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A Shochiku Film

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Water! Give me water!

Thank you.

You're Japanese?

It's been so long since I heard Japanese.

Are you hurt?

Forget it.

I won't live long.

I'm fed up with living as a wanted man.

By the way...

Will you do me a favor?

If you ever go back to Japan...

Will you give this charm to a woman?

Tell her it's from her brother.

If she asks where her brother is...

Just say he was in far-off San Francisco and...

He died miserably.

But he kept wishing her happiness until his last breath.

Can you tell me your name?

My name is Torajiro. Torajiro Kuruma.

My sister's name is...

Sakura!

Sakura.

How many times have I shouted that name...

Toward the sky of Japan?

How do you know that name?

Then you're...

Brother!

Sakura!

God has saved me!

Let's go back to Japan.

How?

I've been looking for you.

You came at a good time.

A ship for Japan.

Hurry!

Let's get aboard and be free!

We're safe now.

We're bound for Japan.

Thank you. You saved my sister and me.

My heart-felt thanks.

The sun is coming up - rising from the east.

It looks as if the morning sun is also blessing us.

Have we reached Japan?

Was I dreaming?

Tora-san's Dream of Spring

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

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

Kuruma is my family name… Herb Edelman as Michael Jordan And my given name is Torajiro…

Herb Edelman as Michael Jordan

But people call me Tora, Herb Edelman as Michael Jordan the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo Yoshio Yoshida as the Troupe Leader

Hiroko Hayashi as Megumi

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Kyoko Kagawa as Keiko

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Story by Yoji Yamada Leonard Schrader

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Tomio Kuriyama and Leonard Schrader

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

Good morning.

Sorry, Mitsuo came on the wrong day.

Never mind. Tell him to come today.

He's forgetful.

Excuse me, then.

See you.

Bye.

English Con versation School

Good morning.

Autumn is here. The maples have turned color.

Where's Aunty?

Upstairs. We got some grapes from Kofu.

Take as many as you want.

Wow! So many!

There was no need to send so many.

Good!

Lots of fruit in autumn.

Persimmons, apples, tangerines...

About time for Tora to show up one of these days.

Yes.

Sakura, come on down.

What is it?

It's Tora! He's back!

What?

Welcome back!

I saw you riding your bike near the temple.

Why didn't you call me?

Welcome back.

Aunty, how are you?

I'm fine.

Glad to hear it.

What's that?

A present.

What is it?

Grapes. They're in season.

Have you had any this year?

No.

Not this year.

Really? Good.

Come inside.

When summer ends, I suddenly get aches and pains.

Me too. My shoulders are stiff.

Come on in.

Aunty, do you mind if I rest upstairs?

It's such a mess right now.

I don't mind.

You can rest right here.

Somebody in my room?

Of course not. It's your room.

All right, then.

Give the boss some of the grapes.

Say you're sharing the gift you got from me.

It'll be nice to be in my own room again.

What'll we do with the grapes upstairs?

Don't ask me!

Brother...

It's Hiroshi. Hiroshi, Tora's back!

Welcome home, Brother.

Hi, Hiroshi!

Some grapes from the boss's wife.

So many?

I'll make tea.

Here're more grapes.

They're sour. Who brought them?

Brother. They're his present.

Hiroshi.

Yes.

How's the boss?

Fine. He's at the tax office.

While you sit here bitching about grapes...

Whether they are sweet or sour...

He has to run around worrying about business.

Poor guy!

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Welcome!

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Uncle's here.

Hi, Mitsuo.

You got big.

Greet him.

Huh?

What's wrong with him? What did he say?

It was English. He's taking English lessons.

His teacher lived in America. She's a good teacher.

English is the fad.

So Mitsuo's studying English.

What did you learn today?

Dad means "Father."

And Mom?

What about Uncle?

Uncle?

Uncle means...

Do you call your uncle "Tiger" in English?

I didn't know.

What about Aunty?

Tiger is a beast. Tora means tiger.

It's a pun.

Get me the newspaper.

Yeah? Mitsuo made a pun in English?

