All language subtitles for His (2020)_en

You have a crescent ear.

That means you're cooperative.

And you take good care of people.

You're also reserved.

You feel more joy by serving others
than by getting your way.

You're reading my fortune?

Yeah, ear fortune.

Stop it, that tickles.

This looks better on me.

Can I have it?

What? No.

- Come on.
- Give it back.

You can have mine.

Suits you.

Yeah?

Shun.

Let's break up.

"THE TRIAL" BY F. KAFKA

Perfect spot for napping, eh?

I used to nap here all the time, too.

But not anymore.

Wanna know why?

Cuz it makes you look like a corpse.

Ain't nowhere to go around here
besides the river or the mountains.

I bet you're missing the big city.

No.

This suits me better.

Yeah?

Say, I got a wild boar yesterday.

Want some?

"OGATA"

Here.

Thank you.
I'll bring you some vegetables.

Nah, don't mind me.

Bye.

Here boy.

Goemon. Yeah, good boy.

There, there.

What are you doing?

Who are you here with?

Papa said I shouldn't talk to strangers.

Papa!

Hey.

Papa, who is he?

Him?

He's...

He's my...

Pee-pee.

- Pee-pee!
- Now?

Can I borrow your bathroom?

I can't hold it!

Sora, say thank you.

Thank you.

Okay, let's go

Why are you here?

After all this time.

To show me that you've become a dad?

Remember how I went to Australia
to become a pro surfer?

But...

I found out real quick
that it wasn't that easy.

But I didn't want to
come back to Japan so fast.

So I got a part-time job and stayed.

And then...

I met a girl who was there from Japan working as an interpreter.

You were bi?

I was shocked when she got pregnant.

But I'd never imagined I'd have a kid,
being gay and all.

So I asked her to keep the baby
and marry me.

Sora was born and Rena...

That's her name.

She kept her job as an interpreter,

I did all the housework
and looked after Sora.

Everything worked out for a while.

But now, we're getting a divorce.

It's not like we're fighting, though.
It's mutual.

For now,
we take turns looking after Sora.

Should you be here in that situation?

Don't get me wrong, Shun.

That's not what this is.

That was ages ago.

Then why did you come?

I just felt like it.

Felt like what?

Like coming to see you.

Morning.

What are you doing?

What's it look like?

Do it, Papa.

Yay, perfect.

She likes it when I do it with one hand.

Yay, perfect.

You'll eat, right?

Papa, this one too.

So you grow your own food
and barter everything else?

And you?

I don't have a job.

I was a stay-at-home dad.

Did you tell your parents
about your divorce?

Nope.

How are you going to get by?

I'm asking you a question.

You heard me.

Sora, here.

There.

Sausages!

Here's some pork cutlets, your favorite.

Pork cutlets!

We don't need detergent

- Toothbrushes.
- Toothbrushes.

Which one?

That one.

How about toothpaste?

"TAKARAYAMA COMMUNITY CENTER"

Pon.

Ron! Reach, tanyao, pure double chow,
dora...

three!

Thank you, Misato,
that win is worth 12,000 points.

Again?

She had you at 36.

Really? I had no clue.

Hey, you know that young man that moved here this summer?

Mr. Igawa?

I saw him at the market
with a man and a little girl.

Strangers to these parts.

Hot-looking, too.

Must be something going on.

The rumor-loving grandma
has found her prey.

Whoa, it's cold. Seriously?

Wait here, Sora.

Hey, the bathwater is freezing.

Could you take a look?

I heated it.

It's ice water. Sora will catch a cold.

Ugh, it's leaking.

Ow.

Okay, turn on the hot water.

Okay.

Here I go.

It's working.

It's okay now, you can turn it off.

It's working.

Thank you.

I'll have somebody come tomorrow
to fix it.

Use that kitchen boiler for tonight.

Thank you.

Water pipes tend to break
when it starts to get cold.

Boilers break down, too.
It's common.

Mine broke the other day, too.

When things like that happen,
try to enjoy the adventure.

That's the key to living here.

