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What Is Your Name? Part III (1954)

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What Is Your Name? Part III (1954)

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Kimi no Na wa

(Always in My Heart)

Part 1 and 2 Summary

On the night of

the air raid

Machiko met Haruki.

They promised to meet

each other six months hence

and said good-bye

on Sukiya Bridge.

Six months passed.

But Machiko did not come.

And a year...

18 months passed

and on a foggy fall night

they finally met at

Sukiya Bridge. However...

Machiko was engaged to

Katsunori Hamaguchi.

Machiko's marriage

was not a happy one.

On a rainy night,

Machiko left Katsunori

and returned to Sado.

But Machiko was pregnant

with Katsunori's child.

Senkaku Bay

I was going to

divorce Hamaguchi.

I vowed never to go back

to that house again.

That was my intention

when I left.

Machiko.

If you want to leave him

that much

I'll never let anyone

have you.

I came here to get you.

Haruki.

What am I to do?

I'm with child.

And then...

Haruki...

went to Hokkaido,

and Machiko to Tokyo.

But what awaited Machiko

was the animosity of

her mother-in-law.

Machiko, I heard

you had a miscarriage.

You must feel better...

in more ways than one.

Mother, that's so cruel.

Machiko, more determined

to divorce,

left Katsunori again.

She headed for Hokkaido

But...

You want me to leave

because that woman

came from Tokyo.

I won't leave.

If I do, she'll take

Haruki from me.

If I can't have Haruki,

I'll die.

Yumi dies

Katsunori sues for

restoration of conjugal rights

Hokkaido in the snow.

Machiko and Haruki

parted in sadness

once again at Bihoro.

Haruki.

We'll meet again?

I have a feeling I'll never

see you again.

Machiko.

Let's be strong.

Yes.

Take care.

You, too.

And now...

KIMI NO NA WA Part 3

(Always in My Heart Part 3)

Cast

KEIJI SADA

KEIKO KISHI

CHIKAGE AWASHIMA

YUMEJI TSUKIOKA

YUJI KAWAKITA

TOSHIKO KOBAYASHI

Director: HIDEO OBA

Tokyo Family Court

I have been asking for

a divorce for some time.

Since he wouldn't agree,

I went to Hokkaido.

My husband sued me.

And that's why I asked

the court for arbitration.

I see.

Judge, what do you think?

The husband wants

reconciliation,

the wife wants a divorce.

These two matters

should be arbitrated

at the same time.

I agree.

I think that's best

for them both.

Mr. Hamaguchi?

I think you should just

rule on my claim.

There's no merit in

her divorce application.

She left her husband's house

and went to see another man.

An adulterous wife

should have no say.

I never did anything

improper.

- Oh, really?

- No.

You traveled to far away

Hokkaido.

Where's the proof you

didn't commit adultery?

It's a natural assumption.

Calm down.

Don't get so emotional.

He's right.

When you get emotional,

nothing can be settled

amicably.

The person that was

mentioned,

is he the Mr. Atomiya

that's in your petition?

Yes.

- And is he still in Hokkaido?

- Yes.

He should be in Tokyo

next month.

I initiated a defamation suit

in civil court against him.

If I can I'm considering

additional charges of

kidnapping, a criminal act.

No! Dear?

What are you doing?

I think he's responsible.

It seems you're very

adamant about this.

Yes, I am the victim.

I see.

I have some more questions

for your wife,

so will you wait outside?

In any case, isn't it true

that if you divorce

your husband,

you'll want to marry

Mr. Atomiya?

Yes.

But that's not

a legitimate reason.

You have no intention

of returning to your husband?

No.

But it seems your husband

still loves you.

But he won't trust me.

Didn't you do things to

lose his trust?

No. I tried really hard

to have him trust me.

You have no idea

how hard I tried.

But neither my husband or

mother-in-law was convinced.

But speaking generally,

there is no such thing

as an ideal family.

It may be hard for a while...

So you want me to

endure?

If you can.

But if you insist on divorcing,

we'll speak to your husband.

but it'll be difficult.

I agree. You must be prepared.

It will be difficult.

It's going to take

a long time...

Yes.

I don't care how long it takes.

But for him to sue Haruki...

He'll be worried

and humiliated.

Aunt? Why did I go

to Hokkaido?

I wish I hadn't gone.

What's done is done.

You can cry, Machiko.

If you're sad,

cry all you want.

You're just like

the tree over there.

But when spring comes,

that tree will grow

new leaves,

flowers will bloom.

Understand?

So be strong.

Some people like

having Sado

in the middle of Tokyo

and that's why they come.

