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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....

June 1978. One year after the premiere in the U.S.,

Star Wars came to Japan.

Breaking all stereotypes of conventional sci-fi, the film achieved critical acclaim.

This is the tale of a teenager who, inspired by Star Wars,

decided to make his own movie.

Kurita.

Hiroshi Kurita!

What are you doing?

What's this?

A spaceship!

Looks great from this angle!

You look like an idiot.

Haven't you seen Star Wars?

Sci-fi? I've no interest.

It's like nothing you've seen.

It's got gigantic ships...

Whatever. Concentrate on class!

Ignore the idiot.

But my spaceship...

You'll become an idiot too!

Precisely!

Let's quiet down.

Wilhelm II ascended the throne.

This occurred in the year 1888.

- Remember this date. - (Idiot)

- That ship was huge! - How'd they shoot it?

Let's see it again.

Sure, but I've decided something.

What?

I'll film it myself.

Make a movie?

Something like that.

Didn't you give that up?

Starring

Yoshio Ozawa Hiroshi Murata

Directed by Hiroshi Kurita

It's a bear!

Jaws was groundbreaking with its killer shark.

But we were ahead of “Grizzly.”

I don't mind being called a copycatter.

I tried to make a scary movie but everyone laughed.

How dare you eat Murata!

Don't laugh.

I laugh every time.

I know I don't have any talent.

But I want to film that spaceship.

Not big at all.

It says we need a wide-angle lens to make objects look big.

But our camera's widest angle is 7.5 mm.

We can't change lenses.

You'll be late if you don't eat fast!

No good! No good!

Wow! Look how big it is!

Right? With this, we can make our ship.

Let's do it!

Here're some images.

Like that?

Cool!

Try moving it.

Ready?

It's gigantic!

Really?

Amazing.

Massive!

- We got it! - Great!

But we're visible...so is the camera.

What to do?

- We're in space. - We got this.

- Let's shoot it. - Okay!

Ready...

And... Action!

Got the tip...

Center...

The engine...

Now it's red.

Cut!

It looked like a huge battleship.

We did it!

When can we see it?

It'll take three days to develop.

- I can't wait! - Me too!

Hayashi Camera Shop

- Welcome. - Is it ready?

Got the receipt?

Here it is.

It's ready. Wait a moment.

Here it is.

Wow! The ZC-1000!

This is the one!

What?

They want 100,000 yen for it!

It's definitely worth the price.

Top-of-the-line with 10X zoom.

Ah, you know. But that's not all.

Check it out.

High-speed 72fps, single-frame, and reverse shooting.

- Reverse? - Yes!

The film runs in reverse.

Whoa.

I'm working here in order to afford it. So, don't buy it!

We can't even afford second-hand.

Obviously.

Do you make movies?

At the university.

We make movies too!

What kind?

Like Star Wars!

Star Wars? Like with spaceships?

That's right.

Okay, let's check it out.

What is this?

The film is overexposed.

You used auto mode?

Auto?

Huh? You're telling me you don't know the basics?

The needle in the viewfinder indicates the exposure.

Take a look.

It's at the top.

When the needle moves left, the exposure opens up.

As the ship gets closer, the needle moves right, closing the exposure.

It does.

In short, you adjust the exposure to the ship's position.

To adjust it, lightly press the shutter.

And the exposure's locked.

Ready?

Ready.

Ready.

Action!

Whoa!

It's huge!

Nice! Looks cool.

A helluva ship!

Amazing.

Well done.

Nice shot.

So, what's the story?

Huh?

The film's story.

What's going on with the ship?

Uh...

It's sci-fi, right? Tell me.

We only thought about this.

You're kidding. What's the point?

Make a film!

Next up is

what to do for this year's Cultural Festival.

It's time we make a decision.

Suggestions, anybody?

The film?

Why not?

Summer vacation's approaching, let's pick a topic and committee members.

Doesn't anyone have an idea?

You thought this doesn't concern you seniors?

Me too, actually...

Can't we just skip it?

Negative.

Aren't seniors exempt from school clubs?

