Udon
Kosuke is 31, and tired of his hometown where nothing happens. On a whim, he departs for New York with dreams of making it big. 6 months later, he straggles home... defeated, and saddled with debt. Awaiting him are his old friends, a caring sister, a disgruntled father ...and a bowl of noodles. Namely, "udon" noodles. The town is built around udon, sustained by udon, nationally famous for udon.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | うどん |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Katsuyuki Motohiro |
| Runtime | 134 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (14 votes) |
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The film is a warm and witty meditation on self-discovery, where the protagonist travels across the world only to find meaning right at his doorstep. It avoids overt sentimentality, finding humor and humanity in simple, everyday details and relationships.
What lingers after the credits is a cozy, almost tangible nostalgia for life's simple pleasures, mixed with gentle self-deprecation. A story about how true happiness and purpose are sometimes not conquered, but quietly acknowledged. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Katsuyuki Motohiro
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Over a comforting meal, with something warm and delicious at hand, in good company.
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