Mipo O
Mipo O was born as a third generation KoreanJapanese in Mie Prefecture in 1977. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, she worked as a screenwriter for director Nobuhiko OBAYASHI. Her drama THE LIGHT SHINES ONLY THERE signalled a major breakthrough in her work, winning her prizes for Best Director at both the Yokohama and Montreal film festivals.
Films shown at Nippon Connection
Being Good,
Japan 2015 (Director)
NC16
Here Comes The Bride, My Mom!,
Japan 2010 (Director)
NC11
Here Comes The Bride, My Mom!,
Japan 2010 (Script)
NC11