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You're the mad doctor's sister!

Your brother's insane!

He's a quack!

Torajiro Kuruma, M… D…, President Shibamata Medical Lab…

Why, ma'am!

How is my brother's study? Is he progressing?

Yes. But he didn't sleep last night.

He may become ill...

Before he completes his study.

My husband and I are worried.

I've brought his favorite food.

For his lunch.

You're kind.

Welcome, ma'am.

He must be a lot of trouble for you.

Not at all!

We're happiest when we can be of service to him.

Aren't we?

We want to live until...

He completes his study.

That's our only wish.

You're so kind.

Brother, lunch is ready!

Doctor!

Brother!

Rest for a while.

I'm almost through.

It's virtually completed.

Is that true, Hiroshi?

Just a tiny bit more.

He's almost done it!

Before long...

His medicine will rid the world of constipation.

Wonderful!

You can't eat that.

When will you move out of this house?

Please! Give us time!

Then pay your debt! Both the principal and the interest!

Don't speak of it now.

My brother's working.

Here, Brother.

Anti-constipation medicine?

How could he? He's insane.

He's genius.

Genius! That boob?

I've got it!

It's logical!

Hiroshi!

Yam fibers!

I must hurry.

Speed is important.

I've got the urge.

What did he say?

That he's got the answer.

Congratulations!

Why hadn't I thought of it?

Yam fibers synthesized with...

Ordinary castor oil.

Blending them produces crystals.

It's so very logical!

Brother!

Doctor!

Don't enter!

It's dangerous in here! Keep out!

A world freed from the agony of constipation.

Now!

The anti-constipation medicine...

Brother!

Mr. Kuruma.

Mr. Kuruma!

It's ready.

Your laxative.

Take two after each meal.

If you get diarrhea, stop. Take it now?

I will.

Here. Water.

Eat lots of fibrous vegetables.

Get well.

It's working already!

Can I use the toilet?

Tora-san, the Matchmaker

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

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

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised Chieko Baisho as Sakura in Shibamata, Katsushika…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

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

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

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Kaori Momoi as Hitomi

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo Gajiro Sato as Genko

Tatsuo Matsumura as Matsuda

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Akira Fuse as Kunio

Michiyo Kogure as Kinuko

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Yukio Takashima Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Hiroshi Nakamura Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

That's enough.

Good luck.

Thanks for everything.

Three cheers for the newlyweds! Hurray!

Good luck!

Take care!

We're back.

Mitsuo, you're here?

How was the wedding?

The groom was nervous.

The bride seemed all right.

She enjoyed drinking.

Times have changed.

That hall must be busy.

Five weddings just today.

President!

Thanks.

Hard day.

I feel odd drinking while the sun is up.

Have some tea.

He got an A.

In what?

Composition.

Read it.

"My Mother."

"My mother loved my father so she married him."

What a thing to write! Give it to me!

He's grown up enough to write that?

How long have you been married?

Ten years.

It means I'm ten years older.

Everything around here has changed.

But not Toraya or your printing shop?

There's one more that hasn't changed.

Yes, how's Brother?

It's time he got back.

I wonder when he'll get married.

Another bride!

She's lovely.

A deluxe wedding.

Brother!

Oh, no!

Everybody's here?

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Why are you all in black?

Somebody die? Who was it? Aunty?

Oh! She's still alive.

Of course I'm still alive!

We just got back from a wedding.

Don't shock me like that.

A wedding? How stupid!

Who got the ball and chain?

My fellow worker.

A laborer?

Fine as a cat with fur full of catnip!

Even a laborer can get a wife.

Brother!

He loved her so he married her.

Great! He loved her so he married her.

A mere laborer?

What's wrong with laborers falling in love?

Just think...

Can he afford it on the pay they get?

Brother, stop it!

That's an insult!

You're just envious because you can't get married.

What?!

Did you ever stop to think about how we feel...

Whenever we see a wedding?

No way!

You take your pretty bride by the hand...

And happily show her into the house...

How often do you think we've dreamed of that?

What a disappointment!

He said it because he loves you.

Indeed.

Let's change and go back to work.

Some sweets, please.

Go upstairs and take a rest.

Give this to Uncle. I brought it for him.

He'll be glad you did.

What is it?

What was it?

Lotion.

Smells good.

He bought this for me?

Probably imitation.

Tora, supper's ready!

Sorry about what I said.

It's all right. Forget it.

I cooked your favorite potatoes.

Uncle. Forgive me.

It's all right. Thanks for the lotion.

Use it after shaving.

I've never used lotion.

Look at it closely.

It's the real thing. Made in USA. Imported.

