Family Diary (Katei nikki) (家庭日記)

HOME DIARY

Cast: UEHARA Ken KUWANO Michiko SABURI Shin TAKASUGUI Sanae

MIYAKE Kuniko MIURA Mitsuko FUJINO Hideo

MIZUSHIMA Ryotaro TAKAMATSU Eiko

MIZUSHIMA Ryotaro TAKAMATSU Eiko FUTABA Kaoru TOCHIKA Kozo

Directed by SHIMIZU Hiroshi

Kikue, it's true. My brother wrote me.

I know. And therefore I've decided that we separate.

I'm sorry so much. Life has unexpected things.

I know I'm selfish.

I'm a hateful person.

Only one year left for me to finish my studies. But my brother failed in his business...

...and he couldn't send me the money to study.

Rather than love, I need money to pay my studies.

I must be socially successful, because my home is about to go under.

Fuji, it's enough.

I understand very well.

Ok, I'll stop it. Because it just sounds like pretexts.

Have you brought them?

Let's burn the past.

Maybe it seems to you cruel, but it's better to forget the past.

Is your future wife pretty?

- Is that really so? - I don't know her yet.

Really?

I don't lie to you. Everything is organized by my teacher.

As her family pays my degree, I'm going to change my last name for hers.

That's all.

Be loving with your future wife.

Thanks. I wish you a good husband and happiness.

You can be very happy. And you'll be.

Anyway we've remained chastes.

In this regard I can say I've done it correctly.

YANASHIRO PENSION

I've decided.

I have no alternative.

I wish you decide too.

- Don't you want to? - It's not that. - So what?

You're hesitating.

Yes, you're.

You're scared because your parents oppose.

Isn't that the case? You're afraid of them, dont't you?

I've got over that.

I'm thinking about how I am going to earn a living.

I'll work until you can do it.

I can continue at the bar or...

...I can find another.

Ume, we're talking about marriage.

- Take it seriously. - I'm serious.

Don't you know me? I'm serious.

A husband wouldn't want to see her wife working at the bar

I don't want to think about this kind of life.

I've got no alternative.

It's not a matter of there isn't nothing for it.

Then, what about the job at Mantetsu which you mentioned before?

- But it's in Dalian. - I'll go anywhere.

If you have this Leica, you said,

you could be the photographer of the department of information.

To Dalian...

Are you sure you want to go there?

Yes. I'm sure.

I haven't family here.

I might go right now.

Ok. We'll try, although perhaps it doesn't come out...

Hey, Tsuji, may I?

- I'm going. - Speak soon.

Hi Fuji. Good-bye.

I'm going to speak plainly.

Forget that girl.

- Do you mean I leave her? - I already know.

I know you are think on get married even.

It's obvious that your parents would oppose your marriage with this kind of girl.

Leave me alone. That's my affair.

We're friends since infancy.

I think I have the right to advise you as close friend.

Thanks for your help.

- But the situation of this girl... - Yes, she's a girl who feel pity.

- Didn't I tell you? - But, for both you and she,

- woul be more happy in the future if you separate. - Why?

What is between you is very complicated.

I don't agree with this suddenly marriage, without your parents' permission.

- Do you mean she isn't worth it? - I don't mean it.

That's what it's about: make a living.

We have future.

Now we're learning how can we make a living.

Don't go astray, at least unitl we can finish our education.

Will I go astray?

I think so.

You're utililtarian. You're too cold.

- Is that what I seem to you? - Rather cruel, I meant.

You are unfeeling.

Yes.

I know it too.

I'm human.

I know about love and sadness.

But sadness, pain and the rest I assimilate them in regards to future.

I manage to do this way.

Perhaps a person overprotected like you can't understand me.

I don't say it with the intention of offending you.

Love is important.

But before that, we must live.

Forgive me if my ways of talking you find it a little brusque.

- What do you wish for supper tonight? - Whatever you want.