But it was my dream

to have my own restaurant.

It's small but it's mine,

so you can stay as long

as you need to win the trial.

Thank you so much.

Ma'am? A customer

wants to talk to you.

Isn't that funny? Ma'am

without a husband?

You both must be tired.

Don't wait for me.

Go to bed.

Just the thought of a trial

gives me a headache.

According to the plaintiff,

Katsunori Hamaguchi,

the defendant,

Haruki Atomiya,

compelled the plaintiff's

wife, Machiko Hamaguchi,

to go to Hokkaido,

had an adulterous

relationship,

and defamed the plaintiff.

How do you plead,

Defendant?

I declare that what is

in the complaint is groundless.

I will now ask the plaintiff.

While your wife was still

living with you

how far did the relationship

with the defendant go?

I don't know the details.

But even after

we were married,

the defendant was secretly

sending letters.

That's a lie.

There's no truth to...

Defendant, keep quiet.

The plaintiff is making

his statement.

When I became

his superior

in the PR department,

the defendant and Machiko

met at the kabuki theater.

Mr. Hamaguchi,

you got it all wrong.

You keep quiet.

The conversation

between them,

according to Machiko,

was that they would

never meet again.

That means they were

indeed meeting.

Further proof is that

the defendant

summoned Machiko

to his lodgings

and met with her alone

in his room.

Mr. Hamaguchi,

that's because you

forced me to resign.

The defendant should

keep quiet.

But I have to say this.

Machiko came to apologize to me

because I lost my job

because of her.

The plaintiff is making

a statement.

- Keep quiet

- No, I won't.

I can't remain silent.

Do you know why you're

being sued?

Have you no shame?

You're the one who

should be ashamed.

What?

I could prove my innocence

if this was about me.

But when it concerns Machiko...

How dare you refer to

his wife in such a manner!

Shameless!

Judge. As you can see,

he is unrepentant.

He is brazen.

He is vile.

Stop this!

Please don't t*rture

Mr. Atomiya.

Please stop...

Please...

Stop.

Stop!

Please stop.

Machiko.

Machiko.

What's the matter?

A bad dream?

Aunt.

- May I help you?

- I'm Hamaguchi.

I'm here to see

Mr. Nagahashi.

This way.

It's been a while.

Thank you for trying to

help before.

I'm sorry I couldn't be

of any help.

I've been transferred

to the Kumamoto office.

So I haven't done anything,

but I hear things have

escalated.

Please sit down.

I saw Hamaguchi

at the office yesterday.

I suppose his jealousy

is driving him to revenge.

But this eye for an eye attitude

will only hurt the both of you.

It won't do Hamaguchi

any good either.

So, I took it upon myself

to mediate

and spoke to Hamaguchi.

Will you put yourself

in my hands?

I want you to come

to Kyushu with me.

You can stay at my house.

Or you can work.

Will you put yourself

under my supervision

and not see Mr. Atomiya

for a while?

Hamaguchi says he will

withdraw his suit then.

And he'll more rationally

consider the future.

Perhaps this is not

a satisfactory arrangement.

But Hamaguchi is

being obstinate.

I urge you to do so

and wait for the right time.

Perhaps Hamaguchi

will change.

Fighting it out in court

not lead to a solution

very easily.

Well, Machiko?

How about it?

Or do you want to keep

fighting in court?

I hear you're with your aunt.

Why don't you discuss it

with her?

Mr. Atomiya.

Machiko went to Kyushu,

without waiting for you

to come back.

She promised not to

see you for some time

in exchange for Hamaguchi

withdrawing the suit.

Machiko couldn't bear

the thought of

yon being dragged into court

because of her.

In any case, come back

to Tokyo soon.

Everyone's waiting.

I asked you to come here

to console you.

But Hokkaido just caused you

more heartache.

I'm really sorry.

No, it was me that caused

you all the trouble.

No problem.

Be well.

And come back to Hokkaido

with Machiko someday.

I'll be praying for that day.

Hokkaido just caused you

more heartache.

Kyushu

Unzen

Mr. Nagahashi is waiting

in the lobby.

Thank you.

Hello.

Mr. Nagahashi wants

to talk to you.

Please make yourself

at home.

- How's it going?

- I'm fine, thank you.

We need to talk.

Shall we take a walk?

I'll speak to the manager.

I received a letter from

Hamaguchi yesterday.

He said he will

give you a divorce.

However,

there's a huge condition.

He'll agree to it

only if you marry

any other man but

Haruki Atomiya.

Surprised?

It looks like Hamaguchi

is not rational concerning you.

He wasn't like that before.

He was earnest...

perhaps too earnest.

