Shinji Nakaoka Quotes in Hadashi no Gen (1983)

Gen Nakaoka: Isn't that terrible, Father? Grown men fighting over a bowl of soup.

Shinji Nakaoka: If they're going to fight, it should be over some fish.

Eiko: You know this is supposed to be for mother.

Gen Nakaoka: What do you mean for her?

Shinji Nakaoka: Why'd she give it to us then?

Eiko: Oh she was just being nice. You know Mother needs to be strong for the baby that's coming. So if you eat this potato, the baby will die. Now, do you both still say you want it?

Kimie Nakaoka: Eiko, go on, it's alright dear, let your brothers have it.

Eiko: But Mother, it's not fair, the baby needs more than they do. Here you take it, please, eat it for the baby.

Doctor: Slow down boys, slow down, I'll die of a heart attack before we get there.

Gen Nakaoka: You should've thought of that before you got so fat.

Shinji Nakaoka: Our mother's sick, and if you don't make her better, you'll be sorry.