WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:33.493 --> 00:00:38.707 A SHOCHIKU PRODUCTION 00:00:40.709 --> 00:00:46.214 THE STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUM 00:00:47.090 --> 00:00:51.344 A KENJI MIZOGUCHI MOVIE 00:00:54.597 --> 00:00:57.392 Produced by SHINTARO SHIRAI 00:00:57.726 --> 00:01:01.146 Based on the Novel by SHOFU MURAMATSU 00:01:01.563 --> 00:01:05.400 Screenplay by MATSUTARO Kawaguchi and Yoshikata Yoda 00:01:06.735 --> 00:01:09.612 Production Design by HIROSHI YOU ARE 00:01:09.821 --> 00:01:12.907 Photography by SHIGETO MIKI and YOZO FUJI 00:01:13.074 --> 00:01:15.618 Sound by RYUICHI SHIKITA 00:01:16.077 --> 00:01:18.163 Music by SHIRO FUKAI 00:01:18.413 --> 00:01:21.124 Lighting by SUEJIRO NAKAJIMA 00:01:36.848 --> 00:01:38.558 Starring 00:01:38.725 --> 00:01:41.644 SHOTARO HANAYAGI 00:01:41.811 --> 00:01:45.440 KOKICHI TAKADA RYOTARO KAWANAMI 00:01:45.607 --> 00:01:48.443 KINNOSUKE TAKAMATSU JUNNOSUKE HAYAMA 00:01:48.610 --> 00:01:50.653 TAMITARO ONOE, ICHIRO YUKI KOMEI MINAMI, JIN'ICHI AMANO 00:01:50.820 --> 00:01:52.781 HARUO INOUE SUMAO ISHIHARA 00:01:52.947 --> 00:01:54.991 SUBARU HIROTA MINPEI TOMIMOTO, EIJIRO HOSE 00:01:55.158 --> 00:01:57.202 NOBUKO FUSHIMI KIKUKO HANAOKA 00:01:57.327 --> 00:01:59.287 FUJIKO SHIRAKAWA YONEKO MOGAMI 00:02:04.334 --> 00:02:07.295 GONJURO KAWARAZAKI KAKUKO MORI 00:02:07.462 --> 00:02:10.465 YOSHIAKI HANAYAGI BENKEI SHIGANOYA 00:02:16.179 --> 00:02:19.182 TOKUSABURO ARASHI YOKO UMEMURA 00:02:27.023 --> 00:02:30.819 Directed by KENJI MIZOGUCHI 00:03:47.562 --> 00:03:51.983 What, Oiwa, not yet dead? 00:03:52.567 --> 00:03:56.821 My rancor... 00:03:58.156 --> 00:04:03.912 will not cease 00:04:04.662 --> 00:04:09.083 until your entire line 00:04:09.250 --> 00:04:13.630 is wiped out. 00:04:14.088 --> 00:04:17.383 Vengeful ghost! Away with you! 00:04:19.636 --> 00:04:22.138 Go! 00:04:23.431 --> 00:04:26.809 Go to your rest! 00:04:34.943 --> 00:04:37.737 Please, sir! Give me medicine! 00:04:37.904 --> 00:04:40.949 If I push you down into the river, 00:04:41.115 --> 00:04:44.702 kites and crows will consume your remains. 00:04:44.869 --> 00:04:49.415 Then you can be free of your karma and rest in peace! 00:05:53.521 --> 00:05:57.025 Bravo! Long live Kikugoro V! Bravo, Kikunosuke! 00:06:10.371 --> 00:06:12.373 What was that? 00:06:12.540 --> 00:06:14.709 What's gotten into Kikunosuke? 00:06:14.876 --> 00:06:19.297 His popularity's going to his head. 00:06:20.715 --> 00:06:23.176 I smelled booze on his breath. 00:06:23.468 --> 00:06:26.471 You were to keep an eye on his drinking. 00:06:26.721 --> 00:06:29.057 And what was wrong with you? 00:06:29.599 --> 00:06:33.019 Beside the bad acting, you closed the curtain too soon. 00:06:33.186 --> 00:06:35.146 Nothing went right! 00:06:35.521 --> 00:06:37.273 Wonderful performance, sir. 00:06:37.440 --> 00:06:40.401 They're all incompetent, every last one of them. 00:06:41.402 --> 00:06:43.071 Matsu... 00:06:43.237 --> 00:06:45.239 Kikunosuke's hopeless. 00:06:45.406 --> 00:06:48.451 If he can't even do that role right ‒ 00:06:48.618 --> 00:06:51.245 Kikunosuke is still young. 00:06:51.412 --> 00:06:53.247 Terashima... 00:06:53.372 --> 00:06:56.334 he can't become as good as you overnight. 00:06:56.501 --> 00:06:58.086 Don't make excuses. 00:06:58.252 --> 00:07:01.506 He'll have to do better to become the next Kikugoro. 00:07:01.756 --> 00:07:04.133 Call him in here. 00:07:04.967 --> 00:07:07.845 - The young master? - Call Kikunosuke in here! 00:07:12.809 --> 00:07:14.811 Master... 00:07:15.353 --> 00:07:18.773 people say that the birth of your own son 00:07:18.940 --> 00:07:23.319 has turned you against your adopted son. 00:07:23.528 --> 00:07:28.449 I beseech you not to be so harsh on him. 00:07:28.908 --> 00:07:31.452 Isn't this the 210th day of the lunar calendar? 00:07:31.619 --> 00:07:33.329 Yes, the "day of storms." 00:07:33.454 --> 00:07:35.790 Kikunosuke's in for another good scolding. 00:07:35.957 --> 00:07:39.043 This isn't the first time he's been a ham, 00:07:39.210 --> 00:07:42.463 but today he was a salted ham! 00:08:02.733 --> 00:08:04.485 Thank you for coming. 00:08:05.153 --> 00:08:07.780 Father, you wanted to see me? 00:08:08.072 --> 00:08:10.241 Master, please. 00:08:12.410 --> 00:08:14.078 How did I do? 00:08:14.245 --> 00:08:18.374 Very well. The master was quite pleased. 00:08:18.541 --> 00:08:20.585 Isn't that right, Master? 00:08:20.751 --> 00:08:22.628 Don't worry. 00:08:22.753 --> 00:08:26.090 You're still young. Apply yourself to your art. 00:08:30.928 --> 00:08:33.014 Thank you, Father. 00:08:46.110 --> 00:08:49.447 - Fuku! - What is it, Kiku? 00:08:49.614 --> 00:08:52.241 How was my acting today? 00:08:54.535 --> 00:08:55.870 Well... 00:08:56.037 --> 00:08:59.957 We're friends, aren't we? Tell me the truth. 00:09:00.917 --> 00:09:04.337 You were splendid. A magnificent performance. 00:09:04.712 --> 00:09:06.881 - Really? - Of course. 00:09:07.048 --> 00:09:08.799 I'm not so sure. 00:09:09.759 --> 00:09:13.262 Let's go to Yanagibashi tonight and have some fun. 00:09:13.429 --> 00:09:17.600 I have a prior engagement. Maybe next time. 00:09:17.767 --> 00:09:20.019 Are you going to the Teishin restaurant? 00:09:20.144 --> 00:09:23.147 - Excuse me. - I saw you there earlier. 00:09:26.025 --> 00:09:28.527 Kikunosuke's leaving. 00:09:33.908 --> 00:09:36.244 Good night. 00:09:49.465 --> 00:09:51.592 Good night. 00:09:55.763 --> 00:09:58.599 On the scales of karma, 00:09:58.766 --> 00:10:03.271 your sins and mine have a different weight. 00:10:03.437 --> 00:10:08.651 This meeting was bound to happen sooner or later. 00:10:08.818 --> 00:10:12.446 Now one of us will see our sins reflected in the mirrors of hell. 00:10:12.613 --> 00:10:15.700 I have a dagger hidden close to my chest. 00:10:15.866 --> 00:10:19.120 Already strong, with a knife I'm even stronger. 00:10:19.287 --> 00:10:21.664 The time has come... 00:10:22.832 --> 00:10:24.834 to shed some blood. 00:10:26.961 --> 00:10:28.254 Thanks, Sachi. 00:10:28.421 --> 00:10:30.965 Thank you very much. 00:10:31.132 --> 00:10:35.136 Kikugoro never fails to impress. 00:10:35.469 --> 00:10:37.847 But what about his son, Kikunosuke? 00:10:38.306 --> 00:10:41.225 Talented fathers rarely have talented sons. 00:10:41.392 --> 00:10:44.478 Everyone fusses over him and calls him "young master." 00:10:44.645 --> 00:10:49.317 He only hears praise, never criticism. That's just wrong. 00:10:49.483 --> 00:10:51.944 What difference does it make? 00:10:52.153 --> 00:10:54.238 He bears the name Kikunosuke Onoe, 00:10:54.363 --> 00:10:56.824 one of the most respected in Kabuki. 00:10:56.991 --> 00:10:59.201 No matter how bad his acting, 00:10:59.327 --> 00:11:02.913 people will still flatter and dote upon him. 00:11:03.539 --> 00:11:06.876 Indeed. He's riding on his father's coattails. 00:11:07.251 --> 00:11:09.712 Well, what more does he need? 00:11:10.546 --> 00:11:11.839 What? 00:11:12.965 --> 00:11:14.842 The young master's here? 00:11:35.196 --> 00:11:37.615 Welcome, Young Master. 00:11:37.782 --> 00:11:39.784 When did you arrive? 00:11:39.950 --> 00:11:42.828 We had no idea you were here. 00:11:44.872 --> 00:11:48.376 Your performance tonight was a great success. 00:11:48.751 --> 00:11:54.465 Our guests were just praising you. 00:11:55.508 --> 00:11:58.761 Everyone says you're very talented for your age. 00:12:00.429 --> 00:12:02.598 I'm going home. 00:12:02.765 --> 00:12:05.142 Why? 00:12:05.518 --> 00:12:07.561 Eiryu is on her way here. 00:12:08.646 --> 00:12:11.941 She's longing to see you. 00:12:12.942 --> 00:12:16.404 Imagine her disappointment. - Good evening. 00:12:16.529 --> 00:12:18.906 Here she is now. 00:12:19.281 --> 00:12:21.826 Eiryu, you're very late. 00:12:21.992 --> 00:12:26.372 I'm sorry. I was in such a hurry I couldn't even put on my makeup. 00:12:26.539 --> 00:12:30.543 You've made the young master angry. 00:12:31.335 --> 00:12:33.254 I can't help you. 00:12:33.421 --> 00:12:35.923 Pray to the god of courtship to set things right. 00:12:36.048 --> 00:12:37.591 Forgive me. 00:12:41.095 --> 00:12:44.849 What's wrong? Are you really angry? 00:12:45.015 --> 00:12:47.726 Is being late so terrible? Please cheer up. 00:12:47.893 --> 00:12:49.854 You're annoying me. 00:12:50.479 --> 00:12:53.274 What kind of greeting is that? 00:13:04.285 --> 00:13:06.454 I guess it makes sense. 00:13:06.620 --> 00:13:10.499 After all, I'm not one of the more popular geishas. 00:13:11.125 --> 00:13:13.461 You don't like me, do you? 00:13:14.211 --> 00:13:16.130 I know all about it. 00:13:16.297 --> 00:13:20.426 You're seeing Omei and Ohan these days. 00:13:23.512 --> 00:13:25.473 Please be quiet. 00:13:26.056 --> 00:13:28.142 I will not. 00:13:32.354 --> 00:13:33.939 Listen... 00:13:34.148 --> 00:13:37.693 I told everybody we'd be getting married. 00:13:37.818 --> 00:13:41.489 If we don't, 00:13:41.655 --> 00:13:45.993 the shame of it all will force me to leave, 00:13:46.410 --> 00:13:51.999 and not just leave Yanagibashi but Tokyo altogether. 00:13:53.501 --> 00:13:56.962 So I should stay with you 00:13:57.087 --> 00:13:59.590 just so you can save face? 00:14:01.175 --> 00:14:02.676 Good evening. 00:14:08.599 --> 00:14:10.351 Eiryu... 00:14:10.768 --> 00:14:13.729 I thought you said you'd given him up. 00:14:13.896 --> 00:14:16.440 You said so earlier. 00:14:16.815 --> 00:14:18.859 Have you forgotten already? 00:14:19.026 --> 00:14:21.862 A Yanagibashi geisha lives by her word. 00:14:21.987 --> 00:14:25.366 Or maybe the heat has made you crack. 00:14:25.533 --> 00:14:27.952 You know... made you a little crazy. 00:14:28.118 --> 00:14:30.120 I could say the same about you. 00:14:30.287 --> 00:14:33.332 You've certainly come a long way to see us. 00:14:33.457 --> 00:14:36.544 How dare you barge in like this! 00:14:36.710 --> 00:14:38.587 So terribly sorry. 00:14:40.589 --> 00:14:43.425 Let me ask you this: 00:14:49.223 --> 00:14:51.600 Why do I need anybody's permission 00:14:52.351 --> 00:14:54.436 to see my own sweetheart? 00:14:55.729 --> 00:14:58.607 The young master and I are quite close. 00:15:03.237 --> 00:15:04.780 Eiryu... 00:15:04.905 --> 00:15:07.575 you may be popular around here... 00:15:09.743 --> 00:15:15.499 but it's shameless of you to go back on your word. 00:15:16.875 --> 00:15:20.546 If you asked me nicely, 00:15:20.713 --> 00:15:23.674 I'd gladly let you have him. 00:15:23.882 --> 00:15:26.010 Really, I would. 00:15:27.094 --> 00:15:28.929 What do I care? 00:15:29.096 --> 00:15:31.849 But if you sneak behind my back, 00:15:32.016 --> 00:15:35.477 you'll make me look bad, and I won't stand for that. 00:15:35.603 --> 00:15:37.313 Keep that in mind. 00:15:37.438 --> 00:15:40.733 If you think you can take him, go ahead and try. 00:15:40.858 --> 00:15:43.611 I'm not some kind of merchandise. Get out. 00:15:44.028 --> 00:15:47.781 I'm so sorry, Konaka. How terribly unfortunate for you. 00:15:49.908 --> 00:15:52.995 You're like Daizen Kitamura in the play Kochiyama. 