as u disappear again in search of your love, i hope this time, you would be warmed by knowing how many have been touched by monkeyboy when we saw it.

with love and peace
bt, singapore top

monkeyboy, the stolen and the light...a quest taken upon himself for the rest of the world; the stolen that had given new meaning to everything. I teared watching monkeyboy vanishing into the vastness of winter; reminding me that I'm still alive.

with love and peace
v.choons - London, uk top

it's strange that just moments ago, i only just watched monkeyboy, days after i got the dvd. and it's strange as you walked away, seemingly found. and now i read this, all devastated...

my sincere condolences,
tor, singapore top

Part of the flame can be found in my heart. A fine actor who made a difference to the film and to a stranger miles away in Singapore.

Larry Peh, Singapore. top

Not only has Hiroaki Muragishi displayed great love and discovery of self in "Monkeylove" but he also showcased to the world what performance is all about. A true talent that has touched my heart and inspired me in many ways. I hope he is happy at the place where he is now.

David, Singapore top

Sincere condolences. And the best and brightest wishes to his next chapter and journey.

Kevin/Singapore top

it is not the end but only the beginning.. journey on my friend and we will all meet you there someday..

fred/singapore top

Sincere condolences.

Thomas
Paris top

some people come into our lives then quietly leaves, some chose to stay in our hearts and become the fuel for our passions. you will always be remembered. top

i cant believe that you're gone. although we have not met, i feel like i know you. i have been touched and forever changed, by Monkeylove but most of all, by your eternally beautiful soul. May you find peace and love wherever you are.

singapore top

Thank you for sharing your soul and heart, face and spirit to the world. top

Though you have gone before us, now we will remember you for the rest of our lives. Parting is always such sweet sorrow, till we reunite again on the other side.

love and peace,
clement
singapore top

If cinema serves (at least) one importance purpose, it is that it preserves memories - even of people, places & experiences we've never encountered as an audience.

Condolences to Hiroaki Muragishi's family & friends. Royston has ensured we'll never forget him, even from far away places like Australia & by people who've never met him.

James, Melbourne top

everything arises, everything falls away.
rest peacefully in heaven.

eista, singapore top

Although perhaps my engagement with Hiroaki is only superficial - in having enjoyed his performance in your film Monkey Love at MIFF this year, I'd like to express my sincere condolences to yourself and Hiroaki's family.

Anybody who is able to delve so deeply into their own psyche and portray the depth of human emotion the sincerity shown is a special human being. I'm sure he will be missed and remembered.

Brad
Melbourne. top

We have our lives in passing only, from one moment to the next, from this world to – well, wherever…
An image, a memory, the flickering of a lighter, even these won’t last. I’m not sure what all this is supposed to mean, but transience is at least one thing we share.
We’re fully aware and completely helpless.

My heartfelt condolences to Hiroaki’s family and friends.

“Monkeyboy” didn’t fail to touch us. He will be remembered!

mo
Germany top

Sincere condolences to Hiroaki's family and friends. I only knew him through his performance in Monkey Love, where he exquisitely realised a fragile, hopeful and enduring character. Thank you Royston for the screen life of this actor and performance - I hope his family and friends are in some way comforted by having this precious momento.

Robyn, Melbourne top

Although “Monkey Love” was only a short film, rest assured that you have touch many lives all around the world.

My heartfelt condolences to Hiroaki’s family and friends.

May you rest peacefully in heaven

Andrew, Singapore top

Through you have left physically...You will always be in my heart in spirit!! Rest in Peace!!

Keith, Melbourne top

I still remember this magic moment in Sapporo, the butterfly song, the monkeylover I met some time.

Sincere condolences

Nicolas - France top

i never got to know him in person but through his acting, he deeply touched me and my friends. though our acquaintance was through a film screening, you have made an impact to our lives.

sincere condolences
cheng jie, singapore top

Hey we've all watched monkeylove, and I think many of us thought it was extremely moving and that it had touched our lives. Personally I never knew Hiroaki Muragishi, never even knew his full name, but he must have been a great person to know, for so many to remember and miss him. Everyone is unique, and every moment treasured.

my condolences to both family and friends of Hiroaki Muragishi,
weiyuan, singapore top

Monkeylove was one of my favourite shorts that I saw this year, I am sad to see the actor who played the monkey died as he was great in that movie. top

memories. the deepest ones touch us deep in our hearts. and you certainly have. my blessings and condolences to Hiroaki's family and close ones. and of course to the "monkeyboy" himself.

cK.
singapore. top

Monkeylove has helped us find our hearts and they all go out to him and his family. It was really inspirational, Monkeylove. We will always remember the mountain scenery...

