2023
Junmai Daiginjo is considered the pinnacle of a sake brewer’s craft. Because of the stringent quality controls involved and labor-intensive nature of the production process, only a few brewers pursue the making of this highly polished rice liquor in small quantities.
Even fewer of them attempt to make Junmai Daiginjo raw. While leaving the brew unpasteurized helps retain its freshness and delicacy, the fact that it must be refrigerated the entire time presents an insurmountable logistical challenge for most brewers.
In “KINMI: Brewing the Future of Sake”, an entrepreneur traces back how his unwavering love of sake has led to a unique “kinship” with five brewers across Japan. And how, by working together, they were able to overcome the hesitation and obstacles in making unpasteurized Junmai Daiginjo, and in-turn, bring new value to an industry that's been a cultural symbol in the country for over 2000 years.
The documentary was filmed in early 2023.
For more information, visit https://www.kinmi.mooncreativelab.com.
Executive Producers: Mike Peng, Kaichi Yokoyama
Directors: Marco Lui, Kohei Watanabe
Story Developer: Marco Lui
Director of Photography: Kohei Watanabe
Cinematographers: Hinano Kimoto, Hiyori Ohnishi
Assistant Cinematographer: Akari Yagura
Music Composer: Kohei Watanabe
Edited by: Kohei Watanabe
Still Photographer: Marco Lui
Directors: Marco Lui, Kohei Watanabe
Story Developer: Marco Lui
Director of Photography: Kohei Watanabe
Cinematographers: Hinano Kimoto, Hiyori Ohnishi
Assistant Cinematographer: Akari Yagura
Music Composer: Kohei Watanabe
Edited by: Kohei Watanabe
Still Photographer: Marco Lui
