All language subtitles for Magokoro.1953.eng

A SHOCHIKU FILM

SINCERE HEART

Produced by
KOZO KUBO

Screenplay by
KEISUKE KINOSHITA

Cinematography by
TOSHIYASU MORITA

Production Design by
SHUKEI HIRATAKA

Sound by
YOSHIZABURO SENO

Lighting by
RYOZO TOYOSHIMA

Music by
CHUJI KINOSHITA

Starring

KINUYO TANAKA
(Guest Appearance)

KEIKO TSUSHIMA, TEIJI TAKAHASHI
AKIRA ISHIHAMA

TATSUYA MIHASHI
KEIKO AWAJI

HITOMI NOZOE
FUJIO SUGA

EIKO TAKAMATSU, REIKO MINAKAMI
MASAYOSHI OTSUKA

Directed by
MASAKI KOBAYASHI

Score.

Good-bye.

Bye. See you.

Bye.

Hiroshi.

Here, Leo.

- Hello, Coach.
- Hello.

You've gotten prettier.

That doesn't sound right.

- She's getting married soon.
- Hiroshi.

Coach, that's not true.

Don't lie. Mr. Yajima's
been waiting for you.

But today was our last practice.

- Are you meeting someone?
- Mr. Yajima.

I don't like studying
so he tutors me twice a week.

It's your fault, too, Coach.

Rugby is more fun.

You must study.
You must pass the exam first.

- He's right.
- Sister,

Mr. Yajima is making
nervous faces lately.

He's not nervous.

He is when he's around you.

Coach, Mr. Yajima's marrying my sister.

What did you say?

- Don't forget your bicycle.
- Oops.

- Good-bye, Coach.
- Good-bye.

Just wait till we get home.

I don't care. Good-bye.

Bye.

I told him to come home early.

But he loves playing rugby.

He's still young.

Rugby season is starting now.
He won't study.

Even you're saying that.
You've got me worried.

I'm not very good at teaching.

Hiroshi will be your brother-in-law.

I doubt you'd like it if he failed.

- It's a big responsibility.
- Absolutely.

Father and Grandmother
are both too lenient with him.

How about some warm pork soup?

I've eaten already.

You're still young.
You can eat.

Well, I guess.

We want you to get used to our cooking.
Isn't that right, Kuniko?

Mother loves to cook and feed people.

Please have dinner
with us from now on.

Yes, I'd love that.

Help yourself.

Just treat us like family from now on.

Likewise.

How is it? Isn't it good?

Yes, it's delicious.

You were forced to say that.

No, it's really good.

Get ready for Midori
to keep you well fed.

Are you prepared?
- Yes, I am.

I doubt my salary
will allow us to eat like this.

Anything tastes good
when you're newlyweds.

- Well.
- Grandma's always right.

- I'm home.
- He's finally back.

- We'll feed him right away.
- Okay.

I'm home.

Eat first and then study.

I need to take a bath first.

That's dangerous. What a crazy boy.

Hurry up. Don't make him wait too long.

Sister can entertain him.

You're right.

You must hurry up.
- Okay.

Hurry Up-

Leo, eat.

Eat now.

Don't you want to eat?

Come on, eat.

What's wrong?

Mom, I think Leo may be sick.

What's the matter?

- He's not himself.
- You're right.

Leo, what's the matter?
Come on. Eat.

What's wrong with Leo?

He'll die.

You're lying. Hey, Leo.

Don't come out.
Hurry up with your bath.

Okay.

Mr. Yajima's waiting for you.

Midori, why don't you play some music
for Mr. Yajima?

Okay.

Do you think Leo is all right?

He'll be fine.

Leo, you have delicious soup.
Go ahead and eat.

- It's not delicious.
- Hiroshi.

Who asked your opinion?

Don't let him play rugby.

- Someone's moving in.
- Really?

I wonder if it's his bride.

Are you tough enough
to live in that room?

What do you think?

Considering your family's
standard of living...

You think it's very possible. Right?

You grew up in an affluent family.

I'm different from my family.

Everyone knows about you.

Keiichi Yajima, Engineer.

Monthly income, 18,200 yen.

What?

Two bonuses a year.

L-I ey-

Engineer at Austin Motors.

He could be Chief Engineer
in one year.

