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A Shochiku Film

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You're dozing off again, idiot!

There's a thief called Tora Mouse.

Announcing he only steals from greedy merchants.

As the guard of this place,

I can't let him steal from us.

We'll patrol again.

Intruder...

What's that whistle for?

Are they after the Mouse?

What?

If so...

God, please let him avoid arrest!

Mouse?!

Hide me here.

Don't worry. I'll leave soon.

Hurry.

Thank you.

Thanks.

I'm sorry to say it but I can see...

You're suffering from poverty.

Don't think of me as a benefactor.

This money should be yours. You earned it.

Money swindled from you.

Thank you.

We can clear our debt.

Honest people live in misery while liars live like kings.

It's a mad world.

But you have to be patient.

Now, I'm just a thief.

A thief preaching to honest people!

I appreciate your kindness.

Are you from Edo?

Yes, we are from Shibamata Village, Katsushika County.

Shibamata?

Woman.

Yes?

Do you have any brothers?

I only have one brother.

He left home when he was young.

And what's his name?

His name is Torajiro.

What?

Tora Mouse.

Do you happen to know him?

No, I don't. Absolutely not.

The police!

They're close!

So long.

Are you my...?

Osaku, be happy.

Up there! Get him!

Get him!

Maybe he is...

Yes! He's my brother!

Quiet!

Over there!

Damn police! I'm here!

Since I left Shibamata,

I haven't revealed myself.

Not even to my only sister.

But now I'll tell you my name.

Clear your ears and listen carefully.

I was born and raised in Shibamata. Blessed at Taishaku Temple.

Torajiro Kuruma, is my name,

but people call me, Tora Mouse.

Brother!

Great!

Tora Mouse!

Our hero!

Tora-san's Tropical Fever

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

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

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

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

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

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

But people call me Tora, the street peddler…

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Hayato Nakamura as Mitsuo

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Jun Eto as Takashi

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Ruriko Asaoka as Lily

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: Isao Suzuki

Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Gen!

Hello!

Thanks for the trouble.

Thank you.

Come again.

You all right?

It's heavy.

Hello.

Nice day.

Yomogi?

Come next month.

I like the smell.

It used to grow all over the riverbanks.

I picked them on my way home from school.

And you gave me money.

Cherry trees stood along the banks.

It was so beautiful in spring.

We didn't see cherry blossoms this year.

Now, the season is over.

It's already summer.

The mountains are green at Hakone.

We can enjoy the sights and the spa.

Why don't you go there?

Sounds nice.

Terrible!

The tax office got me.

You're spoiling the mood.

Look happy. It's a beautiful day.

What's wrong?

I tried to cut some taxes.

But they found out and fined me.

It's your own fault.

Don't be mean.

I wish I could hang myself.

Many cheat millions on their taxes.

Why do they pick on me?

You're here?

Going now?

Where to?

A cabaret.

In broad daylight?

Business. Delivering their posters.

You print things like this?

Business is slow.

Try to get more orders.

I will.

Drive carefully.

10,000 yen a day.

Bar hostesses are paid well.

But it's not pleasant work.

They buy their own dresses.

They have to dance until they wear out.

They don't. You're out of date.

What do they do?

Not easy to explain.

Especially in front of ladies.

Didn't you want to hang yourself?

Why the smirk on your face?

I go there only on business.

I'll have to borrow money.

What a day!

I'm back.

Welcome back.

What's this?

"Wanted -Hostesses..."

Give me some cookies.

Wait.

Hello, Lily.

It's me, Hiroshi of Toraya.

It's you!

It's been years!

Is Sakura okay?

Yes.

Your aunt and uncle?

They're fine.

Really? And how is he -Tora?

The same.

I see.

I bet he's still single and unsettled.

Yes.

He's impossible.

Guess he still worries Sakura.

I'm not much different either.

Still singing for a living?

Yes. And still no good at it.

At that cabaret, tonight.

Come back and see us after the show.

Everybody'd be so happy.

Really?

I'm glad. I love Aunty's cooking.

I'll pick you up later.

I'm sorry.

