You have a crescent ear.
That means you're cooperative.
And you take good care of people.
You're also reserved.
You feel more joy by serving others than by getting your way.
You're reading my fortune?
Yeah, ear fortune.
Stop it, that tickles.
This looks better on me.
Can I have it?
What? No.
- Come on. - Give it back.
You can have mine.
Suits you.
Yeah?
Shun.
Let's break up.
"THE TRIAL" BY F. KAFKA
Perfect spot for napping, eh?
I used to nap here all the time, too.
But not anymore.
Wanna know why?
Cuz it makes you look like a corpse.
Ain't nowhere to go around here besides the river or the mountains.
I bet you're missing the big city.
No.
This suits me better.
Yeah?
Say, I got a wild boar yesterday.
Want some?
"OGATA"
Here.
Thank you. I'll bring you some vegetables.
Nah, don't mind me.
Bye.
Here boy.
Goemon. Yeah, good boy.
There, there.
What are you doing?
Who are you here with?
Papa said I shouldn't talk to strangers.
Papa!
Hey.
Papa, who is he?
Him?
He's...
He's my...
Pee-pee.
- Pee-pee! - Now?
Can I borrow your bathroom?
I can't hold it!
Sora, say thank you.
Thank you.
Okay, let's go
Why are you here?
After all this time.
To show me that you've become a dad?
Remember how I went to Australia to become a pro surfer?
But...
I found out real quick that it wasn't that easy.
But I didn't want to come back to Japan so fast.
So I got a part-time job and stayed.
And then...
I met a girl who was there from Japan working as an interpreter.
You were bi?
I was shocked when she got pregnant.
But I'd never imagined I'd have a kid, being gay and all.
So I asked her to keep the baby and marry me.
Sora was born and Rena...
That's her name.
She kept her job as an interpreter,
I did all the housework and looked after Sora.
Everything worked out for a while.
But now, we're getting a divorce.
It's not like we're fighting, though. It's mutual.
For now, we take turns looking after Sora.
Should you be here in that situation?
Don't get me wrong, Shun.
That's not what this is.
That was ages ago.
Then why did you come?
I just felt like it.
Felt like what?
Like coming to see you.
Morning.
What are you doing?
What's it look like?
Do it, Papa.
Yay, perfect.
She likes it when I do it with one hand.
Yay, perfect.
You'll eat, right?
Papa, this one too.
So you grow your own food and barter everything else?
And you?
I don't have a job.
I was a stay-at-home dad.
Did you tell your parents about your divorce?
Nope.
How are you going to get by?
I'm asking you a question.
You heard me.
Sora, here.
There.
Sausages!
Here's some pork cutlets, your favorite.
Pork cutlets!
We don't need detergent
- Toothbrushes. - Toothbrushes.
Which one?
That one.
How about toothpaste?
"TAKARAYAMA COMMUNITY CENTER"
Pon.
Ron! Reach, tanyao, pure double chow, dora...
three!
Thank you, Misato, that win is worth 12,000 points.
Again?
She had you at 36.
Really? I had no clue.
Hey, you know that young man that moved here this summer?
Mr. Igawa?
I saw him at the market with a man and a little girl.
Strangers to these parts.
Hot-looking, too.
Must be something going on.
The rumor-loving grandma has found her prey.
Whoa, it's cold. Seriously?
Wait here, Sora.
Hey, the bathwater is freezing.
Could you take a look?
I heated it.
It's ice water. Sora will catch a cold.
Ugh, it's leaking.
Ow.
Okay, turn on the hot water.
Okay.
Here I go.
It's working.
It's okay now, you can turn it off.
It's working.
Thank you.
I'll have somebody come tomorrow to fix it.
Use that kitchen boiler for tonight.
Thank you.
Water pipes tend to break when it starts to get cold.
Boilers break down, too. It's common.
Mine broke the other day, too.
When things like that happen, try to enjoy the adventure.
That's the key to living here.
