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Production: Kindai Eiga Kyokai

Yes, doctor.

I arrived at this steep hill,

always in the middle of the night.

At the top of the hill,

there is always a faint moonlight.

Do I want revenge?

Yes, doctor.

To be honest, it's possible,

that's what I want.

The Blue Blanket

Nice to meet you.

Do you have anemia?

You always go up this hill?

It must be very heavy with all that shopping.

Are you still sick?

I will walk very slowly.

Yes?

To the left of the hilltop...

What? Okay.

Here we are.

Take care of yourself.

Hi!

Thank you for yesterday.

You're welcome.

I brought this...

What?

As a token of my gratitude.

See you soon.

Wait.

If you don't mind,

maybe we can keep seeing each other.

It would be great to get to know you better.

I'll call you later.

Give me your phone number.

I'm sorry, you're already married.

You always shop here during the day.

It's because I work for someone's family.

Okay, I understand, and I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!

Amazing!

It would be great to get to know you better.

Yes?

This is Ito.

Wait a moment.

All right.

The man from the convenience store.

Yes?

You like older women, huh?

Do not, Mitsuru!

She's my sister.

You guys look alike.

Is that so?

You can't go on a date in those shabby clothes!

It's not shabby.

Okay, I'm sorry.

You're so beautiful!

Let's go.

Yes, it's better to leave quickly before mom comes home.

Come for tea next time!

I don't know, your sister is cute.

Do you like it better?

That's not what I meant.

Have a seat, sorry for the mess.

Stop.

Stop the car.

Nice to meet you." I'm Ito Tetsuo.

I'm Satoru's mom." You're the one from the convenience store?

Yes.

I heard you're working while studying, right?

Not really...

Don't forget.

Have fun.

All right.

It was tense.

Why?

I'm pretty famous, huh?

Your mom is a teacher?

Yes.

Japanese?

No, science.

Great!

I would have majored in science if my teacher was as beautiful as your mom.

What about your father?

I don't have one.

What do you mean you don't have one?

It's so congested. We're just about to enter the toll road.

We took a shortcut.

Do you want to hear some music?

What music do you usually listen to?

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

Satoru?

I'm going out.

I think that's enough for today.

Do you want to spend the night?

What time is it?

What?

I'm sorry, Tetsuo. I have to be home by 10.

Do you have something to do?

I got the night shift.

Sif night?

See you later.

Thank you.

Sif night, yes.

I'm going home.

Welcome.

Did he escape?

Sorry guys, I have to go.

Eight o'clock practice tomorrow!

Don't be late!

See you tomorrow!

Hi!

Why?

What?

Did I forget we have a date?

No, I just wanted to stop by.

You said you come to this place often.

I thought you might be here.

I'm sorry.

Am I interrupting?

Tetsuo, I'm glad to see you.

It's very quiet here.

If you want to talk, please come out.

Sorry.

What?

Want to stop by my house?

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

If you're here, I'll be fine.

Come in.

Are you sure it's okay?

Take it easy, there's no one at home.

All right.

If there is no one...

I'm in!

It's so noisy.

Don't!

Don't go there, just go upstairs.

Wait a moment.

Yes.

Sorry the room is cramped.

Go ahead.

Thank you.

All these books are yours?

Yes.

That's great, you studied pharmacy in college?

Pour it for me too, okay?

Sure.

Thank you.

What time is it?

What?

You're weird, this is your house.

Will anyone come?

No, take it easy, I'm sorry.

This is my favorite food.

The daikon is cut into thin strips.

The food in the dormitory is very bad.

The cabbage pieces are this big.

Your family doesn't eat dinner while watching TV?

Did you do that, Tetsuo?

Yes, is that rude?

More rice?

Just a little bit.

You're a good cook, Satoru.

Thank you.

I just realized,

there's a lot I don't know about you.

I'm going home.

There's Tetsuo.

Hi.

You said you'd be late.

Don't be like that, why am I bothering you?

Of course not.