So when he went off

the deep end,

he couldn't

come up again.

This is a conundrum.

What will you do?

There's nothing I can do.

Mrs. Hamaguchi.

You're the guest

in room 201.

Don't refer to me like that.

- My name is Soejima.

- I'm sorry.

I'm kidding.

Isn't that man

you were talking to

the lieutenant governor

Mr. Nagahashi?

You know him?

I've met him on business

a couple of times.

What were you two

talking about?

It looked serious.

Am I right?

I sense you are

very unhappy.

Oh, sorry.

I've been thinking that

for some time.

And I've felt for you.

I'll go say hello

to Mr. Nagahashi.

Oh, Mrs. Hamaguchi?

I'd like to get to know you.

- Hiya!

- Are you leaving, Editor?

- What brings you here?

- I was passing by.

Is Mr. Atomiya here?

He has a guest.

How's business?

Good, thanks.

Please keep us in mind.

Thanks.

Atomiya will be jealous.

Don't joke.

Mr. Atomiya and I...

- You're not involved?

- No.

Then I'll be by

to seduce you.

- You don't mind?

- Not at all. I'll be waiting.

And when I do, you'll

give me the cold shoulder.

Oops, I almost forgot.

A present for my wife.

- May I sit down?

- Please.

Katsunori Hamaguchi

It may be

unacceptable to you,

but it's the best I can do.

So think about it

and give me an answer.

Good-bye.

Thanks for waiting.

I thought divorce

was simple these days.

But there are extenuating

circumstances.

I see.

I hear your former wife

was beautiful.

I'm apprehensive.

What's happened?

A mixed-race child was

run over.

What a bother.

I see. He said the same

thing to Machiko.

He's no gentleman.

Maybe you should just

marry me.

But that's not on.

Want to talk at my place?

Yes?

I'm Atomiya.

Oh, Asa.

What? Toshiki?

What?

The driver just left.

He didn't care because

the boy is mixed-race.

He said he'll send

money later,

like Toshiki wasn't human.

I see.

I feel so sorry for Kozue.

Mr. Kaseda.

How is he?

They just finished

operating.

Kozue.

This is awful.

Be strong.

Doctor?

Will he live?

If he gets through tonight.

We'll do all we can.

Thank you.

Doctor? Please.

I don't care if

he becomes disabled.

Please safe his life.

Doctor, please.

Please be quiet.

Why are we so

unfortunate?

We're all good people.

Mr. Atomiya?

You can see Sukiya Bridge

from here.

I wonder how

Machiko's doing.

Aya. I may be going

to Europe soon.

What?

The magazine wants

to send me as a reporter.

You're going to leave

Machiko like this?

When the wind blows...

When the wind blows

memories may change...

Colored by the neon...

Some may cry

but Sukiya Bridge

never changes.

Isn't this awesome?

This is Mt Unzen's

silver frost.

The fog on the

bare trees

freezes during the night.

Look, an ice forest,

and ice woods.

Ice branches...

It's like a dream.

Why is nature

so beautiful?

But, Mrs. Hamaguchi,

the reason humans

see nature as beautiful

is because they are

unhappy.

Aren't you in the

throes of unhappiness?

Mrs. Hamaguchi,

the reason I came

to Unzen

is to ask you to marry me.

Mr. Nagahashi has

told me all about you.

That you're having

a difficult time,

with your divorce

and about this man

Atomiya.

Machiko.

Your husband Hamaguchi

says that if you marry

anyone but Atomiya

he will agree

to divorce you.

That set me thinking.

I have to make you happy.

That's what I thought.

That's because from

the first time I saw you,

I knew you were the woman

I was looking for.

Machiko.

Will you marry me?

Of course, it can be

on paper in the beginning,

to make Hamaguchi

agree to a divorce.

You can do whatever

you like after that.

You can go marry Atomiya

or enter into

a real marriage with me.

Well? Does that

interest you?

The ice branches...

Then that's your

final answer?

Yes.

I see.

That's a problem.

What am I supposed to do?

I often think about this.

It all began because

I was sympathetic

to you and Machiko's plight.

I took Machiko to

look for you

from Sado to Tokyo

and even to Toba.

But we couldn't find you.

And because of that,

Machiko married me.

But I didn't force her.

It was Machiko

who suggested it,

on the beach at Wagu.

I was elated, so happy.

I couldn't believe it.

But you have to believe

your good fortune.

I told myself many times

that Machiko was mine.

And after a year, I was

confident of my happiness.

Then...

YOU appeared.

That was when

I was transferred to Tokyo.

What should I have done?

You and Machiko may think

I'm a despicable man.

