The Taste of Tea (Katsuhito Ishii, 2004)
Rating: 8.9
A charming film that follows six individual family members as they each find their places and strive for meager ambitions. The narrative is very casual, sometimes whimsical, and meandering, yet I was so intrigued by the unique and eccentric characters, that the lack of conventional plot was irrelevant. The Taste of Tea includes some great subtle bits of comedy and is quite touching at times (The flip book scene was amazing). I really enjoyed the anime sequence as well. Also noteworthy was the atmospheric sound design. It really sets the whole tone of the film, creating a relaxed yet curious mood.
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