Gunpowder & Sky
presents
Ramen Heads
Directed by Koki Shigeno
Japan, 2017, 93 minutes
In Ramen Heads, Japan's reigning king of ramen, Osamu Tomita takes audiences deep into his world by revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles along with his relentless search for the highest-quality ingredients.
In addition to Tomita, the film also profiles five other notable ramen shops, each with its own philosphy and flavor, exemplifying the various different aspects of the ramen world. Mixing in a brief rundown of ramen's historical roots, the film gives viewers an in-depth look at the culture surrounding the unique and beguiling dish.
Opens in New York and Los Angeles this Friday, March 16
LANDMARK NUART LOS ANGELES
11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
THE LANDMARK AT 57 WEST
657 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
Also opening in:
Berkeley, CA - March 23
Santa Barbara, CA - March 23
Washington DC - March 23
Boston, MA - April 6
Lubbock, TX - April 18
Santa Fe, NM - April 20
Houston, TX - April 25
El Paso, TX - April 25
Colombus, OH - April 27
Dallas, TX - May 8
Kansas City, MO - May 23
For further information, go to the official Ramen Heads website.
