Tokyo Literature and Art Times

   Chapter 64 The last day of 1988

   "That Summer, Tranquil Sea".

   is this one.

  When Takeshi Iwata said the name of the movie, pictures appeared in his mind.

   "That Summer, Tranquil Sea" is one of Kitano Takeshi's most important works.

   Moreover, it was very successful and had a wide range of influence. Later, Wang Xinling also had a song called this name. In fact, it was written based on this movie. She also made a Taiwanese version of the MV with Ethan Ruan.

   Those who have seen this film will find it hard to believe that this is a film made by a guy like Takeshi Kitano.

   He is a talented actor in his old business, and his mouth can't be idle. Later, he made violent films and gangster films. In short, no one would have thought that he could make such a quiet film.

   Yes, this movie is very quiet, even comparable to a silent movie.

   "That Summer, Tranquil Sea" tells a very special love story.

   Shigeru and Takako are two deaf and dumb people. They are boyfriend and girlfriend. One day, Shigeru saw a broken surfboard when he was collecting garbage with his car. His passion for the sea burned like this.

   Picked up this broken surfboard, and then used a piece of foam waste, as well as convenient chopsticks and tape, to really repair the surfboard.

   So, he took Takako and the two of them to the beach.

  Takako never speaks, but she likes to laugh very much, and prefers to follow behind Shigeru, gently grab the surfboard, and walk together.

   Shigeru learned quickly, and was later mentored by a black-hearted boss, and even participated in competitions.

  The relationship between him and Takako has also gone through all kinds of things.

   Until one day, Shigeru came to surf alone.

  Because the male and female protagonists are both deaf and mute, this movie has very few lines and few other characters.

  Iwata Takeshi was very sure that this was Kitano Takeshi's intention, and this guy even used the live radio directly.

   You must know that this is a movie about the sea and surfing. It was shot on the beach. The sound of the sea can easily overwhelm the human voice.

   So, he definitely did it on purpose.

   As for the filming of this movie, it probably wasn’t summer, at least not midsummer. It can be seen that the male protagonist is also quite cold when surfing, and the surfing clothes he wears are thicker.

   In this way, I gave Takeshi Iwata a lot of time.

   Now is the end of the year, many things can't be done, and next year will be the awards season again in February and March.

   He could just use this time to make some preparations.

  Be aware that this movie looks very simple, but in fact, it is not simple at all.

   First of all, the soundtrack is critical.

   Before this movie, Takeshi Kitano was so-so to the soundtrack, and he didn’t like to use it anyway.

   And when it came to "That Summer, Tranquil Sea", Takeshi Kitano found someone to help him make the soundtrack.

   Hisaishi Jean.

   This is the first collaboration between the two of them, and this collaboration has been very successful.

   Takeshi Iwata understands these things, and the film is very successful, he just needs to learn from it boldly.

  The sea is right there and can’t run away, so there is no need to prepare for this.

   But, Hisaishi Jo, this is the goal that Takeshi Iwata must overcome.

   In addition, that is the hero and heroine.

  The male protagonist is Maki Tibetan. He is a typical American-Japanese mixed blood. He performed very well in this film. Later, he also played Kitano Takeshi's younger brother in the movie "Big Brother" co-operated by Takeshi Kitano and Hollywood.

  Seriously, there is such a big difference between the two of them in appearance and size, their brother relationship...

   Why is this the story of the old king next door?

   However, let's not talk about mixed blood or anything, Iwata Takeshi doesn't really want to use Maki Tibetans.

   The reason is very simple, Maki Tibetan is obviously trained, his broad shoulders, his well-developed muscles.

  You call this a novice?

   It is clearly a full-level boss who is here to fry fish!

   Seriously, this guy did represent RB in international surfing competitions later on.

   So, this is a bug.

  Iwata Takeshi felt that it might be better to be a real novice surfer. Of course, novices also have novice problems. After all, surfing is dangerous.

  Let's take your time to find the male protagonist.

   As for the heroine, the one who played Takako was Hiroko Oshima. She only appeared in this movie and then disappeared.

  The reason or something, no one has ever talked about it, it is a mystery.

   And now, the film is in the hands of Takeshi Iwata, whose heroine is

   was in the Iwata group, the vicious man who was contemplating the movie, his cell phone rang.

   "Mosimoxi."

   "Uncle!"

   "Xiao Ren, what's the matter?"

"that…"

   Takeshi Iwata is a little strange, this girl Xiaoren is actually twitching with him!

what happened?

  Fortunately, the little ninja over there gave the answer.

   "That, uncle, do you want to see this year's red and white?"

Um? Red and white song party?

  …

  RB's biggest TV station is naturally NHK.

  This TV station has a special status in the law. Some people complain and some people fight, but as long as there is a TV in the house, they dare to pay for it.

   is a national TV station.

   Its location is near Yoyogi Park, and when introducing Yoyogi Park, it will also say that it is adjacent to NHK TV station.

   It's hard to say who is famous.

   Since 1973, the Red and White Song Festival has been held in NHK's big studio.

  This program is definitely the fist program of NHK. Every year, we just stare at who can be invited and who will appear continuously.

   can make Wenchun Cannon sell well.

   Wenchun, as the first melon stall in RB, they have always claimed their own melons.

