Underplayed Gems

Kamome Shokudo (2006)

Kamome Shokudo poster
Original title
かもめ食堂
Directed by
Naoko Ogigami
Genre
comedy film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 42m
Rated
ALL
Rating
7.3 of 10 from 65 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Japanese woman opens a diner serving traditional Japanese food in Helsinki, Finland. She gradually connects with local residents and other Japanese women, forming friendships through food and simple daily routines.

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What happens

Kamome Diner (Japanese: かもめ食堂, Hepburn: Kamome shokudō) is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by Japanese director Naoko Ogigami, based on a novel by Yōko Mure. The film is set in the Finnish capital Helsinki, and follows a Japanese woman who sets up a diner serving Japanese food in the city, and the friends she makes in the process. Cast members include: Hairi Katagiri (Midori), Satomi Kobayashi (Sachie, the shopkeeper), Masako Motai (Masako), Markku Peltola (Matti), Tarja Markus (Liisa), and Jarkko Niemi (Tommi). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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