The Chef & The Daruma
“Just try it.”
Visionary chef Hidekazu Tojo grapples with his life's struggle to make himself and his culinary creations palatable to a Western audience. He embarks on a journey of identity intertwined with the mythical presence of Daruma, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore - shaping a narrative that transcends borders, realities, and flavours.
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Mads K. Baekkevold Director · Natalie Murao Screenplay Anna Chiyeko Shannon Editor
First release September 30, 2024 · Languages English, Japanese
Production
Wallop Film
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Japanese
Release dates
Canada · September 30, 2024
Premiere · Vancouver International Film Festival
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