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The story is about a woman, Sarasa Kanai, who became widely known to the public as the "victim" of a kidnapping incident when she was 10 years old, and a young man, Saeki Saeki, who was 19 years old at the time and was considered the "perpetrator" of that incident. This is the story of their reunion.
There are certainly people who have complexities that cannot be put into words, , which is why this film is so meaningful to portray.
. First of all, please tell us how you felt when you saw the finished film.
The character of Fumi Saeki was the hardest role I have ever played. . That is why I could not watch it objectively in the first preview, and it was only after I asked to be allowed to watch it a second time that I was finally able to accept the story.
The information that has reached the public, the truth that Fumi is holding, and the truth that Sarasa is holding, are all on the board, rubbing and rubbing and rubbing, and the two of them are holding hands at the very last minute. That is how I interpret the story.
The relationship between these two people is a strong and sensitive one that cannot be summed up in words such as family, best friends, or love. I felt a kind of hope that such feelings exist in this world.
Matsuzaka-san, have you ever felt a strong connection that is difficult to express in words?
Looking back, I don't think I had it in me. The film is about a connection that cannot be described in words, and I don't think I have ever experienced that. It was the first time I was exposed to it in my performance as Bun, and what can I say, I have a sense of admiration for its strength.
Who do you want this film to reach, and how do you want it to reach them?
I have to choose my words carefully because the content is related to the truth of the statement, which could lead to spoilers, but I think there are not a small number of people who have circumstances that they cannot tell others about. . I would like such people to see this film.
In preparing for the role, I researched literature and talked to various people. I was reminded that it is a very difficult role, and there are people who have really sensitive truths. . But if I could portray something that is difficult to depict as carefully and sincerely as possible, I think that is the irreplaceable value of the film.
It must have taken a lot of courage for you to play the role.
Yes, I did. I had great responsibility and anxiety. But what motivated me to take on this role was the thought, "I hope that people who are dealing with complicated things will feel something through this film. That has been consistent throughout.
