I thought I should let my sister-in-law know.
Could you come and visit him ?
If you can't,
maybe just Hazuki and Koharu could come ?
Please stop referring to me as your sister-in-law.
I'm sorry...
I suppose...
you must still bear a grudge.
Day Club
I'm sorry I'm so busy today...
Next week, I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday...
Try and come on Monday if you can because it's quiet.
Thursday is our third anniversary so there's a 2000 yen discount !
Of course, that all depends on your schedule.
Melon ?
Correct !
See you next week.
OK.
Bye.
Oh, no !
Her shoe...
It probably fell in the water.
I'll catch it for you, hold on a minute.
I'll try first.
Thank you.
That's good !
A bit more !
Here, let me do it !
Try throwing it further.
I know what I'm doing !
Got it !
Almost !
What a shame !
What's this ? Go for it !
Koharu !
What are you fishing for ?
It's big sister...
Yes !
You were skipping school again and sleeping, weren't you ?
If you fail to make the next grade, it will upset Mom.
I'm calculating my attendance.
I suppose that's OK.
You should throw those shoes away !
No ! They fit well.
Leave my tits alone !
Are they real ?
Of course they are !
Leave them alone !
We're gonna fall off !
What does she want to talk about ?
What does who want to talk about ?
The email from Mom, she says it's something important, so we should be home at 6 o'clock.
What's so important ?
That's what we're going to find out !
I had to leave work early so if it's something stupid, she'll have to pay me !
I wonder ? What's so important ?
Leave them alone !
CAPTURlNG DAD
I know ! They're remarrying !
What is it then ?
Maybe we're not really sisters ?
I'm like Mom so...
how about Mom and I are blood type 'O' and you are type 'B' ?
How about our Dad ? What type is he ?
I don't know about him...
Making hungry kids wait for food is child abuse !
Hey ! Open the door !
Sorry to keep you waiting.
You're late !
Come on, I said sorry...
hold this !
Sushi ! It must be something good.
What's that stuff ?
Mom !
Let's eat some sushi !
We need some miso soup...
boil some water Hazuki.
OK.
Koharu, go pick some spring onions.
OK.
How much Miso powder to use ?
Dirty clothes in the washing machine !
Two teaspoons !
OK.
How many ?
Three.
Please water them as well.
I've decided to live by myself from the autumn.
Why so sudden ?
It's about time I had more freedom.
You have enough freedom now, don't you ?
You can only find freedom independently !
If you can pay the rent and expenses by yourself, do as you like.
Soy sauce please !
I'm saving my money.
You'll come home regularly anyway.
Stop ! That's my tuna !
You just had one !
Stop it ! That's bad luck !
Koharu, you've eaten lots of tuna !
I've never seen you eat cucumber roll ! Since you were born !
I just ate some !
Don't lie, I was watching !
You only ate tuna sushi and tuna rolls !
Mother !
It's OK, Koharu loves tuna !
Why are you always on her side ? Cucumber roll !
Hey ! Don't eat it !
It's because of people like you that there's
a decrease in tuna due to over-fishing !.
One day the tuna will get their revenge !
I'm not afraid of tuna !
Will you two just stop it !
Why do you always fight when we eat sushi ?
Your Dad's dying.
I'll divide the sushi from now on.
There's just one salmon roe left. Who wants it ?
OK, it's mine.
Is he really dying ?
Tetsuji called 3 days ago...
6 months ago they found terminal cancer, there's nothing they can do.
Tetsuji is your Father's younger brother by the way.
You two have a holiday tomorrow, don't you ?
Why don't you pay him a visit ?
No way !
He ran off with another woman.
We have nothing to do with him.
I don't want octopus !
Octopus, Koharu ?
I'm not going either.
I'll eat the octopus then.
Don't make us do the things you don't want to.
Mom, you should go.
I can't go. I have to work tomorrow.
You can take time off from that job anytime.
What do you mean 'that job' ? I'm proud of my job.
Anyhow, both of you go tomorrow and say farewell properly.
OK ?
The sea urchin is Mom's !
One more thing. Can I ask you both a favor ?
A favor ?
I want you to take a picture of your Dad's face with this.
I want to see the expression on his face before he dies.
