Original subtitles

Toho

WIFE

Cast

Ken Uehara

Mineko Takamine

Tatsuko

Sanae Takasugi

Chieko Nakakita

Michiyo Shinju

Kentatro Mikuni

Masao Shimizu

Tastuya Ishiguro

Hajime Izu

Directed by Mikio Naruse

I don't like his mood these days. If he sees me, all he says is that he is tired.

I've had enough. I can't help hating the idea of having a family.

He is like a piece of cloth hanging. No matter how hard I press it, it won't press back.

I can't understand him at all. That's why I am always irritated like a single woman.

He never gets promoted. We can manage to get by because of my side job.

Life after ten years of marriage is supposed to be like this?

What is going wrong with our life? What does she wants me to do?

Could it be that she enjoys cornering me?

Home has started to become a burden to me. I can't help loving her less and less

as I come home more and more.

It is rather fragile between us though married for so long.

What did we both gain from this ten years of marriage?

We may have lost more.

will you be Ok while I am gone?

Are you going out?

With Mr. Matsuyama?

I need him to find a job soon.

See you,

I am taking off, too.

Welcome.

Bye.

Welcome.

Sis, you know anyone interested in buying this?

What is it? That�s our father�s.

The other is our brother�s. Well, they are both dead. I can take them, can�t I?

Does our mother know about this?

No

Then you took this without telling her?

It is not a big deal.

Brother�s is in pretty good condition. Taeko may get upset about this.

She won� t. If I sell them, I will give her the money. She will be happy to have some income.

Mother and Taeko aren�t getting along as always?

No way for them to get along. With father and brother gone Uncle moved in without our...

permission, and he doesn�t seem to be leaving.

Don�t ex-soldiers like him get special grants?

That�s why he suddenly behaves like a big shot.

You always sleep in, Mr. Tanimura.

Welcome

Sis. How much do you get paid for that?

Not much.

Why don�t we start some business together, instead?

I hate working to make only 5 yen.

You are talking big.

What is good of knitting for others.

Every day is a series of a boring time.

See, that�s why you should get out.

Going out, Yoshimi? Can I keep your company?

You are not serious, I hope.

If you are not going out, can you act in my film, today?

How much for an hour?

You are shrewd. Did Ms. Matsuyama leave already?

She has to work for her mother and her husband. She is a busy woman.

Where does she work?

Some shop in Ginza. Since it stays open late at night she starts late in the morning.

Don�t you know it?

Know what?

I once helped the signboard shop with my friend. Some days before, we worked on the ornaments

in some bar in Ginza. And, there she was! At first, I thought I just imagined.

But, it kept bothering me. So, I asked the owner who she was. And it was her.

She disguised a very smart pretty woman.

Is it true?

I am not lying.

The woman, who looks like a schoolteacher in the countryside, works in a bar?

Women are so deceiving.

Pay attention.

I am sorry. I spilt the water from the bucket.

Thank you.

I am sorry. I am late.

I am sorry it is always the same.

Ms. Sawara, your lunch is always special. Did you prepare it yourself?

It must have cost you.

Because I don't eat breakfast, I have to enjoy the lunch.

I envy that. Don't you, Mr. Nakagawa?

Yes.

Are you taking those with you?

I will leave them with you. Anyway, I have to give them away someday

Stop playing with it, Takuji.

Can I go outside?

Don't go too far. We are leaving soon.

We don't have anything here, so buy yourself something with this.

Thank you very much.

I want to live in the house like this and spend time peacefully like you do.

Peacefully? Surrounded by strangers?

Because they are strangers, it is easier.

I envy you.

It looks like that to others, huh?

Well, these days, I am getting no where. I managed to sell one of the Mitaka's houses.

But, I have to pay back the debt with the money. Money is flying away every month.

I have nothing to depend on.

Isn't uncle helping you at all?

He can't have a job at his age.

Right, many young people don't have a job, either.

Seriously, I am thinking�.

What About

I want to get out the house with Takuji, and make a living by myself.

If I open the second hand bookstore or a dress making shop, I can manage to live, I suppose.

It will be hard. Why don't you marry?

No man wants to marry a woman with a kid.

That's not true. Don't you have anyone in your mind?

Why don�t you look for someone?

Mr. Matsuyama.

Are you going home?

Yes. Where are you going?

I am looking for a job as always, but I have no luck.

