Original subtitles

Wake up!

No!

Action!

CHINATSU.

CHINATSU.

I can't go with you.

I'll stay here.

Shock has brought

You know...

I must save Uncle Tommy.

Uncle Tommy.

You're safe.

Okay, cut.

I'm the director, not you.

Sorry about that.

(One Month Ago) C'mon, she's your daughter, hug her.

You haven't seen her for 3 years.

But men don't show their emotions.

Do I really look like a girl?

Yeah, it's only a rear shot.

Hurry up, we're out of time.

Okay.

Okay, back to your marks.

It's a key scene, don't compromise.

You're too critical, that's why our first star left.

That hag couldn't act.

C'mon, enough. We need to finish this shoot.

We're running out of time.

Hi there.

Your daughter works for you now?

Everybody else fired her, I had to hire her.

That's good. Kids learn by watching their parents.

Really?

Can we get together after this?

Sure.

Enough. No time for arguing.

Let's do it.

This is Joe, an American actor from Los Angeles.

24 years-old, his star sign is Virgo.

He's Mao's first boyfriend.

A sequel?

"One Cut of the Dead" was a super-hit.

Audiences went crazy.

Is that right?

Horror fans and industry pros all love your one-take, no-cuts style.

Oh, yeah?

So you want a sequel?

Yes, and it's set 6 months after the 1st film.

The heroine is now a waitress over in the States.

Working overseas?

The zombies return and it is absolute, total panic.

That works.

A one-take, zombie movie broadcast live, just like the prequel.

This time there's more hot features.

More hot features? What's that?

Can you guess where we'll shoot it?

Hollywood?

Yes, I'm a favorite for a role in a Hollywood movie.

That's amazing,Joe! Awesome!

Thank you.

So I'm thinking I should,

maybe head back to America.

Please come with me.

I want you with me in Hollywood.

How dare you!

Good.

That's okay.

What's she up to now?

She's been obsessed by the sky and her phone for half an hour.

Because of that, we're right on schedule.

He's so cool.

Go for a drink?

Hollywood?

Your pronunciation is perfect.

Never thought I'd see you in a bar like this.

Why? It's just a regular bar.

Certainly.

That handsome American actor?

And your dad?

I'll tell him after the next job.

What is the next job?

That'll be in Hollywood, too.

It's destiny. Maybe I'll stay there afterwards.

What about your current job?

You promised your dad you'd stay for 2 years.

I couldn't handle being Dad's go-fer for two years.

Mom, it's Hollywood, the film capital of the world.

Joe will introduce me to Hollywood producers.

Let's toast to dreams of Hollywood.

It's "One Cut of the Dead in Hollywood."

Except for you, our core cast, we'll use local American actors.

American actors?

Naturally, we're shooting in Hollywood.

We'll all fly in, two days before shooting starts.

Let's make a classic.

Tips for Living in Hollywood

I can't agree to dyeing my hair.

Okay, we'll prepare a blonde wig.

Can all my dialogue be in Japanese?

No, it's Hollywood, it's gotta be in English.

But I do a TV commercial for an English school.

I can't be seen on screen speaking poor English.

I don't mind, but no way will my agent agree to that.

Maybe cut down her dialogue?

How's this? She's lost her voice through shock.

Let's do it.

Great, thanks.

One thing.

I can't fly. Can I go by ship?

An ocean voyage?

I emailed you about that.

No budget for ocean voyages.

It's okay.

How much?

I'll buy the ticket.

No, that won't work.

- Mr. Higurashi. - Yes?

The script says the restaurant serves organic dishes.

But it's Los. They're meat-eaters.

Did I write that?

We Japanese think Americans only eat meat and hamburgers.

But healthy, organic food is way more popular now.

I suggested organic, to make it more real.

And Americans never, ever call Los Angeles "Los."

It's always "LA."

Current average temperature ranges from 8 to 2I deg.

Mornings and evenings are chilly. So take a jacket.

It gets very bright and sunny. You'll need sunglasses.

No way!

You're financing the movie!

We can't shoot in Hollywood?

Our main sponsor dropped out.

Their CEO got busted for drugs.

So it's cancelled now?

Too late to cancel.

We're running advertisements. Let's work it out.

But how?

Just make it up.

- What? - How?

Build our own Hollywood in Japan.

Great coffee.

This is it.

Japanese Restaurant Igarashi

Seriously?

At sudden notice, this is all I could get.

Sorry about that.

If it doesn't look like Hollywood, it's gone.

Okay, got it.

That's obviously suburban Japan.

Let's hide it with something, like a curtain.

Remove that plate.

No! All props need to scream "Hollywood."

Exactly! That is dripping Hollywood.

Maybe side by side? It looks more authentic.

Don't put it back. Out.

That's not Hollywood.

This side looks just like Hollywood.

How does she know so much about Hollywood?

No idea.

Aren't they too fragile?

No, they're fine.

No problem.

Look, I'm really good with hand-held footage.

Not a chance, kid.

You put your back out?

Sorry 'bout that.

Your rice balls were yummy.

We finished the shoot!

Work. Concentrate.

Ready.

How's this for Chinatsu's blonde wig?

- Yes, okay. - Good.

It's too late to round up this many foreign extras.

Put Japanese actors in blonde wigs.

Dress them in aloha shirts and sunglasses.

If we do that, it'll scream "Hollywood!"