I must go to Osaka.

After Osaka, to Kyushu.

I travel, too, like Tora.

It's time to go.

Goodbye.

Nice seeing you. Say hello to your folks for me.

Visit us when you're back.

I will.

Does Tora come back?

Sometimes.

I miss him. Tell him Lily wants to see him.

Is that so?

She's not married yet. And still singing.

She must be having a hard time.

She didn't look well either.

Maybe she's not eating properly.

I could've made her a nice dinner.

Did you insist?

She doesn't like to be treated with pity.

That's a quality Tora lacks.

Speaking of Tora...

We haven't heard from him lately.

That's right. I wonder where he is.

Might be Tora.

Toraya speaking.

Hello.

Brother?

Where are you?

Joshu?

Hello? Are you drunk?

I'm with friends.

I'm going on a trip.

Along the Japan Sea coast from Niigata to Akita.

I've been away from home a long time. How are you?

Fine? Glad to hear that.

Lily? Who's Lily?

Ah, that singer.

Hiroshi met her?

She misses me? You're joking.

She's happy with her boyfriend.

She didn't seem so? Then what?

Hello! No more coins.

Shall we go now?

Keep the change.

Lily...

You'll miss the train.

Come on in. It's service time.

Lily Matsuoka Thursday Night, May 15

One Month Later

Stop looking envious!

Buddy!

How's my folks?

Fine.

Not bankrupt yet?

No.

Out of the way!

Sorry.

Closed Today

Are you ready? Let's go.

Got eggs?

Yes. Salt, rice balls, fruit...

You got the sake canteen?

Yes.

Ready to go?

Where to?

We're going to Mizumoto Park to view the irises.

I told you.

He prefers baseball.

Flowers are better.

Let's go.

The toilet...

Are you ready?

I'll say goodbye to the boss.

Never mind that.

Bye. We're going.

Have a nice picnic. It's a fine day.

We'll go ahead.

All right.

- It's Tora. - What?

What'll we do?

Take this off.

Sorry I kept you waiting.

Tora's back.

What'll we do?

Let's ask him to come along.

He'll never go for irises.

What now?

Make up your minds.

I'll stay.

No!

It's a family picnic.

But...

I'll stay. I'll drink with him.

He came back at the wrong time.

The lunch!

Put it away.

A letter for you.

Thanks. This is the house.

Special delivery.

I'll take it. Thanks.

Welcome home.

Sakura, special delivery.

You're all here.

Welcome back.

How are you? Uncle? Aunty?

You look fine. Hi, Hiroshi!

Hello.

Working hard as usual?

You're neatly dressed.

Going out?

No.

I see.

Sakura, a gift, as usual.

Thanks.

Come on! Let's go!

Where to?

Welcome back.

Something's wrong. What is it?

Still here? Better leave for the park.

It's going to get cloudy.

Tora! Welcome back.

How are you?

Fine. You came at an awkward time.

What?

Nothing.

Why the canteen?

Do you serve tea with this?

To tell you the truth, it's a fine day today, so...

We were going to view the irises at Mizumoto Park.

Uncle wanted to go to Hakone or lzu, but they're too far.

So we planned a picnic at the park.

I see. You were about to leave for the park.

Then, your stupid brother came home.

It's not that.

We were surprised, that's all.

We couldn't ask you to look after the shop.

Sakura.

Why can't you be frank with me?

"We're going to the park.

"Will you look after the shop?"

Then I'd say, "Enjoy yourselves.

"Let's have a drink later."

And we'd be happy.

Right, Mitsuo?

Yeah.

We're a family. I'm no stranger to you.

Sorry. I was wrong.

That's enough. Don't be angry.

You're a stranger!

Let's forget the picnic plan.

I'm not stopping you. Go!

How can we enjoy it feeling like this?

Let's eat lunch here.

Imagine we're on a picnic.

I'm telling you to go!

You're stopping us.

You're acting like a kid.

Can't you see we're worried about you?

Why don't you grow up?

You could say, "Thanks, but don't worry about me."

Stop it.

