Durian Sukegawa

Durian Sukegawa is a Japanese author and screenwriter whose novel Sweet Bean Paste (An in Japanese) became an international bestseller and was adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Naomi Kawase. The novel tells the gentle, deeply moving story of an elderly woman who brings her extraordinary skill at making sweet bean paste to a struggling pancake shop, transforming the lives of those around her. Sukegawa's writing is characterised by quiet compassion and a profound appreciation for the small pleasures of life. His audiobook offers listeners a beautiful, contemplative story about food, craft, second chances, and the dignity of every human life.