What Is Your Name? Part II (1953)

[bunniefuu]

Kimi no Na wa Part 2

(Always in My Heart Part 2)

Cast

KEIJI SADA

KEIKO KISHI

CHIKAGE AWASHIMA

YUMEJI TSUKIOKA

YUJI KAWAKITA

TOSHIKO KOBAYASHI

HITOMI NOZOE

KEIKO AWAJI

Director: Hideo Oba

I, too, understand

how precious life is

for the first time in my life.

Thanks to you.

No, I'm alive

thanks to you.

I'll never forget this night.

Where do you live?

Yotsuya.

Then maybe that air raid

last night...

Yes...

Then you must hurry home.

Go. Quickly now.

- Thank you so much.

- Not at all.

Oh...

I don't know how long

this w*r will last,

but if we both survive

I'd like to see you again

to remember this feeling.

If in six months

we're still alive,

let's plan to meet here

on the night of November 24th.

Yes, lets...

If we're still alive.

On November 24th, then.

Eight o'clock at night.

Yes, I will definitely come.

Great.

Hey. Most importantly...

What is your name?

I'm...

Another air raid!

Go quickly now.

I'll be here, six months

from now.

Let's not tell each other

our names until then.

Good bye.

Six months later...

A year later...

Machiko did not come.

Then...

On November 24th

18 months later...

It was a foggy night.

You came.

It's been a long time...

So you were safe.

You, too.

I...

I waited for you

for a long time.

Now we've finally met.

I came last year,

and this May and waited.

I kept waiting for a girl

I only met for a single night

while running from

the air raid.

I may be stupid

but I kept waiting.

I staked my whole life

on that night's promise.

Haruki, I wanted

to see you, too.

And now I know that

you were waiting for me

feeling the same way.

Were you in Tokyo

all this time?

Tell me everything tonight.

Haruki,

I'm getting married

tomorrow.

I see.

You're getting married.

Haruki, I didn't

intend to see you again.

But before I got married,

I wanted to see this

bridge full of memories

one last time.

Thank you.

I'm glad you came.

I hope you'll be

very happy.

Haruki, perhaps

you're already married?

Goodbye, then.

Machiko got married.

But her marriage

was not a happy one.

Her husband Katsunori,

who was transferred to

Tokyo Headquarters,

met Haruki Atomiya

who worked there, too.

Katsunori was jealous.

Machiko was tormented by

her husband's jealousy

and mother-in-law's hatred.

On a rainy night,

Machiko left Katsunori

and returned to Sado.

Fate reunited them

on the cliffs above the sea.

Haruki.

What am I to do?

Machiko.

You...

Perhaps you should

go back...

to Hamaguchi.

For the sake of

the baby.

We have to forget

each other.

Haruki.

Machiko.

You have to go home.

Alright?

Oblivion is to forget completely.

The heartache

of promising oblivion

when one cannot forget.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You bought

a lot of things.

It's Uncle Kaseda's

celebration.

I'm so glad they

released him early.

Is it true

you're going to Hokkaido?

Yes, my friend

invited me.

- Why?

- You know why.

He's lonely.

Isn't that right?

I met you on this bridge

and many things happened

since then.

So take a good look.

There's no Sukiya Bridge

in Hokkaido.

Hi, kid.

Is Uncle back?

Mr. Nishina.

Sorry I'm late.

We were waiting for you.

This way.

Good boy.

Uncle, Mr. Nishina is here.

Great.

Please come in.

I just got home.

Everyone's celebrating

my return.

I see.

Congratulations.

Welcome.

I should have gone

to greet you

but I had urgent business.

Please.

Mr. Nishina, this is

Haruki Atomiya.

Hello, I've heard a lot

about you.

I'm Nishina.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Atomiya.

Same here.

He's my army buddy

and is now an executive

for a produce company.

He sent me things

in prison, too.

I see.

Thank you.

Not at all.

Please, Mr. Nishina.

Thank you.

Here's to your health.

Thank you.

I don't want to rush,

but it's about the fruits

store I mentioned before.

We found a suitable store.

It's in Ningyo-cho

and with a little fix-up,

it's ready to go.

I see. I appreciate that.

Mr. Nishina suggested

we run a fruits store

together.

Oh, is that so?

Since I work for a

produce company,

that's the only thing

I could come up with

And I think I can be

of some help.

It's too good an offer

for the likes of me.

But I'd like to give it a try.

What do you think, Kozue?

If you want to,

I'm all for it.

But we've had bad

experiences with kind men.

Don't say that.

Asa? Were you referring to me?

I know I haven't been able

to help you in any way.