Did you hear?

You always work this late at night?

I'm actually early today,\You have to work too, right?

Today I have a day off, and my class has a day off too.

That's what it looks like.

It looks delicious.

Don't! Wash your hands first!

I know! I'm not a child.

You're not being polite.

I'd better get going...

Don't go yet, we haven't talked much.

Wait, I'll be back, don't go yet.

Wait here, okay?

You often come to the bar near the station, right?

Going there tonight? I'll come around 2 o'clock.

But your night shift?

I'll sneak in.

One more date, huh?

Your face is red.

Bring this.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

See you soon.

Tetsuo!

You're late!

Come here!

Wait a moment.

Mitsuru!

You really came.

You don't think my brother is weird?

What?

You can be honest with me.

To be honest...

How did you meet?

What?

Does he sometimes,

anemic while with you?

What do you mean?

That's his signature seduction move." A weak, helpless seduction.

But she's already sleeping with you, so I guess it's too late.

I can't stand the consequences of his other behavior.

Makes me sick.

But in front of mom, he was weak and scared like a kitten.

So you just want to talk about your brother to me?

Do you want me to seduce you?

Hey, did your mom force you to accept the night shift?

He's just a teacher.

He seems to be very good.

Do you know what the nicknames of his students are?

Evil bastard.

You're a shithead too.

I just found out that your father is very strict.

What?

Sorry, you don't have a father?

Divorced?

Your father is dead?

Or did you never have one?

My brother didn't tell you?

What things?

Listen yes, related to mother's children

won't get you anywhere.

Mom's kids?

Yes, he's crazy.

How about you?

You ran away at night, that scared your mom, right?

It makes no difference.

You're so evil.

Sorry, I missed it.

Buy me a campari soda and I'll forgive you.

Satoru.

Didn't you hear me? Come and sit down.

How are you feeling today?

There is no change.

I'm talking about you.

I'm fine.

Looks like you can already be in other people's cars again, huh?

How about the bus?

Not yet...

I understand...

It's about time you started working, right?

Of course it will be very helpful for you.

But now you're 24 years old,

you can't be a maid forever.

These days there are many things you can do from home.

Such as checking and editing the writing.

You can buy a computer.

Yes.

This is for you!

You can do anything you can think of.

You've only experienced a little bit of bad luck in the world, that's all.

Right?

Or do you want to find a husband?

Tetsuo seems to be a very nice boy.

He's still...

He's a senior, and he'll find a job.

But...

Just get married if you can't afford to support yourself.

How about a mortgage for this place?

I can't support you forever.

I made you a prescription for a stronger one.

Miss! Miss!

Can you help her up?

I'm going down.

I'm going down! I want to get off!

Satoru!

When did they start?

They are the worst on campus.

Really?

I was afraid to leave the house.

Surrounded by strangers,

can make me faint.

Do you know why?

Someday,

you'll be better off.

Satoru...

Don't worry.

See? I'm with you.

Tetsuo...

Tetsuo!

Tetsuo!

Tetsuo!

Already!

Already...

Why?

Why? That's disgusting.

Satoru.

Just a little faster and you'll die.

I'm so sorry.

Now that I've released you, meet him at the hospital.

All right.

Satoru.

What did the doctor say?

I'm fine.

Thank goodness.

You also need to be examined.

I'll check tomorrow, I'm fine.

Oh no, I made your night late.

Come on, I'll apologize.

What time is it now?

It's my fault, I made him have an accident...

I asked my brother!

You should have argued if you were going to be late,

otherwise I'll be the one who gets hit!

You are always...

Hurry up and come in, mom is angry.

Wait, this is my fault.

I will apologize to your mother.

Mom, I'm sorry I made it late, but I had an accident.

What time is it!

Mom, please don't!

Get lost!

Next up is Munch's work.

The interesting thing about this painting

is the image born from this girl's stiff pose.

Shadows always follow us, and also here,

The shadow conveys a message of anxiety.

A form of expression unique to Munch.

