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East Side Sushi

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2014 | 100 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved My Big Fat Greek Wedding, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 52K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anthony Lucero

  • Diana Elizabeth TorresJuana
  • Jesus FuentesVictor
  • Yutaka TakeuchiAki
  • Alejandro ArzciatReporter
  • Dixon PhillipsMr. Wagner
  • Melissa LocsinStudio Coordinator
  • Lane NishikawaJimmy Nishida
  • James J. Der Jr.Kyung