Dear Father

(2007)

★ 8.3 IMDb · 3 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2007

Country: Japan

Director: 西浦正記, 宮本理江子

Cast: Кадзунари Ниномия, 黒木メイサ, 梅宮辰夫, 高島礼子, 福田沙紀, 横山裕, 岸本加世子, 八千草薫, 高橋克実, 木村多江

Plot

Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.