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Are we lost?

They say, we live for that fateful meeting with someone special.

So where's this lunar rainbow?

Where can we see it?

The legendary lunar rainbow...

said to precede other major events

and bring happiness to those who see it.

Only a handful of locals have seen it.

Rainfall, moon phase and temperature must all be perfectly aligned.

You know why I'm mad?

I know.

No, you don't. You're so dull.

Do you love me?

You always clam up when you're put on the spot.

I'll go ask for directions.

Hello?

I can't believe it takes two hours to eat lunch.

These mountains are way too big.

I never imagined I'd be working here six months later.

I broke up with her after that trip.

Actually, she broke up with me.

I wasn't sad. I guess I didn't like her much.

I took a year off college. I needed a change of scenery.

This town has a sweet scent.

The scent of sugar canes, left to grow wild.

This is my home and workplace.

Aloha, James.

James sells popcorn. It's not that he can't hear.

Aloha, Leo.

Just time lag.

Aloha, Edeli.

She's the owner of the theater. It's not that she can't hear, elther.

Aloha, Leo.

Just busy eating.

Aloha, Buzz.

This is my boss, Buzz. It's not that he can't hear, either.

He's just not a talker.

A while after moving to this town,

I was told this area is known for its moonbow sightings.

Want one?

These malasadas are killers.

Killers?

They're heavenly.

Tell Bee. It'll make her day.

Bee?

Will you deliver some flour to her?

Watch out for Bee.

Have you forgotten?

You know.

Come on!

Soon, soon.

Only the Japanese ones

get me excited.

How old are you, Koichi?

87.

Haven't you had enough?

Never.

- You've had enough. - Never.

They'll be here soon.

I'm counting on you, Leo boy.

No problem.

See you later, Koichi.

Hey, Leo boy.

What does this say? I can't read Japanese.

"Love has no boundaries"

Homosexual

See you later.

Anyone home?

I'm coming in.

Awesome!

Did you bring that?

Yes.

It's cat food.

It's delicious.

Still, it's cat food.

Sorry.

Come again.

I'll cook you some human food. Come back tomorrow.

Well? What do you say?

Yes, yes. I'll come.

I know you're a good man, Ken...

Why is the TV...

Deep down inside, you're a kind, gentle....

I get it.

See you tomorrow.

You just borrowed that money and forgot to tell me, right?

I know you're a nice man.

Women are stupid.

Men are worse, though.

You gotta give it some slack.

Same goes for people.

Hey, Buzz! Can you get the laundry?

You gotta play from the heart.

I'm here.

It's been a while since I've cooked for a person.

I made too much.

Thank you.

A memento.

Have some more.

I'm not done yet.

Have some more.

This is awesome!

Awesome!

What did you eat yesterday?

Instant noodles.

Put some stir-fried veggies on top.

I don't have a frying pan.

No frying pan...

Out this up and put it on top.

I don't have a knife.

I'm sorry.

Come here every day.

I'll cook dinner for you.

- Really? - Really.

- Are you sure? - I'm sure.

Don't try to reciprocate.

That's not my style.

Do you like it here?

Yes.

I feel at peace here.

At peace?

You're still so young!

What are you doing in a town full of old-timers?

You could be doing anything. That's what youth is all about!

What do you want to be?

You don't know?

Well, there's what you want and then there's reality.

Bet you're not popular.

Girls like men with dreams.

Men without dreams

are worse than men who can't get it up.

I just dreamt about Penelope.

Not that kind of dream!

Do you get me?

All done!

How long are we going to be closed?

For a while.

Until Buzz's arm heals, I guess.

Bummer...

Shall I do it?

Maybe not.

Did Bee make that?

A hamburger?

Wrong.

What is it?

A poke burger. Poke in a bun.

Poke?

Marinated tuna.

Bee's a genius. She can make anything out of leftovers.

I'm not gonna eat it! Just wanna see it.

I won't eat it.

Just a peek.

Oh, my!

Stingy!

Here we go.

Sorry, no kids allowed today.

I see you're creative.

I like that.

Sorry! One minute!

Fruit before a meal is very healthy.

I call them "apple pears".

Is it an apple or a pear?

It doesn't matter. They're delicious.

Today, we'll have stuffed cabbage.

The seaweed you have there, might make good soup.

You made this mayonnaise?

You put rice in it?

It soaks up the soup.

And the cheese?

That's a trade secret.

I know already.

Koichi.

Leo boy.

Watch out for diabetes. It makes you impotent.

That again!

Here you go.

They're pretty good.

Leo boy...

Can I kiss you?

No thank you.

Go home now, Leo boy.

