Kyôso tanjô (1993) - full transcript

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Light Vision, Pony Canyon

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I'll take another one.

Leader, please smile!

Hey.

Those people over there.

They're some sort of

religious group.

Yeah.

That old man is

the Leader.

It would be nice if there were

no waves in the sea.

Do you not like

the sea?

Well, it's fine to

look at...

...but I'm not comfortable

being on top of it.

I see, you get

sea sick.

I, uh, almost drowned and

died when I was a kid.

I didn't know they came all the

way out to the country.

It sounds like a scam,

doesn't it?

I wonder what kind of

people join those.

Maybe a bad

breakup?

Seems so fake.

Does everyone stoop

so low?

No, to simply state the

reason I joined.

You can get the closest to

God through it.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS

Original Novel, "A Guru is Born":

Beat Takeshi

Masato Hagiwara

Koji Tamaki

Ittoku Kishibe

Beat Takeshi

Music by:

Naoyuki Fujii

Directed by:

Toshihiro Tenma

Greetings, Ladies and

Gentlemen!

Today, you will all be witnessing

a miracle in front of you!

This religious group has...

...gone out of their way, to visit

this devout community.

Today, the Leader

over here...

...will be showing you

the results...

...of his years of hard work...

...and hopes to save you all

through his power.

What are those miracles?

The first, to walk on water.

Next, he will hold his breath

underwater for ten minutes.

Then, he will cure many kinds

of diseases, all kinds.

- Alright then.

- Excuse me.

- May I?

- What is it?

Well, you just said that he

could cure all diseases.

Yes.

Is it true?

How would it help

us to lie?

So, are you sure?

Is something the matter?

Well, my grandmother's right leg has

been disabled for a long time.

She can't walk.

She's always in this wheelchair.

Leader, what do you think?

Everyone, the Leader has

accepted this task.

Miss.

Your wish will be granted,

it has reached God.

Ma'am.

How wonderful it must be to

have such a kind granddaughter.

Alright, we'll have

them come up.

Please, this way.

*Chanting an incantation*

*Chanting an incantation*

I can stand.

I can stand!

I can walk.

I can walk!

I can walk, I can walk!

- I'm so glad, Grandma!

- I can walk!

- Thank you so very much!

- Thank you so very much!

- Thank you!

- Thank you!

Anyone that has some concerns,

or would like to rely on the Leader...

...please write your name, address, and

phone number on this sheet of paper.

He will certainly solve

your problems.

Here you go.

Many important opportunities are here, there are meetings

with celebrities and the Leader in here as well.

One is 500 yen.

What do you think?

Would you like one?

Wait!

We're going to ride!

Stop, stop it.

Hisae.

Over here, there's an

open seat here.

Tomoko.

Go ahead.

Excuse me.

That old lady, she's the one that stood up

from the wheelchair a little bit ago, right?

Yes, that's right.

Is she a comrade?

Were those people planted

in the audience?

They weren't planted

in the audience.

I mean, they were planted

in the audience...

...but the Leader healed that

old lady previously.

And...

...it's not like you can find old

ladies like that everywhere...

...so she's helping us.

We're thinking about things too, so

don't probe for information, okay?

*Chanting an incantation*

- Thank you!

- Thank you!

Anyone that has some concerns,

or would like to rely on him...

...write your name, address, and phone

number on this sheet of paper.

He will certainly solve

your problems.

Many important opportunities

are here.

There are meetings with celebrities

and the Leader in here as well.

One is 500 yen.

- Would you like one?

- Excuse me, I have a wish.

- What is it?

- Yes.

Could the Leader,

my back...

You want your back

to be healed?

Alright, he will heal it.

However, there isn't

much time today.

We have to move on to

the next spot, sadly.

Please, I beg you.

Uh, the Leader also went the

extra mile just now...

...and he's quite tired.

Maybe another time.

I'm sorry.

I'll do it.

Leader.

I'll do it!

It's healed, huh?

Aren't you glad?

Why did you do something

unnecessary?

Huh?

What if it doesn't heal?

You were healed, too.

It healed because I

twisted it!

Just shut up and do what

you're told to.

Idiot.

You understand now why we plant

people in the audience, right?

That old man earlier, the Leader gave

him the strength to stand himself.

