"We still have to live in our daily lives" Author: [Japanese] Hirokazu Koreeda Publisher: Nankai Publishing Company

Introduction

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▪️Whether it is a movie or life, it can actually be summed up in two sentences:

"How do you want to live?"

"What kind of life have you become?"

▪️Director Hirokazu Koreeda and actress Kirin Kiki have a life dialogue spanning 12 years, which is casual, frank, sincere and moving

If I have to sum up the charm of Mr. Xilin in one word, it would probably be "interesting". The person I love is no longer here, out of reach. Perhaps this book is a "love letter" that is impossible to send to me.

——Hirokazu Koreeda

Looking back at my resume, I couldn't help but think: "Oh, I seem to have landed in a particularly suitable position." My daughter also said: "Mom, you seem to be very lucky." So I answered her like this: "Because I have good character."

——Kirin Kiki

About the Author

▪️Interviewer: Hirokazu Koreeda

Film director. Born in Tokyo in 1962. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined TV MAN UNION, mainly directing documentary programs. He made his debut as a film director in 1995 with "Phantom Light". In 2004, he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for the film "Nobody Knows", which was adapted from real events. In 2013, "Like Father, Like Son" won the Jury Award at the Cannes International Film Festival. In 2016, he won the 8th Itami Juzo Award. In 2018, "Shoplifters" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes International Film Festival.

▪️Interviewee: Kirin Kiki

Actor. Born in Tokyo in 1943. Entered the Institute of Drama at the Bunkaza in 1961 , under the stage name " Yuuki Chiho " . In 1964 , he began to appear in TV dramas and TV commercials, becoming a widely watched individual actor. In 1977 , he changed his stage name to " Kirin Kiki " . After 2000 , he appeared in films such as "Still Walking" and "Remembering My Mother". In 2008 , he was awarded the Order of the Purple Ribbon, and in 2014 , he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Small Ribbon. He died on September 15 , 2018 .