mentor cast and director attend Kaohsiung Film Festival
The actors and director watched mentor with local audiences in Taiwan and answered questions at a stage greeting on 24 October.
The cast and director of mentor attended the 26th Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan, according to cinematoday.jp. The two actors and the director took part in a press conference and a post-screening stage greeting and Q&A on 24 October local time.
The actors and the director watched the film alongside local audiences in the theater. One of the actors greeted the audience in the local language and thanked them for coming to see mentor.
The second actor said he was happy to watch the film with the audience in Taiwan and to feel their reactions directly. He also said he created a visual contrast for his role by slouching and losing weight.
The actor who spoke about his preparation said he spent a year building his physique to portray the character's obsession with archery practice over the 15 years after the incident. He also said the director held a workshop before filming, and that the director's suggestion to raise his hips more led to the shape of the kneeling scene.
Asked about mentors, one actor named the performer who plays a role in the film, citing his advice in private life as well. The other named a fellow actor, crediting him with making him love acting.
One actor said he hopes to return to Taiwan and promised to come back. The event ended with the other actor telling the audience in Japanese that he loves them, drawing cheers and applause.
Quick answers
When did the mentor team appear at the Kaohsiung Film Festival?
The press conference and the post-screening stage greeting and Q&A took place on 24 October local time at the 26th Kaohsiung Film Festival.
What did the cast say at the event?
One actor greeted the audience in the local language and thanked them for coming, while the other said he was happy to feel the Taiwanese audience's reactions directly.