All language subtitles for Warm Current

Daiei Corporation Presents

WARM CURRENT

Produced by Hidemasa Nagata

Adapted from Kokushi Kishida
Screenplay Yoshio Shirasaka

Cinematography Hiroshi Murai
Sound Takeo Suda

Lighting Yu Yoneyama
Production Design Atsuji Shibata

Starring

Jun Negami
Hitomi Nozoe

Eiji Funakoshi
Sachiko Hidari

Directed by Yasuzô Masumura

Are you asleep?
Ms. Tsutsumi? You'll catch cold.

Ms. Tsutsumi.

Help! Ms. Tsutsumi!

A sewing needle is broken
inside your finger.

Please hold still.

I'll check it again tomorrow.
See you then.

Please rest awhile.

I've heard you studied at
Columbia University in America.

Did you have boyfriend
with blue eyes?

Is the hospital director still sick?

Secretary General...

I want to hear your story
about America.

Damn! I've got to go.

I specialized in dentistry.
America is the most advanced.

– Can I keep the needle please?
– Sure.

– Why did she kill herself?
– She was scared.

What's she scared of?

– Do you know?
– Yes, her periods.

Don't laugh!

What's happened?

Something strange.
Can I look around?

I haven't been here for 6 years.

6 years – really?

Well, today's a bit awkward.

The hospital is very busy.

Also, your hand must be sore.

You should go home early and rest.

Ms. Shima.

Ms. Shima, Ms. Keiko.

Who are you?

Remember me from high school?
I'm Gin Ishiwata.

Wow. Ms. Ishiwata.

I didn't know you worked here.

I went on to do nursing.

– When did you get back from America?
– Last month.

You look really beautiful.

How about coffee?

I can't. I'm so busy.
My friend just poisoned herself.

Only I know why!

It's secret.
I'd hate someone to copycat.

What do you mean?

The hospital has a lot of problems.

It's a real mess.

We never see the director!

I've really got to go.
I'll talk to you more next time.

Will you come to my birthday party,
tomorrow in Kamakura?

I'll see you back here.
Get that bandage changed every day.

Put the vase over here?
No, leave it there.

It doesn't look right!

Yuki! A customer.

Let's put the flowers here.

No, back there.

Yes. That's perfect!

Hello, mom.

You're very late to your own party.

– What time was the train?
– One o'clock.

Where's your brother?

They played mahjong all night
and slept late.

Mahjong! It's your first
birthday home in 4 years!

– Perhaps because you're his step-sister.
– Mother!

– Oh, you hand...
– I had an accident, sewing.

Did you see Dr. Tadokoro?

No, I saw one of the younger doctors.

Who was it?

He was kind of handsome,
but snobby and wears lots of aftershave.

Ah, it's Dr. Sasajima!
He's very bright.

Yes, so he seems.

He'll be a specialist
this time next year.

Wow, it looks delicious.

You've got a strong drive for success.
I'd like you to make the most of it.

As you know, my assets and my debts
are almost the same amount.

To clear all my debts,
I could reluctantly sell this hospital.

But, I've dedicated my life
to this place, so...

I don't want to.

I want to keep the hospital.

This is a cumbersome task.
It'll need zeal and patience.

I'm asking you to because it's difficult.
Would you take it on?

The figures look quite complicated.

I've looked after you,
through your growing years,

because I and your father
were friends.

And so I'm obliged?

Yes, sort of.

I mean, you are already
grown up and independent,

...and manager of general affairs
in the pharmaceutical company.

You'll have to give up your bright future
to help with my affairs.

This means sacrificing.

I am well aware of what
I'm asking you.

Give me 24 hours to think about it.

Okay.
I expect a positive answer.

You know, I'm not healthy anymore.

What's the problem?

I only have a year to live.

I've got cancer.

Ah, Kamakura is so nice!

I'm sorry. I wanted to have sewn
a little outfit by today.

But I couldn't.

Keiko, I didn't know you could sew.

– Here's a present for you.
– Thank you.

– What is it?
– A frame for your lover's photo.

I haven't got a lover yet!

– How about PM Nehru?
– I'm a fan of his!

He's a bit old.

Here's a present.
Sorry it's rather small.

Oh! Bad taste!

Good design though.
I might not have a matching dress.

Party's ready!

Let's go!

Keiko...

Ah, Keiko.

This is Mr. Hibiki.
Do you remember him?

I met you once, years ago.
Maybe at your house in Hongo.

You've grown up quite a lot.

You used to play in short skirts.
How old are you now?

How about you?

I'm 31 yrs old.

Younger than I thought.
I'll excuse your bad manners.

Ms. Hibiki might take over
at the hospital.

Quite a task!

Ara you capable?

We never know till we try.

Interesting!
You're very sure of yourself.

Excuse her.
She's a bit outspoken at times.

She's interesting.
Excuse me.

Would you care to join
the birthday party?

Maybe not.
I'd hate to upset her again.

Are you sure? Okay.
Please excuse us.

Sorry for being late.

Yuki!

Father's waiting.

Father.

– Where is Yasuhiko?
– He's still asleep.

I wanted to talk to him.
Tell him later!

Our Shima family has had
a good life so far.