Strike "in one year."

That's what my father told me.

But I'll be fine with an engineer
as my husband.

Brother Hisashi loved this music.

He and you would have been
good friends if he were alive.

I wish he'd been healthier.

He got sick while sewing at war.

Mom hates rugby.

But she lets Hiroshi play
to keep him healthy.

- Midori.
- What is it?

Leo is sick.
Can you take him to the vet?

- Okay.
- I'll take him.

You have to study.

- Midori!
- What are you doing?

- Study, or you won't pass.
- What about yourself?

Hiroshi.

You barely graduated.

You must study hard.

Sorry I made you wait.

- Let's get staned.
- Okay.

I'm still hot from the bath.

Do we have a new neighbor?

Leo, come on, walk.

Let's go see your doctor.

Why don't you carry him?

That's why it's better if I take him.

- Let's start
- Okay.

That was a nice bath.
You should have come with me, Fumi.

Where is Mr. Shimura?

He stopped by at a friend's house.

Do you have a fever again?

No.

Moving took its toll on you.
Get to bed soon.

Do that tomorrow.
I'll prepare your bed.

- Not yet.
- No, you must rest.

This room is decent.

It's quiet here and
there's a bathhouse nearby.

But it faces north,
so we get no sunlight.

But it's much better than
smelling the oil fumes like before.

Here.

Of course this is much better.

Here.

- I'm back.
- Welcome back.

Come in, ma'am.

- Sorry to bother you.
- Please come in.

Are you going to bed already?

Fumi needs to rest.

Moving is exhausting.

Your health is what's most important.

Yes.

Change into this.

Are you ill?

She's not the healthiest girl.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I brought a receipt for the deposit
under your name.

Keep it in a safe place.

Can you keep it?

But now it's in your name.

That was your doing.

It doesn't matter who keeps it.

After three years here,
you're moving on.

We'll miss you.

Please be nice
to the new tenants as well.

Why don't you live together?
No need to move in with a friend.

That's none of your business.
"Time for you to go.

All right. Then I'll be leaving now.

- Fumi, go to sleep.
- Okay.

Now that you've settled in,
I should get going, too.

Please don't rush.
I'll make you some tea.

I'll stop by again. I just moved into
a new place myself.

You're right. Thanks for everything.

Don't worry.

Fumi, good night.

- I'll walk you out.
- There's no need.

At least to the front door.

Thank you for paying the deposit
and letting us stay in the room.

You should be safe here.
They won't find you.

We're unfortunate to have
such an unkind uncle.

He's even hounding you.

It must be hard for you.

I finally feel optimistic.

A bar or a pub is not
a good place for you to work.

I hated being there.

What a horrible uncle.

He tried to take money from us.

He'll never guess you're working
at the rail road office.

This is far enough.

I hope Fumi feels better.
- Thank you.

- Good night.
- Good night.

What a beautiful moon tonight.

You're losing focus.
Don't worry about the moon.

But it's beautiful tonight.

Close the window. It's cold.

You have no appreciation for poetry.
That's why you failed the class.

That's not it. I took a year off to work.

I'm smarter than you.

Actually, I don't feel confident.

It's okay to fail, isn't it?

Failing isn't good.

But you can also learn a lot
from taking a year off.

If I don't pass the exam
I'll play rugby event day.

- Did you catch Oxford playing rugby?
- No, I missed it.

That's too bad.
It was an amazing match.

Here, pass.

- There.
- Got it.

You should pick up your pace.

Okay.

There. Catch it.
Score!

Mr. Yajima, I want to move to England
so I can play rugby.

If you want to do that,
you'd better learn English.

That means I should go
to Keio University.

You don't have to
if you don't want to go abroad.

Of course I want to go.

Then you better study.

Let's get back to it.
Read this one.

Father just got home.
Hiroshi, come down.

Now you know why
I can't stay focused on my studies.

How's Leo?

He needs to stay at the vet's
for a few days.

Stay at the vet's?

I feel sorry for him.

Welcome home.

Hi, I'm home.

I hear Yajima is here.
- Yes.

Welcome home.

Hiroshi, are you studying?

Yes.

Nice to see you.

I know he's a tough case.
We're counting on you.

Yes.

Mr. Yajima's great. Right?

