What wonderful family 2
Eat your breakfast. -Yes.
Eric Paroissien Translation eric.paroissien@gmail.com.
Dad, you can't use my eau-de-cologne.
Must be expensive: "Produit en France".
Where is he going so early?
The broadcast calisthenics.
The old pa finally sticks to something.
We need a lock.
Give me...
He's playing games in the morning.
Come out.
I'm pushing a turd.
...Now, back and forth...
bounce three times in front.
Then slowly backward...
once more, 1, 2, 3, 4...
upward...
the other side.
I overslept. Couldn't get rid of the last customer last night.
I hate to be drunk.
You hate me too? -Yes, hate you.
Look here, a dent, since yesterday or the day before.
It looks fresh.
And there's more here.
Where did he get these?
It's time to do something.
I'll revoke his license.
Let's talk about it with Mom first.
I asked her the other day...
to talk him into giving up his license.
"No way..."
"It would be inconvenient."
She said.
She's so self-centered.
Don't be too harsh on old pa about it.
No way I enter into an argument.
There has to be a smooth way.
Better safe than sorry.
Let's Shigeko tell him.
He grants much importance to what she says.
Have a nice day.
"Aged driver sign"
Thank you for working so hard every day.
Who's this?
Our pathetic neighbor the salary-man.
Come on, you too were a salary-man.
You're right, I forgot.
You're already into packing.
We still have a week.
Packing luggage is part of the fun of traveling,
Where is that? Yes, Northern Europe.
A trip to the Aurora Borealis.
It's been my dream since my teens.
The aurora was in my bucket list.
After that, I don't care if I die.
I've been saving to go with you.
Told you, I hate cold places.
Auroras are seen in the 'aurora belt'.
Canada, Alaska, Northern Europe, Iceland.
Just the names freeze me to the bones.
I'm so sorry to disturb your comfort.
I'll be fine, even looking forward to it.
Together with that good-looking person from the cultural center.
Be safe.
Where are you going?
Elderly training.
It's today.
'elderly' they say? Are they stupid?
My friend's dad is 75...
on the occasion of that training he decided to give up his license.
So, what?
That's what she said.
So, I should give it up too?
Not at all.
You're still so bouncy.
Precisely, it's a useless topic.
You're back.
It's hot out there.
Poor mom...
having to suffer this horrible sibling's fight about inheritance.
Horrible fight?
I thought Kato was a quiet person.
Add his wife into the deal.
That delightful person?
A pretty face doesn't vouch for a good heart.
Uh?
By the way, Fumie called.
She needs something?
Your dad's car is all bumps and dents...
it's become so dangerous, it's time to revoke his license.
They want you to discuss it with him.
That's where 'cutie Shigeko' enters the scene.
They only call me for their dirty jobs.
I think the situation is critical.
You saw it on tv...
car accidents are on the rise after 65.
They even get mixed up between entrance and exit on the highway.
Imagine an elderly running full speed...
in the opposite direction, the impact is like...kaboom.
Stop it now.
This could happen to your dad.
I hate the thought.
Right, I'll have Shota tell him.
One person who can tell him even better than I, is his youngest son.
Move aside.
You could tell him.
To whom? -To dad.
Tell him what?
To give up his driving license.
We'd get away with him being vexed or depressed for now...
but if we wait there is a serious risk of accident.
If he injured someone we'd have to pay thousands, tens of thousands.
That's kind of harsh, to deprive dad of his car.
He'd have to give up his golf, his fishing...
Let him take the train.
You'll have him walk to the station?
20 min carrying his equipment.
The worst would be on the way back...
up that hill.
Even I find it difficult.
He will have to give it up eventually.
Sure, but... -Tell him already.
You know he'll dismiss me too.
It's always been so...
He listens to you carefully till the end then he forgets.
That's why mom always persists.
So?
He doesn't have what it takes to tell dad.
Always so eager to be daddy's boy.
Then we ask Noriko to try.
Dad listens to your wife.
Why?
Come on...
She's such a beauty, Noriko.
Right... What's left for me then?
Of course, you're a beauty, but you're his daughter.
Daughter and daughter-in-law are not at the same level.
Suit yourselves.
You're mad. -I'm not mad.
I'm sorry you fought because of me.
It's her, but I'm used to her temper.
I'm home. -Your uncle is there.
Hello.
Did you tune it? -It's done.
May I play?
Wow, the sound is clear.
Shota.
You think she has a gift?
She'll go very far.
If she could improve her playing.
She wants to become a pianist.
As a father what do you think?
She'll follow the steps of her mother, become a tax counselor.
And if she finds a good husband like me, she'll be happy.
Don't be modest, ha ha.
Hello.
Eyedrops? I'll get them now.
"I'm going to my folks' place. would you come along? Shota"
Excuse me.
Sure, let's eats together first. Noriko.
Mrs. Yoshizaki, let me readjust your oxygen.
Mr. Tominaga...
the last order at the dining room is at 1:30
if you want to eat you should go now.
I'm sorry, please relax.
It's ok.
You're touching.
Forward now...right.
It's fine.
Turn left.
Hey, hey.
