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I've always had lots of dreams when I sleep

The dreams have always been about the future

The future in my dreams was always bright

A future brimming

with hope and peace

So I've always loved to sleep

That is, until just recently...

You were moaning in your sleep

Oh, really?

You were dreaming, right?

I wonder

What was happening?

I forget

Fried chicken box

Fried chicken box

There you are

The chicken pieces are too small

I said, the fried chicken's too small

Next, please

The fried chicken's too small

Who'd you fight with?

I don't know

You're hopeless

Hey, can I feed it?

Yeah, sure Be careful

It's not eating

Hey, what are you doing! Watch out, watch it

You're mocking the jellyfish's venom

It's really dangerous

But you've never touched it either, Mamoru san

'Cause I don't want to die

You've gotta watch out, man

I think I'll go home, now

Sure

Don't go crazy, OK, Nimura

Yeah

Just be cool

I know

Right now, I think that's best

I said, I know

Arita... and Nimura, too Listen

My daughter's new desk is outside

Could you guys deliver it the house? My back's out

Sure

Oh, watch out for the bannister

Sorry

Look, honey, you can lock the drawer

And you can adjust the chair

It'll last until college

Isn't it better by the window?

You think?

It's not great...

I still like it better by the window

What's your hobby, Arita?

I don't really have any

I see And you, Nimura?

Music appreciation

What kind of music?

Anything

Anything? Like what?

Any kind

Any kind, huh?

Did you notice?

The roast pork's home made

I spice it differently from the store-bought kind

Can I borrow one?

A CD, one that you like

Yeah, sure

Come back, OK?

I enjoyed myself today Feel like I have a sense of you now

- Thanks for dinner - Thanks

- Thanks - Bye

We've been sensed

What?

Could be a storm's coming

What?

Just a hunch

I'm going to pay you a special bonus

Who me?

Yeah, you and Arita

Three months' pay, for now

Thank you

And I'd like to sign you guys on as full-time employees

Think it over

Yes

Oh, and that CD

What?

The one I wanted

Oh

Got one on you now?

Yeah, I do

Your employment contract Look it over

Your seal

What are you going to do?

Haven't decided yet

We'll get a raise... what should I do?

Decide for yourself

Nothing changes, if we become employees, right?

I hope not

Maybe I'll sign on

What you been dreaming lately?

What? Nothing

Better trust your dreams

I'm telling you I don't have any

Maybe that's just as well

You're late

Oh, hi

You look like a slob, brother I told you to dress nice

Shut up

Shall we go, brother?

Ken, stop calling my brother "brother"

You're the same age Just call him Yuji

But... Right?

Call me anything

Welcome A party of 3?

Yes You take Visa?

Yes we do Follow me

You've got to eat your vegetables, brother

Shut up

Let's go get some coffee

Yeah, let's

Is there a coffee place around here?

Let's go to an arcade instead

Forget it

It's pretty fun

An arcade?

My treat, this time Let's go

C'mon, we're going

I won

Let's play again

Sorry I'm pretty good at this stuff

Why are you so pissed off? What an idiot. Let's go

Yeah

Cut it out That thing can really kill you

Nimura, here's the plan

When I do this, it means Wait And this means Go ahead

OK?

What's that?

It's a signal

You're always getting confused

And then you don't have a clue which way you're going

So I'll signal you

Forget it

Cut it out

No, let's give it a try

This is Wait, and this is Go ahead It's good

I think it's pretty good

Don't bug me

Oh, hello

Good timing You're both here

Yes

Thought you'd like some sushi

Thanks

Say guys, listen

I just happen to be 55, now

How old are you guys?

I'm 27 and Nimura's 24

You're so young

But you just happen to be that age, right?

I really wish you guys could've met him...

Me, as a 25 year-old

I was really something else

Back in the early '70s

I sure had guts back then

Everyone did, back then

Goals, that what you call 'em?

We all had clear goals back then

Of course now, it seems ridiculous

Oh, no

The thing is...

I can't remember

What was that, anyway?

Hey, it was no big deal even back then

I've clean forgotten it

Guess that's what it means to be young

What?

Excuse me

What's wrong, man?

Right now, it's this

He OK?

Yes, he's fine

Oh, look at the time You got satellite TV?

