The Taste of Tea
2004, Japanese. Directed by Katsuhito Ishii.
We were all watching the sunset, at the edge of the universe.
A spell of time in the life of the five-piece Haruno family in rural Tochigi Prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Taste of Tea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Katsuhito IshiiDirector
- Maya SuzunoSachiko Haruno
- Takahiro SatoHajime Haruno
- Tadanobu AsanoAyano Haruno
- Satomi TezukaYoshiko Haruno
- Tatsuya GashuinAkira Todoroki
- Tomokazu MiuraNobuo Haruno
- Anna TsuchiyaAoi Suzuishi
- Tomoko NakajimaAkira Terako
- Ikki TodorokiSelf
- Kirin KikiObaa
- Kaiji MoriyamaDancer
- Ryo KaseRokutaro Hamadayama
Details
- Released
- 17 July 2004
- Original title
- 茶の味
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuhito Ishii
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The Taste of Tea: quick answers
Is The Taste of Tea worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Taste of Tea?
The Taste of Tea runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does The Taste of Tea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Taste of Tea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Taste of Tea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Taste of Tea yet.
Which OTT platform is The Taste of Tea on?
The Taste of Tea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taste of Tea?
If you liked The Taste of Tea, try Pastoral: To Die in the Country, Takeshis', Kikujiro.
Who directed The Taste of Tea?
The Taste of Tea (2004) was directed by Katsuhito Ishii and stars Maya Suzuno, Takahiro Sato, Tadanobu Asano.