Great!

How do you say "lion" in English?

Lion is "lion" in English, too.

It's just an English word anyway.

I see.

Shall we eat?

Have some beer.

How do you say "beer" in English?

That's English, too.

How about "cup"?

It's also English.

Let's forget about English and eat.

Aunty.

It's the boss.

Have you seen the evening paper? A tiger escaped.

Hi, Tora. I heard you were back.

How are you?

I'm fine.

They're arguing about shooting it.

In my opinion, they should kill it.

That's mean.

Why? It's only a beast.

Amateurs have no right trying to keep tigers.

I agree.

That's enough about tigers.

Stupid!

Why can't I talk about tigers?

Here's another one that we have.

Sure. You have one, right here in the house.

A ferocious one, too.

Shut up, Octopus!

Let go!

Brother!

Let go, damn it!

I see how you really feel. You think I'm a ferocious tiger?

You expect me to run? Okay!

Shoot me! Go ahead!

Wait a minute!

That's no way to talk to them.

"What's Tora doing?"

"It's time he was coming back."

Uncle and Aunty always say that. Right?

Buy Mitsuo an English notebook.

When will you be back?

When I feel like it.

At least be nice to Hiroshi.

I didn't mean to offend him.

We know.

Let's have supper.

I was shocked reading the paper. Keeping a tiger as a pet?

Supper's ready.

A foreigner!

A foreigner!

I don't understand.

We'll use sign language.

Gesture.

Mister...

Some tofu...

Excuse me.

Yes, welcome.

A customer.

Welcome.

Some sweets. 500 yen worth.

Yes.

Welcome.

Excuse me. Aren't you Mitsuo's mother?

Yes, I am.

I'm Megumi Takai's mother.

Really? Megumi's mother?

Thank you for Mitsuo.

Is that right? Well...

Please sit down.

Well, thank you.

Megumi said this was an old shop.

I'm afraid it's just dirty.

Sakura, tea.

What'll I do?

High Priest.

Sakura, I'm glad you're here.

You used to be the top of your class.

You can do it.

Do what?

This foreigner has been bothering people with questions.

You -speak to this lady.

Sorry, I don't understand.

You studied English in school, didn't you?

A long time ago.

I think he's looking for an inn or something.

You understand English?

A little.

You -speak to this lady.

There's no inn around here...

No, there isn't.

Thank you very much.

Not at all.

What was all that about?

He gave up and left.

Where'll he stay tonight?

I feel sorry for him.

He looked tired.

Tora's room is vacant, isn't it?

Yes, but...

For the sake of Japan-U.S. relations.

What do you think?

It's a small room.

Not at all.

Good work today.

Thank you.

Please.

How's it going with the foreigner?

He just ate.

Hello.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Michael, he's "Shacho", a company president.

A president? My name is Michael Jordan.

Maiko?

Yes. Maiko.

Well, Maiko, how do you do?

They call me president, but it's only a small shop.

Not like American "bigs."

He doesn't understand that.

Yeah, right.

What did you cook for him?

Pork cutlet.

Yeah? Did he eat it all?

To the last crumb.

Miso soup, too.

Yeah? Miso soup, too?

He ate our pickles, too.

Will he be okay eating all that?

Remember that chimpanzee? It died because of the food.

Hey, he can hear us!

He'd better go to bed.

Maiko, you want to go to bed?

Like this.

Sleep.

Then, please.

You all right?

Good night, everybody.

Good night.

Watch out!

I'm exhausted.

What does he do?

A vitamin salesman.

Salesman?

He gave me this. It's a fad in America right now.

He walks around selling this stuff.

You mean, he's a peddler.

He can't even afford a hotel.

That means not all Americans are rich?

He seems to be a gentle type.

At least he's not evil.

Your mother? She looks very sweet.

Well then, Michael...

Thank you very much, Sa -

Sa-ku-ra.

Oh, Sakura.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

Look at this graph.

It shows the average height of the Japanese.

This chart shows Japanese have been getting taller...

Since World War ll.

