Ramen Heads

March 14th, 2018

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Ramen Heads

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Release Year: 2017

Rating: 7.1/10 ( voted)

Critic's Score: /100

Director: Koki Shigeno

Stars: Shôta Iida, Kumiko Ishida, Katsuya Kobayashi

Storyline
In 'Ramen Heads,' Osamu Tomita, Japan's reigning king of ramen, takes us deep into his world, revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles, and his relentless search for the highest-quality ingredients. In addition to Tomita's story, the film also profiles five other notable ramen shops, each with its own philosophy and flavour, which exemplify various different aspects the ramen world. Mixing in a brief rundown of ramen's historical roots, the film gives viewers an in-depth look at the culture surrounding this unique and beguiling dish. This is a documentary record of 15 months in the lives of Japan's top ramen masters and their legions of devoted fans.

Cast:
Shôta Iida - Himself
Kumiko Ishida - Herself
Katsuya Kobayashi - Himself
Yûki Ohnishi - Himself
Tom Takahashi - Himself
Osamu Tomita - Himself