Kabukiza Company
[HOTARUBI] GLOW OF THE FIREFLY / THE FIREFLIES
Produced by KAGA Jiro UCHIYAMA Yoshishige
Original novel ODA Sakunosuke Screenplay YASUMI Toshio
Directed by GOSHO Heinosuke Cinematography by MIYAJIMA Yoshio
Editing HIRAKAWA Totestsu Lighting FUJIKI Kazuyoshi Sound TAKEKAWA Maso
Cast
AWASHIMA Chikage
BAN Junzaburo WAKAO Ayako
MORI Miki MIZUHARA Machiko FUKUDA Kimiko
MITSUI Koji SUGA Fujio MISHIMA Masao TONO Eijiro
SAWAMURA Mako HATUNE Reiko MIYOSHI Eiko
Good morning.
Thank you for your work.
We're from Mizuroku.
Stay in Mizuroku! It's a fine inn.
Discounts are available!
Please, stay in Mizuroku! You'll get a discount!
Sir!
Sir... Are you looking for accomodation?
Please stay with us at the Mizuroku Inn.
We can offer you a good price.
What bad luck!
I'm going to Teradaya. - What?
Teradaya's a good inn. - Teradaya?
TERADAYA INN
Oh... Miss Oryo!
Welcome! You must be tired.
Mother, the haberdrasher's here.
Oh my... welcome.
I brought a lot of interestng things.
We've missed you. - It's been so long...
she's become a real woman... eh?
Mother, I'm leaving. - Where are you going?
To the pier. - She's become a big help for me.
What a worthy woman!
Nothing like that.
Best wishes to everyone. - Yes. I'm leaving.
Be careful.
You'll have to find a husband for Oryo soon.
If you know somebody... please tell me.
Mr. Izumi... welcome back. - Ah.
How nice your business is thriving. - Yes. Fortunately.
Otomi! Bring the washbowl. - Yes.
Welcome.
Oh! How's it going? - You look well.
How's everthing in Edo?
In Edo...
a stranger was murdered. - A stranger?
The world's a turbulent place.
In Osaka... they say there are ronins from Satsuma and Choushu...
conspiring to depose the shogunate.
I can't be certain.
I wouldn't say it...
only it's all over town.
Really?
With the arrival of the black ship and all...
it seems the world is full of troubles.
Sure seems so!
I try to ignore such goings on.
My usual room? - About that... I'm very sorry.
The upper rooms are reserved. We've prepared one on this floor.
Otomi, show him the Hagi room. - Of course.
Make yourself comfortable.
Madam...
We are from Satsuma. - Welcome.
Have they already gone up?
Yes. They're here. Come in.
Manager, come here.
Oh Arima... you're late!
Not really.
Is he in? - He's waiting for you.
Welcome.
Four more dinners? - If you would, please. - Yes, yes.
You've always got plenty of business. - Yes, thank God.
Otoyo, heat me some sake. - Right away.
Welcome.
Long time no see. What've you been up to?
What about you, Otomi?
Don't you miss Edo?
I've learned my lesson.
Edo men are too cold.
What rubbish!
For my part... Edo women... I've had it with them!
An Edo man with a Kyoto woman. - Isn't that true!
The madam's an example of a good Kyoto woman.
She's dedicated and hard-working.
Besides she's the one, whose kept the Teradaya running.
That's right.
And raised a fine girl as well.
No matter she's not her birth daughter.
But that's just her nature.
And her husband...
what's he doing...?
cleaning everywhere as usual?
Lately... he's become mad about Japanese ballads.
Eh... ballads?
While his wife does all the work. - Yes.
This way, please.
When I was sick, last autumn...
if I'd died at that moment,
now I wouldn't be...
still suffering endlessly.
Although I know she dosen't love me...
I can't resign myself.
Well, well.
Darn it... no good!
What's upsetting you?
I can't get it.
You're sweating a lot.
I'll dry it. - Cut it out!
Bring my kimono. - Yes.
Where are you going? - Just do as I ask!
Hurry up.
Going to see your ballad teacher?
Yes. - Even at such a late hour?
Didn't you say...
the evening's so dangerous you're too nervous to study?
Tose....
here's... more dangerous... than going out.
Is it becasue they're from Satsuma? - Yes.
There's nothing for it.
They pay very well.
I see. It's just good business.
Very well.
They seem like gentlemen.
But nowadays... you never know...
what's going on.
Don't say that. Stay with me.
I'm afraid.
Then should I tell them to leave? - That's enough!
Call a palanquin.
I'll tell them to leave.
Aren't you the perfect woman?
Tell them once and for all! - Yes.
Okoto!
What is he doing...
Hanshichi-san?
Where...?
Dear...!
You forgot this.
My tobacco pouch. - Yes.
It's good you're so attentive.
Dear... don't be in a hurry; the palanquin's coming.
I'll walk.
Listen, don't go to Kyoto.
I won't stay here in danger.
I'll stay in Kyoto tonight.
What do you want?
Well...
Spit it out, I'm in hurry.
Nothing in particular.