It is the most beautiful season in northern Europe...
we'll be staying 4 days in Norway...
that's our chance to see an aurora.
We are sure to see one at night.
You can look forward to it.
I gathered authored of northern Europe.
Feel free to read them.
Lindgren, Strindberg, Janson, Larsen...
do you know Bergmann?
He's a movie director "The Strawberry Field"
amazing.
Good evening.
Uncle Shota is here.
You both came. -Good evening.
Dad, it's been a while.
Here is the book I promised.
Oh, 'The Lost Brid', great...
don't touch... it's a rare item.
Are you going along well with that boring dude?
Please sit down.
There's something I want to discuss with you.
Say? would you like my car?
You're getting rid of it?
There a sentimental value but...
but, there I decided today.
Wonderful.
The truth is we wanted to discuss it.
Dad knows what he is doing.
Of course, I know.
I accept your beloved car with pleasure.
It's decided then.
I'm buying it...
the Toyota Primus Selection 3WD
for the color...
blonde metallique.
Dad. -What?
What you have decided, is to buy a car?
Right.
Sure, it pains me to let go of a good car that served me 18 years.
But now it's in good hands.
Buying this one, hybrid.
Something wrong?
You don't need a flashy car.
You said you were pleased to accept mine.
I thought you had decided to quit driving.
Obviously not the case.
What exactly are you trying to say?
Shota is concerned.
You drive every day and you're not getting younger...
it would have been better to stop while there is no one injured yet.
Imagine if someone was injured.
As long as it is just dents on the car it's fine.
We spoke about it with Taizo...
the decision has to be taken before it is too late.
It's hard for us to discuss this with you.
I see the plot.
Obviously...
you want me to give up my license to avoid accidents...
but since it's hard for you, you had Noriko say it.
But it all originated from Shigeko and Taizo.
However, you Fumie, called them.
You ordered that idiot to find a way to revoke my license.
Am I wrong.
That's how it played.
Your bluntness is so rude.
So why didn't you guys serve it straight to me.
"Dad, please, quit driving."
in a straight line.
Instead you had to use tricks and roundabouts...
My own family can't talk to my face...
is our relationship so cold?
Don't make it such a big deal...
it's only a license we're talking about.
Only a license...
if I give up driving, I'm stuck home.
You might as well tell me to die.
Don't go that far.
Whatever you need... -You don't have a say.
You're so harsh. -You don't talk like this.
Noriko is my wife, she's family. Stop now.
Forget these 20th century prejudices.
Anyway, I refuse.
I'll drive until I die...
dismissed.
So annoying.
How did it go? -Whatever.
I'm back.
You came.
Sorry for the inconvenience. -How's everything?
You came for a purpose?
We came to ask dad to stop driving.
And so?
He said "You might as well tell me to die."
he went upstairs upset.
A defeat.
What are you saying.
You have to try over and over again with old pa.
Like the waves on the shore.
Until he negotiates...
it's the same as business, never give up.
We have a cake to eat to forget these emotions.
Ken, shin, we're having cake.
Call grandma too.
Grandma, come eat some cake.
You're not coming?
Where is the cake from? -Boara.
Great.
Good evening. -Welcome.
That's for dad? Thanks.
Hey. -Delicious.
You'll get fatter. -Shut up, skinny rabbit.
You kids stop now.
Would you like some cake too?
No way, it will turn bad again.
I was rude to you earlier.
It's fine.
Noriko.
You think I could find a small place in the neighborhood?
Why is that?
Mother and I thought we should live on our own.
If we don't find soon we're going to be clashing with the family.
You know how stubborn I am.
3 generations under the same roof seems unfeasible.
It's an important matter you have to discuss with your son.
No way, this will turn into another fight.
This dude totally lacks subtlety (delicacy!).
Just like me, I wish he was more like his mother.
Even the balding he took from me.
You sure you don't want to be with us downstairs?
Thank you.
Did he say something?
He wants to move out with mother because of the tension here.
With me?
He's dreaming, let him go on his own.
He can't even fix a cup of tea.
Then it's settled.
Noriko, don't even try to be nice with him.
You puff him up.
I've had a lot today. -What?
I met him on the way to the station...
he can use that way too.
That's not the point.
He wasn't alone, but with a woman.
She was provocative.
Let him enjoy and have friends.
This is a problem for you mom.
It's ok, dad is a timid person.
You don't get it, he is wearing my eau-de-cologne.
He's wearing cologne?
I thought he smelled funny.
You smelled it? -I did, I did.
The old pa better stay in the opposite corner of the room...
Sure, if I bother you, send me where it suits you.
Dad, come have a piece of cake with us.
I'm fine.
You leave me upstairs on my own.
So that you can all badmouth me and laugh.
This family is going down to the drain.
To the drain.
What are you doing?
Good morning.
You're her daughter-in-law, she mentioned your good care.
Thank you for coming today.
My grandson, good morning. -Good morning.
He is at Keio university.
Thank you for your help.
Darling, I'm going.
Be nice with the kids.
Good morning.
Fumie, take good care of him.
Sorry, you take most of the burden.
I'll be fine, mother.
Have fun.
