Tsumayo Baranoyouni Kazoku wa Tsuraiyo III (What a Wonderful Family 3 - My Life, My Wife)
Isao Hashizumi
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Yui Natsukawa
Masahiko Nishimura
Tomoko Nakajima
Shozo Hayashiya
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Yu Aoi
Nenji Kobayashi
Jun Fubuki
Director: Yoji Yamada
Dear! Get up, dear!
- Did you wash your hands? - I did... Get off my case.
Hurry up and eat!
I don't have time...
But I called you several times.
What am I supposed to do?
- Where are you going on your business trip? - Hong Kong...
That must be great...
I'm not going there to play!
When are you coming back?
I'll be back tomorrow or the day after.
It depends on the work.
Nothing is more troublesome than dealing with complaints.
After all, the other party is a government-owned enterprise.
These guys don't negotiate...
If it is not handled right, there will be fines of hundreds of millions.
Millions?
Dad, you haven't given me this month's allowance.
Oh... That's right...
Can you give a little more?
Everything is gone up in price.
Like postage, beer, butter...
and Kenichi has an exam next year.
How much do you get from the old man every month?
Raise his rent...
The cost for washing their clothes is also coming out of our budget.
Konosuke! The taxi is here...
Take care...
Mom, be careful on the steps...
It is very dangerous when the elderly fall.
Are you okay?
Please drive carefully...
Dad, breakfast is ready!
Hey, mom...
How much do you get from Dad every month?
That is not the kind of thing that children should ask.
But my allowance is part of it.
It affects me, too.
Yoshida’s family's father does not give the mom money.
It's the mom that gives the father his pocket money every month.
Why is our family the opposite?
I don't know, it's always been that way.
Maybe it’s because your grandparents were like that.
Yes, mom.
I felt that it was easier to handle only the cost of living.
It was very troublesome to manage the money.
So your grandfather handled the money.
So that's why...
No wonder Grandpa is so stingy.
He heard you...
Are you talking about me again?
Grandpa, what are your plans for today?
I am going to play golf with Kakuta.
That's good, today I am going to the cultural center.
A gathering of old-age literary girls...
That's so good...
Why is grandfather so sarcastic?
What is the Cultural Center?
A place to study... There are a variety of interesting classes.
Haiku class, painting class, yoga class, ballroom dancing class...
There is even a hula dance class.
So... Mom can go too.
If I were to go, I would choose a dance class.
Mom, can you dance?
When I was in high school, I danced the Flamenco.
What's so funny?
There are also classes that teach Flamenco.
Then you should go.
I asked dad about that last year.
I said that I wanted to go to a Flamenco class. So I asked him for more money.
What happened?
He said there's no way...
He said, "Seriously, at your age?".
I hate that... He’s just like his dad.
- Good morning. - Thank you for picking me up.
Hey Hirata!
Are you ready to go?
I’m so sorry, for having you to pick him up.
She's the reason I lost my driver’s license.
It’s really a hassle...
You really did a good thing.
Otherwise, this guy would have killed somebody one day.
You have saved the lives of others.
Asshole...
- What's with this tiny car? - I use this to take my grandson to school.
- Yes? - I am Officer Nakamura from the Aoba Police Station.
I will be right out.
Go back in the cage.
You are working hard, is there something wrong?
He said that many people here have been robbed recently.
It’s really annoying. I’m about to go out.
There are many people in this area during the day.
There are a lot of elderly people who stay home.
Mr. Policeman, are you from Kansai?
How did you know that?
- Of course I can tell... - Are you single?
I am not good at dealing with women in Tokyo.
I think I might end up lonely and old.
Okay, I will be taking my leave...
I can't cope with this.
- He’s so cute. - Goodbye, Mrs. Hirata.
Where are you two going?
We're going to work in Erziyu.
It’s a very fashionable shop, and the manager is very handsome.
I have to work hard to save money in my house.
Some marriages are happy.
But if you don't feel married, it doesn't matter.
Then it’s better not to be married.
Hachinosuke wrote that...
His writing has deeply affected readers from the beginning.
If you are not married, you can have a good time.
Then you shouldn't marry...
What can I say...
I don't know if young people understand this now.
Even though you say this...
Teacher, you have been married three times.
But this time, she is the right one.
Is your third marriage happy?
This is maddening...
You guys come here for class.
And you just make fun of me?
I am sorry...
In Hayashi Fumiko's novel... (Hayashi Fumiko (1903-1951) was a Japanese female novelist and poet)
What was the most impressive thing for everyone?
Yes!
Her description of ironing clothes with an iron.
Sure enough, that description is full of imagination.
The iron is still warm...
You can also iron two or three more clothes...
They feel that the heat would be wasted if not used.
and so she unzipped...
the gray wool skirt she was wearing.
Slipped out of it...
Short white chemise...
Tightly coiled around the leg...
Was it because it was spring?
It’s very comfortable.
Bringing the skirt to her face...
she smelled a scent of perspiration...
What does this sensation depict?
Doesn't it give you a shiver.
Teacher, why do you care? You are old.
No wonder you got married so many times.
Let's take a break! I tell you...
Hello there!
Flamenco Dance Class in basement.
- Are you coming to look? - Yes.
This way please...
The money your wife had before the marriage...
That is her dowry.
Even if it’s a lot of money, it’s still hers.
Property that can be divided at the time of divorce
Is the property acquired only after the marriage...
That's right, that's what it means.
Please don't forget that...
Men just can't figure out the situation.
You are back.
You came.
Are you alright? Is your relationship okay?
Of course... After all, Shota is very fond of Noriko.
And you also love my brother-in-law.
Of course...
Why am I in love with you?
Because of my humor and good taste.
Then what did you fall in love with?
Isn't it obvious?
Your beauty...
Idiot!
Do you want to have dinner with us?
I would like to, but I have a tuning job later.
So what brings you here?
Mom and Dad appear to be going back to their home town to clean the family graves.
Is that right? When?
The day after tomorrow, it would be best if someone could accompany them.
