Umami

Name: Umami
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2023-02-09
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Sandrine Bonnaire, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Rod Paradot, Bastien Bouillon

2023·Movie

·1h 32min·

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Umami fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Tension5
Fast Pace4
Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Hopefulness8
Catharsis8
Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay5
Situational Comedy3
Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality6
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Direction7
Acting7
Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Music Composition7
Music Centrality7

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Umami is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Medium

Hopeful and cathartic

Emotionally, it's hopeful, cathartic, and wholesome.

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All heart traits

Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

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All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.

Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational6Informative and instructive.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.

Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Food is symbolic of talk when the words are missing.

Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.

Culinary JourneyHeartwarming QuestFood ExplorationCultural ExchangePersonal FulfillmentRedemptive StoryTaste of JapanCharacter-Driven DramaSensory Experience

Actors

Gérard Depardieu

Gabriel

Sandrine Bonnaire

Louise

Kyōzō Nagatsuka

Tetsuichi Morita

Rod Paradot

Nino

Bastien Bouillon

Jean

Eriko Takeda

Fumi Morita

Sumire

Mai Morita

Akira Emoto

Salaryman

Antoine Duléry

Robert

Zinedine Soualem

Mohamad

Pierre Richard

Rufus

YOU

Noriko

Kyoko Koizumi

Taya

Crew

Directed by:

Slony Sow

Written by:

Slony Sow

Produced by:

Slony Sow, Alex Dong, Thomas Averland

Composed by:

Hervé Buirette, François Meynot, Frederic Holyszewski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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