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I filled out the form.

But now you're telling me.

I can't get my visa extended...

No means no. Come back another day.

Lee?

Here you are.

(Farsi)

Goddamm. Take it outside.

They treated me awful.

They looked at me like I did something wrong.

- Excuse me, ma'am. - Yes?

I'm sorry but...

- Sorry. - But? But what?

Could you be a bit quieter?

We're just talking.

I'm sorry, but other customers are trying to enjoy themselves...

We're just talking.

Ma'am...

I'm just repeating because you are.

Other customers have complained. Could you please be a bit quieter?

Some people are trying to study.

Is this a library? Some people are smoking.

Others are enjoying your cheap coffee.

We're just talking. Why should anyone care?

We're talking about common courtesy.

Common courtesy?

You were yelling at her.

This is a public place. Everyone has the right to enjoy it.

Does it look like I'm enjoying myself?

What's your job?

What's it to you?

You don't know the rules.

Whatever. This is a waste of time.

Where to?

Where do you live?

That's OK, I'll take the train.

Come on, hop on.

Why?

Why not?

"WEST NORTH WEST"

The Battle of Okinawa lasted from

April 1, 1945 to June.

But a week after the battle started, the US military was already building bases.

During the war, the citizens of Okinawa were sent to detention camps.

After moving them out of their towns,

the US military built bases on the land where their homes used to be.

From the start, the US military intended to turn Okinawa into a base.

This is a map that was discovered recently. It's a very interesting map.

The initial plan was to vertically split the southern half of Okinawa,

and build an Army base on the west side, and a Navy base on the east.

This map was drawn around 1945 and 1946.

What'll you do after graduation, Lee?

Go back to China.

And you?

I hope to get a job in Japan.

It's tough.

I know. Wish me luck.

Good luck.

Thanks.

This is good. Want some?

What is it?

Yogurt? No thank you.

It's tasty.

Japanese yogurt is sweet.

That's why it's good.

No, it's better with salt and pepper like we eat it in Iran.

Just try it.

Once?

No?

I'm good.

Want to come to our dumpling party tonight?

Who'll be there?

It'll be Han, Zhang, Wang, and Goh from Hong Kong. 5 of us.

In the dorm chicken.

Kitchen, I mean.

I'll pass. I won't understand what you're saying.

We'll speak Japanese. You should join us sometimes.

When my weakness stops me.

Tears fall like pelting rain.

Though we might grow stronger.

Let's keep this song in our hearts.

For it will give us courage.

In our darkest hours.

Emerge from the gloom.

Leave the glaring summer behind.

Chasing the afternoon moon,

The soaring sky entrances us.

Let's sing a song! Hello! Another Way!

Let's reach out to a distant dream...

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Your strawberry mojito.

- Orange juice, please. - Certainly.

Next time, please use the remote.

Enter the number and send it, and your order will be confirmed.

It's real easy.

Enjoy yourselves.

Sing something.

I never sing in front of people.

Why not?

I'm not used to it.

You sing so sadly.

Not really.

Why were you crying?

I wasn't crying.

At the café.

You saw?

What was it? Can't remember.

I see.

Say something.

In Persian?

OK.

What did you say?

"I'm Naima from Teheran, Iran."

"I'm studying Japanese painting in Japan."

"Thanks for talking with me at the café."

"You were very kind."

"I pray for peaceful days in your life."

That's what I said.

Kei.

Something sweet.

What?

Something sweet.

Knock it off.

A screwdriver.

Come off it.

Still angry?

I'm sorry.

You never take anything serious.

You think?

Yes.

I really do care about you.

Forget it. What did you want?

Something sweet.

A screwdriver?

A Jack Rose.

Here.

Sweet.

Naturally.

What?

I can't hear.

When do you get off?

Closing time.

Then I'll wait.

The oregano works.

Yeah.

Maybe we should have used more.

I think it's OK.

You like it?

Yeah.

Hey.

You have to show me how you're feeling.

I can't know what you're thinking.

If you're unhappy, tell me.

Why so quiet?

I was thinking.

About what?

Don't wander off into your own world.

I'm right here with you.

Yes. Hi.

Yes.

Got it.

OK.

Weird.

What's wrong?

I can't find the Qibla.

Which way is west-northwest?

West-northwest? Let me see.

What was that?

Come on out.

It's alive?

Yes.

You had it in your pocket?

Yes.

It will die.

It's used to it.

What's its name?

It doesn't have one.

Why not?

If I name it, it will make me sad when I have to leave.

West-northwest is that way.

Which way?

That way.

Thank you.

I'll wash up first.

How often do you pray?

Five times a day.

