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OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT OF THE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS OF 1963

Film company DAYEI.

In the province of Echizen, about 10 times from the town of Takefu...

on the Hino River...

deep in the mountains lost a small village called Takegami.

In this godforsaken place there are only 17-18 houses.

The reason that people still remember her, is that...

that here are engaged in the production of products made of bamboo.

THE START OF THE ERA OF SOVA (1926/1927)

Namu-Amida-Butu... Namu-Amida-Butu...

Father Kiske was an excellent artisan.

It is a great pity that now there are no real masters left in the village.

Exactly.

Kiske, you are already 21, you can not remain a teenager for the rest of your life.

You must apply all your will...

and become the same as your father.

- You understand? - Yes.

It's time to go home.

If we did not drink, then we would not have warmed up. - That's for sure!

I ask you to accept this...

This is snowfall!

Thanks for all.

BAMBOOKE DOLLS FROM ETHIDZEN

Producer - Masaichi Nagata.

Scenario - Ryozo KASAKHARA on the work of Tsutomi MINAKAMI.

Operator - Kazuo MIYAGAA Composer. Seyi IKENO.

Artist - Yoshinobu NISIOCA Installation. Shigeo NISIDA.

Cast:

Ayako VAKAO.

Junichiro YAMASTA Tamao NAKAMURA.

Ganjiro NAKAMURA, TO NISIMURA.

Jun Khamamura, Saburo DATE, Taiji Tongoyama.

Yusaku TERASIMA, Sanemon ARASI, Ichiro AMANO.

Sumao ISHIARA, Fumiko MURATA, Koichi MIDZUKHARA.

Director - KODZABURO Yoshimura.

Can?

Yes.

Excuse me, is this the house of Kizhaemon Uji?

Yes... come in... Please.

Thank you.

"Are you his son?" - Yes.

I owe much to your father.

I heard about his death, and came to express my condolences.

Yes... can I get your name?

Its... hardly worth mentioning.

And where is his grave?

You go in the house.

Thank you.

If you allow me...

Of course.

I beg you, do not worry about me.

- I ask you to. - Thank you.

Where are you from? From Kyoto or from Tsuruga?

From Avar. "From Avar?"

From the very Avar!

Why do not you want to call yourself?

If this is so important... My name is Tamae.

- And you, after all, are called Kiske? - Yes.

Your father used to speak to me about you.

- About me? - Yes.

Your father was a very kind person.

He always visited me when he visited Avara.

Thank you.

Thank you. For me, it's such a relief. You were so kind.

I am at your service.

Well, I'll go.

Thank you very much.

All the best.

You do not want to go in yet for a while?

Thank you, no.

I need to catch the train.

I'll see you off.

No, it's superfluous.

I know the road perfectly.

"Good-bye." - Thank you.

Tamae-san? Tamae-san from Avar?

I'm Tamae from Avar. Your father was very kind to me.

As agreed, 30 yen and 50 sen.

That's right.

Did you do all this yourself? And no one helped?

Yes, I do it myself.

You are worthy to be the son of Kizahamon!

Tamae! Tamae!

Yes?

What?

What are you asking... Offer a guest tea.

Yes.

May I ask you?

To get to Avar, do I need to make a transfer to Karatsu?

You need to take a train to Fukui to Mikuni, and Avara will be a 5 or 6 stop.

Clear.

"Do you want to spend the night in Avara?" I do not know.

There's an entertainment district, so be careful.

You do not want to squander all your winter earnings.

No way.

I wanted to visit my deceased father's friend.

EMERGENCY

Welcome!

Thank you.

What would you like?

- Rice with egg. - Good.

One rice with an egg.

- You are welcome. - Thank you.

I'm looking for someone... Can I ask you?

What?

Her name is Tamae-san.

I only know that she is from Avar.

Tamae-san? And you do not know her name?

No, I do not know.

I only know that her name is Tamae.

I do not know this!

Maybe it's someone from Santemé?

Ah, probably from Santem...

And what is Santemé?

Quarter of entertainment.

Quarter of entertainment?

Hi handsome...

Hey, man, come on.

Hey, will not you come in?

What are you thinking about?

Hey, sweetie?

Do not want to go inside?

No.

You do not work a girl named Tamae-san?

"It must be O-Tama from Khanamiya?" Exactly.