00:15:54.038 --> 00:15:58.375 Young Master, shall we have another drink elsewhere? 00:15:58.542 --> 00:16:00.502 Shut up and get out! 00:16:03.172 --> 00:16:05.007 Serves you right. 00:16:23.651 --> 00:16:26.445 Welcome home, Young Master. 00:16:26.654 --> 00:16:29.573 Otoku, why are you out this late? 00:16:30.074 --> 00:16:34.912 - Kozo's in a fretful mood. - He can't sleep in this heat. 00:16:35.079 --> 00:16:36.664 Let me off here. 00:16:39.708 --> 00:16:41.460 You may go. 00:16:44.296 --> 00:16:45.964 Good night, sir. 00:16:47.591 --> 00:16:50.636 Kozo's quite temperamental. Nursing him must be difficult. 00:16:50.803 --> 00:16:54.682 No, he's actually very well-behaved. 00:16:54.848 --> 00:16:56.850 His stomach's upset. 00:16:57.017 --> 00:17:00.646 He only fidgets if I don't breastfeed him enough. 00:17:00.813 --> 00:17:04.316 I see. But he's usually quite healthy. 00:17:04.483 --> 00:17:06.402 Is Father asleep? 00:17:07.194 --> 00:17:11.156 He's still awake, practicing his lines. 00:17:11.407 --> 00:17:13.784 I'll be in trouble if he sees me. 00:17:13.909 --> 00:17:15.536 What time is it? 00:17:15.703 --> 00:17:17.913 Already 2:00 a.m. 00:17:18.664 --> 00:17:22.918 He'll go to bed soon. I'll wait out here until then. 00:17:26.880 --> 00:17:29.800 I'd like a wind chime, please. 00:17:33.971 --> 00:17:37.808 - Which would you like? - One with a pleasant sound. 00:17:39.727 --> 00:17:41.145 That one. 00:17:44.356 --> 00:17:46.150 Thank you very much. 00:17:47.693 --> 00:17:49.778 - Here you are. - Thank you. 00:17:53.198 --> 00:17:54.575 Thank you. 00:17:55.743 --> 00:17:59.329 Doesn't it sound nice, Kozo? 00:17:59.621 --> 00:18:04.042 This will make you feel better. 00:18:06.712 --> 00:18:12.593 Young Master, I saw you perform today. 00:18:12.760 --> 00:18:14.052 Is that so? 00:18:14.219 --> 00:18:18.891 I took Kozo to my family's home in Iriya earlier today. 00:18:19.057 --> 00:18:21.435 My aunt was there, 00:18:21.935 --> 00:18:26.106 and she said disparaging things about your acting. 00:18:26.940 --> 00:18:31.445 I'm your brother's nurse, 00:18:32.446 --> 00:18:35.908 so of course I was disturbed to hear such things. 00:18:36.033 --> 00:18:40.287 But then I realized I'd never seen you perform, 00:18:40.454 --> 00:18:43.624 so I went to the theater later. 00:18:44.166 --> 00:18:46.001 What did you think? 00:18:47.085 --> 00:18:48.796 Young Master... 00:18:49.171 --> 00:18:53.175 don't let the flattery go to your head. 00:18:54.134 --> 00:18:56.804 I saw with my own eyes. 00:18:57.346 --> 00:18:59.139 Was I bad? 00:18:59.306 --> 00:19:00.808 Yes. 00:19:03.769 --> 00:19:05.813 Was I really that bad? 00:19:10.734 --> 00:19:13.779 I had to concede that my aunt was right. 00:19:17.533 --> 00:19:23.038 I'm just trying to be honest, though it may anger you. 00:19:23.205 --> 00:19:25.499 That's all right. Speak your mind. 00:19:27.084 --> 00:19:31.338 You're in line to become the sixth Kikugoro. 00:19:32.381 --> 00:19:37.386 You're still young, so it's fine once in a while 00:19:37.553 --> 00:19:42.641 to surround yourself with admirers and enjoy a night out, 00:19:42.808 --> 00:19:46.937 but your art is all-important, and you shouldn't neglect it. 00:19:47.980 --> 00:19:52.192 Your father often says, "Art is our life. 00:19:52.609 --> 00:19:54.778 Art... art! 00:19:55.529 --> 00:19:57.364 Art is the only thing 00:19:57.531 --> 00:20:01.952 that separates Kikugoro V from some man on the street." 00:20:05.122 --> 00:20:08.208 Pardon me for being so frank. 00:20:10.460 --> 00:20:11.879 Thank you. 00:20:12.045 --> 00:20:14.965 You're the first person to ever tell me that. 00:20:15.132 --> 00:20:18.010 No need to thank me. 00:20:19.136 --> 00:20:23.181 Perhaps I'm being impertinent again... 00:20:24.266 --> 00:20:28.478 but if you want the fans to cry out your name... 00:20:31.189 --> 00:20:37.487 you must follow your father's example. 00:20:40.157 --> 00:20:44.244 I lost track of the time. I must take the baby inside. 00:20:44.411 --> 00:20:48.457 I got carried away talking. I didn't realize it's almost sunrise. 00:20:48.624 --> 00:20:50.834 Let's go inside. 00:20:51.793 --> 00:20:55.756 Don't worry. Just sneak in quietly after me. 00:21:05.515 --> 00:21:06.975 Young Master... 00:21:07.351 --> 00:21:12.105 please forgive my presumptuousness. 00:21:33.585 --> 00:21:35.462 Otoku? 00:21:36.338 --> 00:21:38.131 Many thanks. 00:21:38.465 --> 00:21:40.801 Did he fall asleep? 00:21:43.971 --> 00:21:46.974 Where's Kikunosuke? Hasn't he come home yet? 00:21:47.140 --> 00:21:52.020 The young master returned early. He's sleeping now. 00:21:52.187 --> 00:21:53.647 Really? 00:21:53.814 --> 00:21:55.816 Hurry up and get some sleep. 00:22:25.429 --> 00:22:30.142 Matsu, was it last year you fell into the river? 00:22:30.308 --> 00:22:33.186 No, the year before last. 00:22:33.353 --> 00:22:37.441 You flailed about and then struck a pose in the water. 00:22:37.607 --> 00:22:43.530 Then you told me to jump in again because you couldn't see well. 00:22:45.574 --> 00:22:48.535 Auntie, where's Kikunosuke? 00:22:48.702 --> 00:22:51.830 He said he doesn't like crowds. He went somewhere else. 00:22:51.997 --> 00:22:53.999 How is he nowadays? 00:22:54.166 --> 00:22:55.792 It's strange... 00:22:55.959 --> 00:22:58.670 but he suddenly stopped his carousing. 00:22:58.837 --> 00:23:01.173 He comes home early now. 00:23:01.506 --> 00:23:04.176 He used to ridicule me when I'd suggest that! 00:23:04.342 --> 00:23:10.223 Madam, do you know why the young master isn't here tonight? 00:23:10.390 --> 00:23:11.725 Why? 00:23:11.892 --> 00:23:13.852 Otoku's not here either, is she? 00:23:14.019 --> 00:23:16.480 She's at home with the baby. 00:23:16.605 --> 00:23:19.608 The fireworks would upset him. 00:23:19.775 --> 00:23:24.071 So you may think, but you're mistaken. 00:23:25.030 --> 00:23:26.865 Don't be ridiculous! 00:23:27.074 --> 00:23:30.452 Kikunosuke and Otoku? That's absurd! 00:23:30.744 --> 00:23:32.871 Don't say such indiscreet things. 00:23:35.207 --> 00:23:39.336 Young Master, shouldn't you go see the fireworks? 00:23:40.837 --> 00:23:42.756 It's a waste of time. 00:23:43.924 --> 00:23:46.426 I dislike the crowds and the noise. 00:23:49.679 --> 00:23:53.266 Would you like something cold? 00:23:53.767 --> 00:23:56.353 We have some watermelon. 00:23:56.937 --> 00:24:01.358 But we should probably wait for the others to return. 00:24:01.775 --> 00:24:04.486 - How many watermelons are there? - Five. 00:24:04.653 --> 00:24:07.614 Let's have one then. 00:24:07.948 --> 00:24:10.408 You'd like some? 00:24:11.243 --> 00:24:12.744 Is it cold? 00:24:12.911 --> 00:24:16.206 Yes, they've been in ice water all day. 00:25:24.524 --> 00:25:27.569 That's a big one. 00:25:27.861 --> 00:25:29.696 Must be heavy too. 00:25:30.822 --> 00:25:32.866 Let me cut it. 00:25:33.033 --> 00:25:37.204 Really? That would be a great help. 00:25:37.370 --> 00:25:40.373 You chilled it well. It's really cold. 00:25:41.124 --> 00:25:43.210 It is, isn't it? 00:25:48.048 --> 00:25:50.592 Otoku, give me a hand. 00:25:52.802 --> 00:25:55.597 Hold it steady. 00:25:57.098 --> 00:25:58.516 Ready? 00:26:06.566 --> 00:26:08.777 Doesn't it look good? 00:26:08.944 --> 00:26:10.820 Set this half aside. 00:26:14.074 --> 00:26:15.742 Hold it for me. 00:26:22.082 --> 00:26:24.417 I can do the rest. 00:27:00.120 --> 00:27:01.830 It's a very nice watermelon. 00:27:03.623 --> 00:27:06.209 Where are you taking it? - To the back room. 00:27:06.376 --> 00:27:08.628 - Here is fine. - But this is ‒ 00:27:08.795 --> 00:27:12.173 - We'll eat together, right here. - Really? 00:27:18.305 --> 00:27:20.015 I'll add some salt. 00:27:22.058 --> 00:27:24.936 Try some. Don't be shy. 00:27:25.103 --> 00:27:26.813 Thank you. 00:27:28.398 --> 00:27:30.358 Let's eat together. 00:27:33.403 --> 00:27:35.322 It's delicious! 00:27:35.613 --> 00:27:37.157 Have some. 00:27:42.829 --> 00:27:44.914 I'll take out the seeds. 00:27:58.178 --> 00:28:00.180 You know, Otoku... 00:28:01.014 --> 00:28:05.977 I've never been as happy as I was the other night. 00:28:06.853 --> 00:28:11.858 People always flatter me to my face, 00:28:11.983 --> 00:28:17.364 then happily ridicule me behind my back. 00:28:18.365 --> 00:28:22.702 You're the first to speak to me with real warmth and sincerity. 00:28:23.411 --> 00:28:28.208 To hear that it pleased you so makes me very happy. 00:28:28.375 --> 00:28:31.836 Those geisha and other women make a fuss over me 00:28:32.003 --> 00:28:36.049 only because I'm Kikugoro's son. 00:28:36.925 --> 00:28:39.469 They couldn't care less about my acting. 00:28:40.011 --> 00:28:45.058 If I gave up my place as Kikugoro's heir, 00:28:45.350 --> 00:28:47.852 nobody would give a damn about me. 00:28:48.353 --> 00:28:51.106 I've been so lonely. 00:28:51.648 --> 00:28:54.734 When you spoke to me the way you did, 00:28:55.151 --> 00:29:00.615 for the first time in my life I felt a happiness 00:29:00.949 --> 00:29:02.784 that touched me deeply. 00:29:02.951 --> 00:29:05.578 It was like climbing a mountain pass 00:29:05.745 --> 00:29:08.081 on a hot summer's day 00:29:08.206 --> 00:29:11.751 and drinking from a cold stream. 00:29:12.085 --> 00:29:15.338 These days I can barely contain my joy. 00:29:15.505 --> 00:29:19.926 Every time I step on that stage, I imagine you're watching. 00:29:20.260 --> 00:29:22.929 I imagine I'm performing for you, 00:29:23.096 --> 00:29:25.849 and somehow that puts me at ease. 00:29:26.724 --> 00:29:29.060 You'll see. I'll become a fine actor. 00:29:29.227 --> 00:29:33.606 I want to show you I can. That's how you've made me feel. 00:29:35.483 --> 00:29:37.193 What's wrong? 00:29:38.862 --> 00:29:44.701 To hear that my words brought you such happiness... 00:29:47.454 --> 00:29:50.874 From now on, I'm going to do my very best. 00:29:51.416 --> 00:29:55.170 I'll do everything I can 00:29:55.336 --> 00:29:58.256 to help you make your way to greatness. 00:29:58.506 --> 00:30:02.635 There's little I can do, but I'll do all I can. 00:30:03.219 --> 00:30:06.055 Otoku, thank you. 00:30:13.771 --> 00:30:15.523 Welcome home. 00:30:25.116 --> 00:30:28.328 - Onaka, come here. - Yes. 00:30:41.591 --> 00:30:43.676 What were you doing? 00:30:43.843 --> 00:30:47.013 Changing the lapels on the young master's bedclothes. 00:30:49.349 --> 00:30:52.310 Otoku, I'd like you to leave tonight. 00:30:53.144 --> 00:30:55.355 You're dismissed. Go home. 00:30:55.522 --> 00:30:57.232 But why? 00:31:00.735 --> 00:31:02.445 You know why. 00:31:02.612 --> 00:31:04.072 No, I don't. 00:31:04.197 --> 00:31:07.033 The baby's become quite attached to me. 00:31:07.200 --> 00:31:11.162 I can't fathom why I should be let go. 00:31:11.704 --> 00:31:15.250 Is it because of the young master? 00:31:15.416 --> 00:31:18.294 Please, don't worry about that. 00:31:18.461 --> 00:31:21.047 I've done nothing wrong. 00:31:21.214 --> 00:31:24.884 You've gone out of your way 00:31:25.009 --> 00:31:27.470 to shower him with kindness. 