You can get rich or famous by doing the same thing.

I think doing period piece is easier, because after a certain distance, everybody is equal, I think. The relative contemporary is harder. I think that's the way it is.

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.

Making movies is a way of understanding myself and the world.

When there is a strong woman character in a story - that always grabs me

After making several tragic movies in a row, I was looking to do a comedy, and one without cynicism.

Fighting for identity is something that is very much in my life.