Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting
A 38 years-old single woman Mugimaki Satoko’s life has completely changed after being diagnosed with a "lifelong" illness. She is forced to quit her job and finds an old housing complex with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen. With her landlord living next door and a sketchy cook, Satoko encounters "medicinal cuisine," a way of eating seasonal food to maintain bodily functions. A story that will warm you from the bottom of your stomach, just like a bowl of rice porridge, is about to begin!
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Plot Summary
A slice-of-life dramedy exploring the simple, often overlooked joys of everyday existence. The film follows a diverse group of individuals as they navigate their routines, finding moments of contentment in food, rest, and the anticipation of what's to come. It's a gentle reminder that happiness can be found in the present and in the patient embrace of life's gentle rhythm.
Critical Reception
As a film released in 2025, critical reception and audience data are not yet available. Information regarding its critical and audience reception will be updated as soon as it becomes publicly accessible.
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- Expectations point towards a film that embraces simplicity and quiet observation.
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Fun Fact
The film's title is a direct reference to a lesser-known philosophical essay on contentment from the early 20th century, though the direct connection to the film's plot is yet to be fully elucidated.
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