Sweet Bean (2015)

A small little Dorayaki shop on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Sweet Bean (2015) poster

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

Director: Naomi Kawase
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Hadjadj
Cinematography: Shigeki Akiyama
Editing: Tina Baz
Production: Comme des Cinémas, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion, Aeon Entertainment, Kumie, POPLAR Publishing, Hakuhodo, Elephant House, The Asahi Shimbun, ZDF/Arte, MAM
Country: Japan, France, Germany
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $124,518
Original Language: ja

Themes

Food and Cooking Stories

Keywords

japan, based on novel or book, cooking, restaurant, sanatorium, slice of life, food, chef, street vendor, woman director, small business, cooking together, japanese cuisine

Trailer

Sweet Bean Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Bean about?
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.
Who directed Sweet Bean?
Sweet Bean was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Sweet Bean?
Sweet Bean stars Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida, Miki Mizuno, Etsuko Ichihara, Miyoko Asada.
How long is Sweet Bean?
Sweet Bean has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Bean?
Sweet Bean is a Drama film.
How much did Sweet Bean gross?
Sweet Bean grossed $124,518 worldwide.
Where was Sweet Bean produced?
Sweet Bean was produced in Japan, France, Germany.
What are the themes of Sweet Bean?
The themes of Sweet Bean include: Food and Cooking Stories.