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What Did You Eat Yesterday?

What Did You Eat Yesterday?  ·  2021, Japan
7.3
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● Completed 🕑 2021

Kakei Shiro is a 45-year-old lawyer who works at a small law firm. He is good at cooking and a meticulous and thrifty person who keeps the monthly food budget to 25,000 yen. Shiro’s daily routine is to leave work on…

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This 2021 Japanese film continues the beloved story of Shiro Kakei, a meticulous 45-year-old lawyer with a passion for cooking and a strict monthly food budget, and his warm-hearted hairdresser partner, Kenji Yabuki. Set after the events of the original series, the movie finds their relationship more secure yet still navigating the everyday challenges of life, family, and societal expectations. As Shiro's emotional walls begin to crack—revealing a vulnerability and affection he rarely shows—the couple faces everything from a concerning health scare to a tense confrontation with Shiro's parents over their homophobic attitudes. At its core, this is a gentle, honest celebration of a long-term gay relationship in Japan, told through lovingly prepared meals, quiet moments of understanding, and the comfort of true partnership. With delicious food scenes and subtle, heartfelt acting, it's a must-watch for fans of mature, slice-of-life romance.

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han1ac_romance
Sep 14, 2023
9/10
I absolutely adored this movie! Seeing Shiro and Kenji so secure in their love, with Shiro finally letting his guard down and showing affection openly, melted my heart. The cooking scenes are gorgeous and every little smile between them felt earned. A perfect continuation for anyone who fell in love with the series.
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plot_critic_101
Oct 2, 2023
7/10
While it's lovely to spend more time with these characters, this film feels like a padded-out episode rather than a cinematic experience. There are too many small arcs that don't get fleshed out, and the pacing drags in the middle. Still, the emotional beats with Shiro's parents and the hospital misunderstanding are genuinely affecting.
SW
society_watcher
Jun 20, 2024
8.5/10
What sets this film apart is how it normalizes a loving, long-term gay relationship without sensationalism. It honestly portrays the microaggressions from family and society while showing the couple's healthy communication and boundaries. The moment Shiro stands up to his parents is powerful and necessary. A quiet but radical piece of representation.
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manga_lover_miki
Dec 1, 2024
8/10
As a manga reader, I appreciate the faithfulness to the source material, but the film rushes through some of the more intimate emotional conversations that the manga dwells on beautifully. Still, the actors capture the characters perfectly, and the Kyoto trip is exactly as charming as I hoped. It's a good adaptation, but the manga goes deeper.
VF
visual_feast_reviews
Mar 15, 2025
8/10
Every frame of this movie is warm and inviting—the food cinematography is absolutely mouthwatering, and the lighting in Shiro's apartment creates such a cozy, lived-in feel. The color palette shifts beautifully from everyday domestic scenes to the more emotional moments. Not flashy, but elegant and perfectly suited to the story.