The Ramen Girl

2008·Movie

1h 42min

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Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

Her romance is on pins and noodles.

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama Culinary Film
Mood: SentimentalHopefulReflectiveEmotionalInspiring
Themes: Overcoming AdversitySelf-DiscoveryCultural ExchangeFood As A Unifier
Plot: Finding PurposeCultural ClashRedemption Through CookingMentor-Apprentice Relationship
Pacing: LeisurelySlow Build
Narrative: FlashbacksLinear Narrative
Dialog: Cultural MisunderstandingsPoetic Language
Character Types: UnderdogMentorRomantic Interest
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban JapanRamen Shop
Cinematic Style: Vibrant Color PaletteLong TakesFood Styling
Costume and Set: Traditional Japanese AttireRamen Shop Interiors

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Robert Allan Ackerman, Ed Licht, Carlo Siliotto

Produced by:

Michael Eliasberg, Robert Allan Ackerman, Randy Dannenberg

Composed by:

Carlo Siliotto

Cast

Brittany Murphy

Abby

Tammy Blanchard

Gretchen

Gabriel Mann

Ethan

Toshiyuki Nishida

Maezumi

Soji Arai

Toshi Iwamoto

Kimiko Yo

Reiko

Renji Ishibashi

Udagawa

Akiko Monou

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Grand Master

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