A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 12 nominations
Takashi Ono
- Self
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe word "sushi" refers to the way the rice is prepared, not the fish or other toppings. Sushi rice is prepared with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, salt, and occasionally kombu (a type of seaweed) and sake (rice liquor.)
- Crazy creditsIn the Special Thanks section, "The Tsukiji Fish Market" is listed twice.
- ConnectionsEdited into Independent Lens: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2013)
- SoundtracksConcerto for Violin and Orchestra In D, Opus #5: I, Allegro Moderato, Cadenza
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra and John Barbirolli
Featured review
a very simple film about a very simple man
There are no spoilers in this review simply because there is nothing in "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" to spoil. There is no plot as such. It is strictly a portrait of Jiro Ono, the world's greatest sushi-maker. He has no hobbies or interests other than sushi. The only major change in his life in the last 40 years is that he quit smoking. He groomed both his now middle-aged sons (somewhat against their will) to be sushi chefs.
The point of the film seems to be two-fold. The main purpose seems to be to assure Jiro's legions of fans that his elder son Yoshikazu will follow his father's recipes exactingly and will make no changes to the restaurant once Jiro dies. And the secondary purpose is to show the importance of sustainable fishing.
If you're looking for a narrative plot-driven film, you'll be disappointed. But if you are a foodie who likes seeing behind the scenes at a fine restaurant, this is the movie for you. Be warned though: You have to see this in a theater near a sushi restaurant or you'll be disappointed in whatever meal you eat following the film.
The point of the film seems to be two-fold. The main purpose seems to be to assure Jiro's legions of fans that his elder son Yoshikazu will follow his father's recipes exactingly and will make no changes to the restaurant once Jiro dies. And the secondary purpose is to show the importance of sustainable fishing.
If you're looking for a narrative plot-driven film, you'll be disappointed. But if you are a foodie who likes seeing behind the scenes at a fine restaurant, this is the movie for you. Be warned though: You have to see this in a theater near a sushi restaurant or you'll be disappointed in whatever meal you eat following the film.
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- bburns
- Mar 30, 2012
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Nghệ nhân Sushi
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,552,478
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $42,035
- Mar 11, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $2,692,864
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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