Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.livedoor.com/lite/article_detail_amp/16671285/
Part 1: https://jinterviewstrans.blogspot.com/2020/08/director-fujii-michihito-x-shim-eun.html
Q: How did Dir Fujii think about their acting?
Fujii: As I mentioned, I am not familiar about journalism at first. I just handed over them what to look up as information, but the two of them researched a lot.
I can only show the nature of profession, but the emotions in it can only be entrusted to them, and I think that's what the two of them carried out very carefully.
I thought it would be meaningful to shoot in front of the Diet or in a real place but despite the difficulties with the filming, the actor department was very calm, and make it even more fun. .. They were nice and made the difficult roles look very easy for us.
Q: How did Shim and Matsuzaka enjoyed the performance?
Shim: I really enjoyed the feelings during the scene. I can feel Matsuzaka's serious attitude toward the role and filming aspects.
Matsuzaka: From the eyes of Eun Kyung, a lot of different emotions were transmitted. It was very moving. I was very nervous every time I act with her. Also, she can change her details and nuances depending on the director's instruction, so I was really impressed.
Q: Are there any parts that changed due to their performance?
Dir. Fujii: I haven't made any major changes, but the final scene is a little different from the script. At first, they performed according to the script and Matsuzaka Tori said, "No, I think I would say something here, right?" Matsuzaka and Shim's acting led the words. I think the whole picture shows the suggestions and ideas of those two actors and how they permeated the roles. It was wonderful.
(T/N: As I understand, the last silent words in the movie are Matsuzaka's idea.)
Q: What if you are to co-star again?
Matsuzaka: I watch Shim Eun Kyung's "Sunny (2011)" and "Miss Granny (2014)". We did such a dark piece together this time, I would like to do a comedy next time as brother and sister.
Q: About director Fujii.
Shim: Yeah. I think that "The Journalist" may have some difficulties for the viewers, but I think that the direction is easy to understand and shows in a new style of his own. It was I think it's really wonderful for us to make it so that everyone can relate to it.
Matsuzaka: It was first time for me to work with the director, and he made me feel that he's very down-to-earth. He gave me various instructions and after he finished giving instructions, he was picking up fallen leaves (for shoot).
Fujii: For the scene at Kanzaki's house? (lol)
Q: About the two actors
Dir. Fujii: I was a fan of Shim since Sunny. But for Matsuzaka, I remember at the time of costume trial, he said "This project is going to work!". The staff was nervous at that time and no one had confidence. The moment Matsuzaka said "Let's do our best!", we became fans. Even during the production, I became a fan of Matsuzaka... Like when I asked, "I want to see more of this," and he just said "I see." and did it.
Translator Note:
I watched the making and there Dir. Fujii said "Till this age of mine, I never been a fan of a male actor. But Matsuzaka really made me a fan."
Q: Can you tell us your ideals and beliefs as an actor?
Matsuzaka Tori: How can I become a part of that work? Among the various departments, such as the photography, director, lighting department, and recording department, it is the most important thing for me to contribute the work properly as a gear from the actor department.
Q: Are you motivated to appear overseas after co-starring with Eun Kyung?
Matsuzaka: It was exciting for me for the first time to co-star with actors from different countries, so I'm happy to have such an opportunity again.
Q: Could you tell us if you have a movie that made you think deeply after watching it?
Shim Eun Kyung: Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Like Father Like Son (2013)". I cried while watching. I really like it because it's a really good movie.
Matsuzaka Tori: The documentary film" DANCER: Sergei Polunin (2016)" which follows dancer Sergei Polunin, who is said to be a maverick in the ballet world, was very good. It depicts the anguish of those who are active on the front lines of the ballet world and the pain that no one can empathize with, but there were parts that I could empathize with him as I am also the artist and other various things. It made me think.
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