2010 Autumn
It's a new picture of Mebuki.
Mebuki, 6 years old
Emiko
MEMORIES OF TOMORROW
Why do you want to give up so easily?
Sonoda!
(2004 Spring) Why are we not invited in this competition?
(2004 Spring)
I'm sorry.
I've tried for six months to persuade them.
So? Six months?
Give it another six! Whatever it takes.
But the big two have a stranglehold.
Ikuno!
Yes!
Give it to the Department head!
Yes!
But we're not one of the big agencies
so we need to be savvy!
The executive there is a big Yankees fan.
We can entertain him
get a box seat for the season-
Schmoozing won't work!
The client cares about selling.
You're an ad man!
Think!
Come up with 50 ad decks!
There he goes again.
You're right, Ando!
You have to come up with 50 as well.
Mr. Saeki, I need your final approval.
Oh, can you check next month's
new budget projections please?
On the right!
Right, remember?
Boss,
Mr. Kawamura of Giga Force on Line 3.
Thank you for your suggestion...
It's Giga's response to our new proposal!
My heart is going to stop.
Yes, ah...
I see.
Thank you.
We got it, boss!
He loves to tease us
like that when it's good news.
Then...
He's dying to tell us the truth!
We did it!
Just as we hoped!
Amazing! A year long contract.
We pulled it off!
Gotta get to work!
Let's hop to it, guys!
Yes.
Boss, let's let creative know.
Oh yeah.
This is Saeki, from account management.
Um, the Giga presentation...
what was his name?
Round glasses, has a beard...
face like a Halloween mask.
Cheers!
Thank you so much!
Hey, hey, hey!
You really have to thank me.
We need to make a strong impression!
Hollywood stars?
- Orlando!
No, no not famous enough!
Boss, they're huge stars!
Right, Mr. Kawamura?
Saeki, behind the times, huh?
No, wives who write the checks
should know him.
Like who?
Um,
so, that actor...
you know...
what was?
Who?
Is he old?
A few years ago... um really popular,
you know-
this ship sinks.
Titanic?
Yes.
Not... DiCaprio?
Yes.
DiCaprio!
DICKCaprio!
Can't remember...
Hey Saeki buddy, you're getting old... on your last legs?
- No more talk of old age!
Emiko!
Where is it!
What?
You know, that thing!
The car key?
On the table by your wallet?
No, it wasn't.
Oh, no! I thought we were ready.
Was it in the jacket you were trying on?
My head hurts.
A headache?
Found it. See!
After all that!
Are you angry?
Do you really have a headache?
Why?
I know. You don't want to meet Naoya?
No, not that.
She is your only daughter,
...grandpa.
Quit it. Get in.
Oh, Rie? Sorry. We left home late. We're now...
Shibuya's next, right?
Oh, 10 minutes.
Tell Naoya we're sorry.
Oh, you're both there already!
You shouldn't drink alcohol.
I hope Chinese is okay?
Not too greasy?
Oh, really?
Good to have an appetite but remember,
you're in your second trimester.
Oh, another thing...
Naoya's mom came by the other day.
We'll have to visit them next.
Where does she live?
Honey!
We passed the exit!
Sorry.
Sorry, we'll be a little longer.
I'll call you back.
I do that all the time too.
I'm hopeless without GPS.
He has one but won't use it.
I prefer to use my brain.
You wanted it.
Got Tokyo's map right here.
Honey.
Come on, you can drive.
You drank last night too.
All night again?
You're not that young.
You're almost 50.
Actually, 49.
Hey, don't drink too much at the wedding.
That would be embarrassing.
You better get married
before you begin to show!
I'm sorry, sir.
Well... Please have some more.
I'll drive you home.
I'm fine, fine.
Let him -
he's about to be your son in law.
He doesn't drink much, it's okay.
I'm not a big drinker.
Even my mom's a lightweight.
Nothing wrong with that.
Can't believe it. Sleeping in front of Naoya.
I'll take Dad's dessert.
He's tired.
He's excited about a big account he just landed.
He's busier than ever.
