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And KOKUEI Co.ltd Present THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF SACHIKO HANAI A film by MEIKE MITSURU 2004/90min/color/1:1.85/Japan Running Time: 90 minutes Rating: Not Rated Format: 35mm COLOR www.glamorousmovie.com Stills Available at www.palmpictures.com/press Distributor/Publicity Contact: Deborah Schonfeld Palm Pictures th 76 Ninth Ave., 11 Floor New York, NY 10011 Tel. 212.320.3724 Deborah.schonfeld@palmpictures.com SYNOPSIS Short Synopsis : Sachiko Hanai, lusty, private home tutor takes a non-fatal bullet to the head transforming her into an unlikely genius who climaxes to the collected works of Noam Chomsky. Entrusted with the perfect replica of George Bush‟s naughty trigger finger, Sachiko deftly dodges North Korean spies in hot pursuit of the sole fingerprint capable of unleashing a devastating nuclear apocalypse across the world. With the future of mankind in her horny hands - Can the lusty genius save us all? Long Synopsis : Sachiko Hanai works as a call girl at an imekura (or sexual role-play club). While waiting for her coworker, she stumbles upon a secret meeting between a North Korean and a Middle Eastern-looking man, this proves to be a deadly day. When violence breaks out, a stray bullet hits her smack in the center of her forehead and leaves her staggering for the door. The next day she finds a strange metal can in her pocket, and after dislodging the bullet, she's suddenly able to understand foreign languages and solve complex mathematic formulas. Unfortunately, the cylinder she picked up happens to contain the finger of the American President, whose fingerprint is capable of unleashing a devastating nuclear apocalypse across the world. Will the call girl turn genius be able to stop the world‟s mass destruction or will it be left to the finger! THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF SACHIKO HANAI began life as Pink film, the durable Japanese soft-core genre, with the title “Horny Home Tutor: Teacher‟s Love Juice” but it soon developed into a cult hit and the producers allowed director Meike Mitsuru to expand it into its present form. CREW Director: Meike Mitsuru Screenwriter: Nakano Takao Director of Photography:Ito Hiroshi Film Editor: Kaneko Naoki Sound: Kominaimi Suzunosuke Music: Kishioka Taro Executive Producer: Asakura Daisuke Produced by: Kinugawa Makahito Morita Kazuto, Masuko Kyouichi Production Company: Kokuie Co. ltd CAST Sachiko Hanoi: Kuroda Emi Kim: Ito Takeshi Professor Saeki: Hotaru Yukijiro Mamoru: Matsue Tetsuaki Hayami Kyoko What is Pink Film Genre in Japan Pink film (pinku eiga) is the name of the genre of independent soft-core erotic program pictures that have been produced for the big screen in vast numbers in Japan since the early 60s. The films differ in several respects from the type of pornography one conventionally finds in other countries. Firstly, they are shot on 35mm and intended for theatrical release in a network of specialist cinemas in the nation's metropolitan areas, a phenomenon that disappeared completely throughout the rest of the world during the 1980s but is still thriving in Japan. Secondly, due to Japan's relatively strict screen censorship, enforced by the film censorship board Eirin, no depictions of genitals or sexual activity (the so-called "working parts" as Donald Richie calls them in his essay The Japanese Eroduction contained in his book A Lateral View) are allowed to be shown. Thirdly, over the past few decades, the pink film has provided a training ground for many of today's top directors, including Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure), Takahisa Zeze (Moon Child), Ryuichi Hiroki (Vibrator), Yojiro Takita (When the Last Sword is Drawn) and Masayuki Suo (Shall We Dance), as well as turning out such notable "enfants terribles" as, Koji Wakamatsu, Banmei Takahashi and Masao Adachi. The films themselves average about an hour in length, and aside from the necessity of containing a