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A Shochiku Film

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Sakura, I wonder what's wrong with me…

I often dream about my childhood…

Of one freezing night…

I don 't remember what I did wrong…

My dad is scolding me…

"How dare you steal from others!

"You ain 't no son!"

Then Mom tries to persuade me…

"Torajiro, apologize! You 're to blame!"

I hated my dad…

So I never apologized…

"Dammit, I'll run away! I'll never come home again!"

That's when I left home…

Brother!

Don 't go! Please!

Stop crying, Sakura…

Some day, I'll come home… … …

… … …As a great man, you watch…

What a shame!

Come to think of it, I'm still running away…

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

Mom's calling you!

The train's here.

Thanks.

Tora-san Plays Daddy

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro…

Kuruma is my family name… And my given name is Torajiro… Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

But people call me Tora, the street peddler… Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Kumiko Akiyoshi as Takako

Midori Satsuki as Fude

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Kei Suma as the Skipper Momoko Kouchi as Kimiko

Tatsuo Matsumura as Kikuta Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Why didn't you tell me?

I was so ashamed.

What's wrong?

You go ahead.

Aren't you coming home?

Not with you.

Hello, it's getting cool.

Where are my glasses?

Are you serious? They're on your head.

Hi, there.

I'm going to a temple meeting.

See you.

Look how busy I am.

You won't get senile that way.

Thanks for your help.

Not at all. Working leaves me...

No time to be fickle, and I can see Octopus.

Hello.

Don't call your father Octopus.

Orders from the temple are here.

Okay.

Hi.

What's wrong?

I'm in a fix.

Is it about Mitsuo?

What happened?

I talked to his teacher.

About his future career.

Guess what Mitsuo said?

"I don't know if I'll try for college."

He'd never consulted me.

Nothing wrong with his decision.

He's too nice to fight through...

The college examinations.

I wish it was that simple.

Welcome.

Sakura, please.

I'll open it.

Don't loaf around.

You must be a baseball fan.

Hey.

Do you know Tora?

You mean Torajiro Kuruma?

What scribbling!

This must be my uncle.

Thank you very much.

Sakura, Mitsuo's back.

Come, Mitsuo.

Whose child?

Who knows? He came to see Uncle.

What for?

I don't know. He had a card from Uncle.

Tora isn't home.

When will he be?

I don't know.

You know him?

Goodbye.

Wait. Why not stay and rest?

Give him something to drink.

I'm Tora's sister.

Where are you from?

Koriyama.

Where's that?

In Fukushima.

You took the train?

Where's your mom?

Gone.

Not home, either?

What about your dad?

He's dead.

Why did you come here?

Dad told me to come here when he died.

His father was a friend of Brother's.

His mother's not around either.

An orphan, huh?

Your surname is Sato?

First name?

Hideyoshi.

What's it mean?

Named after an ingenious samurai.

Some name!

Hey, don't interrogate him.

You're right. Sorry. You're tired.

Come here.

I'll cook you something.

Poor boy!

You must be hungry.

You shouldn't laugh.

Don't preach to me.

Welcome!

Want to see a porno video?

Stuck up!

Hi, there.

You needn't eat it all.

Where's the kid?

He's the one?

You got a hamburger, huh?

Looks good.

This isn't a show. Don't gawk at him.

He's the son of Tora's peddling pal.

Obviously wasn't a good man.

Want octopus?

No?

His mom deserted him years ago.

His dad died recently.

His last words were to go and see Tora.

You came all the way by train?

Are you full?

Go over there and play.

Enjoy that picture book.

What'll we do?

The thing is, we still don't know where the kid lives.

Yes. He hasn't said anything about it.

I bet he was in an orphanage in Koriyama.

He ran away?

Don't shout!

They must be worried. Call the police.

Maybe we should. But...

After he's come so far...

How can we hand him over to the police?

It's too cruel.

Hideyoshi... aren't you tired?

Frankly, something's been Iingering on my mind.

What?

Don't laugh.

I wonder if...

he might be Tora's son.

Tora's too dumb for that.

I believe you.

Look at his eyes and square jaw.

You've finally got an heir. Great, huh?

There's no proof.

He resembles Tora.

Is that so?

Yeah.

Then is this octopus your son?

Why compare that to me?

Then why must you interfere?

I'm trying to be nice.

Then act like it.

That's it, I'll go!

How silly! See, you shocked him.

