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INAZUMA aka LIGHTNING

screenplay by Sumei TANAKA original novel by Fumiko HAYASHI

Starring

Hideko TAKAMINE

Cheiko MURATA, Kyoko KAGAWA, Mitsuko MIURA

directed by Mikio NARUSE

Ginza street runs from Shinbashi to Kyobashi

We are now passing through Ginza district

This street is known for the willows on its sides

The willows in Ginza is as famous as the buckeyes in Paris

They are an attraction for tourists

Aren't they beautiful under sunlight?

In the evening, the street will be lit up by neon lights

There will be lovely music everywhere

Thank you

Thank you very much

Thank you

Thank you so much

Thank you very much

What are you looking at?

I am so jealous of that old couple

Then you should find a boyfriend

Sorry to keep you waiting

Thank you

Kiyoko keeps turning down everyone after her

She's just pretending to be chaste

No, she used to love someone

What do you know about that girl?

What about the bakery owner you mentioned last time?

He is good at his business and he has made some money

The bread there is tasty and very popular

Nuiko, then you should go talk to him

I wanted too, but it's difficult to...

talk about such things

That's right

Look at this ring

My husband is quite good to me

I can't live without him

I really envy you

Only if I could be like you

What are you talking about?

Your husband is nice too

How many accessories do you have?

Not many, just a few. He said it's not necessary

He's really a bore

This model isn't new right? I'll buy it if there's a discount

Let me try it on, what do you think?

It suits you well, you look younger

How much is it?

Alright, alight, just take it if you like

Really? I'll have it then. I'm leaving

Oh yes, how old is that bakery owner?

35. Not too old, right?

I see, then he's quite suitable

Is Kiyoko coming home today?

Yes, what's the matter?

Mother is looking for her

Really?

What I can help you, mother?

If you really want to help, then get married earlier

I've told you so many times, do I have to talk about it again?

I think a 35-year-old man is quite suitable, please think about it

It's more and more difficult to find a good man

The ratio of men to women is now 1:23, what you gonna do?

I'm not going to do anything

How can you be like this? You keep on being a tour guide

You just said you would help me and all that...

Has Kasuke found a job yet?

He keeps playing Pachinko lately, he's hopeless

He never listens to me

Mother, don't worry, it'll be fine

How can I not worry about him?

He always says he'll change but he never does

You don't want to have a date with Tsunakichi, that bakery owner?

Mother, you really want me to go out with such a frivolous man?

Well, men are all frivolous anyway

You pampers them too much

I can't help it, husband is the one in charge

Mother, today I saw Mitusko's husband with another woman in Ginza

It will make her mad if you tell her

Seems that her business is not doing well

Mitsuko is like your father, she's too weak

My father is not weak

Well, yeah...

I'm back

Welcome back

Why would you have such a friend?

She should have paid her rent by now

It's okay, she must be able to afford it

Kiyoko, you're back

Hello, Kasuke

Where did you go?

Look, this is what I won today

Mother, these are all for you

Want to bribe me with all these?

Mother, where shall I put them?

Anywhere is fine

Kiyoko, have you thought about that bakery owner?

He's nice

What are you talking about?

Go wash it

Kiyoko, are you going to turn him down?

Okay, stop arguing

I'll give you 150 yen later

You don't have to, you're my daughter

Mother, you talk like Buddha

I'm going out

You're still going out?

Poor girl, she still has another job

I want to go learn something too

But you're already 23

Mother

Mother, you were married to four men, right?

Were you happy?

It's not about being happy or not

Seeing mother and my two sisters,

I wonder if marriage really brings happiness

Please don't say that, you are the best among my four children

You must be able to find a good husband

Kiyoko, look, I've always kept this with me

I bought it when you were born

What do you think?

It's too sharp

No, not really, look

You bought so many things for me today, I'm so happy

Really? You look beautiful

You are bad

Then please try to talk to Kiyoko

So you wanted something in return

There's nothing better than what I offer, right?

