Peperoncino

The film follows Kiyoshi Onodera, the owner of an Italian restaurant on the Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi Prefecture. On March 11, 2021, he invites friends to his restaurant, which is steeped in the solemnity of the disaster area. As the evening unfolds, Kiyoshi shares his journey of despair and recovery after losing his restaurant and friends in the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Peperoncino delves into Kiyoshi's struggles with alcoholism and his drive to rebuild his life and restaurant. The film captures the emotional weight of his story, showcasing the impact of disaster on both personal and community levels. With a strong cast including Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Jun Kunimura, this drama presents a deeply human tale against the backdrop of tragedy.