Curry no Uta (2020)

Other name: カレーの唄。, Curry Songs

Description:

"Curry no Uta" explores the poignant journey of Amasawa Yoichiro, a young man left to navigate the world alone after being abandoned by his parents. His solitary existence takes an unexpected turn when a moment of trouble leads him to Suzuki Nita, a shy university student with aspirations of becoming an artist. Capitalizing on their encounter, a penniless Yoichiro cleverly persuades Nita to buy him curry, a simple meal that subtly unlocks brief, fleeting memories of his estranged family.

Unbeknownst to Yoichiro, a crucial piece of his past is safeguarded by Kiyokawa Kaoruko, the proprietor of Kiyokawa Realty. She meticulously keeps the ashes of his late father, a poignant duty she undertook as the former caretaker of his apartment. This hidden connection forms a powerful undercurrent as Yoichiro embarks on a daily ritual of trying out different curries. This isn't merely a culinary pursuit; there's a profound, undisclosed reason driving his persistent search, a secret that promises to unravel the truth behind his abandonment and the family he barely remembers. The film beautifully intertwines themes of identity, forgotten heritage, and the unlikely bonds formed through a shared meal.

Director: Seta Natsuki [瀬田なつき]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Food; Friendship