Ikiru
This is the stomach of the man.
Although symptoms of cancer appear, he doesn't know.
When my kid touched the water, the skin swelled.
- So many mosquitoes. - So bad smell.
Can't it be improved?
A park can be built after reclaimation.
Please wait.
They complain about the Black site.
To the Civil Unit.
He is the man of this story.
However, it is meaningless to talk about him at this moment.
Because...
He lives for spending time only.
He doesn't act as living.
Miss Siu, it is the office hours.
- So funny. - What's funny?
Don't know who said the joke.
Please say so.
Some say you are never absent.
For you are important to the gov't.
No, I'm afraid that the gov't...
Can work without me.
No, nonsense.
This is like a corpse.
Honestly he died in 20 years ago.
Still alive, wanna to do something.
"A Plan on the Improvement of Office Efficiency"
"7th November, 1930"
But now the eagerness is no longer.
This loses in...
The busy body of the gov't.
Busy, very busy.
He hasn't done anything ex cept protecting his role here.
It is better not to do anyhting in order to keep the job.
But is it good?
Good to continue?
Make him seriously consider this question.
Until his stomach becomes worse.
To waste more of his time.
This is the Park Department's job to build parks.
This should be problems of hygiene.
Is the job of Regional Health Office.
Please go to Health Unit.
Please go to Environmental Health Department.
Please go to Precaution Unit.
Please go to Diseases Precaution Department.
In case of mosquitoes, it is the Insects Department's job.
How to handle the pipe problems?
This should go to the Government Pipes Unit.
That's a hidden pipe... originally it was a road.
Should consult the Roads Unit.
Should be decided by the City Planning Unit.
Please go to the Regional Unit.
The Fire Department objects to reclaim the swamps.
Insufficient water facilities there.
Don't be joking, we only use water.
No mosquitoes sites.
The wasted water can't wash pipes.
With pools is the best.
Discuss with the Education Unit.
There is a Children Benefits Unit.
It's not only the Children problem.
It's difficult for us to build a school.
This big problem should go to the members of the City Council.
I write a reference for you to see the City Principal Assistant.
Please take a seat.
We welcome your frank complaints.
So the Citizens Unit is newly set up.
You bring them to the Citizens Unit.
For these problems, please go to the Civil Unit.
It's really a joke.
What's this poster for?
We can't be that free.
We only ask to clean the site.
We don't care who of you to handle.
Citizens Unit should be responsible.
Ok, you've made enough jokes.
Go.
Wait, the Head is absent today.
Please submit a letter.
It is rare for the Head to be absent.
He seems unfit recently.
It may be troblesome if he's on a long vacation.
Without his stamp, we can do nothing.
Right.
What a pity.
He could have maintained the record of no absence for 30 years.
The watchers for the position would be happy.
What medicines does he usually take?
Medicines for stomach, he eats less noodles recently.
Honestly, he only eats noodles.
Who will take his position when he retires?
What do you hurry for? It's not your turn yet.
X-ray room.
Stomachache?
I also have stomachache.
Live with pain.
That man.
It is said ulcer, I guess cancer.
Because saying cancer means death.
Doctors will say ulcer.
And no surgery is needed.
If talking about what they can eat.
Maximum another one year to live.
With the following symptoms, the life would be shorter.
Firstly it is painful and coughing.
The tongue is dry.
Always want some tea and water.
Diarrhoea or constipation.
Release black shit.
Upset to the favourite meat.
Vomit everything you eat.
Even the food you ate last week.
Maximum 90 days left.
Mr Tao.
It is slight ulcer.
Please speak frankly.
Please tell me the truth.
Please say it is cancer.
No, it is only a slight ulcer.
No surgery?
No surgery, medicines can do.
How about beverage?
Only no complicated food.
Can eat anything.
That patient has 1 year left.
- No, maximum half a year. - Half a year?
What would you do if you had hals a year left?
Miss Shan, how about you?
Some toxics in the shelf.
Out of electricity supply?
The lamps and neighbours are alright.
Strange, isn't dad here?
Where is the key?
In your pocket.
Didn't the maid lock the door? Careless.
Neither did the part time maid.
In fact it pays the same to hire a maid.
That's the bureaucratic style of dad.
The Japanese houses are bad, both inside and outside are cold.
Being happy out there, and being unhappy back home.
About $400000 to build a house.
Can dad's pension guarantee?
The pension is about $600000.
With a monthly income of $10000.