But you two don't know

how I've suffered.

You don't know how I suffer

from my love for Machiko.

I was so miserable

caught between

you and Machiko

and Machiko and Mother.

Mr. Atomiya.

If you and Machiko

get together,

it would be a slap in my

face and my suffering.

Don't you think so?

Sometimes humiliation

is worse than death

for a man.

Mr. Hamaguchi.

It's not that I don't

understand how you feel.

It was fate.

But wasn't it you,

your doing

that drove us to where

we are today?

I tried to forget Machiko

numerous times.

I have never forgotten that

Machiko was your wife.

I've always honored

that relationship.

You have to believe that.

But it's different now.

I believe that

marrying Machiko

is an obligation

to myself and Machiko.

I don't care what you think.

But Machiko is still my wife.

Legally and also

emotionally for me.

Atomiya.

If I never divorce Machiko,

what will you do?

It can't be helped.

I'll wait forever

until you relent.

Read this.

It's from a man named

Soejima from Kyushu.

He says he wants

to marry Machiko.

What do you think

of the letter?

I'm not saying

I believe the letter.

Do you know this man

Soejima?

No.

Are you telling the truth?

Why would I lie?

I see.

I thought you and Machiko

were in on that letter.

But now that I've

spoken to you,

I know that's not true.

Atomiya.

We both love Machiko

too much.

Katsunori.

Yoshiko is here.

Come in.

You have a guest.

No, it's all right.

I have to go back

to the office.

There's not much time

until I depart.

So I'll say good-bye.

Sorry to have bothered you.

- It's a great house.

- Not at all.

It must seem like a closet

compared to yours.

Katsunori and I

discussed this.

If by any chance

you marry Katsunori,

we'll have to build

an addition to the house.

That's all right.

This will suit us just fine.

Since there'll only be

two of us.

It'll be more convenient.

If I do marry,

we'll have to build

a house for you,

somewhere quiet.

No, I'm fine here.

You're staying?

I've lived here a long time.

I will stay here.

That's not right.

Then we should build

somewhere else.

Where should that be?

It can be small but

very modem.

I'd like

a western style house.

What about you?

Don't you like modem?

No, I...

Yoshiko... if you marry,

you'd prefer to live

just with your husband?

Of course.

Oh, is that wrong?

I thought if we got married,

we wouldn't be living

with you.

Because if we have to

be mindful of each other

then we can't really

enjoy life.

Is that what the young

people think these days?

I don't know.

But that's my first

condition for marriage.

You really speak your mind.

Am I really in the way?

I've considered Katsunori

my reason for living.

To live apart from Katsunori...

Don't you agree, Katsunori?

If that happens, I...

Mother. It's no use

saying that now.

Yoshiko, why don't we

go out. Ginza?

Excuse me.

Are all young people

like that?

I didn't know she was

like that.

Even though she's

the undersecretary's daughter,

she's not suitable.

If you marry her, what will

happen to me?

In this light, Machiko

would have been better.

Machiko never talked

to me like that.

Mother

You say that now?

If you feel that way,

why didn't you say so

when Machiko was here?

It's too late now.

Mother. I'm not going to

sacrifice myself for you again.

Are you going now?

- Thank you.

- Come again.

When you've cleaned up,

you may go to bed.

It's too late now.

Mother, in the past

I have done my best

to make this family

a happy one.

I've worried and made

great efforts

to find ways to please

you both.

But you take everything

I do the wrong way.

You followed me today

in secret.

You don't trust me.

If you want me to trust you,

why don't you become

a wife I can trust?

Dear? What do you

want me to do?

How can I satisfy you?

Please, tell me.

Don't be impertinent.

Why don't you ask

yourself that?

When I say apologize,

do as I say.

Mother has done

everything for me.

Unlike you, I'm

her only concern.

If he had died then,

I was going to die, too.

That means you saved

two lives, Doctor.

But I was afraid of you.

You ordered me

to keep quiet.

Oh, that!

But your prayers

got through to him.

Right, Kid.

When you're all better,

I'll take you to the zoo.

- Really?

- How nice.

I wish I'd been run

over by a car, too.

- I'll be going then.

- Thank you for coming.

- Take care.

- Thank you.

He is a great doctor.

Oh, Sister Aya.

Good morning.

Was that Doctor Nojima?

I'm so glad you're better.

Where are you going

so early?

Atomiya left for Kyushu

so I saw him off.

Kyushu?

Arriving tomorrow morning.

Need to see you. Atomiya.

Mrs. Hamaguchi.

The guest in 110

wants to see you.

Oh?

Who is it?

She just arrived.

