Kôendôri no nekotachi (1989) Movie Script

TOEI Company, LTD. Presents

Dancer

Carmen

Junsa

Guridon

Mama

Cats in Park Avenue

Starring: OGINOME Yoko

IGARASHI Izumi

ITO Chieri

MARI Yoko

MATSUMOTO Iyo

SHIOZAWA Toki

TOKITA Fujio

ISHIBASHI Renji EDOYA Nekotachi

Directed by: NAKATA Shinichi

Thank you for waiting.

Here is a cafe au lait for you.

This is your hot coffee.

Hi, Carmen.

She is so cute.

This one is a stray cat.

But it has a collar.

It must be someone's cat.

The owner has poor taste.

How are you, Dancer?

Carmen. Good morning!

I'm envious because Carmen

has a nice boyfriend.

The cat musical is based on

what cats really like to do.

We must start by observing

them first.

Our instructor is so into it, so

it'll be tough for me.

I don't know if I can be a good

assistant.

I really want a role as Dancer.

You'll get it, Karu.

You're very strong-willed.

That's my only trait?

Pretty much. It's time to go.

Wait a minute.

Mayumi.

Good morning!

What did you buy?

Some sandwiches.

Can I have some?

No way!

Should I lose some weight to

show more flexibility?

I guess.

About five pounds, you think?

That's not bad. I have to lose

12 pounds.

What if out me?

You have to eat more, Mayumi.

Yumi set a new record

the other day.

But I want to go again.

You just have to show me

the pictures.

Hey, Dancer.

Sorry for being so late.

Please help us, OK?

We're starting.

Spread out.

Sit down.

Please start stretching.

One, two, three, four...

It's a stretching exercise.

Don't slack off.

You can't be seen on stage

like that.

Well...

Just imagine a city without

any cats.

Not just cats. Without any

dogs or birds.

If there are just us humans,

what do you think?

Karu?

I wouldn't like that.

It's sad.

It's rather scary.

Without them, we won't be

able to live, either.

Please remember that image

and work for this show.

Don't slack off.

Please continue.

I can act like a cat. Meow!

Wow, it's big.

We'll be performing on this stage.

Let's try to dance using

the whole stage.

Where did you come from?

I'm with the modeling agency

that is nearby.

You're a nice looking girl.

We're making a new drama.

We've been looking for a girl

like you.

Would you like to tryout?

I'm fine.

Really? That was a quick

decision.

No. No, thank you.

Our office is very close.

What?

Go away!

Please stop it.

What are you doing to me?

You're a strange girl.

I just tried to kick the stray cat.

Good morning.

I finished the draft.

Junsa.

Sorry for entering without

permission.

I had nowhere else to go.

This cat led me to this

building.

I'm so sorry.

Good morning, Guridon.

What's wrong?

You seem to lack energy today.

I know I won't get a role.

I'm good at singing, but...

You're young.

You can still tryout.

Everybody says that.

Guridon, I'm so envious of you.

Guridon is having a hard time

surviving, too.

I'll announce the casting.

All the true cat lovers will be

performing.

Please don't hold a grudge

against each other

just because you didn't get

the part that you wanted.

Karu will be playing the boss

cat, Dancer.

Hang in there.

Yumi will play his girlfriend,

Carmen.

Dancer's rival, Black, will be

played by Miyako.

The musician, Guridon, will be

Mayumi.

Me?

You don't like it?

Yes, I love Guridon.

The next one is Junsa.

Her name is Hanamura Chiyo.

She just came from Hokkaido.

She gets the role as Junsa.

Please be nice to her.

What kind of cat is Junsa?

Junsa appeared out of

nowhere six months ago.

He's been watching this town

from everywhere.

That's why we named him

"Junsa" (a police officer).

He is a cat police officer.

Shibuya is a dangerous town.

Don't worry about a thing.

The instructor says funny

things sometimes.

He is just like you, it means.

Look. I found him.

It's Junsa.

Thanks for your hard work.

Please be there for us.

He looks kind of like you.

Mr. Seki made a good decision.

That's right.

Observe him, and study hard.

"He has a sweet face during the day

"But he becomes too

dangerous at night.

"In the dark city,

"someone blows a whistle.

"The more dangerous you are,

"the more attractive you look.

"Hold me tonight.

