Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) - full transcript
A jaded Japanese woman becomes convinced that a satchel of money buried and lost in a fictional film, Fargo, is in fact, real. With a crudely drawn treasure map and limited preparation, she escapes her structured life in Tokyo and embarks on a foolhardy quest across the tundra of Minnesota in search of her mythical fortune.
KUMIKO THE TREASURE HUNTER
Review. Synchronization by Angel
Look, I permed my eyelashes!
Cute!
That's awesome.
When do you do it?
Guess how much?
Around 10,000 yen?
No, not that expensive.
5,600 yen?
Who would pay 6,000 yen
for this set?
Recently, they've had
good coupons.
Are those extensions?
They're real and permed.
Mako, with your glasses,
do your lashes
get stuck like this?
Thank you.
Did you let it steep enough?
Yes, sir.
Because you didn't
the last time.
Yes sir, I did this time.
I need you
to go by the cleaners today,
I have two suits that
need to be dropped off.
Yes, sir.
That is all.
Welcome.
Trousers.
Jacket.
More trousers, striped.
Kumiko!
Kumiko?
Kumiko, is that you?
It's Michi, remember?
Michi.
What a coincidence!
I'm so happy to see you!
I looked up and thought
that was definitely you.
I ran so much.
When did I see you last?
It's been years.
It's been a while.
That's right.
How have you been?
I've been fine.
That's good to hear.
- How about you?
- I'm good.
Let's go to a cafe.
We have lots to catch up on.
You busy now?
OK...
What about...?
Give me your phone number.
Let's get together soon!
Jesus Christ...
Hello.
Kumiko?
Kumiko?
Yes?
Good morning.
This is your mother.
I know.
Hello, Mom.
I figured I might catch you
before work.
Why don't you ever answer
your phone or return your email?
I do.
I've been very busy.
I haven't heard from you
in a long time.
What's new?
Have you gotten a promotion yet?
Yes.
When?
Today.
Good job.
Are you dating anyone?
No.
You should move back home
until you're married.
No.
You'd be able to save money.
You never should've left home
in the first place.
Kumiko?
This is not a book that
can leave the building.
It needs to stay here.
Why don't you just
make a photocopy?
Or go get it off the internet?
I am willing to make it
worth your while.
I'm sorry, I can't accept that.
That's against the rules.
What do you need it for?
I am like
a Spanish Conquistador.
Recently,
I've learned of untold riches
hidden deep in the Americas.
Long ago, Spanish Conquistadors
learned of such things
from the American Indians.
Now, I have learned
from an American motion picture.
I don't understand.
I only need page 95.
It is my destiny.
You must leave now.
Don't come back.
I can't make a habit of this.
That's OK.
Please sit down.
Go ahead, have a seat.
I need to talk to you
for a moment.
You appear to have
an increasingly
poor disposition.
Your co-workers have been
aware of it for a while.
Are you unhappy here?
No, not at all.
Please have the decency
to look at me
when you're speaking.
I'm sorry, sir.
I've always enjoyed
working here, sir.
What are your plans?
What do you mean, sir?
You know, long term.
After being an Office Lady.
How old are you?
Twenty-nine.
As I'm sure you know,
most of the other managers here
have Office Ladies
who are married
by twenty-five...
unless they choose to move on
in their career.
At your age,
they most likely have a family.
With all clue respect, sir,
we all have our own path.
Do you currently
have a boyfriend?
No, not right now.
If you don't mind me asking...
Are you a homosexual?
No, not at all.
- Are you sure?
- Of course.
Well, you know,
there's lots of fresh,
young girls wanting to be...
And when older people
don't make room,
it can hold them up.
Sorry I'm late.
- Did you order anything yet?
- No, not yet.
It's so nice to see you.
It's been a while.
How have you been?
Good.
What's your boy's name?
Actually, she's a girl.
Her name is Mayo.
She's almost 5 years old.
So cute.
Yeah, takes after Daddy.
She's really smart too.
I really have to run
to the restroom.
Would you mind watching her?
OK, back in a second.
Be good, Mayo.
You're late again.
Mr. Sakagami is looking for you.
I'm sorry,
I wasn't feeling well
this morning.
Are we having a meeting?
Not really.
Kumiko?
Yes! Sir?
Please report to my office
immediately.
Yes, sir.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Have you thought about
our conversation?
I don't know.
Maybe.
I'd like to introduce you to
Ms. Kanazaki.
She's going to be helping us
out here.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Tomorrow is
my wedding anniversary.
I need you to get
a gift for my wife...