specified number of sex scenes, differ widely in their scope and ambition. Titillation may be the primary purpose, but aspects such as character, story and technical qualities are also given their due consideration. Amazingly around 100 of these films are still produced every year by five different production companies (one of which, ENK, specializes exclusively in films for the gay market). They make up a significant proportion of the output of the Japanese film industry's independent sector, even more crucial when one considers that unlike most other examples of "independent" filmmaking within Japan, which pool their budgets from a variety of film and TV production agencies, pink films are funded entirely in-house by their own production companies. (This independence is also something which, at the time, distinguishes the pink film from the so-called Roman Porno movies of the 70s and 80s, which were produced by the major production and distribution company, Nikkatsu). In other words, the pink genre is a vital, self-sustaining and thriving part of the Japanese film industry. Yet it is one which is virtually ignored by critics both inside and outside of Japan. It's a vast field, of course, and no one could ever dream of seeing more than but a tiny fraction of the literally thousands of films that have been made since the early 60s. Though many are currently available on video and DVD within Japan, until recently these films have been virtually impossible to see abroad. A handful of titles have been exposed in recent years in festivals such as Udine and Rotterdam...but this still represents but a mere trickle compared to the deluge pouring into pink cinemas in Japan every week. Jasper Sharp, Midnight Eye http://www.midnighteye.com/reviews/round-up_006.shtml ABOUT THE CREW Meike Mitsuru, Director Born in 1969, Meike started his career in the pink film industry (soft core, sex-oriented movies) as a production assistant for the director Toshiki Sato, while attending university.. He continued assisting other directors such as Toshiva Ueno and Masahiro Kobayashi on their pink films and independent productions. In 1996 Meike made his directorial debut with the direct to video title CONFINEMENT. One year later, Meike went on to win The Best New Director Award at the Pink Film Awards for his first pink film, A NURSE‟S DIARY. Meike‟s passion for pink films continued which led to the organization of a pink film promotional event, “P-1 Grand-Prix” in 2000 and 2001. The event screened 16 pink films and the audiences vote picked the most popular film of the event. Meike continued his successful career winning the Best Pink Film Director Award at the Pink Film Awards in 2002 and was selected as the first artist-in-residence (an overseas fellowship program for artists sponsored by the Japanese Government) in 2004. In 2005, Meike had considerable box office success in Japan with the openings of THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF SACHIKO HANAI and BITTER SWEET. Filmography Confinement, second episode: Higher love / third episode: The Arrival (1996) A Nurse's Diary: Twice and Three Times While Still Wet (1997) Won the Best New Director Award at the Pink Film Awards (Stop Using) Sex As A Weapon + (Just Like) Starting Over (1998) Snow/Woman (2000) Screened at Frankfurt International Film Festival (2002) Second-Hand Love (2000) Northern Cross Award at the Akita Jumonji Film Festival (2001) Okina Megumi in RED SHADOW (2001) Buuyan (2002) It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing (2002) Won the Best Pink Director Award at the Pink Film Awards with Buuyan and It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing. Horny Home Tutor: Teacher’s Love Juice (2003) The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai (2004) The director's cut version of "Horny Home Tutor" Bitter Sweet (2004) Nakano Takao, Screenwriter Born in 1962 as a native to Japan, Nakano established his career as the director of SILLY MOVIE, BAD TASTE CHEAP MOVIE and CAT