"The Story of the Late Chrysanthemums" "Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi Produced by Nobutaro Shirai" "Original Story by Shofu Muramatsu" "Adapted by Matsutaro Kawaguchi" "Screenplay by Yoshikata Yoda" "Period Consultant:" "Sheikichi Terakado" "Art Director:" "Hiroshi Mizutani" "Director of Photograhy:" "Shigeto Miki" "Music:" "Shiro Fukai" "Cast" "Shotaro Hanayagi as Kikunosuke Onoe" "Kokichi Takada as Fukusuke Nakamura" "Gonjuro Kawarazaki as Kikugoro V" "Kakuko Mori as Otoku" "Tokusaburo Arashi as Shikan Nakamura" "Yoko Umemura as Kikugoro V's wife" "YEAR 1888 THEATER SHINTOGI (TOKYO)" "I hold a grudge against you" "You were born as a human" "The time has come to take revenge on you" "I am vengeful!" "Now is the time" "Take this!" "Give me some remedy" "I'll push you into the river" "You'll be eaten by kites and die" "That was terrible" "Learn from him" "You'll never be any good" "You drew the curtain too soon!" "Move over!" "Useless, every one of them." "Useless!" "Kikunosuke's no good!" "He's a born loser" "But he's still young, master" "And you were born good, master" "Morita is the one!" "I'm going to make him my successor" " Bring Kiku here" " Kikunosuke?" " Yes, now!" " Yes, sir" "People say that since your son was born you have turned you back on your adopted son" "You mustn't scold him so" " Is this the 210th day?" " It was rough going!" "Really bad" "He was especially bad today" "The best he can do is boil bath-water" "Father, you called for me?" " Kikunosuke!" " Please, master..." "How was I today?" "He's very happy with you, because you were good" "Aren't you, master?" "Don't worry about it" "Just keep training hard and you'll make it" "I'm very grateful, father" "What's wrong, Kiku?" "How was I today?" "Well..." " You're my friend" " Then tell me the truth" "You were good, very good!" "Really?" "I wonder" "Fuku, let's go to Yanagibashi, my treat" "Sorry, I'm busy tonight." "Another time" " You're going to Teishin?" " Yes" "I saw you earlier" "Thank you" "Kikugoro is such a brilliant actor" "So what's wrong with his son?" "As they say, good father, bad son" "Still, he's very popular, isn't he?" "Nobody ever criticises him, that's why he doesn't get any better" "He's spoiled" "He's inherited the great name of Kikunosuke from his adoptive father" "That's all it is" "That's the only reason he's so popular" "He's basking in his father's glory." "Isn't that so?" "Listen" "Is he here?" "Wecome, Kikunosuke." "How long have you been here?" "I didn't know" "The new play is a great success" "Everybody's been talking about you" "So young and so good" "I'm going home" "That's a pity, because Eiryu will be here soon" "And she so wants to see you" "She'll be very disappointed" "Why, here she is!" "Eiryu, you are late" "I came as soon as I could" "Now he's angry because you're late" "Don't blame me" "Even the gods will abandon you one day" "I'm so sorry" "Are you angry with me?" "But you're not angry any more, are you?" "Leave me alone!" "Oh, you're so unkind" "But I understand" "How could you be happy with someone like me?" "I'm an old maid" "I know how popular you are with the girls" "Please be quiet" "I can't" "I've already been boasting about you and me to all the others" "So if I can't marry you, I'll have to leave Yanagibashi" "I'll have to leave town altogether" "I'll leave Tokyo!" "Because you made me lose face" "You mean it's my duty to marry you to spare you the emarrassment?" "Good evening" "I thought you'd given up on him" "You said so the other day" "Did you forget?" "That's not like you" "Or have you simply lost your mind altogether?" "And what about you?" "Anyway, you're rude, barging into my room unannounced" "Oh, so sorry" "But could I ask you a question?" "Why do I need your permission to come and see my boyfriend?" "But between you and me..." "Listen, Eiryu, everyone in Yanagibashi knows what you are" "So don't put on airs" "You know what they say" "If you really want him so much I'll let you have him" "I don't mind" "You don't have to go behind my back" "You won't get away with it" "Remember that" "Take him away if you can" "I'm not merchandise!" "Get out!" "I'm so sorry about that, Onaka" "You really walked into a trap here" "Shall we start drinking all over again?" "Oh, get out!" "Serves you right!" "Wecome home, sir" "Otoku, what are you doing here at this time?" "The baby's disturbed" "He can't sleep in this heat" "Let me off here" "Go home now" "Goodnight" "He's a troublesome child, isn't he?" "No, he's very good, usually" "But he's not well tonight" "He's got an upset tummy" "But he's