Futoko (2009) - full transcript

18th PFF Scholarship Film

The Dark Harbour

Shochu on the rocks.

Please.

That's new. Where did you get it?

It was beside the bed this morning.

My wife's been away for a while

and she knitted it for me.

She's a lovely woman.

Knitting shows her love for you.

Show her a good time tonight.

I sure will.

I'm a good Iover.

That's what I do best.

Hey Manzo,

jerking off again tonight?

Try a woman for a change.

I wish you'd net a mermaid.

What's this?

Farewell. I 'm lea Ving you.

Kyoko

"I love you. Thanks for everything."

Matchmaking Party with City Women -

Fishermen Only!

What's your name?

Nobuo Yamada.

Do you have a video camera?

Yes.

Shoot a self-introduction

and bring it here.

Name?

Hitoshi Suzuki.

Do you have a video camera?

No, I don't.

Okay, use this to shoot a self-intro video.

Your name?

Takashi Matsuo.

Do you have a video camera?

Yes, I do.

What's your name?

Manzo.

You have a video camera?

No, I don't.

Why ask?

Everybody needs to shoot

a self-introduction video.

It'll be shown at the party.

I do it myself?

Here. Bring us the video.

Name?

I'm Manzo.

I make a meager living off a boat

inherited from my father.

I live a" alone in this house.

My hands are rough and

dry after years of hard work.

If you take me as your husband,

I'II hold you gently with them.

And I'll love you clearly.

I dream of a happy marriage.

I really need a wife.

Thank you.

I hope you choose me.

Make sure you dress up.

We're counting on you guys

to boost our revenue.

Fashion boutique

What d'you want?

Give me something that's

trendy right now.

All my stock is trendy.

What's the occasion?

I'm going to a party.

With women?

City women.

A bit past it, aren't you?

Mind your own business.

It's simple.

City women love stylish clothes.

It's true.

Wait here.

How about this?

Is it trendy?

A purple, double-breasted suit,

shows a man is romantic.

They'll love you in this. You'll see.

Okay, I'll take it.

And the rest?

What's the rest?

Under the suit, of course.

You have to pay attention

to every single item.

Even to the hidden ones.

Show me.

I have something special.

D'you know what this is?

A slightly trendy shirt?

See! You know bugger all.

Don't get carried away.

Neil Armstrong,

the one who took mankid's first steps

Decades later, NASA found it up there

and brought it back.

I got this valuable item

through a collector.

Look at this.

Armstrong signed it.

Awesome.

The astronauts all call it:

Mankind 's Shirt.

Naturally, it is the only one

in the entire world.

Doesn't look like it was

on the moon for decades.

It must be much different to Earth.

For a small sum,

you can be part of history.

It's like a tailwind of my life.

How about this?

Everybody knows that

all the popular Hollywood stars

have a Western-style jacket.

Johnny Depp was invited to

a party at a friend's home.

And he left his jacket there.

I got this most valuable item

through another collector.

Buy a suit and a jacket and

wear them both at the party.

I don't need a jacket this time.

The women will go crazy for you

if your wear this jacket.

They'll be falling at your feet!

All of them,

madly in love with you!

Hurry up!

Don't hog the mirror.

Move it!

We need to style ourselves, too!

We need to use it, too. Beat it!

And now it's video time!

Nobuo Yamada (32)

How do you do.

My name is Yamada.

I 'm 32 years old and single.

I ’ll tell you about

this giant fish I caught.

At the far end of

the fishing grounds.

I threw my harpoon repeatedly.

I thrust the harpoon home.

The fish was so big

it went from here to here.

And the fierce fish bit me!

Look.

Here 's the scar where it bit me.

Being a fisherman is fraught with hazard.

But it’s a job for a man among men.

I 'm proud of it.

That’s the typ of guy I am.

Manzo Ishiguro (38)

A rose?

I 'm Manzo.

I make a meager living off a boat

inherited from my father.

I live all alone in this house.

My hands are rough and

dry after years of hard work.

If you take me as your husband,

I ’ll hold you gently with them.

And I ’ll love you dearly.

Who are they?

They're scary.

Who are they?

What the hell?

They're like ghosts.

Who are you?

What are you doing?

Who the hell are you?

Come out.

Come out!

Are these yours?

Answer me.

Is this...

What are you doing here?

Mitsuko.

What do we do now?

I'm Manzo.

I make a meager living off a boat

inherited from my father.

I live all alone in this house.

My hands are rough and

dry after years of hard work.

If you take me as your husband...

I don't know your story,

but please leave.

So what happened?

My man ran off leaving

a pile of debt and this boy.

What a man.

I was foolish to trust him.

Why didn't you go to the Welfare Dept.?

I hardly expect

the authorities to help us.

At least they'd feed and shelter you.

I should have known better.

I was wrong. I regret sneaking in.

I was just surprised. I lead a quiet life.

We were starving.

If I'd known, I'd welcome you.

You didn't look like you would.

You should have tried anyway.

I'm Manzo.

Mitsuko.

What's your name, boy?

Masao.

Manzo.

Masao.

Stay here as long as you want.

