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A Shochiku Film

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Once upon a time, Torajiro Urashima… … …

Visited the Sea God's palace with a turtle…

He was delighted to stay, but… … …

I'm afraid I've stayed too long.

In Shibamata, where I live...

My family is waiting for me.

It's time for me to go, Princess.

Must you really go?

The sorrow of parting is mine, too.

I've been prepared for this since we first met.

I will not stop you.

Listen, Turtle...

The box.

Take the box to remember me.

Torajiro received the box as a gift from the Princess…

Riding the turtle… … …

He returned home…

But to his surprise… … …

The village he longed for was gone…

All he saw was a barren field…

Excuse me.

Wasn't there a shop named Toraya here?

Sakura!

Sakura... it's me.

Who are you?

Don't you know me? I'm your brother.

Sorry, I have no brother.

Who's he?

Says he's my brother.

He's crazy.

Hiroshi. Aren't you Hiroshi?

It's me, Torajiro.

That reminds me. Grandma had a brother by that name.

It's me!

Nonsense!

He went missing 50 years ago.

He'd be eighty by now.

Forget this man. Let's eat.

He thought he 'd been away only a few days…

Now he realizes fifty years have passed…

He was so saddened, he wept…

Princess...

I love you from the bottom of my heart.

That reminds me...

I wonder what's in the box.

Well?

Help!

I got old instead of you!

A dream?

Hey, kid.

Don't bully the weak.

It's so little.

It's mine!

Yours? Here, I'll buy it.

Listen, never go where there are people.

Now, take off.

Ouch! It bit me! Damn turtle!

Tora-san's Many-Splintered Love

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…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Keiko Matsuzaka as Fumi

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Kon Omura as the Chief

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Gannosuke Ashiya as Kisuke

Producers: Kiyoshi Shimazu Tetsuo Sasho

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

A motor bike.

Hello.

You bought it?

We moved away, so...

How nice!

How much?

1,600 yen.

Thank you.

Here's the delivery box.

Here, thank you.

The Priest gave us these azaleas for the altar.

They're lovely.

In season already...

Time flies. It's almost summer.

Aren't they lovely?

I don't care about seasons.

Something wrong?

He's in a jam. It's his shop.

Looks like there's no way out.

He might have to fold up his shop. But I told him not to.

Hiroshi didn't tell you?

No. Is it that bad?

Hiroshi is all right. He can work anywhere he likes.

And get more pay.

Don't say that. Don't give up.

Your employees and their families depend on you.

That's right.

Thanks for the encouragement.

I'll try harder.

I know a guy who might help me.

Good luck!

They're geisha.

I can't afford them now.

I'll ask that handsome man.

Excuse me.

Yes, what is it?

Kawachiya...?

The restaurant? On the left.

Thank you.

A geisha party. It's great, huh?

Have fun.

Been a long time.

Brother!

Uncle, Aunty, how have you been?

Fine, thanks. You here, too?

Welcome back.

What's funny?

I dreamed about you.

Remember me once in a while?

I was at the Sea God's palace.

There was a lovely princess.

Fish were dancing for me.

Delicious food.

There was an octopus.

Then I discovered it was you.

I was stunned.

"How come you're here?" I asked. "Finally gone bankrupt?"

With teardrops falling, you sprayed dark ink on me.

I kept on laughing even after I woke up.

Has your shop folded yet?

Disgusting!

Move!

Don't do that!

You know nothing!

Stop it!

Has the weather made him crazy?

No. Business is bad. It's hard on him.

I dream of hanging myself every night.

And you dream of a palace and a princess?

Not nice.

What stupid logic!

I didn't try to dream.

It came naturally while I slept.

It wasn't my fault.

You sprayed ink on me...

I've had it!

Stop it! Big men brawling! Shame on you!

Smile and earn some money.

You're sniveling.

Use this.

Take care.

Sorry about this.

Why do I bother coming home? What a mess!

You want some tea? Or take a rest first?

Have you found the boss?

I phoned Kyowa Printing. They're looking for him, too.

Odd, isn't it?

Anyway, let's knock off for the day.

