Sonatine has to be one of my favourite films. Takeshi Kitano is the protagonist, a Yakuza gangster who becomes embroiled in a power struggle that leads to blood-soaked inter-gang warfare. The film has a very high body count. At the same time, however, it is light, evanescent, beautiful. Yin and yang or something like that, perhaps. This scene captures one of the light, playful moments. And the soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi, with its odd, chirpy, computer game like quality, is a delight.
I haven't seen the film for about 15 years. In fact, I daren't watch it in case I spoil it for myself. But the film is superb, and the soundtrack its beating heart.
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