But if no one has time...
It’s better to give them some money.
Shota said so.
Even if it is just incense money.
How much?
I wanted to give this much.
But to be honest, money's been a little tight recently.
You don't need that much...
Half is quite enough.
I'll pay for both.
Really, you would?
Taizo, give him the money.
Can you give the money to them?
Then I will write both of our names.
I am sorry for this. Thank you.
I'm back! Are you staying?
I want to die.
Alright, I am leaving...
Do you have to go?
Next time you're here you can see me play the piano.
Ok, I will see you next time.
- Goodbye. - Thank you.
- Welcome back! - Let me go, you're hot and sweaty!
No way! Well, I will hug you.
Don't do that, you're really disgusting.
Idiot!
Ms. Kimura, you are going to get a CT scan.
I'm going to uncover you...
I have to bend your knees...
I will give you a hand...
I am going to move you around...
One.. Two.. Three...
Good...
Are you dizzy?
Please grab the bed rail...
Please put your hand behind my back...
I weigh 80 kilograms. I am so sorry.
That's all right...
Now we will stand up...
One.. Two.. Three...
- Are you dizzy? - No...
Now we are going to turn around.
Now we are going to sit you down...
Good...
Can you come with me? I need to go home tonight.
- Shota
Of course ❤
- Noriko
- Miss Hirata. - Yes?
Are you single?
No... I'm married now...
I'm sorry to ask.
What's wrong?
My grandson asked me to ask you.
If you are single...
Is he the big guy that came to see you a few days ago?
Yes, he’s a rugby guard.
That's too bad...
Is it true that you and your wife will visit the family grave together?
That's great... I wish I could too.
My home town.
Where is your home town?
Same like this guy...
Seto Inland Sea.
a green island floating in the middle of the blue sea.
"Matsubara distant far away..."
"The shadow of a white sail floats."
You know, Shuzo...
When I retired I wanted to go back to the island...
To that quiet and clean shore...
and spend the rest of my life fishing.
That was my dream...
What are you waiting for?
You are retired.
- But some people are not willing. - Like who?
My wife...
"Why do I have to move to such a boring place?"
"I couldn't stand it when I stayed there for a week."
She made it very clear.
Is your wife from Tokyo?
Yes! "If you want to go, you go alone."
Even my daughter said that.
I am so angry, very angry.
What are you going to do....
- Get a divorce. - Yes.
Don’t say anything that stupid...
You think it's stupid!
I'll divorce her and stay with you.
Nope!
What's up?
I am drinking with Kakuta now.
I won't be having dinner at home...
I know, I know, I won’t drink too much.
He's a doctor anyway.
The old trickster would take care of me.
Don't worry, I won't do anything stupid.
Okay... Okay... Thank you.
I wish my daughter-in-law would leave me alone.
She always says, "Why are you drinking sake? Don’t drink, don’t drink..."
One more bottle...
Say, Mr. Hirata.
You're lucky that you have children who think about your health.
How nice is that?
That's right, I occasionally get a call from my daughter.
"Dad, give me some money..."
With a sweet voice...
And you give it to her...
I don’t want to hear this kind of thing.
You two guys should go home now.
This is the last bottle.
Okay.
Thank you.
Have fun and come back safely...
It’s a good time to travel.
You should also eat some delicious seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
Actually, I don’t really want to go.
Why?
Because I have to climb up to the grave, it is such a steep slope.
Did you know that, Noriko?
I still have to go there...
An old man and old lady in a faraway place...
It's always so miserable when I go there...
I don’t understand the accent and what people say.
Even so, but you can't let Dad go alone.
Mom, you will be very worried.
Mom is also suffering from the pain of being a daughter-in-law.
Is it always like this?
Because it’s you, I’ll just ask you.
Are things okay with you and Konosuke?
- Why do you ask this? - Because...
He is becoming more and more like his father.
His hair is also receding...
Will I be like that?
- Of course! - Don’t say that.
Will he be the same as Dad?
In other words, he will completely inherit his father’s shortcomings.
Just wait a few years.
You still have time to say something to him.
Do you have anything to say?
There are a lot of things to say.
But it will only end up in a quarrel...
But if you talk to him nicely,
He is not that unreasonable of a person.
I want to go out and work.
Anyway, his father will also oppose it...
Is there somewhere you want to work?
I just was thinking about it for a bit.
But, I want to try to earn some money on my own.
I get money from him every month
and use that money for us to live on.
Recently, I feel that living like this is a bit miserable.
Why do you feel miserable?
Because I am just doing work that anyone can do.
In this small house...
You don’t really mean that!
Right, Noriko?
I always think
that you are doing a really great job.
- Why is that? - Not only that...
You are raising two children, sending them to school
so that he can work.
You taught me a lot.
You are also taking care of his father and mother.
And also helping Shota.
I was able to go to college thanks to brother.
You are such a worrying wife.
Every time I see sister, I admire her with all my heart.
She is never still, always working...
Always cleaning the table, cooking a lot.
Or ironing the clothes, sweeping the floor or something
You have this house
with all this work
I am very really impressed with all of that.
That's so true!
But now in society...
The value of a housewife is like a mule...
It's not being valued properly...
It is an unpleasant task and it degrades the person.
This is the crux of the problem.
In fact, my brother thinks that way, too.
Yes, this is where my son is wrong!
Today, my husband is being persecuted.
His ears must be itching in Hong Kong.
A trial 'in absentia', isn't it?
Dad just came back...
I am back...
Welcome home!
We are visiting...
Is there a meeting with my daughter-in-laws today?
You must be saying some bad things about me...
As long as we can get along well.
It doesn’t matter what you say behind my back.
Even if you curse me and I die soon.
I don't care.
Father...
Shota, you here too?
Let's go home...
Then we are leaving.
Thank you for coming over when you are so busy.
- This is for you... - Thank you.
Be careful not to fall when visiting the grave.
If I fall, I can go straight into the grave.
That would be so convenient.
That joke is not funny at all.
Isn't that nice?
Good night. Thank you.
