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A Shochiku Film

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A river is flowing… … …

When I see it flowing, bathing the flowers along its banks,

I feel as if my heart too was being carried away…

It makes me recall those days,

when I was a kid…

I was born by a river, played in the river,

and grew up watching the river…

Sometimes, during my peddling trips,

I run into a clean river…

Then I stop and watch the river, feeling sad…

Maybe it 's because of my childhood…

My close relatives in my hometown:

My sister Sakura,

her husband Hiroshi, son Mitsuo,

my aunt and uncle… … … I wonder how they're doing…

Hey! The bus came.

Hurry!

We'll miss the bus!

Just snap it up!

Wait for us!

It's gone.

Because you're too slow!

We'll walk.

That 's right… I was born and raised… … …

By the Edogawa River in Shibamata, in Tokyo 's Katsushika Ward…

Tora-san Confesses

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…

Hideko Yoshida as Seiko

Mari Natsuki as Reiko

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

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Kumiko Goto as Izumi

Executive Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Producer: Hiroshi Fukazawa

Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Camera: Mitsufumi Hanada

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki

Editing: Iwao Ishii

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki

Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

It's autumn already.

The air's cold.

The asters are in full bloom, too.

Good morning.

Mom, can we eat out this evening?

Rather than that...

She'll be happier just eating with us.

She usually eats alone.

Aunty said to eat at her place.

What's up?

Izumi's coming.

From Nagoya?

I haven't told him about it yet.

What brings her?

Me. She wants to see me.

That's why you're happy?

You said "Good morning" to me!

I'm always polite.

No! You gripe every day, we fight every day!

Shut up!

See? Enough already!

Izumi's coming? I bet she got prettier.

No overtime work tonight.

What's it to do with you? Work late.

Some brat!

You'll meet her at the station?

Yeah. I'll have her at Aunty's by dinnertime.

Don't let Aunty cook everything.

Her food's too old-fashioned. You help out.

All right!

Let me use your bike, okay?

What a boy!

So Izumi's coming to see Mitsuo? That's nice!

Actually, she's coming for something else.

He's so naive.

What something?

A job.

Did she quit college?

Her teacher recommended her to a music shop.

She's going there.

She's fighting the economy?

Mitsuo's too fortunate.

Can he grasp her situation?

It depends on that.

What does?

Whether he can win her.

You understand?

It derives from Greek.

Let 's go to the Bay Bridge this evening…

I can't.

Why not?

I'm busy.

Doing what?

Hi! It's autumn, isn't it?

The days are short now.

Hi, Sanpei!

Look at this slip.

Will anyone work for me?

Not again!

Why not work at my shop?

What's the sense of making sweets in this joint?

I like making sweets.

You're perfect for the job.

Hey, don't head-hunt our employees!

I was only kidding.

We get orders, but we're short of hands.

What about that gray-haired man?

Hara?

He quit, he had neuralgia.

Look for another retired man.

Big companies pushed back retirement age to 60.

Guys over 60 are too old to learn new work.

Big firms are hurting us little guys.

You'll harp on big firms until you die.

Why not make up your mind to hire Tora?

I'll tell him you will.

No thanks.

I'd rather close my shop. I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

Brother!

Hi!

It's Brother!

You well, Sakura?

You okay, President? How's your shop?

I get by.

Welcome back!

Been a long time.

You're looking good!

I'll leave soon today. I have something else to do.

You sound busy.

Yeah... luckily.

Doing what?

I'm looking for help.

Everyone's short of help.

Welcome back!

Hi! Hey, you still here?

Hey, wait a minute!

Working here, you can't be too busy.

Come with me tomorrow. I'll pay you good.

Doing what?

As a shill.

Don't worry.

Act as my shill.

Your shill?

Sit down.

For instance, on a dark yet busy street near a station,

you're crying, holding a box.

Then I pass by.

"Young man, why are you crying?"

Then you cry even louder.

"Crying can't help anything.

"What happened? Tell me.

"Yeah, yeah... I see.

"What? It makes you a thief.

"Listen, everybody.

"His old man in Hokkaido is seriously ill.

"He asked his boss for money to go home.

"The boss yelled, 'Who'd lend money to you?'

"So he got upset and took this thing instead.

"He wants to sell it so he can get money to go.

"Poor young man!

"Let's see what you've got." You keep quiet.

