RAMEN FILM SERIES

@JFT, admission free, RSVP required

All films in Japanese with English subtitles

Warm up to a tasty bowl of Ramen! This series will examine all that is Ramen with great stories about the people who make it, and the people who enjoy this popular noodle and soup combination.

January 17, 2020 6:30 PM 

THE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR南極料理人

Directed by Shuichi Okitai 2009, 125 min. [Drama, Comedy]

Based on the real life experiences of a Japan Coast Guard chef for an Antarctic scientific observation team, the film depicts with humor the extreme isolation of eight men, living apart from their families in the South Pole. From French cuisine to hand-made “ramen” noodles, the meals that fill the team members’ bellies and hearts are unforgettable.

Films in this series include;

Jan. 17 – THE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR南極料理人

Jan. 31 – RAMEN HEADSラーメンヘッズ

Feb 7 – RAMEN SHOP 家族のレシピ

Plus two more surprises!