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A Tale of Samurai Cooking

2013·Movie
2h 2min
69
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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In this love story set in the Edo period, 27-year-old Oharu is a genius in the kitchen. Oharu attracts the attention of the master chef of the Kaga Domain, who arranges for her to marry his son and heir, 24-year-old Yasunobu. But, Yasunobu is cold to his new wife, and he's more interested in swordplay than cookery.
Japanese Historical DramaEdo PeriodFood & Cookingarranged MarriageFamily & RelationshipsCultural ImmersionSlow-PacedTouching Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Tale of Samurai Cooking legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Amasian TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Tale of Samurai Cooking worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Tale of Samurai Cooking?

2 h 2 min

A Tale of Samurai Cooking runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is A Tale of Samurai Cooking in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Tale of Samurai Cooking?

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