An Autumn Afternoon (1962)

Eijirô Tôno: Sakuma - The 'Gourd'

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Quotes 

• [English subtitled version] 

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : Mr. Horie, you were vice-president of your class, weren't you?

  [Horie laughs] 

  Shuzo Kawai : He's still vice-president. His wife is president.

  [they all laugh] 

• [English subtitled version] 

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : What is this?

  Shuzo Kawai : Sea eel.

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : Seal?

  Shuzo Kawai : No, sea eel.

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : Ah, sea eel. It's very tasty. Sea eel, eh? Written with the characters for "fish" and "abundance."

• [English subtitled version] 

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : My daughter. I kept her by my side. She had her chances to marry, but I was a widower. That was my mistake. I let the opportunities slip by. I must be going.

  Shuzo Kawai : Going home? What's the rush? Let's have another.

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : Well, perhaps I just might.

  Sakuma - The 'Gourd' : [drinking more sake]  Make hay while the sun shines, Waste not your thoughts on eternity. Drain your glass er life is gone.

  [the Gourd passes out]