Oshin Page #3

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It's me, Oshin.

Come in.

Oshin, you stole Kayo's book.

But you took it without asking.

Answer me!

You took it!

Be quiet.

It's my fault!

I didn't set out to take it.

I just wanted to read it.

But you can't read, can you?

Kayo, hand the book to Oshin.

Read it.

As the dusk tide rolls in a plover squawks

Though I'm not a plover

I'd flap the wings of my heart And fly

To a place that's cold and miserable

A young heart ls like a straight arrow

I weep For there's no consolation

That's enough.

You're telling us the truth.

But Grandma!

If you can read that well...

...you'd want to pick up a book and read a little.

Oshin. People view servants with prejudice.

You'd better be more careful.

Yes, ma'am.

Kayo, lend her a book.

They never leave your shelf anyway.

If you accused Oshin

because I favor her, the shop won't be yours.

But Mother...

Kayo?

Kayo.

Kayo.

Oshin, you don't go to school.

How did you learn to read?

You must have some sad memories.

My legs aren't like radishes!

No! Radishes are skinnier!

Look, they're like Oshin's legs.

Be careful Oshin.

In no time you'll have legs like this!

It sounds nice.

Doesn't it?

Did you buy it?

It was given to me.

By Whom?

Let me play it.

Let me have it.

Mother will pay you for it.

That harmonica is everything to me!

Give it back.

I'll pay you for it!

No! Not for all the money in the world!

Well then!

What have you done!

Please, don't!

You brat!

"'8 junk!

Junk!

Junk, junk!

Stop it!

Miss Kayo?

Miss Kayo?

Oh, Miss Kayo!

Oh, what have you done?

No excuse is going to get you off this time.

Come on!

I brought Oshin.

Come in.

You wicked child!

Seitaro, don't!

She's just a kid.

You can hit me all you want.

Oshin. Did you push Kayo?

What made you do that?

It was my fault.

I'm asking you why.

You wouldn't do it for no reason.

Did you hurt your hand?

My suspicions weren't unfounded.

There's a rumor that she was in hiding

with a deserter.

She's not innocent.

Now I know that the rumor is true.

You kept it secret so you could keep this job.

I'm sorry that I hurt Miss Kayo.

But don't put down Shunsaku.

He was a kind, gentle man.

He taught me to read and write.

He wasn't a coward or a traitor.

In war, friends and foes are killed.

That's why he quit.

War is bad, isn't it?

How dare you say that, you wicked child!

You're terrible.

Excuse me.

The doctor has arrived.

Is Miss Kayo OK?

Don't worry. She'll be fine.

Oshin.

I really wish you could stay but...

I can't undermine my son

and his wife's decision.

Kayo is a stubborn girl.

You two don't get along.

It won't go well for you.

Excuse me.

I've brought you some gruel.

Miss Kayo, how do you feel?

This is from Oshin.

She made it out of grass she picked.

Her granny showed her how.

Oshin has been let go.

If you'll accept it she can go

with no ill feelings.

Welcome back, Madam.

We started eating.

Seitaro.

It's decided.

The owner of the courier boat company

will take Oshin.

The rumors don't bother him.

Some people can judge for themselves.

Kayo!

Grandma, where are you sending Oshin?

She's going to work for someone else.

She can't! You can't kick her out!

Kayo?

She's done nothing bad.

I tried to force her to sell me her harmonica.

Kayo.

It was my fault.

Nobody has ever stood up to me!

Oshin wasn't afraid of me.

I fought back!

It was more like play fighting, so please!

Don't kick her out.

Father, Mother, please!

Grandma, don't make Oshin go away!

Kayo.

Please!

Happy new year!

How about Oshin?

Oshin.

Thank you, ma'am!

Oh, there you are!

Happy new year!

Kayo! How you've grown!

She's still a kid inside.

Now we'll be lucky!

Oh, you're so drunk!

You're cheeky! The things you say, girl.

What are those women?

Fuji, make me feel better.

Hands off!

Hey, how about me?

Okay.

Do you know that woman?

Oshin?

The love I feel for you makes me realize

I've never loved before...

I got n!

You got it again, Miss Kayo.

You're so quick.

I'm back.

Welcome back, Master.

Visiting people at New Year can be tiring!

Yes, I'm not a big drinker

but every house serves sake!

A strange woman is loitering outside.

I guess some people are sad at New Year.

You're playing a game?

Mama?

Oshin.

I didn't expect to see you, Oshin.

I just wanted to see where you worked.

I wanted to see the Kagayas for myself.

Why are you in Sakata?

I work at an inn at Silver Mine hot springs.

A guest brought us to town for fun.

Were you with the Kagaya's daughter?

They must be taking care of you.

I have nothing to worry about.

I'll go home in the spring once the snow melts.

Listen.

No matter how tough it gets

I wouldn't bring shame to you and your dad.

I promise I won't.

They might be worried about you.

Mama!

Oshin.

Go back.

Oshin.

That's the thing about women.

None of us work for our own benefit.

They work for their parents,

husbands and children.

They can't think of themselves.

That's women for you.

It's the same with your Mama.

She might have to do things for her family...

...that you can't blame her for.

Oshin.

Love her with all your heart.

She must have had it tough...

Oshin? ls Oshin here?

Yes, ma'am.

Oshin.

A messenger brought some bad news

from your village.

Your grandmother is ill.

You'd better go home. Madam Kuni agrees.

Good morning!

The morning work's done! We're hungry!

Move it, girls!

I can't go until I've done my chores.

Don't worry about that. Hurry up and go home.

Cover for her please.

Yes, ma'am.

Where are the pickles?

Coming!

Leave this to us and go.

You don't want your granny

to die before you get there!

Where is the rice?

Coming!

Oshin...

Your medicine.

Open your mouth.

Granny...

Don't spill it.

Okay.

Here's my kimono.

Wear this and go home.

Oshin, your grandmother is waiting for you.

Granny, I'll get you some gruel.

Leave her alone. It will do no good.

Don't be foolish!

Granny.

This is the rice Oshin earned

from the Kagayas.

Granny!

It's delicious...

Granny!

Oshin.

Granny.

I'm so sorry!

Are you awake? You slept well.

Your dad and the boys are making charcoal.

I'll get your breakfast.

This is Granny's memento for you.

Don't lose it.

Remember when she gave it to you?

It was returned by that family you worked for.

Oshin.

That's the thing about women.

None of us work for our own benefit.

They work for their parents,

husbands and children.

They can't think of themselves.

Mama.

You're always working. You never stop.

That's what mothers do.

Mama.

I'm so happy that I'm your child.

Oshin, you can stay here.

We'll work out something.

You've been working so hard for our family...

It's not hard at all.

I can take care of it, even if I'm on my own.

Oshin.

Mama.

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