Sorry, Naoya.
Not at all.
I asked you to come all the way out here.
He doesn't change.
It's always about work.
We'll need to communicate with Giga on a regular basis.
What do they think?
They love Baba's designs and graphics.
By using effective transit ads
and other media,
we're developing a new visual image,
and rebranding the company.
After the May holidays,
we launch our full color ad campaign.
Boss, we can count on you.
So, what do you think?
I think this shows promise. Keep going.
Yes, sir.
My first big project -
I'm nervous.
But no vacations.
Sometimes, you've got to make sacrifices
till they're satisfied with the plan.
We'll do our best.
Yes.
I can't do this. Help me.
We like this one.
It's a wedding! Why isn't the dress white?
That's cute!
Cute?
Yes.
Here's coffee.
The Giga stand-up here?
Put it by the entrance.
Yes.
Ikuno, what do you think of this style?
It's cute. Yellow.
How old are you?
Almost 24. Same age.
You think about marriage?
I intend to work till I'm 30.
I'm back.
Kawamura, Giga Mr. Kawamura, this is Saeki.
Where are you now?
At the office.
Why are you there?
Sir, the campaign is coming along nicely.
The meeting was supposed to start at 1 today.
I've been waiting for you.
What...
but 23rd, 1pm Giga Meeting
I thought that meeting was tomorrow.
We moved it up a day due to scheduling conflicts.
We discussed it. You said okay!
I... did?
I'm truly sorry.
Give me a break, Saeki.
Didn't we discuss it?
It's my mistake. I'm sorry.
What's your problem?
You're getting old.
I'm very sorry.
Never in my life as a business man -
have I forgotten the time of a meeting.
Is it age?
Is this happens when you turn 50?
Caming from manufacturing business so knows nothing about internet.
That's right, only knows about manufacturing.
Just like the old uncle in the factory.
He thought everything would be fine with his firworks.
Definately never heard of HTML
But because the final decision is made by customers.
For having a very good business with them.
It's also part of out jobs to flatter them.
Where are they?
Last time I found a wonderful new battery.
How long can it resist?
Three days long.
Boss...
Are you all right?
I'm ok.
Boss, sit here
Boss
Are you ok?
Depression
Can't sleep?
No, but I will.
What were you reading...
Research - for the campaign.
You're lying.
What's this?
May experience memory loss insomnia, fatigue.
Lacks concentration, sighs a lot.
No appetite, lethargic.
Depression.
Sounds like me.
They're just books.
Let's go to sleep.
Honey... this...
Now what?
Look at this!
What is it?
You forgot?
You bought all of these.
Let's see a doctor, just in case.
You look tired-
You need a proper checkup.
I'm slammed. I can't take a day off.
You can't put it off.
We're talking about your health.
Please, honey.
Honey.
What if you got sick
and couldn't go to Rie's wedding?
She'd never forgive you.
It will sting a little.
Dizziness, memory loss too.
It wouldn't hurt to see Dr. Yoshida of Neurology.
Internal neurology? Which is it?
Nerves, organs?
I don't know.
Specifically what are the symptoms?
He forgets things.
He buys the same shaving cream over and over again.
That's enough.
I see.
Have you noticed anything unusual?
Not really.
Darling
You said your head hurts and your eyes get tired.
I don't need to run to the doctor for every little thing.
Are you busy?
Yes, very.
Any problems at home or work?
Nothing out of the ordinary.
I see.
I don't see any irregularities but
let's take a simple test.
First, your age please.
How old are you?
It's on the chart.
Sorry. I need you to answer that.
OK.
What's the date today?
Wait, doctor,
what kind of test is this?
You must think it's silly
but this is the test format.
Please bear with me.
What is today's date including the year?
May 17th, 2004
No, 18th.
OK.
What day?
Thursday.
No,
Tuesday.
Where are you now?
The hospital!
OK.
Please remember these words...
cherry, train, cat.
Cherry, train, cat.
I'll ask again later
so remember them.
What is 100 minus 7?
Minus 7?
OK.
Say the numbers backwards.