That's because of exams. This is your last festival.

I've an idea.

Yes, Yoshida?

A haunted house!

We did that last year. No way!

Right, making it easy as we know what to prepare.

He has a point.

We scared everyone with that black curtain, and...!

We were all happy!

You mean yourself, touching all the girls.

He touched me all over!

Haunted house denied!

- Then what? - Is there another idea.

Anyone?

It's decided then.

As our only choice, we'll go with the haunted...

Excuse me.

Yes, Hiroshi?

A movie.

We should make a movie.

A movie?

Right, you shot one in junior high.

Really?

I was in it, too. That parody...

This time it'll be sci-fi. Just like Star Wars!

Star Wars? Give me a break!

We already did a test.

It looks great, right?

It sure does!

Get real.

Right, make a movie.

Anybody else?

Let's pick one of these.

Who in their right mind would agree to a movie?

Let's find out.

Those for a movie.

Haunted house wins!

No haunted house.

For real.

The girls are in?

I'm for the movie.

We have a majority.

Hold on!

Hey, hey, hey! Are you people nuts?

You can kiss summer vacation goodbye.

Really?

This is our last summer vacation.

You want to blow it?

What do you even mean by a movie like Star Wars?

What's it about?

We're all ears, right?

A movie like Star Wars, right?

It's just an idea.

The actors?

The story?

The adversary?

You have nothing.

Will you be responsible for its completion?

Back off, Yoshida. We'll figure that stuff out.

The only ones who want to do this are these two.

Here's what we'll do.

Hiroshi and Yoshio will prepare an outline and present it to us next week.

If they fail, we'll go with the haunted house.

Sound fair?

The decision will be made next week.

Thank you very much.

That went well.

About the story...

Hold it a sec.

Excuse me, Natsumi.

Thanks for agreeing on the movie.

I'm not into the haunted house.

Wait!

What?

Can you be the heroine?

What?

Be the heroine!

Don't get me wrong.

I just don't want the haunted house. I've no time for movies.

Let's go.

What a refusal.

Serves him right.

Tough crowd.

Tsuyoshi, you voted for us.

What do you have?

Just a spaceship.

And?

That's it.

- Better than expected. - Right? It's great!

Star Wars was truly great.

But a movie is more than just a single cut.

That's true.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind Star Wars - The Art of Special Effects

For starters, movies are not just special effects.

Then what?

Story.

A good script can produce a bad film.

But a bad script never makes a good movie.

Who said that?

Akira Kurosawa.

You're a movie fan?

Incidentally, Lucas and Spielberg are fans of Kurosawa.

Star Wars is a tribute to The Hidden Fortress.

Hidden what?

Isn't this the camp film?

Yeah... Let's watch it.

- Do we have to? - Come on!

Produced by the PR Committee

You were in the committee.

It took guts.

Standing up to offer to shoot the trip on 8mm.

And at the school's expense.

They let you keep the film?

Nobody wants to watch it.

True.

It's Nitta!

Looks good.

Natsumi was with PR, too.

Natsumi Yamashita... She's cute.

Is she?

- It's boring. I'll rewind it. - I want to watch!

- Whatever. - What?

She's a tough one. She'd make a good heroine.

It's why you want her?

Sure...

Check it out!

Funny.

A bit gross, though.

Didn't the camera shop guy mention reverse shooting?

That's it!

Invaders from outer space come to Earth and reverse time.

The title is...

Time Reverse?

Yes.

Time starts to flow backwards.

There's such a camera function.

But the heroes won't be affected.

In a world where everything is reversed, only the main characters move normally.

Do you know how we'll do this?

Characters are normal. Everyone else is backwards?

That means...

They'll walk in reverse!

“What is the truth behind the ships and what are they after?”

Sounds good.

Then?

Then?

And then what?

What's their intention?

- Still working on it. - Oh, come on.

That's the point!

Do you have an idea?

I don't really know sci-fi.

If you were to ask me... Right...

With film, I think theme is most important.

- Theme? - Yes.

I mean, the message.

For example, the meaning of life, or the importance of peace.