He saw the old

lady stand...

...and his faith in the Leader's

power helped him stand.

This old lady was healed by

the Leader as well, years ago...

...and she was moved,

and decided to join us.

Here, take this.

Go home.

Excuse me.

I have a lot of

free time.

Can I tag along?

Mr. Shiba.

That kid is asking to

come along.

He thinks it looks

interesting.

Mr. Shiba.

You won't let him,

will you?

It's indiscretion.

I don't want him to.

I'll have to look after him if he does.

Let's go then.

Komamura, come on,

let the kid come.

We will be showing you

the years...

...of hard work,

by our Leader.

And he hopes to save you all

through his amazing power.

The first miracle is,

to walk on water.

Let's stop, okay?

- We don't need to do this.

- You don't want one?

Okay, let's clean up then.

I'm not going to do

it anymore.

I can't do anything

about it.

I'll go get Mr. Shiba now.

Mr. Shiba, I'm sorry to disturb

you while you're resting...

...but the Leader is

complaining again.

I'll go check on him.

I've told you to stop

drinking, haven't I?

Your hands are going to be shaking

during the demonstration.

That happens when I'm really motivated,

it's not because of the alcohol.

Anyhow, bring some people

who really need healing.

What would you

do if I did?

I'd heal them with my power,

of course.

Kazuo.

The healing hands

really do heal.

What we're doing right now,

is sadly only perfunctory.

- What are you doing? You idiot!

- Ouch!

- You're just being a tramp!

- Woah!

Enough!

You'll be punished for this.

Punished?

Say that again!

Where is there a God

like that?

If I'm going to suffer, you would have

suffered even more by now.

Huh?

Is an alcoholic an

angel of God?

Who's the one that's provided all of

this for you with the good food?

Idiot, talking about

a real healing.

You idiot.

Got it?

Huh? Say it.

If you get it, stop bickering

and go to sleep.

Idiot.

You're getting old,

It'll be your fault if you just

flop over and die now.

What are you doing?

What do you mean,

two v seven?

- What do you mean it appeared?

- It just appeared.

This doesn't even count.

It just appeared, what do

you expect me to do?

- Do you understand that I lost a lot?

- I lost a lot too.

- You bought some too?

- Yeah.

3,000 yen.

- And what did you buy?

- Three v four.

But you told me

two v seven!

That appeared too, what was

I supposed to do?

- You must be bored by now.

- Huh?

Why don't you go home?

It looks fun in

the beginning...

...but we basically sacrifice

everything for the Leader.

It's a bittersweet thing.

- I want to ask you for a favor.

- Huh?

Um, the wheelchair and

the healing hands.

I want to do that.

You want to try?

This salmon is

unusually salty.

Why aren't they considerate

of old people?

Greetings, ladies and

gentlemen!

- Today, you will all be witnessing...

- Hey, kid.

-...a miracle in front of you!

- You seem pretty nervous, are you okay?

Seems like this joke of yours

has gotten out of hand?

You understand?

These things go better with an example.

Very well.

Here we go!

Try standing up.

Stand up,

you can do it!

Kazuo, you can do it!

You have to stand firm.

It's easy.

Why are you taking so long,

just stand up.

Leader, please do

it once more.

- I'm very sorry.

- Huh?

It was great,

it was realistic.

But you see,

humans...

...they only trust

what they see.

It's not about being good

or bad at acting.

What's most important

is that...

...you were healed, and stood up.

That's what. Right?

And what you did, that showed

the normal people...

...the existence of God,

or the power of God.

So, for that to happen, it

doesn't matter whether...

...we plant people in the

audience or if it's fake.

- I'll try harder.

- Just relax, okay?

It is here.

This is the head of

the household.

I'm sorry to show him

in his suffering.

Honey!

Honey!

It's the Leader.

The Leader came to

see you.

Ma'am.

It's alright.

What's his sickness?

It's cancer.

Cancer.

Cancer.

I've tried everything,

but he is still this way.

You are my only hope.

Excuse me for

a moment.

We can't do anything about cancer, he's

only going to last a day or two more.

The Leader was asked

personally.

We can't be talking about

profit now, let's go.

That moron.

*Chanting an incantation*

*Chanting an incantation*

That fool killed him.