Made in America?

Use it well.

This wine is from Italy.

Great!

The real thing.

It's like we've gone abroad.

It fell in!

Never mind. Let's drink it.

Have some Italian wine.

All right.

Is this one of the bribes you got?

Insulting! It was a year-end gift.

Still, it was a bribe.

I'll have some.

Tora, welcome home.

Welcome back.

Taste good?

You know what this is? It's hair tonic.

Really?

You all right?

It doesn't make any difference.

Isn't it funny, Mitsuo?

Sure.

Your uncle Tora made a mistake...

Because he didn't study English.

Well said!

If you don't want to be like me, study hard.

Got it?

Promise.

Only Tora could say that.

Mitsuo's improving in school.

Yeah? That's great.

Where's that composition?

Read it.

"My Mother."

He writes better than me.

He wrote something funny.

Don't read it.

Why not? Read it aloud.

"My mother loved my father so she married him."

Really? I see.

"That's why she calls him 'darling'."

Mitsuo knows best, huh?

He's great.

"But my father speaks arrogantly to my mother."

I'll say he knows!

"But actually he loves her deeply."

Good observation.

I'm glad Tora came back, making us so happy.

That's right.

He wrote more, didn't he?

Sure.

"My mother sometimes looks sad.

"It's when my uncle comes home."

Who do you mean by "uncle"?

Me?

"My uncle's name is Tora.

"He's my mother's only brother.

"He keeps falling in love.

"And he always gets jilted. He isn't married yet."

How well he knows!

And? Read the rest.

"When the neighbors speak ill of him,

"My mother looks sad."

That's enough.

It's all fiction.

Let's stop it.

"I keep hoping he'll get married soon.

"That would make my mother very happy."

Even a child can tell.

Yeah. Even a child.

Let's eat.

Wait.

Who wrote this in red?

"Well-written. Some uncle!"

His teacher.

Oh, yeah? His teacher thinks this is good work?

Let's stop it and eat.

Sakura, what do you think?

Mitsuo disgraced his family.

You don't care?

He didn't disgrace us.

He certainly did! Absolutely!

That's right.

You agree, huh?

Yes. We're all ashamed of you.

Stupid!

He admitted it himself!

Idiot!

I'll shampoo you!

To hell with your Italian wine! You disgraced us too!

Don't do that!

What're you doing?

You're only disgracing us!

Look! Mitsuo's crying!

I'm sorry if his composition offended you.

You don't have to apologize.

That's what Tora should be doing.

He's right.

Mitsuo, stop crying.

Brother!

You just got home.

You can at least stay for supper.

Tell Mitsuo I'm sorry.

Come closer and look.

You feel the texture?

People of Hokkaido, I know living here isn't easy.

These neckties are all made in Italy.

They're genuine, not fake.

Actually, they were smuggled.

I've got to dispose of them fast.

If they were sold in Tokyo,

each one would cost at least 5,000 yen.

I'm not asking that much.

Hey, you look like a movie star...

Hello.

Hi!

What are you doing?

Viewing the landscape.

It looks so strange here.

Where are we now?

North, in Hokkaido.

I know that much.

If you like, I'll give you a ride.

Thanks.

But I don't like cars.

You'd rather walk?

Yep.

Miss...

You're not married, are you?

No.

A young lady like you shouldn't speak to strangers.

I could be a masher.

I'm right, huh?

You're strange.

Think so?

A telescope?

How much...?

Parcel post.

Thank you.

50 yen short.

Sorry.

A package for Mitsuo.

For Mitsuo?

Who from?

Torajiro Kuruma, in Hokkaido.

From Brother!

He's in Hokkaido?

He still feels bad. That's why he sent it.

What is it?

A big pencil.

Excuse me.

Nakamura!

You're back?

Thanks for the wedding.

How was the honeymoon?

Sit down. I'll make some tea.

What's wrong?

I don't know. The engine stopped.

Let me check it.

Thank you.

You're out of gas.

Is that all?

A friend of mine runs a gas station.

I'll have him send somebody.

Have some tea while you're waiting.

All right.

You're kind. Thanks.

Not at all.

No? After I've been kind to you?

Someone, help!

Nobody's around. Just a quick one.

What's wrong?

All right. Just don't be rough.

Really?

Don't tear my clothes.

I really can?

Thanks. Won't take long.

This zipper...

Wait!

Who are you?

You making advances? Can't you do it any better?

What?!

What's the matter?

Stand up!

Ouch!

You all right?

It's caught!

It's your fault! Idiot!

I'm bleeding.

I won't forget this!

Are you okay?

I remember. We met in the mountains.

