East Side Sushi

2014 PG 1h 40m 7.1

An immigrant single mother disenfranchised by her regular life decides to take a chance working at a Japanese restaurant and realises her dreams to become a sushi chef to provide a better future to her family.

Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and precision. After working at a fruit-vending cart for years, she decides to take a job at a local Japanese restaurant. Intrigued by the food, she learns to make a multitude of sushi on her own. Eventually she attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the 'wrong' race and gender. Against the odds, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream.

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Info about East Side Sushi

Studio(s): Blue Sun Pictures, Sparklight Films

Originally Released: United States on Mar 08, 2014

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family