FIGHT. His vast experience as a screenwriter and movie director has aided him in other professional roles including acting, special guest appearances on variety shows and event organizing. Nakano is known for his visit to Paris where he organized an 'All Woman Sumo Wrestling' match. Recently he has been performing as Mrs. Hell, the leader of the cat-fight club, 'Galshocker,' where he energetically promotes the cat-fights. His followers extend globally, particularly in France where Nakano is a cult favorite. Director Credits : Spiral Zone (1992) Sumo Vixens (1996) Queen Bee Honey (2001) Kintaro, the Feeler (2002) Three and a Half Strokes Theater (2004) Sexual Parasite: Killer Pussy (2004) Ms. Machiko and Her Sexy Troubles (2006) Screenwriter Credits : Beetle, The Horn King Dir. Kawasaki Minoru (2005) The Rug Cop Dir. Kawasaki Minoru (2006) Silver Mask Dir. Jissoji Akio (2006) Other Projects: All Woman Sumo Wrestling Match, Paris France (1995) Established “Galshocker,” a Cat-Fight group (2001) Ito Hiroshi, Camera: Ito started making 8mm movies when he was a school student. He moved on to join Itomasa Productions in the 1980s where he joined the production of SHITTSUI TOSHI/THE FALLING CITY, directed by Ito Masao. Soon after he became the key production personnel for the director Yamamoto Masashi. He worked with Yamamoto on several films including CARNIVAL IN THE NIGHT (1981), WHAT‟S UP CONNECTION (1990) and JUNK FOOD (1998). Ito has also worked on television documentaries and music videos. He started working with Meike in 2000 for the production of SECOND HAND LOVE and has been shooting for Meike ever since. role exceeds conventional filmmaking job descriptions, as he works both as the cinematographer and the lighting director on movies. Cinematography/Lighting Credits Agi: The Wrath of Devil Dir. Hayakawa Hikaru (1984) Screened in Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival All Night Long Dir. Muramatsu Katsuya (1992) JUNK FOOD Dir. Yamamoto Masashi (1998) Screened in “Forum” at Berlin Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival Rendez-Vous Dir. Yamamoto Kosuke (2000) Screened in “Forum” at Berlin Film Festival Kakuto Dir. Iseya Yusuke (2003) Screened in “Tiger Awards Competition” at Rotterdam Film Festival “Competition” at Tokyo Filmex Going Home Dir. Hagyuda Koji (2004) Screened in "Un Certain Regard" at Tokyo Film Festival “Competition” at Festival des 3 Continents Kaneko Naoki, Editor: Kaneko comes from a line of film producers and editors. Kaneko's father, Kaneko Hanzaburo who was Kurosawa Akira and Mizoguchi Kenji‟s editor and his uncle Ayabe Masanao was a Senior Executive at Toho. Kanoeke‟s father established Kaneko Editing Suite and is now run by Kaneko handling every genre. His knowledge in the post-production field has led to Kaneko becoming an expert in post-production. He's been credited as the post-production producer on films such as Miike Takashi‟s TAIYO NO KIZU/A SCAR ON THE SUN (2006). Film Editor Credits : Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind Dir. Miyazaki Hayao (1984) Only Yesterday Dir. Takahata Isao (1991) A Weather Woman Dir. Hosoyama Tomoaki (1996) Closing Time Dir. Kobayashi Masahiro (1997) Tale of A Scarface Dir. Kudo Eichi (1998) Bootleg Film Dir. Kobayashi Masahiro (1999) Screened in "Un Certain Regard" at Cannes Film Festival Koroshi Dir. Kobayashi Masahiro (2000) Screened in "Director's Fortnight" at Cannes Film Festival Lily Festival Dir. Hamano Sachi (2001) Man Walking On The Snow Dir. Kobayashi Masahiro (2001) Screened in "Un Certain Regard" at Cannes Film Festival Bashing Dir. Kobayashi Masahiro (2005) Screened in "Competition" at Cannes Film Festival Chanko Dir. Sato Toshiki (2005) Kaneko Naoki, Post-Production Producer Credits Agitator Dir. Miike Takashi (2002) Taiyo no Kizu / A Scar on the Sun Dir. Miike Takashi (2006) About the Cast Kuroda Emi Kuroda was born in 1978. She started her career in pornography videos where she appeared as Misuzu Akimoto in 2000. Kuroda typically played