I don't like that a man opines about the supper.

- It's about your taste. - It's about calories.

You're so utilitarian!

It must be because I pass everyday working with the microscope at the laboratory.

This letter is for you.

What a surprise!

Whose is it?

You can read it.

A friend named Tsuji, who is in Dalian.

He says he's going to return to Tokyo and he wishes I look for a flat around here for him.

What a rude he is.

Is he Tsuji from Hachioji?

That friend of yours who had an affair?

Yes. Look for a flat for him, please.

So long.

See you later.

LABORATORY

This person wishes to see you.

Go him into the reception room.

Hello. What a surprise!

I read your letter this morning.

Just after I sent it to you, I was anxious to come here as soon as possible.

- Great. I grow calm after seeing you. - Why?

- I was afraid of seeing you. - Don't be silly! How are your wife?

- We are at ann inn of Kanda. - In luxury.

That's why I want to find a flat as soon as possible.

Do you have any prospects for a work around here?

Yes, something. There is a company that makes photographic negative.

- Ah, I know it. There is a factory near home. - Yes. I could go there walking.

- That's why I've asked you to get me a flat. - I see.

It was worthwhile that you were passionate about photography, even if you didn't finish your studies.

- You've done well. - There's a saying: "He who has art, distributes."

I should have practised well.

- You are busy now, aren't you? - Yes.

I'll come another day, then. Please get me a flat.

Don't be silly. Let's have dinner together.

We hadn't seen each other for a long time. We have a lot to tell one another.

I'm going to cook sole "au gratin".

Chop the sole into small dice and dress it with mushrooms and bechamel.

- Get the cake ready. - Yes.

I am sure he will like this dish.

- Your husband has left you a message. - Really? - He says that...

...as his friend Tsuji has come to see him from abroad, they are going to dine together.

- Thank you very much. - Goodbye.

What a drag.

- It is indeed. - Well, anyway. We'll just eat dinner together.

He could have invited Mr Tsuji to come here.

- Have another. - No, thanks. I can't drink as much as I used to.

- You endure a lot of drinking, eh? - Not so much.

Although I never lose my head drinking.

You wouldn't lose your head neither with drinking nor with anything.

Now I regret having expressed too much my opinion about your marriage.

Don't talk anymore about the love of the past.

I live for my son now.

The main reason for coming back here is that my son doesn't adapt well to the climate there.

He's not all right there?

And besides my wife always catches bronchitis in winter.

Poor girl.

- Do you want me to see her? - It's not so serious.

- Doctor Fuji... - You're wrong again.

- I'm no longer Fuji. My name is now Ukatsu. - Sorry.

That's the bad thing about adoption marriage. It sounds so cheap.

I don't think so. You are very open, you have courage. Not like me.

I feel like a coward.

I'm not so brave.

Your wife must be a woman who knows where she treads.

No. She is still very much like a little girl. You'll see.

I don't think so. The fact of being your wife already sounds good.

- Have you told her details about my wife? - No. Why?

As they are going to meet,

I wouldn't want her to be prejudiced against my wife...

...because of what she did in the past.

Maybe you think I'm a coward, but...

...there are delicate things between women.

Yes, I understand.

- I haven't told her anything and I won't later on. - Thank you.

But you are very sentimental.

You are too delicate.

I'd almost say the artist type.

You should think about simpler things.

Coming.

Shall we order another one?

No, let's have dinner now.

I'll stop as well, then.

- How can I help you? - Bring us dinner.

All right.

You can come to my place tomorrow or after tomorrow.

- I'll introduce you to my wife. - Ok.

Women are meticulous. We'd better let them look for a place.

By the way, what about your family in Hachioji? Have you let them know you're back?

No, not yet.

Your parents must be worried.

We'd better not discuss that subject now.

I'll fix it as soon as I can.

First I want to find a place where to live.

The main thing is...

...that I must be a good head of the family.

I am sorry to keep you waiting. Here you are.