I'll make a bed for you.

I wonder what's in this.

May I open it?

Let's wait a few days and see.

The kid's tired and nervous.

When he relaxes, he might talk.

Let him stay here.

I wish Tora was here to explain.

I wonder what he's doing.

What's wrong?

He had his dad's ancestral tablet.

Poor little boy!

Pray to it every day, all right?

What else have you got?

Who's this woman?

Mom.

She deserted you?

Suppose Brother knows her?

I wonder.

Hey, Tora!

Bingoya?

Is this your son?

Yeah.

Then he hasn't much of a future.

What?!

Damn you!

Get yourself a kid!

You're always jilted!

'Morning.

He wet the bed!

Don't scold him at times like this.

I know. He's ashamed.

Hi, Hideyoshi!

Cheer up. A guy with such a great name mustn't be weak.

Maybe his name's too great.

I wonder who picked it.

Where's Sakura?

We thought about his school and...

She went to the Social Welfare Agency.

Seems he isn't interested in school.

Shall I get you new shoes?

Let's go.

That's nice.

Tora!

Akemi! Hey, you got a kid?

Stupid! He's too big to be mine.

Yeah, I guess.

Uncle. Aunty.

I think I've seen him before.

Where do you live?

Koriyama.

Are you Hideyoshi?

Yeah?

I knew it!

Remember me?

No? Well, you were that small.

How come you're here? You with your pop?

What?

He says his dad died.

What? He died? When?

It's not clear. But evidently not long ago.

Then is he with his mom?

His mom deserted him. So it seems.

Where is she?

Who knows? That's what deserted means.

Right.

He's dead, that fellow?

Masa might have caused you a lot of trouble but...

He croaked, so forgive him.

That's all right.

Take good care of him. The poor kid!

I'm glad Tora came home.

We even thought of taking him to the police.

Who did? Do that, and I'll never forgive you.

Don't worry, we won't.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

The kid's father... what was he like?

He had a demon tattoo. We called him Demon Masa.

Did he ever live high! Drank, bet and played all day.

He had a huge debt, the sharks were after him.

Go ahead and play.

As I recall, it was during a shrine festival.

Masa told me he had a kid.

What a rake! He looked really happy.

He asked me to name him.

I thought a great name would be best.

So I named him Hideyoshi.

Was it your idea?

Yes.

An awful name!

Why? It'll help him distinguish himself.

I have such a lousy name: Tora.

That's why I can't succeed.

Names are important in life.

What really counts is how hard you try.

Not names.

It's not your name's fault.

What's your point?

This is no time to fight.

Hi, Mitsuo!

Hi, Uncle!

Let's go to the river.

That's nice.

Go with Mitsuo.

Have fun!

The thing is, what'll we do about him?

What else? We look for Fude.

You mean the kid's mom?

I wonder where she is. Poor woman!

She fell for such a rake.

That's life.

She was a refined woman.

Always thoughtful, considerate and sexy.

Is she the one?

Let me see. Sure is.

I bet she had a rough time.

How could she run off and abandon her child?

Irresponsible.

As if you'd known her.

No.

Women like you could never understand that world.

Fude worked to support him.

But Masa would get soused and say...

"Hey, get me some sake!"

If she said "Don't drink so much."

He'd grab her hair and drag her around.

Pure hell.

Living like that, I figured she'd eventually leave him.

Or else, he'd kill her.

How awful!

You watch out, too.

I understand why she ran.

She thinks about her son all the time.

I'll help you see him.

Just wait.

Know where she is?

No problem.

Guys in my racket know how to find others.

To start off, I'll see a buddy in Koiwa.

Aren't you hungry?

Fude misses her son so badly. Put yourselves in her shoes.

How can I sit and eat?

I'll bring good news.

Good luck!

Why, Brother.

Hi, ma'am. Excuse me.

He's back?

Just a while ago.

Anyway, we can relax knowing that the kid isn't Tora's child.

Right?

You are disappointed, huh?

But Tora isn't as bad as he looks.

Wait a sec.

Hey. Watch me.

You do it.

Yes!

That'll do.

Slide down with all your might!

Let's try again.

My wife and I signed it.

Thank you.

Good luck.

Remember...

Father couldn't afford to go to college.

So we want you to concentrate on going to college.

We've been saving money for it, too.

Don't be afraid of failing.

Exams are a challenge.

Like baseball games.

When you lost a game, you cried in frustration.

