‘Confession’ Release Is Postponed After Director Sakaki Hideo Accused of Sex Abuse
Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentThe release of Japanese film “Confession,” set for March 25, has been indefinitely postponed due to allegations of sexual assault leveled against the director new Sakaki Hideo by several actresses and published on Wednesday by a leading Japanese tabloid. No legal charges have been filed against the director.Ark Entertainment, which is handling the local release and international sales, announced the postponement on the film’s official website.Sakaki also issued an apology on the site, saying: “I am very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the article to the producers, staff, cast members, and other people who worked hard to create the film, and above all, the audience who are looking forward to its release of the film.