The Taste of Tea 2004
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SplatA spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sachiko Haruno
as Hajime Haruno
as Ayano Haruno
as Yoshiko Haruno
as Akira Todoroki
as Nobuo Haruno
as Aoi Suzuishi
as Akira Terako
as Self
as Obaa
Director:
Writer:
Katsuhito Ishii
Stars:
Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka, Tatsuya Gashûin, Tomokazu Miura, Anna Tsuchiya, Tomoko Nakajima, Ikki Todoroki, Kirin Kiki,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Fantasy
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
143 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Taste of Tea
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Sachiko Haruno
as Hajime Haruno
as Ayano Haruno
as Yoshiko Haruno
as Akira Todoroki
as Nobuo Haruno
as Aoi Suzuishi
as Akira Terako
as Self
as Obaa
as Dancer
as Rokutaro Hamadayama
as Maki Hoshino
as Kasugabe
as Omiya
as Tattooed Man
as CM Director
as Narrator (voice)
as Projectionist
as Hotaru
as Man in Noodle Shop
as Woman in Noodle Shop
as Man of Prosecution Section
as Camera Boy
as Teacher
as Young Man in Red T-Shirt
as Chairman of Go Club
as Kakinuma
as Teacher Gashi
as Detective Donko
as
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as Waitress At Noodle Shop
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