She got ill and we

called a doctor.

Room 110?

Come in.

She was asking for you.

The trip was too much

and she developed

pneumonia.

Her fever's high.

Machiko.

Is that you, Machiko?

Mother.

Machiko.

Where's Katsunori?

Please call him.

Please call his office.

Mother.

You're in Kyushu.

You're in Unzen.

Oh, yes. I remember.

Machiko. I...

I came to see you.

Katsunori is...

Did you sleep?

Her breathing is easier.

- Her fever's down, too.

- That's good.

Why don't you get

some rest?

Thank you.

Yes?

Mrs. Hamaguchi.

Mr. Atomiya is outside.

I'll be right back.

Machiko.

It's been a long time.

I have to go back

immediately.

Can you come out

for a few minutes?

Yes. I'll tell them.

Mother Hamaguchi is here.

Why?

I don't know.

I'll ask someone

to cover for me.

Before I left, I had to

see you again.

I wanted to see you, too.

Since we're so far apart,

I think of you all the time.

And it makes me so sad

sometimes and I get a fever.

These days,

I feel so forlorn.

When Aya told me

you were leaving

I wanted to go with you

to escape from the

pain I was feeling.

I really considered it.

But that's only

wishful thinking.

Machiko.

If it was possible,

I want that, too.

But like you,

it's just a wish.

I met Hamaguchi

the other day.

We had a long talk

for the first time

and I promised him

that I will wait

until he had a change

of heart.

He's not entirely

a bad person.

He can't escape from

the pain of loving you.

We're not the only ones

suffering.

Look, Machiko.

For us to be together

properly,

there's no other way

for me

but to wait years

with you in my heart.

Even if I die

before that happens,

I'm all right with that.

Haruki, because of me,

you've made such

a sad decision.

I am so blessed

as long as you

have me in your heart.

But that you should suffer

for a long time because of me...

Machiko.

If we hadn't met

perhaps we could have

been happy.

But love is not about

whether you're happy now.

It transcends that.

No matter how

unhappy I am,

I will never stop loving you.

Haruki!

Machiko.

I don't know when

we'll see each other again.

So can you come to

Shimabara to see me off?

Yes.

I have to be back in

Tokyo by tomorrow.

I leave the day

after tomorrow.

Haruki.

Be safe and come home

as soon as you can.

You take care, too.

That must be Amakusa.

"My beloved."

"Is so far away..."

"I call her name"

"and call..."

"But she does not answer..."

"The sadness of echoes..."

"We met and we parted"

"the sadness of love"

"the sadness,

the happiness"

"and the pain..."

"I shout them out..."

"But she does not answer..."

"The misery of echoes..."

Thank you.

How is she?

She's sleeping.

Oh, Machiko.

When did you get back?

I hear you had a visitor.

Yes. I'm sorry

I left you alone.

Mr. Atomiya came

from Tokyo.

Atomiya?

He's been transferred

to work abroad.

Is he here now?

No, he left.

He didn't stay?

No.

I see.

Machiko.

I hear you took care of me

during the night.

Why are you so kind to me?

I did awful things to you.

- Why?

- Mother.

That's in the past.

Please rest and

get better.

Thank you.

Machiko. I...

I came to Unzen

to see you and apologize.

I really should kneel

and beg forgiveness.

But since I'm ill in bed...

Mother. That's not...

I'm sorry for everything.

I felt... I was losing

Katsunori to you.

I was so sad and did

those things to you.

I really feel sorry.

Forgive me.

Mother, it's not necessary.

No. You tried so hard

to make everyone happy.

I forced you to leave.

I wanted to split you

and Katsunori up.

I told Katsunori

and he was angry at me.

I really am sorry.

Machiko.

If at all possible,

I want you to come back

to us.

I came here to get you.

Please come back.

Please come back to the

Hamaguchi family with me.

And this time, let's make

it a happy family.

You must think

I'm thinking only of myself.

I'm willing to change

my ways.

Please. Come back.

Or else, Katsunori

will marry someone else.

I'll tell you everything.

She's an undersecretary's

daughter.

But I don't like her.

If she comes,

what will happen to me?

She'll force me out.

Please. You'll be

helping me.

Take pity on me

and come back.

Please, Machiko.

If only you'd come back...

Katsunori doesn't

care about her.

Even now, he has no

intention of divorcing you.

For Katsunori's sake,

no, for mine,

please come back.

Please, Machiko.

It embarrasses me to

say this now,

but I can't help it.

Please, Machiko,

forgive me and come back.

- Please.

- Mother.

Mother, I don't know

what to say.

But forgive me.

I...