00:31:27.595 --> 00:31:29.681 What on earth for? 00:31:31.224 --> 00:31:32.892 Tell me. 00:31:34.894 --> 00:31:37.230 Isn't it because 00:31:37.397 --> 00:31:39.566 he's heir to the Kikugoro name 00:31:39.691 --> 00:31:42.193 and you want to be his wife? 00:31:42.360 --> 00:31:44.070 Isn't that it? 00:31:44.237 --> 00:31:47.490 Madam, how can you say such a thing? 00:31:48.366 --> 00:31:51.828 Kikunosuke is naïve, practically a child. 00:31:51.995 --> 00:31:55.039 I won't let you make a fool of him. 00:31:55.290 --> 00:31:59.043 How could you suspect such a thing of me? 00:31:59.460 --> 00:32:02.130 If that's your reason for dismissing me, 00:32:02.255 --> 00:32:04.257 I refuse to go. 00:32:04.424 --> 00:32:08.219 Then what exactly is there between you two? 00:32:08.511 --> 00:32:14.934 I encourage him to perfect his art. 00:32:15.268 --> 00:32:17.061 That's all. 00:32:17.228 --> 00:32:21.441 That's why I talk with him and show him kindness. 00:32:21.608 --> 00:32:25.278 What nerve! That's not a servant's job. 00:32:25.528 --> 00:32:29.949 He already has his father to worry about that. 00:32:30.116 --> 00:32:33.828 And he has me, though I may know very little. 00:32:33.995 --> 00:32:38.458 His father can only speak to him of the finer points of acting. 00:32:38.583 --> 00:32:40.627 What I offer him... 00:32:40.793 --> 00:32:45.923 is sympathy and encouragement, like a nursemaid to his art. 00:32:46.090 --> 00:32:49.469 That's my job. You needn't worry yourself about that. 00:32:49.677 --> 00:32:52.472 You're Kozo's wet nurse, not Kikunosuke's. 00:32:52.639 --> 00:32:56.517 Your impudence is outrageous. I've heard enough. 00:32:56.768 --> 00:33:01.522 And even if they're only rumors, that in itself does harm. 00:33:01.731 --> 00:33:03.566 Please leave. 00:34:00.540 --> 00:34:02.542 Here's the hat. 00:34:04.377 --> 00:34:07.338 Kikunosuke, are you ready? - Yes. 00:34:08.172 --> 00:34:09.674 The jacket. 00:34:12.719 --> 00:34:15.805 Listen, there are many distinguished guests 00:34:15.930 --> 00:34:18.558 and their wives here today. 00:34:18.725 --> 00:34:21.644 A great many actors as well. 00:34:21.769 --> 00:34:24.647 Carry yourself like the son of Kikugoro. 00:34:24.772 --> 00:34:26.983 Don't make careless mistakes. 00:34:28.401 --> 00:34:29.902 Good morning. 00:34:30.069 --> 00:34:33.197 Madam, where are the baby's clothes? 00:34:33.364 --> 00:34:36.033 In the third dresser drawer. 00:34:36.159 --> 00:34:38.369 I'll be there in a moment. 00:34:43.875 --> 00:34:45.376 Mother... 00:34:46.544 --> 00:34:48.296 where's Otoku? 00:34:49.505 --> 00:34:51.174 I fired her. 00:34:52.967 --> 00:34:54.594 But why? 00:34:54.802 --> 00:34:56.804 You know why. 00:35:04.520 --> 00:35:06.981 Have you seen Kiku? 00:35:07.148 --> 00:35:09.442 He just rushed off. 00:35:14.071 --> 00:35:17.033 But... he was ‒ 00:36:03.037 --> 00:36:06.791 Hurry home. No chatting along the way. 00:36:13.089 --> 00:36:16.717 - Is Otoku here? - No. 00:36:16.884 --> 00:36:18.719 - Did she step out? - I don't know. 00:36:18.886 --> 00:36:22.473 - Where did she go? - She's not home. That's all I know. 00:36:22.598 --> 00:36:24.183 I see. 00:36:26.811 --> 00:36:28.354 Just a minute. 00:36:29.021 --> 00:36:30.523 Wait a minute. 00:36:36.863 --> 00:36:39.365 Take this. 00:36:39.949 --> 00:36:41.075 It's all right. 00:36:41.242 --> 00:36:44.203 Now, won't you tell me where she is? 00:36:44.370 --> 00:36:46.372 I heard she's with relatives. 00:36:46.539 --> 00:36:49.917 - Where? - I don't know. 00:36:52.628 --> 00:36:54.046 I see. 00:36:55.548 --> 00:36:57.049 Wait. 00:36:57.174 --> 00:37:00.553 I'll come back tomorrow. Find out and tell me then. 00:37:00.720 --> 00:37:02.471 Yes, sir. 00:37:21.532 --> 00:37:23.326 Look after the place for me. 00:37:23.492 --> 00:37:26.412 Of course. See you soon. 00:38:15.336 --> 00:38:17.964 STARRING KIKUNOSUKE ONOE 00:38:29.934 --> 00:38:31.811 Excuse me. 00:38:34.355 --> 00:38:39.986 Would you happen to be Otoku from Iriya? 00:38:40.486 --> 00:38:42.113 Yes, that's me. 00:38:42.321 --> 00:38:45.574 I have a tea shop at the Kishimojin shrine. 00:38:45.741 --> 00:38:48.661 One of my customers is quite intent 00:38:48.828 --> 00:38:52.206 on arranging a secret meeting with you. 00:38:52.915 --> 00:38:55.167 Who might that be? 00:39:16.147 --> 00:39:17.898 Sir... 00:39:18.065 --> 00:39:20.943 she's over there. - She came? 00:39:27.867 --> 00:39:29.368 Otoku. 00:39:39.211 --> 00:39:43.174 How did you find out I was in Soshigaya? 00:39:44.300 --> 00:39:46.469 It wasn't easy. 00:39:46.927 --> 00:39:49.972 It took a long time to find your house, 00:39:50.097 --> 00:39:52.058 but I couldn't go in. 00:39:52.183 --> 00:39:55.895 I stopped a servant boy leaving your house on an errand. 00:39:56.062 --> 00:39:58.397 - Was it Kanekichi? - I think so. 00:39:59.065 --> 00:40:03.903 It seemed he'd been told not to say anything, 00:40:04.070 --> 00:40:08.074 but yesterday I finally convinced him to tell me. 00:40:08.574 --> 00:40:12.411 You did all that... for me? 00:40:16.624 --> 00:40:19.710 Just when I felt I'd found a true friend, 00:40:19.835 --> 00:40:21.921 you were taken away. 00:40:22.129 --> 00:40:24.590 I was distraught. 00:40:28.928 --> 00:40:30.763 Young Master... 00:40:31.597 --> 00:40:32.848 What? 00:40:34.892 --> 00:40:39.855 I'm truly happy you think of me that way, 00:40:40.397 --> 00:40:43.526 but if we keep meeting, 00:40:43.651 --> 00:40:46.570 your family will surely find out. 00:40:46.695 --> 00:40:50.449 That will cause you great trouble. 00:40:50.783 --> 00:40:55.496 It would be better if we didn't meet again. 00:40:56.831 --> 00:40:58.582 I can't accept that. 00:40:58.749 --> 00:41:01.252 It's really out of the question. 00:41:01.752 --> 00:41:06.799 I was mortified when I heard those rumors about us. 00:41:06.966 --> 00:41:09.802 What will become of me if we keep meeting 00:41:09.927 --> 00:41:12.054 and they cease to be rumors? 00:41:12.221 --> 00:41:14.723 Become of you? 00:41:15.099 --> 00:41:17.518 I want to make you my wife. 00:41:18.936 --> 00:41:21.313 No, you can't. 00:41:21.689 --> 00:41:24.650 You have a brilliant future. 00:41:24.775 --> 00:41:27.153 I'd only hinder your career. 00:41:28.279 --> 00:41:29.947 Besides... 00:41:30.072 --> 00:41:33.409 I'm just a poor mapmaker's daughter. 00:41:33.576 --> 00:41:37.204 That shouldn't come between us. 00:41:38.956 --> 00:41:42.585 Your father would disown you. 00:41:43.043 --> 00:41:45.504 Fine. We'll go away together. 00:42:04.899 --> 00:42:07.693 Welcome home. 00:42:14.575 --> 00:42:17.036 Kikunosuke, come in here. 00:42:18.787 --> 00:42:20.456 Kikunosuke! 00:42:45.147 --> 00:42:46.899 Father, I'm home. 00:42:50.069 --> 00:42:51.862 Come closer. 00:42:58.285 --> 00:42:59.870 Kiku... 00:43:00.496 --> 00:43:04.792 who was that girl you saw today at the Kishimojin shrine? 00:43:05.668 --> 00:43:09.296 I want you be a fitting successor, 00:43:09.421 --> 00:43:12.091 both in your artistry and your conduct. 00:43:12.258 --> 00:43:15.469 I want the public and my friends alike to say 00:43:15.594 --> 00:43:19.056 how fortunate I am to have such a fine son. 00:43:19.348 --> 00:43:22.268 But now you've given me cause for worry. 00:43:22.601 --> 00:43:27.273 Please try to understand how I feel. 00:43:27.815 --> 00:43:30.192 We dismissed Otoku 00:43:30.401 --> 00:43:34.530 because she can only bring us trouble. 00:43:34.697 --> 00:43:38.617 Why do you see her behind our backs? 00:43:40.160 --> 00:43:44.248 You want to see her so badly that you'd defy your parents? 00:43:44.498 --> 00:43:47.918 If you don't give me a clear explanation, 00:43:48.043 --> 00:43:50.921 I intend to take action today. 00:43:51.088 --> 00:43:53.924 Tell me exactly how you feel. 00:43:54.633 --> 00:43:56.593 Kikunosuke... 00:43:56.844 --> 00:44:00.014 you have an obligation to your foster father. 00:44:00.306 --> 00:44:02.850 People call you "The Young Kiku." 00:44:03.017 --> 00:44:06.228 Whom do you have to thank for that? 00:44:06.395 --> 00:44:08.439 Your foster father. 00:44:08.605 --> 00:44:10.149 Kiku... 00:44:10.316 --> 00:44:14.820 you're very trusting and naïve, so this doesn't surprise me, 00:44:14.987 --> 00:44:20.326 but it's foolish to think that others are as trustworthy as yourself. 00:44:20.492 --> 00:44:24.246 Otoku knows you'll be the next Kikugoro. 00:44:24.371 --> 00:44:26.749 She may have ulterior motives. 00:44:26.957 --> 00:44:29.084 She's not that kind of woman. 00:44:29.209 --> 00:44:32.087 You don't know. That's how women are. 00:44:32.212 --> 00:44:33.839 You're wrong. 00:44:33.964 --> 00:44:36.675 You spend all your time with geishas. 00:44:36.842 --> 00:44:40.387 You don't understand normal women. - They're no different. 00:44:40.554 --> 00:44:43.265 Otoku isn't calculating like geishas. 00:44:43.390 --> 00:44:46.310 Her feelings are sincere. 00:44:46.477 --> 00:44:50.272 Enough of your excuses! We forbid you to see her! 00:44:58.864 --> 00:45:01.325 Kikunosuke, come here a minute. 00:45:06.997 --> 00:45:08.665 Come here. 00:45:23.347 --> 00:45:24.973 Brother... 00:45:25.265 --> 00:45:28.519 I'm determined to be with Otoku. 00:45:29.561 --> 00:45:34.024 Father doesn't wish to be publicly humiliated. 00:45:34.191 --> 00:45:39.822 Otoku was your baby brother's wet nurse, for goodness' sake. 00:45:40.155 --> 00:45:44.284 She herself had the good sense to give you up. 00:45:44.451 --> 00:45:48.997 You're the one who's fanning the flames and making this difficult. 00:45:49.248 --> 00:45:51.583 I don't know what you've imagined, 00:45:51.750 --> 00:45:54.169 but our relationship has been chaste. 00:45:54.336 --> 00:45:56.171 Good. Keep it that way. 00:45:56.338 --> 00:46:00.634 It wasn't fair to dismiss her on false charges. 00:46:01.552 --> 00:46:05.597 Otoku gave me not only a reason to go on acting 00:46:05.764 --> 00:46:08.100 but a reason to go on living. 00:46:08.225 --> 00:46:11.728 Kiku! Do you know what people are saying? 00:46:11.895 --> 00:46:16.775 They're saying you seduced your own baby brother's wet nurse. 00:46:16.942 --> 00:46:19.403 They say our household is in an uproar. 00:46:19.528 --> 00:46:21.655 They say your foster father shows forbearance 00:46:21.780 --> 00:46:23.449 in not disowning you, 00:46:23.615 --> 00:46:25.784 even though he has his own son now, 00:46:25.909 --> 00:46:27.870 but that he's purple with rage. 00:46:28.036 --> 00:46:30.372 That's the malicious gossip going around. 00:46:30.497 --> 00:46:34.293 How can he promote you under such circumstances? 00:46:34.460 --> 00:46:36.920 Imagine the pressure he's feeling. 00:46:37.087 --> 00:46:40.466 Kikunosuke, an actor needs a public. 00:46:40.591 --> 00:46:42.718 Popularity is everything. 00:46:42.843 --> 00:46:45.220 Everything hinges on your reputation. 00:46:45.387 --> 00:46:49.725 You should be cultivating your popularity now. 00:46:49.892 --> 00:46:53.937 That kind of popularity makes me sick. 00:46:54.188 --> 00:46:57.733 I'd be happy if I'd earned it myself, 00:46:57.900 --> 00:47:01.361 but it's only due to Father's name. That's not what I want! 00:47:01.653 --> 00:47:03.405 How dare you say that! 00:47:03.572 --> 00:47:08.785 I don't want to be Kikugoro VI. I don't need the family name. 00:47:08.952 --> 00:47:11.580 I want to make it on my own! 00:47:11.830 --> 00:47:13.832 What can you do on your own? 00:47:13.957 --> 00:47:16.502 I will succeed! I'll show you I will! 00:47:17.586 --> 00:47:19.171 Eiju! 00:47:19.463 --> 00:47:22.299 You don't need me or the family name? 00:47:22.424 --> 00:47:24.092 Then get out! 00:47:24.718 --> 00:47:27.095 Go apologize, quickly! 00:47:27.429 --> 00:47:30.057 Go on! Apologize! 00:47:55.165 --> 00:47:57.876 I beg of you, Father: 00:47:58.418 --> 00:48:00.420 Let me marry Otoku. 00:48:04.258 --> 00:48:05.884 Please, Father. 00:48:13.392 --> 00:48:15.143 I beg of you, Father! 00:48:15.394 --> 00:48:16.895 Shut up! 00:48:31.118 --> 00:48:32.744 Kikunosuke! 00:48:33.412 --> 00:48:34.496 Let him go. 00:48:35.789 --> 00:48:37.249 Good evening. 00:48:43.088 --> 00:48:44.506 Good evening. 00:48:53.432 --> 00:48:55.350 May I help you? 00:48:56.560 --> 00:48:58.228 Is Otoku here? 00:49:00.397 --> 00:49:02.399 Who are you? 00:49:02.774 --> 00:49:04.568 Kikunosuke Terashima. 00:49:08.113 --> 00:49:09.823 Otoku isn't here. 00:49:12.826 --> 00:49:14.703 Where did she go? 00:49:16.121 --> 00:49:17.831 Young Master... 00:49:17.956 --> 00:49:20.584 your family has given us strict instructions 00:49:20.709 --> 00:49:22.961 not to let her see you. 00:49:23.962 --> 00:49:25.672 That's my answer. 00:49:27.799 --> 00:49:30.719 Close the door! 00:49:32.220 --> 00:49:34.264 It's dangerous here at night. 00:50:00.457 --> 00:50:01.917 Granny... 00:50:02.417 --> 00:50:04.419 please give this to the lady. 00:50:04.586 --> 00:50:06.213 Yes, sir. 00:50:10.258 --> 00:50:12.719 And please hurry back with her answer. 00:50:36.201 --> 00:50:37.869 Young Master! 00:50:43.291 --> 00:50:45.752 I heard what happened. 00:50:46.044 --> 00:50:49.005 The way you spoke to your father was out of line. 00:50:49.172 --> 00:50:50.340 Matsu! 00:50:50.507 --> 00:50:53.885 Well, we can discuss that later. 00:50:54.386 --> 00:50:56.847 Please just come home quietly. 00:50:58.265 --> 00:51:02.978 Let's go back. Leave everything to me. 00:51:05.731 --> 00:51:08.358 If you go back now and apologize, 00:51:08.483 --> 00:51:10.902 I think your father will forgive you. 00:51:11.737 --> 00:51:15.741 I won't apologize, and I won't go home. 00:51:18.076 --> 00:51:20.328 I understand. 00:51:21.663 --> 00:51:23.790 Well, then... 00:51:25.250 --> 00:51:28.336 why don't you come to my place instead? 00:51:28.462 --> 00:51:33.508 I'd like to hear what's going through your mind. 00:51:34.843 --> 00:51:37.929 We can talk things through. 00:51:38.555 --> 00:51:40.056 All right? 00:51:40.974 --> 00:51:44.728 Young Master, please do that much. 00:51:50.150 --> 00:51:52.611 Come on. Let's go. 00:52:00.744 --> 00:52:03.789 If you insist on going, 00:52:04.164 --> 00:52:06.249 I can't stop you. 00:52:06.458 --> 00:52:08.710 Please apply yourself to your art. 00:52:08.877 --> 00:52:12.547 Tamizo's a big-hearted version of Kikugoro, 00:52:12.714 --> 00:52:14.800 and he's seen his share of hardship. 00:52:14.966 --> 00:52:17.135 He'll certainly take good care of you. 00:52:17.302 --> 00:52:19.095 But listen: 00:52:19.262 --> 00:52:22.140 Don't let his willingness to help 00:52:22.265 --> 00:52:24.976 make you lazy and overly dependent. 00:52:25.101 --> 00:52:27.479 It has to come from here. 00:52:27.771 --> 00:52:30.524 You understand? 00:52:32.359 --> 00:52:34.152 Let's go. 00:52:39.199 --> 00:52:43.328 All aboard for Nagoya. 00:52:49.668 --> 00:52:52.337 Kikunosuke! 00:52:52.629 --> 00:52:56.508 What's going on? I heard the news and rushed over. 00:52:56.675 --> 00:53:00.136 Please don't be stubborn. Just come home, I beg you. 00:53:00.303 --> 00:53:02.973 You don't understand. 00:53:03.139 --> 00:53:06.852 Be that as it may, you mustn't anger your father. 00:53:07.018 --> 00:53:09.855 What about your name and career? 00:53:10.021 --> 00:53:12.858 Enough. Don't say any more. 00:53:13.024 --> 00:53:18.363 I'll go with you and apologize on your behalf. 00:53:18.530 --> 00:53:20.198 It's too late. 00:53:20.365 --> 00:53:22.284 Just you wait and see. 00:53:22.409 --> 00:53:24.536 I'll make a fresh start. 00:53:25.078 --> 00:53:27.205 I'm on my own now. 00:53:27.372 --> 00:53:29.791 I'll show everyone what I can do. 00:53:30.876 --> 00:53:32.377 Where is she? 00:53:32.961 --> 00:53:35.714 Why doesn't she come? - Who? Otoku? 00:53:36.590 --> 00:53:38.133 Matsu... 00:53:38.300 --> 00:53:40.927 did my parents forbid her to come? 00:53:41.094 --> 00:53:42.762 I don't know. 00:53:45.056 --> 00:53:46.892 That must be it. 00:53:47.267 --> 00:53:48.768 The fool. 00:53:56.067 --> 00:54:00.488 You sure you won't reconsider? 00:54:01.990 --> 00:54:04.993 Don't try to stop him. 00:54:05.744 --> 00:54:07.996 I'm sorry to have worried you. 00:54:08.163 --> 00:54:11.917 Take care of yourself. 00:54:12.792 --> 00:54:14.669 Thank you. Good-bye. 00:54:14.794 --> 00:54:16.838 Good-bye. 00:54:17.172 --> 00:54:19.174 Take care. 00:54:19.925 --> 00:54:22.093 Farewell. 00:54:30.602 --> 00:54:32.729 ONE YEAR LATER 00:55:08.139 --> 00:55:11.476 - Where are my sandals? - I don't know. 00:55:19.567 --> 00:55:22.153 What are you doing? Be more careful! 00:55:22.362 --> 00:55:24.656 I'm sorry. My sandals were there. 00:55:24.823 --> 00:55:26.449 Your sandals? 00:55:46.344 --> 00:55:49.139 You think Shoko can't handle the role? 00:55:50.015 --> 00:55:51.683 Master... 00:55:51.850 --> 00:55:54.686 you seem to like that actor, 00:55:55.437 --> 00:55:57.689 but the audience doesn't. 00:55:57.897 --> 00:56:02.527 Couldn't we use somebody else this time? 00:56:02.777 --> 00:56:06.656 He's my choice. Stop your complaining. 00:56:07.115 --> 00:56:08.950 But... 00:56:09.075 --> 00:56:11.536 No buts. That's final. 00:56:12.579 --> 00:56:14.497 We're using Shoko. 00:56:31.473 --> 00:56:33.683 - What now? - No, nothing. 00:57:01.086 --> 00:57:02.712 Master... 00:57:03.713 --> 00:57:05.715 how are you feeling? 00:57:06.925 --> 00:57:09.844 Thank you for asking. 00:57:11.346 --> 00:57:15.558 I feel like death warmed over. 00:57:16.726 --> 00:57:21.106 But I don't think I'm at death's door just yet. 00:57:23.108 --> 00:57:26.945 I'm fine, aren't I, Doctor? 00:57:27.112 --> 00:57:29.030 Yes, indeed. 00:57:31.116 --> 00:57:32.784 Master... 00:57:34.119 --> 00:57:36.037 I'm deeply sorry... 00:57:37.205 --> 00:57:40.041 that I've been such a failure. 00:57:41.042 --> 00:57:46.631 Why do you put up with a burden like me? 00:57:46.798 --> 00:57:49.092 What are you talking about? 00:57:49.384 --> 00:57:52.720 You shouldn't worry so much. 00:57:53.263 --> 00:57:56.432 Actors needn't feel embarrassed. 00:57:56.599 --> 00:58:00.687 If you're praised when you're young, 00:58:00.812 --> 00:58:02.981 you can't become good. 00:58:03.940 --> 00:58:05.984 Take me: 00:58:06.151 --> 00:58:09.946 I was terrible when I was young! 00:58:10.655 --> 00:58:14.576 I know what I'm talking about. Trust me, and keep working hard. 00:58:15.326 --> 00:58:17.078 Thank you, sir. 00:58:17.620 --> 00:58:20.248 I'm behind you all the way. 00:58:57.035 --> 00:58:58.536 Thank you. 00:59:12.884 --> 00:59:17.138 It looks like rain today. I brought your rain sandals. 00:59:17.305 --> 00:59:19.557 Thank you. 00:59:52.006 --> 00:59:53.716 Shoko... 00:59:53.883 --> 00:59:55.677 what's wrong? 00:59:56.511 --> 00:59:58.137 Tami... 00:59:59.347 --> 01:00:01.516 I'm hopeless as an actor. 01:00:02.767 --> 01:00:06.980 You've done a lot to help me. 01:00:07.438 --> 01:00:09.482 And the master did his best 01:00:09.941 --> 01:00:12.819 to encourage me just now. 01:00:13.945 --> 01:00:17.282 But I feel I should go elsewhere, 01:00:17.407 --> 01:00:19.450 maybe travel the countryside. 01:00:20.660 --> 01:00:23.871 Travel? But where? 01:00:26.499 --> 01:00:29.877 I'm not good enough for the major houses. 01:00:30.837 --> 01:00:33.965 Maybe I can improve in a small local theater. 01:00:34.716 --> 01:00:36.217 Or maybe... 01:00:37.135 --> 01:00:41.306 I could study under your father, Otsuru... 01:00:41.597 --> 01:00:43.891 to become a masseur. 01:00:57.697 --> 01:00:59.657 Tami. 01:01:05.913 --> 01:01:08.041 When you're young, 01:01:08.333 --> 01:01:11.836 it's easy to live with no thought for the future. 01:01:14.047 --> 01:01:16.341 But never stop striving... 01:01:17.425 --> 01:01:19.510 to improve your skills. 01:01:44.535 --> 01:01:47.705 Otsuru, I'm leaving. 01:01:49.832 --> 01:01:51.501 Farewell. 01:01:52.710 --> 01:01:54.337 Good-bye. 01:02:02.553 --> 01:02:04.972 Good-bye. 01:02:08.101 --> 01:02:11.437 Sir, your fans are begging for your makeup brush. 01:02:11.604 --> 01:02:14.399 Really? Then give it to them. 01:03:05.199 --> 01:03:06.784 Young Master! 01:03:14.709 --> 01:03:16.461 How long have you been here? 01:03:16.627 --> 01:03:18.713 I just arrived from Tokyo. 01:03:18.880 --> 01:03:21.507 I came by rickshaw directly from the station. 01:03:21.632 --> 01:03:24.010 I saw your performance. 01:03:24.177 --> 01:03:25.678 Really? 01:03:26.345 --> 01:03:28.306 This is a surprise. 01:03:29.307 --> 01:03:31.350 I thought you'd never come. 01:03:31.517 --> 01:03:34.645 Looks like you have a fan after all. 01:03:35.354 --> 01:03:37.106 Good for you. 01:03:37.607 --> 01:03:39.317 Let's go. 01:03:43.446 --> 01:03:44.989 Take her somewhere nice. 01:03:50.661 --> 01:03:53.498 Why didn't you come with me to Osaka? 01:03:54.207 --> 01:03:57.460 Your family ordered me not to. 01:03:57.627 --> 01:04:00.379 My parents wouldn't let me leave the house. 01:04:00.505 --> 01:04:02.381 I thought so. 01:04:03.007 --> 01:04:06.636 But when I heard you were booed off the stage, 01:04:06.761 --> 01:04:10.431 I couldn't take it anymore and ran away. 01:04:10.598 --> 01:04:13.559 None of my roles have been a success. 01:04:13.726 --> 01:04:16.354 Over the course of this year, 01:04:16.479 --> 01:04:18.731 I've completely lost faith in myself. 01:04:19.357 --> 01:04:23.444 If you had been here, it might not have come to this. 01:04:23.569 --> 01:04:27.657 In fact, before you came, I was about to leave for good. 01:04:28.407 --> 01:04:32.328 I was the cause of all your troubles. 01:04:32.537 --> 01:04:36.541 I had a swelled head when I left Tokyo, 01:04:37.041 --> 01:04:41.003 but now I realize I'm worthless. 01:04:44.298 --> 01:04:45.883 That's not true. 01:04:46.008 --> 01:04:48.636 Others may think you're a bad actor, 01:04:48.761 --> 01:04:51.847 but I see how you've improved. 01:04:52.014 --> 01:04:54.684 I see the results of your effort and pain. 01:04:54.850 --> 01:04:56.811 Your acting has a power 01:04:56.936 --> 01:04:59.564 that other people can't understand. 01:04:59.855 --> 01:05:03.901 You're almost there. You can't give up now. 01:05:04.235 --> 01:05:08.406 You were pampered in Tokyo, and you were missing that something, 01:05:08.531 --> 01:05:11.909 but this year in Osaka has given it to you. 01:05:12.076 --> 01:05:15.204 Is that true? If so, I'll keep on trying. 01:05:15.371 --> 01:05:19.709 Yes, it's true, so please don't lose heart. 01:05:34.098 --> 01:05:35.683 This is it. 01:05:51.407 --> 01:05:53.534 - I'm home. - Welcome back. 01:06:01.751 --> 01:06:03.294 Welcome. 01:07:19.245 --> 01:07:22.373 This is your room? 01:07:23.541 --> 01:07:26.085 Shoko, tea's ready! 01:07:26.377 --> 01:07:27.837 Thank you. 01:07:55.322 --> 01:07:57.742 You can sit there. 01:08:04.081 --> 01:08:05.708 Is this all you brought? 01:08:05.875 --> 01:08:10.796 No. I checked a trunk at the station. 01:08:11.088 --> 01:08:14.216 We can pick it up tomorrow. 01:08:15.176 --> 01:08:18.137 Is it all right for me to stay here? 01:08:19.764 --> 01:08:23.392 Do you even need to ask? We'll get married now. 01:08:24.852 --> 01:08:29.565 I simply came to support your acting career 01:08:29.690 --> 01:08:31.776 until you return home. 01:08:33.444 --> 01:08:34.987 And after that? 01:08:35.112 --> 01:08:36.864 After that... 01:08:38.574 --> 01:08:40.367 I don't know. 01:08:41.952 --> 01:08:44.622 Don't act as if we're strangers. 01:08:50.628 --> 01:08:53.255 Here you go. 01:09:15.945 --> 01:09:18.447 They're banging the drums already. 01:09:19.156 --> 01:09:21.909 Those drums signal the end of a performance. 01:09:22.034 --> 01:09:25.913 Quite different from Tokyo, isn't it? 01:09:41.053 --> 01:09:42.721 Otoku... 01:09:43.138 --> 01:09:45.140 why don't you rest a bit? 01:09:45.516 --> 01:09:48.269 You'll get sick if you work too much. 01:09:48.435 --> 01:09:53.816 But this must be finished and delivered this afternoon. 01:09:55.609 --> 01:09:57.027 I... 01:09:58.028 --> 01:10:01.323 I don't want you to have to work like this, 01:10:01.532 --> 01:10:04.577 but I hope you can bear it a bit longer. 01:10:04.702 --> 01:10:06.495 You can, can't you? 01:10:06.662 --> 01:10:08.581 Don't be silly. 01:10:12.751 --> 01:10:14.253 Otoku... 01:10:15.129 --> 01:10:17.423 Kikugoro is going to play Gonta 01:10:17.548 --> 01:10:19.842 in Yoshitsune and the Thousand Trees. 01:10:20.009 --> 01:10:23.721 That play is the family's specialty. I think I'd be perfect as Koremori. 01:10:23.846 --> 01:10:26.807 I really want to perfect that role 01:10:26.974 --> 01:10:29.560 and wipe away my past disgrace. 01:10:29.685 --> 01:10:32.563 Yes! That's the spirit! 01:10:33.022 --> 01:10:36.025 I can do it. This time I can do it. 01:10:36.191 --> 01:10:38.777 You can. Everything will work out. 01:10:57.546 --> 01:11:01.008 The furniture's here. 01:11:01.759 --> 01:11:04.094 Careful, Father! 01:11:04.762 --> 01:11:08.474 It's okay if you hurt yourself, but don't damage the goods! 01:11:08.641 --> 01:11:10.643 What's that supposed to mean? 01:11:15.147 --> 01:11:18.609 I told you to be careful! 01:11:18.776 --> 01:11:20.778 Sorry for the trouble. 01:11:23.113 --> 01:11:25.449 Let's take it back down. 01:11:35.167 --> 01:11:37.086 Honey! 01:11:37.503 --> 01:11:39.296 Come here a minute. 01:11:42.341 --> 01:11:43.842 What is it? 01:11:46.637 --> 01:11:49.139 That's beautiful! Where'd it come from? 01:11:50.182 --> 01:11:52.184 It's a dressing table for you. 01:11:52.393 --> 01:11:57.272 A fine actor needs a fine mirror to rehearse with. 01:11:58.399 --> 01:11:59.942 It's very nice. 01:12:05.698 --> 01:12:07.116 Thank you. 01:12:07.282 --> 01:12:11.453 It's a real beauty. Father, I want one too. 01:12:11.620 --> 01:12:13.372 Don't ask the impossible. 01:12:17.251 --> 01:12:19.336 Where'd you get the money? 01:12:19.503 --> 01:12:22.381 Don't worry about that. 01:12:22.673 --> 01:12:26.093 I sold a few things I didn't need. 01:12:26.301 --> 01:12:27.511 I'm sorry. 01:12:27.678 --> 01:12:30.014 Otoku's a resourceful woman. 01:12:30.180 --> 01:12:33.684 Very admirable. Very admirable indeed. 01:12:36.186 --> 01:12:38.230 - Hello. - Hello, Tami. 01:12:38.439 --> 01:12:40.566 Shoko, terrible news! 01:12:40.691 --> 01:12:42.651 Master just died! 01:12:43.110 --> 01:12:45.529 - Master did? - Yes. 01:12:46.697 --> 01:12:48.407 But he was fine yesterday! 01:12:48.532 --> 01:12:50.617 It happened suddenly. 01:12:50.743 --> 01:12:53.078 Everyone's in shock. 01:13:01.211 --> 01:13:03.088 I'm worried about him. 01:13:15.392 --> 01:13:17.561 The playbill will be posted tomorrow. 01:13:17.728 --> 01:13:19.897 The casting has changed. 01:13:20.064 --> 01:13:22.775 I'm terribly sorry, 01:13:23.233 --> 01:13:26.779 but we're letting you go. 01:13:27.821 --> 01:13:29.865 I know this is difficult to hear. 01:13:30.407 --> 01:13:35.537 I'm sorry to spring it on you so suddenly. 01:13:35.746 --> 01:13:39.416 But as it happens, Mr. Onishi here 01:13:39.583 --> 01:13:42.336 needs actors for his traveling theater company. 01:13:42.503 --> 01:13:44.254 How's that sound? 01:13:44.379 --> 01:13:47.091 Please think it over. 01:13:47.257 --> 01:13:49.718 What do you say? 01:13:51.929 --> 01:13:54.264 We're all in shock. 01:13:54.640 --> 01:13:59.478 Tamizo's death has cast a shadow over the entire theater district. 01:14:01.063 --> 01:14:03.107 Of course you're grieving as well. 01:14:03.273 --> 01:14:06.860 Won't you try performing with us just once? 01:14:07.027 --> 01:14:09.571 I know you have pressing obligations, 01:14:09.738 --> 01:14:13.117 so I'm willing to pay you an advance. 01:14:15.327 --> 01:14:17.371 How much will you pay? 01:14:17.538 --> 01:14:19.623 Well, let's see. 01:14:19.790 --> 01:14:21.542 Say, 15 yen? 01:14:21.708 --> 01:14:24.461 That's just to start. 01:14:26.964 --> 01:14:30.592 Please take it. 01:14:32.469 --> 01:14:35.055 Don't become an itinerant actor. 01:14:35.222 --> 01:14:39.143 Can't you stay in Osaka and hone your skills? 01:14:40.018 --> 01:14:43.564 I don't want to leave, but how will we survive? 01:14:44.148 --> 01:14:47.401 Besides, Tamizo is gone. 01:14:47.860 --> 01:14:50.279 There's nothing for me in Osaka now. 01:14:50.445 --> 01:14:52.364 I have no choice. 01:14:52.489 --> 01:14:56.410 Working in a traveling troupe can be enjoyable. 01:14:56.577 --> 01:14:58.162 Right? - Quite right. 01:15:00.706 --> 01:15:03.333 FOUR YEARS LATER 01:15:04.334 --> 01:15:07.963 - Give us our pay. - How can I give what I don't have? 01:15:08.088 --> 01:15:11.508 This wasn't our agreement. We won't work like this. 01:15:11.675 --> 01:15:13.093 Fine. Then quit. 01:15:13.260 --> 01:15:16.138 You sure you want that? 01:15:16.638 --> 01:15:20.017 A couple of hams like you quitting 01:15:20.142 --> 01:15:22.352 isn't going to stop the show. 01:15:22.477 --> 01:15:24.479 Go on. Leave. 01:15:24.605 --> 01:15:26.565 Fine, we will. 01:15:26.732 --> 01:15:30.694 Give us our pay! - Like hell I will! 01:15:30.861 --> 01:15:33.488 You're too cruel. 01:15:33.655 --> 01:15:36.533 Pay us something, even if just a little. 01:15:47.461 --> 01:15:49.671 More trouble? 01:15:50.214 --> 01:15:53.133 Fighting like that over a mere pittance. 01:15:53.550 --> 01:15:57.095 Do they even think about acting? 01:15:57.721 --> 01:15:59.306 I hate it. 01:16:00.015 --> 01:16:01.892 I really hate it. 01:16:02.768 --> 01:16:06.688 I keep thinking we should leave this life of wandering behind. 01:16:06.855 --> 01:16:09.691 Four years have already slipped away. 01:16:09.858 --> 01:16:11.985 Well, isn't that a shame? 01:16:12.110 --> 01:16:16.073 Rotten luck getting stuck with me. If you don't like it, leave. 01:16:16.240 --> 01:16:18.992 I don't say it for myself but for you. 01:16:20.035 --> 01:16:25.290 I can't stand seeing you working like this in the provinces. 01:16:25.457 --> 01:16:27.709 Don't worry about me. 01:16:27.876 --> 01:16:29.544 I enjoy it. 01:16:29.670 --> 01:16:31.880 The audiences are easy to please. 01:16:32.005 --> 01:16:33.966 It's true what they say: 01:16:34.091 --> 01:16:36.426 One taste of touring and you never forget it. 01:16:36.593 --> 01:16:39.179 Who cares anyway? Give me some money. 01:16:39.721 --> 01:16:41.431 Where are you going? 01:16:41.598 --> 01:16:44.851 It's our last night here. I'm gonna have some fun. 01:16:45.435 --> 01:16:47.688 There's no money left. 01:16:49.106 --> 01:16:52.150 Liar. What about that money from before? 01:16:52.317 --> 01:16:57.614 That's to buy you a new undershirt and socks. 01:16:57.781 --> 01:16:59.741 Forget about that. Hand it over. 01:16:59.908 --> 01:17:01.285 You... 01:17:01.785 --> 01:17:04.705 you've changed so much. 01:17:05.205 --> 01:17:07.124 Mouthing off again? 01:17:07.291 --> 01:17:09.084 Cut it out. 01:17:10.294 --> 01:17:14.172 Why not try being nice to me once in a while? 01:17:15.674 --> 01:17:20.512 Please don't forget how you felt when you left Tokyo. 01:17:21.221 --> 01:17:23.181 And just how was that? 01:17:23.890 --> 01:17:26.018 That's all a dream from the past. 01:17:26.977 --> 01:17:28.854 Hand it over. 01:17:29.187 --> 01:17:31.690 Not if you say things like that. 01:17:32.274 --> 01:17:35.944 Didn't you say you would start from scratch 01:17:36.278 --> 01:17:38.822 and become a great actor on your own? 01:17:38.989 --> 01:17:41.867 Well, haven't I become one? 01:17:42.034 --> 01:17:45.579 I can play a woman, a villain, maybe even a child. 01:17:48.081 --> 01:17:51.084 You don't listen to me anymore. 01:17:52.919 --> 01:17:55.130 - Give it here. - No! 01:17:58.175 --> 01:18:00.761 You're the reason I've become like this! 01:18:48.892 --> 01:18:50.394 Here. 01:18:52.687 --> 01:18:55.899 I was wrong. Please forgive me. 01:18:57.734 --> 01:19:01.238 Go have some fun. It'll make you feel better. 01:19:03.782 --> 01:19:05.909 Aren't you going out? 01:19:09.538 --> 01:19:12.374 You'll catch cold if you sleep out here. 01:19:12.541 --> 01:19:15.127 You should go back inside. 01:19:54.791 --> 01:19:56.793 Otoku. 01:20:00.338 --> 01:20:02.299 Keep the money. 01:20:03.258 --> 01:20:04.593 But... 01:20:06.845 --> 01:20:08.472 Here. Take it back. 01:20:22.986 --> 01:20:25.238 Something terrible has happened! 01:20:25.864 --> 01:20:28.158 What is it? 01:20:28.825 --> 01:20:31.828 - We have to leave immediately! - How can that be? 01:20:31.995 --> 01:20:35.207 There are still a few days left on our contract! 01:20:35.373 --> 01:20:39.377 Attendance was so bad they want to replace us with female sumo. 01:20:39.544 --> 01:20:41.213 Female sumo? 01:20:41.379 --> 01:20:43.757 Men are here to take down the tent. 01:20:46.009 --> 01:20:48.386 Everybody out! 01:20:50.514 --> 01:20:53.058 What do you think you're doing? 01:20:53.183 --> 01:20:55.352 How dare you storm in here like this! 01:20:55.519 --> 01:20:57.479 We're not mosquitoes you can shoo away. 01:20:57.646 --> 01:21:00.857 We're human beings. Let's talk like human beings. 01:21:01.024 --> 01:21:03.360 What's there to talk about? 01:21:03.527 --> 01:21:06.321 You're a bunch of clumsy hams. 01:21:06.488 --> 01:21:08.782 What? Get out of here! 01:21:09.032 --> 01:21:11.368 Where's the boss? Go get him! 01:21:11.535 --> 01:21:13.453 Wait a minute. 01:21:13.620 --> 01:21:17.999 From what I was told, there's nothing more to discuss. 01:21:18.166 --> 01:21:20.669 - Who are you? - A sumo wrestler. 01:21:20.835 --> 01:21:24.130 I don't know what you were told, but we were told nothing! 01:21:24.256 --> 01:21:27.759 Well, I'll tell you: Your boss said clearly 01:21:27.926 --> 01:21:30.804 that you would all pack up and leave tonight. 01:21:30.929 --> 01:21:34.307 Hey, what are you doing? Hurry it up! 01:21:34.474 --> 01:21:36.184 Wait until the boss gets back! 01:21:36.351 --> 01:21:39.354 We won't finish in time if we wait. Hurry up! 01:21:39.521 --> 01:21:41.231 Wait! Listen to me! 01:21:41.398 --> 01:21:43.400 Where did the boss go? 01:21:43.567 --> 01:21:48.446 The manager and troupe leader have run off! 01:21:48.613 --> 01:21:50.949 Where'd they go? 01:21:51.241 --> 01:21:53.910 See? What did I tell you? 01:21:54.077 --> 01:21:56.788 - Where'd they go? - They abandoned us. 01:21:56.913 --> 01:22:00.375 All right, everybody, out of the way. 01:22:00.834 --> 01:22:04.254 You too, big shot! - What's that? 01:22:05.088 --> 01:22:07.632 Enough! Out of the way! 01:22:10.260 --> 01:22:12.637 Get out, all of you! 01:22:13.138 --> 01:22:14.639 Scram! 01:22:16.433 --> 01:22:19.436 What should we do? 01:22:22.230 --> 01:22:24.774 Shoko, what are we to do? 01:22:42.208 --> 01:22:45.545 Kimigiku, what will you do now? 01:22:45.837 --> 01:22:47.631 I have no choice 01:22:47.797 --> 01:22:51.718 but to go back and work for my old boss. 01:22:53.720 --> 01:22:56.890 You're lucky to have somewhere to go back to. 01:23:50.402 --> 01:23:52.445 Staying the night? 01:23:53.113 --> 01:23:55.156 It's five sen for two. 01:24:11.256 --> 01:24:12.716 Come this way. 01:24:28.481 --> 01:24:31.234 It's two sen for the futon. 01:24:46.875 --> 01:24:48.585 Poor thing. 01:24:49.461 --> 01:24:52.589 You've caught a bad cold. 01:24:57.469 --> 01:24:59.429 Take care of yourself. 01:25:05.560 --> 01:25:08.480 - How was business today? - Same as usual. 01:25:20.617 --> 01:25:23.077 A Kabuki company from Tokyo is in town. 01:25:23.203 --> 01:25:24.913 Kabuki? 01:25:30.627 --> 01:25:32.837 They charge two yen for a ticket. 01:25:33.004 --> 01:25:35.924 I could live for a month on that. 01:25:42.263 --> 01:25:44.766 Where's the company from Tokyo performing? 01:25:44.933 --> 01:25:48.228 The Suehiroza Theater in Nagoya. 01:25:50.230 --> 01:25:51.898 Who's performing? 01:25:52.023 --> 01:25:53.483 Let me see. 01:25:53.650 --> 01:25:59.280 Father and son: Shikan and Fukusuke. 01:26:13.586 --> 01:26:15.255 What luck! 01:26:18.466 --> 01:26:23.304 Darling, this is a gift from the gods. 01:26:24.305 --> 01:26:28.768 Why don't you see Fukusuke and ask his advice? 01:26:29.686 --> 01:26:34.190 I can't let him see how wretched I've become. 01:26:34.357 --> 01:26:38.528 But what if he can give you a role? 01:26:39.320 --> 01:26:40.738 Impossible. 01:26:40.905 --> 01:26:43.324 I couldn't even make it in Osaka, 01:26:43.449 --> 01:26:45.952 much less in a large Tokyo company. 01:26:46.077 --> 01:26:49.205 They certainly won't take me now. 01:26:49.706 --> 01:26:52.625 But your acting isn't bad. 01:26:52.750 --> 01:26:55.545 In fact, it's gotten quite good. 01:26:56.421 --> 01:27:01.467 If you succeed in Nagoya, you can return to Tokyo. 01:27:01.634 --> 01:27:04.470 If the response is positive, 01:27:04.888 --> 01:27:08.099 it would restore your confidence too. 01:27:08.474 --> 01:27:10.810 Shouldn't you at least try? 01:27:10.977 --> 01:27:13.563 Let's go and ask. 01:27:14.063 --> 01:27:15.815 No. 01:27:15.982 --> 01:27:18.902 You may think my old friends will help, 01:27:19.068 --> 01:27:22.530 but they may not be so inclined. 01:27:23.239 --> 01:27:26.492 You understand how the world works. 01:27:27.493 --> 01:27:32.081 No, it's easier just to keep traveling. 01:27:32.749 --> 01:27:35.919 Then what have you been working and suffering for 01:27:36.085 --> 01:27:38.087 all this time? 01:27:40.131 --> 01:27:42.383 Let's stop talking about this. 01:27:43.092 --> 01:27:46.512 We still have enough to survive a few days. 01:27:48.932 --> 01:27:52.602 We may have a stroke of luck. 01:27:55.939 --> 01:27:57.649 Are you all right? 01:28:00.944 --> 01:28:02.904 Are you in pain? 01:28:04.405 --> 01:28:05.949 This is bad. 01:28:06.240 --> 01:28:09.452 Wait here. I'll get some medicine. 01:28:11.037 --> 01:28:12.789 Wait for me. 01:28:47.824 --> 01:28:50.284 Young Master, there's someone to see you. 01:28:50.410 --> 01:28:53.788 The name is Terashima, and she has a request. 01:28:54.163 --> 01:28:55.832 Terashima? 01:28:56.290 --> 01:28:58.501 - You said Terashima, right? - Yes. 01:29:08.136 --> 01:29:09.470 It's Otoku! 01:29:09.637 --> 01:29:11.389 It's been so long. 01:29:11.514 --> 01:29:13.641 You're here in Nagoya? 01:29:13.766 --> 01:29:16.394 Is Kikunosuke here too? 01:29:16.644 --> 01:29:20.356 He's the reason I'm here. I have a favor to ask. 01:29:20.648 --> 01:29:22.108 I see. 01:29:22.275 --> 01:29:24.152 Come inside. 01:30:02.565 --> 01:30:04.233 I see. 01:30:04.400 --> 01:30:07.236 You've both suffered a great deal. 01:30:07.570 --> 01:30:11.240 But that suffering has enriched his art. 01:30:11.407 --> 01:30:16.829 Even a lay person like myself can see he's much better. 01:30:18.164 --> 01:30:23.044 But he still remains stuck in obscurity. 01:30:23.211 --> 01:30:25.421 I see now that in Kabuki 01:30:25.588 --> 01:30:29.383 a good family name is essential. 01:30:30.093 --> 01:30:35.348 Isn't there anything you can do to help him return to Tokyo? 01:30:35.515 --> 01:30:39.477 If he continues as he is, he'll end in complete ruin. 01:30:39.811 --> 01:30:43.606 If you don't save him now, it'll be too late. 01:30:44.273 --> 01:30:46.734 Please save him. 01:30:47.068 --> 01:30:48.694 I'm begging you. 01:30:49.695 --> 01:30:53.032 We often speak of Kiku back home. 01:30:53.199 --> 01:30:57.578 My father here and I have apologized on his behalf 01:30:57.745 --> 01:30:59.789 without much luck. 01:31:00.748 --> 01:31:04.627 Kikugoro worries about public opinion 01:31:04.794 --> 01:31:06.879 and refuses to budge. 01:31:09.799 --> 01:31:11.384 Father... 01:31:11.509 --> 01:31:14.095 let's give Kiku a role. 01:31:14.303 --> 01:31:17.348 If he does well, 01:31:17.473 --> 01:31:20.017 his father may take him back. 01:31:20.184 --> 01:31:21.978 Please, Father. 01:31:22.770 --> 01:31:26.232 Which role would you suggest? 01:31:26.983 --> 01:31:30.653 Have him play Sumizome in my place. 01:31:30.820 --> 01:31:32.488 Sumizome? 01:31:32.697 --> 01:31:34.323 Are you crazy? 01:31:34.490 --> 01:31:36.576 He may have been Kikugoro's son, 01:31:36.701 --> 01:31:40.246 but giving a major role to an itinerant actor 01:31:40.371 --> 01:31:42.665 would be an outrage. 01:31:42.832 --> 01:31:46.002 The others would never approve, would they, Morita? 01:31:46.169 --> 01:31:47.962 I know it's reckless, 01:31:48.129 --> 01:31:50.256 but what others think doesn't matter. 01:31:50.381 --> 01:31:54.510 If you and Mr. Morita approve, he can play the role. 01:31:55.469 --> 01:31:59.056 I want to help Kiku regain his manhood. 01:31:59.223 --> 01:32:01.017 Mr. Morita, please! 01:32:01.184 --> 01:32:02.852 Fuku! 01:32:07.690 --> 01:32:09.775 Fine. We'll use him. 01:32:10.484 --> 01:32:12.153 You'll give him the role? 01:32:12.320 --> 01:32:13.988 Yes. 01:32:14.780 --> 01:32:16.699 Thank you! 01:32:16.949 --> 01:32:18.534 Otoku... 01:32:18.659 --> 01:32:22.371 assuming that Kikunosuke does a good job 01:32:22.538 --> 01:32:24.999 and properly apologizes, 01:32:25.166 --> 01:32:28.711 I want him to return to his family. 01:32:29.921 --> 01:32:33.841 Are you prepared to accept the consequences? 01:32:34.008 --> 01:32:38.888 Yes, whatever it takes so that he can go home. 01:32:39.889 --> 01:32:42.850 If his acting is still poor, he can't return, 01:32:42.975 --> 01:32:46.062 but if he's really improved, 01:32:46.187 --> 01:32:49.982 are you truly prepared to give him back to his family? 01:32:50.566 --> 01:32:52.068 You mean ‒ 01:32:52.235 --> 01:32:54.028 Otoku... 01:32:55.696 --> 01:33:00.993 this is difficult for me to say, but ‒ 01:33:01.410 --> 01:33:04.872 You're saying you want us to separate. 01:33:07.708 --> 01:33:12.672 I knew that even before I came here. 01:33:21.389 --> 01:33:22.974 Stop here. 01:33:45.788 --> 01:33:47.248 This way. 01:33:51.669 --> 01:33:54.213 Dear. 01:33:59.552 --> 01:34:01.304 Kiku! 01:34:02.888 --> 01:34:04.348 Fuku! 01:34:07.810 --> 01:34:10.271 Otoku, why did you ‒ - Kiku. 01:34:10.896 --> 01:34:13.649 There's so much to say, 01:34:13.774 --> 01:34:15.943 but please just come with me. 01:34:33.127 --> 01:34:39.633 How heartless and fickle 01:34:39.842 --> 01:34:45.598 the ephemeral cherries can be, 01:34:46.766 --> 01:34:53.356 yet how tender and charming their flowering buds. 01:35:02.448 --> 01:35:12.083 The courtesan's 01:35:12.249 --> 01:35:17.963 young apprentices 01:35:18.130 --> 01:35:24.220 come to the pleasure quarters 01:35:25.012 --> 01:35:35.011 as though transplanted from afar 01:35:36.857 --> 01:35:41.737 to blossom 01:35:48.577 --> 01:35:52.498 at their peak 01:35:52.748 --> 01:36:02.383 every spring. 01:36:06.971 --> 01:36:15.312 When the winds 01:36:18.274 --> 01:36:25.322 blow in from the mountains, 01:36:25.489 --> 01:36:34.290 courtesans make lovers' promises to spend the night. 01:36:34.457 --> 01:36:39.879 Yet their place of rest is uncertain, 01:36:40.045 --> 01:36:44.633 like fleeting bubbles on a stream. 01:36:44.800 --> 01:36:53.809 Cherry petals scattered on the water ‒ such is a courtesan's lot. 01:37:02.985 --> 01:37:06.572 An interesting tale indeed. 01:37:06.739 --> 01:37:10.951 How strange this woman is, 01:37:11.118 --> 01:37:13.746 appearing so suddenly at this barrier gate 01:37:13.871 --> 01:37:15.956 deep in the mountains. 01:37:16.081 --> 01:37:18.709 Where have you come from? 01:37:18.834 --> 01:37:25.716 I come from the Shumoku pleasure quarters 01:37:25.841 --> 01:37:28.844 in the city. 01:37:28.969 --> 01:37:33.432 Courtesan, what is your name? 01:37:34.141 --> 01:37:41.065 I am called Sumizome. 01:37:41.232 --> 01:37:43.526 Sumizome? 01:37:43.692 --> 01:37:47.029 This cherry tree was also called Sumizome. 01:37:47.613 --> 01:37:48.822 I know. 01:37:48.948 --> 01:37:52.243 What a fine name! 01:37:52.826 --> 01:37:55.663 So tell me of the customs of the pleasure quarters. 01:37:55.788 --> 01:38:01.418 Of a courtesan's way of love, of the truths... 01:38:01.544 --> 01:38:04.964 - And the lies... - ...of a courtesan's tricks. 01:38:05.089 --> 01:38:09.176 And how to enter the brothels. 01:38:09.301 --> 01:38:12.388 In that case, 01:38:12.680 --> 01:38:16.225 let us speak of it here and now. 01:38:39.623 --> 01:38:46.005 Whether coming.... 01:38:49.717 --> 01:38:54.138 or going.... 01:39:05.399 --> 01:39:11.322 in the pleasure quarters, 01:39:11.447 --> 01:39:16.410 I travel in disguise... 01:39:19.830 --> 01:39:29.829 my emotions in wild confusion. 01:39:55.324 --> 01:40:02.665 My husband's torn sleeve as my only keepsake, 01:40:03.457 --> 01:40:07.169 drawing me here, shimmering in the air. 01:40:29.817 --> 01:40:35.030 I shall tell you. 01:40:37.491 --> 01:40:45.416 My true form 01:40:45.833 --> 01:40:53.841 is this cherry tree. 01:41:16.613 --> 01:41:20.576 You would strike me with your cruel ax? 01:41:23.078 --> 01:41:28.751 Now you will know your retribution. 01:41:28.959 --> 01:41:32.504 She glares at him fiercely, 01:41:32.629 --> 01:41:38.886 a branch of the cherry tree serving as a whip. 01:43:12.271 --> 01:43:16.483 Kiku, I'm shocked at how good you were! 01:43:16.650 --> 01:43:20.946 Splendid, just splendid! 01:43:21.113 --> 01:43:23.615 Thank you for giving me this chance. 01:43:24.157 --> 01:43:27.578 Kiku, you were wonderful! 01:43:27.744 --> 01:43:30.247 I knew you could do it! 01:43:30.539 --> 01:43:34.376 Uncle Morita! - Kiku, you did a wonderful job! 01:43:34.543 --> 01:43:36.670 A truly fine performance! 01:43:36.837 --> 01:43:40.382 Your father will be so proud of you! - Thank you! 01:43:40.549 --> 01:43:43.719 Fuku, wasn't he wonderful? I'm so proud of him. 01:43:43.886 --> 01:43:46.889 You made it all possible. 01:43:57.691 --> 01:43:59.610 Master, thank you for this opportunity. 01:43:59.776 --> 01:44:03.739 You were magnificent. I've never been more pleased. 01:44:05.032 --> 01:44:07.951 Fuku, your kindness made this possible. 01:44:08.076 --> 01:44:09.912 I'll never forget it. 01:44:10.037 --> 01:44:11.580 Nonsense. 01:44:11.747 --> 01:44:15.417 Your hard work is what made this possible. 01:44:15.542 --> 01:44:17.628 Here, take off your makeup. 01:44:17.794 --> 01:44:19.922 Hurry and take off your wig. 01:44:21.089 --> 01:44:23.926 Wait till we return to Tokyo 01:44:24.051 --> 01:44:27.679 and show Kikugoro what we've brought back! 01:44:27.846 --> 01:44:30.515 "Send your beloved child out to see the world." 01:44:30.682 --> 01:44:32.517 Exactly. 01:44:33.435 --> 01:44:34.519 Thank you. 01:46:10.323 --> 01:46:12.576 Otoku! 01:46:15.037 --> 01:46:18.290 We can go back to Tokyo. The two of us, together. 01:46:18.415 --> 01:46:19.624 Really? 01:46:19.750 --> 01:46:23.420 Of course. We must go together. 01:46:23.879 --> 01:46:26.214 I'm in a daze. 01:46:26.465 --> 01:46:30.052 I never dreamt anything like this would happen. 01:46:31.803 --> 01:46:33.513 Really? 01:46:33.722 --> 01:46:36.808 My success here has restored my confidence. 01:46:39.728 --> 01:46:43.774 When I get back to Tokyo, I'm going to work like mad. 01:46:43.940 --> 01:46:47.736 I never imagined I'd become this popular. 01:46:50.489 --> 01:46:55.786 I always knew this day would come. 01:46:56.495 --> 01:46:58.747 I just knew it would, 01:46:58.914 --> 01:47:03.585 and I looked forward to seeing the surprise on everyone's faces. 01:47:04.503 --> 01:47:06.588 You did it! 01:47:07.089 --> 01:47:10.008 Your suffering has been rewarded. 01:47:10.884 --> 01:47:13.762 It was a hard life, wasn't it? 01:47:14.429 --> 01:47:16.181 But you know... 01:47:19.935 --> 01:47:23.897 even though I knew you could do it, 01:47:24.022 --> 01:47:27.317 I was so worried that I couldn't even watch. 01:47:27.567 --> 01:47:31.279 I was under the stage the whole time 01:47:31.613 --> 01:47:34.157 praying to the fox god Inari. 01:47:35.283 --> 01:47:37.285 Isn't that silly? 01:47:38.537 --> 01:47:40.413 You must be... 01:47:40.872 --> 01:47:44.292 You must be so happy. 01:47:44.751 --> 01:47:47.629 Now you have the will to go on... 01:47:48.672 --> 01:47:52.843 and you can return to Tokyo with your head held high. 01:47:54.302 --> 01:47:56.054 What's wrong? 01:47:56.179 --> 01:48:00.684 Nothing. I was just so happy I got a little dizzy. 01:48:00.976 --> 01:48:03.311 What shall we do to celebrate? 01:48:03.728 --> 01:48:06.106 Excuse me. 01:48:07.899 --> 01:48:10.610 We'd like to order some food tonight. 01:48:10.777 --> 01:48:13.613 Bring us shrimp and sea bream sashimi, 01:48:13.738 --> 01:48:16.616 broiled whole fish, and clam soup. 01:48:16.783 --> 01:48:20.412 Kiku, this region is famous for its clams. 01:48:20.579 --> 01:48:23.331 And a few bottles of sake. - Yes, ma'am. 01:48:23.498 --> 01:48:25.208 Wait a minute. 01:48:25.333 --> 01:48:29.337 We can't splurge just because we suddenly got some money. 01:48:29.504 --> 01:48:32.340 - This arrived for you. - Thank you. 01:48:32.507 --> 01:48:37.053 But it's not every day we have something like this to celebrate. 01:48:37.679 --> 01:48:40.432 Tonight you must be like a child again 01:48:40.557 --> 01:48:42.851 and have whatever your heart desires. 01:48:43.435 --> 01:48:48.315 I had the tailor backstage bring this over. 01:48:49.274 --> 01:48:52.027 You can't return to Tokyo dressed like that. 01:48:52.152 --> 01:48:53.695 Come here. 01:48:55.238 --> 01:48:57.782 What do you think? Isn't it nice? 01:48:58.283 --> 01:49:00.368 It suits you. 01:49:02.204 --> 01:49:03.914 It's a nice pattern. 01:49:04.039 --> 01:49:08.043 You should hurry and make it into a kimono. 01:49:12.047 --> 01:49:14.674 You have to go see them, don't you? 01:49:14.841 --> 01:49:17.260 You should start getting ready. 01:49:17.427 --> 01:49:20.222 You're right. I'll be right back. 01:49:25.060 --> 01:49:27.062 I have to make an appearance. 01:49:27.229 --> 01:49:29.814 I'll say a quick thanks and hurry back. 01:49:34.736 --> 01:49:38.865 Let's celebrate when I get back. 01:49:42.369 --> 01:49:43.912 I'm off. 01:49:45.247 --> 01:49:47.040 I'll be back soon. 01:49:47.374 --> 01:49:49.417 I'll be right back. 01:49:50.627 --> 01:49:52.379 Take care. 01:51:05.452 --> 01:51:07.579 Have you seen Otoku? 01:51:07.704 --> 01:51:10.457 She was just over there. 01:51:25.305 --> 01:51:27.223 Have you seen Otoku? 01:51:27.349 --> 01:51:29.768 I don't believe I have. 01:52:01.883 --> 01:52:04.427 Fuku, Otoku's not here. 01:52:04.719 --> 01:52:07.055 Kiku. 01:52:08.723 --> 01:52:10.850 This is a letter from Otoku. 01:52:29.077 --> 01:52:33.123 You told her to leave me, didn't you? 01:52:33.498 --> 01:52:36.709 You led me to think we could go back together. 01:52:36.876 --> 01:52:38.711 Kikunosuke, wait. 01:52:38.837 --> 01:52:40.547 It was me. 01:52:41.172 --> 01:52:43.383 You? Why? 01:52:43.591 --> 01:52:45.802 Please just listen. 01:52:45.969 --> 01:52:49.514 Otoku herself knew before I even said a word. 01:52:50.181 --> 01:52:53.893 She and I both wanted to save you and send you back to Tokyo. 01:52:54.060 --> 01:52:56.646 Fortunately, your performance was a great success. 01:52:56.771 --> 01:53:00.316 Now you only need to apologize to your father. 01:53:01.317 --> 01:53:03.945 But if you don't leave her, 01:53:04.070 --> 01:53:06.739 he won't accept your apology. 01:53:06.906 --> 01:53:09.576 - Mind your own business. - His own business? 01:53:09.701 --> 01:53:11.953 Yes. What business is it ‒ 01:53:12.120 --> 01:53:15.373 You don't know how Otoku really feels. 01:53:15.540 --> 01:53:17.459 What do you mean? 01:53:17.959 --> 01:53:20.962 Stop this, please. 01:53:21.963 --> 01:53:24.632 Kikunosuke is right. But listen ‒ 01:53:24.799 --> 01:53:29.262 None of you understands what Otoku means to me. 01:53:29.554 --> 01:53:31.848 Apologize all you want, 01:53:32.015 --> 01:53:35.310 but I can't be happy in Tokyo without Otoku. 01:53:35.685 --> 01:53:37.437 Kiku, listen. 01:53:37.604 --> 01:53:40.482 You've worked very hard. 01:53:40.648 --> 01:53:45.904 But no matter how hard you work, you can't succeed on your own. 01:53:46.279 --> 01:53:49.073 Otoku herself said it was impossible 01:53:49.199 --> 01:53:51.659 to make it without a family name. 01:53:51.826 --> 01:53:55.163 With Kikugoro Onoe's name behind you, 01:53:55.330 --> 01:53:58.041 you can return to the major stages of Tokyo. 01:53:58.166 --> 01:54:01.252 You have to rely on the people 01:54:01.377 --> 01:54:03.588 who've supported you since childhood. 01:54:03.922 --> 01:54:08.176 What good is fame without Otoku? 01:54:08.718 --> 01:54:12.430 I want her by my side, whether I succeed or fail. 01:54:12.555 --> 01:54:15.141 I'm not going back until I find her. 01:54:15.308 --> 01:54:17.852 Kikunosuke, stop! 01:54:18.019 --> 01:54:19.812 Wait a minute. 01:54:19.938 --> 01:54:22.815 You must consider Otoku's feelings. 01:54:22.941 --> 01:54:26.027 But what's going to become of her? 01:54:26.611 --> 01:54:31.533 Those long years of wandering have taken a toll on her health. 01:54:32.492 --> 01:54:35.745 Thanks to all of you, I'll have a future as an actor, 01:54:35.870 --> 01:54:38.998 but I also want to free her of her cares. 01:54:39.123 --> 01:54:41.209 Sit down and listen. 01:54:42.377 --> 01:54:45.547 If you really care, think of what she wants for you. 01:54:45.713 --> 01:54:47.882 Return to Tokyo and perfect your art, 01:54:48.007 --> 01:54:50.468 or Otoku's sacrifice will have been in vain. 01:54:50.635 --> 01:54:54.806 Seeing you succeed just might be her greatest happiness. 01:54:56.057 --> 01:54:57.725 Right? 01:54:58.351 --> 01:55:02.438 Make her happy by becoming a great actor. 01:55:02.897 --> 01:55:06.150 Don't return to Tokyo for us. Do it for her. 01:55:06.317 --> 01:55:08.236 You understand? 01:55:14.117 --> 01:55:15.660 Fuku... 01:55:16.536 --> 01:55:19.289 how did Otoku come to feel this way? 01:55:20.331 --> 01:55:22.542 Those five long, difficult years 01:55:23.084 --> 01:55:26.754 when I was consumed with bitterness and envy ‒ 01:55:26.921 --> 01:55:31.092 it was her devotion alone that held me together. 01:55:31.801 --> 01:55:36.014 I thought we could've endured anything as long as we were together. 01:55:41.936 --> 01:55:43.563 Otoku... 01:55:45.023 --> 01:55:46.691 you silly fool. 01:55:48.484 --> 01:55:50.486 Where are you? 01:55:51.946 --> 01:55:54.782 Where have you run off to? 01:56:38.534 --> 01:56:40.286 Otsuru. 01:56:43.998 --> 01:56:45.541 Genshun. 01:59:00.760 --> 01:59:02.220 What's this? 01:59:12.313 --> 01:59:13.981 Who's there? 01:59:22.490 --> 01:59:24.492 Otoku, it's you! 01:59:27.411 --> 01:59:29.455 It's you, isn't it? 01:59:29.914 --> 01:59:31.999 Let me light the lamp. 01:59:38.339 --> 01:59:40.633 What are you doing here? 01:59:40.925 --> 01:59:44.470 You never wrote. We were really worried. 01:59:44.637 --> 01:59:47.390 I'm happy to see you. 01:59:48.224 --> 01:59:49.934 Where's Shoko? 01:59:52.687 --> 01:59:55.022 We broke up some time ago. 01:59:55.189 --> 01:59:56.816 Broke up? 01:59:58.317 --> 01:59:59.861 Why? 02:00:01.529 --> 02:00:05.867 I wasn't happy anymore living that life with him. 02:00:16.586 --> 02:00:21.716 I know it's been a while, but you've completely changed. 02:00:24.260 --> 02:00:25.887 Have I? 02:00:27.555 --> 02:00:29.223 Perhaps I have. 02:00:29.891 --> 02:00:32.810 Perhaps I've changed a bit. 02:00:41.986 --> 02:00:43.613 Here she goes again! 02:00:45.156 --> 02:00:49.285 I haven't seen him this happy in over six years. 02:00:50.202 --> 02:00:53.998 The whole house is full of cheer. It's made my life much easier. 02:00:54.123 --> 02:00:56.042 I'm happy to hear it. 02:00:56.208 --> 02:01:00.922 It's always been Kiku's dream to perform in Renjishi, 02:01:01.088 --> 02:01:04.884 with Kikugoro as the lion and Kiku and Fuku as the cubs. 02:01:05.885 --> 02:01:09.805 Fuku, we're all counting on you. - And I'm counting on all of you. 02:01:09.972 --> 02:01:14.060 Morita, why don't we put on our next play in Osaka? 02:01:14.185 --> 02:01:16.812 That would be a first. 02:01:16.979 --> 02:01:19.649 Are you really serious? 02:01:19.815 --> 02:01:22.777 Let's all go and have a great time. 02:01:23.152 --> 02:01:26.155 Very well. This should be great fun. 02:01:26.489 --> 02:01:29.659 Kikunosuke had some hard times out in Osaka. 02:01:29.784 --> 02:01:33.454 Let's make a grand entrance and show them how far he's come! 02:01:33.579 --> 02:01:35.414 Great idea! 02:01:35.581 --> 02:01:38.167 Thank you very much. 02:01:38.334 --> 02:01:41.837 I'm sure the young master will be delighted. 02:01:42.004 --> 02:01:45.883 Let's clap our hands to celebrate before the master changes his mind. 02:01:46.008 --> 02:01:48.761 Everyone altogether. 02:01:48.928 --> 02:01:50.596 Ready... 02:01:53.307 --> 02:01:57.144 - Auspicious indeed! - Thank you very much. 02:01:57.311 --> 02:01:59.981 Let's hurry and decide on a play. 02:02:00.147 --> 02:02:02.984 You make the preparations. 02:03:03.044 --> 02:03:04.587 Kozo... 02:03:05.588 --> 02:03:07.715 you've gotten so big! 02:03:07.923 --> 02:03:09.800 Who are you? 02:03:15.056 --> 02:03:17.308 Don't you recognize me? 02:03:17.516 --> 02:03:18.893 No. 02:03:22.605 --> 02:03:24.065 I see. 02:03:26.859 --> 02:03:28.819 I guess that's only natural. 02:04:29.255 --> 02:04:31.257 - The offering to the gods? - Yes. 02:04:31.423 --> 02:04:33.801 It's the custom. 02:04:47.189 --> 02:04:50.860 Young Master, there you are. 02:04:51.026 --> 02:04:52.695 Everyone's waiting for you. 02:05:27.188 --> 02:05:30.733 From the summit of Mount Seiryo, 02:05:30.983 --> 02:05:35.321 I kicked my cubs into the deep valley below 02:05:35.738 --> 02:05:41.785 as a trial of their strength. 02:05:42.453 --> 02:05:45.247 Though still immature and unskilled, 02:05:45.414 --> 02:05:48.667 the power of our prayers 02:05:49.084 --> 02:05:53.589 allowed us to climb to the top again. 02:05:54.089 --> 02:05:57.259 Blossoming along the stone bridge 02:05:57.468 --> 02:06:01.722 are the colorful peonies. 02:06:02.056 --> 02:06:06.518 Now all that remains is to beg 02:06:06.936 --> 02:06:09.813 humbly and sincerely... 02:06:13.692 --> 02:06:17.780 for the audience's continued patronage. 02:06:46.433 --> 02:06:53.691 The time has come for the lions to dance to ancient court tunes 02:06:54.775 --> 02:06:59.780 Tufts of peony blossoms rich with fragrance 02:07:07.162 --> 02:07:15.170 Behold the lion heads, showing great strength 02:07:15.337 --> 02:07:22.011 Beat the drums! Let music play! The peony's scent! 02:07:28.225 --> 02:07:34.523 The flowers' golden stamens emerge from within 02:07:37.151 --> 02:07:43.365 Sporting among the blossoms, tumbling among the branches 02:07:47.119 --> 02:07:55.377 Truly nothing can surpass the lions' ferocious majesty 02:08:52.226 --> 02:08:57.773 All those people booed him off the stage when he was "Shoko." 02:08:57.898 --> 02:09:01.443 Now they carry lanterns with "Kikunosuke" written on them. 02:09:02.778 --> 02:09:06.740 Kiku, you know Osaka well. 02:09:06.865 --> 02:09:09.952 You can show us around between performances. 02:09:10.994 --> 02:09:12.871 Come here. 02:09:17.584 --> 02:09:20.879 Osaka is like your second home, 02:09:21.255 --> 02:09:23.424 so in today's river procession, 02:09:23.549 --> 02:09:25.968 you'll be presented as the leading player. 02:09:26.593 --> 02:09:30.305 You'll stand in front and pay your respects 02:09:30.431 --> 02:09:34.852 to those who used to attend your performances. 02:09:43.652 --> 02:09:46.071 Excuse me, is Shoko ‒ 02:09:46.238 --> 02:09:48.782 I mean, is Kikunosuke here? 02:09:48.907 --> 02:09:50.826 Over there. 02:09:52.453 --> 02:09:54.455 Where do you think you're going? 02:09:54.621 --> 02:09:58.709 I'm a good friend of Shoko's. I have something to tell him. 02:09:58.876 --> 02:10:01.336 - It's Genshun! - Hold on! 02:10:01.503 --> 02:10:04.840 It's okay. I know him. 02:10:05.340 --> 02:10:06.717 Genshun! 02:10:06.884 --> 02:10:11.513 Shoko, just look at you! Congratulations! 02:10:11.680 --> 02:10:15.976 Thank you for everything you did for us. Actually, Otoku ‒ 02:10:16.143 --> 02:10:20.022 That's precisely why I'm here. She's staying at my place. 02:10:20.189 --> 02:10:22.941 - Your place? - Yes. 02:10:23.817 --> 02:10:26.153 She's been sick since spring, 02:10:26.278 --> 02:10:29.364 but she's gotten much worse since June. 02:10:29.531 --> 02:10:34.411 She made me promise not to tell you, 02:10:34.661 --> 02:10:39.249 but the doctor thinks she may not last long. 02:10:39.416 --> 02:10:42.503 I just had to come tell you. 02:10:42.669 --> 02:10:46.715 I know you're extremely busy, 02:10:46.882 --> 02:10:49.676 but won't you come see her? 02:10:49.801 --> 02:10:51.553 I beg you. 02:10:51.678 --> 02:10:55.140 But this is an important day ‒ 02:10:55.307 --> 02:11:00.521 I realize that, but can't you just see her once, please? 02:11:00.896 --> 02:11:03.398 Kiku, go see her. 02:11:05.901 --> 02:11:08.111 Go see your wife. 02:11:08.904 --> 02:11:14.076 How many times have I told you that being a great actor 02:11:14.368 --> 02:11:16.662 is not just a matter of skill? 02:11:16.787 --> 02:11:20.791 You are what you are today because of Otoku's sacrifices, 02:11:20.958 --> 02:11:24.586 because she made you perfect your art. 02:11:25.504 --> 02:11:30.926 Tell her that as father of the great Kikunosuke, 02:11:31.635 --> 02:11:34.179 I am deeply grateful. 02:11:35.597 --> 02:11:37.140 Father! 02:11:37.975 --> 02:11:39.851 Go quickly. 02:11:39.977 --> 02:11:42.646 You can join the procession at Nakanoshima. 02:11:42.980 --> 02:11:44.273 Thank you. 02:11:45.774 --> 02:11:50.404 Send a telegram to inform her family. 02:11:50.571 --> 02:11:53.615 My father's already sent for them. 02:11:53.782 --> 02:11:55.534 Is that so? 02:11:55.701 --> 02:12:00.956 If her condition changes, let me know right away. 02:12:01.123 --> 02:12:03.417 Thank you very much. 02:12:22.519 --> 02:12:24.563 Let us off at this corner. 02:12:44.916 --> 02:12:46.418 Father! 02:12:47.252 --> 02:12:50.964 Otoku, Shoko's come to see you. 02:12:59.973 --> 02:13:01.683 Genshun... 02:13:01.850 --> 02:13:03.602 why did you bring him here? 02:13:03.769 --> 02:13:06.855 I told you not to. Why didn't you listen? 02:13:07.022 --> 02:13:08.899 How can you say that? 02:13:09.066 --> 02:13:12.361 We were never supposed to meet again. 02:13:13.362 --> 02:13:15.530 Dear, please leave. 02:13:15.697 --> 02:13:20.911 I mean, Young Master, please leave. 02:13:21.078 --> 02:13:25.374 Otoku, you needn't worry. 02:13:27.376 --> 02:13:29.670 Father has forgiven us. 02:13:30.837 --> 02:13:32.506 He has? 02:13:33.215 --> 02:13:36.510 He told me, "Go see your wife." 02:13:36.718 --> 02:13:39.971 He said everything I've become is due to you. 02:13:40.138 --> 02:13:42.391 He told me to thank you. 02:13:42.974 --> 02:13:44.810 Really? 02:13:44.976 --> 02:13:48.563 I'm getting top billing on this trip. 02:13:48.730 --> 02:13:51.733 I've returned to Osaka bathed in glory. 02:13:52.025 --> 02:13:56.113 From now on we can be happy... 02:13:57.656 --> 02:13:59.950 both in art and in life. 02:14:00.742 --> 02:14:05.163 Your father has forgiven us? 02:14:06.498 --> 02:14:10.544 We can finally be together for all the world to see. 02:14:12.379 --> 02:14:16.925 So I can finally call you 02:14:17.259 --> 02:14:19.136 my husband? 02:14:19.302 --> 02:14:21.054 That's right. 02:14:23.056 --> 02:14:24.683 My husband... 02:14:42.451 --> 02:14:44.327 Now... 02:14:45.495 --> 02:14:50.250 now I can get better. 02:14:51.209 --> 02:14:52.961 Right? 02:14:53.128 --> 02:14:55.297 I'll get better, won't I? 02:14:55.547 --> 02:14:57.132 Of course. 02:14:57.549 --> 02:15:00.135 What would I do if you didn't? 02:15:00.302 --> 02:15:02.471 Your face has already regained its color. 02:15:03.138 --> 02:15:07.184 But you know, I don't mind if I die. 02:15:08.518 --> 02:15:13.064 You've become a magnificent actor. 02:15:14.065 --> 02:15:18.153 Your father has forgiven me. 02:15:19.279 --> 02:15:24.576 And now I can see your face. 02:15:27.954 --> 02:15:33.043 I can die without regret. 02:15:34.961 --> 02:15:37.589 No, you can't just leave me like that. 02:15:37.714 --> 02:15:40.342 Isn't that right, Genshun? - Yes, it is. 02:15:44.304 --> 02:15:45.847 Dear... 02:15:46.973 --> 02:15:50.811 isn't the river procession today? 02:15:51.478 --> 02:15:54.606 Your boat is waiting. 02:15:55.982 --> 02:15:58.693 Please go. 02:16:00.278 --> 02:16:02.614 I don't care about the procession. 02:16:02.781 --> 02:16:04.908 How can you say that? 02:16:05.742 --> 02:16:10.622 An actor must think of his fans. 02:16:11.998 --> 02:16:15.043 It's a grand occasion in your honor. 02:16:15.210 --> 02:16:19.214 What good is it if you're not there? 02:16:19.381 --> 02:16:23.093 Please, hurry and go. 02:16:24.052 --> 02:16:26.012 Go now. 02:16:26.388 --> 02:16:29.224 But we're finally together again. 02:16:30.058 --> 02:16:33.228 Once it's over, 02:16:33.478 --> 02:16:36.940 we can be together all we want. 02:16:38.859 --> 02:16:40.735 That's true, but... 02:16:41.820 --> 02:16:45.991 There's no reason why you and I 02:16:46.157 --> 02:16:50.412 shouldn't be able to meet, is there? 02:16:51.413 --> 02:16:53.081 None at all. 02:16:53.790 --> 02:16:58.086 Then please hurry and go. 02:17:01.172 --> 02:17:04.092 I'll be waiting here, 02:17:04.593 --> 02:17:07.554 listening to the music coming from the river, 02:17:07.721 --> 02:17:11.683 imagining you there... 02:17:12.684 --> 02:17:16.271 at the head of the procession. 02:17:24.279 --> 02:17:29.451 I've been forgiven and am now really your wife, 02:17:29.618 --> 02:17:31.494 aren't I? 02:17:35.290 --> 02:17:40.754 I don't have to hide it from anyone, right? 02:17:43.924 --> 02:17:45.550 In that case... 02:17:45.675 --> 02:17:49.137 please listen to your wife. 02:17:50.347 --> 02:17:55.560 Do what she asks of you. 02:18:01.149 --> 02:18:02.651 Very well. 02:18:03.485 --> 02:18:05.236 I'll go. 02:18:06.237 --> 02:18:07.822 Wait for me. 02:18:07.989 --> 02:18:11.993 Otoku, you must wait for me. 02:18:13.453 --> 02:18:14.871 All right? 02:18:40.855 --> 02:18:42.607 Wait for me. 02:18:48.405 --> 02:18:50.490 Genshun. - Yes. 02:18:59.916 --> 02:19:01.418 Genshun... 02:19:02.127 --> 02:19:05.213 will she be all right until I get back? 02:19:08.800 --> 02:19:13.722 I couldn't do anything for her while we were together. 02:19:14.139 --> 02:19:17.559 Now that I can do something... 02:19:21.646 --> 02:19:24.232 Otoku, don't die. 02:19:24.983 --> 02:19:26.901 You can't die. 02:20:01.519 --> 02:20:10.278 Kikunosuke Onoe humbly asks for your patronage. 02:20:40.725 --> 02:20:42.352 Genshun... 02:20:43.978 --> 02:20:48.900 would you go out on the canal and take a look? 02:20:50.777 --> 02:20:55.573 Then come back and tell me what you saw. 02:21:08.711 --> 02:21:11.506 Please hurry. 02:21:12.340 --> 02:21:15.135 All right, I will. 02:22:35.173 --> 02:22:37.592 Otoku, your medicine. 02:22:40.386 --> 02:22:41.930 Otoku. 02:23:22.553 --> 02:23:26.474 THE END