Café Luminere's attention to detail makes for a delicious film

Cafe Lumiere

Director: Hsiao-hsien Hou

Cast: Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Kimiko Yo

A finely-worked tribute to Japanese moviemaker, Yasujiro Ozu.

This film pays attention to the themes of generational relationships, marriage, the little moments of life, train journeys, long silences and casual, meaningless talk.

Doesn't sound terribly exciting and yet it's a detailed, richly observant film full of wonderful characters.

Star Rating: 4/5