Rain Fall (2009) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A covert operative is pulled into a compromised search for missing evidence while trying to protect a dead official's daughter.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Compromised Assignment

Rain is drawn into an operation involving Kawamura, who is preparing to pass sensitive information to the press. Rain suspects he is being followed, while officials track him as a possible threat.

Key Events

• Rain Takes the Assignment — Rain is drawn into an operation involving official Yasuhiro Kawamura. Characters: John Rain, Benny Watanabe Location: Tokyo
• Benny Urges Completion — Benny urges Rain to finish the job and then retire. Characters: John Rain, Benny Watanabe Location: Unspecified
• Rain Suspects Surveillance — Rain believes someone has followed him as officials track him as a possible threat. Characters: John Rain Location: Unspecified
• Kawamura Prepares to Leak Information — Kawamura is preparing to pass sensitive information to the press. Characters: Yasuhiro Kawamura, Thomas Perryman Location: Unspecified

The Missing Evidence

Kawamura is killed on a crowded train, and the memory stick containing the information is missing. Investigators review footage and question people connected to him as political pressure and rumors of CIA involvement spread.

Key Events

• Kawamura Dies on the Train — Kawamura is killed in a way that appears to be a heart attack. Characters: Yasuhiro Kawamura Location: Crowded train
• The Memory Stick Is Missing — The information-bearing memory stick cannot be found, and investigators suspect Rain has it. Characters: John Rain, Yasuhiro Kawamura Location: Unspecified
• Investigators Review Footage — Investigators examine train footage for people Kawamura encountered. Characters: Yasuhiro Kawamura Location: Investigation site
• Kawamura's Contacts Questioned — Investigators question people connected to Kawamura. Characters: Yasuhiro Kawamura Location: Unspecified
• CIA Involvement Rumored — Rumors circulate that the CIA may be involved. Characters: John Rain Location: Unspecified
• Pressure Reaches Yamamoto — Political pressure grows as deaths mount, and Yamamoto is warned that his contacts are losing confidence. Characters: Yamamoto Location: Unspecified

Midori Under Threat

Rain approaches Midori at the jazz bar and warns her that she is in danger. When an attacker appears, he gets her out and takes her to a secluded hiding place.

Key Events

• Rain Sees Midori at the Bar — Rain approaches Midori while she performs, pretending to be a reporter. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Jazz bar
• Rain Warns Midori — Rain tells Midori that her life is in danger. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Jazz bar
• An Attacker Appears — An attacker appears, prompting Rain to get Midori out of the venue. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Jazz bar
• Rain Hides Midori — Rain takes Midori to a secluded place to hide. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Secluded hiding place

An Uneasy Refuge

Midori distrusts Rain and accuses him of failing to protect her family. He gives her a gun and teaches her safety rules; they also share personal memories while their flight continues.

Key Events

• Midori Accuses Rain — Midori distrusts Rain and blames him for failing to protect her sister and father. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Secluded hiding place
• Rain Teaches Gun Safety — Rain gives Midori a gun and teaches her basic safety rules. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Secluded hiding place
• They Share Family Memories — Rain and Midori share memories of their families and New York. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura Location: Secluded hiding place

The Watched Meeting

Rain contacts Perryman, who may have been the intended recipient of the missing memory stick, and arranges a meeting. The reporter is watched, while the search for Rain and Midori continues; the supplied account ends without resolving the evidence or their fates.

Key Events

• Rain Contacts Perryman — Rain arranges to meet Perryman, who may have been the intended recipient of the missing memory stick. Characters: John Rain, Thomas Perryman Location: Unspecified
• Perryman Is Watched — Rain tests whether Perryman recognizes the people watching nearby. Characters: John Rain, Thomas Perryman Location: Meeting area
• Pursuit Remains Unresolved — Officials continue searching for Rain and Midori; the supplied account ends before the evidence or their fates are resolved. Characters: John Rain, Midori Kawamura, Thomas Perryman, Yamamoto Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Compromised Assignment — Rain accepts an operation tied to Kawamura and is urged by Benny to complete it before retiring.
  • Benny's Advice — Benny urges Rain to finish the job and then retire.
  • Rain Under Watch — Rain suspects he is being followed, and American officials track him as a possible threat.
• Kawamura's Death — The official is killed on a crowded train in a way that appears to be a heart attack.
  • Train Killing — Kawamura dies aboard a crowded train.
  • Missing Memory Stick — The information-bearing device is missing, and investigators suspect Rain has it.
• Expanding Investigation — Investigators pursue leads as rumors and political pressure increase.
  • Footage Review — Investigators examine train footage for people Kawamura encountered.
  • Contacts Questioned — People connected to Kawamura are questioned, while CIA involvement is rumored.
• Yamamoto Under Pressure — Deaths create political pressure, and Yamamoto is warned that his contacts are losing confidence.
  • Political Pressure — The growing number of deaths intensifies pressure.
  • Fading Confidence — Yamamoto is told that his contacts are losing confidence in him.
• Midori in Danger — Rain approaches Kawamura's daughter, warns her, and takes her away when an attacker appears.
  • Jazz Bar Warning — Rain pretends to be a reporter and warns Midori that her life is at risk.
  • Escape from Attack — Rain gets Midori out of the venue and takes her to a secluded hiding place.
• Uneasy Protection — Midori distrusts Rain, but the two share a guarded refuge and personal memories.
  • Family Accusation — Midori accuses Rain of failing to protect her sister and father.
  • Gun Safety Lesson — Rain gives Midori a gun and teaches her basic safety rules.
• Search for the Recipient — Rain contacts Perryman, who may have been meant to receive the missing information.
  • Meeting Arranged — Rain contacts Perryman and arranges a meeting.
  • Watched Reporter — Rain tests whether Perryman recognizes the people watching nearby.
• Unresolved Pursuit — The supplied account ends with the search continuing and the central outcomes unsettled.
  • Evidence Unrecovered — The memory stick has not been recovered in the available account.
  • Fates Unknown — The available dialogue ends before Rain and Midori's fate is resolved.

Directed by

Max Mannix

Key Cast

• Kippei Shiina — John Rain
• Gary Oldman — Holtzer
• Misa Shimizu — Yuko
• Dirk Hunter — Thomas Perryman
• Akira Emoto — Tatsu Ishikura