You know it's a good deal for you

Okay, I'll do as you said

Let's go

Good evening

Good evening

I'm back

Welcome

My husband has not come back yet

Really?

Will he be caught in some accident?

It's still early now

But he's out for long

He really makes you worry a lot

Have you had dinner yet?

Yes

Mother asked me to go home today

Nuiko was here today

Really? Seeing my mother and Nuiko...

makes me think that marriage is such a misery for women

Not if you are married to a good man

I always thought your brother-in-law is cheated by your elder sister

I do think Nuiko is very fussy

We all have different fathers

A family like ours is rare indeed

Mother is so pathetic

You think so?

How about you, sister? Do you think you're happy?

My husband...

He always leave me to have dinner alone

A woman's life is so boring...

I'd better take a look outside

Good evening, Kiyoko, where's your elder sister?

She has left already

Wasn't she here this morning?

That was this morning

Oh... so where is she now?

Where's Mitsuko?

She just went out

Is there any Sake? I want to have a drink

I guess so?

Here you are

Thank you

Kiyoko, you're really a good girl

I always have to be away from home

You have to be with other women often?

That's business, I can't help it

Thanks for everything

This is the first time my husband stayed out all night

Mitsuko, don't worry, I'll find him today

How would you find him?

On the tour bus, all around Tokyo

What nonsense...

I'm going

Take care

The tall bridge in front of you is Ryogokubashi

This bridge is often mentioned...

in songs, stories and myths

Many different festive activities take place on the sides of the bridge

Thank you

What's the matter with you today? Something wrong?

Something's on my mind

You look strange

Kiyoko, your family called and asked you to go back at once

Really?

He seemed so healthy

You can't be too sure about one's health

When a man's luck is against him...

Life is full of surprises...

Kasuke, please light me a cigarette

When did you start smoking?

I don't feel well

Mother, the soup seems to taste a little plain, let's put some more salt

This bothersome cat

Hey, hey, don't smoke here any more

When are you going to stop?

Isn't that Tsunakichi?

Welcome, please come in

Mother, Tsunakichi is here

Please come in

Good day, I am Tsunakichi

He is that bakery owner

Glad to meet you

Kasuke, come and say hello

Sorry, I didn't help much

It's alright, Nuiko alone is enough

Don't cry any more, your snot is dripping

I have no where to go now

Who's here?

That bakery owner

Kasuke, maybe you can work at his place

It's great if you can come

You could help me a lot

Thanks for taking care of me

Tsunakichi, I'm sorry...

to have bothered you with such things

It's fine, it's fine, it's okay to bother him with trivial things like these

Please don't say that, it's just a small shop

No, no, it's much bigger than our own

Why did you say that? Is our shop so bad?

Am I not telling the truth? You always put up a straight face

Hey, don't go too far

What do you mean by "don't go too far"?

Nuiko really has a sharp tongue

No, not really, let's drink

Kasuke, go get Kiyoko

Please drink some more. It's hot isn't it?

It's so annoying

You mean that man?

I don't even want to talk to him

But he's not going anywhere for now

What kind of man is he?

You can't see a man like him anywhere else

A man that Nuiko likes a lot

Kiyoko

Nuiko is calling for you again

Oh, that's annoying

Kiyoko

Let me take a look

Mitsuko, let me introduce to you, this is Tsunakichi

I am very sorry for your lost

Thank you very much

He just said he would get a job for Kasuke

It's great if I could help

Mitsuko, have a drink too

How come Kiyoko is still not here

Let's have one, Mitsuko

Kiyoko, how can you be so rude?

I don't want to see him

What are you talking about?

He's not the kind of man for me

You're out of your mind, why are you angry?

How can you be so self-willed?

That's annoying... forcing me to drink

I just wanted to have a chat

Let's have some tea

Okay

I heard that your husband had life insurance...

Have you claimed it yet?

Ryuzo, are you urging me now?

Just get what you should get, before things get complicated

Even if I claimed it... where should I live?

We have borrowed a lot of money

I know about the loans

I want to open a coffee shop in Shibuya

Is it Nuiko's idea?

