Ah Lei Gua, Ah-Leh Gua, Chao-jung Chen

A senior chef lives with his three grown daughters; the middle one finds her future plans affected by unexpected events and the life changes of the other household members.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 3 min.

Directed by: Ang Lee

Release Date: August 3, 1994

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DVD Release Date: March 5, 2002

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  • July 14, 2007
    Interesting movie about a family and food.
  • March 23, 2006
    (YIN SHI NAN NU) Definitely a fascinating study of family relationships intertwined with glorious food.
  • January 24, 2009
    Hmmm.....I've already rated this, but oh well! Absolutely tops! Fantastic movie by Ang Lee. Great cast. Amazing story plot. Definitely worthy.
  • January 24, 2009
    A film that put Ang Lee on the map. Well constructed and well acted.
  • October 2, 2006
    I love this movie.
  • October 31, 2009
    This is the final instalment of Ang Lee's father-children trilogy. This one is special because it centers around three daughters and their love affairs.

    We all should salute Ang Lee for how detail and thorough he covers and depicts relationships.

    Nominated for Oscar, Golden Glo...( read more)be & BAFTA for Best Foreign Language Film, nominated for 6 Independent Spirit Awards.

    Won Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Film again and Best Film Editing. Nominated for Golden horse Best Supporting Actress Kuei Ya-Lei.

    Won National Board of Review Best Foreign Language Film.
  • September 25, 2009
    Love note more to food than to love. Not a criticism.
  • September 16, 2009
    Plods a little but culturally tactile and ultimately moving. And features amazing cooking!
  • August 27, 2009
    Si alguien le gustaría ser cheff... no debe perderse esta peli... La cocina como arte!
  • July 28, 2009
    Comer, beber, homem, mulher, os quatro elementos que criam e mantêm a vida.
    O filme é um deleite para os sentidos.

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