The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant

2009Movie1 h 24 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, quirky drama movie.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Night after night, eccentric regulars gather at a quaint eating house located in the corner of a crossing in Tsukifune-cho

Feels like

  • Quirky Character Study
  • Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Atmospheric Diner Setting
  • Gentle & Reflective
  • Found Family
  • Eccentric Personalities
  • Human Connection
  • Slow-Paced & Meditative
  • Japanese Independent Cinema

Crew

Directed by
Tetsuo Shinohara

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Facts

November 19, 2009 · 1 h 24 min · Drama

Released
November 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant worth watching?"

Questions about The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Night of Whirlwind Restaurant in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.