And $100000 term deposit.
Will dad agree?
If he disagrees, we move out.
He won't keep the money to death.
How's dad?
Nothing...
Dad is strange.
Shit.
He listened to what we said.
Dad is bad.
How can he go into our room freely.
Right, can simply talk to us.
He looks terrible.
Forget him. Let's talk about us.
Hug me.
What a pity.
So young to die and left a son.
Don't talk about this.
Hurry, mum has gone.
You said it was for Kong's.
But children forget parents when they are brought up.
Detest you once they are married.
Find a companion when you're young.
My wife says you've a unhealthy life.
Dad.
Kong.
Sleep early, lock the door downstairs.
Kong.
Good shot.
That player is my...
Kong.
Stupid, haven't done yet.
Don't worry, the surgery is easy.
Don't you accompany me?
I have other things to do...
Dad.
Kong.
Certificate.
Mr Tao has served for 20 years.
A sample with ex cellence.
Dad is punctual to go out.
But he's not going to work.
He has not applied, that's why I come here.
Impossible.
His collegue said that, OK.
What did dad do?
Unbelievable, neither is his family.
Difficult.
I can work if the Head is absent.
But the resignation letters must be stamped by the Head.
Do you resign?
It is not my place.
Dad has withdrew $50000 from bank.
Really?
It is great to spend it on women.
Wouldn't be.
It is different, that would surprise you.
I think he is erotic.
He does all good for you for 20 years.
Now it's time to explode.
He becomes skinny with rough skin.
There should be another reason.
Have you seen him recently?
He came here four days ago, he looked unhappy.
My husband said no money could be lent out.
Because it was impossible to discuss about women.
He thought every man was like him.
Kong.
Something happened at home?
Nothing.
Boss.
Send this one to my home.
By the way buy me some medicines.
But the pharmacy is closed.
Is it so late?
The residents sleep after meals.
Shit, I can't sleep without medicines.
Sorry.
I have medicines.
Thanks, I pay for it in full.
It's OK, I wanna throw it away.
Really.
So I pay the bill here.
Will you drink? Drink more.
Thanks.
I vomit after I drink, I have stomach cancer.
Stomach cancer.
It shocks me.
You should not drink wines.
It is ashamed to say.
It is like committing suicide if you know yourself of cancer.
But I cannot die.
Although I wanna die earlier.
But I cannot die.
I am not satisfied yet.
I don't know why I live to this age.
Don't you have daughters?
Stomachache?
A little bit of stomachache...
You look having something to say.
Nothing...
I am a stupid man.
I just...
Hate myself.
A few days ago.
I didn't spend money on wines.
I drink like this because I know I'm dying.
I understand.
But you cannot drink.
Do you think it is good to drink?
Although it is not good to drink.
Sometimes...
Wines help forget unhappy things.
I drink expensive wines.
To bet with myself.
Like take drugs.
I mean...
Feeling sufferring.
And feeling happy.
I understand.
I want to spend $50000 at once.
With shames, I don't know.
Do you want me to teach you?
If you don't mind.
I save these money for tens years.
But now it is meaningless.
I see, but you keep the money well.
I pay the bill tonight.
I'll pay for it.
It's so great.
I seldom see a man like you.
I am a general writer, you enlighted my life.
Unfortunateness can be great.
That would tell people the truths.
Cancer makes you positive to life.
People appreciate lives in front of death.
But less can do.
Some still don't know about lives when they die.
You are great to change yourself.
Your spirit enlighted me.
You used to be a slave, but now you want to be the master.
Enjoying life is a human job.
Human should have greed to life.
It is not the stream of saying that greed is corrupting.
The greed of enjoying life is merit.
Let's go.
Let's compensate your wasted time.
Tonight I'll be the devil for you.
A kind devil asks for nothing.
That's good to see a black dog.
Bring us away.
This tree is your life.
This machine can release lives.
A token machine of dreams and hopes.
Wait.
These women are most greedy animals.
It takes much to get back the hat.
It is better to buy a new one.
You haven't been here for a long time.
What's funny.
He's really having stomach cancer.
So why do you still drink wines?
That's why you are said infant.
You look at him clearly.
He is a christian of stomach cancer.
Having stomach cancer will die.
But he has just started another life.
Right or not.
Anyone pays for a song?
Life is short.
Life is short, girls are hurry to fall in love.
That's love songs in 1920's.
Life is short.
Girls are hurry to fall in love.
