Fukushi Sota, from 'Can This Be Translated?' to a Taiwanese film: First Busan International Film Festival appearance, "I want to act in Korean" [31st BIFF]

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Following Netflix's 'Can This Be Translated?', and now the Taiwanese film 'Scar-Faced Cat: Su Laodao,' actor Fukushi Sota continues his cross-border activities.

On the 10th, at the Paradise Hotel in Haeundae-gu, Busan, we met with director Wang Yipian of 'Scar-Faced Cat: Su Laodao,' Taiwanese actor Han Ning, Japanese actors Fukushi Sota and Tsukahara Daisuke to discuss the work.

'Scar-Faced Cat: Su Laodao' was invited to the 'Midnight Passion' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and is a Taiwanese action film being presented as a world premiere. The 'Midnight Passion' section introduces new genre films that combine artistic merit and entertainment value through late-night screenings.

The film is set in Taiwan under Japanese rule, where a series of murders targeting police officers occurs, and a woman named Hualianmao (Scar-Faced Cat), who has facial scars and is as agile as Goyang-i, is identified as the suspect.

Regarding his impressions of visiting Busan, Fukushi Sota said in Korean, "This is my first time coming to Busan, but it was a place I had always wanted to visit, so I am truly happy."

He added, "In particular, I find it even more meaningful and joyful that I am attending the Busan International Film Festival with a Taiwanese film this time."

Regarding why he chose 'Scar-Faced Cat: Su Laodao' as his first leading role in a Taiwanese film, Fukushi Sota said, "I had been very interested in Taiwan for a long time. Since about 10 years ago, I had thought that one day I would like to work in Taiwan, but I never had the opportunity."

He continued, "When I first received the offer to appear, I thought it might be difficult because my schedule overlapped with a work I was filming in Japan. However, as the filming schedule was postponed, I was able to participate in the Taiwanese film and gladly accepted."

He has also maintained a steady interest in overseas works. Fukushi said, "As someone who was born and raised in Japan, I had always wanted to go out into the world one day. I also strongly felt that I wanted to build connections with people from other countries and work together," adding, "Ultimately, I believe the world is one."

Regarding working consecutively with actors of different languages, from 'Can This Be Translated?' to 'Scar-Faced Cat: Su Laodao,' he said, "Because the languages are different, there is an aspect where I end up looking more carefully at the other person's expressions, movements, and atmosphere," adding, "It is interesting that there are moments when we connect through acting even if we do not fully understand each other's words."

He then recalled the appeal of collaborating with actors and production crews from various Asian countries, saying, "The first time I thought I wanted to go abroad and work was when I was in elementary school."

He said, "When I was young, looking at a globe, I realized that Japan is a small island nation, and I thought that one day I would like to go overseas and build relationships with many people while working," adding, "Now, as an actor, it seems I am gradually realizing that dream."

He added, "I want to continue participating in various works regardless of country in the future," and "Since I am currently studying Korean as well, I would like to appear in a Korean work where I act directly in Korean one day."

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