TOHO Presents
Shrine for Dead Soldiers
Summer, 1944
My bag.
Shinji.
See him off.
Stop it.
Be quiet.
Come here.
Be obedient to your uncle, aunt and grandma.
It won't be long before Tokyo is bombed.
I wish we all could go to the country with you, but
we have work:
Your mother at home, and
your brother at a factory.
You'll miss us, but...
A picnic.
He'll enjoy it.
Will he? That's better.
Country people are good and kind.
Father.
Yes?
What is it?
I want...
You want what? A letter?
What do you want?
Your buckle.
That's his treasure.
So you want it?
Keep it.
Not fair!
You want to be on the ship, too?
"TAKESHI" - Childhood Days -
Executive Producer Fujio Fujiko
Story by Hyozo Kashiwabara and Fujio Fujiko
Screenplay by Taichi Yamada
Photographed by Tatsuo Suzuki
Music by Shinichiro Ikebe
Title Song "Young Summer Days" by Yosui Inoue
Starring
Shima Iwashita
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Tetsuya Fujita Yuji Horioka
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda
Kazadomari, Toyama
Hello.
Welcome.
You know the way?
Take your time.
Thank you so much.
My uncle?
Your father's brother.
Don't worry.
He's always like that.
He's not used to talking with city people.
It's a long way home.
He doesn't know what to say.
He's a nice man.
How vast!
Fields far and wide!
But the sea is near.
The Sea of Japan.
You can swim every day next summer.
What's the matter? You're quiet.
You needn't worry.
I'm not worried.
It's a lot better
than living with strangers, like your classmates.
I'm not complaining.
He's here.
The Tokyo kid!
Come on, take a look!
I'm busy.
He's wearing a cap. Is he bright?
It's him!
What if...
if he's brighter than Takeshi?
He'll be our class captain.
He really amazes me.
He was supposed to accompany you here.
He carried our bags. It helped us.
Welcome!
It's been six years.
It's been a long time.
I'm glad you weren't lost.
Please take care of my son.
Did the enemy already bomb Tokyo?
No.
Not yet, but they soon will.
So Shinji will stay here.
I see.
Thank you.
Then what?
"Then what?" What do you mean?
After they all die in Tokyo?
Mother!
He'll be an orphan.
What are you saying?
More light?
No, sir.
Fine.
Don't "sir" me.
Call me uncle.
He's with the government.
A bureau chief.
He's great. The whole village is proud of him.
I'm sorry.
I took my time so much we're late.
That's your school.
A long walk.
I'll leave you here.
He's here!
Rise.
Bow.
Good morning, sir.
Sit.
As your teacher already told you,
we have a new student...
The second refugee to our school.
Coincidentally, he's a fifth grader
just like the first one, who was a girl.
Both classes have a refugee.
More students will come from Tokyo and Osaka,
evacuating the cities, seeking refuge.
It's our duty to receive them warmly.
Let's show an example of welcome.
This is a request from your principal.
Meet Mr. Shinji Kazama.
Class B.
Shinji Kazama.
What's funny?
Don't laugh!
Goodbye.
Take care of him.
I'll send your books.
Good evening.
Shinji.
Takeshi is here.
Takeshi?
Your class captain. He's bright; works hard.
Ohara's boy?
Who's on your back?
My brother.
Welcome.
Shinji needs a friend.
Ohara's boy. Takeshi.
Hello.
Come in.
Your brother?
I'll look after him.
Good boy!
He's so cute.
Your mom left?
Class B?
You said Class B.
I mixed it up.
We have two classes here.
Boys' and girls'.
How many in Tokyo?
Four.
So many books!
Lend me.
We have few good books here.
I have a lot more at home.
Mom will send them.
What a buckle!
The battleship Mutsu.
My dad was on her.
Really?
He's a government official.
How nice!
Were you one in Tokyo?
"One?"
Class captain.
I was.
I see.
You're one here.
Boys are all stupid here.
So I'm boss.
Let's be friends.
"The gravel on the pass was cleaned by the rain.
"The footsteps of the pilgrims keep pace
"showing their respect to the late emperor.
"The trees along the path, now forming a forest,
"were sent from every corner of the country
"when the shrine was built. "
That's enough.