Right.

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound bossy.

It's fine.

- We're home.
- Hi.

My high school friend
I told you about.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Misato Yoshimura
from the Settler Support Department.

I'm Nagisa Hibino, Shun's friend.

Hello. What's your name?

Sora.

Hi Sora. How old are you?

I'm six.

So you're starting elementary school
this spring?

How long do you plan to stay here?

For a while.

Right?

Uno!

You got Uno?

That's too much.

There's nothing else to do here.

- Where's Sora?
- She was just right here.

What's your name?

Sora.

Don't go off like that.

I'm sorry. Look!

Thank you.

You're her dad?

Yes, I'm Nagisa Hibino.

Nagisa? What a fancy name.

Have a seat, want some tea?

Come on, you too.

Have a bite.

Bring him a cup of tea.

You got some snacks?

- Yeah.
- Take some home, too.

There's cream in it.

Have some pickles.

Shun!

She made them.

There are about 8,000 people
in this town.

Most are elderly.

They said they're glad to have
young settlers like us.

Especially with kids.

Don't get me wrong,
I'm not going to settle here.

The frog had glasses on
and was reading a letter.

"Hey, don't read the letters
addressed to me."

I told the frog.

Then the frog said,

"This is my home.

The letters that come here
are for me."

Papa, read this too

This?

Together, ready?

"How are you?

When summer vacation comes,

come visit me.

Let's go fishing, eat watermelons,

swim, and have a good time.

I'll be waiting.

Write back when you know
when you can come.

Goodbye."

So you're staying with a friend
in Shirakawa Town of Gifu?

"GONE TO TOKYO ON URGENT BUSINESS
I'M LEAVING MY BABY WITH YOU, NAGISA"

- Is he single?
- Yes.

"TOKYO FAMILY COURT"

Two single men
living with a young child?

That must be quite difficult.

Not at all.

He takes good care of her.

She likes him, too.

Don't touch that!

Meanie!

But raising her between
the two of you, two men....

Couldn't your parents help raise her?

I'm not on very good terms with them.

I've always cared for her.
I can do it.

What we're trying to say is,

it's not easy raising a child.

It's best for a child to be raised
by a mother and a father.

Welcome.

Sora?

Sora?

Did you see a girl about this tall
in a white coat?

Nah.

You there. I saw her leave the store.

Thank you.

Sora! What are you doing?

I'm going to write Mama a letter.

Papa said letters make people happy.

So I'm going to write one.

One more time.

One more time.

Can I use both hands?

No, do it like Papa.

One more time.

Thank you for this food.

Thank you for this food.

Yummy.

"Have you gotten a letter yet?"

I asked the frog.

"No, not yet.

Seems like letters don't like this house."

The frog packed up his belongings
and left.

I cleaned out the mailbox
once the frog was gone.

It was full of fig leaves
the frog had used for a bed.

On each leaf were neatly printed
the words,

"Please write me a letter."

"TO MR. SHUN IGAWA"

Mr. Hibino, we're here.

Misato.

Thanks, you're a great help.

I figured you couldn't come pick me up
with Sora asleep.

Sorry.

I happened to see him
when I drove past the station.

I'm sorry for the trouble he caused you.

Mr. Igawa?

Would you like to have dinner
with me some time?

I mean, with Mr. Hibino and Sora too.

Sorry if that sounded weird.

Well, if our schedule matches.

Really?

Any day's fine for me, so...

I'll write my number for you.

You'll freeze to death here.

I can't get up.

Shun, help me up.

Hey, fine, I'll get up.

Ow!

What was that for?

My head hurts.

I think I'm hung over.

What did you go to Tokyo for?

Divorce settlement.

Divorce settlement?

The jurors are so thickheaded.

They said two men can't handle
raising a kid.

What century are they living in?

They're right.

You could on your own, maybe.

But not if I'm in the picture.

Why?

You tell me.

Why would I help raise your kid?

Who would I be to her?

Papa!

Let's go outside.

Sure, let's go.

You too, Shun.

Okay.