Oh!
Keep up the hard work...
Forget it...
How is it going?
It's tuned according to your request...
- Let me try it. - Okay.
Hello...
Shota! This is too much!
There was a thief in our home!
Come quickly!
Sister, calm down!
- Are you okay? - Yes. He fled immediately.
I am fine!
This is terrible!
Your brother is not at home, can you come over?
I can’t right now, I'm on an important job.
Call the police first. Call 110!
- 110? - Yes...
- Shota... - I'll have to call you later, sorry.
How is it?
The tone is a lot brighter here. It's pretty good.
Thank you...
- The shoe prints have been collected? - Yes.
Sorry to ask, what was stolen?
There was more than 10,000 yen and your watches here
Is this what you normally have?
There's nothing particularly expensive...
These were stolen, at least nothing was damaged.
Chief!
Here is some milk that he drank.
Madam...
What did he do when you found him?
The person was drinking milk, sir...
There is no need to be so formal...
He was drinking milk...
When you found him, he put the milk back.
He slammed the door and left.
No...
- Before this... - What did the thief do?
He reached into the drawer in the back of the freezer
- Why? - To steal something...
What was stolen?
The... the money in a ziplock bag
Why was the money there?
It’s hard to explain...
That... I am hiding my husband’s money....
So it’s your private stash.
Yes... I can simply explain...
Whether it is simple or complicated, a private stash is a private stash.
Mrs., there is no need to be embarrassed.
This is common...
My wife has a private stash....
Hey, you also stash money,
I don't make enough money for a stash.
With your salary?
Does your wife have a stash, sir?
You don't have to be so proper, but I suspect she does.
I can guess where it is, but I don’t go around looking for it.
This is also a courtesy between couples.
Have a seat...
Fumie...
I heard that you were robbed, it’s terrible.
This is the police...
I am not the thief...
My wife…
I'm her brother... No, her husband’s sister's...
We are in-laws...
I am not her brother, I am her younger brother.
Although I am actually older...
Don't worry... You're not a suspect.
Thank you... Sister, according to Shota....
Dad's Passbook and Real Estate property titles...
are all hidden under the bed in the bedroom
- So I will check on that first... - It’s okay.
The thief did not go to the second floor...
That's good...
Sister, I heard that you saw the thief.
I saw his face...
That's good... What does he look like, was he covering his face?
- Was he wearing sunglasses? - Sunglasses?
He's not going to dress like that...
Habitual criminals are dressed very inconspicuously.
Dressed like an everyday office worker...
That's true...
If you hide your face, you will assume he is a thief.
You are so funny...
Thank you...
In college...
I studied in a Rakugo class... (Rakugo is a one person storytelling act)
I have to call Shigeko...
Don't worry about the change, keep it...
Thank you very much.
I am back.
Welcome home.
What happened, why are you here?
I haven't seen you for a while.
I heard that you went to Hong Kong.
You are so busy.
I have to handle customer complaints.
This is a really annoying job
Dear, we found it was all their fault.
This matter has finally been settled.
I'm so relieved...
I spent two nights with the Chinese clients.
Drinking until I was almost unconscious
That's nice...
I am so tired...
Where are the children?
There are at their tutoring class.
I bought this gift at the airport.
Virtual reality glasses...
And this is for you...
This is a scarf.
Get me some water...
What's wrong? You two seem to be upset.
What happened?
It’s like this, brother.
Did you quarrel with Taizo?
Don't bring your problems to my house.
Right, mother?
That's not it...
What is it, then?
Your house was robbed by a thief...
What?
Nothing of yours was stolen.
The thief did not enter our room.
Your passbook is fine.
Were you not at home?
I was home...
After I cleaned your room, I felt tired and took a nap.
I went to sleep.
The thief came in at that time.
I am sorry...
It is my fault for being careless.
I usually lock the door when I take a nap.
But the loss was really not that big.
The loss was not big, but there was a loss.
I had 12,000 yen in that drawer
And my watch...
Which my aunt gave me as a birthday present.
Is that all?
Tell him about the fridge...
What about the fridge?
In the drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator...
There was some cash.
That is, some money I had saved...
That was for emergencies...
And how much was there?
You don’t have to ask for the amount.
Anyway, it was stolen.
Quiet! How much was it?
I do not know exactly.
About 400,000 yen or more...
Next to the natto I eat every morning!
You actually put your private stash...
I never thought that you had such a large sum of money.
Then why did you ask me to increase the budget?
I am sorry...
Hey brother!
After ten or twenty years...
It’s no big deal for a housewife to save that kind of money.
What if you fell ill when you are on a business trip.
She must rush immediately wherever you are.
She will need the cash at that time.
Do you stash money?
Of course, I do.
Taizo knows this as well.
All wives save some...
I was so looking forward to relax with a beer...
and now my mood is ruined.
Why are you saying that?
Fumie was shocked.
Why don't you comfort her?
Brother, you are really terrible.
You have to be so hurtful?
You have some nerve...
You can make irresponsible remarks about other people’s affairs.
Other people's affairs?
What are you saying?
I was so worried I left my job.
Shigeko...
Sorry, don't get angry...
Enough, go home!
I am leaving, I will never come back again!
He is really unpleasant.
Sorry, you came over.
Sorry, my brother is such a bad person.
Do you want to take a bath?
I am can prepare some food.
Please... Don't be angry.
What were you doing on the second floor?
When the thief stole the money...
Didn't I say that I fell asleep on your chair.
It’s really my carelessness.
I am sorry...
I work my ass off...
While I am struggling with the Chinese managers in broken English...
You were sleeping?
I do not understand how...
Don't say that!
Haven't I apologized enough?
And there was no real loss.
How is 400,000 yen not a big loss?
That was all saved by my careful spending.
Although it was very difficult, it took me a long time.
So can't you forget about it?
- Please, please. - How can I forget?
That was money I earned.
Simply put, you stashed money from my hard work.
So you all do that...
Shigeko really dared to say that to me.
You have to earn money to understand this.