usually so healthy" "Is father asleep?" "He's still up." "He's reading a new play" "Damn" "What time is it?" "It's 2 already" "He'll be going to bed soon." "Let's stay in the cool air" "Wind bells!" "Here, let me have one" "Which one would you like?" "One with a nice sound" "I'll take this one" "Thank you, sir" " Here you are" " Thank you" "Sounds nice, doesn't it?" "There, he's not cross any more" "I went to see you in the play today" "Did you?" "I took the baby home with me" "Auntie was there" "She was saying nasty things about your acting" "I'm your baby brother's nurse so it made me angry" "But I'd never seen your latest play" "So I went to see it on the way home" "How was I?" "Don't let your admirers' praise go to your head" "You see, I watched you act" "Was I bad?" "Well..." "Was I that bad?" "I had to agree with Auntie" "I don't care if you get angry, I'm going to be honest" "Please..." "One day soon, you will become Kikugoro the 6th and it's only natural for you to enjoy youreslf sometimes and find pleasure in the adulation of your admiring public" "But you must not forget that you are an artist" "As your father says:" "your art is your life" "Without it even Kikugoro the 6th is just an ordinary man" "Sorry to be so impudent" "Thank you." "Nobody ever said such things to me before" "Don't mention it" "Since I've already been rude, I shall continue" "Please keep training hard and become a great actor" "Then your father will be proud of you" "You'll be his true successor" "The evening dew will dampen the baby's clothes" "It'll soon be dawn" "We'd better go in" "It'll be all right." "Follow me" "Please forgive me for speaking so impudently" " Otoku?" " Yes" "Thank you" " Has he gone to sleep at last?" " Yes" "I wonder where Kikunosuke is" "He came home earlier." "He's sleeping" "You can go to bed now" "I say, Matsu..." "Was it last year when you fell into the river?" "Two years ago" "You struck a very impressive pose in the water" "The master told me to do it again because I looked better in the water" "He's cruel!" "Auntie, where's Kiku?" "He went out on his own to avoid the crowds" "How is he these days?" "He no longer goes gallivanting around town as he used to" "He now comes straight home" "He ignored my advice, then" "But do you know the reason he's not here tonight?" "What is it?" "Otoku isn't here either" "She's at home with the baby" "We felt the fireworks would upset him" "Is that what you think?" "Well, you're wrong" " You mean..." " Don't be ridiculous" "It can't be true" "Be careful what you say!" "Aren't you going to see the fireworks?" "I don't enjoy them" "I don't like the noise" "Would you like to have something cool to eat?" "We have watermelons" "On the other hand, we should wait for the others to get back" " How many watermelons are there?" " Five" "So we can have one, then" "Would you like some?" " Is it cold?" " Yes" "They've been cooled all day" "It's big, it must be heavy" "I'll cut it" "Will you?" "Thank you" "It's cold, really cold" "I knew it would be" "Otoku, come and help me" "Hold it down" "Good, isn't it?" "Hold this for me" "I'll do the rest" "It's a good one" " Where are you going?" " To the annexe" "Here is fine" " But..." " Yes, we'll eat here together" "As you say" "Let's salt it" "And eat it" "Don't be shy" "Let's eat together" "It's delicious" "Go on, eat" "Let me remove the pips" "Listen, Otoku" "Because everyone always praises me to my face and says bad things behind my back" "You were the first ever to criticise me" "I'm very happy that you're so happy" "The geisha and all those other girls like me just because I'm Kikugoro's son" "They don't give a fig about my art" "If I weren't Kikugoro's son, nobody would have noticed me" "That made me feel so lonely" "So when you talked to me the other day, I was happy" "For the first time in my life I felt really happy" "It was like drinking cool water when you're on a long hike in the mountains" "So I've been feeling truly happy on stage lately" "Now I can act for you, feeling you're there" "Your presence makes me feel secure and confident on stage" "I'm going to be a great actor" "I'm just beginning to feel I might be" "What's wrong?" "I'm touched because what I said makes you as happy as that" "I'll work very hard from now on" "And I'll do my best to help and encourage you" "I'll do everything I can for you" "Thank you, Otoku" " It was so hot" " We should have stayed at home" "Welcome home" "Onaka!" "What were you doing?" "Mending the collar of his night kimono" "Go home, Otoku" "I'm firing you" "Why?" "You'd better not ask" "The baby's so