Toronto JFF 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'She Taught Me Serendipity' with Director Akiko Ohku

For the North American premiere of her earnest romantic comedy SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY, director Akiko Ohku joined me to discuss working with actor Riku Hagiwara to find the balance in his character's Konishi's introverted nature with his blossoming love and appreciation for the small moments in life, and being inspired by the film's themes of spontaneity, and world events.

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#SheTaughtMeSerendipity #今日の空が一番好き、とまだ言えない僕は stars Yuumi Kawai and Aoi Ito.

The film had it's North American premiere at the 2025 #TorontoJFF @JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre 

Based on the original novel Kyou no Sora ga Ichiban Suki, to Mada Ienai Boku wa" (今日の空が一番好き,とまだ言えない僕は), the film was adapted for the screen by Fukutoku Shusuke (福徳秀介).

Interpreting for the interview was conducted by by Aki Takabatake, CEO of Momo Films Inc.

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