I'm going to take a bath!
We're back!
Mom, we're hungry.
Dad bought some gifts...
It's VR glasses from Hong Kong...
Mom, is Dad taking a shower?
Yes...
Dad, can we open it?
Sure...
Thanks a lot!
Do you want to be buried in this grave when you die?
Of course.
I don't know which one of us will die first.
Would I be buried here?
Of course!
- I don't want to. - Why?
Although they are your family...
I don’t know these people .
After I die, I want to be on my own.
Why? Are you not on your own now?
That's right.
Do you also want to be free of me?
Don't be so silly.
So if you died, what should I do?
Actually, I have two good friends in the Cultural Center.
We decided to buy graves together for our burial.
What do you think?
It doesn't really matter when people are dead anyway.
You really come up with some crazy ideas.
It seems that the people are coming.
Just think about it.
Hello, long time no see...
Hello there.
Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you very much...
Here you go...
Thank you.
Is everything okay?
Thanks to you.
Let me pour you a drink..
Taizo, I was shocked.
Your mother does not want to be buried with me.
She said that she wants to buy a grave with her friends and that they be buried together.
I really didn't expect that...
What do you think?
Why is your face so serious? What happened?
The fact is, when you were away...
Something big happened at home.
What happened?
It’s not easy to discuss when I'm driving.
You'll find out when you get home.
What is it? At least give us a hint.
This is not a guessing game.
Come in.
Are you tired?
Let me make a cup of tea for you.
There's no need.
What happened?
Why is Fumie not here?
Actually, it’s best if your son tells you...
It doesn't matter, just tell us...
Then I will tell you.
No... I really can’t say it.
What happened!
I'll tell you!
The mother of this family... Fumie, left this home.
Where did she go?
If I knew that I would tell you.
We don't know where she went, it was unexpected.
Did you know this?
I knew that something like this would happen sooner or later.
Ah, this is terrible!
Okay, enough with this.
Good evening.
Noriko is here...
It must be a big deal. Even Noriko is here.
Sorry, I'm late.
- Sorry, you must be very tired. - No.
Taizo, get me some beer...
I can’t stand this kind of thing without drinking.
No problem.
The fried noodles smell so delicious.
I'll give you some, too.
Thank you, I'm starving.
- Okay, here you go. - Thank you.
- Eat it. - Thank you for the food.
Konosuke, everyone is worried enough that they came.
Don't just sit there, say something.
What happened between you and your wife when we were away?
It's nothing for you to be concerned about.
Isn't this a big deal?
Dad, did you know that a thief broke into the home?
Taizo told me...
There wasn't a big loss, anyway...
That's not true!
Is 400,000 yen in cash not a big loss?
That much money was stolen?
It’s a private stash that Fumie hid in the refrigerator.
Hey, brother.
Are you bothered by that private stash?
Just be a human being.
Housewives will hide some money.
I also have a stash.
Just be quiet already!
Hey, how much are you hiding?
How much is it? Hundreds? Thousands?
How could it be that little?
That's kid's pocket money.
You talk about this now?
The most important thing now is to figure out where Fumie went.
That's right.
Ken, Shisuke! Do you know where your mother went?
We don't know...
Would Fumie be at the home of her older brother in Osaka?
Do you want to call them?
What are you talking about?
I'm going to ask him if Fumie is there?
How stupid can I look?
You should...
Excuse me, brother...
Actually, I know.
What do you know?
The whereabouts of Fumie...
How do you know that?
She called me earlier in the evening.
She told me but asked me not to tell you...
But we can't keep it a secret from all of you.
So, where is she?
Fumie's parents old home in Motai...
When her parents were still alive...
Everyone often went there to play together.
She said she was going there, even though no one lives there anymore.
That's great...
At least we know where she is.
So we know where she is...
Brother, you can rest easy.
How can I be rest easy?
Isn’t it strange that she told someone else?
I know that she would not going to tell me.
but why not to Mom, Shota or Shigeko?
Noriko is an outsider!
Noriko is not an outsider, she is my wife.
Wasn't Fumie originally an outsider?
I was originally an outsider.
Brother, you sound exactly like Dad.
Really?
Why are you guys picking on me?
I can fully understand why Fumie was only willing to tell Noriko.
After all, I also married into this family.
Mom used to be an outsider of this family, right?
The most important thing now is to figure out
What happened between brother and Fumie?
and how to solve it, don't you think so?
You must immediately apologize...
Why do I have to apologize?
In short, you just have to do it.
You just hold her hand and apologize.
Tell her, I'm sorry... I was wrong.
Why should I apologize?
What did I do wrong?
Dammit, I am the victim!
The victim!
Brother! It's not about who is the victim.
This is a problem between a husband and wife.
You must have said something quite hurtful.
To make Fumie leave home like that.
You probably pushed her too far...
You have too much to say about this family.
I told you before.
What's the problem? Is it wrong being concerned for my brother's wife?
That's right!
You just shut up! You are just a son-in-law.
Brother, what did you just say to my husband?
Wait a minute!
You hold your horses.
You're just a loser dumped by his wife.
Don't say that!
How can you say that...
to your own son...
I cannot stand this any more!
All of you, get out!
- Dad, calm down. - I’m sick of this.
- Brother, brother...
- Stop it, brother - Wait, don't go.
Brother, you don’t have to be so angry.
Everyone is here because we are worried about you.
I said leave me alone!
Where are you going?
I am going to get drunk.
I am already sick and tired of this family.
Wait!
Brother!
Mom, who will take care of the breakfast for the two children tomorrow?
Would you like me to cook some rice? I can make some onigiri, they can eat it anytime.
Leave it to me.
I have been enjoying life earlier. I should have been helping out.
You're really a reliable grandma, right?
It doesn't matter if my mother is not here.
Go and talk to them...
Things seem to be very bad.
Uncle, do you love Noriko?
Huh?
You are married...
I guess that's right...
Then my dad?
Does he still love my mom?
Do they really have feelings for each other?
Here Ken, here's your favorite milk tea...
