The Zen Diary(2022)
To eat is to live. To eat is to love, that's why food tastes the best when eaten together.
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An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.
Directed by Yuji Nakae
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The Zen Diary was released in 2022.
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The Zen Diary runs for 112 minutes (1 hour and 52 minutes).
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The Zen Diary was directed by Yuji Nakae.
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The Zen Diary stars Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu, Naomi Nishida, Toshinori Omi and Fumi Dan.
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