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Kazoku wa Tsuraiyo 2 (What a Wonderful Family 2)

Kazuko Yoshiyuki Isao Hashizume

Yui Natsukawa Masahiko Nishimura

Tomoko Nakajima Shozo Hayashiya

Yu Aoi Satoshi Tsumabuki

Nenji Kobayashi

- Eat your breakfast. - Yes.

Dad, don't use my cologne.

It's very expensive, imported from France.

Where is he going this early?

The public calisthenics.

The old man finally sticking to something.

Hey! We really need a lock.

Give that to me...

He's playing games in the toilet.

Come out.

I'm pushing a turd.

...Now, back and forth...

bounce three times in front.

Then slowly backward...

once more, 1, 2, 3, 4...

upward...

the other side.

I overslept. Couldn't get rid of the last customer last night.

I hate to be drunk.

- You hate me too? - Yes, I hate you.

Look here, a dent, since yesterday or the day before.

It looks fresh.

And there's even more here.

Where did he get these?

I guess it's time to do something.

I'll have his license revoked.

Let's talk about it with Mom first.

I asked her the other day...

To talk him into giving up his license.

"No way..."

"It would be inconvenient."

She said.

She's so self-centered.

Don't be too harsh on the old man about it.

There's no way I want to get into an argument with them.

There's got to be a better way.

Better be safe than sorry.

Let's have Shigeko tell him.

He takes great value to what she says.

Have a nice day.

"Elderly Driver Sign"

Thank you for working so hard every day.

Who's that?

Our pathetic neighbor, a salary-man.

Come on, you were a salary-man too.

You're right, I forgot.

You're already packing.

We still have a week to go.

Packing luggage is part of the fun of traveling,

Where is that? Yes, Northern Europe.

A trip to see the Aurora Borealis.

It's been my dream since my teens.

The aurora was on my bucket list.

After that, I don't care if I die.

I've been saving up to go with you.

I told you, I hate cold places.

Auroras are seen in the 'aurora belt'.

Canada, Alaska, Northern Europe, Iceland.

Just the names chills me to the bones.

I'm so sorry to disturb your comfort.

I'll be fine, even I am looking forward to it.

Together with that good-looking person from the cultural center.

Be safe.

Where are you going?

Elderly driver training.

It's today?

'Elderly' they say? Are they stupid?

My friend's dad is 75...

on the occasion of that training he decided to give up his license.

So, what?

That's what she said.

So, I should give it up too?

No, no. Not at all.

You're still so active.

Precisely, so it's a useless topic.

You're back.

It's hot out there.

Poor mom...

having to suffer this horrible sibling fight about inheritance.

Horrible fight?

I thought Kato was a quiet person.

Add his wife into the ordeal.

That delightful person?

A pretty face doesn't mean she has a good heart.

Ehh?

By the way, Fumie called.

Did she need something?

Your dad's car has all kinds of scratches and dents...

He's become so dangerous, maybe it's time to revoke his license.

They want you to discuss it with him.

That's where 'cutie Shigeko' enters the scene.

They only call me for their dirty jobs.

I think the situation is critical.

You saw it on TV...

Car accidents are on the rise after 65.

They even get mixed up between entrance and exits on the highway.

Imagine an elderly running full speed...

in the opposite direction, the impact is like... Kaboom!

Stop that now.

This could happen to your dad.

I hate to think about that.

Right! Shota! I'll have Shota tell him.

One person who can tell him even better than I, is his youngest son.

Move aside.

You could tell him.

- To whom? - To dad.

Tell him what?

To give up his driving license.

We'd get away with him being vexed or depressed for now...

but if we wait there is a serious risk of accident.

If he injured someone we'd have to pay thousands, tens of thousands.

That's kind of harsh, to deprive dad of his car.

He'd have to give up golfing and his fishing...

He'll just have to take the train.

You'll have him walk to the station?

Twenty minutes carrying his equipment.

The worst would be on the way back...

going up the hill.

Even I find that difficult.

He will have to give it up eventually.

- Sure, but... - Tell him already!

You know he'll dismiss me too.

It's always been so...

He listens to you carefully but in the end he forgets.

That's why mom always persists.

So?

He doesn't have what it takes to tell dad.

Always so eager to be daddy's boy.

Then we can ask Noriko to try.

Dad listens to your wife.

Why?

Come on...

She's such a beauty, Noriko.

Ah yes!... Where does that leave me?

Of course, you're a beauty, but you're his daughter.

Daughters and daughter-in-laws are not the same.

Suit yourselves.

- You're mad. - I'm not mad.

I'm sorry you got into a fight because of me.

It's her problem, but I'm used to her temper.

- I'm home. -Your uncle is there.

Hello.

- Did you tune it? - It's done.

May I try it?

Wow, the sound is so much better!

Shota.

Do you think she has a gift?

She'll go very far.

If she keeps practicing her playing.

She wants to become a pianist.

As a father, what do you think?

She'll follow the steps of her mother, become a tax accountant.

And if she finds a good husband like me, she'll be happy.

Don't be modest.

Hello, how can I help you.

Eyedrops? I'll get them now.

I'm going to my folks' place. Do you want to come along? Shota

Excuse me.

Sure, let's eat together first. Noriko.

Mrs. Yoshizaki, I'm going to readjust your oxygen.

Mr. Tominaga...

the last order at the dining room is at 1:30

if you want to eat you should go now.