attached to me" "And I didn't do anything wrong" "Lady, it's because of him, isn't it?" "You have nothing to worry about" "I'm completely innocent" "Nevertheless..." "Why are you being so kind to him?" "What's behind it?" "Is it because you hope that if things go well for you he'll end up marrying you?" "Is that it?" "That's a terrible thing to say" "Kikunosuke is an innocent boy" "So stop teasing him" "How terrible that you would think me capable of that" "That certainly shouldn't be a reason to send me away" "So what kind of relationship is it?" "I just want to do whatever I can to help him so he can become a good actor" "But that's not a maid's job" "He's got a great actor in his father, Kikugoro" "And he's got me as well" "No, his father lives only for acting" "What I'm trying to say is that I can be a nurse for his acting" "That's my job, not yours" "All you need to do is nurse the baby" "You forget your place, and you are too ambitious" "People are already talking about it and that's bad enough" "So you're fired" "Here's the hat" "Kikunosuke, are you ready?" "There are lots of very distinguished guests here today" "And some actors too" "So make sure you behave yourself as befits a son of your father" "Good morning" "Lady, where are the baby's clothes?" "In the third drawer" "I'll be with you in a minute" "Mother" "Where's Otoku?" "I sent her away" "Why?" "You know why" " Wait." "Have you seen Kiku?" " He just rushed out" "Oh, dear!" "I'm sorry." "Kikunosuke's gone" " Come home straight away" " Yes, sir" " No" " Is she out?" "Wait." "Is Otoku here?" " I don't know" " Where is she?" "She's not staying with us" "Wait a minute" "Wait" "Take this" "It's all right, just tell me where she is" " She's gone to a relative's house" " Where is it?" "I don't know" "Just a minute" "I'll be back tomorrow." "Can you find out by then?" "Goodbye" "Excuse me" "Are you Otoku from Iriya by any chance?" "Yes, why?" "I sell tea at the shrine" "I had a customer today who asked me to come and bring you with me" "Who could it be?" " She's over there" " So she came?" "Otoku!" "How did you find out where I was?" "It wasn't easy" "I found your house but couldn't go in" "So I stopped a servant who was sent on an errand and..." " Kanekichi?" " Yes" "He was told to say nothing, to keep your whereabouts secret" "But yesterday, I finally talked him into telling me" "You went to so much trouble just for me?" "I'd just found a real friend, only to have her taken away from me" "I was lonely" "Young master..." "You made me very happy" "But if we see each other often, they'll find out" "It's not good for you" "So we mustn't see each other again" "I don't want that" "No, we mustn't" "We've been accused of something we didn't do" "If we keep meeting it will be true" "I don't care, Otoku" "I want to marry you" "No, it cannot be" "That would ruin your future" "You're still young" "I'm just a house-painter's daughter" "That's got nothing to do with us" "You would have to leave your home" "I'll leave home, then" "Kikunosuke, come here" "Kikunosuke!" "Come closer" "Who's the girl you met today?" "Everybody is saying you have been a fine son to me" "You act well and you behave well" "They say you are a worthy successor and that makes me very happy" "So this news worries me" "You should respect my decision" "We sacked Otoku because she was bad for you" "Then you go after her and meet her despite your own father's objections" "If you won't heed my words, I'll have to take action" "Tell me exactly how you feel about her" "Kikunosuke" "You mustn't worry your father" "Think why you are so popular" "They all make a fuss of you as the young master only because of your father" "It can be forgiven because you're so innocent and you think that everyone is as innocent and honest as you" "...just because you are the successor" "She's not like that" "You just don't know women very well" "You're wrong!" "You just don't know any girls apart from geishas and their kind" " They're all the same" " No!" "Otoku is different." "She is pure and sincere" "No matter!" "You have to obey your parents" "Kikunosuke, come here!" "Come" "I'm quite determined about Otoku" "But your father doesn't want to be publically shamed" "Otoku was your baby brother's nurse" "She's agreed to give you up" "So it's only you who is making things so difficult" "None of you believe it, but our relationship is pure" "I'm very glad to hear it" "You shouldn't have sent Otoku away" "You shamed her and destroyed my happiness for no reason" "Kiku, do you know what people are saying?" "They think you're in love with a nursemaid