Right.
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound bossy.
It's fine.
- We're home. - Hi.
My high school friend I told you about.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Misato Yoshimura from the Settler Support Department.
I'm Nagisa Hibino, Shun's friend.
Hello. What's your name?
Sora.
Hi Sora. How old are you?
I'm six.
So you're starting elementary school this spring?
How long do you plan to stay here?
For a while.
Right?
Uno!
You got Uno?
That's too much.
There's nothing else to do here.
- Where's Sora? - She was just right here.
What's your name?
Sora.
Don't go off like that.
I'm sorry. Look!
Thank you.
You're her dad?
Yes, I'm Nagisa Hibino.
Nagisa? What a fancy name.
Have a seat, want some tea?
Come on, you too.
Have a bite.
Bring him a cup of tea.
You got some snacks?
- Yeah. - Take some home, too.
There's cream in it.
Have some pickles.
Shun!
She made them.
There are about 8,000 people in this town.
Most are elderly.
They said they're glad to have young settlers like us.
Especially with kids.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to settle here.
The frog had glasses on and was reading a letter.
"Hey, don't read the letters addressed to me."
I told the frog.
Then the frog said,
"This is my home.
The letters that come here are for me."
Papa, read this too
This?
Together, ready?
"How are you?
When summer vacation comes,
come visit me.
Let's go fishing, eat watermelons,
swim, and have a good time.
I'll be waiting.
Write back when you know when you can come.
Goodbye."
So you're staying with a friend in Shirakawa Town of Gifu?
"GONE TO TOKYO ON URGENT BUSINESS I'M LEAVING MY BABY WITH YOU, NAGISA"
- Is he single? - Yes.
"TOKYO FAMILY COURT"
Two single men living with a young child?
That must be quite difficult.
Not at all.
He takes good care of her.
She likes him, too.
Don't touch that!
Meanie!
But raising her between the two of you, two men....
Couldn't your parents help raise her?
I'm not on very good terms with them.
I've always cared for her. I can do it.
What we're trying to say is,
it's not easy raising a child.
It's best for a child to be raised by a mother and a father.
Welcome.
Sora?
Did you see a girl about this tall in a white coat?
Nah.
You there. I saw her leave the store.
Thank you.
Sora! What are you doing?
I'm going to write Mama a letter.
Papa said letters make people happy.
So I'm going to write one.
One more time.
Can I use both hands?
No, do it like Papa.
One more time.
Thank you for this food.
Yummy.
"Have you gotten a letter yet?"
I asked the frog.
"No, not yet.
Seems like letters don't like this house."
The frog packed up his belongings and left.
I cleaned out the mailbox once the frog was gone.
It was full of fig leaves the frog had used for a bed.
On each leaf were neatly printed the words,
"Please write me a letter."
"TO MR. SHUN IGAWA"
Mr. Hibino, we're here.
Misato.
Thanks, you're a great help.
I figured you couldn't come pick me up with Sora asleep.
Sorry.
I happened to see him when I drove past the station.
I'm sorry for the trouble he caused you.
Mr. Igawa?
Would you like to have dinner with me some time?
I mean, with Mr. Hibino and Sora too.
Sorry if that sounded weird.
Well, if our schedule matches.
Really?
Any day's fine for me, so...
I'll write my number for you.
You'll freeze to death here.
I can't get up.
Shun, help me up.
Hey, fine, I'll get up.
Ow!
What was that for?
My head hurts.
I think I'm hung over.
What did you go to Tokyo for?
Divorce settlement.
Divorce settlement?
The jurors are so thickheaded.
They said two men can't handle raising a kid.
What century are they living in?
They're right.
You could on your own, maybe.
But not if I'm in the picture.
Why?
You tell me.
Why would I help raise your kid?
Who would I be to her?
Papa!
Let's go outside.
Sure, let's go.
You too, Shun.
Okay.
Ready? Pull.
Straight up.
There, good job.
