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SING MY LIFE

Isn't that dead stock from last year?

Mind your own business!

Hey, Katsu!

How many customers today, huh?

Watch where you're goin', old lady.

What are you brats doing?

Who are you calling brats, you old bag!

Hey! What are you doing here this time of day?

Get your butts to school!

Sorry. Sorry, Officer!

Sorry!

Are you all right, Granny?

Granny? That's rude.

l have a name, you know.

Please let Daddy come home.

Miku's mom? No way!

I swear, I saw her with that handsome guy.

Keep your voices down!

She usually looks so meek.

Can't judge someone by their appearance.

"Let Mommy dump her boyfriend and then Daddy can come home." Can't judge someone by their appearance.

"Let Mommy dump her boyfriend and then Daddy can come home."

"Let Mommy dump her boyfriend and then Daddy can come home." No matter how hard you wish,

"Let Mommy dump her boyfriend and then Daddy can come home."

some things you can only do when you're young.

Kazu?

Tonight? OK.

Same place as usual.

Above all,

for women of this country, youth reigns supreme.

"Fabulous forty", "Cougar", "A handsome woman"...

Clever, but it's just flowery language.

The younger woman always wins.

You forgot something.

"Sachie Seyama"

Thank you.

There's no benefit to living longer.

"Long life Katsu Seyama"

What's more, when people pass middle age, they're no longer men or women,

they're "seniors". A completely separate creature from ourselves.

When l was young,

l wanted to croak before l became a wrinkled old biddy,

but l had a daughter, so l couldn't die.

Hey, you'll wither away.

My ivy league husband passed while I was pregnant with her. Tokyo Olympics.

Construction accident, right?

You ran off with Mr. Smart and Sensitive.

Even though l was against it.

I bred a great girl, though.

True, Sachie is great!

What was that again?

This?

Swell, isn't it?

There's my daughter's name.

"Editor-in-chief".

Sexy lady.

Sachie's busy, and my grandson's always pestering me.

Without me, things would fall apart. It's a real dilemma!

"My daughter this," "My daughter that".

If she's so important to you,

why work part-time in this old place?

Who do you think you are?

You jingle jangle like a pachinko machine.

When women lose their own sparkle, they depend on jewelry.

Jiro.

Can I have a fruit milk?

OK.

With all your dough, why come to this old place?

A wandering old woman with no place to go is sad.

I'm not old.

I'm se-ni-or.

A wandering senior? That's weird!

I took a new passport photo for my Hawaii trip.

You can have one.

What a lovely photo. Perfect for your funeral.

Making preparations like a model old lady.

That's "senior"!

I think you'll be first in line for a funeral portrait.

Don't wear thick makeup to my funeral.

If your mascara runs you'll look like a demon!

I'll bring a towel with me for my tears of joy.

Oh, is that so?

Stop it, you two!

Move, move, move!

Hey!

Jiro.

- Are you OK? - l think so.

Do you always get caught with your pants down, Dad?

Me and Katsu...

We scavenged and went through hell together as war orphans.

We're like family.

If it wasn't for Katsu, I'd have died on the streets long ago.

You look like you've been half killed by her.

Like Mom, I'll get a husband to move in here.

I'd be terrified to move in with a mother-in-law like Katsu.

No need to be scared. You'll never have a mother-in-law.

Katsu.

It's no big thing.

You better live a long time, or it'll be inconvenient for me.

Let's go to the beach.

The beach? Sounds nice!

Apples again?

Huh?

Are we gonna walk there?

Um, OK.

"Coming home... with you at dawn"

"Not on my own. The two of us. Not alone." Like a junior high diary.

Don't tease her please. She's my new songbird.

Songbird? This juvenile junk?

Break time. Break. Let's eat.

You say "Songs need soul" and "Make the heart tremble"

but these 19 or 20-year-olds haven't lived or suffered. It's impossible!

Good job.

How was l?

Well, your tone is not bad-

"Do you feel hatred for"

"Girls with long hair?"

Tell her agent to chop her hair.

Seriously?

"Tokyo boogie woogie The rhythm's zippy zingy"

"Makes the heart go thumpety-thump"

"Ringing out across the ocean Tokyo boogie woogie"

"The boogie woogie dance ls the world's dance"

"lt's the song of our dreams"

"Let's whistle it"

"Tokyo boogie woogie"

l don't need any of that.