That's not tiring?

No.

You never thought that?

Not even once.

What century is this?

The 21st century.

Does that matter?

This place has a weird magnetic field.

Your compass was acting strange, right?

Yes.

The magnetic field here would put a compass off.

Does that worry you?

It's like I'm tossed out in the world and don't know which way to go.

It must be nice.

Believing absolutely in something.

That's just who I am.

Don't touch them until they dry.

It's today's lucky color.

Anything lucky so far?

I always check before I leave home.

I check 20 horoscopes every day.

Twenty! Wow.

That explains the pink outfit.

Pink looks good on you.

Does it?

Thank you.

Thanks for everything.

What's up?

- Mitake sake. - Don't have it.

I'm thirsting for Mitake.

None here.

Then go buy some.

What's with you?

Who was she?

The girl on your bike this morning.

No big deal.

Who was she?

A student from Iran.

Why were you with her?

A long story.

Tell me anyway.

It's nothing.

Don't let her wear my helmet.

It was the only one I had.

Was she on her period?

How should I know?

They don't shampoo during their period.

It'll smell. Don't let her use it.

Where did you get this bird? It's cute.

Do you like birds?

It's my friend's.

Who?

Iran?

Yeah.

Then say so.

Did she stay over?

Not there.

Where then?

On the couch.

Ai!

What?

We didn't do anything.

Don't bullshit me.

Explain what she is to you.

A friend, maybe.

Not good enough.

We're friends.

Can I trust you?

Kei.

Thank you.

Your school is huge.

What do you do for fun?

I read.

You don't hang out with friends?

I prefer reading.

Boyfriend?

No.

I've never been in love.

Do you have someone?

I do.

What's he like?

Remember when I was crying?

I had a fight with my girlfriend.

Girlfriend?

Yes, girlfriend.

Does that mean you are a lesbian?

I'm not.

What do you mean?

It's just that I fall in love with women.

Isn't that a lesbian?

I'm not a lesbian.

That must be confusing.

Why look at me like that?

I'm sorry.

See you.

Hello.

Can I see you today?

Do you work tonight?

Where are you?

Call me when you finish.

Naima Tehrani, please come in for your job interview.

I study Japanese painting.

Landscapes and seasons in Japan have always inspired me.

I wanted to go abroad to learn about

a culture and customs I wasn't familiar with.

And what exactly have you learned?

Ms. Tehrani, are you alright?

I am sorry. I don't have an answer．.

Let me sleep.

Sleep well?

What're you cooking?

Persian food.

Are you hungry?

Kind of.

Anything you don't like?

Not really.

This one is "Salad Shirazi." This is "Khoresh."

"Mirza Ghasemi", "Fesenjan", "Maahicheh Murgh."

I'll serve. Which would you like?

Thanks.

Maybe.

This one?

And what do you want on it?

On it?

Yes.

Which do you like?

"Khoresh?"

Then that one.

Good.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Delicious.

Is it?

Yes, really.

You like yogurt, right?

Yes, a lot.

This is Iranian style yogurt.

I thought you might like it.

I'll try it.

You put cucumbers in it?

Onions too.

I'm sorry. Does it taste bad?

No, I just didn't expect it to be salty.

I'm sorry.

We put salt and pepper in yogurt in Iran.

I see.

Don't force yourself.

I'll get used to it.

Baro.

Do you ever wear makeup?

No.

Let's try.

No need.

Why? Religious reasonｓ?

Not that, but...

Come here.

Done. Let's go.

Where to?

Out.

Why?

I've got to work.

- I'll wash up. - Leave it.

No.

Let's go.

I can't.

Ai.

Wait.

Hey, Ai.

Fuck off. Fuck you.

What's wrong?

My stomach fucking hurts.

Are you OK?

Are you a family member?

Well, no...

How's Ai?

She's developing appendicitis, and she needs surgery.

Can I go in?

I am sorry, only family members can visit.

Are you Ai's friend?

Yes.

Are you Kei?

Yes.

How's Ai?

She's out of surgery.

She'll be fine. It was caught early.

I see.

They don't know the cause.

Maybe it's the modeling.

It must be.

She never could keep a diet.

Don't you wonder how she gets jobs?

She's trying her best.

Doing your best doesn't always cut it.

Could she ever do a cover photo?

No way. Good looks are something you have to be born with.

I just wish she'd quit and lead a normal life.

A magazine cover isn't everything.

Just an example.

That's a cute ear cuff.

I don't meant to be hostile.

I just assumed her friend Kei was a man, and now I discover he's a woman.

It's disgusting...

my own child having those feelings.

Have you two thought about your future?

You can't respond?