Yeah, I do

Let's see

This it?

Yeah, this is it

Great

Come cheer with me

You can really get into it

Go, go, Japan

You really do get into it

Oh, look at the time

Hey

That a tropical fish?

It's a jellyfish A Red Jellyfish

Wow

It won't sting, will it?

Hey, that's danger...

C'mere, c'mere

Hello Hey, Nimura, it's me

No, no, I was just thinking How'd you like to have the jellyfish?

That's right

Who me? No, I think it's time I was moving on

Keep it under water and pour the whole body out

In the water?

That's right

Here's the thermometer

Right

Take a cup of saltwater out everyday

and replace it with fresh water

This guy's special, so don't forget, OK?

Promise, OK?

Sure

Go Ahead

Wait

Go Ahead, Go Ahead

It never reacts at all

That's just its nature

I'm sure you two will get along fine

When I looked up that jellyfish, I found out it was poisonous

But he never let on

He was going to let it kill me

When I called him on it, he quit

I don't have a clue what he was thinking

You in it with him?

Come to my office I'll give you that bonus, in cash

Bowling Alley Closed

That's right

He's got it Gotta go get it back

How was he?

Well, I just had a visit with Mamoru

I must admit, his confession seems unimpeachable

Which means his chances of acquittal are slim

You do understand?

Yes

Of course I'll do everything I can,

but I think you should prepare yourself, in a way

Yes

Are you OK?

I'm sorry

- I'm sorry - Oh, no

As far as "preparing myself, in a way"

Just which way should I do it? I'm not sure I...

Yes, I understand

In any event, leave the legal end of things to me

The most important thing you can do is to gather information

Because your son may tell you

things he would never think to mention to me

Oh, yes

Are you in touch with your wife?

More or less

Then, please let her know

Yes

So, when do you plan to visit him?

What?

Your son? When shall I arrange a visit for?

Right

It's too late today, but what about tomorrow afternoon?

Yes

In that case...

Don't worry I won't accompany you

Oh?

I think it's better not to discuss the incident at first

Oh, boy

What?

What should I talk about, then?

Just try to act normal

It's just that, you see You see

Yes?

I haven't seen my son in 5 years

So the thing is,

I'll be fine, but I'm not sure...

Whether he'll really want to see me That's what I'm...

Arita san, how can you say that?

Did I say something wrong?

Yes, you did

You have to visit him He's your son

It's your duty

Yes

It doesn't have to be tomorrow, but as soon as you can, OK?

Yes

I'm sorry, I'm sorry

Arita san, have you seen him?

Talk to us

Um... They're all gone

I have a cell phone

Oh, it's me, Arita Thanks for meeting with me

Tomorrow... I've decided to visit him tomorrow

Can you arrange it?

Shocked? Of course, you're shocked, right?

I just kind of did it And look at me now

Cops are scary

I was back at home, farting around and the cops came right away

I wonder who reported it

Don't tell me it was you...

Just kidding

I guess it's a relief to get caught right away,

instead of running yourself ragged trying to escape

You OK?

How could I be?

Got a point

Why didn't you tell me?

Sorry

I went, too, right after

To get my CD back

I should've killed 'em first

Shut up!

When I say Wait, you wait did you forget?

So, it's Wait

Sorry

Hey, how's that jellyfish doing?

What? Dunno

Dunno's not good enough

He's still a baby He won't make it without you

Yeah

You take good care of him, now

Yeah

I'm counting on you

I know

Remember that kid, Yoshida?

He's getting married

His bride's just a clerk,

but he's lucky he found anyone

Oh, that's right, remember,

your aunt in Iwate? She's selling her fields to build apartments

It's the middle of nowhere, so they won't be very impressive

Wonder if she'll pull it off

And then...

Don't bother

Right

I think I'll be here another 5 or 10 years,

so come and visit sometimes

Yeah, yeah

Thanks for coming today I'm glad I got to see you

Yeah

"The red-eyed scorpion

"The spread-winged eagle

"The blue-eyed puppy

"The coiled-up snake..."

