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Jimami Tofu

Jimami Tofu

"A recipe for love across the sea"

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.

Release DateMarch 28, 2018
StatusReleased
Original Titleジーマーミ豆腐
Runtime2h 1min
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LanguageJapanese, English
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan, Singapore, South Korea
Production CompaniesBananaMana FilmsOpus Pictures