You've had a sour face since morning.

Is work piled up?

Mom, I'm actually-

Tired out from doing what you like is a luxury.

After you were born l didn't have choices.

You don't know how tough my job is.

Tough? Don't make me laugh.

"How are my clothes?" "How's my makeup?"

You do clean work in a nice office. Compared to my struggles it's a fart.

l guess you don't know, but companies aren't so-

Your problem is you lack perseverance.

That big gorgeous wedding ceremony, then divorced three years later.

Thanks for breakfast.

When I was pregnant with you a wedding was beyond my wildest dreams.

Shotgun wedding...

I never wore a skirt like yours.

Cleaning everything from gutters to dishes. Killing myself to raise you.

If you're tired, push the pressure points.

Your back has points for all kinds of illnesses.

I'm OK.

lt's free.

Wait right there!

Where are you going?

School.

And a gig.

Band this, band that. If you fail again I'm not paying your tuition.

In that case, I'll live off the band.

Live off it?

Can you see yourself at 60? Can you even make it to 60?

Thinking so far ahead?

No, making it through life until then.

The average lifespan is 80. 20 more years after 60.

Old age is a drag.

Right.

The number of people who can live life the way they want is tiny.

Being a company worker is hard enough, let alone a spoiled band kid-

Music is fine!

One hit and he's set for life.

If it's covered it'll be on TV forever.

The New Year's Eve Singing Contest-

Stay out of it, Mom.

Mother and son-

What are you saying? l raised Tsubasa myself.

Now, now!

You have an important accessory. Set your mind and go for it.

Stop it, Grandma.

You're hungry. Take something to go.

l will.

See ya.

Take care.

l will.

See you later.

Oh, Grandma.

If you would...

Thanks!

See you!

Mom, buy some new shoes already. These look so poor.

"Suspicious Girl"

Excuse me.

The chair.

The times haven't caught up to us.

So what? Those who get it, get it.

Right!

It ain't easy to make our dreams come true.

They'll come true one day.

Right!

Huh?

A job. I'm going job hunting.

Anna!

But why not?

They're covered in dust.

If you're going to pick holes then forget it.

I'm being generous by buying your dead stock.

Like I said, half price is crazy. I'd go out of business.

Go bust then!

I'll be at the final sale!

Making him go bust isn't helping him.

Hello?

What? Tsubasa?!

Thanks for your kindness.

Have this, too.

Please help Tsubasa.

Please!

Grandma!

What's wrong?

What the...

Grandma?

I'll update you on the revisions later.

Yes. In this meeting room, please.

I want to get rid of this column and make a new page.

That's not so easy-

It's not my fault circulation is down. Shouldn't you blame my predecessor?

She's so out of touch.

Nothing you can do. She's a middle-aged woman.

$10,000?

Typical case. Bank transfer scam.

Hush money for Tsubasa molesting someone. I can understand the intention.

Can you?

l thought it was fishy, too.

Still...

Well, if the $10,000 is gone

consider it a lesson.

You say that easily. I worked so hard to earn it.

l was trying to make you feel better.

I did it all for you.

What?

If Tsubasa was arrested, your career would've suffered. That's why l paid-

It's my fault you were scammed?

l gave up a lot to put away that money little by little for my old age.

Everything's my fault?

Correct! That's what a mother is.

I don't want to become a mother like you.

Always "Because I had you..." That's why you couldn't do what you wanted.

That's right!

So start doing it!

Don't you see?

All you talk about is me or Tsubasa.

You've already reached old age. Half way through it.

You saved, you settled for less, and now your life's over.

Mom, that's harsh.

If I did as I liked, it'd be a mess-

No it wouldn't.

It wouldn't.

You just couldn't boast about your hardships.

Don't blame your misery on me.

Yeah?

In that case, maybe I will do what l want!

I get it now. You watch me!

Sorry.

"Mom"

"Incoming Call"

How could that quack say

"Your daughter won't live to see adulthood"?

She's an editor-in-chief now. Top rank.

Talking to a mother with that attitude...

If a mother..

is proud of her daughter,

what's wrong with that?

Why is that bad?!

"Portrait Studio"

lt's my first time in a portrait studio.

No wedding pictures, but we borrowed a camera for my daughter's third birthday.