Leave me to my business, OK?

What, already?

Right now?

OK.

There's nothing you can't do, just because you're old.

I'll remember that.

You remember that.

You scared me!

Can you do my hair?

Like this?

Look! How cute!

Blog entry!

Looks yummy! It's so "aloha"!

Blog entry!

Awesome!

It's only a dollar! How cheap!

- Your treat? - Sure.

Thank you!

This is so good!

Blog entry!

Who made these?

You gotta speak English.

Who are you? The cook?

Bee's malasadas?

Bee?

Are you Bee?

I get it!

She's sleeping with her eyes open!

Oh my god!

From now on, give me your grocery order using this.

We'll save on the phone bill.

Have you ever seen a moonbow?

Moonbow... no, I haven't.

Do you want to go see one?

Over here.

Isn't it incredible?

We're here.

The very, very rare lunar rainbow may appear on a full moon like tonight.

The "moonbow" precedes other major events

and grants the wishes of those who see it.

Miss Kumiko.

Mr. Nakamura.

Today, we'll make that miracle happen!

I'd like to see a moonbow.

Moonbow, moonbow, moonbow.

OK, that's perfect!

Moonbow, moonbow...

What are you doing?

Drink this. You'll have pleasant dreams.

It's like green tea.

It's an herb called mamaki.

No moonbow tonight.

If it appeared so easily, we wouldn't appreciate it.

Maybe so.

But I'd still like to see it.

What was your husband like?

He died 50 years ago.

He was handsome. And kind.

Looked like you.

Me?

There's a picture of him in Mizue's barber shop.

You never remarried?

No, I didn't.

Don't you get lonely?

We're all lonely...

That's why we crave companionship.

Do you have someone special?

I see.

If...

If?

If I find someone, will you teach her how to cook?

If I find someone, will you...

I heard you.

I'm not that hard of hearing.

I'm going to sleep.

Your fly's open.

I'm kidding.

Koichi loved his wife.

She suffers from Parkinson's disease...

She's been bedridden

but he took care of her at home.

No one thought he'd go first.

What about his wife?

There's a hospital in Oahu.

Does she know?

Does she know that Koichi's dead?

That's OK.

You Japanese?

Yeah.

Can you hold that end?

A little further.

Your Japanese is good.

I'm Mariah.

Leo.

Lio?

Leo.

Right.

You need anything?

Not today.

OK, I'll take these.

Peanuts?

Or maybe these.

I love these.

Our dried mangos are the best!

Can you draw?

Pictures.

I guess.

Can you draw a panda?

A panda?

You're a genius!

This is great!

It's not bad.

I love it.

Delicious.

You don't like carrots?

You always clam up when you're put on the spot.

If you eat your carrots, I'll make fried prawns tomorrow.

Thanks for waiting!

Awesome!

Awesome!

Are you free tonight?

Tonight?

I live above here.

Really?

Isn't it great?

These look delicious!

Want one?

Thanks.

That's the projection room.

She's sweet.

What?

To your left, the projection room.

You like movies?

Do you want to watch from here?

Can I?

I like love stories.

Wanna see more?

This is my room.

Oh my god, what are these?

Bee's cooking.

Bee?

She always cooks me dinner.

She must love you very much.

Malasadas! Like the ones I just ate.

Spam musubi! My favorite!

Looks delicious.

What's this?

Rice with bamboo shoots.

It's a killer.

Killer?

It's heavenly.

Japanese is weird.

Bee's throwing me a birthday party.

Wanna come?

Can I?

Of course.

Really?

I love you, Ken.

I don't care what you do.

It doesn't matter to me.

Nothing matters.

What's this water leaking from my eyes?

I'm so weird. I'm such a nuisance.

Bee, are you sleeping already?

I'm starving!

Hey, listen to this. I've got a great story to tell you.

Bee.

I'm Mariah.

I've heard a lot about you.

Can I bring Mariah over today?

Can I?

Of course.

Thanks.

Please come over.

See you later.

Later.

She doesn't like peanuts.

What?

I brought this for everyone.

Thanks.

It looks good. We'll have it for dessert.

- How does this work? - Can you handle it?

Of course I can.

You got it.

It won't go in.

Push it in.

You can do it!

I think it's coming.

Nice pop.

Oh, no. I'm out of salt.

I'll go buy some.

I'll go. You two eat while the food's warm.

But...

It's really tasty.

OK.

Enjoy it, Mariah.

Shall we?

Let's eat!

Looks good.

Came all the way to Hawaii, Hawaii

O moonbow, yearning for home sweet home

Came all the way to Hawaii, Hawaii

O moonbow, yearning for home sweet home

It looks like the real thing.

