Film Studies and Cinematography / Task 1
Ryoma Kato / 0365874
This film touched me deeply because it showed that even if you are different, it is still possible to build a true bond. At that time, I was in Grade 3, studying at an elementary school in the Philippines. I felt lonely and struggled to make friends, but this movie gave me the courage to try.
This film shows the greed of human beings, but it does not simply portray one side as good and the other as evil. Instead, it shows the harshness of conflict and teaches the importance of dialogue. The story has a clear beginning, middle, and end, and it was very interesting. Because of its deep theme and emotional impact, this film left a strong impression on me. It made me think deeply about human nature and the value of understanding others.
However, when the boy tries to meet the girl by following the information he learned while living in her body, a shocking truth is revealed. The boy and girl are not only living in different places, but also in different timelines. When the boy finally reaches the girl’s village, he discovers a huge crater. The entire town and its people had already been destroyed by a meteor.
The story continues as the boy, filled with sorrow, decides during their final body switch to save the girl and works together with her to change the future. The film’s narrative kept me completely engaged from beginning to end. The scene where the boy realized that the girl’s village no longer existed was shocking and heartbreaking, but the way the story then shifted toward hope and determination was powerful and exciting. Even though I have only watched it once, nearly ten years ago, the emotions and memories from this movie remain very strong with me.
Taro, a police officer in Kyoto, was doing his usual patrol to keep the city safe.
One day, he received a strange call on his radio — “A foreign tourist entered private property and got stuck in a hole in the wall under repair!”
Taro was surprised. “How could that even happen?” he thought, as he quickly drove to the scene.
When he arrived, he saw a tourist stuck in the wall and a local resident looking very upset. It looks like the tourist escape from private area.
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Taro calmly listened to both sides.
He learned that the tourist had entered the property to film a video for social media. When the owner saw him, the tourist panicked, tried to run away, and accidentally fell into the hole.
Taro and the resident tried to pull the tourist out, but he didn’t move at all.
Soon, nearby residents gathered to help, but even with many people pushing and pulling, nothing worked. The tourist looked more and more embarrassed.
Then, Taro got an idea — use the power of his patrol car.
He borrowed a rope from one of the residents, tied it to the tourist carefully, and connected it to his car.
Slowly, he moved the car forward.
With a loud “pop!”, the tourist finally came out of the wall.
Everyone around laughed with relief.
Taro gave the tourist a short lecture about respecting local manners. The tourist bowed deeply and apologized.
As peace returned to the neighborhood, Taro got back into his car and drove off into the quiet Kyoto sunset.
Taro (Main Character)
Looks: Deer
Occupation: Police officer in Kyoto.
Personality: Kind, Calm, Responsible and Slightly humorous.
WANT: To keep peace and order in the city.
NEED: To remind people, gently but firmly, about respecting others and their surroundings.
Character Arc: Taro shows that patience and empathy can solve even the most ridiculous problems peacefully.
Foreign Tourist
Looks: Elephant
Personality: Curious, energetic, but careless and a bit self-centered.
WANT: To take an impressive video to post online.
NEED: To learn that respecting local manners is more important than getting attention on social media.
Character Arc: Starts as reckless and thoughtless, ends up humbled and apologetic after learning his lesson.
Resident
Species: Deer
Personality: Strict, easily frustrated but fair.
Role: Represents the local community and their feelings about tourists who disregard rules.
Scene 1 — Morning Patrol
Setting: Inside a police car, driving through the quiet streets of Kyoto.
Character: Taro the Deer (police officer)
Visuals:
Camera inside the patrol car.
Taro calmly holds the steering wheel, driving through narrow Kyoto alleys.
Soft morning light, warm tones.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
In Kyoto, where old traditions and modern tourism coexist...
Recently, small troubles between locals and tourists have been increasing.
Scene 2 — The Call
Setting: Inside the patrol car.
Visuals:
Close-up of the police radio.
Taro’s ears twitch as he listens carefully.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
“Officer Taro, we have a report.
A tourist got stuck in a wall under repair!”
Taro tightens his grip on the wheel, turns on the siren, and drives off.
Scene 3 — Arriving at the Scene
Setting: In front of a traditional house with a large garden.
Characters: Elephant tourist, Deer resident, several Deer neighbors.
Visuals:
A few deer residents watch with concern.
The elephant tourist, holding a camera, is stuck halfway in a hole in the wall.
