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A SHOCHIKU FILM

JAPANESE GIRLS AT THE HARBOR

A Film by HIROSHI SHIMIU

"Japanese Girls at the Harbor" Lyrics by ATSUO OKI Music by YOSHI EGUCHI

"Song of Penitence" Lyrics by UJO NOGUCHI Music by TETSUO TAKASHINA

Based on the Story by TOMA KITABAYASHI

Screenplay by MITSU SUYAMA

Directory of Photography TARO SASAKI

Assistant Cameramen TOSHIO UBUKATA

SABURO FURUYAMA SEIJI NISHIYAMA

Production Design by KO KANESU

Set Decoration by KOTARO INOUE

Assistant Directors TAKESHI SATO, ISAO NUMANAMI

TAI HAGIWARA YASUSHI SASAKI

Directed by HIROSHI SHIMIZU

Starring MICHIKO OIKAWA

YUKIKO INOUE UREO EGAWA

RANKO SAWA YUMEKO AIZOME

TATSUO SAITO YASUO NANJO

YOKOHAMA

THE FOREIGN SETTLEMENT

ON THE WAY...

TO SCHOOL...

AND BACK

It's just the two of us in the end.

It will always be just the two of us.

I feel sad watching the ships leaving port.

Every Yokohama girl feels that way.

LOVE...

Give me a lift.

Hold on tight.

ON THE WAY...

TO SCHOOL...

AND BACK

Just the two of us again.

Dora, I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have left you yesterday.

That's all right. I don't mind.

I sincerely hope you and Henry will be happy.

Merci.

THE CHURCH

A COOL, CLEAN FLOWER GARDEN

AFTER THAT, THE TWO WENT...

TO THE SEA...

TO THE MOUNTAINS...

AND INTO TOWN

THEY WERE QUITE HAPPY

BUT LOVE IS A FICKLE THING...

Henry hasn't come to see me recently. I wonder why.

What are you thinking?

You're thinking about Sunako, aren't you?

It's a sin to toy with that girl.

Still thinking?

Let's floor it on the way home.

I'll hang on to you.

Henry.

Henry.

Henry!

So you're hanging out with those hoodlums again?

And going to Yoko Sheridan's place?

Isn't that unfair to Sunako?

Go wait on the hill, all right?

Who cares if he comes? I don't want to see him.

Don't say that. Henry's trying to go straight.

You have to see him at least once.

BUT IN FACT, SHE SHOULDN'T HAVE GONE TO SEE HIM...

BECAUSE...

I've been expecting you. I heard you were coming.

Let's begin dance practice.

You promised to go to the ball on the President Asia tonight.

Sunako, go to the ship right away!

Go find Henry. He's dancing with Yoko.

You think I would do something so rash?

If you really love him, you have to overlook his faults.

Love must be generous, or it's nothing at all.

You can't stay in a place like this.

Why suddenly so concerned? It's not like you.

We'll marry in God's presence.

Dear God!

BUT GOD WOULDN'T FORGIVE HER.

READ HER DIARY TO LEARN WHAT HAPPENED NEXT

"I drifted from Yokohama to Nagasaki to Kobe."

I'm leaving Kobe.

I'm moving to Yokohama.

I wish I could go too.

Is there someone there you want to see?

And what'll happen to your freeloader in Yokohama?

He follows me like a puppy dog. What am I supposed to do?

Who on earth is he?

A painter.

He's been tagging along ever since Nagasaki.

I mean what is he to you?

Husband? Sweetheart? Servant?

Good question.

BACK IN YOKOHAMA

HOME

You're home early today.

They say she's changed completely. The old Sunako is gone.

Business is bad, and now this rain. What a life!

Sunako, I'm going home.

So am I.

Henry, right?

Sit down.

How about a drink?

Seems I'm in the way here. I'll get lost.

I wonder how Dora's doing. Heard anything?

Did I say something wrong?

Are you two happy?

I wish you both every happiness.

