YOUR GOAL
Master of Food in Asian cinema
choko South Korean films and dramas depict the labor-intensive process of kimjang, or making winter kimchi, as a vital symbol of maternal love and female solidarity.
choko Director Hirokazu Kore-eda uses simple, nostalgic dishes like whitebait toast to subtly explore grief, memory, and blended family bonds in Japanese cinema.
choko Decode iconic movie meals to discover how Asian filmmakers use food as a storytelling tool.
Eat Drink Man Woman: The opening 4-minute cooking sequence in the 1994 film took over a week to shoot using professional hand-doubles for the actor.
What does the serving of a whole chicken during Lunar New Year cinematic dinners typically represent?
Which of these emotions is most commonly communicated through food rather than words in East Asian family films?
In Chinese reunion dinners, why is a fish traditionally served whole with head and tail intact?
What specific fruit is harvested and fermented by the sisters in the 2015 Japanese film 'Our Little Sister'?
Which director directed the 2015 Japanese family drama 'Our Little Sister', known for its gentle food scenes?
In which country was the acclaimed 1994 culinary family drama 'Eat Drink Man Woman' filmed and set?
