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The Taste of Tea
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The Taste of Tea

2004 · 143 min Comedy Drama Fantasy
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Katsuhito Ishii

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Maya Suzuno

Maya Suzuno

Sachiko Haruno

Takahiro Sato

Takahiro Sato

Hajime Haruno

Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano

Ayano Haruno

Satomi Tezuka

Satomi Tezuka

Yoshiko Haruno

Tatsuya Gashûin

Tatsuya Gashûin

Akira Todoroki

Tomokazu Miura

Tomokazu Miura

Nobuo Haruno

Anna Tsuchiya

Anna Tsuchiya

Aoi Suzuishi

Tomoko Nakajima

Tomoko Nakajima

Akira Terako

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Ikki Todoroki

Self

Kirin Kiki

Kirin Kiki

Obaa

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