes - And your brother? 1052 01:36:41,044 --> 01:36:43,713 - Don't worry - Really? They approved? 1053 01:36:48,051 --> 01:36:50,094 Wonderful, wonderful 1054 01:36:51,054 --> 01:36:54,432 But what does Kenkichi think? 1055 01:36:55,225 --> 01:36:56,934 Kenkichi? 1056 01:36:58,979 --> 01:37:04,108 He's overjoyed. He didn't sleep a wink last night 1057 01:37:04,234 --> 01:37:06,485 We ate again in the middle of the night 1058 01:37:07,154 --> 01:37:08,529 Really? 1059 01:37:10,115 --> 01:37:12,241 I'll live a nice long life, thanks to you 1060 01:37:13,660 --> 01:37:15,453 I feel so relieved now 1061 01:37:17,414 --> 01:37:21,167 Well, I'll be going now. I'm so happy! 1062 01:37:22,628 --> 01:37:25,796 - This is the way out - Oh, is it? 1063 01:37:27,507 --> 01:37:29,550 Oh, I'm so happy! 1064 01:37:56,203 --> 01:37:58,371 Fumi, can you pull it from that end? 1065 01:38:08,298 --> 01:38:12,551 I wonder if she did the right thing, deciding on her own 1066 01:38:13,178 --> 01:38:14,553 I wonder too 1067 01:38:15,764 --> 01:38:18,432 She didn't have to marry someone with a child 1068 01:38:18,976 --> 01:38:20,476 You're right 1069 01:38:20,602 --> 01:38:21,978 Maybe she doesn't mind... 1070 01:38:22,813 --> 01:38:27,149 ...but it's a pity there was nothing we could do 1071 01:38:32,739 --> 01:38:34,240 I always thought... 1072 01:38:35,701 --> 01:38:38,327 ...ever since she left school... 1073 01:38:38,453 --> 01:38:42,873 ...every time I heard people compliment her... 1074 01:38:43,000 --> 01:38:46,294 ...I wondered what kind of family she'd marry into 1075 01:38:51,383 --> 01:38:53,718 You know Mrs Shinoda from Denen-Chofu? 1076 01:38:53,844 --> 01:38:55,219 Yes 1077 01:38:56,179 --> 01:38:58,431 Whenever I visited her beautiful home... 1078 01:38:58,557 --> 01:39:04,979 ...I dreamed Noriko would be a wife in such a smart house one day 1079 01:39:05,105 --> 01:39:06,772 I'm sure 1080 01:39:07,399 --> 01:39:13,070 Now I think Mr Satake's man might've been a better choice 1081 01:39:13,196 --> 01:39:15,072 I agree 1082 01:39:15,198 --> 01:39:18,492 I don't understand young people nowadays 1083 01:39:19,453 --> 01:39:20,536 Are you going out? 1084 01:39:21,913 --> 01:39:23,914 To buy some seed for the canaries 1085 01:39:25,917 --> 01:39:27,668 I'll see him out 1086 01:39:34,509 --> 01:39:37,803 - Do you want me to get anything else? - No 1087 01:39:43,268 --> 01:39:44,977 See you later 1088 01:41:19,739 --> 01:41:23,200 So you've already decided? 1089 01:41:24,870 --> 01:41:27,872 It was all very sudden. When's your wedding? 1090 01:41:28,999 --> 01:41:32,209 We’ll discuss it when he returns from Akita in a few months 1091 01:41:32,919 --> 01:41:34,962 You've taken a big step 1092 01:41:35,088 --> 01:41:39,049 I didn't think you were the type who could ever leave Tokyo 1093 01:41:39,176 --> 01:41:40,384 Why? 1094 01:41:40,510 --> 01:41:45,097 I imagined you'd live Western-style, with a flower garden... 1095 01:41:45,223 --> 01:41:46,807 ...listening to Chopin 1096 01:41:46,933 --> 01:41:52,521 And in your tiled kitchen, you'd have a refrigerator filled with Coca-Cola 1097 01:41:52,647 --> 01:41:55,524 I thought you'd be a wife in a house like that 1098 01:41:56,443 --> 01:42:01,739 And when I'd visit, you'd meet me on a covered porch... 1099 01:42:01,865 --> 01:42:06,035 ...wearing a white sweater, playing with a Scottish terrier... 