W's Tragedy
- Year:
- 1984
- 108 min
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Is it alright?
Yes
You're still so young
I think it doesn't matter
"Tragedy Of W"
I didn't realise you're a virgin
How old are you?
Just reached 20
Why do you want to join the
theatre troupe?
I have been saving pocket money
since as a kid
and I'll watch a theatre troupe perform
whenever one came to our village
though I didn't know if I would act
However I'd like to try
but then I don't know where to begin
I see there are many books
on 'theatre' at the book stores
and I've been wondering what to buy
Then I decided to buy part 1 & 2
of 'An Actor's Craft'
Konstantin Stanislavsky
I don't claim to know it that well
but I still remember
it's a big thick volume
The so-called actor's craft
is actually one's own experience
Put simply, your daily life
has to be rich with experiences
So I think the way one grows up is
crucial to being an actor
Is that why you slept with me?
It's because I like you
Oh, am I in love?
I have a woman's appeal, right?
Sure
As long as I could be a star or writer
as long as I am so lucky
even if I am destitute
or am destroyed
I would get through
If I had bread in the penthouse
I am not satisfied with myself
If I have been played
because of my immaturity
that's still okay
On the other hand I will pursue
what I want
Fame
Give me renowned fame
All is dark before me
Are you an actor?
I am an apprentice
You practise here each morning?
Why do you ask?
I want to applaud you again
C'mon, don't tease me
I guess that's it
Such hard work...
- Class is over...
- Let's go...
Goodbye
Goodbye
- Class is over...
- Hurry...
- Let's go...
- Hurry...
Goodbye, let's go
What's the matter?
The testing script is in the office
those who are auditioning could copy it
Alright
Good morning
Good morning
- What are you doing?
- Let me wipe the sweat off
You're back
Yes
- When did you arrive?
- Yesterday
Welcome back. How was your trip?
Everything has changed
Death of a Salesman?
I wonder why he didn't get
the Tony Award
It's now in London
Nothing like this.
I did it for the one I love
Women's talk. Any woman would do this
Mom, don't die
Toshie says thank you
and then dies
Mother, mother
Mako embraces Toshie as she cries
I didn't kill grandpa
This has been decided by both of us
Mom, don't die
Mako cries
It's been hard work
It's a nice role
as long as you get the chance
you'll be a star
Mako is still a virgin
That means Shizuka is the best
to play this role
Nonsense
It's not that easy being an actor
Precisely, acting is not that easy but
- at least it's easier as one acts it out
- No way
A virgin might not be able to act like
she's had sexual experience
but it does work the other way round
It's better to get someone with
experience
To ask a baby to act as a grown up
is difficult
but an adult could mimic a baby
It's not mimicking, it's acting
This is a duel between Kaori and Shizuka
I'm sure it's Kaori
Why? How would you know
if you haven't tried
Give me a cigarette
What a comforting breeze
I really don't want to lose to Kaori
Forget what you said
You mean I am hopeless
On the contrary,
that role is for a virgin
What about me?
I am pregnant
Is it by someone in the troupe?
My high school classmate
Does he know?
Not yet
If the audition is successful
I'll get rid of the baby;
the role is worth it
If not you'll be a mother
No one knows yet
Sorry to call you out on your leave
I'd like you to take a look
At what?
Tomorrow's the audition
I want you to correct my mistakes
Forget about that kind of role
It's not the kind
of role to be treated with respect
But it's a rare opportunity
I don't care what role or drama it is
as long as I have the chance
to act on stage
Is there a lot of shouting in this play?
Yes
You can go to the restaurant
we went last time
to rehearse, you can shout there
You should walk like this
How about this?
2 Steps
It's okay, I lose
Grandpa is awesome
I'll play again with you next time
I killed
I killed Grandpa
I killed
I killed Grandpa
I killed
I killed... I killed grandpa
I killed grandpa
What play is it this time?
We meet again
I am Moriguchi Akio, 26; and you?
Why should I tell you my name?
What's the big deal?
Besides, I've already introduced myself
Mita Shizuka, 20 years old
I was born on the 26th of January, 1958
I am a Aquarian
I graduated from Niigata High school
I have a lot of experience
and am a real estate agent
I live in Chofu, Tokyo
Number 6, the Rose Building
in South Uonuma, Niigata
I am Japanese, single
How about your salary...
I earn about 150,000 annually
my hobby is play acting
Is this clear enough?
Shizuka, what about your hometown?
Don't address me by name directly
I am not your woman
May I know where you are from?
Can't you see I am from Tokyo?
Can't judge
Sorry, I have an audition tomorrow
that's all I have on my mind
I have no time for you
My house is close by, please go
It's a few minutes' walk
from the station
The kitchen is about the size of
a 6 by 4 tatami
There's no bathroom
The rent is 35,000 with 2 months'
commission
Down payment is 1 month's rent
and the management fee is 1000
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