Drops of Heaven: Yoshiko Tatsumi's Soup of Life [Blu-ray]

To Love is to Live: The Echoes of Life Played by Soup" A documentary film about chef and author Yoshiko Tatsumi now available on Blu-ray and DVD!

The soup that Yoshiko Tatsumi painstakingly crafted for her ailing father eventually came to be known as the "soup of life" that heals people, drawing widespread interest. A soup carefully crafted to delight the ingredients. The expressions of relief on the faces of those who taste it... The story of soup depicted in this film is Yoshiko Tatsumi's path to "life and love" seen through food.

◆ Yoshiko Tatsumi (Cook and Author) Born in 1924, she learned home cooking alongside her mother, Hamako Tatsumi, a pioneering culinary researcher. She has also independently studied European cuisine in addition to Japanese cuisine, and continues to offer fundamental recommendations on the food that sustains human vitality. The soup he served his father at the end of his life is enjoyed by many across the country, quietly spreading its influence as "Soup of Life." His numerous books include "For You: Soup that Sustains Life," "Taste Diary," "From Hands to Heart," "The Dining Table of Life," and "Tasting the Seasons with Yoshiko Tatsumi."

◆ Atsunori Kawamura / Director & Screenwriter Born in 1948. Film director. Professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design. Former NHK executive producer. Planned and produced feature documentaries such as "The Silk Road," "Einstein's Romance," "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," "Ende's Testament," and "The World Heritage Project."

His innovative approach using cutting-edge video technology to explore themes such as spirituality, art, theoretical physics, and contemporary history has earned him acclaim.

<Cast> Narration: Mitsuko Kusabue Narration: Shosuke Tanihara Music: Kiyoshi Yoshida

◎Officially selected for the "Culinary Cinema" category at the 61st San Sebastian International Film Festival!!!

[Synopsis] The soup that Yoshiko Tatsumi meticulously crafted for her ailing father eventually came to be known as the "soup of life" that heals people, drawing widespread interest. The soup was carefully crafted to ensure the ingredients were happy and not to overwhelm them. The relieved expressions on the faces of those who tasted it... The story of soup depicted in this film attempts to depict the path of "life and love" as seen through food, as advocated by Yoshiko Tatsumi.

[Bonus Footage] (Planned) ○New Onion Soup from NHK's "Today's Cooking" ○How to Make Potage Bon Femme ○A Conversation Between Yoshiko Tatsumi and Shisei Kato (Shiitake Mushroom Farmer)

[Bonus Included] (Planned) Booklet: Heavenly Drops Recipes [10 recipes featured in the film pamphlet]

Cell / Theatrical Release / Documentary / Feature Length: Approx. 113 minutes + 34 minutes of bonus features (Planned) / 1920x1080i Full HD / Stereo Linear PCM (Planned) / Single Layer / Color / Includes Chapters