Peperoncino (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film

Released in 2021, Peperoncino is a drama film directed by Maruyama Takuya, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. On March 11, 2021, Kiyoshi Onodera, the owner chef of an Italian restaurant overlooking the ocean on the Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi Prefecture, invites his friends to his restaurant to drink and party on a day when the disaster area is enveloped in a solemn atmosphere. As his friends wonder about his intentions, Kiyoshi begins to tell them about how he became a desperate alcoholic after losing his restaurant and friends in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and how he rebuilt his restaurant and became a chef in pursuit of the best taste.
Who’s in it. Peperoncino stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Onodera Kiyoshi, Yo Yoshida as Onodera Akari, Jun Kunimura as Sasaki Harubumi and Akiko Yada as Abe Yoriko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peperoncino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peperoncino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peperoncino (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peperoncino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Peperoncino?
- Peperoncino stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yo Yoshida, Jun Kunimura, Akiko Yada and Miu Tomita.
- When was Peperoncino released?
- Peperoncino was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.