and that the family is angry" "Your father has been far too kind to you not to have thrown you out altogether even though he has his own son now" "So you'd better think of him more and work a little harder" "Kikunosuke" "An actor must be adored by his public" "Only then can he shine" "You're only just beginning to acquire that adoration" "I'm tired of adoration" "I'd be glad if it was for my own merit" "But I'm living in my father's shadow" "That's a terrible thing to say" "I don't want to be "the 6th"" "And I don't need the family name" " I want to try on my own" " You'll be helpess on your own" "I'll prove that I can do it" "Take your selfish arrogance and get out!" "Apologise at once!" "Apologise to him now!" "Father, I beg you" "Let me marry Otoku" "Please, father" "I beg you!" "Silence!" "Kikunosuke!" "Osato!" "Good evening" "Who's there?" "Is Otoku here?" "Who are you?" "My name is Terajima" "Otoku isn't here" "Where is she?" "Look here, we've been given strict instructions" "We can't let you see her" "That's all I can say" "Shut the doors!" "Excuse me" " Please take this to the girl" " Certainly" "And bring back her answer" "Young master" "I think you were wrong" "You were much too harsh with your father" "Matsu!" "But we'll talk about it later" "Just come home now, please" "I promise you that I, Matusuke, will take care of it all" "But you must come back and apologise before it's too late" "I can't apologise" "And I won't go back" "I see" "In that case..." "Let me hear all about it and how you feel about the girl and then we'll decide what to do" "Come, young master, please come with me" "Let's go" "If you insist on doing your own thing then go and make yourself a fine actor" "Tamizo is a brave family man" "He'll be happy to take you in" "But remember" "You shouldn't be too dependent on his kindness" "You must work and train very hard" "Do you understand?" "Let's go" "Kiku-chan!" "I heard you're going away" "I beg you, come back home now, please" "You don't understand" "But you mustn't anger your father so" "You must consider your name and family" "Say no more." "I've had enough" "Let me come with you and apologise to him" "It's too late" "I'm on my own now" "And I'll come back successful" "Where is she?" "Who?" "Otoku?" "Matsu, did they tell her to stay away from me?" "I don't know" "Well, goodbye" "Won't you change your mind?" "Don't try to stop him" "Please forgive me" "Take care of yourself" "You too." "Goodbye" "Young master, keep well" "Goodbye" "One year later" " Where are my sandals?" " I don't know" "Watch out!" "I'm sorry, I was trying to get my sandals" "Thank you" "What's wrong?" "I know the young master is backing him but the boy's reputation is not good" "Maybe we should give the role to someone else" "Tamizo is backing him." "Let him do it" " But..." " It's all right" "Let him play it" " What else?" " No, I'll go" "Uncle" "How do you feel?" "Well, thank you" "I've come back to life" "I'm no ordinary old man" "Doctor, I'm getting better, right?" "Uncle" "My acting is not getting any better" "I'm afraid I must be a terrible burden to you" "Don't be silly" "Don't worry about what the others think" "Let me tell you this:" "an actor cannot improve if he gets too much praise too soon" "None of us was any good when we were young" "We just stay aboard and keep paddling" "Thank you, master" "Tamizo is at your side" "Thank you" "It looks like it's going to rain, so I thought I'd bring this" "Very kind, thank you" "Kiku-chan, what's bothering you?" "Tamizo..." "I'm no good" "You and uncle always stand up for me" "He's just cheered me up once more" "But I feel I should go away" "Where would you go?" "I'm not good enough for your theatre" "So I'll join a touring troupe" "Or, Otsuru, maybe I should ask your father to train me and become a masseur" "Listen, Tami-chan" "When you are young it's so easy to waste your time" "You must keep training in your art and do it well" "Otsuru, I'm going home" "Goodbye, then" "Young master, they want your hairpin" "Then give it to them" "Young master!" "When did you come?" "Just now" "I came here straight away to see you on the stage" "That is a surprise" "I didn't expect you" "We didn't know you had a secret sweetheart" "Why didn't you come to Osaka with me?" "Your family told my parents not to let me out of the house" "I thought so" "But when I heard of your troubles, I couldn't take it any more so I ran away" "I've been very unpopular in every role I've played here" "I completely lost faith in myself this last year" "This wouldn't have happened if you'd been with me" "If you hadn't