@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The film is set in Edo period. As an orphan child Mio starts working at a restaurant in Osaka where she learns how to cook. When she turns 18, she moves to Edo (today's Tokyo) where she opens her own restaurant.
Quick Stats
8.7
TMDB Rating
3
Votes
1h 59m
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Key Crew
DirectorOsamu Katayama
WriterNoriko Yoshida
ComposerHirohide Shida
Produced by
TV Asahi
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Devoted Cookbook yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Keiko Kitagawa
Mieko Harada
Shihori Kanjiya
Yuta Hiraoka
Issey Takahashi
Shigeru Muroi
Ren Osugi
Masahiro Matsuoka
