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A shochiku film

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Please patronize me...

Please patronize me...

Mr. Ryuzo k uruma and family

Ten 50-yen stamps.

That's 500 yen.

Thank you.

Excuse me...

Weren't you singing a while ago?

Yes.

You were very good.

Thank you.

Let me tell your fortune by your face.

I see a glow between your eyebrows shining in a good way.

You'll make it. Luck is coming up.

Don't give up, and hang on.

Thank you.

Sir...

This postcard...

Oh, I forgot.

Will you drop it in the postbox?

Drop it?

Thanks.

I was startled.

Tora-San's easy advice

Kiyoshi atsumi as tora

I was born and raised in sh/bamala, kalsush/ka.

But people call me tore, the street peddler.

Hidetaka yoshioka as mitsuo

riho makise as nao

masami shimojo as uncle

chieko misaki as aunty

gin maeda as hiroshi

hisao dazai as president gajiro sato as genko

keiroku seki as buddy kei suma as the managing director

Sachiko kobayashi as the singer

rino katase as noriko

executive producer: Yozo sakurai

producers: Yoshiki nomura hiroshi fukazawa

written by yoji Yamada yoshitaka asama

planned by shun'ichi kobayashi

music: Naozumi Yamamoto junnosuke Yamamoto

art direction: Mitsuo degawa yutaka yokoyama

Camera: Hideyuki ikeya

lighting: Masahiro noda

editing: Iwao ishii

assistant director: Tsutomu Abe

sound recording: Isao suzuki

sound mixing: Ryuji matsumoto

Cinematography: Tetsuo takaba

original story and directed by yoji Yamada

I'm back.

It's still hot.

Sure is.

What's this postcard?

A festival in nagahama?

Maybe it's from mitsuo's pal. Terrible hand!

"Hi! I have something to talk over with you.

"I'll welcome you to our festival in October."

Mitsuo, hurry up, or you'll be late.

This month's money for my food.

Thank you.

A postcard.

Who from?

A guy I knew in college.

Wants to talk with me? What for?

What does he do?

He took over his family business. A brewery or something.

His dad's a post office manager or something.

Why not go see the festival for a change?

What does he want?

I'll go.

Not eating?

Can't eat.

Be late again?

Overtime work for 3 days. Hang it all!

I'm pooped out.

You were just loafing as a student.

Work hard now.

Don't push me. You talk like my boss.

Goodbye.

Hello.

Is the high priest well?

Been a long time, yoshio.

Work!

Good morning.

Oh, I'm late.

Sorry, I overslept.

Good morning. My friend and I drank till 3 this morning.

Kayo.

That's no excuse.

I'm sorry.

Who were you with?

A man.

Her third time. Deduct it from her pay.

They're fighting all the time.

They're in love?

You've a keen sense.

Shall we give this shop to them? Tora's hopeless.

We'll live in an old people's home.

Good. May I join you?

No, thanks.

I don't want to hear you gabbing at an old people's home.

Don't talk so coldly to him.

That's what you think of me? I thought we're like relatives.

Who'd go to an old people's home!

You've a sweet daughter!

Knock it off.

What's that?

A call from the tax office.

Hello? Speaking.

Thanks.

K 0 yo trading

Sorry...

Thanks.

How's your father's shop?

It's getting better, he said.

It's not easy for a small shop to survive.

Sir, a call from Mr. Motomura.

I'll phone him later.

Suwa...

I'm worried about you.

Well? You want to quit, don't you?

I'm old enough to guess what youngsters are thinking.

Am I right?

Youngsters should suffer.

If you suffer, and decide to quit, that's fine.

What I'm saying is, work is not a game.

Don't decide to work just when you feel like it.

If you seriously think you'll try at this company,

I'll take care of you.

It's six months since you came.

Try your endurance to the limit...

Give me your conclusion.

Have you eaten?

Buddy!

Hi, gen.

Nice to see you. You well?

Will you lend me some money?

Welcome. May I help you?

Give me some sweets.

Please take a seat.

Hello.

Kayo! He's the young master here.

It's true. He's sakura's brother, tora.

You remember me?

How can I forget?

Where's my sister sakura?

- — In the back. - Call her.

Mrs. Suwa...

