Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender. Against the odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achievi... (Full plot summary below)
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Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender. Against the odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream.
Leave your thoughts about East Side Sushi.
| Village VoiceSerena DonadoniThis lovely debut film contains all the ingredients of a culture-clash drama, which Lucero handles with a light touch. |
| Seattle TimesSoren Andersen"East Side Sushi" is a charming little picture. |
| Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweEndearing performances, accomplished low-budget filmmaking and a distinctive urban setting all add up to an appetizing offering. |
| VarietyJustin ChangWriter-director Anthony Lucero’s delectable debut feature has its share of on-the-nose writing and Cinderella-story contrivances, but for the most part folds its cross-cultural insights into a pleasing underdog narrative as deftly as its heroine presses together rice and nori. |
| Seattle WeeklyBrian MillerSo while it's entirely predictable, full of follow-your-dreams sentiment, Anthony Lucero's sincere little indie does provide an exemplary heroine. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenA terminally charming movie about ambition, family values, and raw fish. |
| KonexiónRafael Rosales SantosA simple, family-friendly film with a solid message. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeThough the story is straightforward, Torres' fierce performance gives it passion and energy. It's perfectly counterpointed by that of Yutaka Takeuchi, who shines as quiet but supportive co-worker Aki. |
| En FilmeSofía Ochoa RodríguezThe film is well intentioned, but it's poorly executed. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Cine PremiereJesús ChavarriaA small, effective and plentiful film for the whole family. [Full review in Spanish] |
