The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) - full transcript
Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.
Stupid Shinko!
Who'd want a dumb broad like you?
Dumb!
Dumb broad!
Based on a story by Pete Hamill
I've had enough of this! I quit!
I'm never coming back
Will you fix it?
Of course
Please
I start
Quit your job?
Yes, I quit
What'll you do now?
Come out
Be right back!
He did it!
Spent all his savings
Stop banging on it!
Let's go to Hokkaido!
That's stupid
The ferry leaves at 11:00 PM
Why don't you come to Hokkaido with me?
Ask Shinko
It's a great chance to make out
She turned him down
Really?
That's not true!
She told me about it
What'd she say?
Kinya's not a bad guy, but his legs are too short.
Don't forget yourself!
Stop it!
You're not so handsome either!
Get out of here!
Idiot!
Go! Go!
Go get an icicle in Hokkaido!
Thank you for using the Yusen Ferry
We hope that you will have a nice trip!
Gets cold up here, doesn't it?
How's this color?
I don't like red
A white one?
White? Makes me look like a hick
Don't you have anything else?
Darling, aren't you feeling cold now?
I'm so cold, my body's turned to ice
A heavy jacket, knowing you'd never wear it...
I still bought it at Kushiro Port...
Oh, how come K
Don't slow down, hick!
Have fun, you two!
Hey! Where're you going?
Sapporo
I'll give you a ride!
Want a ride?
Fine
Couple of farmers
Welcome!
May I take your order?
A beer
Yes, sir
And Shoyu Noodles and... Katsu-don
Yes sir
One Shoyu Noodles, one Katsu-don, please!
Where're you from?
Tokyo
So am I!
Did you ride the train from Sapporo?
Must be tired
Sightseeing?
All alone?
It's pain
Where're you going?
To tour the prison
So am I
How far is it?
About 10 minutes
Real close
I'll take you... O. K
The bus is terrible
Shoyu Noodles
And coffee
Here you are
Don't be shy, get in
I got off the ferry,
and drove all around Shiretoko...
Get in, get in
New car?
I want a white one
But traded in my old one for this
The color stinks
Look out! What're you doing?
First time in Hokkaido?
You don't talk much. Are you shy?
People say I am
Please excuse me
Your leg's in the way
Let us through
Sandwiches and coffee
And hot tea
What kind of food do you like?
Noodles, I guess
Noodles expensive now
I ate some at Ueno. It was awful
And 500 Yen at that
Terrible Miso Noodles
I don't like Miso Noodles
Me too. Should come with soysauce
It's a lie! That's a lie!
But, your boyfriend told me he slept with Chako
I told him off
He really cheated on you
and then he said...
Akemi?
We're still working... Hey... Akemi?
Don't go up there
There's nothing to see
Nothing to see
See that? He's stuck with that ugly one
Thinks he's living it up
Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Oops!
You know,
thought I've seen you before...
Don't people ever tell you
that you look like Sue of the Candies?
Their costumes are something else!
Showing everything they've got
Lately, it seems that all those singing
groups do that
What's wrong? Feeling bad?
You sick?
You know...
Can't we stop and rest?
A hotel?
No hotels around here
Maybe a hostel?
Stop the car!
You mean out here?
Please stop!
Where're you going?
Pee-pee
She really had to go
I'd better, too
Can I help you?
How much for a post card?
20 Yen
When will it get to Yubari
by Special Delivery?
By tomorrow afternoon
Tomorrow? Thank you
Dear Mitsuye...
A girl alone should always make
reservations ahead of time
They think a single might commit suicide
Last night, they had many empty rooms,
but they refused me
Why it's so strange?
It's because you
look so strange alone
Do you think so?
Stay with me tonight
No, that's not what I meant to say
I mean, they'll give two people a room
This is Okhotsk!
Beautiful!
It's always been my dream to see
the Sea of Okhotsk!
Take my picture?
Sir, will you take our picture?
Push here?
It's very simple
Like me
One more?
Please
Thank you
Thanks
On your honeymoon?
I just met her at the station
and offered her a ride
Sightseeing?
But there's nothing to see out here
Even the prison tour wasn't much
You sightseeing?
No
Don't get wet!
Girls are sure dumb
I'm going to take your picture!
One more now!
Now, a close-up!
To the station?
Yes
Where're you going?
I haven't decided. And you?
Akan Hot Spring
Hm... Hot Spring? That sounds nice
Want to come along? You can
You mean it?
Sure
But...
I'm also bumming
One more makes no difference
Smile
Here
Good. One more
I take for you
Wait
Hi, take a photo together?
Wait
Wait, OK
One more
We stay here?
It's expensive
OK, look for a cheaper
Are you crowded?
No
The weather's still too cold
Here's your room
This one?
Not bad
And here's yours
OK
Nice here
See you in the morning
Go on in, it's not that bad
Real nice
Go on
There's a stove in here
It's nice and warm
So, this is Hokkaido.
Maybe we can see the lake
All the same
Sit down. Go on, sit down
Sorry?
What?
Staying in the same room with me
But there weren't any other rooms
Don't worry, we'll put the table in the middle
and sleep on either side
I won't do anything
Honest
I promise, I won't
I won't
Excuse me
Please sign the register
Would you like dinner before bath?
Only my name?
No, you must register both names
Is that right?
And wife -female- same address
There
Welcome
I went to the wrong bath room
Excuse me
Small pack of sex tissue. Please
30 Yen
And I need... some of those...
Condoms?
Which? 1,000 or 2,000 Yen
1,000 Yen ones
What's wrong?
Honeymoon. Forgot them
I added coal
It's going to get very cold tonight
Rest well
You're home?
I was asleep
I'm glad you're home
It's over
It's my dream to looking around in Hokkaido
I'm tired
Shall we go to sleep?
It's been a tiring day
Don't look
I won't look. I won't
I promise. Look at that!
Don't look!
I said I wouldn't look
Beautiful moon
The moon over Akan
Are you asleep?
I'll come over
No, don't
Don't be a square
You promised
It was fate that made us meet
Please, just one little kiss
Just a kiss, then
Only one
Let me touch your breast
No. Stop!
