My Neighbor's Masala
となりのマサラ
“Tonari no Masala”
Synopsis
Sawaki Tatsuya is a fledgling photographer. He returns to his hometown Fukuoka to take care of his sick father Hideo, but is rejected by his father. Tatsuya meets Jinbo and Yui, who work as mediators between Japan and Nepal. He joins the Nepalese community through them, and while his world expands through these encounters, he also learns of the difficulties of foreigners living in Japan. Shot in the town where many Nepalese actually live, this drama casted authentic epalese as actors. The title “Masala” refers to a mixed spice, and is also used as a metaphor here for the diverse society.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kitasaka Masato
- Original Title
- となりのマサラ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- NHK
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Kitasaka Masato
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Kitasaka Masato
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What is My Neighbor's Masala about?
Sawaki Tatsuya is a fledgling photographer. He returns to his hometown Fukuoka to take care of his sick father Hideo, but is rejected by his father. Tatsuya meets Jinbo and Yui, who work as mediators between Japan and Nepal. He joins the Nepalese community through them, and while his world expands through these encounters, he also learns of the difficulties of foreigners living in Japan. Shot in the town where many Nepalese actually live, this drama casted authentic epalese as actors. The title “Masala” refers to a mixed spice, and is also used as a metaphor here for the diverse society.
Who directed My Neighbor's Masala?
My Neighbor's Masala was directed by Kitasaka Masato.
Who stars in My Neighbor's Masala?
The principal cast of My Neighbor's Masala includes Kanta Sato, Ken Mitsuishi, Goriken, Meiko Kaji, Azusa Ohara.
When was My Neighbor's Masala released and how long is it?
My Neighbor's Masala was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.