Who knows what tomorrow holds.

Life won't be the same as before,
that's for sure.

Let's go.

Hello.

This is my sister in law.
We're friends from school.

– Nice to meet you.
– Nice to meet you, too.

Oh, cute! How old is she?

Just six months.

I wish Keiko will get married,
maybe I'd have some grandchildren.

Well, I'm not sure if I can!

Silly! Any woman can have children.

Yes, but I'm scared.

It's all instinct.

I'm worried about instinct.
So mysterious – what is instinct, really?

See? Keiko only understands the world
with her head.

That's my fault,
I never intervened.

After she went overseas to study,

she wanted to live at home in Hongo
and go to grad school.

I agreed to let her do that.

She wants to work after finishing
graduate study.

I agree with women working,

unless they become brainy spinsters.

No, that shouldn't happen.
I hope she gets married before I die.

Don't talk about dying.
It sounds ominous.

Father, I've already
found my true love.

– Who's that?
– Mr. Hibiki.

Is that true Keiko?

No, just joking.

There you go again.
You're a worry!

Please, find a good husband for her.

– Sounds like fun.
– I love it!

– Darling, a toast.
– Yes.

Happy Birthday!

Good Morning.

First impressions of Mr. Hibiki
are a bit unsettling.

He looks slow,
but he feels threatening.

We'll have to be careful.

Don't be so worried.

If you act like that,
how can you take over this hospital?

Don't tease me, Doctor.

You two are the brains.
I'm only your puppet.

Who is it?
What do you want?

Dr. Tadokoro,
it's time for your meeting.

Excuse me. In order of precedence,
this is my seat.

All right.

– Dr. Kanai, please.
– Yes.

I'll start briefly.

The hospital director is resting
in a villa in Kamakura.

So there are a variety of
administrative obstacles.

This is Mr. Hibiki.
He's the new office manager.

Please, Mr. Hibiki.

As introduced by him,
I'm Hibiki.

I don't know which way we're going.
I'm no doctor.

I've never been in hospital.

I am aggressive.
I don't compromise.

I'll do my best to carry out my duties.

I'll assess things financially.

A hospital is not Gods' house,
nor the devil's domain.

This hospital is unprofitable.

Dr. Shima has been using
his own money.

I expect your co-operation.

Anything else?

Ah? That's all.

Excuse me.

What does he mean by
"God" or "Devil"?

No idea.

He's either an idiot,
or a hot shot!

SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE

Here's your office.

This is my nephew.
He helps us out.

– Is this the theatre?
– It's a sunroom now.

I'll start operating on this hospital.

The young doctor wants to see you.

Yasuhiko, the director's stepson,
wants you in the Board Room.

Board Room? Bring him here.
No one orders me in this hospital.

Yes. Of course.

What is Yasuhiko doing here?

He has pictures
and flowers for the rooms.

Fooling around?

He's an orthopedics doctor.

I heard he's incompetent.

Yes, sort of.

Oh, also, bring me
a bed and telephone.

I will stay overnight. Okay?

Ms. Shima. Please, come in.

Hello, Ms. Ishiwata.

When can we talk about things?

I'm off tomorrow.
Let's meet. I'll call you.

Come through.

– Is it still sore?
– Yes, sometimes.

Let's take a look.
Sit down.

Hey, I heard Dr. Sasajima
will marry Keiko.

– No way. He can't.
– Why not?

– Because.
– Why because...?

I know some secrets!

What do you think about Chagall?

I'm fascinated by this.

I'm taking over from the director.

I know. I don't need reminding.

It's not at all like Tokyo.

We don't need idle chit chat.

You haven't changed.

I used to think you were a hick.

I didn't want to be friends with you.

Well.

I don't know what Father said,
but it's the Shima family hospital.

No outsiders can change this.

As successor and as a doctor,

I'm entitled to some opinion
about the management.

Do you understand?

Yes, but this isn't my only task.

The Shima family is facing
a financial crisis.

What?

My father never mentioned anything.

He sends me as much money as I like.

I know.
That cannot continue.

What are you on about?
You're crazy!

Just a minute!

Leave me alone.

I've seen the accounts.
It's not clear why you get money.

Not unclear.
I always ask my father first.

From now on, check with me.

Let go!
That hurts!

I need your co-operation.

Okay.
How much can I have each month?

I'm cutting it back
to about one fifth.

– One fifth?
– To ¥10,000.

You're kidding!
That's nothing!

There! I don't trust you.

I'm not opening it.

Damn!

Please, listen carefully.

Your family will go bankrupt
soon at this rate.

Bankrupt?
What's happened?

He's locked the door.

Brother, it's Keiko.
Please open the door.

What do you want?

I must keep this bandage on.
It's slow to heal.

I don't care.

He has always liked
to play hide and seek.

But he was never very smart.

Always hiding under father's desk.

Excuse me.

I'll talk in more detail later.
Okay?

This is yours.

I'm the head nurse, Hashimoto.

– I need a favor.
– From me?

INSIDE OUTSIDE WEEKLY

Shima Hospital nurse,
ends sexual desire by taking poison.

Someone is talking rubbish!

It's an insult to us nurses.