Please don't!
You promised not to do anything
Just your breast, that's all
I'm sorry
You didn't have to bite me
What's wrong now?
Don't cry
Please
People can her you
Will you stop? Don't cry
Who is it?
What now?
Enough is enough
There are other guests staying here
If you want to argue, go outside
Try to get along
I'm learning, too
You too?
Still mad about last night?
I apologized
It's only natural
A boy and a girl staying in the same room
I can't help hating myself
Find another girl
One who's easier than me
Was that the kind of guy you took me for?
Coming?
No... but what's your name?
Kinya Hanada
Kinya? They must call you kin-chan?
I'm Akemi Ogawa
Bye now
Bye
Didn't know his name?
Just met him yesterday
Amazing
What's wrong? Nothing to do with you
Oh, no! We've got to wait two hours
I should have stayed in the car
Where're you going, old man?
I don't know
What do you do, old man?
Sightseeing? Business?
Don't call me old
I've had a hard life
I'm younger than I look
What's your name?
Yusaku Shima
Yusaku Shima
2 hours to kill. What'll I do now?
Better take the car
Too late for regrets
Want some noodles?
Your man's coming back
What now, Chief
It's lunch time,
so I bought these crabs
Must have spent a lot of money?
A little
But they're real fresh
Full of meat
Good
Finished. Any more?
Hold it! That's the best part
Don't throw it away
Here in the shell. Use your finger
Were you born in Hokkaido?
No, in Kyushu
From Kyushu?
And so are you?
Can you tell?
By your accent
I'm from Hakata
That's a coal mining town
I'm from Hakata
Spoiled Hakata kid
A naughty boy from Nakasu
I wasn't that bad
A delinquent
At least, I graduated from high school
I bet you smoked cigarettes and all that
Everybody did, and played slots, too
And punks would bother us
While playing slots?
I'd be playing,
and someone would tap me on the back
A mean looking guy with a loud necktie...
Are you a student? He'd ask
And drag me out into the street
Gimme your money!
I'd get so scared that I'd give him all
I wanted to get even
so I joined the Judo Club...
And practiced every day...
until I suddenly realized...
My body was now out of proportion...
Short arms and legs
No growing
Wide shoulders, bowed legs...
I looked in the mirror,
and a gorilla stared back at me
Going out?
You'll never run dry
Ride with me, to Obihiro...
Nah, I'll take the train
But I'm going there anyway...
Let's go together
It's no fun driving all alone
What about him?
He's old enough to find his own way
Is it nice?
That's not fair
He's got nothing to do with us
You're jealous
That's stupid. Why shouldn't I?
It's pain
This one
How much?
It's 280
You're home from work
What should I cook for supper?
What do you feel like eating?
Hey! It's too boring on the train,
so I'm going with him...
Thanks for everything
What'll you do?
If you don't mind, why don't you come with us?
He's going the other way
Which way is that?
Kachi-kari Pass to Obihiro
You mean Kari-kachi Pass?
Kari-kachi?
Ride with us.
Or do you want to ride that stupid train?
I don't know...
Why be angry?
You forced him to come
So what? It doesn't hurt to be kind
But, we're total strangers
What about us?
You're different
Then, tell him to get out at Obihiro,
and I'll get out, too
Don't start that again,
we've come a long way together
That's super!
No class. A Hokkaido hick!
You're a Kyushu hick!
My family has a long background
What's wrong?
Got to piss!
What do you do for a living?
Work on a train selling lunches
Pretty tiresome
What do you do?
I'm a coal miner
Coal miner?
Hard work. You've got a wife too, haven't you?
No
Why not?
It's a long story...
What's wrong?
Quick, in the back seat. A box of tissue
Bring it!
Listen to him. Who does he think we are?
Tell him to wash his hands
Sorry!
Got the runs?
It was the crab. It didn't agree with me
The crab?
Yes
You sure don't look it
You O. K?
Want to stop?
I'm all right
Gotta stop
Over there
Wait here
Are you O. K?
Where is your toilet?
Left of the front door
Thanks
Why don't you get married?
I bet you're popular
Or is it because you're too fussy?
Fussy guys don't get married for a long time
Being single, you can play around
You like that?
You're awful nosey
I was married once, but we're divorced
Didn't get along?
One of you must have had an affair?
Are you sure you can?
I'll move it right away
Can you drive?
Don't worry, I went to driving school
But I didn't finish
Stop
Please
What happened?
I'm sorry, that big tractor thing wanted to pass
So, I move the car
So, I moved it
We'll never get it out!
What are you going to do?
The three of us can
Look the bumper's dented!
My brand new car!
All happened because of
the way you parked
But why did you have to move it?
We need some help
Now we've got to get a tow truck
You...
I've got to go!
Don't laugh
A lot of trouble you've caused
Push, ready
Push harder!
Hold it!
Let the girl drive
We need both of us back here
OK?
Don't worry. This time...
Put it in low gear, and start slow
I know
Slow!
I said, I know!
Now, one, two, three, Push!
The tires slipping
Stop! Stop the car!
Step on the brakes!
I am!
That's the accelerator!
Stop, stop
Troublesome
Is it fine?
Why didn't you step on the brakes!
I did, but it wouldn't stop
You were steeping on the accelerator
How should I know about these things!
If you didn't know, why did you drive the car?
I thought it would all work out
Why do you always blame me?
You stopped the car
to go to the toilet
I know it's a lot of trouble
It's across from the house
On the path that leads to the driver
Tomorrow, at about 10 o'clock,
a friend will bring a tractor on his way to work
He can help
It's all I can do for now
Thank you very much
How do you plan to spend the night?
We'll go to town, find an inn
Walk to town?
But, the nearest towns are Shihoro or Ashoro...
Stop
Don't play
Those these are in trouble because of their car
They can't move it...
Tired?
Starving
You're good
Did you learn to do that when you were a kid?
And I used to catch crawfish, too
Where were you born?
Factory district of Kawasaki
Your mom and dad still living?
Only the old man. Mom died when @
I was in high school...
And within a year, a woman came to live with us...
She worked in a bar...
All we did was fight...
