Forgive me, Dad. I'm sorry.
Get this straight, I'm not your dad. Now leave.
Chiyo.
Chiyo!
Chiyo
Finally, I escaped.
Thank you.
Let's go back together.
This is the head, and that's the buttocks.
This thing that's moving is the baby's heart.
It is moving.
Looks like the father. Am I right?
Chiyo, you can come out.
Very good. It's growing normally.
That's great.
The due date is March 3rd.
The baby is as adorable as Aki.
Why her? It's our baby.
That' s because Aki is its aunt.
Kids can resemble their aunts, too.
Come to the course for expectant mothers together.
Besides telling mothers to be what to do,
we'll also brief the fathers-to-be on what to take note of.
Way to go, Daddy.
Next, please.
March 3rd... That's 7 months to go.
Right.
Is it really okay for me to quit my job?
Huh? Why?
At first, I was really angry when I learned that
Dad handed in the letter of resignation for me.
But l thought it over carefully, later.
I'd have to ask for maternity leave when my tummy gets bigger.
Maternity leave? Oh yes, that's right.
My body and health changed after I became pregnant.
My job requires me to stand all the time.
Yes, you're right.
It's very tiring. I'm not like Sis...
who can't do without a job.
When I think of the baby I can't wait to take care of it.
We have to find somewhere to stay.
Since we need a place, pick a posh high-rise apartment block.
Those specially designed ones. We'll live on the highest floor.
It would be niece if it's a house, too.
On weekends the three of us will go shopping together.
We'll put the baby in the child seat. Huh? Won't work.
What is it?
It can't hold three people.
The car can't hold three people.
Yes, it's too small for three people.
Isn't it obvious?
Does this even need any thought?
None at all.
How unique! Do you often have discussions like this?
She's Ryunosuke's sister and Kazumasa's wife, Masayuki.
The views of family members are important. So I invited them.
How do you do.
Sit down here and don't just eat.
Feel free to give your views regarding this problem.
Sell it and buy another one.
Right.
Do you know how much effort I had to put in to get this car?
That small car couldn't be expensive.
Money isn't the issue here. It was like a destined meeting.
l was thrilled the moment I set eyes on it.
Yet you want me to sell it now.
Is that such a big problem?
I suggest you sell it and spend a bit more on the new car.
I like that!
Do you know how much a car costs?
A cheap one.
Money is the problem.
You must have some savings.
You can get a job.
Work to pay the car loan? I'll be working forever.
Don't exaggerate.You may have to work for a while.
I'll be like those old ladies working all their lives to settle their debts.
You poor thing.
Show me sympathy.
We're married and have three kids, but we still get by.
I never had to work after I got married.
I was right to ask her here.
I have an allowance of l5,000 yen every month.
15,000 yen!?
That's all you have!
Too much?
Looks like he's gotten cheated.
Most people get an allowance of only 10,000 yen.
He's actually happy.
Skip a few meals, and you can eat at a small nice restaurant.
10,000 yen is the budget for office workers.
200 yen for a boxed lunch,
One suit and some casual wear.
Pathetic life.
A big car is just a dream.
You'll have to pay parking fees.
Why did you buy a car in the first place?
That car fulfills a man's dream.
I cherished that wish for a long, long time.
With steering that's made of pure gold, it'd be perfect.
What's a steering wheel?
The steering wheel.
Is that important?
More important than the baby?
It hadn't happened then. Marriage hadn't come into the picture.
We're getting married because of the baby.
You'll have a hard life when you're born, Ryuko
Ryuko?
The baby's name...if it's a girl I'll call her Ryuko. If it's a boy...
Don't give it strange names.
It's not a strange name.
Ryuko, hear me? This man is your father.
He's saying his car is more important than you.
I'm just saying...
Don't quarrel.
Ryunosuke, you're almost 30. Don't talk childishly.
He is childish but still better than the guy called Eitaro...
who doesn't have a car, is jobless and has no wish to get married.
A thorn in every word.
Until the end of this month, I'm still 29.
When I bought the car, this hadn't happened yet.
I bought the car because l wanted to.
SHOTGUN WEDDING 4
OK, done.
Ready, Ryunosuke?
Yes, we can go, now.
Boys, get into the car.
Don't step on it.
They're your kids.
Kids.
Happy? Yes, it's fun.
Please, don't touch it...
My precious car! Don't touch my precious car!
You're having a nightmare.
Still sleeping! Get up!
Get up... get up!
No... It's no good. I can't accept it.
Why?
Because it's too ordinary.
I hear you're getting married. Shotgun wedding, eh?
Blabbermouth.
Good aim. Put as much effort into your work, too.
You may shoot to fame overnight.
Like making babies, you can do it if you put your mind to it.
You can do it. Now, that's a good line.
