Movie

The Taste of Fish

★ 7.0(4)20081h 56m

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Good to know

Director: Shingo Matsubara
Release date: 2008-06-07
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

The Taste of Fish — trailer

About The Taste of Fish

The Taste of Fish is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Shingo Matsubara, starring Takao Osawa, Rena Tanaka and Tsuyoshi Ihara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Taste of Fish in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It may sound cliché, but Japanese people really do love their fish. If Japan has the best and freshest fish in the world, then Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market is where you're most likely to find them. It's the home of Japan's biggest daily fish auction, and it's a place of fierce competition between fish merchants that have been in the business for generations. Based on a comic series, The Taste of Fish follows businessman Shuntaro, who has a successful career in a trading company and is in a steady relationship with girlfriend Asuka. One day, Shuntaro has to help out at the fish wholesaler store run by Asuka's father, and he immediately falls in love with the world of Tsukiji Fish Market. Soon, Shuntaro quits his job and devotes all of his time to running the business while learning about the market's fascinating set of long-standing traditions. However, he must first also learn to distinguish the tastes of different fishes before he can survive in the competitive world of Tsukiji.

Cast

Takao Osawa

Shuntaro Akagi

Rena Tanaka

Asuka

Tsuyoshi Ihara

Eiji

Yōko Moriguchi

Chiaki

Akira Emoto

Shojiro Sanada

Shirō Itō

Magi

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Takuya

Noriko Eguchi

Eri

Yoichi Nukumizu

Rie Minemura

Shiro Sano

Themes & keywords

based on manga

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Taste of Fish in Belgium?+

The Taste of Fish is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Taste of Fish on Netflix?+

The Taste of Fish is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Taste of Fish?+

The Taste of Fish has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Taste of Fish?+

The Taste of Fish stars Takao Osawa, Rena Tanaka, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Yōko Moriguchi and Akira Emoto.

When did The Taste of Fish come out?+

The Taste of Fish is a 2008 movie directed by Shingo Matsubara.

What genre is The Taste of Fish?+

The Taste of Fish is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Taste of Fish?+

The Taste of Fish was directed by Shingo Matsubara.