Kaitanshi jokei (2010) - full transcript
In the city of Kaitan, during the winter, the local shipyard is downsized and workers are laid off. Futa (Pistol Takehara) lives with his younger sister Honami (Mitsuki Tanimura. He loses his job at the shipyard and, feeling uneasy about their situation, goes with Honami to see the sunrise on a nearby mountainside for New Year's Day. Makoto (Takashi Yamanaka), a new city hall employee, visits the only remaining house in a redevelopment area. The home belongs to a 70-year-old woman,Toki (Aki Nakazato) who lives with her cat and a few animals in her backyard. Toki refuses to vacate the land and Makoto tries to persuade her that she will be forcibly evicted. 49-year-old Ryuzo (Kaoru Kobayashi) works in a small planetarium, while his relationship with his wife Haruyo (Haruyo Hika) and teenage son is deteriorating. Haruyo finds release by working as a hostess in a cabaret. Haruo (Ryo Kase)has taken over the operation of his father's gas company, but he worries about the state of his business. He also has a strained relationship with his wife, who takes out her anger on their son Akira. Taichiro, a street car driver, spots his son, Hiroshi (Masaki Miura) walking in downtown Kaitan. Although Hiroshi lives & works in Tokyo, he has come back to Kaitan for business. But he doesn't contact his father, even though it is the holiday season.
This word also means water.
Got it, everyone?
Listen up!
Pay attention, now.
In your seat.
You all need to focus, okay?
After Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
comes Thursday.
Thursday, got it?
How do we write that?
Watch me first
How do we write that?
Watch me first
First, a straight line across.
Next, a vertical line.
The vertical line should be
in the middle of the horizontal...
Quiet, everyone!
Write down the next word.
Igawa.
Igawa, you need to pack your things.
At 11 am today, a massive fire at
the Kaitan Dock killed at least one...
I'll go to the hospital.
Thanks for doing that.
You'll be fine.
Wait here, okay?
Brother, it's morning.
C'mon, wake up
C'mon!
Kaitan Dock Ship Launch Ceremony
Look over here for the photo.
Ready... cheese!
One more.
Ready... cheese!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
In other news,
Kaitan Dock executives
held a press conference
and announced that one of three docks
will be closed due to aging.
As part of its efforts to restructure
and streamline the company,
the executives stated that..
Our latest financial reports
project losses of 7 billion yen.
Despite our ceaseless efforts,
with no sign of demand
for ships recovering,
we decided to restructure
and streamline the company.
As part of that plan,
we will close down one of
our three docks by December.
Employees are concerned that
the closing of one dock
could lead to mass layoffs.
Sir!
Looks like they'll be
laying off lots of folks.
As a union leader, I'm planning to
push for a strike at the next meeting.
A strike?
It's not like we believe that would
stop the dock from closing.
But even if the strike
yields no results,
ships mean everything to us.
We have to do this.
I believe that.
We the Union of Kaitan Dock Workers
are rising up to strike!
We're rising up to protest
the forced dismissal of workers!
We must force them to
retract this injustice!
The strike begins at last!
The union's deadline of
December 10 has arrived
with the two sides unable
to reach an agreement.
Though the union has threatened
to strike indefinitely,
negotiations are likely
to continue.
How long will this last?
Don't worry.
Ships mean everything to us.
We gotta do this.
The strike's over, they said.
There's a meeting at 5 pm.
We oppose the company's downsizing!
Even with a higher severance,
we're still getting fired!
But we managed to get
at least that much
We should consider this a victory.
You call that a victory?
Any other questions?
Heard you all got promoted
for cooperating with the company.
That's not true.
Leaving us out to die?
Quiet!
Quiet!
Sir.
Weren't ships everything?
You're still young.
Stop!
That's not the issue!
That's not the issue!
Calm down!
That's not the issue!
Dismissal Notice
Dismissal Notice
The Year of the Tiger
is associated with growth,
so they hope next year
will bring prosperity.
So they hope next year
will bring prosperity
The major downsizing
at Kaitan Dock has begun.
The major downsizing
at Kaitan Dock has begun
The first phase of layoffs will
target shipbuilding workers,
then eventually move on
to the repairs division.
Moreover, the company will begin
a voluntary retirement plan...
I'm home.
Figured you'd be here.
Why?
Like it?
Got a ways to go.
For what?
C'mon, let's go eat noodles.
Noodles?
The New Year's Eve tradition.
Oh, right.
Let's go.
It's the best I can do.
Let's eat.
Like it?
It's a new year.
Wanna see the sunrise?
When?
After the meal.
Sure, let's go.
It's cold.
C'mon, hurry.
Oh, you came again this year?
Happy new year, again!
No thanks.
Just for the mood.
There it is!
There!
It's here.
Amazing.
Happy New Year!
Happy new year.
Happy new year, ma'am.
The ticket.
Not enough for two.
I'll take the trail down.
I'll come with you.
Don't worry.
I'll pay you back.
We'll race, okay?
But you know I'll win
Can I buy this?
Sure.
How much?
420 yen.
That woman's been there a while.
Yeah?
Um...
Are you okay?
Something happen?
Um...
Yes?
Can you give me one more minute?
When the sunrise is over,
we were supposed to
go back to that place
Actually...
Yes?
May I... borrow the phone?
