Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou (2023)

Other name: ながたんと青と -いちかの料理帖-, Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryorijo, Kitchen Knife and Green Chili Pepper

Description:

Set in the challenging era of post-war Kyoto, Ichika is burdened with the monumental task of saving her family's cherished, long-established restaurant from an imminent financial crisis. Determined to uphold generations of culinary heritage, she makes a difficult and unconventional choice. Ichika enters into a marriage of convenience with Yamaguchi Amane, a man significantly younger than her by fifteen years. This pragmatic union is intended solely to provide the financial stability needed to revive the struggling establishment. As Ichika endeavors to navigate the complexities of their unusual arrangement and the demanding world of a traditional Japanese restaurant, she confronts not only the pressures of business survival but also the unforeseen dynamics of their evolving relationship. This compelling drama explores themes of family legacy, personal sacrifice, and the unexpected bonds that can form under extraordinary circumstances.

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Matsumoto Soushi [松本壮史]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama; life; Miniseries; Romance