Jean-Maurice Belayche

Umami

Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.

Agafia

A local hobo carries a strange attraction for the women of a village, including the train conductor's wife Agafia.

Le Rustre et le Juge

An obnoxious man ends up in court facing a familiar judge after a dispute over archery.

A Frog in Winter

Benjamin's wife died in his arms after a long fight against a disease. He can't take suicide off his mind but a young Japanese woman will help him though his mourning.

Un risque à courir

A young, idle, half-mad man kidnaps a wealthy woman and confines her to the trunk of his car. He drives very close to the police who are watching his victim's house. He talks to the police and accentuates the danger more and more.