Her anxiety is being in the life of an unknown person.

Anxiety and fear that he will disappear.

Comfortable protection from within the family.

But also, the hope.

In this painting, she is sitting naked.

In a dark place, like a dungeon.

Like a puppet deprived of its emotions.

Then he looked straight ahead.

Straight to one point.

As if waiting for someone's help.

This is just my personal interpretation,

I'm very sorry for what happened a few days ago.

I want to apologize.

You don't need to apologize.

Is Satoru there?

Come in.

No, I want to go.

I want to talk to you.

Please come in.

Don't make me say it again.

Okay.

If she's seriously injured, then it's your fault.

Yes, I regret it very much.

Regret?

Go ahead.

Thank you.

Where is Satoru?

Asahi paper mill, huh?

My future workplace.

It's a big company.

Yes.

Where is the place?

Shinbashi.

It's quite a distance from here.

Yes, I have to move to the city.

Do you have a brother?

I have an older brother.

What about your parents?

My father ran a small factory,

but he passed away over a year ago.

My brother is now taking over.

All right.

Do you have anything to do tonight?

Why?

Join us for dinner, okay?

No, I have to...

Satoru also cooked for you.

You're here!

Wait...

The food is delicious.

I added grated cucumber and squid.

Is this your own recipe?

Sorry.

Thank you.

Yes.

I warned you.

I'm going home.

No way, I'm sure he'll keep you here.

I like you, Tetsuo.

I'm going home.

Don't go, take a shower first.

All right.

Satoru?

Towels and pajamas for you.

Thank you.

Yes?

Thank you.

Yes.

See you later.

What do you mean until later?

There's a mom here...

But that's...

I'll be back later.

Wait.

What's going on?

Doctor.

Help me.

Doctor.

I can't...

I can't take it anymore.

It's okay.

Hi.

This?

Our house is on a high hill, so please use this.

No, I can't accept it.

You must have realized that Satoru is a complicated child.

When he was young, his grades were very good,

and he's very proud, but...

We have high hopes for you. Visit us whenever you want.

No, I can't.

Satoru, what's wrong?

Let's go somewhere.

Where are you going? Hiding in the library again?

You let your mother control your life too much.

Are you criticizing my mother's attitude?

Not criticizing, but you can't spend your life like this.

My whole life, what do you mean?

There won't be anything.

My mom protected me.

Besides, mom needs me.

He's bad without me.

But you can't live like this forever.

You don't understand.

Strange.

You say that but you're so scared of your mom.

You know what?

I think your mother is one of the reasons you're afraid to leave your home...

Stop it.

The only reason I'm here is because she raised me.

I need my family!

Let's get out of this, Satoru.

Let's leave this.

I can't.

You're just scared.

You don't understand.

I understand.

I, too, don't understand you.

I don't need you, I just want to have someone.

to keep calm with me.

But...

You don't have to bother being that person.

Better...

It's better if I'm alone.

Tetsuo, this is your mother.

The day after tomorrow your father is buried.

Your brother Kazuo won't call mom.

I just want to know if your brother will stay with that woman.

Even his wife, Yoshiko...

Tetsuo, you're going home, right?

Ito is on leave.

All right.

Sorry to interrupt.

Take a break first.

Welcome, Tetsuo!

I'm going home.

Sorry to have asked you to work so early.

It's okay.

I know you must be thinking about coming back here.

But I've found a good job.

Where is my brother-in-law?

Bringing children back to their families.

With your brother's condition...

I don't know.

How can the factory continue to operate...

I did, ma'am.

What's wrong?

Ironing this evening.

You want to talk, huh?

It's very clear from your face, "Don't bother mom.

It's about Tetsuo...

Everything is fine, right?

Don't be vague.

Did you say anything to him?

About what?

About marriage.

What?

He's still young. You shouldn't talk about that...

Did he say something to you?

No, it's just that...

Then what about the match?

You must find someone to marry into this family.

Do you know how long the installment period for this place is?

