When I first met Wong Kar-wai, I was stuck.

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I was working with Maggie Cheung.

And Wong Kar-Wai was watching my acting and knew what wasnt great about it, Leung said.

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Maggie could finish a scene in 2-3 takes while I had tens of retakes.

So he told me to disassemble the things I knew.

Wong Kar-Wai is an amazing director.

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Wong Kar-Wai does have a script, but he doesnt show it to us, Leung said.

He wants to create a lot of leeway on the set.

Thats why he wants that leeway, Leung said.

I have been preparing for eight months.

The Tokyo Film Festival runs until November 1.