joshua, singapore top

ご逝去の報に接し、心からお悔やみ申しあげます。故人のご冥福をお祈りいたします。

DM
Singapore top

It should not be tragic that we come, neither should it be so when we go, for such is the nature of life. To all his family and loved ones, feel this sadness that is so deep in your hearts, when you remember this man, many others like the insignificant me who was once touched by his work wish to see you through your pain, to feel with you, this loss. Let it not be tragic though, for a man with his amplitude will certainly wish for your acceptance and for you to live on happy where ever he is now... be it in heaven where the lights have guild him or in all our hearts. Live on strong, for this man whom we shall never forget to remember.

to Hiroaki Muragishi, rest in peace top

I sit alone in dark, tearing to your gone. Help me be strong and i shall be on my way. top

After watching monkey love, I was really very touched. It's real sad to see someone like Hiroaki Muragishi leave us. Allowing us to find our hearts and appreciate things around us, these are one of the many inspirational things that we haf got from him. In our hearts, monkey boy's place will forever be there.

Once again, to Hiroaki Muragishi, you will never be forgotten. top

In your departure, you left a void in all our hearts. Your screen character in monkey suit will forever be etched in our memory. top

you were a part of my life without even knowing it. thank you for the tears that inspired.

junfeng
singapore top

I'm listening to your music attached with images of sapporo.

Monkeyboy, there is so much I wanted to say. Above all, Thank you.

tze
Singapore top

must say goodbye. top

Goodnight, Mister Monkey.

Jules top

Please accept my deepest condolences and my condolences to his family.

SHI T'AI-RI,
CALIFORNIA top

It was a beautiful film. Thank you.


Aaron, Singapore top

i have watched the movie "Monkey Love", and i thought that Mr Hiroaki Muragishi was a good actor. his acting really brought out the essence of that film. i am truly sorry to hear of his demise, and i would like to offer my deepest condolences to his family. top

Please accept my deepest condolences. The movie was great, and it is really sad to hear of his demise.

Chong Min, Singapore top

Dear Monkey,

I cannot believe this still now. And I cannot see even Toyohira river near passing by me... We live our own life and show you everthing what we will see. Muragishi kun, we miss you and thank you.
I send to Muragishi kun's family, love one and friends my deepest sympathies in their loss.

And also I express gatitude to Royston TAM and all for this special messages.

Bye now, Monkey Boy.

Mami in S-AIR top

hi, i love the show, and was sad to the news. my all condolences to his family and i mourn the lost of a great actor. top

Never really know him, only thru the movie. Like the monkey, we are always looking for that missing piece, does it exist for a start, or will we ever find it before it ends, heres to another missing piece... R.I.P. Monkey. My condolences to his family. Stay strong and God bless top

ひろあきさんは、みんなの心に、生きる。＜＜さるの愛＞＞は見たら、尊敬をうけた。つずけてください。ありがとうございまうす...lonely kimiの天使 top

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

Abraham Lincoln top

I first met Muragishi in his live music performance. Then I saw this monkeyboy. I was really moved by his performance. When I learnt about his young age and passion in arts, I found he's really gifted. It's too hard to believe what has happened.

I have a photo of his room without him, I have his voice recording.... I wish he's at peace now. top

life is not measured in terms of quantity but quality, and our dear actor has impacted the lives of millions of views of his film, in one way or another. no one lives forever, but he is one of the few who have live so well and sensibly. may thee be comforted in God's grace and God bless thee.

With all kindness and well wishes,

L , Singapore top

Dear Hiroaki,

The river took you jacket and your soul had to leave us. As people say you are at the good place now and one day we want to join you.
I live in Antwerp Belgium far far away from Japan and we meet in Sapporo, how special. The movie Monkeylove touched me. You were looking for the most important thing in life, your heart.
Thank you for knowing you, I will never forget you and see you at the other side!

My deepest condolences to his family and friends

Loreta Visic (Antwerp Belgium) top

in memory of the so short time passed with you. In memory of little moment of dayly grace.
In memory of monkeylove shooting.
sincere condolences.
thibault
france top

I do not know you, but I saw you in monkeylove. It spoke out an unspeakable resonance, and you really touched me. It will give me a deep memory. May you always find your longing wherever you go. top

hi. condolences to Muragishi. may you your heart always be with you. Rest in peace.

singapore top

Dear Royston Tan,
We are incredibily sorry that you can't make it to the festival as it would have been a real honour to have you here.

