Original subtitles

Hi, Chris.

He'd been waiting for you.

You were so cute up on that stage.

But remember, Alex, absolute...

Absolutely. I can't wait. Here it comes. French and bubbly.

One more time.

Congratulations.

So, Mr. Producer, what kind of mileage can we get out of this award?

Plenty. I was working the room while you two were celebrating.

And we got money and we got momentum.

We have to make this movie now.

Money and momentum.

Don't you love it?

I love it so much.

It was an evening of enchantments, dear.

Good night.

I'll call you in the morning.

He was drooling for an invitation.

An idea, I guess.

I've been waiting all night to break the evening.

Yeah?

Meet Mr. Big and Black.

You're kidding.

You're going to love it.

I'm sorry, it's just... What?

You wanted it. You said you wanted it different.

Yeah, but Mr.

Big and Black, you named your dildo.

You talk a good game, Alex.

It's not your fault.

I still want you.

He was serious, wasn't he?

What?

Stephen, I wasn't dreaming, was I? Tell me what he said last night.

The man said money and momentum. That's what I heard. So we're going to need

those new publicity bills by next week.

All right.

We're going to make this movie.

About last night, I didn't mean to weird out on you. I just... It's not like we

haven't talked about it.

You need to relax.

Yes, I want this guy. He's perfect.

Alex, I want to have this conversation.

I'm sorry.

I'm not being cold. It's just the film is actually happening.

So anything personal is on the background.

No, no, I'm excited, that's all. It's temporary, trust me.

Okay.

So, who is this guy?

He answered your ad?

Listen to this.

He's talking about the sensation.

He doesn't even care what it looks like.

Nothing like Jackie in your film.

Not unlike.

Hmm. Skin drilling is amazing.

When the needle digs into me, I'm alive.

It fills me with power.

Come on, Montana, this is poetry.

Nothing can hurt me when I'm getting tattooed.

I think maybe it's like sex.

I can't believe I'm telling you this, but when I feel the needle, it's like

on fire.

I'm on fire!

Anyway, if I got your interest going, drop me a line. Your friend in ink,

Black. I can almost use them verbatim.

So, Penny, did the personal ad pay off? What do you think?

I think... Hmm.

I think these are the 90s, for God's sake.

Sophie Tucker has served her purpose, and it is time to move on.

Pay attention. I want to hire this guy.

Listen to him. He probably likes it there. He'll relocate. Nobody likes it

there.

Let's get with the program, girls.

Now, this is a PWA benefit for Berner and... It's about to be perfect.

Okay. Tell me everything.

Finally. Thank you. The movie is funded. We go in three weeks. And this kid

Chris is a gift from God. He gets off on being tattooed. And I've located this

other guy. A tattoo master from Osaka who actually preserves some of my great

-grandfather's work.

Fabulous. He'll want to relocate. Yes, the son has already agreed to come.

No. Two, three, four. So stupid.

No, it's back. Two, three. Kick.

Two, three.

Oh. And could we please adapt a little synchronicity?

Hi,

it's Alex. Leave a message at the sound of the tone and I'll call you back. I

promise. Bye.

Hi, this is Chris Black.

I'm leaving a message for Alex Koyama.

Hi, Chris. It's Alex.

Yeah, that was what I was calling about.

Great. We can use some muscle on this film.

Good.

I was just wondering if it's okay if I come down in a couple of days.

Sure. Save your receipts. We'll pay for your travel.

You know how to reach us, right?

Yeah.

I guess I'll see you soon.

Looking forward to it, Chris. See ya.

Thank you.

Always become men.

And we're going to open our phone lines now.

Dr. Penelope, this is Terry from Agent Court, and I'm calling about my son.

He's 12, but he's big for his age.

Damn, I love this business.

It's more money.

More money!

Great. I can bring in my tattoo master from Japan.

Uh, how much research are you planning to do, huh? This is a movie. This is

entertainment. Let's get on with it.

He wants to fly business class.

What?

What?