Although I talk a lot,

I was too concerned

with myself.

I'm very sorry.

But better days are just

around the corner for you.

You'll do your best,

wont you?

Mr. Kaseda, I'm counting

on you, too.

I can go to Hokkaido now

with no worries.

Mr. Atomiya, remember

what we talked about?

About the good will

of people?

- Yes.

- You were right.

At one point I stopped

believing it.

And I stooped to smuggling.

But when I see you all,

I've a renewed trust

in people's virtue.

So please don't worry.

I'll do my best.

Yes, I will.

Oh, Atomiya.

Hi, Aya.

I'm glad I didn't miss you.

Why didn't you tell me

you were going?

I'm sorry. I wanted to

leave quietly.

I haven't begun to

thank you.

Sorry I couldn't help.

Machiko's leaving for

Sado tomorrow.

Do you want me to

give her a message?

Aya. We promised

we won't talk about her.

I guess so.

We're all going to be

in different places.

You take care of yourself

You, too.

I'm so sad...

Doesn't this look like

lovers parting?

Oh, this letter came to you

from Toba.

All right, then.

Good bye.

Take care.

I have to apologize to you

again about your sister.

Yukie left Wagu without

telling anyone.

Has she contacted you?

I'm worried but I'm in

the hospital right now

so there's nothing I can do.

I've made Yukie

unhappy again

because I'm weak.

I am also responsible

for Nami's death.

It happened several

days ago.

Nami, what are you

doing here?

Where were you?

Did you go to see Yukie again?

No, I was working late.

- Let's go home.

- Liar!

You've always regretted

marrying me.

Isn't that so?

You're always thinking

of how to get rid of me.

Nami...

It was wrong for us

from the start.

Let's go home.

We'll talk here.

Dear?

Nami!

Nami, don't do this.

Nami.

Nami...

Nami.

We were cursed.

She's been acting

strangely lately.

I suppose it was only

natural to come to this

since we married because

we had sex.

Kengo.

I'm responsible, too.

I kept saying

I couldn't forgive you,

but I wanted

to forgive you.

I made my unhappiness

too obvious.

I cast a dark shadow

on you and Nami.

I should have left

a long time ago.

I know how Nami

was suffering.

Kengo. I won't

see you again.

That's the least I can do

to atone to Nami.

And with that,

Yukie left Wagu.

Perhaps she's gone to Tokyo.

I pray that she is safe.

Hamaguchi

I'm afraid she's not here.

She left for Izu

yesterday with her husband

to visit a sick executive.

Oh, how nice for them.

They left an old woman

to mind the house.

Young people these days

are so inconsiderate.

But since Machiko

has finally come home...

It's not as though

I asked her to return.

She came back

on her own.

So...

I hadn't seen her for a while

since I saw her in Sado, so...

I see.

Thank you for coming.

You were there with a

Mr. Atomiya, I understand.

I see.

Could you give this

to Machiko?

It's a good luck charm

for a safe birth.

You may not believe in it,

but it's the thought that counts.

Thank you again.

Excuse me for asking...

but did someone ask you

to do this?

No...

I see.

Then I guess it's all right.

I'll be going then.

- Sorry to have bothered you.

- Not at all.

Is it true that Mr. Atomiya

is now in Hokkaido?

Yes.

I know everything.

Look, you... You're worse

than I thought.

I'm shocked.

Kasuga

How is Hokkaido, Atomiya?

What do you do every day?

I miss you now that

you're not around.

I went to see Machiko,

but she had gone to

a hot spring.

I met the hateful

mother-in-law.

Sorry, you went to

Hokkaido to forget.

I'll stop meddling and

start thinking of myself.

Oh, I wish I had a boyfriend.

Someone great

like Atomiya.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Hey, wait.

You can't put her in

the private room.

Can't you tell what she is?

Be more careful.

You.

Come with me.

I'm not going to report you

to the police,

so don't look so scared.

Sit here.

You came once before.

I know why you come here.

You pretend to be a customer,

but you're looking for a john.

Don't use this place for that.

I don't want rumors to spread

that high-class prostit*tes

frequent this place.

It's not much of a place,

but we're very strict about

things like that.

Here's for ruining your

business tonight.

Take it.

Come on, take it.

You used to be a housewife.

Are you a w*r widow?

It's not that.

I'm unsympathetic.

I'm human after all.

People have to do anything

to survive.

But you have to be strong.

You can choose to

a different life.

It was just when

I arrived in Tokyo.

Lady. Are you looking

for work?

You're a w*r widow, right?

I saw you at

the employment agency.

