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Sweet Bean

Sweet Bean

2015 · 113 min · JA · 7.5 (623 votes)
Dir. Naomi Kawase · Starring Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida, Miki Mizuno, Etsuko Ichihara, Miyoko Asada · Music David Hadjadj

“A small little Dorayaki shop on the outskirts of Tokyo.”

Drama

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

VIBE

A tender, slow-cooked drama about finding unexpected joy and connection through the simple act of making and sharing food. It's a film that nourishes the soul, gently exploring themes of loneliness and redemption.

gentleheartwarmingmelancholicnostalgicslow-burnslice-of-lifecharacter-drivengentle dramafoodie cinemaacceptancesecond chancesfood as connectionovercoming prejudice
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japanbased on novel or bookcookingrestaurantsanatoriumslice of lifefoodchefstreet vendorwoman directorsmall businesscooking togetherjapanese cuisine
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