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Eat Drink Man Woman

Eat Drink Man Woman

Original title
Yin Shi Nan Nu
Year
1994
Gender
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Director
Ang Lee
Country
Taiwan , United States of America
Details
123 minutes / colored / sound

The film tells the story of a retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu (Si Hung Lung) and his family living in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. At the start of the film, he lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. As the film progresses, each of the daughters encounters new men in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, the stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.. The film features several scenes displaying the techniques and artistry of gourmet Chinese cooking. Since the family members have difficulty expressing their love for each other, the intricate preparation of banquet quality dishes for their Sunday dinners is the surrogate for their familial feelings.

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