I'm a mermaid.
Daddy, do you know my name?
Masayuki Saeki, let's hop on it, pal!
I could not stand this anymore!
Hello?
Saeki buddy. What's going on?
Sir, it's been a while.
It's not working out!
Sonoda can't do it...
manage the campaign or the staff.
Oh? What do you mean "oh"?
When are you returning?
Soon I hope?
As you'd say, now isn't the time to rest.
Sir...
I'm very sorry but
I can't come back.
It's taking longer to recover.
Hold on.
That's not what I heard.
Sonoda needs more time,
Sir.
Can you get him into shape?
Hey, Saeki-san, do you know what?
What's that?
These days, people's minds and bodies
are aging at a much slower rate.
We're 20% younger.
Yes.
50 is the new 40.
I'm in my 30's -
still a young man.
Yes.
Even if you're ill, you can still function
you're not going to be in a hospital bed.
Yes.
Positive thinking!
Whether you think you can, or whether
you think you can't, your're right.
Stay positive.
I agree.
Don't give in.
Come back to our project.
Anyway, its no fun going to nightclubs with Ando.
He gets all the attention.
I understand.
I'll go to the club with you soon.
Ok then. Take care.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations!
Thanks.
Eat something.
No, thanks.
Masayuki, you nervous?
Hey, hey, don't cry now!
Stop, Uncle Tadao!
Just look at her.
Boy she's really showing.
I'm sorry.
What's this?
Congratulations!
Let' see the ring.
Rie! Kiss the bride!
Thank you.
Please look after Rie.
Best wishes!
Dad,
Thank you for everything.
Thank you.
Now representing the families,
the father of the bride, Masayuki Saeki
will say a few words.
What?
My speech...
Calm down.
Just say anything.
It'll be fine.
I'm here.
I apologize...
I was overwhelmed
and I've misplaced my speech.
Masayuki! Come on!
Once again,
on behalf of the Ito and Saeki families,
I would like to say a few words.
Today... for...
Naoya.
...for Naoya and Rie,
so many have come and we are very grateful.
As you know,
Rie is with child, a new life in her body.
Starting today, the two will be husband and wife
and soon after, parents.
I will be a grandfather before I'm 50.
Frankly, I thought it was too soon.
But, at my age to hold a grandchild
to get a new addition to the family
one by one, these blessings overflow.
It's quite wonderful.
So now to the two that are in such hurry, I am so grateful.
I forgot... I forgot my written speech,
but I am eternally grateful to you.
Your love and support will never... ever be forgotten.
Thank you so very very much.
Congratulations.
Good luck!
Here,
off you go.
Take care now.
10/29, Last day of work
Boss!
Please don't forget us.
And we'II... we'll never forget you either.
Keiko Ikuno...
I'm indebted to you, sir.
Thank you, sir.
Take it easy, sir.
Take it easy.
Awano!
Thank you for all your hard work.
Boss. Let's hop to it, Boss,
and we will too.
Take it easy, sir.
Nov. 18, Thrusday.
Right after I turned 50,
Rie had a baby girl
7 pounds. Mother and child are well.
This is the best day of my life.
Rie, thank you.
Truly, thank you.
You wrote the name down!
Mebuki... (sprout of life)
Mebuki. It has movement to it.
That's a beautiful name, Dad!
Your name is Mebuki.
And... up.
My hand, hand, be careful.
It's hurt!
Darling, darling.
You fed them already, no, no.
Here's today's schedule.
At 10, take a walk.
Come back in 30 minutes.
I wrote it here.
Gotta go.
Wait,
Come to grandma.
Say "Cheese!"
Need helps?
Rie bought a cell phone for you
Shoes, here
Return remote
Mr. Saeki, that's good!
You should enter the contest next year.
Want to?
Mebuki's Ist Birthday
Come on, Grandpa, let's eat.
Come over here,
Grandpa!
Not listening.
Here, please.
Thank you.
(Giga Force: Number 2)
I'll make lunch.
Noodles okay?
It's good!
Went in!
Good!
I'll see you soon.
What's the matter?
I have a meeting today.
Wait, I'm coming too.
Are you warm?
Go home at 10
Pet food for day
Naoya, Rie, Mebuki
Write phone number
Don't clean twice
Today's schedule
Back at 9
After rice is cooked, start microwave
In microwave 2 min
I have a surprise.
We're opening a new gallery.
Another one!
Yes, smaller but
more of a high end gallery
with the top artists.
Want to manage it?
No?
I don't know if I can do it.
We need someone like you
to handle sophisticated customers.
Your husband's sick isn't he?
Take this after the meal!!!
I'm full.
Beer belly.
I look pregnant!
That would be a first!
That's enough.
By the way,
I know it's not my business,
but maybe you should look at this.
ASUNARO Nursing Home
Thank you.
But we aren't interested.
Home care delays the illness.
You've stayed home for over 2 years.
Raising a family...
you can't take all the responsibility.
You've got your whole life ahead of you.
You're sacrificing everything.
You wouldn't know.
Sorry.
You're right.
I wouldn't understand.
I'm sorry.
Wait. Yes, may I take it?
Thank you!
What?
Why?
Let me have it.
I'm home!
You're late!
Sorry. I went shopping.
Call if you're late.
You never did.
Who is it?
