EXCLUSIVE : Here’s first-footage of Paris-set chef drama Grande Maison Paris , the standalone feature spinoff from the world of Japanese hit series La Grande Maison: Tokyo . Set in the high stakes world of Parisian culinary excellence, the film is led by Japanese star Takuya Kimura ( Blade of the Immortal ) reprising his lead role from the series, and popular Korean actor and rapper from band2PM Ok Taec-yeon ( Hansan: Rising Dragon ). Three Michelin star Japanese chef Kei Kobayashi (of Paris restaurant Kei) created the film’s cuisine.
Pic gets its world premiere at the upcoming San Sebastián Film Festival. Toho and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release in Japan. Sony Pictures Entertainment will release in France, with London and Paris-based finance, production and sales company Film Constellation handling international sales.
The official synopsis reads: “Famous Japanese chef Obana (Takuya Kimura) opens a new restaurant in Paris in the quest for his elusive third Michelin star. But Obana finds life as an outsider in the City of Lights very difficult, and even has trouble sourcing ingredients. His pride and ambition causes tension with his team, including his headstrong patissier Yuan (Ok Taecyeon), and loyal sous chef Rinko (Kyoka Suzuki).
When his menu for a gala dinner proves a disaster, Obana promises his former mentor that if he doesn’t get three Michelin stars he will quit the restaurant and leave Paris. Can he pull it off?” Directed by Ayuko Tsukahara ( L.