Itadakimasu

Original title: いただきます

"“Itadakimasu” — a word that lives somewhere between “thank you” and “I love you.”"

2025 25 min Japanese Fumiya Nakagawa

Overview

Ryota, a young man living in Tokyo, receives an unexpected visit from his mother. After a brief encounter, they part without truly speaking. Through memories and a shared meal, the simple Japanese word “Itadakimasu” reveals the quiet bond between them and the deeper meaning of gratitude.

Family Drama