Ken was asking me...
If there was love between brother and Fumie?
Shota, did you hear about it?
The story how the two of them met and fell in love.
No...
Fumie told me how they met...
They had to take the central rail line when they were single.
One day, Fumie had a little cold.
She reluctantly got on the train, holding on to the hanging strap handles...
But she still felt very uncomfortable, a little nauseous.
But because it was an express train, it didn't make many stops.
Just when she didn’t know what to do...
Sitting on the opposite side of her, a man said...
Let's change, and he gave her his seat.
That person was brother?
When the two arrived at the Tokyo Station platform...
He told her to take care and left.
But she was obsessed...
Hoping to see him again.
After about a month or so...
She happened to see him again at the Tokyo Station platform.
She said thank you very much for previous kindness.
Brother asked her, are you okay?
Then she laughed with a big white smile...
He said her smile then was so charming...
That was the beginning of their love...
What? They have such a romantic story.
Ken, you don't have to worry...
But...
Do they still love each other now?
Mom has no love for Dad.
If that is the case, is it necessary for them to separate?
Because a husband and wife must love each other.
Because that is what a couple is.
Honey... Get up, make breakfast.
What happened?
It started again...
My back hurts...
Can't you get up?
I can’t move, I can’t move.
Dear, you have to make breakfast for everyone.
You mean me?!
Yes...
Konosuke's natto is in the second compartment of the refrigerator.
What are you all doing?
Eating breakfast, as you can see.
Is it okay to eat like this?
It’s okay, isn’t it. Right?
Grandpa, do you want to eat?
I am not a monkey in the zoo.
That’s hilarious.
Can you take two or three bananas for your lunch?
Of course not, we will be laughed at by everyone.
What should I do?
Today, I can buy bread in the school cafeteria.
But I will need some money...
I won't be back until tonight...
I have to go and study at the cram school ...
Anyway, mother is not here anymore.
Here... Spend it wisely for the both of you.
You'll have more later...
10,000 yen...
We are leaving...
I am leaving too.
- Dad... - Huh?
Their school uniforms are dirty. Please ask mom to wash them.
Although I know it will be difficult for her, it still needs to be washed.
About that... Mom...
I guess I have to take care of it.
Dad, your lunch...
Don't worry about that.
Get to work...
Your beard is showing...
It doesn't matter, I'll go to work and shave there.
Laundry... Quick mode, then start!
Hirata!
Kakuta! You are here!
Where are you?
Back here!
You are actually doing laundry? It's not that easy.
Where is your wife?
How are you feeling?
Doesn't look good...
Can't you give her a shot?
Nope, she just needs to rest.
It worked last time, right?
I had to lay here for a week.
Looks like you have to lie down for a longer time.
Sorry, husband...
You said that you are not working today.
Yes...
Come help me, wash clothes, clean up, whatever.
Sure...
Good...
What did you do? These clothes are soaking wet.
What do you mean, soaking wet?
Washing machines automatically spin-dry the clothes after washing.
Don't shirk from your work.
You're better at this than me...
Don't be afraid of hard work...
Who is ringing the doorbell?
It can't be a real estate agency that sells graves.
Hurry up and buy a grave.
Please come in. The door is not locked.
Hello, I am a member of the Housekeeping Association.
Why are you here at my house?
Dr. Kakuta called me.
Since you're in a fix, I'm here to help.
Is that right? Thank you very much.
The doctor has already seen her.
Well, can I come in?
Please, please...
The home's in a bit of a mess right now.
Doctor!
Oh...
Kayo, how's your breast cancer screening?
I can check you up.
There's no need.
You have to move the furniture first and then clean it.
Move the sofa away.
Okay.
- Housekeeper! - Yes.
Is it too much?
You let me do it.
Go clean the porch...
Okay, okay.
- Are you okay? - It's nothing.
Be careful.
Is someone here?
I heard a woman’s voice.
I asked for someone from a housekeeping company.
She is a very good person.
Is that right?
You can rest assured, take it easy.
You worked hard...
It's good to have a drink...
Drinking beer after hard work is the best.
I know how good it is to have a wife.
I would collapse after one day of work.
Me too.
It's not over yet, there is still a lot of work to do.
Cleaning the second floor bathroom...
Digging the weeds in the garden and buying the ingredients for dinner.
My wife has a lot of work to do every day.
It’s too late to know that now.
It’s true that she has endured it for decades.
Yes, I can’t even do this for six months.
Miss Six Months, please stay with me...
Stupid!
I am back...
You are back...
This is my grandson.
This is an aunt who came to help.
Hello there.
Just in time, give some tea to your grandmother.
When she is finished, can you bring it back down?
- Okay. - Here it is.
He's really a good child.
I am not a child.
Grandma, I am back.
You are here...
You got me some tea, thank you.
You back still hurts?
Sorry to be like this at a crucial time.
Mom must be very lonely.
It’s all my fault, I should have noticed earlier.
I can talk to your mother.
It’s not like when I write a boring novel.
Grandmother...
Will my father and mother get a divorce?
They definitely won't...
Things will work out...
If Dad and Mom get divorced,
I want to stay with my mother.
Don't say that...
You can't tell Dad that.
You poor child, so sad...
It's very pitiful...
Hello!
Yes!
Oh... It's you, auntie.
Fumie! You're here?
My family told me that the lights were on last night.
I was wondering who had come.
Long time no see.
Aunt, are you okay?
Not great... I ache all over.
I picked these in my yard. It’s delicious.
It looks ugly, though.
Thank you.
Are your children okay?
We used to see them every year.
That's when the grandparents were still with us.
They used to go fishing together...
When children grow up now, they don’t like to stay with adults.
It's like that everywhere...
Yes...
How is your husband, Konosuke?
He's quite fine.
He has an important position in his company, now.
He didn't come this time?
Well, I came alone this time.
I need to maintain this house too.
And visit you sometimes.
That's right...
An empty house quickly falls apart.
Do you know the teacher, Arima?
He's the principal of the middle school.
His house was demolished some time ago.
