
In Tokyo, Japan, the Tsukiji Fish Market is a massive complex where a wide variety of fish products are brokered. The Market employs over 12,000 workers, and about 30,000 customers conduct business there daily. The Market provides fish for Japanese restaurants and consumers, but also sends exotic product throughout the world. The documentary focuses upon the Japanese wholesalers who become fish experts, and devote their life to finding the best, most-desirable fish for their ... (Full plot summary below)
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In Tokyo, Japan, the Tsukiji Fish Market is a massive complex where a wide variety of fish products are brokered. The Market employs over 12,000 workers, and about 30,000 customers conduct business there daily. The Market provides fish for Japanese restaurants and consumers, but also sends exotic product throughout the world. The documentary focuses upon the Japanese wholesalers who become fish experts, and devote their life to finding the best, most-desirable fish for their finicky customers.
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| South China Morning PostJames MarshTsukiji Wonderland ventures deep into the bowels of the culinary Mecca, to study not only the Japanese love of all things fish, but also their exemplary work ethic and pride in fair trade. |
| The GateAndrew ParkerAt times, the film can seem a bit overstuffed and somewhat repetitive, but Endo always perfectly captures the hustle and bustle of all 60,000 of the market's consumers, workers, and managers. |
| The Straits Times (Singapore)John LuiThere are few lingering shots of glistening slabs of otoro (tuna belly) or squirmy things bound for the pot. His detached, somewhat scholarly approach, however, perversely causes the viewer to yearn even more for a nice sashimi platter after the show. |
| User ReviewE LApart from the strange narrator, the documentary does a wonderful job in delving into the lives, customs and wonder of the Tsukiji Fish markets. Foodies will salivate, but also a word of warning for the squeamish as some scenes show food preparation. |
| User ReviewMing Siu GIt would've been good to see a bit of the flip side, perhaps something about darker times or shady characters, and the VO is often unnecessary. However, what's there is still immensely inspiring, in terms of these professionals' dedication to their knowledge, skill, and craft, and how in such an institution, human relationships, culture, tradition, and heritage matter more than profits. I almost wept at the slow-motion closeups of master sushi chefs making a piece of sushi. |