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The Taste of Tea (2007): Ratings & Box Office

The Taste of Tea (2007) movie poster

The Taste of Tea is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Katsuhito Ishii. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$2.9M
Metascore
77
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The Taste of Tea (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Katsuhito Ishii
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Taste of Tea About?

The premise of The Taste of Tea without spoilers.

A son confronts his complex feelings as his mother's life draws to a close, seeking to reconcile and find closure. The film blends heartfelt drama with gentle humor, exploring themes of love, forgiveness, and the importance of cherished moments. Through simple acts of kindness and shared experiences, he discovers solace and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday gestures.

The Taste of Tea Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • tea
  • forgiveness
  • china
  • taste
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Crew

The Director of The Taste of Tea

Directed by Katsuhito Ishii.

From the director

More from Katsuhito Ishii

More films directed by Katsuhito Ishii, best-rated first: Samehada otoko to momojiri onna, Norioka Workshop, Gamera and Smuggler.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Taste of Tea Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Taste of Tea 77 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Taste of Tea Box Office

The Taste of Tea grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.9M

International
$2.9M

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The Taste of Tea FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Taste of Tea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Taste of Tea?

The Taste of Tea runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was The Taste of Tea released?

The Taste of Tea was released on February 23, 2007.

Who directed The Taste of Tea?

The Taste of Tea was directed by Katsuhito Ishii.

More films by Katsuhito Ishii

How much did The Taste of Tea make at the box office?

The Taste of Tea grossed $2.9 million worldwide.

How is The Taste of Tea rated?

The Taste of Tea has 77 on Metacritic.

Does The Taste of Tea have a post-credit scene?

No. The Taste of Tea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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