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The Recipe
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The Recipe

2010 · 107 min Drama Mystery Romance
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A man on death-row wants to taste "doenjang jjigae" (a spicy Korean bean paste stew) before he dies. Television producer Choi Yu-Jin hears of the inmate and researches his story for an upcoming news report. Choi Yu-Jin then comes across a mysterious woman named Jang Hye-Jin who makes doenjang jjigae that brings tears of joy to those who tastes her recipe. As Choi Yu-Jin delves further, he learns of Jang Hye-Jin's heart breaking relationship with Kim Hyun-Soo.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Lee Suh-goon

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Lee Yo-won

Lee Yo-won

Jang Hye-jin

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Choi Yoo-jin

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Kim Deuk-goo

Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Park Min / Park Goo

Lee Dong-wook

Lee Dong-wook

Kim Hyeon-soo

Nam Jung-hee

Nam Jung-hee

Grandmother

Kim Se-dong

Kim Se-dong

Volunteer

Lee Yong-nyeo

Lee Yong-nyeo

Han Myung-sook

Kim Jung-pal

Kim Jung-pal

Detective Kang

Kim Ji-hoon

Kim Ji-hoon

Firefighter

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