Ryuto Kondo, who worked with Kore-eda on his 2018 Palme dOr-winningShoplifters, is the cinematographer.

He says this has given him useful insights into outward-looking film industries that receive substantial government support.

It will be a long process, but I hope we can move forward step by step.

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This series was made with the cooperation of such women, he continues.

I did not intend to directly address the issue of harassment like Mizoguchi.

Backed by Toho and Gaga Corp, the project is already in post-production and scheduled for release in June.

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I think Ill be asked to take on this kind of role more in the future.