All language subtitles for Floating Weeds (1959)

Participant in the Arts Festival
34th Year of the Showa Era (1959)

Daiei Productions presents

FLOATING WEEDS

Produced by NAGATA Masaichi

Produced by MATSUYAMA Hideo

Screenplay by
NODA Kogo & OZU Yasujiro

Cinematography by
MIYAGAWA Kazuo

Art Direction by
SHIMOGAWARA Tomoo

Music by SAITO Kojun

Cast:

NAKAMURA Ganjiro,
KYO Machiko

WAKAO Ayako,
KAWAGUCHI Hiroshi

SUGIMURA Haruko,
NOZOE Hitomi, RYU Chishu

Directed by OZU Yasujiro

It's hot, isn't it?

Good day.

I can't cope in this heat.

What are they showing next
at the Aioi Theatre?

These Kabuki plays.

Lots of swordfights, eh?

I really liked that strip show
last month.

Remember that girl in pink panties
with the big arse?

The new shows aren't like that.

- It's grand Kabuki.
- Is that right?

This troupe is coming all the way

via Okazaki, Kariya
and Cape Chita.

Is that right?

You'll let me in for free, then, right?

I remember I saw this troupe
17, 18 years ago.

It was in Yamada town,
I saw this actor Komajuro.

- Really?
- He was really good as well.

He played the role
of Marubashi Chuya.

"A pint here and a quart there

"Quite a lot that I'm aware"

Is that so?

I wonder if the boat'll be late again.

Not that I've heard.
I think she'll be here on the dot.

That's once in a blue moon, right?

Indeed it is.

It's going to be hot today.

- Hey! Are we running late?
- No, we're almost there.

Master?

Dearest!

Almost there?

Kayo, you bring that, please.

It's fine.

Was this yours?

Don't leave anything behind.

- Are you ready, Roku?
- Aye.

- You too?
- Eh?

Don't forget anything!

Don't forget me, dear

Don't forget me

The Arashi Komajuro Troupe
Playing At The Aioi Theatre

Komajuro Arashi & His Troupe

- Give me one!
- Oi, give us one!

- Come on, you miser!
- What? You got any older sisters?

- No.
- I do!

Right, then...

- How old is she?
- Twelve.

Idiot!

Afternoon.

Put this up, will you?

- At the Aioi Theatre, eh?
- Come and see us.

Hey, listen,
does it start from tonight?

Er... that's right.

I see...

Oh, hello there.

I'll be coming tonight.

Please do.
I'll be expecting you.

Your wife's here, sir!

- So... business is good, eh?
- Well...

Can I take a match?

Listen...

What's your name?

Kinnosuke.

Kinnosuke?

I'm Kin-chan.

Oh, no way?

No way!

- He wants another sake, Master.
- All right.

Afternoon.

I'll be expecting you tonight.

Let's go together, Okatsu.

And who'll take care
of the customers, eh?

Please come. I'll be waiting.

Goodbye.

I'll be seeing you.

He's generous, that one.

So that actor's from Osaka, is he?

He's an old-timer
around these parts.

He once played in our town, as well.

They say he used to play
at the big Kado Theatre in Osaka.

Is that so? That means that...

Don't move or you'll get cut.

Oh, my.
Please don't cut me, Aiko.

Good day!

- Please take these.
- Thank you.

Hot, isn't it?

Awfully hot.

Is that your daughter?
Very pretty.

Good day.
Are you helping your dad out?

Good girl. Most admirable.

You can rest assured, eh?

"Ogawa Aiko"?
That's a pretty name.

So, Aiko-chan,
are you the only child?

The apple of his eye, eh?
And a great help to your dad.

Will you marry her off to a barber?
Listen, Aiko...

Marry a good-looking fellow,
a man like me.

Good and kind-hearted.

You're such a pretty little thing.

Really, you are!

Shokichi, make me a cup of tea.

- We're back.
- You must be tired.

We're back.

- Well done.
- You must be exhausted.

It's so hot.

Hey... bring me my kimono over,
would you?

- Where are you off to?
- I have to visit a patron.

- Welcome.
- Oh, welcome, sir.

Please come in.

- This is for you.
- Thank you very much indeed.

Come through, sir.

The impresario's here, Master.

Please come up.

Thanks for earlier, sir.
Please sit down.

Please.

It's been such a long time.

It's been a while indeed.

Yes. It's wonderful
to be back here again.

When was the last time?

Wasn't it during those hard times
just after the war ended?

It was. It's already
twelve years since then.

That many years?

Well, time flies.

I see several new faces.

Well, with the changing times,
you know.

