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East Side Sushi (2014) 8.4
Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. ... See full summary » Director:Anthony LuceroWriter:Anthony Lucero |
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Apa
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Kyung
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Robert
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Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender. Against all odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream. Written by Anonymous
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12 November 2014 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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Nominated: The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival 2015: Best Actress: Diana Elizabeth Torres Best Director: Anthony Lucero Best Screenplay: Anthony Lucero See more »
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Won: Naples International Film Festival 2014- Audience Award, Best Narrative FeatureNominated: The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival 2015: Best Actress: Diana Elizabeth Torres Best Director: Anthony Lucero Best Screenplay: Anthony Lucero See more »
This was a completely enjoyable movie. The script was well written, the acting was superb, and the cinematography was great. Even the sound, which sometimes suffers outside of Hollywood, was perfect. My only complaint is that I am not a fan of hand-held camera, but I understand that it is a legitimate technique, and it actually pulled me in during one scene, which is unusual.
One of my favorite parts about this movie is that the "moral" is a little ambiguous and isn't hammered home. Hollywood movies are always so black-and-white with good guys and bad guys, which is nothing like real life. East Side Sushi is much more subtle and realistic about themes like racism, gender bias, and social class. It is very refreshing.
I ended up discussing this movie for hours afterwards, and recalling some of the great scenes, which is unusual and definitely the sign of great filmmaking. I very highly recommend East Side Sushi!