I can't go back.

Machiko. Why not?

Are you in love

with Mr. Atomiya?

Yes. I can't help

how I feel.

But you were married

to Katsunori

feeling the way you feel.

But I don't ever want to

make that mistake again.

Because of that,

everyone became unhappy.

I'm really sorry for

what I've done.

I see. I see.

I was a fool.

I did something

irreparable.

Mother...

Mother...

Please don't cry.

If you do, I don't know

what to do.

Machiko.

It's all right.

I won't ask you anymore.

I was being selfish.

I made you suffer

just by asking.

I'm happy just for

your kindness.

I'm glad I came.

Because I got to

talk to you.

Mother.

Why I couldn't come around

to how I feel now...

That's my only regret.

Mother.

Please rest quietly.

Or you'll get sick again.

Please, Mother?

I'm sorry.

You must be tired, too.

Go and rest tonight.

Manager!

I hear your mother

went to Kyushu?

She went to see

your ex-wife?

I wonder why she went?

It looks like she really hated

what I said to her.

Then your ex-wife

should come back.

You want that, too,

don't you?

No. I...

You can tell me.

You were going

to marry me

out of despair and to

get back at your wife.

And because I'm the

undersecretary's daughter.

Marrying me

will help your career.

Despite your ulterior motive,

I feel attracted to you.

It might be fun to battle

your memories of your wife.

At least I won't be bored.

I don't feel love is necessary

for marriage.

Let's dance.

I love this kind of life.

Let's dance.

Come on.

Yoshiko.

I don't mean to be rude,

but I don't think it'll work.

Welcome home.

- Mother's back?

- Yes, a while ago.

Mother.

Katsunori, I'm sorry

for leaving without

telling you.

I went to see Machiko.

I hoped she would

come back to us,

but I couldn't persuade her.

I'm sorry.

She is a kind good woman.

When I got sick there,

she took care of me.

How was Machiko?

She looked worn out.

I pity her.

Mother.

I'll live with you for the

foreseeable future.

I told Yoshiko

we won't get married.

Oh, Katsunori.

But why?

Was it because of me?

You don't have to

think about me.

I'll move out, or do

whatever you want

and be a good mother.

No, it's not because of you.

It's for my own

personal reasons.

I just want to lead

a peaceful life.

Until Machiko's memory

fades from this house.

It was raining

just like tonight,

when Machiko left

the first time.

Machiko.

Machiko.

Machiko.

Machiko.

Machiko.

She was never robust,

but taking care of

a sick person

must have taken its toll.

And she's now at

Mr. Nagahashi's?

She's recuperating

at Aso Kogen Hotel

through Mr. Nagahashi's

introduction.

I see.

She's in Aso.

Machiko.

I heard you were ill.

Why didn't you contact me?

I thought you were

running away from me.

I'm sorry.

I saw Mr. Hamaguchi

in Tokyo.

I want to talk to you about it.

Let's find a coffee shop.

Poor Hamaguchi.

He got caught

in his own trap.

I thought he would be

more formidable,

so he was

unexpectedly easy.

Come to Tokyo with me,

and we'll see

Hamaguchi together.

He said he'll grant you

a divorce.

Machiko.

You'll finally be free.

What's the matter?

I thought

you'd be overjoyed.

Won't you thank me?

I appreciate your kindness.

But I don't want a divorce

on false pretenses.

Why not?

Everything is negotiable.

Why aren't you more

proactive for your happiness?

I'm doing all I can

in my own way.

But I don't want to go so far

as to trick Katsunori.

However, isn't he ignoring

your civil rights

by saying he won't divorce you

unless you marry anyone

but Atomiya?

So my strategy is the

correct one.

There's nothing

to be ashamed of.

And I'm not lying or

tricking him in the least.

That's because I've

asked you to marry me.

If you marry me,

then we're not tricking

Hamaguchi.

Well? That's what I think.

Is that wrong, Machiko?

Mr. Soejima.

Please let's not discuss

this anymore.

I know you're being kind,

but please don't bother

about me anymore.

I vowed I'd never do

anything I regret again.

Perhaps, I'm going to die...

I have a feeling...

Don't say that, Machiko.

I feel so forlorn.

So no matter what

Katsunori does,

since he was once

my husband,

I can't bring myself

to deceive him.

I think Mr. Atomiya

would say the same.

If I'm to die,

I want to die with a pure heart.

Even if I live...

So, Mr. Soejima,

I ask you to leave me alone.

You may think I'm foolish,

but this is how

I've conducted myself.

And I will go on doing so.

I see.

You are a beautiful person.

You're beyond my reach.