I can find you a great job.

It's perfect for a w*r widow.

You don't have to act proud.

You can wear nice clothes...

Eat great things...

Know what I mean?

Hey, wait.

I'm trying to be nice.

Go away or

I'll call the police.

Police?

Sure, take me there.

Come. I said come.

Hey, you.

What are you doing?

That's no way to

treat a lady.

Who the hell are you?

What do you intend

to do with this lady?

It's none of your business.

I have lots of guys

who'll come if I call.

- You okay with that?

- So what?

You go now.

Don't worry.

- What's going on, Nozoe?

- Oh, Professor.

This man was bothering the lady.

You'll regret this.

Foolish man.

Thank you so much.

There are bad people

in this world. Be careful.

Let's go, Nozoe.

Are you from the provinces?

Yes, I was looking for a job,

and that man...

He's not that tough.

You must find

a respectable place.

But it must be tough,

living in a inn and

looking for a job.

The hotels must be expensive

and there's always men

like him.

Professor? How about

Hakka Haste“!?

Well, let's see.

There's a hostel that is

run by students

who work part time.

It'll be easier

to find a job there.

But will they take me in?

An introduction from

Professor will do the trick.

Why don't we have him

give you his card?

Here we are.

This way.

So they were in cahoots.

Yes.

There are bad people

in this world.

We're planning

to leave tomorrow.

Why don't you stay longer?

It's your second honeymoon.

You only live once.

Enjoy yourself while you can.

It's the end if you need to

come for the cure.

Being here with you,

the past seems

like a bad dream.

Bureau chief said this was

a second honeymoon

and he may be right.

Tomorrow you'll come

back home

and live with Mother again.

You're prepared

to do that?

Yes. I shall.

I'll do anything for my child.

That's why I came back.

I see.

Machiko, I wasn't

a good husband to you.

The only way I could express my

love for you was through jealousy.

I'll be more mature

from now on.

But you have to forget Atomiya.

All right?

Yes.

For the sake of the child,

we have to be

on good terms.

And we have to repair

the gulf between us.

Machiko, I don't want

you to get cold.

Let's go back to our room.

What's the matter?

You're still not well.

Dear, we will be happy

won't we?

That all depends on you.

Machiko, let's be happy.

Let's try, Machiko.

Machiko.

What's wrong?

Sorry, you went to Hokkaido to forget.

I'll stop meddling

and start thinking of myself.

Hey, what's the matter?

You must be missing

Tokyo around now.

I was thinking I want to

stay here forever.

Were you?

Then settle down here.

I can always use

another hand.

I have this many

cows and horses.

Haruki.

Want to come?

I'm going to Akan.

You sure I can come?

Is it okay, Suenaga?

Sure. Atomiya, go with her.

Go to the forest and

get rid of your old dream.

"The snow of

faraway mountains"

"is a white flower."

"Red flowers are in bloom

in my village."

"Spring is here again."

Yumi, you're a good singer.

All Ainu are good singers.

Haruki, have you forgotten

the mainland woman?

Suenaga told me...

why you came all the

way up here.

Haruki, forget the woman.

I'll make you forget.

"The black lily

is a flower of love."

"If you give it

to the one you love,"

"They will eventually

become lovers."

"Shall I give this flower

to the gentleman?"

"Because I really love

that gentleman."

Oh, Mother.

You're awake.

How are you feeling?

I was meaning

to come sooner,

but I'm busy because

I have to manage all alone.

I'm so sorry.

Machiko, I heard

you had a miscarriage.

You must feel better...

in more ways than one.

But to k*ll an unborn

child from carelessness...

Although you may have

intended to all along...

How could you let it die

before it came into this world.

Oh, Machiko, Aya came

to see you.

She brought

a safe-birth charm.

That man Atomiya

probably asked her.

You should have given

birth for his sake, too.

Atomiya must be

very disappointed.

What do you mean?

That's what I'd like

to ask you.

Mother, that's so cruel.

Machiko,

let's not fight anymore.

- We're not fighting.

- It's fine now.

You took responsibility

for what you did.

Don't get excited or

you won't get well.

Rest. Once you're well,

we'll talk.

- Leaving already?

- I have to go back to the inn.

What's the matter?

Does it hurt?

No. Nurse, I'd like to

send a telegram.

It's to my aunt in Sado.

Urgent.

Please come ASAP.

- Welcome.

- Hello.

Oh, we met at

Mr. Atomiya's...

So this is it.

Atomiya told me you

had a fruits store.

It's a nice store.

How's business?

- It's going well.

- Oh, good.

Could you give me

ten of those apples?

