What A Wonderful Family (It's Tough Being a Family / Kazoku wa Tsurai yo / 家族はつらいよ)

Subtitles by maskmahe

"Hirata."

"Toto."

Hirata residence.

It's me, it's me. You know, me.

Er, I don't know who you are.

Could you please say your name?

Oh come on, it's me!

You think I'd fall for an old trick like that?

Think again, pal...

Oh.

Hey!

I'm your husband's father!

You can't tell my voice after 15 years?

I'm sorry!

That really cheeses me off.

What? The police warned you about scammers? So I sound like a crook?

Forget it. No need to apologize!

Tonight? I'm drinking with Hattori, so no dinner. That's all!

Dammit.

What's up?

I called my daughter-in-law, and she didn't recognize me.

She thought I was a scammer. Idiot!

Serves you right.

Why?

You always say "It's me!" It sounds creepy.

I always thought so.

Shut up.

What an insult. Can you believe it?

Hilarious!

So?

You got angry?

Of course I did.

So I sound like a crook?

You do, you do!

Was she upset?

I'll punish her later.

Don't do that! The poor thing.

Yeah. She's a great daughter-in-law.

What's great about her?

You say such nasty things.

Hello.

Shall we go?

Your two grandkids are boys?

One's a high schooler soon.

You're lucky.

Three generations under one roof.

That's rare these days.

Plus my unmarried second son.

A lively home's a good thing.

My son's been in Hakata since his transfer, and my wife

is out caring for her mother.

I'm practically alone all year.

You've got it good. It beats having a nagging wife around.

How is she? Your elegant wife.

She's fine, she's fine.

Going to the culture center?

Is she ever! She goes to a writing class.

Really? You mean, she's learning to write novels?

Yeah.

What a joke. Her writing novels? What does she write about?

Pure love? She'll make a fool of herself!

Wasn't her younger brother Kaoru Komiya?

Died a few years ago.

The handsome novelist?

Yeah. His big sister is this guy's wife.

That's wonderful.

You never know. She might write a bestseller,

make loads of money, and kick you out of the house!

I wish she would.

If she does, I'll move in here, and warm your sake.

You're expensive.

For you, I'd work for free!

Hi Granddad.

Oh, he's home.

- Hi. - I'm back.

Shuzo?

I'm very sorry about earlier.

About what?

About mistaking you for a phone scammer.

I heard about it.

You'll pay for that someday.

Oh dear, how scary.

You'll pay!

No. No!

Have you eaten?

I told Fumie I didn't need dinner.

When you got mistaken for a scammer?

Smokes.

Where'd you get those flowers?

A present.

From who?

A friend at writing class.

We give each other flowers on our birthdays.

Today's my birthday. I'm sure you forgot though.

Writing class, huh?

You should act your age.

I can understand a young lady wanting to become a novelist,

but an old maid? Give me a bucket.

What are you writing?

Something really hot and erotic?

The bath's ready.

Oh well.

Maybe I should give you a present for a change.

What do you want?

What do I want?

Yeah, want.

There's one thing.

Spit it out.

But no pricey stuff.

Sales tax has gone up.

We're living off our savings now.

It's not so pricey.

It only costs 450 yen.

450 yen? What is it?

You want to know?

Well, the thing I want from you is this.

I need your name and seal here.

The 450 yen is for our family register.

What's this?

A divorce form.

"Divorce Notification."

Hey...

Is this a joke?

I'm serious.

Please think it over.

I'll put your clothes by the bath.

WHAT A WONDERFUL FAMILY!

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Isao Hashizume

Masahiko Nishimura

Yui Natsukawa

Tomoko Nakajima

Shozo Hayashiya

Yu Aoi

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Screenplay: Yoji Yamada Emiko Hiramatsu

Music: Joe Hisaishi

Directed by Yoji Yamada

Shota! Hurry up and eat your breakfast!

You've got work!

Honey, you know I only like big-bean Mito natto!

Sorry. The supermarket was out.

Then go to another store!

Buy it yourself, if it's such a big deal.

I'm negotiating with Shanghai officials.

I don't have time.

Hey, aren't natto soybeans from China?

That doesn't make any sense. Typical woman.

I'll eat it then. It's tasty on toast.

I never said I wouldn't.

- Tissue. - They're there.

Breakfast is ready.

- I'll walk Toto. - What?

I'll walk the dog!

Toto!

Toto!

Toto! Toto!

Toto, I envy you.

All you need is a walk to make you happy.

Toto.

Shota, what's on your mind lately?

Chopin's piano pieces use a lot of heavy dissonance.

Therefore, dissonance is necessary to make beautiful music.

What are you trying to say?

Dad, you were dissonant this morning. What's wrong?

It's not easy being my age. Leave me be.

I mean to say,

dissonance is necessary sometimes in relationships and families.

Be good to Mom, okay?

Save me the lecture.

You're not married.

Don't tell me...

you've got somebody in mind?

I do. She's nice.

That's great! Bring her over.

I will.

See you later.

Mr. Shimada went to the toilet at night without calling us.

Check him regularly.

Ms. Hashimoto's back on meals. Check consumption.

Ms. Shirakawa's feverish, so no more feeding tube.

She's on an IV. Watch her.

That's all for now.

Thank you.

Let's begin.

Is anyone feeling ill?

Check name when changing IV.

Check name when changing IV.

Go to it.

Yeah?

What's up?

Just finished the night shift.

I'll be at Hino Public Hall for work.

Could you drop by around lunch? I need to ask you something.

Sure. How about I make us lunch?

Great. I'll be waiting. Hino Public Hall, okay?

Good timing.

We got a guest?

Shigeko's here.