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Eat Drink Man Woman
8.6
/10
3,860 Ratings

Synopsis

Trouble is brewing for old Mr. Chu, the greatest living chef of Taipei, and the father of three grown and rebellious daughters. It’s been years since his wife died, and when the widow Mrs. Liang moves in next door, suddenly the whole clan is wondering if Mr. Chu will soon be cooking for someone new…

Our take

The final part in Ang Lee’s “Father Knows Best” trilogy, this wonderful drama maps the conflict between modernity and tradition within a Taiwanese family in the restaurant trade. Food is the binding force here, and Lee savours its preparation in ravishing detail—just don’t watch on an empty stomach!