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A Shochiku Film

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My uncle was born a kind man…

But his kindness is intrusive…

He 's short-tempered, too…

So often his kindness ends up causing a fight…

Why not say, "You can have my seat, old man?"

Can't you give your seat to him?

Idiot!

Stand up! On your feet!

Get up!

Old man, why not sit down there?

Don't be so modest.

It's hard to keep standing, huh? Sit down.

Hey, I'm not that old!

I'm still strong.

Sorry to have called you "old man."

Do me a favor and sit down.

Mind your own business. Keep away!

He 's really a busybody…

The world thinks him an oddball…

But nowadays… … …

I find some charm in my uncle…

Who are you to do this?

Damn you!

Stop! Remember your age.

Don't bother others.

Outside!

I wonder where he is, what he 's doing… … …

That uncle of mine…

Tora-san, My Uncle

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…

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

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Fumi Dan as Hisako

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Masao Imafuku as Okumura

Isao Bito as Kaichi

Mari Natsuki as Reiko

Kumiko Goto as Izumi

Executive Producer: Makoto Naito

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by 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

Good morning.

We're supposed to say good morning, aren't we?

When did you quit?

Money for gas.

You promised to pay by yourself.

Then for train tickets.

Already finished?

Mom.

What?

About the trip I mentioned...

Speak to Dad yourself.

I'm not your interpreter.

If I do, he'll only object.

What a bore!

He looks gloomy all day.

He doesn't know the kind of situation he's in.

No trips until he gets into college.

Hiroshi.

Chances are Mitsuo's in love.

He's old enough to have girlfriends.

Speak to him as his father.

He won't tell me about such things.

Have a nice day.

Son on a motorcycle, Pa on a bike?

Here's the deposit box.

Thanks.

Aunty.

Mom here?

She went home to eat supper.

Quit riding it on this narrow street!

I'm hungry.

A letter for you.

Where?

From Miss Izumi Oikawa again.

Why check my letters?

What's wrong with looking at the sender's name?

I remember her name from the graduates' photo album.

Don't meddle in my business!

Mitsuo!

The way you talk!

Don't you know how much we care about you?

Don't care about me.

Then what should we do?

Just let me do as I please.

We always do.

No. You always watch me, all day.

I'm amazed!

I have no freedom at all.

What?

That's enough! Stop!

Listen.

He says we're watching him.

Wait!

I'm tired. We'll discuss it later.

No, we won't. We'll discuss it now.

Apologize! It's your fault.

How do you know it's my fault?

You don't behave correctly.

What did I do wrong?

Ask yourself.

I'll take a bath.

How disgusting!

Keep acting like that, and I won't cook for you!

He makes me mad.

"Dear Mitsuo, thanks for your letter.

"I'm glad you're worried about me.

"I'm used to my new school now, but I have no friends.

"My mother owns a snack bar.

"She's out when I'm home.

"Unlike you, I can't eat with my parents.

"It makes me feel a little lonely."

Dinner's ready.

"I'm sorry to write you such a depressing letter.

"My next letter will be a cheerful one. Good night. From Izumi."

Buddy!

Buddy!

Welcome back.

You're sighing again?

That's three since morning.

Aunty.

I wonder how Brother's doing. It's time he got home.

Hiroshi said so, too.

Really?

Something happened?

No.

I feel like seeing him, that's all.

Being joyful is his only merit.

Well...

Hey, you still working here?

Welcome back.

How can you stand this dump?

Everyone here is kind.

What a line!

Hey, Tora!

We were talking about you.

Uncle, Aunty, you still alive?

Of course.

Welcome home.

You're here, too?

Only this shop never changes, I guess, huh?

Thanks, Genko.

Mitsuo studying hard? Isn't he trying for a college?

Glad you remember.

I brought a gift for him.

I wonder what.

A gadget to clear his head.

Thank you.

Mitsuo has a problem lately.

How come?

He gets upset and takes it out on me.

It makes me sad.

He's probably suffering.

Maybe he has something he can't tell us.