What will that do ?
I want to laugh, right in his face.
Let me check you.
That's better.
You both look so nice.
It reminds me of when you entered school.
I'm twenty now !
And I'm seventeen !
I wrote down the train times.
Be careful when changing trains.
When you get there,
take a taxi to Choritsu Kinen Hospital.
Tell the receptionist his name when you get there.
I know ! Masataka Higashimura !
Stupid ! Dad's name is Nishimori !
Don't call me stupid !
I made you some rice balls, there's two each.
We're not going on a picnic !
One more thing ! Bring this with you.
You must be joking !
And when you meet the relatives, greet them properly.
Let me take a picture of you !
Dressed so smartly !
Move a little closer in.
Lovely !
Here we go !
Cheese !
That's really nice...
OK, take care and have a good time !
Be careful when changing trains ! See you !
She really is so selfish...
What's that ?
That's Mom's vanity and pride...
Let's go !
Shall we leave that here too ?
Yes, let's leave it !
It doesn't fit !
Yes it will ! Give it a push !
'Get well soon' !
Yummy ! It's got my favorite pickles inside.
What's wrong ? What's on your mind ?
How long was Dad around for ?
Until the summer of my first year at elementary school...
You can't remember him, can you ?
I can... I can vaguely... I remember him crying...
Crying ?
When I had just entered school
I stole a chocolate smelling eraser that I really wanted,
Dad found out and smacked me...
But later on he was stroking my head and couldn't stop crying...
I vowed never to steal again...
Dad taught you something important.
Yes... You could say that... I never stole anything again !
Do you remember him ?
Just a little...
I've never seen a picture of him.
That's because Mom burned them all.
They met at high school, and went out with each other until they got married.
I wonder if Mom could ever forgive him for running off.
How about financial support ?
She told him to keep his money !
She told him what to do with it !
Do you think... Mom still bears a grudge against him ?
Hold on !
I'm feeling hungry !
Aren't you hungry ?
I feel like some ice cream.
Hey !
What ?
I want ice cream !
How does it work ?
There's an 'ON' button on top.
Wow ! Something's happened !
Next, switch to shooting mode and choose your scene and subject setting.
What's scene and subject ?
Well, the scene is Dad's hospital ward,
and the subject is...
Dad on his deathbed.
It has 'deathbed' mode ?
No, stupid !
Don't call me stupid !
We didn't charge it !
How much longer ?
We arrive at ten, so...
another 15 minutes.
I wonder what Dad will say when he sees us ?
Maybe you should have dressed prettier for him Koharu ?
What are we going there for anyway ?
What for ? To visit Dad in the hospital.
We're going there to say farewell...
I know that !
Hold on.
Rice !
You haven't ordered recently,
I was worried that you'd run out !
Here you go, a good brand from Niigata !
It tastes great, just for you !
I told you... I told you we couldn't meet anymore.
Why are you being so cold ?
I'm sorry !
Stop it !
Take your rice and leave !
Please treat me kindly like you used to !
Stop !
I'm sorry.
Stop ! Stop ! Stop !
Rice ! Rice !
Stop !
You said not to call again but...
I think this will be the last time...
At dawn yesterday...
Masataka passed away...
We're having the funeral today, and sending him on his way...
Eat some rice, you'll feel better !
Take good care sister-in-law...
I called you sister-in-law again... I'm very sorry !
Tetsuji ?
Is that you big sis ? I just left a message...
Tetsuji, I have a favor.
What is it ?
My two girls are on their way...
Where are the taxis ?
There must be a bus.
I'll check over there.
Mom ?
Hello ?
We just arrived at the station.
There aren't any taxis here !
No way ! We can't !
I see...
There'll be a bus to the hospital in 1 0 minutes.
I said there's a bus ! -Be quiet !
Your Dad... died yesterday morning.
The funeral's today.
Koharu
Before Mom hung up the phone...
she said she was sorry...
It was really fluffy so I touched it 10 times.
10 times ?
Yes.
Touch it again !
No, it might fall off !
It's too high for you.
Again !
Again ?
Let's count the sound of the raindrops !
Go !
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Don't bite your nails.
Should I feel sad ?
