A Brief Message from the Heart (日本一短い「母」への手紙)

Toei Company, Ltd. Presents

FUKUI

Mrs. Shimizu. Mrs. Mizushima is here.

She brought you a gift. I'll leave it in your room.

Have a nice time.

She's always so loud.

Hello.

Mother, you look good.

It's been a long time.

Three months and ten days.

It's very sunny today.

Don't you have a hat on to block the sunlight?

Yes.

What color is your hat?

What color is your dress?

My hat is a gray Casablanca.

My dress is gray and white.

So stylish as always.

I have another postcard from him.

With a picture of Borobudur.

You may think it's too short as usual.

"Dear Mother, how are you?

"I'm in Bogor and busy everyday.

"Are your eyes getting a little better?"

"I've sent money to Tae. Take care."

Mario's postcard.

How many does this make?

Tae, thank you.

I'm still in Fukui.

I'll take the 17:35 limited express.

I'll be there tomorrow as usual.

Thanks a lot.

"Seeing me off to the school trip,

"Mom said sorry while looking down."

"I then knew I could actually get over it."

That was written by Mr. Yokokawa, 55 years old.

The next one is by Mr. Narita, 28 years old.

"Mom don't die.

"Till I say it's okay."

"Till I fulfill my duties to you."

I'm quite moved by it since I'm an unfilial son.

Another one.

"I wanted you to die when I was young."

"Now I want to die for my remark."

By Ms. Yagi, 32 years old.

It's somehow really shocking.

It really is.

"A Brief Message from the Heart" was solicited by Maruoka-cho in Fukui.

Many letters have arrived from all over Japan.

The town is surprised by the great response.

They received 32,236 letters!

Our affection for our mothers is truly strong.

A Brief Message from the Heart.

"Pen to Paper Award."

TOAKE Yukiyo.

YUUKI Nae.

HARADA Ryuji.

SUZUKI Sawa.

BESSHO Tetsuya.

Directed by: SAWAI Shinichiro.

Matsumoto.

Maki's letter won the contest.

That's right.

We want to contact her about the award ceremony.

Please have her call us.

I see.

Can you fax the notice to us?

Inoue.

- Redo that part. - OK.

Maki. It's not yellow, but red.

Really?

These?

Watch out.

They're too high up.

Inoue, help her.

Thanks.

He should be running around, raising funds.

I hope we can get paid today.

This parlor's also in trouble.

The owner is missing.

They may not pay us.

Is Mr. Sakata going to be okay?

Maki! You have a call.

It's your brother, Hiroshi.

Excuse me.

What is this?

Just read it.

"Mom, are you happy with him?"

"Dad said nothing, and died quietly."

Your letter was chosen for "A Brief Message from the Heart."

What are you talking about?

I didn't write it or send it.

You didn't write it?

It was on your computer when I borrowed it.

Under your letter of notice for Dad's 49th day memorial.

"Mom, are you happy with him? Dad said nothing and died quietly."

You sent it without asking me.

How could you.

Where are you going?

Back to Tokyo.

You're on summer vacation.

I'm busy.

I've rested from my part-time job for five days.

I have to be back by evening.

Hiroshi, wait.

Are you attending the ceremony?

How much is the prize?

Don't be ridiculous.

That wasn't my intention when I wrote it.

Don't be shy.

You wrote it.

Mom may be delighted to hear it.

When are you coming back next? Do you have money?

See you.

Don't forget our 100th day memorial for Dad!

"Dad said nothing and died quietly."

Well done.

Ma? I pass?

Please.

Well...

What's wrong?

Mr. Maehara.

I'm all right.

Don't worry.

Let's go.

Aren't you going to change?

Regarding that "miai" you had...

I turned it down for you.

That's what you wanted, right?

Yes.

The best thing is...

for you to find a husband for yourself.

That's for the best. I'm relieved.

Let me get changed.

Dad!

What's the matter?

Dad!

Here you go.

Your pay.

Tomorrow, work on the arcade.

So you were able to raise the funds.

There's only half in here!

Yours are fine. Only his.

I'll pay you the rest within a few days.

Gee... my wife will be grouchy.

I'm sorry.

You're good at apologizing like your dead brother.

He would profusely apologize to me like this.

Shall we go?

Good night!

Yours is OK.

What?

Thanks for your hard work. This is for this month's pay.

I'm sorry for always working you so hard.

It's all right. I like my job.

Professor Saito of Shinshu University

will be restoring the cultural sites.

I'm thinking of recommending you to him.

The restoration of the historical sites?

You majored in fine arts.

Isn't that where your interests lie?

You took his seminar, didn't you?

Yes.

It's in your field and it's a great opportunity.

Will I be able to manage?

Can you manage without me?

You'll do just fine.

You can utilize your talent better there, than at my place.

Hiroshi, let's eat.

Yes.

I didn't order a large portion.

You usually do.

I'll just eat it then.

You need to eat a lot or you'll get sick.

You hold your chopsticks funny.

What?

Will you go make a delivery?

She's kind to you.

Your fish is bigger than mine.

What's going on?

Are you the owner?

Yes, I am.

We're looking for a girl...

named Yoshimura Yumiko from Kyushu.

We heard that she's working here.

Yes, she's here.

Where is she?

Making a delivery.

So, she'll be back.

What did she do?

She disappeared from a bar where she owes two million yen.

We were asked to find her.

Drive safely!

Hey, you.

Where are you going?

Give me a ride.

I can't. It's the company's car.

I'm heading back to Setagaya, Tokyo.

That's fine. Give me a ride.

Please.