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A SHOCHIKU FUJI PRODUCTION

Madam, it's about time for the curtain to open, isn't it?

Is it okay if you don't go back?

- Don't go... - But...

It has started again!

They're the actors who have come to Fujiyoshida?

The curtain will be opening soon.

- That's right, but, anyway... - Yeah?

That woman seems to be the director's lover!

What?

She's cheating on him?!

Ayumi, have you found the madam?

No...

Ah, I see...

Ayumi, go change your clothes, and get ready for standby.

You're filling in for Reiko.

I'm going to check at the station.

Story and Screenplay: Kohei Tsuda

SOSUKE LOSES HIS LOVER

Yoshio Harada

Miwako Fujitani

Ken, wait quietly here, okay?

- Come on, let's go, Dad. - All right.

♪ Make-up...

Toshio Kakei

Director, it seems Reiko didn't get on the train.

Don't worry, Reiko will definitely come back.

Yes...

Yoko Kuga

Hey, we've been waiting for you!

Bring out Hibari, bring out Hibari!

Directed by: Koji Wakamatsu

- Bring out Hibari! - Bring out Hibari!

- Hold on! - Wait! Wait! Wait!

Wait!

- Wait! - Wait! Wait!

- No! - Oh, no!

To all the authorities of the state,

even if you were to take me into custody,

the Sosuke Ki-Ki-Kitamura Troupe,

will not back down!

Woah!

Planting in spring, weeding under the scorching summer sun,

and finally finishing the rice harvest, only to face the storms

of liberalized American rice imports today!

We will not stand by and let it steal the joy

of the good people of Fujiyoshida!

We're the police! We're the police!

We're the police!

We're the police!

We're the police!

♪ The night is cold

♪ The heart is freezing

♪ Like migratory birds

♪ Our journey is at the mercy of the wind

♪ Exposed to the elements

- Excuse me, sir! - Y...You!

Who... Who... Who...!

- Say "Who are you!" - Who...

Even at 40, he can't say his lines anymore? Fool, fool!

I'm a stingy gambler.

You... You...!

"You look like someone I know!"

You... You...!

Say it already, fool!

You... You...!

- "Look like someone I know!" - You look like someone I know...

You dumb idiot.

- Go back to the sticks. - Yeah, go home!

Oh, indeed, this girl is none other than the taboo of the entertainment world,

the illegitimate child of the queen of the enka world, the late Ms. Hibari Misora.

- That girl, huh? - Yes...

She seems like a good kid...

She's still a pure, young girl.

Being a virgin is irrelevant.

♪ If you have a husband

♪ Live a respectable life

Ayumi is the best, isn't she?

She's bursting with youth.

What's so great about her?

See how the spectators are losing interest?

She doesn't have Reiko's charisma, those eyes that seduce the audience...

That doesn't matter!

You wouldn't understand.

Madam, even if it's just me, I'll return to the troupe.

Oh... that hurts...

Hey, what's wrong?

I have a bit of a stomachache.

- Really? - Well, yes...

I see, rest up. You don't have to go now.

- Okay? Rest up, rest up. - It's okay...

But if I don't perform, the fans won't be satisfied.

Do you even have any fans?

- What? - Okay, okay.

You do have some, now that you mention it.

Uh... Director...

Please, hold me.

What?!

I feel more at ease when you hold me before going on stage.

All right, fine.

- Here... - Director!

- Director, I love you! - Wait a moment, you fool.

It's a great feeling... Director...

Hey!

- Why are you panting and moaning? - It's just... Never mind...

You sure are scary!

Um... there's no microphone...

- No microphone? - No...

I guess this will do.

Huh?

You're not singing for real, right?

We'll be playing a tape in the background.

Huh?

Come on, don't be so serious.

I was just kidding. Go get ready.

Now then, everyone!

We'll leave the mystery of Hibari Misora's illegitimate child

to wait until the second act.

Well-known from TBS's 'The Best Ten',

enjoy the performance of Jimmy Sakai.

He will sing "Koshu", composed by the maestro Akira Matsushima.

Now then, me, Jimmy Sakai,

will sing for you, with all my heart!

I've never heard of Jimmy Sakai before!

That doesn't matter. Jimmy, my boy!

- Jimmy, my boy! - Stop that!

Dear Jimmy, take this!

Hey, stop that!

- Enough... - Shut up!

Jimmy, my boy!

That's enough...

Okay, microphone off!

♪ The remnants of a sad love

- ♪ We'll gently let them go - Jimmy, my boy!

- ♪ Let's gently release them - You're so cool!

Shake your hips!

- ♪ Don't cry - Wow!

Jimmy, my boy!

Oh, Director, I'm so sorry about my husband.

Oh, well... It's cold, so please wait inside.

Director, it's a call from Reiko.

I see my daughter has caused trouble again, I apologize.

It's not a big deal... Hello?

Reiko, what are you doing? The second act is about to start!

Director, please believe me!

I was invited by Reiko.

I love you, Director! I wanted to run away with you.

But then, I succumbed to the lust of a dirty woman.

Kenjiro, don't worry.

I'll handle it, so don't fret, okay?

- Your dad is coming back! - Please, forgive us...

- And then, you... - Hello?

Aren't you ashamed of yourself, seducing the kind Director's woman?

- Wait... - Please, ma'am.

Never mind, just come back quickly.

Yeah, it's about to start, so hurry!

- Miss Kamei... - Huh?

How was I?

Oh, you did fine.

- You were well-received. - We've been waiting for you!

Ayumi, there's a boy outside who wants your autograph!

But I...

Ayumi!

Reiko is coming back!

Once Reiko's back, she's all ours.

- Heave-ho, heave-ho! - Yeah!

Does that mean... I was no good?

No, you weren't bad. You weren't bad,

but you lack sensuality.

Maybe you should get to know a man.

Director!

Please, teach me!

Huh?

The truth is, Director...