SKETCHES OF KAITAN CITY
Heard they're striking.
What's the point?
It's already set.
Good morning, Toki.
Good morning
Working hard, huh?
Damn pigsty hag.
Kaitan Dock's in trouble, huh?
Cabbages.: 500 yen
Cabbages. 200 yen
we will close down one of
our three docks by December.
The strike begins at last.
The union's deadline of
December 10 has arrived
with the two sides unable
to reach an agreement.
Gure.
You're up?
Wait just a second.
Wait a sec.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure, here.
Come here.
Come here, come here.
Hello.
Hello?
Toki?
Toki?
Who're you?
Toki.
It's me, Makoto
Remember me?
So what is it?
Yours is the only house
left here now.
Must be lonely.
How old are you now?
Who knows?
You shouldn't smoke.
I don't care if I die.
That again.
Drink it.
Why visit this pigsty hag?
That's what they all call me.
Decide yet?
About moving?
You see, I started working
at the city office recently.
You quit the town office?
No, starting next year,
everything changes.
Next year,
the town of Otoe becomes...
Kaitan City.
That's swell
Right?
Sure.
Soon we'll be a real, modern city.
Sounds great.
Exactly.
Easy access to shopping
from here, then.
From here?
But I thought you...
Your problem, not mine.
Please, will you just listen?
It'll be worth your while.
Just wait until I'm dead.
Won't be long.
Is that all?
I'll come another time.
Say...
I have a favor to ask of you.
Then I'll listen to you.
Did you get a raise?
A little.
That's good.
Next time bring a New Year's rope.
New Year's rope?
Christmas comes first.
New Year is right after.
Now listen to me, okay?
The city wants to build
a business complex here.
They want to modernize the area.
That's why we even have a room
ready for you over in Negishi.
Don't worry.
Uh-huh.
Some say you're driving up
the eviction money,
but I know you're not like that.
I'll be right here next year.
And the year after that,
and the one after that.
But you said you'll listen to me.
I've lived here since
before you were born.
It's all I have.
They'll evict you by force.
Please.
Gure, be careful out there.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure's gone.
Gure.
Gure.
Witness the sun tinge
the horizon red
as it quietly sets.
Sunset in Kaitan today is at 4:02 pm.
Will we see a starry sky tonight?
We're in the dead of winter now.
The crisp air in winter
makes it the best season
for seeing stars.
With longer nights, there's
more time for star gazing, too.
Even if you're busy, take a moment
and look up at the stars.
Just be sure to stay warm, of course.
Thanks for coming.
Planetarium
I'm home.
You didn't cook?
I emailed you.
No time to do groceries?
That's right.
I've been busy.
Let me through.
So much makeup.
Goes with the job.
Hi.
I'm just about to leave.
Quit that stupid job already.
How about "hello?"
What?
We can't take your call.
Please leave your name
and message after the beep.
Wash your hand?
Not telling.
Seriously?
No talking, got it?
I said no talking.
Be quiet now.
Welcome to the world of stars.
For thousands of years,
these beautiful stars
have been shining brilliantly.
Of these countless stars,
some are connected with lines
to form constellations.
You're not sleeping?
Let's see...
Where were you last night?
The bar.
Oh, no, wait...
One of our girls...
was completely sloshed.
And so...
I had to drive her home.
And I ended up staying with her.
You have work tomorrow.
Get some sleep.
Show me your phone.
What?
Let me see your phone.
Fine, if you really want.
But see it and we're finished.
Whatever you're suspecting me of..
Always looking at fake stars.
You're an idiot.
Thank you for coming.
That concludes our program today.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you.
You come here a lot.
Thanks.
You ever look up at the sky?
The real one.
Well, you should.
Take this.
Thank you, sir.
Real one, huh?
So, think you can be a starter?
I dunno.
Not yet, huh?
I dunno.
I see.
What do you want?
We used to go to the forest.
To see the stars.
Wanna go again?
A grove, not a forest.
No, I think I'll pass.
I see.
You're the one who said forest.
Back then..
Say...
Don't you...
want Mom to quit, too?
That job of hers.
Wanna eat something?
Not really.
Huh?
It's your problem.
You two figure it out.
None of my business.
Sure, it's his business.
Hello, Saeko's Lounge.
It's Higa. Is Haruyo there?
Hello?
Oh, you're her husband.
Hello.
Where's Haruyo?
She can't talk now.
I'll have her call later.
Just let me talk to her.
I'm sorry, she really can't.
Please leave a message
after the beep...
Please leave a message...
Where?
Where is it?
Saeko's Lounge
Where's Haruyo?
Oh, you just missed her.
Our new girl got really drunk.
So she went home with her.
Where is it?
What?
Where's the house?
I can't tell you that.
Why not?
Why not!
I'm kinda scared.
Wow, where are we?
Be careful.
Tsutomu, be careful.
Listen to your mommy, okay?
Wow...
Beautiful.
So beautiful...
Can't we do something?
That pigsty.
It stinks so bad
it's bad for business.
Do you have a moment?
Huh?
Sure.
Every cafe needs clean water.
We sell these now.
Water filters.
He's a water expert
from the mainland.
But we already have one.
A lease, I see.
The monthly filter replacement
must be pricy.
Not that bad.
With this product here,
the filter would last one year.