Please take care.
... is Bodhisattva Kannon.
Kyubedon is his guardian.
Monjunosuke is Bodhisattva Kannon.
Kyubedon is his guardian.
Monjunosuke is Bodhisattva Kannon.
Kyubedon is his guardian.
TERADAYA
Manager, somebody's asking for you. - Right.
Please, be welcome.
Sorry for the delay.
I'll bring hot sake right away.
It seems the old matron refused to go to receive the new bride.
Really?
I figured as much.
Relations between the old matron and the master aren't so good.
It's true.
The old matron is hoping her own daughter...
gets married and settles down to inherit the inn.
Osugi!
What?
Why did you have a baby without a husband? Because of that...
Isuke and his wife are staying here.
What's the use of saying that, mother.
Isuke isn't my son.
He's a concubine's son.
My husband did a foolish thing!
Sada....
how are you?
I'm in a lot of pain.
Can't you come to the main room...
just for a moment?
Don't you know she has a bad headache?
Can't you understand that?
But... tonight's a special occasion.
Even so, if she's sick how can she?
Brother... doesn't your new wife need you.
Go tend to her. - Listen...
what should I do?
Mother...
won't you welcome her?
I beg you.
In Fushimi the Teradaya's famous.
No one could imagine...
we'd accept a peasant woman in our family.
Listen...
you...
look...
they haven't even cleaned our room.
They know I can't stand dirt.
I can't sleep in such filth.
Listen...
bring me a broom and a feather duster.
Suit yourself. I'll go myself.
Ma'am, should I water the street? - Could you do it for me?
Thanks very much.
Ma'am...
you needn't say thanks every time an employee works.
Good morning.
I'm going to Kyoto to the theatre.
I might not return tonight. Can you change the baby's diaper?
She's sleeping now.
Please take care. - Take care!
Enjoy yourself.
What a selfish woman!
She goes to the theatre, abandoning her baby.
It doesn't matter.
I love Omitsu.
Your husband's calling you. - Yes.
Can you finish this? - Yes.
You're already up.
I hadn't realized. Sorry.
Listen... - Tose!
Tose! - Yes!
Your mother's calling me. I have to go.
I wanted salt for my teeth...
Yuck!
Really!
Doctor, will she be okay?
For this illness... in her case...
the most effective cure is complete bed rest.
Give her this medicine every day.
Yes.
Thank you.
Take care of her.
Tose!
Tose!! - Yes!
Try to see she doesn't get up. - All right.
Omatsu, show the doctor out.
Thank you.
How can I help, mother? - Massage my back.
Hurry up! My comb... give me my comb.
Massage.
I don't like it like that.
Higher up. - Yes.
Lower!
Here?
Tose...
Yes? - Mr. ...
Mr. Kimura said you would always be unhappy...
because you're cursed in that you have small ears.
Is it true?
Yes.
Really?
Yes. It's true. - That's such nonsense!
You are a lucky girl.
You married a man from the Terada family,
in spite of being from a poor peasant family.
Yes. I feel very grateful.
You're using your left hand.
I'm sorry.
I'm left-handed. - Left-handedness is a disability.
I will correct it.
There are no disabilities in the Terada bloodline.
Should you give birth to a disabled child...
you'll have to leave this house. - I understand.
Tose...
Can you give birth?
If you don't get pregnant...
the Teradaya will have no heir.
Then you'll have to leave this house.
You understand?
Bedpan!
Hurry up!
I can't hold it! - Just a moment.
Mother... I have to go get the bedpan.
Tose....
What's the matter?
I have to get your mother's bedpan.
Bedpan?
How disgusting!
Don't say that. You should come to see her once in a while.
Please. - No way!
I don't want to.
But you... - What are you saying?
I can't bear the smell.
The room stinks.
Tose! - Yes. -The bedpan! Hurry!
Excuse me... - Yes? Welcome.
Is the madam in? - Yes.
This way, please.
Manager... - What is it?
A customer has come asking for madam.
Hey! Is she here or not?
One second.
Welcome.
Take this cushion.
Well...
Manager, tea please. - Yes.
Okoto! - Yes.
Some tea here. - Yes.
Welcome.
I am Tose.
How can I help you?
Well... I sell to the Imperial house.
Isokichi's my name. - Yes.
I have a few matters to attend to locally.
I'll sleep here tomorrow.
Thank you very much.
One thing...
I want to store this box here... until tomorrow.
Until tomorrow? - Yes.
Yes. At your service.
It contains something important.
It mustn't be opened.
Understand? - Yes.
Isokichi!
Dear!
Dear, did you see my sister-in-law?
Only... she's quite a woman.
Really?
Welcome again.
Here you are. - Yes. Thank you.
And... your bath's ready whenever you'd like.
I'll have some sake first. - Right.
Okoto, heat some sake. - Yes. The Kiguruma, right?
That's right. - Madam!
Come here!
How can I help you?
You looked inside.
I insisted that it not be opened.
It hasn't. It's been locked in the cupboard the whole time.
That's a lie!
I have proof.
