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Produced by Cine Qua Non in association with Happinet and S-D-P
1965
Iwaki City, Northeastern Japan
Hawaiian Dancers Needed
HULA GIRL
No one's gonna find us here
Kimiko, promise you won't tell anyone
Tell what?
Just promise
Okay
You swear?
Have I ever broken a promise?
Didn't tell anyone when you crapped in your pants, did I?
Alright, then
Hawaiian dancers?
I can't get the coal out when it gets in my nails
Not even with soap
18-year-old girls shouldn't look like this
If we don't go for this, we'll be stuck here forever
Yeah, but...
you know how to dance?
I know some folk dance, so I'll be fine
Basically the same thing
You sure?
Sure it is
Hey!
You can't be here!
Shoot!
Yojiro!
You hear?
Yojiro, wait up! Did you hear?
When Nakago Mine closes, they're laying off another 2,000
One Mine, One Family
With the closing of Nakago Mine,
roughly 40 percent of personnel, or 2,000 people,
will be let go
We object!
Over our dead bodies!
If we don't do this, the company won't survive!
Is that all that matters?
What about us?
Like I said, we'll do what we can
We'll work with the union to set up a reemployment office
All you do is talk!
Get off me!
What do you think you're doing?
Calm down!
Settle down!
Mr. Yoshimoto!
As part of the new project,
we've invited Mr. Yoshimoto from the Hawaiian Center
Quiet down, please
As you may know, the Hawaiian Center is an enormous project...
that will cost 1.8 billion yen to construct,
staking the fate of the company on...
How many people?
Excuse me?
After spending 1.8 billion yen,
how many people can you employ?
Well, right now we're looking at just under 500
What about the other 1,500?
Cancel this project now!
That's ridiculous!
You ain't bringing down our mine over some Hawaii!
How was the meeting about the Hawaiian thing?
To hell with Hawaii!
They ain't gonna spend our hard-earned money on that rubbish!
No need to get all serious Just asking
Our mine's been here a hundred years No way it's closing down!
Even the Emperor himself came for a visit, you know
He even stayed in that steam bath of a pit for 32 minutes!
But Yojiro and them stay down eight hours
Numbnuts, you're comparing me to His Majesty?
Who cares about His Majesty?
Haven't they taught you anything in school?
If other countries don't sell us oil, what'll Japan do without coal?
Isn't Hawaii supposed to save our town?
Why would anyone build a Hawaii in a freezing place like this?
Yojiro, what do you think?
You against this Hawaii thing?
Of course he is! Don't be asking stupid questions!
Joban Mine has spent hundreds of millions of yen each year
to pump out the troublesome hot spring spouting from the mountain
Well, if there's more hot spring here than we know what to do with,
why don't we instead take advantage of it to help solve our debt?
That's the innovative idea behind the new Joban Hawaiian Center!
Then, does that mean the mine's really closing down?
What'll happen to Dad?
Gotta do something before the tide of oil swallows us whole
To save your family and town,
you're the ones who'll rise to the occasion!
I can't shake my buns like that
They'll see my belly!
Oh my
My naked body's not for show!
Wait, it's not finished yet!
The best part's coming up!
Don't leave!
Let's go
Don't go, please!
I'm begging you
Just three left
No, two
Three including me
But Hatsuko, you've got a kid...
What? I can't do it if I have a kid?
Well, I mean...
Excuse me
Was thinking maybe my daughter could be of use for the company
Hey, Sayuri, what's the matter?
Come on in
Raised her all by myself,
so she looks a bit like a boy,
but ever since she was a baby,
she's been crazy about dancing Right?
You hear? The dancer from Tokyo's coming today
Huh?
They say she learned hula dancing in Hawaii
and used to star at the prestigious SKD
Whatever
Wonder if she's as cute as that girl from The Peanuts?
What the...? What's going on?
That's strange...
Ow!
Whatcha doing?
Beat it, brats
You kidnap her, mister?
You kids are crazy
She's here!
Hawaii's here!
She's here!
Hey, no cutting
They're animals Wild, savage beasts...
Truth be told, I was one of 'em beasts 'til half a year ago
Oh, before I forget, I should give you this
Three months' pay, for now
So, where exactly is my Hawaii?
Welcome Ms. Madoka Hirayama
Actually kind of a bland name, no?
But she used to be with the SKD revue troupe,
only the most prestigious dance company in Tokyo
Wonder what she's like...
