Hirokazu Kore-eda promotes ‘Look Back’ in Taiwan

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda, along with lead actresses Natsuki Deguchi and Ayame Makita, visited Taiwan to promote the live-action film ‘Look Back’, an adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga. The film has seen significant commercial success, breaking records for Kore-eda’s opening weekend box office in Taiwan and setting a new high for Japanese live-action films this year.

During press events, Kore-eda expressed his admiration for Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien, describing himself as a ‘super fan’ and sharing memories of visiting Taiwan in 1993. The cast members discussed their experiences filming the movie, which was shot across the changing seasons in Kahoku City, Akita Prefecture.

Newcomer Furi Nanase, who portrays the character Fujino’s childhood, also gained attention for her debut performance and participation in the Venice International Film Festival. The production team highlighted the technical aspects of the film, including the use of Dolby Atmos and 4K to enhance the cinematic experience.