What's worse, Hiroshi's a total bore to his son.

I know.

I'll listen to him as his uncle.

Give him some advice.

Sure. To repay your kindness.

Welcome.

Why not rest?

My room open?

Sure. I'll make your bed.

I'll fix you some noodles.

Aunty.

Why not fix me something I can eat only here?

Like, salted salmon, tasty dried seaweed...

Boiled eggplant, grated radishes...

All right. I'll cook you something.

Is it okay?

What?

What sort of advice do you think he'll give Mitsuo?

That's right.

What can Sakura be thinking?

Welcome.

Bingoya!

Tora's back!

How awful!

Let's call it a day, everyone.

Tora's come home again.

What a carefree joint!

What's Tora to our work?

Hi, there.

Hello.

Studying hard?

It's him.

Your uncle's back.

Tora, it's Mitsuo.

Howdy, Mitsuo.

Welcome back.

You've grown taller.

He acts defiant nowadays.

You were a problem when you were his age, too, huh?

I don't think so.

You fought with your dad, left home, and got work...

At that printing shop. You all but ran wild, huh?

But Sakura's love saved you.

You're the fruit of their love.

So, Fruit, let's go.

Where?

He's inviting you to supper.

Come.

Thanks.

Have a good time.

Thank you.

He has money?

I suppose.

Mitsuo won't come with me.

Don't involve me.

What?

Mitsuo should concentrate on studying.

How can he loaf around with Tora?

Tora will teach him how to drink.

He needs diversion with his uncle.

If he were a normal uncle, fine.

But Tora isn't a normal uncle.

Anyway, let's eat.

Welcome! How many? Four?

Show them upstairs.

This way.

Mitsuo.

You're a full-fledged guy. Let's drink.

Thank you.

Should I start by teaching you how to drink sake?

How do I drink?

What a question!

Hold the cup in your hand.

Take a whiff.

After the aroma has gone deep into your nose,

slowly take a sip.

It's to tell your bowels that sake's on its way.

And put a little of this grub on your tongue.

It makes the sake taste better.

Then start drinking, little by little.

Your whole body gets drunk slowly.

You're like a runner who guzzles soda all at once.

It's hell on your gut.

Got it?

Here you are.

It's already cooked.

Thanks.

You're pretty.

Don't embarrass me.

Flatter her, and she'll give us better service.

Good evening. Where's Tora?

He's with Mitsuo.

Doing what?

Listening to his woes.

Tora is?

Are you mad?

Mitsuo will go astray.

See? Even the President agrees.

I know. We regret it, too.

What's this?

Tora brought it.

What is it?

It's to clear heads.

I know. Use it like this.

"Edison Band."

I remember I bought one when I was in junior high.

It's junk but it's like Tora.

It makes heads clear, huh?

Still got sake?

Let's hear your story. I'm listening.

What story?

About your secret suffering.

Want what you can't afford?

Like model trains and that sort of stuff?

Know how old I am?

Then what?

I know. You wanna be a rock star.

I'm against it.

You're way off.

What then? Give it to me straight. I won't be surprised.

Hey.

What?

Don't tell me...

It's not that.

You're blushing.

Who is she? A neighbor? A high school flame?

No. An underclassman.

I blabbed...

What a jerk.

Tell me about her - everything.

You'll feel better.

What happened with her?

Nothing.

I watched her, thinking she was pretty, that's all.

After I graduated, her folks got a divorce.

She went to Nagoya with her mom.

I felt sorry for her.

Then, toward the end of last June,

she suddenly wrote to me.

She misses the school we went to together.

She wrote that.

Since then I can't study.

While reading textbooks I think only about her.

My heart begins to ache, I feel like throwing up.

Am I a fool?

I feel sorry for myself.

You're in love?

You were just a kid until yesterday, huh?

Old enough to love now?

Not that! It isn't love!

How come?

Love is a pure feeling to long for someone.

Right.

Mine isn't pure at all, it's dirty.

Because I often realize...

That I think only about her lips, breasts and stuff.