You know, my daughter...

Hello. Excuse me.

The photo outside. Audrey Hepburn. l love that movie!

The princess rides on a scooter. What's it called again?

"Roman Holiday".

That's it!

When I was young, l wanted to be as beautiful as her.

I wanted the same dress for coming-of-age day.

You're laughing.

No, I'm sure it would've suited you.

But l couldn't go to the ceremony. I had to work.

That's a real shame.

l was lucky... to have a job.

I could've have bought the dress.

With this camera...

I'll turn you into a princess.

Yes, please!

3, 2, 1 ...

Shit!

Stop!

You bastard! Get back here!

Motorbike!

He's a purse snatcher. Get him!

Good-for-nothings.

Taking money from the elderly. What's this country coming to?!

Cool! Working undercover? You got cuffs?

You're in disguise, right?

That wig's fake as hell.

Dressed like an old bag but runs like a sprinter.

Don't make fun of your elders!

A wig? That's an insult.

Sorry!

Get up.

Someone who steals money from an old lady like me

is below the lowest thief. You worm!

Your mother's probably the same age as me.

Would you let her see you right now?

You're talking crap, chickie! My old lady's a wrinkled prune!

You ungrateful son!

Thief! Scum! What are you doing?

What is this?!

That's me?!

"It is Mom. Can not come home a while. Do not worry."

What's that?

A message from Mom. She's never used mail before.

Did she contact you?

Just looks like she can't use a smartphone keyboard.

Any places Mom might go come to mind?

I don't even know who her friends are.

'Cause there aren't any. With her personality.

You phoned her?

Repeatedly.

Was she kidnapped?

Kidnapped? That old broad wouldn't let a kidnapper put his hands on her.

I'm worried!

If you don't have enough for the ransom, I'll put up everything I have!

Say what?

Everything you have? What about our business?

Please get yourself married.

What?! You married into Mom's family.

The police?

They said there was contact, so just wait and see.

So apathetic.

What kind of hell is Katsu in right now?

She's alive!

Careful now. Broken bones can be fatal at my age.

Sleeping here made my shoulder...

Huh?

lt's fine.

I'm flexible. Flexible!

Flexible and limber!

I'm alive. I'm alive! Look at me!

Poor girl.

And so young.

Let's go. Come on, boy.

Maybe the Gods were watching over me

and gave me a second chance.

This.

Same as usual.

Hello.

Grey hairs.

You want to dye them? I'll bring you a magazine.

You.

Cheating's wrong.

Pretty lady. Take a look.

Not gonna buy?

Good afternoon.

Thank you very much.

Fabulous!

"The things you like, The things you like, Do the things you like"

"Do the things you like, Do the things you like"

Nothing. Nothing!

No idea...

Maiko.

Here.

For Jiro.

- l baked apple pie! - Thank you so much!

It's apple.

Are you OK?

Jiro.

You know her?

No, I don't.

You don't realize?

Young people nowadays

don't know the etiquette of pubic baths.

That's you, heavy makeup "senior". Pose right when you drink milk.

Ma'am, you stayed in the water too long. lt's a pubic bath.

You OK? What's your name?

What - is - your - name?

My name?

My name...

Audrey.

Setsuko Otori.

Ms. Otori. Good.

I'm sorry I caused trouble.

Let go.

I'll take you home. Where do you live?

My house? It's...

A house... Here's a good one.

You see, my parents died when I was young.

l lived with my grandmother...

but then she passed away.

Then during the wake, the house caught fire.

l had nowhere to go, so I've been sleeping in parks.

This is the first bath I've taken in a long time...

You poor girl.

I'm a war orphan myself.

You can stay with us.

Maiko. Clean up the corner room on the second floor.

What are you on about?

It's true. Jiro's always been a softie.

Ms. Otori. Pick a lottery ticket.

Go ahead.

I'm stuck!

Are you OK? What's wrong?

How about that?

I never win at these things.

First prize!

l won!

Pick anything you like.

No, thanks.

The star of the show is missing. How sad...

Still thinking about that woman? Why don't you forget her?

What's she doing now? Is she eating OK?

Oh, she'd snatch someone else's food to survive.

It's time.

It's that time...

Why'd you do that?

You hit me.

What?

Playing dumb.

For Pete's sake.

What's the situation? Any new clues?

No news from the police.

