sio: Beginning of a Restaurant Lasts 100 Years (2023)

Overview

Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, this documentary chronicles the journey of Michelin-star chef Toba Shusaku and his unwavering ambitions to spread happiness during challenging times. As the driving force behind the "sio" restaurant chain, Chef Toba envisions building a culinary empire with the potential to endure for a century, offering delectable cuisine and happiness to all. Yet, this ambition carries a heavy price: As his enterprise swiftly expands, tensions arise among his staff, and the estrangement from his family gradually exacts its toll.