A TOHO PRODUCTION
ONE WONDERFUL SUNDAY
Produced by SOJIRO MOTOKI Screenplay by KEINOSUKE UEKUSA
Director of Photography ASAKAZU NAKAI
Production Design by KAZUO KUBO
Sound by SHIGEHARU YASUE
Music by TADASHI HATTORI
Lighting by KUICHIRO KISHIDA
Edited by ZENJU IMAIZUMI
Starring
ISAO NUMAZAKI
CHIEKO NAKAKITA
ATSUSHI WATANABE ZEKO NAKAMURA, TOPPA UTSUMI
ICHIRO NAMIKI ICHIRO SUGAI, MASAO SHIMIZU
TOKUJI KOBAYASHI SHIRO MIZUTANI, AGURI HIDAKA
MIDORI ARIYAMA, SACHIO SAKAI TATEO KAWASAKI, SATOSHI MORI
Directed by AKIRA KUROSAWA
I haven't had a smoke in three days.
Sorry I was late.
You shouldn't have come.
There's no point.
Why ?
I've only got 15 yen. What kind of date is that ?
I have a little money too.
I'm a man.
I can't spend a woman's money.
Don't say that.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
I only have 20 yen myself.
It's okay if you don't have money.
I used to think that way too, but not now.
People only realize the value of money when they're broke.
You've changed, Yuzo.
Just wised up, that's all.
Let's not discuss it anymore.
Just leave it all to me.
It's a wonderful Sunday.
A Sunday with 35 yen.
"A new type of residence, more comfortable, and cheaper to build.
Special price of 100,000 yen for the first 100 buyers."
Doesn't that sound great ?
Let's take a look.
It's free to look.
We'd be wasting our time.
Just a look. Come on, hurry.
Come on !
Come on, hurry up.
Through the front door.
Welcome ! Please come in !
Welcome.
What's wrong ?
Nice and bright, isn't it ?
The workmanship is horrible.
This would've cost 1,000 yen before.
Maybe so.
But the layout isn't bad.
This is the living room.
The cupboard would go here.
The low table would go here.
I don't need a vanity or bureau, but I'd like a Western-style dresser.
And some rattan chairs.
If we had a garden, I'd plant tomatoes and green peas.
Let's go.
This is foolishness.
Why ?
You're being unrealistic.
You're in a dream world.
We're penniless.
Don't call us that.
Well, aren't we ?
We literally don't have a penny in the bank.
We have to face reality to survive in a world like this.
This is the kind of world where you need dreams the most.
You can't live without them. It'd be too painful.
Dreams won't fill your belly.
You had dreams too, before you went off to war.
We said we'd open a nice café after we got married, remember ?
Good coffee and pastries at a fair price.
"The Hyacinth Café."
We even gave it a name.
The war destroyed that dream.
Right now we have to figure out some way just to survive.
Let's think about that first.
I do.
I think about it 100 times a day. We don't even have a place to live !
You live with your sister. I stay in a friend's room.
How much longer will it be like this ?
You're all I have left in the world.
No matter how small it is,
I want a place we can call our own.
I don't like it.
But there's plenty of light.
- It's flimsy. - 100,000 yen is cheap.
Let's go.
Sorry for the intrusion.
I hate matchbox houses.
It's cheap, and you get what you pay for.
But it's better than that room we saw for rent.
At least the wood isn't knotty. Not bad by today's standards.
Sorry to bother you,
but did you mention a room for rent ?
Oh, that place was too filthy to consider.
May I ask where it was ?
Very well.
See where that car just turned ?
Follow that road to the rail crossing...
FRONT DESK
Pardon me. We just came to inquire:
Do you have a room for rent ?
That's right.
How big is it ?
Six tatami mats.
No direct light whatsoever.
All you see from the window
are the toilets of the factory next door.
It's cold, so you're bound
to have rheumatism all winter long.
And it's terrible in the summer too.
You'll probably end up
with typhus.
May we see it anyway ?
Sure you can...
but I wouldn't recommend it.
Actually, that used to be my room.
I got sick and couldn't pay the rent for two months.
The landlord seized my things and evicted me.
Now I sleep in the bathroom,
and I have to work here during the day.
I tell you, the landlord's a bastard.
Do you have lawful employment ?
We also do not allow children.
We have no children.
You'll need three guarantors in Tokyo.
We have that.
Rent and all fees must be paid in new yen.
Don't do it. Take my advice.
How much is the rent ?
Just look what happened to me ! That landlord -
It's 600 yen, and key money is 2,000.
Between the two of us,
we make 1,200 yen a month.
Maybe we should just forget it.
But let's say we pay half of that in rent.
