The Taste of Tea

(2004)Directed by Katsuhito Ishii143 minComedy, Drama, Fantasy
We were all watching the sunset, at the edge of the universe.

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.

Maya Suzunoas Sachiko Haruno
Takahiro Satoas Hajime Haruno
Tadanobu Asanoas Ayano Haruno
Satomi Tezukaas Yoshiko Haruno
Tatsuya Gashûinas Akira Todoroki
Tomokazu Miuraas Nobuo Haruno
Anna Tsuchiyaas Aoi Suzuishi
Tomoko Nakajimaas Akira Terako
Kirin Kikias Obaa
Ryo Kaseas Rokutaro Hamadayama
Kenji Mizuhashias Maki Hoshino
Hideaki Annoas Kasugabe
Susumu Terajimaas Tattooed Man
Shinji Takedaas CM Director
Emi Wakuias Narrator (voice)
Tsuyoshi Kusanagias Projectionist
Saki Aibuas Hotaru
Keisuke Horibeas Man in Noodle Shop
Yuka Nomuraas Woman in Noodle Shop
Yoji Tanakaas Man of Prosecution Section
Shunichiro Mikias Camera Boy