The Taste of Tea
2004
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Synopsis
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.
The Taste of Tea (2004) is a 2h 23min comedy feature film by Katsuhito Ishii. A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture.
Facts
Original language
Japanese
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Festival History
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2005 ★ Best Cinematography (Jury); Best Asian Film (Audience, tied)
- Kinema Junpo Awards 2005 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2004 generic
- Hawai’i International Film Festival 2004 generic
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2004 generic