But their physical strength has been decreasing.

It's because the Japanese have stopped wearing geta.

Between your big toe and the next toe is a vital point.

It controls your health.

A geta thong stimulates this point as you walk.

It was a major Japanese discovery.

Hurry up, please.

Look at me, for example. I wear sandals all year long.

I've never had a sick day.

I may not have the greatest brain.

But that's my parent's fault.

You kids laugh?

It's hot.

Hey, buddy.

How's your old lady?

Well...

She ran out on me.

Probably figured things would be tough with a bum like me.

Another guy?

Something like that.

Give us a turn.

Okay. It's a lousy job.

100 yen.

I drew a blank.

Take a mask.

100 yen. You drew a blank.

Buy yourself some candy.

Mister...

Did you register?

Use the bath before ten.

We use it after that.

City of Tokyo...

How do you read this?

Katsushika.

Katsushika Ward, Shibamata.

What a strange name!

Katsushika Ward, Shibamata?

No good. Too much tax!

No money? I see.

You get it?

Aunty.

Welcome back.

Be careful.

Thank you.

Americans are nice, aren't they?

In America it's all "ladies first."

He says thank you when I do something for him.

I envy American women.

You were scared of him at first.

He's a decent type. Not like most Japanese.

That's true.

Speaking of Japanese, don't we know a good example?

That's right. I'd forgotten.

I'm so worried about what'll happen.

I can't sleep because of it.

Will he be back?

He has a knack of showing up at a time like this.

Don't involve me.

He's there.

What'll we do?

Calm down. He'll understand if we explain.

For the sake of Japan-U.S. relations.

First impressions are important.

Smile.

Tora, welcome home!

I'm sorry about the other day.

That doesn't matter.

I mean, sit down.

Thanks.

Home's always best.

Aunty, some pickled plums from Kishu.

Thank you. You're always so thoughtful.

We are all hoping you'd come home soon.

Right?

Thanks.

For some reason I feel forlorn when I travel.

Maybe because it's autumn.

I was lying by a river - I don't even know its name.

Watching the dragonflies flitting in the sky.

I thought I'd just go home and...

Take it easy for a while.

So, here I am.

Do you mind if I stay a little longer than usual?

Of course not!

We're so glad if you do.

Yeah? I always relax best when I'm in my own room.

Nothing like having your own room.

I'll go and rest.

Tora...

What? You drying grapes in my room again?

It's not that.

May I ask one thing?

What?

Do you like America?

America? That's a weird question.

You do, huh?

I hate it. If there's any place I hate, it's America.

But Japan and America should be friendly...

Says who?

Well, I don't know...

Why must Japan and America be friends?

Commodore Perry came barging in.

He forced us to open the country.

We've been unhappy since.

You believe that?

You only know business, you don't know history.

We didn't invite them.

They just stormed in.

Threatened us with big cannon, and ordered us to be friendly.

The whole thing's stupid.

Are you an exclusionist?

Naturally...

You may be right, but we've got to let bygones be bygones.

Absolutely not.

Think of how Japan has suffered under the boot of America!

Okichi "of the foreigners."

Madam Butterfly. There are countless examples.

Oh, dear!

What's wrong? Is it inconvenient that I don't like America?

Actually, yes.

Yeah? Why?

It's a long story, but...

I'm tired. Save the stories for later.

I was really homesick. I was glad to get back.

And you start in on America. I feel rotten.

I loathe America, remember that.

Never mention America again.

I'm Michael. Who are you?

I'm Tiger.

It's all right. He won't bite.

He's a gentle type.

He's Maiko. He's boarding here.

Off you go. See you later.

Let's eat.

I'll be going.

I'll be going.

Brother, you're home?!

What was that?

That?

That thing. That monster.

Who brought that in?

The American?

I don't mind your renting my room to people.

But of all things!

That beast!

I'm off!

It's our fault.

Let me explain.

You sell food. Did you report to the Health Dept.?

I'm going to do it.

Welcome! Some sweets...?

He had his say and went to sleep.

But when Maiko comes back, it'll start again.