the role of a high school girl and starred in such films that were made for the American market such as VIRTUAL SEXBOT and PARADISE OF JAPAN. In 2002 she changed her name to 'Kuroda Emi,‟ and now with over 200 films in her filmography, she was perfect for the original pink film HORNY HOME TUTOR: TEACHER‟S LOVE JUICE/THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF SACHIKO HANAI. Nakano Takao, the screenwriter of HORNY HOME TUTOR and impresario of campy extravaganzas, then introduced her to the world of cat-fights. Kuroda joined 'Galshocker,' the cat-fight club which was organized by Nakano and became known as „Rolling Thunder‟ within the ring. In 2004, she was arrested for public indecency as a patron of a sexual fantasy bar. Since then, she has left the adult film industry to devote full time to a career in the world of martial arts were she is the 3rd ranked amatuer Shoot Boxing Bantamweight. Filmography: Horny Home Tutor: Teacher’s Love Juice Dir. Meike Mitsuru (2003) Three and a Half Strokes Theater Dir. Nakano Takao (2004) BIN×BIN Dir. Nakano Takao (2004) Ito Takeshi: Ito was born in 1962. He joined the theater group Ginmaku Shonen Oh/The Boy King of Silver Screen in 1986 and has performed on stage ever since. His screen debut was in "Lolita: Vibrator Torture (1987)" by Hisayasu Sato. Ito has been prolific in movies too. His credits include "I Hate You... Not (1991)" "I Hate You... Not, Part 2 (1992)" both by Eiichi Uchida, "L'arrache-Coeur (1992)" by Gen Takahashi, "Ryujin to Shurenge/Water God and Crimson Lotus (1994)" by Toshiya Ueno and "Raigyo (1997)" by Takahisa Zeze. Filmography : Lolita: Vibrator Torture Dir. Sato Hisayasu (1987) I Hate You... Not Dir. Uchida Eiichi (1991) L'arrache-Coeur Dir. Takahashi Gen (1992) Water God and Crimson Lotus Dir. Ueno Toshiya (1994) Raigyo Dir. Zeze Takahisa (1997) Baby Krlshna Dir. Takaoka Shigeru (1998) Tokyo x Erotica Dir. Zeze Takahisa (2001) Yumeno Dir. Kamada Yoshitaka (2004) Hotaru Yukijiro: Hotaru was born in 1951. He joined the Tokyo Ensemble Theater Acting School in 1970, once leaving the school he began a career as a comedian opening act in strip clubs. He also began acting in pink films and was also simultaneously working as a model for skin magazines. His popularity rose when he starred in Yojiro Takita‟s MOLESTER TRAIN series. In 1984, Hotaru teamed up with Lupin Suzuki and formed a comedy duo. The duo entered a comedian competition program on TV and were in the lead for 11 weeks. In 1988 the duo won the Best New Comedian Award at The New Comedian Competition held by Japan Broadcast Corporation. Shortly afterwars, Hotaru dissolved his partnership with Suzuki to concentrate on his acting career establishing himself as a unique character actor. Filmography : Molester Train: Morning Pleasure Dir. Takita Yojiro (1984) Let's Go to the Hospital Dir. Takita Yojiro (1990) Zeiram Dir. Amamiya Keita (1991) Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe Dir. Kaneko Shusuke (1994) The Yin Yang Master Dir. Takita Yojiro (2001) Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack Dir. Kaneko Shusuke (2001) Trick Dir. Tsutsimi Yukihiko (2002) The Inugamis Dir. Ichikawa Kon (2006) Matsue Tetsuaki: Matsue, He directed a documentary called "Annyong Kimchee" as a thesis project for Japan Institute of Moving Images in 1999. Being born into a Korean Japanese family, Matsue made a film about himself and his family on the issue of cultural identity. "Kimchee" was invited by many festivals, both domestic and international. It won the Best Director Award at Seoul International Youth Film Festival, Special Award and NETPAC Award at Yamagata Documentary Film Festival. He continued to make documentaries as well as adult-oriented videos. He directed "Identity," an adult-oriented video with a cultural identity twist. "Identity" was invited to Yamagata Documentary Film Festival as the first adultoriented movie ever to join the festival. Later "Identity" was theatrically released. Matsue has been directing