5 to 10 years is out of the question

At minimum he'll get Life,

if he doesn't get Death

I think your son knows this, all too well

Arita san,

When I talked about "preparing yourself, in a way,"

this is what I was getting at

Um, I'm thinking about quitting

Frankly, there's no future in this line of work

Sorry

Recycling and Repairs

Mom's not coming, after all She called

Welcome

How 'bout a beer, Fuyuki?

No thanks I'll take a coffee

Sorry to drag you here suddenly

How's work? Busy?

No...

I read about my brother in the paper

TV reporters bugging you?

Just once

They're a pain, a real pain

Yeah

So, what's up?

What's up?

Oh, the thing is,

I thought maybe we should all get together, once

Huh

Not like a Family Council or anything,

but we should talk about the future and such

Listen, you talk about the future,

but your future and mine are different

Yes, I know that

Besides, I'm not an Arita anymore

Right... You took your mother's name...

You need money for the lawyer...

No, no... I can manage his legal expenses

Hmm, so you're rich, now?

Of course not

Lucky you I'm jealous

Are you hard up for cash?

Of course I am. I want all kinds of stuff but there's no money

Here you are

Fuyuki,

it's hardly my place to say this,

but you can talk to me about things

About anything, OK?

I'll do the best I can for you

Loan me 10 million yen, then?

10 million?

I'm gonna buy an apartment The down payment

10 million, huh... That'll take me a while

I need it now

That's impossible

But, I'll manage

You will?

Well, I'm not sure...

Forget it, then I don't need it

Frankly, money's tight for me, too

Then don't say you'll do the best you can

That it?

That's all you wanted?

I'm off, then

No, I'll get it

Really?

Wow, I should've ordered cake

I'll be right back

What?

Fuyuki

Just what kind of person was Mamoru?

How should I know? Ask him

Well, you've got a point

Figure things out for yourself

You're only giving it brine shrimp?

Yeah

I told you that's no good

Every third feeding has to be chopped fish or whitebait

Yeah

And the brine shrimp

They're only good for 12 hours after they hatch, so don't wait

Oh, and also mysis You can buy mysis at a pet shop

Give it those, too, if you can

Mysis?

And in 4 or 5 days,

let's try reducing the salinity to 1.015

You sure you're alive?

You sure you're not dead?

Really? So the salinity's down to 1.01

Excellent

Let's decrease the water temperature to 15 degrees centigrade

Try doing it gradually, over 3 or 4 days

Wow, that jellyfish is adapting to fresh water

You're my only hope You've got to monitor it carefully

I'm counting on you

Sure

What's wrong?

Sick of it?

No

Then what is it?

I've decided to Wait, after all

10 years or even 20 I'm going to wait for you

After that,

we can do all this stuff together

It won't be too late, will it?

You're the one who knows all about the future

You mean, my dreams? Forget them

I've made up my mind I'll wait 20 years for you

No matter what, my mind's made up

Then it's all over Do whatever you want

Don't come here anymore If you do, I won't even see you

We're finished I'm disappointed in you

Do whatever the hell you want Count me out

Hey, hey, wait

Just wait

Mamoru san, wait

Hey, wait!

Wait!

Wait!

What's going on?

It's your fault

Hey

I didn't come for any special reason today

Guess I wanted to see your face

You're looking well I'm relieved

But spending day after day in this place,

must be pretty boring What do you do every day?

Think

About what?

What do you think?

What?

About my execution

I'm sorry

Tell 'em to get it over with Submit a petition or something

You're the one who asked me what I think about

I just told you what I think about

See you

Wow!

Actually, it was really me they should've caught

Mamoru san went ahead and did it,

so I couldn't That's what I think

I see

But he never said anything

about why he did it

I see But you know,

he went away, leaving his mystery behind

But something tells me he's on the other side,

getting a total kick out of how he stumped us

All right See you somewhere, Nimura, I'm off

Nimura, I wanted to ask you

What do you think this means?

They say Mamoru died like this

Another mystery, huh? That's just the kind of guy he was

Let's see

First we take products apart here

If necessary, we clean them outside

And then we reassemble them inside

It's hardly big enough to call a factory,

but it's what I've always done

Getting any picture?

No

Try changing channels

Now?

No, nothing

Will you come over here, Nimura? And hold these,

here and here

Yes

Keep your fingers clear You'll get a big shock

Yes

See anything?

