During an interview on Nihon TV�s �NEWS ZERO� broadcast on August 16th, actress�Sawajiri Erika talked about the reason for her return to the movie industry and the truth behind her sullen responses at a press conference back in 2007.

Sawajiri appeared wearing a white T-shirt and jeggings, and was accompanied by director Ninagawa Mika. When asked about her 5 year absence from the movie industry, Sawajiri replied �I wasn�t confident and I wanted to take clear responsibility."

Her break from show business came about when Sawajiri responded in a terse and sullen manner to reporters� questions at a press event for her starring movie, �Closed Note� in 2007, sparking a controversy with her behavior. Looking back, Sawajiri commented, �I bit off more than I could chew and was very high-handed and overbearing.� She also remarked laughingly, �In the first place, someone who�s persisting in the entertainment industry would never say something like that.�

Sawajiri returned to the movies with �Helter Skelter�, a production that�s talk of the town due to the bold nude scenes and intense bed scenes. It�has since attracted about 1.3 million viewers and the box office is bringing in 2 billion yen.

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