Sonatine Page #2

Synopsis: A world-weary yakuza in Tokyo is assigned to take his clan to Okinawa to help settle a dispute between two factions. He's suspicious of the assignment, but he goes, and within a couple days, his role remains unclear and several of men are dead. He retreats to a house on a remote beach to wait. The first night there , he rescues a young woman from an assault, and they develop a playful relationship. Over time, it becomes clear he's been set up, sent to Okinawa so that others can take over his lucrative territory. As his clan dwindles, he plans a revenge. But, what if he's successful? What is there to life anyway?
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Director(s): Takeshi Kitano
Production: Miramax
  4 wins.
 
IMDB:
7.6
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
R
Year:
1993
94 min
636 Views


No, scotch and water. Let's order.

All clear.

This is my brother's house,

but he moved to Osaka last month.

Nobody should bother us here.

I'll call Tokyo from the shop.

Call about what?

Just to tell them we're going to hang

out here and see how things develop.

Beer and sake, nothing else?

No.

You'd better shoot straight.

Aim at the can.

You almost got me, d*ckhead!

I felt it brush my cheek.

Give me the gun.

Let's play.

- Play what, sir?

- Paper, scissors, stone.

You too.

You lost.

What are you playing at?

You could've killed me.

Next round.

Come on.

Paper, scissors, stone.

You again?

Wait a second, please.

Next round.

It's the last chamber.

Right. So, here we go...

Paper, scissors, stone.

This time, you lost.

Me?

Don't do it, please!

What's the idea?

It was empty all along.

Watch your mouth, a**hole.

You were shitting yourself.

Something funny?

Dance with me.

Some other time.

Hey!

You've been

watching us all this time?

You a pervert?

Like watching others f***?

Answer me, a**hole.

You're dead. I mean it.

I'll slit your throat.

I didn't mean it...

You really think that girl killed him?

Two shots in the stomach.

- Shall we dump him in the sea?

- Okay.

What about the car?

We'll use it.

Watch your speed, a**hole.

Your friend is here.

How is the Boss?

Still talking about a truce all the time.

I just don't understand him.

Here are some fresh clothes.

Nothing fancy, though.

Thanks.

Call me when you need me.

Just a second.

Would you mind handing this

to Marimo at the bar "Chez Moi?"

What is it?

Just a present.

I'm not your messenger boy.

Just do it as a favour, will you?

There's some more clothes over here.

I won!

Okay then...

here comes my favourite.

Who's this then?

Mai-no-umi.

(Note:
Famous wrestler)

Katagiri, isn't that shirt a bit loud?

- Doesn't it suit me?

- You look absolutely terrible.

Do you mind

if I visit you here again?

Don't bother.

Why do I have to drive you home?

I'm an awful driver.

I don't mind.

I do!

This is my husband's car after all.

What do you mean by that?

When was your first kill?

When I was at high school.

Who was it?

My dad.

Why?

He wouldn't let me f***.

You sit in front.

How can you crash

on such a wide road?

A snake shot out.

You don't have a driving license,

do you?

She was driving.

That's not true.

Give it a push.

Are you sure

you can make it back in one piece?

I'm sure.

Remember to fill it up -

with your own money.

Watch out, there's a hole there.

Come to this side.

They're on their way.

Over here! Quick!

What's going on?

I'll explain later. Quickly!

Let's go and have a drink.

Boss, isn't it a bit childish?

What else is there to do?

You still wearing that shirt?

It really looks terrible on you. Let's go.

- There're no more traps!

- You're sure?

Where's that water?

This is the last of it...

How are we meant to take a bath?

Just wait until it rains.

Where's the Boss?

He went fishing. With that bird.

She's here again?

I guess she's in love.

Don't you like that shirt anymore?

None of your damn business, a**hole!

It's great not to be afraid

of shooting people.

Not being afraid

of killing people means

you're not afraid

of dying yourself, right?

You're tough. I love tough guys.

I wouldn't carry a gun

if I were tough.

But you can shoot

without a second thought.

Because I get scared fast.

But you're not afraid

of dying, are you?

When you're

scared all the time,

you reach a point

when you wish you were dead.

I don't get it.

What are your plans now?

No word from Tokyo... so we'll probably

head off home in a couple of days.

F*** me, darling.

You f*** off!

Hey motherf***er, you screwed my girl.

I'll break your f***ing neck.

Will you shut up, d*ckhead?

Kiss.

