Jimami Tofu

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A recipe for love across the sea

Released March 28, 2018

Overview

A Chinese Singaporean chef, formerly working in Tokyo, finds himself in Okinawa begging a disgruntled old chef to teach him traditional Okinawan food. A top Japanese food critic finds herself in Singapore on an eye opening discovery of Southeast Asian cuisine. In reality both are looking for each other after an emotional breakup years ago. Emotionally crippled by their breakup he searches her home-town for her but discovers instead the art of traditional Okinawan food. Through it he learns the incredible balance of two cultures: Chinese and Japanese - a balance they never had in their relationship. When she suddenly appears in Okinawa looking to find closure he cooks and serves her their final meal. Through it she discovers what she had been yearning for all these years.

Runtime

2h 1m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

ジーマーミ豆腐


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • South Korea

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • English

Production Companies

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    BananaMana Films

    Japan

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    Opus Pictures

    Japan

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