Don't compare exams and sports.

I'm serious!

Hello?

Tora?

I'm drinking with the President…

Sorry for the trouble about that kid…

That's okay.

I know where Fude is… I'll leave tomorrow morning…

Where is she?

Wakayama… Working for an inn…

Which part of Wakayama?

I have no clue which inn, but I'll find out…

That's the story…

Why notjoin me at the pub? See you later…

Wakayama?

Compared with Hideyoshi, Mitsuo's lucky.

Although we never know what's considered lucky.

Where to?

To drink... with Mitsuo's illustrious uncle.

Hideyoshi's leaving!

What are you doing?

I'm taking him to the station.

Brother!

From the High Priest.

Thank you so much.

From me too.

Thanks.

You're stingy.

Thanks for coming to see me off.

Be careful about food.

I've got an iron stomach.

I'm talking about the boy.

Let's go.

Call us when you meet Fude.

I know.

Goodbye!

Take care!

Oh, no.

Tora, you left him!

Take the kid!

I hope everything goes well.

Take care.

Sorry. Did it hurt?

What a mess! It's not that simple of a problem.

First off, the thing to do is,

take him to an orphanage.

People think of orphanages as being cold.

But it's not true.

They're good.

They give proper guidance on how to live well.

Have a good look and you'll see.

Sorry, we didn't know.

We only wanted him to meet his mother.

We'll worry about that.

Besides, how can you be sure that she'd take her child back?

Yeah...

Now that he's taken the child, what will we do?

Excuse me.

Give me the number of Caseworker Hanawa.

Thanks.

See you tomorrow.

We were thoughtless.

We should've sent Brother alone.

We only tried to be kind.

Kindness won't justify everything.

What's the way to Wakayama?

Change at Osaka for Tennoji, then... I don't know.

We'll wait for Tora to call.

Tora!

Hello, Brother?

Sorry.

Yes, this is Toraya.

Police?

It's the Tennoji police.

Yes?

Excuse me.

Is there a Torajiro Kuruma at your place?

Yes.

I'm his sister. What about him?

I hate to interfere, but...

Is your brother really looking for the mother of a boy?

Yes, he is.

What's the problem?

All I wanted were the facts.

Your brother?

Never mind. My best to them.

He sends you his best.

Your hotel?

Tell her I couldn't get to Wakayama.

Because I was mistaken for a kidnapper.

He's only joking.

Goodbye.

Don't take it personally.

I questioned you because it's my job.

Sorry.

Never mind.

You may go.

Go where?

Aren't you off to Wakayama?

You made me miss the last train.

Find me a place to stay tonight.

A business hotel?

No, I don't like western-style beds.

Or baths. Sit-down toilets, either.

A room with tatami mat flooring.

Japanese inn?

One more request.

I don't like inns where maids leave at 10 p.m....

Just because they're part-timers.

Before going to bed, I like to drink some hot sake.

And eat some squid.

Imagine a sexy maid, carrying a tray who says:

"I've brought your hot sake, sir."

"Sorry to trouble you."

"Not at all. It's my job. Let me fill your cup."

"Thanks. Care to join me?"

"If you insist."

An inn like that, for only 1,000 yen a night.

Mister, you're living in a dream.

I've got phlegm.

Mister.

Yes?

It's late. We can't do much.

This is all that's left. Make do.

Thank you.

I'm leaving for today.

I'm just a part-timer.

Thanks.

Be sure to turn off the light.

Fire escape is there.

I've got phlegm.

You've pissed?

Go to bed.

So you're dead after all?

Alive, everything you did was bad.

I bet you're on a hill of needles

that's pricking your ass in hell.

Everybody has his merits.

When he dies, someone sheds a tear.

But when you croak, only the loan shakers will cry.

What a bust, huh?

You only live once.

How come you had to go and waste your life?

What did you live for?

You say, I should reflect on myself?

What for?

Who would, when preaching to somebody? Right, kid?

I'll drink your cup, too.

Can you say hello to Grandma?

Hi, Grandma.

Good girl.

Next we 'll stop at Kumatori…

Now we're in Wakayama.

Your ma works at an inn here.

Which one?

I'm thinking.

You sit here and wait.

She was working at an inn by Wakanoura Bay.

Remember which one?

Well...

Not Wakaura-so, or Kancho-ro...

Thanks.

We'll go and ask around. I appreciate it.

