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The Genealogy of Sake japanese drama review
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The Genealogy of Sake
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by AnHua
Jul 20, 2025
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

I would make sake even if it kills me

This was not your typical documentary. The narrative was interesting, I had no problem following it but it was not linear at all.
The focus is as the name says it, not that much on the process of making sake but on the people from Nato region involved in this job. From toji masters, to apperentices , regular brewers and their families , we see the diferences in perspective,gender, responsability, impact and passion for a tradition transmitted from a generation to another. We get some information on the history of sake , earthquake that distroyed the area and festivals related to Sake.
"The brewing of sake is like fighting mytical fungi "
I especially liked the circular ending of the documentary linked with nature cycle.
On the negatives the pace is slow to very slow and the filming style and resolution are not good. But it was made 10 years ago , so keeping that in mind.

Would I recommend it? Only if you are interested in the topic and have no issues with slow watches, otherwise not.
7/10
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