Didn't I tell you?

You mustn't speak to strangers.

Where are you from?

Tokyo.

Yeah? Me too.

I'm from Shibamata.

In Katsushika...

Where in Tokyo?

Den-en-chofu.

Den-en? It means "pastoral".

Your father a farmer?

No.

I bet your family's worried about you.

Where will you stay tonight?

I don't know.

No hotel reservation?

Shall I find you one?

What'll I do now?

About what?

I left my suitcase in the car. My clothes are in it.

Don't worry about it.

You're lucky you're safe.

Chastity comes first. Don't worry about clean panties.

It stings!

They're two, but they want separate rooms.

We've only one vacant room.

They insist on two rooms.

You heard what I said.

What're you doing?

Never mind!

I'm sorry. We've only one room available.

I see. Only one.

Where's the police station?

Why?

To report what he did.

Good idea.

Do it.

Hold it! Wait!

I'll get two rooms for you.

Since you insist, we'll stay.

Please. Do come in.

We're not rich.

Pay what you can.

Show them to our best rooms.

Never mind. I'm the manager. Don't interfere.

Getting sleepy?

A lot happened.

Where will you go tomorrow?

Well, let's see. First, I'll go to Hakodate.

I'll stay there a few days.

Then Asahikawa.

After that, wherever I feel like.

You live that freely? I envy you.

Your name's Hitomi?

Aren't you going back to Tokyo?

I'm wondering about it.

Should I go back to Tokyo?

Traveling alone like this, is something bothering you?

I'm going to get married soon.

Yeah? Well, I guess you're happy, then.

It calls for a drink - to your marriage.

Congratulations!

So you're getting married?

What's he like? Handsome?

So-so.

Is he good to you?

I guess so.

You don't sound too happy about it.

I don't know what to do.

I suppose I should feel happy.

But somehow I don't.

I thought a trip would help. So I came to Hokkaido.

But I feel the same.

I guess I'll give up and get married.

Hitomi, maybe you're asking too much.

Don't talk like that!

What do you mean?

Some girls are trying to save their sick fathers.

They're forced to marry lechers as old as their fathers.

How would they feel if they heard what you said?

I don't understand.

Let's say it's a cold winter night.

The snow is softly falling.

In the shack where the girl lives...

A messenger arrives from the lecher who's waiting.

"Father, I'll be going."

Her sick old father takes her hand.

"My daughter, forgive me.

"I'm forced to marry you off to that lecher because I'm ill."

"What are you saying?

"I'll send you money. Get well as soon as you can."

Suddenly someone rushes in.

He stands there gasping.

Know who he is?

I don't...

Her friend, Mosaku.

"Oyone, why must you marry that unspeakable lecher?"

"Forgive me, Mosaku.

"He may take my body.

"But my heart will always belong to you."

"Oyone!"

The snow is still quietly falling.

What a tragic scene!

Even the messenger who came for her is weeping.

What happened to her?

You mean Oyone?

As she swore to him on that snowy winter night...

She lives, loving Mosaku deeply until the day she died.

What's wrong?

Did I say something wrong?

No. Oyone must have been real happy.

Because she could love him so.

I'll go to bed now.

Then, you'll go back to Tokyo?

Yes.

Good night.

Yes, good night.

If you feel blue back in Tokyo...

Go to Shibamata in Katsushika.

Go to the sweets shop called Toraya.

My family there will be kind to you.

Thank you.

Don't mind what I said.

I'm sure you'll be happy.

I'm glad I met you.

Yes? You forgot something?

I've made two beds side by side for you.

It's time to go there.

You idiot!

Thank you very much.

Good morning, sir.

Where's the girl?

I got her car this morning.

She left in it.

She gives you her regards.

She left? That's good.

About me...

Checking out?

No. I feel like staying a few more days.

But we'll be full up this evening.

Yeah? Where're the police?

I think I'll report a case of attempted rape.

All right, you can stay as long as you like.

I feel sorry for you.

You don't have to.

I'm not imposing?

No. Please enjoy yourself.

Marriage?

The Koyanagi and Irie families.

And all their relatives.

Today is the luckiest day of the year for you all.

Two fine families joined by splendid marriage.

My heartiest congratulations!

Hitomi and Kunio Koyanagi were joined...

In matrimony at the shrine in this hotel.

It was consummated just minutes ago.

It is my great pleasure to announce it.

Please.

You be careful.

Please do your best.

How many minutes for this?

Fifteen.

I'm so nervous.

It's hot today. You're sweating.

Want to get to the toilet?

Our firm specializes in interior design.

Kunio is highly talented in that field.

