Dear Father (2007)
Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.
                                    
                                    Sakashita Ritsuko
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Tahara Ippei
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Tahara Yukino
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Sakashita Yumeko
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Sakashita Tamotsu
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Bookstore Owner
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Shoujo
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Yukiha
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Tsuyama
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Sakashita Eri
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Komiya Ryuuji
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Nakagawa Tokio
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Hanjiro
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Bookstore Owner
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Nakagawa Tokio
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Nakagawa Tokio