I was really interested in geishas' work, and wanted to meet real geishas.

I'm not really interested in politics, because I think it's just too removed from my own life. If there's a war, though, or a disaster, I want to know what's happening.

I wanted to become a kindergarten teacher like my mother.

After I learn more English, I'll work hard and make more films.

After I learn more English, I'll work hard and make more films.

It's not that I wanted to be an actor; it's that I didn't want to be a dancer! I was trained in traditional Chinese dance, and after working so hard it seemed unfair to just disappear into a group.