You better watch your attitude.

Dad, if I can get into Keio University,
I want to travel.

We'll let you go to Hokkaido or Kyushu
or wherever you want to go.

Don't try to cram
all at once and get sick.

You should let up
on comments like that.

Come on, Hiroshi.

Hiroshi, do well.

The bath is ready.
Why don't you take one now?

Hiroshi, study hard.

Leo must miss us.

He's all alone at the vet's.

But he's lucky.

People are starving out there,
but he gets to stay with the vet.

But he's sick.
So he has to stay there.

That's why he's lucky.

Is that right?

Come on. Read this.

Have a good day.

That's the girl.

S he's very sweet.

But she coughs occasionally.

I suspect she has a lung disease.

I feel sorry for her.

Are you up yet?

"Time to get up. You'll be late.

Grandma.

Can you get out a new shin for me?

Did you get it dirty already?

New socks, too.
Not the ones with patches.

New ones?

New colors, too.

What's the occasion?

It's a beautiful day.

Do you think so?

- Not out there.
- Then where?

- In my life.
- Really.

- A new handkerchief too.
- Okay.

Not the one that smells
like laundry detergent.

Your beautiful day is quite demanding.

- Grandma!
- What's gotten into you?

I know it makes you happy
when I act like a spoiled child.

I certainly don't feel bad
when you behave like that.

Then let me ask you this.

You must feel sad when you see
yourself getting old and wrinkled.

But I'm old. I can't help my age.

I love my grandma.

I love you a lot.

You better hurry.

I feel good.

I feel really good today.

What shall I do today?

I know you'll ask me for a little money.

If you give me some
I'll treat you to something.

I don't want any chewing gum.

What are you two up to?
The soup's getting cold.

Even my sister can get married.

This is great.
- What's this all about?

Looks like he had a strange dream.

That's right. A beautiful dream.

What are you looking at?

You're weird.

Pretty women are hard to come by.

I guess.

What's gotten into you?

I was just thinking that.
Hey, we have to get off.

I think Miss Maejima is pretty.

But she's not my type.

She's just stuck-up
and has no culture.

Her lipstick is too red.

Ms. Suzuki is much better.

She uses blush, but it looks natural.

Like she's not even wearing makeup.
- But she's quite fashionable.

She sure is.

Is the little thing in her hair
supposed to be a bow?

You should take a good look at it.

She wears a red one
when the weather's nice.

And a black one when it's rainy.

No, she wears a yellow one then.

- Really?
- Pay more attention.

But she's not the passionate type.

I heard she only danced with her brother
at Murase's dance party.

Really? I should have gone.

I was invited.

"Time to go.

On September 1, 1939,

the German military invaded Poland.

England and France had...

the obligation to protect Poland and
peace within the democratic nations.

They were forced
to declare war on Germany.

Europe was faced
with the horrors of war once again.

And other countries ended up
participating in this war.

- Ariga!
- Yes.

Well, you came
all the way here, so eat up.

Yes, thank you.

These beautiful persimmons
grow where I come from.

They're the best-tasting ones in Japan.

Coach, why don't you get married?

My salary is too low
to support a pretty woman.

There's no point in marrying
an ugly one just to have a wife.

But you must be lonely.

You invite me to share
your persimmons.

It's not that bad.

You should find a wife.

I can't wait to see your bride.

I already have a girlfriend.

Is that really true?

Of course it is.

I see. I'm relieved then.

You're relieved?

I knew something was up.

You're too nice to be alone.

- Don't flatter me.
- No.

I like you a lot.

I see.

So you have a girlfriend.

That's nice.

But she's dead now.

What?

She died in an air raid
while I was at war.

Here. Peel them yourself
and have some more.

Aren't they delicious?
- Yes.

When I was your age,

I used to climb the persimmon tree
and eat them right there.

Shall I peel another one?

No, I'm fine.

- That's not good.
- What's not good?

You told me you had a girlfriend.

I'm too shocked even to eat.

They say that time heals all wounds.

But I cannot forget this woman.

That's why I haven't married.

You'll understand how I feel someday.

I understand it now.

I'm glad you understand at least.

You're not a little child anymore.

Someday you'll fall in love.

Are you unwell?

Give me the Mainichi newspaper.

