This is a slow-paced movie that requires the viewer to watch it carefully in a quiet moment in order to appreciate the flavor contained in it.

Like a pot of warm eight-treasure tea, it is neither lukewarm nor hot, but just right. The diffuse tea fragrance releases different charms, sometimes mixed together, but they are harmonious and not mutually exclusive.

From summer to winter, from regular customers to strangers, every diner who enters the late-night dining hall for a meal without exception appreciates the human touch revealed in it. Strangers who don't know each other gather from all directions in this small, remote and ancient place.

In the inn, the intersection of a few words outlines the warm atmosphere of talking about everything.

Everyone sat in a circle, chatting while eating, enjoying the unforgettable taste of the food, and enjoying the relaxing conversation late at night.

There are complaints, ridicules, harsh accusations, and quarrels, but more often than not, there is a silent embrace between people's hearts and a joyful candid confession and warm invitation.

The protagonist of the film is the owner of this late-night restaurant - a man in his late teens, with a rough scar on his face, who can cook delicious traditional Japanese cuisine, has a warm attitude, has experienced many vicissitudes, but always has a warm smile and a kind heart.

middle-aged man.

As the name suggests, the late-night cafeteria is open late at night, and sleeps in the bustling alleys during the day.

Midnight to seven in the morning is the best time to sneak around in the canteen day and night.

At this time, the whole city has fallen into a tired dreamland. Only men, women and children who can't sleep come from all directions with their own concerns. They make jokes and talk to each other in the flickering lights.

This is an ordinary Japanese restaurant, but why does it always have a unique taste?

It's because restaurants are more cold and distant, not as cozy and warm as canteens.

Yes, we feel more comfortable and unrestrained in the cafeteria. We can speak freely without any scruples and not care about the strange looks and comments around us. We can sit there until the restaurant is closed without being embarrassed by the urging and disdain from the boss's eyes.

There are no financial disputes or hurried steps here. Everyone chats and gathers together like good friends - whether they are regular customers or strangers.

It was like there was a kind of hidden rhythm guiding everyone, and everyone followed it and lined up in an orderly and free formation. Here, they couldn't help but slow down their pace and feel at ease.

The boss stood aside with a calm expression, lit a cigarette, and the smoke curled up. He became the most loyal listener and the most trustworthy wise man.

You can talk to him and express your feelings, and he will listen to you quietly and attentively, and will give you the most appropriate and warm reminder when you are in a dilemma and at a loss - that is the boss's life experience and the rationality of the bystander.

Cognition.