Kimura Midoriko is a Japanese actress who was born on October 15, 1961, in Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. She studied at the Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts where she studied in the English Department. She began acting in the mid-1980s and primarily appeared in stage play performances until the early 2000s, when she transitioned into screen work with roles in movies like “Shangri La” (2002) and the 2005 film “Einstein Girl.” She appeared in “Midnight Diner 2” in 2016 and her more recent movie credits include 2019’s “Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre” and 2021’s “Under the Open Sky.”

Kimura Midoriko

The Master (Kaoru Kobayashi), owner of a tiny Tokyo izakaya, opens his restaurant from midnight to 7am, serving a unique clientele seeking more than just food. His modest four-item menu belies his willingness to cook anything for his patrons, who range from a gangster to an elderly man meticulously tracking his remaining meals. The film explores the interconnected lives of various customers, including funeral enthusiasts, a frustrated book publishing employee, an elderly woman struggling with memory loss, and the son of a former patron. Through their interactions at the late-night diner, each character reveals intimate stories of struggle, connection, and human resilience. This 2016 Japanese film, directed by Joji Matsuoka, offers a poignant glimpse into the diverse lives that converge in one small, extraordinary restaurant.

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