THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

By Toshimichi SAITO

BEIJING HUGOEAST MEDIA CO., LTD. - as BUYER REP

Documentary - Completed 2021

Featuring four of Japan's leading chefs, the film explores the essence of the unique and sophisticated Japanese culture through their beliefs, creativity and human relationship while portraying the struggle of chefs in the pursuit of perfection.

Festivals
& Awards

San Sebastian 2021
    • Year of production
    • 2021
    • Genres
    • Documentary, First film, Art - Culture
    • Countries
    • JAPAN
    • Languages
    • JAPANESE, ENGLISH-UNITED STATES, SPANISH
    • Duration
    • 79 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Toshimichi SAITO
    • Synopsis
    • Focusing on four of the leading chefs in Japan today, this documentary explores the truth behind Japan's unique and sophisticated food culture. Each takes meticulous care of their own dishes in "pursuit of perfection” but their approaches are quite different, even contrasting. With different sets of roots and beliefs, some pursue spiritual cultivation or aesthetic creativity, while the others seek high-quality ingredients by building close relationships with local suppliers. How do their personalities and struggles result in their masterpieces? World-renowned food experts and gastronomists also guide the audience into the further depths of the stories behind the chefs’ endless pursuit.