'Cause he applied electricity to

someone so sick.

Huh?

Is that why...

Hey, stop eating,

we're going.

The Leader killed the

guy here.

So let's go.

Komamura!

- Yes?

- We're going.

What are you doing

with the Leader?

Forget him, let's go.

Tomoko, we're going.

Excuse me.

Everyone...

...thank you so much.

It's been years since

my husband...

...has shown a smile

so peaceful.

He doesn't feel the pain of

terminal cancer anymore.

He has been able to peacefully

go to heaven.

This is all the power

of the Leader.

Thank you so,

so much.

The Leader is not a materialistic

person at all.

Quite rare these days.

That's why I think believers follow

him like this.

That's why we want

the Leader to...

...experience at least a normal life,

even if it's not luxurious.

But if you have a religious

group like this...

...many things happen.

We really feel guilty of being

an inconvenience to him.

Wouldn't that not be

enough then?

Oh, well, these are just determined

by how you feel.

We don't say how much.

So, if it's not impolite, would

it be a bit more?

We don't care how much,

just what you feel is fine.

- What I feel?

- Yes.

Just a moment, please.

Yuji!

Mom, stop!

Just leave me alone.

No, I'll have you come

home this time.

Please.

Look at that, Kazuo,

it's happening again.

Who...?

Come on!

Yuji!

What are you doing?

Let go of Yuji!

Yuji is my son.

Don't interfere with him.

Please think of Yuji's

feelings, too.

Your parents are fine

with this, right?

Yes, I think so.

- You'd better keep it a secret.

- Yes.

These kind of incidents are the most

bothersome for religious groups.

It's not like we're kidnapping people,

but we're always the bad guys.

If something goes wrong,

we could be shut down.

Excuse me, may I?

What do you mean,

"May I?"

You all are fake and

conspiring.

I hear you take quite a

bit of money.

We are not that sort

of organization.

Is that crackbrain over there who

you guys call God?

He's a sensitive god, isn't he?

Isn't there something you can do about that?

- I can speak with you over there.

- I don't have anything to talk about.

I also have something to

give you, over there.

I'm sorry!

You're cruel!

Oh you're cruel!

I'm sorry!

That's harsh!

This is insane!

Ouch! Ouch!

Too strong!

Stop!

Mr. Shiba.

Do you think God

really exists?

Well, the god you're

talking about...

...what is it like?

The kind that heals

the sick...

...or the kind that helps

those in need.

I mean, everyone says

stuff like that...

...but really, in history

so far,...

...has God ever healed

the sick or helped...

...those in need?

Everyone expects that,

but realistically...

...God hasn't ever shown up

and helped like that.

Right?

So compared to that,

our religion...

...has actually healed

the sick before...

...and helped disabled

people stand.

Our religion seems more

god-like than God.

- Two servings of cow stomach, please.

- Alright, two servings of cow stomach.

So I'm thinking that God is just

something that people thought up.

The number one thing that

they thought up.

I don't know if god

exists or not.

It's okay if you stay in

our religious group...

...and we'll provide for food...

...and a place to stay,

but nothing more.

This as well.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Excuse me, sorry,

excuse me.

The traditional fights back then

were pretty great.

Yes.

Leader, I'm worried.

Recently...

...Mr. Shiba has been

acting strangely.

What's going to happen to

this religious group?

What to do?

And I feel...

...that...

...this is not good

for you either.

No, no, don't worry about me,

I just have to endure things.

However...

...when I think about

the believers...

I understand, if you don't mind,

should I go talk to Mr. Shiba?

- Would you?

- Yes.

However, make it sound

like it was your idea...

...and not mine.

If you would...

...say it as your own opinion,

I would be grateful.

Alright, I understand.

Thank you.

25th Lecture for the Commemoration of Prayer

for Peace and Spreading of Religion

Komamura.

Did the Leader put

you up to this?

No.

- It's the Leader, right?

- It's my opinion.

Komamura, it's your own

business to...

...bring up God whenever it's convenient,

or have fun with the Leader...

...but it's another thing to be nosy

about what I'm doing. Got it?

Are we not losing sight of the meaning

of human life and how to live?

What is important for humans

to be happy? It is...

...the heart!

You must store treasures

of the heart.

- Where do these treasures come from?