But it was years ago!

Wakanoura Bay

She wasn't here. Stay put while I try that one.

Hey, Hideyoshi!

I got it.

Your ma's working at the Space Revolving Bath.

Let's go.

Space Revolving Bath

Here we are.

Maybe you don't remember her too well.

But be sure to call her "mom" when you see her, all right?

Stay put.

Hideyoshi...

Your ma went somewhere else long ago.

Some guys fought over her, so she had to quit.

That's because of her beauty.

After we came so far, huh?

Hey, Mister. I know where Fude is.

Really?

Yoshino. In Nara Prefecture.

That sightseeing spot?

She's at an inn.

Yeah. Let's get there before dark.

Maybe you're bushed, but we'll go.

We'll eat noodles later.

A token of my thanks.

Let's go.

Where?

To the station.

I'm hungry.

Wait a little longer.

Yoshino

Your skin moisture...

Excuse me.

Yes, you need more moisture.

Really?

Don't you have rough skin?

A little.

Try it.

This lotion and cream will do wonders.

Would you like to try it?

Excuse me!

Welcome.

My name is Takai.

The one who phoned?

Hey.

I made reservations for two, but I came alone.

Is it all right?

Alone, it'll cost an extra 20%.

Very well.

Welcome.

Take her to the Plum Room.

This way.

I'm bushed.

You all right? What's wrong?

Is this Suizan-so lnn?

Yes, it is.

I came all the way from Tokyo.

I heard Fude is working here.

Sorry to bother you, but will you call her?

May I ask the relationship?

To be honest, this kid is her son.

It's a long story.

But I don't want to talk here.

Will you call her?

What's the matter?

Sorry, she isn't here anymore.

You all right?

I think it was the end of April that she quit.

You know where she is now?

Sorry, I don't.

She's pretty.

It made the other girls jealous.

She did nothing wrong, but it made her quit.

He Fude's son?

He looks pale.

Probably hungry.

Will you put us up for the night?

Why not? I've got a vacancy.

Midori, take them to the Bush Clover Room.

Are you all right?

The bath?

Over here.

Excuse me.

I brought your supper.

Thanks.

You puked!

Hey, will you bring a rag?

OK.

You okay? Are you sure?

What happened?

Seems the boy's sick.

His father's no help.

Who could it be?

Mitsuo, will you get it?

Hello? Uncle?

Have you found his mom? Hang on...

Mom, he wants to talk to you.

What's going on?

He's sick? Where are you?

He's with you?

Calm down and explain.

He threw up?

Feel his brow.

Not yours. His!

Hot as a kettle?

Is he shaking?

Call a doctor! Now!

Call a doctor? At this hour?

Don 't argue… Do it!

Wake him up and bring him…

Children aren 't strong… Be careful, he isn 't your child…

I know that! All right, I will.

Which inn are you at?

The Bush Clover Room.

The inn 's name!

Oh, right.

It says "Owner of the Suizan-so".

Suizan-so lnn.

In Yoshino. Got it?

Go to a clinic…

Yeah, I will.

What a mess!

I hate living things.

Somebody come!

Anybody around?

Call a doc. The kid's sick.

I have some pain-killers.

We need a doc.

The kid's life's at stake. What if he croaks?

I'll call. But maybe...

Forget it. I'll bring him.

See to the kid, huh?

I'll take care of him, Dad. You go.

Yeah? You're kind.

Thanks.

Call a taxi!

Doc! Open up, doc!

This kid's sick. He's dying. Come now!

Wait. I've already retired.

So what? Come now!

My son is in Tokyo.

You'll do. Please!

I'm a nose doctor.

Who cares? Where's your bag?

Hey, stop!

Is this your bag?

Hey wait! Don't!

Hurry up!

I'm winded!

He's the patient.

Why didn't you come sooner?

Too late?

What's this?

A clock.

We know!

Chopsticks.

Are you hungry?

Fool! To hold his tongue.

Use this.

Open your mouth wide.

What a mess! I don't like it.

Didn't you know until now?

He looked all right.

You call yourself his father?

I ain't his father.

No time to fight, you idiots!

Sorry.

Tonight's an emergency.

Father!

Show this to my old lady and get the medicine.

Mother, why don't you warm the room?

And Mr. Innkeeper...

Bring me coffee. Instant will do.

Can coffee help?

Fool! I'll drink it.

Isn't it obvious?

Dad.