Forget it. Let's have a drink.

I'm not in the mood to stay here.

Brother, this is for you.

Who from?

Lily.

Lily?

What happened to her?

It can't be serious. Read it.

Read it aloud.

Okay?

Read.

Let's see.

"Dear Tora, do you remember me?"

Of course. How could I forget you?

She was beautiful, charming...

Shut up, Octopus! Read.

"I met Hiroshi in Tokyo. He told me about you."

You met her. What did you tell her?

You badmouthed me?

No!

Listen. "What's Tora doing?

"Is he in love again?"

Oh, no! No way!

Shhh...

"I'm ill.

"I coughed up blood while singing. I'm in a hospital now.

"The doctor says I'll live.

"But nothing else is going right.

"I have no regrets.

"But one thing. I want to see you, Tora.

"I want to hear your jokes once again..."

Sakura! She's sick.

She wants to see me?

Yes.

Okay.

Wait!

Where are you going?

To Lily.

Do you know where she is?

Where is she?

Okinawa.

Okinawa?

It's a long way.

Where do I change trains?

We can't talk here.

But Lily...

Let's discuss it.

She's waiting.

Hiroshi, first, the train to Hakata...

And then a ferry from Hakata?

Lily is in Okinawa.

Do you have any ideas?

Bring a map.

Go to Hakata, then to Kagoshima by train. Then... a ferry...

Get there by noon?

No. You'll be in Hakata tonight.

By tomorrow noon?

No. You'll be in Kagoshima tomorrow. Then, a ferry...

It'll be too late.

Can't I get there any faster?

Sailing directly from Tokyo.

Will I get there tonight?

It'll take three days.

Lily won't live that long.

She's ill.

That's too bad.

Can't you think of a better idea?

She's so far away and helpless.

She's beyond the sea, can't I go by taxi?

You want to go fast?

Yes. Got any ideas?

You can fly there from Haneda.

Three hours.

I never thought of flying.

It's fast.

No! No planes for me.

Why?

Scared?

Yes...

I mean no! I'm not scared, but no planes.

Any other way?

No other way.

We'll buy your ticket.

I don't like airplanes.

He's scared of high places.

High or low, I don't like airplanes.

This is no time for whining.

No.

But still...

No! No way!

I won't! I won't fly.

I won't fly.

8:40 A.M.

A plane ticket?

Did you convince Tora?

Yes. The neighbors helped us. The Priest, too.

They told him planes are safe.

Finally he was convinced.

We should leave for the airport...

At six-thirty. Allow enough time.

I'll drive him.

Sorry about the money.

Don't be. It's for Lily. Not your brother.

You want to fly, son?

I'll become a pilot.

I doubt it. All you do is play.

He's fast asleep.

All the excitement kept him up till dawn.

The High Priest gave him money.

Did he leave safely?

Congratulations. It's a nice day.

I'm sorry he bothered you, High Priest.

He's a problem.

No. He's trying to save a woman. Praise him.

Thank you.

Now how many girlfriends did he have before Lily?

I lost count. It was five or six years ago when they met.

She sang in night clubs, all dressed up, slim...

The girl with big eyes?

She was pretty.

Toraya, speaking.

Sakura? Did Tora get aboard the plane?

He didn't? What's the matter?

He came to the airport but...

When he saw the plane, he got scared.

He clung to a post, saying no.

People were looking at us.

Says he doesn't like planes without propellers.

Hiroshi is trying to explain. No use.

You've got no time.

The engine has a hole in back.

The plane forces air out of it.

Like a fart? Do you think you can fly by farting?

Idiot! No!

Talk sense!

Hello. Are you going to fly?

They're back. Welcome home.

Welcome back. How was it?

Is Tora with you?

He took off.

On the plane?

He got on board? That's great.

A cold drink...

It must have been a hard job.

How did you do it?

I almost gave up. Then...

A pretty stewardess asked what was wrong.

I explained why he was afraid of flying.

She said, "I fly every day. Why don't you come with me?"

Then, he followed her.

He didn't even say goodbye.

Just like him.

Lucky guy.

