Bread of Happiness

Bread of Happiness

★ 6.7IMDb Score
Released:2012-01-28
Duration:114 min
Country:Japan
Director:Yukiko Mishima
Actors:Tomoyo Harada, Yo Oizumi, Yuta Hiraoka, Kanna Mori, Kimiko Yo
Production:atmovie, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, AMUSE, PARCO, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Nippan Group Holdings, FM Hokkaido Broadcasting, AIR-G Works, Hokkaido Arbeit Johosha, Asmik Ace Entertainment

Overview:

A couple decide to relocate from Tokyo to the northern island of Hokkaido where they settle and establish a bakery and café called Mani. One cooks. The other bakes. Everyone walks out happy.

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