And where is this Khanamia?

From the next intersection, there are 5 houses ahead on the left.

Thank you.

It's my pleasure.

Come to us... let's.

Oh...

I'm so uncomfortable. Did I splatter you?

- Let me wipe. Go for a moment. - No.

But you want to go to one of these houses?

Excuse me... do you have a woman named Tamae-san?

I think yes.

You will not tell her that Kiske came from Takegami.

Tamae-san now does not accept clients.

True?

Yes, she caught a bad cold, and lies in bed.

She is ill?

Yes.

Then... can I take a minute and wish her health?

If you say that I'm Kiske from Takegami, she will understand everything.

I do not even know...

"All right... come on in." Thank you.

I beg.

"Wait here, please." - Good.

Sit down.

I'll tell her about you.

God, is that you?!

Rise up.

Yes.

How did you find me?

I asked there and there...

"Have you come alone?" - Yes.

Please get up...

"Please go up the stairs." Thank you.

Thank you for coming.

Please, please.

I will come again. "Will you be so kind?"

Here please!

Yes.

Take care of yourself.

It's a bit cramped here, but come on.

Yes.

Thank you. I'm sorry to trouble you.

What do you...

Have you been ill for a long time?

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year?

The cough passed deep into the chest.

I go to the doctor and take a bunch of medicines.

Yes...

So it happened right after you came to me?

Yes, probably.

Surely you caught a cold when walking through deep snow.

Everything was fine when I got to Takebe, but on the train I started to shake...

and then before the New Year began a cough.

It's clear why all this!

You should not have gone that far.

No no. I myself decided to go and bow to his grave.

What is it?

It's... Really, awesome?

Yes, I thought so when I saw it.

May I take a look at it?

You are welcome.

Where did you get this?

Do you know who could do this?

Who!

Your father.

What?

Yes, your father did it.

Dad did this?

Yes.

You are welcome.

Thank you.

He gave it to me 5 years ago, when I just came here.

Your father, really, was very kind to me.

He made this doll especially for me.

Do you remember how her father did it?

No.

Here's how...

This doll is called Kottay-san.

Cottay-san?

This is a geisha-muja.

When I told him how I lived in Simabara...

he said he would make me a doll.

He said that she would be like the famous geisha from Simabara.

So he did it.

Tamae-san, why did you move from Kyoto to here?

Well... there were different reasons...

And who are your father and mother?

They died when I was little. I do not remember their faces.

I was taken to my aunt...

but when I turned 19, I started working in Simabara.

Five years ago my aunt fell ill, and it took a lot of money.

Then I moved here.

I was invited by O-Mitsu. You have already seen it.

For sure, in Kyoto is better than here in the backwoods?

The house is where you live. Avara is a good place.

In the end, thanks to this, I met your father.

Well, I'll go.

Already leave?

I just wanted to thank you for the visit.

I hope you will soon recover.

Thank you.

Take care of yourself.

"I'll help you get dressed." No, do not.

But...

Farewell.

Thank you. Farewell.

Kiske-san!

Be healthy.

It's pouring from the bucket every day.

Yes - by this time the rainy season usually ends.

Be sure to come both next Sunday.

- One kiss... - No!

We must hurry.

There will be no next Sunday.

Be sure to come again.

Let me go, or my sword will rust...

"Do not go anywhere again!" Well...

Thank you for the service.

Glad to try!

Good afternoon.

Can I see Tamae-san for a minute?

Yes.

Call, please, Tamae-san.

You finally came!

Yes. I'm Kiske from Takegami.

"Please come in." - Thank you.

You're the son of Kizahamon-san, are not you?

Yes.

I knew your father well.

He treated me to dinner several times and gave me money.

Here's how?

Excuse me, is Tamae-san there?

Yes... but she has a visitor who stayed all night...

Visitor? And how is her illness?

Yes...

after your arrival, she soon got up from bed.

And you can not call her for a minute...

Excuse me, she has a regular customer...

And I understand...

Not even just a customer...

Perhaps he will redeem her contract.

Will it be redeemed?

Yes, the customer can pay money and pick it up. It may no longer work.

Are you saying that Tamae-san is getting married?

Married! Not really...

Are you too naive?

After all, we worked in a similar place...

Men are ready to take us for maintenance, but not to marry...