Thank you.

Don't go far.

Welcome.

Does she work here, too?

Yes. Anything wrong?

Do you remember me?

I met you near Sukiya Bridge.

Oh, yes.

You know her, Kozue?

Yes, I said unkind things

to her then.

I'm so sorry.

I apologize.

I should think before I talk.

I've forgotten.

Good. So you know Atomiya, too?

Yes, very well.

Since he went to Hokkaido

we miss him.

Me, too.

I got a letter from him

yesterday.

Oh, good. And he's well?

- Yes, it seems so.

- Is that right?

Please come in.

What a coincidence.

That we all know Atomiya.

Speaking of coincidences,

Atomiya's sister is

staying with me.

You mean the sister

from Toba?

That's right.

I think I'll come in.

So I'm trying to find

work for her.

I'm about to see someone

right now.

I see.

So she is

an unfortunate person.

That's right. So would you

keep your ears open?

Kozue, why don't we ask

her to help us here?

I suppose...

Why don't we talk to

Uncle Kaseda?

Sure. It's Atomiya's

sister after all.

Machiko, you aunt is here.

Machiko.

Aunt.

Machiko, what happened?

How awful for you.

I don't know

who contacted you,

but thanks for coming

all the way from Sado.

She's fine now.

She's going home today.

The miscarriage happened

after they had fun at

the hot springs.

That was careless of her.

Did you apologize to

Katsunori and his mother?

Machiko, since you're

so sincere,

you must have apologized,

but apologize to her again

in front of me, please.

It's not necessary.

Machiko hasn't spoken

to me for a while.

She hates me.

I was hoping to have

a talk with you.

It's good to be young.

You can get away with

anything if you cry.

Ma'am,

I'll talk to Machiko

and have her mend

her ways.

I know you're angry but

please forgive her.

All right.

She may not be able

to speak freely if I'm here,

so I'll go back to the inn.

Katsunori will be

here tonight,

so we can all talk then.

Machiko, I guessed as much

when I got your telegraph.

Aunt...

I can't.

I can't stand this anymore.

Look, Katsunori.

If you really love her,

could you live apart

from your mother?

Live apart?

You're throwing me out?

I gave birth to him and

raised him until now.

How dare you say

that to me!

Katsunori is a dutiful son.

Would you please

stay out of this?

I'm asking Katsunori.

Katsunori, you have

an important job,

but when your own wife

is being accused unjustly

you can't do a thing?

I'm amazed you can

do your job property.

You're a good-for-nothing.

You should be

the one person

who takes his wife's side.

But you side with your

perverse jealous mother.

You may say you're being

dutiful to your mother.

However, if the mother

is irrational,

it's your duty to make

her see reason.

What makes you think

I'm unreasonable?

Be careful

what you say.

That's my line.

To accuse your

daughter-in-law of adultery...

I'm not cultured like you,

just a fisherman's wife

from Sado.

So maybe I don't talk

the right way.

But I know right

from wrong.

So, Katsunori, which is it?

Are you going to live apart or not?

Well, Katsunori?

What are you going to do?

I see.

Then it can't be helped.

What will you do, Machiko?

The only way is divorce.

Machiko, why can't you

be more patient?

You said you'd endure

anything.

It's natural for

a daughter-in-law

to obey her mother-in-law

in any house.

You're selfish.

Katsunori, do you think

your mother is rational?

I'm irrational?

And you're reasonable?

Katsunori, haven't you

had enough?

If she wants to leave,

let her go.

Machiko.

Let's discuss this calmly.

Just the two of us.

If we do, we'll find

a solution.

Why don't we take a walk?

Settle it so there's no

future trouble.

Machiko,

come back soon.

You're fortunate to have

a devoted son.

Yes, thank you very much.

You, too, have

a fine niece.

She runs away,

then comes back...

When she has a miscarriage,

she wants a divorce...

I've never seen anyone

so self-centered.

If Katsunori agrees,

I would like her to leave

this very minute.

Then tell Katsunori that.

It's a miracle Machiko

endured for so long.

So you came back

just for the child.

Not for me.

You probably thought

a lot about this...

Are you sure you won't

change your mind?

I'm sorry for you.

But I can't do this anymore.

I said I would try if we

lived apart from your mother.

But even if we did,

we've hurt each other

too much.

Isn't that because

you won't try

to understand me?

That may be true.

But now,

I don't have the energy

o even try.

Machiko.

You've become

a cold-hearted woman.

I went through a lot.

Are you blaming me?

Machiko.

What will you do if I won't

give you a divorce?

What would you

have me do?