Hold this and say, "No, no!"

No, no!

"Don't say 'no.' Just show me!

"What's this? Razors!

"Made in Germany! Good stuff!

"Top quality! They're worth plenty!

"I was a barber once. I know a lot about razors.

"You want to sell them all? I want to buy them all.

"That cheap?" Then the crowd starts to buy them.

The razors sell out real fast.

I play the kind gentleman.

And you play the young man.

We call him a shill. So do it!

I'm from Kyoto, not Hokkaido.

We'll make it Kyoto.

My dad's real healthy.

Everybody gets sick once in a while.

I work here. How could I swipe razors?

What a jerk!

In business sometimes you have to lie.

I hate telling lies.

Is that so?

You're great. Young but like Joseph.

Enough! Quit talking nonsense!

Your age, and you still act like a swindler?

You're supposed to inherit this shop. What a disgrace!

That's your idea of "help?"

Life ain't that easy, got it?

What a sermon!

What?

Stop! Think where you are!

What a life!

We'll have some tea.

So how's Mitsuo?

He's okay.

He's the only guy I can talk to seriously.

He's dating.

With who?

Izumi. Remember her?

He still sees her? That's great!

She'll be here. Won't you meet her?

I figured to drink with my pals, but I'll cancel it.

Fine. Come here.

I'd better see them, or they'll miss me.

Welcome!

May we...?

Sure. Sanpei, the suitcase.

Sorry.

Mitsuo!

I was in the last car.

I thought the last car was that way.

Thanks. How about classes?

No more today.

Here she comes!

Ma'am, it's her.

Really? She's here, Aunty.

Welcome!

Hi!

Hiroshi...

She's here.

She is?

Who came?

Mitsuo's girlfriend.

Really? Good!

Will you finish this? You know how to do it.

Papa's nervous.

Will you work for an hour? No, 40 minutes.

I'll pay you this much after tax.

Thanks but no thanks!

My grandpa in Saga still thinks Tora's a scholar.

He wrote "Prof. Torajiro Kuruma" in his letter.

Really!

When was that?

Year before last.

Two years ago?

Izumi was in high school then.

And she'll work next year.

Time flies.

You here to get a job?

Where will you work?

At a bank?

Wearing a uniform, you count banknotes.

"Exactly. Thank you."

A department store?

Selling neckties?

"How about this, sir? You'll look ten years younger."

"Fine, I'll take three."

The store will clean up!

Or on an airplane?

Flight attendant?

That's it!

She'll make a lovely flight attendant.

She wants to work at a music shop.

I told you, Mom.

A music shop?

Sounds good.

It suits her.

Sure. They sell decent stuff.

Violins, pianos...

It won't be too busy, not like a grocery store.

Once in a while a noble lady appears.

"Excuse me. May I see a piano?"

"Of course," says Izumi.

"Daughter, let's try it." "Yes, Mom."

Pianos cost plenty.

At best, you sell one a day.

Izumi sits by a piano.

"I wonder how Tora's doing."

She thinks about me.

She won't think about you.

Hey, are you jealous, kid?

See? He looks upset.

Let's go home.

You'll go? We will, too.

Thanks for the treat.

You're welcome.

Then...

I'll see you off.

Get a good job.

May I clear the table?

Don't. I'll do it.

I had fun.

I'm glad to see you too.

So am I.

When can I see you again?

Whenever you feel like it.

Let's go.

Good night.

Will they go straight home?

I doubt it. Not with the moon out.

"The moon is so blue, shall we make a detour...?"

While repeating that,

Mitsuo's heart will be filled with love.

Walking along the river in the moonlight, he'll confess.

Confess?

What'll happen then?

I hope they can marry.

But that won't ever happen.

Why not?

She likes him.

To make your love endure,

you must learn to love with moderation.

Mitsuo's too young to do that.

Preaching again?

What a sermon!

"Moderation?" How about yourself?

You baiting me, Octopus?

Don't goad him!

Your bed's ready. Good night.

Good night.

You talk too much!

Sakura, about Izumi...

If she can't make it at the music shop,

she can work for my company.

Your "company?"

Where is it?

In back.

What?

You call that filthy dump a company?

A company has a big building.

It has pretty receptionists.

That's what a company is.

Your joint has a door and a stinky latrine.

And you're just a jobless oaf!

What?!

Why not go to work for a change?