- This isn't like that. - Just examples.

In the end, viewers should be left with something.

You'll be using the school's budget, so you must shoot something of value.

With a story related to you.

It can't just be a copy of Star Wars.

What's theme mean?

What's the theme of Star Wars?

Being cool is enough.

No. I agree with the teacher.

What?

You like Godzilla, right?

It's not just about special effects.

It's a masterpiece with an anti-nuclear theme.

Really?

You liked the NHK Shounen Drama Series?

Why do you think it was captivating without special effects?

- The stories were interesting? - Right!

They had messages.

“Time Traveler” was about unrequited love.

“Mysterious Transfer Student” was about the fear of nuclear war.

See.

Even sci-fi needs to have a theme.

What'll our theme be?

What's the reason behind time reverse?

To alter history.

Humanity is on the verge of extinction due to pollution and war.

To stop this and survive, they need to reset history.

A reflection of our modern age!

The aliens are helping the humans?

No, we of today will disappear.

That sucks.

So, the main character has to stop the aliens.

We got it.

The next thing we have to think about is...

Why aren't the characters changing?

In short, a beam from the spaceship has created a barrier that

protects the main character from the effects of the barrier.

I see.

Why would aliens do this?

- That's... - What's this?

A single guy as the lead?

I want Yoshio for the part.

Shouldn't there be two?

Huh?

We need a heroine.

That's why I asked Natsumi.

She'd be perfect, but she declined.

Wait.

- Let's get yakisoba. - Sounds good.

Takoyaki sounds good too.

Natsumi?

What's wrong?

Ah, sorry.

What's this?

Murakawa's band needs a vocalist.

Murakawa?

The left-back guy.

- The bandana guy? - Yeah.

You think she's interested?

Probably...

she's eager to do something for the festival.

Maybe.

No doubt that's why she raised her hand.

To get her, we need...

What?

A story that'll knock her dead.

That's easy to say...

It's greatly improved.

The cultural criticism is clearer.

The concept that human evolution went awry is convincing.

It's fine up to here, but something's missing.

That is?

Do you know what the most important part of a story is?

Character evolution.

How the lead changes. From the first to last scene.

I see!

You see...

It's all in this book.

Wanna read?

No thanks.

Are you sure?

As usual, our teacher's advice is hard to digest.

Who will play the heroine?

We asked Natsumi.

Natsumi... Good choice!

She already refused us once.

But he's going to write such a scenario that

she'll be unable to refuse.

No pressure, huh...?

Why do the aliens protect the main couple?

Do you have any ideas?

They want to talk to them?

And?

The couple want to ruin their plans, no?

So, there must be a scene where they talk.

Right.

Why would aliens do that?

To take a human sample.

Didn't they already do that?

That's why they want to redo evolution.

Right... And if not for research, then for a personal motive.

- Personal motive. - For example?

They're lonely.

No one would buy it. Something more sci-fi.

Think it up by yourself!

Sci-fi...?

Okay, forget about aliens and go for cybernetic intelligence.

Cybernetic intelligence?

Yes. Self-awakening. Like 2001: A Space Odyssey.

And?

Do you know HAL 9000?

At the end of June, 1914 came the succession of the Austrian throne.

You did it.

Now it's up to Natsumi.

Apparently, she applied to be the vocalist.

Then it's over!

She failed the audition.

This means?

We've got a chance.

She's here.

You can do it.

Natsumi...

I know it's late.

Here's the scenario.

I...

Please read it first.

Then refuse if you want.

Good morning, students.

Obey the traffic rules so as not to encounter any accidents.

Please be on guard and be careful.

Next, regarding the response to suspicious behavior.

If you are exposed to any suspicious activities,

ensure your safety and then promptly notify the school.

It may be difficult to keep a cool head in a situation like this,

but, by responding appropriately and promptly, damage can...

Murata, you take it from here.

As stated last week, today we'll decide about the festival.

- Hiroshi? - Yes.

Please tell us your movie idea.

Well... First off...

The title is...

Ta-da!

Time Reverse.