We just can't afford it.
We'd have to go hungry half the month.
Plus the key money is 2,000 yen.
The nerve !
Asking if we have "lawful employment" !
Who could afford it even with a good job ?
Trying to make fools of us !
Black marketeering passes for "lawful" these days.
We're the exception because we're honest.
Our ball, please !
I wish people in big houses thought about people like us sometimes.
You think they care ?
They only care about themselves.
Our ball, please ! Hey, lady !
They look worried !
Hey, let me play !
Is that okay ?
Fine with me.
Back up !
Play ball !
Strike him out !
He's a sitting duck !
Come on !
Let him hit it !
Time out !
Get ready !
Come on !
Ball !
DELICIOUS SWEET BUNS
Who did that ?
Don't cry. Good boy.
You ? Aren't you a little big for this ?
I'm sorry. Any damage ?
Damage ?
You wanna buy these off me ?
How much ?
With a discount, ten yen.
Troublemaker !
What now ?
You're a strong hitter.
The man threw in an extra one for free.
Don't cry, okay ?
Isn't that nice ?
Don't cry, okay ?
Be a good boy.
If it hadn't been for that, we wouldn't have these buns to eat.
They're good.
- We've got 25 yen left. - Whose card is this ?
An old army buddy's.
Our sergeant beat him constantly.
He couldn't even salute properly.
But now he's made it big.
I ran into him the other day. He's opened a cabaret.
Let me see.
Hey, little boy !
I've never been to a cabaret. I'd like to go.
Why ? You don't even dance.
I just want to see.
Take me there.
I don't really like him.
But he's still your friend, right ?
Wouldn't he show us around ?
Yeah, but -
Then let's go.
I want to see it. Come on !
CABARET DRUM KIKUZO SEGAWA, OWNER
Is Mr. Segawa in ?
Welcome.
I'd like to see the owner.
Is he in ?
Please wait a moment.
What's the nature of your visit ? Perhaps I can help.
Um, I'd like...
I'd like to see Mr. Segawa.
I'm a friend.
I'm afraid at the moment he's...
Spit it out. Is he here or not ?
No need to get upset. This way, please.
Please, come this way.
Follow him.
Please come in.
This way, please.
Hey.
You're new here. What gang are you with ?
- What ? - You heard me ! What gang ?
Who's your boss ?
Oh, I get it ! You're not a gangster !
The manager's on his way.
Hey !
I came to see Mr. Segawa. If he's not in -
Just hold on.
Not bad for an amateur !
Good idea, saying you wanna see "Mr. Segawa."
That'll get you half a dozen bottles.
Just saying "the owner" wouldn't have worked.
They'd throw you some yen and send you off.
Wait.
You have to apply yourself to learn anything.
This business isn't as easy as you think.
For example, say, "May I please see the owner ?"
And it's "Out the door and never come back !"
Hey, you !
How wasteful !
Damn it all !
These dishes are at least 100 yen each.
Hey !
Not here. The bathroom's that way.
The hostesses get sick once in a while.
Poor kids !
They have to drink to make money and wind up overdoing it.
Unfortunately Mr. Segawa can't see you. Please enjoy your visit.
Holy cow, you hit the big time !
What are you doing ?
What about this ?
Well, was he there ?
He was out, right ?
That's okay.
We'll save it for next Sunday.
- A wonderful Sunday... - Commemorated with a photo.
Our first time here...
the cherry blossoms were blooming.
It'll be spring again soon.
But it's getting colder.
What if it snows ? - We can make two snowmen.
Do you have a winter coat ?
This raincoat is thick enough.
I saw your shoes.
You mean the big hole ?
They drain quicker that way
if they get wet.
What's wrong ? Are you angry ?
No.
I just feel worthless, that's all.
Why ?
I'm sick of my job.
At this rate we'll never get married.
I'm thinking of quitting.
And then what ? Find another job ?
No.
Then what ?
The black market ?
No, not that !
Honest people can't even afford the train these days !
But still -
What do you want ? Money ?
I don't want money.
I want a rice ball.
I'll give you 10 yen for one.
Keep your money.
Don't be stupid. Just take it.
That's all right. Eat it.
Really ?
Thanks.
Where are your parents ?
Any brothers and sisters ?
Aren't you cold ?
What a pain ! Everyone ask the same questions.
Don't worry about me. Worry about yourselves.
Right, lady ?
How much do you make a day ?
Where do you live ? Downtown ?
You're a sad case.
Stop acting big, mister !
You're just an ex-soldier, no better than anyone else.
You go home and eat nothing but potatoes.
Don't be stupid. It's not our fault.
But I still feel terrible.
What are you talking about ? Come on.