It's heavy.
She asked you to go out to play. Not help you farm. Right, Sora?
This is super fun!
You heard her.
This one next.
One, two, three...
Look, a dog.
A dog?
- Hello. - Doggie!
I brought some vegetables.
Hello.
Doggie.
Impressive.
Write your address here.
Why?
I'm going to write you a letter, too.
No, in hiragana.
"GIFU PREFECTURE.."
This is great.
You like it?
You make a living just by hunting?
Yeah.
I used to sell wild boars to wholesalers.
I'd make six to seven hundred thousand each winter.
But nowadays, can't nobody make a living out of hunting.
You've got a load of books.
They just grew, living out in the middle of nowhere for so long.
You like books too?
Yeah, he got me hooked on them.
Is that so?
He's wrong.
He's the one that made me a bookworm.
Doesn't matter.
To meet someone that makes an impact on you,
that's what life is about.
Sora.
Take our picture.
Shun, too.
Okay.
All right, come here.
Ready? Say cheese.
One more.
Mama!
Sora!
How was America? You're back already?
I came back early because I missed you.
I'm taking her home.
You promised I could have her till the 23rd.
Promised?
You took her out of preschool and brought her here.
Sora didn't want to go to preschool.
Really?
Because it's more fun with Papa.
But your friends at preschool miss you.
Besides, you can't play the piano out here.
I'm going to buy you a piano.
Really? Mama's buying me a piano.
You can't bribe her.
Look who's talking. You're the one that spoiled her all this time.
Yeah, because you were too busy for her.
Don't you dare patronize me.
- We're going, Sora. - Stop!
Let go of me.
Stop it!
Go.
We sure agreed to get a divorce,
but we're still fighting over Sora's custody.
I don't know what happened.
But you should apologize.
Start over with her.
I got married.
Had a kid.
I thought, "I'm not gay.
Now I'm viewed as a proper man by society."
People used to say I wasn't normal.
So that made me happy.
So...
I promised to myself to love Rena and Sora.
And protect this new life I had.
But I couldn't.
I'm gay.
You hid that from me and married me.
Even had a child.
You did that because you wanted to make your parents happy.
You wanted to be viewed as a proper man.
You used me.
No!
No?
Even before I told Rena,
I'd tried sleeping with other men to sedate my lust.
I did it to keep our family together.
I slept around with different men.
But it didn't work.
With each man's touch,
my interest in Rena grew smaller and smaller.
I loved you, Nagisa.
And I trusted that you loved me too.
You've lied to me all this time,
I feel so stupid.
Rena.
When I was completely lost,
I came across your old sweater.
And then...
I realized.
What I wanted...
wasn't any man.
It was you, Shun.
Why?
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Shun.
What do you want from me?
Think about it.
I wanted to be with you even after we graduated.
But you...
Now you suddenly appear with a kid.
And you say you couldn't forget me?
You're so selfish.
Screw you.
I was finally letting go of you and getting on with my life.
Why didn't you stay with me then?
I'm sorry.
Let go.
I'm sorry.
- Let go of me! - Shun, I'm so sorry.
- Shun! - Get off!
Shun, I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Let go of me.
Please.
Let go of me...
Without you....
I can't live.
Nagisa...
Shun.
There are three things I'd like to cover today.
Firstly, I will talk about our new technology.
Then, the product features.
Finally, I will describe our new pricing system.
We acknowledge your company's high-level technological strength.
We look forward to your presentation today.
Hello?
Yes, I've just finished.
I'm going to pick my daughter up now, so I'll be home around three.
Yes, thank you.
Impossible.
My mother is old-fashioned.
If I told her I'm divorcing him because he was gay, she'd act disdainful.
But if you wish to be a working single mother,
the court will be in your favor if you have family who can help.
Mama, aren't we going to go look at pianos?
Mama is busy now, wait in your room.
I don't need my mother's help.
I'll find a day-care center and work around my schedule.
