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

Itadakimasu

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.

Directed by Fumiya Nakagawa