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your approvals and move forward. Art Director Chikako Suzuki and Adrienne had both also worked with Taika before, so we all shared a similar understanding. I don't think we had many changes [from Taika] on Interior Chinatown, but when he does make changes, the details really do elevate a project. This was a very special story to tell. That's true of a lot of projects, but there was something raw and exciting and informative about this one. I don't know if it's because of who Charlie is or the story itself, but it was humbling to be a part of it. From the beginning, I could tell that everyone on the production was approaching it with a candid seriousness. We all wanted to bring it to life in a respectful, beautiful and real way, especially since Charlie's novel has a special reverence, particularly for the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community. I hope everyone can see a little bit of themselves in this visual retelling of it, and if you're able to relate to the characters and to their surroundings, then I think we've achieved something unique and real. ADG Kate Bunch, Production Designer Chikako Suzuki, Art Director Sasha Mieles, Assistant Art Director Yu-Hsuan Chen, Dina Mustakim, Set Designers Tim Lawrence, Illustrator Joe Chang, Mamie Young, Graphic Designers Adrienne Garcia, Set Decorator D F E