And what impresses us even more is,

despite he's the president's son, he never boasts about it.

Will we be in time?

Yes. Don't worry.

The dress is here...

She's ready.

How lovely!

The dress is beautiful, too.

She looks pale. More rouge.

What's next?

Take the pictures now.

The pictures! I forgot!

It's awful!

Where are you going?

To wash my hands.

Why must it be now?

What happened?

Hitomi!

Hitomi! Wait!

Hitomi!

Oh, excuse me!

I have an announcement.

Hitomi is a little indisposed. She's resting.

She'll be with us very soon.

The groom has changed his clothes.

Let's give him a nice hand.

Smile!

It happens. It's nothing.

How is she?

She's all right.

What a mess!

Hello, there!

From Hitomi Irie. Den-en-chofu.

Who can she be?

Search me.

I don't think he has friends in a rich area like that.

Read it aloud.

"Dear Tora. My wedding is nearing.

"What you said in Hokkaido.

"I often think about it.

"Sometimes I wish I'd continued the trip with you.

"But if I mentioned it, you'd scold me again.

"I wish you could attend my wedding.

"But I suppose you hate ceremonies.

"From Hitomi."

How unusual!

What's she to him?

But she says she's going to get married.

So...

I'm glad she didn't say she decided not to.

He must've met her during his trip.

We don't have to worry. Good.

Tora!

Howdy! Everybody well?

Welcome home!

Sakura, Uncle, how are you?

Welcome back.

You were in Hokkaido?

I sure was.

Got the pencil?

Yes. Thank you.

A friend wants me to help in Shizuoka. I can't stay long.

For you.

Thank you.

A cup of tea, then I'll go.

So soon? Can't you stay for a couple of days at least?

Did some girl drop in to see me?

A girl about 24 or 25.

She's from Den-en-chofu.

Is her name Hitomi Irie?

She came?

A post card did.

Where is it?

Hurry!

Hitomi Irie.

"Dear Tora. My wedding is nearing."

She's getting married after all.

She was so worried.

About what?

Getting married.

"You'd scold me again."

Maybe I was too hard.

It would have been better if I'd told her not to marry.

Who is she?

A girl from the pastoral district.

If I'd got back sooner, I might have talked her out of it.

What's that? A taxi in such a narrow alley.

Excuse me. Is this Toraya?

Yes, it is.

Is Tora in?

Yes, he is.

He's here!

Will you help me?

A guest for you.

Brother!

Be quiet!

"If I mentioned it, you'd scold me again..."

She's silly to write this.

Tora...

Yeah?

I was reading the post card you sent and...

Hitomi!

I'm glad you're here.

What would I do if you weren't home?

Here I am, as you can see.

I ran away from my wedding.

That's good.

If I go to my relatives or friends, they'll drag me back.

I thought it over and came here.

Tora, please help me.

As long as you're here, I won't let anybody touch you.

Sakura, take her upstairs and hide her.

Let no one see her.

This way.

Careful on the stairs.

Who're you?

The taxi driver.

It's okay. You can go.

The fare...

Say that first.

Keep the change and buy some candy.

It's 4,600 yen.

What?! That's too much!

Never mind. I'll pay.

Here's 5,000 yen.

You all right?

This isn't a show. Get lost!

Go away!

We're closed for today.

You too! On your way!

She should have said it sooner that she won't get married.

She always wanted to get married but couldn't.

Everybody was happy for her.

The preparations were going well.

Then all of a sudden it was her wedding day.

Things like that happen.

She was thoughtless.

She may have her reasons.

But we can't let her stay here.

After all, she's a stranger.

I agree. Her parents must be worried.

It's none of our affair.

I don't want to get involved.

Right, Hiroshi?

I guess so.

Call her home and ask them to come for her.

That's best.

What does Tora think?

No sense in asking him.

Hiroshi, make it plain to him.

Do I have to?

Yes. You're the right person for this.

Where's Tora?

He went shopping.

That moron went shopping?

He's back.

It's him.

It was some job!

What do you think? Is it too loud?

You think so? I'll take it back.

What's that?

Hitomi's clothes. Genko, take out the rest.

Sandals, chopsticks, toothbrush, toothpaste...

I bought them all.

Everything but panties. I can't buy those.

Will you buy them for her?

She'll be staying with us for a while.

Hiroshi, you heard about the situation?

Yes.

That's how it is. I'm her guardian now.

I expect you to help her too.

Yes.

Now, what'll we have for supper?

Deep fried bean curd.

That's no good.

A young girl from a good family up to ears in trouble.

Fix something kinder and more delicious.

I heard. You brought your bride?

Why don't you make yourself scarce for a while?