Ready? Pull.

Straight up.

There, good job.

It's heavy.

She asked you to go out to play.
Not help you farm. Right, Sora?

This is super fun!

You heard her.

This one next.

One, two, three...

Look, a dog.

A dog?

- Hello.
- Doggie!

I brought some vegetables.

Hello.

Doggie.

Impressive.

Write your address here.

Why?

I'm going to write you a letter, too.

No, in hiragana.

"GIFU PREFECTURE.."

This is great.

You like it?

You make a living just by hunting?

Yeah.

I used to sell wild boars
to wholesalers.

I'd make six to seven hundred thousand
each winter.

But nowadays, can't nobody
make a living out of hunting.

You've got a load of books.

They just grew, living out
in the middle of nowhere for so long.

You like books too?

Yeah, he got me hooked on them.

Is that so?

He's wrong.

He's the one that made me a bookworm.

Doesn't matter.

To meet someone that
makes an impact on you,

that's what life is about.

Sora.

Take our picture.

Shun, too.

Okay.

All right, come here.

Ready? Say cheese.

One more.

Mama!

Mama!

Sora!

How was America? You're back already?

I came back early
because I missed you.

I'm taking her home.

You promised I could have her
till the 23rd.

Promised?

You took her out of preschool
and brought her here.

Sora didn't want to go to preschool.

Really?

Because it's more fun with Papa.

But your friends at preschool miss you.

Besides,
you can't play the piano out here.

I'm going to buy you a piano.

Really? Mama's buying me a piano.

You can't bribe her.

Look who's talking. You're the one
that spoiled her all this time.

Yeah, because you were too busy
for her.

Don't you dare patronize me.

- We're going, Sora.
- Stop!

Let go of me.

Stop it!

Go.

We sure agreed to get a divorce,

but we're still fighting
over Sora's custody.

I don't know what happened.

But you should apologize.

Start over with her.

I got married.

Had a kid.

I thought, "I'm not gay.

Now I'm viewed as
a proper man by society."

People used to say I wasn't normal.

So that made me happy.

So...

I promised to myself
to love Rena and Sora.

And protect this new life I had.

But I couldn't.

I'm gay.

You hid that from me and married me.

Even had a child.

You did that because
you wanted to make your parents happy.

You wanted to be viewed as a proper man.

You used me.

No!

No?

Even before I told Rena,

I'd tried sleeping with other men
to sedate my lust.

I did it to keep our family together.

I slept around with different men.

But it didn't work.

With each man's touch,

my interest in Rena
grew smaller and smaller.

I loved you, Nagisa.

And I trusted that you loved me too.

You've lied to me all this time,

I feel so stupid.

Rena.

When I was completely lost,

I came across your old sweater.

And then...

I realized.

What I wanted...

wasn't any man.

It was you, Shun.

Why?

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Shun.

What do you want from me?

Think about it.

I wanted to be with you
even after we graduated.

But you...

Now you suddenly appear with a kid.

And you say you couldn't forget me?

You're so selfish.

Screw you.

I was finally letting go of you
and getting on with my life.

Why didn't you stay with me then?

I'm sorry.

Let go.

I'm sorry.

- Let go of me!
- Shun, I'm so sorry.

- Shun!
- Get off!

Shun, I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

Let go of me.

Please.

Let go of me...

Without you....

I can't live.

Nagisa...

Shun.

There are three things
I'd like to cover today.

Firstly, I will talk about
our new technology.

Then, the product features.

Finally, I will describe
our new pricing system.

We acknowledge your company's
high-level technological strength.

We look forward to
your presentation today.

Hello?

Yes, I've just finished.

I'm going to pick my daughter up now,
so I'll be home around three.

Yes, thank you.

Impossible.

My mother is old-fashioned.

If I told her I'm divorcing him
because he was gay, she'd act disdainful.

But if you wish to be
a working single mother,

the court will be in your favor
if you have family who can help.

Mama, aren't we going
to go look at pianos?

Mama is busy now, wait in your room.

I don't need my mother's help.