Hey, you.
Can I have this candy?

Oh, mY-

I'm off in 30 minutes.

Right. Then I'll wait for you
in the bookstore.

Are you sure that's okay?

Of course. He'll be happy.

I took care of him a lot
when he was younger.

I'll take your word for it.

- Can I have this?
- Yes.

Hey, I want those candies, too.

Are you serious?

A gift for Fumi.

You don't have to.

Here. Give me some change.

- Hello.
- How did it go?

- Hydrazide and Pass.
- Well...

- Here.
- Thank you so much.

I got it at cost.

It's good to have friends
in a pharmacy.

I'm grateful for the savings.

Fumi will be happy.

But medicine won't do as a souvenir.

You already got her candies.

- I should get going.
- Why don't you stop by?

I have to work late tonight
on the New Year's issue.

Thank you for taking time
out of your busy schedule.

Don't worry. Take care of Fumi.

Thank you.

It's not cheap, you know.

It's the grilled chicken.

Don't think it's grilled tofu
or you might bite your tongue.

I don't care what it is.
I'm fine with grilled tofu.

What's next? A yam?

How about Gan?

Not the goose. The fried bean cake.

Buy whatever you like.

I want a pen.
I mean the cooked fish, Hanpen.

That's a strange ending.

Just go and get some.

Why are you sitting
in front of the mirror?

You don't need a good haircut.

Don't work too hard on it.

Why do you have this?

You may scare people away.

This isn't that unique.

But take this out and show it around.
The girls will love it.

Is this trash?

Just go already

There he goes.

I scared her enough to make her go.

She became my wife.
She'll take care of me.

I know I'm not easy to live with.

My neighbors tel! me
my wife is beautiful.

I don't know why I was blessed
with such a nice wife.

Am I handsome?

That lady was so apologetic
and was crying.

Hey you're still here?

I want you to listen. Oh, no.
Did you catch me doing that?

Let's eat now.

Why are you staring at my face?

What is it?

You eat a lot.

So what?

- You have a funny-looking face.
- I was born with it.

And you have a dark complexion.

So do you.

But it's not as dark as yours.

Yes, it is.

Stop talking and eat now.

I'm done.

- How about tea?
- No, thanks.

They're still damp.

We get no sunlight there.

We can't even see the moon from here.

What are you doing in the dark?

I was watching the moon.

Don't get too sentimental.

The moon can make you sentimental.

Is it pretty tonight?

It's hidden now.

You're lying.
Look at that beautiful crescent moon.

I guess it came out again.

What are you praying for?

If you pray to the crescent moon
every month

you won't go hungry
for the rest of your life.

You're making that up.

No, it's true.
Your wish will come true.

I'll have enough to eat every day now.

I have enough every day, too.

You're a special case.

What do you mean?

There aren't many boys
as fortunate as you.

You can play rugby when you want.

You have a tutor to help you study.

Your father is an executive
at a big corporation.

Your grandmother gives you money.

How can that be so special?

You don't understand
how lucky you are.

For instance, none of the residents
in those apartments are as lucky as you.

The girls who moved into that room
are not so fortunate.

Do you know about her?

The apartment manager told me.

The younger one has a lung disease.

Tuberculosis?

The landlady wouldn't have
rented them if she'd known that.

Is she that sick?

I'm not sure.

But they're in for a harsh winter
in that room with no sunlight.

I feel bad for them.

They should move to another room.

But the rooms with sunlight
are more expensive.

Money doesn't grow on trees.

Tuberculosis lasts a long time
and it's costly to treat.

You're very fortunate.

You must study hard now

so you can be like your father.

Leo.

Hurry up, Leo.

Grandma.

- Hello.
- Nice to see you.

Leo.

Leo's home now.

Mom, Leo's back from the vet.

I'm happy to hear that.

Mom.

Leo.

Leo, come.

Here, Leo.

Come.

I'm so happy you're better.

But he's lucky.

People are starving out there,
but he gets to stay with the vet.

Grandma, do you need help?

Since you're practically family,
maybe I should ask you.

What? Oh, yes.

Mr. Yajima.

You'll work up an appetite.
Dinner will taste even better.

Yes.

That's great. Mom!

Mom, come take a look.

Put your back into it.

Okay.

