Ojôsan kanpai (1949)

Shûji Sano: Keizô Ishizu

Quotes 

• Keizô Ishizu : Pretty? That's not it. I can't find the word for it. I'm at a loss for words. I've never seen a woman like that. She's like a goddess from heaven. I felt like I'd been struck by lightning. I couldn't breathe.

• Proprietress of the bar : Are you going to meet her looking like that?

  Keizô Ishizu : What's the point in wearing formal attire?

  Proprietress of the bar : Your rubber boots are a bit much.

• Keizô Ishizu : I'm no match for her no matter what I do. We live in different worlds. Heaven will punish me if I marry her.

• Satô : I should tell you everything.

  Keizô Ishizu : There's more?

• Keizô Ishizu : Okay, is everyone ready? Here's to the young lady!

  Proprietress of the bar , Bar lady , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress : Cheers!

• Keizô Ishizu , Proprietress of the bar , Bar lady , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress , Bar waitress : [singing]  All the dark sadness, It all disappears, Just a memory from my youth, Just a dream of my youth...

• Keizô Ishizu : [singing]  This house is filled with good luck, A crane and a turtle dance in the air...

• Satô : [pushing a photo of Yasuko, a possible bride for Keizo]  Take a look at this photo.

  Keizô Ishizu : It's no use. I'm not interested in marriage.

  Satô : Don't be a fool. You're 32 already. You have to have a wife.

  Keizô Ishizu : [indignant]  I'm actually 34!

  Satô : If you're aware of your age, get a wife already.

  Keizô Ishizu : Am I being scolded?

  Satô : You're a respectable man with a good business. You shouldn't be single... It's only a photo. Take a look.

• Keizô Ishizu : Your family is very nice.

  Yasuko Ikeda : Yes.

  Keizô Ishizu : What an impressive house.

  Yasuko Ikeda : No, it's just the appearance.

  Keizô Ishizu : Would you play the piano?

  Yasuko Ikeda : Has Mr. Sato told you about our situation?

  Keizô Ishizu : No. What is the situation?

  Yasuko Ikeda : So he hasn't told you... My grandmother told me to play the piano for you. But we no longer have a piano. We've sold everything we could. Grandmother still thinks we have the piano. I thought for sure Mr. Sato had told you. Also... my father is currently in prison.

  Keizô Ishizu : Oh, I see... Excuse me?

  [suddenly looks a bit startled] 

  Yasuko Ikeda : Please ask Mr. Sato for all the details.

• Yasuko Ikeda : If it's just for me, I can withstand any hardships. I can work if I want to. I can live without money. I don't have any obligation to my family. I don't long for my past. But... I can't expect my grandparents or my mother to feel the same way as I do. I know you're saving me.

  Keizô Ishizu : That's not it. I'm good at making money. I've hated living in poverty since I was little. I thought about money all the time. And I was able to attain my dream. If I keep working hard, money will keep flowing in. I'll make lots of money! My dream is to make cars. Make lots of cars and build a great factory. Only money talks in this world. You can't do anything without money. So feel happy. I'll make lots of money for you. Before I build a factory, let's build our house. Doesn't that sound great?