Things that don't have a big impact seem to be crucial. Always when you go out to make a movie you have questions, "What if this doesn't work? What if that doesn't work?" you want to cover yourself, you want to bring back enough [footage] so you can do something.

Sexuality is a big issue, but there are others - how much you commit to a relationship, to social obligation, to honesty and being honest with yourself.

Every movie I make. That’s my hideout, the place I don’t quite understand, but feel most at home.

When something possesses me, I go ahead and do it.

Beautifully-acted and precisely observed, ILO ILO is an amazing debut, full of heart and intelligence.

I grew up pretty peacefully, in that Eastern way. You easily solve problems, believe in harmony. Reduce conflicts, take orders until one day you give orders.

You become the movie you are making.