2, 7, 4
4, 7, 2
8, 3, 5, 9
9, 5, 3, 8
OK.
Say those 3 words again.
3 words?
Yes.
The first is a fruit.
Cherry.
The other two?
I forgot!
It's all right.
The second is a means of transportation.
A train.
Yes, and...
The next word is an animal.
It was a cat.
I see.
Now look at these items.
Handkerchief,
coin,
watch,
and
pen and business card.
I want you to remember these objects.
Mr. Saeki,
what was on the desk?
Watch, business card...
a key...
and... and
penlight?
That's fine.
Name as many vegetables as you can.
Vegetables...
Carrots,
lettuce,
cabbage,
Chinese lettuce
um... carrots
celery
vegetables... right?
Um... celery
I see.
That's fine.
Darling?
Next time,
please get an MRI to be sure.
As a precaution.
That Doctor!
Made me look like a fool!
But he's a specialist.
Yeah, right.
Vegetables!
Come on, I'm not a child!
I'm going back to the office.
A visual image of the city...
targeting the youth market...
a precise target...
I don't get it. The slogan's vague.
Be concrete!
Not just the youth market,
we need to market Giga Force to
a broader demographic.
Lets not limit ourselves.
Young and old, your parents...
I'm excited today,
more excited than ever.
They aren't all living in the middle of Tokyo.
The copy must appeal to everyone.
Please!
Sorry.
Then...
Now to the fall commercial campaigns.
For talent in the new ad campaign,
we chose Ai Kato, and Shihori Kanjiya,
both modern and appealing to both men and women,
of a wide age range.
We're pushing for a warm, easy to grasp concept.
Concerning the advertisings on news papers...
Please try not to move.
Mr. Saeki!
Yes!
It's been some time since your last visit.
We're sorry.
The work load's been very heavy. Just no time.
You understand, don't you, Dr?
Sorry but can you give us the results today?
We can't be certain,
but there is a possibility...
I should make you aware of.
Is it... serious?
Is it depression?
It's often confused with it,
but no.
Most likely,
you are experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Ridiculous!
It's an old person's disease.
Actually, it affects in people as early as their 30's and 40's.
One case involves a person in their 20's.
Here,
The cross section of your brain,
this black part is
the inner temporal lobe,
which is associated with memory loss.
Compared to this healthy one,
it's larger.
Clearly, the brain is shrinking,
which is a characteristic of Alzheimer's.
Will you... call the office?
Where's the parking ticket?
It was here.
I think I'll drive today.
I'm hungry.
Can we stop by a book store?
Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Early onset of Alzheimer's Disease
Susceptible persons
Causes
I'm going to clear my head.
Rie...
Promise not to tell her.
Avoid alcohol.
And the operation of motor vehicles.
Hey you!
The first pass.
Second.
The third.
My favorite.
Last one.
The third one looks good.
Yeah, I know but
I'm not convinced.
It doesn't grab me.
Will it connect with the consumer?
Back to the drawing board.
3 more for tomorrow?
Yes.
Hey, come on!
Please take a look here.
This is called the posterior gyrus.
You see this blue part-
the blood flow is decreasing
- the distinguishing feature of Alzheimer's.
I'm positive it's Alzheimer's.
Mr. Saeki,
it is difficult to be hopeful but
progression varies in people.
At present, there is no cure
but there is medication to delay the effects.
Are you crazy?
Excuse me?
How old are you?
How long have you been a doctor?
I start at the first question
I'm 35.
And, I've been a doctor for 10 years.
10 years, huh? 10 years.
Just another day at the office for you, huh?
You're just about time to familiar with this.
Darling, it's rude.
You can ask for a second opinion,
but unfortunately,
at this hospital anyway,
I have the most experience treating this illness.
Getting a second opinion -
would only delay treatment.
Who do you think you are?
It's not your problem, huh?
You happy you found it?
Do you get a bonus?
Honey, calm down!
No, no more!
That's enough.
Darling...
More actors...
Celery...
I'm positive it's Alzheimer's.
Honey!
Mr. Saeki!