You're right.

Society doesn't understand nursing.

They think we're different.

Now we must speak out,
or it will always be the same.

Yes.

Here.

I feel very sorry for Ms. Tsutsumi.
She loved her work.

We knew her very well.
She'd never do that!

Can you find out who and where
the article came from?

Yes, immediately.
We want an apology.

Just a moment.

Who's that nurse who gave me tea?

– Ms. Ishiwata.
– Please call her.

Leave it to me.
I'll sort it out.

Hello.
I'm here.

I didn't recognize you.

I wanted to change my clothes.

Your uniform suits you.

– You're rude.
– Coffee or tea?

Milk.

Milk?
Is it the nutrition or the cost?

I like milk.

– Something else?
– An omelette.

Your taste is simple.

But I hate coffee, too.

I prefer milk.

Here you are.

You laugh a lot.

I lost my parents during the war.
It was a very sad period.

I cried constantly.

I've used up all my tears.

Now, I laugh all the time.

You're an orphan too.

Now, about the hospital.
It's in quite a mess.

The death is only one issue.
There's something else.

I want to find it and expose it.
I need help.

I need to know everything that's amiss.

I urgently need help.

– I see.
– Will you help me?

Why me?

Because we're similar.

First off, we're both orphans.

Second, we're not shy.

And, we both like milk.

Will you help me?

Hello.

Hi!

How are you?

Have you got time?

Yes. I need a break
from being a doctor.

So, spend your break with me?

It's my pleasure!

Isn't she beautiful?

I heard that Dr. Sasajima
will marry her.

He's a bit of a snob,
but in the hospital, they love him.

What gives that hick the right,
telling us what to do?

Sell a house, a car,
reduce the servants.

That's humiliating!
I'm embarrassed to go out!

We've earned luxuries in our life!

Hibiki thinks we should be peasants!

He wants to sell everything!

It's bullshit.
I won't allow it!

Nor me.
I'm not just sitting at home!

How's it going?
I took off the bandage.

It's still a bit sore.
What's happened?

I said I'd call you,
but everything's okay now.

I can talk to Mr. Hibiki
about any problems.

It's better.
He's excellent.

He understands everything,
as long as he knows the reasons.

He said we're similar.

Similar?

Know what I mean?

That means, more than just friends.

– Who was that?
– My friend.

– That's a hard book.
– It's a novel.

I find Western languages difficult.
But that's the difference between us.

I'm being moved to a smaller house.
You will move into the villa.

Hibiki thinks of this stuff.
Of course you don't agree, right?

The heroine in this book
was loved by two men.

And she can't decide which one.

Finally, she chooses.
Do you know how?

One day, his accent slipped out!

– Are you staying home today?
– I've nothing planned.

Dr. Sasajima is coming.

Paying off the loan
with hospital profit, is foreseeable.

As a result,
the Shima estate will be in order.

The creditors have agreed
to extend the loan.

Excellent.
Thank you.

To increase profit, the hospital
should be in shares.

This is better for taxes.

But, we need order in the hospital.

What do you mean?

That's the removal of unproductive
people. There's quite a few.

But how can you know exactly who?

I have an excellent spy.

Okay, I'll leave it to you.

I need to rest.

Of course.

Mr. Hibiki.
I want to talk about Keiko.

I want her to get married
this year.

Yes, marriage.

With whom?

Sasajima has expressed interest.

Sasajima?

I want as much money as possible
for the occasion.

Is it possible?

Don't you worry.

It's not urgent.

But, I can't rest until
Keiko settles down.

Has Ms. Keiko accepted?

Your finger is very fragile,
so progress is slow.

It's taking ages!

Sorry to be a troublesome patient.

Actually, the reason I'm here,
is for a personal matter.

I'm not properly prepared.

To the point, will you marry me?

I have enough wealth for a lifetime.

I have studied doctoring,
for my moral happiness.

My personal belief,
is to work hard within my own family.

It's important to aim
for an ideal society.

That's why I am a doctor.

Happiness towards a lover...

Mind if I turn on the TV?

There are cartoons on.

Suddenly, I feel like watching cartoons.

Excuse me.

Go ahead, I like cartoons, too.

Especially Popeye.

Is my proposal too heavy?

No. Proposals are always pleasant,
even if not genuine.

Especially for a woman.

Do you admit to giving information
to the magazine?

We know he did.
Please don't give him such a hard time.

How much did they pay you?

¥ 3000

Shocking!
For such a small amount!

Young people make many mistakes.

Have you thought about the dead nurse?
I hate this!

– I will quit. Happy?
– What are you saying?

I have better things to do than
listen to something so petty.

– Get out of here.
– I'm going.

Don't be so silly.
Just apologize.

See you later.
I don't understand young men.

Hello?

This is Mrs. Shima.

Hello.

He doesn't look well at all.
Could you please send Dr. Kanaya?

And two nurses.
I'm here by myself...

If something happens...
I'm so worried.

Please!

Put me through to Yasuhiko's home.

Mr. Hibiki.
That was my lucky guess!

It was the secretary's nephew.

Thank you.
We need to tidy up!

Thanks for helping me so far.

Hello, Ms. Keiko?
This is Hibiki. How are you?