I'll find a day-care center
and work around my schedule.

Isn't that enough?

He's unemployed. Besides...

He's the reason for our divorce.

Yes, that has become clear
during the divorce settlements.

The judge is sure to lean in your favor.

Mama, let's go.

In a minute. Go to your room!

Sora!

Sora.

Sora, stop. Sora!

Why do you keep troubling me?

I came home early, just for you!

Papa was always with me!

I miss Papa...

I want Papa!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry...

I'm sorry, Sora.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

"SAKURAI LAW FIRM"

Let me ask you just in case.

Is this your first time getting a divorce?

Yes.

It's generally said that it's hard
for the father to get custody.

Why do you think it's so?

Society in general believes that women
are more apt at raising children.

Even with this changing world.

But in this case...

I see you were the main caretaker
of the child

If you are still currently
looking after your daughter,

you could gain custody
in order to maintain the status quo.

Awesome!

What's wrong?

The mother took her away
a few days ago.

Fine.

I will look after Sora.

That way, you'll be able
to keep your job.

Thanks.

Make sure you win the trial
and gain custody.

But dear me.

This is what you get
for not listening to your mother.

Mama, wake up.

I want a snack.

Shut up.

Leave me alone.

Once this goes to trial,

would my relationship with my partner
affect the outcome?

The divorce isn't official yet,

but you took your daughter to live
with someone other than your wife.

That will be used against you.

But the responsibility
for causing the divorce

doesn't always affect the decision
about who is most suitable

for raising the child.

The fact that you are a same-sex couple

will become clear during the trial.

Our objective is to make the judge see

that it's a good thing
for raising a child.

And it can become
an advantage for you.

One more thing.

You should find employment
as soon as you can.

To have the economic means
to raise your child

is very important at court.

Excuse me.

Yes.

This is he.

Over there.

- Sora.
- Papa!

Why did you do such a thing?

Because if I stay with Mama,

I get in the way of her work.

Sora.

I'm sorry.

Sora.

It's Papa's fault.

It's not your fault.

Don't think like that.

I'm sorry...

Good job.

Come on up.

Ready?

And down!

Got it?

One more time.

Come on.

"SHIRAKAWA TOWN HALL"

Here are the companies
hiring right now.

Where can I start right away?

Well, all of them actually.

- Are you licensed in anything?
- No, nothing.

I see. Then, how about...

You there.

Looking for a job?

Yeah.

I'll teach you how to feel the tiles.

These tiles with deep lines in them
are called "bamboos."

Bamboos?

These shallow ruts are called "stones."

Stones.

Oh, she's too young for that.

Do you know why the elderly
like to talk so much?

No.

They have so much experience and
wisdom that'll be lost when they die.

So they're trying to pass it on
while they can.

Another elderly person told me that.

Bamboo?

That's right.

How long does it take
to make a pipe organ?

Three or four years, maybe more.

That long?

It could even take five to six years.

Nobody knows how long it could take.

So if you want to make one
or even order one,

you gotta be patient.

I've just started on this one.

Only the keys yet.

Doesn't make any sounds.

You'll wash these pipes.

It's a really dull job.

Are you the patient type?

No, I can't say that I am.

I've never lasted at anything.

But I'll try my very best.

I like your honesty.

Thank you for the ride.

It was a great help.

Um...

I like you.

Will you go out with me?

Thank you.

But I'm sorry.

Is there somebody else?

Does that person love you too?

I'm sorry, that was out of line.

Darn.

Okay.

I don't want things to get awkward.

Thope we can stay friends.

Of course.

Sora fell asleep.

Misato drove us home.

Thank you.

Sora.

Sora?

We're home.

Come here, okay.

Thanks for watching Sora.

Did you find a job?

Yeah, I start after New Year's.

A pipe organ studio.

Pipe organ? Wow.

Misato asked you out, didn't she?

What did you say?

She didn't.

Did you tell her about me?

Like I would.

Toothpaste.

Duh, I'm brushing my teeth.

Pee-pee?