I can't stand it.
I feel so confused and upset.
Just forget it.
He's a child just like them, yet they lead such different lives.
He's no child.
I'd say he's older than us -
Stop it !
I'll probably see him in my dreams tonight.
Stop it now !
I'm over it now.
But now where do we go ?
ZOO
How about the zoo ?
We can be like children and forget all the bad stuff.
Twenty-three yen left.
WALKING PATH
When I came here as a kid, I'd just suddenly start running.
Let's run !
Look ! Pigs in the lion's cage !
The world these days is run by pigs
who've gotten fat on the black market.
What a happy couple !
That's because they can sleep on the water.
- What fine coats ! - Don't shout !
What a life, being able to survive on paper !
Tissue paper ain't cheap ! Two dozen sheets run 20 yen.
What a nice house !
With central heating !
They act like we're the show and not them.
Look at him.
He looks like he pities us. - Stop it !
That bird looks depressed.
Exactly like the man we spoke to about the room.
"No direct light whatsoever" ?
He looks depressed too.
You're the one who's depressed.
"Animals are happy.
They don't have to deal with inflation."
It's raining. As if things weren't bad enough.
It's winter. It should be snowing instead.
What shall we do now ?
We have lots of time on our hands.
Time isn't much use without money.
We've still got 20 yen.
Let's go see a movie.
Seeing movies, taking walks -
we've had enough dates like that.
What ?
What is it ?
Come on.
Tell me.
How about coming to my place ?
Won't your roommate be there ?
He won't be back until late.
Why don't we go to my house instead ?
With 16 people in your tiny house, a guest is in the way.
Afraid to go back ?
Your sister and I don't get along so well.
That's normal.
She's always complaining.
She and I are like night and day.
Let's go. My room's not clean, but I can make you some tea.
Don't you want to come ?
Why ?
It's just...
Then let's say good-bye here.
No point catching cold in the rain.
You can only do so much with 35 yen.
I'll catch a streetcar. Bye.
Wait a minute !
So... you're coming then ?
Well ?
Are you coming ?
Make up your mind.
SCHUBERT'S UNFINISHED SYMPHONY
Let's go hear this concert !
Remember our first date ?
We went to a concert.
The same Unfinished Symphony.
It won't be the same. We'll only be disappointed.
Why ?
Those musicians are working in dance halls now.
But Schubert isn't working in a dance hall, is he ?
The Unfinished Symphony hasn't changed.
Come on, let's go !
Can you get in a concert for 10 yen these days ?
Look here.
"B tickets, 10 yen."
Art is for the masses.
We can make it if we hurry.
Let's hurry !
Come on !
This train's so slow !
Faster, faster !
Allegro vivace !
We made it in time !
I want this many B tickets.
I can't do that.
Why not ? I'm paying for them.
B tickets for 15 yen !
I want this many B tickets.
There are only a few left.
Give me all of 'em.
Hurry it up !
The nerve !
No more B tickets. - You have A tickets ?
Yes.
Only A tickets left.
What are you waiting for ?
Hurry it up !
B tickets here, 15 yen !
B tickets right here, 15 yen !
B tickets, 15 yen.
B tickets right here, 15 yen.
Anyone for B tickets ? Fifteen yen.
Fifteen yen !
B tickets, 15 yen.
I'll pay 10.
Don't be an idiot !
You're causing trouble. Sell them for 10.
I paid good money for them !
Ten yen !
Get out of here, you idiot !
What now ?
What now, you bastard ?
Let's get out of here. Hurry !
Come on. Hurry !
What's going on ?
What do you think you're doing ?
Huh ? What are you doing ?
You've got some nerve, chump.
Now, who needs tickets ?
Fifteen yen !
Are you all right ? Are you hurt ?
What a terrible Sunday this has turned into.
I'm going home.
You should too.
What's the matter ?
I can't leave you alone like this.
I can't leave feeling this way.
We won't see each other until next Sunday.
Does your arm hurt ?
It's not my body that hurts.
Shall I make some tea ?
I don't want anything to drink.
I'll go get some sweets.
I don't want any.
What should I do ?
All you do is act mean to me.
Please don't make that frightening face.
Aren't you fed up with me by now ?
I'm just a stray dog.
I'm sick of being like this.
Sick of being so miserable.
Everyone's miserable these days.
It's too much.
You never see past the present moment.
You never try to look to the future with hope.
How can I when I feel like this ?
All I see is darkness.
I can't take it anymore.
It feels like everyone's turned their back on me.
I feel my courage fading bit by bit.
I can't even rely on myself.
I just feel like...
smashing everything to pieces.
Masako !
You're all I've got.
You're all that's left.