Proof...?
I'll show you.
I saw you!
The doll can speak?! - That's right.
It's nothing to be afraid of. But this is the proof.
How annoying!
But Sir... I assure you... it hasn't been opened!
What's that?
So why did the puppet say it saw you?
Don't talk nonsense.
Osugi!
Welcome.
Sister... what's happened?
This woman... opened this box even after I forbid her to do so.
Really?
I can't give it to the Emperor once desecrated by vulgar eyes.
Tose...
Is it true you opened it?
No.
You still playing innocent?
You'll see.
You see her? - I saw her, I saw her.
See? It's conclusive proof.
You can't deny it!
No... it can't be. How foolish to do such a thing!
How do you mean to solve this?
What have you done?
Brother, sit down.
Honesty and trust are the foundation of our business.
You must never pry into clients' things.
Your wife is no better... than a common thief.
This isn't right.
Tose...
did you really open a customer's box?
No... I swear I didn't.
Why do you keep lying?
The gods moved the puppet's mouth and spoke through it.
But that sounds...
rather odd. - Brother...
if you doubt it, listen yourself.
I heard it with my own ears.
The Teradaya can't harbour...
a thief.
Mother, what to do?
The only option is for Tose to leave.
You all agree, don't you?
But this is too... - It's the rule!
Isuke... - Yes.
prepare yourself to takeover running the Teradaya.
But... - You are the heir to Teradaya.
Osugi. - Yes.
Show the customer in.
I'll apologise and tell him that this woman will be thrown out.
Mother's decision... is final.
There's nothing for it.
Doctor, don't tease me.
Crying and laughing are life itself.
Laughter keeps one young.
Excuse me.
Welcome. - Yes.
That's good. I'll take it.
And our patient... how is she?
What's up?
Something's made you all very serious... What is it?
Well... we've been a bit busy with an issue.
A lot's been happening around here lately.
An illness called cholera is spreading in the town and many have died.
You never know what'll happen next.
And lately...
there's been some sort of scam called "the puppet that says it saw you".
A pu...
puppet has seen you...? - That's right.
"The puppet has seen you". - Is that a scam?
They say it's a big scam.
The first thing they say is no one must look at it... no matter what.
Then they accuse someone saying that they looked at it.
They use the puppet mechanism and speak as if the puppet were speaking.
The technique's called ventriloquism.
The whole thing's been exposed as fraud.
The authorities are starting to keep an eye out for it.
"A speaking puppet..." who'd believe such a thing?
A con well suited to these modern times.
Osugi...
it was all a swindle.
I thought something was... rather odd.
The gods...
don't speak...
out loud.
Oto... - Yes.
What are you doing?
The puppet guy... has he gone?
Yes, he's gone.
That's disgusting! - Yes.
Listen! - What? Can't you see we're busy.
Listen! - Pass that.
Miss Osugi has gone too.
You mean gone with that swindler?
Miss Osugi's involved with that guy.
That guy's... her baby's father.
You're a good girl, aren't you?
...suke is Bhodisattva Kannon.
Kyubedon is his guardian.
Monjunosuke is Bodhisattva Kannon.
FIVE YEARS LATER
Monjunosuke is Bodhisattva Kannon.
Kyubedon is his guardian.
You've learned that song already? - Yes.
It's really hot! - Welcome home.
Put this away. - Yes.
Thank you. - Thanking again.
You thank us for everything.
Manager! Manager!
Stop it.
He stole three eggs from the kitchen! - Komatsu, don't talk rashly.
Please pardon our rash behaviour.
I'm sorry.
What actually happened?
Ma'am, I'm so sorry.
She hasn't eaten since yesterday.
That's why I wanted to give her something. I've made a terrible mistake.
I see. - Please Madam, forgive me.
Here... more rice?
Otomi, bring more. - Yes.
Eat as much as you want.
She's a good girl. - Yes.
He told me... she isn't his daughter.
Really? She isn't your own daughter? - No.
She's the daughter of a doctor named Narasaki who was very kind to me.
They killed him for helping some ronins conspiring against the government.
Nobody wanted to take responsibility for this girl.
I see.
What's your name?
I'm Oryo.
Oryo...
All right.
There, you're all dressed.
Thanks.
Here!
Isn't that great! Madam...thank you.
Well dear, would you like to stay here?
Are you serious, Madam?
What do you think?
This all feels like a dream.
If she could live here, her father could be at peace in heaven.
Thank you very much.
Ma'am! It's really bad! - What is it?
The Matron's much worse. She's suffering a lot.
Really?
Excuse me. Please wait a moment.
Dear! Hurry down and come to your mother's room!
Mother...
Mother! Wake-up! Mother!
Wake up! Mother!
Tose. Tose.
Is that you, Tose?
Are you in pain?
Where's Osugi?
I wonder... where she is?
What do you need? Wait a minute.
Do you need this?
Tose....
you're a good woman.
What are you on about?!
You even corrected your left hand.
It's just...
I felt embarrased to be left-handed.
Mother, do you need something?
