The Shy Deceiver (吹けば飛ぶよな男だが)

A Shochiku Movie

I am pleased to present the Shochiku movie,

The Shy Deceiver.

About a youth with many dreams, but frequent stumbles

in this chapter of his life journey.

Although I am not worthy,

I am honored to have the opportunity to explain events as we go along.

I trust that everyone will stay until the end,

and enjoy the show at their leisure.

THE SHY DECEIVER

The sun sets over the big city.

The end of the day has arrived here in Osaka.

Tired from their day's toil, workers gladly hurry back home.

Soon, the City of Smoke will transform into the City of Neon.

Red lights, blue lights, the colors of the big city at night.

Like moths drawn to a flame,

people are gathering for the pleasures of the night.

Ah, all is well in the world.

However,

hidden behind the glamor and joy are the tears shed along this journey of life.

Behold.

Hidden in the light footsteps of the city's inhabitants,

the fatigue of a heavy life.

Although youngsters gather in joyful groups, their eyes are empty of color.

But then who is not guilty of having had many dreams in their youth?

Directed by Yoji Yamada

Hey, sis, you look nice from the rear.

Not so great from the front.

This is the protaganist of our tale, the youth Saburo.

Sorry to be late, dear Kaoru.

You dumbshit, Sabu! Where the hell have you been?

Taking a crap.

Who said you could take a crap?

Hey, bro, how about that chick?

Where?

With the colored glasses.

Nah. That's a cross-dressing fag.

What about her, with the bag? Probably a runaway.

Nah, she's a pig. No good at all.

Pig, horse, who cares? Looks aren't important.

We just need to trick one.

Trick? You think that's what we're doing?

We're looking for talent. Talent.

They're all the same. We just need to trick one.

Hey, hey, hey. How about her? She's pretty. A good one.

With the violin case.

If you can snare her. Go for it.

Right!

Get away!

Oh...

Hey.

Huh?

What about her?

That one, standing there.

The one in yellow.

Where?

In front, in front.

She's looking to the right.

- Huh? - Turning left now.

What?

Behind the car.

Look. Right there.

That one.

Oh...

This girl is the heroine of our story, Hanako.

Seeing the big city's hustle and bustle for the first time,

her diminutive chest heaves with apprehension.

What fate awaits her?

I see. You're from Amakusa in Kyushu?

My cousin is from Amakusa, too.

He wants to go to the same university here that I go to.

He's coming to Osaka. I was just waiting to pick him up.

You must be hungry. Please eat something. Please eat.

Is there something wrong?

Um, I... I...

Oh, the bathroom? Just down the hall.

Excuse me.

Hey, where are you going?

Gotta watch her.

Her stuff's here. She's not the type to slip out.

Hey, do you think she's nuts?

Yeah. She could work at a bar, but she's no good as talent.

We're pros. We'll make her work.

What the hell are you doing?

That's for the kid. It's an investment.

You are like pigs.

Listen up.

There's no time to train her.

No rehearsals. Got it?

Something wrong?

Sorry. I just need paper.

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining brightly.

It's a wonderful day for an outing with friends.

Youngsters in high spirits are enjoying their hike.

All right, let's go. Come on, horse boy.

Take her with you and start from there.

OK.

Come on, sis. Let's go.

Okay, here we go. This is a run-through.

Remember, film is expensive.

And... start!

Look like you are having a good time.

You are college students.

That's good. That's good.

Okay, right there. Hug each other. Kiss

I said "kiss". Oh, God, just forget it.

Camera angle changes quickly to the guy in the sunglasses lurking.

Take off your glasses.

That's good, bro.

You dumbshits.

This is no joke. Do your jobs.

Okay, let's go.

Okay, go. You are having a good time. Ready?

Here we go.

Oh, come on. What's the matter with you? You are two lovers.

Sweet lips is saying she doesn't know what we are doing.

She's just shy. You lead. You are the guy.

So, you've got a big cock, great. How about being an actor for once?

This is color film. If the color temperature changes we are screwed.

So, let's do it for real this time. Ready?

And... start!

Good, good. Hug and kiss there.

- Take it easy, you guys. - Good.

- What are you waiting for? - Kiss, kiss.

Stop!

- You didn't tell her anything, did you? - Correct.

It's more realistic that way.

That's really messed up.

What's messed up about it?

You goddamned said you wanted realistic rape.

Right? Acting doesn't cut it.

I said I wanted a documentary feel.

But I'm not prepared to go that far.

You can't seriously expect me to act with an amateur like that.

Stop dilly-dallying about and start thinking about how to use the location.

Yeah, she's an amateur, but I went to the trouble of getting her out here.

You told me you wanted to make a film called "documeter".

What about me?

- What's my role? - What are you doing?

Shove off!

You hit me! You're dangerous.

We've no choice but to shoot for real. Go tell her.

All right.

If you want to leave here alive get with the program now.

Walk happily from over there.

Go on!

Umm, well, to tell the truth, I also want to quit.

I've been doing sex films for a long time,

but this is a disaster. I can't do it.

- I quit. - Hey!

You think this is just a scare tactic?

- A total mess! - Yeah? I'll show you something real.

Gonna do it?

I'll do it.

Get on with it.

We're all set.

Hey!

You're supposed to be a lookout.

All right, let's get started!

OK, just relax.

Hey, you! Don't run away.

Damn! How many times do I have to say it?

You moron!

Wait!

Damn!

Sabu!

What are you doing, you moron?!

Get out of the way.

Wait!

Ki-yan, I'm going to do this myself. Roll the film.

Hold her legs damn it.

Okay.

You need to know that I can't stop halfway.

Help! Help!

You bastard!

Owww!

You little shit.

- Ouch! - Ow ow ow ow!

Come here!

Ki-yan! After her!

Sabu, damn you!

Moron! This way!

Gus, Gus. You there?

Gus! Why didn't you answer?

Where'd they go?

That way.

What were you doing?

I wanted to take a crap.

Ouch!

This way.

Got it.

Osaka next. Osaka.

All right. Transfer at the next stop. You're going home, okay?

OK.

Hey, wake up.

I'm not running and hiding.

From now on, I'm following my gut. I'm standing up to them.

We crossed the line out there,

and now we have to face it like men.

I don't mind. You don't have to follow me.