The moon also glitters, but it's not frightening.
Moonlight is nice.
Yes, it was on a night just like tonight...
a strange thing happened...
Stop it!
Don't tell us any scary stories anymore.
I never told...
you a scary story.
When I was in the kitchen, I heard a feeble voice saying:
"Hello, hello."
I heard a feeble voice.
I looked...
and saw a strange boy poking his head in.
He said, "Your Suzukichi..."
Suzukichi again?
"Your Suzukichi was drowning in the pool...
"so I pulled him out...
"and carried him here.
"I put him on the grass over there."
This was what the little boy said.
He was a skinny little boy.
And sure enough, he was soaking wet himself...
with water still dripping from his hair.
I was so shocked. I rushed out to see.
I saw...
Suzukichi lying there.
Looking quite dazed.
And what happened to the skinny little boy?
When I looked around...
he was gone.
I wonder how a skinny little boy could have carried Suzukichi all the way back here?
Because it was the water imp.
Water imp?
Later on, the village people and my father talked about that.
But then they all came to the conclusion that it was the water imp.
Those skinny, cucumber-like arms and legs.
And his green face, like a leaf.
It couldn't possibly have been anything else but the water imp.
Grandma is pretty good at telling all those make-believe stories.
Maybe it's our fault, listening to her so seriously.
It's not make-believe, it's her dotage. After all, consider her age.
What happened?
The water imp was peeking in the window!
Stop talking nonsense!
Shinjiro! Why, you...
Wait up!
"Suzujiro confirmed the names of his brothers.
"Please come to a definite decision to come to Hawaii. Tadao."
What'll you do, Grandma?
I'll go.
But the anniversary of Grandpa's death is coming pretty soon.
I will go after I hold a memorial service for him.
All right? What? Grandma decided to go?
Yes. You didn't see the telegram telling you that?
No, I'm afraid the telegram was sent while we were on the way back.
I guess we didn't have to come back in such a hurry.
Thought it was impossible for mere children to move Grandma.
Grandma said she'd go right after holding a memorial service for Grandpa.
Did you write that in the telegram?
Yes, he did.
August 9 is the day Grandpa died because of the atom bomb.
She'll go after the memorial service on that day.
That's not advisable.
If Clark reads that telegram, it's going to be pretty awkward, isn't it?
Why do you say that?
Why?
Because Clark is an American.
And after he finds out that Grandpa was killed by the atom bomb...
of course, it will make him feel pretty awkward.
We've got trouble.
Father, you mean that you went there...
and didn't tell Suzujiro and Clark and his family about Grandpa?
Of course not. It is something that is not necessary to mention.
It's Father!
Sam and Mother!
Thanks...
for all your trouble.
I'll bet it was some trip for you, too.
Machino told me that you were coming straight here.
Since I haven't seen Grandma for some time, I decided to come and pay a visit.
Me too. I've been having Grandma look after my kids all this time.
So I must see her and thank her.
By the way, how was it in Hawaii? I made a little inquiry and found out...
that the pineapple farm is considerably large...
and the canning factory that goes with it, too.
And tell me, Suzujiro's house, I hear it's just like a castle. Is it?
Mother...
you have come here to see Grandma. Why don't you ask about her?
Tonight's dinner was quite a spread, but it wasn't enjoyable, was it?
Because the grownups' chatter wasn't enjoyable.
Let's eat their souvenir.
Tateo...
don't you find it strange?
Why do they hide everything about Grandpa?
To put it nicely, they do that out of consideration for Suzujiro and Clark.
And to put it not nicely, it's sort of a diplomatic tactic and calculation.
To put it straight, they don't want to ruin the relationship...
with that rich family that they've suddenly got.
Hold on. You mean that Grandma is just being used as an excuse?
That's terrible.
That's the reality of being a grownup.
Still, I hate it.
Can you take it?
Me? Count me out. I'm going to concentrate on this.
At any rate, the pineapple farm is tremendously vast.
It has eight thousand and some hundred acres.
There are six huge chimneys soaring up from the canning factory.
There is this huge swimming pool in the patio of the house.
Clark's wife got a swimsuit out for me to use.
But you see, I can't swim.
And Clark took us on a tour of the factory, too.
Did you know the factory's agency is in Tokyo?
I know that. They've got agencies in every big city in the world.
Tell me, what is Clark's wife like?
A very nice person. So different from rich Japanese wives.
She broke down all reserve in no time, and looked after us like her family.