Well said, Octopus!

No!

Step aside!

Stop it!

Outside!

No!

Ouch! This'll be fun!

Come on! Let's fight!

Stop!

Quit! Think about the neighbors!

What a mess!

I'm glad Izumi left.

Someone, come!

Stop!

Goodbye.

I'll go with you.

Yamano Music Co…, L td…

Excuse me.

Is Mr. Yoshimura here?

You're...

Oikawa. Tell him Mr. Omachi recommended me.

Wait a minute.

It's a very mellow sound.

Woodwind? I play only brass.

She's the one.

Miss Oikawa?

I heard about you.

Shall we go to a tearoom?

Your friend?

Come with us.

Maybe it's not only us.

We employ high school graduates...

On their school's recommendation.

So we don't examine prospective employees.

I appreciate Mr. Omachi's recommendation.

But it's not enough.

You can work part-time, but you won't like it.

Why not go to junior college?

There are reasons why I can't.

It's only for two years. Why not try?

We give junior college graduates better conditions.

We examine them of course.

But in that case I can help you.

I must start working next year.

Why not work in Nagoya then?

I want to work in Tokyo.

Will you hire me?

Please!

I just said I can't help you.

Right now I'm busy.

I'll keep your résumé on file.

For a while.

Goodbye.

I struck out.

Why not try other places? You can get a job.

It's not that easy. My background's a mess.

You got good marks at school, right?

You've never written a résumé, have you?

I changed schools three times.

My parents are divorced. Mom's just a bar madam.

But what's that to you?

Thanks for coming with me. I'll go back to Nagoya.

I'll go partway with you.

She went home sadly?

Poor girl!

I'll quit college.

Why?

I'll give the money to Izumi.

I'll send her to junior college. I'll manage.

Do you agree? How about it?

That's not the right thing to do.

Why not?

You must consider why she has unreasonable handicaps.

Then decide what is best to do.

Right!

Izumi won't take the money.

She has her pride.

I find myself useless.

Just like Uncle.

How about being a nurse?

Hospitals give scholarships to nursing school students.

They hire them after graduation.

Nursing is good work.

Izumi, a nurse?

She'd make a great nurse.

She'll look nice in a uniform. She'll be charming.

What crap!

Who cares whether or not she'll look nice?

It's about the kind of work she ought to do!

All you care about is how she'll look in a uniform!

The way you talk is, insulting her!

You're right. I'm sorry.

You should be.

Suwa speaking.

Hi, Izumi! Hold the line.

Careful!

Hello? It's nothing serious.

Mom slipped on the stairs, that's all.

She's okay. Are you back home?

Too bad about your job.

Life isn't easy. I realize it now.

Sorry I made you feel blue, it's been so long.

I'll make out. I'll try harder to find work.

Visit us again. Tokyo's not so far.

Thanks, I will.

How's Tora?

He's on the road?

I was glad to meet him.

I'm back.

Remembering yesterday made me laugh.

It was fun.

My best to your folks.

Thanks for everything. Good night.

Meet Mr. Kitano.

Hi! Sorry to come so late.

He brought me home. I'll fix some tea.

Will you boil the water? I'll change.

This is for you.

Why, Izumi!

Wait a minute.

She's rude!

That's all right. I'll talk to her.

I know I've got to.

Izumi, may I come in?

Izumi!

What a girl!

You all right?

Look what you did! Open up!

- Never mind. - But...

I'll leave.

You will?

I'm really sorry.

We need more time. It can't be helped.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Tottori

I'm like an overripe eggplant. I'd like to eat it.

But my false teeth don't help.

Today's a festival! A desperate day!

A special price!

I'll take one.

Not yet, idiot!

Let's rest.

You a high school grad?

Then write for me. Sit there.

Let's see... First off, write "Dear Sirs."

"Dear Sirs."

Don't know how to write it?

Just do what you can, see?

"Dear Sirs: Equinox week is over."

Equino...?

Here. See that? Buddy?

We gotta test young guys before we hire them.

Hey, study hard.

"Dear Sirs: Equinox week is over."

Go away.

How about some tea?

A card too.

From Tora?

Grapes.

"Dear Sirs..." What scribbling!

"Equinox week is over."

"I send you grapes, though not many.

"Share them with the octopus in back.

"From San-in. Torajiro."

He went to that area?

He's kind, but most of them are rotten.