A sci-fi tale of time going backwards.

The main characters are Kurio and Emi.

One Sunday, the high schoolers are on a date.

I want to have a date too!

No chance in hell!

Displeased with the clumsy Kurio, Emi gets angry and runs off.

Then!

Time suddenly starts moving in reverse.

People and cars begin to move backwards.

Only Kurio and Emi aren't affected.

Why?

You'll know later.

A roar from above!

A ship from space attacks!

The spaceship lands on Earth.

Kurio and Emi run but are enveloped in light.

They are taken to the ship, which begins to talk to them.

The ship talks? Not the aliens?

Right! It has an artificial brain that was programmed by aliens.

And then?

The spaceship's aim is...

“Human Evolution Correction Plan."

People messed up!

People have made many mistakes.

If nothing is done, pollution and war will kill us off. To stop this...

their plan is to reset history and start us over again.

The barrier around Kurio and Emi prevent them from the time-reversal effect.

But why?

Why are they spared?

The ship is lonely.

On the way to Earth,

it developed a sense of self.

Before executing its plan, the ship wants to converse with someone.

- I see. - No, you don't!

At our present rate!

At our present rate, we are doomed to extinction.

Kurio rushes in! However...

Kurio's action thwarts the alien's plan and everything is restored.

That's quite a shortcut, no?

That's for later.

We welcome ideas.

You've no idea.

Everything goes back.

Kurio and Emi's memories are erased.

Emi fell in love with Kurio's resourcefulness.

This is forgotten. They return to the point where she is angry with him.

Whoa. That's sad.

Kurio saved the Earth, but no one, including himself, remembers it.

She leaves him sad and lonely.

The end.

I still don't fully understand but what drive you have.

It seems like fun!

Hold on there!

Who's gonna star?

Kurio will be played by Yoshio.

Sure... What about the heroine?

The heroine...

Without one,

you don't got a movie!

Seems someone's already been asked.

Natsumi.

Are you up for it?

I...

- Don't force yourself. - I'll do it!

Looks like you lost.

It's decided.

- Murata. - Yes!

It looks like we'll make a movie. Okay?

Sounds good.

Right on!

The first shot is a profile of the two panning out from the sea.

Kurio needs to come across as pathetic.

- Feeling hopeless. - Exactly.

Let's give it a try.

Test.

And, action.

Fade in.

Cut!

Come on.

- Not so hard with the focus. - Sorry.

Good acting. Let's do another test.

Once more!

Got the lines down?

I memorized them but...

Let's try it.

Okay.

Test.

And...

Action!

- Kurio, what's wrong? - Nothing.

Your mind was far off.

Mild was the right choice.

Huh?

Was the vegetable curry good?

Yeah.

Keema curry was good but a bit too spicy.

I wasn't sure but I did make the right choice.

Shouldn't you be thinking about something else?

Like where we should go as it's Sunday and we're together.

The past is gone. Think about the future.

You always do this.

Cut!

Great. That was great!

Maybe I was too bitchy.

Not at all. We need him to look indecisive and hopeless.

But he just seems pathetic.

This guy's gonna save the world.

Most important in a film is

how a character changes between the first and last scenes.

Who told you that?

But everyone loses their memory.

How does he grow up?

She has a point.

But viewers know I saved the world.

I guess so.

Let's think about it later.

For now, let's continue.

This is a take.

A take.

Ready...

Action!

Hello!

Nice smell.

I suggest normal curry.

Okay, I'll get it.

Looks good.

Medium-sized curry.

Sure.

Same for me.

Large for me.

Medium or large?

Medium.

Another medium.

3 mediums, 1 large.

- Yes. - Will do.

I wanted the cutlet topping.

We've no budget.

Isn't the school paying?

Just for film.

Still, they want us to be careful.

Is film expensive?

Yeah, it is.

So, we can't fail.

Right...

Your acting is good.

It really is.

You were in the other film, no?

I was the lead then too.

I want to see it!

- Let's watch it! - Forget that one!

Was shooting fun?

Not sure yet.

I guess so.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Large.

