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Ginza is the best, isn't it? It's a cool town.

Where are you from?

Oh, from over there? To hear some stories... I see.

OK. Tonight I'll tell you a Ginza story a bit different from usual Ginza story.

You're asking if it'll be interesting? Well, who knows.

At least the story will benefit you.

It's good for both ladies and gentlemen.

Oh, speaking of which, please listen to a song first. It is very popular now.

Everyone sings it in Ginza these days.

NISHI GINZA STATION

Starring Frank Nagai

NISHIMURA Ko YANAGISAWA Shinichi

HORI Kyoko YAMAOKA Hisano

This is the way we sing it.

Looking for some action tonight

When I get off the subway,

And climb up the stairs

up into the mist

To see the neon all aglitter

Oh, isn't it just the coolest?

Nishi Ginza Station

Nishi Ginza Station

It's 10:00 am.

No, one minute past.

That clock's always one minute late.

Thank you, but I'm sure it's yours that's wrong.

Akane! Takeshi!

I apologize.

- Don't speak like that to them! - All right.

Are you all right?

We're very sorry. We really are.

Let's go!

Those are the main characters in the story, Jutaro and Riko.

Riko is a pharmacist.

Akane is in primary school, and Takeshi is in kindergarten.

Jutaro is an employee at his wife's pharmacy.

As I've always said, no need for an umbrella on a sunny day.

Preparedness is what separates us from the animals.

Weather forecasts are unreliable.

Good morning.

- Working today? - Yes.

But they're coming to pick you up!

I'll stay till they arrive.

"Sazanami Pharmacy" Oh, hello.

Let's go play, papa.

Papa has work to do.

- You're not working now. - I'm about to start.

Do you have a job, papa?

Someone, take them.

Papa is no fun!

Thank you very much. Yes, I understand.

Try "Bitarigen Vitamin Drink". It's a big seller.

Try it. I'll have some delivered.

"Bitarigen, the body energizer"

Sally?

Oyama!

Oyama!

Sally!

Darling!

Tropical islands dreams again?

Your vitamins. Can you manage while I'm away?

I'll be fine, I'm not a child.

Pick us up two days from now.

Answer the phone promptly. And no slacking.

You'll only be gone for two days!

What have I forgotten...

You never forget anything.

- Hi, Asada. - Sorry we're late.

It was a surgical emergency.

A dog?

- No, neutering a cat. - Did you really?

Thanks for loaning the cottage.

It's allright. It's vacant, anyway.

My husband is not very tactful in dealing with humans.

I'd rather be in surgery.

My wife agreed only because your wife's going.

The sooner the better.

- It's half past ten! - 27 past!

Time to be going.

Let's get moving!

Don't forget his vitamins and the tonic,

Don't worry. Take care.

Goodbye.

- Finally gone! - My ears are ringing.

- Isn't she amazing? - You think so?

- I feel some pity on her husband. - That's true for both of them.

See you the day after tomorrow.

All right.

I hope they crash.

Free! Even if only for two nights.

Sally!

Oyama!

Stop! Let go of me!

You haven't changed!

You've got to sop this day dreaming.

I'm sorry.

Ten years and you still dwell on that island.

Cut it out! Wipe the smile off your face.

Listen, Oyama, as a medical professional, I must warn you...

But you're a vet...

Humans are mammals, too, You're emotionally constipated.

Constipated?

Someone has a choke hold on you.

If you don't relieve this pressure, you'll crack.

Let me see. I can feel it.

My prescription is: have an extramarital affair.

Riko would be furious.

On the sly, of course. Your time has come.

Two nights without her. It's your chance.

Let me be your guide.

No way, you'll only misguide me!

Seise the moment! Make that your motto.

- Give me a call. - Never.

Then, you're a fool. D'you want to be henpecked for ever?

You'll end up regretting it on your deathbed.

What a guy! His prescription is adultery.

Adultery, eh?

- I just had one. - Your vitamin drink.

No!

- But your wife... - No!

Good morning, I'm from "Taisho Pharmaceutical". To see Mrs. Oyama.

She's out, but the Master's in.

Hello.

I'll come again.

Hello.

- Is Mrs. Oyama here? - No.

Goodbye.

Put out a sign: "Mrs. Oyama is out"

What's so funny?

D'you want to be henpecked for ever?

You'll end up regretting it on your deathbed.

"Asada" veterinary surgery.

I'm afraid the doctor's busy.

- Who is it? - Oyama-san.

I knew it! Tell him to hold on.

Wait...

He can't wait.

All right,I'm coming right now.

Shall I finish up?

Fool! This is surgery!

Damn quack!

Hello.

- I'll go. - Where?