I wish you to see an aurora. -Thank you.
She seemed so happy to go.
So, she did not ask me to drive her there?
Am I so unsafe?
It's not like that.
A good friend came for her...
it was so kind of her...
it would be rude of her.
She could have said: "My husband is driving me."
That was the natural thing to do.
Are you here for lunch?
I'm eating out.
I'd hate to bother you when my wife can't take care of it.
Even a greasy kebab will do.
A lonely kebab.
Yes, "Kayo Bar"
who is it?
Ah, it's you Mr. Hirata.
What? -Are you free?
You're busy tonight. how about lunch?
I'd like to take you to the restaurant.
You know what?
Soon I'll be a bachelor again...
Mr. Hirata, you're such a good river.
We, the older generation, we have a thorough training.
Indeed.
When I took my driving license...
on those cars the steering and the wheels were directly connected...
there was no power steering.
Like, the unity of the rider and the horse.
Now computers drive our cars.
Where's the sport?
Where are you taking me for lunch?
I found an excellent tempura.
You like it? We're arriving soon.
But it sounds expensive.
You don't need to worry.
What? constructions?
Please.
Yes.
I need to go to Keyaki street.
Take right here, then first on the left, you'll be there.
Excuse me. -Hey, wait.
Aren't you Maruta?
Of course, you are...
Maruta Genpe.
It's me, Hirata from Ozaki Highschool.
Ah, hi.
What a coincidence. what are you doing here?
As you can see.
Everyone was worried about you.
Hey, hey.
That was unexpected.
An old friend?
We spoke about him at the class reunions.
30 years he disappeared.
What happened to him?
Doing this job at his age.
Maybe he lost his job.
He was the heir of a big textile company.
Rumor had it that he failed in business and went into gambling debts.
He was in Tokyo.
He was a handsome guy.
Tall as he is, a goal keeper.
Successful with the ladies.
You can go back and talk to him.
I can take a taxi home.
Let's do that.
I'll do that another day.
And he probably felt awkward to be seen like this.
Waving his little stick in the heat...
while I'm going to a fine restaurant with a beauty.
Let's have our tempura today Miss Kayo.
Sorry, but you stop abruptly.
Shuzo, wait.
We are to blame, tell us where the damage is.
Here, obviously.
Damn, here too.
I guess we'll have to call the police then.
They'll assess the damages call your insurance.
A very tedious procedure...
my wallet...my wallet.
You're probably very busy and people rely on you.
What are you leading to? -Let me see.
I'm sure a cash settlement on the spot will be a win-win situation.
You're trying to skip this one easy.
Sorry, we are so grateful.
Bro, you have a great wife.
Wait, this lady is not my wife, there is a misunderstanding.
It's so rude for her. -We're done.
I'm leaving your underwear here. - thank you.
The front of the car was good this morning?
As I came back from school I saw it was wrecked.
Mom hasn't said anything about it?
She just greeted me.
Let's hope he didn't kill anyone.
If such thing happened he would tell.
Grandpa is an unsafe driver.
Once he was backing off, I said check the mirror...
he got upset "What do I need these mirrors for."
dad, can we have a word?
Boys, go upstairs. - I'm watching tv.
Obey your mom.
What the heck...
what a drag.
Why are you so gloomy?
Did something happen with the car today?
About what?
You broke the side mirror.
No, it's the headlight.
Someone rang your bell, there?
So, you're raising little spies?
Great.
Don't take it like that.
You break a light, it is normal that your family is concerned.
Just a little bump.
So, it's true.
It was a huge dump truck, what could I do?
This can't be called an accident.
You're blowing this out of proportion.
So, no one got injured. -Of course.
This is a sign that you have to stop driving.
From tomorrow please stop driving.
How are you talking to me? -You don't like it?
You 'tell' me to stop with your stance of superiority.
You are forbidding your own father? -Of course not.
We're just expressing our great concern.
We are asking you, please stop driving.
And if I just refuse?
I confiscate your keys.
Are you treating me like a kid?
Please don't get mad.
We are really concerned.
Told you I'm fine.
So, you say, but you did bump a truck.
Plus, the expenses on the other party too.
It's been solved. -How?
We gave him cash. -Who did?
A lady.
A lady? -Miss Kayo.
You were with a lady. -Is that wrong?
Of course, it is.
When mom is out.
I take whomever I want in my car.
Dismissed.
We're not done yet. -I am.
What a blunder.
Yes.
Darling, I'm in Copenhagen. arrived safe and sound.
The flight was very quiet.
Everything is fine at home?
Everything is fine, I'm glad to hear your flight was good.
I'm so glad. -I'm glad too.
You know darling, the meals are great in the business class.
There was caviar.
So delicious.
Mr. Hirata, your sister is here to see you.
Yes.
Welcome.
So many pianos...
all prices.
Check this Taizo, what a nice piano.
How much is it?
This one is great too with the lion feet.
So refined.
Is it expensive?
Mommy.
I love this sound, please buy it.
You know the talent immediately.
It's expensive.
I'll be staying late at work, please serve dinner to your granny. Sorry. Noriko.
Mr. Takano have you been able to eat?