Look, why don't you let me

go back to Sado for now?

I want to think in peace.

If you must go,

I'll allow it.

But even if we are apart,

I won't let you go.

As I said before,

I don't want to lose to anyone

concerning you.

I don't want to lose

to you either.

Don't forget that.

Haruki!

What is it, Yumi?

I came to get you

because you're late.

Get down.

Let's play.

I want to tell you something.

So let's go.

I want to take you

someplace special.

This is Lake Mashu.

For us Ainu,

it's Kamui's lake,

the god's lake.

The men and women

of our village

say our vows here.

If we break it,

the gods will punish us.

But that's probably

superstition.

Haruki, it's a superstition,

isn't it?

I don't know.

But it's a beautiful custom.

Once a person makes

a pledge,

he should try to keep it.

Lake Mashu.

No wonder they call it

the enchanted lake.

It's beautiful.

Haruki.

Haruki, don't you like me?

Well?

- I don't dislike you.

- Then you like me?

I like you.

Haruki. I want to make

a vow with you here.

Please, can I?

Haruki!

Haruki!

Don't, Yumi.

Haruki, I made a pledge

to the gods of the lake.

I said my vows.

Yumi!

Haruki!

Let's go home.

Hey, Atomiya.

Yumi's telling everyone

you're going to marry her.

Is that true?

Not really.

She asked me if I liked

or disliked her.

So I told her

I liked her.

So that's it.

Up here, there's

no figure of speech.

Like is like.

But think about it...

It won't be bad to marry her

and immigrate to Hokkaido.

Why don't you decide

your future here and now?

It's not good to fixate

on your past.

It'll be a good way

to forget Machiko.

What a beautiful voice.

Guys. Hurry up and finish

and go to bed.

I saw you.

What were you doing

at Lake Mashu today?

Yumi, don't you

like me anymore?

What about our vows

at Lake Mashu?

That was then.

I like Haruki better

than you now.

I'm going to marry Haruki.

So go.

I said go.

If you don't,

I'm going to call for help.

Go. I hate you, Sabu.

I really hate you.

Yumi.

Aren't you afraid of

the god's punishment?

Yumi, aren't you afraid?

Yumi.

You made a foolish marriage.

Machiko, you might

never be happy

unless you marry Atomiya.

I wonder how he's doing.

I wonder, too...

I'll deliver the rest

once they come in.

Thank you.

How's your new job?

It's great, thanks.

You really work hard.

Excuse me.

Oh, Yukie.

Yukie, did Mr. Kaseda

speak to you?

No.

Never mind then.

Please tell him

I'll come by soon.

Excuse me.

Mr. Nishina is

a good person.

Yes, really.

He's so kind.

But he's especially

nice to you.

He probably likes you.

- I don't think so.

- I bet he does.

Because he's a bit

too attentive.

See, he's still looking

this way.

Nishina lost his wife

in the w*r.

He's been raising his

child on his own.

When he met you,

he thought you could be

a mother to his child.

He came to me four days ago

and I've been thinking...

Nishina has gone

through a lot,

so I thought it was fine

to make the introduction.

But a woman like me...

Even if people are

down and out,

if they really want to,

they can start over.

All of us here did it.

I want all of you

to find happiness.

That's right.

If you find happiness,

we can, too.

I have that kind of...

Hope, you mean.

That's right, we can hope.

Hope, huh.

You see, Yukie,

both Kozue and Asa

think that happy or unhappy,

what happens to you

will happen to them, too.

So please think about it.

What are you thinking about?

It's a strange world.

Remember I told you

about the sad love story

on Sukiya Bridge?

I got letters from

both of them.

The woman is in Sado,

the guy in Hokkaido.

And their letters came

together.

The woman wants

to divorce her husband

but the guy may marry

another woman.

And she's an Ainu girl,

native to Hokkaido.

Why are they so

out of synch?

Their stars won't align.

I guess.

It's too bad.

I've had enough.

I can't keep trying

to get them together.

Aya, don't be mad

about others

and find one of your own.

I'm not mad...

Oh look, this is strange.

When I tossed the letters

they landed apart

but now they've

come together.

Maybe someday

they will be together.

That's just a coincidence.

Aya, you have a guest.

Oh, Yukie.

I'm sorry I haven't

been in touch.

How are things?

Are you well?

Yes, thanks to you.

That's good.

I've been meaning to

visit you.

I need your advice.

What is it?

Come on in.

I see. It sounds

like a good match.

So you're going to have

a marriage meeting in Itako?

But should I accept

without telling him

of my past?

That's not a problem.

Get married without

telling him.

