Henry Goldingisn’t one to shy away from potentially uncomfortable conversations, especially if they are conversations worth having.

It’s one of the actor’s admirable qualities.

What feels refreshing is a willingness on Golding’s part to engage with that kind of criticism.

Monsoon

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Representation needs to be truthful on screen, but then does that limit artistry?

The story ofMonsoonwas about a struggle to find one’s identity.

And when he does, it just doesn’t feel like that.

Monsoon

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He doesn’t understand the language.

The chaos and the symphony of noises around the streets of Vietnam are so overwhelming for him."

Golding felt an instant connection to the material.

I don’t know.

It’s a very interesting conversation."

Ultimately, Khaou saw Golding as the right fit.

That was his solitude."

Golding says a chemistry with Lewis was struck from the very beginning.

Khaou gave them “little direction” and the character relationships “flowed seamlessly on set.”

Joe, in Japan.

Also, lined up is a voice role inthe animated film adaptation ofTiger’s Apprentice.

He has a platform to have more meaningful conversations that could potentially have a bigger impact.

More actors in Golding’s position could learn a thing or two from that approach.