I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I want to portray a slightly different relationship, one where they two mutually inspire each other to live– if I’ m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.

It would be wonderful if I could see the end of civilization during my lifetime.

We get strength and encouragement from watching children.

Cut off a wolf's head and it still has the power to bite.

I'd like more of the world go back to being wild.

I find it pointless sitting in my house not working, though I like to go on extended vacations from time to time.

When you watch the subtitled version you are probably missing just as many things. There is a layer and a nuance you're not going to get. Film crosses so many borders these days. Of course it is going to be distorted.