After high school, I ran away
Lonely, huh?
Akemi!
Just a kiss
Yes!
One more?
No!
Just one more!
You can't
You're lonely and so am I!
It's pain
My leg
How did it go?
You two are impossible
It's his fault
Get out!
They'll put us up for the night
Painful, painful
Good bath, thanks
It's your turn
Good night
Everybody get some sleep
It's itch
Tired
There 're great fun
The bath was great
Are you in love with her?
What's that?
If you are in love,
try a better approach
There's no set way to falling in love
It's a kind of play, understand?
Play
I thought she knew what she wanted,
but she keeps resisting
She's not so pretty
And me, I'm not so handsome, either
Idiot
So you're from Kyushu?
From Kyushu or not...
Shut up and listen! Sit up!
Akemi is a woman, right?
Listen... all women... are like fragile things...
Like a flower. Fragile... and easily destroyed...
Something men must protect,
and care for
Are you listening?
Just think about today
Picking on her, shouting, fighting and arguing
Acting like a stray dog in heat
Is that a way for a Kyushu man to act?
We call guys like you a third rate ball player
Understand?
No
He never scores
I'll get out at Obihiro, and take the train
Really? But we'll take you
wherever you want to go
Where're you going?
Yubari
Then you were working in the Yubari coal mine
We go to Yubari?
Don't bother
I'll get out
Here's Abashiri, then, Akan,
and last night we stayed here
Yes, yes
This road goes to Obihiro. Then?
Kachikari Pass... Ashibetsu, and then, Sapporo
Where's Yubari?
Around... Here
Let's have coffee in Obihiro
It's a long way to Yubari
Are you really going to Yubari?
I think you're hiding something from us
The coffee shop on the corner
Wait for me
Stupid way to park
This big scratch
You do that?
But your car was in the way... and...
You stupid
I'm sorry
You stupid
Sorry, sorry
Kinya
Sorry
Enough!
Who the hell are you?
He apologized
What're you going to do, tough guy?
That scratch really upsets you?
Picking a fight?
Painful, painful
Hurry, get in the car!
Wait
Don't go
That was fantastic!
He showed that bum
If You're able to drive,
why didn't you take my place?
It's pain, it's pain
I knew Yusaku would be tough
Like the movie
This is Furano Road...
Then Ashibetsu, Akahira, Imamizawa
Straight ahead is Sapporo,
and Yubari is to the left
Let's go to Yubari
Yusaku missed the train because of you
I'll go to Sapporo with you
I don't have to go to Yubari
But you work there
I quit
But Yubari's your home
It's not?
What's that
A road block!
It was on TV this morning,
there was a robbery somewhere
I have to run away
Tokyo license plates
Your driver's license, please
What happened, officer?
Just some trouble
Your license
What's wrong?
Show it to him
Are you hard of hearing?
I can hear
Let me see your license
I don't have one
Get out
No driver's license?
4 years ago it... expired
How long?
4 Years
You'd been driving without a license for 4 years?
I couldn't renew it
Why?
Why?
I was in jail
A murder charge
I was just released
Come with me
SHINTOKU POLICE STATION
Here
You said murder?
Yes, Shintoku Police Station
OK, I transfer to him
How are you? Yes
The detective section ordered this
Who?
Didn't ask his name
What is it?
Fried liver with garlic
Sgt. Watanabe!
Did you order fried liver with garlic?
I did
Put it over there
Yusaku Shima!
You look great
Have just been released today
I'm grateful to you for your help
So, you've been released
Congratulations
It's been 6 years...
Have you been transferred to Iwamizawa
Yes, after that time, stayed somewhere else,
then to this place
I've thought about you many times
How's your wife?
We're divorced
I see... sorry
What're you doing here?
Well, just now...
I was in Yubari at the time of the crime
I know this man
Wait here. Have to pay the girl
It's 360?
It's 400
What! Your owner raised the price again?
Thank you
Sorry, I don't know where my husband has gone
Don't cry
We will help you
What can I Do?
Don't cry
Don't cry
I told you the police cannot handle
civil cases like yours
Now don't cry
Sorry this happened. We must be careful
Thank you for helping me
The mountains are beautiful this time of the year
Thank you very much
We all must suffer sometimes...
Just try your best
Good luck
I'm at the end of my promotions
But my son's a lot smarter
Things will certainly work out for the best
Watanabe-san, here's your change
Thank you
Tell you owner if he raises the price again,
I won't eat at his place
Yes, I will tell him
If you ever have a problem, come see me
Goodbye
Waiting for me?
I'll take the train from here on
Thanks for everything
If he wants to, he can ride with us
Really?
Yusaku
I'd been in jail before
First time for fighting
I was only 22 then, and living a rough life
Jail didn't mean much
It made me feel real important among the bums
I didn't know right from wrong,
or even cared which end was up or down
I was stuck in that small town till I was 30
Then, I got disgusted
My life would be ruined
Then I thought, nothing from this world
could stop me
Then, the mine was shut down
So, I came to Hokkaido
I wanted a new start in life
But when I got to Yubari...
The winters were freezing. There were no friends
The work was hard...
there was nothing to live for
If I hadn't met that woman,
I'd have given up in 5 years
$1,200 please
Take the money here
May I help you?
$980... Here
Thank you
And there she was
I knew, if I couldn't marry her,
I'd never be happy
I said that to her when I first spoke to her
It took me 6 months to get to that point
$1280 please
Your day off?
No, night shift
No, I'm working nights,
and going home to sleep now
Is your wife ill?
You always do the shopping
I'm single
Sorry... there
Are you married?
No
Thank you very much
Good
Enough
Fall down
Being clumsy and shy
I couldn't tell her my feelings,
I could only pray and wait
I was married once
If you still want me...
Finish
I never thought of her feelings
I don't want this
This bamboo is useful
Be careful
I forced her into marriage
When we have a baby, I'll tie a big carp
streamer on that pole
Were you really happy with her?
The next year she got pregnant
I have to see the doctor today
Do you have a fever?
No
Then, what's wrong?
Nothing's wrong
Why see the doctor
if you don't feel bad?
You mean... a baby?
