Oshin (おしん)

OSHIN

Winter, 1907

Good for you! That's a big piece.

Is it yummy?

Here, Ko.

Good boy.

Oshin, what did you do today?

Kiyo and I made a maze in the snow and played hide and seek.

I didn't get caught once, Mama.

Lucky you!

Sounds fun, doesn't it?

I'm done!

Are you full?

Yes.

Oshin.

I've decided to send you out to work too.

You'll be a live-in servant for a lumber trader.

They do big business so they're rich.

You'll be well fed.

No...l don't want to go.

Oshin is still seven.

The family doesn't mind.

It's just for a year, Oshin.

I'm not going! I'm starting school in April...

Half our rice crop goes to the landlord

so there's not enough to eat!

Shoji...

Oshin.

We don't have rice to feed you.

Your sisters went to work without a word. You should too!

No, I'm going nowhere! I want to be with Mama and you.

You brat!

Don't, Dear!

Please don't!

My rheumatism...

stops me helping outwith chores.

Granny...

Hurry!

What's she doing?

What's going on?

Watch out!

Mama.

Mama?

Mama.

Mama!

Don't worry!

I'll get out soon.

Stay there and keep your mouth shut.

Somebody help Mama! She's going to die in the river!

- Fuji? - What are you doing?

What's going on?

Get up!

Is she okay?

Fuji!

You foolish woman!

Why were you in that freezing water? You could miscarry!

This is embarrassing!

It is not!

Us women...

We're the ones who take on the burdens.

It's tough for all of us.

Mama.

I'm okay, Oshin. Go to sleep.

Mama.

I'm going to work.

No! I'm not sending you to work.

You don't know what it's like!

I've decided.

All that matters is that you're alive, Mama.

Don't do that again, Mama.

Oshin...

Will it be a little brother or sister?

You want to sleep here?

Hushaby baby, A silk tree flowers

And grows red berries

A bird flew from Somewhere down south

The bird picked a berry

One eye...

And another one.

What's that?

Can't you see it's an owl?

An owl?

Yes. Granny showed me how to make them.

Can you show me?

Yes, later.

Is this rice?

It's your pay for a year.

You're paid in advance so you better work hard.

Mr. Nakagawa sent me for the babysitter.

Oshin!

Oshin!

I wore this when I came to this house as a bride.

I altered it to fit you.

Try it on.

I wish I could make you a nice, new kimono...

You look so pretty.

Can you do the sash yourself?

That's good.

This is a lucky charm.

You'll have to take care of yourself from now on.

No one can help you.

You're on your own.

But

if it's too tough to bear, come home.

Mama will always be here for you.

Mama...

I'm waiting!

Sorry.

Granny.

Don't tell anyone.

Keep it.

That's all I can do for you. I'm sorry, Dear.

Granny, thank you so much.

Hey!

She's ready.

Off we go.

Take care of her, please.

Hang on tight.

Don't stand up, it's dangerous.

Mama, don't cry.

I'll be fine!

Oshin.

Oshin!

Oshin!

Mama!

Mama!

Mama!

Oshin...

Mama!

Mama!

Dad?

Dad!

Don't stand up!

Dad!

Oshin!

Oshin!

Dad!

Oshin!

Dad!

Oshin!

Dad!

Oshin!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry.

Get up! Are you going to sleep all day?

Make a fire!

Yes, ma'am.

It's breakfast time!

You must be hungry.

Here's your rice.

Thank you.

We'll go into the hills after we eat.

Yes, Boss!

It looks delicious!

Eat up, fellas!

Some more?

I'm so hungry!

Isn't this radish gruel?

Hands off!

You're cleaning with me. Come on.

She thought she'd eat with us!

Sweep the floor.

Who wants more?

Please.

Peasant Haven't you seen a tatami mat before?

Sweep with the direction of the weave, you useless fool!

Now sweep!

That rag's too wet!

You're supposed to wipe it, not wet it!

Got it?

Yes, ma'am.

Here!

This is yours.

Thank you.

There's no rice!

Don't be ridiculous.

There is some!

Stop fussing!

Eat fast, shit fast. That's the servant's credo.

Eat fast, shit fast. The servant's credo.

Eat fast, shit fast. The servant's credo.

Are you new?

Wanna see?

Yes!

Yokichi said happily, "Father sent a telegram."

He brought it to his mother.

His mother was excited as she tore the envelope open...

Oshin, where are you going?

Stop playing.

Yes, ma'am.

Here's your lunch.

Thank you.

I'm back, ma'am.

Thank you, Dear.

Hey, Takeshi.

You want to be changed?

You're not done. Go wash the diaper.