Here you are.

Will you take care of the new orders?

Sure. Business first.

Hard work.

Good morning. What'll you have?

Some sweets.

He's in the sky now.

He'll be arriving soon. Jets are fast.

Are you all right?

You'd better rest.

I told you. Lily is waiting for me.

This bus?

I'm in a hurry.

Lily!

Excuse me.

Is Lily Matsuoka still alive?

She is?

Wonderful! Where's her room?

Over there.

Here?

Where's Lily?

Lily! How come you're so wrinkled up?

I'd never recognize you in town.

It's me, Tora. Can't recognize me?

Poor Lily!

What are you saying? Lily is over there.

Lily...

I didn't know you were here.

I'm glad.

I mistook that hag for you.

You haven't changed. I'm relieved.

Tora! You did come.

After I read your letter.

I wanted to come faster, but...

It's far from Tokyo.

It took a lot more time than I thought. Sorry.

I'm glad you came.

You must have been lonely, being alone in a hospital.

I'm here with you now.

Don't cry. Don't.

You're like a baby.

I've brought a lot of things.

Boiled fish from my aunt. She cooked them for you.

Eat them.

A yukata from Sakura. Wear it.

A radio from my uncle and Hiroshi.

Let's see...

Money from the printing shop boss.

I've never had so many gifts.

There's more.

Money from the High Priest.

What's this? An apron or something?

Oh, it's my loincloth.

I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself.

My name is Torajiro Kuruma.

Thank you for coming for taking care of Lily.

Nurse. Thank you for taking care of her.

If she acts like a kid, scold her.

Where's the doctor?

Downstairs.

Thank you.

Lily, I'll go and see your doctor.

What's his name?

Dr. Chinen.

Dr. Chinen?

Who is he?

Know what she said? She said he's your lover.

Well? Is it good?

No good.

No? But you have to eat it.

Try again.

The doctor said, if you keep your will to live, then you'll live.

The important thing is will power.

Boiled fish my aunt cooked. It's good.

Good?

Good.

Tea?

You came to Okinawa and got sick.

You've had it real tough.

Too much talking's bad for you.

Tora.

What?

I'm afraid of sleeping.

When I wake up in the morning...

Will I find it's all a dream? Will it vanish?

Stupid. Pinch yourself. If it hurts, you're awake.

You pinch me.

What? Where?

Anywhere.

Where do you suggest? Here?

Ouch!

Does it hurt?

It hurts!

Visiting hours are over.

I'll go back to my hotel.

Can you afford a hotel?

Don't worry about that.

Goodbye, everybody.

Good night.

Don't dream. Sleep tight.

Thank you, nurse.

I'll be back tomorrow.

I'll see you in the morning.

I don't mind, but too much for youngsters.

My mother is jealous.

Irifune Hotel

Ladies and gentlemen.

I'm happy to see you working hard.

I came from Katsushika, Tokyo, by jet.

I crossed the sea.

It's my first visit here.

Today I'll give you these things at cost.

I wish you could get them free.

But I have a sick wife.

I love her. She's beautiful.

You laughed, old lady. You think I'm lying?

I admit she's no match for you.

You must have been pretty.

"Sakura, thanks about the plane thing.

"I arrived in Okinawa safely, so don't worry.

"As for Lily...

"I'm glad I came.

"The nurse said...

"Lily's been selfish and disobedient.

"But she's a good girl now.

"The doctor assured me of her recovery.

"Rain or shine...

"I go to the hospital to cheer her up.

"She's getting well.

"She laughs a lot.

"She's the Lily I used to know."

Why the make-up?

A handsome visitor is coming.

Who? When?

He's here.

Where?

Before me.

Stupid!

Don't say such things.

They might take it seriously.

"I'm going to stay here for some time.

"I'm okay. So don't worry.

"Say hello to the folks for me.

"From Okinawa, with love."

I feel itchy.

"Your loving brother."

You want to stay?

Landlady! Here's a customer!

I need a stamp. Where are they?

Here!

Lily.

Lily!

Tora!

Can you walk outside?