If you need anything, just tell me.
Whisky. - whisky is not in the list.
I finish work at five. I'll meet you at granny's place. Shota.
Understood. Noriko.
You need a pillow.
Shota, take this please.
Hiroshi.
Yes? What is it?
I'm back, sorry it was an urgent matter.
You came too Shota?
It's been a while.
Thank you for your help. -Are you busy, mom?
A client I had a contract with suddenly disappeared.
Ahh.
In so many successions they don't even know what kind of life insurance they took.
That client was so glad when she saw the amount her spouse left her...
but the procedure was a real headache.
You guys ate? -I made a ramen.
Shota, let's go.
Take this delicious dorayaki they gave me.
Granny we're going, be well ok.
Hiroshi is going.
Granny confuses him with a certain Hiroshi.
Wasn't he that uncle Kokura?
She has a soft spot for men.
She can't even remember me, but that Hiroshi is still alive in her.
I hate that.
See you.
Thank you so much. -See you.
The dorayaki. -Thank you very much.
Good night.
Your dad went away with another woman?
No, he's living alone.
There was no infidelity involved then.
No, rather, emotional entanglement.
They're not young now, maybe they could get back together.
Won't happen.
When people break a simple bond...
it may be possible to repair it...
but for dad and mom...
they were so intimately entangled...
only a sharp cut could separate them.
Your mother has been living there for how long?
When she took in granny from the countryside...
10 years...
time flies by.
Your mom pays the rent every month?
Obviously.
We could all pay together for a bigger house.
What do you mean?
We can all live together with your mom and granny.
Your mother seems overwhelmed.
You're such a good man, Shota.
It's not goodness, it's a rational approach.
Eventually we'll have kids, right?
Your mom could help there.
You want kids?
Right.
Maruta waving a little stick on a construction site?
All day in the sun...
a scorching heat, wrapped in all his gear.
Tough job.
How did you recognize him, it's been 40, rather 50 years?
I thought I knew that face and I saw his badge.
They have to wear it. "Maruta"
Genpe. I remembered.
We didn't spare him.
(Maruta=a log), Hey the log.
He was a great guy.
Mr. Hirata called him "hey Maruta"
he seemed so weak and pitiful...
a sad sight.
He was embarrassed too.
You were there too Mrs. Kayo? -I was.
You two guys riding together?
You guys don't waste your time.
It was by chance, right? -Sure.
And that was the first time I got into his car.
Enough with that.
But how about Mr. Maruta.
What if the whole class gathered to help him?
Like, in a good restaurant. -Right.
But how do we find him.
The construction site he was on has stopped.
How could we do, Mukai?
It's easy.
How?
My younger brother is a private detective, it's his job.
You just find the company in charge of those works.
It won't take long.
You're great Mr. Mukai.
Ask.
I'll also have him inquire about your infidelity.
Gimme a break.
Then I'll blackmail you.
Hey, where's Maruta?
The old guy.
He's on his lunch break.
Mr. Maruta.
Yesterday on your day off...
someone asked for you on behalf of your class mates...
call them, they'd like to see you.
Mr. Maruta, how old are you?
73.
Same as my dad.
You have water?
Please keep hydrated.
"These red flowers..."
"are they spider lilies?"
you're going out?
Gathering with old classmates to talk about our youth days.
So, when will you be back? -I'll be late.
Great.
I'll go with friends watch a Kabuki play.
Great.
You deserve to spread your wings too sometimes.
Are you taking the car? But you'll be drinking.
See you later.
Little birdie, such a good boy.
"Fumie: For the whole family"
I'd like to talk about dad's driving license.
"it is an important matter for this family."
General meeting of siblings tomorrow at 10.
October, 3 at what time?
I invite you to an eel restaurant. Fumie.
Okay, I'll be there. Family is not an easy business. Shota.
School anthem: "A shining spring..."
"in the blue sky the roaring voice..."
"of the century that we listen to..."
"let's open up a new Japan..."
"with courage and by studying hard..."
"the beautiful dream of youth"
"engraved into our hearts beauty and virtue"
it's here.
Hey, Miss Kayo.
I was waiting for you, please sit down.
We ate already.
We're here to drink and have a good time.
Here, Miss Kayo, this is Mr. Maruta.
Good evening, a nice occasion.
It's great that you found him.
He was so shy, we had to drag him.
We had a reunion with a bunch of classmates.
By classmates he means a bunch of elderly.
Let's celebrate the occasion and drink.
Kanpai.
Miss kayo, do you have ginkgo nuts?
I just received a fresh delivery, there's plenty.
Roast them delicately, salt them and serve them in a plate.
He loves them.
He was born in a big textile family...
they had ginkgo trees yay big...
fall coming, they'd harvest mountains of nuts.
You remember Mukai.
His mother was roasting them for us, a plateful.
So full we couldn't stop belching.
He said, if I ordered a last meal, it would be gingko.
And so, we called him Maruta Ginkgo...
instead of Genpe he was named Ginkgo.
Prepare them soon.
Alright, alright.
Let's drink, don't be shy.
Hirata, come on.
No excuses.