It's now a vacant lot...
That splendid house?
Yes...
It’s getting more and more lonely here.
I don’t know what is going to happen to this town.
Anyway, I have to pick up my grandson. I have to go now.
You should stay for a day or two.
Come over tonight.
Mom, don’t be angry with me...
Here...
Damn...
Look who's here.
Kyoko, how are you?
I'm fine... fine...
Mom!
A friend came to see you.
Who is it?
Just come out here!
Fumie!
Hello.
When did you get here?
You didn't come to the alumni meeting last year, I was so upset.
I'm sorry...
Are you busy?
Very busy.
I am so happy to see you.
You are getting bigger.
Don't say that.
Have you eaten lunch?
Not yet.
Great, let's eat together.
Come on...
Thank you...
Don’t forget the pot on the stove.
Don't worry, don't worry. I don't have dementia.
You drive the lady straight back home.
Nope, I'm keeping her.
We are going directly to the hot springs in Shinshu.
You bastard!
It must be hard for you.
Did the housekeeping lady leave?
Um... She went back home.
What about the children’s dinner?
It's already been taken care of.
I just have to turn off the stove.
I'm sorry...
You have to do so many things.
I just do whatever needs to be done.
Just leave it to me.
Say...
Actually, I want to see her.
Who?
Of course, Fumie... I am determined...
I think we need to have a honest talk.
But my body is...
It’s really too weak.
Flowers for Kirishima...
more than ever...
There's a fire!
What do I do?
Mr. Hirata!
Mr. Hirata! Fire!
Mister!
Hello, this is the Kanai Tax Office.
Fire?
This is not the fire station...
Please call 119 instead...
Is this dad?
Are you saying the house is on fire?
Dad! Calm down!
Is it on fire now!?
Then are you not on fire and calling?
Isn't it hot?
Run away now!
No?
The fire is extinguished?
What...
was damaged?
A pot and spoon were burned a bit...
Then it was no big deal.
I was scared to death...
So, the firemen did not come...
That's good, it wasn't very bad.
I was really worried.
Am I at a festival?
No, right now we are looking for Noriko's grandmother in Shiwabata.
She seems to have unlocked the door and left home.
Noriko’s mother said that she often goes to Daiko Temple and so we are looking for her there.
I am at the temple with Noriko now.
It’s getting dark soon, it's terrible.
Wait a minute!
Grandma is there. You see her?
Talking to the monk?
It looks like we found her.
I will call you back later.
Grandma, you are here?
You can't run off without saying anything.
Father...
Sorry, I am her granddaughter.
Thank you very much.
Grandma, let's go back.
No...
Mom is still worried about you.
It’s me, Shota.
We found grandmother...
Um, she really was at Daiko Temple.
Now we just got in a taxi.
Mom, where are you now?
At the station entrance?
Then we'll see you soon.
Luckily, he was such a kind monk, grandma.
He is a priest...
He is not a priest, but a monk...
He is a priest...
My grandmother is a Catholic, she thought that he was a priest.
Whatever... It doesn't matter.
Father!
What is it, mother?
Where are we going?
We are going home.
Is that right?
I'm so sorry.
Your grandmother is very lucky.
to have grandchildren like you taking care of her.
My kids don't care.
Unforgivable!
Look at the moon...
"Watching the full moon at night."
What's wrong?
Here is dinner...
I still have work to do.
Fumie, you should eat...
Thank you.
Come to Mom. Go to Mom.
Please have some sake...
We have a lot of wine in our family.
Let's drink up!
It’s so delicious.
The wine in our hometown is so delicious.
Tomoko, have you heard what happened?
- You said that they had a quarrel. - Yes.
They will now understand how important a wife is when she is gone.
Your husband will regret it.
Maybe it's time to go back?
Just take your own sweet time.
Why?
Just get divorced and divide it all.
Maybe I should.
This not the time to make jokes...
Coming to work and live here is not a good idea.
Don't you always say that?
The youngsters are moving away, and there are a lot less people.
But you are such a beautiful person...
You can snare ten or twenty men easily.
That's impossible, I am already getting old.
What are you talking about?
Just put on some makeup.
You'd seduce them all.
Why don't you open a tavern?
Call it Fumie's Tavern.
I can sing and you can dance the Flamenco.
It will be popular.
You are really crazy, auntie.
After raising three sumo wrestlers...
Eating one liter of rice everyday.
One liter?
They eat like horses.
All the nutrients goes into the body and not the brain.
That's just like you...
We're back!
I'm so hungry.
I'm dying...
Wait a darn minute...
This is my friend, Auntie Fumie.
Say hello to the former "Miss Motai"!
Wait...
Quick!
Good evening...
Who is "Miss Motai"?
Some kind of town beauty...
They're gonna eat through all our savings.
Ok, let's cook some food for them.
What's wrong?
Suddenly, I miss the children.
The children must be really sad...
What's wrong? I am still working...
Did dad have something to say about the fire?
There was no big damage...
Brother, aren't you being too harsh?
Dad feels terrible.
He should be... He almost burned down the house.
But isn’t it because of your family's quarrel?
What are you here for?
Listen...
Don’t interfere with me and my wife problems...
Anyway, you are siding with Fumie.
This is not a question of whose side we are with.
What are you telling me?
Don't worry about it anymore.
Brother.
Think carefully.
I never talked with you about your problems.
Maybe it’s like that between brothers.
But this time I can't just ignore it.
This is about your life.
And it is also about the happiness of your family.
Even if you don’t want to, just listen to me until I finish talking.
What do you plan to do with Fumie afterwards?
She left home without saying anything to me.
So it's up to her what she wants to do.
Why are you talking in such a callous manner?
I think if you don’t take action first,
Fumie will never come back.
Is there no way?
Two cups of coffee...
Okay, I understand.
Brother, have you considered the worst possible outcome?
If this keeps going on like this, there will be a divorce, lawsuit, alimony...
The custody of Ken and Shin will be involved in these issues.
Is this really what you want?
Brother...