What's there to gain

by you owning up?

You'll just disappoint him.

Look, Yukie. Everyone

is entitled to get married.

Isn't that so?

Mr. Kaseda?

She has no children?

That's what I understand.

But that doesn't mean

she can't be a good mother.

Of course, she would

be perfect.

Mr. Nishina, I'll vouch for her.

She's a good person.

But if she had a dark past,

what would you do?

Is there something

in her past?

No, I think she's led

an upstanding life.

But the few years

after the w*r ended,

there are things

we all did

that we wish wouldn't

come to light.

Because I did what I did,

it sounds like an excuse.

Same goes for me.

Perhaps not asking

about our past

is the etiquette these days.

Etiquette? I agree.

Hey, you.

Long time.

Where are you going?

You look like

you're in the money.

Looks like you made

a good catch.

What does that mean?

What do you think?

There's a lot I want to say.

Let's go.

- Excuse me.

- Hey.

Is she asleep?

- Yes.

- Thank you.

Yukie, come over here

and relax.

- Sorry to have troubled you.

- Not at all.

So do you think you want

to be her mother?

- Yes.

- That's good.

- Right, Mr. Nishina?

- Thanks to you.

Asa, you, too.

Mr. Nishina,

I'm so glad.

- Congratulations.

- Thank you.

I'm so glad.

This is auspicious.

Please have one, too.

Is one of you Miss Yukie?

A Mr. Yokoyama is

waiting downstairs.

Yokoyama?

Isn't that the man

on the boat?

I don't know.

I'll go see what he wants.

If that's the man,

I know him well.

I'll go see him.

Yukie, you and Mr. Nishina

have a decision to make.

So talk it over well.

Why do you want

to see her?

I bet you're up to no good.

You're right, of course.

Yokoyama, this is

an important time for her.

She's on the verge

of finding happiness.

Don't mess things up.

I'm surprised your Excellency

is acquainted with her.

You know, don't you?

I don't know what story

she's putting about,

- but she used to be my...

- What of it?

Oh, nothing much.

But we invested

money in that woman.

What?

Hey, Yokoyama!

You're throwing your

weight around.

Let's be friends.

It's nice to see you

doing well.

I read about your

smuggling in Okinawa.

You always did things

in a big way.

Not like us,

chasing around

a woman or two...

Shut up!

Shut up?

Are you kidding?

You're still on parole.

Hey, Yokoyama.

Why do you only think about

making people unhappy.

I still have affections

for that woman.

Forget it.

I won't get anywhere

talking to you.

I'll talk to her

directly.

Hey. Yokoyama, stop.

- What?

- Damn you.

How dare you strike me!

We're not at w*r anymore.

Old man. Do you think

you can get the better of me?

You're not young any more.

Oh, wait, wail.

Hey.

Yokoyama.

Yokoyama?

Uncle.

Uncle Kaseda.

Uncle?

What happened?

What did the police say?

They know the victim is

an unsavory character.

But Mr. Kaseda won't say

what happened.

Then they won't

release him?

The victim is hospitalized

in serious condition,

so it may take a couple

of days.

Uncle Kaseda was

still on parole.

I should...

I should go to the police

and talk to them.

This all happened

because of me.

Yukie.

Are you telling me that

you know why those two

were arguing?

Mr. Nishina.

I'll...

I'll tell you everything.

I was.

Yukie.

Don't.

You can talk to the police

to save Mr. Kaseda.

But don't tell me about it.

To tell you the truth, I knew

I've known for some time.

It's only natural I'd be careful

about any prospective wife.

I did some checking.

At first,

I was shocked.

But when I saw how hard

you were working,

I could tell

which one of you...

the past or the present,

was the real you.

No matter what's in your past,

all that matters is that now,

you're leading an honest life.

Right, Yukie?

You will marry me?

Please make

my daughter happy.

Please.

Then, let's go to

the police together.

And you tell them

what you know.

If they know the reason,

they will release him.

Mr. Nishina...

Shall we go?

About the same time...

Sado

What fine weather

we're having.

It will be cold soon.

Machiko, I see you got

a letter.

Is it from Katsunori?

- No.

- Then who?

It was from Aya.

Aya?

What did she say?

Aunt.

Mr. Atomiya.

What about Mr. Atomiya?

Oh my. Mr. Atomiya's

getting married in Hokkaido?

Is it true?

But what's

Katsunori thinking?

He hasn't said anything.

He should make his

intentions clear

whether he will grant you

a divorce or not.

Does he still think

you're coming back?

We have to settle this

before winter.

Agreed, Machiko?

Nobue.