arrived tonight, I would have been gone for good" "It's all my fault" "I had confidence when I left Tokyo" "But now I know" " I'm just no good" "That's not true" "I can see the improvement you made" "No one else could see that" "You've acquired a quality you never had before" "You mustn't give up now" "What you were unable to do in Tokyo you've managed to acheive here in Osaka" "Do you really think so?" "I hope you're right" "I am, so keep up your spirits" "I will" "This is it" " I'm home" " Welcome" "Welcome" "Come in" "I'm surprised you live in such a place" "Thank you!" "There's the cushion - it's for you" "Is that all you brought?" "There's more." "But I left my things at the station" "We'll go and get them tomorrow" "Can I stay here?" "Of course, we are married now" "No, I just want to help you become really good and then take you home" "Then what?" "Then..." "I don't know" "Don't be so distant" "Have some" "The play's over" "You can tell by that drum it's all different from Tokyo" "Won't you rest a little?" "You need it" "But I promised to have this finished by noon" "I wish you didn't have to do this kind of work but it won't be long now" "Bear with me" "Don't worry" "Look, Otoku..." "Gonta and Koremori can be great roles" "And Yoshitsune are family plays, right?" "So if I perform these roles well I might change my bad reputation" "Of course, I'm sure you will" "I can do it" "I'm sure this time" "I'm sure too" " The furniture's arrived" " Really?" "Be careful" "I don't mind if you get hurt, but don't scratch the mirror" "Don't say that!" "Can't you be a bit more careful?" "I'm sorry" "Take it back down, please" "Will you came here for a minute?" "It's wonderful Where did you get it?" "It's for you" "To be a good actor you need a proper dressing-table" "It's wonderful" "I'm so happy" "It's a lovely mirror" " Can't I have one like it?" " Impossible" "What about money?" "Don't worry about it" "I sold things I didn't need" "Thank you" "Otoku is an admirable woman and very resourceful" "Excuse me!" "Kiku-chan, it's terrible!" "The master has died" "Uncle?" "But yesterday he was..." "It was so sudden, we're all shocked" "I'm worried" "We had to make a few changes in the cast" "I'm sorry about that, but we have to lay you off" "I'm sorry" "I know it will be hard for you, as you were counting on these roles" "We've got Onishi's travelling troupe here" "It will bring us more business" "Please think about it" "Well, what do you think?" "I'm sorry" "With old Tamizo dead, our theatre feels like a funeral" "It must be a great shock to you" "Won't you come with us?" "We'll give you an advance" "Good pay - the best!" "How much advance?" "Let me see... 15 yen?" "How about it?" "Here you are" "Can't you stay and train in Osaka in stead of going on the road?" "I don't want to leave, but what about next month?" "Without uncle, there's nothing we can achieve in Osaka" "All we can do is quit" "And I'm sure you'll enjoy it too" " Don't you agree?" " Definitely" "Four years later" " That's not enough" " That's all we've got" "We can't work under these conditions" "Then quit!" "Can you go without your leading actors?" "We can get on very well wihout any of you!" "You're just ham actors" "Go wherever you like!" "All right, I will." "Give me my wages." "I don't have them" "Don't be like that" "Fighting again?" "They waste time over money but what about the play?" "I hate it" "I know we shouldn't be in a travelling troupe" "It's been four years" "You picked a bad man to share your life with" "You can always leave" "It's for you that I feel like this" "I can't bear to see you wasting yourself on this touring" "It's none of your business, I like it" "I'm doing all right" "They like anything you do, it's fun" "Forget it and give me some money" "Going out?" "Out to enjoy myself" "There's no money!" "But we got some yesterday" "I put it aside to buy you new socks and underwear." "Yours are too old" "Give it to me" "You've changed so much" "There you go again" "I don't need your advice" "Can't you speak nicely to me once in a while?" "Don't forget how you felt when you left Tokyo" "How did I feel?" "It's a lost dream" "Give me that money" "I will not" "You were going to make it on your own" "You said so yourself" "So I have, haven't I?" "I can play any part, even children's roles" "You won't listen to me" " Give it here" " No!" "It's all your fault" "Here" "I'm so sorry" "Forgive me" "Go out and enjoy yourself" "Aren't you going out?" "Then go to your room and sleep" "Otoku" "Keep this money" "But..." "Take it!" "Listen, everybody!" "Something terrible has