Tose....
forgive me, Tose.
I've been...
very unkind to you.
No.
Mother...
Tose...
Don't worry, mother.
Tose....
Dear. Come quickly.
What's the matter?
Quickly!
Mother...
your son and Omitsu...
are here to see you.
Omitsu...
Omitsu.
Isuke...
because you married such a wonderful woman...
Teradaya's secure.
Tose. - Yes.
I'm prepared to die whenever.
My only sorrow is that...
I won't be able to see your son.
It's my only regret.
I'm sorry, Mother.
Don't worry.
It doesn't matter.
Because...
Omitsu trusts you completely.
Take good care of her, as if you were her real mother.
Isuke, take care of her too.
Tose. - Yes.
Watch over the family.
What? Gone to sleep...
or heaven perhaps.
MOURNING
So the Matriarch died? - Today's the seventh day ceremony.
Finally madam is free.
That's so. She suffered a long time. - Yes.
She must be very busy.
Well... better I come another day.
Yes. Thank you.
Give her my best wishes. - I'll do that.
What a pretty girl! - Oryo.
So long!
Thank you very much.
Thanks.
Mother!
Good girl.
You get along very well.
Is that you Osugi?
Well!
Ah... wait!
Won 't you... come inside... please Osugi?
Tose....
She says Isokichi went to prison.
What? - He was in jail.
He shouldn't have done wrong.
That's why I...
had to work in vaudeville...
and as a waitress.
I've suffered a lot.
I see.
You've had a hard life, no?
After... my husband was released...
he went straight for good.
We've managed to lead a normal life together.
Since that time...
I've worried about...
Omitsu's condition.
That's only natural.
Omitsu's your daughter, after all.
Yes.
You've raised...
such a lovely girl.
I'm indebted to you.
It wasn't so much.
I'm...
your real Mother...
Omitsu.
So... let's go together.
Where are you taking her?
She's such a healthy girl.
Of course she is.
Mommy!
Well... Omitsu, come with mommy.
I'll pray with Omitsu...
in front of my mother's memorial tablet.
I'll go with you. - Excuse me...
Can you let us pray alone?
I'd like to apologize to Mother.
It's a good idea.
Thanks, brother. - Pray well.
Mommy! - Omitsu!
Come with mommy. We'll pray for grandma.
You're such a big girl now!
Tose...! Tose...!
Yes.
Osugi's changed a lot!
Don't you think?
Yes.
Please.
What?
The funeral is over.
Teradaya....
now legally belongs to me.
Take proper care of the house.
Prepare a meal for Osugi... a nice meal.
Yes. - Is the bath ready?
Tell her to have her bath. - Yes.
Omatsu. - Yes?
Have you seen Osugi? - No, I haven't. - Really...
Madam! - Yes. Hurry...
What is it?
Osugi took Omitsu and left.
Where did they go? - Toward the pier.
Mother...
Oryo, it's you. Thanks for doing the errands.
What are you doing here? - I came with your father.
Has he gone to Kyoto again?
He says Fushimi is too dangerous tonight.
What's he afraid of?
What indeed.
Listen, Oryo... before long...
I hope you'll find a good husband...
and have a son...
to be heir to Teradaya.
It's too soon for all that. I don't like it.
I haven't even thought about it.
Though your a woman now, you still think like a girl.
Hey!
Anybody there? - Yes!
Welcome.
Arima Shinichi's staying here.
Tell him we're here.
Just a minute.
We're from Satsuma.
He knows us! - We're from the same region.
Don't worry.
Is he in or not? Where is Arima?
Wait a moment.
Arima isn't here. Who's asking?
Where are you going? - Out of the way!
Onuki!
Mother.
What's going on?
It was frightening!
We're in trouble. A bunch of samurai went into Arima's room.
What shall we do?
You don't have to worry. They're customers.
Put these away.
What are you doing? - Sorry.
What mother... will it be okay?
Everything'll be fine.
If you want to say something, say it.
You're...
planning to get into the Emperor's palace...
and attack the Emperor's counselors, aren't you?
It's time to put our lives on the line.
To overthrow the shogunate, sacrifice is necessary.
If you lack the courage, leave!
What? I won't go!
Nor will I!
Excuse me.
Enter!
I welcome you.
Is anything the matter?
I understand you're all from Satsuma.
Please get along.
Enjoy your stay.
Arima...
This is not a riot requiring immediate action...
but a command from our Lord.
Katagi...
leave!
Our country's at stake!
Please understand our lord's situation.
Arima, please.
You...
think very carfully. - Shut up!
We will do what we believe is right.
Even against our lord's will? - Of course!
Cowards must leave! Get out! - What d'you say?
Wait! - Traitors!
What? - Take this!
Mizushima! What have you done?
Stop it! Stop it!
Kishinuma!
Sheathe your sword! - Shut up...! or I'll cut you to... pieces!
Hashiguchi! - Hashiguchi!
Kill him through me!
Killing this man, will settle the issue.
Hashiguchi! Kill us!
Get it over with! Stab us!
Hashiguchi! Don't hesitate!