I'm sorry, please relax.

It's OK.

You're hitting them.

Forward now...right.

It's fine.

Turn left.

Hey, hey.

It is the most beautiful season in northern Europe...

We'll be staying four days in Norway...

That will be our best chance to see an aurora.

We are sure to see one at night.

You can look forward to it.

I gathered books on Northern Europe.

Feel free to read them.

Lindgren, Strindberg, Janson, Larsen...

Do you know Bergmann?

He's a movie director, he made "The Strawberry Field"

Amazing...

Good evening.

Uncle Shota is here.

- You both came. - Good evening.

Dad, it's been a while.

Here is the book I promised you.

Oh, "The Lost Bride", great...

Don't touch it... It's a rare item.

Are you getting along well with this boring dude?

Please sit down.

Shota. There's something I want to discuss with you.

Say? Do you want my car?

Dad! You're getting rid of it?

There some sentimental value but...

but, I decided today.

Wonderful.

The truth is we wanted to discuss it.

Dad knows what he is doing.

Of course, I know.

Ok, I accept your beloved car with pleasure.

It's decided then.

I'm buying this...

the Toyota Prius Selection 2WD

for the color...

blonde metallique.

- Dad. - What?

What you decided then, is to buy a car?

Right.

Sure, it pains me to let go of a good car that served me 18 years.

But now it's in good hands.

Buying this one, a hybrid.

What's wrong?

You don't need a flashy car.

You said you were pleased to accept mine.

I thought you had decided to quit driving.

That's obviously not the case.

What exactly are you guys trying to say?

Shota is concerned.

You drive every day and you're not getting younger...

It would have been better to stop while there is no one injured yet.

Imagine if someone gets injured.

As long as it is just dents on the car it's fine.

We spoke about it with Taizo...

A decision has to be made before it is too late.

It's hard for us to discuss this with you.

I see the what's going on.

Obviously...

you all want me to give up my license to avoid any accidents...

but since it's hard for you, you had Noriko say it.

But it all originated from Shigeko and Taizo.

However, you Fumie, called them.

You ordered that idiot to find a way to revoke my license.

Am I wrong?

That's exactly how it went.

Your bluntness is so rude.

So why didn't you guys give it straight to me?

"Dad, please, quit driving."

in a straight line.

Instead you had to use tricks and roundabouts... Huh!

My own family can't even talk straight to my face...

is our relationship that bad?

Don't make it into such a big deal...

It's only a driving license we're talking about.

Only a driving license!

If I give up driving, I'll be stuck at home.

You might as well tell me to just die.

I wouldn't go that far.

- Whatever you need... - You don't have a say in this.

- You're so harsh. - You can't talk to her like that.

Noriko is my wife, she's family. Stop that now.

Forget those 20th century prejudices.

Anyway, I refuse!

I'll drive until I die...

Dismissed!

So annoying.

- How did it go? - What do you think!

You guys came.

- Sorry for the inconvenience. - How's everything?

You came for a purpose?

We came to ask dad to stop driving.

And then what happened?

He said, "You might as well tell me to die."

He went upstairs upset.

We lost this one.

What are you saying.

You have to try over and over again with the old man.

Like the waves on the shore.

Until he negotiates...

It's the same as business, never give up.

We have a cake to eat to forget these emotions.

Ken, Shin, we're having cake.

Call grandma too.

Grandma, come down and eat some cake!

You're not coming down?

- Where is the cake from? - Boara.

Great.

- Good evening. - Welcome.

Is that for dad? Thanks.

- Hey. - Delicious.

- You'll get fatter. - Shut up, skinny rabbit.

You kids! Stop that now.

Would you like some cake too?

No way, it will turn bad again.

I was very rude to you earlier.

It's fine...

Noriko.

You think I could find a small place in the neighborhood?

What for?

Mother and I thought we should live on our own.

If we don't find one soon we're going to end up fighting big time with the family.

You know how stubborn I am.

Three generations under the same roof seems unfeasible.

It's an important matter you have to discuss with your son.

No way, this just will turn into another big fight.

This dude totally lacks subtlety.

Just like me, I wish he was more like his mother.

He even inherited the balding from me.

You sure you don't want to eat with us downstairs?

Thank you.

Did he say anything?

He wants to move out with mother because of the tension here.

With me?

He's dreaming, let him move on his own.

He can't even fix a cup of tea.

Then it's settled.

Noriko, don't even try to be nice with him.

You just puff him up.

- I've had a lot today. - What?

I met him on the way to the station...

He can go that way too.

That's not the point.

He wasn't alone, but with another woman.

She was provocative.

Let him enjoy hemself and have some friends.

This is a problem for you mom.

It's ok, dad is a timid person.

You don't get it, he was wearing my cologne.

He's wearing cologne?

I thought he smelled funny.

- You smelled it? - I did, I did.

The old man better stay in the opposite corner of the room...

Sure, if I bother you, send me where it suits you.

Dad, come have a piece of cake with us.

Cake, I'm fine.

You leave me upstairs on my own.

So that you can all badmouth me and laugh at me.

This family is going down to the drain.

It's "Down the drain"!

What are you doing?

Good morning.

You're her daughter-in-law, she mentioned your good care.

Thank you for coming today.

- My grandson, good morning. - Good morning.

He is attending Keio University.

Thank you for your help.

Darling, I'm leaving.

- Be nice to the kids. - I know!