I'm sorry I butted in.

I'll give you up

here and now.

I won't show my face again.

Machiko?

This Atomiya. He's probably

thinking about you in Europe.

Machiko,

take care of yourself.

No matter how distant

this sky is,

it is connected to

the sky in Europe.

Bye.

...enduring her sadness,

the Aso Volcano

hides red hot flames within.

Sitting beneath

the eternal blue skies,

Mt. Aso, with a limitless

reservoir of fire,

surrounded by an outer

crater rim of 82 miles,

this large plain exists

in a large depression

created by an eruption

a long time ago.

The Aso Mountain,

filled with sadness,

conceals red hot flames

within...

Kozue looks like

she's having fun.

Sister Aya, Kozue's had

a hard life because of Toshi,

but now she may find

happiness

because of Toshi.

The other day I heard

Dr. Nojima

talking to Uncle Kaseda.

Just like I mended Toshi's

wounds, he said,

if I could, I want to heal

Kozue's emotional wounds.

Did he?

Dr. Nojima is very manly.

I'd be glad if that happened.

- Sister Yukie

- Yukie!

I'm sorry we're late.

Isn't Mr. Nishina with you?

He said he's had enough

of babysitting.

So he stayed home.

Is he starling to be

a demanding husband?

Now that Kayoko has

a mother,

Mr. Nishina isn't worried

anymore.

Kayoko, want to get on

that ride?

Thank you.

Sit down.

How is Machiko?

It sound pretty bad.

And she can't stay in

Kyushu forever.

She wants to go back

to Sado.

But that Uncle is

so unreasonable.

So I'm thinking of getting

her into a Tokyo hospital

and asked Dr. Nojima

for advice.

I see.

I'd like to take care of her...

in Haruki's place.

Auntie? I have to look in

on my restaurant.

Asa, you'll help?

Thank you, Aya, for being

here every day.

Since Yukie's here, too.

You get some rest.

Thank you.

What do you think, Aya...

Will Machiko be all right?

She wasn't strong

physically and emotionally

even when she was little.

And these several years

have taken their toll.

Poor girl.

How do you feel?

Please get better soon.

Whenever I hear about you,

I feel so remorseful.

I've wanted to

apologize to you.

I'm the real reason

you're so unhappy.

That's not so.

The dark shadow I cast

has fallen on you.

At that time, I had been

betrayed by the one I trusted

and I couldn't trust

even my brother, Haruki.

Machiko.

Please get well soon

and wait for Haruki

to return.

I need you two

to be happy.

I wonder how Haruki is?

He's probably

worried about you.

I let him know.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Machiko.

Katsunori called.

He said he wants to come

see you tonight.

He says he must see you.

Shall I refuse?

- No...

- You'll see him?

I was shocked to hear

from Mr. Nagahashi

that you were very ill.

I know I don't have the

right to visit you.

Machiko.

I brought this today.

This is the divorce papers

you were waiting for.

I've signed it.

I'm sorry I made you suffer

for a long time.

I learned two days ago

from Soejima's letter

that you refused to trick

me into getting a divorce.

I was really happy.

Machiko.

Please forgive me

for what I've done.

That's not necessary.

I was the one who did

inexcusable things.

But it couldn't be helped.

It was no one's fault.

No one could help it.

I couldn't control my feelings

when it came to you.

I didn't want to let you go,

no matter what.

I'm really amazed that

recently I've become

so rational about you.

Perhaps it was the time.

Or it was the purity of

you and Atomiya's love.

In any case, I'm sorry.

I've been able to go back

to the same feeling I had

when I took you to

look for Atomiya.

If I love you, I should

wish for your happiness.

We've gone back

to square one.

We took a very hard

and torturous detour,

but please blame

human folly.

Dear? When you say that,

I don't know what to do.

But I'm really glad.

That the day has come

and you truly forgive me.

I can die anytime now

without regrets.

Don't say that, Machiko.

Be strong.

Your life has just begun.

Get well soon and wait

for Atomiya to return.

Yes. I will.

I hear you took good care

of Mother.

She was very happy.

How is she?

She's fine and asked me

to send her regards.

Mother. She's become

so kind.

We're all good people.

Why did that have to happen?

Why?

I wonder why.

I'll give this to your aunt.

Machiko what's the matter?

Aunt. I'm sorry

this is so late,

but it's the divorce papers.

Divorce papers!

- Machiko.

- Aunt.

Katsunori. Why didn't

you come sooner?

You made her ill with

all the suffering.

Please don't blame

Katsunori.

Dear? Please find

a good wife.

And please find happiness.

Please?