I'm not qualified to love a woman.

You're honest.

You're great! Hiroshi can be proud.

What's so great about me?

Listen.

I'm not that educated. I can't put it properly.

But Hiroshi once said,

"Humans who know they're ugly are no longer ugly."

Think about it. Your dad left home.

And got a job at that octopus's printing joint, right?

He was in love with Sakura and suffered for three long years.

He was the same as you.

Do you think he was filthy?

You had rough times, too, huh?

You feel better now?

Yes. Thanks.

Shall I tell you my love stories?

Please do.

Kozue?

More sake?

Yeah. Give me a few bottles.

Let's drink a lot tonight, okay?

Sure.

Here we are.

This is the place.

Uncle.

We're home.

What's up?

Am I soused!

Mitsuo is a born lush, huh?

He's just like my late old man.

Aunty, give me a tall glass of water.

Excuse me.

Will you pay the bill?

Uncle's broke.

And 2,500 yen more for the cab.

I'll go home by cab, but I'll pay for it myself.

You brought them home? Thank you.

Her name's Kozue. Isn't she cute?

You could have paid afterward.

No, no. Keep the change.

Thank you.

Tora, come again.

Thanks.

Goodbye.

Mom, I feel sick. I feel awful.

That hurt! Dammit!

Why'd you hit Mitsuo?

It's so disgusting.

What's disgusting, huh?

Mitsuo's a big man now.

He's even better than me.

That's right, idiot!

He's better than you? Great!

What are you trying to say?

We asked you to give him some advice, that's all.

Who told you to let him drink so much?

Shouldn't I have let him drink?

Of course not! He's still underage!

Hell, I've been drinking since I was 15.

That's why you ended up a bum.

Pardon my living!

Didn't I warn you?

How could this idiot give Mitsuo advice?

Call me an idiot?

Because you are!

Damn old man!

Stop it, Brother!

Sakura, your Mitsuo's a mighty great kid.

I know, I know. We're grateful to you.

Thank you.

I took him out because you asked me to.

I know. It's our fault.

Let's go.

Leave him here.

Never mind. He'll sleep anywhere. Let's go.

Don't blame Tora.

Shut up!

Sorry for this.

Take care.

I thought so. That's why I'm calling.

To Mitsuo? What?

I see. Goodbye.

Don 't disturb…

How do you feel?

Tora went on a trip.

He said he's sorry to have disturbed you.

What did you discuss?

Does that work?

Sure.

Let me try it.

Thanks.

It's starting to work.

What's keeping Mitsuo?

Prep school's over. Where can he be loafing?

He's started drinking?

What a thing Tora taught him!

I think he wants to go to Nagoya.

He works to save money.

Talk to him.

That's a father's job.

You talk to him. What if he fails again next year?

We might fight again.

Like the other day?

We fought here. I was very serious, huh?

But he let me win.

I lost my confidence.

Then...?

Let's just see what happens.

We can't wait that long.

No! Don't tell me...

What?

What's up?

This is bad! Mitsuo's run away!

I'll take a trip… Sorry ifl'm an indutiful son…

What'll we do?

Fool! It's "undutiful," not "indutiful."

He'd better give up on college.

I bought this from Mitsuo.

I see.

It works.

Hiroshi.

Four copies for Nakamura & Co.? Sure?

Thank you.

Ma'am, don't take it too seriously.

Did you ever leave home?

Sure. Many times.

Didn't your parents worry?

They aren't as kindhearted as you.

Hiroshi's in a bad mood. It pains me.

Sorry for that.

No news of Mitsuo?

Hasn't Tora got you used to this?

Sure. We worried about him too, at first.

What a tattler!

You've got no nerve?

Don't get so mad.

What do you want for lunch?

How about sushi?

Sounds good.

You come, too.

No thanks. Have it charged to me.

Thanks.

Hello? Yes?

Wrong number! We're a sweets shop!

We'll eat out.

See to the shop.

He really is worried.

Nagoya

Is Mrs. Oikawa out?

She goes to work at this time of the day.