Tora's back.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

That's okay.

Sorry...

Welcome...

Oh, my!

I'm your brother. Remember?

What's that? Silly. Why the sweets?

I had to order them.

Come on in.

See to his suitcase.

Welcome home.

Aunty, been well?

How about sweets?

Suwa, a call for you.

- — Who from? - I don't know.

He sounded funny.

Speaking. This is suwa.

Why so formal, kid?

Uncle? Where are you now?

Shibamaz'a.

You're back?

I wondered how you were doing. So I dropped in.

Come home early?

I'll try.

F'// be waiting. My besi to your boss.

Okay. See you later.

He's back.

Sorry to be late.

We ate.

I had noodles. Overtime again.

Welcome home.

Welcome home, uncle.

Good. I see you learned to be civil.

Gift money from him.

Thank you.

Just an envelope. I'll send the money later.

I put money in it.

So, I owe you.

Again?

Let's drink.

He drinks more than I do.

Good!

How's business, uncle?

Lousy, as the octopus often says. It's the strong yen.

I like that!

You in love?

Lousy, too. It's the strong yen, too.

Nonsense!

Are you passionately in love?

I have no time for that.

I bet lots of pretty girls work at your office.

With nice clothes and slim legs.

Whispering...

"Why don't we eat supper and see a movie?"

Brother...

Didn't I ask you to hear his stories?

Yeah. Sorry, I forgot.

What does his shop make?

Shoes.

Important work. No one can do without shoes.

I can. I hate shoes. They give me athlete's foot.

Don't boast of it.

Wearing no shoes! So, people look down on you.

Did ancient people wear shoes in Japan?

Did samurai and their family wear leather shoes?

Let's settle it later. We'll discuss mitsuo's work first.

What do you do? Working at a factory?

Factory?

Do you drive nails into soles?

No. He's a salesman.

Do you take high heels to shops?

No. He takes orders from department stores and other shops.

Then he sends them the shoes.

So you're in a sales racket.

Is it fun?

No way. I give them my business card and flatter them.

It's not for me.

It's too soon to say that.

How can you say it's not for you without trying?

I tried my best. How nosey!

Mitsuo. — yes?

Let's have a game.

Game?

Let me say I'm a salesman, too.

Actually I just peddle stuff on the roadside.

It's like a kid's play.

But doing it for 30 years, I acquire something.

A "knack," I can say.

Sell these to me.

These pencils?

Yeah. You be a salesman, I'm a customer. Now, sell them.

Will you buy these pencils? They got erasers, too.

No thanks. I don't write. I don't need such stuff.

Is that so?

That's so.

Now what? Is that all?

How can I sell these pencils?

Give them to me.

What's happening?

Aunty, pencils always remind me...

Of my mom.

Reall? How come? Y

I was so clumsy I couldn't even sharpen pencils.

Mom did it for me.

There was a brazier there. She'd sit before it.

She'd sharpen my pencils with a knife.

She put the shavings in the brazier, it smelled nice.

I just doodled with the pencils. Didn't study at all.

But I felt like I got brighter as they got shorter.

I used them until they got this short.

I carved my name on them.

We used to value things more.

Ball—point pens may be convenient. But they lack flavor.

How true.

Pencils feel nicer when gripped.

Wood is warm. Hexagons fit the fingers.

Why not write something. Whatever.

A long time since I last used one.

One would sell for 60 yen at dept. Stores.

It's used, so 30 yen for one.

It's a steal. 20 yen. Give me 20 yen.

Snap it up.

Let me pay instead.

Bravo!

You're superb, tora.

We were tricked.

You beat me.

In my case...

I'd have to sleep in the open, if I couldn't sell any.

So I worked to get the idea.

You sound persuasive.

Learning is what matters most for humans.

Try harder and be a good worker.

Well, let's call it a day.

Yes, let's.

Thank you.

Good night.

Your bed's ready.

Tora.

Try that with women, too.

Then, you'd win one or two.

They would've said okay so soon.

You! Damn octopus!

I didn't tease you. I said that for your sake!

Damn idiot!

Ouch!

You all right?

Where to?

A department store in shibuya.

Hard worker, eh?

Hello? Thanks for your patronage...

