The Magic Hour Page #5

The two of us?

Start a new life... you and me.

Can we go ahead?

Whenever you like.

And the director?

Watching a monitor over there.

Okay... stay close.

Where is he?

I'll try calling again.

You don't have to answer.

It's probably Nat-chan...

You don't have to answer.

I said, don't answer.

Where on earth are you?

I understand.

Please. Don't tell me we're going back.

Mari-san...

I beg you...

I can't leave Murata-san.

He's nobody to you.

I know he's a nobody, but he's a fine actor.

So what?

So...

No matter how good he is,

we can't get away with this forever.

We'll be found out.

Then what'll happen?

Think about that!

Rest assured there's nothing wrong with your heart.

That's good.

However I am worried

about the bullet hole.

What are you doing?

Go on ahead.

What's going on here?

What's happening?

Isn't it obvious. We're filming.

Filming? Nobody told me.

Perfect timing. Take over.

What's up? No permit again?

Please delay them.

Wait please, they're filming...

Sorry, you mustn't.

A representative is on his way.

Where is he?

Stop him.

It'll be valuable footage.

Mr. Director...

Great performance.

You were good, too.

So true to life.

And that...?

From the same crew.

Don't tell me...

Another gas leak.

Sorry to make you worry.

On the move!

When do we see rushes?

How many times do I tell you there aren't any?

Why is that man with us?

I asked him along. No point him staying.

Was it bad?

There's no room.

What will become of me now?

Good evening...

Murata-san, which agent are you with?

I'd like to join, too.

Are you freelance now?

Something like that.

You really want to be an actress? It's tough.

I want to quit this town... sing on a bigger stage.

My dream is to end up at the Budokan.

What is it?

Do you know this movie?

The first film I ever saw.

Is that right?

My dad took me to a cinema when I was little.

Takase Makoto is superb as the assassin.

Cool, kind. Yet solitary.

My hero...

This movie made me decide on this career.

I'm not afraid to die.

What I fear is living on without honour.

Dialogue from the film. I memorized it.

2 adults, please.

Now, the boss is history.

What the hell's going on?

I had a terrible time.

You didn't have a permit. I was put through the wringer.

Wait!

I said wait!

What's wrong.

Something terrible happened. Togashi messed up.

And Sugawara?

He escaped by a whisker.

That's bad.

The cops have got him. What shall we do?

I'll let the boss know. Stand by for now.

I understand.

I joined the industry at 18...

Dreaming of sitting with an audience

and seeing my own face on the big screen.

No matter how long it would take.

I'll show you something special.

It stinks.

I found an old blanket in the corner of a stage.

Some crew member said it'd been there 30 years or so.

Maybe it once warmed Mifune Toshiro.

During "Underworld Sidekick" maybe even Takase Makoto

lay down on it for a nap.

This is a piece of that blanket.

In other words it's steeped in the sweat

of those actors and the crew who stood by them.

It's my lucky charm.

Wanna skip town with me?

Me?

Take me away from here.

Now?

We're still filming. I can't.

When we wrap, eh?

You're a simple soul.

It's starting...

I'm so sorry it turned out like this...

Togashi messing up like that.

No problem.

Nobody's perfect.

What do you intend to do?

Nothing, really.

But...

You're worried my accountant is in police hands?

That's no big deal.

I'm more worried about betrayal from within.

This is a nice town.

You've gone pale, kiddo.

One piece of advice.

When you stake everything,

be 100% sure of victory.

Gambling's ironclad rule.

No... life's ironclad rule.

On this point,

it can be said you've been naive in the extreme.

It's like a scene in a movie

What kind of a movie, eh? Kid?

Sorry to say but...

this is a comedy.

A comedy pure and simple.

A big shoot-out at the docks, yet no police show up?

You should've asked yourself why.

The Police Chief and I went to school together.

Ain't that right, old friend?

So...

What are we to do?

It's terrible. They've got the manager.

He's a fool.

But he was trying to help you, too...

He should've escaped days ago.

And Murata-san?

Watching a movie. Some crap thing...

I left him to it and came home.

You feel fine doing that?

She disgusts me.

Her parents died when she was little and she was all alone.

I guess she came through some hard times.

She relies on people, but doesn't trust 'em.

That's what life taught her.

Okay then.

I'll rescue him.

A sudden change in schedule.

We've got to shoot the boss's scene first.

At this time of night?

The actor playing him goes back to Tokyo tomorrow morning.

Get over there and shoot him dead, please.

Why the need to kill him?

Lots of reasons.

This is all too random. I don't like it.

I demand to see my director!

The boss begins to despise Togashi.

He orders Kurokawa to lock him up and work him over.

Togashi realizes he's being used by the boss.

He escapes their jail, barges into the boss's office

and draws his gun on the boss at last.

How about that?

Could be a good scene...

How dare you trick me.

What did you do to your face?

You broke my heart.

You were like a father to me.

I had no idea.

I believed in you.

There's something in your mouth.

I never thought this day would come.

Togashi, my lad. Er... Mr. Togashi... what's up?

At least die like a honourable man.

Farewell.

Father.

Drop the gun. Cut!

Are you trying to hurt me?

Maybe I am.

That's dangerous.

Get me the director, now!

Director, sir?

What's with the tying up? I told 'em it hurts.

Can you have a word with 'em?

What are you doing here?

Murata-san...

I owe you an apology.

How could you do that?

No point in asking me...

I was looking out for you.

I don't understand. What are you doing?

Have him pay my room.

They've got Murata-san.

Please help them both.

I feel sorry for you, Mari-san.

You're always alone because you don't love anyone.

Those that can't love can never be loved.

Are you my mom?

Have you ever really cared about anyone?

Go talk things over with the boss.

Why me?

It's obvious. You're the only one who can.

I'm so sorry I got you caught up in all this.

I can't apologize enough.

What the hell are you doing?

It's beginning to harden.

This is real cement, y'know?

We can't wait or it'll never come off.

Put your feet back

But it's about to set.

Put 'em back!

Director, sir...

It just occurred to me... this isn't a movie.

Everything we shot so far?

The big shoot-out?

No movie, after all that...

My performance isn't on film.

I'll never give another like it.

What are you talking about? Just shut up.

Don't say a word.

But...

Forget it. Just run.

But...

Shut up.

Don't worry about me. Go.

What about me?

Okay, okay...

Might I trouble you, too?

Wait your turn.

Mari-san...

Save falling-out for later.

No... I deserve it.

Just get out of here.

Come with us.

That's impossible.

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