Doesn't she live with her daughter Izumi, a student?

I haven't seen her lately.

Maybe she lives apart from her.

Where does her mother work?

I don't know. Ask the manager.

That boy wants to see you.

Good evening. Are you Izumi's mother?

My name is Mitsuo. I went to the same school as her.

I want to see her.

Sit down.

You're from Tokyo?

Yes. I'm cycling.

She isn't here.

Where is she?

At my sister's in Saga.

Saga?

Why is she there?

Maybe she hates living with me.

Will you give me her address?

What for?

I'll write. I want to get in touch.

Why?

Can't I know where she lives?

Do you think... I'll do something bad to Izumi?

Hey, Mr. Ohira! Welcome!

See to them.

Goodbye.

Wait a minute.

What an impatient boy! I'll give you her address.

Here.

Thanks.

Goodbye.

What's wrong?

You all right?

Oh, no...

Miss.

Thanks.

Chin up.

It's not so bad.

I've done it many times.

Each time I broke a bone.

Eat, huh?

Thanks, I will.

Pickles too.

You'd better have your bike checked.

I'll go slowly. Follow me.

Mitsuo.

Listen, Mitsuo.

This your first time?

No! No!

Just relax. Where are you going?

I'll pay you for this!

Take these! Idiot!

It was sickening! Sickening!

Kyushu!

Tora! It's been ages!

You alone?

The guy who was always with you... His name...

The funny guy with banjo eyes?

Banjo-eye Yasu? He croaked last summer.

He did?

He never drank, never smoked.

A guy croaks when his time is up, see?

Sure. No sense laying off the booze. Guys croak anyway.

Let's drink. Come on.

Izumi Oikawa

Where's the entrance?

Hello?

You?

I just sent you a letter two days ago.

How did you know I was here?

I've been to Nagoya.

Did my mother tell you where I am?

You came on it?

You said you were lonely.

I was so worried I just had to come.

I can't believe it.

I fell on the way.

Really?

A man helped me, but it turned out he was a faggot.

Forget it.

Miss, a package.

Your seal.

I'll change. Wait here.

A Tokyo number, huh?

Young guys are tough, huh?

Why not go home? Your aunt must be worried.

I forgot.

The song book you wanted.

Really? Thank you!

"Baby, you're like a rolling stone..."

Got someplace to stay? I'll ask my aunt to put you up.

Don't worry.

I'll sleep at the station, if I must.

Goodbye.

Ebisu lnn

He said he'd share his room with you.

But he's a stranger.

Never mind. It'll lower your room charge.

This way.

Mister, please share the room.

Go in. He's a nice person.

Excuse me.

You a student?

I'm in prep school.

Prep school, huh?

My nephew goes to one.

He's hopeless. He's a bum.

Mitsuo!

Uncle!

Why? Why this?

I'm amazed.

Why are you here?

Uncle!

Answer the phone.

I'll get it.

Kuruma speaking.

Tora? Hold the line.

It's Tora.

Hello? Brother?

It's bad.

Mitsuo ran away. It's been three days.

Yeah? That sure is bad.

You're worried, huh?

We've been waiting for your call.

You went to drink with him.

Didn't he say he had a girlfriend?

Yeah, he did…

What did he say?

Who is she?

It's not for me to tell you.

Ask him. Let him tell you.

Hello? Who is "he?"

Mom? It's me…

What's wrong?

Is it Mitsuo?

Really Mitsuo? Are you okay?

Sure. Sorry I didn't phone you.

Worried?

Of course…

I'm sorry.

We thought you'd died…

Sorry.

You idiot!

A real idiot... Don't come home anymore...

Stop crying. I said I'm sorry.

Here you are.

What's with him?

He's young.

I know.

You act like you're in a daze.

Gonna see your sweetheart?

Get a haircut.

Uncle.

I'll go back to Tokyo.

Why?

I was thinking while you were snoring.

Maybe I'm only bothering her.

An older guy came from Tokyo to see her, on a bike.

Her neighbors might think she's a slut.

