National Tide 1980

Although Michiko Harada was very angry and aggrieved when she was treated roughly by Kinji Fukasaku.

But essentially she was powerless and unable to resist.

Because she not only longs for shortcuts and is very ambitious, but is also very vain. She has already chosen the path of depravity and a twisted life because of her excessive desires.

To her, nothing is more important than fame and fortune.

For fame and fortune, she is even willing to pay more, as long as she can get what she wants.

Although I feel a little unwilling and angry, how much is my self-esteem worth?

Think about it, you relied on this man who humiliated you to be nominated for such an important award as the Academy Award.

And maybe in two or three hours, I can get my first Academy Award honor in my life.

She relied on the Japanese Ah Q spirit to suppress all negative emotions.

After all, this was in the past, but it was a dream she didn't even dare to have when she was drunk.

And the super dreamy dream she is having now should soon turn into an even more dreamy reality.

Yes, that must be it, today is a good day.

I didn't see so many black crows flying in the deep blue sky.

This is the auspicious bird of Japan!

It seems that even Amaterasu is looking after me. Is this deliberately sending me good news in advance?

I have to say that Michiko Harada, who was looking out the car window, was really thinking wildly.

Of course she didn't know that in Japan, the crow was worshiped as an auspicious bird, the supreme sacred bird in the hearts of the Japanese.

If placed in China, it is often synonymous with bad luck.

The crow of a crow is considered a bad omen by the Chinese because it is unpleasant to hear.

Especially because crows are scavengers, they are hated by the Chinese people and are considered to be ominous birds.

Of course she didn't know that the award she was determined to win had already been easily won by a Chinese.

If she knew all this, then she might have another interpretation of whether the crow she saw today represented good luck or bad luck.

Life is always full of surprises. If it’s not a surprise, it’s a shock, isn’t it?

…

At about 7:40 in the evening, the motorcade of the crew of Shochiku Pictures' "The Man on Fire", escorted by a sky full of crows, finally arrived at the venue where the awards ceremony was about to be held.

You can still see the crowds of people there from a long distance away.

Their convoy stopped and waited temporarily according to the instructions of the hotel staff.

Let the person in front walk the red carpet first.

It also prevents a bunch of people from crowding in and becoming too busy, causing the scene to become chaotic.

Don't tell me, the people in front move very fast.

The crew of "The Man on Fire" just waited for a while and adjusted the order of appearances according to the staff's requirements. Soon the vehicle continued to move forward and took them directly to the entrance of the banquet hall.

Of course, Fukasaku Kinji was the first to get out of the car. He only felt a flash of light flashing, which almost blinded him.

And at this time, no matter how depressed he was, he couldn't get angry and could only act like a gentleman.

With a slight smile, he waved briefly to reporters and fans, then turned around and held the car door closely to let his female companion get out.

That's not all, although he and Michiko Harada can walk down the red carpet first.

But in order to show his character, he still stopped and waited for a while, greeted and gathered with other actors, composers, screenwriters and other creative staff who got off the car.

After complaining a few more things about the traffic being too slow, he slowly paced on the red carpet.

This is the most solemn film award in Japan. Among other things, the performance on the red carpet is particularly obvious.

But as a famous director, Fukasaku Kinji, who is leading the way, has already been able to face all this with ease and has done enough politeness in front of the camera.

Not to mention, he actually has a lot of supporters.

"Director Fukasaku! Director Fukasaku!" Fans crowded outside held up signs and chanted slogans. After receiving his smile and wave in response, some even cried with joy.

However, unlike him, when facing such a scene for the first time, Harada Michiko seemed much more embarrassed, and her waving movements were much stiffer in response to the fans' responses.

Especially when fans called her name and took out pen and paper to ask for autographs.

She was so excited that she couldn't control herself, and then she hurriedly signed autographs for fans and moviegoers who were close to her.

So much so that Fukasaku Kinji had to stop frequently on the way to wait for her.

While waiting, he could do nothing but wave his hands awkwardly to both sides to thank the fans for their enthusiastic support.

Finally, I walked along the red carpet to the end and climbed onto the ceremony stage with the background board covered with sponsors' advertisements and logos.

At this time, he could no longer control his irritation and wanted to scold his mother.

I really regret choosing this stinky woman who has never seen the world as my female companion.

Fortunately, there is a host waiting here with a smile.

The interview session started immediately, which diluted Fukasaku Kinji's bad mood.