Bright daylight; the mood feels slightly tense.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
“Please step back, everyone.”
Taro walks toward the wall, checking on the elephant and the worried deer resident.
Scene 4 — Rescue (Part 1)
Visuals:
Taro pushes the elephant gently, trying to free him—but he doesn’t move at all.
The resident and nearby deer join in to help, pushing together.
Still, no luck.
The elephant, embarrassed, covers his face with his big ears.
Scene 5 — Rescue (Part 2)
Visuals:
Taro suddenly gets an idea.
He takes a rope from his patrol car, ties it carefully around the elephant, and connects it to the car.
Taro steps into the driver’s seat and slowly drives forward.
The wall creaks, then—
POP! The elephant is pulled free.
Everyone cheers with relief.
Scene 6 — The Lesson
Visuals:
Taro scolds the elephant gently.
The elephant bows deeply, apologizing to both Taro and the residents before walking away.
The mood softens.
Evening light begins to fall over the town.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
Embarrassed but grateful,
the tourist learns his lesson — to travel with respect and good manners.
Scene 7 — Ending
Visuals:
The patrol car drives slowly down the road toward the orange sunset.
The street grows calm again, lights glowing softly from the houses.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
Mistakes can be lessons — for both visitors and locals.
A little kindness and respect help keep this city beautiful.
FADE OUT
FINAL TEXT ON SCREEN:
Learn Manners and Follow Them When You Go Abroad.
— The End —
Script ( 2 minutes)
Title: The Tourist in Kyoto who was stuck at the wall hole.
INT. POLICE CAR – MORNING
A quiet, sunlit morning in Kyoto. Inside a POLICE CAR, TARO the deer officer calmly holds the steering wheel as he drives through narrow traditional streets.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
In Kyoto, where old traditions and modern tourism coexist...
Recently, small troubles between locals and tourists have been increasing.
INT. POLICE CAR – CONTINUOUS
A police RADIO crackles. Close-up on the radio.
TARO’s ears twitch as he listens.
RADIO (TEXT ON SCREEN)
Officer Taro, we have a report.
A tourist got stuck in a wall under repair!
TARO tightens his grip, switches on the siren, and speeds off.
EXT. TRADITIONAL KYOTO HOUSE – DAY
A traditional house with a spacious garden. Several DEER RESIDENTS stand around anxiously.
An ELEPHANT TOURIST, camera around his neck, is stuck halfway into a hole in the wall.
TARO steps out of the car and approaches calmly.
TARO
He shooed away the neighbors who were staring curiously at the statue stuck in the wall.
He checks on the elephant and the worried resident.
EXT. TRADITIONAL HOUSE – CONTINUOUS (RESCUE PART 1)
TARO pushes the elephant gently.
No movement at all.
The RESIDENT and other DEER join in, pushing together.
Still no luck.
The elephant covers his face with his large ears, embarrassed.
EXT. TRADITIONAL HOUSE – MOMENTS LATER (RESCUE PART 2)
TARO gets an idea.
He grabs a rope from the patrol car, ties it carefully around the elephant, and connects it to the car.
TARO sits in the driver’s seat, moves forward slowly—
The wall creaks, then—
POP!
The elephant is freed.
Cheers erupt from the residents.
EXT. TRADITIONAL HOUSE – EVENING
TARO faces the elephant, speaking gently but firmly.
TARO
He scolds the elephant.
ELEPHANT (TOURSIT)
He apologized to the resident of the home he had trespassed into and left, looking embarrassed.
The atmosphere softens as evening light spreads.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
Embarrassed but grateful,
The tourist learns his lesson — to travel with respect and good manners.
EXT. KYOTO STREET – SUNSET
The patrol car drives slowly toward the orange sunset.
Soft lights glow from the traditional houses.
TEXT ON SCREEN:
Before traveling, learn about the country's culture and manners, and respect them.
So that you and the people who live there can have a nice time together.
FADE OUT.
FINAL TEXT ON SCREEN:
Learn Manners and Follow Them When You Go Abroad.
— The End —
CUT TO BLACK
Writing my first script in my life was both difficult and enjoyable. Throughout the 8 week process, I learned that scriptwriting has a specific format and requires clear storytelling. Unlike my usual animation sketches—where only I need to understand the idea—scriptwriting forced me to think about how to communicate scenes so that others can imagine them clearly. This experience helped me understand how much planning and structure are needed to create a readable script.
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