And what happens when she stops working?

Well... this client is ready to open a small restaurant for her.

Will he make her his mistress?

For women of our profession, such an exit is a dream.

Yes? And she agreed?

Not yet.

And how much does it cost to redeem Tamae-san?

It is necessary to think... because of illness she has made more debts...

The year begins in October, so... approximately 150 jpy.

150 yen!

Do you want to redeem her contract?

No I just...

Are you leaving?

Yes.

It's a shame. I'll tell Tamae-san that you came.

Good.

It...

Here there are eggs and beans. Would you please pass Tamae-san.

This is very kind...

Thank you. Farewell.

What, you have not finished yet? In a minute, everything was ready!

Good.

It is you?!

I ask you to.

"Tamae-san is here?" - Yes.

Sister...

You are welcome.

- God, you go. - Come on.

He said he wanted to talk to you alone...

Yes?

"Only that the landlady does not come to me." "Count on me." Do not hurry.

- Do not tell the hostess about this guest. - Good.

Are you finished?

What? Are you still cleaning up?

Are the rooms not cleaned? Bezdelnitsy.

Mistress! Come here. Horrible. Wow.

What?

It's horrible...

A huge rat!

Rat? What rat?

She was just here!

Forgive me for all this fuss.

Sit comfortably.

Thank you.

I have not seen you for a long time.

"Thank you for coming so often." It's my pleasure.

Thanks to you, I'm much better.

I just...

I brought 150 yen.

You can pay your debts. And then you can live with me.

What?

From the moment I saw you, I can not forget you for a minute...

Will you come with me to Takegami?

In your house? I...

Do you want me to be your wife?

No, you do not have to, but...

If you will receive customers every day...

this can damage your health.

You do not have to kill yourself with work. At me to you it will be better.

Please, let's go.

Kiske-san, I'm flattered by your proposal...

But I can not answer you right now, right away.

Why not?

Why not, this...

In any case, take this money, I can not accept them now.

I think it's in your regular client...

Will you allow him to redeem himself and leave with him?

While I do not have a contract with any of the clients.

But I heard...

There are such customers...

who say such things, that they pay attention.

We do not take their words seriously.

Is everything all right?

No, I can not take money like this and leave with you.

But I...

Let me think carefully.

The year ends in October...

I will pay my debts and come to Takegami with an answer.

I still have a lot to do.

Even in the case of consent, I can not get off the ground like a bird!

I understood.

The sixth of November will be the anniversary of his father's death.

- Will you arrive with an answer by that time? - Yes.

Promise?

Hey! Kiske!

Kiske!

Listen, Kiske...

I worked at the corner of the northern field...

and saw a woman riding a cart in your direction.

Female?

Young, but unfamiliar. On the wagon, she had many things.

Is this the wife you were talking about?

Fair?

Yes. Go and see for yourself.

Hey, what... Hey!

Thank you for your efforts!

Tamae-san! How glad I am!

Sorry to delay.

But I made a decision, so let me stay with you.

I've been waiting for this for so long.

What a news. So this is your bride?

Then I have an additional reward?

He does not know how to sing at all.

"It's more careful here." Good.

Tamae-san, now this room is at your disposal.

It is very comfortable.

"My mother used to sleep here." Yes?

And where do you sleep?

I'm over there.

There's something like a pantry.

Here's how...

Finally, we were left alone...

Yes.

Sit down. I'll make tea.

You know... Tamae-san...

Listen...

Can I borrow it from you for a while?

For what?

From this day I'm going to make dolls.

Yes?

I want them to be better than my father's.

You are welcome.

Thank you. In this case...

I made tea.

- Thank you. Put it there. - Good.

Here's the tea.

Thank you.

"Shall we go to bed?" - Yes.

Work can wait, let's go to sleep.

Tamae-san, you lie down.

I need to... do something else.

Yes...

What... good night.

You should not.

Good morning.

If you are engaged in cooking, then why am I here?

I do this every day.

I'll cook rice. And you go sit.

- Well thank you. Here's miso soup. - Yes Yes.

In the pot, pickled vegetables.

I'll cook everything for work, and then I'll be back.

You are welcome. I'll do everything.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Thank you for this food.

There is no need for formalities. Now it will be like this every day.

Make yourself comfortable.

