For me, trying to expand the energy to make one movie in Hollywood would be the equivalent in terms of energy to making 10 movies in Japan.
Takashi MiikeYou can't really make something or make a movie and feel all through the process that it's a painful thing. It's not possible to do that.
Takashi MiikeIf you're trying to be realistic and bring real life to the screen, you are going to have different elements. That's what I'm trying to do. As I make the movie, different elements come in naturally.
Takashi MiikeAt some moments, you feel attracted to someone of the same sex, even if it's not sexual. You just want to be like him.
Takashi Miike