You aren't going home, yet?

Shall we?

But, it is good that your wife is working.

I am just like an ex-husband. Now, I am her boyfriend. That's why it is not working between us.

How is it not working?

I mean, I can't stand her treating me like a old sock.

Her feelings are thousand miles away from me.

I am thinking about divorcing.

That will be my sincere gift to her.

I am home.

Can I lock the door now?

You are sleeping here again. You will catch a cold.

I feel like a fox bewitched me. She is a Christian and once was a teacher at the elementary school.

Men can do anything depending on the situation.

But, she is a hostess at the bar.

Mr. Nakagawa. Where are you going?

I am taking a walk to Ginza.

Can I keep your company?

Rumble

Thank you.

Do you know this piece?

I don't know anything about music.

Mahler's violin concerto. I love this piece.

It might be trouble if I give you something like this�but,

Is it for a music concert?

No, it is a friend's art exhibition. If you have a chance to go on the holiday, please come.

I love paintings though I don't know how to enjoy them.

You just have to feel honest towards them.

There is an art student in my house, he teaches me about it.

A student from the art school?

My friends are also teaching me a lot. Now, I am thinking about starting painting.

That's great. You are enjoying your life.

Well, it is only because I don't have anything else to do.

I envy you.

Why don't you come to the exhibition next Sunday? I will keep you company.

Maybe..

Ms. Matsuyama did what?

What about Mr. Matsuyama?

Is he out?

She is leaving the house without him. I should ask her to stay till he comes back.

I don't know what to do. You have to come home earlier tonight.

Mr. Matsuyama'll be surprised when he gets home.

She is quite brave for her looks.

You praise her as a hard worker, a quiet person like her can be so determined.

Mr. Matsuyama is that you? A big thing happened today.

Don't try to scare me.

You are drunk.

Easy! Hi, I am home.

Welcome home.

Anyway go upstairs and take a look at your room.

What is going on?

Why don't you invite him for dinner?

What?

It must be hard to take what happened.

You are too nice. He hasn't even paid the rent yet.

I am talking about tonight. He must be hungry.

We don't have any food left for him.

Excuse me. Can I come in?

Please.

I don't know what to say about this.

I tried to stop her but she left in a hurry, saying that she'd be back sometime soon.

So embarrassing. I didn't expect her to be so stubborn.

You should talk with her whether you will get a divorce or not.

She left the letter on the futon, which says not to look for her.

I can't agree with the way she left you, though. She shouldn't have left you like that.

Mrs., please have this tempura.

I visited my friend from junior high tonight. We had drinks at the Tempura restaurant

at Asakura. And he bought me this.

This is Sake from Hiroshima. Good to drink cold. How about a cup?

He just told me to invite you for dinner.

Have some, please.

No, but thank you.

Why not?

Well then. I'll have a bit.

My friend just told me he would find me a job.

So, I came home to tell her the good news, but�.

I might get a good job.

It looks great.

We needed "a major operation" anyway.

I feel rather refreshed. Thanks to her outrageous way that she left me!

I should consider myself reborn and work hard like the money mad.

Have some more. You, too, Mrs.

I am going out today.

I am going out, too.

Why can't you stay home for me once?

But, it is something I have to do.

What is it?

Something important.

Is that true?

Yes.

It is been a while I came out to place like this.

That is the museum, right?

Over there, it is the art museum. Behind it, it is the zoo.

Where is the art school?

Right over there. Now, it's called Tokyo University of Fine Arts.

Right!

Isn't it nice to come out of the house like this once in a while

Yes. It has been suffocating everyday.

My son modeled for this painting.

How old is he?

Four. He always gives me troubles.

Mineko, you weren't like this before. You have changed a lot.

So, what is her husband doing now?

He is left behind in the room.

If he moves out, I can take a new tenant who will pay.

I am a bit responsible for this because I introduced Emiko to you.

No. That is not what I meant.

I had to get out of there because it gets on my nerves. I asked my husband to stay home.

That's when a man loses his dignity.

But, take good care of him.

But, he is like a balloon without air these days.

You should talk with Mr. Matsuyama. I don't want to keep anyone

who can't pay.

We'll see how things go for a while.

You don't understand why I have a side job.

I do. But, you don't really have to do it.

Mr. Matsumura doesn't pay at all. Not even Mr. Tanimura.

