Synopsis
Directed by Ang Lee, 'Eat Drink Man Woman' is a comedy-drama film about a widowed master chef, Mr. Chu, and his three unappreciative daughters. Through their communal Sunday dinners, the film explores tangled human emotions, generational cultural gaps, and the power of food.
Why Watch It
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.
Did You Know?
- Directed by Academy award-winning director Ang Lee.
- The original title literally translates to 'Drink Food Man Woman'.
- Shot on location in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Chosen as Taiwan's official submission for 1995's Best Foreign Language Film.
- Sihung Lung played the father in all of Ang Lee's 'Father Knows Best' trilogy.
Iconic Quotes
- Every Sunday, it's the same old thing.
- Eating is such a waste of time.
- Life will be more beautiful if we don't know what's going to happen.
- Only when you get to know each other, you can really communicate.
- We don't cook, we are cooked.