She said she'll do what she likes.

Grandma could be living the high life in Okinawa.

I may have to quit my job and go look for her.

Watch this.

"Gaze at up the stars In the night sky"

"The faint light From a tiny star"

"Is radiating A small piece of happiness"

"Gaze at up the stars In the night sky"

"Just like us"

"Stars without names"

"Are praying for A small piece of happiness"

"Let's hold hands"

"Let's chase our dreams"

"As long as we're together There's nothing to fear"

"Gaze at up the stars In the night sky"

"The faint light From a tiny star"

"ls praying for A small piece of happiness"

Hey!

Sorry!

Wait!

Wait a sec!

Being caught by dumbo Tsubasa. How humiliating.

I'm glad you didn't get away.

Guess you're shy.

Yeah...

It's you who's shy. Looking down and squirming around.

Just like your grandpa.

You like to drink, huh?

l enjoy a sip.

Just like I did the night your mom was conceived.

Setsuko.

This all feels so new.

Same line that night.

This all feels so new.

I-

Oh!

Did we really order this much? I ate it already.

Money. Do you have enough on you?

No problem. My grandma gave me my allowance.

She didn't give it to you to waste on this.

Pathetic...

Do you know my grandma?

Not at all.

'Course not.

So l want to ask you-

She looks like your grandma!

So you do know her?

Not at all.

'Course not.

And so...

l have a request.

You and me...

The two of us...

Live as one.

No way! Absolutely not!

I'd never been able to show myself again!

l get it.

You hate my band, huh?

If you could sing with us...

Sing?

Mom says it's crazy and impossible.

But not doing anything feels worse.

From the beginning, Mom didn't expect me to achieve anything.

That's not true.

Grandma supports me, though.

Maybe it's my fault. At 73 she made a hard choice and left home.

Absolutely not!

It is...

Other people...

Other people don't get it!

OK, then...

I'll do it.

You want me to sing, right?

I'll sing as many songs as you need to help you.

Seriously?

You...

"Want me to turn you into mud?"

"All l wanna be is mud"

"Don't wanna be anything else"

"Tied to nothing but myself"

"Muddy, muddy, muddy, muddy!"

"Only as a kiddie, only as a kiddie, only as a kiddie"

"I was a goodie"

"Muddy, muddy, muddy, muddy!"

Cool?

It's an original.

We're the loose generation. Got a need for freedom.

We portray our unshakable optimism through a mud motif.

You've never even been covered in mud!

First time hearing punk? Guess she was shocked.

I was bored!

A song should move the listener's heart.

If you wanna sing for yourself, do it in the shower or at a bar!

That's not a song. It's just noise. Noise pollution.

It's almost criminal.

That's harsh.

Does this song move you?

A great song stays

ten years, twenty years...

No...Fifty years, deep in your heart.

It goes whoosh and resounds forever.

When you've got no money, and an empty stomach,

sometimes only a song can help you stand up.

That's what a song is.

OK. Tell us what kind of song to sing.

"The red blazing sun Coming from the ocean"

"In the middle of summer Here comes the season for love"

"Running on the seashore The lovers feel their hair flow"

"With such sweet sorrow A scented breeze blows on"

"Burnt with scorching love"

"We never forget our flaming hearts They never, never fade away"

"The red blazing sun"

Let's eat!

You guys. Here's compensation for your hard work.

Cool, man.

Whoa.

Eat all you want.

OK!

How old are you, Setsuko?

Huh?

Twenty.

One year older.

With her big attitude I thought she was older.

You got me.

What?

You did? Really?

Excusez-moi.

What's that?

Sets is a star!

"Sets"?

Sets. Sets. Sets. Sets.

Indirect kiss.

Now. I'm gonna make this band huge!

First, small competitions. Next, The New Year's Eve Singing Contest!

New Year's Eve...

Or the show on after.

Hello? Anna? You find a job yet?

Guess what? We played our first street gig in ages.

The crowd went nuts!

We're gonna make a living from music. We're eating pizza now.

Friends?

Searching that way is a waste of time.

She hasn't had any friends in ears.

What about way back?

You said "in years".

Please, tell me. Jiro won't talk about it,

and there's nobody else that knows about Mom.

l don't know much either, but...

"But"?

At one point, it seems she was pushing dubious health food products

to anyone and everyone around her.

