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Movie poster: East Side Sushi (2014)
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East Side Sushi

2014 · 100 min Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2014
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Anthony Lucero
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (76 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a film that uses the kitchen as a powerful metaphor for society, exploring cultural barriers and personal ambition with a quiet, determined grace. It's a story about the hunger for recognition and the subtle flavors of resilience.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of warmth and a renewed appreciation for the quiet battles fought for passion and place. It's a satisfying, character-driven slice of life. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Anthony Lucero

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Cozy up, perhaps with a good meal nearby to fully appreciate the culinary journey.

🎭 Cast

Diana Elizabeth Torres

Diana Elizabeth Torres

Juana

Jesus Fuentes

Jesus Fuentes

Victor

Yutaka Takeuchi

Yutaka Takeuchi

Aki

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Alejandro Arzciat

Reporter

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Dixon Phillips

Mr. Wagner

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Melissa Locsin

Studio Coordinator

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Lane Nishikawa

Jimmy Nishida

James J. Der Jr.

James J. Der Jr.

Kyung

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