The Ramen Girl

(2008)

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Synopsis

Abby (Brittany Murphy) arrives in Tokyo hoping to start a new life but she's stunned when her boyfriend abandons her. Alone and confused in a foreign land, Abby finds comfort in a neighborhood ramen shop, where she decides that her calling in life is to become a ramen chef. Under the guidance of a tyrannical Japanese cook, Abby slowly learns the art of making ramen and even forges a bond with her curmudgeonly mentor. Toshiyuki Nishida, Tammy Blanchard.

Directors

Robert Allan Ackerman, Becca Topol, Robert Allan Ackerman, Brittany Murphy, Yoko Narahashi, Victoria Thomas, Yoko Narahashi

Production year

2008

Rating

PG-13

Studio

RLJ Entertainment

Runtime

102 minutes

Cast

Brittany Murphy, Toshiyuki Nishida, Kimiko Yo, Sohee Park, Tammy Blanchard