The Pursuit of Perfection

2024, 1h 19min -

Focusing on four of the leading chefs in Japan today, this documentary explores the truth behind Japan's unique and sophisticated food culture. Each takes meticulous care of their own dishes in pursuit of perfection, but their approaches are quite different, even contrasting. With different sets of roots and beliefs, some pursue spiritual cultivation or aesthetic creativity, while the others seek high-quality ingredients by building close relationships with local suppliers. How do their personalities and struggles result in their masterpieces? World-renowned food experts and gastronomists also guide the audience into the further depths of the stories behind the chefs' endless pursuit. Through these four chefs, you’ll learn that Tokyo is one of the world’s greatest food cities. Show more

"The Pursuit of Perfection" — movie produced in Japan and released in 2024. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 19min. "The Pursuit of Perfection" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime. Click on a playlink to watch it now!