Let's get changed.

Let's get your jammies.

Are you up? Yeah, okay.

Okay, come on.

Thank you for this food.

Stretchy stretchy.

Look at that.

Pretty dull, eh?

You spend years putting these
tiny little parts together.

And they become a huge pipe organ.

Just like raising a kid.

"TAKARAYAMA COMMUNITY CENTER"

Misato, is your broken heart
healed yet?

You seemed down lately.

We were saying it has to be a guy.

She's lying.

I'm not lying. I saw it.

You're lying. That's weird.

It's not weird. I really saw it.

Liar.

I'm not lying!
I saw Papa and Shun kissing!

Sora, let's go home.

Shun.

You kissed Papa, didn't you?

I'm sorry.

You were right

Tonly thought of myself
when I left you.

And again when I missed you.

And when I came here.

I shouldn't have come here...

Nagisa.

Do you like it here?

Do you like this town?

Yeah.

Okay.

Why?

You don't have to leave. I will.

You just got a job.

Haven't you heard?

What do you think?

Then fine, I'll ask him.

Hey, Igawa. Are you gay?

You shouldn't joke
about things like that.

I'm not joking.

Hamamoto, the guy that quit,
told me before he left.

That you shacked up with a guy
during university.

Seriously?

- That's not it.
- Really?

He was only a friend.
We were just flatmates.

We didn't have much money.

Not what I heard.

You landed this job, he didn't want you
to lose it because you're a queer,

and so he broke up with you.

Wow, what a love story.
I'm tearing up.

You're drunk.

Come on, I'm not gay or a queer.

Even if I were, I wouldn't be fired. That would be a bigger problem.

- You're right.
- Darn it.

If you were gay,
I would've considered trying it once.

You're hot.

Not!

Hey, that's nothing to joke about.

How about me?

Shun.

Come with me.

The folks of Shirakawa
have too much time on their hands.

They all love rumors.

But deep down,
they're all good people.

Lots of outsiders
have come to this town for ages.

So the town is kind towards strangers.

Let them talk.
Don't let it get to you.

Leave it be,
and everything will solve itself.

It's nobody's business
who you fall in love with.

Live how you want to live.

Quiet.

What a sudden death.

He died hunting, huh.

Right, Fusako?

Goemon.

What's wrong?

Shun...

Are you going somewhere far away?

Because I said you and Papa
were kissing?

Are you going far away?

You won't, right?

I won't.

Phew.

Papa likes you.

You like Papa, too.

Why is that weird?
That's not weird, is it?

Can I have this?

Is it true you and Mr. Igawa are lovers?

Oh, come on. We're just friends.

But men don't kiss friends who are men.

I know, right?

Um...

I have something I'd like to say.

I've always hidden the fact
that I'm gay.

I never thought
anybody would accept me.

I'd figured the world
was unkind towards gay people.

Any time I got close to someone, I'd want to tell them about me.

But telling them would only break
the relationship.

So I came here,
hoping to seclude myself.

But after living here...

I met Mr. Ogata.

And Misato.

And everyone here.
You were all so kind to me.

realized that it wasn't the world
that was unkind, but me.

If I became kinder,
the world might become kinder too.

So I say this now.

I am gay.

Nagisa Hibino...

is the man I love

When you get this old, you can't tell
men from women. Don't matter to us.

Hear, hear.

Shun.

Live long and prosper.

Thank you.

Is she asleep?

Want some coff ee?

- Here.
- Thanks.

What now?

I want to spend my life with you.
You, Sora, and me.

"COURTHOUSE
DIVORCE SUIT, 1ST PROCEEDING"

Both parties have agreed to a divorce.

Now for custodial rights.

PLAINTIFF, RENA HIBINO
DEFENDANT, NAGISA HIBINO

The point at issue will be

the environment she will be in.

According to the petition,

the defendant, the husband,
is currently living with another man.

He is homosexual, correct?

And the defendant is also homosexual,
correct?

That is correct, Your Honor.

And the defendant and the daughter
are now residing with this man?

That is correct.