Isn't that enough?
He's unemployed. Besides...
He's the reason for our divorce.
Yes, that has become clear during the divorce settlements.
The judge is sure to lean in your favor.
Mama, let's go.
In a minute. Go to your room!
Sora!
Sora.
Sora, stop. Sora!
Why do you keep troubling me?
I came home early, just for you!
Papa was always with me!
I miss Papa...
I want Papa!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry...
I'm sorry, Sora.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
"SAKURAI LAW FIRM"
Let me ask you just in case.
Is this your first time getting a divorce?
Yes.
It's generally said that it's hard for the father to get custody.
Why do you think it's so?
Society in general believes that women are more apt at raising children.
Even with this changing world.
But in this case...
I see you were the main caretaker of the child
If you are still currently looking after your daughter,
you could gain custody in order to maintain the status quo.
Awesome!
What's wrong?
The mother took her away a few days ago.
Fine.
I will look after Sora.
That way, you'll be able to keep your job.
Thanks.
Make sure you win the trial and gain custody.
But dear me.
This is what you get for not listening to your mother.
Mama, wake up.
I want a snack.
Shut up.
Leave me alone.
Once this goes to trial,
would my relationship with my partner affect the outcome?
The divorce isn't official yet,
but you took your daughter to live with someone other than your wife.
That will be used against you.
But the responsibility for causing the divorce
doesn't always affect the decision about who is most suitable
for raising the child.
The fact that you are a same-sex couple
will become clear during the trial.
Our objective is to make the judge see
that it's a good thing for raising a child.
And it can become an advantage for you.
One more thing.
You should find employment as soon as you can.
To have the economic means to raise your child
is very important at court.
Excuse me.
Yes.
This is he.
Over there.
- Sora. - Papa!
Why did you do such a thing?
Because if I stay with Mama,
I get in the way of her work.
Sora.
I'm sorry.
Sora.
It's Papa's fault.
It's not your fault.
Don't think like that.
I'm sorry...
Good job.
Come on up.
Ready?
And down!
Got it?
One more time.
Come on.
"SHIRAKAWA TOWN HALL"
Here are the companies hiring right now.
Where can I start right away?
Well, all of them actually.
- Are you licensed in anything? - No, nothing.
I see. Then, how about...
You there.
Looking for a job?
Yeah.
I'll teach you how to feel the tiles.
These tiles with deep lines in them are called "bamboos."
Bamboos?
These shallow ruts are called "stones."
Stones.
Oh, she's too young for that.
Do you know why the elderly like to talk so much?
No.
They have so much experience and wisdom that'll be lost when they die.
So they're trying to pass it on while they can.
Another elderly person told me that.
Bamboo?
That's right.
How long does it take to make a pipe organ?
Three or four years, maybe more.
That long?
It could even take five to six years.
Nobody knows how long it could take.
So if you want to make one or even order one,
you gotta be patient.
I've just started on this one.
Only the keys yet.
Doesn't make any sounds.
You'll wash these pipes.
It's a really dull job.
Are you the patient type?
No, I can't say that I am.
I've never lasted at anything.
But I'll try my very best.
I like your honesty.
Thank you for the ride.
It was a great help.
Um...
I like you.
Will you go out with me?
Thank you.
But I'm sorry.
Is there somebody else?
Does that person love you too?
I'm sorry, that was out of line.
Darn.
Okay.
I don't want things to get awkward.
Thope we can stay friends.
Of course.
Sora fell asleep.
Misato drove us home.
Thank you.
Sora.
Sora?
We're home.
Come here, okay.
Thanks for watching Sora.
Did you find a job?
Yeah, I start after New Year's.
A pipe organ studio.
Pipe organ? Wow.
Misato asked you out, didn't she?
What did you say?
She didn't.
Did you tell her about me?
Like I would.
Toothpaste.
Duh, I'm brushing my teeth.
Pee-pee?
Let's get changed.
Let's get your jammies.
