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Kamata Pictures Shochiku Kinema Co. Ltd.
NOT RELATED Directed by Mikio Naruse
Story: Shunyo Yanagawa Adaptation: Kogo Noda
Cinematographers: Suketaro Ikai, Eijiro Fujita, Masao Saito
Sets: Tatsuo Hamada, Yakichi Otani, Sataji Hakari, Matasaburo Jitsuno
Photographic Process: Toshimi Nassho Lighting: Shozo Noguchi
Wardrobe: Michihiro Mori Hair Stylist: Naoe Haga
Photography Director: Jofu Tajiri Titles: Tomoyasu Shiga
NASANU NAKA (Not Related) - theme song Words by Sonosuke Sato
Music by Koyo Sasa Arranged by Sadakichi Jitsuyama
NAMIDA NO TAMA (Ball of Tears) Singer: Noriko Awaya
Wardrobe from Mitsukoshi
Cast
Shunsaku Atsumi ... Shinyo Nara Masako, his wife ... Yukiko Tsukuba
Shigeko, their daughter ... Yoshiko Kojima Kishiyo, mother ... Fumiko Katsuragi
Masaya Kusakabe ... Joji Oka Tamae Kiyokawa ... Yoshiko Okada Keiji
Makino, her brother ... Ichiro Yuki Gen the Pelican ... Shozaburo Abe
Secretary ... Ken'ichi Miyajima Detective ... Ryuji Kawara
Thief!
Why do you insist I stole something?
It is our customer's handbag. Give it back!
Search anywhere!
If we find it, you'll be knocked out!
You've chased me all this way. You'll regret it!
See? Where is it?
Remember this, you cucumber!
Today we have work at the harbor. Don't do little trifle jobs.
Hollywood queen Tamae Kiyokawa returns today.
Do you have any special reason for your return?
I've come home to see my child.
Do you have a child?
Six years ago when I left Japan, I left my baby behind.
What is the name of the child? Where is it?
I cannot tell you.
Tamae's salary is 4,000 dollars a week. And now she has a fortune of 500 or 600,000.
Her money is just one concern for me. I have others too.
If you did something with her when she was in Japan ... No, you're too young for it.
Sister!
I knew you were my sister, but you have a different name.
Thief!
I found this dropped here.
The angel Tamae had left in Japan ---
Mother, I'll bring your dishes now.
Father!
How is the trouble at the company?
Is Mother in the house?
I will fetch her.
Be a good girl, Shigeko, go and play for a while.
I think you could guess it already from before, but now you have to prepare.
Then, are you bankrupt?
I did everything possible, but in this recession, I couldn't recover.
From the start, I was against you becoming president of that fishing company.
It was obvious from the start. It was your fault, you thought you could do it alone.
It's none of your business.
Frankly, I don't want to be poor.
Mother has lived without knowing any hardships, it's natural she can't give it up.
Let's go walk around, I have time today.
I don't mind being poor, but I'd like her to grow up without any sacrifices.
She is happy, she has a good mother like you.
Even though you're in trouble, please don't do anything illegal.
Pull yourself together! Masako! Masako!
When did Mr. Atsumi marry his wife?
It was soon after you left.
Then the child thought she was her real mother, and became attached to her.
In six years... That's understandable....
It might be wise if you gave her up.
I didn't come back from the US to give her up.
Sister, is this Atsumi's company?
According to this, that company's going broke.
You got injured by being careless.
I'm sorry. Please go to bed now.
You'd better sleep too.
Is Shigeko asleep already?
Yes.
Why don't you sleep?
I can't sleep.
My mother was hit for me, I couldn't sleep.
Thank you, Shigeko. I will be cured with those words.
Please get well soon.
I will, I will. So please go to bed quietly.
We are not asking for your explanation.
We are asking about our unpaid salary.
I will not disappoint you. Please wait for a few days.
I've got an offer from someone, so my secretary Ochiai is there.
Then we will wait for your answer til 3 pm tomorrow.
How about it?
It's fine!
I met a young agent, who said he'll see you today and make an offer.
Shunsaku Atsumi
Please let him in....
I am very glad to see you looking well.
Is it you who offered me the money?
I think it's because we have a chance.
We separated six years ago! Have you forgotten what you did?
Who is the woman who abandoned her husband and child, and ran off?
I came here because I could not forget.
I'd like to pay you for my past sin.
I refuse!
Please, please forgive my sin and let me be Shigeko's mother again.
Shigeko has a respectable mother! I refuse your offer to be her mother!
I can find a good house. How did it go?
I will not lose! I will not lose this way!
Bankruptcy!
I've lived this long, and now I'm ashamed.... I'd rather die than bear it.
And now I have to move to a small house. I've lost face.
Where can I go?
Please leave just that doll....
How about you?
I'll be up in a few days.
I have to go now, I have business to take care of, please rest well.
Where are you going?
Don't worry.
Detective: San'nosuke Yamano
Please come to the police station.
Please keep the house while I am away.
Father, where are you going?
Please buy me a souvenir.
Be sure to wait, be a good girl.
Mother, why are you crying?
I am not crying. See, I am smiling.
Why did they take the furniture?
Shigeko, let's be friends.
It's two hours since he left. Is he all right?
I think he won't fail. I gave him careful instructions.
Who are you? Why did you bring me to such a fine house?
Don't worry. You will soon understand.
I missed you, mother!
Did you forget me? I am Kinuko.
I understand I failed in my social duties, but, please forgive my past and ...
