Synopsis
In this meticulously researched documentary, filmmaker Mark Hall traces the origins of sushi in Japan to its status today as a cuisine that has spawned a lucrative worldwide industry.
Scores
Overall Score
20.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
4.7%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes527
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $5,757 | $7,866 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $5,757 | $7,866 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $2,878 | $3,933 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $164,000 | $224,071 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $74,000 | $101,105 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $260,000 | $355,235 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $642,000 | $877,158 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $68,100 | $93,044 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $1,210,978 | $1,654,547 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $227,000 (est) | $310,148 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $24,000 | $32,791 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $71,000 | $97,007 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $45,400 | $62,030 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $447,400 | $611,278 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $763,578 | $1,043,269 |
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