Railways (RAILWAYS 49歳で電車の運転士になった男の物語)

Thanks, plant consolidation can now begin.

The labor union will agree after seeing the data.

Yes.

Can I leave everything to you,

deluding plant closing, disposal of land, staff reduction?

Reduction?

Yes.

It'll get you a Board of Director's chair.

You'll impress them by making such efforts for the company.

Thank you.

Plant closing?

Right.

Japan has always reacted to the American economy,

but what if America collapses?

Our quality will pay off.

The stock holders won't wait.

We need an aggressive sales strategy.

And plant closings?

Think of the world economy!

I came in person to tell you of this official decision.

Kawahira, as you know,

business isn't charity, keep emotion out of it.

You really mean that?

I mean it.

We can't keep all the employees.

Company's headed for bankruptcy.

It's the only way to save it.

Tell me...

Who are our products for?

That's an odd question!

But they're for both the consumer and company.

For who in the company?

Don't avoid the topic.

Hey...

We haven't really had a talk lately. Let's meet for dinner?

I know a fish place.

Sorry, got to go to head office now for a meeting.

I see...

Hello? OK, I understand.

Hey.

You take this.

For good luck.

What is it?

My son enjoyed making it in hospital.

Likes making things, like me.

I'd love to drink with him,

if he lives that long...

Thanks for this.

Try to understand our situation. I'll go now.

Tsutsui...

Yeah?

What's the rush?

'Thank you for riding the 'Shinkansen' bullet train.

This 'Nozomi' Super Express is bound for Tokyo.

You're home?

Where's Mom?

Sachi, you know?

Why's she out so late?

When'll she return?

Who knows?

She's your wife, you find out.

I'm starving.

Find a job yet?

You graduate soon, try harder!

Sweets, from my trip.

Watch out, or you won't find a job.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing's wrong.

Listen.

Life can be bitter for people who just hang around.

Sweet!

Huh?

Too sweet.

Sachi!

All crazy...

I can probably finish by the end of next week.

Really? Good job. I can always count on you.

We'll bring you back to head office, we need you here.

Thanks for the offer, but I can't make anything there.

You're not a ship's captain, going down with your plant.

Smooth talker!

Anyway, come to head office.

We'll work together until the end.

I want to enjoy what I'm doing.

What?

I'll keep on doing what I like, making good things.

And I never gave up on that dream I told you about.

Hey, Kawahira...

Bye.

Hey...!

Doing what I like...?

Tsutsui here.

Huh?!

Lovely aroma.

It is.

The aroma you prefer shows your present physical condition.

Really?

Excuse me.

Hello. I'm with clients!

What?!

Hand it in?

Not yet.

Not due yet.

Right.

Yes?

Sachi, Granny collapsed!

How's Granny?

Collapsed on a train, driver called for help.

Good he called.

I'll go see her.

Your work OK?

Of course not, but I have to go.

You'll go instead?

No way. I just opened a shop.

I'll go tomorrow.

Just when I'm so busy...

Granny collapsed! She's alone in hospital!

Your Mom!

You'd know if you had a job!

No job matters more than her.

Sunrise Izumo sleeper from Tokyo will soon arrive.

Izumoshi, our terminus. Thank you.

Please watch your step.

She had a heart attack, but is stable now.

If all goes well, she'll leave the ICU soon.

I see.

But her age is of concern,

so we'll make further tests, just to be sure.

Thanks, please do.

I'll return tomorrow.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you, good-bye.

What's wrong?

Work is so important?

Of course it is!

No time off even for family?

Her life isn't at risk, doctors can handle it.

You always enjoy coming here for summer break.

Granny is always so kind, and actually listens when I talk.

She doesn't check the time.

Heavy!

Toru!

When did you arrive?

Just now and visited the hospital.

How's Granny?

More stable now.

The train had to stop for her.

Glad she's doing OK.

I'll visit the hospital soon.

She'd like that.

It's a chance for you to move back here.

Care for your Mom.

That's impossible.

Sachi! How are you?

Fine. It's been a while, Mister Clam Man.

Mister Clam Man?

You forgot? Here he is!

Mister Clam Man... is here!

Here!

Nostalgic!

Granny's soup taste.

She makes her own miso.

I hope she'll send some to Tokyo.

"Don't send it. It spoils quickly."

That's what you said.

Did I?

You forgot?

Preoccupied with work.

What we say at home doesn't matter.

That's not true.

It's just who you are. I'm done.

I just arrived.

Sorry to be late.

It's OK.

Where's Sachi?

Out there.

Hi. I'll take a bath and go to bed.

What's up? You argued?

We didn't.

Can't talk to your own daughter?

We three haven't been together for a long time.

Don't blame it on my shop.

I wasn't!

I meant it's nice to be together.

Night here is different than in Tokyo.

Let's find the time...

for a family trip before Sachi starts her own family.

Like Hawaii when she entered junior high.

Yeah.

But you worked even there...

Really?

We hated that you worked even upon arrival.

Hated it?

But had come to accept it.

Accepted what?

Hello?

Hi, how's it going? Sure, go ahead.

What?

Oh, from Beijing?

They what?