Crawling with flies.

What'll we do?

Keep the juice in a bottle. It'll make good wine.

Take them, then.

All? Thanks.

Keep them 20 years... it'll turn into wine.

I'll pour it on your grave.

Weeping.

No kidding! I won't die soon.

Mail!

Studying?

From Izumi.

Don't read my mail.

But I could see it.

Tottori dunes?

She's in Tottori?

"I'm in Tottori beside the Japan Sea.

"It seems the lonely sea absorbs my loneliness.

"From Izumi."

You read this?

Yes, I did.

Think it's odd.

A little.

Oikawa speaking.

Mitsuo?

Actually...

I meant to call you.

Is Izumi at your place?

No.

Something happen to her?

She left home…

Left home?

You said Izumi left home?

Three days ago, after we had a fight.

I was too harsh.

Next day she was gone. She isn't at school either.

I'm so worried I can't sleep.

Don't worry, she's alive.

She sent me a postcard.

I'm going to look for her.

Where 's she?

I don't know her address, but I'll find her.

Leave it to me.

If she phones you, be sure to tell us.

Goodbye.

Mitsuo! Are you crazy?

How can you find her in Tottori just like that?

Be sensible!

I can't sit still until she's found.

It's ridiculous to go like this!

If Izumi phones, tell her I'm at the Tottori dunes.

At least wait until your father comes home.

Got money?

Sure. I worked for it.

Hello?

That bun, please.

Help yourself.

May I eat it here?

Sure.

Come! I'll make you some tea.

Give me this one.

How much?

20 yen.

Are you hungry?

I'll fix supper. Why not eat with me?

I live alone. You can make yourself at home.

Will you go and buy some tofu?

Along that river?

Tofu, please.

Take what you want.

I got one!

Pull it up!

Uncle!

Izumi?

Why are you here?

What's wrong? What happened?

I missed you so much!

Something bad happen?

Fear not! I'm with you.

Oh, a pot!

Tofu!

"What strange fate made me a shellfish picker?

"I get sunburned and I lose weight!"

How nice! You paid a lot to learn it?

It's been ages since I sang for a man.

I bet the guys loved you.

Cut it out!

Hey, you eloped with a guy to Manchuria.

Yes, I guess I did do that.

You did?

Why don't you tell me about it?

It was long ago... before World War ll.

Come on!

I forgot it.

I was as young as her.

She's sleepy.

Traveling by herself wore her out.

Let her sleep first.

I'll make up the beds.

Yeah, thanks.

Hey, I'm bushed, too.

How do we work it? I have only two rooms.

She'll sleep upstairs, we'll sleep here.

Okay?

Together?

You and me... together?

Any problem?

It's fine with me, but you might get into trouble.

You've been faithful to your late man, but...

People might gossip about you and me.

So we'll all sleep together, with her in the middle.

Funny guy!

Uncle...

You already asleep?

Nope.

You haven't asked me anything.

I phoned Sakura while you were taking a bath, I heard:

You'd left home.

She said Mitsuo's worried.

He left for Tottori to look for you.

He did?

I wonder where he is.

She said to tell you, when I found you.

That he's waiting at the dunes.

Maybe he's standing on a dune, yelling, "Izumi!"

Funny kid!

I made him worry.

What happened?

Why not tell me about it?

I'm to blame. I know it.

In what way?

Mom has a beau.

But it's okay.

Dad walked out on her, and...

Her beau isn't a bad man.

She should marry him.

If it makes her happy, I'm all for it.

That's logical. But somehow in my mind...

I feel something dirty and awful about her.

What's wrong about it?

It's natural to think of your mom like that.

No, I think I'm wrong.

I can't regard her as a woman...

Maybe because there is something dirty in my mind.

So, I'm wrong.

You're a good person.

Why?

Me, I'm here 'cause Dad got drunk and knocked up a geisha.

I'm Sakura's half-brother.

Really?

A terrible mom. After I was born, she ran away.

I wanted to hate her.

But I changed my mind while listening to your story.

I must think of her as a woman... that bitch.

Maybe I'll send her some black panties.

"Bitch?" You talking about me?

No, not you.

I'm sleepy.

Sorry. We'll stop talking.

I'll massage your back.

Go to sleep.

Here it comes!

Tora, your car's here.

My grandson'll take you to the dunes.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Drive carefully. You have guests with you.

