terryballard

There was one year in the mid-1990s in New York where we could see weekly Doramas, and this series was the standout of that period. Recently, we purchased this set on VCD and concluded that it is simply a masterpiece. The chief highlight is Koshiro Matsumoto's performance as the enigmatic waiter/Zen master, but the rest of the ensemble holds it own with him comedically and dramatically. The writing is superb, and the music is excellent. This is a dorama that grows with you over time, and we recommend it highly to anyone in the world who appreciates fine cinematic work.