Did the doc agree?

He said I could leave the hospital in three days.

Really? Great!

- I'll be released. - I'm glad.

You all right?

Thank you.

Lily left the hospital.

Really?

That's great.

I'll read it.

"Dear Toraya people, thank you very much.

"I've left the hospital.

"Once I was in despair. I thought I'd rather die.

"It seems like a bad dream."

She must be happy now.

"Tora rented a room by the beach at Motobu.

"I live there."

Like a sanitarium.

The air and water are clean.

The sea is also clean.

She eats fresh fish from the sea every day.

"I appreciate your kindness.

"I wish you all well.

"Signed Lily."

I'm glad.

Tora's efforts have been rewarded.

It was hard to get him aboard the plane.

Very hard.

Sakura, what about Tora?

He'll come back, of course.

There's more.

"P.S.

"Tora sends you his regards.

"He's drunk tonight.

"He's sleeping beside me."

"Sleeping beside me?" Do they live together?

Let's forget it for now.

Welcome!

Tea.

I'm only worried a little.

Look! Fish!

Landlady!

Look what we've got.

Takashi got them.

This fish is delicious.

Make some sashimi.

I'll eat it tonight. Will you fix it?

All right.

It'll be delicious.

It's hot. I'll take a rest.

Thanks, Takashi.

Takashi, there was a phone call...

What?

They want you before nine tomorrow.

Tora!

Welcome home!

I'm back.

Welcome back.

It's hot.

We'll have fish for supper.

And cold beer?

Of course.

You're sweating. Take a bath.

Join me.

I took one.

Here you are.

I fell asleep.

Is it late? Let's go to bed.

I'll make tea.

Let's eat this.

The woman's singing.

Her late husband loved that song.

I hear he was a heavy drinker. I guess it wasn't easy.

You had supper?

Tomiko came when I was fixing supper.

She's a good girl.

She had a question.

She wants to be a singer, right?

You stopped her, didn't you? It's a hard road, you should know.

It's not that.

She asked me if you and I are married.

Then... what did you say?

I said we haven't had a wedding yet.

She might misunderstand.

Well...

Let's go to bed.

Tora.

Yes? What?

I have a question.

About what?

Have you ever lived with anyone?

I think we'd better avoid the subject.

I have.

I know.

Have you?

Does that matter?

Tell me.

I'd like to live with a woman, but women don't want to.

In short, I'm always jilted.

Don't make me say it.

I'll go to bed.

Is this your first time to eat with a woman alone in a room?

Yes, it is.

Take your medicine.

Hey, young man!

Loafing at night? It's bad for your health.

I'm not loafing. I had a meeting.

Good evening. This is good for your health.

What is it?

A shekwasha.

Good night.

Thank you.

Do you know where Tora is?

I saw him a while ago.

It's so hot he's looking for a cool spot.

I see.

I wonder what he's thinking.

It's hot!

Hot...

Hot...

What are you doing there?

Takashi? Where are you going?

To the aquarium.

Aquarium? Is it cool there?

It's air-conditioned.

Take me there.

I'm beat.

Okinawa is no place for human beings.

If you badmouth Okinawa, get out!

Sorry. It's a nice place.

But get me to a cool place.

Welcome to Ocean Expo Memorial Park…

This is Japan 's biggest sub-tropicalpark, built in 1975…

It commemorates the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition…

The blazing sun and clear ocean… … …

Of Okinawa create an emerald-green world…

Like seagulls in the azure sky… … …

Dolphins swim freely in the water…

They remind you of a Utopian palace… … …

In the depth of the sea…

Enjoy the symphony of light, color and dance…

Unlike the summer shining on the land… … …

This is a cool dreamland…

The world of blue fantasy…

Dolphins are friendly creatures…

As they gaze at you, you cannot help but smile…

They are good friends…

The smallest one is Moto… She 's beautiful…

The three larger ones are called… … …

Kuro, San and Fuku…

It looks easy, but it's hard work.

What's wrong, Kuro?

Do you love it so much?

It calls me when it's sick.

What'll you do then?

