Tony Takitani (2004) - full transcript
Due to his Western name, Tony was shunned by other kids and spent a solitary childhood. Though gifted as an artist, his drawings lacked feeling, so as an adult, he carved a career as a technical illustrator. Then in middle age, Tony suddenly falls for a pretty young woman, Eiko Konuma, who visits him one day on business. Eiko is like an angel in Tony's daily existence, and for the first time in his life, he feels connected to the outside world. However, Eiko does have one fault: she's a clothing shopaholic. Confusion also begins to develop when it appears that Eiko has a double.
That's good
How about using some more colors?
Tony
Yes?
Tony Takitani's real name was...
It really was Tony Takitani
Tony's father
was Takitani Shozaburo,
a jazz musician
Right before the Pacific War began,
Shozaburo caused some trouble
and made his way from Tokyo to China.
Takitani passed the violent war years,
breezily playing trombone
in a Shanghai night club.
And when the war ended,
his longstanding ties with
shady characters caught up with him,
and thy locked him up
in prison for long time.
Most of his fellow prisoners
were executed, one after another,
with hardly any benefit of a trial.
The executions always took place
at two in the afternoon.
One day, without warning,
they'd drag him to the courtyard, too,
and shoot him in the head
with an automatic rifle.
In that place, the boundary
between life and death...
Was as slim as a single strand of hair
Takitani Shozaburo
returned to Japan,
no more than a bag of bones,
In the spring of 1946
He found his home had been
destroyed in the firebombing,
and his parents and his only brother,
lost to the same fate
In other words, he was then...
utterly alone in the world
Eventually,
he married a distant relative
on his mother's side.
A year after they were married,
they had a baby boy,
and three days
after the child's birth,
his mother died.
Her death came abruptly,
as did her cremation.
An American Major,
a friend of Takitani's,
consoled him for the loss
of his wife like family.
And the Major said,
"You should name your kid Tony,
after me. "
What with American influence
likely to endure,
the idea of giving his son
an American name seemed...
Not half bad
That's what Shozaburo thought
Not half bad, Tony Takitani...
Not half bad...
And yet because of
that American name,
whenever Tony introduced himself,
people looked at him oddly...
Some even got mad
For this and other reasons,
Tony Takitani
was a boy who kept to himself
For as long as he could remember,
his father was off touring
with his band.
Spending time alone was the most
natural thing in the world for Tony.
When he was young, a housekeeper
looked after him,
but once he started junior high,
he cooked for himself,
locked up and
went to bed on his own
I'll take care of my own supper
tomorrow
I see, bye
Good night
Good night
I never thought
I was especially lonely
TONY TAKITANI
You need to do
Self Criticism on that
That's what you think, and we're
staying back, so we're fine,
but who knows about next year...
You're good,
but I don't feel any warmth
That just makes you
a capitalist running dog
That's a little extreme, isn't it?
That's flawed logic
What's flawed about it?
Tony couldn't fathom
the value of
the kinds of paintings
his classmates argued over,
paintings imbued with
artistry or ideology.
To him, such paintings
were just immature,
and ugly
And inaccurate
Have you ever gone out
with a woman?
I did,
but we broke up.
Ever considered marriage?
Never
Right...
Did Hayashida already go home?
He left half an hour ago.
I thought I'd have lunch with him...
How's things?
Oh, looks good, OK
Listen,
the axis of an ellipse...
Tony was best at drawing machines.
His detailed renditions
of cars, radios,
and engines were more scrupulous
than anyone else's.
That he became an illustrator...
Was only natural
We're in the red for the second half
Yes, well, the price of paints rose...
In paints and in paper,
our expenses have increased
along with our staff.
From magazine covers to
advertising illustrations,
Tony accepted any job
related to mechanics.
The work was agreeable
and the money was good.
I'm off
Heading home
I'm sorry I kept you waiting
Oh, no
Come inside
Yes, thank you
Here are the layouts you sent me
There's A, B and C...
This one is A
This one's B...
and C's...
Yes, thank you
And there's D and E
Yes, I'll take them
You're new, right?