Very good.
Ohara.
Let's hear from a country boy.
"The path passes beneath a torii.
"Sanctity deepens as we approach the shrine.
"Then, as we make a turn,
"we can see the front gate of the shrine
"so solemn and divine... "
What did I do?
You laughed.
No.
Yes, when I was reading.
No!
I didn't!
Great!
You're good.
Which should I join, the navy or the air force?
The air force.
Shinji.
Come over. Minako's here.
Who's Minako?
She's a refugee like you.
You know her?
She's in fifth grade, too.
She's from Osaka.
A distant relative of mine.
Excuse us.
Just say hello to her.
Hello.
I'm Minako.
Come on, sit down.
A big boy now.
Same age as Minako.
A nice pair. I hope they'll get along.
Why not?
What's so funny?
Shinji.
You're late.
What for?
A meeting.
I didn't know.
Over here.
Excluded?
No.
Tell your teacher. The kids here are nasty.
I won't.
Why not?
I've made friends. They're nice.
Tokyo kids are good-natured.
You'll never survive here.
"Minako loves Shinji"
You wrote this?
Who did?
I'll do it.
Do what?
Beat him up.
Beat whom?
No one else?
Only Shinji?
What's the answer?
It's called the pole, or pilot, star.
Important for navigation.
Give us some.
Tomorrow. Tomorrow.
Not going home?
"Not going home?"
You saw the teacher?
To tell on us?
No.
Then why?
The class vice-captain is sick.
I was told to replace him.
Vice-captain?
You hear that?
Vice-captain.
Let's go.
Why not sing?
Sing!
I don't know it.
Try, anyway. Sing.
You didn't, either.
I don't.
I'm special.
Sing!
The Tokyo kid is crying.
Shinji. Takeshi's here.
Shinji.
Your friend.
No baby-sitting today?
He's a real good boy.
Bright at school, a hard worker at home.
Yes?
I read it.
Why don't you come in?
Let's go boating.
You haven't been to the sea.
Hurry!
The sun's setting.
Get aboard.
Great, isn't it?
You call this a rope?
Can this be useful?
No?
"No?"
What's this?
Too bad.
Enough!
Yours!
Not crowded.
Futoshi.
You pissed just now.
No.
Yes. I can tell by your face.
No!
Yes, you did!
Tell me.
What?
You lent Takeshi your books.
I hate reading, so tell me stories.
Go on.
How about "Young Detectives?"
Don't go!
Where are you going?
At this time of night?
Dear!
Don't go!
Is it wrong?
Akiko!
My sister.
Come on!
I didn't mean to resist you.
Bathed with Shinji.
You took him there.
Takeshi said to leave him alone.
You're wrong.
Fight!
Come on!
A duel.
Sure, one to one.
Futoshi's winning.
Are you all right?
I saw it.
I won't talk to you.
Tell me.
You've read a lot. Tell me stories.
You did for Futoshi.
"The Count of Monte Cristo"?
Okay?
I don't know.
Tell me.
It's a French story.
You know Napoleon?
Do you?
No questions. Just talk.
It happened when he was in exile.
One day a ship reached port.
"Who's that lad on the bow?"
People looked at the young man
who stood proudly.
It was Edmond Dantes.
Also on board was an evil man
named Dangler.
Dangler trapped Dantes
and sent him to prison.
"Revenge!
"If I get out of this alive,
"I'll get revenge on him!"
So Dantes vowed.
After fourteen years, he broke jail
and appeared before Dangler
as a rich count, Monte Cristo...
"Listen! You have but two days to live.
"You were poisoned a week ago.
"You'll laugh yourself to death!"
"The jail is on fire!"
Flames erupted from the prison.
All the guards fell to the ground in fear.
Then a tall samurai dressed in black appeared.
The Black Mask!
He stood in the fire to rescue the prisoners.
He was a man of justice!
Then...
"I got you!"
A guard grabbed him from behind.
"Out of my way!"
"You're under arrest!"
He hung on dear life
ready to die in the fire with the Black Mask.
The 17th!
A group of refugees from Tokyo!
Grownups, too?
Only teachers and students.
They'll be staying at three temples.
