Where can I watch The Taste of Tea (2004)?

In GB, The Taste of Tea is available to stream on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Taste of Tea worth watching?

The Taste of Tea holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Taste of Tea?

The Taste of Tea stars Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka and Tatsuya Gashuin.

When was The Taste of Tea released?

The Taste of Tea was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.

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The Taste of Tea (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2004, The Taste of Tea is a comedy and drama film directed by Katsuhito Ishii, running about 143 minutes. “We were all watching the sunset, at the edge of the universe.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. The Taste of Tea stars Maya Suzuno as Sachiko Haruno, Takahiro Sato as Hajime Haruno, Tadanobu Asano as Ayano Haruno and Satomi Tezuka as Yoshiko Haruno, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Taste of Tea has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Taste of Tea page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Taste of Tea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Taste of Tea (2004)?: In GB, The Taste of Tea is available to stream on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Taste of Tea worth watching?: The Taste of Tea holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Taste of Tea?: The Taste of Tea stars Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka and Tatsuya Gashuin.
When was The Taste of Tea released?: The Taste of Tea was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.