"In a telephone booth

in a dark alley,

"I feel like someone is staring at me.

"I feel so attracted but don't

know what to do.

"He is too cute to resist.

"It's so dangerous.

"I know I shouldn't be here,

but I can't leave.

"I'm not lying.

"Let me go now.

"When you look at me, I can't

resist.

"He has a kind face, but he'll

growl at you soon.

"Before anything happens,

"please let me go now.

"Hurry, hurry!"

"My heart beats so fast, but

it's not love.

"It's not a true love.

"Let me go now.

"It's just a dangerous trap.

"It's a dangerous night.

"I'm not lying.

"It's a dangerous night.

"When you look at me,

I can't resist.

"It's a dangerous night.

"Hurry, hurry!"

There you go.

Thanks.

Your clarinet is the best.

It makes me feel better.

I'm getting older, though.

My fingers are not

moving so well.

Why don't you join us?

What?

Our musical.

I'll have Rie talk to our director.

That's impossible.

Why?

All the cat lovers got together

for this musical.

If I can act as Guridon, you'll

be really good in the show.

I just love cats.

But I don't know much about them.

Oops.

I have to go now.

Bye, Guridon.

I'll give you back to him.

It's lesson time.

Hang in there.

Bye.

There you go, Guridon.

Guridon, it's yours.

Stop, Guridon.

It's just a cat.

I panicked.

Is he okay?

Should we take him to the

hospital?

That's right.

Guridon.

Don't worry about it.

Let's go.

Sorry.

Hey, get in the car.

There are many cars are

piling up behind us.

Let's go.

It's just a stray cat.

Hey.

Get in the car.

Go home.

It's done.

His bone are okay.

He has some minor bruises.

He'll be better.

I'm glad.

Thank you.

The cashier is that way.

Guridon.

You can go now.

Your boyfriend must be

waiting for you.

I don't care about him.

He was surprised and panicked.

Don't say that.

Please go back to him.

I can't keep this cat in our

apartment.

I wish I could keep him.

Cats want to live free.

They don't want to be kept inside.

It's the best way

to live in this town.

Mr. Yukimura.

It's 9,800 yen.

I'll pay for it.

Don't worry about it.

I want to pay for it.

Why don't we split it in half?

Would you like stuffed animals?

Aren't they very cute?

They'll make perfect gifts.

This one is the cutest.

"When you search

for a new lover,

"you have to be really sharp.

"Our good ears work perfectly

for that.

"We need wellness,

happiness, and loneliness.

"We need vacations,

romance, and gourmet tours.

"It's not a joke.

"I really want to be loved.

"Wait, wait a minute.

"Our world is filled with

freedom.

"We love cats. We love cats.

"Even if we are reincarnated.

"We love cats. We love cats.

"I want to be a stray cat again.

"We love cats.

"We don't go to school.

"We love cats.

"This town teach us everything."

Hello.

You're late again.

I'm paying you to be here

on time.

I have to go shopping now.

Kaoru, get back and study.

Marilyn's dinner is late by 10 minutes.

I'm so sorry.

You think you should just

apologize.

Sorry, Marilyn.

I already prepared dinner for Marilyn.

Marilyn.

You must be so hungry.

I want to do everything on time.

I'm so organized, and I am

always on time.

There you go, Sweetheart.

Let's eat.

Excuse me.

Why aren't you eating?

Why?

You must be sick.

Did you take her outside?

Those stray cats have germs.

Please call the doctor.

You didn't even wash your hands.

You're so dirty.

I have to go now.

The stray cat, again.

He tries to play with my

Marilyn all the time.

You're so dirty.

Go away.

Dancer.

You have some cats

in this parking lot.

Do something!

You don't like cats?

You're just using your arms.

Move your whole body!

Dance to the rhythm.

Use your bottom.

You suck!

You should quit.

Let's take a break.

There you go.

You can't learn the whole

thing all at once.

Miyako was like you, too.

Dancer is always cool

whatever he does.

He is the boss.

That's right.

I can't do it.

I can't catch up with Karu.

Get up!

Leave me alone.

I don't like this.

What are you saying?

This is our performance.

We have to do it.

Don't give up.

It's a fight.

Dancer.

"I was born in an alley.

"It was a sweet tune like my

mom's lullaby.

"My lullaby was the town's

rock music."

