Koki Shigeno's Film RAMEN HEADS To Open In New York and LA This March

Ramen Heads, a film by Koki Shigeno, will open theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on March 16th. In Ramen Heads, Japan's reigning king of ramen, Osamu Tomita takes audiences deep into his world by revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles along with his RELENTLESS search for the highest-quality ingredients.

In addition to Tomita, the film also profiles five other notable ramen shops, each with its own philosphy and flavor, exemplifying the various different aspects of the ramen world. Mixing in a brief rundown of ramen's historical roots, the film gives viewers an in-depth look at the culture surrounding the unique and beguiling dish.

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Title: Ramen Heads

Genre: Documentary

Rating: Unrated

Directed by: Koki Shigeno

RT: 93 minutes / Not Rated

Language: Japanese with English subtitles

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