# Where to watch The Gift to Be Simple: Satire and Sympathy in 'The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice' (2019) in the UK

> The Gift to Be Simple: Satire and Sympathy in 'The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice' (2019) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 26 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T14:05:40.259Z)  

## Synopsis

David Bordwell, author of Ozu and the Poetics of Cinema, discusses some of the key themes and stylistic qualities that define Yasujiro Ozu's work and The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, in this interview for The Criterion Collection.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Gift to Be Simple: Satire and Sympathy in 'The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice' in the UK?**

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