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A shochiku film

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Miss... you look very beautiful.

Everyone... congratulations.

The weather couldn't be finer.

Thank you.

Would you mind offering her a few kind words?

First, please love each other.

But let it not end there.

You must also be grateful to those who have helped you.

Only then will you be happy.

Thank you for those words.

The groom is waiting.

Excuse us.

Wasn't that nice?

How nice...

To witness a wedding party in Autumn.

That's something a refined gentleman would say.

Not someone like you, still not married at your age.

Buddy, I didn't choose to be this way.

I have a dream.

That's where you and I differ.

Listen to you!

By the way...

You keeping your wife happy?

You mean... ikue?

The one who made dinner for me that one time.

I left her for a younger girl.

Left her?

Foolish man.

Get out of my sight!

Idiot!

You disgust me.

Tora-San's marriage proposal

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

Kiyoshi atsumi as tora

Kiyoshi atsumi as tora

but people call me tore, the street peddler.

Chieko baisho as sakura

hidetaka yoshioka as mitsuo

masami shimojo as uncle

chieko misaki as aunty

gin maeda as hiroshi

hisao dazai as president gajiro sato as genko

keiroku seki as buddy kei suma as the father of the bride

Mikako shiroyama as aya

sachiko mitsumoto as fuyuko

shogo shimada as yoko's father

Keiko matsuzaka as yoko

executive producer: Yozo sakurai

producers: Tomiyuki maruyama Kiyoshi shimazu

written by yoji Yamada yoshitaka asama

planned by shun'ichi kobayashi

music: Naozumi Yamamoto

art direction: Mitsuo degawa yutaka yokoyama

camera: Hideyuki ikeya

lighting: Masahiro noda

editing: Iwao ishii

sound recording: Isao suzuki

sound mixing: Ryuji matsumoto

Cinematography: Tetsuo takaba

original story and directed by yoji Yamada

Want jam?

It's all gone. I'll buy some.

Is your hanky pressed?

Don't forget to speak clearly.

Sometimes you mumble too much.

About this necktie...

Done eating? There's still time for you to finish eating.

A good cure for nervousness...

The lady next door said to pull the little finger.

It might help.

Going already?

Coming home late?

It's the final interview.

They'll answer by tonight, so I'll be home early.

Goodluck!

I sure hope this company hires him.

It's Autumn already.

I had a dream about tora last night.

Good for you... I couldn't sleep last night.

About time he'd return.

I hope not, at least until mitsuo gets a job.

Mitsuo!

Why the necktie?

Job interview!

You still at it? Must be rough.

Goodluck!

Gen, how's the high priest?

He's at mt. Minobu.

Morning!

That girl I mentioned... I brought her.

Did she say she'd work?

This is kayo kimura.

Hello, my name is sakura.

She lives nearby.

How convenient!

Your resume?

She worked at a bakery before.

So she's used to this kind of work. Right?

You know the job requirements?

Starting today?

Yes.

Thank you.

I'll write your name here, so note your own in and out times.

You can change upstairs and leave your things there.

Excuse me.

Find it?

I hope she stays on awhile.

How's mitsuo doing?

Another interview.

How many interviews has he had?

Over thirty.

He still hasn't had an offer?

They don't know what they're missing.

Such a nice boy, too. Why won't anyone hire him?

He's too quiet.

That's what's good about him!

If talking was a good quality, tora would be working.

Who'd hire him?

That's why he doesn't work!

What kind of company today?

Some advertising agency.

The one suggested by hiroshi's brother.

Then there's no problem.

It's the final interview.

He should do fine.

I'll get sick if he doesn't find a job soon.

Really...

Ready?

Sanpei, she's starting today!

Take care of her.

Come around that way...

My father said, this company...

Your company may be small but it has potential.

I would like to work for such a company.

Where does he work?

Asahi printing, inc.

Asahi printing? Where's the head office?

In shibamata, katsushika ward. Near taishaku temple.

It's a factory?

I see.

Any other questions?

Let's see...

What are you doing here?

We sure see each other often!

I heard you got a job.

It's a country credit bank.

Not quite what I wanted...

Hiroshi...?