Above all we send our condolences and are sad and sorry for the death
of Hiroaki Muragishi whose performance did indeed really move us.

steph
Milan top

My most heartfelt condolence to the family of Hiroaki Muragishi. Though i've not met him before, his sincere performance in monkey love has managed to moved me.


sapienz.
singapore top

You spoke out to me in Monkeylove. I've never met you in person, but film does wonders. It brought you closer to me, and for that few minutes on the screen, you were my most trusted friend.
Thank you, and Good night.
I hope you've found your Love. top

monkeyboy
just remember,
that a mountain is the stillness that allows the clouds to dance;
that a flame's wink is the heat that lets the snow be cold;
that a heart must be lost before a self can be found;
that winter is the tomb of summer and the womb of spring;
just remember
that, lost again, forever, you are found.

Royston, we met at MIFF, deepest condolences. Denie (and Rooth) top

We couldn't share todays, cause we believed tomorrow, and you became a yesterday before noticing it.
I hope you are smiling with your father now, like that mountain in winter, like that river in summer. I looked forward to visit your 3rd exhibition, like we promise. Today, farewell ceremony of you. Look up the sky. It's bright blue and white. It's remind me...

Hey, Royston, and all clues of "monkeylove". all we knew we touched his deep inside. let us keep it as a treasure of our life until we find him. Fortunately we have that lighter.

Hey, young lovely Monkey.
I miss radiance of your smile.
you were there, and you will.

masago, sapporo top

The shot of you in the snow warmth me. Thank you monkeyboy.

Yong, Malaysia top

Hi Monkey,

We are still here searching for that love, but I know you have found yours in that far away land. You'll be remembered dearly.

You have touched me deeply in monkey love. Thank you. top

dear hiroaki muragishi & family,

thank you for your monkey love on film. all monkeys go to heaven and the special ones appear in our dreams as the best movies :]

pamm, singapore top

another life has been touched... thank you monkeyboy

singapore top

sincerest condolences. "Monkey Love" was a great film with a great actor. May you all find strength and peace in these testing times.

Singapore top

We were very sorry to hear the terrible news. Monkey boy was on our screen during last Black Movie festival and his gentle charisma, his smile and sensitive face enchanted many viewers. We never met him however sweet images of him are in our minds forever.

"L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux, on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur" St Exupery in Le petit prince.

Kate Reidy
Black Movie Festival
Geneva, Switzerland top

My sincerest condolences Royston.

Alexis,
Philippines top

I remember Hiroaki very well - both in life and in Monkeyboy. We met at an artist
party at Akebono School in Sapporo. Hiroaki was so eager to meet new people, so
eager to show his enthusiasm for art and music and life. He had a radiance and charm
that easily won him new friends.

The tragic news of Hiroaki's death took on even greater poignancy for me because i
am now writing from Taipei (I live in the U.S.). Being, at the moment, so close to
Japan, my mind often travels there and my thoughts happily revist the wonderful
people i met during my stay at the Sapporo Artist-in-Residence program. And so I
wondered about Hiroaki and how great it would be to see him again.

Now I shall never. Sapporo joy suddenly full of tears.

Love aloft,

Anthony (United States) top

Dear monkey,
U did a good job in Royston's film.
Rest in peace.


Bryan,
Singapore top

My one and only monkeyboy,

A stranger whom you have never met, Cockroach Boy, found Rabbitboy by chance in Australia, He found your heart and will be on his way to Niseko, the travelling by walking will take a year or longer to arrive to sapporo...

to continue your journey, to give chance a second chance, he will walk pass the mountian, and echo, 'its beautiful" on your behalf.

Till I see you in your rest place, i shall keep all my sentiments. As for now, Thanks you.. Hiroaki,

I knew that night you came to say goodbye.


Royston
Singapore top

so shocked to hear this news.. beautiful film, beautiful acting... though it brings a layer of sadness now. Audiences will remember you when the film is shown in Hong Kong Asian FF.
deepest condolences, monkeyboy.


Gary, Hong Kong top

We will always remember you. top

I'm a Japanese,stay in Singapre little while and get a chance to see royston's work.Away from home,and meet one Japanese guy Mr Hiroaki Muragishi in the film.His honest acting move my heart deeply.
It was with sadness and loneliness that I learned of his passing.I will never forget this memory.

horii
singapore top

muragishi kun,
i remenber well the first time i met you in sapporo. i found pure soul in you. i dont know if you remenber me, but it's enough that i remenber you.

akiko, france top

You will stay in our minds and in our hearts - sincerest condolences...