- This won't do, he's really into this.

This won't help us

make money.

You must not place value

on possessions.

Most importantly, you must store

treasures of the heart.

In order to...

- ...help your heart grow,

- Time to change leaders.

Who is it?

Hey.

You got something to

talk to me about?

Won't you quit for us?

We'll give you this money if you do.

Take this money,

and get out.

What are you talking about

suddenly, what did I do?

You don't listen to us, and

act out on your own.

Are you confusing yourself

with a real Leader?

I'm doing my part as the Leader,

just like you told me to.

No one told you to be

a real Leader!

We told you to be a fake

one, you idiot.

We're not going to earn

money like this!

Don't lie, you're making

money aren't you?

It's because of me that

you have all this.

Moron!

If you did as you were told, we would

have had better, you idiot.

All you do is drink.

Take this money and get out!

Do you guys think,

that you can...

...chase me out that easily?

Huh?

Do you know what would happen

if I told the believers?

Do you think the believers

would stay quiet if...

...their precious Leader is being

treated like this?

- You bastard!

- Ah!

- Stop fooling around!

- Ouch!

- Try telling them!

- I get it, I get it!

Why don't you try

telling them?

- Forgive me! Forgive me!

- Get out of here!

- I get it!

- You old man!

I get it!

What do you mean, 'ouch'? If it hurts,

just heal it with your powers. Fool!

I'll leave.

Shiba.

Go.

Take care.

- Hey!

- Yes?

Take this.

Mr. Shiba said...

...that the Leader running off

was so shameful.

He's just talking, he's not

looking that hard.

What do you think is

going to happen?

Well...

...it's over, because

there's no Leader.

What do you think everyone

else is going to do?

It's just goodbyes

after this.

Is that so?

You might scold me

for saying this...

...but it was pretty fun.

Who should we choose?

- For what?

- The Leader.

It's not that simple.

Komamura, listen...

...the most important thing is

the teaching, the teaching.

It doesn't matter who the Leader is,

as long as there's the religion.

Who's going to be the

Leader, then?

What about you?

- I'm not qualified.

- That doesn't matter.

Why don't you do it,

Mr. Shiba?

Idiot, I couldn't do something in

the background like that.

What do you mean,

background?

What do you think they're

talking about?

Probably about who to

make the new Leader.

I wonder who it'll be.

Maybe Komamura.

Is that so?

What if it's you?

The new Leader is

complete.

The new Leader will

be entering now.

Everyone, please bow

your heads...

...and welcome him.

I would like to...

...celebrate this fine day with

all of you today.

The wind of the

almighty God...

...blows on a Spring Day

by his plan.

The color does not change,

and the flowers bloom.

We gather here and

welcome the spring.

My joy is evident along

with God.

Congratulations.

I'm sorry to keep

you waiting.

- What about Mr. Shiba?

- He went ahead.

- Where are we going?

- A nice place.

A nice place?

A nice place, and an

even better place.

Excuse me.

Are you sure that it's alright for

me to be the Leader?

Well, the Leader is

God's speaker, right?

It's not the Leader that is almighty, what's

important is to spread the teachings.

In that case, isn't it better for it to be

a young guy, and not an old man?

Yup.

Better to be young.

1000 believers.

It was hard work up to this point.

But it should grow from here on out,

like a snowball effect.

It'll grow if you do as

we tell you.

Hey, not us,

me, me.

Huh?

- It's me.

- Is that so?

What do you do

for a living?

Huh?

Our jobs?

- What?

- Construction workers.

He's the site foreman.

- What about him?

- He sharpens tools.

The heart of the guardian god.

We believe in one another.

By putting our strengths

together.

Push forward guardian god, the many

things between heaven and earth.

The path that the guardian god, the many

things between heaven and earth shows.

You don't talk much,

do you?

That's not true.

It's so nice to have

a young guy.

It feels like I'm on a date today,

I'm so happy.

You know how this place is expensive?

All I get are old men.

Oh, really?

Say, shall we do it again?

Yes!

Blood...

Yes.

- Alright. Next?

- I see.

Mr. Shiba.

Would Mr. Komamura approve of

a message like this?

Hm?

Anything's fine.

You just have to write that God

said so at the end.

"Religion is a contract with God

that you live out..."

