Synopsis

Weekends see a steady stream of patrons drawn to this established restaurant in Murayama, a city in northeastern Japan, seeking a distinctive experience: soba noodles served on a wooden board. However, in February of 2019, the third-generation chef’s sudden illness thrust his son, Kohei, into an unexpected role. He now grapples with the demanding craft of milling buckwheat seeds, a task previously performed by his father. As the arrival of the new fresh-soba season approaches, the family works d