Chizuko's Younger Sister (Futari / ふたり) (ふたり)

Shochiku Films

Produced by: Kuniyoshi Kawashima, Kyoko Obayashi, and Shuji Tanuma

A Nobuhiko Obayashi Film, 1990

Futari

Based on a story by: Jiro Akagawa

Screenplay by: Chiho Katsura

Music Director: Joe Hisaishi

Cinematography: Shigeichi Nagano Art Director: Kazuo Sasutani

Sound Design: Shouhei Rin Lighting: Tadaaki Shimada

Cast:

Hikari Ishida Tomoko Nakajima

Toshinori Omi

Chika Shibayama Wakako Shimazaki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki Yuri Nakae

Irie Wakaba Yoshiko Nami

Keiko Masuda

Ittoku Kishibe

Junko Fuji

Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

Hi Chizuko.

Going to school?

Yes.

Good.

You're such a good girl Chizuko. Always bright and cheerful.

But aren't you late?

Mika forgot something.

Mika, you're Chizuko's little sister?

Always with your sister, huh?

Well, goodbye.

Have a good day.

Long ago, in someone's heart,

These words were born...

Wherefore art thou, my little objects?

Why dost thou hide when I seek thee?

Raising my hand in the wind,

I visit the unseen forest,

To search for your song like hide-and-seek

Found it.

I'm borrowing these.

Thanks.

Dummy.

What were you doing in Chizuko's room?

And you, Dad? Business trip again?

Where to?

Kobe, four or five days.

Four or five days, huh?

Where are you going with your father?

Going to Mako's to study.

I already told you.

You did?

I did. Didn't I, Dad?

I'll be back in two or three days.

I'll be alright. Chizuko's with me.

Mom...

There's rice on your face.

Those two are so hopeless.

It would really help if they put away their dishes like Chizuko.

You're usually slow, but you're quick today.

It's the first time I've walked this route with you.

You're right.

Do you always go this way?

Yeah, since the incident.

I didn't know there was such a route.

I'm like a cat. I know all the back ways.

Why did you suddenly decide to go to piano lessons?

I thought you hated it.

I should get back to a normal life.

The concert is coming up too.

Besides, the teacher must be worried.

I haven't been there since the incident.

- Oh yeah? - What?

I'm surprised you're so considerate.

Do I look that hopeless?

So, this is where we come out.

Didn't you know that, Dad?

This town is like a maze.

Don't stay out late, Mika.

You called me Mika.

What do you mean?

You... that girl...

Chizuko's sister...

That's all I was.

Please understand, I don't want to leave your mother alone.

Then come home quickly.

Two or three days, right?

Have a good trip.

That looks... good.

I'd... like one.

It's sweet.

I don't want your money.

Are you alright? Can you walk?

Let me go!

Are you alright?

Let me go!

I know you.

I've seen you around town before.

I love you! I love you!

I love you.

Beneath the Wheel

Thanks a lot. Take care.

- Next week then. - Goodbye.

Miss Kitao! What happened?

My sister...

Chizuko?

I don't see anybody.

Mako, aren't you going to school?

But she isn't here yet.

I wonder what's wrong?

Mika looks well nowadays.

It's good to go together, but you shouldn't be late.

Mika's so slow.

Treasure your friendship.

Good morning.

- Miss Kitao! - Shh...

Hello, is Mika there?

Oh, that's okay.

Hi Mom, everything's alright.

Bye.

Sorry, I'm late.

- Goodbye! - Bye!

My homemade lunch.

Get going!

Bye, Grandma!

The bicycle's here.

Yeah, I took it out.

Sorry. If I'm late again, you should go on without me.

I'll just leave the bike out.

- Bye! - Have a good day!

So then I beat that pervert up.

You're kidding! How could a slowpoke like you do that?

Even the policeman complimented me.

Good morning!

Come on, don't you believe me?

I know.

You think I'm crazy, right?

Can't blame you.

My family's had all these shocking events...

I didn't mean it like that! Honest!

Everything was hazy, but I'm sure it was my sister!

Maybe I am crazy.

Never talked about her before.

Will the term exams be okay?

Shock treatment!

Don't worry, Mika. You're bright.

Chizuko was legendary with the exams, and you're her little sister.

The trouble is that you daydream sometimes.

You're right.

Welcome home.

What a surprise!

Did you hear my footsteps or something?

I got tired of waiting.

It's been three days.

Didn't I say two or three days?

If you say two or three days, I'll wait on the second day.

Oh, she's singing.

It's been a while since you heard Chizuko's song.

Please give voice to the thoughts of grass

Raising my hand in the wind,

I visit...

Aren't you going to cook?

You always take such long baths.

Chizuko!

You're getting pretty womanly.

Pervert!

Stingy!

Chizuko, have you always been by my side?

Yeah.

Would you have stayed invisible if I didn't get attacked?

Probably.

I'm glad I got attacked then.

Dummy.

- Chizuko... - Yes?

Thanks.

How could I desert my clumsy sister?

I'm so helpless.

Sorry, Mika.

I had to leave you all alone.

The policeman said, "She's a brave girl."

"She hit him on the head."

"We found him staggering there."

"Seems he's done it before. We'll question him."

I see. So, Mika's done a heroic deed.

I was so worried.

She lied to me about going to the piano lesson.

Well I'm glad she's alright.

Don't walk around like that!

Hi Dad. You're home early.

Kobe beef...

What?

Why are you staring at me?

So, you're old enough to get attacked...

Don't be weird, Dad!

Mako called. Will you call her back?

Yes.

Hey, stay inside.

I'm old enough to have secrets.

You'll catch a cold!

Hello Mika?

So, do you think you'll pass?

It may be easy for you.