Jiro Dreams of Sushi

G
1h 22m
2011
7.7 /10 (746)

Fall in love with your work

Overview

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

Country : United States of America, Canada
Languages : 日本語
Released Date: 2011-06-11

Top Billed Cast

Jiro Ono

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Masuhiro Yamamoto

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Yoshikazu Ono

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Daisuke Nakazama

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Hachiro Mizutani

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Harutaki Takahashi

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Hiroki Fujita

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Tsunenori Ida

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