Those sweet memories
stay with me day and night.
So never, ever I forget.
240745-2347
Lumpfish caviar...
duck salad, carpaccio, cauliflower.
On dry land, the fish
pretends not to speak a word
of Japanese language.
Icelanders have been urged to return from abroad.
Many countries are closing their borders, forcing people into quarantine.
Icelandic tourists are worried, not knowing how to return back home.
Forgive me.
Icelandair flight 450 to London is ready for boarding.
Passengers, please proceed to gate 6.
Hello.
Have you closed down your restaurant?
Yes, I'm going to London.
London! Are you alright?
I'm fine. I tried to reach you last night.
A pandemic is breaking out. You shouldn't be travelling now.
I'm looking for a friend who disappeared.
What are you talking about?
Who disappeared?
Are you sure you're not making this up?
I'm late for my flight.
Already at the airport?
Boarding card, please.
Excuse me, it's my daughter. - No problem. Your boarding card?
Thanks. - Are you there, Kristofer?
I'm buying chocolate.
Have you heard from your doctor?
No, not yet.
So you haven't gotten the MRI results?
Don't worry about me.
Shouldn't you wait until you get the results?
I'll be in touch, dear.
Speak soon.
Thank you.
In the afternoon
Arai snores and the stove
rests before dinner.
In the afternoon
Arai snores and the stove
rests before dinner.
What is that?
Looks like a haiku.
You read.
Go on.
I'll help you.
Fine, I'll try.
In the afternoon
Arai-san snores and the stove
rests...
rests before dinner.
Very good, Kristofer.
Thank you very much.
Aren't you coming?
We have class.
With that idiot Engstrom.
No, I have to finish this.
Can't it wait? - No.
Markus. - Thanks.
Here comes our labour leader.
Comrade Kristofer!
We made it inside.
What do you mean?
To do what?
To get the school to lift the suspensions.
For God's sake.
The Old Theater was off limits. They knew it.
Still those idiots decided to protest there.
The school can't tell us where we can meet.
Exactly.
They can't treat us like children. - You behave like ones.
Cheers, mate. You're way too serious.
Cheers. - Cheers.
I'm calling from Dr. Stefansson's office.
Is this Kristofer? - Yes.
You have an appointment today. - Today?
We have the results from the MRI scan.
I'm afraid I forgot about it. I apologize.
I'm currently travelling.
It's important that you come in as soon as possible.
I'm afraid I have to hang up.
Goodbye.
I struggle remembering certain things.
Vague memories?
I often have a hard time trusting my memory.
Often?
Or most of the time.
What about your motor skills?
I'm stiff in the morning
and throughout the day.
It feels like being hit by a truck.
In the morning? - Yes.
I'm losing my fine motor skills.
Tying shoelaces, buttoning up. Sending texts.
You're doing your exercises? - Of course.
I recite my bank and ID number, the menu from the restaurant.
And sometimes a haiku. - Haiku?
Do you know what it is? Japanese poetry.
I've heard of it.
The test you took doesn't tell us much
but it gives us an indication.
We need to do an MRI.
Of your brain.
Revealing my secrets.
Anything to hide?
Not really.
In situations like yours, people often use the opportunity
to take care of unfinished business.
While they still can.
It's just an advice, in case you may have unresolved issues.
Dropping out because of the suspensions?
I'm quitting because the school is ruled by
oppressive conservatives.
So why don't you quit? - I just said I would.
Look, you could join the proletariat.
They're hiring.
What an idiot.
Come on, Kristofer!
Saving the world by becoming a waiter?
No, as a dishwasher.
Takahashi-san.
Yes?
A foreigner is here for an interview.
Goto-san, this is the foreigner who came for the interview.
Tonkatsu?
Yes.
Thank you for waiting. - One beer, please.
Here, noodles are ready. - Welcome!
Welcome!
Thank you. Let's eat.
Meat balls ready for table 1. - Yes!
Here are your meat balls. Please enjoy.
It's only his first day.
Goto-san, hurry up. - Coming.
We're going out for our break. - Alright.
Arai-san, this is our new employee.
Krist...
Dad, stop talking about me.
Tamagoyaki, deep fried shrimp, and ginger pork for table 3.
Good to see you again, Yamomoto-san. Here you are.
One sake, please. - Got it, one sake.
Hello, dear. - I've been waiting to hear from you.
What's that noise? - Sorry.
I'm at a tattoo parlour.
Why? Doing what?
Getting a tattoo.
Have you gone insane? - No, why?
Your fiancé is all inked.
His name is Axel. - Axel, right.
He's tattooed from head to toe.
What has he got to do with it? - I'm just teasing.
Come home while there are still flights.
It's a Japanese symbol.
The borders are closing and you're in London getting a tattoo!
Courage. It means courage.
Call me when you're out of this noise.
Sonja!
They won't leave. - What 's the rush?
My friends from school are already waiting outside.
I was hoping you would help me close up.
Hitomi. Can you cover for me?
Again? No way. I can't.
Miko, you should help out.
Kristofer is up for it.
Okay then, Miko, you can go.
But don't stay out late. We have work tomorrow.
I promise.
Be careful. - Yes.
Look at you!
Yes, it's a Mary Quant.
The dress is very short. - You think so?
Oh, well.
Hitomi, we're not in Japan. Maybe you should buy yourself one.
Me? No!
Home many times did you listen to that song?
What song?
Are you learning Japanese?
I don't understand.
Nice to meet you.
Maybe.
It's better with a pinch of salt. - I agree.
Misozuke. This is with red soybean paste.
And a pickle with sake yeast.
Shibao dislikes
salt.
I am sweet.
Mr. Amari is a sweet person.
Do you have a girlfriend?
Miko, stop that.
Not whether you have the permission from the father.
Damn it.
Good morning. - Good morning.
The sky was filled with smoke and dust. Then black rain started to fall.
First they were quarantined, considered victims of a mysterious disease.
The disease was radiation sickness.
Such a big monkfish.
What's your name?
You're so funny, Takahashi.
You are really cute, Mr. Monkfish.
On dry land, the fish
pretends not to speak a word
of Japanese language.
On dry land, the fish pretends not to speak a word of Japanese language.
Listen everyone.
Once I worked in a restaurant where they had a haiku bowl.
Everyone wrote a haiku and put it in the bowl.
I'm going to put it here.
All of you write one. You too.
Thank you for coming, Naruki-San.
I'm Takahashi.
Nice to meet you. - Excuse the short notice.
Please have a seat.
Hello.
I didn't know you like Japanese food.
How are you?
I'm fine. How are you? - Fine, fine.
I thought you had gone home for the summer.
We got a job at school. - Really? Doing what?
Research.
I work for Morgan. Jonas for Engstrom.
Engstrom?
You always said he was an idiot. What changed? -That's not true.
For God's sake, don't start with that communist nonsense.
We just came to say hello.
How do you like it here? - Just great.
Aren't they all Japanese?
It's a Japanese restaurant.
You know what it's called.
Kamikaze.
When are you coming back?
To school? I'm not coming back.
You're not? - No, of course not.
Maybe we should all become dishwashers.
Then we'd reach perfect equality.
Sure.
Well, I have to get back to do your dishes.
Cheers. - Good luck.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
On dry land, the fish
Thank you for waiting, sir.
Would you please put down the table? - Yes.
Thank you. - Here is your meal.
Would you like something to drink?
Red wine. - Red wine it is. I'll bring it to you.
Thank you. - Thank you very much.
525...
525-2665
229.
On dry land
the fish
On dry land
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, dear Kobayashi.
Happy birthday to you.
Doctor Kobayashi is very happy.
Fifty years old and still so handsome.
Did you give him a birthday kiss?
Miko!
Happy birthday, dear Kobayashi.
Happy birthday to you.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations.
Kristofer, you don't know the birthday song?
You know,
Kristofer sings in a choir in Iceland.
Please sing.
You can do it.
Do it for me.
Looking back on days gone by.
Precious to my heart.
Those sweet memories
stay with me day and night.
So never, ever I forget.
Of course, Kristofer-san.
Thank you very much.
Here's your appetizer. - Thank you.
A beer for Mr. Yamamoto. - Okay.
Takahashi-san.
Hitomi. It's not a dead fly.
What is it?
(Sings in Italian)
Arai-san, have you seen Kristofer?
(Sings in Japanese) He is out in the backyard.
Dear passengers, we'll be landing in 10 minutes.
Please fasten your seat belts.
Keep your electric devices turned off until landing.
We've yet to talk about Sonja, your daughter.
How old was she when you started dating?
Wasn't she... - She was turning seven.
Seven.
How did she respond to you?
Just fine. - Really well.
Does she call you 'Dad'?
Usually she does.
But 'Kristofer' if I upset her.
That rarely happens. He overindulges her.
How so?
Well, I'm the one who ends up setting her boundaries.
Did you ever discuss having children of your own?
Inga thought it might be too much for Sonja at first.
Then time passed and...
So you chose to postpone having more children?
Yes.
Was that the reason?
No.
"TO KRISTOFER-SAN."
"A GENTLE SOUL."
Welcome.
Good morning. - Good morning.
You look good in that jacket.
Thank you very much.
It's from my father, right? - That's correct.
Delicious.
Thank you.
Do you miss home?
Sometimes.
What about you? - This is my home now.
Welcome to our hotel. - Good day.
Good day.
I need to take your temperature. - Thank you.
You're fine. The reception is there.
Good day. - Good day.
Welcome to the Candeo hotel.
Thank you so much. I'm happy to be here.
You speak Japanese.
Just a little.
I must ask you to read our new guidelines.
It's written in English as well.
You also have to wear this mask. - Yes. I understand.
Have a seat.
Ready to order? - Today's special.
One today's special, please!
Here you are. Fish broth dipping noodles.
Thank you.
Kutaragi-san, welcome!
This is very good.
I'll have dipping noodles and dumplings.
Dipping noodles and dumplings!
Your usual dish.
Thank you.
Isn't it tasty?
I'm Kutaragi.
I'm Kristofer.
English?
Icelandic.
But I lived in England.
Excuse me.
Kristofer. It's March 20th.
Sorry.
'Futsu-shu.'
'Junmai Daiginjo, Hakkaisan.'
We'll have some Hakkaisan, please. - Yes.
It's very tasty.
Cheers to our friendship. - Cheers to our friendship.
Cheers. - Cheers.
You are not here just to visit Japan.
Why did you come all this way?
My mother.
And this is Miko, right?
Until we meet again,
the day we can meet again.
Where will you be?
What will you be doing?
I don't want to know.
I don't want to ask.
For we would hurt each other like we used to.
When we close the door together.
When we erase the name together
Our hearts will speak to us.
I love you, Miko.
I love you, Kristofer.
Sonja dear,
I forgot to tell you that I'm in Japan.
I'm on the Tokyo Express to Hiroshima.
I'm sorry I missed your birthday. Again, I know.
I hope you had a good day.
Speak soon. Bye.
Good day. - Good day.
Thank you.
Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Good bye.
Slice it very thin. Gently.
Very good.
Well done.
We haven't seen you since your birthday party.
Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.
Thank you for taking the time to come, doctor. - No problem.
Good evening.
Welcome.
Roses? - You want to buy roses?
Big, small or medium? - Medium.
Red or pink? - Pink.
"TAKAHASHI, MIKO"
What about you, Takahashi? Are you going somewhere?
We go somewhere, yes.
Really?
Takahashi never goes anywhere.
Hi Dad.
Have you found your friend?
Won't you just come home?
I'm worried about you.
"KRISTOFER-SAN"
Good morning.
Do you speak English?
I don't.
Takahashi-san. Miko-san.
Do you know her?
Who are you?
My name is Kristofer Hannesson.
Kristofer.
Should I write it down? - No need.
Do you know Miko?
I do.
Wait a second.
Oh, take off your mask.
The elevator is out of order
so we'll take the stairs.
Miko has been ill.
She got the virus.
She just came home from the hospital yesterday.
How is she?
She was very sick.
She is still weak.
This is my stop. You go ahead. - Thank you.
You need to go on to the seventh floor.
There is a chair in front of Miko's door.
You talk to her there. - Off you go.
Thank you very much.
You're still here.
What time is it? - Midday.
Already?
Thank you.
There are imperfections inside you.
Inside,
you're damaged.
This child,
is severely disabled.
The child was in the womb when the mother was exposed to radiation.
Like you,
she is a hibakusha.
But Dad.
There's no evidence I can't have healthy children.
You promised me.
If you bear a child like this,
you won't be able to take care of it.
Excuse me.
I have an appointment with Dr. Kobayashi.
Takahashi-san.
I've been expecting you.
Please, this way.
I'll examine you by hand.
Your uterus is a bit enlarged.
When was the last time you had your period?
Is my baby okay?
It looks fine.
Congratulations. - Thank you very much.
Sign.
Important papers. Just sign.
The doctor says,
the defects will appear later.
Welcome to the restaurant, this way please.
Thank you very much.
Miko-san, good to see you again. - Thank you very much.
How are your daughters doing? - They are fine, thank you.
This is my friend from Iceland.
Iceland?
We met in London.
This is Akira-san.
This is Kristofer Hannesson-san.
Kristofer-san... Welcome to my restaurant "Kakibune."
Are you alright, sir? - I'm fine.
I'm fine. I'm fine.
Good.
He can speak a little Japanese. - Yes, he can.
Enjoy your meal. - Thank you.
See how he looks like you.
Looking back at days gone by.
Precious to my heart.
Those sweet memories
stay with me day and night.
So never, ever I forget.