Wow.

You think?

She was wearing a cute dress.

Was she?

Typical guy, not very observant.

Want some juice?

In here?

No juice?

What's wrong?

She already made you a cake.

No problem. I'll eat them both.

What's wrong with your back?

Oh no!

Are you OK?

It's the peanuts.

Peanuts? Peanuts?

Are you OK?

My keys!

Will she be all right?

Why did you put in peanuts?

Why did you do that?

Say something.

Huh?

She lost her eyesight.

I can think of several causes.

Her tear ducts could be blocked

creating pressure behind the eyes. Recovery would be a miracle.

They call them miracles because they do happen. So they say.

I guess I won't be able to watch the next episode.

How's Mariah?

It was just a peanut allergy.

She's fine now.

I see.

I'm sorry.

Don't you have to go see her?

What's wrong?

She had a boyfriend.

She dumped me.

I see.

Came all the way to Hawaii

O moonbow, how I miss you so

Your fly's open.

Just kidding.

Where's Leo?

Shopping.

A bit more. Until it's soft like your butt.

You mean nice and smooth?

Just a little.

How's my Leo boy?

Good. How about you?

I saw Marilyn Monroe over on that side.

Really?

She's a real fox. Very sexy.

Sexy?

It's her eyes. Her eyes are very sexy.

That's nice.

I wish Penelope would come over.

The theater's gonna close soon.

Yeah.

What will you do?

Mizue's gonna scold you.

You can't stay here forever.

Bee can't see anymore.

I know.

I'll stay as long as I can.

They'll all go before you, Leo.

This place will never change.

He hale kino ka.

What?

"The body is merely a house for words and feelings" in Hawaiian.

Leo.

You lied about my T-shirt.

Sorry.

Your translation was nice, though.

Are we really closing?

I'm not looking forward to the last day.

Bee's husband.

Do I look like him?

Are you kidding?

You want a haircut?

No resemblance whatsoever.

Bee, will you taste this?

Here's a spoon.

Add soy sauce and some jam. It's on the second shelf.

Mango jam?

Tastes good.

Bee, let's go to Waipio again.

Japanese boys are so tall nowadays.

Watch your step.

Thank you, Leo.

I saw my first moonbow.

It's beautiful.

Will my wish come true?

One last time,

I'd like to see you frown.

You look good.

You do too.

Feeling better?

I love peanuts, but...

It can't be helped.

How's Bee?

I'm taking care of her.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize.

I'm sorry.

Do you love him?

Yes.

OK.

See you.

Leo, wanna see something good?

What?

Blueberries?

What?

Blueberries are good for the eyes, right?

I don't know!

Bye.

You're home?

I'm home.

You made this?

My hands still remember how.

What's this?

It's cat food.

It's delicious.

Still, it's cat food.

Still, it's delicious.

Did you burn yourself?

Just a little.

They turned out good.

They're awesome.

Do you have malasadas?

We're sold out.

What's that?

That's mine.

What's that?

That's mine, too.

I came all this way...

I came all this way.

I came all this way!

I'm glad I came.

I'm glad I came!

Delicious!

Delicious.

Shall we stay open?

I'm going.

When I woke up

Bee was already gone.

She left me more stuffed cabbage than I possibly could eat.

People who die here, become one with the wind.

It took me a year to return to Honokaa,

and to the memories of Bee.

It's been a year already.

Her relatives from Oahu got rid of most things.

But...

I still feel like I should make her malasadas here.

See you.

Bee.

Thank you.

Masaki Okada

Jun Hasegawa

Terue Shoji

Koishi Kimi

Yu Aoi

Eri Fukatsu

Keiko Matsuzaka

Chieko Baisho

Produced by Ohihiro Kameyama Yoshio Takada, Shuji Abe Toru Ota, Kotaro Sugiyama

Executive Producers Takashi Ishihara Tomoo Hayashi Kunihiko Inoue

Producers Kaoru Matsuzaki Masaaki Yukawa Keishi Kuroki

Original Work "Honokaa boy" by Leo Yoshida (GENTOSHA)

Written and Produced by Takuma Takasaki

Director of Photography Orie Ichihashi

Lighting by Takuro Ishizaka

Sound by Kenji Sakagami/ Tadao Tasai

Production Design by Momoko Nakamura

Edited by Mototaka Kusakabe

Food Supervisor Naomi Takayama

Music Produced by Moichi Kuwahara

A Fuji Television Network, Dentsu and ROBOT Presentation

Directed by Atsushi Sanada

�2009 Fuji Television Network, Dentsu, ROBOT