1100 01:42:06,161 --> 01:42:09,121 ...and you'd greet me over a hedge, "Hello, how are you?" 1101 01:42:09,247 --> 01:42:13,167 - Not at all - I couldn’t imagine otherwise 1102 01:42:14,002 --> 01:42:15,961 Akita is farm country, right? 1103 01:42:16,630 --> 01:42:20,007 - Will you wear farmer's clothes? - Of course 1104 01:42:20,133 --> 01:42:23,385 "A wright my luvva? 1105 01:42:23,512 --> 01:42:27,473 "Proper nice weather we been havin', eh?" 1106 01:42:28,350 --> 01:42:30,309 Can you talk like that? 1107 01:42:30,435 --> 01:42:33,229 "Reckon I can a wright. Tis easy" 1108 01:42:33,355 --> 01:42:35,773 "Well, I be! 1109 01:42:35,899 --> 01:42:40,069 "You come up 'ere from the big city and already talk our dialect 1110 01:42:40,195 --> 01:42:42,988 "You don't look local, but you talk local" 1111 01:42:43,114 --> 01:42:46,534 "If I's gonna live in Akita when me man an' I tie the knot... 1112 01:42:46,660 --> 01:42:49,286 ..."then reckon I shud learn the dialect" 1113 01:42:49,412 --> 01:42:51,205 You speak it so well! 1114 01:42:51,331 --> 01:42:53,374 A girl from Akita went to our school 1115 01:42:53,500 --> 01:42:55,334 So that's why! 1116 01:43:03,093 --> 01:43:04,552 Do you remember... 1117 01:43:06,888 --> 01:43:10,015 ...before your brother Shoji left for the front... 1118 01:43:10,141 --> 01:43:12,977 ...we went hiking with him and a friend? 1119 01:43:13,103 --> 01:43:15,145 Is he the man? 1120 01:43:15,272 --> 01:43:17,731 I don't remember if he was with us 1121 01:43:17,857 --> 01:43:19,316 Did you like him then? 1122 01:43:20,986 --> 01:43:23,195 I had no particular feelings for him 1123 01:43:23,321 --> 01:43:27,074 - When did it start? - I don't know. It happened gradually 1124 01:43:27,200 --> 01:43:29,660 Really? I had no idea 1125 01:43:29,786 --> 01:43:35,040 Of course not. I never imagined myself marrying him 1126 01:43:35,166 --> 01:43:36,875 So what happened? 1127 01:43:38,211 --> 01:43:40,588 - It was just by accident - Accident? 1128 01:43:40,714 --> 01:43:44,133 Well, that's not entirely true. How can I explain it? 1129 01:43:44,259 --> 01:43:47,678 It's like when you look for something all over the place... 1130 01:43:47,804 --> 01:43:51,599 ...and then you find it was right in front of you all along 1131 01:43:51,725 --> 01:43:55,144 My mother always looks for her glasses when they're on her nose 1132 01:43:55,270 --> 01:43:57,021 - That's how it was - How so? 1133 01:43:57,147 --> 01:44:00,107 He was so close at hand, I didn't realise he was the one 1134 01:44:00,233 --> 01:44:02,067 So you did love him 1135 01:44:02,193 --> 01:44:05,487 No, it wasn't like I was in love with him 1136 01:44:05,614 --> 01:44:09,825 I'd known him well since childhood, and I knew I could trust him 1137 01:44:09,951 --> 01:44:11,827 That means you love him 1138 01:44:11,953 --> 01:44:16,749 No, it's different. It's the feeling of being totally at ease with him 1139 01:44:16,875 --> 01:44:18,167 Don't you understand? 1140 01:44:18,293 --> 01:44:21,045 If that’s not being in love, what is? 1141 01:44:21,171 --> 01:44:23,130 - No, it's not - Yes, it is 1142 01:44:23,256 --> 01:44:25,966 You've fallen in love with him 1143 01:44:26,092 --> 01:44:28,218 - You're in love - Am I? 1144 01:44:28,345 --> 01:44:31,639 Yes, you are. Don't make me hit you! 1145 01:44:31,765 --> 01:44:34,933 - You better not. I know how you hit - Right! 1146 01:44:42,317 --> 01:44:45,235 - Grab her, Mother! - What's going on here? 1147 01:44:45,362 --> 01:44:47,696 - Aya, where's that thing? - What thing? 