Things that you take for granted...
come to you easily.
However,
they are unattainable to some people.
To those people,
the life that you take for granted...
is an incomparable blessing.
The fact that you were born and exist in this world,
just this alone,
- gives you unlimited possibilities. - Your identification card, please.
And a bright future.
That's why...
you can be greedier.
You can do more of what you want to do.
If you don't have...
the real feeling of your own existence,
then...
you don't call that living.
No matter how much you take your happiness for granted,
please,
be aware of it.
Then, at all times,
look to the future...
and move forward.
Good morning.
Rei, you're early as usual.
Good morning.
That's hot.
I want a taste too.
Delicious.
Good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Good morning.
Oh, no.
Satsuki.
What will happen to your boyfriend if you do go to Paris for training?
I'm definitely going even if he tells me not to.
That's great. I wish I could go too.
But that's just a pipe dream for me.
I'm just a part-time worker.
The company will never send me.
It'll be good if I can go on my own someday.
Where is the egg wash?
It's here.
Thank you.
Good morning.
It's done.
Thank you.
Sorry.
Tanizaki.
Please put this in the fridge.
Okay.
This was decided a few days ago at the meeting.
Tanizaki.
Yes?
From next month,
you will be promoted to a full-time employee.
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
What's wrong, Rei? Are you not happy?
It's not that.
This is so sudden, I'm just shocked.
You have been a part-timer here since high school.
It has been four years.
The other day,
the headquarters manager tried your apple pie.
He recommended you after that.
Amazing! Congratulations.
- That's great. - You must work harder now.
Thank you, everybody.
Okay, let's open then.
Yes!
Please bring me the tray.
Okay.
Excuse me.
(Cote d'Azur, Mont Blanc, Opera)
(Saharan Orange Cafe, Fruit Tart, Noisette Citron)
(Chocolate Espresso)
I should work harder too.
Do your best.
Thank you for waiting. Please come in.
Welcome.
Are you Ms. Hirata who made a reservation?
These are the documents needed for official employment.
Certificate of Residence.
A document to prove that you're a resident.
You can have it done at the City Office.
Okay.
Do you want to go to Paris?
What?
Many people in the company want to go.
The competition may be fierce,
but do your best.
And submit the documents quickly.
Being a full-time employee...
means you can apply to train in Paris.
You're the first to come in every morning.
You clean the place, prepare the ingredients...
and make samples, don't you?
I have noticed it.
Your passion.
Thank you. I will work hard.
(Minami City Office)
(Night and Holiday Counter)
Is this Transfer of Residence form good to go?
Please fill it in according to this example.
Kiyama, smile.
Can't he be a bit more friendly?
I've never seen him smile.
I'll leave it to you all now.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Please take care of this.
Okay.
Okay, I'll take it.
Thank you.
Excuse me, I'd like to apply for this.
Certificate of Residence.
Please show some identity as proof of person.
Proof of person?
A driver's license or medical card.
I don't have a driver's license.
Health insurance card is fine too.
Health insurance card?
If you don't have it, please come another day.
Please wait.
I have this one.
Not acceptable? Then...
What about this?
Still no?
Please bring your health insurance card.
Also,
the night service counter only deals with application forms.
After that, you'll have to come back for it.
Does that mean I have to return another time?
This is the policy.
Sorry, but I'm in a hurry.
I'd like to have it done earlier.
If you come during the day, it'll be done right there and then.
I can't come during the day because of work.
I know.
Can you please accept this form for now?
You can process it for me.
I will get the necessary proof and when I come next time,
we can have it done then, right?
It is policy to have the ID attached to the application form.
Do you like desserts?
This is an apple pie from our store.
It's very delicious.
Even though I made a mistake with it,
it hasn't affected the taste at all.
Please enjoy it, everyone.
No, thank you.
It's a rule to not accept gifts.
Actually, I purposely made a mistake because I wanted to take it home.
So it's fine.
That is not a reason for me to accept it.
It is.
As thanks for helping me process the form first.
I work long hours,
so I'll be really grateful if you can help me with this.
This is the most sincere plea of my life.
Please.
You must bring your ID when you come back for it.
Okay, great.
Please enjoy.