Sorry!!
Why have you stopped playing?
That's enough for today.
Every day you stop here.
I'm not making the least progress.
That's because you don't have the breath for longer.
Okay, okay. - What do they feed you in Fushimi?
What do you mean?
Thanks to Tose, who manages Teradaya so well...
I can enjoy myself like this with you.
Really... is that so?
That woman deserves my gratitude.
Tose....
Thank you.
Do what you want.
I don't care.
Otami....
don't be cross.
Don't be cross. - What are you doing?
The madam is coming.
I'm obliged to Tose...
I'm also obliged to you.
Nonsense. You're so honest that I can't stay angry with you.
To talk with my wife stiffens my shoulders.
Are we eating anything?
Why not something for energy? - Good idea.
I'll buy chicken.
Madam! - I'll go.
The wrapping cloth's in the drawer. - I have it.
Veggies too? - Yes.
TERADA FAMILY
Mother...
I feel so sorry for the samurai from Satsuma.
Me, too.
Mr. Arima's voice...
still rings in my ears.
You mean his command: "Stab him through me!"
Yes that.
It seemed to me...
whatever the words...
I'd heard that voice before.
It was like...
an baby's pleading wail.
A baby's?
Don't mention it to anyone.
They'd laugh at me. - All right.
Come... let's go.
Husband! - Get up!
Walk faster!
What'd they do? - Well...
They claim... they aided the southern ronin...
who were plotting against the shogunate.
They were staying at the Mizoroku Inn.
Mizoroku informed on them.
You'll get a bounty if you denounce them.
That may be so... but how can we inform on our customers?
But if we don't... they'll arrest us for harbouring them.
Hello.
Madam, welcome. - Welcome. - Hello.
I dropped in for a visit.
Welcome.
Mr. Mizoroku... we just saw some people arrested who'd been staying at your inn.
Right, mother? - Yes.
Oh... you don't say?
This heat's terrible, eh!
What's he up to...?
We're off to the festival for a while.
Enjoy yourselves.
I'll be right back. I'll just pray and come.
Pray well. - Yes.
Wait for me!
I'm going.
Be careful. - Yes.
Hurry! - Hurry!
Oryo... - Yes.
I'll help you finish up?
Don't worry. I'm almost finished.
All right then.
I'd like a room.
Yes. Please come in through the front door.
I'm too lazy to go around.
Mother!
Welcome. - Yes.
You're the innkeeper? - Yes.
Please.
I am Sakamoto from Tosa.
Did the samurai from Satsuma speak to you?
Yes, they mentioned you.
I'm being pursued.
Can you hide me?
I haven't done anything bad.
I only want to make the world a better place.
The decision is entirely yours.
Please be welcome.
Seriously? - Yes.
Make yourself comfortable.
Right then!
Madam... I'm obliged.
Please...
I'm relying on you. - Please do.
Oryo...
Why is that samurai staying overnight?
Every time I hear the name Satsuma... I shudder.
But mother allowed it.
Your mother did? - Yes.
Oryo? - Yes.
My name is here. - Where?
It's written there...
on the ballad poster.
Find it.
Yes... it's right here.
You see it?
Yes, but...
the print is quite small.
What do you know?
It's quite a success that my name appears on this.
Really? - Oryo...
it cost a lot... a lot.
Oryo! - Yes.
What do you want, mother?
Take tea to the customer upstairs. - Yes.
Tose!
Come up.
Yes.
What is it?
Reject him...
that strange guy.
You mean the customer upstairs?
Of course I do!
It's just... it's our business to accommodate customers.
I already know that.
But that guy... - That customer...
They'll arrest him if he wanders around. - What?
Such a dangerous person staying here...
damages our reputation.
You know that.
Damn it all!
However... I won't betray...
a customer in exchange for bounty money.
I'm not Mizoroku.
What?
That really would damage our reputation.
You really have changed.
Ever since those Satsuma ronins fought here.
All I want...
is that people I respect don't die.
People you respect... who's that?
I can't express it well, but...
people who work hard... and give their lives...
to make the world a better place.
And you... what do you know about that?
I think I recognize them...
by their faces.
Fool...
A woman repects no one more than... her husband.
Your husband...
Don't talk nonsense!
I'm your husband... remember?
Understood?
That's all I'll say!
Whatever... I don't care.
Dear, if you're so worried... why don't you go to Kyoto...
at least while that customer's here?
To Kyoto? - Yes.
Give me that.
That. - Yes.
Now your name's on the poster...
you'd better practice more.
I'll take care of the inn.
What do you think?
Madam. - Yes.
What is it, manager?
Come, please.
Yes.
Dear. Do it. Okay?
Why don't you eat?
It's delicious.
What's to look at in my face?
Better watch the party-boat on the Yodogawa river.
Excuse me. I'm short-sighted.
Oh really?
No, just joking.
I was looking at you because you're very pretty.
Don't be naughty!
Eat. It really is good.
So... are you staying for long?
No... sometimes I leave quickly.
But then I'm back before long.
I'm a busy man.