And why not? After all, you are a blood relative.
I guess you're right.
And about the agency of the canning factory.
I got the impression that Clark wants me to work there.
And of course, the post will be a good one, I imagine.
I'm thinking about it.
Since it is simply unbearable to stay a clerk forever, you know.
That's true.
Well, now, don't forget about me when the time comes, all right?
Now let's have a drink.
Thank you.
What miserable men you are.
What is eating inside your heads?
You're just like beggars.
I am only going because...
this man Suzujiro is my big brother.
And mind you, I am not going to see him because he is rich.
Everybody, come over here!
What is it?
It's a beautiful moonlit night. Let's enjoy the cool evening outside!
Grandpa used to love to watch the moon.
He always said watching the moon washed his mind clean.
He often stood in the garden and looked at the moon.
Grandma is certainly a lady of firm character, isn't she?
No, she's just old-fashioned.
In short, she has an antiquated mind.
But still, the way she talks is worthy of an educator.
I'm sure Grandpa was, also.
They were both schoolteachers. Both of them had strict morals.
And now...
we've upset Grandma.
I feel pretty bad.
You've got to do something about it.
Stop worrying.
She'll recover her mood pretty quick.
Still, what if she starts to say she won't go to Hawaii again?
You know how stubborn she is.
I've got an idea.
Why don't you, Tadao, and Yoshie stay here until the anniversary of Grandpa's death?
Devote yourselves to Grandma's service...
and send her to Hawaii in a good mood.
I can't do that. I've got work to do at the office.
Why not? You've still got some summer vacation left.
And besides...
if the circumstances require, there's a road open to the canning company, right?
But I've got to get passports for Grandma and the children.
Don't worry about that. I will take care of it myself.
Keeping Grandma in a good mood is our first priority.
If she starts to say that she won't go again, it'll be a serious problem.
"I received your telegram.
"Clark will come right away, Suzujiro."
I knew that telegram would mess things up.
Americans do resent being reminded of the atom bomb.
Japanese-Americans are especially sensitive about it.
I think they feel embarrassed by the Americans.
I wonder why Clark is coming here?
Well, that's...
He's probably coming...
to wind up this matter once and for all.
I see.
To tell us to forget the whole thing.
By the way, I guess I must be going, now.
Then I think I'd better be going, too.
Since my being here is useless.
You don't mind, do you?
I must say, what a letdown.
Really, all that trouble for nothing.
It's your fault, sending a telegram like that.
That's enough!
Don't you blame Tateo.
I made him write that.
But...
I don't see what is wrong about writing the truth.
Stupid!
They did drop the atom bomb, and they resent being reminded of it?
If they don't like it, they don't have to remember it.
But I can't have them pretending ignorance.
They claim they dropped the flash to stop war.
It's already been 45 years now.
But the flash hasn't stopped war.
They're still killing people!
But you know...
war is to blame.
People do anything...
just to win a war.
Sooner or later, it will be the ruin of all of us.
Now, let's go to the arrival lobby.
There's still time before he comes out.
But...
I feel sort of depressed.
If he came here because of what my mother said...
I don't want to meet Clark.
Shall we run away?
I feel really awkward about introducing Clark to Grandma.
So do I. But it can't be helped.
Don't you think what we are doing might not be the right thing to do to Clark?
Who cares?
He just came to finish off the relationship with Grandma.
- Hello! - Hello!
Thank you.
Why didn't you tell us...
about Uncle?
I wish I had known.
When we found out...
about Uncle...
we all cried.
Looking at Nagasaki, it's hard to believe this is where the bomb was dropped.
People do forget everything, and so quickly, too.
But I will never forget!
Say, let's go back there once more.
You mean, that school?
Yes. Let's go to Grandpa's place.
Where is Nagasaki?
We can't see it yet.
It's on the other side of that mountain.
I wonder what happened to the children?
They didn't want to meet Clark. That's for sure.
It's all our fault.
Our...
stupidity.
But Clark...
We didn't think that.
Clark, is there any place that you would like to see in Nagasaki?
Yes, there is.
So, we'll go to the hotel, and then...
I don't need a hotel.
I'm going to stay at Aunty's place.
Before that, there's a place I'd like to see.
The place where Uncle died.
What? You were all here?
Clark came to apologize to Grandma.
He found out about Grandpa by reading that telegram.
But Father, you said...
I'm sorry. It was because I was stupid.
Hello.