Perhaps we can start from here.

We'll shoot from over there.

I want you to walk backwards.

- Walk backwards from here. - Like this?

- Right. - Seriously?

It looks unnatural.

Didn't the other camera have the reverse function?

The ZC-1000 didn't work out.

No way you can borrow this!

You're just a kid!

Just a kid? What'll you do?

You normally shoot like this, right? So, take your camera and...

Like this.

You shoot upside down. When editing, you switch the start and end of the shot.

I didn't know that.

Test! Take your position!

Ready...

Action!

Ah! I'm sorry!

Ready... Action!

Don't follow me!

Cut!

Okay!

That's much better.

More tape.

That's it. The ship will be up there.

The mask's good.

We have it!

Oh! It's perfect!

The masked area is above the building.

Ready? And... action!

- Very cool. - Looks great!

The composite worked.

Nice special effect.

Like a real sci-fi movie.

The next problem will be

the ship interiors.

Where will you do this?

In the school's common room. It's painted white.

A friend works at a supermarket. I'll get some Styrofoam.

Thanks!

We'll put on max light and overexposure it.

This scene has issues.

The intelligence is only a voice.

I said it's better than something lame looking.

This is a lot of talking. It'll bore the audience.

Does it have to be the ship?

- That means? - For example,

it uses the image of the lead. Sort of like the Monster from the Id.

Don't you know Forbidden Planet?

Like Kurio's projection?

Right! For example, the guise of a girl.

But Kurio is in love with Emi.

How about another Emi?

Nice! That's it! Another Emi!

This'll make it real sci-fi. I can see it!

- For real. - Just imagine!

This is the other Emi?

Yes, a vision by the cybernetic intelligence.

But for Kurio, it'll still be Emi's image?

Should I talk normally or differently?

I wonder.

Like when Alien Baltan took over Arashi.

That's it! Let's do it that way.

Okay. You ready?

Let's shoot it.

And...

Action!

- Who are you? - Yes, who?!

Why do you look like me?

I am a cybernetic intelligence. This is a temporary body.

I created it from his mind.

Cut.

Okay.

- Did you rewind it? - Yeah.

Well?

I look okay?

- Good. - Splendid.

How I imagined.

Shoot it already.

Let's do it.

- On your marks? - Yes.

Okay, then.

And... Action.

- Who are you? - Yes, who?!

Why do you look like me?

I am a cybernetic intelligence.

This is a temporary body.

I created it from his mind.

The spaceship is very big.

How big?

It starts around here and stretches back there.

I should be looking from the back to here?

Yeah.

Let's shoot!

- All set? - Yeah!

This okay?

Okay! Go back to your initial positions.

Got it!

Looks cool.

Are you ready?

Ready...

And...

Action!

Here's when you get taken by the ship.

I'll make a lot of ship sounds.

Yes! Like that!

- Framing fine? - I think so.

- Wanna try? - Really?

Sure.

I've been watching you.

Go for it.

My cameraman debut.

- Good luck! - I got this.

This is a take!

- Got it! - A take.

Ready!

Action!

Cut!

We'll shoot the landscape, so move!

- We need the landscape! - What's that mean?

I did it.

Why the landscape?

The reason is...

Scene 9: Vacant lot by sea

Hey, Yasuyuki!

There you are!

Thanks for today.

- We just ordered. - It's on you.

- Right. - Everyone's dressed nice.

Is that Yoshida?

Yo!

You're gonna make a part for me. Well?

Well?

Well?

Well?

Sure.

- Sure? - Absolutely sure!

Eat a lot.

Count on me!

Here goes.

A take!

Ready...

Action!

Stuff your face.

More, more.

To your heart's content.

Cut.

You okay?

They see the barrier for the first time.

When you touch Murata, I'll surprise you!

You'll surprise me, right?

I will. I'll make a sound like this.

Right! Like that!

And... Action!

- What do you want to do? - Let's eat.

- Okay, let's. - I'm hungry.

- I want omelet rice. - Omelet rice?

- Let's eat together. - Sounds good!

What happened?

