When we speak out against discrimination and for the advancement of rights, violence solves nothing. Getting emotional, yelling, or crying won't make things better. Yet that doesn't mean we can simply dismiss our anger. I had grown accustomed to silently enduring unfair situations. But now, as I get older, I believe we should be allowed to raise our voices more, tell our own stories, and express our anger.
The short film Milk Lady was written by cinematographer Asumi Sako. As peers who have both navigated the gender politics of the film industry, we share a strong desire to help prevent the next generation of women from having to endure the challenges we have encountered. We truly believe that this kind of quiet anger can transform into immense power and productive energy, driven by the desire to protect those we care about.