Much more cost-effective.
But it's so big.
I have nowhere to put it.
We could mount it on a wall
and extend the hose.
I don't know...
With this one...
Excuse me, if I may.
You could even put it right there.
But I already have one.
You can pay in installments
with your gas bill.
Right, boss?
Right.
I don't know, I think
it'll be in the way...
This isn't working.
What?
You heard me.
You promised more.
Explain this to me, will you?
It's not me the customers
are buying from.
Huh?
Look,
the customers are buying
from you, the Meguro Company.
You're a phone call away.
The decades of trust you built
as the local gas provider,
that's the appeal.
That's the tremendous
advantage you have
as a gas provider.
But even after three visits...
Then let's ask ourselves
why people aren't buying.
The Meguro Company is the one
leading this sales campaign.
Then what?
It's our fault?
No no, that's not what I mean.
But there must be a reason, somewhere.
Cut the bullshit.
Following the end of
the Kaitan Dock strike,
the company announced a new
voluntary retirement plan
to help alleviate the downsizing.
The union reportedly agreed to this.
At the press conference held today,
the company announced the plan will
start with shipbuilding workers,
and then expand to
the repairs division.
Ultimately, by next March...
Good morning, Sir.
Good morning.
Boss, someone named Sasagawa called
Says he can meet tonight.
Sure, thanks.
December Sales
This yours?
Yes.
- Sure is.
- I see.
What do we do about
the collection tomorrow?
What do you mean?
That Sasa apartment...
Oh, that one.
He doesn't pay, cut service.
Are you sure?
You're only meeting Sasagawa.
Why dress up?
It's work.
What's your problem?
My tie.
God, you're useless.
Is there someone else?
Meguro residence
Akira has cram school.
I know.
Connecting to a voice mailbox
Please leave a brief message
after the beep.
Hey, it's me.
I can't see you tonight.
I'm meeting Sasagawa.
I'll call again later.
Elm Cram School
Excuse me.
Yes?
My name's Meguro.
Your son didn't come today.
Thank you.
So you're remodeling your hotel?
So that's what you want.
What do you mean?
I was wondering why
you asked to meet.
They're 40,000 yen per unit,
but I'll give you a deal.
Near wholesale price
You see, the rep is in town now.
I don't need profit.
But wait a minute.
What's the point?
Why are you doing this?
Right?
Yeah.
I'll consider it, so loosen up.
You're so uptight, man.
Meguro Company
This is all your fault, you know.
Don't give me that eye!
I jammed the toilet.
Seriously?
Oh well.
You girls are late!
Sorry, bad traffic.
Long time no see, Meguro!
Let's change seats.
Yeah.
Can we all move over there?
Certainly.
He says yes.
Cool.
Hey.
Good to see you.
What were you talking about?
He's trying to sell me water filters.
Who needs'em?
- Lemme see.
- Someone buy it.
Forget it.
Hey, you should invite Katsuko.
Nah.
Constellation Chart
Nice suit.
I called you earlier.
I know, but there were people around.
So you haven't told them yet.
But they probably know.
Let's go to a hotel.
The Goliath Crane, a mainstay
in the port's history,
will be dismantled by June.
The massive crane is 70 meters tall,
7170 meters wide...
What?
Listen, stop with those water filters.
Why?
Idiot, it's pointless
selling those things.
No more, got it?
Why is it pointless?
Huh?
How can you say that?
Yoshie.
Yes?
Bring me some tap water.
Water?
- Forget it.
- Do it!
Just let me do my thing.
Our business has always been
selling gas.
- We sell rice, too.
- You listen to me!
Try it.
Quit smoking and try it.
Filter replacements will
give us steady income.
And how many have you sold?
How much can you make?
- I'm in charge now...
- Idiot!
They all come to me
complaining about it.
So stop selling them, "boss".
Haruo?
Who were you with?
Akira.
Wait, your kid's sleeping.
Enough with that.
Now he's your kid, too.
You awake?
Show me your face.
No.
C'mon.
Show me your face.
Ow.
Heavy?
A fight?
With who?
I see.
Thought I wouldn't know?
You dare do that again,
I'll hurt you worse than this.
Don't take it out on me!
What?
Whatever happened with Chieko,
don't take it out on me.
What? What's Chieko got
to do with any of this?
You don't know anything.
You don't know anything about me.
I'm not a babysitter!
You better make me happy.
Let's start the morning meeting.
Attention!
Good morning.
Good morning.
Looking at our sales reports,
unfortunately the numbers
are still low.
But so far, we've been sowing seeds.
Now, we need you to show what
the Meguro Company is made of.
That's all from me.
Let's make today a good one.
Yes, sir!
Takasugi.
What's the update on this unit?
Oh, the Sasa apartment...
It's impossible.
The guy just won't pay.
I can hear his TV,
but he won't come to the door.
He's pretty rotten.
Look who's talking!
He was there, right?
Yes, but he's a yakuza...
But he was there!
Yes.
Why don't you quit?
What's wrong, boss?
Nothing.
I'll handle that unit.
Hey, how do you write "telescope?"
Telescope?
Te-le-scope.
There.
Asking Santa for one?
No.
No?
No, Santa isn't real.
What're you doing?
It's okay, I'm not busy.
You never ask me anything, Akira.
Hello, Meguro Company.