You talk too much!
Sorry.
Hello... Oh, Mom.
I'm working.
Good news.
How did her father hurt his leg?
He fell down going after his daughter.
I see.
Let me... Here, drink it.
He'll take two weeks to recover.
I've asked Chiyo to come tonight.
You were saying something about stating...
Stating clearly the position.
Wait till Reina is here. It's better when all three of us are present.
Heh... Reina?
Yes... Reina!
I prefer to call hereby her real name I wonder if there is enough meat.
She eats a lot.
If she likes to eat meat, that means the baby is a girl.
A girl?
The baby. She told me she wants to eat meat.
Oh no! Did you call and ask her to come?
No, she called.
Of course, she's your fiancee.
But Chiyo's the one I've invited.
Aren't they the same person?
They're different.
She is here.
Wait! Hold it!
l'll go.
Hello.
Come in.
What's the matter?
Welcome.
Come inside. Mom, this is Chiyo Kotani.
Pleased to meet you.
You're the real one.
Pardon?
That's right, she's the true and authentic Chiyo Kotani.
Mom kept nagging at me. She was so anxious to meet you.
Yes... I'm so happy and thrilled!!
I've finally met the sweet and adorable Kuyo.
My name is Chiyo.
Sit down.
Mom, we don't want to be disturbed by the others. I'll check things out.
Yes, go.
Who are the others?
My grandsons. They're very noisy.
Roast meat...
I'll drive them away.
Your grandsons? So they're my nephews.
Kuyo, would you like some tea? My name's Chiyo.
Ryunosuke. I'm so happy.
Getting married! Where did you meet?
She actually went to our place! That woman is shameless.
Wait! You're the shameless one.
I'll help you drive her away.
She wants to marry the man I love. I forbid it!
Wait! Listen to me! How did it turn out like this?
Who is that woman?
I'm sorry, Kuyo but before you marry Ryunosuke,
I must tell you this.
My name is Chiyo.
Men... How should I put it?
Sometimes, they really can't help it.
What do you mean?
For example, he already has a sweet wife, yet he still keeps a mistress.
Mistress?
It's just an example. Ryunosuke wouldn't have a secret love affair.
Look at that. There's meat...
You can get tired of eating meat every day.
Right.
If you have a sudden whim to eat a 20,000-yen steak...
or a 200-yen boxed lunch...
Yes.
You understand it now? That's what I'm referring to.
Of course you're the 20,000 yen steak and not the 200-yen boxed lunch.
Thanks for your compliment.
No matter what happens. I'm on your side. Never forget that.
I'II be there when we state our position tomorrow.
State your position?
It's about your marriage.
Before everybody and his father's memorial tablet.
We'II make a promise of marriage.
Oh, so that's what this is about.
That's what it is about
Then, the day to give the decision...
Sis, aren't you going with me?
I can't, l'm going to work.
But you should go. This is your chance.
Oh no. I can't squeeze into it.
Sis, I'll be afraid if you're not with me.
Go with her.
l have to go to work.
Why are you all dressed up? You're so pretty.
Going on stage?
What are you saying?
Men are drawn to me.
Really? So confident...
I envy you. Your waist is so small.
It's fine, Ryunosuke's mother will be there.
Don't you find Ryunosuke's mother strange?
Is she strange?
She said I was a 20,000-yen steak.
Few people would say that.
Better than being looked down upon.
Where are you going all dressed up?
To work. Bye.
I'll have to go alone.
What are you going to do? What if they find out about Reina?
They won't find out.
I can keep a secret for you, but you still have to tell her.
There's really nothing between us.
How am I going to tell your late father?
You're such a useless son. What?
Don't touch it.
Kamogawa is so far away.
Why didn't you ask him to pick you up?
His car can only take two persons.
Go with me.
No thanks, l'll get beaten up.
You won't. He can't move around, now.
Use this chance to say you're going to marry Aki.
Fertile imagination. You are indeed a Kotani.
Why don't you want to get married?
Don't you find it unsettling? It's as if you'd done something shameful!
I'm not financially independent.
Sis can support you. You can keep the house
and prepare for your exam. Sis loves to work, anyway.
That's a good point, but men have their pride.
They should work and support the family.
Is that so?
To a woman, marriage is heaven.
To a man, it's not. It's like the end of life.
The end of life?
I've considered getting married and having family.
But each time I think about it, I feel a heap of responsibility...
weighing down heavily on my shoulders. It's suffocating.
Responsibility? Suffocating?
I'll lose the freedom that I have.
Once there are kids, it'II be sheer hell.
Hell?
To a man, it's hell on earth.
That's only my personal opinion. I may have exaggerated a little.
Ryunosuke is different. These things are important to him.
Whether it's marriage or the baby, both are important to him.