Tonight, we forget all the pat and drink.
The best goal keeper of Osaki High School.
We celebrate the reunion with Maruta Genpe.
Hurray.
Maruta hurray, Maruta.
Hurray.
Maruta hurray, Maruta hurray, Maruta hurray.
Yes.
Ken, it's dad.
Can you hear me?
I hear you.
I'm eating out with a colleague.
Tell mom I'll be late.
She's not here. -Where is she?
At the Kabuki watching a play.
Right, it's tonight.
She left you some dinner.
She wore her kimono.
She powdered her nose and went to the Kabuki.
What could be interesting about that?
Right.
They watch men dressed as women singing with a high pitch voice.
How about dinner, then?
We ordered pizzas.
Great, see you.
Dad is clueless about Japanese culture.
How pathetic.
One more miss kayo.
I warm it up.
Delicious.
Top quality. - have more.
Miss kayo, more please.
It's hard to believe.
The more you drink the closer you come to your old self.
You were such a handsome man, Maruta.
But you on the other hand, you were ugly.
Don't be rude.
He had the mug of a catfish but the girls loved him.
Right?
Sure, I've been loved.
You remember from the tennis club...
that girl named Takano Setsuko.
She was beautiful...
she was tall, her eyes were sparkling...
like a queen.
She Saturday next to me, I helped her study.
Don't say more.
And so, what happened to her?
Obviously... she dumped me.
I remember.
At the end of the year party, he was so drunk.
"I'll die and feed the catfish."
he made such a commotion trying to jump from the bridge.
Poor boy. There, eat this.
It's fried catfish. - I'll eat even the head.
We were so young.
I'm sure you remember her, Maruta.
Takano Setsuko.
I do remember her.
She was so beautiful.
The fact is, I married her.
I didn't know.
Is that true?
You and Setsuko?
And she became Maruta Setsuko.
But son after she reverted to Takano Setsuko.
You divorced.
She wasn't satisfied.
She realized how dull I was.
Well...
we had a daughter together...
but she took her away with her.
She must be a full-grown adult by now.
Sorry for casting a cloud on this conversation.
Now let's cheer up and sing a song.
"It was raining on my house in Holland"
Sorry... the bathroom.
Sorry.
Ouch.
It's here.
I didn't know he married her.
He dealt with his inheritance here and opened a business in Hiroshima...
in real estate...
maybe they were married then.
When things were still rosy for them.
What happened next?
Then Japanese economy collapsed...
riddled with debts he fled around japan.
He ended up in Tokyo where he settled down.
That's what I heard. -And Setsuko...
she dumped him?
Possibly.
I can't believe how a clever girl like Setsuko...
ended up with a construction worker like him.
Love has its mysteries.
This quiet big guy seduced the heart of a beauty.
So, he had his days of happiness.
He sure did.
Well.
I should go.
That early?
I'll get the train.
Listen to Maruta's story.
Too dark for me. -Don't say that...
stay till the end.
I'd like to shit but there's no paper.
It's on the top shelf...Mr. Hirata.
Find it for him.
I'm coming.
I'll be back.
Miss kayo thanks for everything.
Mr. Mukai, wait, wait.
Thank you.
Hey, darling, it's me.
Open up.
It was endless.
A glass of water.
Had to put up with the company songs.
Called a taxi, bowed to everyone...
what a drag.
What's with the dirty shoes?
Someone came?
Your dad came home drunk with a buddy.
"let him stay for the night."
who is he?
An old classmate.
I knew they had this reunion today.
Where does he sleep?
The bedroom upstairs.
What? in my mom's bed?
Is that a joke?
You should have refused.
They were so drunk, they didn't even acknowledge me.
We won with the penalty shootout.
You had blood all over your face.
I didn't know. you had blood all over your face.
I didn't know.
Tell him to go away now.
They don't listen to anything I say.
You go ahead.
This is so annoying.
I hate drunk people.
You're one of them too.
My drinking is business related, idiot.
The girls had their eyes on you. -Enough with that.
Father.
What?
I'm going to bed. you need something?
All fine, thank you.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Let's sleep, I'm done.
This cute lady is your daughter-in-law?
And a noisy one.
That's how you get beautiful grandkids...
beautiful I don't know, cheeky, certainly.
She's always badmouthing me to my son.
Everything we talk it turns bad.
This family is going to the drain.
Really?
Sleep.
This is your wife?
She looks like a lady.
Madam, I'm enjoying your hospitality.
I'm Maruta Genpe.
Your husband took good care of me when we were students.
He helped me study.
He'd say "read that book".
He lent me a book from a novelist named Salinger.
We went to the movies.
He taught me so much.
This is how I became a man.
Hirata is so lucky...
surrounded with all his family.
In a gorgeous house.
Sleeping in deep and large beds.
I envy him, madam.
Stop this mumbling.
Sleep now.
Yes, I'll sleep.
It's okay Madame.
I'm used to it.
I was well scolded in my young days.
"Maruta, Maruta, be serious."
I hadn't had such good sake in a long time...
that was so delicious... ginkgo nuts.
And to drink sake with gingko nuts...
so perfect.
Gingko.
