The Taste of Tea(2004)
茶の味
We were all watching the sunset, at the edge of the universe.
The Taste of Tea Synopsis
A spell of time in the life of the five-piece Haruno family in rural Tochigi Prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.
The Taste of Tea (2004) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Katsuhito Ishii, released on July 17, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano and Satomi Tezuka. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- Katsuhito Ishii
- Writers:
- Katsuhito Ishii
- Producers:
- Kazuto Takida, Kazutoshi Wadakura
- Cinematographer:
- Kosuke Matsushima
- Composer:
- Tempo Little
- Production:
- AOI Pro., Rentrak Japan, THE KLOCKWORX, Grasshoppa!
- Status:
- Released
The Taste of Tea (2004) Trailer
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The Taste of Tea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maya Suzuno
as Sachiko Haruno
Takahiro Sato
as Hajime Haruno
Tadanobu Asano
as Ayano Haruno
Satomi Tezuka
as Yoshiko Haruno
Tatsuya Gashuin
as Akira Todoroki
Tomokazu Miura
as Nobuo Haruno
Anna Tsuchiya
as Aoi Suzuishi
Tomoko Nakajima
as Akira Terako
- Ikki Todoroki
Ikki Todoroki
as Self
Kirin Kiki
as Obaa
- Kaiji Moriyama
Kaiji Moriyama
as Dancer
Ryo Kase
as Rokutaro Hamadayama
Key crew
Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, written by Katsuhito Ishii, produced by Kazuto Takida and Kazutoshi Wadakura.
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The Taste of Tea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 177 ratings.
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The Taste of Tea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Taste of Tea online?
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The Taste of Tea (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Taste of Tea?
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The main cast of The Taste of Tea (2004) includes Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka and Tatsuya Gashuin. The film was directed by Katsuhito Ishii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Taste of Tea released?
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The Taste of Tea was released on July 17, 2004 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is The Taste of Tea worth watching?
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The Taste of Tea (2004) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Taste of Tea?
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Yes. The official The Taste of Tea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.