Hello, mom? Where's uncle?

I wanted to drink with him on my way home.

He's gone? What happened?

He wanted to know where your firm was.

I asked what for. He said...

Got to thank your bosses.

I tried to stop him. But he insisted on going as your uncle.

We wound up fighting. Uncle yelled...

"Don't you know your visit will only embarrass mitsuo?"

He said so.

Did he say that?

If he hadn't, brother would 've gone really.

Was he mad?

I've never seen him that mad lately.

He said he'd never come back, and left.

Maybe he's taking a train now.

A big festival at lake biwa.

I see. He left...

Can't be helped, then.

Where are you?

In shibuya.

Com/ng home?

Yeah, as soon as I can.

It's not here...

Good morning.

Welcome.

Breakfast?

Tasty when you eat here?

See you.

Aren't you hungry?

Well!

Are you a photographer?

I like it, that's all.

You like it?

You look happy taking pictures, and singing.

Really? Was I?

What are you taking? There's only water here.

That's why I like it. Only water and light.

Is that the way it is?

Your hobby costs a lot?

I save as much as I can to buy cameras and lenses.

Traveling all the year round?

All the year round? Wish I could do that.

Really, a week at longest.

But, I live a year for that week.

Well...

I'm sorry to have disturbed you.

Where are you going?

I'm a traveler. I travel with the wind,

thinking where to go.

Sounds nice.

This place is bumpy. Mind you don't fall.

Thank you.

What's wrong? You fell?

What happened?

My arm...

Did it break? Stay put, okay?

Don't move.

Hey, isn't there a bonesetter around? Someone broke a bone.

Not me. That lady. Get someone quick!

You all right?

Doctor, please come.

Someone broke his bone.

I'm busy.

It's a pretty woman.

Okay, I'm coming.

Bonesetter's

what happened?

Something's wrong with her arm. You a doc?

Do it carefully, okay?

Take it easy.

Your wife's bones are all right.

But it's dislocated. Put her here.

Put her here? What for?

I'll put it back.

It'll hurt a little. But bear it.

Don't do it too harsh.

Hold your wife's shoulder tight.

Like this?

Don't bother. Go away!

Do it so it won't hurt.

That hurts!

Haven't started yet.

- — Are you ready? - No, she isn't.

Yes.

She's calmer than you. Tighter!

Don't hurt her.

That hurt!

Once more.

One more time?

Hold it tight! — I know. Do it again?

Here I go!

Good. It's finished.

Compress next.

I was scared.

"Am I to cry over my love fading so fast?..."

You must be tired, working so hard.

No. I'm all right...

Prepare our beds and turn in.

Good night.

Good night.

Tell me more about yourself.

I told you. I was born and raised in shibamata.

Not your resume, but your stories.

What stories?

I guess a lot happened during your journeys.

Merry stories, sad stories, sweet love romances...

Love romances?

Maybe some happened ages ago.

But the wind blew them all away.

You appeared as the wind blew, too.

I try not to go against the wind. Or I get tired.

You're a funny man, tora.

Lots of things happened on the road.

But none of them will please a happy housewife like you.

Me? A happy housewife?

Yes. You've got a big house, husband's a businessman.

Your girl's a scholar.

I suppose.

And you've got a costly hobby. My sister'd envy you.

She cooks for her man and kid, and works at a relative's shop.

Makes sweets, sweating all over.

No time for stuff like a hobby.

So I got hurt. I was punished.

Take the morning train and go home to kamakura.

And see your family doctor.

No. I won't go home.

How come?

I'm on a trip, and this is just an injury.

You may call my trip mere luxury.

But for me, it's a rare pleasure.

All right, I got it. Just do as you please.

Let's drink.

Stop drinking now.

Mind your own business.

It's bad for your arm. Stop it.

You ordering me? Since when are you my husband?

Let the wind blow you away!

All right, I got it. Just do this.

Phone your home and tell them you got hurt but are okay.

Yes, I'll do that.

You all right?

Let me use your phone.

Yes, please.

Careful.

Where's the phone? Over there?

Tora...

Your beds are ready.

I told you. We're not a married couple.

Move mine to another room.

No vacancies.

Then, I'll sleep in your room.