Good.

What's the matter?

A lot of salt.

Oh no. What to do?

I'll add some hot water.

Last time I cooked food as a child.

I'll cook it myself.

No, it's not good.

A little burned out! I apologize.

I like it.

True?

Hold on.

Just a moment...

What?

Great mosquito.

There are so many of them.

I was so scared.

Sorry!

Kiske-san!

It's one in the morning.

"You need to sleep." - Yes.

Are you still awake?

Yes.

Kiske-san...

Tell me the truth.

Does my stay here inconvenience you?

What?

Do not you like me because I'm a woman in this profession?

No, it's not.

Tamae-san, I love you. I have nothing to love you for.

But already 5 days since I arrived...

Kiske-san...

I came to be your wife.

I know. I understand that, but...

give me some more time...

When... I see how you clean the house...

or just stand, or go somewhere, it's such a joy for me.

You are the meaning of my whole life.

Suffer a little, let everything remain as it is.

I beg you, do not be angry with me. Tamae-san, I beg you.

Well, I get it.

Will you stay?

Yes, if this is your desire, I will wait.

I'm a useless wife, I do not know how to cook or clean.

If I do not try to learn...

then I will not have the right to complain?

It's not that...

But I'm so lonely to sleep alone behind a closed door.

From this night, could you sleep beside me in my room?

Good.

Right?

Yes.

Or at least let's leave the door open.

Do you agree?

Yes.

Good.

- Yes, Tamae-san... - What?

Take a look.

What do these dolls look like... you will learn?

I do not know...

So you looked when you first entered this house.

Can not be!

I will prove to you that I can do something better than my father.

Well, I'll be very glad.

Good night.

Good night.

Hello.

Sir, is that you?!

You're all at work!

Do you already have a lot of finished products for me?

Yes, I myself was going to come in 2-3 days.

Do not worry, I'm not going to hustle you.

I had to drop in a couple of places, and I decided to go by old memory.

Clear.

Is it your wife?

Yes.

This is the owner of a wholesale store in Takeu.

Nice to meet you.

My husband is very much obliged to you for help.

Nonsense.

You, the guy, were lucky.

Where did you find such a beauty?

A friend in the city helped me.

Please come into the house.

"Please, come in." - Thank you.

You are welcome. "Thank you."

Sorry, this is simple bunch tea.

Coming. Thank you.

That's how much I did.

Wow, all this in such a short time?

- Yes. - Well well.

And what's that? Can I take a look at the dolls?

On these?

Just great.

Did you make them yourself?

No. This is what my father did.

And this, then, is yours?

Yes. Please sit down.

You are welcome.

It was great.

"Look here..." - Yes.

In fact, yours is much better...

You think?

Listen...

do not want to present it at an exhibition of crafts?

- A doll? At an exhibition of crafts? - Yes.

The authorities of the prefecture hold an exhibition at the next fair in Fukui.

She, of course, will be accepted.

BAMBOOK DOLL - KISKE UDZI = FIRST PRIZE =

I have an art store next to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto.

This is a very famous shop.

Your work is very interesting.

I've been to many places, but I see such a beautiful bamboo doll for the first time.

I am very impressed.

I decided to ask if I can sell in my store...

folk bamboo dolls from Echizen.

What do you say?

Wow! It is a great honor.

This is a real success.

Yes, but... I can not do many such.

I understand. The best dolls. This is a rare work.

And in ceramics, and in products made of lacquer...

a true master can not do many things.

The fewer, the higher the price.

I'll send the chief clerk to pick up what you do.

Sorry for making you wait.

I wanted to meet you so much.

Since my husband went to Fukui, I went with him.

What a joy. I thought I would never see you again, sister.

There's no one to talk to in the mountains...

Passes day after day... all alone.

What are you talking about? To have such a young and beautiful husband is happiness.

He's not a fan of talking. And anyway, he's a little strange.

What does "strange" mean?

I think I can tell you a secret?

Since my arrival... he does not treat me like his wife.

What? What do you mean?

We sleep separately...

at the most it's that it touched my hand.

And you did not say anything to him?

No, I certainly asked him how he felt about me.

AND?

Nothing changed.

But does he love you?

He says that he loves...

- Sister... - What?

I think I understand what Kiske feels.