You have no delicacy. You have no right to see her.

Get out!

Don't shout. She'll hear.

Excuse me.

Your shop is so noisy.

She's ill.

I'm sorry.

Why didn't you ring the bell?

I went to see Tora's bride. She's beautiful!

You serve Buddha, yet lie?

Inside!

I'm not lying. Forgive me!

A Mercedes!

How nifty!

Don't touch!

This a Mercedes?

It's a Cadillac.

I urge you to speak up.

Tell me what you're thinking.

I don't know what he is to you.

But, at any rate, he's a stranger.

Come home and apologize to your father.

Then take a trip to Europe for a while.

That'll do you good.

No.

I won't go home.

What do you mean?

I want to live by myself.

It'll be easier if Father just disowns me.

What a thing to say!

Tora's sister. She's very kind.

How do you do?

The young madame?

I'm sorry my daughter's been causing you trouble.

We don't mind.

You're complete strangers. Yet you're kind to her.

I don't know how to thank you.

It's not necessary.

That's enough. Be discrete enough to go away.

You're in the way, too.

Would you kindly...

Leave us alone?

I'm sorry.

Uncle, Aunty, don't stare at them like that.

Be more courteous.

Tell me frankly.

Do you like that funny Tora?

It's important. Be truthful.

You're silly!

Tora's just kind to me. Didn't I tell you?

Are you sure?

That's a relief.

People are saying you might have a lover.

How silly! What gossips! It's not that simple.

Don't call them silly. How can you?

I'm sorry.

Have you considered how worried I was yesterday?

I thought you were dead. I even planned for a funeral.

Aunty, she's leaving.

Thank you for everything. I'll be going.

Actually, madame.

I meant to take her home, but she's so adamant.

She insists on staying here.

She does... Yes.

She's welcome to stay.

Thank you very much. Actually, I should apologize.

Please don't brother -no - I mean bother.

We'll take good care of her.

She'll soon settle down.

Very well, if you insist.

I'll come again to thank you.

Please look after her.

And -where is Mr. Torajiro Kuruma?

Mr. Kuruma went to see The President.

Really? Please give him by regards.

Then, please excuse me.

Do look after my daughter.

Goodbye.

I'm bushed!

That's all for today.

See you tomorrow.

Let's go have a drink.

All right.

He's forcing himself.

I'd better go home.

Oh, come on.

No, I've got to go.

Afraid of the wife?

Welcome back.

You're back? We already ate.

Give him some beer.

Have you settled down a little?

Thank you for everything.

She'll be okay.

Yesterday I was so upset. I was totally confused.

But now I realize I've caused trouble for many people.

Don't blame yourself.

As they say, there's no use crying over -leaking water, huh?

Over spilt milk.

Yeah. There's no use in regretting.

I'm not.

It must've been a grand wedding?

You can tell by her dress. It looked very expensive.

I'm glad it was a dress. It's light.

A kimono would have been heavy and uncomfortable.

You can't run in a kimono.

I wore a kimono at first.

Did you wear a wig too?

I felt so strange.

I never felt so about other brides.

But with all the make-up - seeing myself in a mirror.

It reminded me of a badger wearing a wig.

You're joking. You must've looked pretty.

Absolutely not.

I wasn't pretty.

I looked like a clown.

I was so embarrassed.

I know how you feel. It's the outfit of feudalism.

Then, men should wear topknots?

That's right.

I'll wear a flashy wig when I get married.

It'll make me look more manly.

After the ceremony you changed into a dress?

Yes. The beauticians were waiting.

They changed my make-up and dressed me again.

I was like a doll.

While they were plastering me with that goo,

I thought a woman's life was pathetic.

I felt like it was the end of me.

I couldn't see any kind of bright future ahead.

I see.

I know how you felt.

Men never feel like that.

I felt like I was sinking into darkness.

Next thing, I knew I was in a cab.

The driver gawked at me.

He must've thought I was nuts.

I don't think so.

I'm stuffed!

I ate three bowls of rice.

Good evening.

You're crude!

Why?

We were speaking seriously.

What kind of wedding clothes will you get for your daughter?

Oh, I'll rent something.

One of my friends has a rental shop.

He'll give me a discount.

Only 50,000 yen for the works. Cheap, huh?

With you, it's always money.

Weddings are costly.

We were saying weddings are a mere formality.

What matters is the newlyweds' future.

Future, you say?

He wouldn't understand.

The way you talk, I think I know how you felt.

How did you get married?

It's nothing to talk about.

He fell in love with Aunty and married her.

The moron there had a matchmaker arrange his.

Well!

