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Delivering meals, making rice balls, and listening to people's stories. A documentary follows a woman who returns to her hometown and the relationships that extend beyond her restaurant.
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Delivering meals, making rice balls, and listening to people's stories. A documentary follows a woman who returns to her hometown and the relationships that extend beyond her restaurant.
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