Who is Mr. Takata calling?
Jasmine, a translator from Kunming.
Isn't that your job?
Are you sure you speak Japanese?
Of course I do.
It's just that issue is so important that we need to get a true professional.
Jasmine.
I'm sorry.
I don't understand what is being said. Can you translate for me?
Thank you.
Miss Translator.
I want to make two points.
First, Li didn't register a Iegal marriage before his son was born.
We all accept that Yang Yang is Li's son.
That is point one.
Secondly, after all these years,
the boy now finds he's got a father.
Li's sudden interest is hard to believe
and is confusing for everyone.
PIease translate this for him.
It's me.
I totally understand their reservations.
I never said no on this matter.
Lingo can't speak a word of Japanese.
Mr. Takata needed to know our feelings on the subject.
Now that he really understands, we are very relieved.
We have no more issues.
After much discussion, we give our consent
to Iet the boy go. Not for Li's sake,
but for the sake of our Japanese friend.
Yang Yang can visit his father with Mr. Takata tomorrow.
Yang Yang.
This is Yang Yang.
You are going into town tomorrow.
Get him some new clothes.
Could you ask the Chief
if Yang Yang wants to see his father?
Chief, he asks
if Yang Yang wants to see his father.
No problem. Of course he does.
No problem.
-He's sure? -Yes.
One moment. I have to take a call.
-Hello. -It's Rie.
Father, please don't be upset.
I've told Kenichi
about your trip to China.
He didn't say a word the whole night
after he heard this,
but he Iooked different.
I could see a change in his eyes.
Father, he never expected
that you would do such a thing for him.
Kenichi told me today
that this particular mask opera
is not that important to him.
He was only being polite to Li.
So, Father, please come back.
Father, can you hear me?
I am Iistening.
Father, please come home.
Kenichi said
your trip to China
is the most wonderful thing you've ever done for him.
Did Kenichi say that?
Yes.
Those are his exact words.
Thank you.
Standing here today,
I'm not sure if Kenichi has uttered these words.
If he has,
it is the first compliment
from my son in many years.
Seeing this large banquet
the villagers prepared for me, a total stranger,
I am deeply touched. I will never forget this.
The sight of such generosity and kindness from the villagers
makes me want to believe
that Kenichi has said these words.
-What's wrong? -The tractor's broken down.
-Broken down. -Really?
Yes. Can you fix it?
I think so. Let me try.
Yang Yang!
Lingo!
-Yang Yang! -Mr. Takata!
Yang Yang!
Mr. Takata!
Yang Yang.
What's the matter?
Why did you run away from us?
Do you know your way home?
Going home?
Your home.
Why are you running away?
Yang Yang.
Do you know where you're going?
Yang Yang.
Are you going home?
Is this the right direction?
Hurry up, everyone!
It seems like hours.
All I can do is to follow Yang Yang around.
I'm one step behind.
I think the way I'm chasing after him
is the way I chase after my own son.
I don't know which path to take
or what direction to go.
I have no idea.
Yang Yang.
We've been here before.
The trail Iooks the same.
Do you see?
Yang Yang.
We are Iost.
We are very Iost.
We can't keep going Iike this.
Let's wait for someone to find us.
AII right.
Let's find a place to rest.
Let's wait here
and stay out of the wind.
Yang Yang.
What are you doing?
Going poo-poo?
I thought you were running off again.
Don't Iook. I can't do it if you watch.
Go away.
I don't believe this.
Go away.
Go away? I'm not Ieaving.
I'II stay here.
Go away.
Stop doing that!
Go away.
Yang Yang.
Hold on.
Let's split into two groups to search.
That would be more efficient.
AII right, Iet's do it.
Lingo, how do you pronounce his name?
-Mr. Takata. -Are you sure?
Of course. It's a simple name.
Can you teach everyone to say it?
It's pronounced as Mr. Takata. Repeat after me.
-Mr. Takata. -Mr. Takata.
-Say it Iouder. -Mr. Takata.
AII right.
You Iead them that way.
We'II go this way. Keep yelling out their names. Let's go.
Mr. Takata!
Yang Yang!
The moon is bright in the sky.
Don't be afraid, Yang Yang.
I'm sure they'II find us.
We have to get their attention.
They might not see us in here.
Lingo!
Here, I've got a boat whistle.
Well done.
Well done, Yang Yang.
No, you keep it.
BIow it again.
Well done.
Sitting here all night,
waiting to be found.
I'm holding Yang Yang tightly in my arms.
I don't remember
if I ever held Kenichi like that.
I wonder if Kenichi ever held me like that
to fall asleep.
I don't remember.
Yang Yang has no idea
what his father even looks like.
I wonder what kind of father
I am to Kenichi.
His blood pressure is normal.
You will be fine.
-Thank you. -Not at all.
I need to check the boy.
Give me your hand.
Jasmine, could I call the Chief, please?
I am sorry for causing all this trouble.
-I am sorry for causing all this trouble. -No problem.
May I ask
why Yang Yang ran away yesterday?
Mr. Takata wants to know why Yang Yang ran away yesterday.
He often wanders away.
There is no reason for that. Kids are Iike that.
I am not so sure.
Would you ask Yang Yang?
Maybe he doesn't want
to see his father after all.
Should we ask Yang Yang directly to see if he wants to see his father?
There is no need to ask. We'II make the decision for him.
What the hell does a child know?
