Wakaranai: Where Are You? (2009) - full transcript

I ran up

the subway steps

As I crossed the street
at the traffic light,

I found you

Not even once

have you ever known serenity

here on this planet

Within your reach

all you've ever had is loneliness

Take care, boy

Walk into the light



To get there

it might be

a long journey

When the clouds hide the sun

the city quiets down

They say it's at that very moment

when it falls from the sky

On top of the trees
lining the road

love quivers

On the edge of the path

the spirits dance

Take care, boy

Go into the light

To get there



it might be

a long journey

They say the distant sea

is tired

In the mountains,

they say that the stag's bell

echoes...

If you make a candid prayer,

it will most certainly come true

the rest of us have already

left our dreams behind us

Take care, boy

Go into the light

To get there

it might be

a long journey

Take care, boy

Walk into the light

To get there

it might be

a long journey...

MONKEY TOWN PRODUCTIONS

With the support of
the Agency of Cultural Affairs

With: Yuto KOBAYASHI

Tokio EMOTO,
BENGARU

Makiko WATANABE,
Masahiro KOBAYASHI

Written and directed by
Masahiro KOBAYASHI

Produced by
Naoko KOBAYASHI

Song: "Boy"
by Takao ITO

A film by
Masahiro KOBAYASHI

WAKARANAI -
Where are you?

630 yen, once.

105 yen, once.

210 yen, once.

That makes 3,911 yen.

I'll give you change
from 5,000 yen.

Here's 1,000 yen.

And 89 yen.

Please count it.

Can I hand you the magazine?

Thank you for your patience.

Thank you very much.

Hey...

Can I have a receipt for my purchase?

In what name?

"Porter".

Shall I put "Miscellaneous"?

Thank you for your patience.

Here's your receipt.

Thank you.

Welcome.

What's up?

You started again?

You know stealing is a crime.

You can get expelled
from high school.

I'm dead broke.

I have no water, electricity or gas.

What?

There's some for you too.

Since it's this...
I forgive you.

What is it?

You're fired.

I'm not obliged
to pay you anything.

But I'm paying you up till today.

You know very well why I'm firing you.

I won't do it again.

You won't?

Those who say that

start again the next day.

Really!
I swear I won't do it again!

If you fire me,
I won't be able to survive!

Don't bother...

The person replacing
you starts tomorrow.

When did you decide this?

Doesn't matter.

His hourly pay is
a lot less than yours.

I've made up my mind.
Take this and go!

I'll never get by.

I'll never get by!

Kawai!

Did you rat one me?

Kawai!

It's me, open up!

You forgot this.

I didn't rat on you.

I swear.

I'm exhausted.

I've had many shots for the pain,
but they don't work.

I'm in so much pain that I can't sleep.

I'm tired.

Ryo...

someone from accounting
came by earlier.

Last month's costs still
haven't been paid.

I'll pay later.

Of course...

I should never have married
someone like your father.

He has no heart and no tears.

Even your school tuition...

I've asked for it incessantly.

He won't send me a mere penny.

The poverty in which we live,

the illness that has ruined my health,

it's all his fault.

I'll leave now.

There's no bigger bastard than him...

No matter how many time I've asked,

he doesn't even call...

HELP WANTED

Welcome.

Actually...

I'm home.

You live here?

Who is he?

A student from school, Kawai.

The cakes at the soccer game...

I don't remember!

What?
The cakes?

I'm so hungry...

I'm going to die.

Listen, Mr. Kawai.

Your mother slipped into
a coma last night.

You're her only family.

She needs a home-nurse.

What should we do?

There's no hope?

She has two or three days.

Mr. Kawai!
Telegram!

Telegram!

What I have to say
makes me uncomfortable,

but it's my job.

Your mother's hospital bills
haven't been paid in two months.

I think you are aware of this.

Normally after 10 days
of non-payment

the patient is kicked out.

But your mother's condition
didn't allow that.

But, now...

your mother has passed away.

The payment will have to be
taken care of rapidly.

This is all I have.

But if I give it all to you, I...

This is really all you have?

My mother hasn't worked
in six months.

We don't have any savings.

The single-parent benefits
were swallowed by expenses.

We asked for minimal-income benefits

but they still haven't been allotted.

I had a small job,
but I was fired.

I have no income.

This is all I have.

It would be good
if you could give me some...

In any case,
you'll still have to pay all of it.

You're her only close relative?

Ok. This is not easy...

Do you have any other family?

What a mess!

When someone dies,

a funeral is organized.

That's why I'm here.

For those with small incomes,

we have funeral options
to meet their needs.

For example...

something like this...

This is our least expensive
funeral package.

Your mother must
have life insurance.

Do you have her certificate?

How will you come up
with the money?

In any case,

your mother can
only stay here tonight.

Tomorrow morning, she'll be
transported to the funeral home.

By then,

you'll have to come up
with 200,000 yen.

Are you listening to me?

What are you doing here?

Money.

My mother is dead.

I need money.

Your mother is dead?

Yes...

I promise to pay you back.
Lend me some money!

How much do you want?

400,000 yen for the hospital.

200,000 for the funeral.

That makes 600,000.

Where am I supposed to find that?

I have no choice.

I'll have to steal.

Don't be nuts.

In any case,
there's not that much in the register.

I'm not talking about that.

Sorry, I'm late.

Let's go.

- What? We're not stealing?
- Follow me.

Where in the world are we going?

Follow me.

Hey...

This is creepy.

You're not.

Carry her legs.

Are you crazy or what?

Sorry for not paying the rent.

Is that you, honey?

So, did you find some work?

Oh, I see.

Actually, that's not why I'm calling.

There's a strange kid
in front of the house.

He scares me.

Do you mind coming
home early?

Who are you?

Tell me or I'll call the police.

What high school do you go to?

Show me your school ID.

Calm down.

Did you sleep well?

I contacted your high school

to get more information on you.

I also contacted the police over there.

It seems your mother has died.

You have a friend named Kizawa.

Apparently you asked him
to steal your mother's body.

Stealing a body is a crime, you know.

You didn't know that?

Not paying the hospital or
for the funeral is also a crime.

Of course!

So...

what was I supposed to do?

No matter what,
it was a crime.

It seems you play soccer.

And you dream of
playing professionally.

You wanted to become a pro
to take care of your mother.

That's wonderful.

What a great dream!

How about getting back on track

and making your
dream come true?

How does that sound?

Without money,

how could I become a pro?

Without money,

how could I pay
the school tuition?

How could I pay
for soccer club?

For food,
I manage by stealing.

But without a home,
how will I survive a Tohoku winter?

Before even graduating,
I'd have frozen to death.

First of all, as a minor,

you're eligible for State aid.

Then...

why didn't my mother get help?

You adults...

All you do is talk about money!

People's feelings

don't interest you.

By the way, where did you
bring your mother's body?

Silence is not an answer.

I buried her...

in the sea.

Where will you take me?

Tonight you'll be
turned over to your police.

This is serious, you know.

Two investigators came to Tokyo

to bring you back
to your far-off town.

And then what will happen to me?

First we have to localize
your mother's body.

Then you'll be booked

and then there'll be
a family court hearing.

Then you'll be placed.

In a juvenile delinquent center?

Yes, in a way.

For a kid like you,

it's the best place to get
physical and emotional rest.

You have a wonderful dream.

In order for it to come true,

you need a strong
and healthy spirit.

I have to make a call.

I have a daughter your age.

It's her birthday today.

I have to tell them I'll be late.

Rest a little.

In memory of my father,

and Antoine Doinel.

Special thx to Ikeda69
Custom subtitled by stahl