It's good to experience everything.

- Mom.
- What's the matter?

Oh, it's Mr. Yajima.

Oh, hello.

Welcome.

Equal rights for men and women.
Get busy.

You mean with Mr. Yajima?

No, I'd rather wipe the stairs.

The first step is always the hardest
for a married couple.

Stupid! Why didn't you knock?

- I caught you.
- What do you mean?

- You're gazing in the mirror.
- What's wrong with that?

- You're in love with your own face.
- You're wrong.

- Did you get a pimple?
- Watch your mouth!

- How dare you.
- Mom!

- Mom!
- Wait!

- Midori, what's going on?
- Mom.

Hiroshi.

Know what he was doing?

What is it?

- Looking at himself in the mirror.
- No, you can't hear.

Please be quiet.
You're driving me crazy.

You're both grown up now.

Stop what you're doing.

Mom, help.

- Mr. Yajima, please stop them.
- Stop it now.

Grandma.

Grandma, please help me.

Midori. Hiroshi.

- It's your fault, Hiroshi.
- No, it's your fault.

Hiroshi, you did it.

Grandma, here you go.

- Hi, there, ma'am.
- Good evening.

Yes?

- Are you alone?
- She's not home yet.

I see.

Then I'll wait for her.

Well, how are you feeling?

I feel lethargic.

That's not good.
How's your temperature?

You're a little warm.

But it's probably nothing serious.

I feel like I'm getting worse these days.

Don't think like that.

You should go see a good doctor.

No, it's fine.

I'm fine like this.

I won't get better anyway.

Don't be like that.

You have your sister
and I'm here for you, too.

You have to stay strong, okay?

I'm back.

- Oh, you're here.
- Welcome back.

Fumi, how are you feeling?

I want to talk to you.

He finally came.

You mean our uncle?

Right.

What did you do?

I told him I didn't know anything
and chased him away.

But he might find out about this place.

There's nothing more we can do.

If he finds us again,
I'll go to the police.

I see.

I guess that's the only way.

I paid back our father's debt to him.

But he won't leave us alone.

He took out an advance
from the bar without my knowledge.

He's our uncle, but I can't stand him.

All I want is for Fumiko to get better.

So I won't give another cent to that man.

Don't worry. I'll help you
as much as I can.

Hey, you'll be fine.

- Can I come in?
- Please.

- Welcome home.
- How's it going?

We still have three months.
You must pass the exam.

I spoiled him too much.

I know it's not easy,
but I'm counting on you.

You work late every day.

I'm busy these days.

We've decided to buy
two tons of rice from Australia.

But the bank is hesitating
to lend us the money.

Dad, if I pass the exam -

There's no "if."

You said you'd do anything for me
if I passed.

I did.

You can fly to Kyushu
or go on a cruise to Hokkaido.

I don't need to travel.

I have one wish.

What is it?

How can I say this...

I'll promise you anything.

Well...

Just say it.

How can I put it...

What's the matter?
There's no need to hesitate.

Just tell him.

Okay then.

I can't say it.
- Silly.

- Are you in love with someone?
- No, that's not it.

That's why I'm asking you.

What is it, Hiroshi?

There's someone I want you to help.

That's commendable.
It's not like you.

Who is that person?

Well...

I can't tell you that until it happens.

Then I'm looking forward to that time.

Make sure to study hard.

Let's get back to it.

Dad is interrupting us.

Oh, that's right.
Sorry about that.

Yajima, please take care of him.

Mr. Yajima, I'll study really hard.

That's good. Let's get started again.

Let's see.

Silent night, holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Fumi, a present for you.

Really?

Why don't you open it?

This is beautiful.

Do you like it?

Yes, very much .

It suits you well.

It looks very nice.

Mr. Shimura, thank you very much.

Here. This one's from your sister.

What's the matter?

They're all for me.

Don't be silly.

I'll open it for you.

This is beautiful.

- Put it on.
- Okay.

Very nice.

Let's have it tailored so you can
wear it for New Year's.

You'll feel better in the new year.
Isn't that right?

Yes, I'll feel better.

I'll feel better.

Mr. Shimura, thank you.

Sister, I'm so thankful to you.

We can go see a movie
or go on a picnic.

Isn't that right, Mr. Shimura?
- I'll take you anywhere.