Meeting him, eh?
What are you talking about?
Come inside, for dinner.
Leave me alone!
I don't want to eat.
Today, I saw the new gallery.
It's really quiet.
And the commute is easy, I only need to transfer once.
I can shop at a natural food store
just 3 doors away.
Sorry.
Sorry, for the way I am.
Don't say that.
Everyday, I cause you so much trouble.
No, you don't. What are you talking about?
It's too much.
What are you saying?
We should divorce.
What are you saying?
I would never!
Come on, you're dropping food.
Come on, eat!
Don't cry.
Stop! Eat!
Come on, let's eat, please!
Eat what you like.
Come, eat,
please, eat!
I won't cry, I won't!
Hey, that's good too.
Your latest work is good!
Rough but strong.
Let's show it to the master potter.
The last tea cup turned out so well.
This is...
This I'll never forget.
I have to pay for the firing.
That's $1200.
OK.
Oh, and for last month's plate.
I didn't pay?
Sorry.
In total, $2700.
Yes.
Sorry.
Square plate fired Firing fee $1500 paid
Here's the change.
Oh, did I make a mistake?
The money, I'll return it.
This is Saeki.
We're insured
if it's broken during delivery.
You have no excuse.
Get me our usual driver.
Or we won't use you anymore.
Yes please.
May I help you?
I'm home!
Why are you sitting in the dark?
Sorry, I'll get dinner right away.
Emiko, let's end this.
...Let's stop.
Sorry,
I'm late - problems at work.
I'm so tired.
You're so lucky being out all day!
Please, dear.
I'm tired too.
Don't give me a hard time!
I'm a burden just being alive,
say I am,
it's better if I'm dead.
Calm down! Calm down!
It's because of your illness.
Calm down!
Get out!
All right
then if you say so.
I can leave anytime.
You always seem fine.
Better I cry all the time?
Cry, cry, cry... Do something!
I can't at work!
When Rie didn't get accepted to college,
did you cry?
No, you were laughing with some girls in a Ginza club!
That night, Rie locked herself in her room
and cried till morning.
When she came downstairs,
you were asleep, drunk.
She said,
Dad doesn't care about me, does he?
Who am I to him?
Not only that.
When I was sick,
and Rie was in a bike accident
you were never there!
Rie and I always worked it out somehow.
I've had enough!
What?
It wasn't...
It wasn't your fault!
It's your illness!
It's all right baby,
it's not your fault!
It's all right, all right baby.
It's all right. It's not your fault!
It's all right, all right baby.
It's not your fault!
All right baby.
ASUNARO Nursing home
How's it, Mrs. Yamakuchi?
It's a beautiful day.
Wanna take a walk?
Lovely mountains and rivers.
She looks happy.
Usually, she's very agitated.
She's enjoying herself.
Happy Land
the city of love
the padarise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
If you'd like to apply, you should as soon as possible.
So peaceful...
Yes, I'll come with my wife.
It's great that you and your wife are always together.
Once you're here, can you go out?
Yes.
Your wife can leave
with the doctor's permission.
Excuse me,
the person requiring your care... is me.
This is Mashiko ware,
the drawing is by Shunmei Watanabe.
The big one is a watercolor painting,
the smaller, iron based.
Please take your time.
(Emiko calling)
Hello.
It's me.
All of a sudden, I felt worried.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Are you outside?
Where are you?
I went for a walk.
Get back home and have... -
Is that a train in the background...
Hello?
Wait, Saeki-san or it'll break.
Here is your change.
Saeki-san!
Is this sake enough? Will he be happy?
SA... E... KI... san!
Saeki-san, what are you doing!
Hurry!
Excuse me!
Excuse me. Anybody!
E for branch, "MIKO" for a fruit bearing child -
my grandpa gave me that name
since I was born in the fall
just when the chestnuts were ripe.
It's a nice name,
beautiful.
Hey!
Who are you?
I'm, I'm
Saeki.
I was with Emiko Tanaka,
remember?
Oh, you're from the nursing home.
No.
I'm not going back to that home!
Get out! Now!
Uh... this... this.
This is a complete disaster...
terrible!
Come with me!
OK, ready?
Hey, bring the wood!
Burn grass,
you want to fire this, right?
Hurry up!
Yes.
Fire...
Yes, sir.
Don't touch!
Drink!
Yes.
Good!
Warm sake at night hits the spot.
...Drink!
...Eat, here!
Hot!
It's good!
Do you have children?
Yes.
Oh,
I do too.
My son is 7.
People in town say I'm senile.
That I should be put in a home.
Senile!
I'm not senile!
That's for me to decide.
Hey, drink,
drink up!
Sake, food, and women - that's enough.
We're alive, that's all that matters!
Flowers bloom,
and scatter in the evening under the willows of Ginza
and under the very willows of Ginza
is the city of love
the city to live
the paradise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
Dawn or dusk, but in the evening
if you go to Asakusa jazz
the city of love,
the city to live
the padarise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
Master
Ouch...
Ah, honey.
What is it?
Is something wrong?
I'm going to the station.
Would you like to go together.
Yes.
Um...
I'm Saeki, Masayuki Saeki.
And you...
I'm called Emiko.
E for branch, "MIKO" for fruit bearing child EMIKO.
Emiko
A beautiful name.
Emiko