What's for Dinner, Mom?(2017)
ママ、ごはんまだ？
What's for Dinner, Mom? Synopsis
Two sisters Tae and Yo come back to their old house which is soon to be torn down. Clearing up the family mementos, Tae finds a red box full of recipes and letters written by their mother who died 20 years ago. In these recipes and letters, she finds out how her mother had struggled in her life due to relocation from Japan to Taiwan, the death of her Taiwanese husband, and a battle with cancer. Tae travels to Taiwan to trace her mother's past, reminiscing about the dishes she made for the family.
What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) is a drama film directed by Mitsuhito Shiraha, released on February 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Haruka Kinami, Izumi Fujimoto, Michiko Kawai and Wu Pong-fong. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitsuhito Shiraha
- Producers:
- Hiroyuki Takase
- Cinematographer:
- Mitsunori Kogo
- Status:
- Released
What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) Trailer
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What's for Dinner, Mom? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Haruka Kinami
as Tae Hitoto
Izumi Fujimoto
as Yo Hitoto
Michiko Kawai
as Kazueda Hitoto
Wu Pong-fong
as Hui Min Yan
Masahiro Komoto
as Hida
Sow Hirosawa
as Harue
Shota Shunputei
as Asano
Nana Takabatake
as Shihori Hida
Mayu Hotta
Key crew
Directed by Mitsuhito Shiraha, produced by Hiroyuki Takase.
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What's for Dinner, Mom? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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What's for Dinner, Mom? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What's for Dinner, Mom? online?
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What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What's for Dinner, Mom??
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The main cast of What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) includes Haruka Kinami, Izumi Fujimoto, Michiko Kawai, Wu Pong-fong and Masahiro Komoto. The film was directed by Mitsuhito Shiraha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What's for Dinner, Mom? released?
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What's for Dinner, Mom? was released on February 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is What's for Dinner, Mom? worth watching?
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What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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