Years of working in the food industry have made Juana’s hands fast-very fast. She can slice and dice anything you throw at her with great speed and precision. When Juana gives up her fruit- vending cart in order to find a more secure job, she lands a position as a kitchen assistant at a local Japanese restaurant. It is here she discovers a whole new world of cuisine and culture, far- removed from everything she has ever known.
While working in the restaurant, Juana secretly observes the sushi chefs and eventually teaches herself to make a multitude of sushi. With her creativity sparked, Juana’s re-ignited passion for food drives her to want more from her job and her life.
Juana eventually attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is deemed the “wrong” race and gender. Against all odds, she embarks on a journey of self- discovery, determined to not let anyone stop her from achieving her dream.
EAST SIDE SUSHI will be available in the following theaters on Friday September 18, 2015:
Los Angeles County
- Cinepolis Pico Rivera
- Laemmle Pasadena, CA
- Laemmle Noho, North Hollywood CA
- AMC Atlantic Times Square 14, Monterrey Park, CA
Orange County
- AMC Orange 30 w/ IMAX, Orange, CA
San Jose Bay Area
- Camera 12, San Jose , CA
Oakland
- The Grand Lake Theater, Oakland CA
San Diego
- San Diego Digital GYM, CA
Other:
- Maya Cinema Salinas, CA
- Maya Cinemas Bakersfield, CA
- Maya Cinemas Pittsburgh, CA
- Maya Cinemas Fresno, CA