Mr. Nakagawa. Do you have some cigarettes?

I will give them back tomorrow.

I have six. Each of us can have three.

Great. Thanks. Could I ask for a cup of coffee?

What a nerve.

Life is boring. I get hungry, have no money, no love life..

I can't even paint these days.

What are you painting now?

Flower and girl.

Illusion, again?

Illusion is better.

Yoshimi again rejected modeling for his painting.

She doesn't understand the art. She never comes to the exhibitions though I ask her to come.

I wanna go to France, possibly with a nice girlfriend. I can't ask for more.

Sassy.

I wonder what Mr. Matsuyama doing.

He must be writing his resume every night. He seems to be writing something.

After all he is in love with Emiko.

Does the feeling get stronger between married couples after they get divorce?

Why do you ask?

He gave me a sandwich the other day, saying that Emiko made it for him.

Really? Does he see her sometimes?

He seemed getting some money from her, too.

He should move in with her, then. Pisses me off.

No!

"Rumble"? Mr. Nakagawa, where is the Rumble?

It is in Ginza.

Osaka?

It is my hometown. After my husband passed away, I managed ..

to make a living with my son. But, my mom and brother in Osaka keep asking to come home.

Are you going to marry there?

No men will be interested in a woman with a kid.

That is not true. It wouldn't be a problem for you.

Thank you. I feel sad about leaving. We became such good friends.

But, I can't do much about it.

Do you want to go see a film?

Sure.

Stinks! Is the electricity shorted?

She looks like Yoshimi.

You think so? Your husband is late.

He must be wondering around since it is getting warmer.

Maybe, he found a nice girl.

He? A man like him?

It is very possible. Emiko said she liked him.

Can I write you sometimes?

Off course. I'll write, too.

Really? Promise me, then.

I won't be myself for a while after you leave for Osaka.

I'd follow you to Osaka if I was young. But, I can't do that.

Recently, I have been seeing you in my dreams every night.

I saw you several times in my dreams.

Leave me alone. You are ripping my clothes.

Get in here.

Mr. Matsuyama, what is wrong?

Tonight, I dragged her here to punish this unfaithful woman.

Don't run away.

Calm down!

Emiko, what is going on?

I am sorry.

You messed up my life and you are having a great time.

Mr. Matsuyama, be quiet. My husband is out. Our neighbors will be shocked.

I'll teach you a lesson for deceiving a man.

Where did he drink that much?

He came to my bar after having got drunk somewhere else.

He asked me to bring more Sake. I tried to send him home soon after getting him drunk.

But, he didn't leave.

We shouldn't have left him alone here so long.

I don't know what to do here either. I rented the room to you.

Sorry, but I don't love him anymore.

I waited his return for long. But, he wasn't the same guy as he used to be.

He came back as a coward, and depended on me all the time.

I didn't wait for him to have a life like that. I want be free from him.

How is Mr. Matsuyama doing?

He fell asleep.

Welcome home.

It is a mess, here!

Mr. Matsuyama dragged Emiko here drunk.

It was a big mess. He was shouting and all.

Emiko is still here?

Did you see a money order for me?

No.

How about a love letter for me?

Finally, money and women have forsaken me.

By the way, do you know how Mr. Matsuyama is doing?

I have no idea.

Sawara?

Wait for me, Mr. Kawai.

Hello?

What a surprise! How have you been?

It has been a long. I've always wanted to apologize to you.

Mr. Matsuyama moved out.

I know. That's why I am here.

Today, Mr. Tanimura is out. So, I am taking it easy. Come in.

Sit down, please.

How did you know he moved out? Did he come to see you?

I didn't have to see him for that information.

He was wandering around my bar the other day.

I felt sorry when he moved out. He was saying he would become a monk.

He wouldn't even think about getting a job. If he gets a job, he can survive.

Emiko, are you going to be single for the rest of your life, supporting yourself?

There are two guys who are really kind to me. But, I can't really depend on them.

I'm sick of marriages. I'll live my life free in my way.

How impressive. I could never do that.

I would marry a man like your husband, though.

Why him? He is not very reliable, either.

We can't trust guys, can we?

You never know guys with money today might be bums next day. Women have to be careful.

Is it so?

This is nothing special but for you.

Well, thank you.

Actually, I came here to ask you a favour.

What is it?

My friend wants to rent a room here.