Good morning.

Fumie, please take good care of father.

Sorry, you have most of the burden.

I'll be fine, mother.

Please enjoy yourself.

- I hope you to see an aurora. - Thank you.

She seemed so happy to go.

So, she did not ask me to drive her there?

Am I so unsafe?

It's not like that.

A good friend came for her...

It was so kind of her...

It would be rude of her.

She could have easily said, "My husband is driving me."

That would be the natural thing to do.

Will you be home for lunch?

I'm eating out.

I'd hate to bother you if my wife can't take care of it.

Even a greasy kebab will do.

A lonely kebab.

Yes, "Kayo Bar"

Who is this?

Ah, it's you Mr. Hirata...

What is it?

Are you free tonight?

You're busy tonight... How about lunch?

Well, you see...I'd like to take you out to a restaurant.

You know what?

Soon I'll be a bachelor again...

Mr. Hirata, you're such a good driver.

The older generation had a very thorough training.

Indeed.

When I took my driving license...

on those cars the steering and the wheels were directly connected...

there was no power steering.

Like, the unity of the rider and the horse.

Now computers drive our cars.

Where's the fun?

Where are you taking me for lunch?

I found an excellent place for tempura.

You like that? We're arriving soon.

But it sounds so expensive.

You don't need to worry about that.

What? Road construction?

Please!

Yes.

I need to go to Keyaki Street.

Take right here, then the first left, you'll be there.

- Excuse me. - Hey, wait.

Aren't you Maruta?

Of course, you are...

Maruta Genpe.

It's me, Hirata from Ozaki High School.

Ah, hi...

What a coincidence. What are you doing here?

As you can see.

Everyone was worried about you.

Hey, hey.

That was a surprise.

An old friend?

We spoke about him at the class reunions.

He had disappeared for thirty years.

I wonder what happened to him?

Doing this kind of job at his age.

Maybe he lost his job.

He was the heir of a big textile company.

Rumor had it that he lost the business and got into debt.

He was in Tokyo.

He was a handsome guy.

Tall as he is, a goal keeper.

He was successful with the ladies.

You can go back and talk to him.

I can take a taxi home.

Let's do that.

I'll do that another day.

And he probably felt awkward to be seen like this.

Waving his little stick in the hot sun...

while I'm going to a fine restaurant with a beautiful woman.

Let's have our tempura today, Miss Kayo.

Sorry, but you stopped abruptly.

OK

Shuzo... Wait a minute.

We were to blame, tell us what the damage is.

Here, obviously.

Damn, here too.

I guess we'll have to call the police then.

They'll assess the damages and call your insurance.

A very tedious procedure...

My wallet... my wallet.

You're probably very busy and people rely on you.

- What are you leading to? - Let me see.

I'm sure a cash settlement on the spot will be a win-win situation.

You're trying to get off easy.

Sorry, we are so grateful.

Bro, you have a great wife.

Wait, this lady is not my wife, this is a misunderstanding.

- It's so rude of her. - We're done.

- Grandpa, I'm leaving your underwear here. - Thank you.

The front of the car was OK this morning?

When I came back from school I saw it was damaged.

Mom hasn't said anything about it?

She just greeted me normally.

I hope he didn't kill anyone.

If such thing happened he would tell us.

Grandpa is an unsafe driver.

Once he was backing up, I said check the mirror...

he got upset and said, "What do I need mirrors for."

Dad, can we have a word?

- Boys, go upstairs. - I'm watching tv.

Obey your mom!

What the heck...

What a drag.

Why are you so angry?

Did something happen with the car today?

About what?

You broke the side mirror.

No, it's the headlight.

Someone rang your bell, there?

So, you're raising little spies?

Great.

Don't take it like that.

You break a headlight, it is normal that your family is concerned.

It was just a little bump.

So, it's true.

It was a huge dump truck, what could I do?

This can't be called an accident.

You're blowing this way out of proportion.

- So, nobody got injured. - Of course not.

Dad. This is a sign that you have to stop driving.

From tomorrow, please stop driving, OK?

- How are you talking to me? - You don't like it?

You 'tell' me to stop with your stance of superiority.

- You are banning your own father? - Of course not.

We're just expressing our great concern.

We are asking you, please stop driving.

And if I refuse?

I will confiscate your keys.

Are you treating me like a kid?

Please don't get mad.

We are really concerned.

Told you I'm fine.

So, you say, but you did hit a truck.

Plus, the expenses on the repair, too.

- It's been taken care of. - How?

- We gave him cash. - Who did?

A lady.

- A lady? - Miss Kayo.

- You were with a lady. - Is there something wrong with that?

Of course, there is.

Mom is not here!

I take whoever I want to in my car.

Dismissed.

- We're not done yet. - I am!

What a blunder.

Yes...

Darling, I'm in Copenhagen. I arrived safe and sound.

The flight was very quiet.

is everything is fine at home?

Everything is fine, I'm glad to hear your flight was good.

- I'm so glad. - I'm glad too.

You know darling, the meals are great in the business class.

There was caviar.

It was so delicious.

Mr. Hirata, your sister is here to see you.

Yes.

Welcome.

So many diferent pianos...

And all kind of prices.

Check this Taizo, what a nice piano.

How much is it?

This one is great too, with the lion feet.

So fancy.

Is it expensive?

Momma!

I love this sound, please get this one.

You know talent immediately.

Is that one expensive?