Um, is the president in?
Hello?
What is this regarding?
I was hoping to learn more
about water filters.
Should I have him go there?
Should I have him go there?
Chieko, right?
No, that's not me.
I'll call again.
Goddammit!
Hey, what's wrong?
What happened?
I crushed my toe.
You okay?
You're crying?
- Hey..
- Yeah?
Get me a band-aid.
You're so smart!
I'll be right back.
Freezing, huh?
The forecast is snow for
tonight's Christmas Eve.
The chance of snow looks like
80% through midnight...
What happened?
Crushed my toe.
Where are they?
Your wife's shopping.
Shopping?
Where's Akira?
He's... doing fine.
What's wrong?
Akira?
Starting tomorrow,
you can stay with Grandpa.
Alright?
Boss, I should get going.
Boss?
With all due respect,
you need to resolve this.
I know.
She's insane.
I'll take her to a clinic.
Good night.
Telesco...
Thank you for riding with us.
This is the terminal.
Please check your belongings.
Thank you, thank you.
Please take a seat
and remain seated until
the bus comes to a full stop.
People are rushing back to Kaitan
to spend the New Year holidays
in their hometown.
Kaitan Station has been
deluged with people
welcoming home their
family members.
Extra trains will be running
today and tomorrow
to alleviate the congestion.
Hi there.
Drink with me.
C'mon.
You're warm.
I can't afford to drink with company.
At all?
Oh, only 10,000 yen.
Sorry.
Hey, wait.
What do you say,
5,000 yen flat just to drink.
Really?
Really. We have a house bottle.
Okay, then.
Good, come with me
It's a cold day,
so I'll make it strong.
Like strong drinks?
Sorry, forgot to ask your preference.
Sorry.
This is useless.
It's a spell.
A spell.
Trying to pierce me with your stare?
How old are you?
Thirty.
- Knew it.
- He looks like he's thirty.
Written on his face.
Hello.
Oh, you're back.
He was quick.
Ooh, chicken!
So much of it, too.
Thanks, as usual.
Give some to the girls.
Wanna drink?
- Here.
- Time to drink.
Hey girls, have some.
You're like a bear!
Look, look, look.
Help yourself.
It's self-service.
Meat, meat, meat, meat!
So where do you live?
Tokyo.
It's freezing here, huh?
Sure is.
Even piss freezes.
- It freezes.
- Turns to ice.
Maybe we can display them.
- In a festival.
- Yes!
And win an award.
Yeah, right.
But my family's still here.
Really? Where?
Ugaura.
Oh, right, Ugaura.
Why don't you go home?
My dad and I don't get along.
Fighting, huh?
Well, what can you do?
You're working hard in Tokyo.
There's nothing going on here.
Well, gotta do something.
There's nothing exciting.
We're the only excitement.
The only excitement around here.
A ray of light.
This area never changes.
This area?
My grandma had a bar, too.
Doing your kind of work.
What kind of work?
A bar with women.
Over there, maybe.
You mean a regular bar?
None of my business.
You're pathetic.
I know plenty of guys like you,
a hick putting on airs.
Right?
Welcome.
- Hello.
- Oh, hi.
Can I borrow soy sauce?
- Soy sauce?
- Yeah.
Soy sauce?
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Have some chicken.
- Sure!
- Yummy?
- Yummy.
Have some.
Okay, thanks.
- Here.
- I'll bring it right back.
We're closing soon.
Tomorrow, then?
Closed tomorrow.
- Next year, then?
- Thanks.
Later.
- Good year.
- Good year.
- Good year.
- Good year.
Who the hell comes over
to borrow soy sauce?
I know!
Leaving?
- Come again.
- See you soon.
- You sure?
- You sure?
Sorry, we're closed now.
Still people here.
Just gimme a drink.
You're leaving, right?
Right.
- We're closed.
- I've got money! I do, dammit.
- Meg.
- Yes?
- Take down the sign.
- Sure.
We're closed.
A drink, dammit!
Closed.
Anything! Even if it's expensive!
I'm buying a girl later.
I'm buying one.
You.
How much do you want?
Get out.
Trying to act cool?
Get out.
I said I'll buy you!
Get out.
What the hell.
I said get out!
What?
Leave.
The hell?
Punk!
What was that all about?
What a loser!
He's that drunk and
he thinks he can get it up.
What a joke.
Good work.
It's snowing?
A little bit.
Thank you, that'll be 8,000 yen.
Come again.
Thank you!
Come out!
Come outside!
C'mon!
Let's go.
What?
I've got money.
Look.
Sure.
Whatever.
You wouldn't understand.
Don't follow me.
Thank you for riding with us.
The next stop is Yachigashira,
the terminal.
Please check your belongings.
C'mon, hurry.
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow.
I see.
Want to stop by?
Next time.
Okay.
The next stop is Ugaura.
For your safety,
please be seated when possible
and remain seated until
the bus comes to a full stop.
A man who'd been missing
was found dead.
He was identified as Sota Igawa,
a 27-year-old local.
Igawa was missing since
early on new year's day
when he and his sister
went up Mount Gagyu.
According to police,
his body slid down a cliff
and was found caught midway.
Due to difficult access,
the body will be dropped to the sea,
where it will be recovered
by a Coast Guard vessel.