She doesn't mind paying the premium...

and the rent more than average.

Is she working at the bar, too?

She is a single and really nice. Her patron comes to see her twice a month, though.

Will you do me that favour?

I have to talk with my husband.

Today, Emiko visited here to ask me if her friend can rent a room.

I don't want to have any mess again.

Seems a very quiet and nice single woman. She will pay 50000 yen only for the premium.

So, what do you think?

You decide.

I'll leave you with the matters upstairs.

She has a patron whi visits her twice a month.

That is kind of disagreeable. I don't want to rent but I want money.

What do you need it for?

For what? I need to buy your clothes and I want to buy me some clothes, too.

We can also make a day trip to Hakone.

Do as you wish.

I am going to Osaka on business in a couple of days.

To Osaka? Going alone?

With the managing director.

Osaka just reminded me that you received a postcard from Miss Sawara in Osaka.

It's already a month since I moved to Osaka. I wonder how you are. My son already

made so many friends. But, I sometimes miss the sky in Tokyo�.

Take care of your health.

Did she work at your company?

She is very nice.

Were you close to her?

Close? Well, we worked together.

Is she young?

She has a kid.

Married?

No. She is a widow.

You can see her when you go to Osaka.

Moment by moment, the train is taking us away from Tokyo, leaving my work,

my wife and children behind.

Don't you feel freedom?

Yes.

It is good that you don't have a kid.

I think things can be better if we have a kid.

No. I have four kids. I have to work for them as if I was a carriage horse.

What kind of woman do you think she is?

Not a dancer, not a wife�

May be a Geisha.

Could be around 25 or 6

Could be older than that.

Traveling alone, huh?

The girl who is moving in to upstairs, is she young?

I haven't decided on that, yet. But, she is around your age.

Mr. Tanimura, aren't you gonna get excited?

No. All the women already have deserted me. I can't compete with the charms with

mid-aged man like Mr. Nakagawa.

He keeps telling me that my husband attracts women.

Do you have any evidence?

Not really.

Hi.

It's been a while. Did you arrive last night?

I arrived last evening.

Why didn't you write me a letter?

I sent you a post card.

Yes. A post card.

What's your plan for tonight?

I have to by home by ten. Do you want to see a film?

A film?

I guess you already saw the new ones in Tokyo.

I don't want to see a film.

You sound like a student.

Maybe we should have dinner and say good bye.

Do you know somewhere nice? Somewhere quiet so we can talk?

Let me think.

How about some nice inn?

An inn?

What time is it now?

Do you care about it really?

Yes. I worry about my family

but I also think about you. I am afraid that we'll end up getting blamed and hurt.

It will be hard for us.

So, it'll be hard. We love each other. I don't want to care about others.

You are going back tomorrow, right?

How can I live from now on?

I want to go to Tokyo with you.

Why are you so quiet?

I wish I could stay here like this for ever.

Carry that to the upstairs, will you?

You rented the room to her?

Yes, I decided. I received 50000 yen.

She brought a really nice fridge. I wonder if it is an electric.

Make me a nice hot cup of tea.

Hello, is Miss Mineuchi here?

Miss Mineuchi?

Thank you for the other day.

You must be the master of this house?

This is Nakagawa.

Papa. This is Mr. Nakagawa.

I am Kitou. Nice to meet you.

You, too.

See you.

See you.

That is her. I met her yesterday and was surprised.

I am hungry. Fix me something.

Miss Mineuchi is going to Atami with him.

Men think it is their world, they can have a woman in anyway they want with money.

Did you meet Miss Sawara in Osaka?

Did you?

I did.

Just as I thought. She is the one you went to the exhibition with, right?

Someone saw you with her.

Are you in love with her? Are you? Do you love her?

I am really sorry. I wanted to tell you earlier.

Do you really love her?

Yes.

I knew you've been funny. All men are selfish. They do the bad things behind our backs.

I never ever expected you'd have another woman.

If you were strong enough, a woman like that wouldn't come near you.

Why does a thing like this happen to us now? How dare you could do this to me. How dare you!

I'll never divorce you. Never!

I am home.

Coffee.

I kind of understand why she is in love with Mr. Nakagawa.

You have to put yourself together, otherwise you'll lose him.

You think so?

Being in love in the mid-age is pretty serious. It is rare that they return home.

But a guy without money like him.

