Kampai! For The Love Of Sake

Beloved in its homeland and steeped in history and tradition, sake remains something of a mystery on the global stage. Besides choosing sweet over dry, or whether to imbibe the fermented rice wine hot or cold, little is known about the many different varieties of sake available in Japan. Mirai Konishi’s documentary assembles a trio of outsiders, who have nonetheless devoted their lives to their love of sake. Born in England, Philip Harper is the only Non-Japanese to earn the prestigious title of “master brewer”; American journalist John Gauntner has written numerous guidebooks on sake, while Kosuke Kuji runs a prestigious family-owned brewery, but dares to take it in a new direction. Official Selection of Tokyo International Film Festival and San Sebastian International Film Festival.