It's raining!

Thank God! Get the shampoo!

It's great not to be afraid

of showing your tits!

That's all?

The f*** do we do now?

Ready? Action!

No good!

Start again.

You've got to come out slowly.

Once more.

Action!

What are you playing at?

Call that dancing?

You've got to enjoy yourself!

I'll dance with you. Once more!

I want to talk to Takahashi.

He's always "out".

He'd better be there next time.

Understood?

Hey.

What happened to the change?

Did you put money in?

You think I'm a f***ing

beggar or something?

Of course I put

the f***ing money in!

Is your phone a piggy bank?!

Next time it happens, you're dead!

Ouch! Ow, that's hot!

Who's using the gun?

That's over the top.

Stop shooting at us!

- Where's Mr. Murakawa?

- He's gone off again.

- My boss wants to see him now.

- About what?

- Maybe about the truce.

- I'll go then.

Your boss's aide, Takahashi,

came to see me yesterday.

He's been finalising

the truce with the Anan clan.

That's good news.

There's one condition...

Anan wants us to disband.

What was your answer?

I told him that was out

of question, and sent him home.

But, Uechi...

I'm thinking about retiring.

I'm old and there's a baby on the way.

So I want you to take over my patch.

You decide whether

to disband or to fight them.

Did Takahashi

say anything about us?

The Murakawa section

will apparently be eliminated.

I see.

Missed every one!

What d'you expect?

There's no way you can hit it!

I'm not Buffalo Bill, a**hole.

You try, you f***er!

- I'll tell you when to throw, okay?

- Okay.

Aim over here, okay?

Ready? Now!

Sh*t! No more bullets!

You're f***ing impressive too!

We'll squeeze

Takahashi until he squeals.

The Boss has got

no options left anyway.

Mr. Uechi., you go in front.

What is it?

Is Mr. Takahashi there?

My name's Takashi...

Must be a mistake.

Should have known he wouldn't

register in his own name.

Takahashi.

I swear I know nothing.

Our boss always wanted to

work with the Anan group.

He had to get rid of his

relative Nakamatsu first.

The argument

was the perfect excuse...

for him to eliminate Nakamatsu.

So why expel me?

Your patch is doing

great business. He's greedy.

Listen Murakawa...

The Boss is coming

to Okinawa to see Anan.

You could take over

Nakamatsu's patch.

I can arrange it.

You want a go?

Not that.

How do we get back

now you've destroyed our car?

Sorry.

Who are you?

Sorry, I got lost.

Are you coming back?

Maybe...

You'll be here?

Maybe... Can I have a go with it?

Go ahead.

I'm going with you.

Forget it...

You're going straight soon.

F*** you.

In ten minutes, the lights go out.

Remember to fill

her up on your way back.

Executive Producer:

Kazuyoshi Okuyama

Producers:
Masayuki Mori

Hisao Nabeshima

Takio Yoshida

Written and edited

by Takeshi Kitano

Music:
Joe Hisaishi

Cinematography:

Katsumi Yanagishima

Lighting:

Hitoshi Takaya

Art director:
Osamu Sasaki

Recording:
Senji Horiuchi

Assistant director: Torishiro Tenma

Cast:

"Beat" Takeshi

Aya Kokumai

Tetsu Watanabe

Masanobu Katsumura

Susumu Terashima

Ren Osugi

Planning assistance:

Office Kitano lnc.

Production assistance:

Right Vision Co. Ltd.

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Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born 18 January 1947) is a Japanese comedian, television personality, director, actor, author, and screenwriter. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, abroad he is known almost entirely for his filmwork. With the exception of his works as a film director, he is known almost exclusively by the stage name Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi). Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo Two Beat, before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's Violent Cop and garnered international acclaim for Sonatine (1993). But he was not accepted as a director in Japan until Hana-bi won the Golden Lion in 1997. In October 2017, Kitano's completed his Outrage crime trilogy with the release of Outrage Coda.He has received critical acclaim for his idiosyncratic cinematic work, winning numerous awards with Japanese film critic Nagaharu Yodogawa having once dubbed him "the true successor" to influential filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Many of Kitano's films are dramas about yakuza gangsters or the police. Described by critics as using an acting style that is highly deadpan or a camera style that approaches near-stasis, Kitano often uses long takes where little appears to be happening, or editing that cuts immediately to the aftermath of an event. Many of his films express a bleak worldview, but are also filled with humor and affection for their characters. more…

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