Love is beyond logic. I've seen many men. I think I understand them better than you.

It is scary because a man like Mr. Nakagawa won't be in love with a woman as a joke or a fling.

Welcome home. Your wife hasn't come home yet.

Hasn't she?

it seemed a quite stormy last night.

Not really.

Should I make you tea?

No, it is OK

Aren't you hungry?

We can have some coffee, then.

Sounds good.

She can stay here all right but her husband will be worried.

It is good to make him worried sometimes, right?

I guess.

Give us some tea, will you?

Have you decided to divorce him?

Well, not yet.

I understand. He is nice and helpful. He sweeps the garden and chops the wood.

Matsuyama did nothing but swore at the world.

I can't stand the fact that he is in love with another woman. It feels so dirty.

It is hard to find a perfect married couple.

Everyone is making mistakes while showing an innocent face. That is world.

I am thinking about going to Osaka.

You'd better try to hold his old feelings for you. Don't blame him too much.

I can be so mad with just a look at his face.

Mr. Tanimura. Hove you ever been in love with someone?

Being in love?

Sounds nice. Yes, I've been in love with a woman once but she wasn't with me.

That's promising. Being in love is like having a lighthouse in your live.

Your painting would soon get better.

My paintings are already�. Maybe not good�.

Maybe, you use too many colours.

You think so?

I want to paint something that emits life.

Something that emits life?

Yes.

Welcome home.

I am leaving for work.

Hon. Didn't you even get worried about where I was last night?

You were at your mom, right?

I'd be too embarrassed to go there.

Hello?

Hello? Is it the Nakagawa�s?

Does Miss Mineuchi live here?

Yes.

I am Kitou's wife.

She is out of town.

It is embarrassing but I am terribly upset by Mineuchi.

I finally found out about this place.

Well, come inside.

Please sit down.

I haven't been able to sleep for the last couple months.

My husband runs a furniture making business.

The woman wheedles money from him.

He rarely comes home. When he comes home,

he takes money and valuable things.

He uses them for stupid things. I can't stand this.

I Understand. My ex-tenant asked me a favour to rent her a room.

Only if I knew your situation, I wouldn't have rented it to her.

Can I wait for her here?

Well, they left for Atami for 2 days.

Atami?

I heard the he has a cottage in Itou.

No, he doesn't. My aunt runs a cheap candy store in Itou.

He told me he has a phone there. He wrote down the number telling me to call him if anything happens.

They'll drop by Kitou on the way back, so that he can pick up the message there.

That is a phone number that my aunt's borrows from the next door, the butcher.

He lies like that. So she thinks he is a rich dupe.

He doesn't have to do so much for a just bar girl.

I know.

Right after you left work yesterday, your wife visited the office.

My wife?

I told her you weren't that close to Miss Sawara.

But, I really didn't know what to say.

Well, sorry about that.

Miss Sakurai's here to see you.

Hi

Mr. Nakagawa. Please do not make Mineko sad.

She went to you, too?

I heard it all. I don't trust guys but I did trust you.

What did she tell you?

She wants me to ask you what you really want.

Don't be mean to her.

She is the one who is mean to me.

You don't have to tell her everything. You must keep things to yourself.

So that's what is done.

I don't think you really love the woman.

Don't get silly ideas. Stay a good husband.

She can only depend on you.

Thank you.

I have to go to work. But, you are off tomorrow, aren't you?

Yes.

Be home tomorrow morning. I'll come to see you both.

All right.

See you tomorrow, then.

Should we get a divorce?

You shouldn't come to my work and tell embarrassing things.

I went there only because I care.

It's only embarrassing.

I can't stand that your feeling is not here with me.

I feel sad.

I wrote her letter to Osaka.

What did you write?

My feelings and not to come near you.

Why did you do such a thing?

Is it wrong? Setsuko said it is fine.

Hi.

Welcome

Still in bed? Still having a temperature?

That's why I came here. It is already noon. Wake up.

Wake up

Mr. Nakagawa, how would you like to eat this?

Great sole fish, huh?

Let's have one side as Sashimi. How do you want to have the other half?

Who is cooking?

Me. You didn't know I was a good cook?

Give me an apron.

Here.

Shall I saut� the other half? I brought a lemon.

Well

You only have a kitchen knife? Don't you have a sashimi knife?

I don't think we do.

