Synopsis

Nagaoka, Niigata: the drive-thru window of a fast-food restaurant offers a local interpretation of Italian cuisine – fried noodles with meat sauce. A woman picks up a meal to share with her mother. Families load up on dishes for dinner, heading home. For some, the familiar taste evokes memories of youth, a flavor ingrained in the region for generations. At this unassuming spot, a glimpse into the present of the area unfolds.