The friction caused by the trade between the US and Japan
is prompting outrage across the US, leading to mobs
destroying Japanese cars...
They really hate Japanese people.
Will we be safe filming over there?
...and have asked that no harm come to the Japanese in the US.
Hey man, I hired a local coordinator in Hawaii named Jimmy for cheap.
He said he'll reach out to this porn actress for us, too.
- Really? - Yeah.
Good work, Toshi!
Sounds like things will work out.
Not so fast. If she's going to be our star, we need to make this bigger.
But how will we afford it?
Well, that's...
Where did you get that money?
Don't ask.
Mr. Kawada, I appreciate this.
This is the last time I indulge you.
You guys aren't going there for vacation.
Understood!
Of course, we know.
-Are you really sure? -Yes.
Don't worry, we're serious about the shoot.
You'd better not make a shitty film.
Leave it to me.
Mr. Muranishi, good luck with everything.
Thanks.
See you later. Alright, off we go.
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
We're counting on you to make that comeback home run!
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
Go get them.
Awesome!
So cute! We're in Hawaii!
Junko, come down to Earth.
Get your act together. This isn't a vacation.
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
Oh, my.
Are you Sapphire Pictures?
-Jimmy? -Yes,
I'm Jimmy! Nice to meet you all!
Well, go ahead and load up your bags. This way. Go ahead.
Would you mind helping with this luggage? It's heavy.
You're too skinny. You've got to put on some muscles!
You can do it!
There you go.
-I'm Muranishi, the director. -Mr. Muranishi.
Is Allison Mandy coming?
She has already arrived and is resting at the hotel.
Are you going to be okay? Big time actresses can be divas.
I'm looking forward to it.
Hey!
How do you know the lyrics, Jimmy?
Maybe he's actually Japanese.
Alright, we're here.
-No way. We're staying here? -Here we are.
- Oh, my. - This is amazing!
Right? Yujiro Ishihara owns a villa around here, too.
Let's go check it out later!
Jimmy, you speak Japanese very well. Where are you from?
Northern Tokyo.
I thought so! Do you know enough about Hawaii?
Don't worry! Well, I don't have a Green Card yet, but I'm based in Hawaii.
You sure?
You worry too much, Mitamura.
That hurt.
Is the cast all here?
Of course! I've hooked you up with sexy girls and hot guys.
Mr. Muranishi, please.
I'm Muranishi, the director.
This will be an epic about female spies fighting an evil organization using sex.
That one's pupils are dilated.
He says he can handle the action.
Hey, you guys.
The quality of the cast doesn't seem so great.
Don't worry. They're amazing actors.
That must be Allison!
I'll get the door!
Mr. Muranishi.
What?
Don't worry, just put these on.
You look like Akira Kurosawa.
Keep those on for her.
You look nothing like you used to.
How could you change so much, Allison?
Angela?
She's her manager.
Right, of course. You scared me.
So, where is she? Where's Allison?
Here we go!
I bet they're enjoying themselves right now.
I'm sure.
I'll come up with some money too,
so quit being so upset all the time. Cheer up.
I guess you're right...
So, where exactly did that money come from?
I borrowed it from a kind-hearted person.
This is very delicious.
You must be quite cultured
to know the difference.
So...
How's your mother?
She has calmed down.
I apologize for the trouble.
No, the commission was simply doing its job.
I see.
By the way,
do you intend to continue as an actress?
Well...
So how do you think he convinced this porn actress to star in the film?
Maybe he bluffed?
"The first Hollywood movie by Japan's top director."
That's a bit of an exaggeration, no?
They'll be in for a surprise.
She's happy the timing worked out.
I agree.
The "sky fuck" scene is the climax, but I expect good performances all around.
I'm intending to shock the international porn industry.
-I won't compromise. -He wants to shock the porn industry
everywhere, so no compromises.
She won't compromise, either.
Any Japanese male actors?
-No, there won't be any. -No.
What're they laughing about?
Don't worry about it.
Allison, before you remove your clothes, I want your heart to be bare.
What did she say?
She says no thanks.
Just make her look sexy.
That goes without saying.
Look, I don't shoot genital close-ups and over-the-top fucking.
Eroticism is all about coyness.
Thank you.
Hawaii?
Yeah. They went to shoot some Hollywood type thing with a famous porn actress.
A Hollywood version of an adult video?
I can't even begin to imagine what it'll look like.
Right? No one can ever guess what he's thinking.
So, what did you want to discuss?
I need your help to make those guys shut up.
Do you understand what it means to ask something like that of a yakuza, Toshi?
I do.
But we can't do business in peace as long as they're around.
They're out to destroy us.
There's one way you guys can beat Ikezawa.
-Really? -Yes.
It's risky, but...
You ready to gamble, Toshi?
Listen up. We're going to shoot the scene with the big main title.
You'll walk from there to here.
The camera's behind you.