"A midnight traveler bites

his lips.

"Don't talk, just look at me.

"My arms are up because

I'm a loser.

"I can dance on guardrails.

"I don't know what I should

say to you.

"I'm puzzled because of you

tonight.

"For you, I'll turn my body

around.

"Shake your little body.

"Shake your little body."

Junsa, come on.

What's wrong?

I don't want to dance anymore.

You've got the role.

You have to dance for us.

Karu, can you start over again?

Rie, why do you force us to

practice?

I'll never become a good dancer.

I'm not cool like Yumi or Miyako.

I'm not strong-willed like Karu.

You're acting selfish.

You don't get it because you

don't have to dance.

I can't direct a show if I don't

know anything about dancing.

Your cat, Junsa, is not like you.

He always keeps an eye on everyone.

Wait a minute, Rie.

It's Chiyo's toughest time.

I can't believe you're quitting

just because you can't dance.

We're trying to express

something by dancing.

We can't say things directly.

I don't know anything about

dancing or cats.

I have to find something I

really love.

Stop it.

I really don't like to leave

things unfinished.

Both of you.

You don't have to say it like that.

I really hate it.

You just went too far.

Chiyo, where are you going?

I'm leaving.

OK.

We don't need Junsa.

But...

Karu, do it right!

Hey, do it right!

But this show won't be the

same without Junsa.

Don't worry about it.

I'll make it work.

Yumi.

You can't act as Carmen if

you're jumping like that!

I can't do this!

Today is my last day.

Why did you start

this all of a sudden?

Why do we have to listen to

our director?

I want to dance as I like.

But we've been practicing for

this show.

Hey, Yumi.

Do you remember when we

went to the theater?

Our dream was to dance in

that theater.

It's funny you give up on your

dream so easily.

What happened to you, Yumi?

I can't dance as Mr. Seki wants.

You're doing it right.

I like it.

As I always say,

we just have to dance like

stray cats.

We're cats, too.

"Tears of a lonely girl.

"Nobody understands me.

"Even my dress looks sad.

"Someone comes to me

"and takes my hand for a dance.

"You had a dirty pair of shoes.

"I remember the initials on them.

"Dance with me.

'I'm glad that I met you.

"Please watch me grow.

"Dance with me.

"With my innocent heart,

"I'll keep chasing my dreams.

"You're my love, forever."

"Memories... I've lost some.

"There is a rainbow on this map.

"Melody...

"We used to make songs.

"One more time...

"I want to see you smile.

"I miss you so much.

"I don't want this to become a

memory yet.

"One more time...

"I really want to dance with

you right here.

"My heart doesn't stop racing.

"I don't want this to become a

memory yet."

Dancer!

They're starving.

We have a lot more.

They're so cute.

They really are.

Dancer and Junsa.

We'll take care of the kittens,

so don't worry about a thing.

Which one should I get?

Can you pick one out for me?

Well...

I recommend this product

very much.

It's easy to operate and is

very reasonable, too.

What's that?

He is so cute.

Kick him out.

Where did your mother go?

You guys are so cute.

Why don't we name them?

Well, you look like Guridon.

So, your name will be

Guridon Jr.

Chiyo.

Is that you, Chiyo?

Hey, where are you going?

Chiyo!

Wait!

I thought something wonderful

would happen in Tokyo.

Because everybody looked so happy.

Did you find something you

want to do?

Not yet.

I like to dance,

but I think I can find

something else.

But you don't know

what it is yet?

Right.

In that case, why don't you

dance with us until you find it.

Without Chiyo, Junsa looked so sad.

Junsa has to be in our musical.

Mr. Seki. Our kitten police

officer just came back.

Change your clothes.

We've already started.

Karu, you, too.

Yes, sir.

Welcome back.

Is that you, Guridon?

Good morning, Guridon.

How are you today?

What's wrong?

Wait for me, Guridon.

Wait.

Mr. Yukimura.

How are you feeling?

Mr. Yukimura.

Yes.

He is awake now.

Mr. Yukimura.

You're okay.

Guridon showed me where

you were.

Thank you, Guridon.

I was saved because of you.

Rie, can you take me

somewhere new next time?

Sure.

I wish we had more time.

What's wrong?

Rie, what's going on?

Explain it to me.