I'll be staying late at work, please serve dinner to your granny. Sorry, Noriko.

Mr. Takano have you been able to eat?

If you need anything, just let me know.

- Whisky. - Whisky is not in the list.

I finish work at five. I'll meet you at granny's place. Shota.

Got it. Noriko.

You need a pillow.

Shota, please take this.

Hiroshi...

Yes? What is it?

I'm back, sorry it was an urgent matter.

Shota! You came too?

It's been a while.

- Thank you for your help. - Are you busy, mom?

A client I had a contract with suddenly died.

Ahh.

They had so many policies they don't even know what life insurance policies they bought.

That client was so glad when she saw the amount her spouse left her...

but the procedure was a real headache.

- Ah! You guys ate? - I made a ramen.

Shota, let's go.

Take this delicious dorayaki they gave me.

Granny, we're going, be well, Ok.

Hiroshi is going.

Granny confuses him with someone named Hiroshi.

Wasn't that Uncle Kokura?

She has a soft spot for men.

She can't even remember me, but that Hiroshi is still alive inside her.

I hate that.

See you.

- Thank you so much. - See you.

- The dorayaki. - Thank you very much.

Good night.

Your dad ran away with another woman?

No... He's living alone.

There was no infidelity involved then.

No, rather, emotional entanglement.

They're not young now, maybe they could get back together.

That won't happen...

When people break a simple bond...

It may be possible to repair it...

But for dad and mom...

They were so intimately entangled...

Only a sharp cut could separate them.

How long has your mother been living there with granny?

Since she took in granny from the countryside...

It's been years already...

Time sure flies by.

Your mom pays the rent every month?

Obviously.

We could all pay together for a bigger house.

What do you mean?

We can live together with your mom and granny.

Your mother seems overwhelmed.

Shota, you're such a good man.

It's not goodness, it's a rational approach.

Eventually we'll have kids, right?

Your mom could help us there.

You want kids?

Yes.

So, Maruta was waving a little stick on a construction site?

All day in the sun...

in scorching heat, wrapped up in all his gear.

It's a tough job.

How did you recognize him, it's been 40, rather 50 years?

I thought I knew that face and I saw his badge.

They have to wear it. "Maruta"

Genpe. I remembered.

We didn't spare him.

Hey, the log (Maruta=a log).

He was a great guy.

Mr. Hirata called him "Hey, Maruta"

He seemed so weak and pitiful...

A sad sight.

He was embarrassed too.

- You were there too, Mrs. Kayo? - I was.

You two guys driving together?

You guys don't waste time.

- It was by chance, right? - Sure.

And that was the first time I rode into his car.

Enough with that.

But how about Mr. Maruta.

How about the whole class gather to help him?

- Like, in a good restaurant. - Right.

But how do we find him?

The construction site he was on is finished.

How could we do that, Mukai?

It's easy.

How?

My younger brother is a private detective, it's his job.

You just find the company in charge of the construction.

It won't take long.

You're great, Mr. Mukai.

Ask him then.

I'll also have him investigate you about your infidelities.

Gimme a break.

Then I'll blackmail you.

Hey, where's Maruta?

The old guy?

He's on his lunch break. Over there...

Mr. Maruta.

Yesterday on your day off...

Someone asked for you on behalf of your classmates...

Call them, they'd like to see you.

Mr. Maruta, how old are you?

73.

Same as my dad.

You have water?

Please keep yourself hydrated.

"These red flowers..."

"are they spider lilies?"

You're going out?

Going out with some old classmates to talk about our young days.

- So, when will you be back? - I'll be late.

I understand.

I'll go with some friends and watch a Kabuki play.

Great.

You deserve to spread your wings too sometimes.

Are you taking the car? But you'll be drinking?

See you later.

Little birdie, such a good little boy.

Fumie: For the whole family"

I'd like to talk about dad's driving license.

It is an important matter for this family.

General meeting of all siblings tomorrow at 10:00 am.

October, 3rd... At what time?

I'll order food from an eel restaurant. Fumie.

Okay, I'll be there. Family matters is not an easy business. Shota.

(School anthem); "A shining spring..."

"in the blue sky the roaring voice..."

"of the century that we listen to..."

"let's open up a new Japan..."

"with courage and by studying hard..."

"the beautiful dream of youth"

"engraved into our hearts, beauty and virtue"

It's here.

Hey, Miss Kayo.

I was waiting for you. Please sit down.

We already ate.

We're here to drink and have a good time.

Here, Miss Kayo, this is Mr. Maruta.

Good evening, a nice occasion.

It's great that you found him.

He was so shy, we had to drag him.

We had a reunion with a bunch of classmates.

By classmates, he means a bunch of old geezers.

Let's celebrate this occasion and drink.

- Kanpai. - Kanpai!

Miss Kayo, do you have ginkgo nuts?

I just received a fresh delivery, there's plenty.

Roast them delicately, salt them and serve them in a plate.

He loves them.

He was born in a big textile family...

They had ginkgo trees yay big...

During the fall, they'd harvest mountains of nuts.

You remember, Mukai?

His mother was roasting them for us, bt the plateful.

We were so full we couldn't stop belching.

He said, if I ordered a last meal, it would be gingko.

And so, we called him Maruta Ginkgo...

Instead of Genpe he was named Ginkgo.

Prepare them soon.

Alright, alright.

Let's drink, don't be shy.

Hirata, come on.