It is pretty rusty. Do you have a knife sharpener?

What a dirty kitchen. Only one dish cloth?

It looks like a poor student's kitchen.

I thought Mineko was cleaner than this.

What could she possibly prepare for you with this knife?

Well, not great.

I can tell. I am disappointed in you, Mineko.

Can you sharpen this knife, too?

Are you up?

I am cooking now. I bought you a sole.

Let's have a drink for a change.

I am going to my mother's.

Why are you in a bad mood?

I came here to cheer you up.

You pretend to cheer me up, but you are talking behind my back.

I see. You are upset because of me.

That's it, right?

Think about our long friend ship. How many friends do you have that you can really talk to?

I don't need a friend. Every one is a liar. I'll take care of my business.

Though it might end up with a divorce, I won't come to you for help.

You are so cold hearted. I can tell you so now.

Have you tried to care about others?

It may sounds cheesy but you just get pissed at not

getting anything from others without giving anything to others.

When do I get upset like that?

You've always behaved like that to your friends and even to your husband.

No. You don't understand about marriage, because you are not married.

Mr. Nakagawa. I am leaving. I have nothing to say to her. Get a divorce.

I don't think I'll see you again. But, good luck.

I am going to my mother's.

what is wrong? Holding a knife like that?

Can you cook fish?

Fish? I once stayed at the fisherman in Chiba. I can do a little.

will you try?

It's good.

"Being in love is gentle like the flowers in the field."

What's wrong?

Even desolate houses like ours has a light on. You can feel the light of civilization all night long.

She is late.

My wife? She'll be staying at her mother's for a while.

"The formal dress is finally gone to far away. Only time escapes to a moment from a moment."

Isn't that nice?

Only time keeps running into the far future.

Humans are silly animals.

Indeed.

"Being in love is gentle like flowers on the field."

Mr. Nakagawa, why don't you join us fishing on our next holiday?

I am pretty busy. I can't.

Your priority is the family, I know. But, just for a change.

I have no time and money for fishing.

Hello?

I arrived at Tokyo last night.

Did you?

Can I see you at the caf� Rumble? I'll be there at 5.

Yes. I'll come. I'll see you then.

A man is here to see you.

(Mr. Okamura)

Hi

Mr. Nakagawa. I am here for Mineko. Niimura family sent me here.

What are you going to do with Mineko?

Well

Because you find another woman you'll leave her?

No. I'll visit you soon to talk.

Though the world became liberated, it is not that simple between the married couple.

You think you can have a happy life while giving her pain?

You are still responsible for the consequences. Anyway, come to the Niimuras with me.

I have a meeting tonight. So, I'll come to see them tomorrow.

I don't care how late it gets. Come visit them tonight.

I'll come tonight, then.

We'll be expecting to see you then.

When did you arrive?

Last night.

Where are you staying?

At my friend's in Koenji.

did you order already?

No.

Something cold.

Two soda, please.

How have you been?

Fine. You seem to have lost some weight.

You told me that in Osaka, too.

Did I?

I am hungry.

You just had a lunch, didn't you?

Just noodles.

You didn't bring a lunch box?

My wife is at her mother's.

Didn't you receive a letter from her?

Yes.

She wrote a pretty nasty letter, right?

I understand why she is upset.

And, her letter made me realized that I am really in love with you.

It will be too late to realize that he's a good man after you are divorced.

He doesn't love me anymore.

Why did things go wrong?

He has a man's mind.

I have a woman's will.

You don't know anything about men.

If you keep your mouth shut, pretending you don't know anything, he'll be trapped.

I can't stand staying with someone who has no feelings for me.

You sound like a new bride on her honey moon.

Yoshimi!

I don't really trust people.

If they are reliable we wouldn't need laws,temples, marriages or chuches.

Because humans are not reliable, we need these various institutions to restrict them.

You say these things because you are not married.

I am thinking of opening a small boutique with my friend,

specializing in blouses and skirts.

You are?

In Osaka many women work.

We sell cheap skirts mainly and blouses that match them.

If I keep myself busy, ...

I won't have a time to feel lonely.

Should we make a small trip to Atami or Igawara now?

But

Let's go.

It took me quite a thinking to decide if I should see you or not this time.

I shouldn't have called you.

I shouldn't have met you.

What are you saying? Let's leave for somewhere right now.

I have to go home today. My friend will worry.