Let's go with that.

Organize 30 blonde wigs and 30 aloha shirts.

Sure, but the two male leads must be Americans.

We haven't cast John and Tommy yet?

We set the bar high.

John: mid-twenties, good-looking American dude.

Tommy: mid-fifties, classy, debonair American.

I’ve got 'em.

(One Day Before Live Shoot Commences)

Good morning.

Are you okay?

Hello there.

You? Why?

I’m his personal assistant.

You mustn't act.

I won't. Don't worry.

I’m only here as Tom's PA.

I’m so happy.

- 30 Sunglasses... - Listen.

It's great that we're both working on your final Japanese film.

You're happy?

Are you happy?

Very, very happy.

I’m happy. Of course I am.

Listen, Mao.

Forgive me for saying it.

But this film is far from Hollywood standards.

Over there, you'll make great films, with good budgets and realistic schedules.

You'll work with top-line actors and seasoned crews.

No more of these crappy,

low-budget, low-class, going-nowhere films.

Sorry, it's work. I have to go.

In for your close-up here.

Follow him out, then swing back.

Then pan across the wall.

Don't get that in frame, okay?

Gotcha.

Start the mid-shot from here.

I 00kg of flour?

Sorry, I got confused. I thought I was buying I kg.

- Sorry. - Won't happen again.

You're tired. Go grab a nap.

- Okay, thanks. - No, wait.

Use it for okonomiyaki at the wrap-party.

Great idea.

Mr. Higurashi?

How about this?

We don't need it.

Concentrate.

What about the coffin?

We never got around to using it.

No, we didn't.

Okay.

I’ll grab some sleep.

You're not sleeping?

Do you have a cold?

No, they're sleeping pills.

Recently I’ve been having insomnia.

Very strong. They knock me right out.

You want one?

Yes, just one.

Thanks.

Good night.

It's warm.

Good morning.

Morning.

I’ll drive.

Okay.

(Day of the Live Broadcast)

Sorry to wake you.

But I spotted a cockroach.

Is it still there?

I’m too scared to look.

Oh, hi Mao.

Where am I?

It'll take him 5 hours to get back here.

No way! How the hell did that happen?

So what now?

How long before we go live?

In three hours.

We'll have to do it without him.

Right!

Okay everyone, let's nail it.

Okay everyone, we're going live.

I 5 seconds to show time.

14, 13, 12...

11, 10...

9, 8, 7...

6, 5, 4...

3, 2...

Yes, it looks like Hollywood.

It really is Hollywood.

We've Pre-loaded Japanese subtitles.

- That's Tom. - Mom, shut up.

Not again.

CHINATSU.

CHINATSU.

CHINATSU!

This is not happening.

Hurry. Go get them.

The prop pills.

Yes? What, now?

Ready to go.

Actors on your marks.

I blew it.

How?

Sleeping Pills

Is that in the script?

No.

Yes, Mao here.

What?

I gave her sleeping pills by mistake.

I can't find W.

What?

Who's got the O?

We got two Os, but we can't find the 3rd.

No sign of the two Ls, either.

No, his wig came off!

It's not in frame.

C'mon, wake up.

You have to wake up.

Change the script.

Sure, okay.

Come on, wake up.

Keep improvising

What's he doing?

Seriously?

I worked as a waitress in high school.

- No, don't! - The sign?

They're on it.

Is that Mao?

Mao, no!

I can't go with you.

She's speaking.

I’ll stay here.

Can you make subtitles?

I don't know English.

"Can-you-speak-now?"

Type that in.

Okay.

がでﾅこ の の の か

"Can-you-ssspeak-now?"

What's does "ssspeak" mean?

Shock has brought my voice back.

Switch actresses! Tommy comes back to life!

You know...

I must save Uncle Tommy.

Joe.

Put these contact lenses in.

Please.

I teach English and flower arrangement.

Enough. He has to get rescued.

Tommy, over there.

His makeup's only half-finished.

Uncle Tommy.

You're safe. I’m so glad.

Oh, that is so great, Holly.

As you exit, the zombies will attack.

What is she shooting?

I can't find my glasses.

Where are my glasses?

They need to kill time.

I’ll improvise.

No chance!

Yes, everything's fine. Very smooth.

Pan over to me.

They're back. Everyone into position.

Monster! I’ll fight you!

Who's that?

C'mon, wake up.

Is that Harumi?

You can speak now

Half the sign's still missing.

What?

We need that for the final scene.

So what do we do?

He's perfect for it.

Lovely boy, with fair skin. He's a good singer, too.

Can you cast him? That role we discussed.

Flour He's perfect for the part.

Go over there.

Hurry it up.

Where's W?

You can do this yourself.

Great. Now move it.

Break it up.

We did it!

Speak soon.

Yet another perfect shoot.

10 seconds to the finale.

9, 8, 7...

6, 5, 4, 3...

2, 1.

That's it! We're done.

Okay, cut!

Mao

Yuzuki Akiyama

Nozomi de Lencquesaing

Donguri

Charles Glover

Harumi Shuhama

Takayuki Hamatsu

Chief Executive Producer,Writer Shin-ICHIRO Ueda

Music by Nobuhiro Suzuki Shoma lto

Directed by Yuya Nakaizumi

English Subtitles by Stuart J Walton (Sprout)

The characters and events depicted herein are fictitious