"Poppy" "Based on the novel by Natsume SOSEKl" "Script:" "Daisuke ITO HaruoTAKAYANAGl" "Directed by Kenji MIZOGUCHl" "Cinematography:" "Minoru MIKl" "With :" "Ichiro TSUKITA Daijiro NATSUKAWA" "Yukichi IWATA Kuniko MIYAKE" "Kazuyosi TAKEDA Toichiro NEGISHl" "Chieko OKURA Yoko UMEMURA" ""Sayoko, I love you !"" ""Let me marry Sayoko !"" ""You don't have a chance."" "" She will be mine!"" ""Sayoko surpasses all other women in beauty."" ""Sayoko surpasses in beauty myriad women."" "Welcome home, father." "Why are you playing the koto?" "We have work to do." "After I've packed, I won't be able to play it any longer." "At least for a while." "There's a letter from Ono." "Ono wrote?" "What does he say?" "He hasn't found us a home yet." "But he will have one before we arrive in Tokyo." "He is so busy." "I feel sorry for him." "He's writing his doctoral thesis." "Sayoko, my dear." "I'm getting old." "Since we're leaving for Tokyo," "I won't be teaching any longer." "I want to help you to marry Ono." "You, too, should do whatever you can." "Yes, father." "I'm looking forward to seeing Ono again." "It's been five years." "When he left for Tokyo, you were 16." "Five years !" "How time has passed !" "When he arrived in Kyoto from his home village he was a hungry kid." "He was at the point of dying in the street." "I fed him." "I questioned him." "He was an orphan." "He had no family." "So I brought him home and raised him." "I treated him as my own son." "He was a good boy." "A brilliant student." "Do you remember when he graduated from college ?" "The director honored him outside of the ceremony." "You think of him as your brother." "And he took care of you as if he really were." "Back then, our house was like a garden." "When he started school," "I began to think that he would make a good husband." "I hoped that he'd marry you." "I'm sure that he will." "Even if I retire, everything will be fine." "Sayoko." "You're wearing too much makeup." "You're mischievous !" "Ono." "Ono." "Isn't that enough for today ?" "I suggest that you finish this chapter." "I've read enough." "I prefer this one." "The life of Cleopatra ?" "Yes." ""'And so perishes the last queen of Egypt,' she said, and closing her eyes, collapsed."" "Ono, how old do you think she was?" "Around 30." "Do women become jealous as they age?" "If I reach that age, will I be jealous, too?" "I think not." "I won't be jealous?" "Oh, yes !" "When I fall in love," "I won't just sit quietly, waiting for my lover." "I'll make passionate love to him." "You don't agree ?" "miss Fujio." "Mrs. Kono is asking for you." "My mother ?" "Wait for me here." "You're leaving?" "Yes." "Has Mr.Ono asked for your hand ?" "Not yet." "Not yet?" "A bad sign." "It worries me." "I deliberately sent Kingo to Kyoto." "Take advantage of his absence to secure your hold on Mr. Ono." "Or our entire fortune will revert to Kingo." "He has the right." "He's the heir." ""He has the right?"" "What are you saying ?" "If Kingo lives here what will happen to me ?" "He's not like you." "He's not my son." "But my stepson." "I can't ask him to leave." "He must have a certain standard of living." "In fact, he's returning home." "Really?" "With Hajime Munechika ?" "Oh, him, he's another problem.." "Your late father had agreed that he would marry you." "It's a bad case." "He has always considered himself to be your fiancé." "It's a bad situation..." "It's ridiculous !" "Absurd !" "I will ask your father to abandon the notion of this marriage." "What do you know about this watch?" "It's a keepsake of your father's." "But not only that." "It represents a warrant." "Do you understand?" "Yes." "Well... no." "It symbolizes my engagement." "The man who wears it will be my husband." "Do you understand?" "You will." "Ono, don't you want it?" "Perhaps you can have it." "Kingo refuses to get married." "He repeats constantly..." ""I'm leaving this house." "Fujio will inherit it."" "He seems to have made up his mind." "I see." "I'm growing old and frail." "If Kingo does what he says he will..." "I'll have to find a fiancé for Fujio and an heir." "In that case..." "Hajime is your heir." "He can't live with us." "And Fujio can no longer come and live here." "I see." "It doesn't please me to refuse your offer, but..." "Kingo's marriage should be the priority." "The marriage of Fujio depends on it." "In addition... your son has a problem." "To speak frankly... he hasn't found a job yet." "All things considered... we cannot accept his proposal of marriage." ""He hasnt found a job yet."" "Clearly, he failed to become a diplomat." "And he can't