A film that made me want to eat a dorayaki, look up into the trees and see their gentle poetry, and value the people around me because time is so short. Beautiful cinematography and strong performances, especially from 72-year-old Kirin Kiki. It's a tad slow at times but always heartfelt. The love and care put in to those adzuki beans, the respect for the people around us even if they are vulnerable and "all have a story," and the attention to the little things in life - it all harmonizes in a way that's undeniable. A touching work from Naomi Kawase, and a near miss for a higher rating.
Review of Sweet Bean