Yes, I'm Konuma Eiko.
It's nice to meet you
Oh, likewise
I'll look after these, then
She was like a bird taking flight
for a distant land...
She wore her clothes naturally,
as though enveloped
by a special breeze.
She returned to
Tony's office several times.
And one day,
Tony asked her out to lunch.
I've never met anyone who
inhabits her clothes
with such obvious relish as you.
I feel like clothes...
That they...
fill up...
what's missing inside me.
I'm self-centered
And I love...
to indulge myself
Sc, I spend almost
my entire salary
on clothes.
I never spend money on anything
except paints and supplies.
I think I've gone and fallen in love
I'm thinking about getting
married for the first time ever.
So, what do you like about her?
How can I put it...
It's like she was born to dress up.
That's great.
Shozaburo and Tony
only saw each other once
every two or three years.
Once they'd settled matters,
there wasn't much left
for the two to discuss
Takitani Shozaburo wasn't naturally
suited to being a father,
nor was Tony Takitani naturally
suited to being a son.
On their fifth date,
Tony proposed to her.
But she'd already been seeing
another man for some time,
and Tony was fifteen years
her senior.
That wasn't me, was it?
"Please et me think it over"
is what she said.
Loneliness is like a prison,
that's how Tony saw it.
If she says she won't marry me,
I might just have to die.
Tony wanted to make this
clear to her
I m sorry, out of the blue like this
There's no denying there's 15 years
between us...
How lonely his life had been,
how much he had already lost...
And how meeting her,
had finally made him
recognize it.
You taught me
not just that I was lonely,
but how important
it was for me to meet you
and how I've lost everything
like that in my life.
The lonely times were over
for Tony Takitani.
As soon as he woke up,
he sought her.
When he saw her sleeping figure
beside him, he relaxed
and became anxious
at her absence.
This lack of loneliness
felt even so slightly odd to Tony
Because now that he wasn't lonely,
he found himself constantly terrified,
by the possibility
of being alone again.
Sometimes, when he imagined it...
It scares me so much I break
into a cold sweat.
His terror lasted three months
after their marriage.
And yet, as he grew accustomed
to his new life,
his fear abated
It has real personality, right?
This one's like...
It's like a kid, right, a baby?
Yes, and...
There was not
a single thing to cast
a dark shadow
on their married life
She was a gifted housewife
and looked after the house briskly.
But there was just one thing
that bothered Tony.
Which was...
She buys an alarming
number of clothes
In the presence of clothes,
she was almost entirely unable
to restrain herself.
In a flash, her expression altered
and even her voice changed.
The problem escalated
after they visited Europe.
During their travels,
she purchased an astonishing
volume of designer clothing.
As though bewitched,
she simply bought
every garment in sight,
while Tony tagged along behind,
picking up the tab.
Once they returned to Japan,
her fever did not subside.
Day after day, she continued
shopping for clothes.
They had to order several
large wardrobes,
along with shelves designed
to accommodate her shoes.
And when that still
wasn't enough, they had to convert
one entire room into a closet.
Is this the only color?
Yes, it only comes in white.
Hello?
Hi there, Dad
Yeah, it's been a while
Oh... I see...
Please wait a minute
while we prepare your table.
She's getting us a table.
That's my Dad
You've never seen him onstage right?
Shozaburo was playing exactly
the same music he had always played
But his music was somehow different
from the way Tony remembered
his father playing.
The difference may have been subtle.
But to Tony,
that difference was crucial.
Tony wanted to approach
his father onstage...
What's so different, Dad?
That's what he wanted to ask
What if,
you cut back a little
on your shopping?
I'm not just concerned
about the money.
I'm happy you?re getting
more beautiful
But...
Do you really need all those clothes?
I know I should.
But even though I know better,
I can't help myself.
When I see beautiful things,
I can't not buy them.
I can't stop myself...
from buying them.
Like an addiction.
But...
she promised to try to escape
from her obsession.
For a week,
she stayed at home,
so as not to be tempted
But during that time,
she began to feel
as if she was empty.