Kiske from childhood was brought up only by his father, right?

His attachment to his father is stronger than that of others.

I think yes.

Obviously, if you have had a relationship with his father for five years...

he can not immediately perceive you as a wife.

Is this really the case?

I'm sure of that.

If so, then we will never become real spouses?

This is not so.

Kiske really loves you - and you love him.

- Do you think that everything will turn out? - Thank you.

This is not just my opinion. For sure, everything will be fine.

You have to pull yourself together.

Your words give me hope.

Everything needs its own conditions. This takes time.

Right.

Look at the snow.

I thought the snow had already stopped.

Now it's so deep.

I'll just go to the wholesaler, so I'll be at 7.

"Come quickly." - Good.

You never bought sake. Decided to celebrate something?

Yes, a customer comes to us from Kyoto.

Yes, from Kyoto?

I wanted to put out the carp. Do you know where I can get it?

Hmm... carp?

I'll ask around.

Please, please.

You are good at living in seclusion after a noisy city.

My husband and I are surprised.

Neither dress up, nor decorate your face...

It does not matter.

Is anyone at home?

Yes.

Forgive me for waiting.

I'm from the Haikodo store.

Thank you for coming.

- No...! - What?

Oh!

It's you? Sonoko-san?

Yes... it's Sakiyama-san!

That's right, Sonoko-san. I did not expect to meet you here.

This is destiny!

Certainly.

"I work as a chief clerk in Haykodo." Here's how?

The owner sent me to buy bamboo dolls.

- I see. - Where is your husband?

He went to Takaf and will not return until the evening.

He went to take the finished things.

Here's how... it's not there. How insulting.

So this is your husband doing these bamboo dolls?

Yes, he did a few... here remained five pieces.

Yes.

But I can not give them to you without it.

My husband asked you to wait for him.

So, can I wait?

Of course, you go into the house.

Thank you.

"Please, sit down here." No worries.

But it's so amazing that you're here.

It must be fate.

Yes... it's just wonderful.

Sake warmed up. "Thank you."

- May I ask? - What?

How old are you now?

To me? I'm 29.

- 29? - Yes.

You have not changed at all. As a very young girl.

It is not true.

"You can have a cup of tea, too." No, I will not.

Drink, do not worry. Are we old friends?

- How old are you? - To me?

- Yes. - I'm already 40.

I left the old store, and settled in Haykodo.

The owner of me complains, and now I'm better versed in business.

- Can I smoke? - You are welcome.

But I'm still eager for different pleasures.

In a new place, as always, it is not easy.

And I have to travel so far, so much work.

By the way...

how is your aunt?

She is still in Simabara.

"To Simabara?" - Yes.

I was recently there, but...

It's all because of her...

Yes, she is very cunning!

Shrewd? She is your flesh and blood...

Let's not talk about this.

Would you like another drink?

Thank you.

What did you do after leaving Simabar?

Came right here?

No, I lived in Avara.

What were you doing?

The same as before! What else can a geisha...

After the move, there was a lot of debt...

I wanted to do a respectable job, but it did not work out.

Clear.

So, it happened at work? Love at first sight.

Something like, I fell in love with him.

Yes it is clear.

Here is the lucky one - he was loved by such a beautiful woman.

Thank you.

Listen, Sonoko-san...

I remember...

you have a birthmark here...

Does your husband like it?

Probably.

I remember her well. Do you still have it there?

I really liked her.

Stupidity!

Show me her.

Nothing will come of it.

Why not? Do not be so cold to me.

Will not work.

Sonoko-san...

We slept together before, remember?

Stop it.

Come on, Sonoko-san. We met here not by chance. So in fact, Sonoko-san...

No, keep yourself in hand. I do not want... stop it.

Sonoko-san!

Come on, Sonoko-san.

Nobody can see us... right?

We will not tell anyone, and no one will know.

Good? Be kind.

Listen, I will not tell anyone. Yes? Yes? Sonoko-san.

I beg you, no...

Tamae-san...

I returned.

I'm coming.

Welcome back.

I received many orders.

We'll have to work hard. They want 50!

True? How good.

I bought fried noodles.

Thank you.

By the way, did not the clerk from Haykodo come?

Yes... came.

Yes? And where did he go?

He was going to stop in Yanakia's ryokan.

He said that tomorrow he will come again.

