Complicity (2020)

Overview

A Chinese immigrant in Japan, living without legal status, finds an unexpected opportunity when he convinces a local restaurant to hire him as a soba noodle chef. Despite his inexperience, he navigates the intricacies of Japanese culinary traditions while grappling with the challenges of his precarious situation. As he immerses himself in the art of noodle-making, he forges connections with the locals and confronts the harsh realities of his life. Complicity explores themes of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of belonging in a foreign land.