This evening was so delightful.
Shota.
Where's Noriko?
She had to visit her grandma.
She doesn't have to come anyway...
a busy nurse like her.
Hi.
Hello, you have a match today?
It's the final in Tama-district.
You're playing in position 4, Shin? -Right.
Why are you here? -Family meeting.
It's gonna be tough. -We'll do our best.
Wake up.
Time to go back.
"It's the Hirata mansion, 2-chome"
"I'd like to place an order for eel."
That will be 1, 2, 3. -7 persons.
For 7.
While I'm at it, I'll order also...
eel liver soup, please.
Good morning dad.
What are you doing here?
It's an important family meeting.
Go get dressed, quick.
You stink of sake.
You drank all night.
Are you serious?
Oh, yes.
Shota, take the car key from his room.
It's hanging by the door.
We are taking it today.
I'm opposed to such coercive methods.
Go get it.
Can't ask him anything.
See how kind he is. -Really?
Y'all came for a purpose?
What? you called us all here.
To discuss father's driving license.
Ah, right.
It's important.
Father and son drunk.
Go get dressed, quick.
We need a lock.
What a shame.
He was such a handsome student.
Too late for regrets.
You bet.
Sorry, I forget you're his wife.
But you saw that right.
So, you found it?
Say? -What?
The key?
There's someone. -Where?
Dad's room.
Who is it?
Oh. he's still there.
Who is he?
He came back last night with his school buddy.
They were so drunk.
I thought he'd be up and away early morning.
He did that? so unpleasant.
You don't know him?
Could you wake him and tell him to go?
Tell him we have a family meeting.
I can't.
No big deal, wake him up.
I can't. -Why?
Tell us why?
He's dead.
What a stupid prank.
How would you know?
He's cold, go see for yourself.
Taizo, you go check.
I don't have the stomach for this.
What a coward.
I'm going.
Men are useless.
You guys are all talk.
Maybe I didn't see right.
Obviously, since you're so unreliable.
Excuse me, sir?
Please, wake up, sir?
What do you think?
He's really dead.
It's scary.
Taizo. -It's okay.
I'm scared.
You'll be fine, hush, hush.
Hey, Fumie.
I'm so constipated.
We'll see about that later...
your guest just passed.
Who?
The man you invited last night.
That guy? He can't die.
I'm so sick.
Hello.
What are you both doing?
Good morning, I'm late.
As usual you're resplendent Noriko.
Your patients are such lucky guys.
It's good to see you again, Shigeko.
Something happened?
Yes.
Noriko, you're a nurse.
You don't mind these things. -What things?
It seems someone died. -Who died?
He died? dad died?
He's alive, right here.
What?
Who died?
We don't know him. - Where?
Upstairs.
Right Shota?
What's going on?
Dad came back with a friend.
He's lying upstairs, I shook him, he didn't wake up.
There's someone lying upstairs.
Call an ambulance.
The ambulance is 911?
It's 119, at least you could remember that.
Common sense.
Who are you talking to?
Do I need ambulances regularly?
Don't fight now.
Please call quickly.
What number was it 1...1...?
I'll call.
Ouch.
Hello.
Ambulances.
Address: Aobaku Utsukushigaoka 2-53-4
it's the Hirata residence.
We have to call the family.
Do we know his coordinates?
Father, do you know the telephone number of your friend?
I don't know.
Does he have a family?
He lives on his own.
We have to call someone.
He probably has a wallet or a phone in his pocket.
We should search.
You can't search the body of a victim like this.
Victim?
Who?
Father, don't panic...
your friend has died.
Died?
Taizo, you're okay?
Excuse me.
I'm Nakamura from Aobaku-station.
The ambulance company called me.
First, we must preserve the scene.
You can't touch anything, no one is going out.
So, this is the departed?
Wrong person... he's upstairs.
I'm so sorry.
What just happened?
Excuse me.
You okay? wait.
I'm new to this. -Hold on.
I'm so ashamed.
Ambulance team.. -Upstairs.
Are you okay? -It's not him.
Let's go upstairs.
Sorry.
Low blood sugar, give him this.
Sir, can you hear me?
I'm fine. - it's not you.
20 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
No response we pursue resuscitation.
He's not responding.
His heart has stopped.
He even has postmortem lividity.
This man was in your care?
I'm a member of this family, I'm a nurse.
He was a friend of my dad.
We don't have his coordinates.
We'll let the police take over the procedure.
Alright, I get it.
We stop resuscitation.
What happened?
Someone had an accident.
The grandpa? -Quite possible.
And his wife is on a trip.
It's terrible.
Excuse me.
They're not taking him.
He's better.
Anything happens we call you.
We're going.
No one touched this whisky? -We didn't.
It stinks.
He drank a lot.
Tennessee?
Are you okay?
Sorry, to trouble you.
I'm fine.
We're going.
You are not taking the body?
The police started their procedure, they'll question you on the circumstances.
On the circumstances?
We'll be interrogated.
Thank you for your patience.
We'll talk now.
Please, sit down.
So that person upstairs is not a member of this family.
Do you know his name?
Dad, you know. -Maruta Genpe.