Please take it back.
Are you sure?
This is the policy.
All right.
I'll leave it to you then.
I'll come for it tomorrow.
I say, do you know where my insurance card is?
Insurance card?
The important documents are in that drawer.
What?
Over there.
No, I'm going to gain weight again.
That one is a mistake.
What?
I make mistakes sometimes.
Liar.
The mistake was deliberate so you could bring it home.
Only heaven knows.
Not at all. I know that too.
My sister is very shrewd.
You caught me.
I found it.
(Tanizaki Yoko, Tanizaki Mao)
Strange.
Mine is not here.
Do you need to go to the hospital?
No.
I need an ID to get some documents.
Mom is on night duty today.
What documents?
Actually, I am being promoted...
to a full-time worker.
- Really? - Yes.
I'll be able to ease Mom's burden a bit.
Coming.
Grandma.
Is Mao around?
Grandma.
How are you, Mao?
She is on night duty today, right?
Do you mean Mom? Yes, she is.
I bought sushi.
Great.
(Northern Medical Center)
Mr. Okubo, you're looking good.
Mrs. Kitajo, let me help you up.
- All right. - One, two...
Here. Are you okay?
Are these your daughters?
Yes, two sisters.
Not three sister?
How can that be?
Let me do it for you.
It's good to have daughters.
Are they still schooling?
Yes, the younger one is still in middle school.
The older one has graduated high school and is working now.
Is that so?
It must have been hard...
bringing up two kids.
Okay.
But I'm doing my best, so that in this way...
I can support them with all I've got.
That is what parents are.
They look delicious.
Mao, pick out your favorite ones.
Okay.
Which ones would you like, Rei?
Grandma, listen.
Rei is going to become a full-time worker.
I received news today.
I see.
Have you done the paperwork for your official appointment?
Not yet. In the process.
Is that so?
Grandma, which one would you like?
Mao, you like salmon roe, don't you?
Eat them all.
- Can I? - Of course.
Thank you for the food.
Mom.
- Mom. - Yes?
Where is my health insurance card?
I need it for work.
Mom.
Goodness.
You'll catch a cold like this.
(Beginner's French)
Tanizaki.
Yes?
Have you been to the City Office?
Yes, I have.
But the officer said I needed an ID for proof of person.
I still can't find my insurance card.
I'll get you registered,
so get it done soon.
That's great. Thank you.
Did you bake it this morning?
It looks just okay on the outside.
But the taste is not bad.
Really?
Shall we put it out and see if it sells?
If it is to be displayed for sale, you'll have to step up your game.
Okay.
(Minami City Office)
Could you please deal with these?
Okay.
One certified copy of resident ID.
Where is the proof of person?
The applicant said she'll bring it with her when she comes for it.
What?
Goodness.
That's fine,
but can't you be a bit friendlier, Kiyama?
Don't you think raising the quality of service is just as important,
even for an office worker?
Goodness.
Tanizaki Rei.
She is not registered as a resident on this address.
What?
Those registered...
are just the owner, Tanizaki Yoko, and Tanizaki Mao.
What is going on?
Maybe there was some error in the procedure...
when they moved house.
The Tanizakis moved to our district 14 years ago.
The husband, Tanizaki Keisuke's name was taken out not long after that.
It's either he moved away or he died.
There may be some other reason for this.
Some other reason?
It could be that the mom adopted the child...
without the child's knowledge.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Can I receive welfare without a resident ID?
Please wait for a moment.
Good evening.
Is this acceptable as proof of identity?
Yes, it is.
That's great.
Are the documents ready?
Are the name and address correct?
Yes.
Is the owner Tanizaki Yoko?
That's right.
Well...
What about your dad?
My dad?
He died in an accident 14 years ago.
Is there a problem?
None at all.
Your name is not registered as a resident for this address.
What does that mean?
Does that mean I don't have an ID?
Yes.
Why?
I have been living at this address when I was little.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The Welfare Department deals with social welfare matters.
Please make inquiries there.
I understand.
But I went to school like normal.
I attended Minami Kawakita Elementary School...
and Yokomine Middle School,
So does my younger sister, Mao.
Is that so?