I want to visit my parents' grave.

This is such a beautiful kimono.

Once you're better,
III buy you many kimonos.

- Well.
- I'm so happy.

- Let's have cake.
- I'll make some black tea.

Well, you should get back
or Fumi will get lonely.

No, I'll walk you to the station.

I know Fumiko is happy for us.

Have you told her already?

I will when I get back.

I want spring to come.

Let's get married
when spring comes.

I'll save money until then.

I don't care about money.

This is the best Christmas
I've ever had.

The bell is ringing.

We're holding hands.

And the snow is falling.

Mr. Yajima, have a good time.

We're off now.

Well get you something.

Hiroshi.

I completely forgot to a deliver a gift
to your rugby coach.

That's not necessary.

But I bought one.
And it's Christmas.

Can you take it to him?

I guess we can bring it to him
as a Christmas gift.

Then hurry and take it to him.

Excuse me.

Do you know where
the Yayoi Apartments are?

Right here.

Oh, this one.

I'm their uncle.

I see. Please come in.

This is their room.

Maybe they're out.

There you are.

Fumiko.

Fumiko!

Fumiko, where are you going?

Fumiko.

What's the matter?

Hey, stand up.

The coach is young but likes
taking long baths, like an old man.

He should be back soon.

Re are some ea.
I'll t

Oh, do you like persimmons?

Yes, I do.

I have some good persimmons.

Big ones called Fuyugaki.

They're the best-tasting ones in Japan.

He treated me to some the other day.

These are dried persimmons.

I'll bring you some.

Ma'am, can you come and help?

- What happened?
- I need your help.

Spread some pillows out.

- What's the matter?
- Please hurry.

I'll put the pillows out.

- Turn up the heat.
- Got it.

How's this?

Let's move her over there.
I think she's better now.

- Are you sure?
- She's calmed down.

I was totally surprised.

Hiroshi.

She collapsed right in front of me.
She scared me.

- What happened?
- She coughed up some blood.

She coughed up blood?

We should take her to a doctor.

We should tell her family
or take her to a doctor ourselves.

- I know her.
- Really?

Go to the station and get a cab.

- We can't leave her here.
- I'll go get a cab.

Fumiko.

Fumiko.

Fumiko.

- Are you all right?
- I'm fine.

- You get in first.
- Okay.

I'm scared.

Don't worry. I'm here with you.

Let's go.

Where did you send Fumiko?

I don't know.
She ran out on her own.

She's sick.

How could you let her
go out in this snow?

She'll be back soon.

Looks like you're doing well.

Don't touch that.

Fumiko.

- Please leave.
- Kiyoko.

Fumiko is in trouble.

Lift her up.

Fumiko.

Fumiko, what happened?

- Sister.
- You don't have to worry.

We'll carry her up.
Go prepare her bed.

Sorry.

Get out of the way.

Thank you. This is enough.

You're fine now.

I'm sorry for leaving you alone.
I won't do that again.

She coughed up some blood
and she also has a fever.

- I'll go get an ice bag.
- Thank you.

Please leave now.

What are you going to do to us?
We're already miserable.

Why do you have to chase us around?

Why did you do this to Fumiko?

I think it's better if you leave.

I'm their uncle.

- You don't behave like an uncle.
- But...

No excuses now. Please leave.

- What did you say?
- You need to leave.

- I'm here on business.
- Leave now.

Hiroshi, what are you doing in there?

I'll go get the doctor.

- I'll go for you.
- Thank you.

- Here's the ice bag.
- Thank you.

- Did you get ice?
- I filled it with snow.

That was clever of you.

Did you call the doctor?

The landlady went to get him.

I'm sorry we troubled you.

Don't worry.

Maybe we should get going now.

Yes.

Please go home now.

I'll visit later to thank you properly.

That's not necessary.
Please take care.

Coach,

do you think she could die?

Not right away, but it's hard to say.

She could get worse and worse
if she doesn't receive good care.

She needs to see a really good doctor.

It's better for her to go
to a facility with clean air.

She needs to go to a sanatorium.

She'll be cured. Right, Coach?

But I doubt they can afford
such luxuries.

Being poor exacerbates an illness.
The world is cruel like that.

Good night.

Where have you been?

