"The position of an assistant director in Japan is a handyman who does everything if necessary. They must overcome the unreasonable demands of hard-hearted and whimsical directors, and staff with different personalities or habits."
- Takashi MiikeJapanese filmmaker Takashi Miike is well-known for his distinctive aesthetic and large body of work. He has frequently discussed the difficulties faced by his subordinates in the film industry, comparing the assistant director's job to that of a handyman who completes any task that needs to be done.…