I descended like a monster.

I didn't treat her right at all.

Guys in love shouldn't mind stuff like that.

She might think me persistent.

Come here.

I know exactly how you feel.

But gals don't think the way you do.

They don't?

You know about Ono-no-Komachi?

The ancient beauty?

Nobleman Fukakusa?

I don't know.

Put this in your mind.

He was the guy who fell for her.

"Komachi, I love you."

She was too proud to accept him just like that.

But he didn't give up.

He kept going to see her for 100 days and nights.

He didn't just hang around.

He wrote a love poem for her every day,

and stuck them in her mailbox.

It finally moved her.

His love came true at last on the 100th night.

100 days is too long.

But you ought to see her for at least 5 or 10.

Let's eat.

Will you go with me?

What a spoiled kid! Do it yourself.

Excuse me!

I was glad when he called me.

But he's no longer a child.

I don't have to worry.

Just as chicks fly away from their nest someday,

Mitsuo will leave home sooner or later.

He's preparing for it.

You're the one who must prepare for it.

How true!

I must prepare myself.

Don't worry. Mitsuo knows what he's doing.

Brother's with him.

What?

Tora is with him?

Yes.

That'll cause us to worry.

What a kid!

Who'd bring his uncle when seeing his gal?

It's hard to get in this place.

What's so special about it?

Your parents spoiled you so much, and this happens.

Sorry.

I've got to leave soon.

Your uncle's busy.

Hello?

They out?

Hello?

Excuse us!

Hello?

Excuse me.

Where are you from?

From Tokyo, sir.

You came all the way from Tokyo?

Are you interested in his history, too?

A bit, sir, yes.

When still young? Great!

Come inside.

Don't be shy.

You know about the Lord of Saga Province?

He was interested in Dutch mechanical engineering.

He built Japan's first steamboat.

This way.

You're with him?

You come too.

Watch out!

Aunty!

Back already?

He let strangers come in again?

Go and see.

Yes.

This plate was made for export.

This VOC mark printed here...

Maybe you already know...

It stands for the Dutch East India Company.

I hope you realize Arita Ceramics...

Had a strong influence on European ceramics.

Meissen people are proud.

But they only imitated Arita.

As for the pictures' depth, too,

the ancient ceramics made here are the best.

In the early 18th century,

the book of "Hagakure" was written.

You know, don't you?

It fosters the samurai spirit.

The title means "hidden in leaves."

It's hard to sum up what it really means.

I'm back, Father.

Hisako, he's a nice person.

He listens to me carefully.

What are you called?

Your name.

Thank you about my nephew Mitsuo.

My name is Torajiro Kuruma. I'm his uncle.

I'm Hisako, Izumi's aunt. How do you do?

Why don't you have supper here?

And stay the night here, too.

Prepare for it.

He may object.

No. He told us a very interesting story.

I forgot the time.

Is there still such a good man in Japan?

Prepare.

Very well. Excuse me.

Cook something delicious.

Where were we?

Yes, where?

Oh, yes. We were discussing "Hagakure."

The story dates back to the first lord of Saga.

Have a sip.

I don't drink.

Again.

Father, go to bed.

Make his bed.

I'm drunk. It's been a long time.

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Good night.

About tomorrow...

I know. A historical research meeting.

Who is he?

Silly. He's my friend.

Thank you very much.

He seems very happy.

He rarely laughs so much.

Old people are happy when you listen to them.

I know.

But it's not easy.

My husband is his son.

But he never listens to him.

Unlike me, he's too busy.

Mitsuo, let's go.

Father said to put you up.

Please don't bother.

If I let you go, he'll be angry so please stay.

Well...

What'll we do?

You stay too.

Tomorrow Izumi will show you around. So will you?

What do you suggest?

You want to stay, don't you?

What a boy!

Please stay.

We will, if you insist.

Good!

Please.

You really were bored.

I don't think so. I like history.

You do?

Sure.

I told my nephew the story of Ono-no-Komachi.

What's that?

At a Kyoto temple...