Something nice.
OK.
- What should I get?
- I really don't care.
Just make it something nice.
Yes, sir.
Use my company card.
Now, I would like some tea.
Bunzo.
I'm sorry.
But I hope you can forgive me.
We must part ways
from this point forward.
I wish it could be another way.
I'm sorry.
I have important things to do.
You're free now.
Go wherever you want to go.
Now you go, Bunzo.
You're free.
Bunzo.
Get moving.
Why don't you go?
Bunzo!
Do what you like, Bunzo!
You're free now!
Bunzo!
Move it!
Bunzo!
Hello?
Hello.
Kumiko?
Who?
Kumiko.
Why aren't you calling
on your cell phone?
I dropped it by accident
and it broke.
So I'm calling
on a different one.
I couldn't sleep,
and I wanted to talk to you.
Oh, OK.
How are you?
Good.
And you?
I'm fine.
What's new?
Well...
To be honest,
a lot of things are.
How's your promotion?
Good?.
But, I have something much
more important happening.
You're engaged?
No.
It's much more important.
I am on the brink of
an incredible discovery...
Are you pregnant?
Is this what it's all about?
No.
That's not what this is about.
Well, if you're not
going to get married,
you need to move
back home with me.
Stop wasting everyone's time.
Hello?
Hello?
Hi Mom. It's me.
Where are you!
Are you there?
Where are you?
Mom, I have a favor to ask.
I was wondering if you could
wire me some money.
I can pay you back very soon,
I promise.
I got a call
from your work earlier!
Did you hear me?
I said your work called.
Why?
They're very angry-
They said you haven't shown up
for three days,
that you stole
their company credit card!
- What the hell is going on?
- Nothing.
They're lying.
The other girls at work
were jealous of me,
they're making up lies
to get me in trouble.
That's all.
There's nothing to worry about.
Everything is fine.
If they call again, ignore it.
It's lies.
Why would they do that?
You're the liar!
Why would they
be jealous of you?
You're not dating anyone,
you're not getting married.
And you don't even want to live
with your mother.
You've shamed me!
You've once again
ruined a good job,
and now
you're a liar and a thief!
I have to go now.
I'm very busy, I have
very important things to do.
You can't even imagine
how important they are.
Good-bye.
Thief!
Give it back!
The treasure...
I found it!
I was right after all.
I did it!
Bunzo.
Let's go.
KUMIKO - THE TREASURE HUNTER
Review. Synchronization by Angel
Review. Synchronization by Angel
Look, I permed my eyelashes!
Cute!
That's awesome.
When do you do it?
Guess how much?
Around 10,000 yen?
No, not that expensive.
5,600 yen?
Who would pay 6,000 yen
for this set?
Recently, they've had
good coupons.
Are those extensions?
They're real and permed.
Mako, with your glasses,
do your lashes
get stuck like this?
Thank you.
Did you let it steep enough?
Yes, sir.
Because you didn't
the last time.
Yes sir, I did this time.
I need you
to go by the cleaners today,
I have two suits that
need to be dropped off.
Yes, sir.
That is all.
Welcome.
Trousers.
Jacket.
More trousers, striped.
Kumiko!
Kumiko?
Kumiko, is that you?
It's Michi, remember?
Michi.
What a coincidence!
I'm so happy to see you!
I looked up and thought
that was definitely you.
I ran so much.
When did I see you last?
It's been years.
It's been a while.
That's right.
How have you been?
I've been fine.
That's good to hear.
- How about you?
- I'm good.
Let's go to a cafe.
We have lots to catch up on.
You busy now?
OK...
What about...?
Give me your phone number.
Let's get together soon!
Jesus Christ...
Hello.
Kumiko?
Kumiko?
Yes?
Good morning.
This is your mother.
I know.
Hello, Mom.
I figured I might catch you
before work.
Why don't you ever answer
your phone or return your email?
I do.
I've been very busy.
I haven't heard from you
in a long time.
What's new?
Have you gotten a promotion yet?
Yes.
When?
Today.
Good job.
Are you dating anyone?
No.
You should move back home
until you're married.
No.
You'd be able to save money.
You never should've left home
in the first place.
Kumiko?
This is not a book that
can leave the building.
It needs to stay here.
Why don't you just
make a photocopy?
Or go get it off the internet?
I am willing to make it
worth your while.
I'm sorry, I can't accept that.
That's against the rules.
What do you need it for?
I am like
a Spanish Conquistador.
Recently,
I've learned of untold riches
hidden deep in the Americas.
