I Miss Age 35

I'm sorry.

I needed help right away, so I asked her to come.

It's all right.

I love him.

Do you realize what you're saying?

Yes, I do.

When did it start?

Probably...

Before we were born.

Is it my fault?

Eiji, I...

I will leave the house with the children.

About what you said earlier...

I'll leave the house.

That would be better for the children.

Dad, why are you leaving the house?

I'll be working till late for a while,

so I'm going to rent a place near work.

I'll be on my way.

Please take care of the children for me.

I met with Terui today.

I think I can finally be open with you.

It may be selfish of me,

but I'm hoping to make today

our new starting point.

I'm really...

Hello?

Are you all right?

Eiji left the house.

I see... I'm sorry.

Don't apologize. I don't regret it.

What is it?

My departure date to Spain has been set.

Won't you come with me?

I want to go...

but it's not that easy.

I know that.

I'll be returning to Tokyo early next week.

Let's meet at that time.

Dad's not coming home today, too?

Dad likes rolled cabbage.

Why're you home?

I've to go on a business trip to Osaka, so I came to get my things.

I'll help you.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

You were always kind to me.

You tried not to hurt me.

But you...

You must've really loved Terui.

I can understand your feelings now.

We're home!

Welcome home.

How was your music class?

We've a notice on the upcoming concert.

Dad!

Wait up!

A music concert?

I'm sorry, but I have to work on that day.

I'm sorry.

Dad, do you love me?

Of course I love you a lot.

What about me?

I love you at lot, too.

What about Mom?

I love her a lot.

Then why aren't you two living together?

Why aren't you living together with us?

Why, Dad?

I'm very busy with work now.

I'm sorry.

Dad, please come home soon.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry...

I'm so sorry...

We're home.

Dad can't make it to the concert.

Yesterday, I lied to the children about Akemi.

I just couldn't bring myself to tell them the truth.

I've been thinking lately...

What does a family mean to me?

Is it something that is always around like air?

I never imagined that I could lose it.

But after losing Akemi and the children,

I finally realized how great an ordinary happiness is.

Could this be Heaven's punishment

for betraying and hurting someone?

It's no one's fault.

Akemi became engrossed in ceramic arts

and found a new self that wasn't a wife or mother.

Were you doing fine?

Have you thought about going to Spain with me?

I can't leave my children.

I have air tickets to Madrid for your children, too.

I'll promise you one thing...

Any great ceramic wares I make will break in time.

But my feelings for you will never change.

You make the choice.

Mom, what's wrong?

There's somewhere I want to go,

if you'll go with me.

Is Dad going, too?

Just Satoru, Madoka, and me.

Dad's not going?

Have you explained to the children?

I plan to tell them after the concert.

It won't do you any good to brood over it.

You should just take a step forward.

Aren't you truly in love with him?

You should be more honest with yourself.

My feelings for you will never change.

You make the choice.

Sakai Commerce.

This is Shimada of Nihon Foods.

Is Director Sugita in?

Hello? Is Director Sugita in?

He's out of the office now.

I'll be arriving in Osaka in the afternoon,

so I should be able to meet him on time.

I understand. I'll give him the message.

If you'll excuse me...

Mr. Shimada.

Is this Misa?

You're slow to realize that.

I didn't expect you to answer.

Are you working there?

I'm a temporary hire. Director Fujii referred me.

Today is my last day.

Thank you for the shoes for my child.

How is he?

He's healthy. Don't worry.

How are you doing?

Are you good to your family as usual?

Today is the day of my children's music concert,

but I have to work. I don't have much time with them.

That's not good!

Now that I have a child, I can understand...

A family is nice.

That's true.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Is he coming to get you after the concert?

Let's go inside.

Dad will surely come.

Dad isn't coming home anymore.

Dad!

Why aren't you two living together?

Why aren't you living with us?

Why, Dad?

Sakai Commerce.

This is Shimada of Nihon Foods.

Misa, can you cancel today's meeting?

The meeting has been postponed to next week

since your great-grandfather passed away.

Your family comes first.

It's in appreciation for the shoes.

Please take care.

Thank you, Misa.

Goodbye.

Can we start over?

Can we start over for the children's sake?

Naruse, I...

I can't go with you, after all.

I'm sorry.

Dad!

Dad, you came!

You were both great.

Can you come home today?

Let's eat dinner at a restaurant today.

I want to eat hamburger.

Let's go already.

7 YEARS LATER

Ceramic art is a form of communication with clay.

Who has given you the most influence in ceramic arts?

Mrs. Shimada.

I'm sorry.

What got you started?

When I realized that I wanted to live my own life.