Perhaps we may never

meet again, Machiko.

Please get well soon.

I'll be going then.

Aunt.

It's time.

Machiko.

Machiko.

Machiko.

It took such a long time.

But once you get well,

all that's left is to wait

for Atomiya to return.

You'll be happy very soon.

So be strong, Machiko.

But, Aunt,

do you really think

I'll find happiness?

What are you saying?

Isn't that why you've suffered

for so long?

But maybe

that day will never come.

- I may just...

- Machiko.

You're so pessimistic.

That's why unhappiness

follows you.

So, be strong.

Be strong of will.

If you're discouraged

you can't get better.

You hear, Machiko?

I want to see Haruki

one more time.

It's only been three months

since he went away.

I wonder when he'll return.

Aunt?

Open the curtain.

I want to see the city.

I've been in bed ever since

I came back to Tokyo.

Please, Aunt.

Open the curtain.

The lights are beautiful.

Can you see Sukiya Bridge?

Yes, I can.

What? You called me

for that?

I'm sorry.

Editor, can't you do

something?

I want them to see each

other one more time.

But Atomiya's not just

there for us,

he's a special reporter

for the newspaper.

It won't be simple.

And he'll have to use his

own money to get here.

I know that.

Even if I have to sell

this shop, I'll...

Hey. That's magnanimous.

Please, get him home.

If something happens

to Machiko,

it would be too sad.

But why are you

so concerned

about Atomiya and

this girl?

It's curious.

I bet it's you who wants

to see Atomiya.

Editor.

Yes, I love Atomiya, too.

But the love they have

for each other is special.

I can never be like that.

Perhaps I'm asking them

to do what I can't.

It's sad when I think about it,

but I'm fine with it.

I see.

Atomiya is a lucky man

to have a woman like you

that much in love with him.

When you called,

I thought you were going

to say yes to me

so I even shaved.

You're joking.

The folks in Sado

sent this,

so please take it home

to your wife.

Oh, thank you.

You're a good woman.

If I wasn't married,

I'd be in love with you.

Thank you.

I'll do what I can

about Atomiya.

- Please.

- Oh, well.

I'll walk you out.

I want to give her

the good news.

Machiko!

Aya.

What's wrong, Auntie?

Machiko's missing.

Machiko?

Machiko.

Haruki.

Machiko.

Machiko,

what are you doing?

You shouldn't be out here.

Aya, I'm sorry!

I wanted to come here

once again before I died.

Machiko, Machiko.

Machiko.

Well?

Dr. Nojima,

is she dying?

It's hard to say.

But it's all about

her will to live.

How much she wants

to get well...

I'll ask the hospital director

to take special care.

Thank you.

Why did Atomiya have to

go so far away?

Aunt.

Haruki is waiting

at Sukiya Bridge.

I have to go.

Machiko,

try to be strong.

Haruki.

I'm getting married

tomorrow.

After we parted,

I couldn't see you

on either the six-month

or one-year anniversary.

And now that I'm finally

able to see you,

it's good-bye.

Haruki, I didn't

intend to see you again.

But before I got married,

I wanted to see this

bridge full of memories

one more time.

And if... if you were here,

I wanted to get

a glimpse of you.

Thank you.

I'm glad you came.

I hope you'll be

very happy.

Haruki, perhaps

you're already married?

Good-bye then.

Haruki.

Machiko.

A phone call for you.

Hello?

Oh, Editor?

Is that true?

So he left yesterday.

I see.

Yes.

Yes.

Thank you.

- Atomiya's coming home.

- He is?

Machiko?

Machiko.

Atomiya's coming home.

Machiko.

Atomiya's coming.

Machiko.

Haruki.

Machiko.

Be strong.

Atomiya will be here tonight.

Machiko.

Machiko.

Machiko.

- Atomiya.

- Aya.

- Welcome home.

- How's Machiko?

She's okay.

Go see her.

Please go to her.

Atomiya.

Please praise her.

Machiko won her fight.

Machiko.

Let's leave them alone.

Haruki.

Machiko.

Welcome home.

Machiko.

Forgive me.

I didn't know

you were so ill.

I'm sorry I'm like this

when you came

such a long way.

But I'm glad

you're alive.

If you had died,

what was I supposed to do?

Haruki, I won't die.

I'll be with you always.

Machiko.

This time I'll

never let you go.

What was all that

suffering about?

Machiko, rest in my arms.

And get healthy again

so we can built

a happy life together.

I can't believe we're

here together.

It seems like a dream.

I'm so happy.

Look the dawn is breaking.

Don't worry

and go to sleep.

Haruki.

Oblivion is to completely

forget...