She spent her days in the dressing
room, staring at her clothes.
She never ever tired
of looking at her clothes.
And the more she looked,
the more she desired new ones.
As soon as that desire arose,
she lost control.
I simply couldn't control myself.
And yet, she truly
loved her husband,
and accepted the wisdom
of his objections.
She only had one body.
I really don't need...
so many clothes.
So she went to her favorite
boutique and asked,
if she could return a
recently-purchased coat and dress.
I'm sorry about it.
Please come back
After returning the garments,
she felt unburdened.
But as she waited
for the light to change,
she could think of nothing,
but the coat and dress
she had just returned.
Of their colors,
their design,
and their textures.
How much per false tooth?
70,000 yen
70,000 yen?
So, 280,000 for four?
Oh, no...
They're so expensive when
health insurance doesn't cover them
Hisako,
Hisako
I hear you quit your job?
I just couldn't take it.
How are you getting by?
Waitressing at an Italian restaurant
I'm going on a job interview
after this
Take a look at this
Woman, size 7,
approximately 165cm tall,
and shoe size, 23cm
The qualifications are a bit strange
but I'm a perfect match
And look at the salary!
Maybe you should be careful
Oh, wow!
So pretty!
Excuse me
From the thirteen women
who applied,
Tony chose the woman who
most resembled his wife
Relax
Thank you
The job is really simple, actually
You're here from 9 to 5 every day
to answer the phone,
and deliver my assignments,
pick up materials,
or make copies
Yes
But, there's one condition
I just lost my wife
I've still got all of the clothes
she left behind
They're all practically brand new
I'd like you to wear them,
as your uniform,
while you're at work here...
Every day...
Your wife's clothes?
That's right
That's why those sizes
were a job requirement
I'm sure it's a strange request
I know that, but I have
no ulterior motives
just need some time to get used
to the fact that she's gone
If you are around,
dressed in her clothes.
I know that the reality of
her being gone will sink in
Honestly,
she really couldn't grasp what
Tony Takitani meant.
And yet,
he didn't seem like a bad person...
I think he's just a little out of it
from losing his wife
And besides...
Her unemployment was
about to run out
She needed a job
I understand
I mean, actually...
I don't really get
what you're talking about...
But I think I can do
what you ask
Oh, really? Thank you
Before I do...
Is it possible...
I could see your wife's clothes?
Of course
I just think that
I should try them on,
to be sure they really fit...
Of course
I'll wait outside
Please try them on
She found row after
row of hundreds
and hundreds of
beautiful garments
She couldn't help imagining
how it must have been to die,
and leave behind so many
fabulous clothes
The clothing and the shoes
fit her as perfectly
as if they'd been made for her
Are you all right?
After a while, Tony Takitani
came in to see how she was...
"Why are you crying?"
He asked her
Are you all right?
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I just...
Don't really understand...
I guess...
I've never seen...
so many beautiful clothes at once
I'm so sorry,
I think it confused me
I'm sorry
Go ahead and choose a week's worth
of shoes and clothing and take it
And then...
"Just in case it cools down,"
"why don't you choose a coat, too,"
said Tony Takitani
She chose a grey cashmere coat
that looked warm
It was as light as a feather
She had never worn such
a coat, in her entire life
Her clothes... seemed like his
wife's lingering shadows
These shadows,
once infused with warm breath,
had moved alongside his wife.
Yet, what now confronted him,
their vital roots severed,
seemed a flock of shadows,
withering with each moment
As Tony...
Watched this happen,
I gradually began to suffocate
I'm sorry, but things have changed
The things you took home,
are yours to keep.
Please just forget this entire episode.
Please don't tell anyone about it.
Morning
They have a terrible reputation
The stains never come out
You're wearing more designer stuff
It's silk wool
Locks pricey
Must have cost over 100,000 yen
Why? And how can you afford
so many expensive clothes?
I can't tell you
And even if I could
you two would never believe me
What's that mean?