Rough, huh? I can understand Tora's hatred for America, but...

There'll be bloodshed.

It'll be an international incident.

Oh, I've got to go to the bank.

A call for you.

How is it going? He still at it?

Is it okay to leave him alone?

He won't listen to me.

If it comes to blows, Tora will lose.

The diet is different.

Sakura.

Yes.

The beast back?

He will be soon.

Brother, don't be reckless.

That depends. All I want is a simple answer, yes or no.

If it's no -

Hey, you! This is no time to doze off.

If he says no, you go first.

Got it?

I got it.

He's tall but he's weak in the middle. Go for his gut.

A little higher. That's it.

Brother, of course there are bad Americans.

But Maiko isn't one of them.

How come Japanese women side with American men?

Is it their blue eyes and long legs?

Are Japanese men that bad?

You dislike short legs?

Listen.

I told you.

What?

If Maiko was bad, we'd have sent him away.

But he came all the way from America to Japan.

But he's having a tough time.

Life is tough.

He couldn't even afford to stay at an inn. He was at a loss.

You should be able to understand how he feels.

Are you listening?

Welcome!

Why...

Good evening.

Nice to see you again.

Want some sweets?

He's my brother.

Your brother?

Mitsuo's English teacher Megumi and her mother.

Your sister's always nice to us.

Don't mention it.

You here on a visit?

A visit?

He lives here. He's still a bachelor.

Is that so?

I suppose you were surprised to see an American here.

Not particularly. I've always been fond of Americans.

Really?

They're nice once you know them.

Yeah, he's a nice guy, that geisha.

Maiko, not geisha.

Maiko means an apprentice geisha, huh?

Michael is lucky to be staying with you.

Maybe. But we're just a bunch of country hicks, you know.

Oh, Hello is here.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

You're a little late.

Megumi, we'd better get going.

We've been to the country. Here's a present.

Why, thank you.

Are you from Shinshu?

No, my husband's family is.

It's in lida.

Your husband's family?

We must be going.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Michael.

Goodbye.

My best to your husband.

My father died in a traffic accident in America.

It was three years ago.

So, my mother is single.

Single?

Allow me to see you home.

Don't mind him. Maiko, how about dinner?

Oh, dinner.

Gen.

It's time to ring the bell.

Maiko, tonight we're having steak.

Oh, that's juicy!

He's trying to be funny.

A joke.

He's joking.

Jordan means joke in Japanese.

That's a good one!

You know something? I like Americans.

Yeah.

They're blooming, huh?

Good morning, Maiko.

Not so good.

Harakiri.

No good.

That's right.

Did Tora go to bed last night without any fuss?

He came home drunk. He slept in the storeroom.

The Japan-U.S. confrontation has been put off till today?

I sure slept good!

Aunty, my breakfast!

How awful! They keep a monster here.

He looks like an elephant.

How about bread and coffee, like Maiko?

Quit kidding! Me, eat bread?

It chokes me up.

All right, rice and miso soup.

Forget it. I'll go get some noodles. I'll eat like a real Japanese.

Can I have a cup of Japanese tea?

Don't feed him pickles.

Shut up!

What's the matter?

He ate three pickled plums at once.

Yeah. Three pickled plums.

Water! Quick!

I feel sour myself.

Are you taking it to this place?

I'll do it for you.

I'm visiting here anyway.

Thank you.

Why, Tora!

Sorry to drop in like this.

I'm glad you're here. Thanks for last night.

You were kind to see me home.

That's all right. It'll be rude if I stay too long, so...

What are you saying! You just got here.

At least have some tea?

I was going to take a break anyway.

Is that so?

Please.

Been to the laundry?

Yeah? The laundryman asked me to hand this to you. Some service!

Sorry for the trouble.

Please.

Were you studying?

Not studying.

Translating.

Translating? What do you call it, that stuff...?

English on one side, Japanese on the other.

A dictionary?

You use one?

Yes.

It must be hard, huh?

I have to use the dictionary often. It's tiresome.

Megumi says a part-time job is easier.

