Synopsis

In the unassuming Tokyo suburb of Minamisenju, a family shop offers a specialty: *korokke pan*, bread rolls brimming with deep-fried potato croquettes and a savory sauce. A steady stream of customers sought out this affordable and satisfying treat. Among them were a longtime patron, a man purchasing them for himself and companions, and another navigating a period of unemployment. What is it about this snack, crafted with a recipe unchanged for decades, that has fostered such local devotion? For