The Taste of Tea
dir. Katsuhito Ishii · 2004
Plot
A spell of time in the life of a family living in rural Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo. Though her husband is busy working at an office, Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project at home. Uncle Ayano has recently arrived, looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo for several years. Meanwhile, Yoshiko's daughter Sachiko is mainly concerned with why she seems to be followed around everywhere by a giant version of herself.
Why watch
"The Taste of Tea" invites viewers into a whimsical exploration of family life, where the boundaries of reality blur with the fantastical. This film is a tender meditation on creativity, identity, and the surreal moments that shape our existence.