No time for excuses.

Tonight, we forget the past and drink.

The best goalkeeper of Osaki High School.

We celebrate the reunion with Maruta Genpe.

Hurray!

Maruta, hurray! Maruta.

Hurray.

Maruta hurray, Maruta hurray, Maruta hurray.

Yes.

Ken, it's dad.

Can you hear me?

I hear you.

I'm eating out with a colleague.

Tell mom I'll be late.

- She's not here. - Where is she?

At Kabuki watching a play.

Right, it's tonight.

Did she leave you some dinner?

She wore her kimono.

She powdered her nose and went to Kabuki.

What could be interesting about that?

Right.

They watch men dressed as women singing with a high pitch voice.

What are you doing about dinner, then?

We ordered pizzas.

Great, see you.

Dad is really clueless about Japanese culture.

How pathetic.

One more, Miss Kayo.

I'll warm it up.

Delicious.

- Top quality. - Have more.

Miss Kayo, more please.

It's hard to believe.

The more you drink the closer you become to your old self.

You were such a handsome man, Maruta.

But you on the other hand, you were ugly.

Don't so be rude.

He had the mug of a catfish but all the girls loved him.

Right?

Sure, I've been loved.

You remember the tennis club...

that girl named Takano Setsuko.

She was so beautiful...

She was tall, her eyes were sparkling...

like a queen.

She sat next to me, I helped her study.

Don't say more.

And so, what happened to her?

Obviously... She dumped me.

I remember that.

At the end of the year party, he was so drunk.

"I'll die and feed the catfish."

He made such a commotion trying to jump from the bridge.

Poor boy. There, eat this.

- It's fried catfish. - I'll eat even the head.

We were so young back then.

I'm sure you remember her, Maruta.

Takano Setsuko.

I do remember her...

She was so beautiful.

The fact is, I ended up marrying her.

I didn't know that.

Is that really true?

You and Setsuko?

And she became Maruta Setsuko.

But son after she reverted back to Takano Setsuko.

You got divorced.

She wasn't happy.

She realized how dull a person I was.

Well...

We had a daughter together...

But she took her away with her.

She must be a full-grown adult by now.

Sorry for casting a cloud on this conversation.

Now let's cheer up and sing a song!

"It was raining on my house in Holland"

Wait... I need to go to the bathroom.

Sorry.

Ouch.

It's here.

I didn't know he married her.

He dealt with his inheritance here and opened a business in Hiroshima...

in real estate...

maybe they were married then.

When things were still rosy for them.

What happened next?

Then the Japanese economy collapsed...

riddled with debts he fled around japan.

He ended up in Tokyo where he settled down.

- That's what I heard. - And Setsuko...

She dumped him?

Possibly.

I can't believe how a clever girl like Setsuko...

ended up with a construction worker like him.

Love has itsmany mysteries.

This big quiet guy seduced the heart of a beauty.

So, he had his days of happiness.

He sure did.

Well...

I should go.

This early?

I have to catch the train.

Listen to Maruta's story.

- Too sad for me. - Don't say that...

Stay till the end.

I'd like to shit but there's no paper.

It's on the top shelf... Mr. Hirata.

Find it for him.

I'm coming.

I'll be right back.

Miss Kayo, thanks for everything.

Mr. Mukai, wait, wait.

Thank you.

Hey, darling. It's me.

Open up.

It was endless.

Get me some water!

Had to put up with the company songs.

Called a taxi, bowed to everyone...

What a drag.

What's with these dirty shoes?

Did someone come over?

Your dad came home drunk with a buddy.

"Let him stay for the night."

Who is he?

An old classmate.

I know they had a class reunion today.

Where is he sleeping?

The upstairs bedroom .

What? In my mom's bed?

Are you joking?

You should have refused.

They were so drunk, they didn't even acknowledge me.

We won with the penalty shootout.

You had blood all over your face.

I didn't know that.

Tell him to leave now.

They won't listen to anything I say.

You go do it.

This is so annoying.

I hate drunk people.

You're one of them, too.

My drinking is business related, idiot.

- The girls had their eyes on you. - Enough with that.

Father.

What is it?

I'm going to bed. You need anything?

We're all fine, thank you.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Let's sleep, I'm done.

That cute lady is your daughter-in-law?

And a nosy one.

That's how you get beautiful grandkids...

Beautifu, I don't know. Cheeky, certainly.

She's always badmouthing me to my son.

Everything we talk about turns bad.

This family is going to the drain.

Is that right?

Sleep...

Is this your wife?

She looks like a lady.

Madam, I'm enjoying your hospitality.

I'm Maruta Genpe.

Your husband took good care of me when we were students.

He helped me study.

He'd say, "Read that book!".

He lent me a book from a novelist named Salinger.

We went to the movies.

He taught me so much.

That is how I became a man.

Hirata is so lucky...

Surrounded by all his family.

In a gorgeous house.

Sleeping in soft and large beds.

I envy him, madam.

Stop this mumbling.

Go to sleep now.

Yes, I'll go to sleep.

It's okay, Madame.

I'm used to this.

I was always scolded in my young days.

"Maruta, Maruta. Be serious."

I hadn't had such good sake in a long time...

That was so delicious... Ginkgo nuts.

And to drink sake with gingko nuts...

So perfect.

Gingko.

This evening was so delightful.

Shota!

Where's Noriko?

She had to visit her grandma.