I love you.

Stop talking nonsense, you fool.

It's not nonsense!

Kamei, what's wrong with her?

You don't understand women's feelings, Director!

I also...

I also love you, Director!

What do you want?

What's wrong? You're disgusting.

- You're pretty popular, huh? - Get out of here!

All right...

Reiko is coming back...

What have you been up to?

Fooling around like this...

Hey, you! Aren't you ashamed?!

Who do you think picked you up?

Who paid Daisuke's school enrollment fee for you? Huh?

- Who takes care of you? - Ah, Jimmy, stop it!

Director, I beg you to forgive me!

Good grief, really...

You really are an womanizer!

I can appreciate a good tearjerker, but you shouldn't make your wife cry.

Right, ma'am?

- Did you lose some weight? - No, don't touch me...

Okay, okay.

But you...

I wonder what's bothering you?

Why do you always run away with other men?

How many was it this year?

With this guy and that other guy, right?

Madam, please get ready.

There are rumors in the streets about me being Hibari Misora's illegitimate child,

but I don't have a mother.

How can I call someone my mother,

who abandoned me as a nursing infant

and chose the path of the entertainment world

for the sake of participating in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen?

If I can call anyone my mother,

it's all of you, my dear fans.

Reiko!

We're the police!

♪ The night is cold

♪ My heart is freezing

♪ Like migratory birds

♪ Our journey is at the mercy of the wind

Right?

That sensuality...

See that?

Ayumi, let me introduce you.

- This is... - My name is Kitajima.

I run a production company in Tokyo.

Oh, he nurtured talents like Rumi Furukawa and Lisa Kawamura.

He's a famous manager.

Would you like to come to Tokyo?

- Congratulations! - Ah, it was amazing!

- Thank you for your hard work. - We appreciate everything.

Thank you for your work. Well done!

All right!

Hey!

Tonight, let's all go out for some barbecue!

Yay!

I have to refuse your offer.

I can't betray our Director.

You're really faithful to him, huh?

Please, don't underestimate the actors of the Sosuke Kitamura Troupe.

Our Director is the type who gives us the large beef bowls,

and gets a regular size bowl for himself.

I can't betray a person like that!

Kenjiro, what do you think of this?

- Is this... for me? - Right.

- Everyone. - Yes.

Kenjiro is returning to his old job as a deliveryman in the countryside.

Huh?

Let's raise a toast to Kenjiro's future and tighten our bonds.

- Yes. - All right!

Good luck, okay?

I've only paid the down payment,

so I'll have to work and pay back 20,000 yen each month.

Thank you, Director. You're like a saint.

Huh, where's Reiko?

Why do you ask?

Director, is it okay if I occasionally meet with Reiko?

- You fool! - Sorry to ask...

You know, don't even think about returning to be an actor again.

- What do you mean by that? - You don't have any talent.

- I do have talent! - You won't be welcomed here.

- You useless fool. - That's so mean...

Okay, have a good trip!

- Take care of yourself! - Goodbye!

- Be careful out there! - Bye bye!

Goodnight, mom.

You have a mother complex!

What do you mean by mother complex?

She was a pitiable person, with a beast of a husband

who ran around seducing women left and right.

It drove her to her grave.

Huh? Hey!

Did you see Kenjiro's truck?

What do you want me to say?

You're quite frustrated, aren't you?

Serves you right!

You're so stupid!

Why does the man who got cheated have to buy a truck?

See? I told you, you're frustrated now, right?

If you had that money, you could have bought me a piece of clothing.

What are you talking about? You fool!

Directors can't indulge in such luxuries...

Director, my ass!

Hey, Reiko, Jimmy seems to be in pretty bad shape.

If he ends up in the hospital because of it, we'll be in big trouble.

You should ask your parents to help you with that.

It's not that simple!

Saburo says he wants a motorcycle.

It's giving me a headache.

Oh, that's right.

In the next performance, I'm cutting your lines.

We'll be in Taneko's hometown,

so I'll have to increase her lines.

Hey.

- Where did Kenjiro touch you? - You're so dirty!

- Stop it... no... - Here?

- How did he touch you? - I told you to stop!

- Damn it, you tease! - No!

You're so obscene!

No...

After all, you're the one I love the most.

Great!

That hurt!

Ouch! Ouch!

Ouch! Ouch!

It hurts!

Director... it hurts!

Oh, Director!

It hurts...

Huh?

Jimmy, what are you doing here?

It's right here, you see.

If we leave it like this, it'll be a matter of life and death.

Is there really no way to save him?

Aren't there any other options available?

It seems like the only option is to undergo a kidney transplant.

If you'd like, I can introduce you to a doctor I know.

Oh, Director...

Thank you for all your help.

How are you feeling? Everything okay?

Yeah...

We're leaving for Akita today, but, uh... don't worry.

There won't be any issues on the stage.

Just take care of yourself.

Besides, I've already got a referral for a doctor who can help you.

That's also arranged, so everything will be fine.

Shimoyoshida Station

- Where's everyone? - They all left already.

How was Jimmy doing?

Jimmy?

Not good.

Hey, why don't we disband the troupe,

and just live quietly the two of us?

- It's just not possible. - Why not?

Where would those idiots go without me?

I'm getting older, so I want to have children.

♪ I wonder what I am to you...

I'll stop by Jimmy's hometown.

Ah, Director!

Ah, you've come a long way.

- It's been a while, Ma'am! - Yes.

- How have you been? - Fine!

That's great. Here.

- Thank you for everything! - No, it's nothing.

- Is this Blue? - Yes.

Wow, it really got big.

Come on, Director, you can pet him.

Hey there, Blue.

Ah, I see that he really likes you, Director.

Ma'am, that's an unusual pig, isn't it?

It's a pig-cat!

Pig-cat?

It's a specially bred pig for ramen broth.

It won't get any bigger than that.

- A specially bred pig? - Indeed.