She had a shop already

Would she agree to open a shop there?

That's not a problem

I want to open another shop

We can cooperate

Excuse me, I have to go now

I should be going too

Going so soon? I'll think about what you said

I'll wait until you get your money

Goodbye

Take care

Sister, beware of him

I guess he just wanted to help? I'll be careful

Excuse me

Are you the wife of the shop owner?

Yes

Your husband used to take care of me...

I know it sounds...

very shameless, but...

I've never heard anything about it from my husband

His colleagues told me he's dead, I thought it was a lie

And then I wander around and arrived here

I never thought such a thing would happen

My husband never said he took care of you

I have a letter that your husband wrote to me

Please don't, please take it back

Please take it back, please

I'm going then

Sorry to have bothered you

Mitsuko

I saw your husband with that woman before

I afraid it would upset you so I didn't tell you

How could this be possible?

Why there isn't even one good news?

Let's go, Mitsuko

In any case, I don't want to stay alone at home

Don't be so upset about your husband

I feel bad whenever I think of what he did

Men are all despicable

Don't move around!

Seems that there's no big problem?

Don't bother Mitsuko when she comes back

Kiyoko should get married earlier

There's no use hanging on like this

Mother, my husband wants to borrow some money from Mitsuko

Really?

Right, we want to open a shop in Shibuya

We'll lose face if we do not expand our business

Mother, please talk to Mitsuko

She may listen if you talk to her

It's difficult for me to talk about it

You're her mother, what's so difficult?

I'll give it a try then

I also want some money to buy clothes for summer anyway

But how should I ask her?

Mitsuko is too mean

Oh, here she comes

Sorry we're late

I'm so tired, Mitsuko

It's great to have siblings when you move house

I'm so sorry

Where should I put these?

Things are all over the place, I can hardly walk around

Mitsuko you're always a beauty

It makes me worry that you're alone now

I'm not alone

There's another woman

There could be problems for the insurance settlement

Don't worry, he didn't left a will that mentioned her

Mitsuko, this cat seems to know what we're saying

Look, he seems so happy

Kiyoko, you're so good to cats

Really?

Kiyoko, the girl on the second floor said...

she's going to move out

Oh, really?

I don't know what's on her mind

Why did you talk to Kiyoko like that?

I just don't like her kind

What's the matter?

Nothing

You've been doing this all day?

I don't have anything to do anyway

It can make some money

It's hard for you, right?

Kiyoko

How about men take a bath first, then women next?

Anyway you want it

What's the matter with you?

Don't quarrel

No one wants to quarrel with him, he started it first

It's me again?

Just eat your Soba, it's getting cold

Right, go on and eat

The girl on the second floor...

eats only two meals a day

Then give her some food, mother

If she's used to have two meals, eating too much would be bad

Nuiko wants you to lend her some money from the insurance you claimed

She talked about it this morning

So just lend her

Mitsuko, I also said I wanted to borrow some money from you before

I need some money for work

How come you all set your eyes on my money?

Looks like you really got it in hand?

You've claimed it, right?

Mitsuko

Everyone is interested in your money

It's just a small amount even if I got it

It'll be used up in a year and half or so

Should I just lend it to Nuiko to open a shop in Shibuya?

Lend it to her? I wonder if it's alright...

Why not give it a try?

You have to be sure if you lend her money

I'm lucky to be able to offer some help, right, Kiyoko?

I don't know

I'm not sure either...

Anything to pawn? Anything to pawn?...

When will Mitsuko get over this?

Mitsuko, hurry up, otherwise we'll be late

I'm sorry

Mitsuko, if you don't feel right then please come back earlier

Take care of yourself, Kiyoko, and the kitten too

Please be careful

Please have some tea

Thank you

It's been a long time since I had such good food

You're such a good friend

I'm pleased to have you as my friend too

That's great

Finally I managed to have this record player

It's tough being a private tutor, right?