Has he come home?

Not yet.

I wonder what happened.

We looked all over, but couldn't find him.

Isn't he drinking somewhere?

I tried all his favorite bars, but...

He left around two?

What time is it?

Is business that bad?

He got a bad check.

Not so big, but it hit him hard.

And Tora had to say a thing like that. He's hurt!

What did he say?

That he'd dreamed of a Sea Palace...

Where an octopus like him was dancing.

That's not nice!

A mere word can drive people to suicide.

Tora, were you there?

Welcome back.

Tell the cops?

Well, let's eat.

Where to? Let's eat.

Can't eat at a time like this!

Where could he be...?

Sure! The river!

Genko! Bring some lanterns!

President! Don't die!

President!

Search along the river carefully. We'll meet at Tokyo Bay.

Hurry!

Don't die, President!

What time is it?

Eleven.

What is he doing?

He's back.

Where was he?

He met a friend, who gave him some work.

They were drinking together.

So that's how it was.

He was drinking? Silly!

We told him off.

Here he comes.

Sorry to have made you worry.

Why didn't you phone?

I know, I know.

I was happy to get work.

I just drank.

While you were drinking, we were planning your funeral!

It's true.

We thought of a big coffin for you!

No joke?

No, we didn't say that.

I'm awfully sorry.

Sakura!

Brother's back now.

Any word from the President?

This is no time to sit around doing nothing like this?

It's a life or death matter.

We must do all we can.

Why is he here?

How strange!

If it isn't...

Me.

You're alive?

Yes. Quit joking.

I won't die so easily.

So he says.

He got some work. He was celebrating.

He should've phoned.

A friend invited me.

He said not to worry.

It was a nice bar. They liked me.

Stop it!

You were out drinking, huh?

Was I wrong doing that?

Yeah! Next time drink the river water!

That's nasty!

President, wait!

Don't talk like that.

He's right. You should have said, "I'm glad you're okay."

Is that so? I'm sorry.

I'm so thoughtless.

I thought he jumped into the river...

And drowned.

I ran along the riverbank.

And at the floodgate...

I saw something fat and white like you floating.

I poked it with a stick.

It was a dead pig swollen with gas.

I went farther along. I got to a bridge.

The river suddenly got wider.

I could barely see the lights on the other side.

Looking at the dark river,

I imagined the President, dead, sinking in it.

That he'd become fish food.

It made me sad.

President! President!

I wept while calling him.

I thought I'd killed him.

If so, I'd die, too.

Praying, I tried to jump in.

But Genko stopped me.

"Let go!" "Don't die!" "Let go!"

What then?

I prepared to jump...

Anyway, here I am.

I'm glad you didn't.

I'm glad he's okay.

Well...

We'll be going.

I guess Tora's hungry. Give him some food.

Sorry for all this. It was because my friend...

You already told us.

Good morning.

Hello? Aunty? Good morning.

What? Brother's gone?

When?

Early this morning.

He didn't even have breakfast.

He had to catch a train.

As he was leaving, he said:

"The President is lucky."

"Because he has so many people who worry about him."

He said that?

He 's right… If Tora was missing… … … on his trip… … …

Nobody'd worry about him…

I felt sorry for him…

We 'll talk later…

I'm going now.

Have a nice day.

Mitsuo!

Your lunch money!

Seto Inland Sea

A fantastic bargain.

At department stores...

Pretty girls sell them for 2 and 3 thousand yen.

I'm not asking that much today.

This is a real suicide sale.

I'm desperate like sun-tanned eggplants.

I wish I could eat them but my false teeth won't let me.

Come on, come on.

Mister.

Open the way.

Sorry. Wait a sec.

Will you give me a hand?

Pull them along.

Someone you know?

Yes.

I'm just passing by.

But may I offer incense to the grave?

Why not? Thank you very much.

Leaving such a fine wife.

Your husband had to die first. I know how he felt.

What's funny?

I've never been married. This is for my grandma.

Grandma?

Grandma, rest in peace...

I was a baby when my parents left.

My grandma raised me.

You lived alone with her?

No. I work in Osaka.

