Reported 12 months ago
Japanese director Tatsuya Mori's first feature film 'The Fukushima Village Incident' was screened at the 26th Taipei Film Festival, with a star-studded premiere attended by Mori, producer Sanshiro Kobayashi, actors Atsushi Iwai, Reina Tanaka, and Daichi Asai. The film portrays a tragic human conflict stemming from racial tensions following the 1923 Kanto earthquake in Japan. Lead actress Reina Tanaka showcased her fluent Chinese during the promotion in Taiwan, while actor Atsushi Iwai, known for his role in a Taiwanese-Japanese TV series, expressed his fondness for Taiwan's culture and warmth. Fans even prepared cheering signs for Iwai, showcasing his unexpected popularity. The film's message on human connections and cultural diversity resonated with the cast and crew, emphasizing the importance of reducing discrimination in society.
Source: YAHOO