The end of life?
My son has done wrong. This is my sincere apology.
We discussed it and have decided to let them get married.
Right?
Yes, no matter what it takes.
Sir... That's the decision.
Give in to the majority.
Dad, don't move!
Can I ask just once more?
Why didn't you do anything, last time?
Because I like you. Why do you doubt my words?
I understand. I believe you. Since you like me, then
why wouldn't you touch me?
You have a secret?
How did you know?
Ah, you do!?
What is it?
Do you promise not to tell?
I promise.
My grandpa said this to me...
Your grandpa?
I had the greatest respect for him.
What did he say?
Kyushu men should love and treat women well,
unless you love her truly and your relationship has come to that stage,
and unless you're certain she's the one for you, don't sleep with her.
Never take advantage of a woman.
There's only one woman you'd love. That woman is your wife.
You must love her forever.
Grandpa said that before he died.
Well said! You have a bright future.
Kyushu men should be like that. Which part of Kyushu?
Fukuoka.
I'm your neighbor.
It's great to hear you say that. Aki!
Aki?
Aki! Why are you here?
Didn't you go home with Chiyo?
Yes! Oh, this is Dr. Komatsubara. He's Chiyo's doctor, an obstetrician.
Oh, a doctor.
Have you told them?
Don't let Chiyo and Ryunosuke know about this.
especially the tall dark man.
We're meeting to discuss Chiyo's problems.
Aki, what are you talking about? This is our first date.
A date?
Right, a date.
I'll help myself.
I haven't enjoyed myself so much in a long time.
Cheers.
Ryunosuke has to drive and can't drink. Sorry about that.
Excuse me. May I use the bathroom?
End of the corridor and turn left...
Let Ryunosuke spend the night here next time, and he can drink.
Thank you.
When he spends the night here, you'll hear him talking in his sleep.
Am I right, Chiyo?
I wonder what their baby will look like. I can't wait for the day.
Yes. I wonder if it's a boy or a girl.
It doesn't matter. The due date is March 3rd.
The day of the Doll Festival.
Since this is the case, let's not ask her father to the wedding.
In today's society, a shotgun wedding isn't anything out of the ordinary.
The guests may laugh seeing how fierce Dad is.
Right! That sort of father!
That sort of father? What sort?
He's making such a fuss just because it's a shotgun wedding.
Nowhere in the world would you find another father like him.
He is behind the times.
That's right.
Where has Aki gone? I don't have the key.
Oh, she's back.
Doctor, we'll part here.
Who is he?
I'll see you to the door.
It's him They seem so intimate.
Doctor? What kind of doctor?
If someone I know sees us, I'll have to explain. That's quite a bother.
Don't walk me any further.
Aki, do you think I'm that sort of man?
I'm really worried about you. I don't expect you
to ask me in for tea, though it did cross my mind...
But on that occasion, Chiyo was at home. Are you listening to me?
Yes.
All right, go in. I've enjoyed myself, today.
So have I. Sorry you spent so much today.
Not at all.
Good night.
Aki is so cute.
Why is Aki acting cute?
She's gone in.
Good drink.
There are funny characters around. What should I do?
Is it really all right?
Is what?
Leaving your father out of the wedding preparation.
It can't be helped since he's so against it.
That's true, but...
He's behind the times.
Exactly.
What's the matter? You seem listless.
I'm fine.
Your mom is taking the train home alone. I feel bad about that.
It's fine. She often goes out alone.
Will you really love the child?
With the child, it'II be inconvenient when we go out.
Do you still want the car?
Of course.
Nobody likes it, but I worked so hard
to get this car. I may never get another chance again.
I doubt things will go smoothly.
What?
It's just like wanting to buy something or do something you like.
Usually, things don't go your way. A person can't be alone all his life.
What's the matter with you?
We're not living in heaven.
Heaven?
When I think about my waist getting thicker,
and that I can't dress sexily and bare my little tummy. I get upset.
OK, I get it. We won't talk about it.
Will you attend the course for expectant mothers?
What's that?
Dr Komatsubara said the father should be there, too.
Ah, of course.
He's forgotten it entirely.
Ryunosuke...
Hello.
Doctor!
You've got good news? You look so happy.
Of course. Give my regards to Aki.
Ready to begin! Are the daddies here?
Sit down, everybody.
No! Re-do the whole thing!
It's hard-sell. Generalize it!
We've already generalized it.
He's harder on us than usual.
Only when I approve of your concept will the client be willing
to throw out a big sum of money for the production.
That stuff...
OK, I'll make changes! I can do it!
What's the point of just talking? It's ringing again.
I know! Yes, what is it?!
Chiyo
Why am I always right?
Sorry ...
Only I was alone. Everyone else came with their husbands.
