AN
AN is a Un Certain Regard nominated film centering around a small bakery serving pastries filled with red bean paste (“an,”) known as dorayakis. When an old lady named Tokue offers to help in the kitchen, bakery owner Sentaro hesitantly accepts. Tokue’s secret “an” recipe leads the small business to success, and with this, the two characters new connection will lead both to open up and reveal old wounds.
Directed by renowned Japanese auteur Naomi Kawase, AN is a bittersweet tale of new beginnings, past mistakes and cherry blossom. It explores the beauty of the Japanese landscape as well as culinary diversity.
Release Date: April 28th
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I felt engaged with the characters in this movie. Interesting themes of discrimination and human struggles and relationships.
I find a lot of Asian movies seem to move along at a slow pace.
Trying to tell us something? But really lovely story. I enjoyed it.
A bit show for me
A sweet, lovely gentle movie with beautiful performances from all. A little slow but very engaging and enjoyable.
Would definitely recommend as worthwhile viewing.