So you're alive, Gure.
Come here.
You're pregnant, huh?
Go ahead, have it.
I'll look after it.
No worries.
Mizuki Tanimura
Pistol Takehara
Takashi Yamanaka
Kaoru Kobayashi
Kaho Minami
Ryo Kase
Masami Miura
Producers:
Michio Koshikawa, Hideki Hoshino
Based on the novel by: Yasushi Sato
Screenplay: Takashi Ujita
Music: Jim O'Rourke
Cinematographer: Ryuto Kondo
Lighting: Isamu Fujii
Excective Producers: Kazuhiro Sugawara,
Hirotaka Maeda, Hajime Harie
Directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
Got it, everyone?
Listen up!
Pay attention, now.
In your seat.
You all need to focus, okay?
After Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
comes Thursday.
Thursday, got it?
How do we write that?
Watch me first
How do we write that?
Watch me first
First, a straight line across.
Next, a vertical line.
The vertical line should be
in the middle of the horizontal...
Quiet, everyone!
Write down the next word.
Igawa.
Igawa, you need to pack your things.
At 11 am today, a massive fire at
the Kaitan Dock killed at least one...
I'll go to the hospital.
Thanks for doing that.
You'll be fine.
Wait here, okay?
Brother, it's morning.
C'mon, wake up
C'mon!
Kaitan Dock Ship Launch Ceremony
Look over here for the photo.
Ready... cheese!
One more.
Ready... cheese!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
Hip-hip-hooray!
In other news,
Kaitan Dock executives
held a press conference
and announced that one of three docks
will be closed due to aging.
As part of its efforts to restructure
and streamline the company,
the executives stated that..
Our latest financial reports
project losses of 7 billion yen.
Despite our ceaseless efforts,
with no sign of demand
for ships recovering,
we decided to restructure
and streamline the company.
As part of that plan,
we will close down one of
our three docks by December.
Employees are concerned that
the closing of one dock
could lead to mass layoffs.
Sir!
Looks like they'll be
laying off lots of folks.
As a union leader, I'm planning to
push for a strike at the next meeting.
A strike?
It's not like we believe that would
stop the dock from closing.
But even if the strike
yields no results,
ships mean everything to us.
We have to do this.
I believe that.
We the Union of Kaitan Dock Workers
are rising up to strike!
We're rising up to protest
the forced dismissal of workers!
We must force them to
retract this injustice!
The strike begins at last!
The union's deadline of
December 10 has arrived
with the two sides unable
to reach an agreement.
Though the union has threatened
to strike indefinitely,
negotiations are likely
to continue.
How long will this last?
Don't worry.
Ships mean everything to us.
We gotta do this.
The strike's over, they said.
There's a meeting at 5 pm.
We oppose the company's downsizing!
Even with a higher severance,
we're still getting fired!
But we managed to get
at least that much
We should consider this a victory.
You call that a victory?
Any other questions?
Heard you all got promoted
for cooperating with the company.
That's not true.
Leaving us out to die?
Quiet!
Quiet!
Sir.
Weren't ships everything?
You're still young.
Stop!
That's not the issue!
That's not the issue!
Calm down!
That's not the issue!
Dismissal Notice
Dismissal Notice
The Year of the Tiger
is associated with growth,
so they hope next year
will bring prosperity.
So they hope next year
will bring prosperity
The major downsizing
at Kaitan Dock has begun.
The major downsizing
at Kaitan Dock has begun
The first phase of layoffs will
target shipbuilding workers,
then eventually move on
to the repairs division.
Moreover, the company will begin
a voluntary retirement plan...
I'm home.
Figured you'd be here.
Why?
Like it?
Got a ways to go.
For what?
C'mon, let's go eat noodles.
Noodles?
The New Year's Eve tradition.
Oh, right.
Let's go.
It's the best I can do.
Let's eat.
Like it?
It's a new year.
Wanna see the sunrise?
When?
After the meal.
Sure, let's go.
It's cold.
C'mon, hurry.
Oh, you came again this year?
Happy new year, again!
No thanks.
Just for the mood.
There it is!
There!
It's here.
Amazing.
Happy New Year!
Happy new year.
Happy new year, ma'am.
The ticket.
Not enough for two.
I'll take the trail down.
I'll come with you.
Don't worry.
I'll pay you back.
We'll race, okay?
But you know I'll win
Can I buy this?
Sure.
How much?
420 yen.
That woman's been there a while.
Yeah?
Um...
Are you okay?
Something happen?
Um...
Yes?
Can you give me one more minute?
When the sunrise is over,
we were supposed to
go back to that place
Actually...
Yes?
May I... borrow the phone?
SKETCHES OF KAITAN CITY
Heard they're striking.
What's the point?
It's already set.
Good morning, Toki.
Good morning
Working hard, huh?
Damn pigsty hag.
Kaitan Dock's in trouble, huh?
Cabbages.: 500 yen
Cabbages. 200 yen
we will close down one of
our three docks by December.
The strike begins at last.
The union's deadline of
December 10 has arrived
with the two sides unable
to reach an agreement.
Gure.
You're up?
Wait just a second.
Wait a sec.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure, here.
Come here.
Come here, come here.
Hello.
Hello?
Toki?
Toki?
Who're you?
Toki.
It's me, Makoto
Remember me?