I know how to spell his name but I don't know his address.
What's his connection to you?
He's an old classmate.
My dad if from Hiroshima, he graduated from Osaki school.
When did Mr. Maruta arrive here? -At night.
At what time? -Well...
how could you remember, dad? what time Fumie?
00:30, they were really drunk.
What a shame.
Did Mr. Maruta eat or drink something here?
Well, the whisky...
the bourbon on the table?
Yes.
You are the daughter?
She's my wife, I'm the son of this elderly.
The daughter-in-law, the shrilling voice with glasses my sister the dreamer, my brother.
Accompanied by their close one.
Why did you all gather?
There's an important family matter.
It's a family meeting to discuss a matter.
Alright, and so you invited him to stay overnight?
I wasn't home yet, my wife let him in.
Why didn't you send him home with a taxi?
It was a remote place in Saitama.
You could have paid.
You didn't have to listen to dad.
You're useless.
What did you think? letting a stranger under our roof.
He died in mom's bed.
How do we tell her that? -How is it my fault?
He comes home with an old friend. How can I refuse?
What? now I'm responsible for everything.
Konosuke, that's not a way to talk to her.
What should I say?
She's in shock, you should side with her instead.
I agree.
Fumie is miserable.
Great, you have great insights on occasions.
What are you doing, dad?
You bear the responsibility of this. -Sure.
Please, people calm down.
What counts now is if we have a criminal case here.
What do you mean a criminal case?
If it is a murder?
You mean dad killed him?
People, calm down.
Who saw him dead first, this morning?
Who discovered him.
Who is it?
Obviously, you father, you were sleeping by his side.
Dad.
You came down to the toilet. Was he still alive then?
I tried to wake him up and told him to go back.
You touched the body?
You tried to wake him up like this.
That's how you said. -Not with that weird voice.
You were half asleep and didn't notice he was dead.
Right.
I had no idea... -...he was dead, right?
I had no... -Mr. inspector.
My dad has a big mouth but...
he has a good nature, he is shy, he is modest and tight-fisted.
He would never kill anyone.
Right, Shota?
Sure, he is modest, but there's no need to call him tight-fisted.
Indeed, you didn't have to say that.
You remember what you said when we bought Kana her piano?
I'd like to say...
people. if the fight could wait.
I've had enough of this.
In my experience either his heart or his brain let go.
We'll take him and inquire the true cause.
So, you guys are taking the body.
Absolutely. -I'm relieved.
Who's paying for that.
We're taking this burden.
We pay with our taxes. -Really?
Tell me.
We don't have the coordinates of this man...
maybe he has a wallet or a phone on him.
We'll find out and call his family.
Could you tell us his address too?
If the family can't be reached.
We bounce back on you. Would anyone want to come?
I'll go. -Fine let it be you.
I don't see who else would help anyway.
Come on Konosuke, apologize to your wife.
That's the right thing to do.
I was wrong.
That's not enough, you must apologize.
Darling, I'm sorry.
Excellent.
Noriko.
Yes.
Maruta is really dead?
Yes.
This is the Hirata residence.
Oh, it's you mother. I'm Taizo, hi.
Where are you?
In Norway.
That's fantastic.
We're all doing great, as usual.
Alright, I'll tell that to father.
Mother is calling.
It's night there, they have a wonderful aurora borealis.
She said I could die there.
Let her die.
He said it's great...
yes, yes, yes.
Eel restaurant delivery for 7.
Mother, take care.
It's heavy.
Anything happened? The police are there.
How much?
Let's go.
Go ahead.
Coming.
You go ahead too.
Alright, we're reverting.
Okay.
I got it.
You okay? - yes, going down.
Someone give a hand.
Yes.
Are you okay?
He's not.
Mom.
Sorry for all the trouble.
It's all good.
We finally got in touch with a brother.
Sit down.
He lives in Osaka Konohana.
He was very distant on the phone.
Since his brother's bankruptcy 20 years ago they lost contact.
"I'm not taking care of his body or his funeral." He said.
He has a daughter who married and lives in Hong Kong.
We can't reach her.
This kind of sad scenario happens sometimes.
Family ties are lost, the "wandering seniors" phenomenon in our society.
We can only be sorry.
And so, what happens to Maruta's body?
Usually family takes the body for a funeral...
otherwise the state takes care of it.
That is.
The state has a fund for these funerals.
It's a sad sight.
The undertaker is alone to send the body.
Could we have his address?
Sure.
Tonight's weather report.
The sky will cloudy...
later in the evening the weather will uncertain.
With risks of rain and even thunder.
It's going to rain.
A rain of tears.
Mr. Maruta was always seated at that desk.
He looked sad.
But he drank good sake.
And he died at a friend's place.
Could have been worse.
Mr. Maruta.
Would have been awful to die in the run-down apartment.
Let's have a little prayer.
"Namuamidabutsu, Namuamidabutsu"
his heart was weak.
I kept telling him.
Apply for a health insurance.
He said "No, I brought it on myself"
I don't want the state to take care of me.
What kind of attitude is that?
Health insurance is a citizen's right...
I told him he didn't have to be ashamed of it.