I know.

Well, then, I'll drop by again.

I can hardly wait until then.

Thanks for everything.

Take care on the way.

Good morning.

Young man...

What's your line of work?

I make paper in the mountains.

A paper maker?

Tough job. You taking today off?

Yeah, 'cause Grandma told me to.

I appreciate that.

The sea!

Tottori Dunes

The dunes, that way?

What about him?

Never mind.

Mitsuo!

Mitsuo!

It's me!

Thank God you're alive!

Worried?

Naturally! Sending me that card.

Sorry.

I'm winded!

Hey!

Found him?

Good!

He's over there.

You all right?

No.

I wonder why Uncle's here.

I see.

I'll phone Izumi's mother right now.

What a relief!

You'll take her home to Nagoya,

then come back tonight?

Where are you now?

We're at a restaurant owned by Uncle's friend.

A very old restaurant.

The floor's warped.

All right, I'll tell him so.

It was delicious!

Had enough?

I sure did.

Good!

Mom said for you to come home together.

She did?

Shall we go?

Yeah, let's.

What about the bill here?

Leave it to me.

The madam never takes money from me.

We'll wait until she comes back. Get ready to leave.

Thanks. See you again.

I'm back.

Is the guest still here?

Been a long time, Seiko.

Glad you came!

You haven't changed at all.

You're as pretty as ever.

Don't flatter me.

He's my nephew.

His girlfriend.

I'm glad you came such a long way.

You leaving already?

I hate to, but we have to go.

When we've met after so long. Right?

Have to catch a train.

At least have some tea.

The food was great.

How much is it?

I'll soak you for a million. You're so rich.

Years ago... I loved her.

I even wanted to marry her.

But a good-looking cook showed up, a talented guy.

Unlike me, he was the silent type. I bowed out.

He took her away.

Right, Seiko?

It still bugs me.

I keep asking her,

"Is the guy doing well? Didn't he drown while fishing?

"Still alive? Make him croak!"

Right, Seiko?

Right.

You say that whenever we meet.

I sure do.

By the way, is the guy still alive? - that groovy cook?

He died.

"He died..."

You're kidding?

Not at all. It's true.

As you said, he was fishing in a downpour.

There was a flood, it washed him away and he drowned.

It was last year.

I'm sorry, Tora, but I thought you knew.

I should have told you that first. I apologize.

Madam...

I offer my sincere condolences.

I'm sorry. Please forgive my rudeness.

Never mind.

Go buy some flowers for his grave.

Let me do this. Go!

But we have to catch the train.

Which is more important, visiting his grave or a train?

College kids don't know that? Move!

Madam, will you take us to your husband's grave?

Madam, I'm truly sorry for what happened.

Thank you, Tora.

Look, must you absolutely leave today?

I don't have to.

Then why don't all of you stay the night?

We can go and pick mushrooms tomorrow.

Please stay. Relax yourselves for a day.

Will you, Tora?

No, we can't bother you anymore.

It's no bother.

They sure eat a lot, and have a train to catch...

The guest came.

Shall I call a car?

No.

Hurry with the gruel!

Sorry to leave you alone.

Anything you want? How about sake?

We have plenty.

You haven't put it on? It was my husband's.

I'll make beds for you later. Wait until then.

Eat all the fruit you like.

Is the sweetfish sushi ready?

She's busy.

You know, 'cause your mom's a bar madam.

This kind of racket may look easy, but it's not.

They have no time to eat.

You're lucky, Mitsuo.

Uncle, have some.

She'll pour for me. Thanks. What's with you?

Welcome, everyone.

It's you! Such a long time!

You look lovely.

Only tonight?

Got a lover?

How did you know?

Good night.

You made the beds by yourselves? Sorry.

Izumi over there, Uncle and me here.

That's fine.

This room still stinks of sake. Sorry about that.

Through working?

Finally.

I think I'll have a drink with Tora.

Anything you want?

No, thanks.

Have a good night's sleep.

Good night.

Are they going to drink more?

Sorry to keep you.

We'll drink, the two of us.

Hard worker?

Let's drink.

How about them?

They're fine.

Yeah? Let's drink.

Cheers!

Good!

It's cold. I'll close the window.

The madam said...

There are fireflies here in summer.

What's wrong? What are you thinking?

When I left home I felt like...