It wasn't something bad as such,

but people say she raked in money.

My mother caused trouble-

Please just get out of here.

What did my mother do?

Don't come back here ever again.

Buy it! I want the game!

No. You're acting spoiled.

Buy it!

No.

l want it!

Let's go.

Behave yourself!

Child abuse?

She hit him?

What do you want?

You're OK. C'mon, don't cry. Hush now.

You're fine.

Only about three months old? That's the toughest time.

You can't get a minute's sleep. Puts you in a bad mood.

And you.

You're a fighter, too.

You've got a big voice there.

You had to become a big brother all of a sudden.

Being a big brother is a tough job.

Mom...

and you...

are both doing your best.

You're both great.

Mom's got a big voice, too.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

What do you think you're doing shadowing me?

No, l didn't mean to.

You don't know me, but l know you.

That's called stalking.

Being young is a pain, too.

Meeting you again means you should sing. lt's fate!

Can we talk somewhere?

"Fate"? That's a really slick pickup line.

Now get lost.

You're hilarious. You could act, too.

I can understand that you're getting excited.

But if you're a pervert, there are shops for every fetish.

It's not wrong. Just pay some money and go. God's watching us all.

Um, wait... Hold on a sec.

Sorry! I didn't mean it.

I'm so sorry!

Sorry, sorry, sorry!

Hey! Officer! Officer!

What happened?

Pervert. He's a pervert!

No. I'm not!

He's escaping!

No. I'm not. I'm right here.

Don't move. We've got you.

It's a mistake. I'm not a pervert. I know her.

Do you know him?

Not at all.

It looks like a professional job.

The subject's face is perfectly hidden from the security camera's view.

Mom's clothes.

It's a disguise.

It appears Katsu is caught up in some kind of criminal activity.

The ATM records lead us to believe the perpetrator is still nearby.

Any ideas?

Jiro...

K-Katsu!

Thank you very much!

We're Prosciutto and Fried Udon. Please enjoy!

OK, stop. Stop.

Cut the music.

"Gaze at up the stars In the night sky"

"The faint light From a tiny star"

"Queen Bee Music Producer - Takuto Kobayashi"

"Music producer"? For real?

What more do you need to believe me?

There are a lot of con artists these days.

You'll make me indebted to you and then who knows what!

lt's not like he lacks women and this is all for you.

Oh, that type of guy.

I'm thinking of recommending you

for the new band slot on "Buzz Rhythm".

Seriously?

What rhythm?

The top music show.

A singing contest?

Mr. Kobayashi, if these utter amateurs do a live broadcast

we'll be responsible if something goes wrong.

I'll take responsibility.

It's OK. Just sing the way you do.

You say it so easily...

More details later.

Awesome!

Um...

Thanks.

Hey. Nobody's home.

Gotcha!

Setting an elaborate trap like that is quite impressive.

Are you into young girls? Old pervert!

One of your only good points is having a good heart.

That's it!

I'll let you talk.

Regret what you did.

Give Katsu back.

Thinking now, you were suspicious from the start.

Right after Katsu disappeared, you appeared.

What've you done with her?!

If you're so perceptive, think a little harder.

Holding her captive?

Too much trouble. I'd wrap her up and dump her in Tokyo Bay.

Then kill me, too!

If Katsu's gone, I have no reason to live in this world.

Kill me! Then bring me to Katsu.

What's so great about that old lady?

l...

I'm...

still here only because of Katsu.

l was hungry.

I was so hungry but couldn't do a thing.

Jiro.

Katsu.

I'll never forget

how good it tasted.

You punks!

Run!

Hey, you two! Stop, dammit!

From then on,

the two of us did whatever it took to survive.

No matter what kind of rags Katsu wore...

her smile was beautiful.

How could you ever forget

someone that important?

You're creeping me out.

You're all talk.

Katsu!

Thank God! Oh, thank God!

Even better that you're so young!

OK, fine. Now let go of me.

Mom's handwriting.

As it says, she's not ready to come home yet, but don't worry.

"I want to live my way".

Well...as long as she's OK.

Where'd you meet her?

Where? She kind of blew in.

You don't want to say.

Sachie, you're like a daughter to me.

You can count on me.

Whenever Katsu comes back, I'll make it official.

Official?

Marriage? To my mother? Oh, gosh.