Where is Dad?

In the living room.

Is he with a guest?

No, he's alone.

Hiroshi, why aren't you with your friends
on Christmas Day?

What's the matter? Is anything wrong?

No.

Why don't you take some time off
from studying and go skiing?

I hear Akakura is nice.

- I don't want to go.
- You begged to go last year.

Dad, I have a favor to ask you.

A favor again.

You said you'd do anything for me
if I got into Keio University.

I'll buy you anything if you get in.

I don't want you to buy me anything.

You want to travel
to Kyushu by airplane.

You forgot already.

That's right.
You want to help someone.

Yes. Please help that person.

Well, I guess I can help.

Who are you talking about?

You don't need to know.

I just want you to get
this person into a hospital.

Who is this person anyway?

Someone I know.

Into the hospital?

If we don't do anything
they could die.

Hiroshi, are you crying?

Who is this dying person?
It sounds quite serious.

It doesn't matter who.

I need to know who it is.

You can just give me money.

You need to tell me who it is.

I don't think you'll give me money
if I tell you.

Is it someone
you're ashamed to tell me about?

You don't know them.
I barely know them.

It makes no sense to give money
to a stranger for a hospital stay.

That's why I'm begging you.

I want to help this unfortunate person.

Hiroshi, perhaps you're being
tricked by someone.

That's not it.

How old is this person?

Probably 16 or 17.

You don't know their name
so it's not a friend of yours.

Is it a boy or a girl?

So it's a girl.

But it's not like that.

Where is she from?
Tell me her name.

- I don't know.
- I don't believe you.

I really don't know.

But I can't just let her die.

Even our dog can go to the hospital.

Why can't you help one person?

Please grant my request.

I promise I'll get into the university.

Even if I have to die to get in.

Hiroshi.

Dear.

Don't get mixed up in nonsense.
You need to get ready for the exam.

You don't understand.

Dear God,

please save her.

You can take my life.
Please save her.

I don't think she'll make it.

Don't be silly.
You can't give up.

You must believe in miracles.

But I know it.

I'm prepared for the worst.

Don't be pessimistic.
I still have hope.

We shouldn't give up hope
until the end.

Think of Fumiko.
We can't give up on her.

Mr. Yajima.

Mr. Yajima.

You'll catch a cold.
Why don't you go to sleep?

I'm fine. I was sleepy.

Please go to bed. It's late.

I'm impressed you can stay up.

The end is in sight.

You were so motivated all of a sudden.

But your mother is concerned
about your health.

I don't care about my health.

Are you doing this so someone
can go to the hospital?

Your father told me.

He wishes you'd tell him who it is.

Why don't you want to tell us?

I'll tell everyone
when I get into the university.

But I can't say it now.

Why?

No one can understand how I feel.

How about me?

Maybe you'll understand.

I'm on your side. So tell me.

This is my last day to teach you.

It's your wedding day.

You must be happy.

So tell me.

What is it, Fumiko?

What do you need?

I wonder if the moon is out.

- I don't know.
- I want to see the moon.

What are you saying?

Don't be silly.

But I want to see the moon.

Please open the window.

It's cold.

That's fine.

I just want to see it one more time.

You can't see it from this window.

That's okay.

Please open the window.

Then I'll show it to you.

But only for a little bit.

I don't want to tell you
until I get accepted to the university.

Well?

We can't see it from here.

Just as I thought.

We told you so.
It's too cold for you.

But I want to see it one more time.

That's enough.

In the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit,

you shall join together
in holy matrimony.

We have now become
a married couple.

We offer our solemn vow to be faithful

in sickness and in health
in good times and in bad.

As a token of your affection, sincerity
and fidelity to one another,

you may place the ring
on the bride's finger.

Lord, I pray for
your servants here today

whose faith and devotion
are known to you.

May they continue to prosper
as you have blessed us.

Lord, have mercy on their household.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

There is beauty all around

When there's love at home

There is joy in every sound

When there's love at home

Peace and plenty here abide

Smiling sweet on every side

Time both softly, sweetly glides

When there's love at home

Hiroshi, you'll catch cold.

You must have worked hard.
It's morning now.

Wow, it's morning already. I'm tired.

I'm sure you are. Get in bed now.

Say, can I have some coffee?