He saw her only once at the arranged meeting.

It was the custom then.

And this bride looked different at the wedding?

I can say she looked better than when we first met.

I asked the matchmaker why. And he told me...

The one I met was the bride's sister.

I was shocked.

Is that true?

Unfortunately.

Didn't you feel like running away?

I couldn't. I owed money to the matchmaker.

You were in debt even then?

That's right.

Darling.

Take your bath.

Yes, dear. I love you.

Good night.

You must be tired.

Shall we call it a day?

Your bed is ready.

Thank you. Good night.

Good night.

There's no use regretting what's been done. Right?

Happiness in life is what matters most.

Your mother knows that.

Thank you. Good night.

You know, Tora, Mother is so funny.

Mother?

She mistook you for my lover. How stupid!

Good night.

Socialites misunderstand easily.

Hey, laborers!

Are you resting well?

Be back on the job tomorrow!

Where's Mitsuo?

Taking his abacus lesson. He's late.

Did you grow up around here?

Yeah. This place was better when I was a kid.

It's all changed.

Did you ever sit here and cry?

I mean, thinking about somebody you loved?

I don't know. Maybe I did.

I've been wanting to ask.

About what?

Why don't you get married? Is there some reason?

Well, it's just that I have my past.

I don't want people to remind me of it.

You see what I mean?

Yes -I guess I understand.

That's how it is.

Here you are. 1,500 yen for three boxes.

Sorry. She'll be back soon.

Answer the phone.

Thank you.

They're all out at the busiest time.

Yes. Very well.

Where are you going? Here.

Hi!

Who's he?

The man I was supposed to marry.

You're him?

My name is Koyanagi. How do you do?

Your mother told me you were here.

I wondered how you were.

How are you?

I'm fine. Thanks for caring.

I'm sorry.

I guess I'll go.

Bye.

Young man!

Me?

Cheer up.

I know how you must feel.

But this will teach you something.

I've been thinking quite a bit.

Then you've advanced a pace.

Losing out in love is sad, isn't it?

Yeah. I'm pretty much of an authority there.

Really?

Want some coffee?

I'm back.

You're late.

Where's Hitomi?

Upstairs.

May I come up?

Please.

I've been waiting, Tora.

Sorry to be like this.

I don't mind.

I was drinking with that young man.

I consoled him. I hope he'll feel better.

Is that so? Thanks.

If you happen to meet him again...

Try to be a little kinder.

He loves you very much.

He loves me?

I can't believe it. He hates me.

Far from it.

He only thinks about you...

Ever since the wedding.

Even though he loves you so much,

You hate him so much that you ran away.

It does happen between a man and a woman.

You should at least say...

You're glad he loves you, that you appreciate it.

That'll be enough to make him happy.

That's how men in love are. Can you understand that?

You've taught me something great.

A good lesson, huh?

Good night.

Good night.

Hitomi...

What?

Open the window and look at the sky.

There's a ring around the moon.

Is that so?

Sleep tight.

You okay?

Hi!

Shouldn't I have phoned you? I couldn't go to the shop.

Do you mind?

Let's get some coffee.

Why not?

How come you care about me?

Because...

I feel I'm partly responsible.

I'm going to live on my own - starting now.

I can teach English or something.

Good.

We live in different worlds.

You can work for your father's company.

That's your future.

I resigned from my father's company.

Interior design isn't for me.

I've got to go.

Bye.

Bye.

Why...

Kyoko.

The landlord let you in?

Nice room, isn't it?

What's wrong?

I feel sorry for you.

Such a dirty room!

I'm going to clean it up.

That bag? My clothes?

What's this?

For you.

Thanks.

Will you make me some tea?

This one?

Yes.

It's dirty!

How's the driver? Hurt bad?

"California... English classes..."

Will you at least pay for the paper?

I'll pay when I succeed in life.

Will you ever succeed?

Stop quibbling and go to the tax bureau.

That reminds me. I've got to go.

Well!

Him again.

Young man!

Hello. Is this Toraya?

Don't play dumb.

Why the overalls?

I work at a nearby garage.

I just dropped by. Is Hitomi in?

You never give up.

Even a girl who loves you would hate you.

And Hitomi does hate you.

Didn't I tell you?

You've got a bad case.

I'll go get her.

Thanks.

Hitomi, that young man's here again.

What? Is that so? I'll tell him that.

She said to leave.

Really?

Really.

Is that so?

She said to leave?

Let me tell you. You're tall, good-looking, rich...

You can get girls easily.

I resent the way you talk!

You resent it?

You're an intellectual?

Women won't like you all the more.

This is her favorite cake. Give it to her. Bye.