Is it because we're not married?
Of course not.
Their husbands all came. You didn't even call.
Some of them look like juvenile delinquents,
but they still took notes as they listened to the doctor.
I didn't mean to skip it.
I reminded you yesterday.
I was working and couldn't make it. Try to understand.
When I'm working, I don't want to think about other things.
Other things? Like about the baby?
That's not what I mean.
I feel awful. I want to throw up.
I'll get you a drink.
The doctor is right,
...getting emotional can make you nauseous.
I often feel sick because you're always stressing me out.
l'm sorry.
If you feel like throwing up take a rest and you'll feel better.
Chiyo...
You're not at all concerned
about the baby or the marriage.
I am concerned.
Then show me.
What do you want me to do?
I don't care about Dad. I want to get married soon.
I want to settle down.
Why don't you say something?
You don't really want to get married.
What?
To a woman, marriage is heaven. To a man, it's like the end of life.
When a man is married, he becomes the head of the family.
Supporting the family will become his duty.
The responsibility weighs down so heavily on him
that he feels suffocated.
You can't spend on your car anymore. Isn't that what you're thinking?
Why did you say that? I've been working so hard.
Are you being fair to accuse me of these things?
I never expected you to say that.
Stop crying. It's bad for health.
Cheer up.
It's not like you.
I feel cold? My heart has turned cold.
What he said just now is completely different from what he said before.
Everyone has a side to him that others don't know. It's normal.
What should I do?
I shouldn't have said that.
I said he didn't want to get married.
Why did you say that?
Because I thought of what Eitaro told me.
You told me that to a man, marriage is like the end of life.
I really said that?
You really said that?
I can't recall.
Ryunosuke isn't that sort of guy.
He's thinking of your interests. You must believe him.
He's proud of his job.
An ad may last only 15 seconds, but he always tries hard
to make it lively and interesting.
Chiyo, between a guy who's doggedly determined to do a good job
and one who doesn't care, which do you prefer?
He may appear to take things easy, but when it comes to work,
he is very serious. I like that about him.
Coming!
It's you!
l'm so sorry. My son is really useless.
No, don't say that.
You may think I'm defending him,
but you won't be able to find another good man like him.
His dad was the same.
Frankly, I don't know what goes on in the minds of men.
I've been worried about Ryunosuke since the moment he was born.
Really?
Yes, since that moment.
I had difficult labour and was in pain for 48 hours.
48 hours! That's two days!
The baby was in the breech position. I was so worried.
But just before birth, he turned over.
Turned over?
Yes, that's right.
It was hard, but it was worth it.
The birth of a new life is a wonderful thing.
It was a hot summer's day around this time.
When is Ryunosuke's birthday?
July 31st. That was 30 years ago. When is Ryunosuke's birthday?
July 31st. That was 30 years ago.
I hope you'll do the best you can.
You'll be a good mother.
Actually, Chiyo and I ... had a fight.
Dad...
No, uh, Mr. Kotani...
When Aki and Chiyo's mother... No, uh, Mr. Kotani...
When Aki and Chiyo's mother...
No, when your wife was with child, what were your feelings?
To be frank, I don't...
I don't have time, anymore.
I, too, am a man.
Seeing the baby and the baby's heart on the ultrasound scan monitor...
was like being in another world.
Chiyo and I seem to have different feelings.
Chiyo must be thinking that I am not fit to be a father.
The problem here is whether Chiyo and I can get married.
We need your consent.
Without your consent, I don't think we can be happy
or that I'll be able to be a good father.
Thanks for listening to me.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Wine-seller,
I didn't hear a word that you said.
Who is this?
Chiyo. Can we talk? Are you working?
What is it?
I'm glad you would see me.
Goes without saying...
I...
Yes?
Guess what this is.
What is it?
This is...
I wish you happy birthday.
How did you know?
Your mom told me yesterday.
She even told me how you were born.
Open it.
So heavy!
What is it?
You wanted this, didn't you? It took me a long time to find it.
Thank you. I'll treasure it.
What is it?
I will persuade your father.
What's that?
This...
I sold the car.
Really?
Not much was left after the loan was settled. But...
I'll cherish this.
Let's go.
What?
It's very pretty.
Wait for me.
Screenplay Yoshida Noriko
Cast
Takenouchi Yutaka
Hirosue Ryoko
Ishida Yuriko
Abe Hiroshi
Katase Nana
Tsumabuki Satoshi
Sakai Toshiya Imai Yoko
Inoue Yoshiko
Itou Takahiro, Kusama Hirotaka, Higuchi Tatsuya
Takabayshi Yukiko
Kondo Yoshimasa
Sawamura Ikki
Kobayashi Susumu
Kinomi Nana
Chiba Shinichi (Sonny)
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