We got a story about a tattooed woman who goes crazy and kills her lover.

It's hot. It's headline stuff.

That's your version. Don't overthink this, Alex.

Okay, Stephen, let's get this over with.

Your job is to go up for money, and you're very good at it. My job is to

this film, and there's a process involved that's apparently beyond your

comprehension level. Oh, damn right it is.

I'm making a nice little film with a bit of harmless sex and violence in it.

You are stalling with endless fucking research.

And now you tell me that we're paying for some bozo to swill free champagne

the way from Tokyo because it's part of your process?

Very good, Stephen.

Is he over sex?

Can he satisfy a woman?

Why does he have to fly business class?

He's a great artist. It's a respect thing.

This will be the end of it?

You'll finish the script and go with the schedule?

Yep. All right, get him on the next fucking flight.

Well, I guess you could say she's my girlfriend, and when we do it, she likes

dig her nails into my back and scratch me really hard.

Okay, cut.

It's not bad, but remember, this is the top of the film. You're hot for each

other. You're completely connected through tattooing.

You're realizing your fantasies.

Let me try something.

I'm going to start from behind with a knife against your throat, and then

go into it the same way.

Okay, Jackie, just relax. I'll talk you through it.

Now, at this point, Robert will lick the blade and move around to the front.

Follow with the flap, and then knife on her lips.

And then we'll move into the close -up.

I want to try from the other side.

Okay, Robert, from the top, just to move, but go for it.

Be gentle.

Pretty good. Great.

Yeah, I like the necklace.

Let's break for lunch. May I help you?

Hi, I'm Chris Black. I'm looking for Alex Koyama.

Ah, we've been expecting you. I'm Montana Simpson. Alex Simpson.

Hi.

Alex, this is Chris.

So you found us all right?

Yeah. That's quite a shiner you have there.

Montana will help get you settled, and maybe we could have dinner tonight?

Oh, you can dress up if you want to, but we're pretty casual around here.

Come on.

I'll show you around.

Well, thanks again for the job and everything.

Hey, I really liked your letter. I'm glad you're here.

Oh, get that. Oh.

So, is your family from Timmins?

No, they're from Thunder Bay, actually.

Another thriving metropolis.

Yeah, I never thought I'd be working the movies. Well, it's not all glamour,

just a lot of hard work.

You should watch what you step in, Hong Kong.

What's that for, asshole?

What?

Who's the baby butch bodyguard?

You think you can take me?

Chris, this is Eunice. Eunice Chris.

You should know how to treat a lady.

I'm sorry about this, Eunice.

Back to the grind. See you.

Later.

Sorry. Baby Butch thought I was a dyke.

Forget it.

It's not every day someone defends my honor. You've got guts. I like that.

Well, here we are.

It's pretty intense.

Is it like that?

Yeah.

It's painful.

You know what I can take?

I think... I'd like to get a tattoo.

Really?

I'll come with you.

Yeah? Yeah, I want to get another one.

So... Tell me what it feels like.

It makes me feel good.

I mean...

It's not like anything else.

I think I could handle the pain. It's the anticipation.

Yeah, but that's part of it.

The waiting.

It's good not to know.

Like, I didn't know what to expect.

At first, I almost didn't feel anything.

But then as she got into it... You had a woman?

Yeah. Sorry, go on.

It feels like a hundred bee stings.

How long did it last?

Until she finished.

Under -beasting sounds painful to me.

Yeah, well... I'm not really good at this kind of stuff.

Yeah, I don't feel it.

You like those?

Take them.

Really?

Can I have the ones that you're wearing?

Sure.

Hello?

In here.

You won't believe this.

Stephen's thinking about product placement through temporary tattoos.

Am I interrupting something?

Not at all.

Yeah. Well, I finished the revisions on the first act. I love it, but I got some

notes, of course.

Montana's not just my assistant. She's also a filmmaker.

I might have defeated the master.

So tell me.

Are you two in the middle of something?

No.

Let's do this on the computer. Do you mind, Chris?

So, this is the infamous Rex?

