Aasif

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

OK my Question is Will Never let me go ever come on DVD because i live in Srilanka (the little country under India) and i so desperately want to watch this movie

Franziska

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Who and how would you be, if you could be part of the story?

Nadir

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

what was Your Inspiration To Write such a Magnificent Story?

Kargluz

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

I’m fromm México then I haven’t seen the movie. There are scenes from the trailer that I can’t recognize in the writing. In the novel, for example, Tommy, Ruth and Cathy never get too close to ... [more +]I’m fromm México then I haven’t seen the movie. There are scenes from the trailer that I can’t recognize in the writing. In the novel, for example, Tommy, Ruth and Cathy never get too close to the boat but seen from afar; however, the trailer makes it appear that Tommy gets into it. Why the change? I believe that the shipwreck is a great symbol that reinforces the idea that the characters only watch you from afar. [less -]

Kargluz

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

No he visto la película, pero hay escenas del tráiler que no puedo reconocer en lo escrito. En la novela, por ejemplo, Tommy, Ruth y Cathy jamás se acercan demasiado al barco lo observan de lejos, ... [more +]No he visto la película, pero hay escenas del tráiler que no puedo reconocer en lo escrito. En la novela, por ejemplo, Tommy, Ruth y Cathy jamás se acercan demasiado al barco lo observan de lejos, no obstante, el tráiler hace parecer que Tommy sube en él. ¿Por qué ese cambio? Considero que el barco encallado es un gran símbolo que se refuerza con la idea de que los personajes únicamente lo observen de lejos. [less -]

David

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Did you bring any experiences from the adaption of "The remains of the day" to the making of "Never Let Me Go"? It seems that both carry the idea of service above ones own needs run thru both.

shaunwheelchair

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

I saw the film 5 times in its 2 weeks in Orlando. I screamed with Tommy, like Kathy's silent scream, in blissful cathartic pain. I've been physically and emotionally disabled since birth, and am now 3... [more +]I saw the film 5 times in its 2 weeks in Orlando. I screamed with Tommy, like Kathy's silent scream, in blissful cathartic pain. I've been physically and emotionally disabled since birth, and am now 31, same as Kathy. I feel like them, people who haven't been taught know how to have a normal life and who've wasted much of it, but containing endless potential and passion. I read half the book before the film, and read a little more each day. "Now that would be a proper place to work." I couldn't agree more. I bought Rachel Portman's score, but some of my favourite happy cues aren't included, like Miss Lucy's arrival and the montage of young Kathy & Tommy's budding romance. Could those cues be released? Sorry. I have many questions, but that's the one I'm asking. I love the music. It's my dream future to work in that indsutry. [less -]

Miranda

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Hello, Mr. Ishiguro, I enjoyed reading this story. I sympathized with the characters like I've never have before. Normally, when I read I feel as if I'm in the book, but at this point, I just could... [more +]Hello, Mr. Ishiguro, I enjoyed reading this story. I sympathized with the characters like I've never have before. Normally, when I read I feel as if I'm in the book, but at this point, I just couldn't imagine being in that state of mind or put myself in the shoes of the characters in this story. I also love the way how you have the character Kathy flashback and flash-forward within the story. It makes a significant difference seeing how she felt, what she wanted to change, etc. after the situation already happened. How is it that you can come up with such an imaginative and creative story that makes people think about how we live our lives the way we do and what if this or that happened? Also, this is portrayed in first person narrative with the character Kathy H. How difficult was it writing in her view throughout the story? How were you able to capture her spirit and bring it forward throughout the story? This is the first book I've read of yours and I'm am impressed. [less -]

Mitsu

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Are there any lines or any scenes that you wanted to put in this film even if that wouldn't make any differences to the film? Some incidents in your story charm me very much. For instance, Tommy c... [more +]Are there any lines or any scenes that you wanted to put in this film even if that wouldn't make any differences to the film? Some incidents in your story charm me very much. For instance, Tommy came up with the idea of finding music tape which Kathy had lost, and he actually visited stores with Kathy during their Norfork trip. That is really lovely and makes me happy. It doesn't happen in the film, though. [less -]

Brad

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Was there a specific reason why Cathy didn't called on for a donation until way later? Luck of the draw or because she was a Carer?

