The Taste of Tea
2004Directed by: Katsuhito Ishii
Starring: Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano
A 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.
Comedy
Drama
Humanity and the world around us
Emotional and captivating fantasy storytelling
Emotional and touching family dramas
Surreal and thought-provoking visions of life and death
Touching and sentimental family stories
Captivating relationships and charming romance