When it comes to ramen broth, pig-cat bones are the best.

- Pig-cat bones? - Yes!

Well, you see, Ma'am...

The truth is, I came here to talk about Jimmy.

Yes.

- Is that his brother? - Yes.

Yutaka, come here!

Mr. Yutaka!

I have a favor to ask.

Please, donate one of your kidneys to Jimmy.

Huh?

Please.

I'm begging you!

Toku! Toku!

It's been awhile.

- Young master. - Hey there.

- Are you here for a play? - What? No...

I have some business. The play is in April.

I'm looking forward to it.

It's really interesting. It's about the younger brother of Fubuki Koshiji.

Did Fubuki Koshiji have a younger brother?

I didn't mean it literally, it's part of the play.

It's about a poor boy who dresses up as a woman

and went to Takarazuka in place of his sister, who couldn't sing or dance.

- It'll make you cry. - Is that so?

- Where's Shinji right now? - Oh, he's in the office.

I'll escort you.

Kitamura Construction

Oh, brother, welcome!

Why are you calling me brother?

- Are you also one of the mistress' kids? - Yes, I'm Makoto from the East District.

Nice to meet you.

I don't know who you are.

How many siblings do I even have?

Hey, Shinji!

- Young master... - Don't call me that.

- I'm your older brother, right? - Sorry about that.

- So, dad's sick? - Yeah...

It's karma for his evil deeds. What is this?

In honor of Dad's fifth term and our 20th anniversary,

our company's going to build a community center.

This is an artist's rendition.

Well, well...

Five terms, but he was never elected, right?

Don't say that...

Sosuke...

What if your theater troupe performed at the grand opening?

- Grand opening? - Yes.

Sure, we could do it.

But it's a hassle, so why don't I get married at the same time?

That sounds good, let's do it!

Let's have your play for the opening performance,

and then follow it with your wedding ceremony.

Shinji, lend me some money.

Huh?

One of the troupe members needs to undergo kidney surgery.

I need 2 million yen.

Sure...

Sorry, this'll be the last time.

Here.

- What? Is a blank check okay? - Oh, any amount is fine.

Sorry about that.

In return, I'll give you my official seal.

It's fine, really.

Sosuke...

Would you come with me to see Father?

- Is his situation that bad? - Yes...

He just keeps asking when you're going to get married.

Please, set his mind at ease.

- Just kill the guy already. - Sosuke!

Him staying alive isn't doing anyone any good.

Building trash like this...

- Sosuke! - Shinji, thank you!

Young master...

Please, stop calling me that.

Shino...

Please, don't worry about me anymore.

You're the lady of the house now.

I'll do it after the young master gets married.

Not you, too...

I could never do it.

Is Reiko not an option?

She's no good. She's a loose woman.

Your father's health has been weakening lately, you know.

I don't care what happens to that beast anymore.

I've never really thought of him as my father, anyway.

You should forgive him.

Shino...

Why don't you tell that to my mother?

♪ A girl from Tsugaru began crying

♪ She cried for the painful parting

♪ Just like the apple blossoms

♪ Scattered by the wind

♪ Ah...

♪ Ah...

Ladies and gentlemen...

I'm sure you already know whose illegitimate child she is, right?

Yes, it's none other than the late Ms. Hibari Misora.

She cannot bear to call herself a mother,

and she is filled with regret for the daughter she left behind.

However, however, however...

From the shadows, her daughter yearns to hear

the words "daughter," or "my child," just once...

Now, tell me!

What is this, if not proof of the bond between parent and child?

Now, let's wipe away those tears with a song.

The Komadori Sisters!

Thanks for being here.

We are the Komadori Sisters, here to sing for you with all our hearts.

♪ With the older sister's heartfelt shamisen

Thank you very much!

♪ We go on today as well, singing in harmony

- ♪ Good night - ♪ Good night

♪ At the backstreet stalls

♪ Familiar faces are waiting

♪ Even when it's tough, even when it's tough

♪ The Komadori Sisters keep playing

I wonder...

if someone like me can fill your shoes.

Take care and stay well!

- Riichi, you didn't stutter today. - That's because I'm talented.

That was funny...

In this business, it's all about talent.

Director.

- Thanks for your work. - I need to talk...

- Good work, everyone! - Thank you very much!

Oh, Shinji, you came?

Look!

- What's this? - The poster is finished.

I get that it's a poster, but what's this poster for?

For the wedding...

You damn fool... That was a joke. A joke!

But we've already started selling tickets.

- You're causing trouble! - But, you see...

This is the notorious loose woman.

She's always running off with men and getting into trouble.

Do you really think I can marry her?

Nice to meet you.

Shinji, the mistress' son.

Among the 30 or so candidates, he's the most capable.

Everyone else is pretty useless, but you...

- You're too sharp. - No, but...

Excuse me...

Please, make the young master happy.

That's impossible...

I could never...

Oh, I give up, I give up.

Suddenly bringing me something like this...

They wanted me to perform at the grand opening of their community center.

So, I said, "Alright, let's do a wedding while we're at it."

As a joke, of course.

But then they got excited and went along with it...

They don't know anything about you.

So, you refused?

Of course I did.

Hey.

Hey!

What?

It's about Ayumi...

I'm thinking of having her stand in the middle, right from Hirosaki.

Are you telling me to step aside?

Well, I mean...

Well, she is young,

and you're not exactly...

...young anymore.

I absolutely refuse to do it.

Thank you very much!

Please, take good care of him. Thank you so much.

Mr. Yutaka, you certainly made a good decision!

I really feel relieved.

After all, having a full-blooded sibling is really nice.

I talked to the doctor today,

and he said it's best to get a kidney from a family member.

Right?

I won't do it!

What? Didn't you just say that you'd made up your mind?

Huh? You're siblings, aren't you?

Even if we're called siblings, I can't donate my kidney.

I don't want to do it either.