Are you up? Yeah, okay.
Okay, come on.
Thank you for this food.
Stretchy stretchy.
Look at that.
Pretty dull, eh?
You spend years putting these tiny little parts together.
And they become a huge pipe organ.
Just like raising a kid.
"TAKARAYAMA COMMUNITY CENTER"
Misato, is your broken heart healed yet?
You seemed down lately.
We were saying it has to be a guy.
She's lying.
I'm not lying. I saw it.
You're lying. That's weird.
It's not weird. I really saw it.
Liar.
I'm not lying! I saw Papa and Shun kissing!
Sora, let's go home.
Shun.
You kissed Papa, didn't you?
I'm sorry.
You were right
Tonly thought of myself when I left you.
And again when I missed you.
And when I came here.
I shouldn't have come here...
Nagisa.
Do you like it here?
Do you like this town?
Yeah.
Okay.
Why?
You don't have to leave. I will.
You just got a job.
Haven't you heard?
What do you think?
Then fine, I'll ask him.
Hey, Igawa. Are you gay?
You shouldn't joke about things like that.
I'm not joking.
Hamamoto, the guy that quit, told me before he left.
That you shacked up with a guy during university.
Seriously?
- That's not it. - Really?
He was only a friend. We were just flatmates.
We didn't have much money.
Not what I heard.
You landed this job, he didn't want you to lose it because you're a queer,
and so he broke up with you.
Wow, what a love story. I'm tearing up.
You're drunk.
Come on, I'm not gay or a queer.
Even if I were, I wouldn't be fired. That would be a bigger problem.
- You're right. - Darn it.
If you were gay, I would've considered trying it once.
You're hot.
Not!
Hey, that's nothing to joke about.
How about me?
Shun.
Come with me.
The folks of Shirakawa have too much time on their hands.
They all love rumors.
But deep down, they're all good people.
Lots of outsiders have come to this town for ages.
So the town is kind towards strangers.
Let them talk. Don't let it get to you.
Leave it be, and everything will solve itself.
It's nobody's business who you fall in love with.
Live how you want to live.
Quiet.
What a sudden death.
He died hunting, huh.
Right, Fusako?
Goemon.
What's wrong?
Shun...
Are you going somewhere far away?
Because I said you and Papa were kissing?
Are you going far away?
You won't, right?
I won't.
Phew.
Papa likes you.
You like Papa, too.
Why is that weird? That's not weird, is it?
Can I have this?
Is it true you and Mr. Igawa are lovers?
Oh, come on. We're just friends.
But men don't kiss friends who are men.
I know, right?
Um...
I have something I'd like to say.
I've always hidden the fact that I'm gay.
I never thought anybody would accept me.
I'd figured the world was unkind towards gay people.
Any time I got close to someone, I'd want to tell them about me.
But telling them would only break the relationship.
So I came here, hoping to seclude myself.
But after living here...
I met Mr. Ogata.
And Misato.
And everyone here. You were all so kind to me.
realized that it wasn't the world that was unkind, but me.
If I became kinder, the world might become kinder too.
So I say this now.
I am gay.
Nagisa Hibino...
is the man I love
When you get this old, you can't tell men from women. Don't matter to us.
Hear, hear.
Shun.
Live long and prosper.
Thank you.
Is she asleep?
Want some coff ee?
- Here. - Thanks.
What now?
I want to spend my life with you. You, Sora, and me.
"COURTHOUSE DIVORCE SUIT, 1ST PROCEEDING"
Both parties have agreed to a divorce.
Now for custodial rights.
PLAINTIFF, RENA HIBINO DEFENDANT, NAGISA HIBINO
The point at issue will be
the environment she will be in.
According to the petition,
the defendant, the husband, is currently living with another man.
He is homosexual, correct?
And the defendant is also homosexual, correct?
That is correct, Your Honor.
And the defendant and the daughter are now residing with this man?
That is correct.
Your Honor.
