Visionary chef Hidekazu Tojo grapples with his life's struggle to make himself and his culinary creations palatable to a Western audience. He embarks on a journey of identity intertwined with the mythical presence of Daruma, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore - shaping a narrative that transcends borders, realities, and flavours.
Director:
Hidekazu Tojo
Himself
Nick Sakagami
Himself
Lorene Oikawa
Herself
Alyssa Hirose
Herself
Michael Ouchi
Himself
Bailey Irene Midori Hoy
Herself
THE CHEF & THE DARUMA Clip 1 | VIFF 2024