Yeah, cute, wasn't he?

But a producer.

Bottom feeder.

Come on, you lived with the guy.

Three magical years.

You left him, right?

My theory is that men find your aura of power.

Irresistible.

That's right.

They no longer present a challenge.

Women are so much more compelling.

Good notes Montana.

He abandoned me.

My life darkened. I

will take him.

What a princess.

Hey. Hey.

So, Penny, what do you think?

It's so outlaw biker.

Oh, that's nasty.

I'm going to get one.

Please. It hurt.

I've been inspired.

There's Montana.

I'm going to catch the Mr. Show. You coming?

They're here if you like.

I'll be back in a few minutes.

Fifty seconds to the next cue.

Oh.

I can't believe it.

The

pick?

Yeah.

Right. I heard it.

Is

everyone

here gay?

I cater to a variety of tastes.

Tuesday's dive night.

What do you mean?

I thought you might like to check it out.

Well, you thought wrong.

Hey.

You know, there's nothing wrong with cross -dressing.

This is how I dress because this is who I am.

I'm not some kind of freak.

Oh, I know.

Where's Chris? Did he leave?

Yes, she left.

Don't be cruel. He's very sensitive.

Alex! What?

Your boyfriend is a girl.

She's good?

Not that good.

Eunice called her baby Butch the other night and she went ballistic.

She's not a dyke.

You mean a man trapped in the body of a woman?

Just watch it.

I wonder if she's ever considered surgery.

Well, I'm not paying for it. We don't even have a dental plan.

Are you ready?

Come on in. You have fabulous dish.

Okay, okay, I see she's a woman now, but if she wants to pretend, why the hell

not? Yeah, but what about the self -abuse thing? Oh, that's Penny just

to conclusions.

No, Alex, that's Penny drawing conclusions from a bunch of scars and

tattoos. They could be years old.

This is a strange kid. I wonder where she went.

You're fascinated by all this, aren't you? I mean, you're really excited about

it. Well, you have to admit. Alex, this kid has problems.

Maybe we should check on her. Maybe you should.

Okay, we'll give her a call when we get back to my place. No, I'm going home.

Come on.

You have a phone call to make.

Later.

Hello? Chris, hi.

It's Alex.

Chris, is everything okay?

Yeah. Well, wouldn't it be?

Well, no reason, but I looked for you. You left without saying goodbye.

Yeah, well, the place was kind of scary.

I was tired, so... Don't worry about it. See you tomorrow.

Yeah.

Alex, this SM craze is not going to wait for your artistic hank. I can't hear

you.

Harvey, Rangoon Bay and the 7th.

$1 ,000.

Of course I know something you don't.

Yeah, I gotta run.

Right.

Morning, Chris.

Uh, you want to give me a hand with that stuff?

Yes. Check it.

Morning.

Right. Moving day.

Right.

Yep.

What's this?

Oh, that tree.

That's tricking me to chop.

Oh, that's very sweet, Chris.

Location scout at one. You coming?

What, uh, Lucas is... Psychically defined your location requirements

aid of a script?

Can you get his information, Steven?

I'm going to meet Jackie.

Who's Jackie?

Our star.

Oh.

Do you know her friend, Penny?

Yeah. Penny, thank God, is not our star.

Has Alex known him a long time?

Penny? Yeah, I guess.

Did she take you to that club?

Yeah.

Benny's all right, actually, you know.

He can get past the... His friend died of AIDS a couple of months ago.

Burner.

Such a waste, you know.

So, does Alex like men?

I mean, like real men?

She's been known to indulge.

Is that a yes?

I gotta call my accountant.

Okay, let's work this through.

Your character goes from victim to attack.

You've been threatened to a deadly extent.

Um, we are talking about tattooing, aren't we?

It's more.

It's betrayal.

And it has to do with why you got involved with him in the first place.

Well, he's a sexy tattoo artist.

No. That's why I wanted you to see this.

The pain is the connecting force between you.

It's the sex that comes from you.