Your Honor.

As the plaintiff,

we'd like to focus on how eccentric
the environment in which they live is.

We see this as a problem
for raising a young sensitive child.

You stated how this was
an "eccentric environment."

What is so eccentric?

Being that it is two men.

If you see that as a problem,
please explain further.

As it is, that statement
is plain discrimination.

Put it in the record.

Would you specify what part
of my statement was discriminatory?

Please, order in the court.

This is still our first day.

Let us not get emotional
and proceed composedly.

I will not record
Mr. Mizuno's previous statement.

But please understand that this case
is not exactly normal.

That judge is saying
gay people aren't normal.

Why didn't you object?

The judge's word is everything
in the courthouse.

Even if he were prejudiced,
it's a waste to even point it out.

The best we can do

is try to make the judge see
that being gay is no different.

And proceed with the trial.

Her lawyer will obviously
use it against us.

So it won't be easy.

WITNESS, MISATO YOSHIMURA

The daughter, Sora,
is now living with two men.

Do you ever feel that
Sora seems a bit strange?

No. She enjoys herself
and is always smiling.

How about the relation between
Nagisa Hibino and his partner?

Objection.

The divorce
has not been finalized yet.

So he is not a partner,
but an illegitimate lover. Correct it.

Overruled. Answer the question please.

Mr. Hibino and Mr. Igawa
seem very close.

I can tell they care for one another
very deeply.

You know the defendant Nagisa Hibino
and his lover, Shun Igawa.

Have you seen them kissing before?

No, never.

Then have you heard rumors
of them kissing?

Yes.

Who did you hear it from?

Sora.

Which means,

nonchalantly, he, with a stranger
who isn't his wife,

exposed his six-year-old
to acts of indecency. Is that how...

Objection.

"Nonchalantly exposed her
to acts of indecency" is a conjecture.

Besides, Mr. Igawa is not a stranger.

Sustained. Correct and proceed.

Is an environment where the father
kisses an illegitimate lover

suitable for a child?

- Well...
- Let's say it's true love.

But he is still a married man.

Shouldn't he kiss his female wife
and not a homosexual lover?

Is that not common sense?

- What do you say?
- Objection.

He is interchanging this issue
with society's standards

as a leading question
in his advantage.

Overruled.

Please answer the question.

That might be true according to
society's standards, but...

So it's not the standard environment
for raising a child.

It's an eccentric environment.

Don't you feel sorry for Sora,
living under such circumstances?

Sora should be raised by a mother
and a father, just like most children.

Don't you think so?

Answer me.

That will be all.

Yay, perfect!

Okay, one more.

Yay, perfect

You knew that Nagisa Hibino
had a wife and a child.

WITNESS, SHUN IGAWA

Yet, you agreed to take them in.

Yes.

Did you ever advise him
that he should take her back?

Back to her mother?

Yes, I did.

But he didn't take her back.

Did you advise him again?

Νο.

- But...
- I see.

You were so impassioned with your
love game, you lost all judgment.

No.

No what?

It's not a game.

I love him sincerely.

Have you ever seriously considered
Sora's future?

Yes, of course.

Imagine the hardships she will face
if she is raised by a gay couple.

You, as a gay man, should know.

If you truly wish for Sora's happiness,

you wouldn't choose a future
so certain to be full of pain.

Or maybe...

- It's to spite your lover's wife.
- No!

- Really?
- Objection!

Why would I think that?

That question is an insult
and has upset the witness.

It is based on
discriminative prejudice and...

Discriminative prejudice?

I'd like to hear your grounds on that.

Please, calm down.

You got it? Do you want to try again?

One more time.

Ready, go!

Yeah, that's it.

Ready? Kick and pedal!

You're getting the hang of it.

Want me to open it?

No.

Are you sure?

Here, let me.

I give up.

- Sorry.
- That's okay.

You'll be fine.

Is that good?

Did you meet Mama in Tokyo?

When will you see her next?

March, I think

Could you tell her something for me?

Sure, what?

I'm sorry for being naughty.