Go get some towels, won't you?

Sure, Mom, see to him.

Doc, how is he?

If his fever goes down, he'll be okay.

Mother, let's see the ass.

My ass?

The kid's ass.

What a mother!

Show it to me.

Hang on, boy. I'll do all I can for you.

Hold on, you'll be all right.

Mister...

Mister...

You spoke?

I'm thirsty.

You're thirsty?

Your fever's gone!

I'm relieved.

You're okay. You'll make it.

Dad, wake up.

He's dead?

No.

His fever's gone.

See? He looks better.

What do you want to drink? Milk?

Or soda?

I'll get you both.

Wait a second.

He's better.

Good!

Eating lunch?

Hiroshi bought it.

The kid's sick?

Yeah.

Has Brother called?

Not yet.

It was wrong to let the boy go.

It's too late now, though.

Is he that bad?

I hope it's not pneumonia.

Then, I'll have to go to them.

Call the inn. I have the number.

Good idea.

Kids are weak.

I couldn't sleep.

Hello? I'm calling from Tokyo.

Is Torajiro Kuruma there?

Connect me.

Hello?

I'm one of Torajiro Kuruma's family.

Just a moment, please…

Dad, it's for you…

Yeah, who is it?

Me.

Sakura.

Hi, Sakura.

I thought I'd call you. Sorry.

He's better. The doc said he's okay.

Kids get well fast.

Mom, Hide's calling you.

Sorry to worry you.

That's how it is. Thank them for me.

Hello?

How's the boy?

The doc said he's better.

That's good.

What's wrong?

Did I hear correctly? A woman called Brother "Dad."

And he replied "Mom."

It could have been a maid.

Yes, perhaps.

Of course.

Don't shock us.

But Brother called someone "Mom."

And a woman answered, "Yes?"

You only think you heard it.

Yes. With Mitsuo and with that boy, I'm confused.

No, I'm sure I heard it.

Then let's call and make sure. I'll do it.

Suizan-so here.

Mr. Kuruma?

He and his wife went out shopping.

Is that all? Goodbye then.

Oh, she wasn't his wife.

Well, what's the difference?

Wasn't he in?

He went out with his "wife." That's what I think I heard.

Dad, want some sweets?

Thanks.

Thank you.

Mom, you like sweets?

We haven't introduced ourselves.

That's right.

I'm Torajiro Kuruma. I'm from Tokyo.

A dignified name.

Is it?

I was born on Awaji Island, but raised in many places.

My name's Takako Takai.

Takako? It's hard to say.

"Mom" is easier.

Either Tora or "Dad" will do, then?

What did you pray for?

I thanked Buddha for the boy.

I made a donation.

I haven't even thanked you enough.

You've been so kind to us total strangers.

You are no father, either.

But you just happened to have the room next door.

Sorry to have involved you.

This temple was built in...

To be honest, I was supposed to stay with my guy.

He couldn't come and we had a fight.

I got desperate.

I'd die by jumping from a cliff.

That's what I thought.

Don't say "die" so easily.

Now that he broke his promise to you, I bet he was a bum.

Maybe.

But I'm just as glad he didn't come.

Because... if he had...

Whatever you were doing in the next room...

I'd have wasted my time with him.

Is that so?

Was it cyanosis?

The kid's lips were purple.

He looked dazed, he couldn't answer us.

I was scared. I was shaking all over.

I didn't know what to do.

All I could do was pray... to Buddha, to anybody,

that the kid'd pull through.

If he lived, I'd quit drinking, smoking, even men.

Or so I prayed.

What a coincidence! I'd give up broads.

Or so I prayed.

Maybe our prayers were answered.

When at dawn the kid said, "I'm thirsty."

I saw his lips were red again.

I felt, "Wow! He's saved!"

I even felt like I got a new lease on life.

I felt cool, clear water...

Welling up from deep in my chest.

It made me so happy.

Thanks.

His father would be glad to hear that.

Thanks.

Dad!

What's wrong?

The boy's awake. He said he's hungry.

I promised him I'd cook.

I have good news, too.

About what?

About Fude.

She's in Shima. And here's where she works.

Hey, can I use some ginger?

What'll you do, Hide?

About what?

This time we'll find her.

But I'm not sure if your ma will be...

So happy to see you.

Why not?

She's popular among guys.

Maybe she got married again to some guy...

Who has a kid.

She might even be pregnant, too.