The world's unhappiest girl,

and that no one could understand me.

But the old lady was so kind to me,

and I cried, clinging onto Uncle.

Then, after I saw you there on the dunes...

I began to think I'm not so unhappy.

That's how it is.

I guess...

My folks are worried about you, too.

When I run into something sad again,

I'll remember your folks.

Uncle too.

They're hitting it off.

I'm worried.

At this hour. What people!

Will you turn the light off?

Boy, am I soused!

Want more?

If you join me.

You drink a lot now.

Many nights I couldn't sleep.

I drank sake to make myself sleepy, and that turned to...

Just boozing.

How long were you guys married?

Exactly ten years.

Ten years...

Ten years of wedded bliss.

Right?

What's wrong?

How often did he two-time me?

Then, your cook was...

A damn lecher.

Yeah?

I always thought you were on top of the world.

Whenever you came...

You asked me, "Is your man still alive?"

I always answered, "Too bad, he still is."

I said it laughing.

Actually...

I was crying in my heart.

I regret it so.

What?

My wrong choice... you or that womanizer.

And I had to pick him.

I was a fool.

I should've picked you.

It's too late to say that.

Ouch!

I had all the employees leave.

Why are you backing away?

I'll drown!

You all right?

I'll make it.

What happened?

I cut myself!

Hospitals exaggerate. Damn bandage!

You really okay?

I'm fine.

Let's go to that river.

Tora liked that woman, didn't he?

And she liked him, but she married the cook.

Then he died. You think she'll marry Tora?

A man and a woman aren't like geometry.

Then, what?

My uncle...

He loves women he can't reach.

But when they love him, he runs away.

Each time he does that, my mom cries, saying,

"Brother's such a fool!"

Why? Why does he run?

I don't know.

Why not? He's your uncle.

It's like... there's a lovely flower in bloom.

Guys want to leave it untouched, but...

On the other hand they want to pick it.

Is that it?

If anything, maybe...

Uncle wants to leave her untouched.

What about you?

Me?

I'd rather take her.

I'm not sure!

Hey! You tossed the rock?

Sorry.

Run for it!

I thought we were alone.

Lots of guys are fishing this season.

I'm sorry.

Damn punk!

You running away?

Who's he?

What happened?

This is bad.

Let's go!

Good morning.

'Morning.

I slept too long.

Me too.

How are they?

I told them to go to a clinic for treatment.

Your towel.

Want pickled scallions?

Sure. My favorite.

They're delicious.

Welcome back! How was it?

Nothing serious.

That's good. Your breakfast is ready.

This is a gift for you.

For the two of you.

Thank you.

I think I should pay for the handrail.

What are you saying? I'm responsible for it.

Maybe your brain's improved from the accident.

Yeah! Your eyes look more intelligent now.

That's too much.

What the hell were you doing there?

Trying to slide down the banister? How dumb!

I was leaning on it to see what you were doing.

Remember what we did last night?

Nope.

Me either.

I was so plastered I can't remember a thing.

Ouch!

Thanks for everything.

Come again, you two, and stay longer.

We'll catch fish and pick mushrooms.

Goodbye, Seiko.

Tora...

Let's drink again.

Sure thing.

Well, goodbye.

Where will you go?

Oh, I'll think about that after the train starts.

Uncle, thanks for everything.

Make out with your mom. Women get lonely sometimes.

You're her daughter. Try to understand her.

Don't you get lonely?

Idiot! I'm a man.

The wind blows away my loneliness.

Take care on the way.

Watch yourself.

Stay happy.

Any rooms?

Sorry, full up.

I see.

"I decided to live for tomorrow somewhere in the world.

"I tried to give in to no one. I didn't even cry.

"I was disappointed in love, so miserably...

"Yes, so miserably!

"But still I have no choice but to bluff.

"Sometimes I hate the world badly.

"That only reveals how foolish I am.

"I want to feel disgusted with myself...

"So hopelessly at night.

"Yet all I can do is lie to myself..."

Hi, Ken!

I'm back.

A gift for you. Tora sends you his best.

You ran away!

Why didn't you tell me?

Tell me whatever you think.

You're my daughter.

I can't live without you.

I'd give up my marriage for you.

You're much more important.

So tell me exactly how you feel.

I will.

How worried I've been!

What?

I wish you happiness.

I'm all right.

What happened?

Just a bruise.