You mean you weren't upstairs?

A mystery.

Was I dreaming?

Kunio, please. Don't come anymore.

Didn't I tell you?

Can't help it. Let's go get some cold beer.

Let's go.

Aunty, what happened?

It's Tora's fault. I'm not involved.

I kind of think...

Hitomi is attracted to him.

So much the better. They'll get along.

But it's strange.

Once they failed to marry yet now they're in love.

It's not strange.

It means they've progressed in their new life.

I see.

There's someone who's always jilted, though.

Think Tora's in love again?

He won't realize he's in love until after he's jilted.

Mitsuo.

What are you doing?

Why do you hate math so?

I like calculation.

Calculation isn't enough.

How can I offer these at such a low price?

I can't say it loud.

A big wholesaler in Tokyo...

Released them just to pay his tax.

I'm practically giving them away.

These things are...

Made to be hung in the halls of mansions in swanky districts.

You can tell just by feeling them.

But I won't ask you that much.

I'll come down to a harakiri price. Get it?

It's almost free.

Things begin with one. 1st country: Yamato.

1st island: Awaji. 1st thief: Goemon.

1st lecher: this lady.

A pink curtain...?

You a newlywed?

You sound like you want to lead a hard life by yourself.

But the world isn't that rosy.

You may think you're an adult.

But people only think of you as a spoiled girl.

You disgraced us and made us waste money.

Yet you demand independence.

You just talk big.

Mamma -all I want is to be happy.

Is that wrong?

If you'd done as I said,

You'd have had your happiness.

Are you happy now?

Why ask me that?

Yes, I can say that I'm happy.

Then, you see...

I want my own happiness - different from yours.

Anyway...

Don't disgrace your father anymore.

When Kunio moved out from home.

They said we were responsible for it.

He left home?

Yes. He quit his father's company and left home.

You ruined him too.

The nerve of you to say you want happiness!

Teru!

Have you cleaned up?

How did you know I'm here?

Kyoko told me.

Yeah? Come in.

I was having supper.

It's pretty tasty.

Kunio -I'm sorry.

Why?

I've done an awful thing to you.

I don't think so.

No matter what Kyoko may have said, I'm enjoying myself.

I can think about many things.

Mostly about you, though.

Reasons why you hate me...

If I rectified it, would you love me?

Maybe you hate me because I worry about things like that.

I was afraid I'd never see you again.

I regret one thing.

I wanted to tell you that.

Tell me what?

That I haven't said this to you:

I love you.

Say...

Kiss me.

I ate an onion.

Hiroshi, are you through?

You're late.

Hitomi...?

Not back yet.

Come here.

I worked hard and made a little money.

So...

For me?

Not you.

For Hitomi? I see.

Do you suppose she'll like it?

It's beautiful. She'll love it.

I hope so. She's from a good family.

So I bought her a nice one.

It must have cost you a lot.

I'll say it did!

Where did she go?

She said she'd be back by supper time.

Think she'll be okay. She's so naive.

She can't tell the good guys from the bad guys.

She's easy to be seduced.

Should I go look for her?

Welcome back!

Hitomi's back.

Oh, she is?

Brother.

I'm back.

What kept you? We were worried.

You know, Tora.

What?

I'll get married.

You mind?

Why, no.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Who's she gonna marry?

I'm afraid it's not you.

I'm afraid so.

She's entitled to marry anybody she likes.

I suppose.

What is it?

There's something I wanted to ask.

What?

When we get married...

Will you act as our go-between? I talked it over with Kunio.

Will you?

Sure.

Go-betweens should be married men.

Doesn't matter.

We're marrying because you put us together.

Will you?

Sure.

Great.

Have you eaten?

I'm starved!

I'll warm the soup.

I'm stuffed. I ate three bowls of rice again!

You must be hungry. Let's eat.

Tora, you just got back?

What's wrong?

President...

Why must you always...?

You must be surprised. I was too.

I'm sure now that everything...

Has turned out the way it should.

They'll get along.

Won't she feel like running away again?

No. This time she decided it for herself.

Yeah...

Where are you going?

It's time for my business trip.

You just promised you'd act as their go-between.

You can't leave yet.

I can't?

Stay until after the wedding.

Sakura, Tora hasn't eaten, has he?

We're coming!

Try to understand.

It sure is hard on me.

Congratulations On Your Marriage

Irie and Koyanagi families

Toilet paper exchange…

Used magazines, newspapers, phone books, rags and the like…

In exchange for them we offer clean toilet paper…

I'm sorry.

The newlyweds are entering. Please applaud!

Wait. The go-between is washing his hands.