As the plaintiff,
we'd like to focus on how eccentric the environment in which they live is.
We see this as a problem for raising a young sensitive child.
You stated how this was an "eccentric environment."
What is so eccentric?
Being that it is two men.
If you see that as a problem, please explain further.
As it is, that statement is plain discrimination.
Put it in the record.
Would you specify what part of my statement was discriminatory?
Please, order in the court.
This is still our first day.
Let us not get emotional and proceed composedly.
I will not record Mr. Mizuno's previous statement.
But please understand that this case is not exactly normal.
That judge is saying gay people aren't normal.
Why didn't you object?
The judge's word is everything in the courthouse.
Even if he were prejudiced, it's a waste to even point it out.
The best we can do
is try to make the judge see that being gay is no different.
And proceed with the trial.
Her lawyer will obviously use it against us.
So it won't be easy.
WITNESS, MISATO YOSHIMURA
The daughter, Sora, is now living with two men.
Do you ever feel that Sora seems a bit strange?
No. She enjoys herself and is always smiling.
How about the relation between Nagisa Hibino and his partner?
Objection.
The divorce has not been finalized yet.
So he is not a partner, but an illegitimate lover. Correct it.
Overruled. Answer the question please.
Mr. Hibino and Mr. Igawa seem very close.
I can tell they care for one another very deeply.
You know the defendant Nagisa Hibino and his lover, Shun Igawa.
Have you seen them kissing before?
No, never.
Then have you heard rumors of them kissing?
Yes.
Who did you hear it from?
Sora.
Which means,
nonchalantly, he, with a stranger who isn't his wife,
exposed his six-year-old to acts of indecency. Is that how...
Objection.
"Nonchalantly exposed her to acts of indecency" is a conjecture.
Besides, Mr. Igawa is not a stranger.
Sustained. Correct and proceed.
Is an environment where the father kisses an illegitimate lover
suitable for a child?
- Well... - Let's say it's true love.
But he is still a married man.
Shouldn't he kiss his female wife and not a homosexual lover?
Is that not common sense?
- What do you say? - Objection.
He is interchanging this issue with society's standards
as a leading question in his advantage.
Overruled.
Please answer the question.
That might be true according to society's standards, but...
So it's not the standard environment for raising a child.
It's an eccentric environment.
Don't you feel sorry for Sora, living under such circumstances?
Sora should be raised by a mother and a father, just like most children.
Don't you think so?
Answer me.
That will be all.
Yay, perfect!
Okay, one more.
Yay, perfect
You knew that Nagisa Hibino had a wife and a child.
WITNESS, SHUN IGAWA
Yet, you agreed to take them in.
Yes.
Did you ever advise him that he should take her back?
Back to her mother?
Yes, I did.
But he didn't take her back.
Did you advise him again?
Νο.
- But... - I see.
You were so impassioned with your love game, you lost all judgment.
No.
No what?
It's not a game.
I love him sincerely.
Have you ever seriously considered Sora's future?
Yes, of course.
Imagine the hardships she will face if she is raised by a gay couple.
You, as a gay man, should know.
If you truly wish for Sora's happiness,
you wouldn't choose a future so certain to be full of pain.
Or maybe...
- It's to spite your lover's wife. - No!
- Really? - Objection!
Why would I think that?
That question is an insult and has upset the witness.
It is based on discriminative prejudice and...
Discriminative prejudice?
I'd like to hear your grounds on that.
Please, calm down.
You got it? Do you want to try again?
One more time.
Ready, go!
Yeah, that's it.
Ready? Kick and pedal!
You're getting the hang of it.
Want me to open it?
No.
Are you sure?
Here, let me.
I give up.
- Sorry. - That's okay.
You'll be fine.
Is that good?
Did you meet Mama in Tokyo?
When will you see her next?
March, I think
Could you tell her something for me?
Sure, what?
I'm sorry for being naughty.
So please don't hate me...
I can't meet Mama because I was naughty, right?