I snore.

You snore?

Kill it just for tonight.

Get my bed to your room quick.

You're unreasonable...

What?

Hello? Kyoko? This is your mom.

Something terrible happened. I got injured.

But it's not much. I'll get better soon.

Is papa home?

Not yet? Then, tell him where I am now.

Tell me this address and phone number.

It's on lake biwa.

It's started to rain.

You ready? 076...

I'll be late.

Mom, let me use your bike.

Buy some gifts.

I know. Bye.

Have a good time.

Looks so happy when going out.

On lake biwa? He might run into uncle. Goodbye.

Have a nice time.

Is everything ready?

Sure.

Hello? It's mitsuo?

I was waiting for you. Where are you?

What? You're already in nagahama?

At the station? Come to the muromachi post office by taxi.

It's my dad's post office. We live in front of it.

See you there. Bye.

Hello?

I'm glad you could come all this way. You must be tired.

Have a good rest.

I'll bring some tea. Sorry everyone else's out.

Nao was here until a while ago...

Otani...

Where is nao?

Hello? Excuse me.

Yes, I'm coming.

Who're you?

Mom, come! Here's a strange man!

Don't take me wrong.

Ouch!

That hurts!

She thought you were a lecher.

It's funny.

You didn't tell her mitsuo was coming, did you?

Oh? Didn't I?

That's awful.

She was mad. Said she wouldn't talk to you anymore.

Stubborn girl.

Go and apologize to her.

Where's she?

She's so embarrassed she stays in her room.

Now, go.

Hey, nao!

Come on out. Don't be so mad.

I was so busy I forgot to tell you.

Come on out and show mitsuo around.

Hey, nao!

Stubborn girl!

Ouch!

Sorry.

Going out?

I'll show your guest around.

Hello!

Hello.

Daitsuji, a shinshu sect temple. Interested in temples?

Not especially.

That's chiyo the poet's monument. Want to go closer?

Who is this chiyo?

No sense in looking at it. Let's go to the next place.

Miss...

Don't call me miss.

I don't know your name yet.

Nao kawai. I'm pleased to meet you.

How do you do?

What's wrong? There's the main street over there.

How come you're so mad?

I'm not.

You are. Your face shows it.

You stared at me when I was asleep!

I didn't stare. I just saw it.

You sure stared at me.

Thinking you were very pretty.

Was that wrong?

Yes, it was!

I'll leave. I came here, 'cause your brother asked me to.

I didn't expect this'd happen.

Wait a minute.

Let's drop this city tour.

What a shock. Such a big husky!

Damn dog!

He lied, then?

My father doesn't trust my brother at all.

But he's an executive, right?

Only nominal. Doesn't do a thing.

Why does he want me?

The baseball ob club?

That's it, maybe.

What was your position?

Me? I was a pitcher.

Cool!

Actually, I was a pitcher for batting practice.

I never played in a game.

He's different from what I thought.

He's a quiet, serious young man.

You mean that mitsuo?

I'm surprised nobuo had such a good underclassman.

I wondered what sort of burn would come.

The ones who came last spring were terrible.

They were so big like sumo wrestlers, and guzzled sake.

They were terrible.

Compared with them, this boy is ideal. He knows manners.

Seems they're back.

You're home, dad?

Meet my father.

My name is mitsuo suwa. Pleased to meet you.

I'm nobuo's father. How do you do?

How do you do?

I hope you enjoy the festival.

Have him take a bath first.

Good idea. Come.

Goodbye, ma'am.

Thanks.

It's a strange festival.

How so?

Boys act in kabuki.

They play the roles as women.

"Listen, dear chubei...

"Is our doing like this really all right...?"

They work together all day on that boat.

When they go home, they eat boiled fish and drink.

At night, they lie side by side and talk.

About their daughter who got married, and their grandchildren.

Like couples usually do.

At a supermarket near my place, a wife sits at the register.

Her husband takes care of the store and cleans up.

Sometimes he whispers to her, she answers briefly.

The sight makes me think that they are leading a life together.

Compared with them,

the life of an office worker and his wife is just empty.

You feel that way?

I don't know what my husband is doing at his office.

And he's not interested in what I'm thinking all day.

