Erika Toda cast in Japan-Taiwan collaboration

Tokyograph News · 06-10-2007, 09:48 PM

Rising teen star Erika Toda is set to take her first step as an international actress. She has been cast in the movie "Tea Fight," a collaborative work between Taiwan and Japan. The story follows a young Japanese girl who travels to Taiwan in search of a legendary tea that may help her father (Teruyuki Kagawa).

The idea for the tea-themed film began two years ago. The Taiwanese director approached a Japanese production company to discuss the project, and he was introduced to Toda, who at the time was acting in the Fuji TV drama series "Engine." He was impressed by her acting skills, and has been following her progress since then.

Toda has also been gaining popularity overseas due to her appearance in the "Death Note" movies.

"Tea Fight" is scheduled to open next year throughout Asia. Distribution will be handled by Movie-Eye Entertainment. Filming is planned to take place from late October to early December, with about 80% of the filming located in Taiwan. Casting for the major Taiwanese roles is currently in progress.

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**migimaru** · 06-10-2007, 10:36 PM

The Sports Hochi article has some more details.

The article seems to indicate that the father runs an old tea shop, and he closes shop after his wife dies from what he believes to be a "tea curse." Through the internet, the daughter finds out about a legendary tea and travels to Taiwan in search of it. The father then follows her, concerned that it may be a trap by Taiwanese tea-makers.

The director is aiming to take the film to complete the film by March and is hoping to take it to Cannes in May. Theatrical release is scheduled for the second half of 2008.

06-10-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Erika Toda cast in Japan-Taiwan collaboration Rising teen star Erika Toda is set to take her first step as an international actress. She has been cast in the movie "Tea Fight," a collaborative work between Taiwan and Japan. The story follows a young Japanese girl who travels to Taiwan in search of a legendary tea that may help her father (Teruyuki Kagawa). The idea for the tea-themed film began two years ago. The Taiwanese director approached a Japanese production company to discuss the project, and he was introduced to Toda, who at the time was acting in the Fuji TV drama series "Engine." He was impressed by her acting skills, and has been following her progress since then. Toda has also been gaining popularity overseas due to her appearance in the "Death Note" movies. "Tea Fight" is scheduled to open next year throughout Asia. Distribution will be handled by Movie-Eye Entertainment. Filming is planned to take place from late October to early December, with about 80% of the filming located in Taiwan. Casting for the major Taiwanese roles is currently in progress. Link to article Last edited by migimaru : 06-10-2007 at 10:40 PM.

06-10-2007, 10:36 PM	#2
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	The Sports Hochi article has some more details. The article seems to indicate that the father runs an old tea shop, and he closes shop after his wife dies from what he believes to be a "tea curse." Through the internet, the daughter finds out about a legendary tea and travels to Taiwan in search of it. The father then follows her, concerned that it may be a trap by Taiwanese tea-makers. The director is aiming to take the film to complete the film by March and is hoping to take it to Cannes in May. Theatrical release is scheduled for the second half of 2008. Last edited by migimaru : 06-10-2007 at 10:38 PM.

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