Kamome shokudô: Based on a Novel by Yôko Mure

Helsinki seems an unlikely destination for homely Japanese food, but optimistic ex-pat Sachie (Kobayashi) sees potential in the location. Unfortunately, the Helsinki locals aren't being won over and her only regular customer is Finnish youth Tommi (Niemi) who is fascinated by Japanese pop cultu...

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Other Authors: Ogigami, Naoko (Director), Virtanen, Tuomo (Cinematographer), Kobayashi, Satomi (Actor), Katagiri, Hairi (Actor), Motai, Masako (Actor)
Format: Video Software
Language:Japanese
Published: Tokyo VAP [2006]
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Summary:Helsinki seems an unlikely destination for homely Japanese food, but optimistic ex-pat Sachie (Kobayashi) sees potential in the location. Unfortunately, the Helsinki locals aren't being won over and her only regular customer is Finnish youth Tommi (Niemi) who is fascinated by Japanese pop culture. Things change when Sachie starts a conversation with fellow ex-pat Midori who has left her homeland after an unspoken disappointment. The two hit it off immediately and Midori helps out at the empty cafe while staying with Sachie. Thankfully, with a well few chosen Japanese classics, the curious Finnish passers-by start to visit the diner and suddenly Sachie finds herself at the centre of a Japanese/Finnish community. Naoko Ogigami's "Kamome Diner" is an utter delight from start to finish. A mixture of beautifully written, slightly quirky and completely endearing characters, this is the kind of ensemble comedy drama that Asian cinema does so well. That said, Ogigami gives her work a fresh international feel that hints at her overseas experience while never losing that ever so slightly off-kilter Japanese style so many of us adore. [www.fareastfilms.com]
Physical Description:2 DVD-Videos (102 Min.) farbig

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