Shooting Stars in the Twilight (2002)

Shooting Stars in the Twilight (2002) poster

Hiromi works in a posh French restaurant. One day, he meets an ordinary-looking old man who has a discerning palate. He is no ordinary cook, and can pinpoint the exact problems with Hiromi's dishes. His name is Tatematsu Ippei, a legendary chef renowned for his work in France once upon a time. After a food poisoning mishap, his fiance Sophie had left him and he cut himself off from the culinary world. Hiromi is engrossed with Ippei's cuisine and asks for lessons. Meanwhile, Sophie, now the wife of the director of a top tableware manufacturer, comes to Japan. Ippei cooks a banquet for her using Hiromi's restaurant as a front. Sophie notices that the food is made by Ippei, her former lover. The two meet and enjoy a short-lived reunion, but go on to live their own separate lives.

Director: Tadafumi Tomioka
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 99 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Yasushi Sasakibara
Production: Altamira Pictures
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Tadafumi Tomioka
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shooting Stars in the Twilight about?
Hiromi works in a posh French restaurant. One day, he meets an ordinary-looking old man who has a discerning palate. He is no ordinary cook, and can pinpoint the exact problems with Hiromi's dishes. His name is Tatematsu Ippei, a legendary chef renowned for his work in France once upon a time. After a food poisoning mishap, his fiance Sophie had left him and he cut himself off from the culinary world. Hiromi is engrossed with Ippei's cuisine and asks for lessons. Meanwhile, Sophie, now the wife of the director of a top tableware manufacturer, comes to Japan. Ippei cooks a banquet for her using Hiromi's restaurant as a front. Sophie notices that the food is made by Ippei, her former lover. The two meet and enjoy a short-lived reunion, but go on to live their own separate lives.
Who directed Shooting Stars in the Twilight?
Shooting Stars in the Twilight was directed by Tadafumi Tomioka.
Who stars in Shooting Stars in the Twilight?
Shooting Stars in the Twilight stars Renji Ishibashi, Jun Toba, Yuka Itaya, Sei Kamihara, Seminosuke Murasugi, Kumiko Tsuchiya.
How long is Shooting Stars in the Twilight?
Shooting Stars in the Twilight has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Shooting Stars in the Twilight?
Shooting Stars in the Twilight is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Shooting Stars in the Twilight produced?
Shooting Stars in the Twilight was produced in Japan.