Tony wound up contacting
a secondhand clothes shop,
and they came and
took everything away
He left the barren,
former dressing room,
vacant for a long time
And even the emotions
he had once embraced,
gradually receded from his memory
His memory gradually shifted,
like mist in the wind,
growing dimmer with each change
Two years after his wife's death,
his father, Takitani Shozaburo,
died of liver cancer
He left behind only his trombone
and a mountain of old jazz records
The records reeked with mold,
so periodically Tony had to open
the windows of the dressing room
In this way... a year passed
However, the mountain of records records
he had inherited
gradually began to burden him
Tony called a second-hand record
shop for an appraisal.
Because many of the records
were rare,
the appraisal came in quite high,
but even that meant nothing
Once the mountain of records
vanished,
Tony Takitani
was truly and finally,
completely alone
I'm going home now
Stick around
Something I want to ask you
All right
You're Tony Takitani, right?
Yes
Nice crowd
The thing is,
you may be shocked...
I'm the guy...
Eiko ditched back then
I hear the chick up and died
Wasn't that chick a pain?
She was not a pain, and...
I've forgotten
And stop calling her "that chick"
So you are dull, after all
Just like your drawings...
From time to time,
he would recall
the unknown woman,
who had wept so,
in the former dressing room,
upon seeing the clothes
his wife had left behind
And his memory would resurrect
the sound of her sobs
I've never seen...
so many beautiful clothes at once
He didn't wish to remember it
And yet, even after he had forgotten
almost everything else,
strangely,
he could never shake
the recollection of that woman
Hey, say, gloves...
I got two pairs of gloves
Oh, perfect
I'll give you one
Which one? Purple or yellow?
Either's fine
But, no...
It's up to you
You can't leave it up to me
But really, either's fine
Yellow, or purple...
You sure? Really sure?
Yes, it's really fine
Oh, I know
You know the purple one's...
It's missing, there's only a thumb
It really doesn't matter
I really don't even want them
Hey, that's not very nice,
hey...
Issey Ogata
Miyazawa Rie
Narrator: Nishijima Hidetoshi
Based on "Tony Takitani"
by Murakam Haruki
Music: Sakamoto Ryuichi
Executive producer: Yonezawa Keikc
Producer: Ishida Motoki
Associate producer: Koshikawa Michio
Director of photography:
Hirokawa Taishi
Written and directed by:
Ichikawa Jun
English subtitles: Linda Hoaglund
OCR'ed: Reini Urban
How about using some more colors?
Tony
Yes?
Tony Takitani's real name was...
It really was Tony Takitani
Tony's father
was Takitani Shozaburo,
a jazz musician
Right before the Pacific War began,
Shozaburo caused some trouble
and made his way from Tokyo to China.
Takitani passed the violent war years,
breezily playing trombone
in a Shanghai night club.
And when the war ended,
his longstanding ties with
shady characters caught up with him,
and thy locked him up
in prison for long time.
Most of his fellow prisoners
were executed, one after another,
with hardly any benefit of a trial.
The executions always took place
at two in the afternoon.
One day, without warning,
they'd drag him to the courtyard, too,
and shoot him in the head
with an automatic rifle.
In that place, the boundary
between life and death...
Was as slim as a single strand of hair
Takitani Shozaburo
returned to Japan,
no more than a bag of bones,
In the spring of 1946
He found his home had been
destroyed in the firebombing,
and his parents and his only brother,
lost to the same fate
In other words, he was then...
utterly alone in the world
Eventually,
he married a distant relative
on his mother's side.
A year after they were married,
they had a baby boy,
and three days
after the child's birth,
his mother died.
Her death came abruptly,
as did her cremation.
An American Major,
a friend of Takitani's,
consoled him for the loss
of his wife like family.
And the Major said,
"You should name your kid Tony,
after me. "
What with American influence
likely to endure,
the idea of giving his son
an American name seemed...
Not half bad
That's what Shozaburo thought
Not half bad, Tony Takitani...
Not half bad...
And yet because of
that American name,
whenever Tony introduced himself,
people looked at him oddly...
Some even got mad
For this and other reasons,
Tony Takitani
was a boy who kept to himself
For as long as he could remember,
his father was off touring
with his band.