So what is it?
Yours is the only house
left here now.
Must be lonely.
How old are you now?
Who knows?
You shouldn't smoke.
I don't care if I die.
That again.
Drink it.
Why visit this pigsty hag?
That's what they all call me.
Decide yet?
About moving?
You see, I started working
at the city office recently.
You quit the town office?
No, starting next year,
everything changes.
Next year,
the town of Otoe becomes...
Kaitan City.
That's swell
Right?
Sure.
Soon we'll be a real, modern city.
Sounds great.
Exactly.
Easy access to shopping
from here, then.
From here?
But I thought you...
Your problem, not mine.
Please, will you just listen?
It'll be worth your while.
Just wait until I'm dead.
Won't be long.
Is that all?
I'll come another time.
Say...
I have a favor to ask of you.
Then I'll listen to you.
Did you get a raise?
A little.
That's good.
Next time bring a New Year's rope.
New Year's rope?
Christmas comes first.
New Year is right after.
Now listen to me, okay?
The city wants to build
a business complex here.
They want to modernize the area.
That's why we even have a room
ready for you over in Negishi.
Don't worry.
Uh-huh.
Some say you're driving up
the eviction money,
but I know you're not like that.
I'll be right here next year.
And the year after that,
and the one after that.
But you said you'll listen to me.
I've lived here since
before you were born.
It's all I have.
They'll evict you by force.
Please.
Gure, be careful out there.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure.
Gure's gone.
Gure.
Gure.
Witness the sun tinge
the horizon red
as it quietly sets.
Sunset in Kaitan today is at 4:02 pm.
Will we see a starry sky tonight?
We're in the dead of winter now.
The crisp air in winter
makes it the best season
for seeing stars.
With longer nights, there's
more time for star gazing, too.
Even if you're busy, take a moment
and look up at the stars.
Just be sure to stay warm, of course.
Thanks for coming.
Planetarium
I'm home.
You didn't cook?
I emailed you.
No time to do groceries?
That's right.
I've been busy.
Let me through.
So much makeup.
Goes with the job.
Hi.
I'm just about to leave.
Quit that stupid job already.
How about "hello?"
What?
We can't take your call.
Please leave your name
and message after the beep.
Wash your hand?
Not telling.
Seriously?
No talking, got it?
I said no talking.
Be quiet now.
Welcome to the world of stars.
For thousands of years,
these beautiful stars
have been shining brilliantly.
Of these countless stars,
some are connected with lines
to form constellations.
You're not sleeping?
Let's see...
Where were you last night?
The bar.
Oh, no, wait...
One of our girls...
was completely sloshed.
And so...
I had to drive her home.
And I ended up staying with her.
You have work tomorrow.
Get some sleep.
Show me your phone.
What?
Let me see your phone.
Fine, if you really want.
But see it and we're finished.
Whatever you're suspecting me of..
Always looking at fake stars.
You're an idiot.
Thank you for coming.
That concludes our program today.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you.
You come here a lot.
Thanks.
You ever look up at the sky?
The real one.
Well, you should.
Take this.
Thank you, sir.
Real one, huh?
So, think you can be a starter?
I dunno.
Not yet, huh?
I dunno.
I see.
What do you want?
We used to go to the forest.
To see the stars.
Wanna go again?
A grove, not a forest.
No, I think I'll pass.
I see.
You're the one who said forest.
Back then..
Say...
Don't you...
want Mom to quit, too?
That job of hers.
Wanna eat something?
Not really.
Huh?
It's your problem.
You two figure it out.
None of my business.
Sure, it's his business.
Hello, Saeko's Lounge.
It's Higa. Is Haruyo there?
Hello?
Oh, you're her husband.
Hello.
Where's Haruyo?
She can't talk now.
I'll have her call later.
Just let me talk to her.
I'm sorry, she really can't.
Please leave a message
after the beep...
Please leave a message...
Where?
Where is it?
Saeko's Lounge
Where's Haruyo?
Oh, you just missed her.
Our new girl got really drunk.
So she went home with her.
Where is it?
What?
Where's the house?
I can't tell you that.
Why not?
Why not!
I'm kinda scared.
Wow, where are we?
Be careful.
Tsutomu, be careful.
Listen to your mommy, okay?
Wow...
Beautiful.
So beautiful...
Can't we do something?
That pigsty.
It stinks so bad
it's bad for business.
Do you have a moment?
Huh?
Sure.
Every cafe needs clean water.
We sell these now.
Water filters.
He's a water expert
from the mainland.
But we already have one.
A lease, I see.
The monthly filter replacement
must be pricy.
Not that bad.
With this product here,
the filter would last one year.
Much more cost-effective.
But it's so big.
I have nowhere to put it.
We could mount it on a wall
and extend the hose.
I don't know...
With this one...
Excuse me, if I may.
You could even put it right there.
But I already have one.
You can pay in installments
with your gas bill.
Right, boss?
Right.
I don't know, I think
it'll be in the way...
This isn't working.
What?
You heard me.
You promised more.
Explain this to me, will you?
It's not me the customers
are buying from.
Huh?
Look,
the customers are buying
from you, the Meguro Company.
You're a phone call away.
The decades of trust you built
as the local gas provider,
that's the appeal.
That's the tremendous
advantage you have
as a gas provider.
