Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016)
In an otherwise mundane diner open from midnight to 7 a.m., there is no menu – but the chef cooks anything his customers want. Each episode is about different a different customer, as they find simple yet profound connections with one another based on their shared love of a particular dish.
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Episodes
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1. Tan Men2016-10-21 · 24mA specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.
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2. Corn Dog2016-10-28 · 24mA childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.
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3. Tonteki2016-11-04 · 24mAn office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.
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4. Omelette Rice2016-11-11 · 24mThe shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.
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5. Egg Tofu2016-11-18 · 24mA lonely little boy with only a gambler to take care of him hopes to make a connection with a bar girl over a mutual appreciation for egg tofu.
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6. Umeboshi and Plum Wine2016-11-25 · 24mUpon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.
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7. Hot Pot for One2016-12-02 · 24mA diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.
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8. Sautéed Yam2016-12-09 · 24mA dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.
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9. Ham Cutlet2016-12-16 · 24mA breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.
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10. New Year's Eve Noodles, Again2016-12-23 · 24mAs December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.
Cast
Kaoru KobayashiMasterImages
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