Who is Jiro?
Jiro is a Sushi Master and a Sushi restaurant owner (Jiro Dreams of Sushi).
With whom does he work?
Jiro works with his two sons, Yoshikazu, who is 50 years old and the heir to his restaurant business, and Takashi, who later leaves to open a similar restaurant in a different location (Jiro Dreams of Sushi). The two are also Sushi chefs.
What is this film about?
The film is about Jiro’s pursuit for perfection in Sushi. The film shows his passion for his job, attention to detail, and the unending quest to have the best Sushi each time. Despite the effort that he puts in his work, it only earns his restaurant a three-star rating, even though it is the only restaurant with such high rating. The movie shows the journey of Sushi from the fish market to the customer’s plate, and Jiro’s relentless efforts to make each dish the best.
What is this film about in a metaphorical sense?
The film is a show of passion bordering on obsession, discipline, and pursuit of perfection; qualities required to achieve the very best in one's dreams. Jiro is an embodiment of the dedication needed to attain the highest standard in one's trade. His many years in the business show the commitment that nature requires one to have to become a master of their trade and to be celebrated.
What did Jiro’s father teach him?
His father taught him that he had to work to survive or else he would have nowhere to live (Jiro Dreams of Sushi).
What did you take away from this movie?
The movie was life-changing for me. It taught me lessons on dedication, attention to important details and pursuit of perfection to become the best in what I do.
Works Cited
Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Provincetown: David Gelb, 2011.Video.