No, that's not it.
Mama will never hate you.
She loves you.
Really?
What about you? Do you love Mama?
I do.
Then why aren't we all together?
I love your Mama.
But I didn't consider her feelings, and I hurt her very badly.
Then why don't you try saying sorry, too?
Mama will forgive you.
Then we can all live together. Papa, Mama, Shun, and me.
Yeah.
Will Mama be happy if I learn how to ride a bike?
Yeah, sure.
All right, one more time.
I'm letting go.
Go!
Pedal!
PLAINTIFF, RENA HIBINO
When you found out you were pregnant,
you said you'd have the baby under certain conditions.
You asked Mr. Hibino to be a stay-at-home father.
I did.
I'd just quit my company and had become a freelance interpreter.
I couldn't work and also raise a child.
And now?
It's been a while since you became freelance.
Everything must be stable by now.
I do receive enough job offers.
But I'm scared of declining them, so it's still rather unstable.
Schedules are prone to change at the last minute, too.
I see.
So even when you're on track, it's unstable.
That means you're still unable to do daily chores and care for your child.
Can you do everything Mr. Nagisa did all by yourself?
All the chores plus caring for Sora?
I cannot by myself. My mother will help me.
Really?
Wouldn't you end up shoving it all on your mother?
Just like you did with Mr. Nagisa.
I did not make him do everything.
I helped out, too.
I've cooked every day since I brought Sora back.
I've bathed her and brushed her teeth.
Then why is she back in Shirakawa Town now?
Because even though we're in a trial, he is still her father.
I thought I'd let her be with him until she started school in April.
Really?
Yes.
In my hand I have a report filed by the police.
According to this, Sora was lost and taken under protection by the police.
She said, "Mama is drunk, so I want Papa to come get me."
Objection. This evidence has not been submitted.
I am submitting this new evidence now.
Sustained. You may submit it.
A child should live with her mother. It's best.
"I tried to wake Mama up, but she told me to go away."
"Mama gets grumpy when she drinks."
While you were drunk and sleeping, Sora tried to go to her father alone.
- I... - Am I correct?
Yes.
But I haven't drunk since then.
- Everything is okay now. - Everything is okay?
Sora left the house while you were drunk.
She got lost while you slept. That's the kind of mother you are.
Do you understand the full meaning of this?
I do. From now on, I will put Sora before everything.
But you just said now that you were afraid to decline job offers.
You said you put your job first.
No, I...
I just explained the situation.
It didn't mean that I put my job first.
I will balance raising Sora and my job.
There you go again.
You said you'd put Sora first.
Now you're saying you'd balance the two.
Before, you got drunk and let Sora get lost.
You just keep making excuses.
You hardly have the responsibility of a mother raising a child.
Be honest.
You don't want to waste your time on Sora.
You want to make a career for yourself.
No! Sora is my...
Do you know what Sora's favorite food is?
How about Sora's favorite storybook?
Do you know anything about Sora?
That's enough!
Please stop.
What do you think you're doing?
The defendant will not speak out of order.
But...
are you sure?
Your Honor, the defendant, Nagisa Hibino,
wishes to make a settlement.
I see. This is quite irregular. What do you say, plaintiff?
We will hear their proposal.
The parties concerned will now converse in private.
All others, please exit the courtroom.
We will now discuss a settlement.
Proceed.
Thank you
All my life...
I've selfishly hurt the people who mean the most to me.
If I'd considered the feelings of my wife and daughter,
maybe I should've held it in.
But I couldn't.
There's no excuse for what I did.
I really feel awful for my actions.
As I raised my daughter...
I was able to spend a lot of time with her.
But the reason I was able to spend such precious time with her,
was because my wife worked hard at her job.
I know she had really wanted to stay by Sora's side.
And watch Sora grow.
But I...
I only thought of myself.
I didn't understand what my wife felt.
Rena.
I'm sorry, for everything I've done.