"Director Fukasaku, please tell us about your cooperation with Ms. Harada. "The Man on Fire" is a popular film that won awards today. You guys collaborated very well on this film, right?"

"It can be said that I am very satisfied with Ms. Harada's performance in "The Man on Fire". She made unimaginable efforts to play the role of Keiko in the film, so she was able to contribute very superb acting skills. As a A very innocent young actress, she can actually create complex characters with inner conflicts, and her wonderful performance is obvious to all. I am very optimistic about her future potential, especially compared to some female stars who are already famous and even popular. I was surprised by the level of dedication and sacrifice she put into the film..."

"Where's Miss Harada? Do you want to say something on this day? This must be your first time being nominated for an Academy Award, right? Director Fukasaku values ​​you so much, what do you think of him? He is a good person at work. Someone to get along with?”

"Well, thank you to the director for your kindness. But Director Fukasaku is very strict. I don't deny this. Everyone who works with him knows it. In fact, he can't stand the idea of ​​actors randomly interfering with the director's ideas during filming, or in other words. There are various reasons for bargaining on work. No matter how famous the person is, his character is easy to be feared, and I just think that director Fukasaku who can stick to his principles is a real director. If some people say that Director Fukasaku is a tyrant on the set, then he is a bit petty or an unqualified actor. I really miss the time I spent with the director because I learned a lot through this work. I saw a lot of things that I had never seen before, and I caused a lot of trouble for director Fukasaku and the cast and crew, but for the first time I understood what an actor is in a real sense, so I’m very happy next time. If I have the chance, I will definitely cooperate with the director and the cast and crew.”

The speeches of these two people, apart from their tacit understanding of taking advantage of the opportunity and the connotation of Keiko Matsumoto, were almost just mutual compliments between the two.

Of course, the host is not someone who takes things for granted. He is obedient and will ask questions immediately.

"Excuse me, Director Fukasaku, what do you think of the performance of other actors in this movie, such as Keiko Matsumoto, who plays another important role of Leaf? Can you say a little more about her performance in "The Man on Fire" What?"

"Well, Matsumoto Keiko, she has worked with me many times, and she has won two Academy Awards, and she is the Best Actress. This time our cooperation is no surprise, she also won the Academy Award for this film Nominated for an Academy Award. There is no doubt about her acting skills and strength. However, excellent actors will be surpassed by newcomers if they don't work hard. I can only say that this movie brings together too many excellent actors. Among the actors, who will be better? This is a headache for the jury. We should wait for the results..."

Fukasaku Kinji is not stupid, he can smear him in a roundabout way, but he should avoid blaming him by name.

After all, in such an occasion, one has to worry about the attitude of Shochiku Pictures.

Just be vague enough to inspire the audience's imagination.

There's nothing much to say about this.

At this time, Michiko Harada finally put aside all her dissatisfaction.

Because she thought she already knew the final answer, and when she heard Fukasaku Kinji's words, she would undoubtedly think that winning the award would be equivalent to trampling Matsumoto Keiko under her feet, and that she was the best one.

How exciting this would be.

It's a pity that at this time, the fans' reaction said it all.

From the starting point of the red carpet in the distance, there was suddenly a burst of super warm cheers——

"Li Xianglan! Li Xianglan!"

"Matsumoto-san, you are so beautiful! I support you!"

"Ms. Matsumoto, we love you!"

The shouts were so fervent that if it weren't accompanied by screams, people would have thought someone had dropped a bomb into the crowd.

The off-site host's attention was instantly diverted, and the questions in his mouth were stuck.

The other actors present also looked at each other, feeling quite embarrassed.

Because to be honest, whether it was Ogata Fist or Ishida Ryoko just now, even if they are the real hero or heroine of this movie.

Even though each of them is a veteran in the entertainment industry and has a large number of die-hard fans, the cheers at the scene can't compare with the news of Matsumoto Keiko's arrival.

There is no doubt that the decision is made.

Whether it is in terms of status or popularity in the circle, it is obvious that Keiko Matsumoto is still higher than everyone present.

What especially made Fukasaku Kinji's face darken was that when the audience cheered, someone called Matsumoto Keiko "Li Xianglan", but it was not his character Ye Zi in "The Man on Fire".

This obviously proves that "Li Xianglan" is more popular with the audience than his "The Man on Fire", which also reflects from the side that Matsumoto Keiko's new movie is indeed a great success.

