In this film by acclaimed director Juzo Itami, truck drivers stop at a small family-run noodle shop and decide to help its fledgling business. This eccentric “ramen western” adventure is intertwined with vignettes about the deep relationships between love, life, and food.

Attendance is free and open to the public, and no prior registration is required. Seating is first-come, first-served, and doors open at 6:30 PM.

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film, including ratings, at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/

Learn more about the CJS Winter 2026 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep
This film series is in partnership with Marquee Arts.

Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.