[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②
When her older sister develops symptoms of schizophrenia, her parents choose to put a lock on the front door instead of taking her to a hospital. Unable to look away, the younger brother picks up a camera and steps into that silence.
Because they could not obtain the family’s consent, ethical questions about the film’s release inevitably follow. You asked a really important question. There are ethical issues, of course. In fact, we released it without getting permission or even understanding from any member of the family.