direct-to-video horror movies, making segments of other movies and trailers including the one for "Sachiko Hanai." He has little experience as an actor but he is occasionally asked to appear in his friend's films because of his unique presence. Filmography : Annyong Kimchee (1999) The True Tales of Cursed Video, part 8 (2001) Every Japanese Woman Makes Her Own Curry (2003) Summer of 2002, The Making of SHARASOJYU (2003) Identity (2004) Project Losing Virginity (2006) Festivals Exhibited as Following: NIPPON CONNECTION Frankfurt, Germany Tokyo, Japan New York City, USA Film Society of Lincoln Center 2005 2005 2005 2005 Scheduled to be Shown: San Francisco Int. Film festival 2006Singapore International film festival Philadelphia Film festivals Theatrical: Opened four cities in Japan theatrically, November-2005 Distribution: DVD in Germany ABOUT PALM PICTURES: Palm Pictures (www.palmpictures.com) is an independent media company that produces, acquires and distributes innovative music and film projects. Palm has distinguished itself as a leader in the converging music, digital media, theatrical and home video markets, emphasizing a compelling slate of music documentaries, arthouse and foreign cinema, as well as original audio/visual projects. The company‟s expertise includes national theatrical exhibition and DVD production, resulting in a seamless transition into the home video market. Palm Pictures' entertainment properties include film and music divisions, Arthouse Films, sputnik7.com, epitonic.com and RES Media Group. Since its inception in 1998, Palm Pictures has been responsible for such critical and commercial successes as THE BASKETBALL DIARIES, SEX AND LUCIA, THE BELIEVER and THE DIRECTORS LABEL SERIES, a retrospective of the work of the world‟s most acclaimed music video directors. The first three installments of the series featured the works of directors Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry and Chris Cunningham. Seminal music DVD releases include the award-winning hip hop documentary, SCRATCH, the Grammy-nominated Bob Marley documentary, REBEL MUSIC, and the Talking Heads‟ groundbreaking concert film, STOP MAKING SENSE. Recent theatrical film releases include GUNNER PALACE, a powerful documentary about the Iraq War; Ondi Timoner‟s DIG!, the 2004 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner for Best Documentary, CRONICAS, starring John Leguizamo, written and directed by Sebastian Cordero and produced by Alfonso Cuarón and Jorge Vergara; BE HERE TO LOVE ME: A FILM ABOUT TOWNES VAN ZANDT directed by Margaret Brown and THE HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS, directed by and starring Asia Argento. Recent theatrical film releases include Venice and Sundance award winner 13 TZAMETI by Gela Babluani and Independent Spirit Award nominee THE MOTEL, starring Sung Kang written and directed by Michael Kang. Upcoming theatrical releases include Rolf de Heer‟s Cannes award winning Aboriginal fable TEN CANOES, set in pre-historic Australia. Palm is also home to a diverse music catalogue, spanning genres from world to trip hop to indie rock to electronica. Palm‟s world releases include African musicians Baaba Maal and Gigi, reggae artists such as Black Uhuru and Sly & Robbie and Latin American artists like Da Lata and Sidestepper. Upand-coming indie rockers Earlimart and Moving Units have firmly established Palm on the underground rock circuit, and standouts like Zero 7 and Koop showcase the best in chilled electronica. Palm Pictures was founded in 1998 by Chris Blackwell, the visionary who started Island Records and guided the careers of artists including Bob Marley & The Wailers, Steve Winwood, Jethro Tull, Cat Stevens, Robert Palmer, Roxy Music, U2, Melissa Etheridge, Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and The Cranberries. His past film projects include such distinctive works as THE HARDER THEY COME, starring Jimmy Cliff, and the Oscar-winning KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2001.