All jobs are tough anyway

I always pay my rent late, your mother would certainly blame me for...

squandering money on such an expansive thing

But I could live my life like this in the past

This is what my mother left behind

My mother is the kind of woman who would skip a meal to pursuit her interest

She plays piano very well

Have you thought about marriage?

Yes of course, if I meet the right man

Everyone is like that

How about you, Kiyoko?

Me? I've never thought about it

You're lying

Why would you say that?

I just feel it

Anybody home? Are you there Kiyoko?

Everyone's out

Kiyoko is away too?

Yes

What a pity

Do you know where they are?

I don't really know

Excuse me, I have to go out soon too

I'll wait outside then

They may be back very late

Bad luck

Please come again when they're here

I'll tell them about it

Goodbye then

Thank you so much

Who is he?

My boyfriend

You're not serious?

You're bad

He took back everything he brought here

Really?

Don't be so upset, just let it be

Women love to cry all the time, just clueless

Everyone else is busy working

What are you trying to say?

If you continue like this you'll ruin your body

No one wants something like this to happen

Those who live on must take care of themselves, right?

What's there to cry about?

What are you talking about?

'Cause I won't have anyone in my heart

Get serious if you want to have a wife

You're wasting your time every day, when would you be able to have a wife?

What's the hurry? A man can get married as late as 42

I have my plans too

What plans could you have?

Kasuke, your father is a policeman

He was a very good man

Really excellent

No matter what followed,

it's happy to be married to such a man

Why are you talking about all those again?

Like it was real

What are you talking about, Kasuke?

I think your father is fine

You're right then

Don't scratch your legs anymore, okay?

You stupid, men are like this

Disgusting. I wonder what would your wife say

Mother

How old are you two? Still quarrel?

I went to Nuiko's place

What's up with her? Your sister goes out a lot with Tsunakichi

I think Tsunakichi is not very good

You bet

But I think he's quite nice, he has his own shop, and he's much wealthier than Ryuzo

How can you compare him to Ryuzo?

He is the kind of man Nuiko likes

Stop it

I'm having a hard time between them

Today...

Madam,

Your brother-in-law got drunk

Ryuzo?

Seems like it's because you cheated him or something like that

I don't know what exactly it is

Do you want to go and have a look?

No

How about your elder sister?

I'd better go and see

Ryuzo, what's wrong with you?

Oh, it's you, Mitsuko

Mitsuko, don't be innocent

You'd better beware when doing business

Let's go home first

Mitsuko

Listen up now

I really don't understand Nuiko

She always wants to humiliate me

When I ask her why, she said she just want to be this way

Why am I so miserable?

Can't she just treat me a little better?

Ryuzo...

Be careful

Should I get your sister?

Okay, okay, just let him be

A customer?

Nuiko

Don't go! What have you done behind me?

Don't be impulsive

You're such a shame

You're worse than a woman, and you dare question me now

How can we be husband and wife?

I don't want to live with a man like you

What did you say?

Get lost!

How dare you treat me like this?

I can't stand it anymore

Stop it, Ryuzo

It can't stand it

I don't want to see them like this

And then Tsunakichi came looking for Nuiko

He even drank at her place

This is absurd

I feel there's something wrong too

Great, so I got rid of him finally

No way, it's Nuiko who's crazy about him

I think Tsunakichi likes you more

Disgusting

How come so many things happened lately

Mitsuko, that woman writes you a letter again

What does she want?

I am having a hard time bringing up my baby

That baby is the son of your died husband,

please kindly help us

Please give me 200,000 yen to raise the child

200,000 yen

Let's go and see her

It must be boring for you to come along, you don't have many holidays

Let's get off here

My place is a little messy, please don't mind

Please take a seat

So let's talk it over today

Okay

I think you don't know my difficulties...

We have borrowed a lot of money from others

I've heard things. I know my request must be hard for you

But your husband always said he had 500,000 life insurance...

and told me not to worry

He's just bluffing

Here's your soda

Thank you

I'm sorry to have written you such a letter

But please think about this child's future

It's only 200,000... I guess it's alright?