You're pregnant?
We've got to drink tonight
I'll buy some Sake
It's not definite yet,
the doctor might say I'm mistaken
Then, I'll call the doctor
No good?
You call the mine office
How can I find out?
How's this...
If I'm pregnant, I'll put up some kind of sign
What sign?
How about a yellow handkerchief?
You can see it from the public bath
If you see a yellow handkerchief, buy some Sake
I won't forgive you if you forget
Have a nice day!
My father died in the war
I grew up without knowing him
When I found myself being a father
I didn't know what to say, I felt like
I was floating
It's great
But you know...
She kept working hard,
even though I begged her not to
I did tell her not to work so hard
Be careful, need some injections
How do you feel?
I see you're feeling better
You can go home in a day or two
Your husband?
I'm sorry this happened
There's always another time
When was your last miscarriage?
This isn't the first, is it?
5 years ago
Miscarriage can very easily happen again,
if you are not careful
Be extra careful next time
I'm really sorry
Have some supper?
I'm going to lie down
Next time, I'll be very careful
Next time will be fine
Will you forgive me?
What's the matter?
Angry because I had a miscarriage before?
Is that it?
I hate women who keep secrets!
You never asked anything about me
I thought I didn't have to tell you
Wasn't that right?
You must be hiding other secrets?
A child somewhere?
Goodbye
Hi, you hurt me
You stupid
Foolish
What do you think you're doing, stupid!
Enough
Foolish
Masa!
Masa! What's wrong?
He's... He's dead!
Three of you? I only have one room available
It's a room for 4. Pretty big, you'll like it
There's a girl, so we'd like 2 rooms
Everything's occupied
Good
All right?
How about supper?
Too late for that
You can send out for noodles
It will be $6,600... for the 3 of you
In advance please... bath opened till 10
Till 10?
Kikuko! What're you doing?
She's impossible
We have another room available now,
so one of you can sleep there
It's down the hall
Bath till 10
A real busybody
Can I ask a question?
What?
Why did you divorce your wife?
Why couldn't she wait for you?
Don't ask that
That's real personal
She should have had more patience,
Yusaku really loved her
I'd have waited for years
Real easy for you to say
But reality is different
I'm positive I'd have waited
I can't see
I really mean it
I think she's cold
You are so rude
You're wrong
I forced her to divorce me
I also forced her to get married
I thought it was the only way
I won't change my mind...
You're still young...
If you want...
You can find a good man
When you do, marry him and raise a family
You will be happy
Understand?
You'll do it?
Next to my name, print your name,
and sign it
Take it to City Hall... And have it recorded
Then, we'll mean nothing to each other
You really are selfish, aren't you?
You do things just to please yourself
When we got married...
and now forcing me to do this
Your wife go along with it?
I think she was relieved...
She never returned
Later, I got a letter
It was the divorce
We need your verification...
And here is a letter
Just a piece of paper...
Man and wife are now strangers
One piece of paper smashes it all
Poor woman
I understand Yusaku's feelings
Don't you know what you did to her?
You know...
What else could I do for her?
That was all
What do I have?
I was a murderer
Why did this happen?
Was I born just to live like this?
I can't change till I die?
It's fate
Tomorrow, we'll go to Sapporo
Then, I'll say goodbye
What'll you do then?
Look for work
If there's no work in Sapporo, I'll go to Tokyo
Good night
Finding work, won't be easy for him
What's wrong, not saying anything?
Don't you feel anything?
Are you crying?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry
Forgive me...
Your shirt's still wet, Kinya, so
I put it in a plastic bag
Dry it in Sapporo
I washed your socks
Thank you
Cute little cancan girl
Wearing a red blouse and red sandals
Wonder who she's waiting for on the Ginza
Looking up at the clock now and then
Oh, she's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
Cute little cancan girl
Wearing a red blouse and red sandals
Wonder who she's waiting for on the Ginza
Looking up at the clock now and then
Oh, she's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
Sapporo-straight ahead
Let's go
Come on
What's wrong?
Sorry, I'll take the train from Bibai
Why?
Sapporo's close
No, I'm going to Yubari
Yubari
What'll you do in Yubari?
Find a job?
That's not it
To see my house, that's all
But you divorced your wife
Don't laugh...
I sent her a postcard...
I said I'd go to Yubari
And if she was still there,
and if she was waiting for me...
There's a high pole in front of the house
People before us put it up,
to hang carp streamers on
I wrote if she wants me back,
put a yellow handkerchief on it
If there's no handkerchief...
I'll leave Yubari, go far away,
and never return
That's why I'm going back
Let's go to Yubari!
Go
Yubari's to the left
Stop here
Stop the car
What's wrong?
I can't go...
It's just a dream
It's only a short way now
You can see your wife again
Please do as I ask
Thinking about it,
she couldn't have live alone all these years...
She's a good woman,
she'll make a good wife for any man
That's it, she must be living with someone else
Let's go back
You're a coward
One way or the other, you should go back
See if the handkerchief's there
Yes
Waste of time
Almost there,
and you suddenly are chicken...
A while back you gave me
a lecture about women?
Are you listen to me?
Don't you understand? Go back!
I'll go back!
Waste of gasoline!
Stop the car!
Toilet?
Not that, silly
Things might turn out like you think...
And they might not
Suppose your wife's been living alone
all these years?
Waiting for you
What should you do?
If you're too scared,
I'll go and take a look for you
If there's no yellow handkerchief,
we'll keep on driving to Sapporo
Alright?
Kinya, let's go
We're going over a bridge
There's the photo shop
A noodle shop, and we go straight?
The road splits, which way?
Left
We crossed the tracks
We go straight?
Left by the police box, and up the hill
This is it, go left
What's wrong?
Maybe she moved away
That's right. Maybe she did move away
We're by the candy shop
Go left at the next cross road...
there's a bath house
That's right
If she's moved, we're finished
The bath house?
Right now,
We're in front of the bath house, but...
Well?
What is it?
Look... Look, There!
Look at that! We did it! It's wonderful!
Take a look! Over there!
Once more!
Great
It's really wonderful
Hi, what are you doing?