Anywhere. You said you could heal me.

Your sex meter is way up.

I can't leave now. Give me an hour.

What?... I'm castrating a cat.

What's up? It's too early. Be patient.

Look! Yujiro, the star is here! Come quickly!

We'll meet at the beer hall at six.

Just for a minute, please.

Can I have your autograph?

Yujiro, look this way!

This is a good bar.

Cheer up! Fight.

Welcome.

Hello, Doc! How're you?

Hello, Doc.

Two highballs.

How're you feeling?

Not good. Exhausted and in need of male company.

Let me check. This is serious.

Stop it.

- Starved for a man. - I'm no cat in heat.

Same thing.

This is my old pal. He's suffering like your cat is.

Take good care of him.

All right. Come on, little boy.

- Come on! - It's embarassing.

- Don't want to! - You'll be all right. Come on.

The siren call of alcohol is far too strong for me.

You stink, Doc.

Yep, like a tom cat!

Look at me! I can hold my liquor and my women.

Hey, Oyama!

I can't handle either.

Nishi Ginza, what a place of fascination.

Right in front of Nishi Ginza Station

He doesn't look very happy.

I don't like sad guys.

He's always like that. Leave him alone.

Oyama!

Oyama?

Sally!

Sally!

- Hey! - Somebody help! - Hey, you bastard...

Get a grip, Oyama-san. - Sally! I've been waiting for you.

- You are my only... - What are you saying? With your wife absent...

Hey, taxi. - Let's go. I will go anywhere with you.

Attention!

Okay, okay, okay, okay. Get in quickly.

Hey, Oyama. What's wrong?

- Hey, what are you doing to my brother in arms? - You ride in too, bad company.

To Koishikawa.

Where am I?

Well, we are in your residence, aren't we?

- What is this? - Huh?

Club ABC... Oh great. That's the boy.

- That is not likely. - You don't know yourself.

It was surely something last night. You crawled into a girl's skirt.

If my wife'd find out...

Anyway, I would say it was a wonderful night of liberation.

Alright now. Tonight we'll have the final night.

Let's enjoy our last self-destruction.

You know, I am not going with you tonight.

Oh really? I see.

- Then I'll take the girl from last night. Thank you. - The girl? Last night?

The girl who taxied us to here.

She is Ms. Igarashi Yuriko, working in the fountain pen shop across your pharmacy.

She did it?! Is it true?

- That's right. I'm sure she is in love with you. - Impossible...

Anyway, you should take her tonight.

Iron out your wrinkled heart. Make all-out efforts.

Don't miss the chance to try-out for attracting her.

- It's 8 o'clock, huh? - What's that? - The regular update with my wife.

Yes. It's me. I just woke up. Nothing special.

Kawada Gynecologic Clinic? Yes, I got it.

Of course... I miss you. Look after yourself.

Give my best to our children.

- Congratulations, you made it just fine. - What?

"Of course. I miss you. Look after yourself. "

Man, don't you have a sense of shame?!

- But you know... - I never thought you were that wrinkled.

You're very far from adultery, right? Mummies in Egypt can't commit adultery.

Mummy? Don't call me a mummy. How rude.

You are a mummy. You are dried up and exsiccated already.

Anyway, we should cruise separately tonight. It'd be good for both of us.

Are you going to abandon your friend?

I'm sick of baby-sitting a dried-up mummy friend.

Now! It's time for me to start my job. I have to work until the great night-time.

Hey. Wait a minute, Asada. Wait!

Goodbye, Mr. Mummy!

Damn it...! When I get real, I can make it.

Welcome. Do you need some ink?

- No... - Oh, a fountain pen?

- No... - This model is sleekly-designed and easy to change ink cartridges.

- Please, try it. Go ahead. - No...

- Please try it. Go ahead. Go ahead. - But no thank you...

Sir, you can pay when your wife comes back. Don't worry.

- I will pay now! - It's 1,500 Yen.

Wait. Your umbrella.

- Your change! - Keep it. - Thank you.

Here you are.

- Umm... Thank you for last night. Can I return a favor tonight if you... - Master?

- It's time for you to have tomato juice. - I don't need it.

- It's madam's order. - I don't need it.

You violate the her rule twice. I will have to report it to her by phone.

Master?!

- Good morning. - Good morning. - Has Madam come back?

- No, she hasn't. - She hasn't?

- Hello! - This is Yuri. From the fountain pen shop on the other side...

You know, I will have a half-day off this afternoon. So return the favor.

Wait. I'll be right back.

Asada Veterinary Agency.

Listen! You were right! She's asked me out.

A lovely story, but the doctor's busy.

What a bother!