This is Sumiko, sir.

Very pleased to meet you.

What happened to that fellow
who played "Yasu The Bat"?

Oh, you mean Tatsunosuke?

He died at Fukuchiyama.

Is that so? What happened?

He had a stroke.

Such a good actor, too.
I'm sorry to hear that.

And this is Tatsunosuke's daughter.

You've grown up
into a fine young woman.

She used to be just like
a Chinese nut.

What's a Chinese nut?

It's a peanut!

How can we help you, Kimura?

I'll be off now, Master.
Is there anything else...?

I'll let you know.

Flat rate, as you said?

That'll be fine.

- Where's your next stop?
- Shingu in Kii Province.

Oh, I see.

I'll be off, then.

Master, the impresario
has brought us a gift.

Thank you, sir.

- Many thanks, sir.
- Thank you.

Let's join together and give thanks.

Let's give thanks...
And twice!

And thrice!

Congratulations!

- Is that the actor that's just arrived?
- Looks a bit old for it.

Excuse me?

Welcome.

Could I have a flask of sake?

- I'll leave the money here.
- Thank you.

I've been expecting you.
I saw the parade.

It's been a while.
You haven't changed a bit.

Come inside.
It's much cooler in here.

Really? Thanks, I'll come in.

- There you go.
- Thanks.

I'm glad to see you look well.

- You too.
- Thank you.

It's been twelve years.

So many years,
it must've been hard by yourself.

You had a frozen shoulder
the last time we met.

Are you all right now?

Did I, indeed?

You kept telling me
the pain was killing you.

Is that so? Well, it's fine now.

There's a nice breeze here.

- Sorry to be a bother.
- Not at all.

Thank you so much.

How's Kiyoshi? Is he well?

He finished school
the year before last.

So you said in your letter.

Oh, did I? He's working now.

- Where?
- The post office.

It's only part-time.

He's keen to study electronics
at college.

Good for him.

But then I'll be all on my own here.

That's not good for you.

- But he's saving money for college.
- Is he?

I don't want to discourage him.

You're right.

Tell me...

Does Kiyoshi...
know anything about me?

Does he think his father's dead?

And that I'm only your brother?

Your flowers are doing well.

Don't you ever feel lonely?

- About what?
- About Kiyoshi.

Can't be helped.

He deserves someone better
than the likes of me.

Yes, but...

- Let's not talk about it.
- I know, but...

Leave it.
And let it remain that way.

I feel sorry for you, though.
Anyway...

- Have a drink.
- Thank you.

What can be done?

Oh, that's Kiyoshi.

Welcome home.

Oh, you're here, Uncle.

I'd have come home sooner.

- Are you working?
- I was studying with the postmaster.

Look how you've grown!

He'd have been of conscription age.

Really?
A first-class soldier, no doubt!

He's grown up so much.

No hope for us oldies, eh?

It's been years since we last met.

How long are you staying, Uncle?

As long as we draw an audience.
Six months, a year, maybe.

- It won't run that long.
- It will!

Is this your work?

- What's this?
- Don't touch it.

I'll come to the show tonight.
What part do you play?

Don't come.
It's not your kind of show.

Whose kind of show is it?

- Well, the audience's.
- Aren't I one of them?

I know that, but it's nothing
very sophisticated. Forget about it.

So why do you put on such plays?
Why not show something better?

- I couldn't.
- Why not?

Today's audiences don't
understand quality plays.

So don't bother coming.

The last time,
we went fishing together.

- What fish do you catch now?
- Well...

- It doesn't matter. Let's go again.
- In this heat?

I don't mind the heat.
Let's go, shall we?

- How about tomorrow, Sunday?
- Shall we?

Yes, let's go.

We're definitely going?

He's really grown up.

- Has the sake chilled?
- No, it's fine.

He's certainly good
at arguing his point of view.

What did you argue about?

He's wise for his years.

Clever lad.

Welcome, all!

Welcome, two good patrons!

Welcome!

- Tetsu!
- Aye?

- Sadahachi?
- What is it, Boss?

This is our last night
on Mount Akagi

I'm leaving my home village
of Kunisada

And leaving my territory

I must take my leave of you, too,
my loyal vassals

This is my final farewell
to the Kunisada clan

Hearing you speak so,
I am filled with chagrin

The geese call out
as they cross the southern skies

The moon is slipping
behind the western hills

Where shall I venture now?

Wherever my legs carry me

I will roam aimlessly
to the end of the world

Boss!

Is that not Brother Enzo?

Stout-hearted as he is...