Your father's had a relapse.
I'll pick you up in 30 mins.

– Still here?
– We must talk.

Not now. I have to go.

Damn!

I'll get rid of him soon.

It might be you next, uncle.

Is that all I get?

Shall I tell Hibiki the truth
why she killed herself?

Where's he going now?

He's despicable!

Soon he'll be even worse.

Your job's secure.
But what about mine?

You'll be okay.

You didn't sell secrets
to make money!

It's a cruel world.

You don't feel confident anymore?

But, you want things improved.

I don't care about
this hospital anymore.

I'm very happy now that...

I'm helping you.
That's all.

In the hospital,
don't get too friendly.

Or, I may not want your help.

Remember you said
we're similar in nature?

That's the reason I'm helping you.

Not because you're the Supervisor.

Okay, we'll talk later, outside.

Dr. Kanaya.

The director is very bad.
I want you to go out there.

If you say so.

Things are out of control.
I can't even take his pulse.

Thank you.

Would you like to go to Kamakura?

It's not my job.

So, let's go together.
We're similar, remember?

Let's go in and see him.

Soon the hospital will be all ours!

Keep your voice down!

Welcome.
Come in.

Hello, Madam.

Thank you for coming.

How is he?

He's resting.

– How's his pulse?
– Strong.

– His temperature?
– He won't let us near.

I'm sure he has a fever.
Just a minute.

Please, excuse us.

I'm sorry about the Director.

He's an old man now.

Now it's your turn.

We're behind you.
Now the hospital will prosper.

A drink of sake?

Yes, but...

Don't worry.
Hey Yuki! Yuki?

Soon it will be ours!

If we keep that idiot happy,
no problem!

Hello, Madam.

You must be tired.

Thank you for coming so far.

We needed some fresh air,
away from the hospital.

Madam, is this a Meissen?

I don't know.
It's from Germany.

Yes, it's authentic.
It's beautiful!

– Please, take it home!
– Oh, no!

This is rare.
It's a Murano.

Where'd you get this?

– Take it.
– No, thank you.

She can wrap it for you.

Mr. Hibiki.

Madam, what are you doing with those?

They're for our guest.

Do you know their value?
It's a part of your fortune.

I can't let you do that.

Put this away.

– Why aren't you with the director?
– We're alternating.

Rest. You'll be up all night.

The moonlight is beautiful.

Really?

See? Gorgeous!

Do you know they're engaged?

Sasajima must be in love.

Keiko, too.

Keiko wouldn't marry a man
unless she was in love.

Actually, I was surprised.
It was very quick.

If the director's happy,
so am I!

Everything's fine.
Mr. Sasajima is an excellent doctor.

How are you feeling?

My last days are near.

It's getting difficult.

The doctor...

But you? How's it all going?

Most things are sorted.
Next, the hospital.

Please, look after my family.

It's a pity I'll miss Keiko's wedding.

Please, go to that for me.

Yes.

Ms. Keiko, congratulations
on your engagement.

Thank you.

When's the wedding?

It's not your concern!

Your father has asked me
to look after you.

– Well, I haven't asked!
– This is my duty.

Do you trust Dr. Sasajima?

You're so insensitive!

He's my fiancee.

Dr. Sasajima.

Their fortune is almost gone.

So what?

– Did you know?
– No.

– It doesn't matter?
– Ms. Keiko is just the same.

– Why do you ask?
– Just checking.

It's taken three months
to finalize the inheritance.

As of today,
the hospital has become a corporation.

Next issue...

A current board member will be
offered the new director's job.

It's a request from the will.
Thank you.

Oh and one more thing.
Dr. Yasuhiko has resigned,

due to family matters.

Doctor.

Ms. Ishiwata.

I'm not telling you
how to run your life,

but, from our point of view.

Your attitude is lacking!

I agree with her.

– What about?
– Don't act stupid.

Be quiet.

Whatever your relation is,

with Hibiki,
don't flatter to get his favor!

I don't!

Everyone knows you're informing him
about everything at the hospital.

Stop revealing the shame
of the hospital!

– You're over-reacting!
– He uses you.

He does not!

You're an idiot!

Idiot?

We don't care about you
and Mr. Hibiki.

Just don't neglect your patients.

– Give them a bit more heart.
– I have.

You're so flippant!

You don't understand my feelings.
Get out of my way.

Wow! How ignorant!

I'm shocked!
This is terrible!

♪ In such a shabby town... ♪

♪ Love's been blown about by the wind ♪

♪ The bright days are now in the past ♪

♪ Where, I ask, are they now? ♪

♪ A trail of smoke from a cigarette ♪

♪ Love, how sweet it tastes ♪

♪ Memories I can never forget ♪

♪ Every single thing appears
to be in vain ♪

What do you think?
The Japanese figure is getting better!

That's Kazuko Adachi, a new model.
She's not inferior to Westerners!

Do you know what she earns?

Can we talk?

What?

Idiot!
I can't believe he gets paid!

He's a fool.
Wish he'd go away!

Here's a pension for you.

Retirement pension?

I'm not interested in
that hospital any more.

How much is in here?

There's not much money.
Here's ¥600,000.