Kinya
Who'd want a dumb broad like you?
Dumb!
Dumb broad!
Based on a story by Pete Hamill
I've had enough of this! I quit!
I'm never coming back
Will you fix it?
Of course
Please
I start
Quit your job?
Yes, I quit
What'll you do now?
Come out
Be right back!
He did it!
Spent all his savings
Stop banging on it!
Let's go to Hokkaido!
That's stupid
The ferry leaves at 11:00 PM
Why don't you come to Hokkaido with me?
Ask Shinko
It's a great chance to make out
She turned him down
Really?
That's not true!
She told me about it
What'd she say?
Kinya's not a bad guy, but his legs are too short.
Don't forget yourself!
Stop it!
You're not so handsome either!
Get out of here!
Idiot!
Go! Go!
Go get an icicle in Hokkaido!
Thank you for using the Yusen Ferry
We hope that you will have a nice trip!
Gets cold up here, doesn't it?
How's this color?
I don't like red
A white one?
White? Makes me look like a hick
Don't you have anything else?
Darling, aren't you feeling cold now?
I'm so cold, my body's turned to ice
A heavy jacket, knowing you'd never wear it...
I still bought it at Kushiro Port...
Oh, how come K
Don't slow down, hick!
Have fun, you two!
Hey! Where're you going?
Sapporo
I'll give you a ride!
Want a ride?
Fine
Couple of farmers
Welcome!
May I take your order?
A beer
Yes, sir
And Shoyu Noodles and... Katsu-don
Yes sir
One Shoyu Noodles, one Katsu-don, please!
Where're you from?
Tokyo
So am I!
Did you ride the train from Sapporo?
Must be tired
Sightseeing?
All alone?
It's pain
Where're you going?
To tour the prison
So am I
How far is it?
About 10 minutes
Real close
I'll take you... O. K
The bus is terrible
Shoyu Noodles
And coffee
Here you are
Don't be shy, get in
I got off the ferry,
and drove all around Shiretoko...
Get in, get in
New car?
I want a white one
But traded in my old one for this
The color stinks
Look out! What're you doing?
First time in Hokkaido?
You don't talk much. Are you shy?
People say I am
Please excuse me
Your leg's in the way
Let us through
Sandwiches and coffee
And hot tea
What kind of food do you like?
Noodles, I guess
Noodles expensive now
I ate some at Ueno. It was awful
And 500 Yen at that
Terrible Miso Noodles
I don't like Miso Noodles
Me too. Should come with soysauce
It's a lie! That's a lie!
But, your boyfriend told me he slept with Chako
I told him off
He really cheated on you
and then he said...
Akemi?
We're still working... Hey... Akemi?
Don't go up there
There's nothing to see
Nothing to see
See that? He's stuck with that ugly one
Thinks he's living it up
Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Oops!
You know,
thought I've seen you before...
Don't people ever tell you
that you look like Sue of the Candies?
Their costumes are something else!
Showing everything they've got
Lately, it seems that all those singing
groups do that
What's wrong? Feeling bad?
You sick?
You know...
Can't we stop and rest?
A hotel?
No hotels around here
Maybe a hostel?
Stop the car!
You mean out here?
Please stop!
Where're you going?
Pee-pee
She really had to go
I'd better, too
Can I help you?
How much for a post card?
20 Yen
When will it get to Yubari
by Special Delivery?
By tomorrow afternoon
Tomorrow? Thank you
Dear Mitsuye...
A girl alone should always make
reservations ahead of time
They think a single might commit suicide
Last night, they had many empty rooms,
but they refused me
Why it's so strange?
It's because you
look so strange alone
Do you think so?
Stay with me tonight
No, that's not what I meant to say
I mean, they'll give two people a room
This is Okhotsk!
Beautiful!
It's always been my dream to see
the Sea of Okhotsk!
Take my picture?
Sir, will you take our picture?
Push here?
It's very simple
Like me
One more?
Please
Thank you
Thanks
On your honeymoon?
I just met her at the station
and offered her a ride
Sightseeing?
But there's nothing to see out here
Even the prison tour wasn't much
You sightseeing?
No
Don't get wet!
Girls are sure dumb
I'm going to take your picture!
One more now!
Now, a close-up!
To the station?
Yes
Where're you going?
I haven't decided. And you?
Akan Hot Spring
Hm... Hot Spring? That sounds nice
Want to come along? You can
You mean it?
Sure
But...
I'm also bumming
One more makes no difference
Smile
Here
Good. One more
I take for you
Wait
Hi, take a photo together?
Wait
Wait, OK
One more
We stay here?
It's expensive
OK, look for a cheaper
Are you crowded?
No
The weather's still too cold
Here's your room
This one?
Not bad
And here's yours
OK
Nice here
See you in the morning
Go on in, it's not that bad
Real nice
Go on
There's a stove in here
It's nice and warm
So, this is Hokkaido.
Maybe we can see the lake
All the same
Sit down. Go on, sit down
Sorry?
What?
Staying in the same room with me
But there weren't any other rooms
Don't worry, we'll put the table in the middle
and sleep on either side
I won't do anything
Honest
I promise, I won't
I won't
Excuse me
Please sign the register
Would you like dinner before bath?
Only my name?
No, you must register both names
Is that right?
And wife -female- same address
There
Welcome
I went to the wrong bath room
Excuse me
Small pack of sex tissue. Please
30 Yen
And I need... some of those...
Condoms?
Which? 1,000 or 2,000 Yen
1,000 Yen ones
What's wrong?
Honeymoon. Forgot them
I added coal
It's going to get very cold tonight
Rest well
You're home?
I was asleep
I'm glad you're home
It's over
It's my dream to looking around in Hokkaido
I'm tired
Shall we go to sleep?
It's been a tiring day
Don't look
I won't look. I won't
I promise. Look at that!
Don't look!
I said I wouldn't look
Beautiful moon
The moon over Akan
Are you asleep?
I'll come over
No, don't
Don't be a square
You promised
It was fate that made us meet
Please, just one little kiss
Just a kiss, then
Only one
Let me touch your breast
No. Stop!
Please don't!