She didn't have to come anyway...

A busy nurse like her.

Hi.

Hello, you have a match today?

It's the final in Tama-district.

- You're playing in position four, Shin? - Right.

- Why are you here? - Family meeting.

- It's gonna be tough. - We'll do our best.

Wake up...

Time to go home.

"It's the Hirata mansion, 2-chome"

"I'd like to place an order for eel."

- That will be 1, 2, 3... - Seven people.

For seven.

While I'm at it, I also want to order...

Eel liver soup, please.

Good morning, dad.

What are you all doing here?

We have an important family meeting.

So go get dressed, quick.

You stink of sake.

You drank all night.

Are you serious?

Oh, yes.

Shota, take the car key from his room.

It's hanging by the door.

We are taking it today.

I'm opposed to such coercive methods.

Go get it!

Can't ask him to do anything.

- See how kind he is. - Really?

Y'all came for a purpose?

What? You called us all here.

To discuss father's driving license.

Ah, that's right.

It's important.

Father and son drunk.

Go and get dressed, quick.

We need a lock!

What a shame.

He was such a handsome student.

Too late for regrets.

You bet.

Sorry, I forget you're his wife.

But you got that right.

So, you found them?

- Say? - What?

The key?

- There's someone there. - Where?

Dad's room.

Who is it?

Oh. He's still there.

Who is that?

He came back last night with his school buddy.

They were so drunk.

I thought he'd be up and gone by this early morning.

He did that? So unpleasant.

You don't know him?

Shota! Could you wake him and tell him to leave?

Tell him we have a family meeting.

I can't.

No big deal, wake him up.

- I can't. - Why?

Tell us why?

He's dead!

What a stupid prank.

How do you know?

He's cold. Go see for yourself.

Taizo, you go check him.

I don't have the stomach for this.

What a coward.

I'm going.

Men are really useless.

You guys are all talk.

Maybe I didn't see right.

Obviously, since you're all so unreliable.

Excuse me, sir?

Please, wake up, sir?

So, what do you think?

He's really dead...

It's scary.

- Taizo. - It's okay.

I'm scared!

You'll be fine. Hush, hush.

Hey, Fumie.

I'm very constipated.

We'll talk about that later...

Your guest just passed away.

Who?

The man you invited last night.

That guy? He can't die.

I feel so sick.

Hello.

What are you both doing?

Good morning. Sorry I'm late.

As usual you're resplendent, Noriko.

Your patients are such lucky guys.

It's good to see you again, Shigeko.

Did something happen here?

That's right!

Noriko. You're a nurse.

- You don't mind these things. - What things?

- It seems someone died. - Who died?

He died? Dad died?

He's alive, right here!

What?

Who died then?

- We don't know who it is. - Where?

Upstairs.

Right, Shota?

What! What's going on?

Dad came back with a friend.

He's lying in bed upstairs, I shook him, he didn't wake up.

There's someone lying down upstairs?

Quickly, call an ambulance.

Is the emergency number 911?

It's 119, you should at least know that.

It's common sense!

Who are you talking to?

Do I regularly use ambulances?

Don't fight right now.

Please call quickly.

Hey! What was the number 1...1...?

Give it to nme. I'll call them.

Ouch!

Hello.

Emergency Services.

Address: Aobaku Utsukushigaoka 2-53-4

It's the Hirata residence.

We will have to call his family.

Do we know his personal information?

Father, do you know the telephone number of your friend?

I don't know.

Does he have a family?

He lives on his own.

We have to call someone.

He probably has a wallet or a phone in his pocket.

We should search him.

You can't search the body of a victim like this.

Victim?

Who?

Father, don't panic...

Your friend has died.

Died?

Taizo, you're okay?

Excuse me.

I'm Nakamura from Aobaku-station.

The ambulance company called me.

First, we must preserve the scene.

You can't touch anything, no one can leave.

So, is he the departed?

Wrong person... He's upstairs.

I'm so sorry.

What's going on?

Excuse me.

Are you okay? Wait.

- I'm new to this. - Hold on.

I'm so ashamed.

- Emergency team... - Upstairs!

- Are you okay? - It's not him.

Let's go upstairs.

Sorry.

he has low blood sugar, give him this.

Sir, can you hear me?

- I'm fine. - It's not you.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

No response, continue resuscitation.

He's not responding.

His heart has stopped.

He even has postmortem lividity.

This man was in your care?

I'm a member of this family, I'm a nurse.

He was a friend of my dad.

We don't have his personal information.

Then we'll let the police take over from here.

Alright, I get it.

We can stop resuscitation.

I wonder what happened?

Look's like someone had an accident.

- The grandpa maybe? - Quite possible.

And his wife is away on a trip.

It's terrible.

Excuse me.

They're not taking him.

He must be better?

Anything happens we call you.

We're going.

- No one touched this whisky? - We didn't.

It stinks.

He drank a lot.

Tennessee?

Are you okay?

Sorry, to trouble you.

I'm fine.

We're leaving.

You are not taking the body?

The police have taken over, they'll question you on the circumstances.

On the circumstances?

We're going to be interrogated.

Thank you for your patience.

We'll talk now.

Please, sit down.

So that person upstairs is not a member of this family.

Do you know his name?

- Dad, you know. - Maruta Genpe!

I know how to spell his name, but I don't know his address.

What's his connection to you?

He's an old classmate of mine.