So many?
Shinji.
Are you glad to see Tokyo boys?
They're strangers to me.
Shut up!
Don't interrupt!
Then?
Then what?
The thief, Twenty Faces, ascended the stairs.
"To the roof!"
Detective Akechi and...
What?
Nothing.
You aren't listening.
You don't like his stories?
It's not that.
Then listen.
We always miss the first part of his story.
It's not for you, anyway.
It's for me.
Have you been studying hard by yourselves?
Good, good.
There you are.
I hear you're doing well.
Boys, study even harder so you can cope with him.
Fifth graders here.
Line up.
What's up?
Tokyo kids.
Look.
They're sissies.
Get them.
What?
Them.
What for?
To spook them.
Use your Tokyo accent.
Go ahead!
Go on!
Go!
Say, "Let's play!"
Why stop?
Let's leave them alone.
You resist Takeshi?
You don't belong here.
You're still a Tokyo boy.
Not one of us.
What?
Why the stare?
Look!
Wave!
Laugh!
Call!
Come here! Let's play!
Come over here!
Come on, let's play.
Who is it?
Ohara.
Been a long time.
We didn't see you during the holiday season.
Happy New Year!
The same to you.
He went to Torimai.
To the station to pick up his books from Tokyo.
He went by bus.
Alone?
Yes. He wants to look around.
Let me use your bike.
Why?
It's a matter of opinion.
He acts big.
I'd like to pick up a parcel.
What are you doing?
Get out of here!
What?
Where you from?
Hamami.
A refugee?
You know Ohara?
Do you?
Takeshi Ohara.
Yes.
Come!
Where to?
Follow us!
He beat up some of our friends near Hamami.
Pay for it.
You fight?
Good.
Wait!
I'm bleeding.
It's okay.
This bike is my uncle's.
Yes. I hid it here and looked for you.
We're safe here. Stay for a while.
Not yet?
Not before dark.
So late?
Never let them see us.
Forget your books.
Got a photo of yourself?
A photo?
Yes.
I want to get one at a studio.
It's near.
Sir.
Would you let us stay here until dark?
Why?
We're expecting someone after dark.
You can stay.
Thank you.
No more customers, anyway.
No more film.
We're closing down.
They'll hear the music.
You'll get busted again.
Ready?
Takeshi.
You came to my rescue?
Of course.
This is enemy territory.
Don't come here alone.
I...
What?
You're so kind to me, but...
Why...
Bully you?
Can't you see?
Can't you?
Shuichi, hurry.
I forgot.
Hurry, Mother!
"To: Mr. Shinji Kazama"
"Dear Shinji,
"You've got accustomed to country life now.
"Tokyo is bombed every day.
"But we've survived.
"Your father and brother are trying their best, too.
"I hope you'll grow big in the heart of nature.
"Many great leaders grew up in the country.
"It's nice to spend your childhood days there.
"I miss you, but it's for your own good... "
Preparation for Battle!
Our military forces are ready
to counterattack the enemy in the Philippines.
The target enemy tanks
are hit without fail in the firing drill.
Air-raid Drill!
Fire bombs!
Young "firemen" rush to the scene.
"We're yet too young to go to war, but
"we're old enough to defend our homes
"from air-raids... "
What's funny?
Students from Taiwan in Tokyo
had a rally to thank the draft system
before the Imperial Palace.
Determined to attack the British Isles,
Hitler called a national assembly.
The Fuhrer proposed to joint forces with Italy
to attack England.
The Italian Foreign Minister stood up
and applauded to encourage the Germans.
Hitler visited a munitions factory in Berlin
and made a 40 minute address to the workers
to stir up their morale.
He pointed out the British desire
to expand their colonies ever further.
It's vital to destroy them for all mankind.
We fight for this ideal...
What's up?
Sudo's back.
Hi!
The teacher told me.
Recovered?
Yes, but no gym.
A problem.
Why?
Two vice-captains.
I quit.
Settled.
How?
The teacher said...
Sudo's not well yet. Shinji keeps the job.
I say...
What?
Sudo's better.
Why?
It was his job.
What's that?
Objection?
You defy me?
No.
Not at all.