You know, that's a large sum

I know I must be putting you into a difficult situation

But I know how much that life insurance worths

I can't go to work with my baby

I think you do understand?

I do understand, but are you his wife?

Are you his legitimate wife?

You know he is married, yet you kept dating him

Isn't my sister pathetic?

It's up to us to decide whether we give you money or not

Please don't mind

I just say what I want to say

Then let's take it to court

I just want to discuss it with you

Then say it, how much?

Well, you asked me how much anyway

The insurance is all used to repay debts

My brother-in-law was deep in debt, you know?

That I can't be bothered with

That is private matter

You asked him to bought you this house, right?

Kiyoko, that's okay. I don't have too much

200,000 should be fine

I'll give you little by little

Here is 50,000

Sister, you don't have to be so polite

I'm married to your brother-in-law...

I shall pay back what he owes

He was a married man, but he messed around with a woman like this

Kiyoko

Please take this

Thank you very much

If 200,000 is too much, 100,000 would be fine

It's all for this child

I understand, I'll try my best

Thank you so much

Sister, let's get going

Kiyoko, Kiyoko, are you angry?

What's the use of being angry?

Kiyoko, let's walk around

Kiyoko, that child is just like my husband

Even his gestures

Really?

Mitsuko, once you've given her what she asks for, she'll want more in the future

Perhaps you're right, but I can't help it

It's for my husband... what can I do otherwise?

What happened to all the men now?

Having a child outside without letting his family know

It's okay, mother, I'll handle it

Didn't you want to open a coffee shop with that money?

A coffee shop? That's great!

Kasuke helped me to find cheap foodstuff

Mitsuko, this is your first stop towards success

If it's not Tsunakichi, our business won't be that bad

Don't talk about that guy, let's drink

Tsunakichi is not too bad I think

My wife is the one to blame

You can't blame her for that

I'm back

Welcome

Ryuzo, you're here

Ryuzo, you can't let such a thing happen again

I'll try my best

So let's drink

Is there anything wrong?

Tsunakichi called me today and talked silly again

Oh...

Hello

Welcome

You're here

Yes

What's up? Mitsuko you don't seem well

Sorry to make you worry

Thanks for taking care of my daughter

No, not at all

Let's have a drink together

Thank you

Please come in

Kiyoko, don't keep avoiding me

Please come in

I have something to do

Don't be so polite

Come in

Let me treat you a dinner some time

Thanks, you don't have to...

Dinner? I'm going too. Let's go to a good restaurant

It will be happier if I come along

Come and have a drink

Mother, please go buy some beer

Take it

What's the matter with you? I'm worried

I'm alright

Let's go to your place and have a drink

You just wanted to see my wife, huh?

What are you talking about?

I am asking you for some help

I want to refurbish my shop

But I haven't decide what to do yet

I need 200,000 for my shop

Really?

I'll invite you over by then

I can go there from time to time

I am inviting you

Invite me? You think I'm a fool?

What's between you and my wife?

You told my wife 200,000 is nothing, did you?

Don't go

Kasuke, do something

Don't fight, Ryuzo

I'm sorry for today

What happened?

Who started it first?

Just don't bother

Don't move

Men are so terrible

They're like beasts

It's a bit dirty here, please don't mind

I live here by myself

Seeing you reminds me of my youthful days

I never thought I could have my place rented so soon

Thank you so much

You're welcome. You seem to be in a hurry

I don't mean anything, you look like a good girl

Then the rental deposit...

There's no need, I'm just living by myself

Right, I have some Soba downstairs, today is my husband's death anniversary

It may not taste very good, but please have some if you don't mind

Please

Thanks for the food

My husband likes the Soba I made very much

It's very long, right?

It's delicious

You make dolls?

Yes, but I'm not very good at it

I'm just so-so

You like it too?

My daughts liked them at first

Daughters?

Yes, both of them are married with children

Their children are girls

Both dolls are girls

They're lovely

Excuse me

Thank you so much for your Soba

You're welcome, you've finished it?

