# The Ramen Girl (2008)

> After being abandoned in Tokyo, an aimless American woman finds purpose, discipline, and belonging through a difficult ramen apprenticeship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11201

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
- Cast: Brittany Murphy, Tammy Blanchard, Gabriel Mann, Toshiyuki Nishida, Soji Arai, Kimiko Yo, Renji Ishibashi, Akiko Monou
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0806165/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sweet, wistful, gentle, comfort viewing, food movie night

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