It's only our Dad who just died...
Can I fake that I'm sad ?
I don't know !
How do you greet someone at a funeral ?
Please accept my condolences or something like that.
Please accept my condolences. Please accept my condolences. Please accept my condolences...
His photo... Do you think we should still take one ?
Of a corpse ?
Do you think Mom will still want to see a picture of him looking so 'cold' ?
Are you Hazuki and Koharu ?
Yes.
I'm here to pick you up.
Please accept our condolences,
and this offering.
Thank you.
You can have this too if you like.
Sorry, but I can't drink fizzy drinks.
It says 'get well soon' !
Why didn't you take it off ?
I don't know !
I'm Chihiro Nishimori.
I'm Masataka Nishimori's son.
Son !
You OK ? We could hand it to you just before arriving.
I can manage.
Let one of us carry it !
I'm fine !
I know, let's carry it together !
We'll change after every five lamp posts !
Please excuse me.
Left here.
That's lamp post 3 !
Are you in the 5th. grade ?
No, the 4th. grade.
Are you in the school soccer club ?
No, a chess club.
It's too heavy ! -Big sister...
There aren't any lamp posts !
I'll take over.
It's all right. Brothers and Sisters must stick to the rules !
It really is heavy though !
What kind of illness did Dad have ?
Lung cancer.
He loved to smoke.
Really...
I was really surprised to see you... I didn't know we had a little brother !
Me too !
Dad told me about you just 2 weeks ago.
Didn't it bother you ?
It's just around the corner. I'll take it now.
Shall we have him call us 'big sister' ?
No, I don't want him to.
Hazuki ! Koharu !
Look at you ! You've really grown up to be nice ladies !
I'm Uncle Tetsuji. Don't you remember me ?
I used to be a bit taller in my younger days !
Please excuse us for coming dressed like this.
Don't worry.
Your Mom explained everything to me.
I'm just so happy that the two of you could make it here today.
Chihiro ! Give me a hand !
That's my wife, Miyako.
She's pregnant with twins.
She's usually much more upright !
Please accept my condolences.
You don't have to be so formal !
Come inside. Your Grandma is here too.
This is... Koharu ?
Yes, it's Koharu.
And this is Hazuki, isn't it ?
Yes ! It's Hazuki !
You did well coming here today.
I feel sorry for all the pain you've been through, it must have been difficult for you.
Your Grandmother couldn't do anything for you. Forgive me. OK ?
Mom ! Mom !
You can continue this later...
Would you like to see your Father now ?
Big brother, don't be surprised when you see these two pretty girls.
Please take a look at your Father's face.
I think I look like Dad a bit...
What's that smirk ? You going crazy ?
No, I'm not !
Couldn't you see a likeness ?
Not really...
The Priest has arrived so please join us in about 20 minutes.
Thanks.
Those cigarettes are the same brand that Dad used to smoke.
Really ! The same ones.
Chihiro.
What kind of person was Dad ?
What kind of person ?
He was a bit stubborn...
What else ?
He also... didn't talk that much...
but he sometimes had a nice smile...
And ?
And... Tuna !
He loved tuna and was always eating it !
Chihiro, do you have a plug socket we can use ?
Yes.
Watch this first !
I'll show you where the plug socket is.
I'm really sorry for the sudden call...
Yes...
I think it's just a slight cold, I should be able to come in tomorrow...
Thank you, I appreciate it...
I'm very sorry...
We will now make preparations for the final farewell, this will take about 20 minutes.
Please all gather inside at that time.
Why is a sutra so long ?
After five minutes of that I was bored !
Did you see Chihiro's Mom in there ?
The woman who stole Dad ?
Keep your voice down !
Uncle !
What Hazuki ?
It's about Chihiro's Mom...
Yes, Asami...
She left here 7 years ago...
They divorced ?
Well, we have no idea where she is to make it official...
Anyway, a lot happened back then...
You mean another man.
Hazuki !
Please... Iet's not talk about that today...
It is big brother's last day after all...
It's OK, I'll clean it up.
What happened ?
Chihiro spilt some tea.
Are everyone's clothes OK ?
We're fine.
I need a cigarette.
Can we have a little talk ?