You promised not to do anything
Just your breast, that's all
I'm sorry
You didn't have to bite me
What's wrong now?
Don't cry
Please
People can her you
Will you stop? Don't cry
Who is it?
What now?
Enough is enough
There are other guests staying here
If you want to argue, go outside
Try to get along
I'm learning, too
You too?
Still mad about last night?
I apologized
It's only natural
A boy and a girl staying in the same room
I can't help hating myself
Find another girl
One who's easier than me
Was that the kind of guy you took me for?
Coming?
No... but what's your name?
Kinya Hanada
Kinya? They must call you kin-chan?
I'm Akemi Ogawa
Bye now
Bye
Didn't know his name?
Just met him yesterday
Amazing
What's wrong? Nothing to do with you
Oh, no! We've got to wait two hours
I should have stayed in the car
Where're you going, old man?
I don't know
What do you do, old man?
Sightseeing? Business?
Don't call me old
I've had a hard life
I'm younger than I look
What's your name?
Yusaku Shima
Yusaku Shima
2 hours to kill. What'll I do now?
Better take the car
Too late for regrets
Want some noodles?
Your man's coming back
What now, Chief
It's lunch time,
so I bought these crabs
Must have spent a lot of money?
A little
But they're real fresh
Full of meat
Good
Finished. Any more?
Hold it! That's the best part
Don't throw it away
Here in the shell. Use your finger
Were you born in Hokkaido?
No, in Kyushu
From Kyushu?
And so are you?
Can you tell?
By your accent
I'm from Hakata
That's a coal mining town
I'm from Hakata
Spoiled Hakata kid
A naughty boy from Nakasu
I wasn't that bad
A delinquent
At least, I graduated from high school
I bet you smoked cigarettes and all that
Everybody did, and played slots, too
And punks would bother us
While playing slots?
I'd be playing,
and someone would tap me on the back
A mean looking guy with a loud necktie...
Are you a student? He'd ask
And drag me out into the street
Gimme your money!
I'd get so scared that I'd give him all
I wanted to get even
so I joined the Judo Club...
And practiced every day...
until I suddenly realized...
My body was now out of proportion...
Short arms and legs
No growing
Wide shoulders, bowed legs...
I looked in the mirror,
and a gorilla stared back at me
Going out?
You'll never run dry
Ride with me, to Obihiro...
Nah, I'll take the train
But I'm going there anyway...
Let's go together
It's no fun driving all alone
What about him?
He's old enough to find his own way
Is it nice?
That's not fair
He's got nothing to do with us
You're jealous
That's stupid. Why shouldn't I?
It's pain
This one
How much?
It's 280
You're home from work
What should I cook for supper?
What do you feel like eating?
Hey! It's too boring on the train,
so I'm going with him...
Thanks for everything
What'll you do?
If you don't mind, why don't you come with us?
He's going the other way
Which way is that?
Kachi-kari Pass to Obihiro
You mean Kari-kachi Pass?
Kari-kachi?
Ride with us.
Or do you want to ride that stupid train?
I don't know...
Why be angry?
You forced him to come
So what? It doesn't hurt to be kind
But, we're total strangers
What about us?
You're different
Then, tell him to get out at Obihiro,
and I'll get out, too
Don't start that again,
we've come a long way together
That's super!
No class. A Hokkaido hick!
You're a Kyushu hick!
My family has a long background
What's wrong?
Got to piss!
What do you do for a living?
Work on a train selling lunches
Pretty tiresome
What do you do?
I'm a coal miner
Coal miner?
Hard work. You've got a wife too, haven't you?
No
Why not?
It's a long story...
What's wrong?
Quick, in the back seat. A box of tissue
Bring it!
Listen to him. Who does he think we are?
Tell him to wash his hands
Sorry!
Got the runs?
It was the crab. It didn't agree with me
The crab?
Yes
You sure don't look it
You O. K?
Want to stop?
I'm all right
Gotta stop
Over there
Wait here
Are you O. K?
Where is your toilet?
Left of the front door
Thanks
Why don't you get married?
I bet you're popular
Or is it because you're too fussy?
Fussy guys don't get married for a long time
Being single, you can play around
You like that?
You're awful nosey
I was married once, but we're divorced
Didn't get along?
One of you must have had an affair?
Are you sure you can?
I'll move it right away
Can you drive?
Don't worry, I went to driving school
But I didn't finish
Stop
Please
What happened?
I'm sorry, that big tractor thing wanted to pass
So, I move the car
So, I moved it
We'll never get it out!
What are you going to do?
The three of us can
Look the bumper's dented!
My brand new car!
All happened because of
the way you parked
But why did you have to move it?
We need some help
Now we've got to get a tow truck
You...
I've got to go!
Don't laugh
A lot of trouble you've caused
Push, ready
Push harder!
Hold it!
Let the girl drive
We need both of us back here
OK?
Don't worry. This time...
Put it in low gear, and start slow
I know
Slow!
I said, I know!
Now, one, two, three, Push!
The tires slipping
Stop! Stop the car!
Step on the brakes!
I am!
That's the accelerator!
Stop, stop
Troublesome
Is it fine?
Why didn't you step on the brakes!
I did, but it wouldn't stop
You were steeping on the accelerator
How should I know about these things!
If you didn't know, why did you drive the car?
I thought it would all work out
Why do you always blame me?
You stopped the car
to go to the toilet
I know it's a lot of trouble
It's across from the house
On the path that leads to the driver
Tomorrow, at about 10 o'clock,
a friend will bring a tractor on his way to work
He can help
It's all I can do for now
Thank you very much
How do you plan to spend the night?
We'll go to town, find an inn
Walk to town?
But, the nearest towns are Shihoro or Ashoro...
Stop
Don't play
Those these are in trouble because of their car
They can't move it...
Tired?
Starving
You're good
Did you learn to do that when you were a kid?
And I used to catch crawfish, too
Where were you born?
Factory district of Kawasaki
Your mom and dad still living?
Only the old man. Mom died when @
I was in high school...
And within a year, a woman came to live with us...
She worked in a bar...
All we did was fight...
After high school, I ran away
Lonely, huh?