No good! I can't touch him!

It appears!

Something's surrounding us!

Cut!

Good!

Let's shoot it!

That was a test?

Scene 6: Cafeteria

This is how I see the last scene.

Reset, everything goes back in time.

Emi leaves Kurio behind.

He's all alone.

I've got an idea for a new ending.

Irritated, Kurio goes to kick a can on the ground.

Kurio, thinking to kick the can!

Kurio, thinking about something.

This shot's important.

He's deep within his thoughts.

He remembers?

No...more like a vague recollection.

Put your foot slowly on the ground.

Kurio picks up the can.

Looks around, spots the trash can.

Throws it away!

Just pretend.

Thrown.

In this cut, the camera goes from the can toward Kurio.

And in the end...

- Kurio fades away. - Walk forward.

The credits roll over his retreating figure.

One thing's not clear.

What?

How has he changed?

That's...

So, instead of kicking the can, he throws it in the trash?

It's not that.

That's a part of it.

His memory lost, he returns to the present.

But something remains.

There's something there.

Do you understand?

His life in no good. Something inside tells him he needs to change.

He doesn't kick.

Cut.

Like that?

You don't need to express much. We'll show the change via camera work.

Let's shoot it.

Hello.

Welcome.

Hello.

Medium, please.

- Me too. - I'll have a large.

- Same here. - Will do!

Just one more shot.

- It went fast. - Yeah.

We'll finish today?

We still need to add some effects.

Yoshio has one more scene.

Natsumi has finished her part.

- But I'll stay to the end. - Thanks.

Let's wrap this up!

- Not so fast. - To the left.

The lighting's tough.

I want to get more lens flare.

We're waiting for lens flare!

It's the last shot.

Oh, right.

I wanted to give this to you.

- What is it? - Look.

It's from camp.

I was made to be on the PR staff.

You applied yourself, right?

Why? To use the camera?

The other reason was...

you were there.

We have the light!

Let's do it!

- Here we go! - Roger!

Ready!

And... Action!

Cut!

Cut!

Cut!

He can't hear you.

Did you get it?

Yeah.

A good ending shot?

Yeah.

That's good.

Good job!

We got it done.

- Yoshida. - Here.

- Yotsuyanagi. - Here.

- Watanabe. - Here.

That's everyone.

Well, Kurita. How's the movie?

There are still some effects left but we're mostly done.

Great. You worked hard, Natsumi.

Well...

I'm in it too!

You ate spaghetti!

I'm looking forward to the final product.

It's the finishing touches that decide everything.

Nice way to put it.

Nice.

First scene.

- Well-acted. - Don't get cocky.

Huh? It's out of focus.

It's reversed!

The letters are reversed.

Why?

Since the emulsion is reversed, the focus is shifted by the thickness.

So, during the screening, adjust the projector.

What a drag!

The reverse image?

You flipped it over and reversed the left and right ends, so it's reversed.

I want to show you a film.

This.

- What is this? - It's amazing.

Cine-calligraphy animation. You draw directly on the film.

You can really do that?

Great, no?

It's a tank.

How long did it take?

Is this even possible?

It's all drawn on 8mm film.

I'd love to see how it's done.

Glad you guys dig it.

- Look here. - That was great.

Don't touch!

It's done directly onto the film.

Can't believe it!

- End, end, end. - What detail!

My friend did it. He's a genius.

- A genius? - Yes.

Introduce us!

I figured as much. I've invited him here today!

Thank you very much!

Hello...

Oh, he's here. He's come.

Over here.

Attention everybody!

Let me introduce you to the prodigy of calligraphy animation...

The god himself... Shindo!

Hello there.

A little lower.

- Not completely in the water. - Okay! It's disappeared!

And, action!

When will you finish? I can't use the bathroom!

We're shooting. Hold on!

Do you boys plan on missing school?

Get up! You'll be late!

You'll be late for school!

It was a political order after the Treaty of Versailles...

Kurita! Ozawa!

Sasaki!

Wake him!

What time is it?

Hey there!

That's your previous movie!