Doctor,
it advances quickly, doesn't it?
Yes, in some cases,
but it varies by individual...
I'm not asking about that!
I could have read that in a book.
Doctor, there's nothing
to stop or cure it, is there!
Then, why don't you just say
You're going to die slowly
So you're an expert in the disease but,
did you ever think about how I feel?
My father, also has Alzheimer's.
Mr. Saeki,
I'm still new to this job but
I'm certain about one thing.
Death is... To die is our destiny.
To grow old is inevitable.
We become ill.
The human body, apart from the early years, decays
so we don't do anything?
There may be advances.
I know there are things I can do.
I want to do everything possible.
That's all.
I'm here to help you.
Please don't give up!
My office, I'll be waiting for you there.
My Love...
You think...
if I... If something happens to me, would you be all right?
Of course not.
I'm scared too.
I can't fight this.
Don't look so down.
You're always like that.
You both keep everything to yourselves.
Remember when Rie was in high school.
She got into all that trouble.
I had such a hard time with her then.
And you were never home.
But I...
whatever happened I dealt with it on my own.
We're family.
I'm here...
I will always be beside you.
Writing... I was writing.
I realized I was writing a diary.
If the person I have been is to disappear,
I needed to leave something behind.
Move your fingers...
2004 Summer
Press down directly.
Not pushing, press straightful
Let's take a look.
Not bad after all these years. Keep going.
Yes.
You're strong.
Push the air out, like so.
Yes.
Oh, Mrs. Isobe, let's finish it.
I remember the feeling of clay in my hands.
Remember Okutama.
Okutama?
Remember?
How could I forget that pig!
Hey, Saeki!
Come on, now, let's go!
Push down.
Good posture.
What's your name?
Emiko, sir.
E for branch, "MIKO" for fruit bearing child.
Beautiful name.
You have to carve your name into your work.
E-Ml-KO, like so.
Yes, Master.
Your leg has to be on the rope so it doesn't slip.
Yes, like so.
Finished!
You're a clumsy one.
Next, the pine!
Yes.
Good! Like this.
Take it.
Beautiful!
It's beautiful!
Thank you very much.
Master, what about mine?
Roughly made. Crude.
We're revealed in what we make.
What he makes is what he is.
Emiko, let's call her Rie.
Huh?
Our daughter.
Will you marry me?
Giga wants to incorporate a character into the commercial.
Baba came up with an idea.
Baba thinks Giga's new logo should include
an animated character.
Personally, I think this is interesting.
But why this character?
Because the president's daughter likes it.
What a drag!
The whole campaign might be compromised.
Don't scare us!
I think its fresh.
Like Vuitton model, Murakami
bordering on cheap and stylish.
There's very good design potential.
High risk, high return!
Challenging!
What do you think, boss?
Boss.
No time for dawdling!
Nothing!
Everybody, keep going!
Here, squash...
and...
brown rice tea,
acerola, sesame,
a Chinese herb... Choutousan,
ginkgo extract,
herbal bath oils too...
Aren't you overdoing it?
Whatever we can do, we will.
But you don't like greens, squash -
I'll eat them.
Eat what you like.
It's not only for you.
I want to eat healthy too.
Let's eat.
What?
Are you feeling ill?
- Oh well.
Shall we have a drink?
Just a bit.
Let's!
This is Saeki.
It's me.
How do you feel?
It's too hot!
It's terrible to be pregnant in the summer.
You ungraceful child.
What're you talking about?
You were born in the summer too!
Inconsiderate child!
You make your grand father sad.
He won't be able to play baseball.
It's a girl!
Bingo!
Wait. Here's Dad.
Honey! Honey!
It's Rie.
They're having a girl!
July 4, Sunday.
My grandchild will be a girl.
Rie will be married this fall.
A granddaughter will be born.
And we have to think of a name.
A happy name.
Aug.26 (Thurs.) 2pm SHARP Giga 10F
What the! Move! Hurry up!
Sorry to make you waiting.
Hello, A&P account management, this is Ikuno.
It's me,
Me! Help. I'm lost.
