Synopsis

Nestled in a small village at the base of the revered Mt. Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture, four women in their eighties share the work of a beloved soba noodle restaurant. Patrons travel from afar to savor the noodles prepared by these grandmothers. Each woman maintains a distinct role: one kneads the dough, another expertly cuts it into delicate strands, a third fries the tempura, and the fourth crafts accompanying dishes from the freshest seasonal vegetables. They find joy in their shared labor,