Storyhouse Gems: Tampopo

Directed by Jûzô Itami
Starring Ken Watanabe, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto

The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with off beat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster.

Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film.