Dear Father

A gentle, heartfelt look at community and tradition, mixing quiet struggles with warmth and light humor.

Created by

Masaki Nishiura, Rieko Miyamoto

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kazunari Ninomiya, Meisa Kuroki, Tatsuo Umemiya

Overview

Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, work, identity, trauma

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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