Heavenly Drops: Yoshiko Tatsumi's Soup of Life [Blu-ray]

"To Love is to Live: The Resonance of Life Played in Soup" A documentary film about chef and author Yoshiko Tatsumi is now available on Blu-ray & DVD!

The soup that Yoshiko Tatsumi painstakingly created for her ailing father eventually became known as "the soup of life," healing people and attracting the attention of many.

A soup carefully crafted to please the ingredients. The relaxed expressions on the faces of those who taste it...

The story of soup depicted in this film is the path of "life and love" seen through food, as advocated by Yoshiko Tatsumi.

◆Yoshiko Tatsumi (Chef and Author) Born in 1924. Learned home cooking alongside her mother, Hamako Tatsumi, a pioneer in culinary research.

She has not only studied Japanese cuisine but also independently honed her skills in European cuisine, and continues to offer fundamental suggestions on food that supports the power of life.

The soup that she sipped on her father's last moments has been enjoyed by many people across Japan, spreading a quiet circle of感動 (deep emotion) as "the soup of life." Her numerous books include "For You: Soup That Sustains Life," "Diary of Taste," "From Hands to Heart," "The Table of Life," and "Yoshiko Tatsumi's Seasonal Flavors."

◆Atsunori Kawamura/Director & Screenwriter Born in 1948. Film director. Professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design. Former NHK Executive Producer. He has planned and produced special documentaries such as "The Silk Road," "Einstein's Romance," "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," "Ende's Testament," and "World Heritage Project."

He has gained high acclaim for his innovative expressive techniques using the latest video technology, focusing on themes such as the spiritual world, art, theoretical physics, and modern history.

<Cast> Narration: Mitsuko Kusabue Narration: Shosuke Tanihara Music: Kiyoshi Yoshida

◎Officially selected for the 61st San Sebastian International Film Festival's "Culinary Cinema" section!!!

【Synopsis】 The soup that Yoshiko Tatsumi painstakingly prepared for her ailing father eventually became known as the "Soup of Life," a healing soup that has attracted the attention of many.

A soup carefully crafted to avoid harming the ingredients, made in a way that pleases them.

The relieved expressions on the faces of those who taste it... This film's story of soup aims to depict the path of "life and love" as seen through food, as advocated by Yoshiko Tatsumi.

[Bonus Features] (Planned) ○NHK "Today's Cooking" New Onion Soup ○How to Make Potage Bonne Femme ○Conversation between Yoshiko Tatsumi and producer Shisei Kato (shiitake mushroom farmer)

[Included Bonus] (Planned) Booklet: Heavenly Drops Recipe [10 recipes featured in the film's pamphlet]

Cell/Theatrical Release Film/Documentary/Main Feature Approx. 113 minutes + Bonus Features 34 minutes (Planned)/1920×1080i Full HD/Stereo Linear PCM (Planned)/Single Layer/Color/Chaptered