Sharifah Amani learned new things from Japanese co-stars

Sharifah Amani has starred in two Japanese films - Redemption Night in 2011 and Pigeon in 2016. Photo: The Star/Gordon Kho

When she was cast to star in a Japanese film, Sharifah Amani was elated. But not so much when she arrived on set in Penang where the film, Pigeon, was shot entirely.

In fact, Sharifah cried at work. Her co-star, Masahiko Tsugawa was unfriendly and cold towards her. The actress voiced her concerns to director Isao Yukisada, who assured her this was completely normal in a Japanese production.