Akemi!
Just a kiss
Yes!
One more?
No!
Just one more!
You can't
You're lonely and so am I!
It's pain
My leg
How did it go?
You two are impossible
It's his fault
Get out!
They'll put us up for the night
Painful, painful
Good bath, thanks
It's your turn
Good night
Everybody get some sleep
It's itch
Tired
There 're great fun
The bath was great
Are you in love with her?
What's that?
If you are in love,
try a better approach
There's no set way to falling in love
It's a kind of play, understand?
Play
I thought she knew what she wanted,
but she keeps resisting
She's not so pretty
And me, I'm not so handsome, either
Idiot
So you're from Kyushu?
From Kyushu or not...
Shut up and listen! Sit up!
Akemi is a woman, right?
Listen... all women... are like fragile things...
Like a flower. Fragile... and easily destroyed...
Something men must protect,
and care for
Are you listening?
Just think about today
Picking on her, shouting, fighting and arguing
Acting like a stray dog in heat
Is that a way for a Kyushu man to act?
We call guys like you a third rate ball player
Understand?
No
He never scores
I'll get out at Obihiro, and take the train
Really? But we'll take you
wherever you want to go
Where're you going?
Yubari
Then you were working in the Yubari coal mine
We go to Yubari?
Don't bother
I'll get out
Here's Abashiri, then, Akan,
and last night we stayed here
Yes, yes
This road goes to Obihiro. Then?
Kachikari Pass... Ashibetsu, and then, Sapporo
Where's Yubari?
Around... Here
Let's have coffee in Obihiro
It's a long way to Yubari
Are you really going to Yubari?
I think you're hiding something from us
The coffee shop on the corner
Wait for me
Stupid way to park
This big scratch
You do that?
But your car was in the way... and...
You stupid
I'm sorry
You stupid
Sorry, sorry
Kinya
Sorry
Enough!
Who the hell are you?
He apologized
What're you going to do, tough guy?
That scratch really upsets you?
Picking a fight?
Painful, painful
Hurry, get in the car!
Wait
Don't go
That was fantastic!
He showed that bum
If You're able to drive,
why didn't you take my place?
It's pain, it's pain
I knew Yusaku would be tough
Like the movie
This is Furano Road...
Then Ashibetsu, Akahira, Imamizawa
Straight ahead is Sapporo,
and Yubari is to the left
Let's go to Yubari
Yusaku missed the train because of you
I'll go to Sapporo with you
I don't have to go to Yubari
But you work there
I quit
But Yubari's your home
It's not?
What's that
A road block!
It was on TV this morning,
there was a robbery somewhere
I have to run away
Tokyo license plates
Your driver's license, please
What happened, officer?
Just some trouble
Your license
What's wrong?
Show it to him
Are you hard of hearing?
I can hear
Let me see your license
I don't have one
Get out
No driver's license?
4 years ago it... expired
How long?
4 Years
You'd been driving without a license for 4 years?
I couldn't renew it
Why?
Why?
I was in jail
A murder charge
I was just released
Come with me
SHINTOKU POLICE STATION
Here
You said murder?
Yes, Shintoku Police Station
OK, I transfer to him
How are you? Yes
The detective section ordered this
Who?
Didn't ask his name
What is it?
Fried liver with garlic
Sgt. Watanabe!
Did you order fried liver with garlic?
I did
Put it over there
Yusaku Shima!
You look great
Have just been released today
I'm grateful to you for your help
So, you've been released
Congratulations
It's been 6 years...
Have you been transferred to Iwamizawa
Yes, after that time, stayed somewhere else,
then to this place
I've thought about you many times
How's your wife?
We're divorced
I see... sorry
What're you doing here?
Well, just now...
I was in Yubari at the time of the crime
I know this man
Wait here. Have to pay the girl
It's 360?
It's 400
What! Your owner raised the price again?
Thank you
Sorry, I don't know where my husband has gone
Don't cry
We will help you
What can I Do?
Don't cry
Don't cry
I told you the police cannot handle
civil cases like yours
Now don't cry
Sorry this happened. We must be careful
Thank you for helping me
The mountains are beautiful this time of the year
Thank you very much
We all must suffer sometimes...
Just try your best
Good luck
I'm at the end of my promotions
But my son's a lot smarter
Things will certainly work out for the best
Watanabe-san, here's your change
Thank you
Tell you owner if he raises the price again,
I won't eat at his place
Yes, I will tell him
If you ever have a problem, come see me
Goodbye
Waiting for me?
I'll take the train from here on
Thanks for everything
If he wants to, he can ride with us
Really?
Yusaku
I'd been in jail before
First time for fighting
I was only 22 then, and living a rough life
Jail didn't mean much
It made me feel real important among the bums
I didn't know right from wrong,
or even cared which end was up or down
I was stuck in that small town till I was 30
Then, I got disgusted
My life would be ruined
Then I thought, nothing from this world
could stop me
Then, the mine was shut down
So, I came to Hokkaido
I wanted a new start in life
But when I got to Yubari...
The winters were freezing. There were no friends
The work was hard...
there was nothing to live for
If I hadn't met that woman,
I'd have given up in 5 years
$1,200 please
Take the money here
May I help you?
$980... Here
Thank you
And there she was
I knew, if I couldn't marry her,
I'd never be happy
I said that to her when I first spoke to her
It took me 6 months to get to that point
$1280 please
Your day off?
No, night shift
No, I'm working nights,
and going home to sleep now
Is your wife ill?
You always do the shopping
I'm single
Sorry... there
Are you married?
No
Thank you very much
Good
Enough
Fall down
Being clumsy and shy
I couldn't tell her my feelings,
I could only pray and wait
I was married once
If you still want me...
Finish
I never thought of her feelings
I don't want this
This bamboo is useful
Be careful
I forced her into marriage
When we have a baby, I'll tie a big carp
streamer on that pole
Were you really happy with her?
The next year she got pregnant
I have to see the doctor today
Do you have a fever?
No
Then, what's wrong?
Nothing's wrong
Why see the doctor
if you don't feel bad?
You mean... a baby?
You're pregnant?