And thank you. For everything.
It's your turn now
to spend time with Sora.
Please...
take good care of her.
We had a chance at winning.
I'm sorry.
But I couldn't win like that.
Deep down, I had thought that we were the most vulnerable.
If that's your decision, maybe that's what's best.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Hi, Misato?
Can I talk to Sora?
Okay, hold on.
Sora. It's your papa.
Papa? I was taking Goemon on a walk.
Goemon just pooped, so we were picking it up.
Yeah?
You're cleaning up Goemon's poop, huh?
Did you say it, Papa?
Say what?
Did you say sorry to Mama?
Yeah.
She forgave you, didn't she?
Yeah.
I told you.
Misato, Papa and Mama made up.
Okay. Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
ONE MONTH LATER
Jingu Minami Elementary School.
She won't speak with anybody?
Has Sora always been very shy since preschool?
No, I don't believe so.
She's actually the friendly type.
Children's personalities,
especially in grade school, are deeply affected by home environments.
We'll do what we can here at school, too,
but please watch Sora and give her some special attention.
I will.
"HAMBURGER STEAKS FOR BEGINNERS"
Hold your elbow a bit higher.
See, you didn't get enough ink.
Soak it in nice and plenty, or you'll run out like that.
See what happened?
Let's try another one.
- Don't nod. Say, "Yes, Grandma." - Yes, Grandma.
It's upside-down again.
Turn it over. Right.
She's unstable right now, so I want to be easy on her.
Of course not.
Once you go easy on her, she'll begin to expect that.
You'll never be able to discipline her again.
Just like with you.
Do you use hand cream?
No, I don't
You should. Your hands will get dry.
Are they?
Yeah, around here.
What?
"GOODBYE. SORA"
Hello?
I'm home.
Hello, dear.
Why?
Neat, huh?
Ready? Here we go.
Look up.
Got it?
Good, that's it.
You got it.
Keep your eyes up.
Okay, pedal! That was close.
Got your left foot on?
That's it, keep pedaling.
Papa, how are you doing?
Shun, how are you doing?
Write back when you know when you can come.
Goodbye. Sora
Shun.
Papa! Shun!
Sora!
Thanks.
There you go.
Look, isn't this pretty?
Yeah, did Mama buy it for you? That's so nice.
Is school fun?
- Made some friends? - Yeah, about ten.
That's amazing. Are they in your class?
Yeah, they're in my class.
Look! I can ride my bike now.
Papa! Watch me!
I'm watching.
Sora!
That's amazing!
I don't know how to ride a bike.
Don't tell them.
Okay, turn back around.
You're going so fast. Are you okay?
I'm okay.
Don't fall now.
You've gotten so much better.
Sora, you're going so fast!
Sora, this way.
Get Mama!
Oh no, you're going to get me!
Now get Shun.
Here I come!
Ready?
I'm coming for you, Shun!
Sora, are you okay?
I'm okay.
You're not hurt?
- You've gotten stronger. - Yeah, I'm strong now.
HIO MIYAZAWA
KISETSU FUJIWARA
I knew no fear
Until I met you
Just being near
Makes me cry with joy
Here, all sorrows turn into love
Miracle was everywhere
Oh God, oh please
Don't get away with clever words
All I wish for is you to smile
In this magic
That I believe would last
Flowers in your hands
You are beautiful to my eyes
From when did we take
All these things for granted?
I wanted to be what your eyes see
I envied everything that your eyes saw
Oh God, never mind about me
Hear me now just this once
You taught me to feel
Stronger than my pain
Made me see this miracle I'm in
As time passes happiness comes around
Leaving no choice but memories to fade
But I am in you
Nothing will disappear
Oh God, oh please
Don't get away with clever words
All I wish for is you to smile
In this magic
That I believe would last
(Please)
Lyrics translated by KYOKO MARUYAMA
Screenplay by ATSUSHI ASADA
Directed by RIKIYA IMAIZUMI