Excuse me.
I need to raise some money.

Hang on.
What about my father's estate?

Death duties took most of it,
there's nothing left.

What about Keiko and mother's
legacy?

That's to support them,
because you're incapable.

What about the villa in Kamakura?

That paid the loan.

I won't ask you any more.
It's no longer my business.

I've just started a new one.

– Business?
– With a friend.

Managing a fashion model.

You'd like to become Sanshō Dayū?
[A slave dealer]

Don't put it like that.
I've heard it's very profitable.

I need a favor.
Can you organize ¥500,000 for me?

I'm desperate without it.
Please!

Sorry, I can't give you any more.

Mr. Hibiki!
This is cyanide.

I'm going to drink it, okay?

You haven't got any water!

I came to talk about
the wedding date.

You asked me to wait
until after the funeral.

I agreed, it's a difficult time,
and you are hurting.

I can't wait any longer.

Why should we?

I have reasons.

What?

I'm scared.

About marriage?

It's difficult for me.
We were strangers until now.

And I'm no housewife.
I can't sew or cook.

We'll get a housekeeper.

I don't know how to be liked by you.

You can stay just as you are.

I'm thinking about finding work.

Well, you're definitely qualified.
It's best to make use of your studies.

When can we marry?

If you seek an odd woman, like me,

but really though,
what is your ideal home?

Simple.
I want you as my wife.

You just accept
everything I say and want.

I love you from the bottom of my heart.

You're like the hero in a novel.

You say it so easily.

What is love?
I'm not sure I know.

It frightens me.

We're fine.
We'll succeed together.

As a scientist,
I can understand your attitude,

and as a doctor,
I understand rationality, but...

That's enough.

Excuse me.

Sorry for interrupting,
but it was amusing!

Amusing?

I am happy,

because you like Dr. Sasajima.

What's that to you?

Well, three minus one...

What are you talking about?

To be completely honest,
I have fallen in love with Mr. Hibiki.

Please don't get too close.

You've changed.

You want to say that I'm shameless?

Well, that's true,
but do you know why?

Maybe you don't know.

You asked him, "What is love"?

Love is being shameless.

I'm in love from my heart.

This might be hard to understand.

It's difficult to explain,
because I'm not intelligent.

This hospital needs a lot of repairs.

It's not possible at the moment.

I see.

It's already time
for my next appointment.

I'm always busy when I come to Tokyo.

As a Director,
my schedule's always tight.

Okay, let's see.

Mr. Sagara,
this hospital is in difficulty.

First off, we need to appoint
a board member as Director.

We need more modern facilities.

Yes, you need money.
I know.

It's possible?

I'm a businessman.
Is this a good investment?

I believe so.

Dr. Shima was my physician
for many years. He's saved my life.

I'll need to think,
and do some figures.

We'll talk later.
Good bye.

Thank you.

Hello, Mr. Inoue, a detective, is waiting.
Bring him in.

Hello.

Ms. Keiko,
Mr. Hibiki wants to speak with you.

What's this about?

As a precaution, I've checked into
Dr. Sasajima's background.

I've come to report some
important findings.

Do you know Adachi Kazuko,
the fashion model?

Dr. Sasajima live with her
for three months last year.

Lived together?

Once her career had taken off,
they separated.

It was a mutual agreement
last summer.

They're back together.

Stop! That's enough!

You're upsetting me.
It makes me shudder!

He visited her three times in a week.

He slept there.

I can't let Keiko marry
this man. Never!

That's awful!
Don't you think so, Keiko?

Mr. Hibiki, you're very insensitive.

Why? This is your future.

I'll work things out by myself.

I'm not weak.
You're not my father.

It's for your own good.

Please don't feel responsible
for me any more.

People can make mistakes.

Don't fuss!
People can have lovers before marriage.

You still believe in him?

Of course.

Keiko.

Oh my God.

I'm sorry. Thank you for
being concerned about her.

Madam. This money
is to pay for her wedding.

There's one million yen.

Thank you so much.
I don't know what to say.

Please be careful with Yasuhiko.

Don't give him any of this.

There are drastic changes everywhere.

Only two sections left.

Twelve people have been fired.

Not me, I hope!

I should've joined the union!

Great! It's a new start!

Mr. Hibiki will sort things out.
You'll be impressed!

The hospital is improving!

I was right. I knew it.
He's great.

Who's managed this place
for the last ten years? Me!

He fired me.
Damn!

Dr. Tadokoro, call a board meeting.
Get me my job back!

I can't.
A director from Osaka is coming.

He's the favorite to get the job.

It's too late now.

We'll never know unless we try.

His results may prove better.

You guys were fired by him too!
Come on.

I'm leaving.
We don't have any moral obligations.

We can set up a practice?

Damn you!
I haven't got two pennies to rub together.

You've got money. How else
could you keep two mistresses?

No way!
Who told you that?

Hey!
What are you doing?

Getting an old record.

You still talking?

– Yes?
– Nothing, sorry.

Doctor, you seem to be
the only sensible one.

Would you help renew the hospital?

Do you think it's possible
after firing everyone?

Yes, that's not an issue.

Yes, but that will be difficult.

That's why I ask.