happened" "We were told to leave" "But there are days left in our contract" "You're unpopular, so you're out and women wrestlers are in" "Who do you think you are?" "We're human beings" "So let's talk like human beings" "Talk?" "Get out of here!" " Where's our manager?" " Wait!" "From what we hear, he's run away" " Who are you?" " Women wrestlers" "We weren't told anything about it" "Maybe not, but your manager made a deal with us" "This man says you're leaving tonight" "Forget about them." "You there, get busy" "Wait till the manager gets here" "I don't have time" "Get to work." "Now!" " Listen to me!" " Where is your manager?" "Listen, the manager and the boss have run off" "You see?" "You talk too much" "Move over, you're in our way" "How dare you?" "Get out of here!" "What shall we do?" "What are you going to do?" "There's nothing we can do but go to the director's place and talk to him" "Nice to have a place to go to" "Are you staying?" "Five sen for two" "This way" "1 sen and 8 rin for bedding" "You must have caught a cold" "You should take more care" "I saw an advert for a play today" "It's a Tokyo drama" "A drama?" "They charge 1 yen 20" "That's a month's food money" "Where is it?" "In Nagoya, Suehiroza" "Who's in it?" "Shikan... and Fukusuke..." "Wonderful!" "This is a gift from the gods" "You can go and see Fukusuke and talk to him" "I can't." "I won't let Fuku see me like this" "Maybe he'll give you a part" "He won't" "He might have done if I were still in Osaka" "But not in the state I'm in now" "But you've improved" "I don't think your acting's got worse" "People say that if you do well in Nagoya your next step will be Tokyo" "You'll come back victorious" "It's time to put it to the test" "Please try" "It's no use." "You can't go asking favours from an old friend" "He wouldn't see it like that" "You should know how things go by now" "I'll just have to stay on the road." "It's easier" "What about all that work and the training?" "It'll all be wasted" "Forget it" "At least we can still eat" "Our luck will soon change, you'll see" "What's wrong?" "Are you ill?" "This is terrible" "Wait here!" "I'll go and buy some medicine" " Someone to see you" " Who is it?" "She says it's about Mr Terajima" "Did you say Terajima?" "It's Otoku!" "How is Kikunosuke?" "Is he here too?" "I've come about him" "Please, come in" "It's been hard, then?" "The hard times have helped his art" "Even I can see how much he's developed and improved" "It's obvious that no matter how good one is it doesn't count if you don't carry a great family name" "Please, won't you help him get back to Tokyo?" "He'll get worse if he keeps going as he is now" "He desperately needs help now." "Please help him" "I beg you" "We've had news of him" "Father and I have tried to speak to master on Kiku's behalf" "But master kept saying Kiku was useless and no good as an actor" "You see, Kiku made master lose face" "What about giving him a part in our play?" "If he's really good, I'm sure master will reconsider and relent" "Please, father" "Which part could he play?" "He could do Sumizome, replacing me" "That's crazy" "After his low-grade work with the travelling troupe he could never tackle such a big role" "The public would never accept it" " Don't you agree, young master?" " I do" "But if you let him..." "If you and young master give your permission, I'm sure he will manage" "Please give him a chance" " Please, young master!" " Fuku!" "Yes, I agree" " You agree?" " Yes, I do" "Thank you" "Look, lady, if he does well I'll go and talk to his father myself" "I'll try to persuade him to take Kiku back" "That's what you want for him too, isn't it?" "Yes, more than anything in the world" "If he's still no good, there's nothing I can do for him" "But, lady, if he is good... will you give him back to the family?" "Otoku-san" "This is a very hard thing I have to demand of you" "You mean, we have to part?" "Yes, I'm prepared to do that" "Stop here!" "Kikunosuke, wake up" "Kiku-chan" "Fuku-chan" " You did that?" " Kiku-chan..." "We have a lot to catch up, but I want you to come with me now" "Who is this woman?" "How did she get here?" "Where did you come from?" "I come from Shimoku-machi" "Who are you?" "What is your name?" "Sumizome is my name" "Sumizome?" "They named you after this cherry blossom?" "A fine name" "This is a game" "We both know that" "Truth..." "And lies" "Play on charm" "With hidden intention" "If that is so we must part here" " You really amazed me" " Thank you" " You did very well" " With your help" "Kiku-chan, that was very good, you were excellent" " You did