Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Says Her Film Went ‘Down the Drain’ After Director Pulled Out

Dont expect to see the anticipatedmovie adaptation ofMichelle ZaunersCrying in H Martanytime soon.

I was devastated when Will left.

But I think, if anything, perspective makes the best work.

Michelle Zauner, Musician, Japanese Breakfast; Author, Crying in H Mart speaks on stage during 2023 Texas Conference For Women at Austin Convention Center on November 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas.Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images/Texas Conference for Women

I think someday I would like to direct it.

I dont feel ready [to direct].

So I dont want to take it on until its something that I feel ready to do.

I have amazing producers, and I would love to make a movie with them.

But I think I need to learn how.

I was honestly very defensive and guarded because its an extremely difficult, personal story, she added.

I come from two mediums where Ive been given so much freedom.