Nope

Nimura Can you come back, tomorrow?

Yeah Sure

These three

Will you hold them down 'til the next stop?

Yes

What?

There's a jellyfish

A jellyfish?

Yes, somewhere

You mean a jellyfish, jellyfish?

Nimura, about that jellyfish you mentioned,

what was that about?

I inherited Mamoru's pet jellyfish

But I let it escape

I know it's somewhere, here in Tokyo

Don't jellyfish need saltwater?

We acclimated it to fresh water so it could survive in Tokyo

I see...

You don't believe me, do you?

It's not that I don't believe you

I just don't get why it matters

That's because you've never seen this jellyfish

No, I haven't

Mamoru never used to care about them, either

And there was nothing about it among his things

And that's all I really know

We're here

See you

Thanks

'Morning

Good morning

What's that?

Brine shrimp

What?

Jellyfish food

I'm borrowing this

Listen Is this really what Mamoru

was up to?

Yes

Plastic containers

You'd better stay out of the way

That one, too, please

But listen, Nimura Doesn't this...

What?

It gives me a strange feeling like I'm doing something wrong

How can you say that?

Let's go

Time to go, now

Let's take cover and eat

Duck in there

Rain's letting up

What are you doing?

It's here, in here

Let's go

It's stopped raining

Have a bad dream?

What's wrong?

Sometimes,

I can see the future in my dreams

I've always been that way

I don't know why

But for a while, now

I've hardly dreamt at all

And when I did, it was just darkness

Then today, I had a clear one

I wonder where I was

I don't know where I was,

but I'm walking in a forest or a desert

A ferocious wind is blowing

The road goes on,

but I can't see where I'm going

I'm all alone

Everyone else

seems to have left

The wind's so intense,

I can't open my eyes,

and I have to lean into it

I wonder where I'm going

I'll make a pot of coffee

It'll wake you right up

What's wrong?

It's broken

The shrimp are dead

You're right

Hey, did you do something?

Me? Why would I do anything?

I have to start over

Please lend me some money

Hey, Nimura

I need money Can't you see that?

200,000, even 100,000 yen would do

Calm down and think it through

How do you open it!

Stop it! That's enough!

Nimura

In this world, there are things

you can do and things you can't

You're all wrong if you think you can do anything you want

I saw the jellyfish, I really did It was beautiful

But what's going to come of it? Will it change reality?

Will it help you get what you want?

How should I know? Leave me alone

What'll happen to you if I leave you alone?

Leave me alone!

I can't Not anymore

You really piss me off Why don't you try

looking at what's right in front of you? Huh?

Why can't you try facing this reality?

Because it's scruffy and filthy?

Well, that's insulting

Because this reality also happens to be my reality

You have no right to treat it with such contempt, you fool!

You're going to run? Run, then

But where can you run to?

Nimura, where can you run?

You'll only end up in one of two places if you run

Either inside your dreams, or inside a prison

Got that?

Isn't it about time you figured that out?

I was too harsh I didn't mean it

Nimura, please wait

Nimura

Nimura

Nimura

It was just a dream...

Hey, brother What's this mess?

You never answer your phone

C'mon

Look out for him?

Yeah

I'll never forgive you if you pull one of your stunts

Thank you, everyone I really appreciate it

Say, brother

Can you make 2 copies of each of these documents?

Over here

You open this

and I told you 2 copies, so you press 2 and then start

You can handle it, right?

Wow, this one's really old

Yes

How much is it?

About 5,000 yen

That cheap?

It still works fine

Looks brand new

All this old stuff has such a great feeling

I really love it, Arita

You do great work

I think this field's got great prospects

All the new stuff's crap You're contributing to the economy

And it's got great social significance, too

I think this work is useless

Listen, boss Old stuff is just garbage

Hey, who is this? This is our spot

You can't just sit there

Move

What's with him?

Let me

You're an idiot

What's that?

Walkie-talkies Let us talk to each other

For real? Show me

Just who are you?

I don't know

You don't know? You sure you're not crazy?

I am

So, you're crazy

So you're just like us

Brother, time to call it a day

Yes

Wow!

Don't go that way

Don't go that way!