Has Dr. Fujibayashi agreed?

Yes.

You're very persuasive.

You've persuaded me.
I'll try.

Thank you very much.

You're still here.

You've succeeded.
Those doctors are going to leave.

The head nurse wants you fired.

You're neglecting your duty.

No way!
That's not true!

Send a fax to
Sagara Pharmacy, in Osaka.

I will arrive tonight by train.
...Hibiki.

Around 9:30, okay?

These are my responsibilities,
and no longer your concern.

Concentrate on nursing.
You'll be paid.

I don't want money.

You've earned it.

– Have you met Keiko?
– Yes.

Did she mention me?

No.

Hello.
Is Dr. Fujibayashi there, please?

Mr. Hibiki, could I see you later?

Hello, Doctor.
Thank you for the other day.

The woman has a mole on her navel.

It's very big.

Where's Ms. Adachi's room?

That model?
Room 305, 3rd floor. Go on up.

She's got hair on the mole.
It's so weird!

Is that you, Doctor?
Come in, it's open.

What?

Yes?
Who are you?

Hello, I'm Keiko Shima.
I've been trying to reach you.

Oh, I'd forgotten our appointment.
Is it today?

Come in.

Good timing.
The Doctor is due pretty soon.

Please, don't say that now.

What?
The hospital matter is finished?

I haven't finished yet.
There could still be trouble.

I don't want you to be
in a difficult situation any longer.

I don't care what people say.

If I can't help,
I'll go. That's all.

And what will you do?

– Any options?
– Yes.

Well, that's okay.

But, please, let me help.

I've decided to be
your ears and eyes.

– But...
– Something else?

You seem to have confused
your emotions.

Don't fall in love with me.

What's so funny?

I just wanted to know
why you didn't marry Dr. Sasajima?

I can't be successful with a husband.

Why not?

I'm selling the idea of youth.

Listen, I say I'm only 19,
whereas I'm really 24.

Soon, I'll be 25. It's very hard
for a woman to live by herself.

That's your point of view.

Anyway, I love the doctor.

He loves me too, we won't
separate. Any problems?

And what if I marry him?

No problem.
He's very practical.

You should be practical too.
Ah, here he is!

Someone's here.

Who's that?

Hi. What a coincidence.
Good timing!

We need to talk
about setting the date.

There's something else, first.

– What's that?
– She knows everything!

Anyway, I want to hear your excuse.

– Are you bothered?
– Yes.

– Jealous?
– No.

– Are you narrow minded?
– No.

As your fiancée, my attitude
is appropriate.

Only that?

– Can you explain it?
– Yes.

I'd like to lead a family life.

She's not the type
for my ideal home.

I wouldn't be a scientist
if I had such a woman as my wife.

– Understand now?
– Sort of.

But you're different.
You intellect can help develop my career.

You also agreed to these points.
So I can make an ideal home with you.

This story is full of contradictions.
You don't sound like a scientist.

No, I thought you would understand.
Actually, you're a vulgar person.

Intelligent women are usually boring.

Maybe this relates to sexual matters.

To overcome this boredom,
of course you'll permit my needs.

If you were a common woman,
I wouldn't ask. But you're not.

You're saying I'm not a woman?

You've hit me!

Our engagement is off.

Wait! Keiko!

Darling, can you stay here tonight?

Women are all the same.

Where are you going?
I know, to Keiko's place.

– I...
– What?

I'm dying for you.

I helped you because I love you.

I loved you from the start.

It's maybe too late to tell you now.

You're going to see Keiko?

No matter what I say, you'll go.

See you. Go see Keiko!

Are you crying?

My tears can't stop,
no matter how hard I try.

The time has come.

I thought Dr. Sasajima
would marry Keiko.

And I would marry you.

But that dream is gone.

You might realize later.

Ms. Tsutsumi killed herself,
because of Dr. Sasajima.

He passed her on to
the Secretary General.

I should've told you sooner.

I'm so stupid.

I'm such a silly woman!

– Hello.
– Good Evening.

♪ And two people became lovers,
together... ♪

– What's that song?
– This is a chanson I wrote.

♪ ...because I love you ♪

♪ So, you love me ♪

That's funny!

♪ So, that's why I love you ♪

No, no.

Ready?

after because I...
Take a big breath.

Yes, that's it.
Well done.

We're just like a real family.

I can't believe you're my step mom.

Yasuhiko.

If you were my real mother,
you'd put money in my account.

My new job is crucial for us.

That's for Keiko.

For her wedding?
She's called it off!

Won't you lend me a little bit?

I'll have to ask Mr. Hibiki.

Hibiki? What for?
He's not our family!

Don't shout!
Ms. Keiko will hear us.

You said not to care about you.
Rather, I feel affection for you.

I decided to have love.

You're very ambitious.

Actually, I felt danger
when I saw you first time.

I was falling in love.

You were engaged,
so I wished you happiness.

I found money for the wedding,
and investigated the doctor.

You scolded me.
Meanwhile, I was thinking,

to tell you straight,
that's my way,

Ms. Keiko, I've fallen
in love with you.

You're romantic tonight!

I'll say it again.
Will you marry me?

Are you travelling?

