Umami (2023)
• February 9th, 2023 • 1h 32min
Comedy, Drama
Overview
Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
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