1148 01:44:47,822 --> 01:44:53,535 The thing I brought up the other day. It's about this big, and yellow 1149 01:44:53,662 --> 01:44:56,246 I was sure I'd left it here somewhere 1150 01:44:56,373 --> 01:44:58,957 - Madam, you're wanted - Oh, all right 1151 01:45:02,295 --> 01:45:05,255 - What's she looking for? - I don't know 1152 01:45:06,758 --> 01:45:09,385 She's always like that. She’ll be back, anyway 1153 01:45:12,055 --> 01:45:14,723 I wonder if she’s getting senile 1154 01:45:14,849 --> 01:45:17,768 I can't leave home to get married with her like that 1155 01:45:17,894 --> 01:45:19,812 Wouldn't your husband live here with you? 1156 01:45:19,938 --> 01:45:23,273 No way. No real man would live with his wife's family 1157 01:45:33,076 --> 01:45:36,453 See? And she usually comes back once more 1158 01:45:36,579 --> 01:45:37,955 Really? 1159 01:45:39,124 --> 01:45:42,793 I'm happy for you. You're lucky you found a man you love 1160 01:45:43,461 --> 01:45:45,921 I'm sure our new life together won't be easy 1161 01:45:47,006 --> 01:45:52,219 There will be a lot of difficulties and inconveniences to deal with 1162 01:45:52,345 --> 01:45:55,139 I'll have to scrimp and work really hard 1163 01:45:55,682 --> 01:45:59,852 - And what about your boss's plan? - I declined this morning 1164 01:45:59,978 --> 01:46:01,645 What did he say? 1165 01:46:02,647 --> 01:46:05,399 He laughed that I was old-fashioned for a modern girl 1166 01:46:05,525 --> 01:46:08,235 That's funny. He's upstairs right now 1167 01:46:09,154 --> 01:46:11,363 And Mr Manabe's with him 1168 01:46:11,489 --> 01:46:14,616 Why not take a peek from the next room? 1169 01:46:14,743 --> 01:46:17,911 - No - Come on, it'll be fun 1170 01:46:18,037 --> 01:46:20,622 - He's quite good-looking - No 1171 01:46:20,749 --> 01:46:23,667 Come on. Why not? It'll be all right 1172 01:46:23,793 --> 01:46:27,171 No, I'd rather not. I don't need any more husbands 1173 01:46:27,297 --> 01:46:29,339 Don't worry. Come on 1174 01:46:29,466 --> 01:46:32,718 I may marry whoever's left. Let's go! 1175 01:46:35,388 --> 01:46:36,930 - We shouldn’t - It's fine! 1176 01:46:37,056 --> 01:46:38,682 - Let's not - Come on! 1177 01:47:22,477 --> 01:47:25,562 I wonder if we should give her our blessing 1178 01:47:26,314 --> 01:47:28,023 She's impossible 1179 01:47:32,403 --> 01:47:34,446 I just don't know 1180 01:47:35,615 --> 01:47:37,741 I feel sorry for her 1181 01:47:39,744 --> 01:47:42,663 Let's talk to her again and make sure 1182 01:47:44,415 --> 01:47:45,874 Maybe we should 1183 01:47:46,000 --> 01:47:49,586 She said she's decided, but she might have second thoughts 1184 01:47:55,510 --> 01:47:56,885 I'm back! 1185 01:48:13,987 --> 01:48:17,281 - I'm home. Sorry I'm late - Welcome home 1186 01:48:17,407 --> 01:48:19,867 - I went to see Aya - Did you? 1187 01:48:19,993 --> 01:48:21,535 Have you eaten? 1188 01:48:21,661 --> 01:48:24,788 I'll fix myself something. Don't bother. I'll help myself 1189 01:48:24,914 --> 01:48:29,001 - There are some leftover croquettes - Good. Thanks 1190 01:49:17,342 --> 01:49:18,717 Thanks for the food 1191 01:50:51,811 --> 01:50:56,523 Are you worried because I'm marrying a man with a child? 