Masato is a ramen chef in Japan. After the sudden death of his father, he finds a suitcase of memorabilia and a notebook—filled with musings and old photos—left behind by his Singaporean mother. Acting on a hunch, he takes off to Singapore for a culinary journey hoping to piece together his life.

The first Singaporean to have his films invited to major festivals—Toronto, Berlin and Cannes among others— Eric Khoo is the man behind this food-themed drama about the act of discovering your family roots. At once gentle and straightforward, Ramen Shop will undeniably work up an appetite.