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Eat Drink Man Woman 1994

A film that centers family, food, love and the relationships between them.

Our Take (by Jasmine Renaé)

Eat Drink Man Woman takes place in Taipei, Taiwan in the mid-1990s. It tells the story of an aging father and his three daughters, all of whom are navigating different phases of adulthood while embracing new relationships. The family uses cooking and eating together as a way to communicate their love.

Food as a love language wasn’t a new concept in 1994, when the film was released, however it is impeccably explored in Eat Drink Man Woman.

Notable Critics

"Ambitious and entertaining."

— Leonard Klady

Synopsis

Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.

Awards

Oscars

1 nomination

Nominated: Best Foreign Language Film

Cannes

1 nomination

Nominated: Official Selection: Directors' Fortnight

Golden Globes

1 nomination

Nominated: Best Motion Picture: Foreign Language

BAFTA

2 nominations

Nominated: Best Film not in the English LanguageNominated: Film Not in the English Language

Spirit Awards

6 nominations

Nominated: Best CinematographyNominated: Best DirectorNominated: Best FeatureNominated: Best Female LeadNominated: Best Male LeadNominated: Best Screenplay

Nat. Board of Review

2 wins

Won: Best Foreign Language FilmWon: Top Foreign Films

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