Think of a hundred bee stings penetrating your erogenous zone.

The moment you think you'll pass out from the pain is the moment of orgasm.

You give in. You let go completely.

It's not you anymore.

And it lasts as long as he tattoos you.

Is it getting a little hot in here, or is it just me?

You're a girl.

Fucking freak.

You're a dyke.

You fucking dyke.

Montana? Is that you?

No, it's me, Chris.

Chris?

What the hell are you doing?

Just dumping out the garbage.

You should let me know you're here.

Could you run out and pick up some juice?

You want anything?

No, I'm fine.

I guess some of that all -natural stuff. Just leave it on the counter, and I'll

see you later.

Oh, Chris?

I'm bringing in a tattoo master from Japan and I want you to be in charge.

Find him a translator.

Okay.

Aren't you Japanese? Why do you need a translator?

Listen, I speak French better than Japanese.

I'll fill you in. Say around nine?

Yeah, come in.

Sit. I'm almost finished.

I didn't know you had a mouth.

Oh, that's Mary.

I'm sort of looking after her for someone.

These are good.

Yeah, I need a new publicity still.

I like the one in the dress.

Maybe.

Oh, shit.

Here.

Yeah, it's beautiful.

You should use it.

I don't know. I'm the director, not the ingenue lead.

Well, that's what you really look like.

Well,

you want to hear about your miaster assignment?

That's the tattoo artist.

Uh -huh.

Take a look at these.

There's a school of tattooing in Japan established by my great -grandfather.

Miyashita's part of the tradition.

Your grandfather did these?

Uh -huh.

Some of them.

He was my great -grandfather.

God, they're so detailed.

It's huge.

The Japanese believe it's all or nothing.

It's great.

My favorite. It's more subdued than the others.

I forget it.

You said that you wanted a tattoo.

Yeah, I was thinking about that one.

But... They're so permanent.

Is this your grandfather's work?

No, it's contemporary.

Well, what do you think?

Hmm.

We can both get it.

Really?

Yeah.

Let's do it.

You don't know what it means to me, Alex.

Are you serious?

I know this guy, Frank.

This type of black work is a specialty.

Drake?

No, thanks.

What about Mayor Schuster? Can he do it?

Yeah, but Frank can do it before I change my mind.

Okay.

I'm going to need you to get through this.

Well, you've got me.

It's here somewhere. We're just reorganizing the office. Can I get right

you?

Thanks.

What are you doing here?

Mary. I don't think you should be in here when Alex is out.

What's wrong?

It's Chris. She was sitting in her office tattooing herself.

You actually saw this? It's not actual penetration. No, but Alex, this is

Look, we don't need her around and we ought to get her some help. Yeah, I'll

talk to her.

She also took some hair from her brush on your desk.

You're kidding. You've got nothing better to do than spy on the production

assistant. Alex, pay attention.

The running shoe thing, she's deeply weird.

Maybe, but she's the deeply weird push I needed on the script. Now, did you

check the new revisions? Genius revisions. Now, listen to me.

She's sick and she's obsessed with you.

Don't protect me. Look, I'm not joking about this. I'm not going to sit around

here and watch.

I need some air.

It's a poem by Baudelaire.

Hey, I like this design.

Just another minute.

Yeah, Frank, nice work.

Okay.

Leave this on overnight.

Remove it in the morning.

And wash your arms, but don't soak.

Sick?

I have to admit, I didn't think you were going to go through with it.

Well, you were right.

I'm sorry.

Hey, I'm always here.

Listen, Frank, I'll still pay you for both tattoos.

Hey, Chris, leave it alone.

Okay, hopefully.

What the hell is that?

I don't know.

to the bar and that's it.

Glorious.

Werner always loved pink lilies.

So sweet to remember his birthday.

Well, I thought you might be... Too busy.

Far too busy.

Modeling, as you know, is not my thing.

I miss him.

When I'm here...

I think he's at home.

That's when I walk up the steps to the house.

To Berner.

And to you.

Hello.

How's Montana?