I've brought some sweets for you.
Thanks. See my wife.
So Shinji helps you.
He works hard.
I was worried at first, but he's doing well.
Better than I expected.
He knows how to flatter his boss.
I don't!
Take it easy. We're glad to see you getting along.
You like sweets?
She's nearly deaf.
I like it.
You're quiet.
Afraid?
Of what?
The boys will tease you for walking with me.
No.
I'll go home alone.
Go back.
Don't be a hero.
I know. You look scared.
I'm not...
Forget it.
Thanks. Goodbye.
I'm not...
I'm not a coward!
Not a flatterer!
Takeshi.
For you.
Grape sugar. You like it, don't you?
Shinji says...
Shinji?
No more stories.
No more
Liar!
You know a lot more stories.
Like "Pegasus Ravine. "
You didn't tell it.
I forgot.
Liar!
No vice-captain.
What?
I'm of no help. You don't need me.
Do nothing. Just follow me.
No fuss.
I quit.
No stories, no vice-captain.
Let's go!
Shinji.
Come to my house.
I'd better not.
A secret. It'll be okay.
Next Sunday, at two.
Come in.
Sit down.
My family's out.
Have some.
Welcome.
Great!
What a collection!
It's a secret. I won't lend them.
Going to junior high?
Just us two.
And Ohara.
He won't.
No?
He's poor. He can't afford it.
His time is short.
He became a dictator while I was away.
He bullies you?
Makes you a slave?
You hate him?
Do you?
All right.
I'll beat him.
You can't.
No match.
Futoshi lost.
No one is stronger.
How about two?
No way.
Three?
No. He's not alone.
Come.
It's a sanctuary. You're special.
Come.
Futoshi's here.
Come in.
He beat Futoshi, but can he beat us all?
Not now. We'll have more.
Why Shinji?
He was bullied.
He might betray us.
No.
He won't.
We're comrades. We're six.
We need twenty.
Then we'll beat Takeshi.
Are you in?
No?
No revenge?
You see?
You stay beaten?
Speak!
I'II...
...fight.
No betrayal?
Well?
No.
Come in.
Boats and fishing rigs.
We're safe here.
Tell me.
What?
A story.
"750 Miles Across Enemy Land. "
I'll like that.
Takeshi would beat me if he found us talking.
All right.
It's a long story. We'll need days.
They followed us.
I was careful, but...
Sis!
Who?
Me.
Don't interfere!
Go away!
Go!
Shinji, Takeshi's here.
Go upstairs. I missed you.
I went to the studio.
I had to be armed.
Look.
With this, I'm invincible.
No enemy kids.
The photographer's sick.
The picture isn't finished.
It'll take a while.
I'll go there again.
And...
The teacher said you'd stay vice-captain.
I punished Futoshi.
Do you like that pig?
Are you leaving so soon?
Stop!
Don't sing!
Who?
Who put this in my desk?
Not me. Just...
Who?
You?
No.
No!
The teacher!
Good morning, sir.
Don't go!
Akiko!
No!
Seiji! Don't leave me!
What's up?
Forget it.
Sis went crazy.
Where?
The station. Her boyfriend got drafted.
She cried.
Dad beat her up. He's taking her home.
Akiko, stand up.
On your feet!
Shame!
Traitor!
You can talk with me now.
You can talk with me.
Why?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We'll beat him.
Takeshi?
At lunch time.
The others?
I don't know.
Get them.
Wait!
I'll go. Move!
Why not come out?
The others?
What?
Fight?
No chance.
What?
You lost.
It's here.
Damn you!
You think you can win?
Your days are over.
Give up.
Give up!
Kiyoshi!
Hit him!
Come on!
Sorry.
"Sorry?"
Don't you hate him?
You said you did.
It's true.
He bullied me. He made me a slave.
Hit him.
Sure!
Aim!
Shinji.
I pass.
You hate him.
He bullied you.
Go ahead.
Again.
Nice buckle.
Can I?
No.
It's my father's.
Stingy.
No!
Why not?
Give it to me.
Takeshi wants Shinji...
to replace him as class captain.
They're equally bright.
I have no objections.
You?
I'm a refugee from Tokyo.
I recommend Sudo.
