Two 'Princes' Meet: Michieda Shunsuke and Anzai Seira, "It's About the Inner Self, Not Just Appearance" [Comprehensive Report] [31st BIFF]

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• Press Conference for "Beautiful Twilight Moon" at the 31st Busan International Film Festival

"Beautiful Twilight Moon" met with audiences in Busan by adding a narrative of human growth and inner depth to the excitement of the original work.

On the 8th, a press conference was held at the Cinema Hall in Haeundae-gu, Busan, for "Beautiful Twilight Moon," which was invited to the Open Cinema section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Director Takemura Kenta and actors Michieda Shunsuke and Anzai Seira attended the event and discussed the film.

"Beautiful Twilight Moon," a live-action adaptation of the popular manga of the same name, tells the story of Yoi, a high school girl known as a "prince," who begins a romance after meeting another "prince" named Kohaku.

Regarding the work, Director Takemura Kenta said, "Although it is based on a shoujo manga, it is not simply a romance. It is a human story about how liking someone else leads one to reflect on oneself." He added, "I believe it is a moving work not only as an exciting romance but also as a human drama. I think audiences from various countries, not just Japan, will be able to empathize with it."

When asked about what he focused on most while adapting the original work into a live-action film, he stated, "The worldview of the original work itself is very beautiful, so I wanted to capture that beauty well in the visuals."

He continued, "When translating a manga into a film, I believe it is important not only for the dialogue but also for the characters' gazes, sense of distance, and even empty spaces." He explained, "I wanted to use spaces that can only be expressed in film to show how the psychological distance between the two characters gradually closes."

He also said, "Both the male and female leads in the film are characters called 'princes.' They are characters whose appearance is highly evaluated and who draw attention for their looks." He added, "I wanted to depict what kind of worries such characters have inside and how they reflect on themselves."

He further added, "Korean audiences may also face standards of being judged by appearances or expectations from those around them, but I hope you will focus on watching it as a human drama about finding one's true self and discovering what one truly wants."

Regarding casting, he said, "I believed that no one other than these two actors could express the beauty of being a 'prince,'" expressing his trust in Michieda Shunsuke and Anzai Seira.

Michieda Shunsuke shared his impressions of visiting the Busan International Film Festival, saying, "I am truly happy to be in Busan. The Busan International Film Festival was a place I dreamed of visiting one day, like a dream, so I am glad that dream has come true."

He added, "Since it is a beautiful love story, I hope the audience enjoys watching it."

He also revealed that he wanted to show an image different from his previous roles. Michieda said, "I played a character with a slightly different image from the roles I have taken on in the past." He added, "I think it is a performance that can overturn my existing image. I hope you feel that 'Michieda can do this kind of thing too.'"

He continued, "I also put a lot of thought into expressing the push-and-pull emotions between Kohaku and Yoi." He added, "I hope you will pay attention to those aspects as well."

Anzai Seira said about the work, "The director and all the actors approached filming with affection and passion." She added, "I believe it is a work that shows how difficult it is to convey love to someone and how wonderful the process of loving someone can be."

She added, "I hope this film can serve as an encouragement for people who struggle to express love."

The chemistry between the two actors was also discussed. Anzai Seira said, "Our chemistry wasn't bad." She added, "I didn't particularly focus on it, but I thought maintaining a moderate distance might actually be good. We talked to each other when necessary while filming."

In response, Michieda Shunsuke laughed and said, "That doesn't mean we had a bad relationship," adding, "It seems like we maintained a moderate distance," which drew laughter.

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