It was a slap in the face, and it also made him a little lucky that the two movies weren't released in the same year.

So faced with this situation, Fukasaku Kinji and Harada Michiko obviously no longer have any interest in continuing to pretend to be tall and display their "tea art" in front of the camera.

As if they were avoiding the god of plague, they suppressed their displeasure, kept silent, nodded to the host outside the venue, and walked to the banquet hall together.

Of course, the off-site host didn't keep them either. After all, there were so many people to interview later, and the two guys who loved to talk sarcastically didn't have much interview value anymore.

In the blink of an eye, the off-site host took a long microphone and pointed at Ogata Kenji and Ishida Ryoko who were ranked behind Fukasaku Kinji and Harada Michiko.

"Congratulations to Ogata-san and Ms. Ishida for breaking the ratings record. What an amazing achievement! As the male and female protagonists of "The Man on Fire", are you playing husband and wife in the movie? Moreover, the wife has repeatedly discovered that her husband has cheated on her. Can you talk about your feelings when working with each other? Many viewers are curious about how you manage this quite contradictory relationship, which is always on the verge of breaking up. The acting is so real..."

Completely different from the bustling ceremony stage outside, the banquet hall was gorgeously decorated and orderly, and it suddenly became quiet.

Fukasaku Kinji felt a little more relaxed, and then followed the staff to a round table in the front row and sat down.

As he walked over, he exchanged greetings with the "Movie World" crew who stood up to say hello. This group was headed by director Yoji Yamada.

At present, it seems that it is also a favorite to win awards, and because it is both owned by Shochiku, it is in a similar position to the crew of "The Man in the House on Fire".

And the 36th part of "The Story of Torajiro" has only one nomination for best director, because the chance of winning is not good.

Even if big stars like Atsumi Kiyoshi, Baisho Chieko, and Kurihara Komaki were present, they would still be in the third row.

The seating arrangement at the scene was very particular, and it almost explained everything, so Fukasaku Kinji felt a little more at ease at this time.

Michiko Harada naturally sat next to Fukasaku Kinji. She looked around with interest, but her mood could not calm down.

The environment at the scene was completely new to her.

She had dreamed of being able to sit in it before, but she didn't expect to actually sit in it now. She was naturally excited and her eyes became brighter and brighter as she looked at it.

And as long as it is the first time, it means that her status in the circle has greatly improved.

Even if there is no work in the future, the chance of being invited to the ceremony will be very high.

Since the awards ceremony had not officially started yet, everyone in the venue was in a social state, and suddenly someone said, "Good evening, Director Fukasaku."

Kinji Fukasaku and Michiko Harada couldn't help but look back at the same time, and were surprised to find that it was Haruki Kōgawa, the boss of the emerging film company Kadokawa Pictures.

Out of respect for capital, they quickly stood up and greeted politely, "Jiaochuan-san, good evening."

"Hello, President Jiaochuan."

Kōgawa Haruki said with a smile, "Congratulations to Director Fukasaku for making another good movie. I like this movie "The Man in the House on Fire" very much. I heard that the box office has exceeded one billion yen, which is considered a very popular movie among ethical films. What a great achievement! I am afraid that only you can make such a film that is both artistic and box-office."

He also praised Michiko Harada, "Your performance in the movie is still fresh in people's minds. The role of Keiko will definitely be remembered by everyone. You are amazing."

Michiko Harada smiled and lowered her head to show modesty, while Kinji Fukasaku said politely, "It's all good luck."

"Luck has always been the modesty of the strong. Director Fukasaku is very capable. I hope there will be opportunities to cooperate with you in the future." Haruki Kagekawa said polite words while turning sideways to facilitate photographers to take pictures.

Fukasaku Kinji also cooperated very well, smiling at the camera and taking the opportunity happily.

"Yes, yes, there will be many opportunities in the future, and there will always be opportunities for cooperation."

Everyone can talk about it in social situations, even though he feels a little dissatisfied that Kagekawa Haruki's film company is too small.

There may not be enough resources to support him in making the movie he wants to make, but he still wants to cooperate with a big studio.

But there is no need to say this directly, it is too offending.

However, what he didn't expect was what Haruki Kakigawa said in a low voice as he approached him after taking a group photo.

"I'm serious. I think your partnership with Shochiku will be over after this award ceremony is over, right? Let's have a good talk then."