Gabriel Carvin (Gérard Depardieu) is one of the most famous chefs in France and a gourmet through and through. However, his own family has always been neglected in all his culinary career feats. Unfortunately, over the years he has lost his own appetite for life. Even the third award with the crystal star, which his upscale restaurant "Monsieur Quelqu'un" is the only restaurant in France to receive, can no longer inspire him. Especially because it is awarded by the restaurant critic with whom his wife is cheating on him.
It is only when he is forced to slow down after a heart attack that the corpulent chef finally takes his life back into his own hands. In order to track down a former cooking rival, Gabriel travels to Japan. There he wants to finally get to the bottom of the secret of UMAMI, a mysterious fifth taste note. In addition to aromatic noodle soups, old rivalries and many new friendships, the realization that there is more room in life than just one passion and that it is never too late to be part of (one's) family awaits him in faraway Japan.
Director: Slony Sow
Film genre: Comedy
Admission age / Recommended age: 10 (14)
Country of production: France (2022)
Duration: 106'
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Pierre Richard, Rod Paradot, Sandrine Bonnaire, Eriko Takeda
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