Yokohama
Film Crew
We might need to shoot this scene from a different angle since it's sunnier than we were expecting.
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Film Crew
Can you bring the reflector board over?
I'd like to test to see how the sea looks in the background.
I'd like to test to see how the sea looks in the background.
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Rui
I wasn't expecting to see so many people working on this film. I'd heard that it was only going to be shown in select mini theaters.
Nene
I shot one with my class recently, but this is for real. It feels nothing like what we did.
Nene
This might sound obvious, but everyone's so professional. I can almost feel it in the air...
Tsukasa
As a future star, getting to take my first step into the world of motion pictures is—
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Tsukasa
Since you'll be playing the lead, we promise to do absolutely everything in our power to make sure you shine!
Nene
To be fair, we're just extras and only here for one day... But it's not every day that you get to be in a film like this, so I wanna do my best.
Reki
N-No, you don't need to thank me like this!
All I did was mention how this film needed a few more extras.
All I did was mention how this film needed a few more extras.
Reki
Also... You've all helped me quite a lot by being here. I was actually feeling really nervous about this...
Tsukasa
Well, it is your first time playing the lead in a film. You must be under a lot of pressure.
Reki
Haha. Actually, Otori's correct in saying that I'm also a little excited about this opportunity...
Reki
While I'm nervous about my first time in a long time playing the lead, it'll be my first time acting on camera...
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Hey, everyone, we're starting once the cameras are all set up! We roll in ten minutes!
Film Crew
Got it!
Reki
Yes, his name is Tomomi Ohara.
He's still young for a director, in his mid-thirties, but he's well regarded within the industry for his talent.
He's still young for a director, in his mid-thirties, but he's well regarded within the industry for his talent.
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Reki
He's still relatively unknown, but others have told me how it's only a matter of time until he gets his big break.
Rui
We watched a few of his previous works, and I was impressed by how carefully he presents the feelings and emotional states of his characters.
Tsukasa
Yes, “A Sound For Farewell” and “The Night The Whales Sing” were particularly good. I couldn't help but feel moved by each of the protagonists' situations!
Nene
The story for each one was good, but I also thought the cinematography was really beautiful.
Reki
Oh, however... I'm not sure if I should be saying this, but I've heard that he can become a bit overzealous while shooting a film...
Reki
Yes, he does have a slight habit of asking too much of the cast and staff. Also, please try not to be alarmed when you hear some harsh words come out of him.
Reki
But it's all for the sake of making a good film. Those who've seen things through to the end with him all place deep trust in him.
Emu
Yeah, I wanna learn all about how you actually make films in real life like Grandpa and Mr. Riley did!
Reki
I also promise to do my best.
They're probably going to need me soon, so let's talk again once it's over...
They're probably going to need me soon, so let's talk again once it's over...
Rui
Sounds good. Thank you for going out of your way to chat with us. We know you're a very busy person.
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Nene
Based on what the director said earlier, they're probably gonna get started in about five minutes.
Crew Member
Okay, will the extras for Scene 15 please gather over here!
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Rui
(We've never received this kind of opportunity before, so the experience we gain today should be invaluable.)
Rui
(This is a director who knows how to make very moving films, and we get to see him work up close.)
Rui
(Not only that, we'll get to see Bakuno perform for the silver screen instead of on the stage.)
Next Chapter: Roll Cameras