Mio's Cookbook (2020)

Other name: みをつくし料理帖, Mio-Tsukushi Ryouri-Chou, Mi wo Tsukushi Ryoricho, Devoted Cookbook

Description:

Mio's Cookbook unfolds a moving tale rooted in profound loss and the discovery of passion. After a great flood tragically claimed her parents and separated her from her beloved best friend, Noe, young Mio found solace and purpose in the art of cooking. Her natural talent blossomed, leading her to become a gifted cook whose culinary creations tell a story of resilience and hope. Her personal cookbook becomes a cherished chronicle of her journey. Simultaneously, fate guided Noe down a strikingly different path, as she ascended to become an oiran, a high-ranking courtesan. The film beautifully intertwines their divergent lives, exploring the enduring bond of friendship against the backdrop of disparate worlds. Will Mio's exquisite food, perhaps through an unexpected encounter, bridge the vast social divide and reunite her with the friend she thought was lost forever? This poignant drama celebrates the power of memory, talent, and connection.

Director: Kadokawa Haruki [角川春樹]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Food; Historical; Novel