Well... will you care for me.
Yes. I'll do whatever I can.
SAKAMOTO RYOMA, PORTRAIT OF THE FUGITIVE
AKA Saitani Umetaro.
I don't recognize him.
We've never seen him, have we?
Is he from Satsuma?
No, he's from Tosa, but now he's a ronin.
He left the Tosa domain in March.
He plots with his comrades to overthrow the Shogunate.
If he comes round here...
inform the autorithies... immediately.
Inform us without fail. - Yes.
Thanks for cooperating.
Thanks.
Okoto!
Water the street. - Yes.
Okoto!
Why all the excitement? - The madam, no...
is making the bath fire.
She should've told us.
It's our job to do that.
There's a reason.
It's because... the upstairs customer is taking his bath.
The upstairs customer?
Mr. Sakamoto, is the temperature okay?
Quite all right.
Madam...
Did a government official come at noon? - Yes.
There wasn't any problem.
I see.
Sorry for your trouble.
No.
It's nothing.
But still... being here...
receiving your hospitality, and the favour of your trust...
I'm extremely grateful.
On reflection I'm very selfish.
I'm sorry, madam.
Monjunosuke is Boddhisattva Kannon. Kyubedon is his guardian.
The guardian and Kannon go in the criminal's palanquin.
For 53 stages they're exposed to the wind.
The guardian and Kannon go in the criminal's palanquin. For 53...
This song's meaning... d'you know it? - Yes.
Monjukusuke, Moriya Kyubei and five others.
Though only Fushimi craftsmen, there were great men.
What was it they did that made them great?
The Fushimi governor was taxing the people harshly.
People suffered badly because of it.
Monjukusuke couldn't stay quiet and reported him.
It was considered treason.
His group were imprisoned.
They were people who sacrificed...
their lives for the people.
That's right. Their souls still live, even though they were murdered.
You're right.
Though I didn't know the story,
I've loved that song for a long, long time.
Finally their wish fulfilled, to their home Fushimi they came...
...on New Year's day itself.
Finally their wish fulfilled, to their home in Fushimi they came...
Madam...
Ah, it's you Otomi.
Have you washed my husband's clothes? - Yes.
You could've slept then. - Yes.
Madam, a minute...
What's so urgent?
Madam...
please listen calmly.
At Kiyamachi...
your husband has a mistress.
That's why...
he usually delays overnight before returning.
It's too cruel.
You've worked so hard.
It's upsetting, no?
Her name... is Otami.
Why would a woman of 30 years... fall in love.
She's already a spinter.
What a foolish woman!
Madam, go to Kiyamachi immediately... and expose her.
Otomi...
did you stay up late just to tell me this?
Huh...? But, madam...
There's still kitchen work to do.
Madam...
I was walking along a very dark street.
At the edge was someone pale and white.
White? - Yes.
She was wearing a 'yukata'.
When I bumped into her...
without a word... she fell straight toward me.
And what happened?
What happened after that?
Tell me what happened!
Since she fell... toward me...
I reached out my arms to catch her.
But... she fell through them.
I saw that...
the woman's shoulder was wounded...
a deep cut.
Full of sadness...
with a reproachful gaze...
angrily... she looked at me.
Miss Oryo... what's the matter?
It was you who asked me for a story.
You terrible man!
Who is it?
Oh it's you, Oryo!
What's the matter?
You know mother... Mr. Sakamoto is very bad.
Why?
He told me a ghost story.
It was so scared!
My goodness, Oryo...
you're eighteen now, not a little girl.
Oh...!
What is it? - A firefly.
I saw a firefly, mother.
TAKENOMA ROOM
Are you going out?
Madam... I'll be a little longer this time.
Thanks for your help.
Please be very careful.
When will Mr. Sakamoto return?
He left without a word.
Sudden, no?
He must be very busy.
Listen, mother. Mr. Sakamoto says...
that his purpose is...
to eradicate poverty from this world.
Poverty... - He has to...
overthrow not only the shogunate, but also the feudal system.
The feudal system?
Yes, something like that.
When it's removed...
there'll be no more feudal lords, vassals, ronins and middlemen.
Everyone could then be happy.
I see.
But... Mr. Sakamoto's ideas advance so quickly...
his colleagues can't always adapt to them.
Besides... the authorities constantly watch him.
His life's always in danger.
But... there's always a smile on his face...
because he devotes his life to others.
I see.
Oryo...
in my life I've suffered a lot.
Coming to the Teradaya by marriage...
has been very fortunate for me.
Thanks to that...
I've met so many people.
I've learnt a lot.
Especially from people like Mr. Sakamoto.
... no Oryo?
Monjunosuke is Boddhisattva Kannon. Kyubedon is his guardian.
The guardian and Kannon go in the criminal's palanquin.
For 53 stages in Tokaido they're exposed to the wind.
The guardian and Kannon go in the criminal's palanquin.
For 53 stages...
TERADAYA INN
Ah... it's you, madam.
It's not very comfortable, but be patient a little longer.
But still it's good you're back.