  Keep it cooked!

  Before December 31, 1988, Wenchun was selling like crazy.

   This year, the red and white lineup is not only very strong, but also has melons.

   There are big melons!

   "Uncle, Arigado!"

   "Thank you, it's weird enough."

   "Haha... that's also thanks."

   "You're a real girl, just make it clear next time."

   "Hay!"

   "Iwata-san, Shinobu actually really wants you to come."

   "Sister kohhy, I don't have one!"

   At this moment, Takeshi Iwata is sitting in the auditorium, one is Shinobu and the other is Kohhy.

   This combination is really weird.

   is like a family, right?

   Actually, the truth of the matter is this.

  Miho Nakayama is going to be in red and white this year, the family is very happy, and there are tickets, three tickets.

  But later, Zhongshan's parents had the opportunity to go backstage, which made them very happy.

  So, out of the three tickets... She has to use the one from Xiao Ren, but what about the other two?

   I can't waste it, so I thought of Uncle and Sister Kohhy.

  This is of course the kindness of Shinobu, but Iwata Takeshi and Kohhy are inevitably a little embarrassed.

  Xiao Ren was wearing a blue woolen coat today, a beret of the same color, and a small white satchel on his back.

   is completely a winter fairy.

  Press, more like a family.

  Fortunately, Iwata Takeshi and Kohhy have good personalities, and everyone laughed quite happily.

   There was a sudden drumbeat, the emcee appeared, and the red and white battle began.

   The first to play is the red team.

  Hoa!

   Koizumi Kyoko held a sign, and then a pair of sisters took the lead.

   Miho Nakayama and Shizuka Kudo!

   That's right, the two of them are famous sisters in the entertainment industry at the moment.

   Only later, sisters. Spent.

   Of course, only Takeshi Iwata knows about this future development, and the two never mentioned each other’s names later.

   So, I couldn't help but ask Xiao Ren.

   "Does your sister really like Miss Kudo very much?"

  Xiao Ren whispered in Iwata Takeshi's ear: "She said, Shizuka is fine with everything, but the splayed eyebrows look weird."

  Pfft... Iwata Takeshi was fortunate to have the block in his hand.

   Over there, kohhy is also trying hard to hold back.

  Said, this is the first time Miho and Bazimei have gone red and white. Now that they are in such a good relationship, they will go on stage together, and it will definitely be a good story.

   And next, Sayuri Ishikawa, Shinobu Sato, and then…

   Matsuda Seiko.

   That's right, the idol singer, who is married and almost in a semi-retired state, is on stage again.

   and soon.

   Nakamori Akina!

   In a burgundy western dress, the emcee called her a fashion queen.

  Don’t underestimate the title of ‘Queen of Heaven’.

   Akina's eldest relative and friend Koizumi Kyoko is just 'radiant', Miho and Bazimei directly call them 'players'.

   Matsuda Seiko is just called an idol.

   This is NHK's red and white battle, which is equivalent to the official hammer.

   But Takeshi Iwata frowned at this moment, because he knew who else was.

   After the red group is the white group, which is the male singers, including the bastard.

   Kondo Masahiko.

  The red and white this time, because that old boy Hirohito is dying, someone once suggested to cancel it altogether, but now, looking at this lineup, it is clearly going to be a big deal!

   Maybe someone can't wait to get in.

   How could there be a fifty-year-old prince!

   also thought that the genre of this era was greatly influenced by disco, so .

   It can't be said to be dancing on the grave, but it can be regarded as dancing in front of the hospital bed.

   Moreover, there are really melons in this lineup, and they are still very familiar.

   Not only Iwata Takeshi, but Shinobi is also very worried, and kohhy is also secretly clenching his fists.

   That guy is here, will it affect Sister Mingcai's performance?

until

   Wearing a European-style tutu skirt and an ornate crown.

  The queen dish surprised everyone as soon as she appeared on the stage!

  …

   Late at night, at the gate of Yoyogi Park.

   "Uncle."

"Um."

   "Why are you so preoccupied?"

"Have it?"

"Have."

   "Okay, that..."

   "Just say anything."

   Xiaoren and Iwata Takeshi were waiting for Miho and Zhongshan's parents, kohhy went back to rest first, after all, red and white really took a long time.

   Then, Takeshi Iwata, who even Shinobi could see that something was wrong, what was he thinking?

   "I'm going to make a movie, you can be the heroine."

   "Really?! Aha..."

  Xiao Ren was very happy, and slapped Iwata Takeshi on the back, "Uncle, you should be more generous with this kind of thing, I have no problem."

  This girl.

   Takeshi Iwata was dumbfounded.

   And Xiaonin immediately thought of a key, "Is there a script this time?"

   Takeshi Iwata shook his head.

not good!

   "Isn't it mental retardation again?" Xiao Ren was very nervous.

   Takeshi Iwata shook his head again,

so far so good.

   Xiao Ren finally breathed a sigh of relief.

   But next.

   "It's a deaf girl."

   After Xiao Ren listened, her expression was so wonderful

   This movie is really classic. The Black Car Club will write it well. The Red and White Song Festival in 1988 is indeed this lineup. I won't say much more. Thank you for your support, thank you!

   (end of this chapter)