People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

Year: 2021

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Clough

Echo Score: 76
ComedyCrude humor and satireAmusing jokes and witty satireFunny jokes and crude humorGags jokes and slapstick humor

Following the shutdown of their pirate radio station, the Kurupt FM crew find themselves unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when one of their tracks appears on a Japanese game show. Suddenly, their music is reaching a massive audience, and the possibility of international stardom looms. Chabuddy G eagerly returns as their manager, guiding Grindah, Beats, Steves, and Decoy on a journey to Japan, but the group must face the question of whether the country is prepared for Kurupt FM's unique brand of comedy and music.

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1

Japan deal announced after Heart Monitor Riddem goes viral

Chabuddy reveals that their track Heart Monitor Riddem has found phenomenal success in Japan and that a company wants to bring them over for a record deal. The crew is hopeful about escaping their UK dead-end lives, and Miche begins to join once a ticket is secured. This news sets the crew on a journey they never imagined and tests their unity from the start.

Before travel Brentford, UK
2

Arrival in Japan; Taka and Miki join the team

The Kurupt FM crew lands in Tokyo and are assigned a manager, Taka, and a translator, Miki. Taka's presence signals potential trouble, as his tactics threaten Chabuddy's place in the group. The team starts adjusting to life in a new country.

Day 1 after arrival Tokyo, Japan
3

Taka edges out Chabuddy; Chabuddy ejected from club

Chabuddy senses Taka's power as the new manager and fights to keep his status, but Taka's influence leads to Chabuddy being ejected from a club. The power shift foreshadows more conflict within the crew. The dynamics become tense as roles within Kurupt FM become blurred.

Early in trip Tokyo, Japan; club
4

Steves and Miki grow closer; Miki acts as weed dealer

Steves' eccentric behavior attracts Miki, who begins assisting him with weed. Their bond develops amidst the chaos of touring, providing a potential ally for Steves. The crew's dynamics start to shift as new relationships form.

Early days Tokyo
5

First day performances; forced dance routine

On their first day in Japan, the crew is taken to a dance studio to perform moves tied to a game show, rather than recording. Grindah is coerced by Taka to accept these preparations as essential for success. The sense of irony grows as their 'roots' feel distanced from their plan.

Day 1 Tokyo, dance studio
6

Photo shoot reveals Grindah's spotlight; crew clash

A photo shoot for the concert exposes Taka's plan to publicize Grindah as the face of Kurupt FM, sidelining the others. Tensions flare as the crew argues about who gets credit and attention. The unity they once had begins to crumble under the pressure.

Later in first week Tokyo
7

Dinner confrontation; Chabuddy given an ultimatum

During dinner with Miche and Taka, Chabuddy escalates jealousy and confronts Grindah, offering an ultimatum to choose between him and the manager. Grindah refuses, leaving Chabuddy feeling defeated and more isolated. The intra-group rift deepens just before the big show.

Mid-trip Tokyo, restaurant
8

Beats-Grindah feud escalates; the plan for Bang Boys jeopardized

Beats accuses Grindah of selling out and the two clash before the game show, risking the group's unity. The feud culminates with the rest of the crew abandoning Grindah, leaving him to face the stage alone. The branding as Bang Boys becomes a divisive issue.

Before game show Tokyo; behind the scenes
9

Grindah performs solo on game show; fails

Grindah appears solo on the game show, feeling the bite of humiliation as he stumbles through obstacle courses and endures a disastrous recording session with a Japanese artist. The performance marks the collapse of the group's confidence in Japan.

During show Game show stage, Tokyo
10

Chabuddy's drunken spree; ends up homeless

Chabuddy drunkenly buys rounds for Japanese salarymen, thinking the tab belongs to Taka. After realizing the tab is closed and having spent hundreds, he flees the hotel to avoid paying and ends up homeless. The consequences of the trip hit the group in the harshest way.

During trip Hotel bar, Tokyo
11

Concert day; Grindah hides away; Chabuddy tracks van

On the day of the concert, only Grindah arrives to perform and locks himself in the bathroom due to nerves and guilt. Chabuddy arrives after tracking a Bang Boys van to the venue and finds Grindah missing. The moment is a turning point for their Japanese venture.

Day of concert Concert venue, Tokyo
12

Bang Boys' stage saves the day; comeback plan

Chabuddy and Miki convince Taka's managers that Grindah knows the dance routine, enabling the Bang Boys to take the stage despite missing members. Their plan unlocks a new dynamic and salvages part of the performance.

During concert Concert stage
13

Kurupt FM reconciles; karaoke finale

Beats and Grindah reconcile and the group returns to form, delivering an emotional karaoke rendition of Heart Monitor Riddem. The band reaffirms their friendship and the others rejoin the moment. Taka's embarrassment at the concert underscores the rough journey.

Post-concert Karaoke bar, Tokyo
14

Closing credits glimpse; future plans

In the final credits, Kurupt FM is set to release their first album, Miche plans to publish a book, and Steves and Miki become domestic partners. The film hints at Steves' ambiguous return to England, leaving the audience with questions about the ending.

Credits sequence Japan

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