Sweet Bean
A small little Dorayaki shop on the outskirts of Tokyo.
2015 · 1h 53m · NOT RATED
Drama
Directed by
Naomi Kawase
Overview
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.
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