Sweet Bean
Watch TrailerThe master of a small dorayaki shop in a Tokyo neighborhood hires Tokue, a 76-year-old woman with an extraordinary gift for making the sweet red bean paste, anko. Her unique recipe transforms the humble pastry shop into a local sensation. Yet, behind her gentle smile and culinary genius lies a profound personal history of pain and societal exclusion, which slowly unfolds through shared moments of quiet reflection. The film is a delicate observation of the unexpected friendships that can blossom around the simple, shared pleasure of a perfect confection.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | あん |
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Japan, France, Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Naomi Kawase |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (595 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"An" is a meditative and profoundly gentle film, where drama emerges not from plot twists, but from the quiet space between words, the focus on hands at work, and the shared silence of understanding. Director Naomi Kawase films with a patient, observant eye, turning the meticulous preparation of beans into a act of serene beauty.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of quiet resilience and the transformative power of small, daily rituals. It's a poignant reminder that grace and connection can be found in the most humble of places. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Naomi Kawase
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The steady rhythm of the kitchen, the scent of grilling pancakes and the earthy sweetness of simmering beans.
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