The Chef & The Daruma (2024)
Just try it.
Visionary chef Hidekazu Tojo grapples with his life's struggle to make himself and his culinary creations palatable to a Western audience. He embarks on a journey of identity intertwined with the mythical presence of Daruma, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore - shaping a narrative that transcends borders, realities, and flavours.
Director: Mads K. Baekkevold
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 30, 2024
Cast
- Hidekazu Tojo - Himself
- Nick Sakagami - Himself
- Lorene Oikawa - Herself
- Alyssa Hirose - Herself
- Michael Ouchi - Himself
- Bailey Irene Midori Hoy - Herself
Screenplay
- Natalie Murao (Screenplay)
Music: Masahiro Takahashi
Editing: Anna Chiyeko Shannon
Production: Wallop Film
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mads K. Baekkevold
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chef & The Daruma about?
- Visionary chef Hidekazu Tojo grapples with his life's struggle to make himself and his culinary creations palatable to a Western audience. He embarks on a journey of identity intertwined with the mythical presence of Daruma, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore - shaping a narrative that transcends borders, realities, and flavours.
- Who directed The Chef & The Daruma?
- The Chef & The Daruma was directed by Mads K. Baekkevold.
- Who stars in The Chef & The Daruma?
- The Chef & The Daruma stars Hidekazu Tojo, Nick Sakagami, Lorene Oikawa, Alyssa Hirose, Michael Ouchi, Bailey Irene Midori Hoy.
- How long is The Chef & The Daruma?
- The Chef & The Daruma has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Chef & The Daruma?
- The Chef & The Daruma is a Documentary film.