(Questionnaire)
Excuse me.
Do my mom and sister have resident IDs?
Yes, they do.
So...
is it just me?
But I live with them.
Why?
I wonder why.
Could it be an oversight by the City Office?
Yes, maybe they made a mistake.
Can you check it for me?
Yes.
Thank you for your help.
I'll come back tomorrow evening.
(Minami City Office)
(Please close door after entering.)
Mom.
What are you doing here?
I went to the City Office just now.
While I was there,
I found out that I don't have a resident ID.
But they said Mao has one.
Isn't that strange?
Hey.
Could it be...
that I am not...
your biological daughter?
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
You definitely are my daughter.
I gave birth to you and brought you up...
with my own hands.
Goodness.
Don't say such things again.
You'll scare me.
Of course.
People do say we look alike.
Tanizaki, a patient is calling for you.
I'll be there right away.
I need to go.
Be careful on your way home.
Mom.
Thank you for the French textbooks.
I'll work hard.
Do your best.
What? That's strange.
How could you be the only one without an ID?
It is really weird.
Is it the City Office's error? They must have been careless.
You're right.
I'll certainly get them to investigate.
More importantly,
what are we going to do for Mom's birthday tomorrow?
Shall we give her a surprise party?
I'll make the cake.
(Patisserie Charlotte)
(Greetings)
(Kataoka)
Welcome home.
I'm back.
(Suspicion Of Bribery, Police Launching Investigation)
Good morning.
Naoto.
Good morning.
My teacher praised me yesterday for my good penmanship.
Really? That's cool.
We are going for an excursion tomorrow.
Can you come along, Mr. Kiyama?
I told you he has to work.
But...
All right.
Let's go to the park on my next day off.
Okay!
Let's have breakfast.
Okay.
I need to go an hour earlier today too.
Again?
Because of work?
Yes.
Thank you.
- Thank you for the food. - Thank you for the food.
(Mom, thank you for everything.)
(Natsume Shusaku)
Sorry to keep you waiting.
- Sorry for coming so suddenly. - It's fine.
Why do you want to see the president?
I happened to be here for some business nearby.
He has been very kind to me, so I wanted to pay my respects.
Is that so?
The president is on leave for a while.
Is that so?
I really wanted to see him.
I didn't even attend his wife's funeral.
Did the 49-day memorial end smoothly?
Yes, it did.
I'll go to her grave then.
The president's wife was very kind to me too.
The president must be very sad.
He is.
Has he gone on a trip?
He has gone to his relatives in Tokyo.
Relatives in Tokyo?
Welcome.
It's very fresh and tasty.
Here is your 600 yen change.
I have put the candles in too.
Thank you for coming.
Welcome.
Well...
Yes?
Which ones are nice?
I would recommend the apple pie.
Apple pie?
I made it myself.
Really?
I'll try it then.
Thank you very much. How many would you like?
Please give me two.
Okay.
Thank you for coming.
I sold some apple pies!
Really?
Kiyama.
You look like you are well.
I happened to be on a stakeout nearby.
A serial arson suspect has appeared.
From next month onward,
I'll be able to return to the city news desk.
Really?
- That's wonderful. - Yes.
Time flies.
It has been three years since that incident.
How is work at the City Office as a temporary staff?
Like normal.
Well...
It looks like they are recruiting special reporters now.
I still feel that you were born to write.
Why don't you treat this opportunity as a rehabilitation?
I won't write again.
Are you punishing yourself?
All because of that report?
It wasn't your fault.
You shouldn't blame yourself like this.
I'm not blaming myself.
You are.
Isn't it why...
you are bearing a responsibility you don't need to bear?
What are you doing here?
Leave.
I told you to leave!
Tanizaki Rei.
She attended Minami Kawakita Elementary School...
and Yokomine Middle School.
She's not a registered resident,
but went to schools in this district?
They could have made some special arrangements.
Special arrangements?
Could be some special circumstances with the parents or the family.
She wanted me to investigate this.
Is that so?
Then let's check the mom's register.
- Tanizaki. - Yes?
You're now an official candidate for studying in Paris.
What?
You'll need to submit the documents as soon as you can.
All right, thank you very much.
