Quotes

Here's to the Young Lady

Yasuko Ikeda: I used up all my love and affection on that man. The fire inside my heart is gone now. What remains is only some smoke of sadness. That's who I am.

Proprietress of the bar: I don't know the proper etiquette like you people. But what makes a man is his spirit. If you don't understand his spirit, how can you call yourself a woman?

Gorô: [singing] I saw a girl in town yesterday, She was an adorable girl, Carrying flowers on her chest, Red roses of love...

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.

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: You totally surprised me. It's raining today, but did you have to wear your rubber boots?

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...

Mother: I hope you're not troubled over this. He didn't mean it in a bad way.
Grandfather: Of course. We shouldn't take his kindness in a bad way. But it makes me feel miserable. We don't deserve this.

Yasuko Ikeda: I love that man.
Proprietress of the bar: Then, why didn't you hold him tight? You can't show love by acting aloof.
Yasuko Ikeda: I love him.
Proprietress of the bar: Such an irritating young lady. You're just saying you love him. That's not showing love.

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?

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By what name was Here's to the Young Lady (1949) officially released in Canada in English?