Eat Drink Man Woman

– The film tells the story of a retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu (Si Hung Lung) and his fam..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Original Name:
飲食男女
Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) - Also known as 飲食男女

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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Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 Aug 1994

Language:

Mandarin, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Ang Lee

Writer:

Ang Lee, James Schamus, Hui-Ling Wang

Main Actors:

Sihung Lung, Yu-Wen Wang, Chien-Lien Wu, Kuei-Mei Yang

Plot:

Senior Master Chef Chu lives in a large house in Taipei with his three unmarried daughters, Jia-Jen, a chemistry teacher converted to Christianity, Jia-Chien, an airline executive, and Jia-Ning, a student who also works in a fast food restaurant. Life in the house revolves around the ritual of an elaborate dinner each Sunday, and the love lives of all the family members.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations.

Production:

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%