The Taste of Tea

A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.

Tagline

“We were all watching the sunset, at the edge of the universe.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Director

Katsuhito Ishii

Original Language

JA

What is The Taste of Tea about?

A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.

Who directed The Taste of Tea?

The Taste of Tea was directed by Katsuhito Ishii.

When was The Taste of Tea released?

The Taste of Tea was released on July 17, 2004.

How long is The Taste of Tea?

The Taste of Tea has a runtime of 2h 23m.

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