I'm here!
What's up with this floor!
This here's your teacher, all the way from Tokyo...
Ms. Madoka Hirayama!
I'm gonna puke...
I'll pick you up in the morning - Yoshimoto
What is this place?
So far, these are the four girls who've managed to survive...
the grueling tryouts
We're expecting more to join as we go on
For starters,
let's show your new teacher what you can do
What do you mean?
Your dance skills, of course
Dance skills? But we only just...
Enough!
Ms. Hirayama, shall we start?
Don't just stand there Let's start with you, Hatsuko
Me?
Why me?
Where you all going? Don't leave me...
Sheesh, what am I supposed to... I dunno what I'm doing
It's pointless! Aren't you supposed to teach us to dance?
We need to see how it's supposed to be done
You don't have to if you don't want to
That goes for both of us
"The promise under the sun...
"was their own little secret..."
Jesus...
Hey! What're you doing?
Hey, Yojiro! It's Hawaii! It's the Hawaii chick!
Just put that away!
Chill out! Just a little friendly greeting...
Hey, she's a looker, huh, Yojiro?
Wait, where you going? Come back!
Ow! It's stuck!
Mitsuo, you idiot!
Enough with the greeting Now get outta here
Numbnuts, don't embarrass me
Hey, I don't care where you're from
Don't be acting like you're better than us!
It's hopeless
Damn, it hurts!
This ain't a place for a chick like you!
You best get packed up and head back to Tokyo!
I'm only here because I was asked to
As soon as I'm done, I'm getting out of this dump!
Off to school!
Study hard, earn that tuition
Yes, Mom
Minoru, hold your sister's hand!
Have a good day
See you!
Morning, have a good day!
Sure your dad won't find out?
Don't worry, he won't
You sure?
Morning!
Morning, what're you doing?
Hurry, hurry
Take a look
Wow...
I wanna learn to dance like you
I wanna be a professional dancer
Please!
Line up here
Too close
Try this
Oh golly, you saw my underwear!
On second thought,
I don't think this'll ever work
Why coal miners' daughters, anyway?
Just bring over some real dancers from Tokyo!
We can't do that
Come on, that's it! Let's go with pros!
The idea behind the Hawaiian Center is...
"by and for coal miners..."
Coal miners my ass!
If you really think these girls can be ready in a few months,
you're insulting pros like me Gimme a break!
You best stop talking like we're gumbies
Yeah it's off our rockers making Hawaii up here
But the town's going belly-up if we don't do nuthin'
Them girls put up with folks 'round town saying it's rubbish
But we gotta do it or @?+/*^&-!
X&!^*8ยฑ ?
ยฎ'?! X?&oยบ@*^!
I'm so sorry...
I'm so sorry...
Were you just speaking Japanese?
Please, miss...
Teach them girls to be full-fledged dancers
Help us save the town
I'm begging you
Kimiko feeling any better?
Huh? What're you talking about?
Heard she got sick and missed school yesterday
Calm down, ma'am
Kimiko!
Hear our side first...
I got no business with traitors
Kimiko, get packed You've got some explaining to do
Can I help you? We're in the middle of practice
Stay out of this
No one in this town's got any business with you
You wanna dance around naked for a living, do it alone
Don't be messing with our kids
Stay cool now, miss...
Around here, a woman's gotta raise children and help the men
We don't got time to shake our buns and spread our legs like whores
It's because of people like you that men keep looking down on women
Anyway, I don't care if you were at SKD or whatever
If you're some big-shot dancer, why are you here?
If you're for real, you'd be dancing on some big stage in the city
Bet you're nothing but some castoff
Kimiko, we're leaving
Wait just a minute!
You don't know the first thing about me!
Sayuri, hold her!
C'mon, go apologize to Mom and eat your dinner
I got nothing to apologize for
Yojiro, leave that hardhead alone
What's so bad about dancing?
If I turn pro, I'd earn more than working at the mine
Starting tomorrow, you're dressing coal
I ain't paying tuition so you can be a stripper
Mother...
So I'm your slave because you put me through school?
I don't wanna live like you! Women can be anything we want now!
Kimiko!
Your dad would've slapped you by now
It's my life!
I can be a dancer or stripper or whatever I want!
Get out of this house and don't come back!
I will! I'm leaving!
