Tokyo Family (東京家族)

Don't make a mess.

I'm back.

Hi.

Are they here yet?

What's the time?

Their train should be in about now.

Jerk!

Mom!

Why's my desk in Isamu's room?

Because Grandma and Grandpa are staying in your room.

They're staying here?

Not a hotel?

Don't talk like that.

They're coming from Hiroshima to spend time with all of us.

So where do I study?

In Isamu's room.

He makes too much noise!

As if you studied anyway.

So I don't have to study, then? It's OK if I fail?

Great!

Stop it!

Hello!

Come in, Shigeko.

Did Shoji phone?

Not yet.

That's strange.

They should be in by now if the bullet train's on time.

You're right.

I'm exhausted!

Did you walk?

Yes.

This isn't a good place for old people.

Up and down all those hills... it's all right now, I guess.

Will Sukiyaki be all right for dinner?

Perfect. Mom and Dad both like beef.

I brought sweet dumplings again.

Thank you.

Did Shoji volunteer to pick up your parents?

I told him to!

At least he can pretend to be a dutiful son.

He's brought them nothing but worry.

Maybe that's him.

Hirayama residence...

Shoji? How are Mom and Dad?

You can't find them?

They should have arrived a long time ago.

Wait a minute... Where are you?

Tokyo Station?!

Stupid! They got off at Shinagawa.

I told you that!

You never listen, do you.

You said that?

I was kind of busy when you phoned.

So now what?

I'll go to Shinagawa, then.

You do that. As quick as you can.

I'll phone Mom and tell them to wait there.

How long will you be?

It's 10 or 15 minutes by train, but by car, maybe half an hour.

I'll get there as fast as I can.

That kid is useless!

He always has been.

Koichi, did you hear?

I knew I should have gone there myself.

Hey...

Your phone.

Hello?

Shigeko?

We're at Shinagawa now, but we can't see Shoji anywhere.

Yes...

He did?

The silly boy!

Shoji went to Tokyo Station by mistake.

Shigeko says he's coming now and to wait here.

Wait even longer?

We'll go ourselves. There must be a taxi stand.

Hello?

Father says he can't wait and we'll come ourselves.

Tell Shoji, will you?

Will you be all right? Can you find the taxi stand?

Ask someone who's passing by.

Call me when you get close, all right?

Take care, then.

They're taking a taxi. Dad's so impatient!

Are we like that?

You are.

Oh, right.

Is your shopping all done?

What are we having?

Sukiyaki. Is that all right?

Sounds good.

Should we get some sashimi, too?

That'll be fine, won't it?

That'll be plenty.

You have a patient.

Oh, I need to phone Shoji and tell him not to go to Shinagawa.

What a nuisance!

That was the Tama River, right?

We're coming to the 'Tsukushino' intersection.

Turn left there, go straight for a while...

I've got it on the GPS.

Left turn, 700 meters ahead.

Hurry with the blood work on this.

Yes, Doctor.

Will you be visiting Mrs Tamura tomorrow?

Yes, I'd better.

Good night.

Why's it so dark in here?

Sorry!

Father, Mother... welcome.

You're looking well.

Was the train full?

Not very.

Minoru! Isamu! Get down here.

Go on!

Say hello to Grandma and Grandpa.

Hello.

They've gotten so big!

Minoru's in Middle School.

He is?

And how old is Isamu?

I'm nine.

Hey...

They brought gifts from back home.

Dried needlefish, your favorite.

And miso paste.

Mrs Goto made it, and brought it over...

just for you.

My husband loves this with his sake.

Delicious!

Are you still drinking, Dad?

I haven't touched a drop since you told me to quit.

That's why you look so well.

You've already had enough for one life.

Quiet.

Your dinner.

Tell Grandma and Grandpa you're on your way.

Are you going somewhere?

Cram school.

That's his dinner?

He eats there.

So he studies at night, too?

It must be hard, growing up in Tokyo.

If he's really studying.

Off you go.

I'm on my way.

Off you go. Work hard.

Did your grandparents arrive?

Ages ago.

Were they talking about me?

Yep.

You're off to cram school? Want a ride?

Not in this heap.

Hey!

You call a Fiat Cinquecento a heap?

It's falling apart.

Give me a break!

Hello!

Shoji's here.

Hi.

You!

Sorry! They made it?

You've never once been any use to us.

All you do is cause trouble.

I said I'm sorry!

They're upstairs.

Go up and say hello.

Well!

So how did you get here?

By taxi.

You went to the wrong station.

I forgot the bullet train stops at Shinagawa.

The taxi must have cost a lot. I got out my Fiat.

You still have that?

It's wearing out.

Somebody thought it was scrap and put a 'no dumping' sticker on it.

On a famous Italian car!

Shoji...

Are you eating right?

Sure I am!

What time did you leave?

The 10 a. m. ferry.

We saw your friend Ken on the boat.

What's he up to now?

Driving truck.

For Tomioka Transport. A friend of mine runs it.

He's tanned, with great big muscles.

He said he's got two kids.

He married a girl in our class.

Both trouble-makers. They drove the teachers crazy.

I can't believe he's a truck driver now.

You're a fine one to talk.

Get yourself established first before you laugh at other people.

What are you doing now?

I'm keeping myself alive.

Time for dinner!

Let's go downstairs and leave this story later.

I'll bring these. You go downstairs.

Uncle!

Hi.