Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
Release Date: March 9th, 2012
DVD Release Date: July 24th, 2012
PG |1 hr 21 min
Plot SummaryRevered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
Cast: Jiro Ono
Director: David Gelb
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: Sundial Pictures, Preferred Content
Keywords: House, Quest, Sacrifice, Inspiring, Temptation, Office, Family, 2010s, Intense, Son
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