Oscar-winning director, actor reunited in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Masahiro Motoki (L) and director Yojiro Takita (R) attend a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 28. They talked about the Oscar for the film ''Okuribito'' (Departures), which won the prize for best foreign language film at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Motoki played the lead role in the film.

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