Jiro Dreams of Sushi

(2011)

★ 7.7 IMDb · 797 votes

Genres: Documentary

Year: 2011

Runtime: 82 мин

Country: United States of America, Canada

Director: Дэвид Гелб

Cast: 小野二郎, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Yoshikazu Ono, 小野隆士, Daisuke Nakazama, Hachiro Mizutani, Harutaki Takahashi, Hiroki Fujita, Tsunenori Ida

Plot

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

In the basement of a Tokyo office building, 85 year old sushi master Jiro Ono works tirelessly in his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. As his son Yoshikazu faces the pressures of stepping into his father's shoes and taking over the legendary restaurant, Jiro relentlessly pursues his lifelong quest to create the perfect piece of sushi.