The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival kicked off Thursday with a notable dearth of Hollywood stars, namely the two who star in the opening movie.
Despite Lady Gaga¡¯s professed love of Japan, the American singer didn¡¯t show up as had been rumored to promote ¡°A Star Is Born,¡± and neither did her co-star and the film¡¯s director, Bradley Cooper.
The lack of high-profile Hollywood names who usually populate the red carpets of major film festivals, however, left more time and attention for Asian guests.
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