It's very tasty, I want to have some more next time

You're welcome, I have a lot

Oh yes, let me introduce to you. She is Kiyoko who just moved in

Kiyoko, she is Tsubomi who lives next door

Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you

I'm going now. I'll leave the keys to you

Okay

Is your brother going with you?

It's nice, you two are so good to each other

You're exaggerating it

Tsubomi, let's go

Please come over, Shuzo

What's the matter?

Nothing

We're going. Goodbye

Please take care

These two siblings are both very good

Tsubomi is a pianist, Shuzo works in an office and is a part-time private tutor

When Tsubomi is busy, Shuzo would wash her clothes for her

How many siblings do you have?

My siblings are like... they don't exist

I'll go get some soy sauce

Kiyoko, what happened to you?

It's been a long time

I don't like to hear you say that

I thought something happened to you, your company said you're on leave

I'm not joking

Where have you been?

I rented a flat outside

Why did you rent a flat outside?

Can I have this?

Wash it first

Where is Mitsuko?

She went to her shop, she'll be back soon

She worries a lot about you

You have to let her know how you're doing

I came back for my blankets

Why did you move out?

Um

Don't "um" me, I'll be 60 next year

You're doing just fine, mother, I don't worry about you

What do you know?

I don't want to be like a kid staying with mum

I don't want to stay at home all the time

They are your sisters and brother, you can't be like that

It's so sour!

Who's that?

Ryuzo

Kiyoko where have you been?

Hello

She rented a flat outside

Really? You've grown up

I have to go now, goodbye, Kiyoko

Goodbye

Umbrellas for sale, umbrellas for sale...

Ryuzo has been living here?

All because of Nuiko

She forgets about her husband when she's busy with the shop

He just wanders around aimlessly every day

I don't know what to say to him

Nuiko is really mean

You can't really blame her

She cares about you too

What do you think, mother?

It doesn't matter what I think

They're like that already

I'll go and pack my things

Let me help you

It's alright

It's okay

I'm sorry

You found this place on your own?

No, my friend helped me

You work in a company too?

I am a tour bus guide

It's tough, right?

When you have to deal with picky tourists

Sometimes, yes

It's the same when I play the piano

Piano?

Yes, my sister always picks on me whenever I play

Thank you very much

You're welcome

- Kiyoko - Mitsuko

Mother worries a lot about you

What did she say?

She said she's worried, of course

She asks me to come and see you

What's the matter with you?

I just do what I want to do

Mother pampers you too much

She'll be fine if I see you

I brought you some apples

It's such a wonderful view

I was also surprised when I first saw it

It feels completely different from home

I want to live here with you

It's the first time I hear you talk like this

I'm glad you're here

Mitsuko, how's your coffee shop?

I'm working on it, otherwise how can I live on?

I want to buy a big bookshelf with lots of books I want to read

I have other plans too

It's good to have dreams, you're still young

What are you talking about? You're young too, Mitsuko

No, I'm really old

I don't even know who I am

Don't say that

I don't have any faith now

Come and talk to me more often

I'm going then

Thank you

Is this place open yet?

I don't think so

Kiyoko

Good day

Should I call you boss?

Do I look like one?

You're just like a boss

Ask your friends to come too, I'll give them a discount

No problem

Coffee, tea, milk... I'll try some coffee then

Please wait a minute

The paint is not completely dried yet

Really?

The decoration is nice

It's nothing special

A rare guest indeed, I heard you moved out?

Did you have a boyfriend? Mitsuko worries about you

Tsunakichi comes here to help very often

Let's take a walk outside, Kiyoko

I'm going, Mitsuko

You hate me that much?

You just came, why are you going so soon?

You have things to buy for the shop, right?

Yes, I'm going to buy them soon

You should go now, in case you need them

It's alright, just go

I'm here

Am I right, Kiyoko?

Kiyoko

Every time when you see me,

you give me a hateful look

Like I am no good at all

Sit down

I really like you Kiyoko

Don't go

Go away, I'm not like my sisters

Kiyoko doesn't like me at all?

