The original film script of "The Clone Returns to the Homeland"was a winner of the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards, which was produced within the span of 3 years with the support from Wim Wenders, and now celebrated the World Premiere at the 21st edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival.



Kanji Nakajima (dir.) and the leading actor, Mitsuhiro Oikawa appeared at the stage greeting which took place in TOHO Cnemas Roppongi Hills.

Mitsuru Oikwa who accomplished his first leading role with this feature film reflected upon his experiences when the script was initially delivered to him two years ago, He was surprised to find his portrait drawn on the storyboard which was brought to him. "I've written the script envisioning Mr. Oikawa for this acting role from the very beginning. I've mentioned to my colleagues that I won't shoot the film without him,"mentioned Kanji Nakajima (dir.).

　Mitchy replied to the enthusiastic offer with high spirits. But also said his thorough contemplation about the role during the shooting made him slightly depressive.

Acting the internal aspects of the three different roles; namely, space astronaut, clone and the clone's clone who suffered the memory loss were far diffent compared with the familiar part that Mitchy has played in the past.

The details of acting roles were built merticulously upon discussions with the director, "It was like putting a thread through the needle, but I've learned the appropriate stance as an actor."said Oikawa. Nakajima added "I was glad that the commentator introduced Mitchy as the quality actor,"and also mentioned "My intentions were to expand the possibilities of the art of film and wanted the audiences to experience the new sense of excitement,"thus showing his confidence for the quality of the completed film.

"I've come this far with the support from my fans and staffs since I was still a struggling and unknown actor in the theatrical group 15 years ago. I am very thankful to them."He bowed before the fans and told them he sensed a certain success of his new challenge through the audience.

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Director Kanji Nakajima and Mitchy visited the Film Festival office.
"Lets make beautiful memories." said Mitchy enchanting the staffs of the secretariat.