Boss! Where are you now?
Shibuya. Up the hill.
He's lost in Shibuya.
Lost?
What do you see?
A gas station -
Eneos.
That's Miyamasu Hill.
You took the wrong exit.
See Cross Tower, go down Konnozaka
towards the station.
OK. Bye.
Wait. I better stay on...
OK.
I'm back at the train station.
Do you see a walkway bridge?
Go up.
OK.
Past the construction-
I can't hear!
Right, turn right.
On the bridge, go left.
Then, past the police station.
Okay. Next?
Um, right,
turn right and keep going.
At the T, go down the stairs on the left
there should be a beef bowl shop.
Keep going straight.
Turn right at the next corner.
Huh? What?
Look for a noodle shop!
There is a noodle shop on your right side.
On your right side.
Go under the tracks - to the south exit.
Go left.
Sorry, sorry, sorry!
I've had enough of waiting on you!
5 minutes late for a meeting-
that's 5 minutes of my life!
You were always 15 minutes early.
You've been acting a little strange lately.
I thought I could get a job
doing something related to pottery.
Oh, come on!
Now I, while you were raising a family,
I was working on my own.
I took some grief, no husband
and of course my parents wanted grandkids
still, I kept on going.
And now I have money and I have a career.
Your kids have grown up,
and now you're bored at home and want to work -
well, its not that easy.
It's not that...
I'm not trying to insult housewives,
but workwise,
it's like hiring high schoolers
only worse because they're slow learners.
Not even comparable to a senior-high student.
I'll do anything, please.
Please help me!
Being a housewife is not so bad.
Your husband's retirement is still...
I need money.
I need money. Really.
Excuse me.
I hear the Giga campaign is in good shape.
We're very optimistic.
As the new commercial is rolling out,
we're solidifying an even bigger campaign.
Giga seems very pleased.
Yes, they are.
They're an important client!
We're all supportive.
It is my number one priority.
Taking medication?
Does it help you?
Why did you hide it - the Alzheimer's.
Why?
I'm asking you!
Why didn't you say something?
The doctor said I could continue to work.
I understand you've had some problems at work.
I wanted to discuss it with you at the appropriate time.
No problems so far...
You sure?
You missed a meeting last week.
A meeting?
I heard you were wandering around
looking for the screening room.
Scraps of paper were falling out of your pocket.
Knowing your illness,
I can't make excuses for you.
But I won't tell anyone about it.
Saeki, my friend,
have you thought about retirement?
Wait.
Please!
Name the artist.
Um...
You should be able to tell
just from the color and other characteristics.
All right.
If a customer pays with a $10000 bill.
Then the change will be $2430.
You need to be able to do this quickly.
And memorize all the prices.
Please.
Of course.
Since my father has passed away,
we'd like you to speak at the wedding.
He loves giving speeches -
you can't shut him up.
Like when I was in 6th grade.
On parents' day, it was terrible.
That's fine, isn't it dear?
He's a little down -
his only daughter is getting married.
But...
It'll be a good memory, honey.
Shouldn't I invite your colleagues?
They're just so busy now,
it's even a problem for your father to take off work.
That busy, huh?
I didn't realize, at such a busy time. Thank you!
I love you - Dad!
Ok, time for dinner.
Along Shibuya's main street,
from the station front to the Tokyu building.
Q F R O N T, 109
Shibuya will be covered with the Giga image,
including aerial ads
on buses.
We've covered all mbo trons as well.
We've also got 800 flags for Shibuya square.
Great! That's powerful!
You guys were the right choice.
Thank you.
Let's hop to it, guys!
Oops, I took Saeki's mantra, didn't I?
Anyway, good luck!
Thank you!
May I have a word?
Yes?
As of today, I'll be leaving the project.
From here, Sonoda will be in charge.
Yes, sir.
Why?
Administrative changes...
You can't leave me hanging!
At a crucial time, I know... I'm sorry, Sir.
I can't stop you.
You're not my employee.
Maybe you've got more important clients.
Don't worry, Sonoda will do a great job.
I see.
He's deserting me!