But I do like you

Let me go

I want to be with you

It hurts

Kiyoko, you came?

You waited for a long time?

I've been here for some time

This is beautiful

That's for sure

Don't try to fool around here

Kiyoko, don't you be so proud of yourself

What's wrong with Tsunakichi?

Yeah, he's good, you should marry him

What did you say? You dare say it again!

Wait, wait, don't be so angry

What's the matter, Nuiko?

What's wrong?

How could Kiyoko say that?

Mitsuko, please let me have a rest in this place

What Nuiko tries to do would make our relationship even worse

My heart and my body are both so tired

Please be strong

Sorry to give you troubles

This rain should stop soon

I didn't notice at all

Where's your sister?

She went to the market

Thank you

You're back

I thought you must have forgotten about the clothes

Kiyoko helped me

Thank you

The rain has stopped

Brother, you were asleep?

No, he was playing the piano, he plays it very well

Congratulations brother, it's the first time someone said you play well

What?

Please come in, I'll put everything in order first

Please take a seat

Are you from Yamaguchi?

No, from Tokyo, why ask?

Your eyes are so pretty

My sister said so too

What did she say?

Kiyoko is from Tokyo

What did I say? You said her eyes are pretty

My brother said only people from beautiful places would have such beautiful eyes

I wanted to go there and have a look too

Let's go together next time

I love hiking very much

You can carry all our luggage then

You're a man, you should do that

Please have some fruit

Kiyoko, please don't mind, Tsubomi has very bad manners

Our parents have both passed away

My brother taught me all that

How about your parents, Kiyoko?

I have my mother and three siblings

But I prefer being alone

Why?

Kiyoko, someone's looking for you

I'll be there soon

Please excuse me

Come over if you have time

Excuse me

She's so gentle

Mother

Did Mitsuko come?

Mitsuko?

She's not at the shop, I couldn't find her

She said she'd be here

Tsunakichi always stays at her shop...

like it was his own

Are you listening to me?

They always stay together

I know

He keeps asking about you too

You sisters and brothers are not getting along well

You all don't care about me

Mother, let's have dinner together

How would I have the mood to eat now?

Please don't worry

You're saying like it's nothing at all

Mitsuko gets hurt easily

It'll be fine

How can you not care about it at all?

She'll be alright

Mitsuko is miserable enough...

Also Nuiko and Ryuzo...

I have so much to worry about

Aren't you hot, mother?

You wear kimono in this weather...

I don't have time for things like that

Ryuzo is no good either

He always says wait till next time...

What's so wrong with that?

If I don't care about my daughters' lives,

how can I be their mother?

But Ryuzo is Nuiko's husband

You're not responsible for him

But I just can't leave it behind

Sigh!

Mother, don't you have a life of your own?

You have to think for yourself

What's the use of that?

How do you know if you've never tried?

You're always like that

People should care about themselves

Have you ever thought...

how difficult it was to bring up all of you?

If you knew it then you shouldn't give birth to me

Mother

Why would you have four sons and daughters all with different fathers?

Ever since I was born,

I have to follow what they told me to do

That's enough

Don't talk about all those things in the past

It's my fault, okay?

It's difficult to bring up all of you

Yes, you shouldn't have me right from the start

I'm such an eyesore

I shouldn't be born

Now I'm being blamed at

Alright, I don't want to see you cry

Don't worry about me, think for yourself

Don't be miserable like your mother

Mother, it's alright...

It's not worth it

I always thought...

you are the best child I have

Mother, are my eyes beautiful?

No

Look, mother, my bank book

Guess how much do I have

4500 yen

There used to be 7000, but I bought something

Mother, let's make you some clothes for summer

No, don't spend money on that

Stay here for the night

I'd better go back

I'll walk you home

Mother, take this

You're going

Sorry to bother you

Please take care of my daughter

You're making dolls...

Mother

Okay, okay, I'm leaving

Mother, what?

This cap looks like a medal

What's on your mind?

Right, what was I thinking?

Oh yes...

Mother,

I've seen father's medals

Really?

Your father was a good man