My dad is from Hiroshima, he graduated from Osaki High School.

- When did Mr. Maruta arrive here? - Last night.

- At what time? - Well...

How can you remember, dad? What time was it, Fumie?

12:30 am, they were really drunk.

So shameful.

Did Mr. Maruta eat or drink anything here?

Well, I think he had some whisky...

The bourbon on the table?

Yes.

Are you the daughter?

She's my wife, I'm the son of this old man.

The daughter-in-law, the shrilling voice with glasses is my sister, the dreamer, the husband.

My brother, accompanied by his wife.

Why did you all gather here?

There was an important family matter to discuss.

It's a family meeting to discuss a matter.

Alright, and so you invited him to stay overnight?

I wasn't home yet, my wife let him in.

Why didn't you send him home with a taxi?

It was a remote place in Saitama.

You could have paid.

You didn't have to listen to dad.

You're useless.

What did you think? Letting a stranger in under our roof.

He died in mom's bed.

- How do we tell her that? - How is that my fault?

He comes home with an old friend. How can I refuse?

What? Now I'm responsible for everything.

Konosuke, that's not a way to talk to to your wife.

What else should I say?

She's in shock, you should side with her instead.

I agree.

Fumie is miserable.

Taizo, you have great insights on occasions.

What are you saying?

- Dad, You bear the responsibility of this. - That's right.

Please, people calm down.

What's important now is to see if we have a criminal case here.

What? What do you mean a criminal case?

If it is a murder?

You think dad killed him?

People, calm down.

Who saw him dead first, this morning?

Who discovered him?

Who is it?

Obviously, you father, you were sleeping by his side.

Dad.

You came down to use the toilet. Was he still alive then?

I tried to wake him up and told him to go home.

Did you touched the body?

You tried to wake him up like this.

- That's what you said. - Not with that weird voice.

You were half-asleep and didn't notice he was dead.

Right.

- I had no idea... - ...he was dead, right?

- I had no... - Inspector.

My dad has a big mouth but...

he has a good nature, he is shy, he is modest and tight-fisted.

He would never kill anyone.

Right, Shota?

Sure, he is modest, but there's no need to call him tight-fisted.

Indeed, you didn't have to say that.

You remember what you said when we bought Kana her piano?

I'd like to say... People,

If the fight could wait.

I've had enough of this.

In my experience either his heart or his brain gave way.

We'll take him and investigate the true cause.

So, you guys are taking the body.

- Absolutely. - I'm relieved.

Who's paying for all this.

We're paying for all the expenses.

- We pay for this with our taxes. - Really?

Excuse me.

We don't have the personal information of this man...

Maybe he has a wallet or a phone on him.

We'll find out and call his family.

Could you tell us his address too?

If the family can't be reached...

We'll get back to you on that. Would anyone want to come?

- I'll go. - That's fine then.

I don't see who else here would help anyway.

Come on, Konosuke. Apologize to your wife.

That's the right thing to do.

I was wrong.

That's not enough, you must apologize to her.

Darling, I'm sorry.

Excellent.

Noriko.

Yes.

Is Maruta really dead?

Yes, yes.

This is the Hirata residence.

Oh, it's you mother. It's Taizo, hello.

Where are you?

In Norway.

That's fantastic.

We're all doing great, as usual.

Alright, I'll tell father.

Mother is calling.

It's night there, they have a wonderful aurora borealis.

She said she could die there.

Let her die.

He said it's great...

Yes, yes.

Eel restaurant delivery for seven.

Mother, take care.

It's heavy.

Anything happened? The police are here.

How much is it?

How much is it?

- Let's go. - Yes

Go ahead.

Coming.

You go ahead too.

Alright, we're coming down.

Okay.

I got it.

- You okay? - Yes, going down.

Someone, give me a hand.

Yes.

Are you okay?

He's not alright.

Mom!

Sorry for all the trouble.

It's all good.

We finally got in touch with a brother.

Sit down, please.

He lives in Osaka Konohana.

He sounded very distant on the phone.

Since his brother's bankruptcy 20 years ago, they lost contact.

"I'm not taking care of his body or his funeral," he said.

He has a daughter who is married and lives in Hong Kong.

We can't seem to reach her.

This kind of sad scenario happens sometimes.

Family ties are lost, the "wandering seniors" phenomenon in our society.

We can only be sorry.

And so, what will happen to Maruta's body?

Usually, the family takes the body for a funeral...

Otherwise, the state takes care of it.

That is...

The state has funds for these funerals.

It's a sad sight.

The undertaker is the only one to send the person away.

Could we have his address?

Sure.

Tonight's weather report.

The skies will be cloudy...

Later in the evening the weather will uncertain.

With the possibility of rain and even thunder.

It's going to rain...

A rain of tears...

Mr. Maruta was always seated at his desk.

He always looked sad.

But he drank good sake.

And he died at a friend's place.

It could have been worse.

Mr. Maruta.

It would have been awful to die alonein this run-down apartment.

Let's have a little prayer.

"Namuamidabutsu, Namuamidabutsu"

He had a bad heart.

I kept telling him.

Apply for a health insurance.

He said, "No, I brought this on myself"

I don't want the state to take care of me.

What kind of attitude is that?

Health insurance is a citizen's right...

I told him he didn't have to be ashamed of it.

Mr. Maruta would smile and shake his head.

Such a good man.

How come good people always go so soon.

My dad went just like that.