Over there.

About the fall company trip.

How about going somewhere other than a hot spring?

Somewhere educational like historical theme parks...

Sounds good.

Boss, hiroshi has no time for things like that now.

Why?

His boy's job hunting!

Nothing yet? That's rough!

Why not have him work here?

If all else fails...

Ridiculous!

He couldn't handle this kind of work. No!

How many sheets more?

Welcome home.

Is he home?

He's waiting for the call.

Went okay?

He seems confident.

Time for dinner.

All company information?

It's steak tonight! Come on!

Want me to answer it?

Suwa here.

Oh, it's you, nabe... What do you want?

You got the job? Great!

Me? I'm waiting for the call.

Got to hang up. Congratulations.

Nabe got a job as a junior high school teacher.

Him, a teacher?

Today's interview...?

Not bad.

That's good.

Always the same questions... You can memorize them.

So you weren't nervous?

Who did he take after?

You, hiroshi?

I think so. I was such a nervous kid.

I was so nervous at first, too.

At an insurance company...

I didn't know what I was saying after awhile.

As I was leaving, I knocked on the door.

As you were leaving?

Those old guys sure had a good laugh.

But my friend had it worse... He forgot his own name!

But he got in! It's a good company, too.

That happens!

Suwa here.

Yes, it's me.

Isee...

No good?

Don't worry, you'll have other chances.

Let's eat.

Mom...

Yes?

I quit this job hunting.

I just won't work.

What will you do?

I'll do what I want.

I'll live the way I like.

Then all this was for nothing.

That's what I'll do!

Calm down.

Do you have something you really want to do?

After four years of college...

Is there something you really want to do?

If so, I won't stop you.

But that's not the case, is it?

You just want to run away.

You're a coward.

You don't understand my pain.

I think I do.

How could you?

I sent out a hundred postcards...

Wrote over 40 letters and resume...

Filled out all those forms...

Mitsuo suwa, economics dept., joto university...

They all asked the same thing.

Tell us about yourself...

I'm skinny and look unreliable, I'm really very reliable.

I have many close friends who depend on me.

I always worked closely with my club leaders.

I don't want to lie anymore!

I'm not a tape recorder!

I give up!

Stop crying. It won't solve anything.

He's right.

You chose this path.

So, don't take it out on us.

I didn't choose this path. You forced it on me!

What?

I didn't want to go to college.

You said I had to go.

Mom, even you said...

Dad couldn't go to college, so you should go in his place.

That's why I went!

Watch what you say!

Where to?

To get a drink!

What are you going to do?

Go somewhere...

Stop this nonsense.

What good will it do? You're not like tora...

You still have interviews...

Where will you go?

Who knows?

When will you be back?

Wait, mitsuo!

Please stop. Let's talk it over.

Let go of me!

Excuse me...

Any sleeping cars open?

Yes, there are.

One, please.

Where you going?

Where does this train go?

To takamatsu.

That's where I'm going.

I'll be back.

You a student?

With an easy life...

Traveling aimlessly...

He's a jerk.

Buddy!

Have some tea.

Thank you.

Please feel better.

Have you ever run away from home?

Yes, I went to hokkaido.

Your parents must have worried.

I don't have a father and my mother's a bar hostess...

Package!

Thanks.

Is sakura here?

Who are you?

I'm the successor here. Name's torajiro kuruma.

Liar!

Tora's home!

Where've you been?

You know, peddling on the road.

Aizu... echigo... north kanto...

What's wrong?

Why are you crying?

Mitsuo ran away from home.

Welcome home! Sakura's having a hard time.

Why'd he leave?

His job search wasn't going well...

His interviews went bad, he fought with hiroshi and left.

When did he leave?

One week ago... Eight days already!

Is that all?

I thought it had been six months to a year!

We don't know where he is!

Listen...

I left this house when I was sixteen,

and didn't return for 20 years!

What's one week?

No need to make such a fuss!

He's not a kid...

He's an adult.

You should console her more.

You don't know what we went through during those 20 years.

Never thought about it, have you?

Is that how you guys greet me?

Who is he?

Later...

What's this crap?

I came back because I was concerned about you.

