Genre: Documentary
Director: David Gelb
Cast: Jiro Ono
Yoshikazu Ono
Takashi Ono
Masuhiro Yamamoto
Writers: David Gelb
Rating: G
Run Time: 83 Minutes
Synopsis
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi is a quiet yet
enthralling documentary that chronicles the life of Jiro Ono, the
most famous sushi chef in Tokyo. For most of his 85 years, Jiro has
been perfecting the art of making sushi. He works from sunrise to
well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train
his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable
presentation of each sushi creation. Although his restaurant
Sukiyabashi Jiro only seats ten diners, it is a phenomenon in Tokyo
that has won the prestigious 3-Star Michelin review, making him the
oldest Michelin chef alive. Jiro Dreams Of
Sushi chronicles Jiro's life as both an unparalleled
success in the culinary world, and as a loving yet complicated
father of two.
Jiro's incomparable work ethic is the driving force behind
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, but the
heart of this film is how that ambition has influenced his sons'
lives as well. Eldest son Yoshikazu is the heir apparent to the
sushi empire, but Jiro is not ready to retire or to relinquish any
of his responsibilities. With a famous father guiding and
critiquing every decision, Yoshikazu is unable to reach his fullest
potential. However, he is proud to learn from a true sushi master,
thus revealing the inner struggle of how a dutiful son shows
reverence to his father yet control over his own domain.
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi explores the
passion required to run and maintain a legendary sushi restaurant,
and one son's journey to eventually take his father's place at the
head of the culinary dynasty.