A Japanese food writer embarks on her quest to cook the perfect Sunday Roast. Her gravy evokes a taste of home both gently Japanese and quintessentially English. Blending her passion for British food with the memories that accompany each dish, it is a labour of lobve with all the trimmings.

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Mrs. Birks’ Sunday Roast has been selected for the BFI National Archive collection.

This beautifully shot slice-of-life short introduces Mrs. Fumiko Birks, a Japanese woman living in England with her British husband. Embracing the new life she has created, Mrs. Birks dedicates herself to embracing English culture—beginning with its cuisine. As she prepares a delectable English Sunday dinner, Mrs. Birks shares her thoughts on cooking, home, culture and family Silver Docs

• Directed by Kyoko Miyake
• Produced by Cairo Cannon