Director: Kawase Naomi
Screenplay: Kawase Naomi
Cinematographer: Akiyama Shigeki
Editor: Tina Baz
Sound: Eiji Mori,
Roman Dymny,
Boris Chapelle
Music: David Hadjadj
Cast: Kiki Kirin,
Nagase Masatoshi,
Uchida Kyara,
Mizuno Miki,
Takeuchi Miu
Production: An Film partners
Distribution:Haut et Court Distribution
38 rue des martyrs
75 009 Paris
France
Tel: 0033 1 53 31 27 27
[email protected]
www.hautetcourt.com
Year: 2014
DCP, Color, 113 min, OV Japanese with French subtitles
Dorayaki is a type of traditional Japanese confection, which consists of two small pancake-like patties wrapped around a filling of sweet Azuki red bean paste, “An”.
70 years old Tokue tries to convince Dorayaki-seller Sentaro to employ her. Her unique talent of making the pastries appeals very quickly to the many customers…
The story of Sweet Bean takes principally place in Tokyo. Despite the urban environment, the flourishing trees enhance the nature’s protective power. Food is another good virtue and becomes central to the movie. Naomi Kawase quotes: “A recipe can change a person’s life. Eating can ease a person’s mind and it makes me happy. Nobody gets ever angry while having good food.” Kawase Naomi