You tell it.

Why me?

Start with Kyoto.

In Kyoto, there was a beauty named Ono-no-Komachi.

A man fell in love with her. His name...

Fukakusa?

You know?

He went to her house every night and day.

He wrote love letters.

Love poems.

He put them in her mailbox.

Mailbox?

He dropped them in it.

Isn't this kid stupid? How can he enter college?

You said so.

How could I have? I didn't.

You did.

Shut up!

You really said so.

He talks too much.

Welcome home.

Sorry, I didn't know.

This is Izumi's friend and his uncle.

Nice to meet you.

Welcome.

I don't like that.

Don't say that.

Don't mind him.

Here.

Who's he?

My uncle.

Staying here?

Why must we put them up? They're strangers.

Your father insisted.

He's senile. Don't listen to him so much.

Good night.

Izumi.

Yes.

Did you lock the door?

Yes, I did.

What are you doing?

Go to sleep.

Uncle...

What are you thinking?

Same as you.

You're lying.

Hell!

You awake?

Good morning.

What time will you leave?

Anytime.

At nine, then. Get up.

Good morning.

Good morning. Did you sleep well?

Old houses help me relax.

This house is too big.

Izumi was so scared she kept crying.

Is that pretty girl going to stay with you?

I wish I could raise her as my daughter, but I can't.

I'll have her choose one of her parents.

Where from, Mr. Kuruma?

Just call me Tora.

Then, Tora.

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Tokyo.

I saw Tokyo only once, as a student.

Were you surprised? It's so noisy and dirty.

Normal people can't live there.

Think so?

Such a calm and beautiful place...

I wish I could settle down and live.

You're just consoling me.

Hisako!

Where's my razor?

It's breakfast time.

Thanks for coming. You all here?

What's going on?

They're going to show you historical sites.

They aren't very busy, anyway.

Here he comes.

We can say hello later.

Come with us.

No, she won't.

Let's go.

Have a nice day.

Izumi.

She already left?

Aunty lent me this helmet.

Get on.

Let's go.

Hold on.

Yoshinogari Remains - Reconstruction

2,000 years old? Wow!

Yayoi Era.

My place is 100 years old but it's already falling down.

These houses are great, huh?

They look almost like they're new.

He's funny.

This watchtower is recorded in Chinese history.

Take a close look.

Great!

Tora!

It's Grandpa!

Then my uncle, too.

Oh, no!

There ain't nothing in there.

You too, Miss?

On his bike.

Yeah? It's hard to take a bore like him.

You're a guy, so don't go Dutch. It's cheap.

Want some dough?

No thanks.

Then, go inside.

Don't go first. It's dark in there.

Take her hand. Her hand!

Never mind!

Be more obedient!

What's this?

Something there?

It's so dark I can't see well.

Wow!

What's up?

Human bones!

I lied.

See? That bridge.

You all right?

What a shame!

Sour!

I lied.

It's delicious!

Want one?

You can't have it.

There's no one. Usually there's always someone here.

Was your mom born here?

Yeah.

How nice! My home is a grubby sweets shop in Shibamata...

It was during May. It was already hot.

My dad came to see me at school.

He was waiting at the gate.

He took me to a Denny's in Shibamata.

And told me to order whatever I liked.

I ordered a cheeseburger and while I was eating,

he suddenly said, "I decided to divorce your mother."

So he said.

I didn't know what to say, so I kept eating.

My tears kept welling up.

Later I thought it was funny.

I should've chosen eating or crying.

I wonder why.

They were in love so they got married.

So why did they change?

About such things...

My uncle can give you the right answer.

I'll ask him.

I'm no good. I don't even know about myself.

Let's go, it's getting cold.

It's late. Let's hurry.

Ready?

Let's go.

Welcome.

Been a long time.

I laughed a lot.

I forgot our V.I.P.

Mr. Tora! Mr. Tora! Wake up!

I'm back!

I am tired.

Why so late? I've been worried.

We ran out of gas at an odd place.

Call me.

No phone there.

Try to find one.

