Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 20 "That Summer, the Quiet Sea"

"That Summer, the Quiet Sea..."

Mao Lilan softly read out the title of the play on the cover. At this time, she had already returned to her room.

Thinking about what just happened, I still find it hard to believe.

I actually became the heroine of a movie? !

And the male protagonist is actually Shinichi!

We're going to be in the movie...

Mao Lilan's cheeks were burning hot. She shook her head vigorously, trying not to think about the thing that made her heart beat faster. In order to divert her attention, she set her eyes on the script in front of her.

"I didn't expect that Guiye-san even had the script ready. It seems like this isn't just a random shoot."

It is said that until now, Ran Mouri has not fully accepted the fact that Takeshi Onino is going to make a movie. She does not know Takeshi Onino's identity as a Yakuza, but his appearance and temperament are really incompatible with a film director.

The girl rarely complained.

But soon her attention became focused, and her eyes were fixed firmly on the script in her hands.

This story seems...interesting!

If Takeshi Ono was here, he would not be surprised at the girl's performance, after all, what he chose was a classic!
It was a decision he made after careful selection.

The movie "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" was created by the genius director Takeshi Kitano. It is a masterpiece that achieved both box office success and good reputation.

Onino Takeshi's idea was simple. The name he inherited was so similar to Kitano Takeshi, and he looked just as fierce. Since they were so predestined, he would start with this famous supervisor...

It just so happened that he had seen this movie in his previous life, and had a clear and complete image in his mind, so it was not too difficult to shoot it.

Don’t you know how to copy?

It’s definitely not because the movie has a simple scene and minimal investment!

"That Summer, the Quiet Sea" is one of Takeshi Kitano's most important works. It was filmed very successfully and had a wide influence.

Later, the sweetheart leader had a song with the same name. In fact, it was written based on this movie. She also co-produced a Taiwanese version of the MV with Ruan Jingtian.

Anyone who has seen this movie will find it hard to believe that this is a film that could be made by a guy like Takeshi Kitano.

His original profession was a manzai actor, so his mouth could never be idle. Later he made violent films and gangster films.

In short, no one could have imagined that such a big and strong guy could make such a quiet film.

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

This is also a very unique aspect of this movie. The style is extremely strong, which is difficult for ordinary directors to control. If they are not careful, it will backfire and become a complete bad movie, but Takeshi Kitano did it.

It is no exaggeration to say that it turns decay into magic.

I have to say this Yakuza-like guy is really quite capable.

"That Summer, the Quiet Sea" tells a very special love story——

Mao and Guizi are two deaf-mute people, and they are boyfriend and girlfriend.

One day, Mao, a garbage collector, was collecting garbage with a truck when he saw a broken surfboard discarded next to a trash can.

At that moment, he felt an inexplicable throbbing in his heart, and his passion for the sea was ignited.

He took the broken surfboard home and repaired it using a piece of foam waste, chopsticks and tape.

In the following days, he took this surfboard and went to the beach with his girlfriend Guizi to learn surfing.

Guizi never talks, but she likes to laugh very much. Every day she follows Mao like a little tail, gently holding the surfboard and walking together.

Mao learned quickly, and later received guidance from a black-hearted boss and even participated in professional competitions.

The relationship between him and Guizi has become deeper and deeper after going through all kinds of things.

Until one day, Mao came to the beach to surf alone...

The story is not complicated, but the emotions it displays are quite touching.

Every day, Guizi followed behind Mao, holding the surfboard, like a little follower. She sat on the beach, watching her boyfriend practice quietly and carefully helping him fold his clothes.

No matter what decision Mao makes, Guizi is always by his side, giving Mao the greatest support and encouragement with a silent smile and firm gaze.

Companionship is the most lasting confession of love, and Guizi confesses her true feelings to Mao through practical actions.

This feeling is simple, pure and flawless.

In addition, Mao's dedication and persistence in surfing are also moving.