If you can't work, find someone to work for you.

What? You don't want to either?

How many times do I have to tell you?

What does it take for a woman to avoid marriage?

Finding a job.

Can you do that?

You can go to college, but you're out.

You can't work for longer than six months.

Is this the reward for being a mom?

Look at you!

Don't blame mom!

You know, it's unfortunate

You were not seriously injured at the time of the accident.

You must be his dependent.

Mom...

Did you tell him you were pregnant?

You're very lucky.

Are other parents this patient?

What do you think your grandmother said when you miscarried before you got married?

"You shameful bastard! I never wanted to have children!"

He hit Mom with a vase.

Enough...

How many times do you have to tell me that!

Mitsuru!

Mom just does the same thing

with what grandma did to mom!

Look who you're talking to!

It hurts!

You've always planned to run away from this house, haven't you?

I'm no longer afraid of mom!

Mitsuru, never mind. This is my problem.

Look at you, sis. You're old enough to understand!

The mother who made you crazy! The mother who destroyed you!

This is the same as when Nayah was with his mistress.

You almost went to jail because of mom!

That's enough!

Satoru!

Brother!

Satoru...

Tetsuo!

I received your message.

How is Satoru doing?

He suffered burns,

He had to be treated because his condition was very weak.

Can I see him?

She was just sleeping.

All right.

What's really going on?

Sorry, I'll stay overnight at my friend's house.

Mom.

You guys had a fight, huh?

Yes?

I know my son very well.

Yes.

Can you pick her up tomorrow morning?

Sure.

Mom.

I'll take you home tonight.

Let's go to your house first.

I'll drop you off first.

That would be a waste of taxi fare.

All right, sir. Let's go to the Midorigaokoa junction.

Okay.

Thank you.

It's okay.

You must think I'm cruel.

What?

It's okay, I know.

But you see for yourself...

That child...

Never able to leave my home.

I have to protect her.

Because I'm her mom.

Am I wrong?

But...

It's just that...

I'm so tired.

Mom...

I want to...

I want to rest too!

Mom...

You came to pick me up.

Your mom told me.

I see, yes.

How is your wound?

I'm fine.

I'll take you home.

Maybe I'll just take the bus.

Really?

Tetsuo, will you accompany me?

I was at my father's funeral.

The bus, huh? Are you okay?

I'm fine if you're around.

Yes.

Go in first.

No, not today.

I have something to talk to you about.

What?

Is there someone here?

Time to eat.

Who is this?

My father.

Has he been here all this time?

Dad is like this all day long.

He never talks?

That's impossible...

Is he working?

He stopped.

Why?

Why didn't you treat him at the hospital?

We can't.

Even when we did, Nayah always came back home.

What do you mean?

What's really going on?

My father...

He loved others more than his own family.

I know you're home. Open the door!

I've had enough. You're dreaming.

You're still seeing my father.

How many times do I have to tell you!

You don't really believe

if my father wants to marry a girl my age, right?

My father loves my mother! Don't you understand? Leave him alone!

If not, we will sue you for damages!

Did you hear that?

I'll keep coming until you give up!

That means family!

Either him or me,

have no family!

Yes, that's right.

I ran away from my family, doctor.

Because of my wife,

doesn't really love me.

Should I go back

to that house on the hilltop?

A place where no one is waiting for me.

Can't I fall in love?

After that,

when the wound has healed,

the woman disappeared.

No,

he didn't even tell me where he was going.

All this,

is their fault.

All of them.

My wife and children.

So did you get your revenge?

Here's the thing, doctor.

I don't...

I don't really know.

I understand.

You're not surprised.

I knew one day he would tell you.

I don't believe you. He's your husband...

Instead of taking care of him in the hospital, you put the burden on your son.

Burdening my child?

He did it because he wanted to.

You were wrong, you forced her to be a good daughter,

and make him face all your marriage problems.

Do you want to save him?

You can marry her, but live in our house.

I can't do that.

I will return to my home when I graduate.

