North Korean Manual

Author: Mao Guo
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Born in Tokyo in 1947, he is the youngest in his family. At the age of 20, he dropped out of the Department of Engineering at Meiji University and wandered around Shinjuku, working at jazz bars. At 26, he became a xiangsheng (Chinese comedic dialogue) actor, known for his sharp wit in criticizing hypocrisy. At 32, he began performing slapstick comedy on television, gaining popularity for his absurd style. At 34, he started acting in films, gaining attention with the movie Captured. At 42, he directed his first film, creating a unique style that blends sudden violence with pure tranquility. To date, he has appeared in over 30 television dramas and more than 20 films. He has directed eight films, including Hana-bi (Flowers), which won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. He has written eight novels and six essays. He has held one art exhibition and records seven television programs every week. In the late hours of August 1994, while riding a heavy motorcycle, he was involved in a severe accident that damaged his facial nerves and nerves. His elderly mother heard the news and yelled, "If you were going to crash, at least crash a better car!"