She is not...
in her mom's family register.
Only Mao is recorded as her child.
Tanizaki Yoko.
She married Tanizaki Keisuke in June 1993.
Hey.
She married very soon after she divorced.
That's strange.
Rei was born...
in September,
three months after she remarried Tanizaki Keisuke.
This...
It most probably has to do with the "300 days" problem.
Kiyama, you'll have to be discreet about this.
Telling the person herself about it would be cruel.
Sorry, Mao. I'm late.
Welcome home.
Grandma, you're here too.
Mao insisted that I come.
Thank you.
Rei, where's the cake?
It's all ready. Here.
I'm going to get my documents.
Okay.
I won't be long.
All right.
(Mom, thank you for everything.)
- Coming. - You get the phone.
Hello, this is the Tanizaki household.
This is the Minami City Office, Family Registry.
I am Tadokoro.
May I speak to Ms. Tanizaki Rei?
My sister just left for the City Office.
Yes, all right.
- The City Office? - Yes.
She said it's to do with the family registry.
Family registry?
(Minami City Office)
I'm home.
Mom, you're back first.
What?
I was going to...
to wish you happy birthday together with Rei.
- This is amazing. - Mom, look at this.
Look.
Rei went early to work this morning to make it.
Hey. You're back.
Yes.
Rei has gone to the City Office.
An officer called regarding the family registry just now.
Mom, what's the matter?
Mom.
I'll go get changed.
Good evening.
I've come to get my residential documents.
I was having a lot of thoughts while coming here.
It made me all anxious thinking what if I am not my mom's daughter.
But I've confirmed it with my mom.
There is even a photo.
Actually...
What?
Is it not done yet?
Yes.
This would be very problematic for me.
I really need to have them as soon as possible.
Well...
This is actually the City Office's mistake, isn't it?
Are you Ms. Tanizaki Rei?
She is.
I am Tadokoro, in charge of the family registry.
I'll leave it to you then.
Kiyama, you're in charge of this.
Regarding your application for a resident ID...
Yes, I'd like to have it done as soon as possible.
You'll need to go through many procedures for this.
Then I'll start on it right now.
Firstly,
you'll need to be on the family registry.
Family registry?
We checked and found out...
that you are not on a family registry.
What?
So you'll need to sort out your family registry first.
Am I not on a family registry?
Yes.
So what...
After this,
once you have discussed this properly with your mom,
you can come back here to the Family Registrar.
Explain the details to her.
Thank you.
Discuss with my mom?
I may still be a minor, but I am already working.
Can't I handle this on my own?
It's not as simple as that.
I'll start on it now.
Can you help get my name on the family registry?
My mom's name is there, right?
I am my mom's daughter.
My younger sister's name is there, so I'd like my name added in.
It's not as straightforward as getting it done here and now.
It's going to involve a lot of work.
Please take time off to come here during the day.
I have never taken time off from work.
Besides,
there are things I must do at work.
If I don't hand them my documents, it'll be troublesome for others...
and I won't be qualified as a full-time staff.
I might also miss out on my application to study abroad.
Study abroad?
I might be given an opportunity to train in Paris.
So this is really going to be a problem for me.
I only just wanted to get a copy of my resident ID.
How did things turn out like this?
To become a full-time staff...
is a very big thing for me.
Why can't you understand?
In order for you to not troubles from now on,
you have to do this...
What's important is not the future, but right now!
We can see to the family registry later.
So please just give me the documents that I need to submit.
If you're not in the registry, you can't have a resident ID.
You won't be able to even get a passport to go abroad to study.
Then what should I do?
I can finally become a full-time employee.
You didn't have a health insurance card either.
Without health insurance,
you can't receive medical treatment if you are injured or sick.
Without any ID, you can't even rent a house.
You'll have trouble looking for a job, like now.
If you want to get married, you can't have your name registered.
When you have kids, they can't get their names registered either.
Even so...
I am still my mom's daughter!
I am my mom's daughter!
You don't have a birth certificate.
If you don't have a birth certificate,
a death certificate can't be issued even if you died.
I'm not dead. I'm still alive and well!
If your name is not in the family registry,
it means you don't exist!
Here!
This must be precious to you.