He comes home late, eats a snack and goes to bed. That's all.

But you chat with him on sundays, right?

About what?

Come to think of it, we have nothing in common...

Between us now.

It's just that we still live together.

Sounds like you don't love him.

That's right.

I don't love him.

Young man, when's the festival?

Starting tomorrow.

Good. Let's go see it and drink up for a change.

Fretting makes no sense. Let's go.

Nagahama floats festival

Get up, get up!

Good morning.

Look at me!

Tora!

Hurry!

Will you drive for us today too? Thanks.

I'm not busy at all.

You're a big help.

Tora! The festival will be over!

Thanks.

Why did you come? You didn't have to come.

How can you drive with that arm?

I came on the earliest shinkansen.

I had enough with your hobby.

I'm sorry. But I'm all right now. See? It moves.

And our girl's sick. She has a fever.

How high?

Over 38 °c. She misses you, crying.

I asked my mother for help.

Let's go. Got the keys?

It's bad!

Trouble!

What's up?

Her husband came for her.

Their girl's sick. They're leaving. What'll you do?

I get it. I'll go see them soon.

Thanks for everything, granny. This is for you.

Tora...

Are you going home, ma'am? Please be careful on the way.

Thank you...

Don't mention it. Now, go.

Shall we go?

Goodbye.

Goodbye. Thank you.

Who's that guy?

He helped me a little.

I must ask for your forgiveness...

This is your last chance to see your son.

Please see him, even if just a glance.

That is unreasonable. Absolutely.

Should I see him now... Even if I do not speak with him...

I'd have to arrest him myself.

He's my nephew. Isn't he cute?

Is that a boy?

Of course. They play female roles.

How could I arrest my own son...?

But you'll never see him again.

If I saw him, I'd feel sorry for his foster father.

They're good!

They skipped classes to train for a month.

Then, so you won't have to see his face... let me do this...

You look sexy!

Thank you, thank you.

Even if I cannot see his face,

I'll be satisfied with touching his hand.

So, this is the last farewell of our lives...

Nao...

Yes?

Have you got a friend?

A boyfriend.

Do you think I have one, or not?

Does it matter?

Compete with him, okay?

Take care of him, miss.

Who was that?

My uncle. I had a hunch I'd run into him.

Wait a moment.

Excuse me...

I'm sorry.

Has brother gone?

Why didn't you go after him?

I tried but I lost sight of him in the crowd

of course I searched inns, asked street peddlers.

But couldn't make it.

Strange, wasn't it? How did he look?

Well... he looked kind of lonely.

Was he alone?

And were you alone?

I was with someone.

Who was it?

Never mind. That's none of your business.

I'll hang up.

Wait. Will you come home tomorrow?

Of course. Then...

My best to nobuo's parents.

What happened?

He ran into brother.

Is he with tora now?

He left, as if running away.

Wonder what happened.

You surprised me.

I saw you sleeping.

You looked very cute.

Knock it off.

Sorry.

Don't! Some of them are sour.

I'll choose sweet ones for you.

This'll be okay.

Weren't you bored?

Why?

Festivals are something subjective.

My brother thinks this festival is his everything.

But is it fun for others too?

It was fun. I could tell how enthusiastic people here were.

Really?

I'm glad I came.

Good. I'm glad to hear that.

I could meet you, too.

Nao! Nao!

The child actors are coming!

Excuse me.

I'm soused. The festival's over.

You wanted to see me?

You said so on your postcard.

I almost forgot. It's about nao.

What about her?

Isn't she an oddball?

She's not. She's a good girl.

Sure? Why don't you marry her, then?

She's the proper one for you.

You must be joking. Why, out of the blue?

Think about her first.

Leave her up to me. Try to marry her.

But you don't take her to Tokyo. You move here and work with me.

We'll talk about it again later.

Sour!

Sorry to have kept you.

Thank you very much.

Nao, mitsuo's leaving.

See to these, dad.

See you again.

I'll come to Tokyo.

Phone me then.

Goodbye, nobuo.

Let's go.

Stupid! You embarrass me.

Does he have a sister?

I thought something happened. He finally talked.

She pretty?

I guess so. He said she'd shown him around.

Should I phone them?

Please do.

