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What Did You Eat Yesterday?

What Did You Eat Yesterday?  ·  2019, Japan
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● Completed 🕑 2019

Kakei Shiro, a 45-year-old lawyer, lives with his boyfriend, Yabuki Kenji, a hairdresser. After work, Shiro sticks to a simple routine: he shops for groceries on a budget, then cooks a basic dinner of rice, soup, and…

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In the bustling streets of Tokyo, 45-year-old lawyer Kakei Shiro leads a meticulously organized life. By day, he navigates the rigid hierarchies of a traditional law firm, keeping his personal life tightly under wraps. By night, he transforms into a devoted home chef, crafting elaborate, budget-friendly meals for his live-in boyfriend, Yabuki Kenji, a warm and openly flamboyant hairdresser. This critically acclaimed Japanese series, based on Fumi Yoshinaga's beloved manga, is far more than a cooking show. It is a tender, unflinching portrait of a long-term gay couple navigating the quiet, profound challenges of middle age. Through each episode's delicious dish—from a simple tomato salad to a rich simmered chicken—Shiro and Kenji express love, resolve disagreements, and confront the unspoken pressures of a society that often refuses to see them as a couple. With its A-list cast, gentle humor, and deep humanity, 'What Did You Eat Yesterday?' serves up a heartwarming slice-of-life that celebrates the profound act of caring for someone through the food you share.

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