Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Angie K — 11 Nov 2012

A microcosm of how Japanese live their lives. A beautiful story about a beautiful man and his family.

This review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) was written by Angie K on 11 Nov 2012.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi has generally received very positive reviews.

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