Joban Music Dance Academy
Sorry, had a bit too much to drink
From here on, no more sakรฉ for me
Beer, please!
Have a drink with me
Kimiko insisted on being a professional dancer,
and she ran away after our mother hit her
Now, I dunno what you've gotten into my sister's head,
but try not to get her hopes up
Hawaii in a freezing place like this? About the silliest thing ever!
Better than a drunk miner with no dreams
Shouldn't you be looking for your sister?
No trains or buses running She's got nowhere to go
Why come to a town like this?
Guess I pretty much know without asking, though
Money, eh?
So what?
You dig holes for money, right?
I don't dig holes, I mine
My old man was a coal miner, too
Figured mining was the thing to do when we grew up
They called it black diamond back in his day
Keep digging and it turned to cash
But coal's out-of-date now
Just 'cause times have changed, we're suppose to change, too?
Not our fault the times just went and decided to change
Fine, keep blaming it on the times
Can't stand women like you
Wearing a smug face like you've come this far all by yourself
You trying to pick a fight?
Check, please And hers, too
Thanks but no thanks
I don't care about anyone here, okay?
Just take good care of Kimiko
She's the only sister I've got
Um...
I can explain
Don't bother Let's keep going
Stop it
Don't listen to her
Look...
It's okay, you don't have to teach us if you don't want to
Yes we are total strangers to dancing but we've got no choice
The mine could be closing any day, and when that happens...
Actually, I don't even care
Well, I do, but...
When I saw your dancing, I thought,
maybe... things can change
Maybe there's a way out
Don't write us off like we've got no chance
On these conditions
You'll listen to everything I say You'll do exactly as I say
But...
No questions, no objections
And no crying under any circumstances
If you can promise me that, I'll teach you
Yes, I promise!
C'mon, Kimiko...
Yes or no, which is it?
Since you're beginners,
we'll start with the basics, got it?
Now, back up a bit...
Hands on your hips
On the hips
Good
Now we're going to bounce
1, 2, 3, 4...
2, 2, 3, 4...
Right, and left... No, not like that
Together, and left... Together, and...
Hands on your hips!
Left, together, kaholo, 1, 2...
hela, 1, 2, 3, 4...
Good, and turn, then together!
Wait, how'd you get back there? Come up!
Keep your position!
Good, a half, got it? Now straight...
Now straighten your arms, and then your thumbs on your nipples
Relax your shoulders, and then straight out
That where your nipples are?
Thanks for looking after my daughter
Now turn! Turn!
Stupid, the other way! This way!
Keep your hip in... Good, now keep straight...
Jesus, not even close
No laughing!
Don't cry! God, you're a handful
I'm not crying
Go jog outside until we finish
Sayuri, you can do it!
Hey, what's that? What are those?
What's going on?
Look at these! Let's try 'em on!
Wow, look at them!
These are pretty cute!
I think I can fly Let's all fly together!
Too small... Whose idea was this?
"When I first laid eyes on you...
"At our holiday of love..."
Hey!
Look behind us
Behind us?
Mitsuo, stop!
Stop the car!
Dammit!
What's that?
They're palm trees shipped all the way from Taiwan
They put me in charge of the plants
That's low! You're sinking real low
They're tricking you, man
The company's only aim is to fire us
The mine's finished
And you know it, too
No, I don't know what you're talking about
Since when do you use your brain, anyway?
I can't keep living all carefree like you, Yojiro
Who you calling carefree?
The town's about to go down the tubes and you're not even thinking ahead!
Are you serious?
That's what you've been thinking about me all along?
Screw these things!
Stop it! You'll hurt 'em!
Shut up! These trees got you all crazy!
Stop it, Yojiro! I said stop!
I've got to make a living somehow
They fired my dad...
and I need to work...
So... please teach me!
Are you really up to it?
Yes
Okay, next person?
Yes, our...
I can't afford to be shy and all...
My breasts ain't big...
and I'm not much to look at, but...
You know, you don't have to get naked or anything
Really?
Really?
Now, every hula move has a meaning behind it
For instance, "waves"
"Wind"
"Moon"
"Me"
"You"
It's like sign language
"I... love you"
Now everyone get up!
I said get up!
This next song, "To You Sweetheart Aloha,"
is a song for a loved one
Ready?
"To you, sweetheart...
"with love...
"Aloha...
"I love you...
"with my whole body...
"from the bottom of my heart
"Keep that smile...
