Miso Soup

Miso Soup

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Release Date

8/9/2026

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Overview

College student Reiko enrolls in a Japanese-language class to learn her heritage language. However, she begins to fall behind and feels like she is not Japanese enough. In turn, Reiko has to navigate her own feelings about having a dual identity.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

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A quiet, intimate look at the interior world of a young woman caught between two cultures, grappling with what it means to belong. It's a film about the slow, painful work of understanding yourself.

Mood

MelancholicWistful

Themes

IdentityComing of ageFamily

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Structure

Linear

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Miso Soup (2026) directed by Kenji Damp | FirstCinema