What's so funny? We've known each other-

Hello.

Wow...only 20?

That's nice. You can do anything.

You should do what you like.

Do you have a dream?

Only...

Only?

Only to be happy.

Prudent. That's kids nowadays.

I guess Tsubasa's not cut out for you.

He goes on and on about his band, but he's not serious.

But you have a career you Iike, right?

My job? l was called "old".

l was removed from the editing department.

But that wasn't such a bad thing.

I get home early and can cook for Tsubasa.

I depended on my mom too much, and couldn't be a proper mother.

That's not true!

You earn a living and raised a great son.

Raising a child as a single mother is a tough job.

You did your best without complaining.

Thanks.

Oh...sorry for being so sassy.

It was nice.

But the son l raised is who he is.

A mother's failings, l guess.

Here you are.

Thank you.

And now, this week's new band. "Suspicious Girl".

Nice to meet you.

Everyone's talking about the video of their modern take on a golden oldie.

None of you were born when the original was released.

I was.

What?

Um, right.

Please play it for us.

"So Sad I Can't Stand It" by Suspicious Girl.

"The dazzling sky lingers in my heart"

"l gaze into the distance Again today and cry"

"lt's so sad, it's so sad"

"l can't stand it anymore"

"Shall l tell someone about"

"This heartbroken haze?"

"White clouds flow, on and on"

"Once again, my dreams get tangled"

"And sway forlornly"

"lt's so sad, it's so sad"

"l can't stand it anymore"

"Is there no salvation"

"From this eternal emptiness?"

"I'm embraced by The green, deep forest"

"Once again, I softly lament"

"The song of the wind"

"lt's so sad, it's so sad"

"l can't stand it anymore"

"Will this burning anguish"

"Continue on tomorrow?"

"lt's so sad, it's so sad"

"l can't stand it anymore"

"Will this burning anguish"

"Continue on tomorrow?"

A slot in the festival?

A special guest slot.

Some festival is better than the New Year's-

There's one condition.

You have to perform an original song.

Original...

For this rock festival, fans vote online.

The winning band makes their recording debut.

Debut?!

The big time!

Hey!

Jiro.

l brought meat.

Jiro, we're releasing a record!

No, not yet.

Not yet!

Eat before it gets cold.

Hey, you guys, too.

I want to have some fiber.

Youngsters need meat. You gotta be a carnivore.

Here, eat it all up.

Who brought all this flesh?

I'll take over.

I've got it.

This is not a girl's work. Your hands are dirty.

Here.

Young, tall,

with fluffy hair. Damn him!

Another bite?

I'm backwards!

Whoa!

OK, OK. I'm OK.

Mr. Kobayashi.

Setsuko!

You OK?

I'm all right.

You're my priceless singing princess.

Princess? Me?

Ouch!

Did you hit something?

Um, can you... Ow, my stomach! Ouch!

What about your foot?

It's OK. I'm fine.

Maybe I overate. Or rushed my food.

Or that sudden drop. Sorry about that!

So it is...

Whatever. Hurry up and stick it in.

Ouch!

When you bleed, you get older!

Good! We can get you back to your old self.

You don't want that?

What is this?!

Get the hell out!

What the...!

We weren't doing what you think-

"We"?!

An old man excited about a girl his granddaughter's age is sick!

Are you some gold digger after our family fortune?

Crazy talk! Stop this right now!

It's OK, Jiro. Never mind.

"Jiro"?!

Mom!

Dad betrayed you, even though he married into your family!

Since you died, I've sacrificed my life and never got married!

What sacrifice? You just can't find anybody!

Stop it already.

Where are you going?

Don't worry.

There's nowhere for you to go at this hour!

Wait!

Let go!

Deadbeat dad!

Wait for me!

Just keep going!

You fat blob.

lt's muscle, not fat.

Liar.

lt's true.

He said if we write a good original song we can cut a record.

Ah, a roundabout way of rejecting you.

No, it's not!

You really don't see my talent.

OK, OK. Hey. How about BBQ meat?

But you love it.

Please let me refuse this time.

BBQ meat...

Let's have it next time.

BBQ meat!

How about sushi?

BBQ meat.

Sushi.

Sushi's the best.

Rock, paper, scissors.

"Starting with rock..."

"Long life"

"How's your foot? Please call me. Kobayashi."