"...and life's enjoyments..."

"...and personal possessions

must be given up."

"However, because this is not possible

for the average person..."

"...our religious group exists."

This is good!

"Religion does not support

life financially."

If you write that it doesn't support

life financially so clearly...

...we're not going to get money

for healings anymore.

I thought that the healing hand

didn't financially help people...

...but rather gave them the emotional

support, and helped them heal?

You're studying hard.

Mr. Shiba, it's your business

to enjoy that...

...but, please, stop forcefully bringing the

Leader around when he's still new at it.

It's not forcefully. He said he wanted

to go, so I took him.

If that wasn't the case, he wouldn't

do it three times.

It's not about how

many times.

Kazuo is still training to

be the Leader.

I'm saying it's wrong for someone

in training to be doing that.

Is the training you're talking

about, holding back?

I'm saying it's wrong to buy

love with money.

The Leader is not

buying love.

He did it because he wanted to.

He likes sex, so he did it!

Is it about time?

Yes, who's first?

- Mrs. Ogawa.

- Mrs. Ogawa?

Tell her to wait

a minute.

Here's the thing, Mrs. Ogawa always comes

because of her husband's affairs.

So, don't really mention

it explicitly.

All she does is cry

and scream.

She'll say that living is hard.

What's important is...

...to say something like, "Ma'am, you've

already forgiven him in your heart."

"Your tears have washed away all sins,"

or something.

Just say random things,

they'll do whatever.

You know those advice

stations on the radio?

Just think of it as that, don't stress

about it, you'll do great.

It's...

It's a different, young

woman again.

I said that this time I'll leave

him for sure!

I'll leave!

Ayano's still three...

...and the younger one just

turned one.

- I don't know what I'm going to do on my own!

- About us...

...you haven't told anyone,

right?

- Don't tell anyone, okay?

- I just want to die!

I don't know what to

do anymore!

- Mr. Shiba.

- Huh?

Sit down.

What is it?

Um...

...I thought about practicing

asceticism.

What are you going to

do for that?

Fasting, or being hit

by a waterfall.

Did Komamura say

something again?

No, this is my idea.

I'm not very confident.

You know, practicing asceticism

isn't going to help you.

It's different if you're going to think about

it as an event, or a ceremony.

I don't want it to be a big

deal like that.

Sure, if you want to

do it, sure.

Yes.

Hey Leader, are there two

numbers that come to mind...

...with the numbers one

through eight?

One through eight.

Three and six, I guess.

Three and six?

Gold mountain... Hm.

- I like it! It's great!

- Huh?

Great job with your previous

performance.

Everyone, the Leader is growing

in heart daily.

I'm sure he will succeed in

fasting next, as well!

He shall achieve it.

Is a room as big as

this okay?

Huh?

It's almost too small.

You know how many

believers we have.

It is for the event for

the new Leader.

We need to have a full house with

a few people standing.

It seems that he's taking his practice

of asceticism very seriously.

Hm.

That kid has some pretty serious

sides to him, unexpectedly.

The believers love him.

He does what we tell him to as well,

seems like we were lucky.

Everything will be fine, as long as we

do the dirty work, right?

You say that we're the dirty ones, but

isn't this taking too much food?

Did I order too much?

You're going to be punished

for that.

Hey.

You're working hard.

Here we go.

Kazuo, we're going to build

a head temple.

We bought 28,000 tsubo of land at the bottom

of Mt. Yatsugatake. Isn't that great?

Let's build a head

temple, huh?

Here, a present.

Are you alright?

- Mr. Shiba.

- Huh?

What is that?

Food.

He's fasting, what are

you thinking?

We don't know if he wants

to eat or not.

Hey.

What's the point of being so

serious about all this?

If you can become a god with

two weeks of fasting...

...everyone who's gotten lost in the

forest would be gods by now.

That's why he's practicing

asceticism.

- Mr. Shiba.

- Huh?

I'll be fine.

I'll try for a little longer.

Okay.

Don't work too hard,

okay?

He's finally done it.

Yes.

I wonder why everyone becomes so serious

when they become the Leader.

It's pretty large, isn't it?

28,000 tsubo.

Area of land:

92,400 square meters.

Area of structure:

2,480 square meters.