So please don't hate me...

I can't meet Mama
because I was naughty, right?

No, that's not it.

Mama will never hate you.

She loves you.

Really?

What about you? Do you love Mama?

I do.

Then why aren't we all together?

I love your Mama.

But I didn't consider her feelings,
and I hurt her very badly.

Then why don't you
try saying sorry, too?

Mama will forgive you.

Then we can all live together.
Papa, Mama, Shun, and me.

Yeah.

Will Mama be happy
if I learn how to ride a bike?

Yeah, sure.

All right, one more time.

I'm letting go.

Go!

Pedal!

PLAINTIFF, RENA HIBINO

When you found out you were pregnant,

you said you'd have the baby
under certain conditions.

You asked Mr. Hibino
to be a stay-at-home father.

I did.

I'd just quit my company and
had become a freelance interpreter.

I couldn't work
and also raise a child.

And now?

It's been a while
since you became freelance.

Everything must be stable by now.

I do receive enough job offers.

But I'm scared of declining them,
so it's still rather unstable.

Schedules are prone to change
at the last minute, too.

I see.

So even when you're on track,
it's unstable.

That means you're still unable to do
daily chores and care for your child.

Can you do everything Mr. Nagisa did
all by yourself?

All the chores plus caring for Sora?

I cannot by myself.
My mother will help me.

Really?

Wouldn't you end up
shoving it all on your mother?

Just like you did with Mr. Nagisa.

I did not make him do everything.

I helped out, too.

I've cooked every day
since I brought Sora back.

I've bathed her and brushed her teeth.

Then why is she back
in Shirakawa Town now?

Because even though we're in a trial,
he is still her father.

I thought I'd let her be with him
until she started school in April.

Really?

Yes.

In my hand I have a report
filed by the police.

According to this, Sora was lost and
taken under protection by the police.

She said, "Mama is drunk,
so I want Papa to come get me."

Objection.
This evidence has not been submitted.

I am submitting this new evidence now.

Sustained. You may submit it.

A child should live with her mother.
It's best.

"I tried to wake Mama up,
but she told me to go away."

"Mama gets grumpy when she drinks."

While you were drunk and sleeping,
Sora tried to go to her father alone.

- I...
- Am I correct?

Yes.

But I haven't drunk since then.

- Everything is okay now.
- Everything is okay?

Sora left the house
while you were drunk.

She got lost while you slept.
That's the kind of mother you are.

Do you understand
the full meaning of this?

I do. From now on,
I will put Sora before everything.

But you just said now that
you were afraid to decline job offers.

You said you put your job first.

No, I...

I just explained the situation.

It didn't mean
that I put my job first.

I will balance raising Sora and my job.

There you go again.

You said you'd put Sora first.

Now you're saying
you'd balance the two.

Before, you got drunk
and let Sora get lost.

You just keep making excuses.

You hardly have the responsibility
of a mother raising a child.

Be honest.

You don't want to waste your time on Sora.

You want to make a career
for yourself.

No! Sora is my...

Do you know
what Sora's favorite food is?

How about Sora's favorite storybook?

Do you know anything about Sora?

That's enough!

Please stop.

What do you think you're doing?

The defendant will not speak
out of order.

But...

are you sure?

Your Honor,
the defendant, Nagisa Hibino,

wishes to make a settlement.

I see. This is quite irregular.
What do you say, plaintiff?

We will hear their proposal.

The parties concerned
will now converse in private.

All others, please exit the courtroom.

We will now discuss a settlement.

Proceed.

Thank you

All my life...

I've selfishly hurt
the people who mean the most to me.

If I'd considered the feelings
of my wife and daughter,

maybe I should've held it in.

But I couldn't.

There's no excuse for what I did.

I really feel awful for my actions.

As I raised my daughter...

I was able to spend
a lot of time with her.

But the reason I was able
to spend such precious time with her,

was because my wife
worked hard at her job.

I know she had really wanted
to stay by Sora's side.

And watch Sora grow.

But I...

I only thought of myself.

