Pacific Overtures1976

Shogun's Mother:
It's the day of the rabbit, my lord. There's but one day remaining, and besides the fact it's raining, there are ships in the bay, which are sitting there today, just exactly where they sat, on the day of the rat - Oh, and speaking of that my lord... my lord?

[the Shogun dies]

Shogun's Mother:
The blossom falls on the mountain/ the mountain falls on the blossom/ all things fall...

[the Shoguns stirs]

Shogun's Mother:
Sometimes. As I started to say, my lord. When the ships came our way on that first disturbing day, and I gave consideration to this letter they convey, I decided if there weren't any shogun to receive it, it would act as a deterrent, since they'd have no place to leave it, and they might go away, my lord. Do you see what I say, my lord?

[the shogun gasps]

Shogun's Mother:
[nods] In the tea, my lord, the chrysanthemum tea, an informal variation on the normal recipe. Though i know my plan had merit it was slow in execution, if there's one thing you inherit, it's your father's constitution, and you're taking so long, my lord. Do you think I was wrong, my lord? [the Shogun gasps for air] No, you must let me speak, when the shogun is weak, then the tea must be strong my lord... My lord? [the Shogun dies]

Shogun's Mother:
The blossom falls on the mountain/ The mountain falls on the blossom/ all things fall.