Umami

A chef trades kitchen knives for noodle bowls after nearly dying. He chases the elusive flavor that stung him decades ago. The mission turns both therapy and culinary obsession.

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Slony Sow directed Umami in 2023. See Slony Sow's full filmography, where to start with Slony Sow, or where to go after you've seen everything by Slony Sow.

Umami was released in 2023 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.