Then I'll go there tomorrow and take the dolls to him myself.

I do not know him, and he first made such a long journey.

I should not have left before he came. I must apologize to him.

Right now I'll go to bed, and early in the morning I'll get up early and go straight away.

You've already had dinner?

Not yet...

You will not warm up yakisoba for me?

Yes. Now I'll fix it.

Kiske-san...

Kiske-san!

Tamae-san...

Sorry, I'm cold.

Let me go to your room.

No! No! What are you doing?

Come on, Kiske-san. You know.

Why are you running away from me?

Come to me.

I... me...

I'm scared.

Why? What's the matter? Am I really so scary?

Why does this happen all the time?

Tell me please. I'm your wife. Kiske-san?

You're my mother.

All this time... I felt it.

Let me think so.

Your mother?

Go to yourself.

I want to continue to think of you as a mother...

and that everything remains as before.

I beg you. Go to your room.

Hey! The fool!

What are you doing?

Do I need two stamps?

"Ordinary?" - Yes.

I had such a pleasant dream!

You send a lot of letters.

I see your business is booming.

"Again to your rich customer in Kyoto?" "Do not blow your nose!"

Hey, uncle...

something Kieske recently not in the spirit.

Yes.

Take a break.

- Good. - Thank you.

- Come on... - Let's go.

"Thank you very much, Tamae-san." It's my pleasure.

Tamae-san, that with you, you lost weight.

Do you think?

Maybe the summer heat worked so well?

But I eat enough.

Tamae-san, all this fuss around us exhausted you.

- You have been married for 9 months... - No kidding!

Enough to bow and drink the proposed tea!

- Welcome back. - Good afternoon.

You are only students...

You do not have the right to call her Tamae-san easily!

Sorry.

Saburo!

Yes...

Did you do this?

Yes.

It's too rude. Do it.

Are you asleep already?

What happened?

There is nothing.

What made you so angry?

Probably, you will suffice. You usually do not drink?

Leave it.

How did you get drunk...

why would you write like this?

Sorry.

"Is not it dangerous to leave him like that?" "He's going to sleep and everything will be all right."

Kiske-san...

What?

Here's the water. You need to sober up.

Thank you.

Everything will be fine.

Now...

Here...

What is it?

Money.

Can I stay for the night?

Yes...

Would you like to have fun with me?

I...

Look at me...

You are completely off the reels.

Why?

What nonsense!

You got such a good wife...

why should you entertain yourself in this place?

You're not a person to come here for intrigues?

If you have so much free time...

go home quickly and firmly cling to Tamae-san.

I am a man. I do what I want.

Nothing like this.

Since Tamae came from Simabara, I have been related to her. We are like sisters.

Even for the sake of "work," I will not betray her for anything.

"Then I'll go to someone else." Will not work.

I will follow you, and I will not let you into any of these places.

Why?

Why are you doing it?

Kiske-san...

I understand that I'm not going into my business...

You have not slept with Tamae so far?

And there is.

Well, of course.

You think about your father all the time and Tamae, right?

None of your business...

I well remember...

Five years ago, when your father came to Tamae as a client...

Even if your father stayed for the night...

he never slept with her - not once.

What?

We slept together, so I know better than anyone...

He treated her like a daughter. He just loved her.

It's true...

Here's how it turns out...

Pure truth. I swear.

O-Mitsu-san...

Excuse me...

I'll go home.

"Do you understand everything?" Yes.

How nice...

You could make Sister Tamae happy.

Good.

I came.

It's me, Kiske.

Yes.

Welcome back.

Forgive me for having disappeared without a word.

Where have you been?

I... I walked all night from Takafu.

Again? What for?

I so wanted to see you that I could not wait...

Yes...

You are probably tired!

No.

"You know, Tamae-san..." - What?

I thought a lot...

and realized that I was wrong with you.

- Wrong? - Yes.

Tell me, Tamae...

What?

Will you be my real wife from today?

But...

Do you really want that?

Yes.

I... I love you.

I love you so much.

I love you too. Very very.

Wait...

What happened to you?

- Something is not right for me... - Yes?

How do you feel? Are you feeling better?

Yes, it's all right.

I'm much better, thanks.

After that cold, you became so weak.

You must protect yourself.

