# Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

> An intimate portrait of a Tokyo sushi master whose pursuit of perfection becomes both a lifelong calling and a demanding family legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/57164

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: David Gelb
- Cast: Jiro Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Yoshikazu Ono, Takashi Ono, Daisuke Nakazama, Hachiro Mizutani, Harutaki Takahashi, Hiroki Fujita
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772925/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, engrossing, intimate, quiet evening, food film night

## Synopsis

A master sushi chef dedicates his life to perfection, inspiring generations with his relentless pursuit of excellence.

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