You must have been busy.
I didn't mean to come and bother you.
I'm glad you did.
Madam...
We started out...
faithful to the Emperor and...
planning to overthrow the shogunate.
But...
they've all left and I'm on my own now.
Why is that?
Perhaps because... I've changed my ideas too often.
Mr. Sakamoto...
women can't trust...
the kind of man whose ideals change too easily.
That's right.
But... I'm serious concerning the woman I love.
The woman...
What've you been doing?
We missed you.
I've been very busy.
What happened here?
This?
It's a hole from a gunshot.
It was that dangerous. Please be very careful.
Ah... excuse me...
She's come! She's here. - Who?
Otami from Kyoto.
What a nerve! Coming here even though she's his mistress.
I've shown her into the room.
Madam, what will you do?
I'll go and see her.
Are you sure... about seeing her?
Madam, give her a good slap.
My name is Otami.
Pleased to meet you. - And I.
I'm Tose.
The truth is that...
your husband...
has been looking after me for two years.
I see.
I'm sorry he's bothered you.
How's it going?
Is my husband improving at all... with the ballads?
No... not even a little.
I see.
What a hopeless man.
Madam...
the truth is...
that is...
I find I'm...
with child.
A baby? - Yes.
Is that so?
Miss Otami....
If it's a boy... he will inheirit Teradaya.
Please... take proper care of yourself.
Yes.
But...
what will happen...
with me? - If you want to...
you can come here.
I can go anywhere.
Tell my husband...
not to have any qualms.
He may do as he pleases.
Madam...
Now that I think of it...
I've been too busy running the business.
Maybe that's why I haven't paid him enough attention.
This may not be enough...
but please accept it for the birth.
Miss Otami, I hope you have a fine son!
Oi!
Oryo!
Sakamoto!
My life could end tomorrow.
You're not bothered?
Excuse me.
Mr. Sakamoto.
Mr. Miyoshi Shinzo's come from Choshu.
Oh... Miyoshi! Show him in.
Yes.
This way, please. - Right.
It's from Katsura.
The Satsuma have given up.
I've let Katsura down.
Not really.
Katsura is very grateful for your work.
I'd like you to meet Saigo.
Excuse me...
Sorry for the delay.
All the details are in the letter.
Right... understood.
Make yourself comfortable.
In Dazaifu, the cherries must be blooming.
That's right.
When you reach Satsuma, they'll have finished blooming.
Please.
This girl's very pretty, no?
Her name's Oryo.
All right.
Oryo...
please accompany him.
So long then.
Thanks for everything.
Not at all.
Mother... it's just...
What, Oryo?
Oryo! Start a fire for the bath. - Okay.
Excuse me.
Has your friend gone already? - Yes.
It's hot.
Madam, I'm leaving tonight.
Eh... tonight?
Yes.
I'm leaving with Miyoshi Shinzo who just left.
We're going to Satsuma.
Satsuma...
It's a long way.
Please...
stay here a little longer, please Mr. Sakamoto.
No. You've been very kind, but...
I must work to ally... the Satsuma and Choshu.
Madam...
have some.
Mr. Sakamoto...
my husband's mistress was just here.
She lives in Kiyamachi.
Don't make an issue of it.
But...
she says she's pregnant with my husband's child.
Knowing that, what will you do?
I told her...
I would leave Teradaya.
That would a drastic move.
Actually... there's something I should tell you madam.
I feel rather embarrassed.
What is it?
What is it, Mr. Sakamoto.
The truth is...
is that...
What is it?
Tell me, please.
Madam...
Madam!
Excuse me...
Oryo wants to see you.
Oryo?
Clear up here. - Yes.
Ah... Madam?
Welcome.
I'm back again.
Did no one meet you? - Don't worry.
Kiku room, isn't it? - That's right.
Kyoto's always so cold.
Damn cold it was! - Have a nice stay.
What is it, Oryo?
What's the matter?
Mr. Sakamoto's... leaving for Satsuma, isn't he?
Let me go with him, please.
What do you mean?
He said I could go with him, Mr. Sakamoto.
Mr. Sakamoto said that? - Yes.
So then... that means Mr. Sakamoto...
Please mother! Can I go?
Please mother, I beg you.
Oryo!
Mr. Sakamoto's going on very important work.
You'll be a burden for him. - I wouldn't be, mother.
Even more serious... there are many who want him dead.
I can't offer my daughter to a man in that situation?
You're wrong, mother... please.
No, I can't approve it.
I know...
your reason.
You too... you're in love with Mr. Sakamoto too.
Oryo!
I can see it.
That's why... that's why!
Where are you going? - Leave me alone!
Mother... I wish you had never adopted me!
Oryo!
Madam.
Madam...
Sorry to bother you.
Take a second... to go over this.
Mr. Sakamoto!
Sakamoto...!
Madam!
Madam.
We've got trouble.
The authorities are here.
Madam, come quickly!
Welcome.
Sakamoto Ryoma's staying here.
Wait, please! Wait just a minute. - Don't interfere! Out of the way!