He wasn't taking care of his health.

Ah, wait. I'll bring a candle and some incense.

What's wrong?

He had such a sad life.

So, the police kept the body?

He's in the care of the state.

He's probably entrusted to the funeral service of their morgue.

He's probably scheduled for cremation.

When?

They said probably sometime tomorrow morning.

- A tupperware with eel. - Thank you.

It's been a long day.

We'll have to postpone our matter to another day.

- Our matter? - Dad's driving license.

Right, this is why we came here in the first place.

Father, take good care. Take the medication for your tension.

Fumie, thank you for your good care.

Please wait, y'all.

I have a request.

I'd like someone to accompany me to the cremation tomorrow.

Since he died here we have this connection...

I can't, I'm going to be in Shanghai tomorrow.

I understand.

I wonder if Shigeko is busy.

No one is going to befree for a total stranger's funeral.

Fumie is busy too.

We have the teachers meeting for the boys.

I'm sorry.

Of course, Noriko you're very busy at the hospital.

Well.

He'll have a one-person funeral...

His whole life has been a sad valley of tears.

I wonder what did he do to deserve this?

He failed his business, drowned in debt.

Was taken in charge by the state...

and at the end of that...

He will take his last trip abandoned too?

He duly paid his taxes.

He even created employment with his business.

Why did this happen to him?

An old man over 70 sweating at a construction site.

Waving his little red stick.

So, we all just work until we die in this country.

In fact, Noriko and I had decided...

that the two of us will attend the cremation.

You two guys?

I'm fine, tomorrow I'm on a late shift.

You're not disrupting your schedule.

Dad, Noriko doesn't consider Mr. Maruta a total stranger.

My father lives alone, he has a pace-maker...

but he likes sake and hates doctors.

We never know what might happen to him.

Every time I call to inquire about his health...

He says, "I don't need you to worry about me, I've lived long enough."

"Even if I die a dog's death, I'm fine."

He says that boldly to me as if everything is fine...

But I can tell there is something sad in his voice

You're a very good daughter.

So, the both of us will be attending the services tomorrow.

It will be perfect, the three of us.

Thank you.

Good night.

Father.

A laxative.

You should take it before going to bed.

Thank you but I just shat a big one.

Thank you very much.

You're all so kind.

That makes me very happy.

Heigh-ho. Heigh-ho.

Are you here for Mr. Maruta services?

Noriko!

Ah! They came too!

So, you guys are joining us.

Taizo had a dream that someone died.

It left us with a bad feeling.

- Are we on time? - Perfect.

You guys came too.

I wasn't sure I'd make it until the very last minute.

Sorry we're so late.

What happened to your trip in Shanghai?

He changed his flight so he could make it.

It's all dad's fault, we're all so busy.

Is Dad not here?

Not yet.

He should be presiding over the ceremony.

He told us he had an errand and he'd drive here.

He's driving his car? Goodness.

I hope he doesn't drive on the highway backwards.

It's okay. Let's move on.

Are you the undertaker?

- Everybody is here? - Yes, yes.

- But father... - I don't have much time.

Let's start then.

Let's keep it simple.

Please say your goodbyes to the departed.

If you want to deposit flowers.

Your flowers...

He did drive here.

What! You guys all came?

Even you, Konosuke?

Thank you all.

Thank you so much.

I'm sure he is happy too.

Let's wrap it up, I don't have time.

- What did you buy? - Maruta's favorite.

This is what he wanted for his last meal.

He used to eat tons of them.

That's indeed the last meal he ate.

What is it?

Ginkgo nuts?

You wait for us, Maruta.

We'll be there with you soon.

We'll be drinking sake together again.

We'll have a ton of ginkgo nuts.

Right.

I forgot, sorry.

This triangle...

What is it?

Put this on the forehead.

You idiot, it's not for your forehead.

It's not for me?

Don't laugh.

Mr. Officer, please wrap it up.

This is time to let Mr. Maruta go.

The person presiding over the ceremony.

By breaking this stone, you break the circle of reincarnation.

Please.

"Break the circle of reincarnation"

- Once more. - Once more.

How does this work?

Father.

Maybe it's because it's hard for you to let him go.

You always say something beautiful.

Right, I feel the same as you.

It is now time.

Maruta.

Goodbye... Goodbye

The best goalkeeper of Osaki School.

We're celebrating Maruta's whole life.

Hurray, hurray, Maruta...

Hurray, hurray, Maruta, Hurray, Hurray, Maruta,

Gingko.

Yes. We sent him on.

Thank you all for interrupting your busy lives for this occasion.

This way to the waiting room.

What's that sound?

Listen to that.

Did you put something explosive into the coffin?

- We inserted kilos of ginkgo nuts. - They are probably bursting open.

Ginkgo nuts? It's exploding all over. I thought it was a terrorist attack.

Thank goodness.

He must be really surprised now.

All these nuts are ready for consumption.

He loved eating them so much.

Thank you, Fumie.

You too Shigeko.

Hurry up.

Thank you, see you later.

Konosuke.

Thank you so much for making an opening in your schedule.

When I'm back from Shanghai, I going to have your license revoked.

Let's go.

I come in peace and he treats me like...

At what time was this one taken?

What time was it in Japan?

Dinner is ready.

Call grandpa.

What are you doing?

Stop that.

Grandpa, dinner!

Grandpa, dinner!

Grandpa, dinner is ready!

Hey!