I am saying this for your own good.
Then what do you want me to do?
Yesterday, I talked with Fumie on the phone.
Are you stupid or did she call you...
I called her...
Why are you doing this?
- I'm being a little concerned. Sorry. - That’s enough.
Sorry, I know it was not right.
But brother,
I asked her about what happened on the night of the theft.
About what happened between you two.
Brother, you are in the wrong.
I'm wrong? How dare you talk to me like this?
You saying that I am wrong!
Sorry for the wait...
You listen to me.
You told her that you earned that stolen money.
That, while you kill yourself at work...
she's loafing around at home.
Didn't you say that?
Is this not true?
She was sleeping...
while I was slaving in Hong Kong?
How painful it is to work in sales.
You and Fumie don’t even understand.
I know that you are working very hard.
That brother, you think
It’s the money you earned so hard.
Do you think that you are the only one raising the children?
Yes, of course.
You are wrong, it is not like that at all.
It’s because Fumie has taken care of the family.
Raising the children, cooking, doing housework...
That you can focus on your work like this.
This is what people call sharing responsibility.
Fumie has raised the children for years.
Do you know how hard and valuable that is.
Brother, have you ever thought about that?
In short, you just want me to apologize.
No, not just that.
Do you want me to say I'm sorry.
Not with this kind of shallow effort
It's about your heart.
If you care about her.
Enough!
- Do you understand? - I get it.
In short, you are siding with Fumie, right?
When you got married...
I saw how beautiful Fumie was...
Although I was a high school student at the time.
I hoped she would be happy.
Please make her happy.
I am so hopeful now.
Is there anything wrong with that?
I will think about it.
Brother...
Go now.
Where to?
Go and see Fumie.
What are you talking about? I am still working.
This is one of the most important things in your life.
Just explain it to the company!
Just say that your wife fell ill and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
If you say that, everyone will let you leave.
Okay?
Go ahead.
I beg you...
Who is it?
What is that?
Is it the thief?
What's going on?
I'm going to Motai for awhile...
What for?
Where else? I'm going to see Fumie.
Of course, he is going to see his wife.
That is how it is.
He has to kill the enemy...
She will never come back...
Hey? Aunt.
What is it?
So kind of you to call me.
Yes, it’s raining really hard here....
The house is leaking everywhere...
It really needs to be taken care of from time to time.
Is your family okay?
Someone from home is here, I will call you back.
You surprised me...
You could have called earlier.
You wouldn't have picked it up anyway.
How did you come, by train?
I drove for two hours, it was exhausting.
Just come in...
Are you alone...
Who else would be here?
- Do you want something to eat? - No need.
I'll fix you something...
What about your work?
I said that my wife was taken to the hospital.
What if they find out the truth?
We can figure that out later.
What is that?
The gift I bought for you at Hong Kong airport...
At that time...
I completely forgot about it.
Can I open it?
Did you pick it yourself?
Yes...
Roses...
Fumie...
What?
I need you.
I can't live without you.
That was scary...
It's raining really hard...
It’s because of global warming.
I am back...
What's happening?
Everyone's worried about your family.
What about dad?
He's trying to bring back your mom.
Is mother coming back?
We don't know...
It depends on your father...
That's right.
Grandma, I am hungry.
I'm so hungry I going to die.
Sister, what should we do for dinner?
Oh, I completely forgot about that...
Mom, what should I do?
Sorry, I should have noticed.
I really am useless.
I didn't notice I was hungry.
I don't blame you for that.
It’s too late to cook. We should just order out.
That's a good idea.
Dad, do you want to order broiled eel on rice?
I was so deep in thought I did not think about dinner.
Just go ahead and do it...
Great!
Let's make the call.
This is a rare opportunity, let's order the special.
Special? Are you sure? What's the occasion?
In the midst of this all at least we can treat ourselves.
Order 1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5..
You not including the kids?
Do they want to eat broiled eel on rice?
Okay, 6.. 7..
Noriko will be here soon too.
8, Taizo... Eight specials.
Hey, they may be back soon.
Will Fumie really come back, too?
She will definitely be back!
Then ten specials, huh?
Dad, can you really afford it? It’s expensive.
Are you having me pay for it?
Of course!
How much is it?
Didn't you say you wanted broiled eels? Stingy...
You actually said that I am stingy!
Shigeko, Dad just said that he wanted something.
But he didn't say the specials.
That's right.
So let's not order the specials.
Change it to the regular. It will cost half.
Talking about how much it costs is embarrassing.
I'll pay for it!
Taizo, order ten broiled eel specials!
Are you sure?
- Of course! - Okay.
Why are men so stingy?
After all, mom is a rich person.
Do you have that much money to spend?
Dad, don't you know?
Her brother, the late novelist Kaoru, passed away...
His books are selling very well now.
So mom gets his royalties every month.
You actually have a bank account?
Yes, I do.
Do you hide the passbook?
No, I don't have one.
Don't you need an one?
You are so old fashioned. I use this all year.
Fingerprint authentication. I just put my finger here.
And everything is taken care of.
You peeked, huh?
She's really rich, man...
Good evening.
Sorry for being so late.
It's raining very hard outside.
- Where is Ken? - They are upstairs.
Ken, Shin... I bought something for you.
I’m so sorry, a nurse’s job is so busy...
- What is it? - Guess what I got?
-Voila's cake? - You guessed right.
Great, thank you.
That’s great.
Brother hasn't come back yet?
He probably arrived at Motai after 5 pm.
It’s been three and a half hours.
If things went smoothly, he should be back soon.
Do you think that they are coming back together?
Of course!
Shota, what do you treally think?
Do you think Fumie will come back?
Although we all hope she will come back.
This is really Fumie’s decision...
I don't know what she will decide.
She texted me and said that she's lonely from not seeing the children.
She said she's really sorry, that the children are not at fault.
You also miss her...
Yes...
If she got divorced, she can still see the children twice a week.
They can decide on what to do...
Don't say that kind of things right now...
It's a text from brother.
