Sweet Bean movie poster

Sweet Bean

"A small little Dorayaki shop on the outskirts of Tokyo."

May 30, 2015 1h 53m 7.4/10 (588 votes)

Originally released in 2015. Sweet Bean is a drama film. directed by Naomi Kawase.

Starring Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, and Kyara Uchida

Synopsis

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 30, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
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User Rating 7.4/10 Great (588 votes)
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Box Office $124.5K Worldwide gross
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$124,518

Production Companies

  • Comme des CinΓ©mas
  • Nagoya Broadcasting Network
  • Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion
  • Aeon Entertainment
  • Kumie
  • POPLAR Publishing
  • Hakuhodo
  • Elephant House
  • The Asahi Shimbun
  • ZDF/Arte
  • MAM

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Bean about?

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and ...

Who directed Sweet Bean?

Sweet Bean was directed by Naomi Kawase.

How long is Sweet Bean?

Sweet Bean has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Sweet Bean released?

Sweet Bean was released on May 30, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sweet Bean?

The main cast of Sweet Bean includes Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida, Miki Mizuno, Etsuko Ichihara.

Is Sweet Bean worth watching?

Sweet Bean has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 588 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.