Will you give me their phone number?

I'm writing to them.

Here.

A girl from an old family?

She might look great in kimono, playing the koto.

Hello? Kawai residence?

Mrs. Kawai?

I'm mitsuo suwa's mother.

Thank you about my son this time.

He came home and told me what happened.

He said you were kind to him. He's grateful.

You gave us so many gifts, too...

Nao... nao... nao...

Why, thank you.

I appreciate your phoning me.

I'll tell my family.

Listen, dad.

Brother was awful.

What did you do?

He told me to marry mitsuo.

I only said to keep the marriage in mind.

What's the difference?

Let me ask you. Do you dislike him?

The guy likes you.

Did you tell him that?

Yes, I did.

Did he say he'd accept nao?

He said something like that.

Did he really say such a thing?

Yes. He said it's all up to you.

What's wrong with that? I did it for your happiness!

Don't talk so harshly, nobuo.

Who do you think I am? My happiness? Meddlesome!

I can't believe he said that.

If he did, I hate him. He's senseless.

I have another image about marriage.

You think marriage is everything...

For women. But I have a fundamental doubt about it!

That's enough, nao.

Don't interfere with my life.

Who would?

You're destroying everything.

Why bother about nao so much?

Why not find your bride first?

The salt gushed out!

I can't eat it.

Excuse me...

Where's kurumaya?

Over there.

Thank you.

1,200 yen, please.

Your change. 800 yen. Thank you.

Another cup of tea?

Welcome.

We'll deliver it soon. I'm sorry for the delay.

30 more boxes? By 2:30?

I see. Thank you very much.

Will you hurry with the delivery to the public hall?

They complained.

They said by 2 o'clock.

I'll clean up now. What'll it be?

Excuse me...

Are you sakura?

I thought so. Your brother told me about you.

Do you know him?

Yes. He was kind to me during my trip.

I see. We'll make you some tea.

Kayo, will you serve her with tea and sweets?

Please take a seat.

Excuse me.

Gen, will you deliver it for us?

I asked gen, sanpei.

Sorry for this.

You're very busy.

And how did you meet my brother?

Actually, an injury...

My brother?

It was I.

I was careless. Your brother was a great help.

I wanted to come to thank you.

I happened to be around, so I came.

Thank you for coming. Why don't you come inside?

Thank you. But it's time to go. Excuse me.

This is for you people.

But...

Seeing you is enough for me. I really wanted to see you.

If tora comes home, please tell him...

I'm better and doing all right.

Very well.

That reminds me. Maybe he doesn't even know my name.

It's noriko Miya. How do you do?

I'm sakura, his sister.

A phone call from Mr. Hayashi.

Excuse me. Your sweets are coming.

Speaking.

Thank you for your patronage.

Where's her tea?

Right away.

Suwa speaking.

Nobuo? Thanks for that time.

Are you in Tokyo? Can I see you this evening?

Is nao with you?

You alone? Where are you now?

It's nearby. Where in asakusa?

Nobuo!

- — Thanks for coming. - Let's have some tea.

No thanks. We'll talk, walking.

What is it?

Will you forget that?

"That?"

I mean my sister.

"Mitsuo was in cahoots with you to trick me. I hate him."

She said that.

She says she hates you.

I haven't talked to her since.

I did it for your happiness. But it backfired.

I beg you to forgive me.

Marrying her would only give you a hard time.

I'll introduce you to some other nicer girls.

Don't bother. I'm not out of girlfriends.

Let's drink later.

No thanks. I'm too busy for that.

I see. I have another place to go.

I'm really sorry. See you.

Sorry. I'm really sorry.

Mrs. Suwa, mitsuo's back.

Mitsuo, tora's home.

Welcome back.

Why's he back?

He said he'd leave soon, but we stopped him.

What's wrong? You look tired.

Where's uncle?

Resting upstairs.

Do you happen to know her?

Noriko ll/liya

wonder who.

She came to see brother.

A lovely woman.

She left before brother came back.

He's upset. Saying we should've stopped her.

Thanks for working till late.

Uncle...

I'm glad you're back. I wanted to drink with someone.

What's up? Did you get it from your boss?

That's about it.

You disappeared so soon. I looked for you.