1192 01:50:57,608 --> 01:50:59,943 - That's one reason - Please don't be worried 1193 01:51:00,570 --> 01:51:05,198 - I'm not worried - But mother feels sorry for you 1194 01:51:05,324 --> 01:51:08,535 I saw her crying in the kitchen last night 1195 01:51:10,580 --> 01:51:13,331 But I love children 1196 01:51:14,375 --> 01:51:17,044 Father and mother don't see it the same way as you do 1197 01:51:18,212 --> 01:51:23,050 Mitsuko will grow up, and what happens when you have your own child...? 1198 01:51:23,176 --> 01:51:27,054 It’ll be fine. I've given it a lot of thought 1199 01:51:27,180 --> 01:51:29,056 It’ll be all right 1200 01:51:29,182 --> 01:51:32,851 The situation's not that unusual. I'm sure I can manage 1201 01:51:32,977 --> 01:51:38,356 - But... - Don't you worry, Sister 1202 01:51:38,483 --> 01:51:43,153 - I'm confident I can do it - Is that so? That's all right, then 1203 01:51:46,699 --> 01:51:48,992 Maybe I'm an optimist 1204 01:51:49,118 --> 01:51:52,954 Being without money doesn't worry me like it does other people 1205 01:51:53,081 --> 01:51:54,915 I'm fine with it 1206 01:51:55,041 --> 01:51:57,667 - Are you sure? - Yes 1207 01:51:58,878 --> 01:52:01,004 I'll stop worrying, then 1208 01:52:04,342 --> 01:52:07,094 Frankly, I felt I couldn’t trust a man... 1209 01:52:07,220 --> 01:52:13,850 ...who was still unattached and drifting around at 40 1210 01:52:13,976 --> 01:52:17,771 I think a man with a child is more trustworthy 1211 01:52:18,689 --> 01:52:22,526 - I admire you, Noriko - Why? 1212 01:52:22,652 --> 01:52:26,404 I knew nothing about marriage when I got married 1213 01:52:32,036 --> 01:52:35,997 But what will become of the family when I leave home? 1214 01:52:38,000 --> 01:52:40,377 You needn't worry about that 1215 01:52:40,503 --> 01:52:44,548 Your father and mother only want you to be happy 1216 01:52:44,674 --> 01:52:46,466 So don't worry 1217 01:52:47,301 --> 01:52:51,429 But it’ll be harder for you without me 1218 01:52:51,556 --> 01:52:55,142 It’ll be fine. You and I can compete from now on 1219 01:52:56,185 --> 01:52:58,770 - At what? - Economising 1220 01:52:58,896 --> 01:53:02,023 - And I don't intend to lose - Neither do I 1221 01:53:02,150 --> 01:53:04,651 You’ll have to stop eating shortcake 1222 01:53:04,777 --> 01:53:07,445 Of course! It's too expensive 1223 01:53:07,572 --> 01:53:09,656 But if we’re given some, I'll eat it 1224 01:53:27,675 --> 01:53:31,261 Come on, it's lovely down here! 1225 01:54:23,105 --> 01:54:25,190 I'm glad you came 1226 01:54:30,988 --> 01:54:33,114 Congratulations 1227 01:54:36,535 --> 01:54:39,162 Thank you for everything over all these years 1228 01:54:39,288 --> 01:54:42,123 No, I should thank you 1229 01:54:42,250 --> 01:54:44,918 Shall we call Aya and go out for dinner? 1230 01:54:45,044 --> 01:54:49,673 Well, thank you for asking, but I really must be going 1231 01:54:49,799 --> 01:54:51,883 I see 1232 01:54:52,009 --> 01:54:55,220 Well, do stop by if you ever come up to Tokyo 1233 01:54:55,346 --> 01:54:56,972 Thank you very much 1234 01:54:57,098 --> 01:54:59,849 And take good care of your husband 1235 01:55:05,940 --> 01:55:09,442 Manabe will probably be disappointed, but tough luck 1236 01:55:11,570 --> 01:55:15,407 If I were younger and single and proposed to you, would you accept? 1237 01:55:17,785 --> 01:55:19,995 You'd turn me down too? 1238 01:55:30,006 --> 01:55:32,882 Hey, come and take a good look at Tokyo 1239 01:55:44,812 --> 01:55:46,855 Tokyo's not so bad 1240 01:56:14,216 --> 01:56:15,508 Putting it back on? 1241 01:56:15,634 --> 01:56:18,845 - I can't decide - Leave it off 1242 01:56:31,359 --> 01:56:33,318 Please look towards me 1243 01:56:41,994 --> 01:56:43,411 Keep still, Isamu 1244 01:56:45,664 --> 01:56:48,583 Madam, chin down a little, please 1245 01:56:52,129 --> 01:56:53,588 Ready, everyone? 