Sushi in Suhl

Set in the mid-sixties in the East German town of Suhl, this comedy-drama follows Rolf Anschütz, a chef running a family restaurant. While he serves traditional fare, Rolf dreams of introducing international cuisine to his region. After he prepares a Japanese sukiyaki meal as a surprise for his regular guests, the event gains local media attention and attracts the notice of the party. This newfound recognition brings both success and tension, eventually creating a rift between Rolf and his close friends and family.

Directed by Carsten Fiebeler, this project is the second of three films he has directed, following Kleinruppin Forever and preceding Hubert ohne Staller - Dem Himmel ganz nah. The screenplay was written by Jens-Frederik Otto and produced by Margot Bolender and Carl Schmitt. The film stars Uwe Steimle in the title role, alongside Julia Richter, Ina Paule Klink, Gen Seto, Michael Kind, and Thorsten Merten.

Produced by Starcrest Media with a budget of 2 million USD, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 441 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 5.9/10 from 21 votes.