Sweet Bean
dir. Naomi Kawase
72
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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.
Critics consensus
Sweet Bean's deliberate pace demands patience, but the satisfying simplicity of its story -- and Kirin Kiki's absorbing performance -- yield an array of riches well worth the wait.
Directed byNaomi Kawase
StarringKirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida, Miki Mizuno, Etsuko Ichihara, Miyoko Asada
Written byNaomi Kawase
CinematographyShigeki Akiyama
EditingTina Baz
MusicDavid Hadjadj
Sweet Bean
2015 · 1h 53m
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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.
Our Verdict
72
Critics Consensus
Sweet Bean's deliberate pace demands patience, but the satisfying simplicity of its story -- and Kirin Kiki's absorbing performance -- yield an array of riches well worth the wait.
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