If so, what'll we do, huh?

We might end up only pestering her.

It might be better to switch moms.

Say, to the gal next door.

You like her, huh? Sure you do.

She sat up all night taking care of you.

Let's say I go home with you and that mom.

Sakura would ask,

"What happened, Brother?"

"I thought it over, and decided to adopt Hide as my son."

"That's great.

"But who's that lovely lady standing there?"

Now, who should I say she is?

What do you think?

Oh, you're asleep.

He asleep?

You still up?

I often sit up late.

I think you're a rarity.

Fools like me sure are rare, yeah.

You're right. No one else would hunt so far...

For the mother of a stranger's son.

He wasn't a stranger. A peddler buddy.

Tomorrow we part.

So what'll you do?

I'll drive my small car to... Yagi, Gojo...

I'll take a trip... just wander.

You're a traveler, too.

I think I'll miss you.

I'm always on the road. We'll meet again.

Think so?

I sure do.

I'll give up men until we do.

I'll give up women, too.

What's wrong?

I think I've wasted my life...

Life is so very precious...

Don't worry.

You're still young.

You'll have lots of good times.

I hope so.

Things to make me...

...Think I'm glad I'm alive.

To bed?

May I stay and sleep here?

It's warm.

If alive, my child would be his age.

I had an abortion.

Dad, you sleep here, too.

Sure.

Gee!

Something's warm.

He pissed!

Hideyoshi!

Hideyoshi! Wake up!

Hideyoshi, go to the toilet.

I accidentally drank it!

How acidic!

Goodbye.

Take care of yourself.

Thank her.

Thanks, Mom.

Be a happier woman when we meet again.

Good luck, Mom.

Goodbye!

Thanks.

Ise-Shima Province

Skipper, where's Matsui Pearls?

Right there.

Thanks.

You want pearls for your wife?

Hello.

Welcome.

My name's Torajiro Kuruma.

I hear a woman named Fude is staying here.

Is she in?

Yes.

She is, huh?

See? Your ma is here.

Nice, huh?

Then, the boy...

Fude's son.

Let's go.

Where?

To see Fude.

Will you hail a cab?

Going out?

To see Fude.

I'll take you. I'm free for a while.

Thank you.

Wait.

Rie!

See to the shop, will you?

Sorry to keep you.

Where is Fude now?

She's sick but trying to get well.

Sick?

She misses her son very much.

Is it bad?

The doctor says...

It depends on her will.

But she doesn't have a strong will.

So I was thinking of finding her son.

Sonny, I'm really glad you came.

Let's get in.

Be careful driving, huh?

You're a good skipper but a rotten driver.

Who told you that?

Know what to say to your ma?

I call her "Mom."

Don't forget it.

Nice place!

My dad's villa.

Fude can relax here.

I see.

This way.

Fude!

Fude! Where are you?

Has she lost weight?

She got skinny after the operation.

She's all right now.

Good.

Sure. Why would I lie to you?

Your ma.

Tora!

Here's your son.

Go.

You remember her, huh?

She's your ma.

Go.

Mom!

I'm sorry, so very sorry.

What happened, will you tell me?

Well, your guy croaked.

He said to see to his kid.

Maybe you should forget him.

But he's dead.

Forgive him.

Thank you...

For all you've done for us.

Don't thank me.

I just did what I could.

Right, kid?

I'll make you some tea. Come inside.

Really? That's nice.

They met his mom. Hugging him, she wept.

We've all been so worried.

Is the boy all right?

Will you stay there a while?

Here? There's no point in it.

I'll go home.

I know, I know.

All aboard! The ferry's leaving!

Lady, I'm leaving.

Excuse me.

Why?

The boat's leaving.

Why run away? Stay and have supper with Fude.

I reserved an inn, too.

Thanks. But it's over.

Fude's got her kid back. My job's done.

But...

Lady, be nice to Fude and her kid, huh?

I'll be going.

Will you see to this?

Take care of your ma.

We'll meet again.

Sorry to keep you.

Why go? I'm invited to the supper, too.

I'd like to stay, but I'm busy.

Mister!

Sonny.

Where are you going?

Back home to Tokyo, kid.

I'll tell them I met your ma.

I'll go, too.

You can't do that. You stay here.

No! I want to go.

You can at least stay the night.

Don't kibitz!

Hide, listen to me, huh?

Your dad was a bum, and I'm just like him.

