Ramen Shop
Seen it?2018 | 90 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Masato is a young ramen chef in Japan. When he finds his late mother's journal after the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he takes it with him to her native country, Singapore, hoping to piece together the story of his family and his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$733K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric Khoo
- Takumi SaitohMasato
- Seiko MatsudaMiki
- Jeanette AwMei Lian
- Tsuyoshi IharaKazuo
- Mark LeeAh Wee
- Tetsuya BesshoUncle Akio
- Beatrice ChienMadam Lee
- Gisele ChiamAh Wee's Younger Daughter
- Keisuke TakedaKeisuke