Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart sitting on the ground
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Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Photos of Kristen Stewart On The Set Of Her Latest Movie

Yes, please

by Lindsey Byrnes

When Kristen Stewart asked if I wanted to come visit her in Japan, where she was working on a film, I didn't hesitate; I grabbed my camera and went. Well, there was a little coordinating but that part is really boring.

Never did I think I'd be on the set of an actual feature film, let alone be in Japan and with one of my closest friends. But in the end of 2014, that's exactly where I was. Specifically, I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Awaji Island, three of the locations where 

Equals

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science fiction-romantic-drama hybrid was shot. Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart play two people living in a world where emotions are not allowed to exist. When they both become infected with a disease that gives them back their ability to feel compassion and love, the film turns into a sort of futuristic

Romeo and Juliet

Hanging out behind the scenes, I got a glimpse into a whole other side of the filmmaking process: the quiet moments, the in-between thoughtfulness. Click through to see what I saw. 

Nicholas Hoult sitting in a tent while looking at shots from the day of filming
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Kristen Stewart behind-the-scenes getting her hair and make up done
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Kristen Stewart with her eyes closed in a white button up shirt
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Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart walking together on a set
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Nicholas Hoult walking while wearing a tank top
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Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart sitting on the ground in white shirts while waiting for filming t...
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A sound woman putting a microphone on the shirt of Kristen Stewart 
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Drake Doremus giving acting input to Kristen Stewart behind the scenes
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