Instead of someone like this,

I'd rather get it from the Director.

I'm back.

Reiko...

You know, Jimmy...

- He's not doing well... - Who am I?

Mac!

Director, it's you!

Long time no see! How's the UNESCO village?

- Yes, it's very fun. - Really? I'm glad.

You're glad that I introduced you there, right?

I'm thinking of returning to America soon.

Really?

Have U.S.-Japan relations reached that point?

I guess I should give you a farewell gift, then.

Reiko, what's wrong? Say something, will you?

I mean, you two have a history together, right?

- Right? - Yes...

Oh, I see.

I'll step aside, then.

You two should talk and catch up together, okay?

You're acting all shy.

Director, I...

I love Reiko!

I want to bring her with me to America.

I understand. Don't say anything more.

I love you, Director!

But I love your girl even more...

I'm suffering, too!

I'm going through a lot of pain, too.

I guess a foreigner's kidney wouldn't work, huh?

Because our diets are different...

When you weigh duty against personal feelings,

duty often carries more weight.

When you perform Hamlet in America,

don't forget this feeling, Mac.

What's the matter with you?

Why are you still in Japan?

Well... uh...

Anyway, go back where you came from!

I hate foreigners like you who can't adapt!

See? You start crying right away!

Hey, Reiko!

Th... That's no way to talk to a man.

- Hmph! - Huh?

If you keep doing this, U.S.-Japan relations will become even worse.

What are you even saying?

Well then, do it this way.

Why don't you two go to Natsuse Onsen and relax?

- I'll make a reservation for you. - What do you mean?

Are you an idiot or what?

Mac, you came to Japan as a capable businessman,

and now you've been ruined by a woman like her, haven't you?

- Don't you have any shame? - How dare you?

Take the money... Hey!

How long are you going to keep crying, you idiot?

When did America become so weak?

Hey...

Come on, hurry up. Hey, you!

All right, let's go. Take this!

- Ah, it didn't work. - Damn it!

- Next is Jiro. - I have a monk!

No good!

Don't try to beat me, Jiro. You're ten years too early.

Director!

Huh?

I have something to talk about.

What is it?

I want...

I want to go to Tokyo,

and become a movie actress.

You better give up. You're not cut out for it.

Everyone thinks I should be standing in the middle instead of Reiko.

I'm young, after all!

Well, that might be true,

but Reiko will hand over her role in another year or two, anyway.

I can't wait!

You fool!

You really don't understand the Tokyo entertainment world at all.

Got it? Let me show you something.

This here...

This is a poster for a film I was planning to do in the past.

The script was ready, location scouting was done,

and we even had this poster made.

I'll never forget it.

Kazuhiro Koyama was going to produce it.

But, in the end, it was canceled.

"I don't like the title," he said. Don't mess with me, you idiot!

"A Monk Painted a Picture of a Monk on a Folding Screen... Maybe?"

"That's a much better title," he said.

How could something he just came up with be better?

Huh?

Well, never mind that.

In the Tokyo entertainment world,

it might seem like everything is going to work out,

but the crucial elements are missing, you know what I mean?

So, it was you after all, Kitajima?

I was thinking of becoming this kid's manager.

You'll probably exploit her and make her do porn...

She said she'd do anything.

- What did you say, you bastard? - Now, now... Let's relax.

Well, let's call this a trade fee.

I don't want any trouble afterwards.

Is that so?

Oh, thanks for this hefty sum... Don't underestimate me!

Do you still want to go, after all?

Kitajima...

Take good care of her.

The troupe members are my treasure.

Her measurements are 83-60-83.

Her shoe size is 23 centimeters.

She looks great in shades of red.

Her period usually comes at the end of the month.

Her parents fled town to escape from loan sharks.

I heard they're in the Kinshicho area, so when you have time, try to find them.

This is the money I saved from your salary.

Don't forget about the troupe members.

I always thought you were a child, but, all of a sudden, you've grown up.

Excuse me.

Oh, Riichi!

- Excuse me. - Come here, have a seat.

Sit down!

- All right. - Thank you.

What's up today?

By the way, how's your kidney doing lately?

I've never had them checked.

Oh, it's not that.

You don't drink alcohol or smoke,

so they must be clean!

I've been drinking a bit lately, you know?

You've been drinking? Oh, in that case...

- Drink some, then. - Ah, thank you!

- Jimmy's not doing good. - I'm sorry...

So, would you be willing to give a piece of your kidney to Jimmy?

Here goes!

You're Jimmy's buddy, right?

- Drink some more. - Much appreciated.

- You can save Jimmy. - Yeah...

He'll be very glad.

- There you go. - Here goes!

You know, in times like this,

we have to help each other.

- You don't get it... - What?

- You don't get it. - What, exactly?

- You don't get it... - What? Tell me what?

- Sosuke! - Yes, what is it?

I'll donate my kidney!

Director, I'll donate my kidney!

I'll give Jimmy a kidney, a liver, a heart, or even my two kidneys.

That's great!

Director...

Oh, hi, Ma'am!

Jimmy at the hospital wanted me to tell you

that he doesn't need anyone's kidney other than the director's.

- I'll donate my kidney. - Be happy, Ma'am!

- Riichi's healthy kidney will... - But Jimmy said...

He wants your kidney, not a stranger's.

Anyway, a man with such talent ending up in such a state...

Okay, I understand!

Ma'am, let's do this.

Tomorrow, we'll have the tests done.

I've lived a very careless life,

but, if the test says they're fine, I'll donate mine, okay?

Doctor, how are they?

There are no abnormalities.

Really?

Thank you very much!

- Am I done now? - Yes.

The examination is complete.

- Thank you very much. - Take care of yourself.

So, how does it look? I'm in bad shape, right?

You have two very clean and healthy kidneys, sir.

- Huh...? - Director!

- Thank you very much! - No... but I...

- Please, sir! - Wait...

