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Ramen Shop (2018)

Ramen Teh (original title)
| Drama | 22 March 2019 (USA)
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A young man who is curious about his deceased parents' past takes a food journey to Singapore where he uncovers more than just delicious meals.

Director:

Eric Khoo

Writers:

Fong Cheng Tan (as Tan Fong Cheng), Kim Hoh Wong (as Wong Kim Hoh)

Stars:

Takumi Saitoh, Seiko Matsuda, Mark Lee | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Takumi Saitoh ... Masato
Seiko Matsuda ... Miki
Mark Lee ... Uncle Wee
Jeanette Aw ... Mei Lian
Tsuyoshi Ihara ... Kazuo
Beatrice Chien Beatrice Chien ... Mdm Lee
Jerrold Chong Jerrold Chong ... Young Ah Wee
Miao Ling Tang Miao Ling Tang ... Auntie (as Tang Miao Ling)
Keisuke Takeda Keisuke Takeda ... Keisuke
Yin Zhu Yin Zhu ... Lan Jie (as Li Yin Zhu)
Okusawa Takuma Okusawa Takuma ... Koki (as Takuma Okusawa)
Yuma Sato Wong Yuma Sato Wong ... Young Masato (Baby)
Sorekara Sorekara ... Young Masato (5 YO)
Hiromasa Shimada Hiromasa Shimada ... Young Masata (10 YO)
Hideki Ariyoshi Hideki Ariyoshi ... Whiskey Bar Owner
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A young man who is curious about his deceased parents' past takes a food journey to Singapore where he uncovers more than just delicious meals.

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japan | cooking | ramen | restaurant | ramen noodle restaurant | See All (35) »

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Slow but entertaining
21 July 2019 | by arw-18401 – See all my reviews

First: the great grand father of the main character got killed during WW2, so belelsene has got the timeline wrong. Enjoyable movie, although not much is happening.
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Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Singapore | Japan | France

Language:

Japanese | English | Mandarin | Cantonese

Release Date:

22 March 2019 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,303, 24 March 2019

Gross USA:

$88,455

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$734,347
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Knockonwood, Zhao Wei Films (I) See more »
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1.85 : 1
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