So, I suppose your Mother remarried ?
No.
My husband is good natured so it's hard for him to say...
So I'm going to tell you straight...
This house is the only inheritance there is...
So if we split the inheritance
we'll have to sell this house...
To be honest, Masataka's relationship with you failed...
I feel sorry for the both of you,
but for you to claim you're his daughters now, wouldn't be right.
You only came here to discuss the inheritance, didn't you ?
You didn't ?
No, we didn't.
So, what are you doing here ?
What are we doing here ? We came to say farewell to Dad.
I'm so sorry !
Do you think it's strange ?
Abandoned daughters attending their Father's funeral ?
No, no, no...I just thought...
We don't want a penny !
And we'll waive our rights to any inheritance !
You with me Koharu ?
Yes.
And I'll tell you something about our Mother... Our Mother is an elite banker...
I see.
In that case, I'd like you to sign and seal an agreement today.
'Letter of intent'
Please place your signature and finger print next to your sister's.
Let's go Koharu.
An elite banker...
It's kind of true, isn't it ?
Koharu. It's all right to say what you're truly thinking.
How did Dad... feel about us ?
He thought about us a lot of course.
OK. Next.
You were just like Mom.
Like Mom ?
Yes.
The way you said we didn't need a penny.
That's true.
Mom would have blasted her just like you...
Yes.
Relatives and friends of the deceased, we are prepared for the final farewell,
kindly gather at the stairs.
Right, that's it ! I've made up my mind.
I'm going to get a close-up of Dad !
We are his daughters after all !
Let's go !
Hold on !
What ?
We had a fight and turned down our right to any inheritance !
Those girls are so foolish sometimes !
You're smoking again !
It's all my fault.
I don't mind taking them with me...
you'll have your freedom.
Daddy !
Never come near us again.
There's just one thing I ask...
When they both grow up...
If there's ever a time when you think they should see me...
please promise that you'll let us meet. I beg you.
It's stopped raining !
Let's play tag.
I'll be 'it' and I'm going to catch you !
Hey !
Wait !
I'll be a little late but I can make it today after all.
I feel much better now !
My kids ?
No, they're all right...
My kids can cope very well without me there !
Please excuse me.
Thank you.
May your soul rest in peace.
Goodbye...
Big brother... You were a good brother...
There's no need to worry anymore...
See you again big brother.
Chihiro, what are you doing ?
Thank you Chihiro.
Thank you.
I'm so proud of my two daughters.
You can take the taxi out front.
I think we should be...
What are you saying ? Send your Father off.
We're going home.
Don't say that. OK ?
You still bear a grudge, don't you ?
I understand !
It was my brother's fault in the first place !
But right at the very end... Surely, it's all right ?
Even if you fake it,
just pretend you're a family at the very end.
Hazuki...
I see.
We'll take care of everything.
I'm sorry for asking you to come so far.
Thank you.
Chihiro, let's go.
Chihiro.
Koharu, stop that !
Ouch !
What's wrong Koharu ?
Do you have something to say ?
You've always been like that !
Just waiting until someone asks you what's wrong !
You really irritate me !
Shut up !
You talk too much and you're so insensitive ! You irritate me !
What's the problem ?
If you don't speak up, you'll get a stomach ache !
So why didn't you speak up just now ?
We don't bear a grudge !
That's not the way that Mom brought us up !
That's what I wanted you to say.
If we leave it like this, we'll always be the gloomy kids who
bear a grudge against their Dad !
Mom doesn't want that.
We couldn't do anything in the end...
That's not how Mom raised us...
Hazuki... My bottom hurts...
I'm sorry.
Let's go to the crematorium. We can still make it !
Can you run Koharu ?
Let's go !
Excuse me !
Are you on your lunch break ?
What ?
Can you drive a little faster ?
Go faster please ! My Dad will be cremated !
That's no good !
We're here !
Thank you !
Go !
Which way ?
Right !
You sure !
I don't know...
I'm not grateful but I don't bear a grudge.
Goodbye.
Koharu ! Hurry !
Tuna
I'll always love tuna just like you. Goodbye.
Wait a moment ! Bring him back !
What ?
His kids have just arrived ! Bring him back !