Is this proposal part of your job?

I'm reckless and insensitive,
but...

I have to go...
to catch a train.

I've cleared my chest.

Keiko, has he gone?

I don't like him.
Actually, I hate him.

He's a hick!

He doesn't understand
our way of life.

Keiko, Yasuhiko is asking...

to borrow money from our bank.

It's up to you.

Yes!
Now we can rebuild the Shima family!

Remember, mom?

♪ Because I love you ♪

I haven't forgotten.

♪ Because I love you... ♪
♪ You love me... and... ♪

♪ And two people ♪

No, no, no.

♪ Two people will be a couple ♪

♪ Then two people come together ♪

Mr. Hibiki, I took a chance.

If I'd missed you here,
I might never see you again.

– There's no time.
– There's five minutes.

I've tried to forget you,
but I can't. What can I do?

I don't know.
It's not my business.

I've quit the hospital,
and am going to work in Kanda.

Please come and visit.

Women aren't shy when
they've opened their hearts!

I'll wait forever.

And if I don't come?

You will!

We belong together.

I've never even held your hand.

– Nor Keiko's.
– Idiot!

I'll wait.
I don't care if I'm your mistress!

Okay, Okay.
Don't speak like that!

Have a good trip!

That's no good.
You're out!

I've only been here a week.

A week? That's seven days.
It's 7 times 24 hours.

You should know everything by now.

Sorry, you're right.

Which rooms can we heat
this winter? Get them ready!

I will.

Wow, cute butt!

Where's the problem?

I feel tired all over.

Let's see Dr. Kanaya.

– Lately, I've been thinking a lot...
– Hmm?

Keiko said to me,
that it was up to me.

– What happened?
– Yasuhiko comes every day.

I gave him the bank book.
I didn't want to appear spiteful.

Gave it to him?

Excuse me.

– Is the ceremony prepared?
– Yes, almost.

– Director's chair in place?
– Yes, it's ready.

What's this?

Call the bank and stop these cheques.

You mean...

Damn him!
He's claiming an increase.

Where's the director?
Hello, Madam.

I've been meaning to visit you.

You haven't changed at all.
This year, you are...

I turned 50.
And you... 35?

Are you kidding?
I'm 45 now.

You look so young.

Oh, Mr. Hibiki,
this was posted on the wall.

Warning, Shima Family,
Hibiki is evil and greedy.

Get rid of him!

"THE SUMIRE NURSE'S SOCIETY"

– Been waiting long?
– No.

Thanks for writing.

– Are you busy?
– I'm hungry, though.

Here you are.

Hey, hurry up!

Do you know what's happened?

With Hibiki?

– What?
– Don't you meet him often?

No. Come on, I'm starving!

Mr. Hibiki proposed to me.

And so? I don't care.

Ah, it's boiling!

Want to taste?

No thanks.

Don't you love him anymore?

Yes, with all my heart!

Don't you care?

He's mine. He'll come back.
I know that for sure!

But, if I say yes,
he'll forget all about you.

I'm holding all the strings!

You don't care?

Marry him if you like!

You'll regret it.
You'll never make him happy.

– And you can?
– Yes.

You're very confident.

Just telling you what I feel.

You think you can have anything,
even the sun and the stars!

I might be a little slow.

I don't need to say anything more.

Eh?

You don't mind me with Mr. Hibiki?

Go for it!

Good bye.

Thank you.

Tea, please.

I heard you've been fired too!

"WARNING, SHIMA FAMILY,
GET RID OF HIBIKI."

– Hello.
– I'm back.

Why are you airing your clothes?

I had a full medical today.

The doctor recommends that I go
to the countryside, for fresh air.

Do you want to?

Sure, Mr. Hibiki's found a villa in Oiso.
Want to go together?

You can study in peace.

Sounds good.
I have translation work to do.

This was on the fence.

It's awful!

I'd like to marry Mr. Hibiki.
What do you think?

If you like.

I hope he's not attached
like Dr. Sasajima.

I don't care if he does.

Are you taking this, too?

Yes.
Pity I can't bring the lot.

Sell them.
You don't need them.

You never know.

Oh no!
The moths have been eating it!

Damn you!

You're Maoka.

It's all your work!
You started this!

No, not me!

Who is it, then?
Tell me, tell me!

An ex-colleague.

No. Damn, bad luck!

We'll post them up,
they'll take them down.

It's back to work,
or else a bigger payout!

We'll use the same method
as the communists!

What?
Oh, it's you.

I recognize all of you.

I don't care what you do.

But, why serve Itoda's grudge?
Does he help you?

We'll fight for our rights!

Fight?

You're agitating others
just to satisfy yourself.

Get a job,
instead of wasting your time.

This man has cost innocent
people their livelihood!

Smash his arms...

...and break his legs!

He's the class enemy.
Beat him! Go! Go!

The cops are here.

Mr. Hibiki, quickly!

He's getting away!

What were you doing there?

I had to meet Dr. Itoda.

He was waiting for me,
hoping that I might help him.

He's always asking me to join.

After hearing his talk,
my instinct told me to investigate.

I went there,
acting all innocent.

I intended to join and spy,
then tell you everything.