marry Fujio unless he's successful." "If he achieves that then he can marry her." "Is that right?" "No." "I did not want to..." "I see." "I think not." "Fujio's father had accepted the marriage and promised to give me his gold watch." "I know." "I'm going to marry her." "I going to have Fujio's watch." "If you say so." "Father, will Ono be at the station?" "Of course." "He's a brilliant student." "As a reward he received a watch." "I am fortunate to have cared for him." "If I had left him, dying of hunger... who knows what would have happened to him?" "Is that straight ?" "Yes." "Are the other tasks done ?" "Yes, they're done." "Really?" "Perfect." "I would have liked to come sooner to help you, but I was busy." "Father knows that you've been very preoccupied." "Hey, wait !" "Let's have a little drink here." " But my arms are full." " It doesn't matter." "Do you remember this collar?" "No." "You should." "You bought it for me when you were in college." "Really ?" "I wore it on a trip." "We went to Arashiyama with father." "We did ?" "I don't remember it." "You don't want to eat ?" "I had lunch just before I got here." "Asai, I think we are going to have a happy life." "Congratulations." "Work hard and find yourself a nice wife." "I'm not good enough." "Father!" "He's leaving." "Why don't you stay longer?" "I have work waiting." "That's a shame." "Come see us." "We'll expect you." "Thank you." "Goodbye!" "Goodbye, Asai." "You're leaving already?" "What's the matter ?" "Ono's changed." "Of course." "He's become a handsome man." "But I haven't changed." "Did he tell you that?" "I haven't changed." "But that's not my fault." "Don't worry about that." "He should not have left so quickly." "Forgive him." "His mind is occupied with his books." "Don't worry." "Kingo, won't you change your mind?" "Change my mind and do what ?" "Don't tell me that you don't know what I'm talking about." "I'm annoyed because you refuse to marry." "I want you to start a family." "You'd do better to first find a husband for Fujio." "I can't do that." "You are our heir." "You have to marry first." "I've told you often enough, let her be the heir !" "Let her inherit all of our possessions." "I don't want anything." "That would be embarrassing." "Would it really?" "Obviously." "That would displease your late father." "And you ?" "Would it please me ?" "Have I ever said anything to the contrary ?" "No, never." "Indeed." "Whenever you've suggested it, I've thanked you." "Don't deceive yourself." "Everything we own will revert to you." "I've never wanted anything for myself." "I'm not greedy." "If only you could read my mind!" "Do I seem greedy ?" "Well..." "Have you already been to the Great Fair?" "Not yet." "And you?" "Not yet." "Shall we go tomorrow ?" "Yes." "That's a promise." "Listen, Kingo." "Let's speak frankly." "I'm not going to get mixed up in your affairs but this concerns Fujio." "Fujio ?" "It's the matter of her fiancé." "I believe that Mr. Ono would make a good husband." "Ono ?" "What do you think of that ?" "If you have no objection I'm going to choose him." "Hey, Ono !" "Hello, Munechika." "It's been a long time." "Are you going somewhere ?" "No." "Then come in and have a drink." "Keep me company." "Come in." "What's happening with your entrance exam for the diplomat program ?" "I'm waiting for the results." "Which is why I read the bulletin every day." "This time, you'll succeed." "I'm not so sure." "I failed twice." "I have the reputation of being a cretin." "I would have liked to be as brilliant as you." "Are you still a tutor at Kingo's?" "Fujio's selfish." "She's putting you through hell." "Yes." "Well, no." "I understand." "She's my fiancée." "I'm going to marry her." "What do you think of that?" "Sorry?" "Try to make a good woman of her !" "Mr. Ono, you have a visitor." "Good afternnon." " Were you studying ?" " I finished." "My apologies for coming here." " Make yourself comfortable." "Have a seat." "This is a formidable place to study." "Where have you been today ?" "We came to see you by asking directions." "We have a favor to ask of you." "She wants to go shopping." "Take her." "Certainly." "You'll take her?" "I'd do it myself, but I'm a stranger here." "Help her, if you can." "Are you pleased?" "Don't forget to buy me something." "Ono, it's for you." "Are you busy studying?" "Why haven't you been coming to the house?" "Come soon." "Thank you for your invation, but..." "I'm not free today." "Yesterday, you promised." "Was that a lie?" "I'm sorry, I had urgent work." "I know." "You're not coming?" "In that case, I'll go alone." "Hello ?" "Was it important?" "No." "I'm sorry." "She needs a mother to teach her to dress." "And this one ?" "It's lovely." "Is this better ?" "It's superb." "I'll take this one." "Thank you, Madame." "How much?" "35 sen, Madame." "Don't you want to buy it?" "It's our specialty." "Perfect for young wives." "We'll offer a discount." "Do you like it ?" "It's very pretty for a young wife." "These bowls will bring you many children." "25 sen for the pair." "I'm surprised." "Surprised?" "Why?" "I'm not." "I'm sorry." "Everyone takes us for a young married couple." "I'm..." "What is it?" "Do you have a stomach ache ?" "No." "I'm fine." "Pay attention !" "Careful !" "What is it?" "You're dangerous." "Are you ready?" "Let's go." "She's beautiful." "Ono." "I thought you were working." "My professor, who was good to me, came." "I had to help his daughter." "You had to be kind to her." "I understand." "Please leave." "Today I do not wish to see you." "Fujio." "Ono's here, isn't he?" "You're considering giving him your gold watch." "Your mother told me." "But it was promised to Hajime." "Stepbrother..." "I have my own plans." "Stay out of my affairs." "Mr. Ono.. ?" "He's already gone home." "Why didn't you tell me ?" "I apologize." "Women are more or less narrow-minded." "Perhaps you're too busy to get married now." "But you'll always be too busy." "No, just wait a little while." "For how long ?" "Until you've finished your thesis?" "That's it." "When will it be finished?" "Next month?" "A little after that." "The following month ?" "You can write it after you're married." "Marriage is not an obstacle to writing." "You must lie down." "Give me a few days to think about this." "I'll agree to wait for a few days, but I want to hear you saythat you'll marry Sayoko." "I will tell her to be patient." "Thank you." "I should leave now." "Sayoko will be back at any moment." "I'll return." "Alright." "Take care of yourself." "Please, get some sleep." "And remember this :" "We came to Tokyo with the dream of living happily with you." "Do you understand ?" "We came to Tokyo with the dream of living happily with you." "Do you understand ?" "Why won't you say that you'll marry Sayoko ?" "You've changed." "Five years ago, you were frank and honest." "When I fall in love" "I'llburnwithpassion, in both body and soul." "Are you afraid?" "Don't you want this gold watch?" "You can't be evasive any longer" "Answer me candidly," "Don't disappoint my father." "You still haven't finished ?" "What's bothering you?" "You look despondent." "Come on!" "What's gotten into you ?" "Asai." "Do you want to do me a favor?" "If I can..." "Welcome home." "Brother, your hair!" "Tonight I'll treat you to a mealat a restaurant." "Like the eye of a dragonfly." "That's funny." "A diplomat should have an immaculate haircut." "We know that already." "It's not fair." "I wanted to suprise you." "We wanted to surprise you as well." "It's true!" "We've been waiting for you." "Congratulations." "Thank you." "I'm going to Kingo's." "You've always hoped to marry Fujio." "But you're not obliged to." "She doesn't love you." "I know that." "But a promise is a promise." "I wouldn't marry her if she really detested me." "I want to know her true feelings." "And then, by marrying Fujio..." "I'll help Kingo solve his problems." "His stepmother wants to dispossess him." "I should help him." "Have you seen my stepmother ?" "Not yet." "I'm going to see her." "It's not worth it." "Speak to this portrait instead." "My father is dead, but he wouldn't swindle you." "I must speak to you." "I know." "Come here, Munechika." "Munechika" "Fujio is worthless." "Give up the gold watch." "She will never recognize your value." "Ono is good enough for her." "Let him keep it !" "I see." "Women who seek pleasure are dangerous." "I'm thirsty." "Have you come to speak badly of Ono ?" "I'm warning you." "Ono is worthless." "He's interested in what's fashionable." "He's stupid." "What's fashionable?" "What's wrong with that?" "He no longer wants to marry Sayoko." "Don't get involved in this." "You exasperate me !" "Stop it!" "You're more stubborn than ever!" "The matter must be reconsidered." "Do you want to sabotage the happiness of our family ?" "Not at all." "Then why are you doing this?" "I was solicited." ""Solicited?"" "Solicited to make you abandon your plan." "By whom?" "Ono." "Ono ?" "By Ono ?" "You're lying!" "I'm not lying." "He's weak and indecisive." "He doesn't have the nerve to tell you in person." "Why?" "Because..." "Because ?" "Because he must first obtain his doctorate." "Is a doctorate worth more