{
  "id": 12586488,
  "title": "Hirokazu Kore-eda explores weight of creation in 'Look Back'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/hirokazu-kore-eda-explores-weight-of-creation-in-look-back",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261007/hirokazu-kore-eda-explores-weight-of-creation-in-look-back"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan — Renowned Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda delved into the themes of creative struggle and duty in his latest film, \"Look Back.\" The Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker shared that upon reading the original comics at a Tokyo bookstore, he experienced a profound shock, which led him to reflect on the reasons behind storytelling and creation. The movie, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's popular web comic \"Chainsaw Man,\" tells the story of two young girls, Fujino (played by Natsuki Deguchi) and Kyomoto (played by Aju Makita), who form a bond through their love for drawing comics. As they grow older, the two girls embark on separate journeys in their teenage years. Deguchi and Makita portray the older versions of their characters, while child actors Furi Nanase and Rokka Okada depict the girls during their early school days. Casting for the film was a meticulous process, with Kore-eda aiming to select actors who could authentically convey the complex emotions and challenges faced by the characters.",
  "summary": "BUSAN — Renowned Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda said his new movie \"Look Back\" explores a story about the creative struggles and sense of duty that storytellers experience. \"When I happened to read the original comics at a bookstore in Tokyo, it hit me with tremendous shock,\" the Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker said in a press conference at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). \"It…",
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    "Director Hirokazu Kore-eda explores themes of creative struggle and duty in Look Back",
    "Based on popular web comic Chainsaw Man, film follows two girls Fujino and Kyomoto",
    "Child actors Furi Nanase and Rokka Okada portray the girls in early school days"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hirokazu Kore-eda explores weight of creation in 'Look Back'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/hirokazu-kore-eda-explores-weight-of-creation-in-look-back-12589998",
        "published": "2026-10-07T09:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}