The movie 'Grand Maison Paris', which attracted 960,000 viewers in its first week of release in Japan and garnered attention for the meeting of Japanese actor Takuya Kimura and Korean actor Ok Taecyeon, has released an 'appetizer trailer,' drawing focus with the news of Asian Michelin 3-star chef Kei Kobayashi's culinary consultation.
The movie 'Grand Maison Paris', starring Japanese actor Takuya Kimura and Korean actor Ok Taecyeon (directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, distributed by Media Castle Co., Ltd., provided by Fan entertainment), has revealed an appetizer trailer that forecasts fierce competition to unfold in Paris, the home of Michelin. Additionally, Kei Kobayashi, the first Asian to receive a Michelin 3-star in Paris, participated in the culinary consultation, raising the film's level of completeness.
The 'appetizer trailer' begins with the scene of chef 'Obana', who claimed a Michelin 3-star in Tokyo, deciding to re-challenge for a 3-star in Paris, the home of Michelin, instantly delivering a strong sense of immersion.
Next, a copy appears stating, 'Grand Maison, it's time to cook again!' hinting at fierce competition. The footage includes a variety of ingredients encompassing meat, seafood, and vegetables, as well as details of Michelin 3-star-level cuisine that pursue perfection in temperature, visual appeal, and texture, stimulating all five senses. The meticulously prepared and delicately plated dishes bring a vividness that feels like a glimpse into a high-end restaurant's kitchen.
However, behind the glamorous dishes lies the pride of being a genius chef alongside the frustration of having stayed at Michelin 2-star status in the past, adding a subtle conflict among 'Obana' and fellow chefs, enhancing the tension. This conflict raises curiosity about what the ultimate dish, created with the heart of all the chefs, will be in their quest for the pinnacle.
In particular, the climax of the footage features 'Obana' expressing his aspirations to Korean pastry chef 'Yuan', saying, 'Let's get this, 3 stars,' increasing anticipation for the new culinary drama that will unfold in Paris beyond Tokyo.
In this film, chef Kei Kobayashi of 'Restaurant KEI', who first achieved Michelin 3-star status as an Asian, directly participates in the culinary consultation, drawing attention. Given that only 30 restaurants are awarded the 3-star status in the French Michelin Guide, his involvement significantly enhances the film's quality. 'Grand Maison Paris' tells the story of chefs who have achieved Michelin 3-star status in Tokyo as they challenge for 3 stars again in Paris, with dishes created by actual 3-star chefs fully realized in the film.
Kei Kobayashi noted, 'I wanted to let more people know about the hardships and difficulties of this profession,' adding, 'Through filming, I encountered a new world of cinema, which was a significant inspiration for me.' He personally adjusted the details to ensure that the dishes in the film are not just props but rather important devices showcasing the passion, conflicts, and weight of Michelin 3-star chefs.
Furthermore, chef Kobayashi's kitchen and tools were actually used on set, and actors Takuya Kimura and Kyoka Suzuki observed his cooking directly, enhancing the immersion. He stated, 'I learned a lot from the sincere attitudes of top-tier actors,' expressing hope that more people would feel the authenticity of fine dining through the film. Given that it is a new culinary drama set in the heart of Michelin in Paris, the precision of the culinary presentation is expected to offer audiences a vivid experience as if they are in an actual 3-star restaurant.
The film 'Grand Maison Paris', depicting Obana's passionate challenge to achieve Michelin 3-star status as the first Asian in the home of Michelin, will be available at Lotte Cinema starting August 27.
[Photo] Poster and trailer still.
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