Spending time alone was the most
natural thing in the world for Tony.
When he was young, a housekeeper
looked after him,
but once he started junior high,
he cooked for himself,
locked up and
went to bed on his own
I'll take care of my own supper
tomorrow
I see, bye
Good night
Good night
I never thought
I was especially lonely
TONY TAKITANI
You need to do
Self Criticism on that
That's what you think, and we're
staying back, so we're fine,
but who knows about next year...
You're good,
but I don't feel any warmth
That just makes you
a capitalist running dog
That's a little extreme, isn't it?
That's flawed logic
What's flawed about it?
Tony couldn't fathom
the value of
the kinds of paintings
his classmates argued over,
paintings imbued with
artistry or ideology.
To him, such paintings
were just immature,
and ugly
And inaccurate
Have you ever gone out
with a woman?
I did,
but we broke up.
Ever considered marriage?
Never
Right...
Did Hayashida already go home?
He left half an hour ago.
I thought I'd have lunch with him...
How's things?
Oh, looks good, OK
Listen,
the axis of an ellipse...
Tony was best at drawing machines.
His detailed renditions
of cars, radios,
and engines were more scrupulous
than anyone else's.
That he became an illustrator...
Was only natural
We're in the red for the second half
Yes, well, the price of paints rose...
In paints and in paper,
our expenses have increased
along with our staff.
From magazine covers to
advertising illustrations,
Tony accepted any job
related to mechanics.
The work was agreeable
and the money was good.
I'm off
Heading home
I'm sorry I kept you waiting
Oh, no
Come inside
Yes, thank you
Here are the layouts you sent me
There's A, B and C...
This one is A
This one's B...
and C's...
Yes, thank you
And there's D and E
Yes, I'll take them
You're new, right?
Yes, I'm Konuma Eiko.
It's nice to meet you
Oh, likewise
I'll look after these, then
She was like a bird taking flight
for a distant land...
She wore her clothes naturally,
as though enveloped
by a special breeze.
She returned to
Tony's office several times.
And one day,
Tony asked her out to lunch.
I've never met anyone who
inhabits her clothes
with such obvious relish as you.
I feel like clothes...
That they...
fill up...
what's missing inside me.
I'm self-centered
And I love...
to indulge myself
Sc, I spend almost
my entire salary
on clothes.
I never spend money on anything
except paints and supplies.
I think I've gone and fallen in love
I'm thinking about getting
married for the first time ever.
So, what do you like about her?
How can I put it...
It's like she was born to dress up.
That's great.
Shozaburo and Tony
only saw each other once
every two or three years.
Once they'd settled matters,
there wasn't much left
for the two to discuss
Takitani Shozaburo wasn't naturally
suited to being a father,
nor was Tony Takitani naturally
suited to being a son.
On their fifth date,
Tony proposed to her.
But she'd already been seeing
another man for some time,
and Tony was fifteen years
her senior.
That wasn't me, was it?
"Please et me think it over"
is what she said.
Loneliness is like a prison,
that's how Tony saw it.
If she says she won't marry me,
I might just have to die.
Tony wanted to make this
clear to her
I m sorry, out of the blue like this
There's no denying there's 15 years
between us...
How lonely his life had been,
how much he had already lost...
And how meeting her,
had finally made him
recognize it.
You taught me
not just that I was lonely,
but how important
it was for me to meet you
and how I've lost everything
like that in my life.
The lonely times were over
for Tony Takitani.
As soon as he woke up,
he sought her.
When he saw her sleeping figure
beside him, he relaxed
and became anxious
at her absence.
This lack of loneliness
felt even so slightly odd to Tony
Because now that he wasn't lonely,
he found himself constantly terrified,
by the possibility
of being alone again.
Sometimes, when he imagined it...
It scares me so much I break
into a cold sweat.
His terror lasted three months
after their marriage.
And yet, as he grew accustomed
to his new life,
his fear abated
It has real personality, right?
This one's like...
It's like a kid, right, a baby?
Yes, and...
There was not
a single thing to cast
a dark shadow
on their married life
She was a gifted housewife
and looked after the house briskly.