Sorry.

You gave me a stomachache. I'm glad you're okay.

"Okay" isn't enough.

I'm a high school teacher.

And my niece is hanging out.

Riding on a bike with a man. What if someone saw?

I allowed her to go.

Remember she's still a high school girl.

I'm sorry.

I told her to come with me, and got back so late.

It's all my fault.

I'm sorry.

High school boys mustn't do this.

I already graduated.

Still trying for college?

How can you be loafing,

when you should concentrate on studying?

Your IQ must be very high.

You talk too much.

It's my fault.

That's enough.

Go wash up.

I'll go home now.

At this hour?

I planned to.

Goodbye.

Tell him to eat first.

Don't bother. He's leaving.

He touched me in the raw.

I wish I were that bright.

But I've got only a small chance with my low IQ.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know he's a schoolteacher.

I know. He looks like a rat.

Don't insult my uncle.

He's terrible.

How can you live here?

Come back to Tokyo.

You can say that because you're happy.

Remember he's taking care of me.

Are you really leaving?

Thanks for everything.

Your uncle's at a spa with my father-in-law.

Never mind. We'll meet again.

Goodbye.

Go partway with him.

Eat this on the way.

You mad?

Sorry.

Study hard, okay?

With a light tone...

With a light tone, "I love you."

Ouch!

Sorry.

How stupid I am!

What a disgrace!

Hello?

Mitsuo?

You all right? Where are you?

Can you hear me?

You listen to him.

Saga? You're still there?

You're leaving?

He's coming home.

When'll you arrive?

Maybe I'll get home in two days.

I'll phone again.

Be careful on the way.

Call me again.

Want your dad?

Not necessary?

Don't worry. Just say you're sorry.

Goodbye. Take care of yourself. Understand?

I understand. Good night.

Leaving? Thanks about my father.

Your wife told me.

My nephew Mitsuo annoyed you people. Sorry about that.

I'll see to Father.

Please sit down.

Being a teacher, I tend to talk as if preaching.

Maybe he thought me too harsh.

I doubt that.

But, as you know, Izumi isn't our daughter.

We're fostering her.

We're responsible for her.

If anything happens to her...

No apology would be enough.

Honestly speaking, coming on a bike...

Without notice was very rude.

I spoke sharply for Mitsuo's sake, too.

Please tell him not to do it again.

That's enough.

Tora...

Father is asleep. Excuse him.

Is that so? You're very polite. I'll go too.

Teacher!

You may laugh if a bum like me talks like this.

But my nephew Mitsuo didn't do anything wrong.

He thought your niece was lonely living here.

He came all the way on his bike to console her.

I'd say he did a pretty good thing.

We think differently.

You shouldn't have said that!

Enough! I'm busy.

Tora...

I'm sorry.

Maybe my husband is narrow-minded.

He doesn't understand youngsters.

Never mind.

Tell Mitsuo to keep on helping my niece.

Thank you. He'll be glad to hear that.

Tora...

Where are you going?

Let's see...

The wind's blowing from east to west, right?

Maybe I'll head west.

I wish I could take a trip like that.

I used a simile.

I'm like a rootless wanderer.

I wish you happiness.

Yes.

Mitsuo's uncle!

Nice school, huh?

You came to see me?

I was passing by. I thought your school was here.

Mitsuo caused you trouble. I'm sorry.

That's all right.

Tell him that I'm not mad at all.

Thanks.

It's starting, huh?

You leaving, too?

Yeah. I have work to do.

I'll miss you.

They say, "Meeting is the start of parting."

I travel around all the time.

I'll come again.

My coming won't help, huh?

Better go study.

Goodbye.

Hey!

Learn the local dialect as soon as you can,

so you can make good friends. Okay?

Okay.

Good.

Genko, Mitsuo's coming home.

Hello.

Uncle.

Not yet?

Is it a traffic jam? We're still waiting.

Is Hiroshi in?

He got back an hour ago.

Beautiful food!

Yukari is helping us.

My food is old-fashioned.