...he must feel lonesome
leaving his home village

O, illustrious blade

Thoroughly tempered by
the famous Yoshikane of Kaga

Purified in the rivers
of the perpetual snows

You, at least, will protect me

You will be at my side,
faithful one!

The geese fly away

The crows too lament for me

Well done.

Take a look at that one.

- The barber's daughter.
- Which one?

You see the old dame
with a towel on her head?

Behind her.
She's eating a bun now.

What a big mouth she has.

Which one is your find?
Is she here?

She's out there. It's that one.

The one smoking,
in the white kimono.

She's lovely looking.

A real find, too.
Which one's mine?

Yours hasn't come.

She's even prettier, mind.
Not my taste, though.

Really? I can't wait.

That's naughty, stop it.

It went down well?
How were the takings?

Three-quarters full,
not bad for an opening.

It'll fill up, you'll see.

- I hope so.
- It'll be fine.

It was the same
for the shows in Kariya.

Why are you so pessimistic
these days?

- I'm not at all.
- Don't you worry.

Mark my words.

It'll pick up, I'm sure.

Where do you go
after that scene in Kunisada?

I climb down Mount Akagi.

After that, I mean.

Don't you see?
I head straight for you, don't I?

Oh, you are awful.

I'm not awful at all.

Ah, here he comes.

Welcome.

- Hello.
- Over here.

It's so hot.
Sweat's pouring off me.

So where's my girl?

Don't worry, she's coming.

- Where's the Master?
- He's gone out.

Let's have a drink.

Hurry up, Yae,
your man's waiting.

Oh, welcome. Good day to you!

- This one?
- She's your type.

You've got to be joking.

- No good?
- Stop taking the mickey.

What are you talking about?
Look at me.

- A chill’s running down my spine.
- Have a drink, then.

Kichi, you're a black-hearted fellow.
I misjudged you.

- How's that?
- Don't give me that!

Here...

Look at me, I'm depressed now.

- Why's that?
- Please don't ask.

- My mother's just passed away.
- Really?

It's no good, I'm catching a chill.

- Let her warm you up, then!
- Welcome.

All’s well?

Are you coming in?

- What's your name, darling?
- Katsuko.

What a pretty name.

What a find, Senta!
Have a good time.

I'm just off out.

- So long.
- So long.

Do come again!

Hey, Senta...

What's got into you, Sentaro?

"Though all the world betrays me..."

Oh, just give me some sake. Hurry!

Oh, this fella could lead me astray!

Bring on the sake, Master!

Right-o.

- Afternoon.
- Welcome.

- Where's your dad today?
- Out at a meeting.

I see. Hot, isn't it?

- Did you come to see my dad?
- I couldn't care less about your dad.

It's you I came to see.

Disgusting!

I'm being serious, Aiko.
Just feel how my heart's beating.

- Go on.
- Mama! Mama!

What is it?

What's going on?
What do you want?

Well... I was wondering
if I could get a shave.

Aiko, go inside.

If you please...

There's not that much growth...

Maybe I can do without a shave.

Maybe I won't.

- Sit down.
- Yes, thank you.

They're not biting, Uncle.

Be patient, they'll start biting.

Isn't your head getting hot?
Here, put this on.

I'm fine.

- I think you overdid it a bit.
- What do you mean?

Your performance,
it was a bit hammy.

Don't talk nonsense!

It was all right.

But that character Marubashi
is totally unrealistic.

Unrealistic?

He doesn't relate to today's world.

You're talking rubbish!

Marubashi is a character
from another era.

You just don't understand.
It's old fashioned.

You think you know it all.

The audience likes my performance
whether it's hammy or old fashioned.

So as long as the audience is happy,
it's all right?

Give it a rest,
talking about the theatre.

Look at that,
I've lost my bait again.

I hear you want to go to college?

I'm in favour of you studying...

...but your poor mother will be lonely.

Doesn't matter.

It certainly does.
Imagine how she'd feel.

She's a good mother to you.

But she approves of me studying,
so it's all right.

It's not all right.

Don't upset her.
She's a good mother.

Don't be so clumsy!

Was the bath hot enough, Miss?

Absolutely perfect. I'm done now.

There's no cold water, though.

That was a lovely bath.

- The Master's not back yet?
- No.

Where did he go?

- He went fishing, didn't he?
- Fishing?

I was having a shave
at the barber's.

I saw him pass by
with a young man.

- A young man?
- Don't you know him?

He's a post office clerk,
I saw him in the mirror.

Really?

- What happened to you here?
- Well...

- I got cut at the barber's.
- I see...

Kayo, go ahead and have a bath.

All right, then.