My son, Tateo, and my daughter, Minako.
I'm Clark. How do you do?
My son, Shinjiro.
My daughter.
They're adorable.
I'm so happy to meet you.
After August 9...
let's all go...
to Hawaii with Aunty.
My uncle...
Right here?
And this is...
the monument built for the children who died on that day.
With these children...
my uncle died.
Just where did it happen?
That's something we just can't find.
You can't find?
That day...
the whole town was in flames.
And this place was filled with people who came here to try and escape from it.
But the school had also been burned.
The people were burned.
Iron, everything.
These people are the classmates of the children who died here.
These people...
Somehow, they scare me.
It's because...
those are the people who witnessed the worst fear.
Seeing these people...
Nagasaki... That day...
I can feel it.
Okay.
Even if it's okay for you, it's still too short for Clark.
His feet will stick out.
He's the same size as John Wayne.
How about using this to add length?
We did make fools of ourselves.
Don't you think so?
I guess you're right.
I really feel ashamed.
Where's Clark?
He stepped out into the garden with Grandma.
I wonder if it's all right. I wonder if they can communicate.
I think it's all right. They seem to be talking just fine.
I am terribly sorry for not knowing about Uncle.
I'm really sorry.
That's all right.
You were born and live in Nagasaki.
And still...
we didn't realize it.
That was wrong of us.
We were wrong.
That's all right.
My father told me...
"Clark, go...
"and do whatever you can for your aunt."
That's what he said.
That's all right.
This is just fine.
Thank you very much.
No. Thank you very much.
You've made me very happy.
Very, very happy.
Where's Clark?
He's talking to Grandma, sitting on the bench.
I saw them shake hands.
I feel as though I saw something very nice.
That's wonderful!
And the boy a rose did see
The tone, it's all fixed!
Didn't I tell you that I'd absolutely fix it?
How about that?
Let's sing!
And the boy a rose did see
A rose standing in the field
Blossoming in innocence
Awed by the color it did yield
A never-ending fascination
For the crimson color
Of the rose standing in the field
Bravo!
You sound like angels. This was amazing.
Is this Uncle's room?
This is your bed.
Oh, my God.
Okay?
Okay.
Not bad!
I better try it, shouldn't I?
Oh, yeah!
This is a bed. This is a real bed.
What's that up there?
- Is there a picture of Uncle? - Yeah, here.
And here.
This is Grandpa.
Very young.
Forty-five years ago.
This picture was taken the same year...
he died.
Those large letters...
What do they mean?
"Let us all meet again to join in the beyond."
A sea bream ascending a waterfall.
That's not right. It's carp.
A carp ascending a waterfall.
Darn it! I made a mistake.
Clark-san!
What's this?
Clark's father...
Suzujiro-san passed away.
It's Clark-san.
Clark-san is gone. He took a different plane.
We're home.
Clark sincerely regretted it.
Saying that it's almost unbearable having to leave like that.
Big Brother...
I'm sorry.
I wish I'd come to see you sooner.
Big Brother!
Did you come to see me?
You'd better hurry or you'll miss your plane.
No. I've decided not to go.
But what about your work?
Shinjiro, you go and see how Grandma is doing.
Is something the matter with Grandma?
There's something strange!
Grandma is sleeping. Snoring up a storm!
How is she?
She ate some rice porridge, but she's asleep again.
Shall we go to bed, too?
It looks like we're going to have some rain. Shall we close the sliding doors?
Grandma!
The bomb!
What's the matter, Grandma?
Grandma! What's going on?
It's the bomb! You two, quick! Put this over you.
This is best for the bomb!
There're many who survived because they were wearing something white!
The sooner, the better.
Let's take her to the hospital right away!
She's sound asleep now.
Maybe we should leave her as she is a little longer.
Brother.
Grandma isn't there!
These...
They're Grandpa's clothes.
But why spread them out like this?
The clock in Grandma's head is running in reverse.
So now, she is slipping back to the time of Grandpa.
Hello!
Yes?
Just a little while ago, your Grandma came to my place.
Then...
she saw the clouds and took off in a hurry. She was headed for Nagasaki.
Today's clouds...
Iook exactly like they did on that day.
Maybe she remembered what happened on that day.
No, I mean, she thinks she's reliving that day.
Grandma!
And the boy a rose did see
A rose standing in the field
Blossoming in innocence
Awed by the color it did yield
A never-ending fascination
For the crimson color
Of the rose standing in the field