Mio's Cookbook

Mio's Cookbook

2020 · 131 min · ★ 8.1 · Drama

When Mio was young, she lost her parents in a great flood and also became separated from her best friend Noe. Afterwards, Mio found her talent in cooking and eventually became a cook. Meanwhile, Noe has become an oiran (high-ranking courtesan).

Directed by Haruki Kadokawa · Written by Kana Matsui

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