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. Chicken Fried Rice2019-10-31 · 25mGame designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother.
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2. Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese2019-10-31 · 24mWriter Yada and hostess Hikaru bond over their love of horoscopes and chicken cheese cutlet. Secretly, Yada tries to use the horoscopes to woo her.
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3. Plum Rice Ball2019-10-31 · 24mA retired old schoolteacher reconnects with his former student: diner regular Marilyn. Awkwardly, her high school nemesis also shows up.
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4. Fried Chicken Wings2019-10-31 · 25mIn her mid-30s, Chizuru worries her modeling career is ending. An encounter with a high-powered fan gives her a chance to evaluate her priorities.
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5. Yakisoba Dog2019-10-31 · 24mBusinessman Kotani is jubilant at his high school baseball team's success. His joy stirs up memories of his former best friend, the coach of the team.
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6. Salmon and Mushrooms2019-10-31 · 25mThe Ueharas run a barbershop together. They seem happy, but when his wife goes on a trip, a beautiful kimono instructor catches Mr. Uehara's eye.
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7. Kitsune Udon2019-10-31 · 26mTwo aspiring voice actresses stop by for lucky bowls of kitsune udon, but six months later, only one of them seems to have had any luck.
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8. Curry Ramen2019-10-31 · 26mA pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.
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9. Sweet Rolled Omelet2019-10-31 · 25mA Mr. Lee shows up nightly, ordering rolled omelets every time. He turns out to be a film director fleeing from his own set and his father's legacy.
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10. Crab and Toshikoshi Soba2019-10-31 · 27mIt's never too late for a fresh start. One year ends and another begins as familiar faces gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Midnight Diner.
Cast
Kaoru KobayashiMasterImages
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