Teppan (2010)

Other name: てっぱん, 幸福鐵板燒, 幸福铁板烧

Description:

Akari embarks on a poignant journey to Osaka, seeking to unravel the mysteries of her birth mother's past by living with her grandmother. There, she uncovers a heartbreaking family secret: her grandmother's beloved okonomiyaki restaurant has been closed for years, a painful consequence of Akari's own teenage mother having run away. Determined to heal the family's fractured history and reconnect with her heritage, Akari takes on the immense challenge of single-handedly reopening the traditional Japanese savory pancake eatery. This ambitious endeavor tests her resilience, forcing her to master the culinary art of okonomiyaki, confront the past, and overcome numerous obstacles as she strives to breathe new life into both the dormant restaurant and her family's enduring legacy.

Producer: NHK

Director: Hashizume Shinichiro [橋爪紳一朗]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2010

Genre:Business; Drama; Family; Food; life