Cannes: Kore-Eda Hirokazu Says ‘Broker’ Is the Story of a Family of Choice
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKore-eda Hirokazu, director of the well-received Cannes competition film “Broker” says his diverse and lonely characters constitute a family of choice.“This film tells the story of a family which came together by choice.
Each character had been rejected. They set off on a car journey, as if by accident. Each has committed offences. They try for once in their life to do something good, to a greater or lesser degree,” said Kore-eda.He was speaking at a standing room only press conference at the Cannes that seemed to be filled with young film fans as much as journalists and camera crews.“The more things are serious, the more I want to add a touch of humor.
Song Kang-ho was the ideal actor for this film as he has these two sides in himself,” the director said, explaining the film’s style and presentation. “I take this approach because I think it makes people pay attention more.
If I’d made this film as a tragedy it might have been less convincing.” The fragmented structure, family theme and precise acting performances recall his “Shoplifters,” which won the Palme d’or at Cannes in 2018.Questions inevitably turned to how and why a Japanese director chose to work in South Korea.Kore-eda said there were few differences between a Korean and a Japanese director. “Kore-eda enjoys good food, cooking and eating well.
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