Run away! - Oryo.
Move! - Wait, please!
Wait... wait!
You'll ruin our business! Please wait!
Shut up! Move!
Spread out!
Go that way! There's no time, hurry!
Oryo!
After him! After him! Move!
Run!
He went that way!
Get him!
Hey... move!
Oryo!
Oryo, wait a minute.
Just a minute.
Oryo, sit down here.
Sit down!
Oryo!
Oryo....
when you get settled, I'll send your things.
Be careful. Take good care of Mr. Sakamoto.
Understand?
Mother, does that mean...?
When you leapt out of the bath...
and ran full of passion to warn him...
I can still hear your voice.
Your cry to save Mr. Sakamoto...
sounded...
almost like...
a baby's desparate cry.
Mother...
I'm sorry if my words hurt you.
Forgive me.
No need.
Even if we part...
you and I...
we'll always be mother and daughter.
Mother...
Oryo... forgive me.
My eyes are full of tears too.
Your leaving should be happy.
Take good care.
I'm sorry not to have seen father.
Mother, thanks very much for everything.
There's nothing to thank.
Hurry now.
Mr. Sakamoto's waiting for you.
Madam!
Oryo!
Mr. Sakamoto...
Oryo....
I entrust her to you.
Madam... sorry for the trouble. - No.
Mr. Sakamoto...
don't do anything to make Oryo sad.
I would be very angry.
Understood.
Right, Oryo?
Mr. Sakamoto, put these on.
Quickly!
Hurry, hide until the last boat. Don't come out.
Take care of yourself!
Hurry now! Take care!
What a ruckus!
I was scared to death.
Me too for sure.
The customers got a real shock.
Thank goodness it's over now.
Do you want a sake?
Otomi... - Yes.
One thing...
give this hairpin to her?
How beautiful!
Who's it for? - For Oryo.
I'm very sorry. - Why?
Miss Oryo already has a lover.
You're not serious?! - You could always give it to me.
Che...! It'd weep in your hair!
Otomi! She's back. - I'm coming.
I'll go. - Thank you.
Bring my sake! - Right away.
To drown your sorrows then.
We'll insist...
that we didn't know our customer was Mr. Sakamoto.
Bear it in mind... okay?
We'll remember.
Thanks.
Madam...
your husband has come back.
As soon as he arrived...
he started cleaning Mr. Sakamoto's room.
Really?
What a mess... this is.
Tose....
must've been some commotion!
I went out for a quick jar and missed it.
Lucky for me.
I was with...
her.
Tose....
I...
and Otami broke up.
What?
The reason...
she came... to see you...
was that she knew... that you...
weren't pregnant.
Planning... to steal Teradaya...
she deceived you.
Her story about being with child...
was a lie.
It was a lie?
A clever lie.
You treated her much better than she deserved.
I don't think...
I treated her so well.
Otami told me...
she was ashamed to have lied to such a good woman.
That's why she decided to break-up with me.
Actually she's a good woman too.
Dear!
Dear...
Oryo you know... - I heard.
Nothing for it.
Dear...
you'll always stay here...
by my side, won't you?
Where else could I go... no where.
Tose....
it's the last boat.
That's its horn.
I heard it.
You're... not going?
What's past...
is best left in the past.
You mean Otami?
Tose....
thanks.
Without you...
I never felt completely...
confident in myself.
I felt unsure.
Really?
But now...
I'm sure again.
I feel really sure.
Listen, dear...
til now...
I've neglected you.
Forgive me.
Don't talk nonsense.
When I'm not with you...
I'm a good for nothing...
unworthy.
It's me...
who's confident...
with you.
Really?
Thanks.
Tose....
Do you want a son?
What...
Teradaya needs an heir.
You can, can't you?
Please Tose...
Yes.
I can.
Of course I will.
Ryoma Sakamoto was murdered in November 1867.
Welcome home. - There's some interesting news.
It's about... Mr. Sakamoto.
I see.
Was Mr. Sakamoto...
really a great man?
Yes.
He was.
I see.
They say he sacrificed himself completely...
trying to improve society...
and worked tirelessly for the good of the country.
Is it true? - Yes.
There are many people, who like him...
give their lives for others.
How admirable.
But...
I wonder what Oryo's doing.
In love... she was unlucky, that girl!
No.
Though her time was short...
she's probably been very happy...
beside such a great man.
What is it?
Are you crying?
No. It's not that.
You feeling sick?
Nothing in particular.
Madam...
that's the boat.
We should go. - You're right.
Dear... I'm going.
Your handkerchief. - Right.
Madam!
Oh... I forgot.
Thanks.
Keep an eye on things here.
Welcome.
Stay at Teradaya.
We are Teradaya. Rest at Teradaya.
We are Teradaya.
Rest at Teradaya.
We are Teradaya.
Break your weary journey... rest at Teradaya.
We are Teradaya from Fushimi. Please stay with us.
Take a break. Rest at Teradaya in Fushimi.
THE END
Original translation and subtitles by mvitale and Karin Wascher. Rewritten and retimed by salmond.