The Ramen Girl

The Ramen Girl

Her romance is on pins and noodles.

Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman

Produced by Media 8 Entertainment

2008102 min6.5 / 10

A warm, playful fish-out-of-water comedy-drama about an American woman finding herself through ramen-making and cross-cultural connection in Tokyo.

An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a ramen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.

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  • Is The Ramen Girl violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Ramen Girl end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Ramen Girl scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Ramen Girl easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Ramen Girl sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love45

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