Riho Yoshioka and Nao attend ‘Shadow Work’ film event

Actors Riho Yoshioka and Nao attended a stage greeting in Tokyo for the film ‘Shadow Work’, a crime suspense drama based on the novel by Hiromi Sano. The film depicts the secrets of a shelter that protects victims of domestic violence from abusive spouses and parents.

During the event, Yoshioka, who plays Noriko, and Nao, who portrays a detective named Kaoru, discussed the filming process. Yoshioka highlighted the collaborative atmosphere on set, noting that the cast and director worked together to refine action scenes rather than simply following instructions. She emphasized her goal to portray her character as an ordinary person with internal struggles rather than a tragic heroine.

Nao praised the open communication on set and Yoshioka’s intense commitment to her performance. The actors also participated in a themed Q&A session involving hypothetical decisions, where they shared personal anecdotes about their pets and their interests in plants.