Is that so? Well, I'll do anything If I can be of help...

But translation is beyond me.

It's very nice of you to say that.

Megumi always says I shouldn't be doing this.

But I want to earn my own keep.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

He's so noisy.

Megumi has more pupils now, so I'm having the house enlarged.

I have the landlord's consent, but it takes such a long time.

Why?

The carpenters seldom come.

Today the young one is here, though.

It was supposed to be finished a month ago.

They don't like small jobs because they can't make a lot of money.

The chief carpenter. How rare!

Don't take too much time here. Go to the other job site.

Isn't it awful?

Don't use this wood. It's too good.

Translation isn't for me.

But I can handle this.

What?

Hey, Shigeru!

Tora! Been a long time!

You in charge here?

It's a stupid little job. What are you doing here?

Is it really okay?

Don't do that.

Is that all right?

It's too knotty.

Change this and this to white cedar.

We can't make a profit then.

Then I'll tell your old lady about...

All right, all right. I'll do it in a week.

Right, you are.

I'll postpone the other work.

It's all right. I persuaded him.

You sure?

Yes. We're old pals.

Thank you.

It's nice to have old friends to rely on.

We competed in school for grades.

You must have got good grades.

No. I meant we competed for the lowest grades.

You aren't married yet. Shall I find you a wife?

Now what?

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Tonight we're having tempura, Maiko.

Oh, it's Tora.

Don't take offence.

I thought it was Maiko, but it was you.

So, I said it was Tora.

I envy that American.

He gets good food every day. All I get are potatoes.

Why do you hate Americans so?

They give me the creeps.

Why?

Everything about them. Gaping eyes, big noses.

Thick body hair.

You're prejudiced.

They might say that about you.

With a square face, beady eyes.

How dare you say that to your nephew?

Cut it out. What a shame!

Maiko's back.

You're stupid.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

How's business?

No good.

He looks tired.

Maiko...

Tonight we're having tempura. Tempura.

You like it?

Damn you!

Brother!

She has a respectable husband. Don't you know that?

It's not what you think.

You don't mind? Are you up to something behind Hiroshi's back?

Adulteress!

What a thing to say!

Shut up! Speak Japanese!

What's wrong?

He says he's been living happily and peacefully with you.

What did he say?

About me? Tell me!

He said this square-faced, small-eyed man ruined that happiness.

Swine!

You insulted my face!

Hiroshi!

You wanna fight? Come on!

Stop it!

Both of you, cut it out! Look! Sakura's crying!

What did he say?

Wanna fight again?

It's not that.

He said he didn't know Tora is Sakura's brother.

I'm sorry.

Didn't you tell him about Tora?

I wonder who he thought you were.

I don't look like her brother.

And he's a foreigner.

He said he's to blame for all this, so he'll leave.

Tora.

Thank you for everything.

Goodbye.

Hey, Maiko.

I'm sorry.

This is my sister.

It's fine now!

Make peace.

Let's drink on it.

Good luck!

Boss, will you pay for this?

Me? It can't be helped. It's for Japan-U.S. friendship.

I'm sorry about the fuss.

Thank you very much.

He's back? With Maiko?

Really? That's nice.

What are they doing?

Can you hear? They're singing American songs now.

Starting the second half of the party.

That's good. Sorry it's so much trouble for you.

Well, good night.

They've made up.

So, one is settled, huh?

"One?"

And one more to go: love.

Sooner or later he'll get jilted.

Yes...

What'll we do? Send it back to America?

I don't know.

Will Maiko come here again? What did he tell you?

I don't know.

Get up.

Why did he go to the Kansai area?

He went to do some business.

He's sorry he couldn't pay for the room.

He needn't worry about it.

Do you think his vitamins will sell in Kansai?

I doubt it.

Peddling isn't easy.

My! Hello.

Hello.

It's still raining.

Will you come in?

Thank you. But I must hurry.

I'll go partway with you.

I'm not too busy.

I miss Maiko.

He's such a gentle person.

Kyoto

No, thank you.

