Articles about Taku Kato
TAKU KATO
Without a trace
The makers of Japan-Singapore drama Lost & Found discuss the unique collaboration behind this adventure series, appealing to Gen Z and how it is rooted in the real-world phenomenon of people who choose to disappear.
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Strange lands
Taku Kato, the director of Japanese film A Stranger in Shanghai, discusses making the single drama for broadcaster NHK, filming in China, and appealing to international audiences.
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Less is more
The demand for long-running series is seemingly unstoppable, yet TV movies and one-off dramas are becoming a powerful tool in addressing single issues or themes. They’re also evidence that not every story needs to run to multiple episodes and seasons.