Mie Hama

When producers for Man lebt nur zweimal (1967) warned Mie that because she wasn't learning English quickly enough, she was going to be fired from the film, she solemnly told them that, because of her shame, she would then commit ritual suicide. Whether she was bluffing or not, the producers decided not to risk it, and instead that she switch roles with the other actress in the film Akiko Wakabayashi, since this role didn't require much dialogue.

Sean Connery is a very great person; I cherish him like a sister cherishes an older brother. He could take time off work and be himself, pretty natural. He has a very humane personality. He probably affected me most. He was very concerned with the harmony of the production team of Man lebt nur zweimal (1967) It was a long production, but I really liked him.