Hey, Nobue.

The bossy man is home.

Nobue, didn't you hear me?

I heard you.

Then why didn't you answer?

Idiot!

You kept me waiting.

- Good for nothing.

- What?

I'm talking about Katsunori.

Section Chief Room.

Reception Room

Machiko.

It's been a long time.

When did you come

to Tokyo?

I just arrived. I shouldn't have

bothered you at work...

So you've come home?

I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

It's about the divorce.

I want it now.

Why?

Did you come all the way

to tell me that?

You must know

what my answer is.

We should talk about that

at home.

I can't talk about that

at the office.

I'm in a meeting right now.

Go home and

wait for me there.

Your room is just

the way it was.

Let's talk about this tonight.

Okay, Machiko?

You car will be here

momentarily.

It was a grand affair.

Congratulations.

I hope you both will be

very happy.

Thank you.

Uncle, there's more sake.

Yukie, Brother Atomiya

is here.

What?

Mr. Atomiya.

It's been a while.

Same here.

I'm so glad you came.

I should have come sooner.

Sister, congratulations.

Thank you.

I owe it all to them.

I see.

Thank you all.

Mr. Nishina. Please take

care of my sister.

I will.

Mr. Atomiya, please sit.

Let's celebrate.

Have a glass.

You haven't change.

Is it true you're

getting married in Hokkaido?

Say it's not true.

Come back to Tokyo

and live with us.

Asa, don't interfere.

Look, Sukiya Bridge.

I kept waiting.

I staked my whole life

on that night's promise.

Haruki, I wanted

to see you, too.

Now I know you were

waiting for me

feeling the same way.

I want to know everything.

Haruki.

I'm getting married

tomorrow.

Was that

the last train today?

When is he coming back?

Are you going back

to the ranch?

Can you take a passenger?

- She has business there.

- Sure thing.

She'll take you.

It was good timing.

- Get in the back.

- Thank you.

Why are you going

to the ranch?

I understand

a Mr. Atomiya is there.

Haruki?

What do you want

with Haruki?

I want to see him

and talk to him.

What's your name?

Is it Machiko?

I'm right, aren't I?

Yes.

Haruki's not here.

He's in Tokyo.

When he comes back,

I'm going to marry him.

Scared?

Haruki wouldn't be scared.

Welcome. I hear you were

on a business trip.

- I just came back today.

- You must be tired.

Hamaguchi,

I'm here tonight

because of your wife.

Machiko?

I hear you're still

separated.

I didn't know.

She's a self-centered woman.

She comes and goes

as she pleases.

I don't know what to do.

I hear she showed up

at the office.

Who knows where she's

got to now.

Chief, why do you want

to talk about Machiko?

Well... I met her.

At Hakodate Station

on my way back from

Sapporo.

Hakodate?

So Machiko

is in Hokkaido?

Chief, are you sure?

Yes, I met her.

What a woman!

Chief, did you know

that in Hokkaido...

We didn't have

a lot of time.

But she told me

the gist.

I don't want to interfere

in matters between

a husband and wife.

But she sounded

very unhappy.

She was crying.

I don't know what

she told you,

but that woman always

cries for effect.

I see. I have a soft spot

for young woman

so I sympathized with her.

It wouldn't do to just hear

one side of the story.

I'm sure you have

your say, too.

But she asked me

to help.

To think she'd bother

you with that.

I'm ashamed she aired our

dirty laundry in public.

Katsunori?

It's your fault.

Because you're

indecisive.

You should divorce her.

You must know why

she went to Hokkaido.

She went to be

with that man.

What an awful woman.

Chief. I am Machiko's

husband.

I will handle Machiko.

Sakakibara Law Offices

Yumi.

Yumi.

- Yumi.

- Yumi.

Let me take you home.

I said no, Ma.

I won't leave.

But the festival's tonight.

- Let's go.

- No!

Yumi, don't be stubborn.

Your ma and Sabu

came to fetch you.

So go with them.

I don't care about

any festival.

I'm going to wait

for Haruki here.

Are you serious, Yumi?

What about Saburo?

I don't care

about Saburo.

I'm waiting for Haruki.

Atomiya won't be back

for some time.

When he comes back,

you can see him right away.

It's a holiday after all.

Go home.

No!

Haruki will come back

tomorrow.

I won't budge until

Haruki comes back.

Yumi!

Why are you being

so stubborn?

I'm going to get angry.

Go home!

Boss.

You want me to leave

because that woman

came from Tokyo.

I won't leave.

If I do, she'll take

Haruki from me.

If I can't have Haruki,

I'll die.