Of course. I'll bring you some.

You worked so hard. You've studied
enough for the entrance exam.

No more studying.

Here's some coffee for you.

Thank you.

You worked very hard.

Hiroshi, listen.

I heard this
from the apartment manager.

The girl in that room
isn't going to make it.

Even the doctor gave up on her.

She may not make it through today.

I feel sorry for her.

Make sure to rest up.

I heard you pulled another all nighter.
You worked hard.

If you don't pass after this,
I'll accept it.

You've worked about as hard
as a human being can.

Can you leave me alone?

I'm sure you're tired.

Remember what you asked me
if you pass?

I'll give you money.

You don't have to tell me who it is.

Whatever you're doing,
I know I'm helping someone.

I trust you.

I'm sleepy.

Then sleep well.

It's too late. It's too late now.

Do you think we can see the sun?

Not today.

You're lying. I know it's out.

Even if it's out, we can't see it.

We can't see the sun from this room.

I want to see it.

I want to see it one more time.

But it's not out.

Open the window.

Please open the window for me.

Why don't you understand?

Let's open it for her.

We must grant her wish.

I'll open it for you.

We'll do it for you.

Is it out? It's not out, is it?

Here you go.

We should close it now.

Just a bit longer.

Good-bye.

Hiroshi. Hiroshi.
What's going on in there?

Mom.

You two came for a visit
but Hiroshi isn't coming out.

He didn't answer
when I went to see him last night.

I thought he was sleeping then.

Hiroshi.

Please open the door.

He won't open the door.

That's because you're so agitated.

- But I can't help it.
- Calm down.

Hiroshi, open the door.
You're making everyone worried.

The exam is tomorrow.
This isn't like you.

I told you I'd do anything you ask.

Come on. Open it.

You heard what your father said.
So please open the door.

What are you upset about?

Hiroshi, what's wrong?

What's the matter?
- Open it now!

You must open the door now.

Why don't you open it?

You have to stop yelling
or he won't open it.

Oh, the rugby coach.

Kuniko, the rugby coach is here.

Coach Sakamoto.

Hiroshi will open up
for Coach Sakamoto.

Hiroshi locked himself in his room
and won't come out.

Did he work too hard?

He won't listen to us.

He may open the door
if you talk to him.

I wonder what happened.

You get angry and make it worse.

Hiroshi, it's me, Sakamoto.

Can you open the door?

He's relaxed enough to listen to a record.

Hiroshi.

What happened? Don't sulk.

I'm not sulking.

Let's go downstairs.
Everyone's worried.

You must stay strong.

I thought you were dead since
you didn't come out for a whole day.

You need to play rugby
or you'll get depressed.

Maybe you had a nervous breakdown
from studying so hard.

Thank you for coming to help us.

I came to visit the apartments
so my timing was good.

You went to the apartments?

I remembered that girl,
so I went to see her.

But she didn't make it.

I arrived just after she passed away.

She was very unfortunate.

Hiroshi.

Your food is ready.

I don't want it.

Coach, let's practice rugby.

- Hiroshi, was it that girl?
- Forget it.

Coach, let's practice.

But...

If you don't want to go,
I'll go by myself.

- Hiroshi.
- Hiroshi.

Wait.

Why are you so upset?

Tomorrow is the big day.

Stay focused.

Coach, I promise I'll pass the exam.

I know that.

I'll pass the exam.
And in return...

Don't cry now.

But in return, please let me say
that I loved that person.

Who's that?

The girl who just died
in the apartment.

I see.

Now I know.

I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.

Now she's dead.

Let me say it loud that I loved her.

Hiroshi is a good boy.

A very kind boy.

I had no other intention.

All I wanted was to help her.

But I wasn't able to.

I understand.

- Do you want to go see her?
- No, I don't want to see her.

That's right. That's better for you.

You can't change the fact
that she's gone now.

Let's go practice.

Hiroshi, don't give up.

You must train and get strong.

Let's go.

You're crying , too.

Hiroshi studied very hard
so he could try to help that girl.

Just take a look
at his desk for the proof.

- I'm passing it to you.
- Run.

- There.
- Kick.

There it goes.

Again!

Come on. Get up.

Don't give in. Are you ready?

I'm ready.

Pass.

THE END