What does that mean?

I took my father's place.

What about your work?

I have decided to leave him.

You tricked me!

My choice has nothing to do with you!

I was never interested in getting married and living in your house.

You're running away.

Escape?

You can't help it, but you think you can have it.

Poor Satoru, falling for a half-baked man like you.

I have something to say,

Satoru is not your thing!

You can't just order him around!

He's not your business anymore.

Break up with him in spring and go back to your family.

Are you home? Let me make some tea.

Satoru.

You must be matched.

What?

You can't marry that man.

Did you show him the room?

He finds it disgusting.

In addition, he will return to his village in spring.

He has tricked you.

What do you mean?

I don't know, just ask yourself.

But how did you know that?

He said it himself.

Telling mom?

Mom met him.

We were together all night.

All night?

We've been sleeping together.

He fucked mom hard.

She is very strong.

Mom is lying! Liar!

It really happened, sorry.

Are you out of your mind?

- Stop it, sis! Mom is crazy!

How dare you talk like that to your mother!

Shut your mouth, shithead!

Bastard!

You are no longer my mother!

This is Ito.

I'm out, so please leave a message.

Tetsuo, where are you?

Help me, help me Tetsuo!

Help me!

Are you okay?

Is this Samedi?

Yes, that's right.

Tetsuo, is he here?

You mean Tetsuo the lacrosse player?

I think he's here.

Tetsuo!

Tetsuo!

Tetsuo!

Tetsuo!

What are you doing?

Stop it! What you're doing is terrible!

What you said about Tetsuo is not true!

Stop it!

Satoru.

Do you want me to light the fire?

Honey?

Satoru...

Now you can

stop crying for dad.

Father...

Don't!

Satoru!

Honey!

Tetsuo, where are you?

Help me, help me Tetsuo!

Help me.

Where is the doctor?

Can't I see her again?

I don't remember anything.

It's just that...

I think I should say something to that doctor.

Thank you.

Tetsuo!

Hi.

"Satoru Mitsuru"

Check this out.

There was a time when we also had fun in that house.

Come on Tetsuo, cheer up. Nothing has changed.

According to the firefighters, one of the victims

use emergency fire extinguishers quite well.

I'm sure it's mom.

Only mothers are capable of logical thinking.

Yes.

But thanks to them, I have something to do.

I have three patients to treat.

Tell me, Tetsuo.

What do you think family is?

Yes.

I want to know what is the proof of your love for your parents,

and what is not.

I'll go and live with my girlfriend.

You already have a boyfriend.

You poor thing.

So, what about you?

Are you going to see my brother before you leave?

I...

I didn't manage to help her.

I can't even afford to put up with it.

Are you leaving my brother?

You can't, right?

He doesn't need someone like me.

Are you sure?

I don't think that's right.

Bye, take care of yourself.

Thank you.

Tetsuo?

Yes?

Were you with me when they took me away in the ambulance?

Yes.

That moment, behind your face,

I can see the city at dawn.

I felt it was the first time I saw it.

The sky was still a dim blue,

and I can see the mountains in the distance.

Yes.

Below, I can see the city lights.

At that time I felt very happy,

the morning of that day has come.

Tetsuo...

Yes?

I...

I'm very happy,

I'm still alive.

HONJO Manami

TAMAKI Hiroshi

NONAMI Maho

KOHINATA Fumiyo

FUJI Mariko

Producers: MIZOKAMI Kiyoshi and KAMEDA Yuko.

Based on the novel by Fumio Nyamoto.

Screenwriter: SAGARA Atsuko

Music director: HAKETA Takefumi

Cinematography: NAGATA Yuichi

Lighting stylist: MATSUKUMA Shinichi

Artistic director: OZAWA Hidetaka

Music director: YOKOMIZO Masatoshi

Optical effects: HASHIMOTO Mitsuaki

Cover music: ONITSUKA Chihiro

Director: ISOMURA Itsumichi

©2001 The Blue Blanket Production Committee