Ramen Shop

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After his father’s death, bicultural chef Masato heads to Singapore to find out more about his mother and the culinary bounty that has made the island city-state such a foodie destination. Guided by food blogger Miki, Masato seeks the perfect recipe for his mom’s pork rib soup, little knowing that the secret could reside with his extended family. Without ignoring the hostilities that still simmer from the Japanese occupation, Singaporean director Eric Khoo gives mouthwatering evidence to the idea that food can not only satisfy the stomach, it can heal the heart.

“Singapore’s best-known director, Eric Khoo, was tapped to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between his country and Japan, and what better way to bring nations together than over a steaming plate of delicious chow? In his mouth-watering, sentiment-laden family film, Ramen Shop, a young Japanese chef visits Singapore in search of his mother’s roots and ends up fusing the best of two cuisines.” – Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter

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