Sir...
2004 Autumn,
Out to lunch
Me too.
Where are we going today? Downstairs?
Rie's Wedding
Eat everything
We can't let our emotions get in the way.
Sonoda, apologize to the boss!
It's not up to us anymore.
But...
What's going on?
At least tell him what happened.
Sonoda told the Division President about your illness.
He found your prescriptions.
So...
It's unforgivable!
That's enough, Ando!
Boss!
But you mentored him, you helped him.
Don't you regret it?
All of them except Mr. Saeki were relegated here,
because they were involved in scandals.
Ikuno...
They were demoted to teach them a lesson!
It's not fair! It's Sonoda's fault!
All right, all right.
My illness is a fact.
It's business, it can't be helped.
Hey... hey...
wait... um...
I'm...
I'm the one that left you in charge.
Hop to it, my friend!
Resignation
This is a first.
End of October?
I advised you to resign
when you still had the director title.
The retirement package is smaller now.
There's huge difference between stages.
Couldn't be helped.
I was trying to do you a favor.
It's tough on me too.
Until I saw my daughter get married,
I just couldn't retire.
At least you have a daughter.
That's true...
Yes, I accept it.
Saeki,
thanks for everything.
For 26 years
I've worked in this company.
I never thought it would end this way.
But...
everything must come to an end.
You're always away on business.
Have you ever taken Rie or me with you?
Dad, don't you care what happens to us?
It's all right.
I'll look after Rie.
We're all family now.
Daddy, are you coming to my school play?
I'm a mermaid.
Daddy, do you know my name?
Masayuki Saeki, let's hop on it, pal!
I could not stand this anymore!
Hello?
Saeki buddy. What's going on?
Sir, it's been a while.
It's not working out!
Sonoda can't do it...
manage the campaign or the staff.
Oh? What do you mean "oh"?
When are you returning?
Soon I hope?
As you'd say, now isn't the time to rest.
Sir...
I'm very sorry but
I can't come back.
It's taking longer to recover.
Hold on.
That's not what I heard.
Sonoda needs more time,
Sir.
Can you get him into shape?
Hey, Saeki-san, do you know what?
What's that?
These days, people's minds and bodies
are aging at a much slower rate.
We're 20% younger.
Yes.
50 is the new 40.
I'm in my 30's -
still a young man.
Yes.
Even if you're ill, you can still function
you're not going to be in a hospital bed.
Yes.
Positive thinking!
Whether you think you can, or whether
you think you can't, your're right.
Stay positive.
I agree.
Don't give in.
Come back to our project.
Anyway, its no fun going to nightclubs with Ando.
He gets all the attention.
I understand.
I'll go to the club with you soon.
Ok then. Take care.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations!
Thanks.
Eat something.
No, thanks.
Masayuki, you nervous?
Hey, hey, don't cry now!
Stop, Uncle Tadao!
Just look at her.
Boy she's really showing.
I'm sorry.
What's this?
Congratulations!
Let' see the ring.
Rie! Kiss the bride!
Thank you.
Please look after Rie.
Best wishes!
Dad,
Thank you for everything.
Thank you.
Now representing the families,
the father of the bride, Masayuki Saeki
will say a few words.
What?
My speech...
Calm down.
Just say anything.
It'll be fine.
I'm here.
I apologize...
I was overwhelmed
and I've misplaced my speech.
Masayuki! Come on!
Once again,
on behalf of the Ito and Saeki families,
I would like to say a few words.
Today... for...
Naoya.
...for Naoya and Rie,
so many have come and we are very grateful.
As you know,
Rie is with child, a new life in her body.
Starting today, the two will be husband and wife
and soon after, parents.
I will be a grandfather before I'm 50.
Frankly, I thought it was too soon.
But, at my age to hold a grandchild
to get a new addition to the family
one by one, these blessings overflow.
It's quite wonderful.
So now to the two that are in such hurry, I am so grateful.
I forgot... I forgot my written speech,
but I am eternally grateful to you.
Your love and support will never... ever be forgotten.
Thank you so very very much.
