On the 25th, actor Kaya Kiyohara gave a stage greeting with director Michito Fujii at the advance screening of the movie he stars in, “Seishun 18 x 2: The Road to You” (to be released on May 3), held in Osaka. Ta.
[Photo]From Taiwan to my hometown Osaka!Kaya Kiyohara talks about her feelings with a wide smile
It’s a moving film about Japan and Taiwan, and some viewers were seen wiping away tears after the screening. Kiyohara, who took the stage, asked, “How was it?” and said, “I’m originally from Osaka, so I’m personally very happy that I was able to deliver my work to everyone in Osaka today.” He was deeply moved by the reaction from local fans. He also said, “Just hearing the sound of ‘Namba’ made me feel like I was back in Osaka.Takoyaki was prepared in the waiting room, and I ate it deliciously, thinking that I had come home.Osaka is half calming. “I was a little nervous and felt like I had to do it properly, but I’m really happy!” he said with a smile.
Kiyohara co-starred with Taiwanese actor Hsu Guanghan, and Kiyohara said, “He is a wonderful person who has the ability to involve the people around him and make everything a soft space. Thank you. He seemed to enjoy his time off from filming in Taiwan, “taking a walk, eating, and going to a night market with the staff.” Director Fujii regretted, saying, “I couldn’t participate in another project, so they sent me a photo of everyone having fun,” to which Kiyohara replied, “I’m a chef who cuts meat from Tainan and serves it as a soup.” The soup was delicious!” he said.
Director Fujii said in a message, “When I made this movie, I felt that it would be great if the word youth lasted a lifetime.I would be happy if this movie could be something that enriches everyone’s daily lives.” Kiyohara said, “This is a movie that allows you to find something you don’t want to lose and turn it into a treasure.This is a movie that the Taiwanese and Japanese cast members worked together to put their souls into making.I hope it reaches as many people as possible. I wish I could at least warm up the hearts of everyone who came today…” she said, overcome with emotion, her voice breaking with tears at the end. He then said, “This is an important piece of work, so I hope it will be important to everyone as well.”
This work is a heartrending yet beautiful love story that vividly reflects the beautiful scenery of Japan and Taiwan, as well as the times 18 years ago and now. It all started in Taiwan 18 years ago. Jimmy (Xu Guanghan), a high school student who works part-time at a karaoke shop, meets Ami (Kiyohara), a backpacker from Japan. While spending time with her innocent girlfriend, Jimmy begins to fall in love with her. However, Ami suddenly decides to return to Japan. Ami proposes a promise to Jimmy, who is depressed.