Yumi, don't be

so unreasonable.

Yumi, let's go.

Please, let's go.

No!

Stop making this

difficult. Go home.

- No!

- Go!

You stubborn girl.

Don't make me force you.

Understand, Yumi?

Understand?

You must be surprised.

As you can see,

Hokkaido is a wild

uninhibited place.

I shouldn't have come.

Yes, for Yumi's sake.

But for Atomiya...?

I'm not so sure.

He'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening.

I haven't see you

in a while, Constable.

It's getting cold.

It'll be snowing soon.

- I'll make some tea.

- This is fine.

What is it?

Nothing serious.

A cow from the next ranch

has gone missing.

I'm looking for it.

I see.

It probably went

to see the festival.

Please come in.

You have a guest.

She's from the mainland.

She's beautiful.

Oh, is this her?

Machiko Hamaguchi?

Yes.

What of it?

It's nothing.

There's an inquiry

from Tokyo about her.

It's fine if you're here.

It's nothing important.

I guess I'll continue

to chase the cow.

Sorry to have bothered you.

It's going to get cold.

Yumi, you insist on

going to the station?

Then you refuse to

marry Saburo?

Lake Mashu is

God's lake.

Are you prepared to

break your vow?

Lying to me

or to Saburo,

that can't be helped.

But if you lie to God's lake,

something awful

will happen.

Lake Mashu is the

guardian deity

of the Ainu people.

Aren't you afraid of

God's wrath?

I'm not afraid.

Not at all.

Haruki said

he'll marry me.

I love Haruki

more than God.

Yumi, don't you know?

That woman from

the mainland...

Boss Suenaga told me

about her.

That woman is

Atomiya's beloved.

That's right.

Boss Suenaga told me, too.

Now that she's here,

Atomiya won't give you

a second glance.

Yumi, you're a woman

of this village.

Keep your promise

to God. Marry Saburo.

That's where

your happiness lies.

Our happiness lies

with each other.

That is our fate.

Please try to understand.

No. I'm not going to lose

out to that woman.

I won't lose.

So don't stop me.

Yumi!

Yumi.

Saburo.

I have a feeling

something horrible

will happen.

Haruki!

- Yumi, you came.

- You're late.

- I was here every day.

- Is that so?

Let's go.

Atomiya. She's been

waiting for you.

Machiko.

Why are you here?

I wanted to see you.

You can talk later.

Let's go.

Shall we go?

- Let's go.

- Yes.

Haruki.

I brought you a present.

You won't come with me?

I have a guest today.

Yumi, take this and

go home alone.

Yumi.

See?

Machiko. I came here

to forget you.

I intended to die here,

and tried to love

that girl, Yumi.

I was on the verge of

losing you forever.

Machiko.

I'm glad you came.

I couldn't help myself.

I had no idea

what would happen,

but before I knew it,

I was here.

But now that I've met you,

I'm really glad I came.

This is the northernmost

place in Japan.

Is this the only place for us?

Haruki...

Saburo.

Saburo.

I was wrong.

I was wrong to break my vows

to you and the gods.

Yumi, let's go home.

Forget the man from

the mainland.

This is God's punishment.

I can't go back

to the village.

I'm in love with Haruki.

Saburo.

I'm sorry.

Yumi!

Yumi...

Saburo...

Well?

We didn't find them.

Once you go under,

you never come up again.

Atomiya,

you must be tired.

I'll draw a bath for you.

It's my fault. I shouldn't

have come.

I caused this to happen.

Machiko.

You're not to blame.

The fault is all mine.

I led that girl on.

Atomiya, a word?

This came for Machiko.

It's a court summons.

Machiko.

It's an order for restitution

of conjugal rights.

He's determined not

to divorce you.

Machiko.

You must return to Tokyo.

It's a court order.

After I do what I have to

for Yumi,

I'll come back to Tokyo.

We'll figure out

what to do then.

It's hard for me to

say this to you.

You've come such

a long way for me.

But, Machiko, we should

do the right thing.

No matter how long

we may suffer,

if we keep our hearts pure,

someday we'll be

together.

Let's wait for that day.

Will you, Machiko?

Yes.

Oh...

It's snowing.

No matter what happens,

don't despair.

I won't.

But I never expected

to part again in misery.

Haruki.

I don't want to go.

I don't want to

let you go.

Haruki...

I'm going.

Machiko.

Haruki.

We'll meet again?

I have a feeling I'll never

see you again.

Machiko.

Let's be strong.

Yes.

Take care.

You, too.

And thus, Machiko and Haruki,

parted in sadness once again.

When will they finally be together?