# Tampopo (1985)

> A playful Japanese “noodle Western” where a trucker mentors a determined restaurateur while food, sex, and human absurdity intertwine.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6737

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jūzō Itami
- Cast: Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Koji Yakusho, Rikiya Yasuoka, Kinzō Sakura, Hyōe Enoki, Gō Awazu
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, bawdy, sincere, foodie movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A comedic journey through the culinary world, where passion for food meets quirky characters and unexpected lessons.

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