But even after three visits...
Then let's ask ourselves
why people aren't buying.
The Meguro Company is the one
leading this sales campaign.
Then what?
It's our fault?
No no, that's not what I mean.
But there must be a reason, somewhere.
Cut the bullshit.
Following the end of
the Kaitan Dock strike,
the company announced a new
voluntary retirement plan
to help alleviate the downsizing.
The union reportedly agreed to this.
At the press conference held today,
the company announced the plan will
start with shipbuilding workers,
and then expand to
the repairs division.
Ultimately, by next March...
Good morning, Sir.
Good morning.
Boss, someone named Sasagawa called
Says he can meet tonight.
Sure, thanks.
December Sales
This yours?
Yes.
- Sure is.
- I see.
What do we do about
the collection tomorrow?
What do you mean?
That Sasa apartment...
Oh, that one.
He doesn't pay, cut service.
Are you sure?
You're only meeting Sasagawa.
Why dress up?
It's work.
What's your problem?
My tie.
God, you're useless.
Is there someone else?
Meguro residence
Akira has cram school.
I know.
Connecting to a voice mailbox
Please leave a brief message
after the beep.
Hey, it's me.
I can't see you tonight.
I'm meeting Sasagawa.
I'll call again later.
Elm Cram School
Excuse me.
Yes?
My name's Meguro.
Your son didn't come today.
Thank you.
So you're remodeling your hotel?
So that's what you want.
What do you mean?
I was wondering why
you asked to meet.
They're 40,000 yen per unit,
but I'll give you a deal.
Near wholesale price
You see, the rep is in town now.
I don't need profit.
But wait a minute.
What's the point?
Why are you doing this?
Right?
Yeah.
I'll consider it, so loosen up.
You're so uptight, man.
Meguro Company
This is all your fault, you know.
Don't give me that eye!
I jammed the toilet.
Seriously?
Oh well.
You girls are late!
Sorry, bad traffic.
Long time no see, Meguro!
Let's change seats.
Yeah.
Can we all move over there?
Certainly.
He says yes.
Cool.
Hey.
Good to see you.
What were you talking about?
He's trying to sell me water filters.
Who needs'em?
- Lemme see.
- Someone buy it.
Forget it.
Hey, you should invite Katsuko.
Nah.
Constellation Chart
Nice suit.
I called you earlier.
I know, but there were people around.
So you haven't told them yet.
But they probably know.
Let's go to a hotel.
The Goliath Crane, a mainstay
in the port's history,
will be dismantled by June.
The massive crane is 70 meters tall,
7170 meters wide...
What?
Listen, stop with those water filters.
Why?
Idiot, it's pointless
selling those things.
No more, got it?
Why is it pointless?
Huh?
How can you say that?
Yoshie.
Yes?
Bring me some tap water.
Water?
- Forget it.
- Do it!
Just let me do my thing.
Our business has always been
selling gas.
- We sell rice, too.
- You listen to me!
Try it.
Quit smoking and try it.
Filter replacements will
give us steady income.
And how many have you sold?
How much can you make?
- I'm in charge now...
- Idiot!
They all come to me
complaining about it.
So stop selling them, "boss".
Haruo?
Who were you with?
Akira.
Wait, your kid's sleeping.
Enough with that.
Now he's your kid, too.
You awake?
Show me your face.
No.
C'mon.
Show me your face.
Ow.
Heavy?
A fight?
With who?
I see.
Thought I wouldn't know?
You dare do that again,
I'll hurt you worse than this.
Don't take it out on me!
What?
Whatever happened with Chieko,
don't take it out on me.
What? What's Chieko got
to do with any of this?
You don't know anything.
You don't know anything about me.
I'm not a babysitter!
You better make me happy.
Let's start the morning meeting.
Attention!
Good morning.
Good morning.
Looking at our sales reports,
unfortunately the numbers
are still low.
But so far, we've been sowing seeds.
Now, we need you to show what
the Meguro Company is made of.
That's all from me.
Let's make today a good one.
Yes, sir!
Takasugi.
What's the update on this unit?
Oh, the Sasa apartment...
It's impossible.
The guy just won't pay.
I can hear his TV,
but he won't come to the door.
He's pretty rotten.
Look who's talking!
He was there, right?
Yes, but he's a yakuza...
But he was there!
Yes.
Why don't you quit?
What's wrong, boss?
Nothing.
I'll handle that unit.
Hey, how do you write "telescope?"
Telescope?
Te-le-scope.
There.
Asking Santa for one?
No.
No?
No, Santa isn't real.
What're you doing?
It's okay, I'm not busy.
You never ask me anything, Akira.
Hello, Meguro Company.
Um, is the president in?
Hello?
What is this regarding?
I was hoping to learn more
about water filters.
Should I have him go there?
Should I have him go there?
Chieko, right?
No, that's not me.
I'll call again.
Goddammit!
Hey, what's wrong?
What happened?
I crushed my toe.
You okay?
You're crying?
- Hey..
- Yeah?
Get me a band-aid.
You're so smart!
I'll be right back.
Freezing, huh?
The forecast is snow for
tonight's Christmas Eve.
The chance of snow looks like
80% through midnight...
What happened?
Crushed my toe.
Where are they?
Your wife's shopping.
Shopping?
Where's Akira?