Just a moment. Sampson and Sampson Drugs is a famous company.

You're talking in English. I don't know how to refuse.

Come again when my husband's around.

He's so big. I wonder where he's from.

Well, Butterfly.

Take care of yourself.

Please don't leave me, Pinkerton.

Don't be unreasonable.

I promise to return in a year, isn't that enough?

But you'll have beautiful women in America.

You'll forget all about me.

Don't be silly.

You are the only woman I'll ever love.

Mr. Pinkerton.

You must hurry. Your ship is sailing.

Goodbye, Butterfly.

Farewell.

Pinkerton!

Bravo!

What are you doing? Stop! It's disgusting!

Oh, High Priest!

What are you doing here?

We're expecting guests coming to Toraya this evening.

This evening?

It's still day.

Still day?

Nightfall is late today.

You'd better see a doctor.

A doctor.

I guess so.

I feel I've been waiting for an hour. But it's only been five minutes.

Gen, ring the bell earlier and make night come sooner.

Here they are.

Aunty, Keiko and Megumi are here.

Get the sake ready. Make it snappy.

Thank you for inviting us.

Forget the greetings.

What's wrong?

I can't see.

I bet you're hungry.

Stupid!

You all right?

The clock moves so slowly today.

I'm grateful for what you're doing here.

That's enough. Join the others.

Let her do it. She never does a thing at home.

Will anyone ever marry her?

I've given up already.

Megumi...

There's a man in my shop who has a crush on you.

He talks about you day and night.

Has he got a chance?

No. Nobody in your shop is any good.

Not for her. She's lived in America.

They're all country bumpkins.

That's harsh.

Right.

What is he like? I'm curious.

You'll be disappointed.

Who?

Kondo. A nice guy. Not much to look at, though.

Maybe I'd like to meet him.

No. Look at Sakura. She fell for him and look how she wound up.

Hiroshi's wonderful. Isn't he, Mother?

We often speak of Hiroshi...

He's so attractive, so quiet and thoughtful.

I can see why Sakura fell for him.

So, his type is popular these days?

I don't think so.

My late husband was like Hiroshi. A man of few words.

Really?

He was often misunderstood by Americans.

Oh? Why?

Americans do speak out what they think.

They felt uncomfortable with someone quiet like him.

They couldn't understand him?

Tora is more like an American.

He's so outspoken.

Think so?

The other day, Michael said...

Stop it.

What did he say?

Hiroshi -

Stop it!

Why not?

What about Hiroshi?

Does Hiroshi really love Sakura? That's what he asked.

I wonder why.

Michael misunderstood because he's an American.

I asked him why. He said...

Hiroshi never kisses Sakura even though they're married.

He just sits and asks for tea.

And when she brings it he never says thank you.

In America, that would be too rude even to a servant.

You really don't love her, do you?

But I do.

Whatever we did for Maiko, he always thanked us.

Isn't he nice?

Your tea.

Thank you.

He said it!

Americans aren't very good at guessing each other's feelings.

So they have to say everything clearly.

Even married couples?

Yes.

Even elderly couples say, "I love you."

That's right.

How embarrassing!

Aunty, haven't you ever told Uncle you love him?

No. I'd rather die first!

She's never loved me.

You're stealing my lines.

It may be a good thing to speak frankly.

But Tora...

What?

The feeling of love isn't easy to put into words, is it?

Yeah. I know how it is.

Even if you live apart, on opposite sides of the world...

You understand one another if you're in love.

But how?

Hasn't something like this happened?

He suddenly awakens in the dead of night.

He feels uneasy. "Did something happen to her?" he worries.

He rushes to the station. A night train.

He prays he'll find her well.

Finally he arrives, hurrying to her bedside.

"Tora, I knew you'd come."

"Don't die, dear."

"Don't worry. I promise to get well."

"That's good." Feelings like that...

They can't be expressed by words.

That's right. I can understand such things.

I got carried away.

Sort of...

That's how Tora loves.

Sakura, did Tora marry the girl?

It's fiction.

Help yourselves.

Now I know about love.