I didn't understand what my wife felt.

Rena.

I'm sorry, for everything I've done.

And thank you. For everything.

It's your turn now

to spend time with Sora.

Please...

take good care of her.

We had a chance at winning.

I'm sorry.

But I couldn't win like that.

Deep down, I had thought
that we were the most vulnerable.

If that's your decision,
maybe that's what's best.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Hi, Misato?

Can I talk to Sora?

Okay, hold on.

Sora. It's your papa.

Papa? I was taking Goemon on a walk.

Goemon just pooped,
so we were picking it up.

Yeah?

You're cleaning up Goemon's poop, huh?

Did you say it, Papa?

Say what?

Did you say sorry to Mama?

Yeah.

She forgave you, didn't she?

Yeah.

I told you.

Misato, Papa and Mama made up.

Okay. Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

ONE MONTH LATER

Jingu Minami Elementary School.

She won't speak with anybody?

Has Sora always been very shy
since preschool?

No, I don't believe so.

She's actually the friendly type.

Children's personalities,

especially in grade school, are deeply affected by home environments.

We'll do what we can
here at school, too,

but please watch Sora
and give her some special attention.

I will.

"HAMBURGER STEAKS FOR BEGINNERS"

Hold your elbow a bit higher.

See, you didn't get enough ink.

Soak it in nice and plenty,
or you'll run out like that.

See what happened?

Let's try another one.

- Don't nod. Say, "Yes, Grandma."
- Yes, Grandma.

It's upside-down again.

Turn it over. Right.

She's unstable right now,
so I want to be easy on her.

Of course not.

Once you go easy on her,
she'll begin to expect that.

You'll never be able
to discipline her again.

Just like with you.

Do you use hand cream?

No, I don't

You should. Your hands will get dry.

Are they?

Yeah, around here.

What?

"GOODBYE. SORA"

Hello?

I'm home.

Hello, dear.

Why?

Neat, huh?

Ready? Here we go.

Look up.

Got it?

Good, that's it.

You got it.

Keep your eyes up.

Okay, pedal! That was close.

Got your left foot on?

That's it, keep pedaling.

Papa, how are you doing?

Shun, how are you doing?

Write back when you know
when you can come.

Goodbye. Sora

Shun.

Papa! Shun!

Sora!

Thanks.

There you go.

Look, isn't this pretty?

Yeah, did Mama buy it for you?
That's so nice.

Is school fun?

- Made some friends?
- Yeah, about ten.

That's amazing.
Are they in your class?

Yeah, they're in my class.

Look! I can ride my bike now.

Papa! Watch me!

I'm watching.

Sora!

That's amazing!

I don't know how to ride a bike.

Don't tell them.

Okay, turn back around.

You're going so fast. Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Don't fall now.

You've gotten so much better.

Sora, you're going so fast!

Sora, this way.

Get Mama!

Oh no, you're going to get me!

Now get Shun.

Here I come!

Ready?

I'm coming for you, Shun!

Sora, are you okay?

I'm okay.

You're not hurt?

- You've gotten stronger.
- Yeah, I'm strong now.

HIO MIYAZAWA

KISETSU FUJIWARA

I knew no fear

Until I met you

Just being near

Makes me cry with joy

Here, all sorrows turn into love

Miracle was everywhere

Oh God, oh please

Don't get away with clever words

All I wish for is you to smile

In this magic

That I believe would last

Flowers in your hands

You are beautiful to my eyes

From when did we take

All these things for granted?

I wanted to be what your eyes see

I envied everything that your eyes saw

Oh God, never mind about me

Hear me now just this once

You taught me to feel

Stronger than my pain

Made me see this miracle I'm in

As time passes happiness comes around

Leaving no choice but memories to fade

But I am in you

Nothing will disappear

Oh God, oh please

Don't get away with clever words

All I wish for is you to smile

In this magic

That I believe would last

(Please)

Lyrics translated by
KYOKO MARUYAMA

Screenplay by
ATSUSHI ASADA

Directed by
RIKIYA IMAIZUMI