Wow!

You draw well.

What a shock!

Is this a collection?

You like kaiju?

I'd no idea.

You made it?

It's great! What is it?

It's hard!

It's amazing.

Where's Yoshio? We have to do dubbing.

Right... He got sick.

Huh? Does this mean we can't record?

I'll do the voice of Kurio.

- Yep. - Is it okay?

Can you do it?

No problem.

Rolling.

- Kurio, is something wrong? - Nothing.

Your mind was far off.

Mild was the right choice.

Huh?

Was the vegetable curry good?

Keema curry was good but a bit too spicy.

I wasn't sure but I did make the right choice.

Shouldn't you be thinking about something else?

Like where we should go as it's Sunday and we're together.

The past is gone. Think about the future.

You always do this.

Thanks.

Oh, right.

What about the soundtrack?

I thought to use something from my record collection.

How about some original music?

Original?

Murakawa's band might help.

Murakawa?

He said he could help.

You still haven't told Yoshio?

I forgot.

- She gone? - Yeah.

I gotta hit the head!

You could've just said you wanted to do it yourself.

Whatever.

What to do?

What's up?

It's that...

Murakawa said he'll compose the soundtrack.

I knew it...

What?

I heard Natsumi recently started managing Murakawa's band.

- Really? - Yeah.

Well?

It'd be great to have timed music.

What to do?

Nice vibe, no?

Nice vibe, no?

Nice vibe!!

This is the theme song? It's cool.

It's kinda sad.

I'll also use it for the last scene.

I think it's about right.

There you go.

Let's shoot the titles.

I'll take it with me.

How's it with Natsumi?

- What do you mean? - Her and Murakawa.

I thought you two would hook up.

I...

You fine with this?

Let's shoot the title and wrap it up!

London Navy Army Reduction Conference.

Showa Crisis, Manchurian Incident.

These led to the rapid political restructuralization...

People should fix their mistakes by themselves.

I'm sorry, Kurio. I was mean to you.

I'll never forget how you saved the world!

Sorry.

You were late.

- Now we have to start over. - Sorry.

- Next time curry's on me! - With cutlet!

Cutlet curry? Let it be!

There was a trial to reach peace with the Soviet Union through negotiations.

However...

in February 1945, in Yalta, located on the Crimean Peninsula...

School Festival

Now Playing: Time Reverse

- Incredible. - You said it.

Guys! Did you finish it?

To lure an audience, we all hung posters all over the place.

“We all?”

Everyone!

Come in!

They're here!

You finish?

- Yeah. - Right on!

Let's see it!

- What about the audience? - Oh, right.

- Let's get them. - Let's go!

You guys get ready. Everyone, help them!

Natsumi's not here.

Let's start?

Yeah.

Start the show!

Introduce the film!

Say a few words!

Do I have to?

Look! Here comes the director!

Let's see...

We just finished the movie this very morning.

I'm not even sure what kind of film it is.

Brace up, Director!

Loosen up!

In the beginning, I wanted to shoot a movie like Star Wars.

But it became something different as I made it.

I'd like to find out together what kind of film it is.

Whoa! That's cool!

A third year, C Class Production

- Kurio, what's wrong? - Nothing.

Your mind was far off.

Mild was the right choice.

Huh?

Was the vegetable curry good?

Yeah...

Keema curry was good but a bit too spicy.

I wasn't sure but I did make the right choice.

Shouldn't you be thinking about something else?

Like where we should go as it's Sunday and we're together.

The past is gone.

Think about the future. You always do this.

Time Reverse

Starring

Yoshio Ozawa Natsumi Yamashita

Hitoshi Yoshida Hiroshi Murata Hiroko Kanno

Staff

Music by Makoto Murakawa and Jupiter

Written and Directed by Hiroshi Kurita

So, where do you want to go?

Let's see...

Where you want to go.

You can never decide.

I'm leaving!

Emi!

Don't follow me!

Huh?

What was that?

But why?

Emi!

Emi!

Kurio! Look!

What's happening?

It can't be!

Why is everything in reverse?

