The Zen Diary
"To eat is to live. To eat is to love, that's why food tastes the best when eaten together."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Zen Diary is a drama film. directed by Yuji Nakae.
Starring Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu, and Naomi Nishida
Synopsis
Tsutomu lives alone in the mountains, writing essays, cooking Zen food with the vegetables he grows and the mushrooms he picks in the hills. His routine is happily disturbed when Machiko, his editor and love interest, occasionally visits. Tsutomu seems content with his daily life. On the other hand, he still hasn't let go of his wife's ashes, although she died 13 years ago.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Office Shirous
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Zen Diary about?
Tsutomu lives alone in the mountains, writing essays, cooking Zen food with the vegetables he grows and the mushrooms he picks in the hills. His routine is happily disturbed when Machiko, his edito...
Who directed The Zen Diary?
The Zen Diary was directed by Yuji Nakae.
How long is The Zen Diary?
The Zen Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Zen Diary released?
The Zen Diary was released on November 11, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Zen Diary?
The main cast of The Zen Diary includes Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu, Naomi Nishida, Toshinori Omi, Fumi Dan.