Come walking and stop right here.
Stand still and count three seconds.
Then turn to face the camera.
And then strip down. Got it?
She can't get naked here.
It's not sexy either. And what about coyness?
Contrast brings that out.
-Stop. Hold on. Calm down. -Calm down, please.
Jimmy, control the situation!
-Don't say anything. -You just admitted
What's going on?
He says we're free to go.
JAPAN PASSPORT
Cops have attitudes in any country.
Either way, we shouldn't shoot here anymore.
Fine. I'll rewrite the script in the car.
Let's wrap up here!
Okay, let's shoot!
Mr. Muranishi!
-Where's Allison? -With her manager.
She's upset that she doesn't look sexy.
Just bring her here.
Please listen to your actresses more.
Unlike in Japan, women over here say exactly what's on their mind.
You need to face her eye-to-eye. Just like you did with Kuroki.
You know...
I have respect for you.
She doubts you.
It's true. You've brought joy to more men than any Hollywood actress.
Together with you, I want to shock the world.
As a professional, she'll do as you direct.
Okay.
Don't disappoint her.
Of course not.
Okay this will be a take!
And...
Allison!
Boss.
-Give our guest here a peek. -Okay.
Wait. Is this Ikezawa's?
Don't tell me that bastard...
If sales grow above ground, sales underground increase too.
Not to mention, underground stuff generates far more revenue.
-Hey, what the fuck! -Get back!
What the fuck?
I'm still sleepy, damn it. Keep it down for Christ's sake.
Don't fuck with us! We haven't fallen that low!
Right, you're busted.
It's a bust.
I'll bury you alive, you pieces of shit.
This is a business, too.
Fujiwara.
Hey.
Not in front of guests.
Sorry, sir.
Sit down.
It's a raid!
Shut up!
What the hell do you want?
-Shut the fuck up! -Now!
All the laborers here are immigrants.
How come?
Arresting them doesn't serve as a lesson to others, and deportation costs money.
Say, Toshi.
Do you want to surpass Ikezawa?
Yes.
Don't you have bigger fish to fry?
Do you know of insect collecting?
-"Insect collecting?" -Yes.
I collect butterflies, you see.
What are you talking about?
Once you see enough of them,
you can look at a pupa and tell how big they'll grow to become.
So,
I like to wait until each butterfly grows to its largest size
before I stash it away in my collection.
What the fuck are you talking about?
I don't get much credit unless the target is big, you see.
You guys won't get any bigger, so it's about time. Understand?
You're done.
Wait, damn you!
- Don't fuck with us! - Pipe down!
Bring it on!
Fuck you!
If you still have wings, go ahead and escape.
Fly away to the sky!
You're really going up in the sky?
Of course. We're going to fly over Pearl Harbor.
Not filming on ground?
That lacks intensity. We're doing something unprecedented.
Hold on.
Please stop him.
Our job is to do what he wants.
She's game.
I knew you'd be, Allison.
You're going to use your feminine wiles to steal information.
It's the climax.
Get ready for the last scene.
-Okay. -Okay.
It's an unprecedented "sky fuck"!
-Okay. -Okay.
I'm sure Mr. Muranishi is in the middle of a passionate shoot.
All thanks to you. Are you sure about giving up your fee?
Of course.
I can't take the money when the video wasn't even sold.
Besides, I started working as a model,
so I shouldn't have trouble raising money to study in Italy.
Will you do other adult videos?
Well, it's your decision. It's not my place to tell you otherwise.
I hope he has a successful shoot.
You're radiant! Stunning! Absolutely stunning!
Yes, yes. Now shoot him.
-Yes! -Finally.
Sir?
-What in the world are you doing? -Hey!
I did it!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
Junko.
Hey, Junko. Cheers!
-Cheers! -Cheers!
-This video's going to turn out good. -It is.
Maybe this will be our big comeback.
You really saved us, Jimmy. Thanks!
Well... I was just doing my job.
I'm so glad. I'm grateful to you.
-Hello? -Mr. Muranishi.
What's the matter, Kuroki?
I'm sorry for calling so suddenly. Mr. Kawada gave me your number.
Did the shoot go well?
Yes, it did. I'm looking forward to showing it to you. I'm proud of it.
I can't wait.
Actually,
I wanted to talk to you about something...
What is it?
I met someone the other day...
Boss, Allison is leaving.
I see.
I'll call you back later.
Bye.
She's sorry to interrupt your call but wants to say goodbye.
It's fine. You're leaving already? You should stay and enjoy the party.
She learned a lot on this shoot.
Really? That's great. What exactly?
What about Japan?
What's she saying?
Hey, Allison. Wait!
Don't move!
-Hey! That hurts! -Get your hands off me!
Mr. Muranishi!
There are rumors of a 370-year sentence.
Three hundred and seventy years?
Any comments?
I could die four times and still be locked up.
THREE MONTHS LATER