"The red-eyed scorpion

"The spread-winged eagle

"The blue-eyed puppy

"The coiled-up snake

"Orion sings high

"spilling dew and labor"

I can stay here, right?

Nowhere to go?

You sure you want to stay here?

In that case, stay here forever

Forgive me

I forgive you

I forgive you

I forgive

all of you for everything

Pull the plug

Make sure it's perpendicular Or that pile of screws will collapse...

Why don't you call it a day?

I'm almost finished You go ahead and turn in

'Night

Good night

After the announcement of new election dates for the Lower House,

consumer goods distributors are bracing for a sales downturn,

in an already dismal season

Immediately prior to elections,

corporations traditionally limit gift purchases

Experts anticipate that, with elections scheduled for this...

Nimura

Yes

This one's next, when you're ready I'm stepping out

Yes

With corporate spending already low,

some predict a less significant downturn

Yet given the continuing slump in retail sales,

Insiders worry about further barriers to spending

and the negative effect of elections

Now, for our next story

There have been a rash of jellyfish attacks all over Tokyo

Around 2PM on the 16th, Aki Tanuma, the seven year-old daughter

of a work man living in the Taito Ward

was playing in a canal near the Sumida River,

when she fainted from shock

At the hospital, Aki was listed in critical condition,

but now, she has regained consciousness and is out of danger

A report from the Tokyo Marine Biology Lab revealed that

Aki had been stung by a venomous Red Jellyfish,

Red Jellyfish are marine animals and, normally, it is

inconceivable to find them in Tokyo's canals, but reports of similar

injuries have been pouring in this month. Tokyo's Health Dept.

has begun a city-wide extermination campaign

Excuse me

Yes

I wanted to find out about adult adoption procedures

Adoption procedures? Alright,

this packet explains all of the steps and conditions

Please start with that

I'm sorry, I'll fix it later

Oh, no rush

What were you doing up there?

I was looking at the far distance

The far distance? What about it?

Arita san, have you ever been up there?

No

I see You can't see anything from up there

That's what I discovered

Nimura

No, forget it

What have I been doing?

I got my Go ahead a long time ago

Here's some coffee

Yeah

Time to go?

Yes

Not again This thing keeps getting stuck

I wonder how it's doing?

What?

The jellyfish

Wonder if it's doing well, somewhere in Tokyo

I wonder

There oughta be lots of them by now It's been a while

Yes

I'd like to see it again

What is it?

Nothing

What is it?

It's nothing Let's go

It's the jellyfish!

We did it! We did it!

Nimura, Mamoru's dream finally came true, amazing

Amazing

You guys are amazing! Just amazing!

Amazing

Arita san

- Let's leave them alone - Why?

They're headed out to sea

To sea? Why?

They're escaping Tokyo

Escaping Tokyo? Hey guys, wait

Hey, wait, wait guys!

They're gone

Have they

abandoned us?

No

I'm sure

they'll come back someday That's what I believe

Someday? Like when?

I don't know

In 10 years? In 20?

I can't wait that long

I won't live that long

Watch out! Don't touch it!

Nimura!

You can stay here forever

Any fun ideas?

Fun ideas?

None

Go find some

Speaking of which, that guy from the other day...

The guy who saw the future in his dreams

Wonder what he's up to

Dunno

He was a real whacko

Yeah, that was a real mess

But I had a lot of fun

Me, too

I kinda got into it

Hey!

What?

Wrong

I thought it was him for a second,

but I was wrong

bright future

I found the lost song in my heart

Though someday, we'll all disappear

Our feelings accumulate like white powdered snow

It was a tiny revolution

You touched my shoulder

I held you and loved you

That was everything

Even borders seem to dissolve

as the snow-flowers blossom

A soap bubble flew by It burst and disappeared

But let's keep blowing soap bubbles to reach the sky

Leaping over a thousand nights

We breathe together

Now the world is endless

And the future is bright

Odagiri Joe

Asano Tadanobu

Fuji Tatsuya

Cinematographer: Shibanushi Takahide

Production Designer: Harada Yasuaki

Wardrobe Designer: Kitamura Michiko

Sound: Kohri Hiromichi

Producer: Asai Takashi

Writer, Editor, Director: Kurosawa Kiyoshi

English Subtitles: Linda Hoaglund