What is Sushi?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Sushi" (2023). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2023
- Release date
- May 11, 2023
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Sushi" (2023).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only.
Word Count: 150-190 words.
Source Material:
Synopsis: Faye is a high school student who is bullied and has family living abroad. She admires a classmate named Yiu. She becomes a part-time girlfriend using the name "Sushi". She is manipulated by men. Yiu confesses affection via phone.
Source [1]: Title "Sushi (2023)", US release date 06/21/2025 (Note: This is a future date in the source, I must report it as provided or note it), Genre: Drama, Runtime: 30m.
Source [2]: Confirms it is a short film from 2023.
Source [3]: Confirms synopsis details.
Source [4]: Irrelevant (discusses Lost in Translation).
Title: Sushi
Year: 2023
Format: Short film
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 minutes
US Release Date: 06/21/2025 (as per Source 1)
Plot: Faye is a high school student living a lonesome life. She faces bullying at school and her family lives abroad. She maintains distance from others
Should you watch it?
“A bullied teen becomes a part‑time girlfriend, navigating love and manipulation.”
- Explores the pressures of teenage isolation
- Highlights complex power dynamics in youthful relationships
- Offers a poignant look at longing for connection
- Depicts manipulation that may feel uncomfortable
- Limited runtime may leave some arcs underdeveloped
Watch it if you’re interested in raw teen drama that examines love and exploitation.
The film contains themes of bullying and sexual manipulation, making it more suitable for mature teen audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is high‑school student Faye.
What unusual job does Faye take?
She becomes a part‑time girlfriend called “Sushi.”
Who does Faye secretly admire?
She secretly admires her classmate Yiu.
What genre is the film?
It is categorized as a drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 30 minutes.
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