Congratulations.
Good luck!
Here,
off you go.
Take care now.
10/29, Last day of work
Boss!
Please don't forget us.
And we'II... we'll never forget you either.
Keiko Ikuno...
I'm indebted to you, sir.
Thank you, sir.
Take it easy, sir.
Take it easy.
Awano!
Thank you for all your hard work.
Boss. Let's hop to it, Boss,
and we will too.
Take it easy, sir.
Nov. 18, Thrusday.
Right after I turned 50,
Rie had a baby girl
7 pounds. Mother and child are well.
This is the best day of my life.
Rie, thank you.
Truly, thank you.
You wrote the name down!
Mebuki... (sprout of life)
Mebuki. It has movement to it.
That's a beautiful name, Dad!
Your name is Mebuki.
And... up.
My hand, hand, be careful.
It's hurt!
Darling, darling.
You fed them already, no, no.
Here's today's schedule.
At 10, take a walk.
Come back in 30 minutes.
I wrote it here.
Gotta go.
Wait,
Come to grandma.
Say "Cheese!"
Need helps?
Rie bought a cell phone for you
Shoes, here
Return remote
Mr. Saeki, that's good!
You should enter the contest next year.
Want to?
Mebuki's Ist Birthday
Come on, Grandpa, let's eat.
Come over here,
Grandpa!
Not listening.
Here, please.
Thank you.
(Giga Force: Number 2)
I'll make lunch.
Noodles okay?
It's good!
Went in!
Good!
I'll see you soon.
What's the matter?
I have a meeting today.
Wait, I'm coming too.
Are you warm?
Go home at 10
Pet food for day
Naoya, Rie, Mebuki
Write phone number
Don't clean twice
Today's schedule
Back at 9
After rice is cooked, start microwave
In microwave 2 min
I have a surprise.
We're opening a new gallery.
Another one!
Yes, smaller but
more of a high end gallery
with the top artists.
Want to manage it?
No?
I don't know if I can do it.
We need someone like you
to handle sophisticated customers.
Your husband's sick isn't he?
Take this after the meal!!!
I'm full.
Beer belly.
I look pregnant!
That would be a first!
That's enough.
By the way,
I know it's not my business,
but maybe you should look at this.
ASUNARO Nursing Home
Thank you.
But we aren't interested.
Home care delays the illness.
You've stayed home for over 2 years.
Raising a family...
you can't take all the responsibility.
You've got your whole life ahead of you.
You're sacrificing everything.
You wouldn't know.
Sorry.
You're right.
I wouldn't understand.
I'm sorry.
Wait. Yes, may I take it?
Thank you!
What?
Why?
Let me have it.
I'm home!
You're late!
Sorry. I went shopping.
Call if you're late.
You never did.
Who is it?
Meeting him, eh?
What are you talking about?
Come inside, for dinner.
Leave me alone!
I don't want to eat.
Today, I saw the new gallery.
It's really quiet.
And the commute is easy, I only need to transfer once.
I can shop at a natural food store
just 3 doors away.
Sorry.
Sorry, for the way I am.
Don't say that.
Everyday, I cause you so much trouble.
No, you don't. What are you talking about?
It's too much.
What are you saying?
We should divorce.
What are you saying?
I would never!
Come on, you're dropping food.
Come on, eat!
Don't cry.
Stop! Eat!
Come on, let's eat, please!
Eat what you like.
Come, eat,
please, eat!
I won't cry, I won't!
Hey, that's good too.
Your latest work is good!
Rough but strong.
Let's show it to the master potter.
The last tea cup turned out so well.
This is...
This I'll never forget.
I have to pay for the firing.
That's $1200.
OK.
Oh, and for last month's plate.
I didn't pay?
Sorry.
In total, $2700.
Yes.
Sorry.
Square plate fired Firing fee $1500 paid
Here's the change.
Oh, did I make a mistake?
The money, I'll return it.
This is Saeki.
We're insured
if it's broken during delivery.
You have no excuse.
Get me our usual driver.
Or we won't use you anymore.
Yes please.