I often asked her to live with me.

But she refused to leave the island.

I know how she felt.

For the aged, their home is the best.

This is such a nice place.

What do you do in Osaka? Factory work?

Office work?

The post office?

Plan to stay on this island?

No sense in it.

The funeral is over, so, I'll go back to Osaka.

Back to Osaka?

What about you?

I go where I please.

You're free. Like the fish.

We're leaving.

Goodbye.

Mister.

Your name...?

Torajiro Kuruma, from Shibamata, Katsushika, in Tokyo.

People call me Tora.

Tora?

What's your name?

Fumi Hamada.

Fumi, huh?

So long.

Good luck.

Osaka

Hotel New World

Hey, don't piss here. It causes a stink.

'Morning, Mom. I was playing mahjong with Tome.

I missed the last train.

Taxis cost too much, so I stayed overnight.

Liars become robbers. Didn't I tell you?

Thank God you aren't a thief yet.

Wait.

Oh, here. His bill.

A week already? Who?

Your square-faced pal.

Tora?

What a guy!

I'll make him pay today.

Or I'll call the cops... Ouch!

He just talks big.

You brought him up wrong.

Move your legs!

All right.

Tora, you awake?

Here's your bill.

My mom -the battleaxe - she's complaining.

You have to pay in advance. You paid for only one day.

It's a week since I came?

Time sure flies. I feel like it was only yesterday.

I feel like it's been a month.

Only a week?

Time moves slow, huh?

Tokyo men and Osaka men think differently.

Please pay, understand?

Come right in and relax.

I can serve you good food.

The going rate's 1,000 yen.

I'll give you more cloth for the same price.

I'll make it a little more. How's this? More?

Just watching is free of charge.

How about it, ladies?

They're cheap.

Will you buy some?

Can't make it in Osaka. I'll go back to Tokyo.

I'll come down!

A mere thousand yen.

How much?

Hundred yen.

Why not try?

Silly! For what?

To see if you can get a man.

One, please.

The Year of the Badger.

You're kidding!

The Year of the Cock.

I wonder what it says...

About love...

It says, "No luck."

It worked!

Why not try?

It might tell me something bad.

"Easy delivery..." "Uneasy future..."

"Don't trust people."

You see?

Wonderful!

What is it?

"I'll find a man."

Good for you!

Look around. He may be here.

Maybe it's him.

He may be rich.

How is business?

Didn't we meet?

If it isn't Fumi!

You're Tora!

You see? It worked!

I wanted to see him.

It's like a dream. It's wonderful!

He thought you were a plain girl?

I was embarrassed but...

I couldn't say I was a geisha.

You deceived him.

No, I didn't.

She had no makeup. A simple hairdo.

I thought she was an office girl or something.

I called her, "Young Miss."

She's lucky.

People know we're geisha right away.

Even when we speak normally.

I don't think so.

When I first saw you, I thought you were elegant ladies.

You're lying.

Your Tokyo accent is nice, isn't it?

I'm enchanted.

Tokyo men are the best.

They say, "Tokyo men and Kyoto women."

Osaka women are great, too.

The way you flatter us - you sound sophisticated.

Let's go somewhere nice.

Let's go.

The check...

Let me pay for this.

Yes. You found your man. You pay.

Wait, you mustn't. Pay with this.

Take it.

Okini…

What a guy!

How much?

4,300 yen.

Thank you.

Your change.

Finished?

He plays around until late.

He doesn't pay. He just drinks.

Tonight I'll make him pay.

Good evening. Mr. Kuruma is back.

You look like a badger.

He's the manager.

Is that so?

About Tora, thank you.

Will you come to my room?

Thanks, but they're waiting.

Then, I won't stop you.

Well -please take care of Tora.

Thanks a lot.

I almost forgot. Your purse.

That's right. Was there enough money?

Of course.

Wait a minute.

What's this?

Use it for the taxi.

I'm a geisha. I take tips from my customers.

But you're my friend. Not a customer.

I can't take tips from you.

You're right.

Don't do this again, okay?

I understand. I'm sorry.

Good night, then.