Just wait a minute... You're not a doctor!

This isn't right, Doctor.

You see... I've been living a completely chaotic life every day.

Are you sure?

There's no abnormality anywhere.

All right...

Oh, man...

That tickles...

I told you that hurts!

What are you doing?!

Okay, I got it...

Hello, may I speak to Kamenoma, please?

Oh, sorry. You sound busy.

Director?

What is it?

Uh... I need to discuss something very important regarding Jimmy's illness.

Hey, what's wrong?

Forgive me, Director.

Oh, it's you, Mac?

Her erogenous zone is near the armpits, so thoroughly stimulate it.

Yeah, try licking it. Lick it, okay?

Okay...

Wrong! Where are you licking? You're terrible at this!

There, there, exactly!

- Thank you very much. - It tickles...

- Cut it out already, hey! - What are you doing?

- Let me talk to Reiko for a moment. - Wait a second.

- It's for you. - Huh?

What do you want now?

Actually...

I plan to give one of my kidneys to Jimmy.

D- don't say such foolish things! The compatibility rate is one in fifty...

What will I do if you die?!

- Enough! - It can't be helped...

Hey, wait a minute. I'll be right back, so...

No, don't bother. I'm in the other room.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

- Take this! - No, no...

- It's an urgent matter! - You bastard!

Why are you crying, you idiot?

I'm the one who should be crying, dammit.

Is this really okay?

Yes... I guess...

Just do it!

Cut it right out.

There's no precedent for this, since you're not relatives.

You guys aren't homos, right?

Don't be stupid.

Director, Director... Give me your hand...

Ouch... Take it... My hand...

Director, wait...

That way... You fell off the bed!

Cut it out already, you idiot!

Director, look, look. My leg...

Director, my leg...

Dr. Hayakawa from Internal Medicine, please contact extension 8456.

Why does my husband have to donate his kidney to a complete stranger?

I absolutely refuse to allow it!

- Let's go home. - Huh?

Octopus, squid, or even organs... Hey, hey, hey, I'll do anything!

- It's okay! - I'll do anything, so why?

- It's okay... - Tell me why?!

- Go away. - Why can't you come? Why?

- No, no, please let me stay. - It's okay.

- Even if it's squid or octopus... - I'm just giving one kidney!

I'll get other organs. Please, help me!

Please, please, I'm begging you, have mercy!

- Reiko, enough with this! - I'm begging you, please!

Things have gotten really out of hand...

Don't be worried about what's going to happen.

That's quite an accent you've got, miss.

I just can't handle that at a time like this.

Having a nurse who speaks standard language is indeed preferable.

What did you say?!

That's enough. Doctor, just do it!

I don't care if you cut a cross or a figure eight,

just cut me up and get it over with!

All right, let's get it over with, then!

Whether it's a triangle or a square, I'll just make a quick cut...

- Ouch, that hurts! - Oops, I forgot the anesthesia.

Anesthesia! Anesthesia!

Stop it! Don't joke about it, after we've come this far...

Now Operating

Hey, but would any other director offer his kidney

to a complete stranger? You idiot!

That's right. We'll follow you for the rest of our lives.

- Right, Jimmy? - Yeah!

- Come over here. - Yes, sir?

Listen, from now on, you're my double.

- My kidney is inside you now. - I understand!

Please, think of my life as your life.

Let me show you this.

If anything were to happen you...

I'll go and obliterate them!

You say that now,

but you'll probably go and run away with Reiko!

You're impossible, you idiot!

- Director, I love you... - Huh? Hey, that hurts...

I love you, Director! I really love you!

- Okay, okay! - I do love you!

All right, go over there and have a drink.

Ayumi became successful, right?

Hey...

What's up? You're not drinking?

What's wrong? Why are you sulking?

Here, have a drink.

My dear Reiko!

Enough, shut up!

Give it back already!

Wait, wait... Ouch, ouch!

- Ouch, ouch, ouch! - Give it back!

- You're hurting me, ouch! - Stop it...

- Enough already. - My wound is tearing up!

- Give it back... - I couldn't help it.

- It just happened that way. - Give it back!

I'll do anything for you, Reiko, anything!

Damn, it's freezing!

Oh my...

He ended up looking pitiful!

I feel sorry for you, old man.

Oh, I'm sorry! I apologize.

But he's half dead, isn't he?

I'll show you the bride, so pull yourself together! Hey!

Please, stop that, big brother.

Keep him alive until the wedding.

If you let him die, I won't forgive you.

This is the Sosuke Kitamura Troupe.

We are the Three Funkies, well-known on television.

We also have the Komadori Sisters! Please, everyone, make sure to come,

and see the Sosuke Kitamura Troupe's performance soon!

Ah, I'm so hungry!

Hurry up, take a seat!

See, that's what I'm talking about!

We've decided to have a wedding, so we need to send out invitations.

You can do what you want.

The old man was muttering something...

about wanting to see my wife's face or something.

- That damn old man. - I see.

Will I be okay?

He can't see very well, anyways.

So, I guess he won't notice your sleaziness...

Disgusting...

An oasis for your hearts,

Sosuke Kitamura's New Popular Theater has arrived to town!

Look at this!

Jimmy...

That belongs to me, okay?

I'll get it back from you someday!

Ouch... ouch... that hurts!

You know, no one's ever heard you sing.

Goddamn idiot!

A tape was just playing in the background.

What did you say, you bitch?

Hey!

- Hey! - You're under arrest!

Hold on, representatives of the state.

I'd like a little more time, please.

I want to convey the truth to everyone in Hirosaki.

Everyone, I hope you won't blame Ms. Hibari.

Thinking back to the year 1945, I humbly tried to protect the Emperor

from facing trial for his role in the war.

I single-handedly entered GHQ in Marunouchi,

throwing myself at General MacArthur's feet,

urging him to avoid holding the Emperor responsible.

