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Durian Sukegawa
Durian Sukegawa is a Japanese writer and musician best known for his novel Sweet Bean Paste. He often writes about people on the margins of society and the quiet ways they find meaning through food and friendship
Le ricette della signora Tokue
Synopsis
Sentaro runs a small dorayaki shop, but his heart isn't in it. When an elderly woman named Tokue offers to help, her secret recipe for bean paste transforms the shop and his life. Through their shared love of making delicious treats, they discover the importance of connection and finding joy in unexpected places.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book based on a true story?
While the novel is a work of fiction, it is deeply informed by the author's research into the history of Hansen's disease in Japan and the systemic isolation of patients in sanatoriums. The author visited these facilities to understand the experiences of survivors, which provides the narrative with its documentary-like accuracy regarding social stigma.
Is there a film adaptation of this book?
The novel was adapted into a 2015 film titled Sweet Bean, directed by Naomi Kawase. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and features the actress Kirin Kiki as Tokue.
