Sweet Bean (2015) movie poster

Sweet Bean (2015)

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"A small little Dorayaki shop on the outskirts of Tokyo."
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 72% (RT: 84%, MC: 60) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Naomi Kawase
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
Japan, France, Germany
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (592 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Kirin Kiki as Tokue
Masatoshi Nagase as Sentaro
Kyara Uchida as Wakana
Miki Mizuno as Wakana's Mother
Etsuko Ichihara as Yoshiko
Miyoko Asada as Shop Owner's Wife
Taiga Nakano as Yohei
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 592 votes. Critics gave it 72%.
Overview
The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Naomi Kawase cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2015 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Sweet Bean is a 2015 drama film directed by Naomi Kawase. The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret.

Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry. The film has been rated by 592 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Sweet Bean delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sweet Bean (2015) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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