But what if they aren't in love? Do Americans say so outright?

Yes.

They say hating is a form of love.

Doesn't it work that way in America?

Being vague is the worst.

When a man says he loves you,

if you don't like him,

you must tell him it's impossible.

Impossible? I see.

That means no?

I've said it myself.

What a silly daughter!

Tora, you'd hate to be told that, right?

Idiot! No Japanese would be so blunt.

What do they say?

We speak with our eyes.

"I love you."

She answers with her eyes, too.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not in love with you."

Then, he speaks with his eyes again.

"I understand. I wish you every happiness."

He turns his back on her and walks away without a word.

That's what Japanese men do.

You mean, that's what you always do.

Stop it!

Sakura, will you -?

Darling, come and take your bath!

Sure! What a voice!

Good night.

Yes, I love you, dear.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

Sakura, we had a nice time.

My mother hasn't laughed so hard in years.

Good night.

Thank you.

I'll see you off.

Step right up!

I've something great to tell you.

Now, listen good.

Every person has his fate - like an orbit in heaven.

You try laughing it off.

But you never know when misfortune will come.

Heaven knows what lies in store.

You have a shadow between your eyebrows.

Your stars are bad now, right?

Mister, take a look.

What? It started to rain.

Only heaven could tell.

Too bad. I wanted to go shopping in Ueno.

Yes. It's a shame.

Don't do that, Mitsuo!

Time for your English lesson.

I wonder what happened to Maiko.

Maybe he went back to America.

He should have called us at least.

He's not thoughtful.

I'm going.

See you.

Mitsuo...

Your umbrella.

Why, Maiko!

Maiko's back.

Maiko!

How are you?

How have you been?

Sick... ill...

Sick?

You're all wet.

Let him go inside and change.

Come on.

Mitsuo, you'll be late.

My... my...

Poor thing! You're drenched.

Cookies from Kyoto.

A present for us?

Please.

He's thoughtful.

I'll get him a towel.

Go ahead and change. Understand?

I see.

Watch out!

The letter for him.

It's on the TV.

Here, a towel.

I'm glad he's all right.

Yes, welcome.

Maybe we'll have steak tonight.

Yes, from Mom.

I see...

Rain stopped.

Maiko's back.

Yeah? A welcome home party?

We'll have steak tonight.

That's juicy!

Silly.

Here.

Thank you.

What does she say?

Sakura.

I see.

I'm afraid you couldn't sell many vitamins, could you?

That's too bad.

I'll go make some coffee.

It's heavy.

What? An earthquake?

Shibamata English Conversation School.

Aunty? It's me.

What's wrong with me?

Nothing. I just ducked in out of the rain.

What? Maiko is back? Really?

Put him on.

No, never mind. He can't speak anything but English.

Tell him, Hi! from me.

I'll be home soon. Yes, I'll tell them.

You're so meddlesome! Okay.

Oh, hello.

Hello.

You want something?

Yes.

You're a salesman.

I can tell because you're sun-tanned.

Selling what?

Well!

Nice to see you again.

I didn't expect you so soon.

My ship got in early.

I see.

This is Mr. Yanagida, an old friend.

He's the ship's captain.

How do you do?

How do you do? I'm Kuruma.

He's a neighbor. He's been very kind.

Please.

Oh! I left the kettle on the stove.

So you're a captain?

Yes.

What do you do, catch mackerel or squid with nets?

Not exactly.

Then, tuna? This big?

Not tuna.

Whales, then? What sort of bait do you use to catch them?

Not worms, huh?

My ship is an oil tanker.

Oil? I see.

The rain has stopped.

Be careful on your way home.

Bye.

Oh, you're here? Hello.

The classroom's fixed.

He was a big help.

Kensaku...

Did you come straight from your ship?

That's right.

Why not take a shower first?

Thanks, I will.

Mr. Kuruma, excuse me.

Megumi, here.

I'll get you a towel.

Is he a relative?

Well...

He may become one.

He'll be my father if he marries Mother.

But Mother hasn't quite made up her mind yet.