He couldn't even take care of his wife and kid.

You want to be like him?

You don't, huh?

So, forget about me in a hurry, okay?

Find happiness with your ma. You understand?

Go to her.

I want to stay with you.

You still don't understand?

You're making me mad.

Go!

Don't bawl. Just go.

Go!

This is too much.

Shove off.

What a shame! Let's go.

Where are you going?

Tora, look!

Mister!

Mister!

Don't go!

Mister!

This how you want it?

Just keep going.

What a sad scene!

I'm glad. I'm really glad to hear that.

I believe Tora was Buddha's incarnation to save the boy.

That's an exaggeration.

A fool like Brother being Buddha?

Buddha'd punish you.

Not really.

Buddha loves the foolish too.

Sometimes I think maybe Buddha loves Tora...

More than an imperfect priest like me, Sakura.

Thank you, High Priest.

He's worse than a fool.

Hopeless.

I'll take these.

It's for Ebisu-shop.

Sorry to be late.

I'm glad you came.

You came to help?

She's great. They're for the temple.

Will you deliver them?

Working here, I have no time to flirt.

I said that before, too, didn't I?

- Brother? - Upstairs.

Shall I take him his lunch?

I'll do it.

It's ready.

Okay.

Are there enough?

Yes.

Your lunch.

I told the High Priest about you and Hideyoshi.

He praised you.

He said Buddha loves you.

Who cares? I don't need Buddha's love.

Tell Buddha that I don't love him at all.

Don't say that.

It's already December.

Time flies, doesn't it?

I think I'll hit the road again.

So soon?

I ain't sick, you know.

I can't loaf doing nothing.

You look tired. Can you work?

Work? What do you mean?

"Work" means...

Jobs for guys like Hiroshi who slave day in and day out...

To support a family.

I just mouth spiels and sell junk.

And the suckers know it.

That's how I earn my keep, see?

If you know that, why...?

'Cause it's my racket.

What about the package?

Hold on.

Leaving?

Yeah. Sorry for the trouble.

Winter's coming. Don't catch cold, huh?

Why not stay longer?

I'll come again.

Brother.

You left this.

Yeah, it's more valuable than my life.

Your uncle's going on another trip.

See him off at the station.

Bye, Sakura.

Write to us.

Sure. Be nice to Hiroshi, huh?

Take care.

You look blue.

Some chick give you the air?

This is far enough.

Here. Buy some school books, huh?

Thanks.

There's more than I thought.

Maybe not.

Uncle.

What?

About man...

What about man?

I wonder what we live for.

It's hard to answer.

I think it's... well...

Sometimes you feel like you're glad you were born, huh?

That's what man lives for.

Someday you'll feel like that.

Try hard until then.

Happy New Year!

Hey, Mr. Kaneko is here.

Oh, a Happy New Year!

Try our sweets. A specialty.

Sorry, when you're so busy.

We're really glad you came.

I'm glad.

He finally met his mother.

Didn't Brother write to you about it?

He lacks common sense.

Try this too.

She's having sweets.

She'll have what she wants.

I wonder where he is, that Dad.

Well...

What?

Oh, of course. His name is Tora.

I always called him Dad.

So the woman Brother called Mom...

It's me.

Why?

Because I thought he was the boy's father.

And he called me Mom in return.

So that's how it was?

She's too young...

To be called a mother, isn't she?

You look busy. Good business.

Her name's Takako. She's Brother's...

I know.

You're pretty.

He's Hiroshi's boss. Name's Octopus.

Hey, what's your real name?

The insult!

"Happy New Year.

"My son and I are enjoying...

"A fine New Year, thanks to Tora's and your help.

"I had a rough time, but...

"Now I'm glad I'm alive. That's what I really think.

"On New Year's day, from Fude and Hideyoshi."

Hey, what's on your mind?

What do you think man lives for?

Yeah, I wonder.

Don't think. Your brain is dead.

Hey, check that out.

She's Masa's widow, isn't she?

Why must we hide?

If we speak to them, we'd be pests, see?

Are you that dumb?

Hold this.

So the skipper's Hide's new dad, huh?

Yeah, he'll be a good old man for him.

I cannot eat them eggplants, 'cause...

I got false teeth.

Only 400 yen each.

Ochanomizu flows from Yotsuya.

A lady is pissing in the street.

The girl of the tofu shop is like a white lily.

She gave me the cold shoulder.

The End