I think...
perhaps your mom was in a predicament at that time.
There are many reasons why people's name aren't registered,
but there are still ways to get it done.
I think that's what you need to focus on.
(Making a Family Register)
(People Without Family Register)
(Sunflower Forum)
I realized that I wasn't in the family registry...
when I went to apply for a passport...
to go on a school trip overseas.
My parents divorced after I was born.
I rented my current flat using my friend's name.
But now I have to find another one because the flat will be demolished.
My parents had me when they were teenagers...
and had run away from home.
Even their parents don't know of my existence.
I couldn't even get a proper compulsory education.
It's very hard but I'm doing my best to get myself registered.
Every district is different, but in my situation,
I was legitimized through Acknowledgment Arbitration.
Acknowledgment Arbitration.
(Acknowledgment Arbitration)
No matter what the situation,
I feel the key is the cooperation of the parents.
(Beginner's French)
Mom.
Rei.
You're back.
If...
I am really Mom and Dad's child,
why am I not in the family registry?
Why is Mao's name there, but not mine?
Rei.
You are...
my daughter.
You are my daughter and your dad's daughter.
Then why do I not have a birth certificate?
Was it because you didn't want me?
What an adorable baby.
That's not true.
Then why?
Why are you not saying anything?
Can you not answer me?
Hey.
Answer me.
Answer me!
I don't know anymore.
I just don't understand.
I don't understand.
Rei.
I...
Before I married your dad,
I was married to someone else.
Then we separated...
and I married your dad.
Then I had you.
But...
The law...
Because of the law,
I couldn't get you registered in your dad's family registry.
It has nothing to do with the law!
Have you never thought about me?
A day like this would come some day.
Why have you never thought about me all this time?
I'm sorry.
Why didn't you think about me?
It was to protect you.
Then protect me now!
The officer said there is a way to get registered.
Tomorrow,
come with me to the City Office.
Mom.
Hey.
Aren't you going to help me?
Hey.
Then why give me something like this?
I'm sorry.
Do you call yourself a parent?
Did you give birth to me...
to make me suffer?
I can't believe you anymore.
Rei, what's the matter?
Thank you for the French textbooks.
I'll work hard.
Do your best.
Hurry up.
- Wait. - Mr. Kiyama.
I'm back.
That's right. You're going on a trip today.
Yes.
He is going with his friends.
Mr. Kiyama, it would be great if you could come too.
I'm sorry.
It can't be helped.
We'll go to the park on his next day off.
- That's a promise. - Of course.
I prepared your breakfast.
Thank you.
I'll get going.
- We'll get going. - Take care now.
- Let's go. - Okay.
- Let's go. - Bye.
We're off.
It's done.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
From next month,
you will be promoted to a full-time employee.
Amazing! Congratulations.
- That's great. - You must work harder now.
Thank you, everybody.
Being a full-time employee...
means you can apply to train in Paris.
I have noticed it.
Your passion.
But the taste is not bad.
Shall we put it out and see if it sells?
Okay.
Rei?
What's the matter?
Are you okay?
You should go to the hospital.
Without health insurance,
you can't receive medical treatment if you are injured or sick.
I'm fine.
Everything has been a farce.
Everything until now.
The world I have been living in all along,
looks so unfamiliar now.
I feel as though my past...
and future...
have just been snatched from me.
But...
that's not it.
I wasn't snatched from me.
Because there was nothing to begin with.
In this world,
I have never existed.
Are you okay?
- Someone, please help! - What's the matter?
- She collapsed suddenly. - Are you okay?
Are you okay?
- Are you okay? - She's bleeding. Don't touch her.
Someone call the ambulance!
Don't...
- Don't call the ambulance. - Hello.
- Miss, can you hear? - Can you hear me?
Answer if you can hear.
How long will the ambulance take?
Is anyone a doctor here?
Miss, can you hear?
Can you hear us?
- Can you hear us? - Miss.
Tanizaki.
I don't have an ID.
Things will never change if you don't make the effort.
Then what do you suggest?
Mom, you won't protect me.
She has been running away from it.
For 18 years.
Tell me everything!
Don't appear before me again.
I am someone who doesn't exist.