Supper's ready, you lot. Supper!

Get up, Grandpa, it's supper!

Let's carry on later.

Supper time.

Were you out with her?

- Welcome home.
- Evening.

Welcome home.

Where have you been?

I was out with the boys.

- Good catch?
- What?

Fish, of course!

Did you catch anything, Kichi?

He landed himself a puffer fish.
A great big fat thing, it was!

- Good catch, eh?
- It's no joke!

See you later.

- Were you really together?
- With whom?

- With the boys.
- Yeah.

- So where did you go?
- Just fishing.

Really? So who was the young man
you were with?

Oh, one of my patron's sons.

A post office clerk?

- Who told you that?
- Never mind who told me.

Very well.

- Who told you?
- You seem bothered by it.

- Why are you acting strange?
- Why?

- Are you feeling guilty?
- About what?

Ah, I see. You're jealous!

Stop it, you silly thing!

Why would I fool around
with other women when I've got you?

I'm not a spring chicken any more!

You know me. Don't you?

Don't sweet-talk me.

Hey, you must know something.

Why won't you tell me?

Listen, I won't say you told me.

I won't tell anyone.
What do you know?

Tell me.

Oi, Masa, be careful!

You've known the Master for years.

Right? You ought to know.

You came here with him
before my time.

So tell me.
I'm begging you. Please.

Can't be helped.

What can't be helped?

What is it?

What can't be helped?

He's bound to see...

...his old flame.

Is that so?

Just what I thought.

So, who is she?
Where is she?

What kind of person is she?
What's she like?

Better ask Rokusaburo.

He knows her as well? I see.

So Roku knows about her too?

How can you stand this, Master?

- Stand what?
- Such an empty house.

Why did we have to come here?

What is it, Roku?

She's out there.

I see.

- Which one?
- That one.

In front of that pillar
in the opposite corner, with the fan.

Thank you, Roku. I owe you.

What an insult!

What's up?

It's awful!

What are you grumbling on about?

You can't help an empty house
when it's empty.

Is that rain?

Hey, is it raining?

- It's started spitting.
- Oh, right.

Misfortunes never come alone.

Swift is heaven's vengeance!

What are you hinting at?
Don't start complaining.

I've had enough of it.
You're giving me a headache already.

Serves you right.
I knew this would happen.

Hey! Behave yourself!

- Hold on a minute.
- Again?

If I go there...
And then there...

There.

- Are you done?
- Fine. Go ahead.

- Checkmate.
- Eh? Hang on...

That's no good. Wait a second.

- No way.
- Wait, wait!

Let this old man get
his head straight...

If I avoid that, you'll come there...

No good.

If I go there... you go...

That's no good, either...

What are you on about? Hurry up!

Hang on! If I go there...

Hurry up!

Just... hold... your... horses!

There!

Good afternoon.

A flask of sake.

- Tell me, madam...
- Yes?

Is Master Komajuro
from my troupe here?

Yes, he is indeed.

Would you call him for me?

- Listen...
- What is it?

- A visitor for you.
- Who?

Wait for me.
I'll be back to defeat you.

- I don't mind letting you win a game.
- Fool!

I was going easy on you.

Don't mess with the board.

What do you want?

Why are you here?

- Am I not allowed here?
- What are you saying?

So your "important patron"
was the proprietress here?

- Where are you going?
- I must offer thanks to your "patron".

Wait! Stop!

What's the problem?

I must thank you for attending
to Komajuro's needs.

Don't play the innocent with me.

Go away!

- Get going!
- What are you doing?

Hey, you. Are you her son?

Hey, stop it.

Who's your father?
What does he do?

- What are you saying?
- Why are you so flustered?

What a fine son you have,
eh, madam?

- You're leaving.
- I have something to tell them!

Let go! Let go of me!

What are you saying, you fool? Leave!

Let me go! Let me go!

You're an idiot! A fool!

What were you thinking?
Behave yourself!

To hell with you!

How dare you interfere,
you meddling fool!

You have no say in their affairs!

What's wrong
with me seeing my son?

My own son!

What are your objections?
If you have any, say so, you fool!

Fine words coming from you!

What did you say, you bitch?

How dare you mouth off at me!

- You think I'll listen to you?
- I beg your pardon?

Have you forgotten about Okaya
and who got you out of that hole?

And at Toyokawa, too!

Each time you were in difficulties,
you begged me for help!

What?

Where would you be without me?

Each time I had to appeal
to the impresario on my knees!

- Just remember all that!
- What?

You impudent, ungrateful brute!

What? What did you say?

Who do you think you are?
Remember what you used to be!