I'm sorry.

Do it once again.

How many times must you...?

I have to go. I can't help it.

All right, now?

I'm sorry.

All right?

Here come the bride and groom.

Kunio and Hitomi are getting married today.

I appreciate your attendance.

We're holding this party to celebrate their marriage.

First of all...

We'll have a few words from the go-between.

Mr. Kuruma, please.

Now...

Please.

Here.

Yes!

Do your best!

I hope he can do it.

I appreciate...

What was I to say?

That paper.

The paper, get it out.

The paper?

That reminds me...

Hiroshi... can I read that memo?

Please.

I remember what to say, but...

Don't worry.

Gosh!

I dropped it in the can!

I was surprised. Until now...

I've never gone to the can in a kimono.

It would've been easier if I'd worn a skirt.

To keep the coat dry, I put it over my head...

And held the string in my mouth.

Then I yawned, and it fell...

And got pissed on.

Brother! Stop it!

That is how I lost the speech.

My memo was flushed down the can.

Wherever it is, it'll bring the couple good luck.

I guess what I said wasn't very important. Anyway, congratulations!

"If you ask what the true Japanese spirt is...

"I'd reply it's like cherry blossoms in the morning sun."

Thank you for listening.

As representative of the bride's and groom's relatives,

Kunio's sister Kyoko will say a few words.

Ordinarily, my father would be the one to speak.

But my parents refused to attend.

He forbade me to come, too.

But I came anyway.

My brother and Hitomi got married once.

And now they're doing it again. I don't think it's strange.

I think it's wonderful.

Brother, Hitomi, congratulations!

Much better than the go-between.

Was she ever!

Shut up!

Now for the greetings of the bride and groom themselves.

Hitomi, please.

Hear! Hear!

I'm thinking about what happiness means to Kunio.

At our last wedding, I thought only of myself.

How can I put it?

To be considerate of others, or should I say...

To wish every happiness for everyone in the future...

I guess that's what I was lacking.

The man who taught me that.

It was Tora, who's with us now.

I'll always remember this necklace.

And I'll never forget Tora.

Thank you, Tora.

Don't mention it.

I'm also grateful to Sakura and everyone else at Toraya.

Please.

Mamma...

Thank you very much for coming.

I'm very happy now.

Now it's Kunio's turn.

Well...

I'm not much of a singer.

But I'm worse as a speaker.

So I'll sing instead of talking.

Can you sing?

A little.

Has he ever sung?

What will you sing?

Really, I'm not good.

We don't mind!

Sing it from the heart.

Well, then...

Don't laugh!

"Hiding my tenderness,

"So fragile and easy to break,

"I'd like to act cheerfully while in your presence.

"Don't be fascinated by something that enticingly glitters.

"Please come to see me - at least once in a while.

"Spread out your wings for your own sake.

"And fly high toward what you believe in.

"There is almost nothing I can do for you.

"But I at least wish I could be a perch you could rest upon.

"Something important that'll never fade away.

"I want you to find something that will never fade away.

"That will never fade...

"Away..."

I've found the memo.

Forget it.

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

A fine wedding.

How are they? Are they getting along well?

Yes. They're busy but they're fine.

Do they come here often?

Sometimes. They drop in to eat sweets.

They seem so happy.

Is that so? Well, thank you very much for everything.

I guess you're worried about her.

Yes. Because she needed my care the most.

She still worries me.

I see.

It's not very much, but please have some.

Thank you.

Sakura -about your brother...

Is he out?

He's been on a trip since last month.

What a shame!

I wanted to thank him for being my daughter's go-between.

Where is he now?

Where is he?

He always goes north when it's hot.

He lives like rich people.

Is he in Karuizawa?

Yes -he's there.

Is that right?

That's most convenient.

Actually, my husband and I are going there tomorrow.

We may be able to meet him.

I hope you can.

Isn't he in Aomori?

Was I wrong?

It's so hot!

Give my men some soda!

Mr. President, how do you do?

"Dear Toraya People:

"I bet it's hot in Tokyo.

"I'm writing this from where it's nice and cool.

"How's Hitomi?

"Her husband isn't very tough.

"I fear she won't be happy for very long.

"As her go-between, I'm so worried I can't even sleep.

"Please be kind to her. Your Tora."

You think I'm a slut? Don't insult me!

Wait, wait!

You're no virgin, anyway.

Howdy!

You caught me again?

Your inn is near here, huh?

Good. I'll stay there.

Not tonight. We're full up.

You refuse? Where're the police?

Will my room do?

Sure. You tell me all about your love life.

I'm not intruding?

Not at all.

Let's go.

The End