A Tale of Samurai Cooking - A True Love Story
BUSHI NO KONDATE
2013 • Films • Drama / Romance • 2 h 2 mins
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Details
A tale of love and dignity based on real-life, father-and-son "samurai chefs" from the Edo period (1603-1867). After a failed marriage, Haru (Aya Ueto), an excellent cook marries Yasunobu, the heir (Kengo Kora) to the renowned cooking Funaki family. However, Yasunobu turns out to be a terrible chef. He dreams of becoming a samurai on the battlefield, not in the kitchen. With the help of her new mother-in-law, Haru begins to teach him the ways of the culinary arts.
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Accolades
Aya Ueto, Best Actress Nominee
Awards of the Japanese Academy, 2014
Kimiko Yo, Best Supporting Actress Nominee
Awards of the Japanese Academy, 2014
Trivia
The Funakis would eventually serve the Kaga daimyos until the end of feudalism in the 19th century, leaving behind several tomes of highly-priced recipes which sit within the Japanese national vaults today. (The Hollywood Reporter)
