Mipo O

呉美保

Mipo O


Mipo O, born in Mie Prefecture in 1977, is a third-generation Korean-Japanese. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, she worked as a screenwriter for director Nobuhiko OBAYASHI. In 2006, she made her directorial debut with THE SAKAIS’ HAPPINESS. HERE COMES THE BRIDE, MY MOM! (2010 / NC ’11) was screened at various festivals, including the Busan International Film Festival. In 2014, her drama THE LIGHT SHINES ONLY THERE marked a major breakthrough in her work, winning her several prizes. After BEING GOOD (2015 / NC ’16), she took a nine-year break from filmmaking and only resumed her career in 2024 with LIVING IN TWO WORLDS (NC ’25).

Films shown at Nippon Connection

Living In Two Worlds, Japan 2024 (Director) NC25
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

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