very well" " Really?" " I'm sure your father will be pleased" " Thank you" "Thank you, uncle" "I'm so happy." "It was an excellent performance" "Fuku-chan, this is all due to your kindness." "I'll never forget it" "No, it's all due to your hard work and training" "Go on, take off your wig now" "Now you can go back to Tokyo in great style" "It will be wonderful news for your father" "Every boy should be sent on such a hard journey" "Otoku!" "We can go home!" "Really?" "And I want to go home, as you'll be coming with me" "It's hard to believe, isn't it?" "I never dreamed this would happen" "It's true" "My honour is vindicated" "I worked hard so I could go back to Tokyo but I never thought I'd have so much praise" "I knew it" "I knew you'd be good today, I never doubted it" "I knew you would amaze them all" "And they were amazed" "This is the reward for all your hardship" "It's been such a long, hard journey" "Hasn't it?" "Even so I was so anxious I couldn't bear to watch you perform" "I just stood under the stage the whole time and prayed" "Funny, isn't it?" "So now you really are happy" "All is well, then" "You can go back to Tokyo with your head held high" "Are you well?" "I'm happy and so relieved" "Let's celebrate" "Excuse me!" "I want to order a real feast for two" "With all the trimmings" "Everything must be fresh" " And plenty of sake!" " Is that all?" "Are you sure we can afford all that?" "We musn't be extravagant, you know" "Sir, this came for you" "Of course we can afford it, because we're so happy" "You can be your old selfish self again" "I ordered this for you" "You can't go to Tokyo dressed like that" "Well, do you like it?" "It suits you" "Such a pretty pattern" "Start sewing it now." "It must be finished by our last performance" "You must get ready" "You'll be leaving soon" "You're right" "I'll go now" "I'll thank them and come right back" "There, Otoku, we'll start our celebration together then" "Don't worry" "I'll be right back" "Take care" "Otoku's gone!" " Where's Otoku?" " She was there just now" "Kiku-chan!" "She's left this letter for you" "Was it you, Fuku-chan?" "You told her to leave me" "You tricked me, saying we were going together" "It was me, Kiku-chan." "I told her to let you go" "Why, young master?" "Why did you do that?" "Just sit down and listen" "She'd already made up her mind" "We both wanted you back in Tokyo" "And now that you've proved yourself your father will take you back" "But not if you are with Otoku" " That is my business" " But, Kiku-chan" "But what?" "You don't know how Otoku really feels about it" " Don't I?" " You don't" "Stop this!" "Kikunosuke is probably right" "You have the wrong idea about our relationship" "I can never be happy if I have to go to Tokyo without Otoku" "Listen, Kiku-chan!" "You've been through a lot" "But on your own, you'll always be stuck at the bottom" "As Otoku said: a family name is very important in the theatre" "Under the name of Kikugoro, you will shine in Tokyo" "If you want to succeed, you must accept the demands of your public" "Without her, success means nothing" "I want to be with her always" "I'll keep looking until I find her" "Listen to me" "Think of how Otoku must feel" "What about her?" "The hard life on the road has drained her strength" "Now that my luck has changed, I want to give her a good life" "Listen, Kikunosuke" "You must obey her wishes" "Otoku wants you to go to Tokyo and excel in your art" "It's what she wants." "That would give her the greatest happiness" "Don't go looking for her" "I'm not asking you to do it for us" "Do it for Otoku" "Fuku-chan" "Why would she want it that way?" "For five long years we lived through such hardship and suffering" "Her love and kindness always soothed my pain away" "I could go through anything with her" "Oh, foolish Otoku" "Why have you gone?" "Where are you now?" "Otsuru!" "Uncle" "Who is there?" "Sister!" "It's you , sister" "I'll get a light" "We didn't know where you were, you never wrote" "It's good to see that you are well" "Where's Kikunosuke?" "We had to part" "You have parted?" "Why?" "I didn't enjoy living with him any more" "You have changed so much." "You look different" "Really?" "Yes, I must have changed" "It's the first time for six years that I've seen you happy" "Even the air feels fresher, and I feel lighter" "Uncle playing the lion king with Fukusuke as the cub" "That's what Kiku wanted" " I'm relying on you" " And I rely on you" "Morita-san" "After we finish our run here, how about going to Osaka?" " Do you really think so?" " Yes." "Don't you think it's a good idea?" "Well, try