Kate

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

In many of your novels the protagonist is often caught up in his or her past, and although he or she relates it to the reader there are things about the memories that he or she leaves out, changes or ... [more +]In many of your novels the protagonist is often caught up in his or her past, and although he or she relates it to the reader there are things about the memories that he or she leaves out, changes or twists. This study of human memory, the way people choose to remember, is fascinating, but what drew you to deal with such a theme? Furthermore, the things that the other characters, such as Stevens, Etsuko and Ono, leave out from their memories or change relate directly to mistakes or regrets. Often, these mistakes or regrets reveal something central to the plot, like Ono's work for the government, for example. For Kathy H, however, the pattern is different. She does not necessarily twist her memories to the extent of the others. Did you chose to present it this way to emphasize her innocence (although she is an adult, has she really lived, does she know more than a child, really?) or was there another reason behind her more straightforward, methodical recollection? Does her acceptance of truth make her any more or less "human"? [less -]

hcaulfield37

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Why tell the story from a woman's point-of-view? Where did that decision originate?

Sasan

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What do you think is the most important theme in the story?

Hertsenberg

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What was your biggest fear for the film when they approached you about adapting the novel?

Drora

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

The movie trailer provides the answer to the book's mystery. It robs the audience of the shock of discovering the premise of the novel. (Before I went to see the movie The Sixth Sense I overheard a ... [more +]The movie trailer provides the answer to the book's mystery. It robs the audience of the shock of discovering the premise of the novel. (Before I went to see the movie The Sixth Sense I overheard a conversation about the movie and revealed the end. I could have killed the loud blabbers!) Who does those trailers and could you murder the one who did Never...?! [less -]

Dalena

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

When watching the movie and contrasting it with your novel, what are some of the elements in the movie that you felt were most successfully portrayed and what were some that you wish could have been i... [more +]When watching the movie and contrasting it with your novel, what are some of the elements in the movie that you felt were most successfully portrayed and what were some that you wish could have been improved or re-done. [less -]

Jayme

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Mr. Ishiguro, I've always wondered what your response was to one of the most repeated criticisms of NEVER LET ME GO. The criticism that none of the inhabitants ever tried to escape their fate, as in, ... [more +]Mr. Ishiguro, I've always wondered what your response was to one of the most repeated criticisms of NEVER LET ME GO. The criticism that none of the inhabitants ever tried to escape their fate, as in, running away. It seems now that this criticism has returned in the early reviews of the film adaptation. Don't get me wrong I loved the novel, it is one of my favorites along with your others. I was just wondering if you could give a response? [less -]

Ann

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Mr Ishiguro, your book touched me deeply and haunted me for days. Recently as I reflected again on your novel, I've been wondering why Kathy and Tommy (cognisant of their limited lifespan) restrained ... [more +]Mr Ishiguro, your book touched me deeply and haunted me for days. Recently as I reflected again on your novel, I've been wondering why Kathy and Tommy (cognisant of their limited lifespan) restrained from acting on their primal emotions for so many years (regardless of how Ruth manipulated the situation). A part of me thinks that because there were so many factors beyond their control, they would have passionately grasped the few variables at their fingertips. Do you think their repression was due of their overarching loyalty/duty to Ruth, insecurity of reciprocity or an institutionalized fear of daring to pursue their basic urges? [less -]

Ruth

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Hello Mr. Ishiguro. I am a huge fan and completely loved this book as I do your others. As always with film adaptations, I am a bit skeptical, although there appears to a solid cast. I feel that the t... [more +]Hello Mr. Ishiguro. I am a huge fan and completely loved this book as I do your others. As always with film adaptations, I am a bit skeptical, although there appears to a solid cast. I feel that the tone of writing is a key component to your books and I actually felt that The Remains of the Day film version was very good film interpretation of the novel and superbly acted and directed. Obviously, Never Let Me Go is a very different novel. How do you think this adaptation fared and were you closely consulted by the screenwriter and/or director for this project and your take on it? [less -]

brendonconnelly

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

How much is your creative process informed by intuition and how much by craft and theory? And how does this compare to how you saw Mark Romanek working in adapting Never Let Me Go? Would you say you h... [more +]How much is your creative process informed by intuition and how much by craft and theory? And how does this compare to how you saw Mark Romanek working in adapting Never Let Me Go? Would you say you have comparable approaches in this respect? [less -]

johnmarzan

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Have you seen the movie version of your film and did you like it?