You were a common
bathhouse whore!

You fell for me
and came begging to me.

Who trained you
as an actress? Who?

Ungrateful wretch.

You're lower than an animal.

You stupid bitch!

I can get along by myself
without any help from you!

I can get along just fine!

You make me laugh, you fool!

Who's the fool? It's you!
You're the fool here!

How dare you say that!

I'll say what I want!

Right, then,
I'm through with you.

I forbid you to come into this house!

My son's different from your type.

He belongs to a higher race!

Don't forget that, you fool!

What are you talking about,
you silly bitch!

Idiot.

Stupid bitch!

Respectful silence, please!

Stop making such a racket,
warriors

Listen with compassion
to a parent's plea

To save my daughter's life

With consummate skill,
plot a clever scheme

To hide on the path
by the tile-topped wall

Then the shaven-headed Munetoshi,
owner of the Sukiya...

There's hardly any punters in.

Not much we can do about it.

We'll be stranded.

May the Lord Buddha help us!

Listen, Kayo,
I want you to do me a favour.

Like what?

There's a young local man
working at the post office.

A good-looking lad,
named Kiyoshi.

Oh, yes?
What about him?

Well...

- What's this for?
- Just take it.

- What's it for?
- Go and see this boy.

- I want you to seduce him.
- Seduce him?

He'll fall for you, I'm sure.
Do it for me.

I couldn't possibly do it.

I'm being serious, Kayo.

But I've never even met him.

Very well.

All right, if you won't even
do that for me...

- Yes, but...
- Just forget it.

I'm not sure
I'd even be able to do it.

You can.
That's why I asked you.

I have yet to find a man
who can resist your smile.

You really think I can do it?
I might fail.

You'll be fine.

But why are you doing this?

Just do it for me.

Let's see how good you are.

And keep the money.

Thanks a lot.

Tomorrow it is, then.

I'll give it a try, then.

POST OFFICE

A blank telegram, please.

- Can you lend me a pencil?
- There's a pen here.

I can't write with a pen.
Lend me a pencil.

I saw you on stage.

Oh, yes?

Your name's Kiyoshi, isn't it?

How do you know that?

A little bird told me.

Despatch this for me.

"Come outside to seek me"

No, it's: "Come outside to see me."

- Who's it to?
- You.

Cover for me a moment.

Come by the theatre
after the show tonight.

I'll be expecting you.

Ma, I'm just going out.

- What are you up to?
- I left something at the post office.

Oi, give me a bowl of noodles.

I'm glad you came.

I didn't think you would.

Are you shaking?

Me, too.

See?

The sky's as blue as a tragedy.

What are you on about?

I fancy eating a big pork cutlet.

I'm starving.

Oh, for a prawn tempura
and a bottle of cold beer.

With an electric fan blowing.

I bet people are tucking into it
as we speak.

Remember that girl in Handa?
She sent me a postcard.

- A picture postcard.
- I got one, too.

The one with a mole here?

I got one myself.

What?
What are we, three brothers?

What an idiot.

Hey, I saw that barber's daughter.

Don't say anything.
It's hopeless.

Forget her.

Anyway, why's the Master
so easy-going lately?

Where does he go every day?

I see him stepping out every day.

No idea.
No wonder Madame Sumiko's worried.

What became of that manager Kimura?

- Heard nothing from him yet.
- Not likely to, either.

Doesn't sound good.

I reckon he's run off...

...or else he'd be back by now.

What'll happen
if he doesn't come back?

We'll be stranded again.

Look at that up there.

Fly over here and drop us
some cold bottles of beer!

Is it all right, seeing each other
every day like this?

What about your work?

It's fine, someone's covering for me.
What about you?

The show's finished.

How come no one came to see it?

We'll have to say goodbye
to each other soon.

Listen, what will we be doing
this time next year?

Stop talking like that.

I bet you'll have found a pretty wife.

- I will not!
- Why not?

What about you?
What do you think?

Please. Don't.

Why not?

- Nobody's looking at us.
- You mustn't.

But why not?

I'm not such a good girl.

I'm not good enough for you.

Don't be silly.

At first...

...I was going to seduce you.

I knew nothing about you.

But Madame Sumiko asked me
to meet you.

I was trying to make you
fall for me.

It doesn't matter how it began.

It doesn't matter at all.

It doesn't matter.

You mustn't.

We can't be together.

I wonder what became
of the manager.

It's troubling.

We mustn't take advantage
of the impresario's kindness.

- It's very difficult.
- It is indeed.

When it's good, it's good,
but when we get stranded...

That's our profession for you!