I'll rest a little, and tomorrow everything will be all right.

No, you need to see a doctor.

Takfu has an excellent doctor. It's only 2 hours on the wagon...

It's not so serious...

No, I'll ask Chooshiti to drive you. Be right back.

No, I...

For a minute. Stop it!

What?

There is nothing.

Just sickened...

Kiske told me that I was extremely cautious.

Well, the heat.

"Give her a dropper." - Good.

- With an anesthetic. - Yes.

200 milliliters.

Mistress... it's okay.

Do not worry.

- You can be congratulated. - What?

Apparently, you are on the 4th month.

The child develops normally.

Yes... that's how...

- The next... - Yes... - You are welcome.

Take care of yourself. And take the medicine.

Come in.

You are welcome. Come over here.

Thank you.

- Sakamoto-san... - Yes.

- Take care of yourself. - Thank you.

- Sorry... - Yes.

- For a minute... - I'm coming.

What?

When the mother is not completely healthy...

I heard they are allowed to have an abortion.

Only in exceptional cases.

You have several scars in your lungs...

but nothing that would not allow you to give birth.

Yes... but...

Abortion on such a date without medical evidence...

this is a serious crime.

The doctor may lose his license. And they will put him in jail.

Then nothing can be fixed.

Throw it out of your head.

You must have a baby.

Yes.

Thank you. Welcome back.

Well... What did the doctor say?

Nothing serious.

Just a stomach trouble.

Disease of the stomach?

I just ran it a little.

And the stomach became very sensitive.

You must be more careful.

They said that there is liquid rice porridge and be more careful...

Good.

Here, have a drink.

Thanks for work.

- We will go. - Bye.

Thank you for your work.

Thank you.

Kiske-san...

What?

Actually...

the doctor told me...

that you need to exclude cancer.

Therefore, I should go to a large hospital and get tested.

Why did not you tell me right away?

Did not want to worry you in vain.

In addition, at the university hospital in Kyoto, I have an acquaintance doctor.

I think I should go to him.

I completely agree.

- Tomorrow and go. - Yes.

Should I go with you?

Do not. I'll get there myself.

I'm a little worried, so it's better...

Please do not worry so much.

I will not be only 2-3 days.

When I'm in Kyoto, I'll go to Haykodo.

Just to say hello.

Yes?

HAIKODO DOLLS OF THE BEST MASTERS KIOTO

I apologize...

I'm listening to.

Is Sakiyama-san here?

Yes, he's here.

Could you...

One minute, I'll call him.

Well well...

Sonoko-san?

Long time no see.

It's amazing. You've come this long way.

Yes, I came with a request.

Which one?

Why is everything so formal?

I can not say this here.

Do you know of any hotel nearby?

- Hotels? - Yes.

- One minute. - Yes.

Do not. We ourselves.

Good.

"Is not it cozy here?" - Yes.

I'll have to leave after dinner, but you can rest here.

Will you drink it?

Yes thank you.

So, something urgent happened?

I need your help.

What kind of help?

Yes...

- I wish you a good rest. - Thank you.

You're scaring me a little...

Sakiyama-san...

What?

I...

I am pregnant.

It's already the 4th month.

True? Congratulations.

But... I'm wearing your baby.

What?

Where did you get it from?

Can not be.

Tamae-san, I slept with you only once.

You're the wife of Kiske, are not you?

What are you saying?

That's funny.

Sakiyama-san...

I have never slept with Kiske.

Since I was in Takegami...

I had only you.

It's true. Everything is just like that.

You say you've never slept with Kiske?

How can it be?

Are you sure this is my child?

Are you sure? I'm a woman, I know for sure!

Sakiyama-san, please believe me.

I'm not asking you to take responsibility.

For years of work in Avara I have saved up some money.

They are with me.

I ask you to take me to a doctor...

and help me to have an abortion.

What?

There are many doctors in Kyoto.

You probably have a friend.

Take me to him.

I will not tell anyone.

This is what I've found you for.

Please, help.

I do not like this at all.

I implore you, Sakiyama-san.

Otherwise, I will only have to kill myself.

Think about what you are asking me for...

I'm not familiar with midwives or doctors.

But you believe me?

You are the only one I slept with.

In that day...

if I had more strength, it would not have happened.

Until that day, I felt like an empty shell, a useless shell of a woman.

