The Secret of the Kitchen

This film (drama)Also known asキッチン，is aJapanProducerwomen sex，At1989Released in year 。The dialogue language isJapanese，Current Douban rating6.5(For reference only)。

"The Secret of the Kitchen" is adapted from Banana Yoshimoto's first work "Kitchen." Upon its release, this novel won literary awards and became a national bestseller, making Banana Yoshimoto a household name. It tells a simple story of love and belonging, with the spiritual symbol in the film—Eriko—being a transgender mother who embodies both masculine and feminine qualities. This character can be considered a classic in film history, as she is so vibrant and moving! Compared to typical portrayals of such characters that tend to objectify or stigmatize them, this representation is particularly commendable.