Umami
Umami no Tabi
“Food is symbolic of talk when the words are missing.”
Synopsis
Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Slony Sow
- Screenplay & Story
- Slony Sow
- Original Score
- Frederic Holyszewski
- Original Title
- Umami no Tabi
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Nompareille Productions, Sunny Side Up Films, Zinc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Slony Sow
Slony Sow
Frederic Holyszewski
Denis Louis
Slony Sow, Lucas Oliver-Frost, Jean-Maurice Belayche, Alex Dong
Department Leadership Roster
Slony Sow
Production Design
Denis Louis
Director of Photography
Slony Sow
Producer
Slony Sow
Director
Mari Miyamoto
Costume Design
Lucas Oliver-Frost
Producer
Slony Sow
Writer
Dorothée Lissac
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Umami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Umami about?
Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
Who directed Umami?
Umami was directed by Slony Sow.
Who stars in Umami?
The principal cast of Umami includes Gérard Depardieu, Sandrine Bonnaire, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Rod Paradot, Bastien Bouillon.
When was Umami released and how long is it?
Umami was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Umami make at the box office?
Umami grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Umami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Umami was composed by Frederic Holyszewski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Umami?
Umami holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).