Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto warns audiences to “stay far from the battlefield” as he discusses his new film set in the Vietnam War, saying that while modern warfare evolves, the suffering of victims remains the same. He adds that those waging war inevitably commit horrifying acts, framing the film around the lasting human toll rather than battlefield tactics.
Both outlets describe the story’s focus on a Vietnam veteran whose life is haunted by violence he witnessed and participated in. The film centers on how war continues to shape a person’s experiences after combat ends. While one outlet emphasizes Tsukamoto’s broader message about the inevitability of atrocities in war, the other focuses more directly on the plot outline and the veteran’s psychological aftermath. Together, they present the project as a character-driven depiction of the long-term impact of wartime violence.
In Venice coverage, Tsukamoto’s comments are presented in the context of the film’s premiere and discussion, while the Japan Today item highlights his warning as part of the film’s thematic rationale.