Did you change?

Yes!

Nice sounding reply.

Yeah.

Nice house.

Yeah?

A single man living here alone is pretty luxurious.

Didn't I tell you I'm married?

You have a wife?!

Gotcha...

Surprised?

No reason to be.

When a man is popular but single,

there has to be a reason.

Is that an attempt to flatter me?

A great job, good personality.

Overall pretty solid. So what is it?

What indeed?

Are you hiding some problem?

Like what?

Like bad feng shui. A southeast window is good.

Then there's snoring.

Why don't you check?

If I snore.

No way!

A mama's boy!

The tofu shop owner's son was one. And two or three others. All men are!

You have lots of experience in love.

No, I don't. I absolutely do not!

It's just strange. Such a nice guy.

Excuse me.

Life isn't always a bed of roses.

Plus, love and marriage are two different things.

The older you get, the fear of failure grows.

Stop acting so old. You're only 30!

"Love and marriage are different" is pre-war thinking.

This is the age of freedom,

but it's a disaster when people don't marry "the one" because they over-think.

Be with the person you love,

and if it doesn't work out then you can accept it.

Sounds like my daughter.

Daughter? Who the hell are you?

Sometimes I have no idea, either.

So, what's your type of man?

One who can aid my bathroom needs.

Oh, sorry! So sorry.

Me, too.

Maybe I am a mama's boy.

When I'm with you, l get a strange feeling.

I see my late mother's face.

I'm telling you, that girl is Katsu!

You may not believe me, but it's true. She became young again!

So when you said you met my mother, you meant that girl?

Right. That young girl is your mother!

Jiro...

We can get Katsu back. If we make her bleed.

If she bleeds, she'll come back.

You need a hospital.

Shall we do it today?

Have a brain scan.

I'm totally fine.

Wow.

Nice.

Sorry, one more. Just one more, please.

OK.

Great. l got a nice one.

How do we eat this?

Starting from the eye. Dig out the eyeball.

A dolphin.

lt's too nice for me.

"Hair Ornaments"

This track isn't good enough.

Shall we get in a writer?

Yep. That's the best idea.

Please do it.

Ouch, man!

What the hell?

That's my line. If we don't stand firm now-

lt's a waste of time.

Anyway, it's you he's after.

Who gives a crap about my song?

One little rejection and you sulk.

You slept with him, right?

That's good. Now the two of you can-

What a mouth! Your mother didn't breast feed you

to raise a son with a mouth like that!

l slept with him. l did. I slept like a rock 'til morning.

Satisfied?

You... have an important accessory.

If you're a man, set your mind and go for it.

Tsubasa.

Who's the person you most want to hear your song?

Aw, shucks.

Who?

Um, nothing.

Did you find a man you like?

I guess I did.

When your heart sings, what can you do?

I'm jealous

but you've got your whole life ahead of you.

Thanks...

That's an odd doll.

Hawaiian souvenir.

From the heavy makeup senior?

By the way...

she collapsed recently.

A stroke.

Well, at our age things can happen at any time.

But you don't have to worry about that, Katsu.

Tsubasa.

Don't come into my room!

Dinner's ready.

I was told you wouldn't make it until adulthood.

You never heard that from her?

Yes!

You did it! You did it for me!

That's not why.

Hello?

What?

Are you OK eating that much?

Hello? Yeah, where are you?

Is everyone ready for this?

Where's Tsubasa?

He's picking up his guitar from the repair shop.

Train delay due to an accident.

For real?

Tsubasa!

Anna!

Did you call?

Tried. No answer.

Are you OK?

Last song. If we don't decide-

Tsubasa!

Sorry I'm late...

Ambulance!

I'm calling!

Fool. You're slow but tried to run anyway?

How do you know...I'm slow?...

The song's ending. What do we do?!

What are you saying? Of course we cancel!

Let us play.

Mom... is waiting.

Don't worry about anything today.

I'll go on.

I will sing.

Excuse me. Paramedic.

Please help him.

Are you conscious?

No way. You're short a member!

It's not a joke. This song could mean a record deal.

Tsubasa wanted to play this for Sach...

Breathe deeply.

There's someone... he wants to hear this song.

Can you open your eyes?

Let me sing it.

Please.