And then, strong as a stone, and carrying the honor of Japan on her shoulders,

this woman was born into the world.

The father, Douglas B. MacArthur, held the young girl in his arms and said,

"I shall return, I shall return..."

After saying these parting words,

he embarked on a journey to the distant Philippines.

And now, Reiko Murai will sing for you.

"Ringo Oiwake" will make you cry!

Reiko!

♪ Just like the apple blossom

♪ Scattered by the wind

♪ On this moonlit night

♪ Gently...

That's it! You're great!

♪ A girl from Tsugaru began crying

♪ She cried for the painful parting

Reiko's doing really great today.

She really is.

Director, when Reiko has such lively eyes,

it means she's about to run away with a man.

Again?!

I must say...

Jimmy and Reiko seem suspicious.

That can't be true!

I gave that guy my kidney!

She's that kind of girl, though.

A real troublemaker.

- Oh, be careful. - All right, we'll pass.

Okay, there we go!

Heave-ho!

You've been through a lot, so I should make you a little happy.

Mom, I'm getting married.

She's a kind and wonderful woman, even though she's a bit crazy.

This is my late mother's heirloom kimono!

In this kimono, I'll have the same elegance

that once turned heads, just like my mother in the past.

Absolutely, absolutely, on the day of our wedding, we must wear...

this outfit!

Ouch!

I want my dear Reiko to wear it!

Ah...

On second thought...

Never mind, it'll do.

If I stand beside you wearing a morning suit...

That's the plan.

- Director. - That's good...

- I have something to tell you. - Huh? What is it?

I want to be with Reiko.

I'll let it slide this time, just get going, okay?

I'm serious.

You know whose kidney is inside you, don't you?

- I do. - You idiot!

Ouch, ouch...

That hurt...

Dear...

Well, your mother will be pleased, won't she?

She'll be thrilled if you come back to her with my girl and my kidney.

Say that she'll be thrilled.

You know what this woman has been doing all along, right?

You, Yacchan, Shige, everyone's the same!

It's started again.

Shige, who doesn't drink or smoke, huh?

What do you think will happen now?

Reiko will go back to her parents' house, and the kids will start inhaling thinner...

I don't know anything about that.

Don't play innocent! You idiot!

Did I make them inhale thinner?

What about Yacchan? Don't you feel bad for Yacchan?

Who is that? I've already forgotten about Yacchan...

His career had just taken off when he ran away with you!

Now, he's working as a bartender!

- That's a respectable profession. - From being a star to a bartender!

In such a small troupe, there are no stars to begin with.

Now, he says he wants to manage the bar.

I'll make sure he does it. That'll show you!

Why does that have to do with me?

- Are you frustrated now? - I'm not frustrated...

I'll bow my head to the owner just so he becomes the manager.

- Aren't you frustrated? - You're the one who's frustrated!

Jimmy, when you come back after this, I'll open a restaurant for you.

Why are you saying that? We're about to leave.

What do you think of that? A restaurant, for Jimmy!

Huh, giving up? If you are, just say it!

- I give up. - I won!

What did you win, anyway?

We're in big trouble.

What'll we do about the wedding?

You're right...

When are you coming back next?

Stop it. Don't talk like that.

But I still have to manage this troupe, you know?

You should just disband it...

Then, where will these idiots go, huh?

It's the same for Jimmy, isn't it?

Just when he was starting to build up a following...

Of course I had a following. I was talented to begin with...

That was just flattery, you idiot!

Are you really going to become a singer, huh?

Trying to pluck another young bud again...

- Hold on a moment. - What is it now?

Tell me, when did I ever pluck a young bud?!

Dear!

Everyone is saying they won't follow you anymore.

Our pay is skimmed off, and we're fed up with this place.

They all want get out of here and join a production in Tokyo!

Did everyone really say that? Did you guys say it?

I didn't say that...

Hey... you...

- Were you there, too? - So what?

I'm asking if you were there, too, making fun of me with the others?

Come on, we were just drinking and complaining!

Everyone... is grateful...

It doesn't matter what else happens,

but I won't forgive those words you just said!

When did I ever pluck your buds?

When did I ever hold you back?

None of you ever had any buds to pick in the first place!

Oh, that's enough! Jimmy, say you're sorry.

We had to play a tape every time you sang.

It can't be helped. You're tone-deaf!

You're tone-deaf, you hear me?

Huh? Am I wrong?

Then, try singing. Come on, sing.

Ouch!

See, you're tone deaf. Tone deaf!

That's enough!

Reiko...

I thought you would understand...

I do understand.

Um... Director...

What do you want now?

Could you lend me some money?

You really are amazing...

You're stealing my woman and my money?

I'm sorry.

How much money do you need to escape?

- 2000 yen. - You fool!

Um... Director, I called home earlier,

and I heard that Uncle Zai has died.

Three days later, my aunt choked on a rice cake and passed away.

They die a lot at your place!

My aunt and uncle loved you,

so you have to give them a condolence offering...

Why do I have to do that?

But considering your position...

What position? You're stealing my wife!

That's enough!

Just take it from there.

I'm sorry...

That and my cousin Shigeru...

Did he die, too?

He still hasn't received his New Year's money.

Take some more, then.

I'm sorry...

- And Kiyomi has... - Who is Kiyomi now?

- Have we ever met before? - I don't think so.

Why should I care about her?

I used to tell you about her, and I said you were a good person...

Don't mention my name every time!

A gift for starting school..

Take some more, then!

I'm sorry...

Oh... 10,000 yen...

- And also... - Who is it this time?!

- I don't have any money left. - Oh... but there's Blue...

- Who the heck is Blue?! - The horse...

The horse?!

- What happened to the horse? - It's not eating leaves.

What's eating leaves has to do with me?!

It stopped eating leaves, and I'm worried it might be sick...

I'm not a veterinarian, what should I do?

Last time, when you patted its nose, it got better,

so if you're nearby, please come and pat it again.