I hold it in my arms.

In your arms?

You're lucky, Kuro!

When you get married, you'll quit?

I haven't thought of it.

Got a sweetheart?

No.

You sure?

How about a boyfriend? No?

Kuro!

Is that so?

Kuro's your beau?

It bit me! It bit me!

Is Lily asleep?

Lily, asleep?

No. Where were you?

The aquarium. There were only fish. It wasn't fun.

Stay in bed. You're still sick.

Going to the hospital tomorrow? Don't forget.

Takashi, let's have some whiskey.

I'm tired of sake.

Hey!

Where's your son?

He took the day off, and took Lily to the hospital.

Really? That's very kind of him.

It's hot even in the morning.

You see a gate? Turn left there.

Business is slow.

Go straight. I'll try another cabaret.

Eat this.

I made you waste your time for me.

Don't bother.

Only 8,000 yen!

It won't even pay for my dress.

A cigarette...

Yes.

They say living is easy in Okinawa. It's the same all over.

What's he doing today?

Tora?

Yes.

Maybe he's working?

Do you plan to marry him?

What?

Why?

Look...

Please don't mind my saying this...

I don't think he's the right person for you.

You need a dependable man.

I shouldn't have said that.

Sorry.

That's all right. Thanks for worrying about me.

I'm glad.

You are?

Coffee, please!

Two.

I'll have this.

Tora!

Kaori!

Who's he?

Tora.

Here again?

Is it closed today?

I wasted my time.

I'm tired.

You work hard on a hot day.

Can you leave the fish there in the sun?

They'll die. Wet them down.

Dolphins are mammals.

They're gasping for water.

They'll get dried up.

Are you sure they're all right?

Actually, I live here now.

You come this way every day?

Yes.

I didn't know.

Drop in.

No. I have to take the ferry.

I see.

Oh, the whistle.

Better hurry.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Careful. Don't fall.

Supper?

It was hot today. Give me a towel.

Who was the girl?

That one? I met her on the road.

I treated her to a cold drink. Just a kid.

No need for excuses.

What did the doctor say?

Much better.

Really? That's good.

I'll start working tomorrow.

What'll you do?

Sing, of course. What else?

Aren't you stupid?

It'll ruin your health again.

Don't sing for those drunken American soldiers.

You can live here just gazing at the beautiful flowers.

I'm broke. How will I eat?

You have savings.

Not any more.

Look.

This is for a plane ticket to the mainland.

I'll help you.

No.

Why?

I let no man feed me.

I hope I'm not one of them.

But you aren't my husband.

If you were, it'd be all right.

But you aren't.

Stupid.

We aren't the marrying type.

Don't joke with a straight face.

You never understand women.

Meaning...?

Lily.

You forgot your medicine.

You helped Lily?

You gave her a ride?

Yes.

Did you go to the aquarium?

Yes, but it was closed.

The girls took me to the beach.

That's nice.

While I was looking for a job, you were playing with girls.

What are you saying?

Men are selfish, is what...

Are you jealous?

You don't deserve it.

Ask a mirror if you do.

The insult! Damn you!

Stop it!

Lily has just recovered. Be kind to her.

You have a crush on her?

What are you saying?

Listen.

Lily is...

Listen. She's in love with...

You!

No, I'm not!

That's a lie!

Are you lovers?

Stop it!

Stop it, Tora!

Stop it!

Listen. Didn't you come such a long way just to help me?

I'm sorry I shouted.

You're suffering so much.

Poor woman.

Help her.

Sorry.

Lily. You still in bed?

Sorry for last night.

I ended up making you mad.

I just wanted to say...

That you ought to be patient and...

Lily!

"Dear Tora,

"I'm going home. Lily."

Do you know where Lily is?

She left for the airport.

Dammit! Lily! Wait!

Skipper! Wait!

Where are you going?

To Tokyo! Tokyo!

That boat doesn't go to Tokyo.

Skipper!

It's a little far, but take me to Tokyo.

Please take me to Tokyo.

Sail from island to island all the way to Tokyo.

Help me! Do something!

