Jimami Tofu (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Jimami Tofu is a drama and romance film directed by Jason Chan, running about 121 minutes. “A recipe for love across the sea” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chinese Singaporean chef, formerly working in Tokyo, finds himself in Okinawa begging a disgruntled old chef to teach him traditional Okinawan food. A top Japanese food critic finds herself in Singapore on an eye opening discovery of Southeast Asian cuisine. In reality both are looking for each other after an emotional breakup years ago. Emotionally crippled by their breakup he searches her home-town for her but discovers instead the art of traditional Okinawan food. Through it he learns the incredible balance of two cultures: Chinese and Japanese - a balance they never had in their relationship. When she suddenly appears in Okinawa looking to find closure he cooks and serves her their final meal. Through it she discovers what she had been yearning for all these years.
Who’s in it. Jimami Tofu stars Jason Chan as Ryan, Mari Yamamoto as Yuki, Rino Nakasone as Nami and Masane Tsukayama as Sakumoto, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jimami Tofu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jimami Tofu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jimami Tofu (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jimami Tofu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jimami Tofu?
- Jimami Tofu stars Jason Chan, Mari Yamamoto, Rino Nakasone, Masane Tsukayama and Christian Lee.
- When was Jimami Tofu released?
- Jimami Tofu was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.