Women are bitches.

You should have been a fag.

Right.

She called here today looking for you.

The jealous wife, just what I need.

She's really good at her job, but I don't know.

She seems to be convinced Chris is some dangerous weirdo. If the shoe fit.

Come on, Penny. You really think Chris is violent?

To herself, maybe.

She's definitely confused.

Who's confused?

Well, the script is finished and we've blundered through our rehearsal without

you. You want to tell me what the hell you... Can we try and not talk about

movie for, oh, 90 seconds? I'm talking about leaving me hanging while you just

went... While I what?

Met with the lawyer in the lab about the movie that we're not discussing at the

moment?

I'm sorry.

It's just when you stormed out and didn't come back, I imagine you're

a park bench analyzing our relationship.

Yeah, that's what I should have been doing.

Alex, you know, I want a life and a lover.

Did you talk to Chris?

About what?

I'm not her mother, and I'm not a shrink.

What's this all about, Montana? If you're jealous, you shouldn't be. We

don't communicate well.

I don't have time to communicate.

Look, you were hired as an assistant on this film, and I have no complaints in

that department.

The other thing was a surprise.

It's a luxury I can't afford right now. The other thing?

Maybe I should confine myself to carrying your baggage.

You know, you must have me confused with Chris. As in glutton for punishment?

I'll be clearing out my stuff in the morning.

Montana. Oh, fuck you, Alec.

We're gathered and we're closed.

Closed? Give me a break, Anthony.

Oh, you.

Courier drop -off.

Thanks.

You wouldn't believe my day.

Your day?

Don't get me started.

Fine. Then I'll start. My career, my love life. Wait.

Thanks. I really need this.

I'm going home.

What about my day?

Get a wife.

Never mind about my dick.

I know you want it.

Okay,

cut.

I like that.

Set up for playback.

I don't want to be interrupted.

Here you go.

How are you doing? You okay?

Alex didn't want to see you.

Fine.

Are you planning to use that?

I thought he wasn't coming until tomorrow.

It was the 29th. That's today.

I am the director, Alex Koyama.

Where's the translator?

How am I supposed to talk to him? Subtitles?

I'm very sorry. There seems to be some kind of mix -up.

I didn't get that.

I am.

Take him out for coffee or something. I'll see if I can find a translator.

Well?

I don't believe you. You can't speak Japanese and you're lousy in bed.

You're a fraud, Alex.

She's all yours.

Call the translator and get him here now. I'm sorry.

I can't believe this.

I've had it with you, Chris.

I'm very sorry.

Please, come this way.

Please, this way.

Five minutes. Just give me five minutes.

You need some money?

No.

What are you doing here? I wanted to talk to you.

There's nothing more to say.

I came to apologize.

Alex, this is not a good time.

I just wanted to say that you didn't have to bail me out with the Miasta

I appreciate it.

I didn't even know you spoke Japanese.

That's just it. Like you said before, I'm a luxury.

I didn't mean it like that. Look, I've got kind of needs.

Why don't you come see me when I know you're not looking for an assistant?

Hi. It's me.

Feel like a visitor?

No, I'm great. Thanks for asking, Penny.

I'll see you soon.

Okay. Bye.

Hi, it's Charmaine. I need to know who's picking up the lumber for the sets

tomorrow. Call me on the cell phone. Bye.

It's Matthew again. I still need to speak with Stephen tonight. I need to

the locations or we lose them.

Call me when you get in. It's 11 .30.

You don't have any idea, do you?

I mean, not a fucking clue.

You think that you can just use people and you don't have to keep promises or

give anything back?

Fuck you, Alex.

Fuck you.

Hey,

how you doing?

Yes.

It can still be all right.

Sure.

As long as you leave me alone.

We can still get the tattoo.

What? What are you talking about?

You promised.

Look, I've got a movie that's falling apart.

You're off the payroll. Now get out of my life.

No, you promised.

Fuck off.

Asshole.

Please get my keys back. This is where I live, for God's sake.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah, just get rid of her.