I had fun today.

You did?

What's wrong?

Tora, she's a geisha, huh?

Yeah.

She's pretty. What is she to you?

You want to know?

I sure do.

Then get sake and come to my room.

Mother, prepare some sake!

I'll listen, too.

"How are you, Sakura?

"I live in Osaka now.

"Osaka is a nice town.

"Kind people and good food.

"Osaka seems to suit me."

He's been in Osaka.

I don't think Osaka suits him.

I heard him say, he hated it.

The Osaka accent sickened him.

He said the food is too bland.

Why did he go there anyway?

May I speak?

To me, it's very clear. Because...

Don't bother. We all know.

I'll go to the bank. In the rain.

What else does he say?

"Where I'm living is a sort of amusement quarter.

"It's convenient, but the hotel costs a lot.

"I'll take a cheap boarding house."

Love in Osaka? That's great, huh?

"Tomorrow I'll visit a temple.

"Right now I'll go to bed.

"My best to Uncle, Aunty and the Octopus. Your brother."

We have to climb up?

I wonder how they could build it up here.

There's one like this in my hometown.

Taishaku Temple.

It's smaller than this.

The road to it is lined with sweets shops.

The oldest one is my home.

That old?

When was it built?

In the 8th century.

An old couple runs the shop. They were born then, too.

You're joking again.

Excuse me, ma'am.

You mean me?

Will you take our picture?

Thank you.

Just push this?

How old are you?

Three.

She can't talk yet.

Shall I take one more?

No children yet?

Not yet.

Thank you.

May business prosper…

May my Sis and her family always be happy…

You have a sister?

She works at the sweets shop.

Is she nice?

She's as fussy as a mother-in-law.

What did you write?

"May Tora get a nice bride."

You're joking, of course. How could you write that?

Show me.

Nope.

Show it to me.

May Brother always be happy…

You have a brother?

Your parents died. So did your grandma.

You said you're all alone.

When my mother left, she took my brother.

He was only five or six.

That was long ago.

I see. You've got a kid brother.

Eat these potatoes. I cooked them myself.

I'm eating them.

Not easy to cook them, huh?

No.

Any soy sauce?

Too bland for Tokyoites?

I grew up in a poor family.

They fed me strong tasting food, so...

It's too much.

Welcome.

Hello.

Beer for me.

You don't know the taste of your mother's food?

I never saw her working in the kitchen.

Actually, parting with my brother was harder for me.

Was he a cute boy?

He had fair skin. He was gentle, like a girl.

He always slept beside me.

What's he doing now?

I hear he's in Osaka.

He's twenty-four now.

He may be married.

You never met him even once?

Not once.

How come?

What's the sense?

I may miss him.

But he doesn't remember me.

Besides, I'm a geisha.

He'd only despise me.

Wait a minute.

He was five or six then?

I know he remembers you.

He remembers clearly, the sister who slept beside him.

I left home as a kid and I've always stayed like this.

But memories of my family never faded.

Go and meet him.

You've only got each other in this world.

I know you want to meet him.

Well, I don't know.

You know the address?

He works for a delivery company.

I'll go with you. It's still early.

Today?

The sooner, the better. Let's go!

Look at my hair.

Do I look like a geisha?

Don't worry. They'll think...

You're a bank clerk or something.

I should have worn quieter clothes.

Your dress is fine.

It's around here.

Listen...

What'll I say to him?

What's his name?

Hideo. I called him Hide.

Call him that.

But he's twenty-four.

So what? They all call me Tora at my home.

Then I'll do it.

You found it?

It's near here.

Near here?

Close at hand.

So it's close at hand?

There. It's that warehouse.

It's so confusing here.

I'll ask him.

President...

Me? I'm no president.

Manager, then?

Chief driver.

A chief?

May I help you?

Excuse me. Is there a man...

His surname?

Minakami.

A Hideo Minakami here?

Minakami?

Yes, Minakami.

What are you to him?

Oh, sorry.

This is Minakami's sister.

She hasn't seen him for a long time.

So she came to meet him.

I see. So Minakami had a sister?

Is he here now?

We'd better go inside.

Will you wait, please?

Yoshida.

She's Minakami's sister.

Please.

What's wrong?

I see. He's no longer here. He quit. Right?

That's not it. Actually...

Please sit down.

Well, now...

Yes?

Minakami -He's no longer with us.

It wasn't long ago... Last month...

What day...?

The 24th. Just before payday.

During a break here, he had pain in his chest.

We rushed him to a hospital.

His coronary arteries apparently failed.

He needed an operation.

He needed blood, too. We got men with Type O.

And rushed them to the hospital.

The operation wasn't successful. And he died.

Before he went into surgery...

We told him to hang in there.

He thanked us.

He thanked us all. That was the last thing he said.

How can we express our sympathy? So -he had a sister?

He'd have been glad to see you.

That's him.

A quiet guy. But he was nice.

Listen.

She's Hideo's sister.

He's her husband.

No. A distant relative.

Sorry.

Why didn't you tell me?

He was my only brother.

You should have told me!

It couldn't be helped.

They didn't know he had a sister, right?

I'm sorry we didn't check more carefully.

What about his funeral?

We took a day off and held it ourselves.

We put an altar in this room.

A humble ceremony, but we did it with reverence.

His aunt took his ashes home with her.

Everyone.

I am grateful for all the things you did for Hideo.

We've arranged his things.

How long was my brother here?

Exactly two years.

He was single, but he was always neat.

He complained when we were drunk and messed up his room.

Did he drink a lot?

He didn't drink or smoke.

He was a straight arrow.

He was quiet as a child.

He never changed.

Yeah. When I was a kid, all I did was pull pranks.

So I ended up like this.

A bum like me gets to live,

while a nice young guy like him has to die young. It's unfair.

How true.

He liked model planes.

Did he make this himself?

Hideo made this...

Hello!

Are you okay now?

It's her.

You slipped out?

Come in.

Hideo's friend, Nobuko.

She works nearby, so I called her.

Nobuko...

Meet Hideo's sister.

And her husband.

A distant relative.

Her relative.

How do you do?

Maybe you were his sweetheart.

They were engaged.

It must have been terrible for you.

It was so sudden I didn't know what to do.

I just cried.

Thank you. You must've been kind to him.

Not really.

We'll make some tea for her.

Where's the pot?

I'll do it.

We're out of tea. I'll get some.

I remember Hideo told me about you.

What did he say?

That he missed you like his mother.

He wanted to see you.

Excuse me.

We'll leave after the tea. I feel sad here.

Yeah, let's.

I have a party tonight.

Can't you skip it?

Afraid not.

I'm a geisha, you know.

I'm sorry.

Fumi.

Good evening.

I tried to phone you...

Sorry. I was out all day.

See you later.

Good evening, madam.

3 times, you know.

What do you mean?

You went to a hospital?

Your chief did say...

Excuse me...

Wait. Where are you going?

I'm sorry. I'm sick. I'll go home.

I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

Wait!

Tora...

It's midnight. Beat it!

Get up.

That woman is here -that geisha.

Fumi?

She's drunk.

Put away the bed.

Please come in.

Fumi? I'll turn on the light.

- You all right? - That hurt!

Sleeping?

No, just resting.

Give me some sake.

Sure.

Finished work?

Thank you for today.

Forget it.

I really wanted to see my brother.

But it turned out like this.

Forget it or you'll feel worse.

Drink and cheer yourself up.

In a way I feel relieved.

I was afraid he might have been all alone.

But he had many friends.

They were kind to him. He even had a sweetheart.

A very nice girl, who was in love with him.

He was a lucky guy. Think of it that way.

I feel sorry for her. She lost him.

What'll become of her?

No sense in worrying about it.

Why?

Sure, she feels sad now.

But she'll get over it in time.

To forget is a pain killer.

In a couple of years she'll find another guy and be happy.

Really? Can she forget him?

Sure.

I'm speaking from experience.

Your experience...?

I'm so dumb I soon forget.

The sake...?

Hey, bring sake!

I'm coming!

It's hot tonight.

It'll rain.

You can see stars.

Then it won't rain.

One, two, three...

"I know how sad it will be to part with you...

"But I must endure because it's for your sake..."

I want to cry.

Can I cry?

I wonder why I'm always so unfortunate...

Cry.

Cry all you want.

Your sake. Sorry to keep you waiting.

Sorry, I didn't see a thing.

It hurts!

Blood! Mother!

It's blood! I'm bleeding!

What a son! Stop whining.

I'll put on some medicine.

Come.

Show me.

You all right?

Tora, I'm sleepy.

Can I stay here?

Sure... if you don't mind a pig sty.

Sleep tight.

Okini…

What...?

Tora...

I'm here.

Don't worry.

I'll sleep in your bed.

You sleep with your mother.

Sleep in your own room.

No. She's there.

Therefore you'll move to my room?

"Forgive me for last night.

"If you didn't want me to stay, I could have taken a taxi home.

"I'll decide my future by myself.

"I wish you every happiness.

"Goodbye. Fumi."

Hey, Granny!

I'm checking out.

But, what if she comes to see you?

What'll I say?

She won't come.

How do you know?

Because I know.

If she comes, just say I went back to Tokyo.

You act like you're running away. Why?

Because the time to bow out is the key.

I don't get it.

You'll never win a woman that way.

You may think it silly.

But if you want a woman, you've got to chase her...

Even to hell. That's reality.

Thanks for the lecture.

So long.

So you're leaving.

Thanks a lot.

I'll send the rest of the money.

Please come again.

Be good to your mother.

He's gone. I'll miss him.

Good morning.

What are you doing?

Elephant Man.

Thank you very much.

You want the sweets for the temple?

Is the order ready?

Yeah, sure.

Twenty boxes?

Yes.

Hot today, isn't it?

The rainy season...?

I hear it's over down south.

Here you go.

How much?

How much?

The price? Just 8,000 yen.

You spoke in Osaka dialect.

You live here a long time and you still talk that way?

Okini means thanks.

I wonder how Tora is doing.

It's been a while since he wrote to us.

Did he move to a boarding house?

He can't stay at one place very long.

Your change.

Our best to the Priest.

Thank you.

Tora!

Really! It's Brother.

Why...

Speak of the devil.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Good to have you back.

How are you, everybody?

How are you, Sakura?

I'm fine, thanks.

How's your lumbago, Aunty?

The same.

Really?

I'm bushed!

What happened?

It's the long trip. I'm pooped.

Why not rest upstairs?

I'll get the bed ready.

Okay, I will.

Uncle, cooked seaweed from Osaka.

For you.

Okini…

Something's odd about him.

Worn out from the trip.

Something more to it.

Some sweets...

Welcome.

Is that Shitenno-ji Temple?

Shitenno-ji?

It's in Osaka.

You won't eat?

No.

Eat something to get energy.

I fixed some spuds.

He says they taste strong.

He got used to the Osaka taste?

Then I'll fix some eggs.

Don't bother, Fumi.

Thank you.

Good evening.

Hi. You spent a long time in Osaka, huh?

Something interesting around?

You wrote that you might stay for a long time.

We've been worried.

Did I write that?

You mentioned moving into a boarding house.

What happened?

That was because Fumi suggested I do that.

Really? Did Fumi say that?

She knows how to save money.

I see...

Is she beautiful?

Who's "she?"

Fumi, the woman.

Who's Fumi?

A geisha.

From where?

Keep out of this!

Don't mind him.

Asking me if she's beautiful?

If she showed up here, he'd flip!

Was she that pretty?

She has fair skin.

It gets pink when she's happy.

It turns pale when she's sad.

A few strands of hair on her face.

Tears from her dark eyes.

"Tora...

"Can I cry, leaning on your lap?"

I felt so sorry for Fumi at that time.

Then what happened?

You helped her, right?

I wanted to.

But even though I wanted to,

I didn't know what to do.

I was broke, too.

If I was smarter, I could have consoled her with nice words.

But I couldn't.

So she got disappointed with me and left.

"I'll decide my future by myself.

"I wish you every happiness."

That's what she said.

Talking like this - it's crying over spilt milk.

Well... that's all for tonight.

Thanks for the grub.

Come to think of it, I'm lucky.

I have a family that always welcomes me back.

Okini, Uncle.

Not at all.

People in the living room...

Good night.

I'm bushed.

He got jilted again for sure.

This time no chance to meet her?

Afraid not.

Let's go, Mitsuo.

How disappointing!

Was Tora in Osaka?

You were born in Osaka?

Remember your mother?

No.

She ran away soon after I was born.

That so? Sorry to have reminded you of that.

Idiot!

Goodbye, High Priest.

Goodbye.

Hello.

Hello. How is Tora?

Better, thank you.

Fatigue from his trip?

Partly. But mostly it's psychological.

It's nothing serious, though.

Is it because he didn't make out with the Osaka geisha?

How do you know about that?

If I don't know that, I can't call myself a priest.

I'm impressed.

Not yet?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm so busy.

You working all alone?

They went fishing.

Where's Sakura?

She'll help after the PTA meeting.

How much?

Let's see. That'll be...

1,750 yen in all.

Not yet?

Just a moment.

Your change...?

Two boxes. That's 1,000 yen.

250 yen.

Thank you very much.

Now I can breathe.

Shall I help?

You'd only scare the customers.

I'll have some tea and...

Hello?

Again! Why are we so busy today?

May I help you?

Is this Toraya?

Yes.

Is Tora in now?

No, he's out. He went for a walk.

Really? At least he's here.

My name is Fumi Hamada.

I met him in Osaka. He was so kind to me.

You're the geisha? Sorry, I didn't mean to...

That's all right.

He'll be back soon. Please sit down.

I'll make some tea.

Okini…

The beauty came at last.

This is something!

I'll tell Hiroshi.

Excuse me.

Please wait a moment.

Welcome. May I help you?

Two plates of sweets.

Yes, right away.

Two plates of sweets.

Why, thank you.

I'm used to this sort of thing.

Welcome.

Excuse me. Will you please move over?

What a beauty.

You work here?

Yes.

Beer first.

Then oden.

And some jelly and sweets.

That's confusing. Shall I serve it together?

All right.

Oden for me, two jellies.

That's her.

Did you guys come to gawk? Don't you have to work?

We're busy.

No time for loafing! Go!

Two oden and... What's this?

"Dumplings."

Can't read it?

No.

And jelly.

Aunty, who's that?

The Osaka geisha.

Brother's...

Sweetheart.

Two oden, some dumplings and...

This is Tora's sister.

Sakura?

How do you do?

This is Hiroshi, her husband.

No, I'm Hiroshi.

Why, Is she helping us?

Yes. We're shorthanded.

Miss...

We'll talk later.

Will you see to this?

Can you see her?

Fumi attracts customers.

She sure does.

So, Fumi helped our business?

Not really.

Please.

Tora's late.

Wonder where he is.

He said he'd take it easy, not work.

All he ever does is take it easy.

She brought these for us.

From Tsushima.

Far off Kyushu?

She has a friend there.

Smells of the sea.

Why not stay here tonight?

Thank you.

She booked a hotel room.

You're wasting your money.

This place isn't too recommendable anyway.

Old and untidy.

What's funny?

Tora said this place was very, very old.

I asked when it was built.

What did he say?

The 8th century.

What a liar!

He'll say anything.

Is that true?

No way.

Here he comes.

You've been drinking, Genko. So be sure to toll the bell.

He'll be surprised.

Why don't you hide?

Good idea.

Poor Toraya people, thank you for today.

You're drunk?

We've been waiting.

Genko insisted on buying me sake.

I was drinking with him. Sorry.

Can I sit here?

Sake is good. It cheered me up.

Good.

Did something good happen?

No, nothing unusual.

You've eaten your humble supper?

Is that so?

Don't do that, Mitsuo.

Bad boy! Sneaking up on me...

Fumi! You're here?

Been a long time.

When did she come?

Around noon.

We ate together.

Why didn't you say so?

You were out.

I went to the river.

Anyway, you found her.

Don't be mad.

Why are you here?

I came to see you.

No. You couldn't have.

You're sightseeing with a guest?

Listen, Fumi quit working as a geisha.

Quit?

I see.

I thought it over seriously.

You're not cut out to be a geisha.

I decided to leave Osaka.

You came to Tokyo to find work?

You'll do well anywhere you go.

Hiroshi, get her a job.

Not at your dump. A job at a big corporation.

She can stay upstairs here. I'll sleep in the storeroom.

We don't mind.

So, you'll live in Tokyo?

No.

Where then?

It's far off. Tsushima.

Tsushima? Where's that?

Part of Nagasaki. An island between Kyushu and Korea.

Look.

Why must you go so far?

Got a job there?

Will you open a shop?

Actually...

I plan to get married.

Study over there.

She'll marry?

A cook who came to Osaka from Tsushima.

He's returning there to open a sushi shop.

He's in love with me.

He wants to marry me, a woman like me.

He said so, Tora.

I've been a geisha for many years.

Cleaning, cooking, laundry...

I won't make a good housewife.

Don't worry.

You'll do okay.

I know you can cook. I remember your food.

She helped us with the shop, too.

She handled the customers well.

Yeah? That's good.

We wish you could marry into our family.

Honest.

Thank you.

Is he nice, your man?

Sure, he is.

He's serious. He never tells jokes.

He's not as funny as Tora.

Being funny isn't enough.

Right.

What matters is to live properly.

Tora lacks that.

How true!

Congratulations, Fumi!

I'm glad for you.

Let's toast to her!

Of course.

I'll get some beer.

Toraya speaking.

Congratulations!

Fumi? Yes, she's here.

It's for you. From Makoto.

Makoto?

Excuse me.

Who's Makoto?

Shut up. Go away.

Hello? You're back at your hotel?

I'll be leaving soon.

I know how to get there.

I ate here. Get something for yourself.

I'm sorry.

Heavy rain!

Thanks for everything.

Hurry or you'll get wet.

Tora, goodbye.

Good luck.

Goodbye, everyone.

Excuse me.

Always be happy.

She's gone.

Where's Brother?

He went upstairs.

Poor guy! I couldn't stand watching him.

It's pouring! Did that Osaka geisha leave?

Hard rain!

I'm glad she could get a taxi.

She shouldn't have come so far.

Why not?

She could easily have written.

That's not the right thing to say.

Think about how she felt coming here.

Think about how I felt, too.

She made me feel miserable.

You must have loved her so much.

Here. It's nothing much.

Please, thank you.

Thanks for the gift.

Who's he?

The inn manager where Tora stayed.

He wants...?

The money Tora owes him.

Here's the money. Please count it.

That's not necessary. The receipt.

I'm sorry for the trouble.

Thank you.

I didn't want to do this.

But my mother's so strict. She's a battleaxe.

You people are so nice. I envy you.

Tora told me about you.

Uncle, Aunt and... Sakura.

And the President. His nickname is Octopus?

He looks like an octopus?

There he is.

I'm sorry.

That's rude!

Don't get so mad.

"It's hot every day. How are you, Sakura and everybody?

"I appreciate your welcome despite my sudden visit.

"I'm really grateful."

Tsushima Island

"I've got used to life here, as a sushi shop madam.

"The people here are kind. The scenery is beautiful.

"It reminds me of my home island. I can relax here.

"By the way, where is Tora?

"Traveling as usual?

"If he happens to phone you, tell him Fumi is all right.

"Please tell him that.

"My best to your husband.

"To Sakura, from Fumi."

I'll ask her.

It's so big!

Mother phoned me.

Said you have a visitor.

A visitor? I wonder who.

Name's Kuruma.

Kuruma?

Someone you know?

Tora! The one I often tell you about!

Tora!

Hi! You look great.

You came all this way to see me?

What a remote place!

I walked from the pier.

I was hot. Like an oven.

I'm half-dead.

I'm glad you came.

Hi.

Her husband? Name's Makoto?

Howdy. I'm Torajiro Kuruma.

Please come in.

The End