ENDI have graduated, but...
Story by: Shimizu Hiroshi
Photography: Shogehara Hideo
Scenario: Aramaki Yoshiro
Director: Ozu Yasujiro
NOMOTO HAS GRADUATED AND NOW HE LOOKS FOR WORK.
I'm sorry. We don't need anyone to work here.
But if you really want work, we could find you a place.
We could find a place in reception for you.
You'll excuse me, but I have graduated.
NOMOTO RETURNS HOME ANGRY.
You have visitors from the country.
Ah, it's you!
You wrote to me that you have found work, so we have come to find you.
I know that it is difficult for you to remain alone, so Machiko wanted to come.
Madam, please prepare us some tea.
Madam, forgive me. I have told them I am working.
THE FOLLOWING DAY
At what time do you start work?
It doesn't matter if I miss one day at work. Today we shall go and see Tokyo.
It is better if you go to work, I will go out with Machiko
NOMOTO'S PLACE OF WORK
AFTER A FEW DAYS, NOMOTO'S FRIENDSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN GROWS AND HIS MOTHER GOES BACK TO THE COUNTRY.
Hurry and get ready or you'll be late for work.
Today is a holiday.
But today isn't any sort of holiday.
The Rules here: "Every day is Sunday for me"
I still haven't found a job yet, I only said so to reassure mother.
AFTER SEVERAL DAYS SEARCH NOMOTO STILL COULDN'T FIND A JOB THAT HE LIKED.
The money given to me by mother is running out.
THE FOLLOWING AFTERNOON
Where were you all day?
Finally, one of us has found employment.
Why have you put that make up on? You look like a cabaret girl.
ONE DAY, DRAGGED BY A FRIEND, NOMOTO GOES TO THE BAR.
I must go, I just remembered I have an appointment.
Then you too have urgent engagements!
LATE THAT NIGHT.
I'm back. Haven't you gone to bed yet?
Why do you look at me so?
Who has told you to go and work in that place!
Who said it to you?
Having that job is lucky. The money brings us comfort.
And then I don't want to bring worry to mother.
You are right. I have taken thing much too lightly.
THE FOLLOWING MORNING
I will find a job at all cost!
I would like to make a fresh start. I also accept the place at reception.
Evidently, you have discovered the realities of life.
I think that you understand, so therfore I offer you employment.
I have found the optimum job .
THE FOLLOWING MORNING, UNDER THE SERENE SKY, MACHIKO SAYS GOOD DAY TO HER HUSBAND WHO IS OFF TO WORK.
THE END