The Ramen Girl (2008)
PG-13 | 1h 42min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Abby, an aimless American girl comes to Tokyo to be with her
boyfriend, who promptly leaves for Osaka. She wants to stay in Tokyo in hopes he'll
come back to her, but she's miserable: she speaks little Japanese and has a terrible
job. She stumbles into the neighborhood ramen shop operated by the aging master
chef Maezumi. His soup cheers Abby, so she decides to apprentice under him.
He's uninterested, she's insistent, so he shouts at her and gives her all the
cleaning to do. So the magic begins.
There is a depth to this movie and addresses the heart of
doing something with all your heart.
Abby is relatable and feels lost. The language barrier is part of the charm. She has no idea what they're saying. I found myself laughing and wanting real
ramen. Murphy makes you think you can do
anything. Just Do it. Follow your dreams
as far as you want. It’s a risk getting
out of bed. Don’t sweat the small
stuff. Keep trying.
Maezumi:
A bowl of ramen is a self-contained universe with life from the sea, the mountains, and the earth. All existing in perfect harmony. Harmony is essential. What holds it all together is the broth. The broth gives life to the ramen.
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