The Birth of Saké

Jiro Dreams of Sushi meets The September Issue. Workers endure harsh conditions to preserve a 2000-year-old sake tradition. Delivers a rare glimpse into a secretive world.

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Erik Shirai directed The Birth of Saké in 2015. See Erik Shirai's full filmography, where to start with Erik Shirai, or where to go after you've seen everything by Erik Shirai.

The Birth of Saké was released in 2015 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 90 minutes.