You can call her.

I have to see someone tomorrow morning. So, I really can't go tonight.

I'll see you at the caf� tomorrow evening, then.

Well�

I'll be there by 5:30. O.K.?

Mr. Nakagawa is late.

I knew he wouldn't come.

He said he would come. He wouldn't think a cat or a dog sent me there.

He pretends to be a coward but actually he is just cold hearted.

He won't come.

Maybe he is snoring at home.

Yoshimi!

Good morning.

I won't be home tonight. So, take care of the house.

Traveling?

Business trip.

Your wife is not back yet?

She told me she wouldn't be home for at least for a week.

She is trying hard, isn't she?

You look pretty if you don't put too much rouge. If you do, you look like a country woman.

But, doesn't my face look pale?

It is better if you put only lipstick on.

Women's lot is miserable.

Because you are not careful.

If comes home, just say sorry to him as if it was nothing.

Why do I have to say sorry to him?

You are so stubborn.

I don't mind going back home.

Here, that is all I have.

With this money, go see a film, have your hair done and go home.

No, you don't have to. I have some money.

Do you want to call him at work?

Once a husband finds another woman, the marriage can break up as easily as this?

Of course. Because we are human.

That is why the family courts are making money.

The family courts can solve these things?

You don't know anything.

Welcome home.

Hello.

Mr. Nakagawa told me that he was leaving for a business trip.

It is nice time of year. I wish I could go on a trip.

I am leaving.

I am tired.

Me, too.

Madam. This is for you.

Thank you.

Hello.

(Fusako Sawara)

Hello. Anyone home?

I am here to see Miss Sawara from Osaka.

You mean Fusako? Wait for a moment.

I am Sawara. Who are you?

I am Nakagawa's wife.

I wanted to talk with you. Sorry about coming without notice.

I was about to go out. Can we talk outside?

When did you come to Tokyo?

Do you mind talking as we walk? We can have a tea somewhere.

Tea? I didn't come to see you in any casual way.

It is a critical matter for me, thanks to you.

I've wanted to see you. I really had to come to see you this time.

I couldn't believe this at first.

You worked with him, right?

When did you start going out with my husband?

We've gone through a lot together since we married.

You can't break us up in an instant.

The whole world won't let you.

Welcome.

Can I have water?

Two teas, please.

Getting me to divorce him or getting money from him are not an option.

If you still don't want to break up with him, I'll kill myself and curse you for good.

That is enough. I am leaving for Osaka tonight.

I have many things to do before I leave. So, I've got to go now.

I didn't tell you even one tenth of what I wanted to say to you.

You are meeting my husband somewhere tonight, right?

I knew it.

No.

Liar. I know it. You are seeing him somewhere, aren't you?

Tell me what you are thinking. Please, break up with him.

Do you understand what I am telling you?

I came here because I couldn't sit by anymore.

I don't want to see you again, so.

I have to hear your words from you.

You are pretty old-fashioned, aren't you?

I told you I'd go back to Osaka tonight.

Are you Mr. Nakagawa?

Yes.

A young woman came to ask me to give this to you.

And where did she go?

She left soon after.

Thank you.

Your wife visited me this morning. I am writing this letter feeling confused.

I didn't want to see her. It is unfair but I didn't want to understand her.

I didn't know what to do when I met her. Now, I've decided. I won't see you again.

I have nothing to say. Please, find your happiness with your wife. I will find mine, too.

Here are some sweets for you.

Thank you.

Your husband isn't home yet?

No.

My friend hasn't come to see me for a while. I wonder why.

A wife of the manager of furniture manufacturer has committed suicide.

She took sleeping pills. She was distressed by her husband's secret lover�...

I wonder if she knows about this.

I wonder, too. But, how could she commit suicide? She didn't have to die.

Yes.

Welcome home.

My husband comes home late drunk. He doesn't speak a word.

He makes his own bed in silence and goes to sleep.

As night falls, we don't speak a word to each other till the day breaks.

Like other mornings, he leaves for work in silence.

Maybe we should get a divorce.

If we did get a divorce, we may live again.

I'd trusted him completely, but now this feeling is leaving me.

I couldn't tell her even half of what I wanted to say.

Was I supposed to let them be together?

But, where can I go if I leave here?

But, if I don't leave now, will we have the same problem again?

What is to be a woman or to be a wife?