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The Taste of Fish

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2008 · 116 min Comedy Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

It may sound cliché, but Japanese people really do love their fish. If Japan has the best and freshest fish in the world, then Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market is where you're most likely to find them. It's the home of Japan's biggest daily fish auction, and it's a place of fierce competition between fish merchants that have been in the business for generations. Based on a comic series, The Taste of Fish follows businessman Shuntaro, who has a successful career in a trading company and is in a steady relationship with girlfriend Asuka. One day, Shuntaro has to help out at the fish wholesaler store run by Asuka's father, and he immediately falls in love with the world of Tsukiji Fish Market. Soon, Shuntaro quits his job and devotes all of his time to running the business while learning about the market's fascinating set of long-standing traditions. However, he must first also learn to distinguish the tastes of different fishes before he can survive in the competitive world of Tsukiji.

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Original Title 築地魚河岸三代目
Year 2008
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Shingo Matsubara
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (4 votes)

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This is a warm and comforting portrait of a community governed by its own unique rhythms. The film affectionately depicts the market's daily life, turning the process of selecting and selling fish into an engaging human drama.

What lingers after the credits is a genuine sense of discovery and a simple, heartfelt story about finding one's true calling. It's a gentle reminder that passion can be found in the most unexpected places. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Shingo Matsubara

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Perfect for a cozy weekend watch, ideally before a meal featuring seafood.

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