He would smile and shake his head.
Such a good man.
How come good people always go so soon.
My dad went just like that.
He wasn't taking care of his health.
Ah, wait I'll bring a candle and incense.
What is it?
His life is so sad.
So, the police kept the body?
He's in the care of the state.
He's probably entrusted to the funeral service of their morgue.
He must be peopled for incineration.
When?
They said probably sometimes tomorrow morning.
A tupperware with eel. -Thank you.
It's been a long day.
We'll have to postpone our matter to another day.
Our matter? -Dad's driving license.
Right, this is why we came here in the first place.
Father, take good care, take the drug for your tension.
Fumie, thank you for your good care.
Please wait, y'all.
I have a request.
I'd like someone to accompany me to the cremation tomorrow.
Since he died here we have this connection...
I can't, I'm going to Shanghai tomorrow.
I understand.
I wonder if Shigeko is busy.
No one is free for a total stranger's funeral.
Fumie is busy too.
We have the teachers meeting for the boys.
I'm sorry.
Of course, Noriko you're very busy at the hospital.
Well.
He'll have a one-person funeral...
his whole life has been a valley of tears.
What did he do to deserve this?
He failed his business, drowned in debt.
Was taken in charge by the state...
and at the end of that...
he will take his last trip abandoned too?
He duly paid his taxes.
He even created employment with his business.
Why him?
An old man over 70 sweating on a construction field.
Waving his red stick.
So, we work until we die, in this country.
In fact, Noriko and I had decided...
to go just the two of us to the cremation.
You two guys?
I'm fine, tomorrow I'm on a late shift.
You're not disrupting your schedule.
Noriko doesn't consider Mr. Maruta like a total stranger.
My father lives alone, he has a pace-maker...
but he likes sake and hates doctors.
We never know what could happen.
Every time I call to inquire...
he says "I don't need you to worry, I've lived long enough."
even if I died a dog's death, I'm fine.
He says that boldly but there is something sad in his voice.
You're a good daughter.
So, the both of us will be attending tomorrow.
It will be perfect, the three of us.
Thank you.
Good night.
Father.
A laxative.
You should take it before going to bed.
Thank you but I just shat a big heap.
Thank you.
You're all so kind.
That makes me happy.
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho.
You're here for Mr. Maruta?
Noriko.
They came too.
So, you guys are joining us.
Taizo so a dream when someone died.
It left us with a bad feeling.
Are we on time? -Perfect.
You guys came too.
Till the very last minute I wasn't sure I'd make it.
Sorry we're so late.
What happened to your trip in Shanghai?
He changed his flight to be able to make it.
It's all dad's fault, we're all so busy.
Dad is not there?
Not yet.
He should be presiding the ceremony.
He told us he had an errand he'd drive here.
He'll be driving his car? goodness.
I hope he doesn't drive the highway backward.
It's okay, let's move on.
You are the undertaker?
Everybody is here? -Yes, yes.
But father... -I don't have much time.
Let's start then.
Let's keep it simple.
Please say your goodbye to the departed.
If you want to deposit flowers.
Your flowers.
He did come driving.
You guys all came?
Even you Konosuke.
Thanks to you all.
Thank you so much.
I'm sure he rejoices too.
Let's wrap it up, I don't have time.
What did you buy? - Maruta's favorite.
That's what he wanted for his last meal.
He used to eat quantities of them.
That's indeed the last meal he ate.
What is it?
Ginkgo nuts?
You wait for us Maruta.
We'll be there with you soon.
We'll drink sake together again.
We'll have a rain of ginkgo nuts.
Right.
I forgot, sorry.
This triangle...
What?
On the forehead.
Idiot, not yours.
It's not for me?
Don't laugh.
Mr. officer, wrap it up.
This is time to let Mr. Maruta go.
The person presiding the ceremony.
By breaking this stone, you break the circle of reincarnations.
Please.
"break the circle of reincarnations".
Once more. -Once more.
How does that work?
Father.
Maybe it's because it's hard for you to let him go.
You said something beautiful.
Right, I feel the same as you.
Now it is time.
Maruta.
Goodbye.
The best goal keeper of Osaki school.
We're celebrating Maruta's whole life.
Hurray, Hurray, Maruta...
hurray, hurray, Maruta, Hurray, Hurray, Maruta,
gingko.
We sent him.
Thank you all for interrupting your busy lives for this occasion.
The waiting room.
What's the sound?
Listen to that.
Did you introduce something explosive into the coffin?
We inserted kilos of ginkgo nuts. -They are probably bursting open.
Ginkgo nuts? It's exploding all over. I thought it was a terro attack.
That's better.
He must be really surprised now.
All these nuts ready for consumption.
He loves them so much.
Thank you, Fumie.
You too Shigeko.
Hurry up.
Thank you, see you.
Konosuke.
Thank you so much for making an opening in your schedule.
When I'm back from Shanghai, I'll have your license revoked.
Let's go.
I come in peace and he treats me like...
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At what time was this one taken?
What time was it in Japan?
Dinner.
Call grandpa.
What are you doing?
Stop.
Grandpa, dinner.
Hey.