In terms of filming, because the male and female protagonists are both deaf and dumb, the lines of this movie are very few, and there are also very few other characters. Onino Takeshi is very sure that this is intentional by Kitano Takeshi. This guy even used live recording.

You know, this is a movie centered around the ocean and surfing, and it was shot at the beach, so the sound of the ocean can easily drown out human voices.

So, this guy definitely did it on purpose.

It can be said that this film has a very strong personal style and is full of artistry.

The reason why I chose this movie is that Onino Takeshi has a bigger ambition in his heart...

But if you want to successfully replicate this movie... and borrow from it, the male and female protagonists are undoubtedly the most important key.

The male protagonist of the original novel is Kōto Maki, a typical American-Japanese mixed-race. He performed very well in this movie and later played Takeshi Kitano's younger brother in the movie "Big Brother" which he collaborated with Hollywood.

But in Onino Takeshi's opinion, this character actually has some minor problems.

The reason is simple. It is obvious that Makizoto has practiced martial arts before. His broad shoulders and well-developed muscles...

You call this a novice?

It’s clearly a max-level boss coming here to fry fish!

To be honest, this guy did later represent Neon in international surfing competitions.

So, this is a minor BUG.

Onino Takeshi hopes to find someone who is relatively weak and pretty to play Mao, which would be more suitable.

In comparison, the pretty boy Shinichi Kudo is a good choice.

The only problem is that it's a little too white, so it needs to be made darker with makeup later on.

In this case, wouldn't Hattori Heiji's Osaka Black Chicken be more appropriate?
Unfortunately, it was too far away, and Takeshi Ono was not able to convince the son of the Osaka Prefectural Police Chief to star in his movie.

As for the heroine, Mao Lilan is also qualified for the role, and her temperament is very consistent with the clear and gentle feeling that Takako gives people.

All I can say is that the two of them came at the right time.

There is no doubt that the script of "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" is also quite excellent, and the description in words alone is enough to move people.

At this time, Mao Lilan's face was full of emotion, and she was completely attracted by the story.

The house seemed unusually quiet.

I don’t know how long it was before Mao Lilan closed the script with a snap.

The eyes are a little complicated.

Even though Onino Takeshi's name was clearly written on the cover, the girl still couldn't help but have a hint of doubt. She couldn't believe that such a touching story could be written by that Yakuza-like man.

It was just that the other person gave her a very strange feeling. That hand, as big as a sandbag, didn't look like it was used to hold a pen. It would be more convincing to chop someone with a knife...

I have to admit that this is an excellent script.

The seemingly plain plot highlights sincere emotions. Whether it is Mao's persistence and tenacity when practicing surfing, or Guizi's gentleness and firmness when silently accompanying him, they all move people.

The film revolves around two deaf-mute people on the margins of society, but does not fully unfold their stories.

There is no explanation about how their lives are or how their families are doing.

The tedious and boring life scenes are omitted, leaving only the purest love part, making the whole film full of romantic elements, very pure and touching.

The film not only depicts the pure and innocent love between the deaf and mute people, but also shows the tenacity and fragility of life through the background of the sea.

The plot, theme and depth are impeccable and commendable.

Even through words alone, Mao Lilan still felt a unique feeling.

The story of "That Summer, the Quiet Sea" deeply moved her.

Although Mao Lilan does not have the literary accomplishment of Kudo Shinichi, she can also feel the emotions conveyed by the story from the lines.

Even she, who is good at empathy, was more easily moved by this story.

Ran Maori had deep respect for Takeshi Onino, who wrote such an excellent script and even put it into practice and planned to film it.

At the same time, a great deal of pressure also arose in my heart.

"If such a good script is ruined because of me, wouldn't it be a shame?"

But at the same time, she felt a sense of anticipation - she hoped to see this story performed on the big screen!

"Maybe my choice was not wrong..."

　The monthly tickets have been doubled during this period, and I am so embarrassed... I am trembling and begging for help, hit me, hit me hard!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)