But there was just one thing
that bothered Tony.
Which was...
She buys an alarming
number of clothes
In the presence of clothes,
she was almost entirely unable
to restrain herself.
In a flash, her expression altered
and even her voice changed.
The problem escalated
after they visited Europe.
During their travels,
she purchased an astonishing
volume of designer clothing.
As though bewitched,
she simply bought
every garment in sight,
while Tony tagged along behind,
picking up the tab.
Once they returned to Japan,
her fever did not subside.
Day after day, she continued
shopping for clothes.
They had to order several
large wardrobes,
along with shelves designed
to accommodate her shoes.
And when that still
wasn't enough, they had to convert
one entire room into a closet.
Is this the only color?
Yes, it only comes in white.
Hello?
Hi there, Dad
Yeah, it's been a while
Oh... I see...
Please wait a minute
while we prepare your table.
She's getting us a table.
That's my Dad
You've never seen him onstage right?
Shozaburo was playing exactly
the same music he had always played
But his music was somehow different
from the way Tony remembered
his father playing.
The difference may have been subtle.
But to Tony,
that difference was crucial.
Tony wanted to approach
his father onstage...
What's so different, Dad?
That's what he wanted to ask
What if,
you cut back a little
on your shopping?
I'm not just concerned
about the money.
I'm happy you?re getting
more beautiful
But...
Do you really need all those clothes?
I know I should.
But even though I know better,
I can't help myself.
When I see beautiful things,
I can't not buy them.
I can't stop myself...
from buying them.
Like an addiction.
But...
she promised to try to escape
from her obsession.
For a week,
she stayed at home,
so as not to be tempted
But during that time,
she began to feel
as if she was empty.
She spent her days in the dressing
room, staring at her clothes.
She never ever tired
of looking at her clothes.
And the more she looked,
the more she desired new ones.
As soon as that desire arose,
she lost control.
I simply couldn't control myself.
And yet, she truly
loved her husband,
and accepted the wisdom
of his objections.
She only had one body.
I really don't need...
so many clothes.
So she went to her favorite
boutique and asked,
if she could return a
recently-purchased coat and dress.
I'm sorry about it.
Please come back
After returning the garments,
she felt unburdened.
But as she waited
for the light to change,
she could think of nothing,
but the coat and dress
she had just returned.
Of their colors,
their design,
and their textures.
How much per false tooth?
70,000 yen
70,000 yen?
So, 280,000 for four?
Oh, no...
They're so expensive when
health insurance doesn't cover them
Hisako,
Hisako
I hear you quit your job?
I just couldn't take it.
How are you getting by?
Waitressing at an Italian restaurant
I'm going on a job interview
after this
Take a look at this
Woman, size 7,
approximately 165cm tall,
and shoe size, 23cm
The qualifications are a bit strange
but I'm a perfect match
And look at the salary!
Maybe you should be careful
Oh, wow!
So pretty!
Excuse me
From the thirteen women
who applied,
Tony chose the woman who
most resembled his wife
Relax
Thank you
The job is really simple, actually
You're here from 9 to 5 every day
to answer the phone,
and deliver my assignments,
pick up materials,
or make copies
Yes
But, there's one condition
I just lost my wife
I've still got all of the clothes
she left behind
They're all practically brand new
I'd like you to wear them,
as your uniform,
while you're at work here...
Every day...
Your wife's clothes?
That's right
That's why those sizes
were a job requirement
I'm sure it's a strange request
I know that, but I have
no ulterior motives
just need some time to get used
to the fact that she's gone
If you are around,
dressed in her clothes.
I know that the reality of
her being gone will sink in
Honestly,
she really couldn't grasp what
Tony Takitani meant.
And yet,
he didn't seem like a bad person...
I think he's just a little out of it
from losing his wife
And besides...
Her unemployment was
about to run out
She needed a job
I understand
I mean, actually...
I don't really get
what you're talking about...
But I think I can do
what you ask
Oh, really? Thank you
Before I do...
Is it possible...
I could see your wife's clothes?
