Suzu Hirose’s “forehead fully open under the cold weather” gave off an overwhelming aura.

One cold morning in February. The area near an apartment complex in Atsugi City (Kanagawa Prefecture) was crowded with staff and security guards. It appeared to be a fairly large scale filming. A large crowd was gathered on the bank along the river.

In the circle was a small-faced woman with her hair in a bun, wearing an orange parka and a long, brightly-checked skirt. She is actress Suzu Hirose (23).

On this particular day, we were filming a new movie. It is based on the popular manga of the same name and is scheduled to be released next year.

After finishing her make-up, Hirose received two cardboard boxes of props from a staff member. When the camera rolls, she walks slowly along the riverside carrying the cardboard boxes with a heavy weight. When the cut is made, Hirose leaves the cardboard boxes with the staff, puts on a mask, and puts on a down coat with a body warmer attached to the inside. During the standby, she twirled around on the spot, perhaps to keep her body warm.

This film requires acting that expresses a character’s state of mind while keeping emotions in check, so Hirose’s growth will be seen.

From theMarch18, 2022issue ofFRIDAY