You have become rich.... I think I am dreaming.
I have heard of your situation. I guess you are worrying so much.
I think I can be of help. That's why I brought you here.
Is it possible to let me be Shigeko's mother again?
Mother! Here comes Uncle Kusakabe.
When did you come back from Manchuria?
This morning. I visited your old house as soon as possible, but I had trouble finding you here.
It seems you've got thinner this time.
I am sorry I could not help you.... I was not in the country.
By the way, what will you do?
I found a job. I start working tomorrow.
There comes an interesting picture-show at that corner. You can go there.
What is your name?
Shigeko Atsumi.
Why don't you come to my house riding in this car?
If you come with me, I can introduce you to your real mother.
Liar!
Kidnapper!
Fool!
There's a kidnapping woman at that corner.
Next day --
To Masako From Mother
I am taking Shigeko to a certain place. Don't worry.
I will hasten to inform you further. - Mother
I know where they have gone.
I hear Atsumi's former wife, that is, Shigeko's real mother, has come back to Japan.
I guess they went there, but I do not know where she is.
If it is true, must I give her up?
You don't need to give her up. Only you are Shigeko's mother.
I'm sure to find her. Leave it all to me and wait.
This is the wife of my good friend since early school days. Bring her something.
I don't want a doll. I want to go back to my mother.
This is not your own bar. Be quiet!
Don't you know me? That's not your sake, you show-off.
I know you are strong. Then, fight.
I'll have a word with you.
Brother! That's him.
I know you know! Where is Atsumi's child?
If you don't know where the child is, tell me where your sister is.
Quiet! It's not your business!
I'd like to go back to my mother's.
Let's play with some interesting things.
They will show you a battle between a lion and leopard.
Please take me home, grandma.
Your home is here. Be a good girl, play with this mother here.
I like that mother. Please go back to that mother's home.
I think you have no chance to win.
It's your fault!
You talked about Kusakabe in front of her, that reminded her.
There's a woman here named Masako Atsumi.
That's my mother!
Please let her come in.
How do you do. I am Masako, Shigeko's mother.
I came here to bring her back.
Why do you, not related to her, think of taking charge of her?
Shigeko is my child.
Even if I hadn't seen her in ten years, or even forever, she is still my child.
Didn't you decide to cut the connection between mother and child?
Can you insist she is your child when she was never at your breast?
Mother! I think badly of you.
Be a good girl, please stay in that room with your grandmother.
Push her out!
Failed?
I think you'd better go back tonight.
I came here today to apologize.
Mother and Shigeko were taken by your former wife.
I went to bring her back, but I was kicked out after only seeing her face.
Day after day, Mr. Kusakabe is carrying on negotiations,
but she won't even meet with him.
If she does not come back to me.... what should I ...
Forgive me! It is all my fault.
It's my fault. I was careless.
At last, she's asleep.
Why doesn't she take to me easily?
Even though we've long been separated, I never forgot her.
But she dislikes me, she even refuses to sit by me.
The bond between mother and child is so fragile?
You don't need to worry so much she will come around sooner or later.
Mother!
I can't find Shigeko anywhere!
Please go away, Auntie.
Grandma, I'd like to see my mother. Please bring her here.
Your mother is here. Please be a good girl.
That is not my mother. I'd like to see my mother's face.
Is she gone today too?
I brought some food with me today. I will wait here until she returns.
Madame will see you. Please come in.
Well? Did the child get attached to you?
I think she's not lacking filial devotion to her mother....
I believe I am going the right way. I won't be under your care.
You are the winner. You have taken her. I admire you on that point.
But, I guess you feel disappointed at your victory.
If she liked you better than nothing, I would ask Masako to give her up instead.
But I think it's not bearing a child but raising one that makes a woman a mother.
The doctor has some words for your daughter.
Is she ill?
No! You go back!
I won't insist on taking a sick child. I would only like to see her face.
If she met you, she would want to go back! Mr. Kusakabe, please think of me also!
I hear Shigeko is ill.
Is she bad?
That night --
Auntie, don't sit by me! Go away!
I am sorry. I'd like to stay here only while you are asleep.
Be a good girl, don't say such things. Please call her mother, even just once.
If I call her that, could you take me to my mother?
No, Shigeko. I will wait until you call me that from your heart.
Grandma, why do you keep me in this house?
I'm starting to dislike you, Grandma.
I can't imagine you like that mother so much.
That's because that mother is a very good mother.
Mother!
I will let you meet your mother secretly. Please stay here.
Please let me see Shigeko, just for a moment.
I wouldn't leave you even if I died.
I will... I will...
Forgive me. I'm the one who let them meet secretly.
I feel pitiful, Shigeko loves Masako so much.
Anyway, please go back tonight.
No! If she goes, I will go, too!
"I think it's not bearing a child but raising one that makes a woman a mother."
And --
Today I bring you some good news.
First, Tamae has decided to give all her fortune to Shigeko.
She's decided to let Shigeko stay with you.
At this point, I feel sorry for her.
And there's other news, that is more pleasant.
The good news is --
I can't believe Shigeko came too.
It's because Tamae...no, Kinuko came to know the real love of a mother.
Anyway, we will visit Kinuko soon.
I will tell you the details on the way. The car is waiting for us.
But on that day, Tamae is --
Brother, I didn't imagine even in a dream that we could go to America.
What are you doing? We've been looking for you.
I cannot see her anymore....
NOT RELATED The End Kamata Pictures