We were worried at first.

But if a thoughtful woman like Lily...

Looked after my brother... he'd be very happy.

My aunt and uncle would agree, too.

That's one way. It might help him.

Don't worry, High Priest.

They live together without marrying.

That's bad!

What's going on?

Everyone's running.

What is it?

Someone collapsed.

What's up?

Someone collapsed.

Collapsed? It's unusual.

It happened often after the war. Malnutrition.

We lived from hand to mouth.

We had nothing but soup. I was always hungry.

Yes...

Do you remember?

Of course.

Tora stole persimmons and potatoes for me.

What happened to him?

He should write us.

He should say if he's happy.

Maybe a snake killed him.

The suitcase...

It's terrible.

Here!

Hang in there.

Terrible! Tora collapsed on the road!

Poor man.

Get a doctor.

He breathing?

Sorry.

The doctor's leaving. Step aside.

Thank you.

How's Tora?

Sorry he caused you trouble.

He's exhausted from the long trip...

Louder!

And malnutrition.

He'll get well if he rests and eats good food.

Thanks for your concern.

Thank you.

How is he?

Better. He drank orange juice.

He should be left alone.

Thanks for your help.

I just happened to be passing by.

What happened to him?

He only says bits and pieces...

Seems he went to Kagoshima by boat.

Then he came to Tokyo by train.

He hasn't eaten for three days.

Three days!

When he saw his home, he collapsed.

That's the story?

I'm back.

Where were you?

I'm tired.

He needs some nourishing food.

I bought some roasted eel.

He hasn't eaten for three days.

He must be starving.

Tora!

I don't think eel is good for him.

Why?

His stomach won't accept it.

Really?

He should start with gruel.

Warm milk.

And porridge.

Oatmeal.

What are you doing?

It'll upset your stomach!

You'll die if you eat!

Come home, son! Eat supper!

Or you'll collapse like Tora.

For the tempura.

The sushi?

800 yen.

Here, the change.

Thank you.

Take care.

Take care.

Thank you.

Did you pay for the eel?

Yes, I did.

I'm sorry. You wasted your money on me.

But I hadn't eaten for three days...

You already said that. I know.

A gift.

Leave it there.

How's Tora?

Fine.

Thanks, President.

You look okay now.

How was Okinawa?

Hot. You won't know unless you go there.

As soon as you go outside, you get dizzy.

You look for shade.

I know it's hot there.

Tell me the important story.

"Important?"

You said Lily left you. What does that mean?

She left you?

Yes.

She went home. She left me in Okinawa.

Why did that happen?

I don't know.

When was it?

Ten days ago.

Did you live with her there?

Sure.

Don't misunderstand.

She slept alone in another room.

I used the landlady's son's room.

It's true.

That's not important now.

Did something happen ten days ago?

Nothing.

I came home in the evening.

"Welcome home, dear.

"Take a bath. A towel and soap."

"Is the beer cold?" "Sure."

Then... Bath...

What happened after that?

After that? Oh, yeah.

She said, "I'll start working tomorrow."

I said, "It'll ruin your health again...

"I'll feed you, so stay home."

Just like a man!

I'm a man, after all.

What did she say?

I think she said this:

"I let no men feed me."

It sounds like her.

Then... "If you were my husband, it'd be all right."

She looked at me sensually.

I wonder why.

What did you say in reply?

I was embarrassed.

I laughed and said, "We aren't the marrying type."

I remember. Then she...

What did she do?

She looked sad and said,

"You don't understand women."

I think she was crying.

Her confession of love.

Don't joke! Don't mock it!

Mitsuo's listening.

It's not a laughing matter.

Don't you know how she felt?

Making a woman to say it.

What do you mean?

Keep quiet.

She proposed to you. Who else would do that?

Think it over.

You should.

Lily is a good woman.

She could take care of a selfish man like you.

We all hoped you'd marry her.

What are you saying for me to do?

Look everywhere for her.

Tell her, "Lily, I love you, will you marry me?"

I see.

I don't know where she is.

You can find her.

I'm sure she's worrying about you.