Of course
I just think that
I should try them on,
to be sure they really fit...
Of course
I'll wait outside
Please try them on
She found row after
row of hundreds
and hundreds of
beautiful garments
She couldn't help imagining
how it must have been to die,
and leave behind so many
fabulous clothes
The clothing and the shoes
fit her as perfectly
as if they'd been made for her
Are you all right?
After a while, Tony Takitani
came in to see how she was...
"Why are you crying?"
He asked her
Are you all right?
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I just...
Don't really understand...
I guess...
I've never seen...
so many beautiful clothes at once
I'm so sorry,
I think it confused me
I'm sorry
Go ahead and choose a week's worth
of shoes and clothing and take it
And then...
"Just in case it cools down,"
"why don't you choose a coat, too,"
said Tony Takitani
She chose a grey cashmere coat
that looked warm
It was as light as a feather
She had never worn such
a coat, in her entire life
Her clothes... seemed like his
wife's lingering shadows
These shadows,
once infused with warm breath,
had moved alongside his wife.
Yet, what now confronted him,
their vital roots severed,
seemed a flock of shadows,
withering with each moment
As Tony...
Watched this happen,
I gradually began to suffocate
I'm sorry, but things have changed
The things you took home,
are yours to keep.
Please just forget this entire episode.
Please don't tell anyone about it.
Morning
They have a terrible reputation
The stains never come out
You're wearing more designer stuff
It's silk wool
Locks pricey
Must have cost over 100,000 yen
Why? And how can you afford
so many expensive clothes?
I can't tell you
And even if I could
you two would never believe me
What's that mean?
Tony wound up contacting
a secondhand clothes shop,
and they came and
took everything away
He left the barren,
former dressing room,
vacant for a long time
And even the emotions
he had once embraced,
gradually receded from his memory
His memory gradually shifted,
like mist in the wind,
growing dimmer with each change
Two years after his wife's death,
his father, Takitani Shozaburo,
died of liver cancer
He left behind only his trombone
and a mountain of old jazz records
The records reeked with mold,
so periodically Tony had to open
the windows of the dressing room
In this way... a year passed
However, the mountain of records records
he had inherited
gradually began to burden him
Tony called a second-hand record
shop for an appraisal.
Because many of the records
were rare,
the appraisal came in quite high,
but even that meant nothing
Once the mountain of records
vanished,
Tony Takitani
was truly and finally,
completely alone
I'm going home now
Stick around
Something I want to ask you
All right
You're Tony Takitani, right?
Yes
Nice crowd
The thing is,
you may be shocked...
I'm the guy...
Eiko ditched back then
I hear the chick up and died
Wasn't that chick a pain?
She was not a pain, and...
I've forgotten
And stop calling her "that chick"
So you are dull, after all
Just like your drawings...
From time to time,
he would recall
the unknown woman,
who had wept so,
in the former dressing room,
upon seeing the clothes
his wife had left behind
And his memory would resurrect
the sound of her sobs
I've never seen...
so many beautiful clothes at once
He didn't wish to remember it
And yet, even after he had forgotten
almost everything else,
strangely,
he could never shake
the recollection of that woman
Hey, say, gloves...
I got two pairs of gloves
Oh, perfect
I'll give you one
Which one? Purple or yellow?
Either's fine
But, no...
It's up to you
You can't leave it up to me
But really, either's fine
Yellow, or purple...
You sure? Really sure?
Yes, it's really fine
Oh, I know
You know the purple one's...
It's missing, there's only a thumb
It really doesn't matter
I really don't even want them
Hey, that's not very nice,
hey...
Issey Ogata
Miyazawa Rie
Narrator: Nishijima Hidetoshi
Based on "Tony Takitani"
by Murakam Haruki
Music: Sakamoto Ryuichi
Executive producer: Yonezawa Keikc
Producer: Ishida Motoki
Associate producer: Koshikawa Michio
Director of photography:
Hirokawa Taishi
Written and directed by:
Ichikawa Jun
English subtitles: Linda Hoaglund
OCR'ed: Reini Urban