Kiyoshi's not back yet?

Why's he coming home so late?

He must be studying
with the postmaster.

He's been late the last few nights.

That's as maybe.

But I have to go away soon,
so I want to see him while I can.

Just my luck...

You'll be on your own again soon.

Is the next show in Shingu?

It's supposed to be,
but I'm not so sure now.

I've always wanted
to visit Shingu.

But you've got no relatives
living there now, have you?

Even the Tsukinoya Inn is being run
by someone else since the war.

Life is an unknown course.

The only constant is change.

Tell me, who is that woman?

Who?

That woman who came here.

Oh, her?
She's no good, that one.

Will you forgive me?

My mistake.

I should've known much better,
but by chance...

- Dearest...
- What?

Do you think I'm jealous?
At my age, I know better than that.

I'm used to your crafty ways.

Ouch! Is that so?

Forgive me.

But the thing is, don't you think
she might talk to Kiyoshi?

- About what?
- That you're his father.

I think it'll be all right.
She won't be coming here again.

But she might see him.

That would be awkward, yes.
But I don't think she will.

So...

...that means you want
to remain as his uncle?

That's right.

He mustn't know,
otherwise it would upset him.

Yes, but...

Leave it as it is.
I'll just stay as his uncle for life.

Oi, wait there!

Where have you been till now?

Come here!

Come this way.

Who was it you were just with?

Who was it? Tell me!

When did you first meet him?

Speak up!

Tell me!

Never mind who I was seeing.

- Leave me alone.
- What?

What are you trying to do to him?

Are you trying to swindle him?

Is that what you think, Master?

Don't play the innocent with me!

I know exactly
what your type are like!

What's your excuse, then?

Speak up, if you have one!

It's only natural for you
to think of me that way.

What?

Even Madame Sumiko at first tried
to persuade me with money.

What did you say?
She tried to persuade you to do what?

Tell me what she told you to do!

It doesn't matter now.

Speak up or else!

That hurts! You're hurting me!

Tell me!

She asked me to seduce
that young man.

What? Sumiko asked you
to do that?

Really? That's what she asked you?

Is that true?

Right!

Bring her here this instant!

Hurry!

Bring her here now!

Right away!

You wanted me?

Come over here.

What is it?

What was that for?

You want to ruin my son,
you bitch?

I told you to lay off him, didn't I?

Why should I care about your son?

A fine boy, he is,
having an actress for a mistress!

You bitch,
how dare you say that!

Like father, like son.

Angry now?

Well, it serves you right!

And so the world turns.
You can't always be lucky.

I want you to remember that!

What?
You should remember it yourself!

You slut! You fool!

I never want to see you again!

Get away from me, you slut!

- Wait a moment.
- What? Let go of me!

Do you hate me as much as that?

What?

Don't you see why I had to do it?

You kept the truth
about that woman from me.

Understand how I feel.

Well, now we're even.

Let's just let bygones be bygones,
shall we?

Let's be friends again.

The theatre troupe's stranded,
so let's not quarrel now.

Shut up and save your breath!

After all you've done,
you can stop crying to me!

Dearest! Master!

You fool!

Slut!

You're all so quiet tonight.
What's up with you?

It's all gone belly up.

Come on,
pull yourselves together!

Get me another drink.

- Have you got any money?
- No problem. Eh, honey?

- I'll have one too, then.
- Me as well.

- You got any?
- Any what?

Any money.

You know I don't.
Don't try to embarrass me.

Right, honey?

Hey, get your hands off me,
you horrible man!

What's with you?

I wasn't doing anything.

You're talking rubbish.

You're awful!
Let's get out of here, Yae.

Hey, where are our drinks?

No money, no drinks!

Listen, how long does the Master
intend on staying here like this?

Our manager's not likely to return.

That's why I've been thinking.

What about?

Forget it.

What is it? Go on, tell me.

Have you ever done
that sort of thing before?

Only once.
With Omi & Company.

Really? Me too.

- How about you?
- What?

Not so loud.

Let's do a runner
before it's too late.

We can use the money in
the Master's purse. How about it?

No way.

Listen,
you can't take loyalty that far.

I disagree with you!

It's not for me,
but I won't stop you two.

- Not so loud, please.
- I have a penetrating voice!

I won't tell on you, though.

Shall we ditch the idea?

Maybe we should.

It's obvious.

Why trifle with the Master?
After owing him so much!

A man who's ungrateful
is not a human being at all.

You guys make me sick!

I never took you two
for such delinquents.

After all these years we've been
together, what are you thinking?