When the red lips haven't faded out.
When the love is not cold yet.
No one knows about tomorrow.
Life is short.
Girls are hurry to fall in love.
When the hairs haven't faded out.
When the love fire is still on.
Time goes on.
That's right.
Life is short...
This is not an art.
This is more clear than art.
That moving body is a steak.
A cup of wine a cup of confidence.
Is hormones, medicines, metals.
Stop the car.
Have the wheels burst?
Seems like vomitting.
Sing a song, the voice is so deep, disguisting.
Unit Head.
You have changed your hat, I can't recognise you.
I am looking for your home.
Are you going to work?
Have you brought the stamp?
The stamp is at home.
I've found another job, I want to resign.
Come to my home.
Why do you resign?
So boring, everyday is the same.
Nothing's happened over the past 18 months.
Ex cept these five days holidays.
And your new hat today.
When dad comes, keep silent.
I have nothing to say.
Don't show him your anger.
All because you mention the pension.
You count everything on me.
You mentioned the pension first.
And said what brought to death.
It's unbelievable for dad to do this...
It's the first time he doesn't go home.
Stop, he may have his reasons.
Come in.
30 years.
In that place for 30 years.
I want to die.
Sorry.
It's OK.
Recently I...
When I look at the certificate.
I remember your jokes.
All are facts.
In these 30 years.
What have I done in this Unit?
I can't think of anything.
I just remember very busy.
It is unbelievable for the Unit Head to say that.
Stop, I know dad very well.
He may be with this young girl...
You have written wrong format.
Did you go to the Unit today?
To submit this letter.
Please take my letter by the way.
Why do you take a rest so long?
Collegues say you are changed.
Are you really sick?
You don't look good.
I just...
You pretended to work, where have you been?
You can't lie me.
Pang, come here, the truth is out.
But for the 30 years harding working, you deserve a rest of 6 months.
I think human shouldn't be a fish.
I mean Pang.
Just talk, empty inside.
Thinks himself better.
Having $200 more in salary, but he looks us down.
I have to go.
I go with you.
You are fortunate, I also want a house like this.
We have 3 families living in 2 rooms.
You also have a good son.
Where are the lady socks sold?
Do you want to buy?
Department stores do.
Buy it for your daughter-in-law? Some say he's beautiful.
"Fish" says that.
Are you OK?
I am so ex cited.
I have to save the lunch money for 3 months for it.
Why does Unit Head buy it for me?
Since there're holes in your socks.
The holes won't make the foot cold.
Forgive me, I know your courtesy.
When I'm shy, I'll say that.
Tell you a funny thing.
I name every collegue a nick name.
Do you want to hear?
Sea star.
Do you know who is the one? So slippy and difficult to catch.
Is Supervisor Tai.
As wet as a pipe whole year.
Do you mean Yuen?
Correct.
Sticker.
Go anywhere with it.
You know, it is Yeah.
You guess Tang' nick name.
His features are no features.
He is "Meal".
"Meal".
A restaurant's meal.
What is Mook named?
Noodles, soft and careful.
You also have a nick name.
Forget it, since I make it wrong.
It's OK, you say.
I even want to know if you don't say.
OK, it's mummy.
Sorry.
It's OK, I...
OK, thanks very much today.
You have to send this letter today?
If it can wait until tomorrow, Today I...
You don't eat anything.
You look tired.
I am very happy today.
But you were sleeping in theatre.
Because last night...
I can't tell others about it.
It is ashamed to say.
Why have I been a mummy for 30 years?
I don't mean you name me mummy.
Because you are right.
But nothing can be done.
But why...
Would I become a mummy?
I do it all for my son.
But my son doesn't...
You shouldn't put all the blames on your son.
He didn't ask you to be a mummy.
Every parent is like that, so is my mother.
When I was born, I brought her pain.
I thank her for the birth, but the blame is not on the baby.
Why do you tell me your son is bad?
In fact you love your son.
Temporarily insufficient electricity.
Really?
This year is warm because of the change of the warm weather.
Really?
I have something to tell you.
I should have said it early.
Since it is not happy to say.
Dad, I don't want to listen.
Today I discuss with uncle.
It should be solved officially.
Make it clear for asset distribution.
You spent $50000 in 4 days.
Now the young girls...
We respect your decision.
We don't object your behaviour.
Just some general conditions.
You should think about Yat and her family.
Unacceptable to bring girls home.
And shaking hands in the room.