So, what should I do?

He's in surgery!

Surgery!

Hold on, almost through. You'll be all right.

Good boy. You've been patient.

Doctor, please. Oyama-san needs your coaching.

My coaching?! For what?

About a female dog he's just got hold of.

You deal with it. I trust you to deal with that animal.

All right.

Good dog. I beg your pardon.

Here's the proper treatment. Feed her something delicious.

Satisfy her appetites first.

The way to her heart is through her stomach. It always works.

Next, buy her something she wants. That's sure-fire.

Then, a romantic boat ride. After that, you're on your own.

Thank you for calling.

Should that be a row-boat, or a motorboat?

What? That's your decision!

What if the engine stops and the boat goes adrift?

First her appetite, then buy her something.

What do you think?

Very nice.

What do you think?

Very nice.

Well?

Very nice.

So far, so good. I can't wait to see what happens.

Marvelous! I had no idea the river was so wide.

That's because we are at the mouth.

From here we enter into Tokyo Bay.

What's that?

It's a party boat. Used to be a military vessel.

Watch out!

- What a shock! - I'm sorry.

- I was daydreaming. - About an island and a girl called Sally?

How did you know?

You kept calling me Sally. Seems you can't forget her.

She looks like you. Such a nice girl.

Was she? But I'm not a nice girl at all.

- Why not? - Oh, I don't know.

Let's go faster!

Great!

- That's dangerous. - It's not.

What if the engine stops and the boat goes adrift?

It's stopped. But, don't worry.

Now we're all alone in this vast sea.

You'll never catch a girl with that line!

B.. but I really like you!

Oyama-san, to be honest, I was asked by your wife...

.. to watch over while she is away.

She said you were no roamer, but she was a bit anxious...

.. what with the girls in the pharmacy and all.

- So, I wooed my guard? - I'm sorry.

But she's worried about your manhood asserting itself.

That's why she asked me to watch over you.

Why did she pick you?

She saw you looking at me a few days ago.

You see, my boss is always chasing girls.

But I turned him down flat and your wife...

.. was impressed, and she asked for my help.

So, that's why we met last night...

It's so hateful, watching you for money is.

Now, that I realize,

what a good man you are, I've decided to return the money.

What do you mean?

Then I'm free of any obligation.

From now on, your misbehaviour is safe with me.

Does that mean that you and me...

That's right, just the two of us.

If you have the courage.

Courage...

Courage...

Rain!

- The umbrella... - What do we do now?

It's a real downpour!

Damn! It's a typhoon!

The engine won't start.

This is fun.

- But we'll capsize. - Think at tomorrow's headlines.

"Motorboat Double Suicide"

No jokes.

I've lost all sense of direction. Where's Tokyo?

I'm scared!

A leak!

- This is bad! - Oh, no!

Use your shoes!

We're in trouble.

Big trouble.

Oyama-san. Oyama-san.

We're alive!

Where're we? Mine's stopped. What's the time?

- Just past two. - We've slept for 8 hours.

- No land. - Is it the Pacific?

- It's not the Japan Sea. - Maybe we'll end up in Tokyo by dawn.

No, there'd be lights.

We're well off shore. Maybe in the Black Current.

Where does that go?

- Hawaii. - But that can't be!

The engine was on, the windstrong. Maybe it's Ogasawara Island.

What's that?

Looks like an island.

- We must land. - How?

Row with your shoe.

It's no good. Jump out and push.

I can't swim.

But the island, the tropics?

- Well... crocodiles. - In the ocean?

- Y... yeah, ocean crocodiles. - Don't talk nonsense!

Come on, let's use our shoes!

Oyama-san.

I'm starving.

Don't give up.

- I'm cold. - Let's make a fire.

- Any matches? - I've got a lighter?

There's nothing to burn.

Is this a desert island?

- Where are we? - I've got no idea.

- Why don't we scout around? - Good idea.

What?

- It's the South Pacific! - Why?

Look: coconut, agave... They're all tropical plants.

- Really? - I'm sure.

You're trying to scare me.

I don't mean to. Let's go.

A crown eagle!

This way.

Back! They're wild beasts!

What should we do? This definitely isn't Japan.

It was only 7-8 hours!

- Aren't you hungry? - Terribly!

- I see. - See what?

You fainted on the boat.

You did, too.

How long were we out?

Who knows? I can't even guess.

I know.

What are you trying to say?

Listen, I know this sounds bad, but...

.. we've lost an entire day.

What makes you think so?

We left Tokyo the day before yesterday.

We fainted from fatigue after the typhoon.

Another night passed, and here we are.

Unbelievable.

We're much too hungry for just one night.