I'm not paying for you

to do this.

You're like a thief.

Do you understand?

Kaoru, let's go home.

It's not your fault.

I know that for a fact.

Come on.

Marilyn. Marilyn.

What? Marilyn is with the dirty

stray cat.

Stop it, Kaoru. Stop it.

Marilyn is dirty now.

Let's throw her away.

I can buy you a better cat, okay?

It's the best thing we can do

for cats.

What?

Even if you give her gourmet food

and dress her nicely,

she is miserable inside

if she isn't free.

You're like a street punk.

This town doesn't need stray

cats or punks.

You and Marilyn have to go now.

What are you looking at?

Come here.

Throw the cheap toy away.

I'll get a cute kitty for you.

What's this on my head?

What's this?

You're responsible for this.

I've been trying to make

Shibuya the cleanest town

for 30 years now.

You've agreed with me once.

Did you forget about it?

I have enough money.

Please do it right.

Okay?

I see. Sorry for my mistake.

We turn everything into profit.

This is how Cat Busters do

their work.

Why are you all here?

Rie.

Rie. The kittens are here.

They are.

What happened?

I don't know.

What happened to you?

You're so wet.

You must be freezing.

It's raining outside.

You'll catch a cold.

Let's have some warm milk.

I'll check on them.

OK.

Our customers are everything.

Our cats are everything.

With this money, you can buy

another golf course.

Your company will get a lot of

money from this, too.

Your company policy is to

make this town clean again.

You collect a lot of money

from the innocent citizens.

Then, you even sell the

captured cats.

We're in Shibuya.

Some stray cats are good ones.

I captured some of the

housecats, too.

I like that.

There are so many of them.

They're cute.

This one looks so elegant.

We can sell this one

for a high price.

Boss, I'll give you 50,000 yen for it.

You're a good businessman.

Karu.

Karu. What's wrong?

What's on your mind?

Tomorrow is opening day.

You have to focus.

Yes, sir.

Let's start over from the beginning.

Have you seen Guridon?

He must be on a gourmet tour.

He must be enjoying some

salmon from Hokkaido.

I think he's having some crabs there.

Hey, I'm serious.

I don't see Dancer, either.

Good morning.

Wow, that's hard.

Hang in there.

Size Age Color Breed

Luster Health Pedigree

Medical History

No.

Burn it.

No.

Burn it.

No.

Burn it.

Turn it on!

It's on.

It'll be your turn soon.

You're so cruel.

We're doing really well.

Don't climb on the fence.

There is a cat.

He is so cute.

Come on.

Come to me.

It's dangerous there.

He'll fall.

Where is he going?

Wow, good job!

I'll announce this week's sales profit.

We sold many many cats!

You have to know how to

spend your money.

This is how we get more profit.

There you go.

She is a Persian cat and is

about four years old.

Yes!

Treat her nicely, okay?

This one is a housecat.

Is it bad?

I think so.

What's going on?

Oh, it's a cat.

Why is it up there?

Are you okay?

It's an emergency!

All the cats are escaping from

the facility.

Hey, what's going on?

I'm afraid of cats!

Don't let them go.

Stop it!

No!

We won't let you escape, but

we won't kill you.

Busters, go!

Stay still.

I got one.

Be quiet.

Stupid cats.

Stay still.

I'll kill you!

How is this?

Are you going to listen to me now?

Don't come near me.

You can't.

Sakagane Kaoru has a lot of money.

Do you understand?

I can't do this.

My legs are shaking.

All my relatives came from my

hometown.

Take it easy.

Perform as we practiced.

Everything will be okay.

Please get ready now.

Yes.

Karu, do your best.

It's strange.

What?

Dancer isn't here.

It's for them.

You're right.

I wanted them to see it.

"Just like many fish live

in the river,

"many cats live on the street.

"When the cats are gone from

the town,

"that's when the town dies.

"You can't wipe off your tears

with a windshield wiper.

"Tears fall onto your heart.

"Tears gently wet a pavement

of my heart.

"Cats cry, too.

"Cats cry because they're cats.

"That's why they can smile

the next day.

"People live in a nice town

with some adorable cats.

"The refreshing breeze and

the gentle sunlight...

"In this town,

"many cats sing, dance, love,

and live."

Kôendôri no nekotachi (1989) - full transcript