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3,480 Ratings

TAMPOPO

タンポポ

Directed by Jûzô Itami
Japan, 1985
Comedy
  • 114114 minutes

Synopsis

A determined widow running a small ramen shop in Tokyo seeks to transform it into the best in the city. With help from two truck drivers and a group of eccentric allies, she experiments, learns, and refines her craft, turning a simple bowl of noodles into a celebration of dedication and community.

Synopsis

A determined widow running a small ramen shop in Tokyo seeks to transform it into the best in the city. With help from two truck drivers and a group of eccentric allies, she experiments, learns, and refines her craft, turning a simple bowl of noodles into a celebration of dedication and community.