The plants and animals prove my theory.

Is this possible?

Tropical plants, birds, animals... Maybe even cannibals.

How frightening!

We've got to find a safe place to rest.

Over here?

Let's go.

A cave.

Let's check it out.

It looks safe enough.

Just the right size.

- Right size for what? - It just feels right.

The remains of a fire.

What is it?

I wonder who lit the fire?

A bone!

It's from a bird.

It's so cold...

Let's make a fire.

This proves people have been here before.

The cave opens to the sea. We're safe here.

Is it so cold far South?

Well, your clothes are wet. Maybe we're further North?

- Strip. - Sure.

There's something carved here.

What is it?

- It's someone's face. - Whose?

No idea, but it looks familiar...

This feels better!

You should undress, too.

I'm all right.

What if the island is uninhabited?

We won't know until morning.

It is deserted, that means...

We'll make a signal and wait for rescue, just like in a movie.

Yes! I'll make a flag tomorrow. You just rest.

Thank you.

Why don't you sleep, too?

No, I must keep watch. Who knows what might happen.

- Listen. - What?

If this is a deserted island, and no ships pass by...

It's hard to say... We... we... we...

What's wrong?

No, I mean... As Japanese...

As humans beings.. the important thing... is to procreate...

- Oh, that! - You see...

It's your moral obligation, as a man.

Even if you are married, this is a different world.

I admire you.

At first, you are a man no one can rely on.

But, gradually, I've come to feel I can trust you to save us.

Really?

You've changed so much since then,

I was right to refuse my boss.

Imagine being here with him! Having his child, makes me shiver.

Turning him down means I can come to you pure and clean.

You're moving too fast!

A cold! Better take some medicine.

- Look! - They're children.

Careful! They might be pygmies. Quick, my umbrella!

They don't speak Papuan. They seem harmless.

Let's follow them.

I hope they are peaceful.

Me, too. I'm starving.

We haven't eaten in two days. I'll ask them for food.

I hate tomatoes, though.

Let's hurry.

They're gone.

Let's follow them.

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

- This is Japan. - Looks like it.

Look at this.

"Tropical Park"

Are you all right?

- When did you come, Papa? - Just now.

Who's this lady?

Papa's friend?

That's right.

- There is your wife. - Apparently so. - Let's go.

What an island!

The adventure is over. Your tropical dream, too.

Actually, I had a wonderful time.

- He's with a woman. - She's Papa's friend.

Mrs. Oyama!

So it was you, Yuriko...

- We got caught in a storm! - What brings you here?

I wanted to come when I heard he was headed here.

I see.

Darling!

You shouldn't have risked on such a storm.

The trains were stopped. But a boat? In a typhoon?!

It thrills me to know you love me so much.

Well, I mean...

You really love me!

Not in front of strangers...

It's five minutes past.

- Excuse me, I got all emotional. - Not at all.

Let's go. You must be hungry.

Papa! Let's go, Papa!

How was he?

Just fine. He behaved admirably.

- His medicine? - Took it right on time.

I'll never believe he'd cheat on you.

I came here to give you back the money.

But I asked you to watch him, please, keep it.

From what you're saying, I've really misjudged him.

Mrs. Oyama.

I nearly gave in.

What do you mean?

He's such a fine man. I nearly fell for him myself.

What stopped you?

I admire you far more than I'm attracted to him.

- Goodbye, children. - Say goodbye.

Please accept this.

Take care.

What are you doing? Stop that!

Come on, dears.

Time for your medicine.

Let's go.

Got the tickets? Hurry up.

So, that's the story.

It's been 720 hours. A month has passed.

It's 10:00 PM.

Hello, again.

Double highball.

Hello, Doc. You're in a good mood.

You're starved for a man. How about tonight?

As usually, Dr. Asada is playing around behind his wife's back.

The others? Yuriko quit the shop yesterday to get married.

And "Sazanami Pharmacy"? Here, take a look.

You know what my husband is like.

I'm far too busy to enjoy myself.

Yes, we are all fine.

Thank you.

That's half a dozen, plus irrigator. Got it.

I'll have it all delivered tomorrow morning.

Thank you for waiting.

Darling, only 3 minutes till the next train!

Enjoy that? It's a good lesson for men and women.

Will Jutaro and Riko get along?

I'm afraid I can't tell! I'm a single man, you know.

But I think there's no cure for his daydreaming.

Written & Directed by IMAMURA Shohei

Photographed by FUJIOKA Hisanobu

Lighting MORI Toshio

Recording HASHIMOTO Fumio

Art by NAKAMURA Kimihiko

Editing NAKAMURA Tadashi

Music NAKAGAWA Yoichi

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