It was wrong of us, I see that now.
You're right. Isn't he, Sen-chan?

I guess so.

Of course I'm right!

Listen, Kichi, I'm sorry.

Anyway, lighten up.

As long as you hear what I'm saying
and give up your stupid idea.

I understand it was a bad idea.

Let's have a drink, yes?

Give us three drinks, will you?

Do you have enough?

Leave it to me.

I put some cash aside
for hard times like these.

Strange place to keep it.
It's stuffed with money, though.

There's a lucky charm against
pickpockets in there, too.

Hey, three drinks!

Oh, it's her.

Welcome.

Give me a hot sake.

Make it a flask.

It's our lucky night.
We won't be needing this.

Evening, madam.

So this is where you've been.

No news from the manager yet, then?

Not a word.

Chances are, madam,
he won't be coming back.

He's a scoundrel, that one.

Hey, where are our three drinks?

Be right with you.

How's this look?

More like that, no?

This is how the figures look.

Is that all?

That's the best we can do.

That's the very best,
mind you, Master.

I see.

Only that much, eh?

Very well.

Enough for train fares for everyone,
I suppose.

That's it.

All right, then.

Let's go over it again.

Was it only your camera
that was robbed?

- A cigarette lighter as well.
- And Kichi owes me lots of money.

It's worse for the Master, though.
He had his purse stolen.

What a bastard.
I'll kill him if I see him.

I had my suspicions about him.
He was never straight.

That's right.

He even stole my charm against
pickpockets while I was sleeping!

He stole all I had, that bastard!

Tell me, Sensho...

What do you plan to do now?

What a mess we're in.

Yatazo, your cup's empty.

Thank you.

How about you?

I must ask your forgiveness
for this situation we're in.

I'm sure things will pick up
sooner or later.

I'll let you all know
when I'll be making a new start,

and if you're free,
then I'd like you to join me.

Kame-san,
where are you planning to work?

Well, my brother-in-law is running
a pickle shop at Hamamatsu.

Is that so?

And what about you?

I'm thinking of visiting
my former boss

and see if he'll take me on again.

I see.

He's the owner
of the Matsu-no-yu bathhouse?

Yes, that's right.

Those who can find other forms
of employment ought to do so.

Sugiyama, you say
you're going back to school?

Yes.

And work part-time, too.

We're all going our separate ways,

but I want you to remember me
from time to time.

We've been through
hard times together,

but we've certainly
had good times, as well.

Master, as we're parting ways,
let's at least have a good send-off.

Good idea. Yes, let's.

Madame Sumiko,
why don't you come and join us?

It's a farewell party.

- Come on, madam.
- Please join in.

Please, madam, sit down.

- What happened to Kayo?
- I wonder...

Come on, auntie, cheer up!

Master, it's our last night,
so why not be nice to Madame Sumiko?

Well, Sensho, and you Roku...

We've been together
for a long, long time, haven't we?

Sensho,
the Master's talking to you.

We've been through thick and thin.

I'm afraid I was rather strict
with you sometimes.

We've been together for many years.

Forgive me, if I was...

Grandpa?

Grandpa!

What's wrong, Grandpa?

We're in a right mess.

What's happened?

The troupe's disbanded.

My goodness. Is that so?

The impresario has tried to help me out,
but it's all in vain.

He's been very kind to me.

Why don't you come in?

Where's Kiyoshi?

- Wasn't he with you?
- No...

A young person came for him
with a message from you.

- A young person?
- A girl.

- And he went out?
- Yes, with her.

What's the matter?

- This is terrible.
- What is it?

Kiyoshi...
He's ruined, I'm afraid.

What's happened?
What has he done?

This is awful.

What in the world has Kiyoshi done?
What's he done?

THE TAMARUYA INN

Hey...
Penny for your thoughts.

Any regrets?

Of course not.
I brought you here.

- Even so...
- Even so what?

It was my fault.

- We shouldn't have come.
- Why's that?

You've never had to deal
with a girl like me before.

I'm not good enough for you.
The Master must be angry.

Why do you say that?
My uncle has nothing to do with it.

You told me you wanted to go
to college and study, didn't you?

It's a good idea.
You should do it.

If you don't,
you'll regret it afterwards.

So you have regrets, then?

I don't need to go to college.

I want to tell my mother
about our plans.

She'll give us her blessing.

- Even if she doesn't, I'll...
- No, it won't work.

You should just go back home
to your mother.

Please, go back home.

Go home and do what?
What's the point?

This is farewell.
Here and now, for good.

And what will become of you?

The whole troupe's been disbanded.

You should just forget
about a girl like me.

