Documentary · 2024 · 1h 30m

The Chef & The Daruma

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Director
Mads K. Baekkevold
Cast
Hidekazu Tojo as Himself Nick Sakagami as Himself Lorene Oikawa as Herself Alyssa Hirose as Herself Michael Ouchi as Himself Bailey Irene Midori Hoy as Herself
Crew
Anna Chiyeko Shannon — Editor Natalie Murao — Screenplay Luis Guerra — Producer Megan MacAulay — Production Design
Tagline

Just try it.

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Mads K. Baekkevold Director Anna Chiyeko Shannon Editor Natalie Murao Screenplay Luis Guerra Producer Megan MacAulay Production Design
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