You shouldn't say that,

we broke in your house.

Why not?

I could invade your heart anytime.

But we'll inconvenience you.

I'm suffocating here alone.

I need someone to stir the air.

You'll have to feed us, too.

Even a feast tastes bad when eaten alone.

Any food shared with you

will taste good.

Flatterly.

I don't ever want to eat alone again.

Never again.

In fact, I want you to stay.

A rose, by any other name...

Would smell as sweet as you.

You have a big heart.

As big as a snot.

Boo!

Boo!

Listen Masao,

a man must be able to read maps.

This is a map of the local area.

I hid a treasure there.

If you find it, it's yours.

Go and look for it.

Start your adventure now.

Watch out for cars.

And take your time.

Take your time,

take your time.

I can help you at work.

It's a tough job on the boats.

That's okay.

I don't want to just hang around here.

Alright then.

Go home.

I've got things to do.

Hey, Manzo.

What's going on?

Don't walk away.

Who is she?

She's my woman.

C'mon.

What's the story? Explain!

It's complicated.

Mind your own business.

Put it simply.

I love her.

That's a very pretty scarf.

Where did you find it?

Someone gave it to me.

It's beautiful. I envy you.

You want to swap it for mine?

I only just got it, so I shouldn't.

Sorry.

Want one?

I'll ask him.

Really?

What are you doing?

Eat.

Hey!

Eat it.

Hey!

I made them for you!

Try them!

New here?

Yes.

You're very pretty.

Let's get together.

I know this area backwards.

Let's go to a disco tonight.

I'll buy you drinks.

I know a good place.

What are you doing?

I made lunch for everyone.

They know how to make their own.

They don't need yours.

I can't help feeding

people who look hungry.

Please stay away from other men.

Was what I did so bad?

I don't want any whiff of scandal.

Can I borrow your car?

What for?

I want an explanation.

I'll drive into space.

What for?

I want to see Earth from space.

Romantics never live long.

Wanna bet?

Why are you so confident?

I want an explanation.

Here.

All of a sudden, there are

new women everywhere.

Just looking at them

doesn't do it for me.

I'm up for it.

Let's ask 'em out.

Don't tell my wife.

I don't want any trouble.

Wanna go to a disco?

I'll buy the drinks.

We'll show you a good time.

What the hell?

Can I have that one?

It's the last one.

But, you can have it.

Not much food recently.

It might just be me, though.

Fuel prices have gone up.

Shall I look for a job?

Can you wash dishes?

Of course I can.

Can you serve customers?

Of course I can.

Any problems,

just ask your colleagues.

Of course I will.

Well, you're hired then.

Of course.

Here they are.

What's the next order?

What will you have?

A combo meal with hot milk.

The combo with hot milk.

I'm going out for a bit.

This late, where?

To work.

I'll take you there.

I'm okay.

It's late, I'm worried.

I'll be fine.

I'll go with you.

No need for that.

Mitsuko.

You left this.

You haven't worn it recently.

Tell me what's wrong.

Nothing.

I love you, Mitsuko.

I love you from the bottom of my heart.

I'm madly in love.

I can't control myself!

You fell over?

Manzo!

What happened?

He collapsed.

He was born ill.

He was well until yesterday.

He's fought against it.

We need money to get

him hospitalized.

Hey, what are you

doing here this late?

Nothing really.

It's our anniversary.

We had French food in town.

It wasn't that good but

the wine was all-you-can-drink.

We wanted to go alone,

but we took the boys anyway.

I'll send you a gift later.

No need.

You tend to your own problems.

Change your clothes sometimes.

It can change your life.

Why do you look so down?

Explain it clearly.

No, it's nothing.

You two go on ahead.

Watch the road.

You look very down.

I've never really had

any motivation for my work.

I've really nothing to live for.

I know I can kill myself anytime

by jumping onto the propeller.

All I ever catch is fish.

How can I go on like this?

It's not just my hands that

are rough and gnarled.

I don't want your pity,

I'd kill you first.

Tell me if you need more.

Where are you going?

He went and sold his boat.

Masao, what are you doing?

I'm not really sick at all.

What about the hospital?

Mitsuko made it all up.

Explain it clearly.

She painted all the spots on my body.

She told me not to tell you

or she'd pinch me.

Is that true?

Where did she go?

I don't know.

She quit.

Good.

Masao,

here's a big one.

Been waiting long, sweetheart?

Your lunch.

It's hea rt-shaped.

Eat up.

Dinner's ready.

Thank you for this meal.

Thank you for this meal.

It's a big fish.

They're in season now.

Let's go to that

new hamburger place tomorrow.

You haven't had one before, have you?

No. How about you?

I used to, when I was young.

I tried to eat my hamburgers

with a bit of class.

Usually, people hold

a hamburger with both hands.

But I did it with one hand,

looking very cool.

Really?

That way you can run

the other hand through your hair.

And you can also...

Shinya Kote

Yuko Miyamoto

Kazuki Hirooka

Written & Directed by

Takatsugu Naito

Translation by Sprout

Custom subtitled by stahl

Special thanks to

Ikeda69 & marukomu!