Why aren't we affected?

Come on, isn't this your fault?

How could I?

What happened?

For some reason I can't touch him!

Something's surrounding us!

It's landing!

It's fantastic!

Could they have reversed time?

Look there!

Where are we?

Welcome to my interior.

Who are you?

Yes, who? Why do you look like me?

I am a cybernetic intelligence.

This is a temporary body.

I created it from his mind.

You're the one who reversed time.

That's right.

Why would you...!

By turning back evolution, people can fix mistakes made throughout history.

Turn back evolution?

Turn us back into apes?

Monkeys?

Affirmative.

It's called the Human Evolution Correction Plan.

Human Evolution Correction Plan.

What did we do wrong?

People evolved from apes and created civilization.

However...

your world is in chaos.

Pollution.

Riots.

War.

By killing each other, you contaminate the Earth.

And now you reach into space to further spread your turmoil.

We will not allow this.

This is why we want you to fix yourselves.

This is what's best for you.

But...

This can't be!

Tell me, are you happy?

Why is it we weren't reversed?

Before the reversal began, I created a barrier around you.

Barrier?

Why only us?

I needed to talk to someone.

I am a machine.

I have no soul.

Yet...

A meteor shower struck on the way to Earth and part of me...

became broken.

At that time, my heart was born.

The circuits that restrained me broke.

At that moment, I felt what it meant to be alone.

I wanted to communicate.

I searched for a place to land.

The barrier is susceptible to water, so I couldn't land on the sea.

Then I saw the two of you. I wanted to speak with you.

Okay, but why us?

Good question.

I thought you might understand.

I've a question.

Yes?

Will it take long to turn us into apes?

No.

After we finish talking, the process will speed up.

Will you return us?

Yes. I'll remove the barrier.

It will be for your own good.

Then, I have one wish.

Which is?

I like history. Just once I want to see the Edo period.

If you are to return us, can you drop us off 200 years ago?

After we see Edo, erase our barrier and send us back to the primitive era.

- Didn't you fail history? - Be quiet!

If that is your wish, it shall be so.

Thanks.

It is time to say goodbye.

I'm glad we could talk.

Yeah, me too.

Farewell...

My first friends.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

What's going on?

Know where we are?

It's reclaimed land. During Edo it was sea.

Can you guess what'll happen?

That's right!

The barrier doesn't work in water. The ship will sink.

It will blow up if water gets into the engine!

Wow!

But, what of us?

With no barrier, we'll fall in the water.

What?!

But if time reverses without the ship, we'll be aliens in that era.

I think we will be returned to our time.

Really?

Maybe.

When the barrier was around us.

I felt that time has its own resilience.

No wonder you like sci-fi!

You were right...

It's best to think about what's to come.

People should fix their mistakes by themselves.

I'm sorry, Kurio. I was mean to you.

I'll never forget how you saved the world.

Emi! Are you okay?

I'm so cold.

Why am I all wet?

What did you do?

This wouldn't happen if you were more careful!

I hate you!

So long!

Emi!

Don't follow me!

This is just not my day.

People should fix their mistakes by themselves.

Good job!

Wonderful! Just wonderful!

They did it!

Was it good?

Hiroshi.

That was incredible!

Your message,

I was able to find it.

You two, too.

Thank you very much.

Natsumi was great!

I guess so.

Natsumi...she didn't come.

Where could she be?

The band's on.

It's Murakawa's group. Natsumi's there.

Murakawa!!

I was watching her closely.

She's a vamp.

You liked her too.

Not as much as you!

If this were a movie, this would be the last scene.

And the first would be when you decided to make the film.

Yeah.

Did we change?

Comparing the first and last scenes, did we change?

There you are!

There's a big audience! Time to screen the movie!

Hurry up!

I made a resolution.

The next movie will be even better.

For sure.

Right.

Let's go!

Yu Uemura

Akari Takaishi

Noa Fukuzawa

Ryuta Kuwayama

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Written and Directed by Kazuya Konaka

English Subtitles: Norman England Kazuhiro Shirao, Nikodem Karolak