"on your lips
"Brush the tears from your eye"
"One more aloha..."
Relax your shoulders...
What's the matter?
Nothing to be shy about Don't keep your teacher waiting!
Let's go buy the magazine when it comes out
I'll treat it like a treasure
And stash it away from the coal
Right
Sorry to keep you waiting Let's take this picture
Come on, where's your pose?
Hatsuko, your glasses!
Shoot, forgot about that No wonder I can see clearly
Excuse me, miss...
you'll need to...
Sanae
Thanks for inviting me
What?
Okay, pose!
What a dump
You sunk pretty low this time
Little present
Had to get this address from your mother
Thanks to her shitty writing and wrong info, took me a while to find you
If you're here for the money, I already gave it to my mother
Yeah, she gave me the money
Problem is, you're still way short
Who're you?
Beat it
Who the hell are these guys?
And you?
What, you want some?
Oh, I see
Listen, her mom's just terrible
She won't pay us back
Can you talk to her?
Cut it out, please
This has nothing to do with you, so leave
I can't just leave
Please, just go
Please
I'll be back soon, alright?
Go fetch, loser
At SKD, I was one of the Eight Peaches, you know
Heard of 'em?
I guess not
With a spotlight as big as the sun on me,
I used to think I was special
Funny, huh?
What am I doing here anyway?
Just go
Not used to having anyone be nice to me, you know
Termination Notice Mr. Nakamura, thank you so much for your service
Mr. Nakamura, thank you so much for your service
Mr. Owada, thank you so much for your service
Next is Mr. Kimura...
Seiji, thanks for everything all these years
Thank you so much
After thirty years,
one stinking piece of paper to say goodbye, huh?
I am so sorry
Next, Mr. Hasegawa...
Look! How's this?
You look pretty, sis!
You look pretty!
Pretty, huh? C'mon, dance with me
Oh, I forgot my headpiece Hold on a sec, okay?
Ta-da!
Daddy...
This here, um, it's an authentic...
Tahitian...
You little... What the hell do you think you're wearing!
Shame on you!
Let me through
Where's your sis?
In there
Open up!
Sanae...
Please don't worry It's my fault, really
How can you say that!
My dad got fired today
And he came home to find me dancing around and all, so...
I'm kicking his ass
Move!
Kimura!
There you are!
You asshole!
Let go!
Heard it's freezing up in Yubari
How about you stay, work as a dancer, and send them money?
No way, my sisters can't do anything without me
I'll quit, too
You were the one that got me started, anyway
Maybe I'll start coal dressing tomorrow
If you're being serious,
I'll quit being your friend
If you really do that,
I won't ever forgive you
It was short, but it was a good dream while it lasted
And I'm happy with that
Yup... I'm happy
You're gonna be a star, and I'm gonna brag
I'll tell 'em, "I knew her since we were babies!"
"We were in the same picture in a magazine!"
That's...
my dream now
Thanks for everything
Take care
Stay warm
Hear Yubari's colder than here,
so take care of your body
Yes, and thank you for everything
Kimiko's still not here...
She's not good at this stuff
Please don't cry You'll get scolded again
Ms. Hirayama
What're you doing?
Oh, come on!
Ms. Hirayama!
Thank you for everything!
I...
That was the best time of my life!
Well, then...
Alright, then
Good luck
Take care
Thank you so much
Thank you...
Good luck!
See you, Kimiko!
See you!
See you!
See you!
See you!
See you!
See you!
1, 2, 3, 4... 5, 6, 7, 8...
ami, ami...
1, 2, 3, 4... 2, 2, 3, 4...
3, 2, 3, 4... 4, 2, 3, 4!
Your heart's not in it
You'll be in front of an audience tomorrow
You don't have to remind me
I don't think you get it
You think Sanae will be happy with you right now?
Just try and smile
I can't smile like an idiot right now!
You have to!
No matter how tough it gets, a pro has to smile on the stage
Then go dance yourself!
Being a pro's about fake smiles? You couldn't even out it in Tokyo!
You're an outsider, you don't understand!
Kimiko, what are you doing?
Don't worry It's the best remedy
Numbnuts, who said to down it?
Nice and warm now
You eating okay? Looking all pale...
Eating better than at home
Yeah?
How's mom? As usual?
The company changed the retiring age
They're forcing Mom to retire next spring
What're you gonna do?
