Synopsis
A retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu and his family live in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. He lives with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each of the daughters encounter new men in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes. Since the family has 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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Cast
- Sihung LungChu
- Yang Kuei-MeiJia-Jen
- Wu Chien-LienJia-Chien
- Wang Yu-wenJia-Ning
- Winston ChaoLi Kai
- Sylvia ChangJin-Rong
- Chen Chao-jungGuo Lun
- Lester ChanRaymond
- Chen YuRachel
- Gua Ah-lehMadame Liang
Recommendations
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Entertainment Weekly
The personalities in this well-drawn family combine to produce subtle new flavors — and in the end, no one is spiced as you’d imagined they’d be. - 89
Austin Chronicle
With great subtlety and knowing humor, Eat Drink Man Woman emerges as one of those unforeseen treats. - 88
ReelViews
Dealing with subjects that could easily have emerged half-baked, Lee instead applies his talent and comes up with a dish cooked to perfection. - 88
Chicago Tribune
It's a movie that literally makes your mouth water. A smart, sprightly, lip-smacking comedy about a Taipei master chef who's lost his sense of taste and his tangled family problems with three romantically troubled daughters. It crackles with iridescent style and wit. - 80
The Dissolve
Even if Eat Drink Man Woman had no plot, it’d be a pleasure to watch. - 80
Empire
This is a startlingly superior piece of craftsmanship, with the flavour of life and richness of the script conveyed via uniformly wonderful performances. Above all, though, it's Lee's foodie masterstrokes, as Chu prepares his elaborate menus, that make the film so mouth-wateringly unforgettable. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
Director Ang Lee ("The Wedding Banquet") spared no effort in giving the food its perfect preparation and display. Brace yourself for a visual orgy. - 70
Washington Post
The movie’s main appeal—beyond stomach yearnings caused by its cuisine—comes from the actors, who infuse their archetypal roles with comedic appeal.