Thorsten, Germany top

I'll keep in mind the crepes we ate together in sapporo, hope you enjoyed them! Your accent was very good in french! Very few guys use their intelligence as you did, not to make money, but to make great things, for people, for arts and for poetry... I hope some people in japan (and any where) will understand that, stop their job and start doing great things for the world as you did. We get lot of pow from you!!
jer
france
kiss to royston too top

The distance between a teardrop and a snowflake was what you crossed in your incredible performance in the film.

Royston has brought you to us, and you will be remembered even by those you never knew.

Alfian Sa'at
Singapore top

Monkeylove was a nice film...
I will always remember you monkeyboy...

Rest well...

Katie
Singapore top

To Hiroaki Muragishi and family, I am sorry for your loss. I viewed Monkey Love at MIFF a few weeks ago and I was touched by Hiroaki's performance, he was gorgeous and inspiring. Even though Monkey was searching for his love, all I felt emanated through the film was love. Your life remains, untouched in Monkey Love. I'm sorry.

Emma
Australia top

Good bye, Mr Muragishi. There is comfort to be sought in the knowledge that you have been immortalised on film, and your memory will be preserved in the years and years to come.

Jeanine
Singapore top

Sayonara, Monkeyboy!

You went ahead, but here will be a time, when will be joining again - and there I will tell you the very much joy you gave me while watching your lonely way through the snow in Royston's movie...

Be prepared as many adventures are yet to come!!! As this is NOT the end of the road.

Bastian
France top

It's a tragic news for those who loved the role of monkeyboy in the film. Your role touched the heart of mine and many others. A good film like monkeyboy has a great actor like you. Your sadness and loneliness in the film connects with me, and at this point of time, I feel really sad for your death.

I will always remember you as the great actor who took 'Monkeylove' to great heights. top

hey! I've just watched 'Cut'. Yea, a bit late I know but I think it was superb!!! I spent the last 6 years in Singapore and nothing has come closer to a Great Singapore Story-esq creation. Admitedly, I don't watch too many local productions but I think that's about to change. Cheers mate.


Sophia top

Hi Muragishi kun,
Sorry for the loss..will always remember you in my heart!

vivian singapore top

Mr Muragishi will be dearly missed by all. My deepest condolences to all close to him. A real loss indeed, but always in our hearts.

Michelle
Singapore top

I watched Monkey Love at the short festival in Sapporo.
I saw Mr. Muramoto at the lobby,too...
I can't believe what happened.
Destiny is sometimes too cruel.
However we all remember Mr. Muramoto
whenever we see beautiful mountains and beautiful snow. Isn't that right Royston?

Rest in peace.


Michiko
Sapporo top

Muragishi kun I mean.

Michiko top

Mr Muragishi,

i watched your monkeylove many times.
i heard your weeps.
i felt your tears.
and i loved your presence.
thank you for your performance in monkeylove.

you haven't gone too far, i believe.
jus a lil further than the mountains and the rivers.
stil, in that reachable corner of my heart.
but where is it?

- probably missing n stolen once again.

though a character, you are as equally important as my loved ones in my life.

祝福你 and your next life。
take care, family and friends of mr. muragishi.

Gillian
Singapore top

Hiroaki Muragishi's peronal website:
http://muraguishi.jpn.org

Maybe the last thing he shared with us. top

To mr.muragishi's familys and friends, Our condolences from ThatPlaySite.com.

Stevey, Melb top

Muragishi-san.

May your search for love inspire many others to do the same.

Love,
trisha top

Muragishi-san.

May your search for love inspire many others to do the same.

Love,
trisha top

Mr Muragishi, Monkeylove will last in our hearts forever & you in our hearts for a lifetime. top

muragishi-kun
You bring many happy time to me
I never forget our brightened days

Komaki sapporo top

Dear Monkeyboy,

May you rest in peace.

Sin, Hong Kong top

may your soul rest in peace. top

you inspire me still top

i love the song Monkeyboy's Farewell - Hiroaki Muragishi
beautiful.. really beautiful.. top

Whole white world and love.
I love beautiful things so I do love this movie.
When I fall in love with my love one and thinking of him, my heart has a pain but I cannot stop smiling.
When I'm in love, I feel empty, isolated and cry like a monkeyboy.
And then, I feel that sweet Alien comes up in my heart. It makes me happy, it's out of control though.

I guess he loves and is loved.

I always try to think like this, when my love one left me. They are still here but it's not possible to see, because they did cell division and their size is same as Cherenkov radiation.

亡くなった人の魂ってね、残した愛する人の所へ来てるんだよ。
それでね、そんなに泣かないでって、早く死んでごめんねって思ってるんだよ。

Thank you, Monkeyboy. R.I.P.

mo, japan top