Gajimaru Restaurant's Love (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6

Gajimaru Restaurant's Love poster

Released in 2014, Gajimaru Restaurant's Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Kentaro Otani, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Mizuho takes over a restaurant in Nago, Okinawa, which was left to her by her grandmother. She single-handedly runs “Gajimaru Diner”, named after the large, deeply-rooted Gajimaru (banyan) tree in the area. Eventually, circumstances lead to her being brought together with an unknown traveler named Hayato, her ex-boyfriend Shota who returns after living in Tokyo for the past seven years, and a woman named Riko who shares something with both of them. As they work at the diner together, their relationships reveal themselves differently than what they had in mind.

Who’s in it. Gajimaru Restaurant's Love stars Haru as Mizuho, Yu Koyanagi as Hayato, Haruka as Riko and Natsumi Ikema as Suchiru, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gajimaru Restaurant's Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gajimaru Restaurant's Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gajimaru Restaurant's Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gajimaru Restaurant's Love (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gajimaru Restaurant's Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Gajimaru Restaurant's Love worth watching?
Gajimaru Restaurant's Love holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gajimaru Restaurant's Love?
Gajimaru Restaurant's Love stars Haru, Yu Koyanagi, Haruka, Natsumi Ikema and Dori Sakurada.
When was Gajimaru Restaurant's Love released?
Gajimaru Restaurant's Love was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.