You think I can go pat the horse's nose when my wife has been stolen?!

When they say your name in his ear,

it goes, "Hee-haw! Hee-haw!"

Stop spreading my name to the horse, dammit!

I'm sorry...

All right, it's okay. Let's go, then.

Why don't we go to your place and pet the horse's nose?

But the manger is broken...

Ouch! Ouch! Director!

- That hurts! - Take that, bastard!

Have I ever gone to your house empty-handed?

I always bring a gift with me!

Am I not that kind of man, huh?!

Is it just the manger, or is there something else? Huh?

If there's something else, say it!

- The pig-cats... - Pig-cats?!

- What's wrong with them? - A ramen shop will buy them.

That's to be expected, no? Pig-cats are born and raised for that!

- But they make sounds... - That's what pigs do!

Did you mention my name again?

Whenever I mention the Director's name, they go, "Oink-meow!"

Hey, hey, Director...

Why is a pig-cat reacting to my name?

So what, you want me to cuddle that pig-cat,

and jump into a soup pot with it? Fine, let's do it!

Oh, let's turn into soup, then!

Starting tomorrow, we'll eat bonito flakes and use MSG instead of shampoo.

I'll rub your back with kelp, all right?

Damn it, I'll do it thoroughly, you bastard!

Listen, Jimmy.

I'll tell you this much, okay?

When a man's wife is stolen, he doesn't go out of his way

to visit the lover's house and pet his horse's nose!

Right? Let alone that, no one in their right mind

would get into a bowl of ramen soup with a pig,

let alone a pig-cat!

You understand that I'm a serious person, right?

All right, I see you got it.

Director... I still love you very much!

I'm serious!

Can I keep your kidney as a souvenir from you?

You can keep it.

I'll cherish it forever!

Come on, let's go!

- Reiko! - What is it?

Take this with you.

What is this?

I want you take this.

I don't need a thing like this.

We have to have a wedding ceremony.

Now, we just need to finish the interior.

Mother, this is how we can repay him.

That's right.

After all, Sosuke is the reason that we're able to live like this.

Yeah...

- Mother... - What?

When my older brother's mom hanged herself,

were you with Father then?

Yes.

I find women strange sometimes.

So, I understand how Reiko feels.

You seem quite wicked, too.

You know, I'm actually a classmate from Sosuke's high school days.

What?!

Women like strong men, you know.

Reiko just wants someone to steal her away.

Women sure are scary...

I'd say they're cute.

Okay...

Come back soon, okay?

We're going to travel around Towada and Noshiro,

and then head up to Kakunodate.

There, we'll have a historic wedding ceremony with you.

You have plenty of time to do your business and part ways.

Got it? Come back soon.

I'm never coming back!

Stop pretending, silly!

- Hey, let's go! - Okay!

Departure time!

We'll cross one mountain, two mountains, three mountains...

who knows where this journey will end?

Be sure to come back!

Mom...

It's all over for me.

Thank you very much!

Ah, thank you so much. Please, take care!

Thank you for coming!

Stupid Sosuke!

I don't care...

Kamei, can we talk?

What do you want to talk about?

Not you, just Kamei.

- You see... - Yes?

I'm sorry, but can you wear white and be on standby for tomorrow?

- Huh? - Just in case.

If, by any chance, Reiko doesn't come back, I'll marry you.

Are you serious?!

I've loved the Director for a long time!

- She'll come back... - No!

This time, she won't come back.

I have a lot of relatives, you see.

So, when it comes to my wedding,

I think a lot of relatives will come from the countryside,

renting buses and setting up flags.

It will be a problem if we aren't prepared...

Don't worry, Reiko will come back.

No, she definitely won't come back this time!

You're so handsome...

What are you doing?

Oh, you...

- It's hard to walk this way. - Oh, sure...

- Ah, let me fix that... - I said that it's hard to walk!

You keep kicking me!

Oh, I'm so sorry...

Sosuke Kitamura Wedding Celebration

Good luck!

Get out of the way!

Oh, thank you so much! I'm really grateful!

Thank you very much!

Shinji, I've become a big star, just like that!

Oh, Ma'am! How are you doing?

Yes, I've returned!

Thank you, thank you! Easy, easy!

Kakunodate Community Center presents Sosuke Kitamura's Wedding Celebration

- Here you go, Director. - Thank you.

I don't think Reiko is coming back this time.

She definitely will!

- Oh, Mr. Kenjiro! - Hey, Saburo, how are you?

Where's the Director?

- Well... - Something wrong?

Reiko hasn't come back yet.

Why? Today is the wedding day, isn't it?

She is with Jimmy...

What the hell is wrong with that guy?

Sister Fubuki Koshiji was afflicted by illness,

and as she lay moaning in pain in her sickbed, she said,

"Please, forgive me, Sotaro." She cried to me in anguish.

I, however, brushed it away...

with eyes as cold as ice.

Ayumi?

Ayumi! Oh my...

You've become so pretty!

"I don't deserve to be forgiven," she said to me...

With those words, Ms. Fubuki passed away,

leaving behind an empty shell.

For 24 years,

she couldn't sing, dance, or even read a script properly.

Having earned wealth and fame, she passed away with honor.

Indeed, his phoniness remains the same as in the past.

But...

What will happen to me?

I, who have lived as a substitute...

This dress, which I vowed never to wear again.

I vowed never to sing again, my heart's chanson...

Jimmy!

What are you doing here?!

- Well... - Where's Reiko?

She dumped me...

Hey, father! Father!

Oh, she's here! She's here! Hey!

Father! How do I look?

Are you really going to marry the Director?!

Don't worry, Reiko won't come back.

You did well!

Hooray! Hooray!

But, however...

Last year, tragically, the rice of Akita Prefecture,

was hit hard by the effects of Typhoon 19, with a 40% loss.

The cucumbers and cabbage also had a poor harvest, it seems.

With that in mind,

considering the environmental issues that plague our Earth,

I cannot help but sing.

♪ With your burning hands

♪ You held me tight

♪ I want to keep living

♪ Just the two of us

♪ As long as I have a life

♪ I want to love you

♪ As long as I live

♪ I will love you

♪ Dancing cheek to cheek

♪ Sharing passionate kisses, exchanging joy

♪ If I can live with you alone

♪ I don't need anything else

♪ I don't need anything else

♪ I'll live with you alone

♪ My wish is just that

♪ To be with you alone

♪ Holding each other tightly

♪ Our hair tangled in our burning fingers

♪ While we entwine

♪ We cherish each other

♪ Exchanging kisses, that's what we do

♪ Love is the burning fire

♪ A fire that consumes me

♪ A love that sets our hearts ablaze

Director, thank you for all you've done for us.

Thanks for coming, Kenjiro.

- Director, congratulations! - This is for you.

Thank you. How are you doing?

Good, thanks to you.

- How's the truck? - Oh, it's in great condition!

He's grown so big. Hello there!

Yes, hasn't he? Now, sit properly.

It's okay, don't be scared. I'm not a ghost or anything.

- Well, Jimmy? - Yes?

How is your kidney doing?

I... I always feel your warmth, Director.

Is that so? That makes me glad.

Oh!

Well, you've become quite mature.

Women sure can change a man, can't they?

Oh, a college friend of mine

asked if you would consider releasing a CD.

- Is that true?! - Of course not.

Oh my, what's wrong, Kamei?

Sorry to intrude... Here, here!

Excuse us for this intrusion...

Kamei, you look even more impressive in a white suit.

Thank you for accepting my daughter on this grand occasion!

This is just a small token, but please accept it.

Well, an actor getting a radish... Thank you very much.

- Has Reiko come back yet? - No, but she'll be here!

- Huh? - I see, I see...

Director...

Oh, Ayumi!

- You came to see us. - Director...

I watched you on TV.

You've grown up so much...

Is it okay for you to come here when you're so busy?

You're getting married, after all.

Well, yes. I guess that's true.

Oh, you're still alive, old man!

Oh my, oh my...

I kept the folks in the countryside waiting, huh?

It's about time I introduce you to my bride to be.

She is quite the beauty, so keep your eyes open wide.

You too, ma'am, keep your eyes peeled!

When I raise my right hand like this,

it hits the spot light over there...

No, it's a pin-spot... Oh no, that's not how you say it.

Whatever, it doesn't matter. This is the kind of light that hits.

In that light, my beautiful wife-to-be will smile so brightly.

Well, then!

Shall I show her to you now?

All right, let's go!

One... two... three!

Well, I know that I'm making a big deal out of it,

but it's not so easy to show my wife to everyone, you know?

Dad, are you okay? You didn't die from shock, did you?

Well, then!

Let's give it another try, then.

All right, let's go!

One... two... three!

Up to this point, it's been a rehearsal!

Ah, did you see that?

Reiko still hasn't come back?

Ah... well...

I asked if she's come back!

No...

Director, thank you so much!

Could you please fill in the marriage registration form just in case?

- Huh? - The registration form...

Well, I don't have a seal or anything.

No, I have a seal right here!

All right, here you go.

I've got the seal. Now, let's press it here...

It's done!

All right, guys, let's go in with determination!

Hey! Pass me the spotlight. I need a good one.

Turn up the volume on the sound system!

All right, let's go.

Wow, that's a nice color!

What a great sound!

With all this preparation, you can't just stay hidden.

You have to come out now, after making me wait like this.

Right, Reiko?

How are you going to live without me?

I can't live without you either, you know?

Understand? Now's the time!

Wherever you come from, just come out already!

Here we go!

The one I admire so much, my beautiful wife-to-be!

Hey, call Kamei... Call Kamei...

- Let me go! I love him! - No... No...

We'll be together forever!

I'm the only one who can make him happy!

Somebody help me!

I was really in love with her, you know?

It's true, ma'am...

Old man, you can die now.

When you cross to the other side,

apologize to mom, okay?

Miss Nurse.

Enough with the heart massage. Just go ahead and kill him.

Director! Please, come to the stage!

Director! Reiko has returned!

Hey, you damn old man!

You're hasty, aren't you?

If you're a beast, act like one and witness this before you die.

Hey, give me a cigarette.

Here you go, dad!

What? You... You...

Ah, it's so good...

It's tough to marry off a foolish son.

Hey, did I surprise you, Sosuke, huh?

You still can't understand a woman's heart, huh?

Hey, Shino, give me a hand.

This is the one I've chosen for you.

You were taking too long to decide, so I made the choice for you.

You dumb fool!

But she's a looker, isn't she?

Her butt is all plump and round.

It really makes you want to bite and suck on it.

Come on, let me have a turn, too.

I'm going to make you spoil me!

Hope you're watching, you fool!

Yoshio Harada Miwako Fujitani

Yoko Kuga Toshio Kakei, Hatsuo Yamaya

Nobuto Okamoto Rie Shibata, Miyuki Yamada

Yumiko Fujita Aki Takejo, Kazuko Shirakawa

Yosuke Saito Ichiro Ogura, Sakae Umezu

Shiro Sano Ryoichi Tamagawa, Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Produced by: Kazuyoshi Okuyama Screenplay and Original Play: Kohei Tsuda

Music: Ryudo Uzaki

Producers: Kazuo Shimizu, Rita Saito, Koji Wakamatsu

Planning: Yoshihisa Nakagawa Cinematogaphy: Tatsuo Suzuki

Art Direction: Yuji Maruyama Lighting: Maoyuki Yasukochi

Editing: Kan Suzuki Audio Recording: Yukio Kubota

Assistant Director: Tomohiro Masumoto

Directed by: Koji Wakamatsu

Subtitles: Kagetsuhisoka & WiseJake237