I know I can do it,
and get away with it!

Stop!
Don't do this anymore.

I don't want you to.

Stop it!

Please, stop it!

You're being such a big help to me,
without spying.

Thank you. I asked you to stop.
But I mean it differently this time.

I realize now how much you care,
how much I need you.

Mr. Hibiki...

We may even get married!

I cook a mean omelette!

Okay.
Let's spend more time together!

Let's find out how similar we are!

"KEMIRUYAMA LAW OFFICE"

He's asked a favor.
I can't refuse.

Yasuhiko doesn't agree with my way.

But the shareholders are
making a profit.

Aren't the Shima's shares registered
to the widow?

Yes.

Why aren't they registered to Yasuhiko?

It's safer this way.
I'm protecting their estate.

That's extortion.

Yasuhiko wants to dispute this.

You mean go to court?

Yes, if you can't compromise,
then we'll go to court.

I'm working in good faith.

The law doesn't care about that.

Last month,

I travelled to the hospital
13 times in the heat.

– Concerning?
– Hibiki's retirement.

We should call a board meeting.

I can't decide by myself.

– What's to discuss?
– We don't need him.

The other seniors feel the same.
He's a waste.

Hibiki's overdone it.
He's got lots of enemies.

He'll cause a revolution.

Without him,
we can work in peace.

– When did you arrive?
– Just now.

I'll wait outside.
Do you need anything?

No.

Excuse me.

Oh, one more thing.
How much is your monthly pay?

– ¥30,000 clear.
– That's low.

Excuse me.

He has worked very hard
for such a small salary.

Even ¥30,000 is expensive.

There's nothing for him to do.

If you don't want to tell him,
I will. Good Bye.

Actually, what do you want to say?

I don't want this matter
to go to court.

You shouldn't fight between family.

Also, I want you to
stop hassling Madam.

Just look after her,
care for her.

Mom?

She wants me to manage our estate.

You're not part of our family.

Mom doesn't take you seriously.

Leave the hospital, now.

Our family and Dr. Sagara are the
shareholders. You can't do anything.

How do you like things now?

You're a pain.
I don't want to talk to you anymore.

Okay. I'll tell you straight.
You're rubbish.

What?

Where's your cyanide now?
Take it!

I threw it away.

Okay. That's all folks.
Carry on.

Madam, it's up to you now.

Would you please speak directly?

I thank you for helping
with our daily necessities.

But I don't want to
trouble you any more.

We will manage by ourselves.

You mean, stop intervening?

No, but...

Okay, I fully understand.

But please,
be cautious with Yasuhiko.

Yasuhiko is an educated man.

I don't think he does
anything bad for us.

Do you think so?

I won't say any more.
I must be going.

Mr. Hibiki,
thank you again for everything.

That's okay.
See you.

Mr. Hibiki...

Yasuhiko is unreliable,
but mother had to say that.

She's very faithful to him,
because it's an "in-law" relationship.

Let's leave all that.

– Are you angry?
– No.

You've worked very hard for us.

I've been more than happy.

Happy?

I've learned a lot.

About what?

I understand a woman's feelings.

That's great progress!

Yes. A big advantage.

So do you know my feelings now?

You did propose to me.

Can you guess what my answer is?

Yes, I regret that I was rude.

Please forget it.

So, you don't completely understand
a woman's feelings.

I would like to accept your proposal.

I've loved you since we first met.

But you were too self-confident.
I didn't like it.

I was scared to be
overpowered by you.

I'm not scared anymore.
Please marry me.

– It's too late.
– Oh?

I'll marry Ms. Ishiwata.

Ms. Ishiwata?

She's won,
through her reckless affection.

In comparison,
my work was much easier.

I've learned a lot.

I'll commit myself completely
to my next job.

What's so amusing?

Congratulations.
That's wonderful!

I'll go and tell my mother.

Mom, you'll catch a cold.

It's so cold.

You're late.
Where've you been?

Mother, let's leave here.
We're wasting our money.

Yasuhiko will help us.

Do you really think so?

Yes, for sure.

But, maybe he'll only be able
to look after you.

But he won't for me.

Are you going to marry Mr. Hibiki?

I've decided to look for a job.
I want to live.

Me too!
Do you think you can work?

Of course.
I'm very qualified, you know!

Forget marriage, for now.

Okay, if you want to.

I want to visit Father's grave.

I've also got to let him know
that I might be a spinster.

Eh?

– When?
– How about tomorrow?

Isn't tomorrow bad luck?

The day after is better.
The 7th is always good luck.

The 7th, 6th...
...it's October 5th...

– Mother...
– What is it?

– Today is October 5th.
– And so...?

It's my birthday!

I'd forgotten all about it!

What can I do? I haven't baked a cake.
Oh, my God.

I turned twenty two today...
Twenty two!

Have you already turned
in the resignation letter?

Of course.

My motto in life,
is always think ahead.

Say goodbye to this hospital.

Mr. Hibiki...

– I'm surprised.
– I thought he'd already quit.

This is the end, now.

Looks magnificent today.

The last time is always sad.

I was sad, too,

when I was on the swing.

Let's go.

THE END

Subtitles by Mango Nuevo