Long ago, Spanish Conquistadors
learned of such things
from the American Indians.
Now, I have learned
from an American motion picture.
I don't understand.
I only need page 95.
It is my destiny.
You must leave now.
Don't come back.
I can't make a habit of this.
That's OK.
Please sit down.
Go ahead, have a seat.
I need to talk to you
for a moment.
You appear to have
an increasingly
poor disposition.
Your co-workers have been
aware of it for a while.
Are you unhappy here?
No, not at all.
Please have the decency
to look at me
when you're speaking.
I'm sorry, sir.
I've always enjoyed
working here, sir.
What are your plans?
What do you mean, sir?
You know, long term.
After being an Office Lady.
How old are you?
Twenty-nine.
As I'm sure you know,
most of the other managers here
have Office Ladies
who are married
by twenty-five...
unless they choose to move on
in their career.
At your age,
they most likely have a family.
With all clue respect, sir,
we all have our own path.
Do you currently
have a boyfriend?
No, not right now.
If you don't mind me asking...
Are you a homosexual?
No, not at all.
- Are you sure?
- Of course.
Well, you know,
there's lots of fresh,
young girls wanting to be...
And when older people
don't make room,
it can hold them up.
Sorry I'm late.
- Did you order anything yet?
- No, not yet.
It's so nice to see you.
It's been a while.
How have you been?
Good.
What's your boy's name?
Actually, she's a girl.
Her name is Mayo.
She's almost 5 years old.
So cute.
Yeah, takes after Daddy.
She's really smart too.
I really have to run
to the restroom.
Would you mind watching her?
OK, back in a second.
Be good, Mayo.
You're late again.
Mr. Sakagami is looking for you.
I'm sorry,
I wasn't feeling well
this morning.
Are we having a meeting?
Not really.
Kumiko?
Yes! Sir?
Please report to my office
immediately.
Yes, sir.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Have you thought about
our conversation?
I don't know.
Maybe.
I'd like to introduce you to
Ms. Kanazaki.
She's going to be helping us
out here.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Tomorrow is
my wedding anniversary.
I need you to get
a gift for my wife...
Something nice.
OK.
- What should I get?
- I really don't care.
Just make it something nice.
Yes, sir.
Use my company card.
Now, I would like some tea.
Bunzo.
I'm sorry.
But I hope you can forgive me.
We must part ways
from this point forward.
I wish it could be another way.
I'm sorry.
I have important things to do.
You're free now.
Go wherever you want to go.
Now you go, Bunzo.
You're free.
Bunzo.
Get moving.
Why don't you go?
Bunzo!
Do what you like, Bunzo!
You're free now!
Bunzo!
Move it!
Bunzo!
Hello?
Hello.
Kumiko?
Who?
Kumiko.
Why aren't you calling
on your cell phone?
I dropped it by accident
and it broke.
So I'm calling
on a different one.
I couldn't sleep,
and I wanted to talk to you.
Oh, OK.
How are you?
Good.
And you?
I'm fine.
What's new?
Well...
To be honest,
a lot of things are.
How's your promotion?
Good?.
But, I have something much
more important happening.
You're engaged?
No.
It's much more important.
I am on the brink of
an incredible discovery...
Are you pregnant?
Is this what it's all about?
No.
That's not what this is about.
Well, if you're not
going to get married,
you need to move
back home with me.
Stop wasting everyone's time.
Hello?
Hello?
Hi Mom. It's me.
Where are you!
Are you there?
Where are you?
Mom, I have a favor to ask.
I was wondering if you could
wire me some money.
I can pay you back very soon,
I promise.
I got a call
from your work earlier!
Did you hear me?
I said your work called.
Why?
They're very angry-
They said you haven't shown up
for three days,
that you stole
their company credit card!
- What the hell is going on?
- Nothing.
They're lying.
The other girls at work
were jealous of me,
they're making up lies
to get me in trouble.
That's all.
There's nothing to worry about.
Everything is fine.
If they call again, ignore it.
It's lies.
Why would they do that?
You're the liar!
Why would they
be jealous of you?
You're not dating anyone,
you're not getting married.
And you don't even want to live
with your mother.
You've shamed me!
You've once again
ruined a good job,
and now
you're a liar and a thief!
I have to go now.
I'm very busy, I have
very important things to do.
You can't even imagine
how important they are.
Good-bye.
Thief!
Give it back!
The treasure...
I found it!
I was right after all.
I did it!
Bunzo.
Let's go.
KUMIKO - THE TREASURE HUNTER
Review. Synchronization by Angel