Hidetoshi Nishijima and Hikari Mitsushima attend premiere of ‘Tokini wa Zange wo’

Actors Hidetoshi Nishijima and Hikari Mitsushima appeared at a stage greeting in Tokyo for the premiere of the film ‘Tokini wa Zange wo’ (Sometimes Confession), directed by Tetsuya Nakajima. The film, based on a novel by Bunzo Uchiumi, depicts the bond between parents and children through the lens of children with special needs.

The event marked the first public appearance for Mitsushima following her recent announcement regarding the birth of her first child. During the greeting, cast members shared reflections on their roles and the production process. The film's release follows a period of delay due to previous controversies involving the director, which were resolved through a third-party investigation and a subsequent settlement in February.

An emotional moment occurred when a mother of a child with special needs shared her impressions of the film, noting the value of seeing such children represented on screen. Both Nishijima and Mitsushima expressed deep emotion in response to the audience's feedback, emphasizing the film's message of light and connection.