Why didn't you come home?

I was with Uncle.

Mom's mad.

Apologize.

I'm sorry to have worried you.

I could've come home yesterday.

But something happened.

What happened?

We met a woman Uncle once loved.

She happens to be a widow.

If I'd left him then,

something might've happened to make Mom sad again.

In short, what happened?

It ended as usual. But I felt sorry for him.

That's all.

Is that so?

This is from her.

Is she pretty?

She's the type...

Enough!

I'll cook you something. Take a bath first.

You stink.

Same underwear for a week.

That's it, huh? Case closed.

What's wrong?

Brother's stupid! Look at him... at his age!

Is that so? Mitsuo's old enough to fall in love?

Maybe he isn't sure if he's in love.

Oh, he's in love.

I often fell in love back when I was his age.

You fell in love.

I can't believe it.

What are you saying?

Compared with the passion of my love, Tora's a dud.

Is it funny?

Hi, Bingoya!

You look great.

I rarely wear it. Smells of mothballs.

What's funny?

The clothes make the men.

How true!

The High Priest thanks you.

How is he?

He's fine.

Let's go to the wedding of Kirindo's son.

Congratulate him for me.

I doubt the marriage will last.

What a thing to say! God forbid!

I forgot my condolence money.

Again!

Gift money.

Congratulatory money. God forbid!

President, you forgot this.

Nice day!

Sure is!

Why did you sigh?

I wonder when I can attend Tora's wedding.

It's just a dream.

He'll hear you.

Hello? Brother?

Mitsuo came home.

Thanks for helping him and Izumi.

I just did my job as his uncle.

Tell him to study harder, okay?

Why didn't you come back with him? We were waiting.

I wish I could, but I have my racket.

Anyway, you heard it all from Mitsuo?

No, I didn't. What happened?

You didn't? Is that so?

Oh, it's nothing special.

How are Uncle and Aunty?

Kirindo's son's wedding?

His bachelor days are done? Poor guy!

Remember me to Hiroshi.

Mitsuo kept his mouth shut? He's improving.

Give me a ticket.

Buy it on the train.

Is it due?

Fifteen minutes.

I'll get bored.

Not yet?

Hurry up, Mitsuo!

I'll go now.

Where to?

Yokohama.

Today we'll visit the temple and wish...

The High Priest a Happy New Year.

I'm not a kid. Why must I go with my parents?

What's wrong with going together?

It's a formality.

Formality counts, too.

Not to me.

Forget him!

We want to go with you, understand?

My friends are waiting.

Do as you please!

I'll be late.

Be late!

Hi!

You're late!

Sorry.

Let's go.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Why? Did you come just now?

I thought you'd be home over the holidays.

Are you going out?

No, I just got back.

You came at the right time. Come.

Your parents...?

They're home.

I'm back!

Izumi's here.

Happy New Year!

You came? Happy New Year!

You're cold, eh?

Foot warmer!

Use it.

It's warm!

Weren't you going out?

Yeah... What do you mean? Hey, I just got home!

How noisy!

Sorry, I'm not going.

Go by yourselves. Bye.

We won't forget this!

Really? Hear that?

He's a fool.

Uncle, the most beautiful thing on earth is lo ve…

But people in lo ve are so clumsy…

My trip this time made me realize… … …

That I'm not qualified to laugh at your clumsy lo ve…

It 's the other way around…

When I see you awkwardly in lo ve,

I feel as if it happened to me…

So… … …

I decided not to laugh at you anymore…

Because if I laugh at you, I'm laughing at myself…

You look cute in that kimono.

A horse will be dedicated…

When the decorations are remo ved,

the horse will run up the steps to the shrine…

The horse started! Those with children, be careful!

The New Year horse dedication is o ver…

Tora!

Look, Buddy!

Sabu!

Been a long time. I thought you'd be here.

You were born and raised around here?

How have you been?

Fine, thanks.

I got a job at a corrugated carton maker.

She's my fellow junior high graduate.

We're engaged.

Hi!

A cardboard guy's marrying?

You started over and are going straight?

I'm embarrassed.

That's good. Right?

It's for the best.

I'll come down for love's sake.

Usually 1,000 yen. 900, 800... 500!

I'll buy one!

It's a steal!

When a cute girl squats and pees, lilies grow.

Lilies are white like the tofu my woman makes.

The End