An - Sweet Bean streaming
Original title: あん
2015 Movie Germany, France, Japan Drama 113 min Ages 12+
By: Naomi Kawase With: Kyara Uchida, Masatoshi Nagase, Kirin Kiki
The manager of a pancake stall finds himself confronted with an odd but sympathetic elderly woman looking for work. A taste of her homemade red bean paste convinces him to hire her, which starts a relationship that is about much more than just street food.
Mood
Dark
Disturbing
Eerie
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Reflective
Thoughtful
Thrilling
Touching
Cast & Crew
Naomi Kawase
Durian Sukegawa
Masatoshi Nagase
Kirin Kiki
Kyara Uchida
Character Uchida
Naomi Kawase (Director)
Adaptation
Based On Novel
Japanese Literature
Literary Adaptation
Budget
Art-House
Independent Film
Low-Budget
Mid-Budget
Cinematic Technique
Close-Up
Close-Up Shots
Close-Ups
Detailed Shots
Handheld
Intimate Framing
Minimalist Cinematography
Natural Lighting
Naturalistic Lighting
Sensory
Slow Motion
Symbolic Imagery
Narrative Structure
Character-Driven
Linear
Nonlinear
Slice-Of-Life
Pace
Climactic
Deliberate
Deliberate Pace
Meditative
Reflective
Slow
Slow-Paced
Tension-Building
Variable Pacing
Runtime
Deliberate Pacing
Meditative
Slow-Paced
Soundtrack
Ambient Music
Diegetic Sounds
Subtle Score
Style
Cinematic
Deliberate Pacing
Intimate Cinematography
Mid-Budget
Naturalistic
Poetic
Realism
Realistic
Slow-Paced
Surrealism
Time-Period
2010S
Contemporary
Modern Japan
Central Conflict
Boundary Crossing
Desire Vs Morality
Life Vs Death
Morality Vs. Temptation
Obsession With Beauty
Personal Guilt
Personal Redemption
Prejudice Against Leprosy
Prejudice Against Tokue
Social Stigma
Taboo
Characters
Caretaker
Drunken Friends
Elderly Woman
Famous Actress
Middle-Aged Man
School Girl
Shop Owner
Ending
Acceptance
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Redemption
Twist Ending
Unexpected
Historical Context
1996 Law Repeal
Post-1953 Leprosy Law
Post-1996 Repeal Of Leprosy Law
Social Discrimination
Key Plot Points
Customer Prejudice
Discovery Of Death
Discovery Of Talent
Personal Growth
Resurrection Surprise
Shop Success
Social Rejection
Tokue'S Death
Tokue'S Employment
Unauthorized Morgue Visit
Plot
Acceptance
Bittersweet
Boundary Crossing
Death And Obsession
Dorayaki Shop
Elderly Character
Elderly Protagonist
Food Craftsmanship
Forbidden Desire
Moral Dilemma
Morgue Setting
Redemption
Small-Town Setting
Supernatural
Setting
Claustrophobic
Dorayaki Shop
Hospital Morgue
Intimate
Morgue
Sanatorium
Small Bakery
Tokyo
Tokyo Outskirts
Shooting Location
Hospital Morgue
Rural Japan
Rural Outskirts
Sanatorium
Tokyo
Theme
Boundary Crossing
Death
Death Obsession
Desire
Freedom
Human Connection
Human Dignity
Joy
Joy In Simple Pleasures
Joy Of Sensory Experience
Morality
Redemption
Social Acceptance
Genre
Character Study
Drama
Horror
Independent Film
Psychological Horror
Psychological Thriller
Slice-Of-Life
Thriller
Audiences
Adults
Art-House Film
Art-House Viewers
Cultural Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts
Mature Audiences
Mature Viewers
Older Teens
Titles
An
An - Les delices de Tokyo
An - Sweet Bean
An - Von Kirschblüten und roten Bohnen
Anna Fritz
Poslastica
Sweet Bean
Sweet Red Bean Paste
Una pastelería en Tokio
Una pastisseria a Tòquio
Under kirsebærtrærne
Ан
あん
红豆沙之味
Awards
Asia Pacific Screen Award
Asia Pacific Screen Award For Best Actress
Best Actress Kirin Kiki
Box Office Success
Moderate Commercial Success
¥234 Million Japan
Critical Reception
85% Rotten Tomatoes
Metacritic 60
Mixed Reviews On Metacritic
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 85%
Festivals
Cannes
Film Festivals
Toronto
Popularity
Critically Acclaimed
Festival Favorite
Ratings
60/100 Metacritic
7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes
High Critical Praise
Mixed Reviews
Reception
Award-Winning
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Selection
Positive Reviews
Production Countries
Japan
Spain
Release Year
2015
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