Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Anthony Lucero |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (76 votes) |
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This is a film that uses the kitchen as a powerful metaphor for society, exploring cultural barriers and personal ambition with a quiet, determined grace. It's a story about the hunger for recognition and the subtle flavors of resilience.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of warmth and a renewed appreciation for the quiet battles fought for passion and place. It's a satisfying, character-driven slice of life. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Anthony Lucero
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Cozy up, perhaps with a good meal nearby to fully appreciate the culinary journey.
Diana Elizabeth Torres
Juana
Jesus Fuentes
Victor
Yutaka Takeuchi
Aki
Alejandro Arzciat
Reporter
Dixon Phillips
Mr. Wagner
Melissa Locsin
Studio Coordinator
Lane Nishikawa
Jimmy Nishida
James J. Der Jr.
Kyung
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