Thank you.

Welcome. I think we have all his favorite foods.

We need drinks.

His favorite soda.

Beer might be better.

That's it.

Not yet? We can't concentrate on work.

Not big work anyway?

No.

Is Mitsuo coming home?

Yes, he is.

A congratulatory gift.

Thank you.

You drink on this.

It'll be a big event.

Close the shop?

Yeah, do so.

Knock it off. Silly!

Are we wrong?

Of course! He left home.

Really, he must apologize first.

Or we mustn't let him in.

He's old-fashioned.

How true! What about Tora, then?

He leaves home often.

And he never apologizes.

That's true.

Tora's special. How can you refer to him?

Him!

It's him!

Finally, huh?

Welcome back, Mitsuo.

Glad you're all right.

Go meet him.

No kidding! I won't talk until he apologizes.

Welcome home!

Why must they applaud? Idiots!

Greet your parents.

They're inside.

Don't be too soft.

Mom.

Welcome home.

I'm back.

I'm glad you're okay.

Apologize to your father.

I'm sorry to have worried you. Please forgive me.

Never again.

I won't.

I'm so glad!

They say, "Let our children take a trip." How true.

He's a grownup now.

You grew even taller. I must look up.

Because you're seated.

That's it.

This is Kurumaya.

Sanpei speaking.

I'm working, sure.

A sweetheart?

How could I get one?

Who is it?

Tora.

Brother?

Sakura?

It's Mitsuo. I'm worried about him.

He 's back…

He's back? Just now?

Good! Glad to hear that.

We're welcoming him.

Yes, we're all here.

Uncle, Aunty, President...

Yukari, Bingoya, Sanpei, Genko...

Hiroshi...

The shop's full.

Why aren't you here?

Only he's missing!

Hear?

Octopus!

Sounds cheerful.

Hiroshi thanks me?

Never mind. It's too formal.

Hiroshi will talk.

Hi, it's Hiroshi. Thanks for Mitsuo, huh?

We haven't talked yet,

but I know he's got something.

Of course.

Trips make everyone wise.

There's an exception, though.

Tell Mitsuo not to act like me.

He'll talk?

Hurry! It's long distance.

Hello? Thanks.

Thank him more politely.

Many thanks. I'll take care of you when you're old.

What are you saying? Where are you?

Hanging up?

They want to talk.

Take care.

It was Uncle.

Come home soon.

Aunty.

It's me.

It was Octopus.

Hello?

It's dead.

Can't help it.

Excuse me. When's the next train?

They're gone.

Drop in.

Come on, drop in.

Just for a while.

Happy New Year!

It's him!

Hello.

Meet Okabe and Yotchin.

Welcome.

Happy New Year!

Upstairs.

Happy New Year!

Who?

Don't look! Leave!

Why?

Sorry, but will you leave? Bye!

I'm surprised. What happened?

It's New Year's. My father invited me.

He did?

Hey, Mitsuo!

Dammit!

Idiot!

We'll break with you!

Happy New Year, happy guy!

Share your happiness with me, too!

Seems this year isn't our year.

What's funny?

Hiroshi hopes Izumi can marry Mitsuo.

It's unlikely.

Why so sure?

It's unpredictable.

Mitsuo isn't Tora.

Hey, that's too much!

By the way, your uncle...

He sent me this.

A New Year's card?

It says something nice.

"Happy New Year!"

Then it's the beginning.

Show me.

No.

"This year again, please help my dumb nephew Mitsuo."

Dammit!

"January 1, Torajiro Kuruma."

Thanks for coming, everybody.

Just as heaven has an orbit, everyone has his own fate.

And no one can buck his own fate, see?

What's with you, young man? You look pale.

Let me read your palm.

Going away? You'll repent later.

100 yen for two.

Return them later.

You want two? Thanks.

Business is good, buddy?

I'm using my head.

Take my rental canes.

Only 50 yen for one. Try my rental canes.

I'm getting desperate!

I'd like to eat an overripe eggplant.

But my false teeth don't help.

The End