He has to do as we say.
She can't translate if you're all speaking at once.
Shut up. You can't speak Japanese anyway.
-I can't? Can you? -You know I can't. Neither can you!
They're arguing again.
Would you ask Yang Yang directly?
He would Iike you to ask Yang Yang directly what he wants.
Okay, Iet me ask him.
Yang Yang, come.
Sit over here.
Let me ask you something.
Do you want to meet your dad?
Do you?
Come on. Yes or no?
-No. -Why not?
Don't be naughty.
-I am not going! -Why?
Tell me why not.
You must do as the adults say.
I'm telling you to go.
-Go now. -He's not my dad.
-He isn't your dad? -I've never seen him before.
He is your dad, no matter what.
I'm not going!
Why don't you want to see your dad?
I just don't.
Why don't you want to see him? He's your dad.
Don't be naughty.
Yang Yang doesn't want to go since he has never met his dad.
-You must do as we say. -I will not go.
Why not? Tell me.
Could you call the Chief?
Chief, could you please come here?
Let's talk over there.
Don't cry, Yang Yang.
We are not going.
Don't cry.
Don't cry!
Chief,
and everyone,
I'm sorry for causing you any trouble.
I've decided
not to take Yang Yang to the prison.
Yang Yang
might not be ready
to meet his father yet.
AIthough he is just a child,
I think
we should try to understand and respect his wishes on this.
AII right.
Yang Yang will not go.
We won't take him, as you said.
Who will raise Yang Yang now?
Tell him not to worry. The village will keep caring for Yang Yang.
Li will be released in a few years.
We'II arrange a meeting then.
The boy will be united with his dad. We will take care of it.
Jasmine, one moment.
Okay.
Yang Yang!
Mr. Takata, what do you want to do now?
I would Iike to visit the prison again.
If possible, I'd still Iike to film Li's performance.
Could you contact Warden Chen
to see if Li would be willing?
You may have to wait a few days for an answer.
I'II wait.
AII right.
Hello.
Father.
I've been trying to contact you for hours,
but I couldn't get through.
Kenichi
passed away
Iast night.
Yesterday during the day,
Kenichi
was in high spirits.
He talked about you
and wanted to write you a Ietter.
He spoke. I wrote it down.
I wrote down
every word he said.
Shall I read it to you?
Do you want to Iisten to it now?
PIease. Read it to me, Rie.
"What do I want to say?
"What should I say to my father?
"I'm asking myself.
"I deeply regret refusing to see you
"when you came to the hospital.
"This feeling of regret
"torments me more than my illness.
"I've been blaming you
"ever since Mother's death.
"Without any explanation,
"you moved away to a remote fishing village.
"I thought then you were trying to avoid facing reality.
"To be honest, I've been trying to escape it as well.
"When you came to the hospital, I couldn't face the distance between us.
"I never expected that
"you would ever go to China for me.
"I was really moved.
"People have never understood my obsession with folk operas.
"I've been drawn to them because they mirror my life.
"I've come to realize that I'm the actor behind the mask.
"I've tried to fool myself and everyone close to me.
"My true feelings have eluded me
"until now.
"I have not allowed myself
"to acknowledge them.
"Father, it's not the opera that is important.
"I now see that loved ones
"should not mask their true feelings for one another.
"I eagerly wait for your return.
"Father, I want us to embrace each other once again. "
Quiet down.
Mr. Takata. Lingo.
-Jasmine? -Hello, Warden Chen.
Mr. Takata,
I'm sorry that Li couldn't sing Iast time.
I've organized more people this time to create a crowd to cheer him on.
I hope it will go well today.
-Li. -Yes, sir.
Tell Mr. Takata what you want to say.
Mr. Takata, I'm sorry about Iast time. I'II do my best this time.
He said that he will do his best this time.
Warden Chen,
thank you for arranging this.
It's very kind of you.
Today, however,
I am not here to film the opera.
I've waited for two days
just to meet Mr. Li.
May I have a few words with him?
Thank you, Warden Chen.
Of course.
Mr. Li,
I've been to Stone Village.
I've met Yang Yang.
You saw Yang Yang?
He is a good boy.
He really is.
Warden Chen,
I've taken some photos of his son. May I show him?
What photos?
Photos of his son and the village.
Photos of his son?
PIease, show us.
That's all.
Sorry, these are all I have.
It is over. I am sorry, these are all the photos I've taken.
Li, Mr. Takata traveled a great distance
to take these photos for you.
Your son is a bright boy. Everyone would agree with me.
He is really delightful.
You should thank Mr. Takata.
Thank you, Mr. Takata.
Can you perform?
I'II sing to the best of my ability.
He said he will sing to the best of his ability.
It's okay.
There is really no need to perform.
I didn't come to film the opera today.
Mr. Takata, I've arranged the band and the crowd.
A Iot of men in our region can sing mask opera.
I've picked some good ones to accompany him.
I hope you stay for the opera.
There's really no need for me to film it.
Let me put it this way. You don't have to film it.
We invite you to be our audience. We'II perform the opera.
PIease, will you sit here and watch?
Mr. Takata, thank you.
You are a very kind man.
So is your son, Kenichi.
I'II perform well.
PIease film my performance
and show it to Kenichi.
PIease tell him to visit us again.
Mr. Li,
I will film your performance.
Kenichi would be very pleased.
Thank you, Mr. Takata.