it" "Kikunosuke is very popular there, and having succeeded here... why not succeed not in Osaka?" "Good idea." "I'm Sure that Kikunosuke will also think so." "Why not close the deal before we change our minds?" " Are you ready?" " Absolutely!" "It's decided then" "How you've grown!" "Who are you?" "Don't you know me?" "No!" "No wonder" "Is that an offering?" "Yes, New Year is over" "Kikunosuke, what are you doing here?" "They're all waiting for you" "I pushed my cub from the top of the mountain" "He went through trials and tribulations to test his strength" "He has no experience but having gone through much hardship we are together again" "The plants celebrate the two lions' reunion" "No matter what you say" "We never gave up hope" "What a happy outcome" "Look!" "They are carrying a lantern with your name on it" "You know Osaka very well" "Will you show us the town between shows?" "Kikunosuke!" "Osaka is your second home" "So you should be at the front of the boat parade today" "You'll stand on your own at the front and greet your public" " Where are you going?" " I must see Kikunosuke" "I have some business with him" "Let him come" "I know Kikunosuke personally" "Kiku-chan!" "Why, you've become so fine!" "It's been so long." "You did so much for me" " But Otoku..." " That's why I am here" "She's staying with us" "She's at your place?" "She's not at all well" "It's been getting worse since the start of the rainy season" "She wouldn't let us tell you about her" "But the doctor says she might die tonight" "So I had to come and tell you" "I know there have been many problems between you but you must come with me to see her now" "But..." "Come and see her before it's too late" "Kiku go and see your wife!" "An actor can't achieve his art by talent and hard work alone" "Skill is not enough" "Otoku helped you, not sparing herself" "If it hadn't been for her, you wouldn't be where you are now" "I want you to go to her now" "And thank her for me, as your father" "Father" "Go now!" "You can join us later" "It's very bad." "You must inform her relatives as soon as possible" " Father's already gone to tell them" " I see" "Call me if she gets worse" "I'll come at once" "Thank you so much" "Stop here" "Father!" "Otoku-san, Kikunosuke is here." "He has come to see you" "Why did you tell him?" "I told you not to." "I had to." "We were not supposed to meet ever again" "Please go away" "Please, sir, leave this place" "Don't worry, Otoku, it's all right" "I have father's permission" "Your father?" "Yes, he said I should go and see my wife and thank you on his behalf for making you the artist I am today" "Did he say that?" "Otoku, I'm in Osaka for a short season." "I made a triumphant return" "Now that we are together, my life is fulfilled as well as my art" "Did your father really give his permission?" "We can finally get married" "We can go out into the world as husband and wife" "That's right" "My husband" "Now you should go." "They will be about to begin" " Don't lose any more time." " Calm yourself, it's not important" " They can have it without me." " No, your public expects you" "The parade makes no sense without you" "Please, you should go to the parade" "When it's over we'll have lots of time" "Unless you have someone else expecting you" " There is no one else." "Right, Otosha?" " Of course not" " My love." " What?" "I will listen the music from here and imagine you parading and greeting..." " ...your public." " But I want to stay here with you." "If I am your wife, and all at last accept me as such... if I have this honor, then you should do what I ask of you." "And I want you to go" " I will go if that is you want." " I will be here, waiting for you." " Return to me when you finish the parade." " I will return" "My love, I am so proud of your success" " it's all because of you." " Hurry, you mustn't lose any more time." "I will wait for you here and imagine you parading beside the river amid the applause of your public." "I've never been so happy as I am now" "My love..." "They'll see the parade, and the whole world will know your worth" "They'll see and parade by in the name of our love" "Yes" "You are the best actor in the world and I the happiest woman in the land..." "Thanks to you" "Wait for me, Otoku, wait for me" "I love you" " Otosha." " Yes, I'm coming." "Will she be all right?" "I couldn't do anything for her before and now that I can..." "Otoku, don't die!" "You mustn't die!" "Uncle..." "Go and have a look at the boat parade" "I want you to tell me all about it" "Please, hurry!" "Yes, I'm going" "Sister, the medicine" "Sister!"