Don't be crazy !
Bring him back now !
Hold on girls.
We'll bring Dad back in a moment.
Bring him back now !
That's not possible, he's already burning !
So get a fire extinguisher !
Damn you ! You trying to stop me from doing my job ?
Shut up !
Big brother ! Big brother !
That's OK !
I don't want to see my dad burning.
Open it up !
He's burning ! He's burning !
I hope Dad's not too hot in there.
He's OK. He doesn't feel anything now.
Will he be burned to nothing ?
It's all right, he'll be burned at just the right temperature.
Was Daddy sweet to you ?
Yes, he was really sweet to me...
I think I also got the sweetness that was meant for you two !
Really...
Pick it up...
OK.
Let go now.
This one.
Cheese !
It must be tiring in this heat ?
Yes, heavy too !
Yes, she's having twins !
Koharu, that was bold of you !
Who would say 'cheese' in a place like that !
It was Mom who told us to say farewell properly. Even though he was just bones...
You can tell we're sisters...
I feel just the same...
You stole part of Dad !
Yes, the second time I've ever stolen anything.
Thank you for coming today.
Please tell your Mother she's welcome
to visit your Father's grave anytime.
Yes, we'll let her know.
Can I take them to the station ?
What are your plans now ?
I'll spend some time with Grandma,
and next month my uncle's family are moving in.
Really, that will keep you busy...
A sweet bun !
I wonder why there's a sweet bun here Koharu ?
Stop teasing me !
What you gonna do with that ?
I'm going to give it to the dog next door.
Dog ?
Yes.
There's a dog next door ?
Yes.
What kind of dog ?
A shiba dog.
Our train will be here in 5 minutes.
Will you ever come again ?
I don't think so...
You'll be OK.
I'll be OK ! See you...
Hold on a minute !
If you ever feel run down,
If you ever feel you've had enough,
contact us.
Your big sisters will be Chihiro's place to escape to.
Call me anytime, Hazuki.
We had somewhere to escape to, didn't we ? Anytime...
Yes...
We did.
Thank you.
Welcome.
When I was in elementary school,
I felt embarrassed if my friends saw Mom.
I once asked her about something I thought was odd.
What ?
I asked her why she only sold lottery tickets but didn't buy them.
What did she say ?
Buying rice comes before buying dreams !
She's a cool Mom.
Yes, very cool !
Thank you very much. Next please.
We've been spotted !
Please excuse me for a minute !
Please wait a moment !
You should have waited for me at home.
What are you wearing ?
I wouldn't buy a lottery ticket from a person dressed like you !
You think so !
We're picking you up !
I still can't leave for another 40 minutes.
OK, we'll wait for you at the riverbank,
at the place we used to play.
Got it ! I'll come as quick as I can.
Mom ! You're elite, aren't you ?
Of course I am !
I'm in the top 5 lottery ticket sellers in the prefecture so that makes me elite !
See you !
Sorry to keep you !
Pretty good...
Sorry to keep you waiting girls.
Did you say farewell properly ?
Yup.
We did.
That's good.
How about you Mom ? Don't you have to say farewell properly ?
I did, 1 4 years ago.
I see.
So you don't need to see Dad's photo then.
What ? Did you take one ?
Yes...just one.
I'm pretty certain that you won't recognize him though...
Do you want to see it ?
Yes, I do.
Sorry, this is all we could get...
I think it's part of his right hand...
I wanted to laugh right in his face but...
I can't laugh at this...
Just a small piece of bone,
but it still has his smell.
Leave my tits alone !
I think... I'll buy you both a new bra.
I want lace !
I want a red one !
It has to be something practical !
Uncle said you are welcome to visit Dad's grave anytime.
Did he ?
Can I have this ?
Yes, it's for you.
Can I do what I like with it ?
Yeah, sure.
Masataka...
I hope the fish eat you !
Ahh, what a relief !
We don't have to go there to visit his grave, we can do it here !
Go !
Let's go eat !
Hold on a minute !
Slow down ! Hold on !
I forgot my bag !
Stupid !
Don't say that.
Don't rush me !
Hurry !
It's Dad !
Your Dad floats !
Something ate him !
What was that ?
Tuna !