Nothing you need to worry about
Don't come back home until you turn pro
You made your decision
Now believe in your teacher and see it through
Got it?
Say,
when I'm a star, you want me to buy you anything?
Man...
Between you, Mom and that teacher...
you women are tough!
Kimiko's here! Kimiko!
Hurry, Kimiko!
Come on!
Quick!
Thank god...
Good enough?
No more tardiness. Hurry and get in
Kimiko, over here
Alright, we're taking off!
At last we begin our publicity tour today!
It's your chance to spread our name...
to every single corner of Japan!
The dancers you're about to see are nearly all coal miner's daughters...
Shut up and start!
Of course, of course
Well, let's get the music started!
1, 2, 3, 4!
Where's my uli uli?
Come on, let's go You ready?
Kimiko...
Kimiko
Kimiko!
What?
Don't worry, the audience's a bunch of country bumpkins, too
Come on, let's go everyone!
Sayuri, stop talking to the wall Let's go!
Country bumpkins...
Enough dancing! Now strip!
Take it off!
Sayuri!
Sayuri!
C'mon!
Get serious!
Screw you, old geezer!
Quit throwing stuff! They're doing their best!
Cheer up, okay?
I... had a thorn stuck in my heel
I didn't say anything
Not like you were moving well, either!
Don't accuse her
Cut it out, it's embarrassing
You're the "leader" who picked a fight with the audience!
Oh, please! You're all acting like sissies!
Kimiko didn't do anything! Quit fighting over me!
No one's fighting over you!
Then what? You have a problem, say it to my face!
Why you...!
Shut up!
You're unbelievable...
I'm getting off!
Stop the bus
I said let me off!
Stop it, that's dangerous!
"One Mine, One Family" my ass!
If you're not doing well, can't you at least help each other or something?
If you don't have more pride, then go ahead and quit!
I'm embarrassed just watching!
Ms. Hirayama...
Ms. Hirayama...
It was my fault...
Please forgive me...
We won't fight anymore...
Knock it off
Everyone wake up
You're all looking dead
Let's try a cheer
Let's do it!
Let's do it...
Let's do it!
Louder! Let's do it!
Let's do it
Hula Girls!
Hula Girl!
Let's do it!
Let's do it!
Hula Girls!
Hula Girl!
Sayuri...
We'll see you there!
For 1,000 yen per family of four, come enjoy a Hawaiian paradise!
The grand opening is on the 16th
Christina, you cold?
You must be freezing
Hang in there, now
I'm here to protect you
Hula Dancers Blossom in Coal Mine
From Folk Dance to Hula Dance: Spirit of Miners' Daughters Win Hearts
Joban Hawaiian Center's Rousing Publicity Tour Continues
Wonder how Sanae's doing
I'm sure she's doing fine
Yeah...
What keeps you going?
I've got nowhere to stay
I don't believe you You're too pretty for that
Pretty or not, I get kicked out wherever I go
Just like the coal miners
Well then, you can stay in Iwaki from now on
I thought I was an "outsider"
Oh, don't be mean to me
Ms. Hirayama...
Nothing
Be careful!
Almost there!
Let 'em through!
Mommy, you're cheating
Not cheating It's customer service
You guys, I need your attention
Listen up!
There was a roof-fall accident at the mine this morning
We don't have details yet,
but among the victims, there was a family member...
of one of us
My dad and brother had the day off, I think
I'm sure they're fine...
Sayuri...
It doesn't mean he's already passed away
Pull it together
You're all professionals now
But asking them to smile and dance in this situation is a bit...
So not being there for a parent is professional?
That's right
So you're saying we have to smile even at a time like this?
There's no way
I can't do that
Kimiko, say something
You're the leader
Ms. Hirayama...
Go home if you have to
Stay if you have what it takes
Or that's what I might have said before...
Let's go home
Get packed up
I want to dance
I want to dance
Sayuri...
Please let me dance
I'm sure my dad would've said the same thing
So please let me dance!
Please let me dance!
Let's dance
Everyone, let's dance!
Yeah
Let's dance!
Well, might as well...
Uncle...
Where's Dad?
Up 'til his last breath,
he kept calling your name over and over
How could you!
It's over now
Just go to him
This way
You imbeciles! Is it really more important to dance...
than being there for your parent?
I'm the one who told them to dance
Please don't blame them
But...
Unbelievable
Yoshimoto, is she for real?
You'll pay for this!