"Once the clouds clear away"

"Maybe we can see the road home"

"I changed myself for you"

"But it was so different than that"

"Now I'm sadder than ever Against a brick red sunset"

"We bring up things, That don't really matter"

"At first it was like earth or wood"

"Little by little, it turned to stone"

"l scream for time to turn back"

"But it doesn't reach anyone And my regrets grow"

"My nostalgia pierces the clouds, And the sky clears"

"lt's the kind of miracle"

"That may never happen"

"Now l finally understand That feeling from you"

"And my eyes fill with tears"

"Once the clouds clear away"

"We can see the road home"

"You and me, first met right here"

"Transcending time"

"Time after time. Say it!"

"Until we meet again. Come on!"

"Let's move on"

"My nostalgia pierces the clouds, And the sky clears"

"But I can't wait for that time, So I'll return home"

"To you..."

"Now l understand Your feelings for me"

"l finally realized..."

"Once the clouds clear away"

"We can see the road home I'm sure..."

Is there someone with the same AB blood type as your son?

We need to do a transfusion.

What does that mean? This is a hospital.

There's a shortage of blood due to several accidents. Do you know anyone?

My mother...

My son's grandmother.

Take all my blood.

I'm the same blood type as Tsubasa.

Are you sure?

If you do it, you'll be old again.

You finally...

found a life for yourself.

It used to be all struggle and nothing good.

That princess who fell in love in Rome

had no illusions about her holiday from regular life.

My holiday is over, too...

Katsu...

Jiro...

Let me go.

Do you know what pressure points will heal Tsubasa?

You know them all, right?

Soon after I was born, I was weak and seriously ill.

But my father died,

and there was no money for treatment.

Mom worked day and night.

Even when her friends died.

But it still wasn't enough.

We were in poverty, and couldn't afford it.

But she said "Live, live!" and pushed my pressure points.

She held me for ages, and l was healed.

Thank you.

You did your best on your own.

Mom...

He's my son, I'll help him.

Next time, live with clean hands out of the gutter.

Marry someone with a long life,

be strong, and have kids who are devoted to their parents.

The things you couldn't do because of me.

Stop talking nonsense.

It's because of you

that l could become a mother.

Remember this.

Your healing points were here.

No matter

how many times I'm reborn

I'd live my life exactly the same way.

That way... l could be your mother again.

Oh, what trouble.

But it's you that's made me happier than anything else.

"l scream for time to turn back"

"But it doesn't reach anyone"

"And my regrets grow"

"My nostalgia pierces the clouds, And the sky clears"

"lt's the kind of miracle"

"That may never happen"

"Now l understand Your feelings for me"

"And my eyes fill with tears"

"Once the clouds clear away"

"Maybe we can see the road home"

Great song.

He's got some of my talent.

You're boasting about your grandson to your daughter?

Good, good, OK.

Can they break down the stage?

No problem.

Then that's a wrap.

See you on concert day!

See you then.

Did you want to sing?

Thank you.

What is it?

l need some fresh air.

Oh?

Suspicious Girl's very popular.

A year ago, the lead singer was a different woman. What was she like?

The former lead singer?

Can you tell me something?

Well, in fact...

Watch out, you dummy.

Jiro?

I'm a clever old dude.

Wanna take a trip?

Do you really hate apples?

Why didn't you say so?

That's the male aesthetic.

What is that? "The male aesthetic"?

So, you gonna fall for me?

Mikako Tabe So, you gonna fall for me?

Mikako Tabe

Mikako Tabe If you want me to fall for you, donate your blood.

If you want me to fall for you, donate your blood.

Donate?

All the blood in you. Every last drop!

Mitsuko Baisho

Jun Kaname

Takumi Kitamura

Katsuko Kanai

Eriko Mikamo

Anna Koshino

Yuta Kubo

Kilt

Kentaro Tamura

Yoichi Nukumizu

Shuhei Nomura

Kotaro Shiga

Satomi Kobayashi

Screenplay by Tomoko Yoshizawa

Music by Kazunori Miyake

Music Supervisor: Takeshi Kobayashi

Theme song: "The Way Home" by anderlust (Sony Music Labels Inc.)

"The Red Blazing Sun" English lyrics by Akane Segawa

Production Company: C&l Entertainment

Production Management: NlPPON TV

Directed by Nobuo Mizuta

English subtitles by Jason Gray (Loaded Films)