He's... doing fine.
What's wrong?
Akira?
Starting tomorrow,
you can stay with Grandpa.
Alright?
Boss, I should get going.
Boss?
With all due respect,
you need to resolve this.
I know.
She's insane.
I'll take her to a clinic.
Good night.
Telesco...
Thank you for riding with us.
This is the terminal.
Please check your belongings.
Thank you, thank you.
Please take a seat
and remain seated until
the bus comes to a full stop.
People are rushing back to Kaitan
to spend the New Year holidays
in their hometown.
Kaitan Station has been
deluged with people
welcoming home their
family members.
Extra trains will be running
today and tomorrow
to alleviate the congestion.
Hi there.
Drink with me.
C'mon.
You're warm.
I can't afford to drink with company.
At all?
Oh, only 10,000 yen.
Sorry.
Hey, wait.
What do you say,
5,000 yen flat just to drink.
Really?
Really. We have a house bottle.
Okay, then.
Good, come with me
It's a cold day,
so I'll make it strong.
Like strong drinks?
Sorry, forgot to ask your preference.
Sorry.
This is useless.
It's a spell.
A spell.
Trying to pierce me with your stare?
How old are you?
Thirty.
- Knew it.
- He looks like he's thirty.
Written on his face.
Hello.
Oh, you're back.
He was quick.
Ooh, chicken!
So much of it, too.
Thanks, as usual.
Give some to the girls.
Wanna drink?
- Here.
- Time to drink.
Hey girls, have some.
You're like a bear!
Look, look, look.
Help yourself.
It's self-service.
Meat, meat, meat, meat!
So where do you live?
Tokyo.
It's freezing here, huh?
Sure is.
Even piss freezes.
- It freezes.
- Turns to ice.
Maybe we can display them.
- In a festival.
- Yes!
And win an award.
Yeah, right.
But my family's still here.
Really? Where?
Ugaura.
Oh, right, Ugaura.
Why don't you go home?
My dad and I don't get along.
Fighting, huh?
Well, what can you do?
You're working hard in Tokyo.
There's nothing going on here.
Well, gotta do something.
There's nothing exciting.
We're the only excitement.
The only excitement around here.
A ray of light.
This area never changes.
This area?
My grandma had a bar, too.
Doing your kind of work.
What kind of work?
A bar with women.
Over there, maybe.
You mean a regular bar?
None of my business.
You're pathetic.
I know plenty of guys like you,
a hick putting on airs.
Right?
Welcome.
- Hello.
- Oh, hi.
Can I borrow soy sauce?
- Soy sauce?
- Yeah.
Soy sauce?
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Have some chicken.
- Sure!
- Yummy?
- Yummy.
Have some.
Okay, thanks.
- Here.
- I'll bring it right back.
We're closing soon.
Tomorrow, then?
Closed tomorrow.
- Next year, then?
- Thanks.
Later.
- Good year.
- Good year.
- Good year.
- Good year.
Who the hell comes over
to borrow soy sauce?
I know!
Leaving?
- Come again.
- See you soon.
- You sure?
- You sure?
Sorry, we're closed now.
Still people here.
Just gimme a drink.
You're leaving, right?
Right.
- We're closed.
- I've got money! I do, dammit.
- Meg.
- Yes?
- Take down the sign.
- Sure.
We're closed.
A drink, dammit!
Closed.
Anything! Even if it's expensive!
I'm buying a girl later.
I'm buying one.
You.
How much do you want?
Get out.
Trying to act cool?
Get out.
I said I'll buy you!
Get out.
What the hell.
I said get out!
What?
Leave.
The hell?
Punk!
What was that all about?
What a loser!
He's that drunk and
he thinks he can get it up.
What a joke.
Good work.
It's snowing?
A little bit.
Thank you, that'll be 8,000 yen.
Come again.
Thank you!
Come out!
Come outside!
C'mon!
Let's go.
What?
I've got money.
Look.
Sure.
Whatever.
You wouldn't understand.
Don't follow me.
Thank you for riding with us.
The next stop is Yachigashira,
the terminal.
Please check your belongings.
C'mon, hurry.
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow.
I see.
Want to stop by?
Next time.
Okay.
The next stop is Ugaura.
For your safety,
please be seated when possible
and remain seated until
the bus comes to a full stop.
A man who'd been missing
was found dead.
He was identified as Sota Igawa,
a 27-year-old local.
Igawa was missing since
early on new year's day
when he and his sister
went up Mount Gagyu.
According to police,
his body slid down a cliff
and was found caught midway.
Due to difficult access,
the body will be dropped to the sea,
where it will be recovered
by a Coast Guard vessel.
So you're alive, Gure.
Come here.
You're pregnant, huh?
Go ahead, have it.
I'll look after it.
No worries.
Mizuki Tanimura
Pistol Takehara
Takashi Yamanaka
Kaoru Kobayashi
Kaho Minami
Ryo Kase
Masami Miura
Producers:
Michio Koshikawa, Hideki Hoshino
Based on the novel by: Yasushi Sato
Screenplay: Takashi Ujita
Music: Jim O'Rourke
Cinematographer: Ryuto Kondo
Lighting: Isamu Fujii
Excective Producers: Kazuhiro Sugawara,
Hirotaka Maeda, Hajime Harie
Directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri