Anxious life

Ryley 2022-12-19 02:42:34

There are various situations in the market, nightmares and struggles from the bottom! The tram idiot is immersed in an ethereal dream every day, and he doesn't pay any attention to the outside world, leaving only the sad old mother who weeps and sighs every day. Here is the husband who works hard but gets drunk every night and lives a 'harmonious' life of exchanging wives, the mute Katsuko is squeezed by a lazy and wretched uncle to live a life of walking dead; there is the repentant woman who can't get her husband Forgive and leave sadly, but the tolerant and generous husband is not surprised by the romantic wife. Also, a bunch of mother-in-law gathered together to chat, whisper, and keep discussing other people's private affairs. The homeless father and son continue to build a perfect palace-like splendid house in their hearts, but they curl up in an abandoned car every night, living a poor life with tight clothes and food, and the only family they have is Na Lai. With surviving begging implements. How much suffering, how much anxiety, and how much comfort can the compassionate and wise old man living among these frustrated people be able to endure? ! The same clothes, the same running track, the unchanging closed life, the common people living in a remote corner for a long time, their joys, joys, sorrows and sorrows are all swallowed up and submerged by this cold and lonely land. It's just broken souls that beat, and festering organs in their arms. And the colorful tram pattern at the end heralds the light, like the sun hanging overhead - far away but close, distant but scorching hot.

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Dodes'ka-den quotes

  • Suicidal Old Man: [Haltingly, opening up to Mr. Tanba, who patiently listens to him] I'm fed up with everything now... Life is nothing but pain to me. When I get up in the morning and get ready for breakfast... thinking I have to do everything all over again, I just lose my strength. Food doesn't taste good. I lose my appetite.

    Suicidal Old Man: [continues, as Mr. Tanba listens silently] When I go to the public bath, I'm disgusted to see myself in the mirror. Naked, I look really disgusting and filthy. I can't stand myself. At this point... the only thing I want... is to die quickly. I want to disappear from this world.

    Mr. Tanba: [Mr. Tanba gets up and starts rummaging for some items, and prepares a powder which he gives to the man] This powder is used in engraving. It's a very strong poison, not sold to the public. You'll die without pain an hour after taking it. If you really want to die, take it.

    Suicidal Old Man: [the suicidal man eagerly takes the powder and pours all of it in his mouth, then drinks it down with water] Thank you. It's very kind of you. Goodbye.

  • Yukichi Shima: [speaking to his three guests] Let me ask you a question. Have you ever found a way to get rice from a rice store? I don't mean borrowing, I mean taking it right in front of their eyes.

    Yukichi Shima: [continues] You take a big pot and get it all wet on the inside, and have it filled at the rice store. Try to get it on credit and they'll refuse. You throw the rice out, but the pot is wet. So some rice remains stuck to the sides. If you repeat that three times, you'll get enough for a meal. Eh? Great, isn't it?