Gan (1953)

Chôko Iida: Osan, the marriage broker

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• [first lines] 

  Osan, the marriage broker : It's true he's offering to keep you as his mistress. But the man is a widower who's living with his children. So, to be in his keeping is like marrying him. But there's his reputation to consider.

• Osan, the marriage broker : Your father shouldn't be peddling candy to make a living when he has a beautiful daughter like you.

• Osan, the marriage broker : Here you are. Otama is waiting for you. She's so attractive, even to a woman like me. She's like a fully ripened peach. You can almost taste the sweetness.

• Osan, the marriage broker : A woman is damaged when she gives herself to a man and then leaves him. Once she becomes damaged goods, a woman can't escape unhappiness.

• Osan, the marriage broker : Now, Otama, don't hang back. Make conversation. Be cheerful and charming.

• Osan, the marriage broker : What's the matter with him? He's not feeling shy at his age, is he?