I'll get by, somehow or other.

Don't be silly!

Please! Go home!

Go back home.

Please, go home. Please...

I wonder where he's gone.

Like father, like son,
I suppose.

He's a fast worker.
I didn't know that.

I had high hopes for him, like "a kite
can give birth to a hawk", as they say.

I guess I was too optimistic
about his chances in this world.

It's all been too much for me
this time.

All my plans have gone to pieces.

Listen, my dear,
you're worrying yourself too much.

When he's taken all his savings
and eloped with a girl like that,

how do you expect me
to think positively?

Honestly,
I'm very disappointed in him.

Even so...

...I'm sure he'll come home.

He's not a bad boy. He'll come home.

You think so?

You think he'll come home?

I don't know what I'll do
if he doesn't.

I know...

I just don't understand
the youth of today.

He'll come home.

He's bound to come home.

Listen, when he comes home,

why don't you settle down here?

And tell Kiyoshi the truth.

He's old enough now to understand.

He'll find out one day.

He's bound to find out in the end.

It wouldn't have come to this,
if we'd told him.

Please, tell him the whole truth.

Please tell him.

And the three of us living together?

I wish you would.

- Shall we?
- Would you?

Thank you so much.

Kiyoshi will be delighted.

But... where can he be now?

Shall I make you a drink?

Warm sake, yes?

Oh, here he is!

Where have you been?

Where've you been?

- I have a favour to ask you, Mother.
- What is it?

You?

How dare you show up here?

You fool!

I'm sorry, Master.

I'm the one who's sorry! You slut!

Stop it, Uncle!
Don't hit her, she's apologising.

What? How dare you
worry your mother like this!

Please don't, my dear.

Shut up!
They deserve punishment!

- You slut!
- Stop it, Uncle.

- What? How dare you...!
- Please stop it!

What do you think you're doing?

- What the...?
- What?

Do you know who he is?

He's your father. Your real father.

How dare you?

Just as I thought.

That's what I thought all along.

Mother, you said my father worked
at the town hall in Shingu,

and that he'd died years ago.

I believed it. I still believe it.

I don't need a father.
I don't want a father in my life.

I don't need one.

He didn't want you to know
you were the son of an itinerant actor.

He didn't want you to feel ashamed.

How come? How come?

He wanted you to study hard
and become somebody.

So your father worked hard and
sent me your school expenses.

That's enough.

- Stop it.
- But...

Listen, Uncle...

Why did you show up
all of a sudden?

And why are you only telling me
all this now, Mother?

You two are so selfish.

I don't need a father.

Get out!

Get lost!

Get out!

Forgive me.

I knew nothing about it.

I'm afraid he's right.

He's quite right.

One can't suddenly show up
out of nowhere

and assert one's parental authority.

Why are you talking like that, dear?

I think I'll set out on my travels
after all.

It would be for the best,
better for all.

But Kiyoshi isn't angry with you
anymore.

Well, I'm going to start from scratch.

It's best I part company with him
as his uncle. As I've always been.

Next time I pass through here,

I'll be a great actor
and he can be proud of his father.

Let me look forward to that.

I will do that.

But, my dear...

Then we'll celebrate my success.

Master!

Take me with you.

I'll work hard for you.

I can't part with you like this,
I just can't!

Master, I'm begging you,
take me with you.

I beg you.

Did you hear that?

How pathetic of her.

Be good enough
to look after her as well.

I'm sorry I scolded you.

Forgive me.

Make a fine man
out of Kiyoshi for me.

I'm counting on you.

You understand? Oblige me.

Kiyoshi!

Kiyoshi! It's the Master...

Hurry up, go to him! Hurry!

Quickly!

Where's Uncle? Where's he gone?

What's happened to Uncle?

Your father?

Your father's left for the road.

Don't stop him.

Leave him be.

Every time your father
visited this town,

ever since you were a baby,

he always left like that,
with a heavy heart.

Leave things as they are.

But only if you can become
somebody in life.

Where are you going, Master?

Give me a light.

Tell me,
where are you going?

I'm at a loss where to go now.

Are you heading somewhere, Master?

Tell me, where?

Where are you going?

To Kuwana.

Where in Kuwana?

I think Kaneyoshi, the impresario,
may have an opening for me.

I see.
I wonder if I could go with you.

I happen to know
that impresario very well.

Is there no way
we could go together?

It's sink-or-swim for me.

Shall we give it one more try?

Let's try. Yes, let's!

Give it a go?

Yes, we'll work it out.

Let's go.

Two tickets to Kuwana.

Hey, don't forget your luggage
over there.

How is it?