How could you!
Please just go home
Mom, you don't understand...
I'm asking you, please go home
You don't know jack about this town!
This ain't a place for a woman like you!
Just go back to Tokyo!
I understand
Ms. Hirayama...
Just one thing...
You say the Hawaiian's destroying the town,
but these girls have put in a lot of effort...
just to save this town
And now they're fine professional dancers
So on the grand opening,
please go see what they've accomplished
That's all I ask
Ms. Hirayama...
Don't you want to see the girls before you go?
This is your moment of truth, too
If this town manages to become Hawaii, everything will be fine
Everyone will be happy
Don't worry
Those girls...
will do just fine without me
Do you really have to go?
Mr. Yoshimoto
Thanks for everything, really
It's nothing...
I'll leave the rest to you
Please,
take care of the girls
A heck of a woman you are now
Take care
Look at you now
I'm begging you, please!
What's going on?
The idiot's asking for our stoves to keep the palm trees from dying
Stoves?
The warm water pipes aren't here yet, and the trees are withering
If I warm 'em up with some coal stoves, they just might survive
That's why we kept saying...
this freezing place ain't gonna turn into Hawaii
If we give up now, everything will go to waste
All the greetings the front desk people practiced,
all the hula dancing them girls were practicing...
It'll all go down the drain!
Please!
Can't the union do something?
Cut it out
I'm begging you!
You've gotta do something! Please!
To Kimiko Tanigawa
From Sanae Kimura Yubari City
Kimiko, how are you?
Thanks
Of course
Mom
What're you doing?
You can't tell? I'm collecting stoves
Why?
Chiyo!
You siding with Hawaii now?
You're head of our women's association
Chiyo, have you gone mad?
My husband...
kept mining and mining, saying it's for the country, and died in the mine
He was a great miner all right
I used to think...
working meant gritting in a dark hole even if it meant life or death,
but I'm starting to think, maybe it ain't so bad...
doing work dancing like that, entertaining folks
Mom...
It's too late for me,
but maybe those girls...
can create a world where you can smile and work
I'm not crushing their dreams just because some trees are dying!
Please, let them borrow some stoves!
Let them borrow some stoves!
Please loan us your stoves!
Let them borrow some stoves!
Please loan us your stoves!
Please!
Take mine
Thank you
Thanks!
Hang in there, Christina
We're almost there!
Let's do it!
Sorry to keep you
Over here
Not too close or it'll catch fire
Ms. Hirayama!
Where is she?
There!
Ms. Hirayama!
Ms. Hirayama!
Over here! Ms. Hirayama!
You can't be serious
Ms. Hirayama...
Ms. Hirayama!
Let's go!
C'mon, Kimiko She's leaving soon
Kimiko, hurry!
"Brush the tears from your eye...
"I love you...
"To you sweetheart"
Ms. Hirayama!
Unbelievable
You numbnuts!
You too!
I'm so glad...
You're so soft...
Hawaiian Center: Welcome to Paradise
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand opening...
of Joban Hawaiian Center, where it's always summertime!
As you may know, there was a time when coal was called black diamond
But today,
a new diamond will be born on this very land
Without further ado,
introducing the Hula Girls!
You ain't getting past this point!
Look, that broad's up to her neck in debt
Got it? Now move
Go Mommy!
Look, that's my mommy up there
Damn right!
Everyone okay?
Listen up
Don't worry about failure, don't worry about mistakes
Just go out there and give it everything you've got!
One more thing
Wish I'm out there with you
From the bottom of my heart
Isn't this awesome?
Go...
Hula Girl!
Kimiko
Mom...
Let's do it
Ten years later in 1976, Joban Mine was shut down
Over 4,400 were dismissed
318 dancers have taken the stage over the 40 years
Ms. Hirayama, now over 70, still teaches there
Matsuyuki Yasuko
Toyokawa Etsushi
Aoi Yu
Yamazaki Shizuyo
Takahashi Katsumi
Kishibe Ittoku
Fuji Sumiko
Executive Producers Lee Bong-cu Kawai Hiroshi Hosono Yoshiaki
Producer Ishihara Hitomi
Music Jake Shimabukuro (Sony Music Japan International)
Written by Lee Sang-il and Habara Daisuke
Produced by Cine Qua Non in association with Happinet and S-D-P
Directed by Lee Sang-il
English Subtitles by Taro Goto
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