Alex

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Aside from the literal object of interest in the novel, how did you intend the title "Never Let Me Go" to function otherwise thematically and as subtext? Would you please expound on the nature of nove... [more +]Aside from the literal object of interest in the novel, how did you intend the title "Never Let Me Go" to function otherwise thematically and as subtext? Would you please expound on the nature of novel/book's title and what it means to the work? [less -]

blulightjr

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What are your thoughts of the way the movie is marketed?

Linus

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What do you think about the casting of the movie? Do you think the actors are doing your characters justice?

Adrian

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Hi Mr. Ishiguro. Wonderful novel. Your novels in general had always dealt with despair, regret,loss and longing. Is this self referential? Do you associate yourself with Kathy as well?

leoangel0

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

The novel ended in a quite huge chunk of just a single character explaining, perhaps, the whole book. I thought the author found it hard to end the novel. Was it, really?

isavedlatin89

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What is the experience like watching a peice of material so close to you, something you created, not only go into someone else's hands, but jump to a completely new medium? How involved were you Alex... [more +]What is the experience like watching a peice of material so close to you, something you created, not only go into someone else's hands, but jump to a completely new medium? How involved were you Alex Garland's adaptation? [less -]

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Do you think that the movie has portrayed the complex emotional relationship between the three main characters? Does it display the sense of hope, dispair and love like the book does?

Maria Eugenia

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

DID YOU WRITE THE STORY THINKING THAT MAYBE IN THE FUTURE SOMETHING SIMILAR IS GOING TO HAPPEN? WHEN YOU WRITE THE BOOK, DID YOU EXPECT THE SUCCESS IT HAD?

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What was your reaction to seeing the completed film for the first time? How does the film compare to your personal imaginary rendering of the story, visually? Did the film "look" and "feel" the way y... [more +]What was your reaction to seeing the completed film for the first time? How does the film compare to your personal imaginary rendering of the story, visually? Did the film "look" and "feel" the way you originally imagined it, in terms of the art direction and settings? [less -]

CuevasJorge

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Could the "best novel of the decade" to become the "best film of the decade"???

Verocalder

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Do you agree with the casting decisions?

PowersH20works

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

How did you come up with the idea for the story? Were you inspired by any specific events?

xBridge

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

How much involvement in the movie did you have and what was the experience compared to the adaptation of The Remains of the Day?

Markus

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

The full emotional impact of your novel seems intrinsically tied to the narrator's restrained voice, and, in an unspoken way, the facts she remembers also 'tell' the story of the narrator acquiring he... [more +]The full emotional impact of your novel seems intrinsically tied to the narrator's restrained voice, and, in an unspoken way, the facts she remembers also 'tell' the story of the narrator acquiring her voice. A screen adaptation, on the other hand, implies the removal of the verbal narrator as the sole intermediary between the story and its audience - even if there was a 'voice-over' during the full length of the film. Did you have second thoughts when imagining the way a screenwriter and a director would translate the narration of 'Never let me go' into visually mediated action? [less -]

Liam

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Were you involved in the making of the film version of "Never Let Me Go"?

Brian

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Music for film tends to lend a lot to mood and setting. Was there anything about the musical soundtrack or score for Never Let Me Go that was borne from anything you thought worked with the story bef... [more +]Music for film tends to lend a lot to mood and setting. Was there anything about the musical soundtrack or score for Never Let Me Go that was borne from anything you thought worked with the story before it became a screenplay? Or did it come soley from the creative work of the score composer? [less -]

Stephanie

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Did you find the film version held true to the theme of the novel? Is there anything that was changed that you felt strongly about - either positive or negative?

Giacomo

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

I've just seen the trailer, i think all the actors are perfect for their roles, but don't you think the idea of an electronic device to control them is somewhat contrary to the spirit of your novel?

Giacomo

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

Is there any part or scene of the novel which you deeply regret it couldn't be successfully adapted into the script?

Tyler

Posted 35 Days Ago To  

What's it like to see your story adapted to the big screen?