You were having a good time with a lovely girl.

Who was I to disturb you?

Tora, let's eat...

You off tomorrow?

Yeah.

Got a date?

No such luck.

Give me half a day. I have some place to go.

Just take me there.

Okay. To see this woman, right?

Getting smarter?

Let's take the factory car.

Yeah, thanks.

Let's eat.

Yeah. And we'll drink together.

To tora

How do you read it?

"Noriko."

Noriko?

K amakura

Which way? Let's go to the right.

It's around here.

This house. Her name is on it.

Her girl. Pretty like her mom.

Shall I go and ask...

No. Let's stay here and watch.

Hurry, mom.

Here she comes.

She's a young mother.

She the one, uncle?

Why not talk to her? She's leaving.

Shut up. Keep quiet.

Uncle, is this really okay?

She's completely better, laughing.

Anything can happen during a long married life.

But if you try to love each other, it'll turn out well.

Don't you agree?

I wonder.

Oh, yeah. You and me are both single.

Letsleave.

Why not say hello to her at least?

I won't. I feel better now. Let's go.

Noriko's such a pretty lady.

And you fell in love with her.

No, I didn't. I gazed at her, that's all.

Thinking she was pretty?

That's true enough.

That's "love," right?

Enough!

What about yourself?

Think you can get married with that tomboy?

Too bad. She jilted me straight. I struck out.

Heartbreak is nothing to brag about. Remember that.

Honestly speaking, I feel relieved.

Love is tiring, isn't it?

Mitsuo! Sit down here.

What?

"Tiring" should be said by a man who got jilted tens of times.

You're still young.

Love someone, yelling loud, writhing painfully.

Ardently enough to make yourself ashamed.

Don't say "relieved." Idiot!

You make me sad.

Good luck, mitsuo.

I'm reflecting on myself, uncle.

Good.

Improve more till we meet again.

My best to everyone.

Take care of yourself, too.

Is this all right?

Thanks.

Come down, mitsuo. Everyone's here.

He coming?

He's still asleep.

His fatigue for a year gushed out.

Silly. He's still young. He ought to be fine by now.

Like when you were young?

- He meant that. - — I heard it, too.

Here's the young one.

Happy new year.

Everyone's here? Let's toast.

A word, boss.

I started on that shop with my old lady.

It was 1946. It was such difficult times...

You said that last year, too.

I did?

Cheers!

Yukari's getting married.

Really? Congratulations!

Thank you.

Sanpei next.

No. It's mitsuo's turn, isn't it?

Right. Get married to make your folks happy.

He isn't popular.

I don't think so.

Hurry and marry, or you'll end up like tora.

Leave it all up to me. I'll get you a good bride.

A cute and bright one.

Don't bother.

I'll find my wife by myself.

Don't say that. He's only trying to be kind to you.

No thanks.

Don't make a big speech here.

If you aren't happy, get back to your room.

It's all right.

It's not. He's a killjoy.

I'm sorry.

Where to?

A game center.

Why did you talk like that?

They all work hard for the factory and sweets shop. You're rude.

What's with you?

I know. I'm to blame. Apologize to them for me.

Does mitsuo suwa live around here?

That house.

Thank you.

Did you come to see me?

Listen...

I calmed myself and thought it over.

What my brother did has separated us. That's nonsense.

Don't you think so?

Yes. I think so too.

Sure?

It's been lingering on my mind.

I live right there.

I'll go first and tell my folks you came.

Gen...

Bring her to my place later.

"Dear Mr. Torajiro kuruma:

"They say I'm becoming like you.

"They mean to badmouth me. But I think differently.

"You can tell other people's sorrow and loneliness.

"In that respect, I appreciate you."

Our bus?

"Don't force yourself to drink..."

Let's walk. We can't wait here all day.

Yeah, let's do that.

Sir!

So, it's you, sir.

You're the singer with a glow between your eyebrows?

That's right.

My song made a big hit after you encouraged me.

Yeah? That's great.

I was so very glad that time.

I've always wanted to see you again and thank you.

Congrats! I wish you even more luck.

Thank you, sir.

We're doing a show in shimabara. Why not come with us?

Yes, let's go!

If you insist. Let's go, buddy.

The end