than Sayoko?" "He didn't say that but..." "A doctorate will be useful for his future.." "I see." "Is that all ?" "He said that there was no written agreement." "Agreement?" "That can't be legally broken?" "He didn't use the word "legally."" "In consideration of your kindness he proposes to assist you financially." "Financially ?" "Yes." "ldiot !" "It's yours." "Asai." "My daughter is not a plaything." "Although we're poor, Sayoko is a human being." "She's precious to me." "A doctorate !" "Is that more important than happiness?" ""No written agreement exists!"" "Who needs his money?" "Asai, are you familiar with the feelings of young girls ?" "No - otherwise you would not be speaking to me like this." "Five years!" "During those five years... she saw in him her future husband." "And he rejects her without a valid reason." "There are certain girls..." "But Sayoko does not have their casual manner !" "I did not raise her to run wild!" "You came nonchalantly to break her heart." "Are you pleased that you've ruined her life?" "I would encourage Ono to reflect." "He asked me to come." "That's all" "There's nothing to say to him." "It's obvious that he's rejecting my daughter." "But why couldn't he tell us so in person?" "He has no idea how much she loves him." "He is aware of it even though she said nothing of it..." "I won't beg anyone to marry her out of pity." "And you either." "I'll inform him, at least." "Don't try to intervene." "Tell him to come in person." "Of course, sir." "Excuse me." "I apologize for having upset you." "What torment to have a daughter." "Goodbye." "That's enough." "Stop crying." "It's my fault!" "I believed he was better than that." "It's my fault." "We shouldn't have come to Tokyo." "Let's go back to Kyoto." "Let's go home." ""Are you familiar with the feelings of young girls?"" ""During all those years..." ""she saw in you her future husband." ""And he rejects her without a valid reason." ""You came nonchalantly to break her heart." ""Are you pleased that you ruined her life ?"" ""lt's clear that he's rejecting my daugther." ""I won't beg anyone to marry her out of pity." ""Why couldn't he come to tell her in person ?"" "Don't worry yourself sick about it." "Things have worked out as you wished" "But..." "No "but."" "You expected that Mr. Inoue would be angry." "He was our professor;" "you rejected his offer." "And to marry Fujio guarantees you a fortune." "I know." "But I owe him so much." "He raised me." "Gratitude is one thing; marriage is another." "Even if he is furious at you, even if Sayoko curses you," "I think you would do better to marry Fujio." "You don't believe that ?" "Go!" "Don't worry!" "Have a drink." "To your marriage to Fujio !" "Go on, drink !" "To your success!" "Ono." "Is it true ?" "Is it really true ?" "Ono." "Don't believe that I've always wanted to marry Fujio." "I won't use this as an opportunity to get her back." "Listen, Ono." "A man should be faithful to himself, at least once." "He cannot live a lie forever." "Nor should you." "You are more educated and brilliant than I." "But when you go through a crisis, I refuse to see you suffer." "But..." "Listen." "Free yourself of this weakness of character." "Otherwise you'll be unhappy your entire life.." "You must be faithful to yourself." "Do you understand what I'm saying?" "Yes, I understand." "Good." "It's up to you to discover how to be faithful to yourself." "You've no doubt suffered much from all of this." "Mr. Inoue was also your professor." "You're indebted to him." "How could you be so cruel to him?" "I did it out of friendship." "What ?" "Does friendship justify everything ?" "I had no intention..." "Munechika, I was wrong." "Do you understand?" "Perfectly ?" "Then come with me." "Come on !" "In Kyoto, we'll be alone again." "I'll be very happy there." "But I feel sorry for you." "Our old house is bleak." "Let's get a little house that is light and airy." "Father, I won't leave you." "We will live together." "HOUSE TO RENT" "They left very quickly." "Something was wrong." "Where did they go ?" "He mentioned a train to Kyoto." "Thank you." "To the station!" " It's too late !" " Maybe not." "You have a visitor." "He's come from Tokyo." "Fujio, I've come instead of Ono." "He sent you here?" "Yes." "He's not coming." "He wanted to return this watch to you." "Fujio, he's finally being honest with himself." "He left to marry his professor's daughter." "Munechika." "You can have the watch." "Fujio, I didn't want the gold watch." "I didn't want someone else's girlfriend." "From now on you'll understand what I really wanted."