NON took the stage with Nobuko Miyamoto at the “Juzo Itami 4K Film Festival” and “Supermarket Woman” screening commemoration event.

A screening and talk event for Juzo Itami's ninth film, “Supermarket Woman” was held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on Friday, April 18, as part of the “Juzo Itami 4K Film Festival” presented by the Japan Film Channel.

Nobuko Miyamoto, who stars in the film, and Non took the stage at the event. They discussed their thoughts on “Supermarket Woman” which was screened at the event, and the appeal of Itami films.

Miyamoto said, “Itami values the ‘pause’ between actors. “Supermarket Woman” is a film in which he and Masahiko Tsugawa are very funny together.

NON also commented, “There are social themes and funny scenes, and I am fascinated by the illustration-like artwork by director Juzo Itami! I am fascinated by the illustration-like artwork by director Juzo Itami!

He also talked about the more than 10-year relationship between Miyamoto and NON since the TV series “Amachan” (2013), in which Miyamoto and NON co-starred and caused a social phenomenon.

●Comment from NON
The bold and vivacious character played by Miyamoto is chic and stylish.
When switching from a cheerful scene to a tense one, Ms. Miyamoto's performance changes not only the character but also the atmosphere of all the actors in the scene, which is “super” cool.
If I were allowed to play a character in an Itami film, I would like to play Hanako, the “Supermarket Woman”
It was a great opportunity for me to hear a very valuable and dense story.