But I'm in favor of it.

Mother is still young and attractive.

Don't you think so, Tora?

Yes. Sure.

As her daughter, you should encourage her.

I'd better be going.

Mother!

Tora, are you leaving now?

Yes. The rain's stopped.

Oh, yes -Maiko's back.

That's nice. Everyone was so worried about him.

I'll drop by later.

Oh, and thank you for the flowers.

Not at all. They aren't much.

What kind are they?

Fukujuso…

They're very pretty.

What are they called in English?

Adonis -after a handsome man in Greek mythology.

Handsome? I see.

Any flowers for a buffoon?

You're so funny!

See you around.

Oh, Tora.

Here you are.

Maiko's going back to America.

When?

I don't know. That's what he told Sakura.

Sakura, Tora's back.

Brother.

So Maiko's going back home?

What's the matter?

It's -Michael. He was awful.

He said...

"I love you," to me.

What did you do?

What Megumi said the other day.

I told him it was impossible.

Then, everything's okay?

Keiko told us.

That Americans are not good at guessing what others feel.

Everything must be said clearly.

They can't swallow their feelings and walk away, as we can.

Don't hold it against him.

Anyway, he's a jerk!

Where are you going?

On the road. It's almost New Year's.

It's time I got busy.

No goodbye, you see?

Why not stay a little longer?

Maiko says he's leaving now.

Why leave so soon?

Tora.

So you're going back to America?

I'll see you off.

Goodbye, everybody. Thank you very much.

Uncle, Aunty, I've stayed long enough this time.

It's time to leave.

You're going, too?

Why must you leave so abruptly?

Can't we get an interpreter?

Sakura, do something. They're both leaving.

Tora, why are you leaving so suddenly?

Maiko, say something to Sakura.

Sakura...

I'm truly sorry.

It's all right.

Yes. Let's go.

Well, bye.

Let's have a drink.

Did something go wrong?

I wonder what happened.

"Gonbei's baby caught cold..."

Can you hear all the noise?

He's so big, he guzzles and guzzles. It'll cost me a fortune.

Hello?

Got enough money?

I'll manage…

I'll take care of Maiko…

What I wanted to say was, don 't tell Hiroshi about it…

Got it?

I understand.

I'll hang up no w… Be good to him, okay?

Sakura, tea.

Understand?

Read it.

"Winter in the Antarctic Ocean.

"Nights grow longer.

"And the cold becomes worse."

Maiko, we've got to part here. It's time to say goodbye.

Yes. Thank you very much.

The train for the airport leaves from over there.

So long.

Hey, Maiko!

Keep your chin up.

Cheer up!

Your fortune will turn better soon.

That reminds me.

Take this. An amulet.

It'll bring you a wife one of these days.

That's right.

Thank you.

I wish you happiness.

So long.

Thank you for coming.

Arrive at six a.m.?

Yes. We'll start skiing right after breakfast.

Just don't come home on crutches.

Don't worry.

Here we are.

Shall we go?

Happy New Year!

Megumi.

You'd better tell them "impossible" plainly.

What's that?

Nothing. Get going.

We'll see you.

Take good care of her.

Have fun.

Can my mother drop by this evening?

Of course.

Bye, now.

Be careful.

Be good.

Being young is nice, isn't it?

Boss, how about a drink?

Thanks.

It keeps snowing.

I wonder what this year will bring...

Nothing good. Impossible.

A New Year's gift.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It'll be even harder on us this year.

Don't look so glum.

Idiot!

Happy New Year!

Give me another one.

Hi.

Happy New Year!

Howdy, kid.

Getting along okay without a mother?

Pretty hard, right?

You forgot it again.

Her?

Well, how can I say it...

A new mother for this kid.

I'm his wife. I'm pleased to meet you.

Please remember me.

Get going!

Don't mind.

Darling, hurry!

All right.

Damn! What a way to start a year!

I give up!

I'm selling these goods...

Out of despair. Can't make money anyway.

So I'm making a real sacrifice today.

They're free. Take them away, robbers!

The End