I suddenly felt so lonely...

I showed weakness, and now I'm punished for it.

Listen! Maybe I can go to your aunt in Simabara?

I have not seen her for a hundred years. We did not even write to each other.

Here's how...

I'm begging. Please help me.

Yes...

Something...

Too bright light.

I got it. You can rely on me. I'll think of something.

Yes? True?

Yes.

The city is full of doctors. I'll start looking for it tomorrow.

Thank you.

Do not worry. We, of course, will think of something.

"Listen, Sonoko-san, I'm not the only one..." - What?

I really love you so much.

No! What are you doing?

Do not be stupid.

This is not nonsense.

Since that day, I have been constantly thinking of you...

You do not mind, do you? Do not shout so!

Sonoko-san! Come on...

Stop it!

Wait! Do not...

Cattle!

You are a beast with a human face. I do not need anything from you!

Wait, Sonoko-san.

SIMABARA

And, your aunt, she is no longer in Simabara.

Oh no! Where is she?

Well, at the end of last year...

I heard that she moved to the Hashimoto entertainment quarter.

"In Hashimoto?" - Yes.

That's it?

Thank you. Sorry to bother you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Since you are 3 sen.

Oh, you mean that aunt?

Yes, she resigned a month ago.

"I do not know where she went." Here's how...

In Hashimoto it definitely is not!

Thank you. You were very kind.

You feel bad?

No, everything is okay. Thank you.

Hello. Yes, it's an office.

Yes... yes... what? Yes.

"She looks sick." - Exactly.

Well... it's time to go.

Sit down on the pillow.

- Did you go to Hashimoto? - Yes.

What's wrong with you?

"Does the stomach hurt?" - Yes.

Damn, this is serious.

Come on, show me where it hurts.

How painful.

This is bad. But nothing...

Poor thing, I'll untie your belt.

Do not be afraid, it's all right.

Kiske-san!

Kiske-san!

Kiske-san!

Recovered? Good.

I am glad.

Listen, daughter...

Child...

it is no more.

What?

He went to the bottom of the river.

The rivers?

It's nobody's fault.

His fate did not allow him to come to this world.

I caused you so much trouble. Please forgive me.

So it's for the best.

First I wanted to show you a child...

but if anyone saw, you would have problems.

I decided, let him take the river.

Nobody knows anything.

Nobody saw anything.

Here is deep and the current is strong.

The water will quickly carry the child away.

Uncle, thank you. I'm so grateful to you.

Do not thank me.

It's more important for you to get to the hut and relax.

The body needs rest.

Kiske-san...

Kiske-san!

Tamae-san!

Tamae-san!

Kiske-san.

Tamae-san!

My God, what's wrong with you? Go inside the house.

You're completely exhausted. What happened to you?

Nothing. Just a long time traveling by train...

Here's how. You are tired.

I'll make you bed. Now I'll do everything.

Sorry.

I was waiting for you today.

We did not finish the job, but I sent the students home early.

Yes?

How is your illness?

Yes...

I do not know why... when I came to the hospital today...

I suddenly felt better.

Now there is nothing to worry about.

What?

I think something happened to you.

Where's your bag...

No, nothing happened.

I left the bag with my aunt.

Then everything is in order...

I'm so glad...

that I'm home again. I'm so glad...

I am a happy wife.

Okay. You have to relax.

Thank you.

Kiske-san.

What are you?

Now we have with you...

everything will be fine.

We will be very happy.

Yes. Everything will be fine.

I'm so happy... so happy.

Good.

I need to finish the job. I will not be long.

Kiske-san.

Yes, I'm going now.

What happened to you? Are you feeling bad again?

Tamae-san!

What happened to you?

Tamae-san!

You can not die! Do not die!

Tamae-san!

Do not die! Please do not die!

After the death of Tamae, the master of Kiske Uji dolls...

completely abandoned his craft.

He spent several months in a daze...

and in one of the autumn evenings...

he parted with his young life.

If you go to the mountains today, and visit the village of Takegami...

you will see that the house of Kiske completely collapsed.

A pair of clay pipes is all that is left of it.

And around their graves, which will show you their fellow villagers...

There is nothing but a bamboo undergrowth, swaying in the wind.

KISKE UDZI - TAMAE UDZI

END

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