No ! Don't !
Always the prim little lady.
I'm going home.
So is this the end ?
Masako !
It's okay !
I understand.
Don't be silly !
It's okay !
It's okay.
You silly girl !
It's all right !
I understand how you feel.
Come on.
Silly fool.
Don't cry.
Silly fool.
The sun's come out.
What do you say we go out again ?
We'll get some tea.
What are you thinking about ?
Nothing.
Are you angry ?
No.
I'm happy.
You've been quiet the whole time.
I don't say much when I'm happy.
What's wrong ?
We're in trouble.
Thirty yen ?
That's strange.
Look. Coffee is five yen.
The pastries are five.
Right, five yen each.
Four times five is 20.
Something's strange.
It says two café au lait. They're 10 yen each, so 20.
With two pastries, it comes to 30.
What a scam !
What should we do ?
Let's go.
Excuse me.
That'll be 30 yen.
You can pay next time.
I'll be back for it tomorrow.
- How much was he short ? - Ten yen.
We should have never gone in.
I thought we could finally enjoy a happy moment,
but it all got messed up again.
You're wrong.
Let's open the Hyacinth Café.
If it takes three years, or even five,
we're going to open a café.
No matter what !
That wasn't coffee - it was brown water !
They put in a drop of milk and charge
20 yen !
It's our duty to open an honest, affordable shop and put 'em out of business !
Great ! You're your old self again.
Pipe down.
No matter what they say, we're opening a shop.
I don't care how small.
Even a tent ! An open-air stand !
- So we'll close when it rains ? - Don't be foolish !
Our customers won't allow it !
Come wind or rain,
they won't be able to live without my delicious coffee.
And at a fair price.
Of course !
High volume at low margins !
A café for the masses !
One day we'll get there.
Nine feet wide is enough to start.
The glass door will say in gold letters,
"The Hyacinth - A Café for the Masses."
Not gold. Cobalt blue enamel.
But gold Gothic lettering would be great.
Cobalt blue.
Gold lettering doesn't go with "café for the masses."
But -
Well, it doesn't matter.
First you open the revolving door.
The counter is here.
Customers can watch the coffee being made.
I'm a coffee whiz !
The pastry case will go here.
We'll hang an elegant oil painting up here.
The curtains will be a soft cobalt blue.
Cobalt blue again ?
Leave the colors to me.
Tables will go here, with plenty of room in between.
For customers' comfort.
We'll have tables for the masses, nice and long.
I object.
Why ?
We need small tables too - for lovers.
It's important to create a quiet ambience.
We have to have a gramophone.
And carefully chosen records.
No pop songs.
At least "The Apple Song."
Good coffee will be our point of pride.
And cute little homemade cakes.
I'll play the customer.
Welcome.
One coffee and a pastry.
Coming up.
Wow, that was fast !
We don't take too long like some other cafés,
and our coffee's not lukewarm like theirs.
You're right. It's not bad.
Some milk ?
Even with milk... - It's still not 10 yen !
Tell me:
Who said he didn't want
to think about the future, that he had no dreams ?
The moon is rising
The round, round moon
As round as round gets As round as a dish
Silly !
- Hey. - What ?
Remember I said, "Dreams won't fill your belly" ?
I take it back.
Why ?
I had no dinner tonight, but I'm not even hungry.
You're like a little boy.
The tiniest little boy in the world.
Careful !
- I've got an idea ! - What ?
AMPHITHEATER
Your special box seat.
What are you going to do ?
You can create worlds in your dreams, right ?
Very well.
I give you
the Unfinished Symphony.
I'm the conductor.
The orchestra's all invisible men.
Don't laugh.
Look.
Everyone's in tuxedos,
in their places, holding their instruments.
I can see it clearly.
They're tuning up.
You can hear them, right ?
Right ?
Good !
What's wrong ?
Are you sure you can hear it ?
I can hear it !
Of course I can hear it !
All right, then !
This will be the most beautiful night of our lives !
What's wrong ? Why did you stop ?
It's no good.
You're wrong ! I could hear it !
You have to believe in it.
Come on. Just try.
Come on, try !
What's the matter ?
I'm telling you, I can hear it.
Just try !
Please.
Try !
Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause !
Please find it in your hearts to cheer him on.
Please.
There are so many poor young lovers like us in this world.
Please give us all a big hand.
We're freezing in the cold winds of this world.
Do it for poor young lovers everywhere.
Please cheer us on.
Help us dream beautiful dreams.
Please, a round of applause.
Please.
Please applaud !
Please !
Please, all of you !
Thank you.
That's more like it !
Wait a minute.
Well, good night.
See you next Sunday.
THE END