He said that he just got off the highway and will be home in 10 to 20 minutes.
Is Fumie with him?
He did not mention that...
But if they were coming back together, he would text that.
Since he did not text that, does it mean that he is coming back alone?
What should we do if that was the case? Dad!
Listen, everyone.
We already understand that
Fumie is no longer with this home.
But we cannot deny that she left the family.
Unfortunately, the problem between them
is not an easy one to resolve.
As his father, though, I am very sad in my heart.
But I know my son, according to my thinking...
That stupid man certainly can't convince Fumie...
Maybe they had a big fight. He may be coming back alone.
It will be a pity if that is the way this ends.
So we should have a good talk...
Tomorrow's another day, isn't it?
After all, it's hard for everyone to stay together.
Shota, you live in a small apartment now.
Would you like to take this opportunity to move in here?
You are asking Noriko to replace Fumie?
To take care of the children and the parents?
Correct...
How is that possible?
Wait, if that’s the case, then the old couple will go on their own.
On your own?
We can move out and live in a nursing home.
Do you know how much it costs to live in a nursing home?
What? I don't know.
How about this?
You sell off this house, buy something smaller...
Mom and Dad can live in a nursing home from the proceeds.
And Konosuke and the kids would live without their mom?
Ken and Shin are not children.
They can cook and do their laundry themselves...
They can clean the home and work hard on Sundays.
Or scrub their trousers
I guess they really can't do that kind of thing.
That's not going to work.
Grandpa, if we have to do it, we will do it.
The father and sons don't get it?
Fumie has been spoiling the whole bunch of you!
Don’t say that, Ken is very serious.
Dad, why do you always belittle your grandsons?
Before you blame brother, you should look at yourself!
Why should I do that?
Whose problems are we discussing now?
Stop fighting!
If that’s the case, I’ll take Fumie's place and stay home.
You can’t do anything, with your bad back and sore knees.
You are of no help at all...
You don't have to be so mean about it.
I don’t want to be buried with you!
What burial is she talking about, dad?
Quiet!
We should just keep quiet as this is just getting worse.
Dad, you were just like this.
Huh? It has stopped raining...
Brother is back, he's parking his car.
Excuse me...
Wait!
- Where are you going? - Going to meet brother.
I said wait!
I don't think Fumie came back...
That guy must be upset now.
We must warmly welcome him, okay?
Dad, sometimes you say the right thing.
So what should we do?
Everyone sit down first!
Everyone sit quietly here.
Just quietly sit here and chat...
When you see him, just ask if he is hungry...
The broiled eel rice will be delivered soon. Shall we eat it together?
Don't ask about Fumie! It will be too cruel for him. Do you understand?
- That’s right. - Don’t mention marriage, divorce or anything like that!
How do we act then?
Just pretend that nothing happened, just act normally.
Just pretend to be calm.
It’s really quiet in the world.
- You are back. - Hi, dad.
It appears everyone is here...
I am exhausted. I am getting too old for this.
Hey...
What happened to Fumie? Is she not coming back?
You not supposed to ask that question!
- Dad, sorry to make you worry... - That's okay, okay.
It’s all over, there was no other way.
Just think about the future, we have to face the future.
- No, no, that’s not it. - It’s okay, it’s okay.
- Look to the future... - Dad, just hear what my brother has to say.
How is Fumie? Do you want to talk about it?
No... We came home together.
- With who? - With Fumie...
Mom is back!
Fumie is back!
Everyone, I am very sorry for all the trouble...
You don’t have to apologize...
Yeah, you didn’t do anything wrong.
You did nothing wrong.
What can I say?
You are the mother of this family, just say that I am back.
- Is that right, Ken? - Yes.
- I am back. - Welcome home.
From tomorrow, you'll be at home as before.
If you don't mind.
How could we mind?
Father said I have to think of the kids.
He was having a hard time when I was not here.
Thank you all.
It is Konosuke who should thank you....
Dad, maybe you should say something.
Yes. That's right.
What is the reason, brother?
Noriko, when we fought the last time.
I said I was really fed up with your family.
That's right.
I would like to apologize for saying that.
Thanks to everyone... Coming over.
That fact was, I was confused...
I didn't know what to do, I had no confidence.
Shota...
Although I really didn't get to thank you, but...
Okay, okay...
Thank you for your patronage. Here are the ten broiled eel on rice.
- Good timing. - We were waiting for a long time.
- Ken, eat some broiled eel on rice. - Great!
My stomach is empty, I am starving.
Thank you for your help the last time...
Fortunately, the fire was not serious in this home.
No, I just did what I had to do.
Great, let's toast, toast!
Great!
It looks like it's going to rain again...
- Grandpa, come and eat some eel. - It's the best. Grandma paid.
Husband, let's eat together.
The moon is beautiful...
Really?
Moon, you are guarding our earth like this.
You've been doing this for tens of millions of years, billions of years
For you, our daily life is really trivial...
But it’s a fleeting thing.
Grandma’s eighty years was just a moment of time.
Did something happen to your grandma?
- Mom just called... - Did she leave home?
No... We were we looking for a nursing home.
She finally found a place to live near here.
It’s close to our current place now.
She can move in tomorrow.
It’s a relief, mom will be happy.
But I don't know if Grandma will accept it...
Being locked in a room, not able to go out for a walk...
It feels weird...
But if you stay this way...
Mom and grandma can't handle it...
That is no way to live.
Um, I think so...
In short, Grandma and Fumie’s departure from home have been successfully resolved.
Finally, we can take it easy.
What is it?
There is another issue though......
What's wrong?
I have to go to the hospital tomorrow.
Is that right? Is it because of work?
Don't you go there every day?
It's a different hospital...
Why, are you not feeling well?
You aren't ill, are you?
Why are you going to the hospital if you are in good health?
Why is it...
Wait? Can it be?
Dad, you will catch a cold if you sleep here.
Go upstairs and sleep...
Good night!
Grandpa and grandma are kissing like this...
- Really? - Really.
Is that right?
Not...
I love you...
What are you doing?