Really?

I hope she'll phone us at least.

It's Lily!

Where is she? Is she nearby?

Hello.

Toraya speaking.

What?

We aren't a funeral parlor.

You jerk!

Sorry.

Brother!

Stop it!

Workers! Your boss has gone bankrupt!

Congratulations!

I wonder if Tora understands.

I want breakfast.

Aunty!

I'll get it for you soon. I'm really busy now.

I hadn't eaten for three days.

I was starving.

I heard that a hundred times.

I can say it a thousand times.

It's hot.

Can you feel it, too?

Lily!

Tora! You're back!

You shouldn't have left me there. It was mean.

Sorry, Tora.

I'm glad you made it back home.

I was afraid you weren't yet...

You surprised me.

What?

It's unbelievable. Lily's here.

What's Tora doing?

He forgot what we told him. He only jokes.

Will you help him?

Yes!

Hiroshi.

Remember him?

Hello again.

Sorry to have worried you.

You look fine.

I thought I was going to die.

But I've recovered.

Tora saved my life.

You're exaggerating.

Come in. Forget about the work.

She brought this gift -hibiscus.

Beautiful.

They're everywhere in Okinawa.

All year around.

Is the sea beautiful?

Very.

The landlady has a son named Takashi.

He was like you. A straight arrow.

He caught a lot of fish for me.

We made sashimi.

I hear you're a good cook.

Not exactly. I tried hard to please Tora.

Living alone, I rarely cooked.

I'd always eat at restaurants.

She makes good food.

Goyachampool?

What's that?

Fried bitter melon. It was good.

And pig's ear.

Mimigar.

It was good with sake.

When night falls after a hot day...

A cool breeze comes in.

The sound of the sea...

The hibiscus in the garden gleams in the moonlight.

They smell nice.

I doze off from the fatigue of the day,

hearing an old woman singing a sad folk song.

It says, "Am I a dead pine tree?

"It doesn't bloom at all.

"Why can't I marry the man I love?"

A nice song.

I was happy there.

Lily, will you marry me?

Did I say something?

You're joking again.

They'll take it seriously, right?

Sure. They don't understand jokes.

A blunder.

My fault.

We must have been dreaming.

Because it was so hot.

That's right. Just a dream.

A dream...?

My aunt was disappointed you couldn't eat with us.

I'll come again.

Where are you going?

Minakami Spa.

Then I'll go to Muikamachi.

I have to work. I spent my savings.

I see.

Lily.

What?

Tora joked about marrying you. But I think he meant it.

I know.

But how else could I answer?

It's coming.

Thanks very much.

Goodbye.

Tora.

If I get sick, will you come and help me?

Of course, I will.

Okinawa, Hokkaido, anywhere.

It's a deal!

Goodbye.

Goodbye. Come again.

Be happy.

I hate parting.

I think I'll take to the road.

This is for the customer.

I'll make one for you, too.

He said he'd had a dream in Okinawa? I see.

He was jilted, that's all.

Maybe he's awake now.

No. He dreams day and night.

He wouldn't be happy if he woke up.

I see. "Life is but an empty dream."

Did Shakespeare write that?

It's the truth.

It's hot!

High Priest! You must be busy.

The bon festival is your season. You can earn a lot.

I envy you.

Stupid!

Shall I begin?

I'm busy today, you know. I'll abridge the sutra.

Sure. Just do the best part.

"Thank you for the wonderful gift you sent us.

"Sorry we couldn't take care of Tora well enough.

"We don't deserve your gift.

"We've been lonely since Tora and Lily went away.

"I often talk about them with my family.

"Please remember us to him. - Takashi."

Heck, that wasn't a bus.

It's hot!

You look familiar to me.

May I ask who you are?

You took care of me before.

I don't remember taking care of such a beautiful woman.

Have you already forgotten?

What are you doing here?

Business.

What are you doing here?

I've been dreaming about you.

Won't you come to Kusatsu?

Sure! I wanted to go somewhere.

Let's go!

Give this man a ride!

Hi, folks! Thanks for looking after Lily.

The End