We've got to drink tonight
I'll buy some Sake
It's not definite yet,
the doctor might say I'm mistaken
Then, I'll call the doctor
No good?
You call the mine office
How can I find out?
How's this...
If I'm pregnant, I'll put up some kind of sign
What sign?
How about a yellow handkerchief?
You can see it from the public bath
If you see a yellow handkerchief, buy some Sake
I won't forgive you if you forget
Have a nice day!
My father died in the war
I grew up without knowing him
When I found myself being a father
I didn't know what to say, I felt like
I was floating
It's great
But you know...
She kept working hard,
even though I begged her not to
I did tell her not to work so hard
Be careful, need some injections
How do you feel?
I see you're feeling better
You can go home in a day or two
Your husband?
I'm sorry this happened
There's always another time
When was your last miscarriage?
This isn't the first, is it?
5 years ago
Miscarriage can very easily happen again,
if you are not careful
Be extra careful next time
I'm really sorry
Have some supper?
I'm going to lie down
Next time, I'll be very careful
Next time will be fine
Will you forgive me?
What's the matter?
Angry because I had a miscarriage before?
Is that it?
I hate women who keep secrets!
You never asked anything about me
I thought I didn't have to tell you
Wasn't that right?
You must be hiding other secrets?
A child somewhere?
Goodbye
Hi, you hurt me
You stupid
Foolish
What do you think you're doing, stupid!
Enough
Foolish
Masa!
Masa! What's wrong?
He's... He's dead!
Three of you? I only have one room available
It's a room for 4. Pretty big, you'll like it
There's a girl, so we'd like 2 rooms
Everything's occupied
Good
All right?
How about supper?
Too late for that
You can send out for noodles
It will be $6,600... for the 3 of you
In advance please... bath opened till 10
Till 10?
Kikuko! What're you doing?
She's impossible
We have another room available now,
so one of you can sleep there
It's down the hall
Bath till 10
A real busybody
Can I ask a question?
What?
Why did you divorce your wife?
Why couldn't she wait for you?
Don't ask that
That's real personal
She should have had more patience,
Yusaku really loved her
I'd have waited for years
Real easy for you to say
But reality is different
I'm positive I'd have waited
I can't see
I really mean it
I think she's cold
You are so rude
You're wrong
I forced her to divorce me
I also forced her to get married
I thought it was the only way
I won't change my mind...
You're still young...
If you want...
You can find a good man
When you do, marry him and raise a family
You will be happy
Understand?
You'll do it?
Next to my name, print your name,
and sign it
Take it to City Hall... And have it recorded
Then, we'll mean nothing to each other
You really are selfish, aren't you?
You do things just to please yourself
When we got married...
and now forcing me to do this
Your wife go along with it?
I think she was relieved...
She never returned
Later, I got a letter
It was the divorce
We need your verification...
And here is a letter
Just a piece of paper...
Man and wife are now strangers
One piece of paper smashes it all
Poor woman
I understand Yusaku's feelings
Don't you know what you did to her?
You know...
What else could I do for her?
That was all
What do I have?
I was a murderer
Why did this happen?
Was I born just to live like this?
I can't change till I die?
It's fate
Tomorrow, we'll go to Sapporo
Then, I'll say goodbye
What'll you do then?
Look for work
If there's no work in Sapporo, I'll go to Tokyo
Good night
Finding work, won't be easy for him
What's wrong, not saying anything?
Don't you feel anything?
Are you crying?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry
Forgive me...
Your shirt's still wet, Kinya, so
I put it in a plastic bag
Dry it in Sapporo
I washed your socks
Thank you
Cute little cancan girl
Wearing a red blouse and red sandals
Wonder who she's waiting for on the Ginza
Looking up at the clock now and then
Oh, she's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
Cute little cancan girl
Wearing a red blouse and red sandals
Wonder who she's waiting for on the Ginza
Looking up at the clock now and then
Oh, she's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
She's a Ginza cancan girl
Sapporo-straight ahead
Let's go
Come on
What's wrong?
Sorry, I'll take the train from Bibai
Why?
Sapporo's close
No, I'm going to Yubari
Yubari
What'll you do in Yubari?
Find a job?
That's not it
To see my house, that's all
But you divorced your wife
Don't laugh...
I sent her a postcard...
I said I'd go to Yubari
And if she was still there,
and if she was waiting for me...
There's a high pole in front of the house
People before us put it up,
to hang carp streamers on
I wrote if she wants me back,
put a yellow handkerchief on it
If there's no handkerchief...
I'll leave Yubari, go far away,
and never return
That's why I'm going back
Let's go to Yubari!
Go
Yubari's to the left
Stop here
Stop the car
What's wrong?
I can't go...
It's just a dream
It's only a short way now
You can see your wife again
Please do as I ask
Thinking about it,
she couldn't have live alone all these years...
She's a good woman,
she'll make a good wife for any man
That's it, she must be living with someone else
Let's go back
You're a coward
One way or the other, you should go back
See if the handkerchief's there
Yes
Waste of time
Almost there,
and you suddenly are chicken...
A while back you gave me
a lecture about women?
Are you listen to me?
Don't you understand? Go back!
I'll go back!
Waste of gasoline!
Stop the car!
Toilet?
Not that, silly
Things might turn out like you think...
And they might not
Suppose your wife's been living alone
all these years?
Waiting for you
What should you do?
If you're too scared,
I'll go and take a look for you
If there's no yellow handkerchief,
we'll keep on driving to Sapporo
Alright?
Kinya, let's go
We're going over a bridge
There's the photo shop
A noodle shop, and we go straight?
The road splits, which way?
Left
We crossed the tracks
We go straight?
Left by the police box, and up the hill
This is it, go left
What's wrong?
Maybe she moved away
That's right. Maybe she did move away
We're by the candy shop
Go left at the next cross road...
there's a bath house
That's right
If she's moved, we're finished
The bath house?
Right now,
We're in front of the bath house, but...
Well?
What is it?
Look... Look, There!
Look at that! We did it! It's wonderful!
Take a look! Over there!
Once more!
Great
It's really wonderful
Hi, what are you doing?
Kinya