I went out of my way!

How about some tea and a "thank you?"

Inconsiderate!

Mitsuo suwa... you're the one who's worrying us!

It's from mitsuo!

Kotojima, kagawa pref.

He's in kagawa!

He's alive...

What's this?

It's a specialty item from that area.

"I'm fine, so don't worry about me... kotojima... mitsuo."

See?

Mitsuo's doing fine.

He even sent you a gift.

Nothing to fuss over! For you...

But...

How about talking in the back?

A runaway like me is a burden for you?

Silly. It's a hard time for mitsuo...

He's job hunting now.

I'll make his bath, so serve him tea!

Is tora really her brother?

Yes.

Unbelievable!

Here it is... kotojima.

Boats leave for there from tadotsu or marugame.

A small island.

So he's here?

Tadotsu? How nostalgic.

I once played around there. She was so kind to me.

Cut the stupid talk!

I don't get it. Why did he go there?

He must have a friend there.

He never spoke of one from there.

Has he ever been there?

Never.

Brother, did mitsuo ever tell you?

A destination is not for a traveler to decide beforehand.

He looks out from the train window...

Beautiful seto inland sea...

A green island...

I'd sure like to go there...

Mitsuo, in despair, gets off the train...

What's that?

A ferry.

The island folk are kind...

No need to stay at an inn...

Why not stay with us? We have an extra room...

For the boy from Tokyo they have a party...

One night... two... One week... two...

I see, it's like a fairy tale.

President, be quiet!

I would call him, but where on the island?

What'll we do, hiroshi?

Shall I go find him?

No need to.

Why not?

We're always bailing him out. That's what ruins him.

But if he doesn't come home, it'll only get worse!

Forget it!

But, I feel sorry for him...

You women tend to spoil your boys too much. Think!

Stop it!

You're a loving couple, right?

Can't you use nicer language?

Sakura, I'll take care of it.

I'll go and look for mitsuo from tomorrow.

Really?

I was planning to work that area.

I'd really appreciate that.

Wait a minute.

He might be good with love affair problems,

but this is a work-related problem...

Would mitsuo listen to tora?

What would you say to him?

That's easy!

"Mitsuo, look closely at me...

"This is what someone who has never worked looks like.

"Do you want to look like this?"

You know yourself!

I reflect on myself at times.

That should work!

He'll surely be taken aback after looking at me.

"You're right. I can't do this. I must return home...

"And become a salaried worker."

He'll pack right there and head on home.

I see.

Thank you, tora. I'm relieved.

How was that?

Thank you. I'll take care of expenses.

He may not have plane fare.

Then I'll have you take care of that. Don't forget!

Sorry to interrupt your stay and have you do this for us.

No, I'm always causing you trouble. I owe this to you.

Thank you.

I have an early morning. Time to call it a night.

Your bed's ready.

Mitsuo sure is lucky!

He has so many people who care about him.

How true...

He'll regret he ever left!

He's such a nice boy.

He's probably facing Tokyo and saying a prayer.

"Father... mother... Sorry to worry you so much...

"I'll be home soon!

"No, mitsuo! Don't leave!"

Who's that?

Who else? An island girl.

He has a way with women... Just like me.

To return home or stay with the one he loves...?

Mitsuo's heart is being pulled both ways.

To stay or to leave? That is the question.

Mitsuo gazes at the setting sun...

A boat passes by...

The sound of gentle waves...

A seto sunset is beautiful, isn't it?

Is it?

It won't work... not with a dreamer like him!

Absolutely not!

Be quiet!

Hiroshi's back!

He's late.

Where did he go?

He drove brother to Tokyo station.

What took him so long?

He beat me.

Put the car in the garage.

You know what happened?

What?

On the train platform, he suddenly didn't want to get on.

He said the shinkansen was too fast... he'd get dizzy.

I told him to find a palanquin. We argued.

So he got on?

He got on.

Thank you. I'll make tea.

Fuyuko, it's been so long!

How's everyone?

Hello.

Your daughter? She's gotten so big!

My husband's away so I came to see my father.

Is the high priest well?

Yes, thank you.

Is tora around?

He came home yesterday, but had to go to shikoku suddenly.

Too bad. We're always talking about him.

Please give him my regards.

Excuse us.

She always looks so young.

How many years has it been since brother loved her?

Before mitsuo was born!

Hello, bingoya.

- What's the occasion? - — we're going home.

I hope mitsuo meets up with tora.

Good evening.

Come to think of it,

my mother understood me the most when I was young.

I used to wonder why dad never said the right things.

That's exactly what I'm doing to mitsuo.

They're so big!

Morning!

Mitsuo, it's your nurse friend.

Catch any fish?

Just crabs today!

Such a nice girl.

Just a little more!

Good morning!

Time for your visit again?

Are we going fishing today?

No, the prices are bad today.

I'll help you in the fields then.

Thank you.

Can you also help out on iseya's farm?

Sure!

It's nice to have young help.

You should have rested sooner.

Your body was overworked.

But don't worry.

Get lots of rest...

But don't go back to Kobe yet.

Walk around the island...

It may seem boring, but it's good for you.

Take care.

Take care.

How are you?

Is she really the old man's daughter?

Rumor is that she's illegitimate.

Where did he work?

He was a captain of a ship.

A captain? I see.

Good morning.

Your insect bite healed?

Yes.

Don't wash it with soap or scratch it, now.

I know.

Welcome home.

Should you be up?

Sure, I'm bored.

I was thinking about making something good to eat.

Can you cook?

Didn't you know? I'm the owner of a restaurant.

Father, the doctor says I can get up and about.

He did?

He said it's good for me to relax on this island.

You taught me to dance the tango when I was young.

You were so big...

Smelled of cigar smoke...

Remember?

Pull the wire tight.

It's so hot. Are you all right?

Miss! How's grandpa?

Fine! He's feeling much better. Where are you going?

To help with an old woman.

She needs help being bathed. See you!

I'm laying you down...

How's your hand?

Much better...

How's your leg?

Take care of the rest.

Can you see the ocean?

I'll be back.

Looks like a tough job.

That lady lives all by herself. It's sad.

She can't carry anything.

Electric stove... pots...

Why do you work on such a lonely island?

After I graduated from nursing school,

I was asked to work here.

Ever thought of living in Osaka or Tokyo?

Never. Too many people, noisy...

If I left, everyone here would be mad at me.

I guess so...

They all like you.

57 of them, all old men and women.

I envy you, aya.

You know what you want to do.

And people depend on you.

I told you not to scratch! Show me!

Look what you did!

Your arms are so soft!

Compare it with mine.

Feel my muscles!

Show me!

It's hard!

This island?

Is there some place to drink here?

Can't stay here very long...

Should be easy to find him.

Officer...

Any robbers on the island?

None.

Thanks.

You've tanned a lot since you arrived here.

I start work early in the morning.

Doesn't this island suit you?

Maybe I should work here. I can handle hard labor.

Silly, you're already working!

Yes.

Who's that?

He's my uncle. What's he doing here?

Hello.

This is aya, one of the nurses.

Hello. Nice to meet you.

I'd better go.

Excuse me.

Your folks are dead worried.

Yet you've been seeing a young beauty.

You must've cooled down by now.

Pack up. We'll go back to shibamata.

What? You came because mom asked you?

Right. Just for you. Let's go.

No, I won't go.

Thanks for coming, but...

Tell me what happened.

I planned just to stay one or two nights here...

But these people were so kind to me.

I thought I'd return the favor by helping them.

They were so happy that they asked me to do other things.

There are so many old people on this island.

None of them can do hard work.

I feel needed here.

I got up at 4 am. And go fishing.

Working in this fresh air...

I feel alive!

I truly feel that.

Please understand how I feel.

Fine as a cat with its fur full of catnip.

So you aren't coming home?

Sorry.

Even if I ask you?

I refuse.

Well, then...

I guess I'll have to spend the night here talking to you.

You can go home...

I can't just go home without you.

You think I can say that you didn't want to go, so I left?

Show me the way!

Where to?

To an inn!

There are none here!

Where are you staying?

Someone's house.

Is it spacious?

Not really.

I can stay over, right?

I guess so...

Who lives there?

An old man and... Another person.

Who's that?

A sick person.

A sick person? Why'd I come here?

Which way is it? This way?

It's very, very far away!

Here, nothing could be that far away.

There are many slopes. You'll get worn out.

Are you hiding something?

You don't want me to come?

Of course not!

Let's go.

Wait a minute...

Not yet?

We're almost there.

We're almost there.

This way.

Wait a minute!

You say almost there... How much more?

Right over there...

I give up!

Some place to stay around here?

Anywhere!

Okay.

I'll look for one.

I'm bushed.

Hello.

Hello.

Visiting someone?

Well... I wonder who.

Uncle...

That house's okay.

This is your uncle?

Yes... sort of.

How do you do?

She's the "sick person."

Thank you for taking care of my stupid nephew.

Don't mention it. He helps out a lot.

You came all this way to see mitsuo?

I thought he might have been a burden on you.

Please...

Weren't you going...

No, she wasn't.

Shopping... I'll ask you later.

Let's go, uncle.

Thank you.

Such a beautiful island.

We have nothing here...

That's what makes it nice!

We live here.

What a wonderful place!

Feeling better?

Yes, thank you.

Such an interesting man...

Her husband, perhaps?

I don't think so...

A gigolo?

What's that?

Like a loose pair of pants...

That fall off eventually?

Shut up!

Find out anything?

Yes...

He's mitsuo's uncle!

He was worried and came all the way from Tokyo.

Uncle?

His uncle...

How about throwing a party for him and yoko?

Goodidea!

You get the fish.

Can you get some good sake?

Yes, I'll use my speedboat to go get some.

You're good at that!

- — Thank you! - Go now.

Can I come, too?

Sure!

This should be fun!

Your nose is bleeding!

Have a drink!

Father, what's wrong?

Tango_.

Tango!

She's so good.

Mitsuo...

Isn't that tora's suitcase?

He's going home on the next boat.

What?

Thanks for everything.

How sad...

You'll still be here, right?

Of course.

He'll marry his nurse friend and live here. Right?

That's not true! Aya and I aren't like that.

That's an insult to aya!

He got upset.

Very upset!

Seems he really loves her.

Gramps...

Thanks for everything.

The longer I stay, the worse the rumors about yoko get.

I'll be going now...

You're leaving?

Please, sit down.

What is it?

You're the only one I can say this to...

Yoko is the daughter of a lover I had in Kobe.

I wouldn't blame her for hating me for that...

But she came by one day and just stayed around.

I couldn't figure out what she was thinking...

My mother was a mistress, too...

So I know how yoko feels.

She just wants a father. She's lonely.

Please understand.

Actually...

I have several other illegitimate children...

Several others?

But none of them care about me now.

Only yoko does...

I understand people who had unhappy childhoods.

How about it? Stay until she gets better...

If I did, I'd never be able to leave.

You can't do it?

My boat's almost here. I must be leaving.

Don't worry. It's yoko's nap time.

Handshake?

Try to get along with yoko.

See you.

There he is.

Tora!

Why?

Why are you sneaking off?

When we first met, I knew this time would come.

No! You can't leave!

Please, be happy. I'm sorry.

Uncle!

The ferry's been cancelled. Waves are too high.

They said probably for a few more days.

Welcome back!

I'm back!

It sure is raining!

Mail!

Thank you.

It's a postcard from brother!

Where is he?

Kagawa prefecture... He's with mitsuo!

He met up with him!

I'll read it.

"I can't return just now. Mitsuo is fine. Don't worry."

What's this?

Wasn't he supposed to bring mitsuo back?

He doesn't phone and just stays there 4 or 5 days...

He has some nerve...

He's useless.

Terrible handwriting, too.

Something must have happened! Now I'm worried...

What do you mean?

I'm not sure, but...

I'll show this to hiroshi.

Hello.

Fishing on a day like this?

No good, but the fish are big!

Must be nice...

He's a jerk.

Let's have lunch together!

I made a box lunch for us.

Sounds good...

Where shall we go?

How about up there, where the view is nice?

Okay.

Tora went out?

The doctor gave permission.

A harakiri offer. Take it away, robber!

"Hard as an overripe eggplant."

"I'd like to bite it."

"But my false teeth don't help."

That's it.

I've got it! — perfect.

A lord is passing!

How far do you go?

To the bottom of these steps.

Can you take us all the way to takamatsu?

We'll give you a nice tip!

Why'd you buy so much?

I have to buy something for all 34 island homes.

I'll buy you something later.

No thanks.

Please, what would you like?

Shirt? Shoes?

I don't wear shirts.

No shoes, either.

It's true.

Look.

What are you thinking about?

I wonder what uncle's up to.

You're funny... worrying about a man like him.

We've gone through a lot.

Like what?

His weak point is beautiful ladies.

He falls in love so easily.

Then always gets jilted.

I wonder if he'll stay that way all his life.

Always falling in love...

Sometimes his lady friends love him...

Then, he always runs away.

I feel sorry for him.

You're like him, then.

What do you mean by that?

Guess what.

Take it off.

I mean your sweatshirt!

Why?

Just take it off!

All right!

Why?

All right!

A present for you!

Handmade?

Try it on!

It fits perfectly!

I'll take this, then.

No! It's so dirty!

Smells like you!

Stop that! Take it off!

Wait!

Wait, now!

Please!

Aya! No! Take it off!

Did that hurt?

I love you.

Where are you?

I'm here!

What are you doing there? Can you help me?

I have to go. Sorry!

What were you doing?

Sleeping...

Throw some here!

I like being around people. A quiet island's nice, too.

Worried about your place in Kobe?

Managing a restaurant must be rough.

I don't care about that place.

You can't say that. You're the owner.

Actually, tora...

I sold the place a while back.

Only my debt remains.

I'm so stupid.

I took out a big loan for renovations...

But couldn't make a go of it.

So I escaped to this island.

After seeing dad's face, I decided to stay.

I don't care anymore.

Life is hard like an overripe eggplant.

I felt that way.

You suffered that much?

But...

When I'm near dad and the ocean, I forget my troubles.

Then you came into my life.

It was on that hill. You were carrying an umbrella.

When I met you, I knew I could tell you anything.

As long as life is interesting, I'm happy.

I never met anyone like you.

Why couldn't I have met you earlier?

I agree. I think so, too.

Let me buy you something!

How about a sweater?

I don't wear them.

A necktie?

Don't wear them, either.

A coat?

Nope.

How about going to a hot spring?

I don't bathe.

Troublemaker!

"Ripples in seto, the beautiful sunset...

"I'm going to that island to marry you.

"Everyone fears we might be too young.

"Don't worry. We love each other.

"Goodbye to the dear old terraced fields.

"My little brother wept, saying not to go.

"Aren't you a man? Stop crying.

"And take care of our parents."

Mitsuo? Is it really you?

What have you been doing all this time?

Call me sooner!

Coming home tomorrow?

Really?

Are you with brother?

I think he'll stay. I'll try talking to him, though.

Why?

Same reason as always.

You know...

What are you talking about?

Hello?

I'll come home alone.

Don't say that. Come home together.

You're hanging up?

We'll be waiting for you!

What does he mean by "same reason?"

Love?

Welcome home.

I took out another quilt for you.

Where's tora?

He's still drinking.

Good night.

I meant to ask you...

Is tora really single?

Yes.

Has he ever been divorced?

He's always been alone?

Yes.

Why?

He isn't popular, I guess.

A man's appeal is not his face nor his money.

You're still young, so you don't understand him.

Do you?

I do!

What's appealing about him?

Well...

He's warm. Not like a stove, but...

Like the warmth of a mother's touch on a cold winter's day.

Warmth from the heart.

Do you love my uncle?

Then why don't you marry him?

What?

He loved you from the moment he first met you.

He's always thinking about you.

But after being jilted so many times, he can't express it.

If you were to marry him, my family would be so happy.

Are you angry?

I want to hear those words from tora himself.

I don't want to hear it from someone who doesn't know him.

It's none of your business!

I'm sorry.

Welcome home.

These island people sure can drink! I'm quite drunk!

Well, good night.

The moon's so beautiful!

It sure is!