May I help you?
I'm home!
Why are you sitting in the dark?
Sorry, I'll get dinner right away.
Emiko, let's end this.
...Let's stop.
Sorry,
I'm late - problems at work.
I'm so tired.
You're so lucky being out all day!
Please, dear.
I'm tired too.
Don't give me a hard time!
I'm a burden just being alive,
say I am,
it's better if I'm dead.
Calm down! Calm down!
It's because of your illness.
Calm down!
Get out!
All right
then if you say so.
I can leave anytime.
You always seem fine.
Better I cry all the time?
Cry, cry, cry... Do something!
I can't at work!
When Rie didn't get accepted to college,
did you cry?
No, you were laughing with some girls in a Ginza club!
That night, Rie locked herself in her room
and cried till morning.
When she came downstairs,
you were asleep, drunk.
She said,
Dad doesn't care about me, does he?
Who am I to him?
Not only that.
When I was sick,
and Rie was in a bike accident
you were never there!
Rie and I always worked it out somehow.
I've had enough!
What?
It wasn't...
It wasn't your fault!
It's your illness!
It's all right baby,
it's not your fault!
It's all right, all right baby.
It's all right. It's not your fault!
It's all right, all right baby.
It's not your fault!
All right baby.
ASUNARO Nursing home
How's it, Mrs. Yamakuchi?
It's a beautiful day.
Wanna take a walk?
Lovely mountains and rivers.
She looks happy.
Usually, she's very agitated.
She's enjoying herself.
Happy Land
the city of love
the padarise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
If you'd like to apply, you should as soon as possible.
So peaceful...
Yes, I'll come with my wife.
It's great that you and your wife are always together.
Once you're here, can you go out?
Yes.
Your wife can leave
with the doctor's permission.
Excuse me,
the person requiring your care... is me.
This is Mashiko ware,
the drawing is by Shunmei Watanabe.
The big one is a watercolor painting,
the smaller, iron based.
Please take your time.
(Emiko calling)
Hello.
It's me.
All of a sudden, I felt worried.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Are you outside?
Where are you?
I went for a walk.
Get back home and have... -
Is that a train in the background...
Hello?
Wait, Saeki-san or it'll break.
Here is your change.
Saeki-san!
Is this sake enough? Will he be happy?
SA... E... KI... san!
Saeki-san, what are you doing!
Hurry!
Excuse me!
Excuse me. Anybody!
E for branch, "MIKO" for a fruit bearing child -
my grandpa gave me that name
since I was born in the fall
just when the chestnuts were ripe.
It's a nice name,
beautiful.
Hey!
Who are you?
I'm, I'm
Saeki.
I was with Emiko Tanaka,
remember?
Oh, you're from the nursing home.
No.
I'm not going back to that home!
Get out! Now!
Uh... this... this.
This is a complete disaster...
terrible!
Come with me!
OK, ready?
Hey, bring the wood!
Burn grass,
you want to fire this, right?
Hurry up!
Yes.
Fire...
Yes, sir.
Don't touch!
Drink!
Yes.
Good!
Warm sake at night hits the spot.
...Drink!
...Eat, here!
Hot!
It's good!
Do you have children?
Yes.
Oh,
I do too.
My son is 7.
People in town say I'm senile.
That I should be put in a home.
Senile!
I'm not senile!
That's for me to decide.
Hey, drink,
drink up!
Sake, food, and women - that's enough.
We're alive, that's all that matters!
Flowers bloom,
and scatter in the evening under the willows of Ginza
and under the very willows of Ginza
is the city of love
the city to live
the paradise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
Dawn or dusk, but in the evening
if you go to Asakusa jazz
the city of love,
the city to live
the padarise of dreams
the flower of Tokyo
Master
Ouch...
Ah, honey.
What is it?
Is something wrong?
I'm going to the station.
Would you like to go together.
Yes.
Um...
I'm Saeki, Masayuki Saeki.
And you...
I'm called Emiko.
E for branch, "MIKO" for fruit bearing child EMIKO.
Emiko
A beautiful name.
Emiko