I should be going home now.

Or will you be my customer?

Just kidding.

My best to Dora.

The new lady next door asked if there were any good jobs around.

Worry about your own situation for a change.

You won't make a cent painting pictures of me.

MORNING

A guest.

This is no place for you.

I couldn't help but come.

Henry's working hard. You have a happy home.

Did you come just to hear me congratulate you?

Besides, this is no place for lady visitors.

Any good jobs around?

There's a lot of people in the world.

Too many people.

SUNDAY

I have to pay a visit.

Stay away from respectable people's homes.

I think I can squeeze some money out of them.

I never had a chance to congratulate you.

This may be the only place where I'm still welcome.

I'm glad you came.

Fix something nice for her.

I should be going.

Why don't you walk her home?

Don't walk me home. It isn't fair to Dora.

We used to walk these roads together.

That road.

This one too.

Look how far we've walked.

Will you do something for me?

I want you to pull your life together!

I can't stand seeing you so unhappy!

I wish I could. You have no idea how much.

But it seems impossible. It's unbearable even just thinking about it.

Henry, please... let me cry on your shoulder!

Has your wife gone out?

My "wife"?

I haven't met her yet, but isn't she your wife?

Does she look like my wife?

Let me do that washing for you.

Is Sunako in?

No, she's out.

What exactly are you to Sunako?

What's it look like?

You aren't her brother or a mere stranger.

But you certainly aren't her husband.

By the way, what are you to her?

What's it look like?

Not her brother. Not a stranger.

And certainly not her husband.

Did you wash my undergarments?

The lady next door offered to do it. I felt sorry for her.

She needs money. Take her this.

I'm quitting my job and moving somewhere far away.

"Life is short, but troubles are endless."

Want a parting gift?

Masumi, let me go with you!

"Defeated warriors can only escape one at a time."

Crime doesn't pay.

See ya.

You didn't know? I'm amazed.

Does Henry see Sunako that often?

Was I wrong to tell you?

What is Sunako thinking?

That's what I don't understand.

Are you here to see Sunako?

What about you?

Don't misunderstand.

What's there to misunderstand?

What a rotten stunt to pull.

I've lost my only link to a decent life.

I hate Henry!

Can't you see why I hate him?

Get out!

Did Dora say you could come here tonight?

Do I need her permission?

I guess not. You're here as a customer.

I need to talk to you.

I don't discuss serious matters with customers.

Where's Henry?

Why would I know where your husband is?

I assumed you'd know better than anyone.

Dora, do you think I'm that kind of woman?

You mean I'm wrong?

Dora, don't jump to conclusions!

I'm going to be a mother soon.

Yet recently Henry's been coming home drunk nearly every night.

It's all my fault.

I took advantage of your kindness.

I thought this house was the only place I was welcome.

You've always been welcome here.

But I presumed too much.

I shouldn't have.

So here you are!

Dora's in tears at home, knitting socks for the baby.

What am I supposed to do about it?

Go home and learn how to be a good father.

You two should think up a nice name for the baby.

This is for the best.

Perhaps I said too much earlier...

After a storm comes the calm.

Take good care of Henry.

Henry, Dora - where should I go?

Poor woman.

The doctors have given up on her.

So it's you, Sunako.

This is the end of Yoko Sheridan.

Abandoned by the world, I'm dying alone on a rainy night.

Perhaps it's my just reward.

I wonder how Henry and Dora are.

They got married. They're doing well.

You must stay away from them.

I wish I'd realized that sooner. But they're happy now.

Sunako, learn from my example. Hurry up and pull your life together.

But what if society won't take me back?

Be patient and wait until it does.

Should it forgive us so easily after all that's happened?

All right! I'll wait!

I'll wait as long as it takes to be forgiven...

I'm glad we met again.

YOKOHAMA, FAREWELL

What'll happen to me?

Come with me. I could use someone to talk to.

Throw those away!

They sent you their regards.

THE END

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