1246 01:56:54,590 --> 01:56:56,591 - Thank you - Thank you 1247 01:56:57,551 --> 01:57:01,304 Could you take one more picture of my mother and father? 1248 01:57:01,430 --> 01:57:04,140 - Good idea - Really? All right 1249 01:57:04,266 --> 01:57:05,600 Very well 1250 01:57:27,289 --> 01:57:29,541 You look wonderful together 1251 01:57:30,584 --> 01:57:34,129 - Don't make fun of us - It's been years since the last time 1252 01:58:09,081 --> 01:58:11,291 - I'm finished - Me, too 1253 01:58:11,417 --> 01:58:13,209 You've eaten everything up! 1254 01:58:15,463 --> 01:58:17,213 Where are you going, Isamu? 1255 01:58:17,339 --> 01:58:18,882 To poo 1256 01:58:22,219 --> 01:58:24,179 Thanks for the meal 1257 01:58:28,934 --> 01:58:32,312 Now you're marrying Yabe, I wish I hadn't sent him to Akita 1258 01:58:33,272 --> 01:58:37,442 But knowing he was leaving made me realise how I felt about him 1259 01:58:37,568 --> 01:58:40,236 Three or four years will pass in no time 1260 01:58:40,362 --> 01:58:42,906 Yes, it’ll go quickly 1261 01:58:43,908 --> 01:58:49,204 We've lived in this house for 16 years already 1262 01:58:49,330 --> 01:58:51,664 That's right 1263 01:58:51,790 --> 01:58:55,627 It was spring and Noriko had just left primary school 1264 01:58:55,753 --> 01:59:00,423 That's right. She was just a little older than Minoru is now 1265 01:59:01,217 --> 01:59:04,260 She used to wear a ribbon in her hair... 1266 01:59:04,386 --> 01:59:07,639 ...and she was always singing 1267 01:59:07,765 --> 01:59:09,557 She was so cute 1268 01:59:12,228 --> 01:59:14,229 Children grow up so quickly 1269 01:59:15,356 --> 01:59:18,816 - What will you do now, Koichi? - I'm going to start a practice here 1270 01:59:18,943 --> 01:59:21,694 - Really? - And what about your hospital post? 1271 01:59:21,820 --> 01:59:24,864 I'll keep working there in the evenings 1272 01:59:24,990 --> 01:59:26,491 I see... 1273 01:59:28,702 --> 01:59:34,916 Well...we're parting ways, but we’ll be together again 1274 01:59:36,252 --> 01:59:39,796 I wish we could live together forever... 1275 01:59:39,922 --> 01:59:41,965 ...but that's impossible 1276 01:59:43,926 --> 01:59:49,389 Father and Mother, you must visit us now and then from Yamato 1277 01:59:51,767 --> 01:59:54,143 I'm sorry, it's all my doing 1278 01:59:55,187 --> 02:00:00,233 No, it's not your fault. It was inevitable 1279 02:00:02,403 --> 02:00:05,905 Noriko, please take good care of your health 1280 02:00:06,031 --> 02:00:08,116 I hear Akita's very cold 1281 02:00:10,160 --> 02:00:14,622 Yes, you must take care and keep healthy 1282 02:00:15,583 --> 02:00:19,002 Then we’ll be sure to get together again 1283 02:02:25,963 --> 02:02:28,589 Hey, look there 1284 02:02:28,716 --> 02:02:30,633 A bride is passing by 1285 02:02:40,894 --> 02:02:43,938 I wonder what sort of family she's marrying into 1286 02:03:01,415 --> 02:03:03,958 I wonder how Noriko is 1287 02:03:05,836 --> 02:03:08,171 Our family’s been scattered 1288 02:03:09,256 --> 02:03:12,049 But you and I, we've done quite well 1289 02:03:15,220 --> 02:03:20,475 We've experienced a lot in our years together 1290 02:03:22,478 --> 02:03:24,729 We shouldn’t ask for too much 1291 02:03:26,857 --> 02:03:29,567 We've been so happy 1292 02:04:46,436 --> 02:04:52,859 THE END 93686