A head temple in the style of a shrine, with the

monument of the guardian god in the center.

When this is completed, we're no

small religious group any more.

Indeed.

The Leader has grown twice as much

since practicing his asceticism.

From now on, I want Komamura and

the young ones to work together...

...to build up the Leader,

and achieve our dream.

Yes!

Where's Komamura?

He's cleaning the main room

of the temple.

Have these been

sent out?

Yes, all of them

yesterday.

- Komamura.

- Yes?

Listen here.

What's this newsletter?

Did you write it?

Yes.

Why did you do this

without permission?

You seemed busy.

That's no excuse!

I check it every time, don't I?

What's this article?

Huh?

I told you to listen!

Why did you do this?

Hey!

Yes, sir.

Since when are you the Leader?

Huh?

Look at this article,

what is this?

"Studying the teachings and understanding them

further is more important than gathering money."

Stop fooling around!

Hey.

"It is not possible for money

to solve everything."

So how are we going to build the head temple?

How are we going to get the money?

Stop fooling around!

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

Good morning,

Leader.

Good morning.

I'm sorry to be dressed

like this.

Grandma's knee has been

acting up again.

It's only standing up and sitting

down that is hard.

It's not a big deal.

But, I wouldn't be able

to demonstrate...

...the healing hand and the wheelchair

like this. I'm so sorry.

It was my joy to

be useful.

I was looking forward to it.

Your healing hand.

Thank you.

Um...

...should we try the

healing hand?

Please, let me try.

Yes.

Alright, shall I bring the tools

for the healing, then?

No, it's alright, I won't

be using them.

Alright now.

Shall we try standing up?

Does it hurt?

No.

Can you walk?

Yes.

The teachings of the many things between heaven

and earth, the heart of the guardian god.

We believe in one another by putting

our strengths together.

Push forward guardian god, the many

things between heaven and earth.

I had 500 made,

just in case.

- I see.

- Yes.

- How much is it?

- 1,700 yen.

- 1,700 yen?

- Yes.

How much do you want

to make it?

Mr. Shiba, can I talk to

you for a moment?

What are you thinking, getting

a hold on Tomoko?

Why are you saying

stupid things?

I heard from Tomoko.

You're listening to a kid.

For sure, you haven't

done anything?

Aren't I saying that I haven't

done anything?

Alright then, I'll get

Tomoko.

How far do you need to act

stupidly to be satisfied?

- Nothing happened, right?

- Nothing happened.

I'm asking you.

I told you already, right?

I'm asking you to not do

something like that!

I said nothing happened,

idiot!

Hurry up and do it,

what's taking you so long?

Hey, how much are you going

to sell these for?

I'm thinking 50,000 or

100,000 yen.

If someone wants to buy it for more,

that would be fine too.

Isn't that a bit too

expensive?

Shut up.

Be quiet and do as

you're told.

Mr. Shiba, may I?

- What?

- Please, for a moment.

Is everything about

financial profit?

Everyone said they wanted it,

so I made it.

So it costs 50,000 or 100,000 yen if you

make something at the town factory...

...put it in a flashy bag, then stick it

inside of a wooden box?

There are lots of people that want it even

for 1,000,000 or 10,000,000 yen.

50,000 or 100,000 yen is a fair amount.

Do you want to try setting the price?

Try selling something like

that for 500 yen.

No one will want it!

Mr. Shiba, are you mocking

the believers?

You're just using God whenever convenient,

and rushing to earn some money.

Stop talking like a kid.

It's normal for religions to gain

money from its believers!

You're just smooth

talking...

...and using the believers like that!

It's the same with Yoko.

The previous Leader helped her and let her

join us, and you just use her worries.

Don't joke around!

Listen, that is what you do

to save a woman!

You try saving them too!

Huh?

Try embracing Yoko!

Moron.

You can't say one sensible

thing.

Using god and religion to this extent,

you're a piece of trash.

You piece of crap!

You'll be punished for this.

I'd like to.

You're going to hell.

Let's see it happen.

Leader.

You should expel him.

I...

...cannot endure this

any longer.

Mr. Shiba is also trying

his best.

If we let Shiba go on like

this any longer...

...our religion will be

destroyed for sure.

Leader, you are not in the

background anymore.

I...

...with my everything...

...will protect you.

