Ryoko, in the Unfaithful Evening Takashi Ujita Interview

Q. Mr. Ujita, you made this film while you were at the Osaka Fine Arts University Graduate School. A. Originally, I wanted to carry out this project as an independent film, but my school was offering film tools so it turned to be a part of the curriculum after entering graduate school. There is a film department at Osaka Fine Arts University, and directors such as Sadao Nakajima are teaching as an instructor. In order to graduate, you either submit a thesis paper or a film piece (film, commercial, experimental film). The students have the rights to these pieces. Q. The set up of this film is a very unique family drama A. I have always liked family drama, especially those in which a father works hard. But I didnft think it was possible for me to make a typical home drama, so I chose a lazy father, which is opposite to the regular set up. My own father was someone who never showed his weak side, so maybe I had a sort of aspiration toward an opposite father figure. Q. Please tell us about the actors, especially the one who played the father whose presence had a strong impact. A. Junichi Koga who played the father is a carpenter and has no acting experience. He was the only one I had in mind while writing the script. I asked Hotaru Hazuki to participate because she was perfect for my image when I saw a flyer of one of the films she was in. As far as the other actors are concerned, they all have acting experience; Shunsuke Sawada was in Kichiku, Kahori Kawashima belongs to an agency in Osaka, and Toto Ogawa is active on the stage. I wish to work with people who can bring out their life style, regardless of being professional or amateur. Director's Profile: FBorn in Wakayama. Japan in 1975. Becarne friends with Kazuyoshi Kurnakiri (Kichiku) after entering Osaka Fine Arts University, and began making 8mm films. After making several works with Kumakiri, completed his graduation film. the 70minute 16mm Roman Porno. as his feature-length debut. Went on to graduate school. and fimshed the super 16mm format (blown up to 35mm) Ryuko, in the UnfaithfuI Evenln9.