The Solitary Gourmet

Goro Inogashira travels to Paris after being contacted by the daughter of a former friend. He discovers that the elderly man wishes to taste a specific soup from his childhood one last time before he passes away. To fulfill this request, Goro embarks on a journey that takes him across Japan and into South Korea, where he must navigate various challenges, including a storm, to locate the mysterious dish.

This adventure comedy drama was directed by Yutaka Matsushige, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Yoshihiro Taguchi and starred as the lead character. The cast includes Yuki Uchida, Hayato Isomura, Takehiro Murata, Yoo Jae-myung, and Sansei Shiomi. The film was produced by several companies, including TOHO, Pony Canyon, TV Tokyo, and TV Setouchi Broadcasting. It has a runtime of 111 minutes. Following its release on January 10, 2025, the movie received a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB based on 20 votes.