I've never...

Were you talking with yoko?

I made her angry.

Meaning...?

I said you loved her.

What did she say?

That it's none of my business.

I sure said a stupid thing.

I guess I was drunk.

Forgive me. But if you propose to her, I'm sure...

Enough!

I'm leaving on the first ferry in the morning.

I'm leaving, too.

You don't have to. Stay here with your nurse.

That's no way to talk...

Just because you were jilted.

You don't have to say it that way.

Dammit!

Morning!

I'm going back to Tokyo.

I want to stay, but I can't.

I have to think about my job...

Really?

Isn't there another reason?

Couldn't you stay a little longer?

That boat's leaving.

Take care.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

"Thank you for everything.

"I will write a formal thank you letter soon.

"Goodbye. Torajiro kuruma. Mitsuo suwa."

Mitsuo!

Goodbye!

I'm going to stay!

No! A man has to know when to give up.

I have work to do, so we'll part here.

Go home, get a job and make sakura and the others happy.

See you.

Uncle...

Don't become like me. Bye.

Wait...

Uncle...

You must be lonely without tora and mitsuo.

It must be hard for you, too.

He was such a good boy...

Father...

Thank you for everything.

I think I'll be heading back to Kobe.

Leaving?

I'll be back soon.

Take a look.

This is the deed for this land!

Father...

That's all my stock. It's all yours.

You need money, don't you?

How did you know?

Torajiro told me. Sorry, I didn't know.

I don't need this.

I'm home.

A souvenir.

That's no way to greet your parents after what you did!

I'm sorry.

What an attitude!

Clean up. Don't feed him.

What about brother?

He got jilted.

His interview is at 10 am.

He'll be late if he doesn't leave now. Shall I call him?

Leave him be, it's his life. He's got to learn these things.

But...

Leave him alone.

I'm going.

To the interview, right?

Have something to eat.

No thanks.

Wait!

Wear this necktie.

So dirty...

I'm going.

Good luck.

Be yourself, and don't worry if it doesn't work out.

I get it.

You're leaving?

My husband's returning tonight.

How's the priest?

He's fine.

We were talking about tora again.

Come visit sometime.

We have lots to talk about.

I must be going.

My regards to everyone.

Watch out! Out of the way!

Careful! Move aside!

Sakura, it's me.

Did mitsuo get home all right?

I was worried maybe he took another side trip...

Not like me? That's true.

Thanks for everything. He has a job interview today.

I think he has something in mind.

He'll be fine.

He's smart and a good person.

I'm sure the president will like him.

I hope so.

What happened on the island?

He doesn't tell us anything.

He didn't say anything?

That's what I like about him.

If he gets the job, I guess I'll buy him a nice suit.

Got to save money.

I have to go to work! I'll call again!

I know, I know.

Just a minute.

What is it?

Come here.

Happy new year.

Happy new year. It's your first year on the job!

Sit here.

What is it?

Hurry up! I'm going out.

We're working so hard, and you won't help us?

What's wrong with that? It's my last year as a student.

Is that all you wanted to say?

Who is it?

What are you doing here?

I thought I might be able to see tora.

But I'm happy just to see you.

I missed you!

Why the apron?

Everyone's so busy, so I'm going to help out.

Why not help out?

That's why I came here.

I'll work.

Silly boy...

Welcome!

What're you talking about?

New year's gifts for you.

Have a nice day! Sorry, we're so crowded...

Thanks for helping us.

Mitsuo, give me that dishcloth.

I'm ashamed.

"Happy new year.

"Last year was one of many embarrassing moments.

"With much self reflection, I embark upon a new year.

"I ask for your support again this year. Torajiro kuruma."

These are small ones.

I'll add a big one almost for free.

Who's he?

Aren't you that nurse from kotojima?

What are you doing here?

This is my job, as you see.

Is that your new boyfriend?

What do you mean, "new?"

I know, I know.

For the two of you. It's yours.

Thank you.

Be happy!

Thank you!

Mitsuo, you were jilted again! Serves you right!

Hard like an overripe eggplant.

It's too hard for my false teeth.

How about this big one? It's a steal!

Take a close look!

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