Let's change the locks instead.

Alex.

Later.

Let's talk.

You want to sit down?

I'm going to have to let you go.

I got a pal who owns a garage. You could probably use the help.

Damn.

Alex.

Alex, you have to give me one more chance.

Please listen to me.

Fucking freak!

Get on my girl again and I'll kill you, asshole.

Yeah!

Great, huh?

Yeah!

Alex.

You've got to listen to me. You've got to be scared. No!

Oh, my God.

I'm sorry about this.

About all of it.

This one is for him.

Talk about pressure.

But the kids will come through.

Listen to this.

Dear Penny, these past two years have been difficult.

Probably more for you than for me.

When I first got sick, we despaired.

Then I came to understand that I was part of a tribe of people who were

ferociously alive.

We embarked on a journey that required facing the truth with absolute courage.

The painful part was sailing off while you stood on the receding shore.

Sure. I'll be there in a few minutes.

What are you doing here?

I'm going out. No.

Come on, Chris. It's late. I'm not up for this kind of thing.

These are for you.

People are waiting for me. If you think you can hold me hostage here, you're

wrong. I just need you to listen so that you can understand.

Maybe I do understand.

Your problems aren't unique, Chris. There are people you can talk to.

wasn't right for you. Just listen for a minute.

I know what you need.

Yeah? I need to get out of here. Oh, come on.

My brother's a doctor. Did I ever tell you that?

I'll call him in the morning.

No.

We'll come up with some kind of plan.

You like men.

Real men.

What?

Stephen told me that.

You're hurting me.

Let go of me, Chris.

I know who I am.

And I can make you believe.

I can make it right.

No, you can't. No!

I can't live like this.

I need an ambulance at the emergency.

109 Washington.

Hurry.

I could be the man that you like. Don't try and talk.

It's all right.

I just want to be.

But as usual, you taught me it's all about heart.

In the last few months, I've worked shoulder to shoulder with all of you in

war against prejudice, indifference, and hatred.

I have felt honored to be in your company.

You know, somehow I thought tonight would conclude something for me, but put

all in the past.

Instead, you have given me a new beginning.

Werner has been with us here tonight.

And I thank you for that.

We both thank you for a fabulous party.

What

did

she want, Penny? What happened?

What's the truth? Pulling a knife on herself?

Yeah.

For her.

I fucked up big time.

I don't know if she'll come back from this.

And you're right.

I lied all over the place.

I guess I thought I was saving the truth for my movie.

I don't know if I can make the damn thing after this.

Don't. be ridiculous.

It was when she said she just wanted to be normal.

God.

Do you think what I do is normal?

I'm a woman.

I did find normal.

But I found some kind of truth.

With Werner?

I was flat broke, living in Berlin.

And the only job I could get was in a drag show.

The club, kind of like this.

At first I thought it was the role he was falling in love with.

I was terrified of letting him know what I really was.

But 20 years later, it hardly seems to matter.

How are you feeling?

Okay.

I got through to the hospital.

They're going to keep her in for a few days.

Make sure she gets what she needs.

Go figure, huh?

What kind of a freak tries to slice her own tit off?

I'm sorry.

It must have been terrible being there.

You sure you're okay?

I'm fine.

You will be able to do the film, won't you?

Chris?

Went to the hospital, but she'd already checked out What

do you want I'm not sure

I

Don't

know what to say to you

at you, Alex.

I thought that you liked me.

I do.

No, you don't.

You don't even know who I am.

I guess at first I was trying to figure out stuff for the film.

I don't care about your stupid movie, Alex.

You know who you are.

When I look in this mirror,

All I see is a lie.

Someone I don't even know.

I didn't understand that, Chris.

It's showtime.

Go on.

Make your movie.

Hi,

Alex. How you doing? Hey, Alex.

How are you doing?

Hey,

we're prepared.

I'm really glad you could help.

No problem.

You got a hold of the sheet, right?

Yeah, I did.

Thanks.

Bye.

I don't know.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

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