Please, expel Shiba.

Me expelling someone.

I cannot do that.

Mr. Komamura.

Me being the Leader...

...isn't that the most

unreasonable thing?

Starting at 12 o'clock, there will be a rehearsal

in front of the music stronghold.

At 1 o'clock, we'll have each

group do a final check.

Please, get to the place

you're assigned.

There are cases where the believers

arrive earlier than scheduled.

In this case, we'll open the house earlier

than scheduled, so respond calmly.

And, please be mindful

of the elderly...

Excuse me,

Mr. Komamura is...

What are you doing?

Shut up!

You have the nerve to do this!

I heard that you said

I was a pervert.

You're just as bad, getting fooled

by me and doing this.

You're much more

of a pervert!

What do you mean?

That's so dirty.

Using people like that.

The dirty one is you!

You don't need to go all

the way to do this!

What kind of religion

is this?

Stop talking about religion!

You did what you did!

Saying all these pretty things,

you freak!

- Is doing this fun to you?

- This?

You're the one

who did it!

Mr. Shiba, let's stop this, okay?

Let's stop.

You be quiet.

Hey, Komamura!

You say what you want, but if there's

a woman, you're doing it! Huh?

Leader.

It's wrong for someone like me who works

for God to do something stupid like this.

I will be punished.

I won't give excuses.

What punishment,

you idiot?

Who's going to

punish you?

Listen, don't use God when it's

convenient for you!

You're fired!

Get out of here!

Komamura, don't do anything

stupid, please don't.

Komamura, does someone

who works for God...

...embrace women,

or stab others, huh?

Try stabbing me.

Try stabbing me,

you idiot!

You piece of trash.

Listen!

Hey!

Kazuo, I stabbed

Komamura.

Can we do something

about this?

Mr. Shiba, this is

the punishment.

You say there's no God, and have just

been chasing after money.

You just killed

Mr. Komamura.

That's your punishment.

There is a God.

I guess that means I'm finally

seeing God's shadow.

Is this the only way that you

are able to see God?

Kazuo, I wonder when

you changed.

Leader.

How about I look after the group,

now that Shiba is gone?

I mean, the one that was actually leading

the group was me all this time.

Leave it to me.

Kazuo, so many of them

are gone.

This will make us

a fortune.

If we do this a few times,

we'll be rich.

If I talk like this, maybe I'll be

punished like Shiba?

Even a punishment wouldn't do

for a person like you.

What are you saying,

Kazuo?

Don't talk back to me,

the Leader.

You're getting confused.

Shiba and I only created the Leader for

our convenience, and built him up.

You just have to do

what I say.

If you don't want to do that,

you can quit.

You can't kick me out like you did

with the previous Leader.

You animal!

How dare you talk like that to the Leader,

a servant of God?

Get out!

Five Years Later

Greetings, ladies and

gentlemen!

This religious group...

...has gone out of their way,

to visit this devout town.

Today, the Leader

over here...

...will be showing you

the results...

...of his years of hard work...

...in hopes to save you all

through his power.

So, what are the Leader's

miraculous powers?

First, to walk on water!

Second, to hold his breath

underwater for ten minutes!

And, to heal many kinds of

diseases, all kinds!

In this day and age where many

fraud religious groups exist...

...what is the true

spiritual mindset?

I would like you all to think

about that today!

Masato Hagiwara

Koji Tamaki

Ittoku Kishibe

Beat Takeshi

Miyako Yamaguchi

Aya Kokumai

Motai Masako

Masami Shimojo

Yoshie Minami

Susumu Terajima

Executive Production:

Toshio Nabeshima, Susumu Tanaka

Planning:

Masayuki Mori, Isao Umakoshi

Production:

Takio Yoshida, Nobuhiko Yoshida

Based on "A Guru is Born"

by Beat Takeshi

Screenplay:

Yuji Kato, Hideko Nakata

Music:

Naoyuki Fujii

Cinematography: Koichi Kawakami

Art Direction: Norihiro Isoda

Gaffer: Hidenori Isozaki

Recording: Hisayuki Miyamoto

Editing: Chizuo Arakawa

Still photography: Kazutoshi Sasada

Assistant Director:

Masahiro Kitahama

Directed by:

Toshihiro Tenma