I'm not fully recovered yet.
But I...
I can't shout.
Do it!
I can't control class.
Wait.
Modesty is good, but
Sudo is weak.
I think Shinji is better.
Tell me.
I helped you.
Why not a story?
All right.
A thriller.
One that'll terrify me.
By Edgar Alan Poe?
But I don't remember well.
Go ahead.
No!
You're boss!
You.
You're boss!
Come and look!
Takeshi.
Why?
He's limping.
Is it Takeshi?
What's wrong?
He'll tell on us. What'll we do?
He won't.
Why not?
He can't squeal.
He's not the type.
Keep standing.
He said he fell.
It was a lie.
Who did it?
Quiet!
Who did it?
All right.
I had fights at your age.
I know.
But your bodies aren't yours.
They're dedicated to the country.
Don't hurt them in silly fights.
Understand?
Sit!
Page 9.
Read it.
Suzuki, try.
"Juraku Mansion.
"After Oda, Hideyoshi unified the nation.
"Further, he had an ambition
to conquer foreign countries, too.
"He was born to a peasant's family.
"After his father died,
"he was sent to a temple. However,
"he studied martial arts... "
Come to my house.
I remember a story.
Say nothing.
Don't pity me.
Don't talk.
Enough!
Don't think you're boss.
To win, be smarter and join forces.
Yes?
What is it?
About Takeshi.
He's had enough.
He won't be a bully again.
I disagree.
Don't give him a chance.
Never.
August 2, 1945 Toyama was bombed
It's burning!
The sky's red!
We can see it well.
Japan lost the war!
Who said so?
Terrible!
What'll happen next?
What's up?
Sis...
Mom!
Mom. Sis is crazy.
I'm not.
Seiji's coming back!
He called the police from Ishikawa.
He's safe.
Congratulations!
We lost, but I'm glad it's over...
You're glad? Outrageous!
Shinji!
Here I am.
I came as soon as I could.
I'm happy.
I'm happy!
"Home of a Dead Soldier"
How could you come so soon?
My husband got a ticket.
Officials' privilege.
Shinji's out on an errand.
He's washing his feet.
Have you seen him?
He must be glad.
Shinji, are you happy? Come in.
Shinji's mother.
I know.
Thank you for taking care of him.
Please come in.
Talk later.
Then...
He'll return to Tokyo?
Will you take him back?
What are you doing?
Tokyo is ruined, but we'll be together.
Sure.
That's better. But...
It's so abrupt.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
My son will never return.
Why?
A fight?
What's up?
Takeshi!
I'm returning to Tokyo.
Tomorrow.
The one o'clock train.
Or our tickets will expire.
Okay?
Finished?
You were better off here.
They bombed hard.
Many died... hundreds, thousands!
You were lucky.
You were among gentle people here,
living in peace...
Stop!
What are you singing?
It's a song to send soldiers to war.
Don't sing it!
What else?
Any song, but no military songs.
No other songs.
Not that one.
Who cares? Go on.
Your responsibility.
The Americans aren't here.
You'll be accused.
Sing a military song.
They don't know any other songs. Objection?
I'm not responsible for this.
Sing!
You can.
Grandpa.
I've got to go.
Where to?
It's coming.
Thank you all for everything.
I want to go home, too.
You will.
I hate it here.
Be patient.
Dear...
Thank you, Brother-in-law.
Thank you all.
Don't be a nuisance.
Come here.
Come!
Shut the window.
Summer has gone The wind thistle in the air
floating in one's longing
Left in the blue sky,
my heart is painted in summer colors
Come out of a dream, I'm in the midst of a night
Even though the long winter has closed our windows,
I'm still calling...
The dreams are after all, memories of the past and the future
Summer festival and lanterns in the night fall,
synchronize with my throbbing heart
But now, August is fireworks in my dream
My heart is painted in summer colors
Awake from sleep, it was a dream
The long shadow spreading into the night
to the stardust filled sky
The dreams are after all, memories of the past and the future
Summer has gone The wind thistle in the air
floating in one's longing
Now August is fireworks in my dream
My heart is painted in summer colors
Directed by MASAHIRO SHINODA
Ripped by: SkyFury