Because you'll break up anyway?

In any case, I'll never approve, so why don't you just end it now?

And don't tell me, “We just want to be happy.”

You're not committed to each other.

What parent wants to see...

her child suffer?

People will suffer from the Iraq War for many years to come.

As with the Vietnam War, the wounds will never fully heal.

It is so easy to start an war but nearly impossible to end one.

Take care, Ms Yamauchi.

I'm Kei's girlfriend.

Hello.

Stay.

OK.

Did you fuck her?

Her tongue is like a drill, right?

It makes you feel so good.

I'm asking if you fucked her.

I don't understand.

Study Japanese.

You too.

I came to warn you.

Homosexuality is taboo in your country?

We are friends.

Don't you dare say “we.” Say “Kei and I.”

Leave us alone and don't see her again.

You piss me off.

Why?

You are different from us.

If your boyfriend was seeing other girls, you'd be pissed, right?

I have a class.

Say you won't see her.

Poor Kei.

Why don't you trust her?

Save it. Just say you won't see her.

Do you have that right?

I'm asking because I don't.

You can't understand how hard it was for me to find Kei.

Naima?

Why didn't you come to class?

Are you crying, Naima?

I'm sorry.

When did you get out?

This morning.

Why didn't you call?

You didn't come to the hospital.

And I had something to deal with.

Are you OK?

I have a scar on the side of my belly.

You gave me that scar.

Hey.

Look at me, as I am.

Ai.

Yes?

You agreed not to come here.

Don't answer it.

Why don't you take my calls?

Was it something I did?

At least answer my mails.

Please say something...

or I won't understand.

What do you want?

What?

For us to end this?

I don't know.

You think you can make it with her?

Face the facts.

She's not like us.

Us?

We're different too.

You'll end up with a man.

Why stay together?

You'll be happy without me.

I think that's better for you.

Are you saying that for my sake?

I'm saying it for your future.

And where will you be?

I don't know.

If you're unhappy...

That's not it.

This is a spat, right?

Good evening.

Watch the door.

Where to?

Anywhere.

You have to tell me where you'd like to go...

Ma'am?

Where do you want to go?

Gin and tonic, gin buck, highball.

And an orange juice.

I'm sorry.

It's alright.

Excuse me.

A cassis and orange.

Yesterday.

We were happy.

Wrapped by the light of the distant moon.

Hello today,

Let's move on and live the new day.

This is crap.

Tell her again.

Even if we happened to part someday.

You gotta practice more, sister.

Am I right?

It's obvious. No?

She's terrible.

I'm sorry.

About what?

I think I understand how you felt.

I'm sorry I couldn't say so before.

Don't worry about it.

Your hands are beautiful.

Your eyes are green, aren't they?

Stop.

Don't.

This is Japan.

Nobody is watching.

Sorry.

No.

I'm sorry.

That's a new color.

Same as your bird.

It's Baro.

Baro?

My bird's name.

You said it had no name.

Naima?

Are you OK?

Naima?

Hi.

Does it still hurt?

Yeah, but I'm OK.

I came to pick up Baro.

Come in.

I won't try anything.

Sorry about the other day.

I had a fight with my girlfriend.

Did you break up with Ai?

How do you know Ai?

I talked to her once.

I said something terrible to her.

I think it's over.

When I... graduated from high school,

I decided to live by my own rules.

But I always get anxious and end up...

hurting everyone who cares for me.

Over and over.

I'm just a piece of shit.

Why can't you believe in her?

There's no one...

who can love you like she does.

It's time to pray.

I'll pray later.

You should pray now.

Why do you say that?

I'm sorry, Naima.

Take care.

Take care, thank you.

Thank you for everything today.

Thank you. Take care.

What'll you do for dinner?

Eat at home.

I'm sorry.

We will start walking the long path of life,

alone, but with unshakeable ideals as our guide.

We may sometimes feel lost and unable to trust ourselves.

But we shall never fear or stop our progression.

What we learned here, the colleagues with whom we shared so much,

the encounters that opened new vistas - - all of these have become a part of us.

Because of our unforgettable time here, we will always find a ray of light.

In return for what we gained in these four years...

May I?

Yes.

Orange juice?

Here.

Thank you.

Did you graduate?

I did.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

How did you find me here?

Ai told me.

How have you been?

OK.

I'm fine. And you?

I'm good.

Good.

Lately I've had a dream over and over.

We're at a place filled with lush green.

There are grapes in different colors and we eat them together.

After eating, we go for a walk and come to a place where a creek flows.

We get into the water and play.

There is a big tree nearby and we nap against the trunk.

And Ai is always next to me.

Such peaceful days.