Mestari Cheng (2019)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Duration: 114 minuten
Alternative titles: Master Cheng / A Spice for Life
Country:
Finland / China
Directed by: Mika Kaurismäki
Stars: Anna-Maija Tuokko, Pak Hon Chu and Kari Väänänen
IMDb score:
6,9 (3.401)
Releasedate: 27 September 2019
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Mestari Cheng plot
After the death of his wife, professional chef Cheng travels with his young son to a remote village in Finland to reconnect with an old Finnish friend he once met in Shanghai. When he arrives, no one in the village seems to know his friend, but the local pub owner Sirkka offers him shelter, and in return Cheng helps her in the kitchen to surprise the locals with delicacies of Chinese cuisine. It takes some getting used to, but slowly his cooking brings the completely different cultures together and Cheng develops into a celebrated member of the community. Unfortunately, his tourist visa soon expires and it's up to Sirkka and the villagers to come up with a plan to let him stay.
Actors and actresses
Cheng
Sirkka
Nunjo
Romppainen
Vilppula
Mervi
Police officer
Police officer
Opettaja
Linja-autonkuljettaja
Reviews & comments
Movsin
-
- 8286 messages
- 8442 votes
The first minutes of the film gave more hope than what it ultimately became.
A romantic feel-good movie.
Gradually one sees it coming, it is perfectly predictable and without surprises.
Fancy a Chinese snack?
Translated from Dutch · View original
mrklm
-
- 11659 messages
- 10059 votes
Sirkka [Anna-Maija Tuokko] owns a cafe in a small village in Lapland and is content with the modest life she leads. Then the Chinese Cheng [Pak Hon Chu] appears with his son Niu Niu [Lucas Hsuan] who is looking for a certain Fongtron. When a group of Chinese tourists visit the restaurant, Cheng uses his experience as a chef to help Sirkka (who normally only serves Finnish food) help out. Sirkka makes top sales and convinces Cheng to help her in exchange for shelter and help in the search for Fongtron. This creates a mix of Chinese and Finnish cuisine that is also popular with the local population. Gradually we discover the personal histories of both Sirkka and Cheng. The outcome is no surprise, but Tuokko and Hon Chu have nice chemistry. Kaurismäki turns it into a great commercial for Lapland and the local population. Vesa-Matti Loiri and Kari Väänänen are entertaining as the two old hands who teach Cheng certain facets of Finnish culture in this light, pleasant rom-com.
Translated from Dutch · View original
T.O.
-
- 2428 messages
- 2806 votes
In fact a meager story, but the atmosphere with many beautifully shot images make it a successful feel-good movie.
I think this is the first time I've seen anything from Mika Kaurismäki, his style is quite different from his brother's.
Translated from Dutch · View original
Trending Movies
Trending Shows
Corporate & Media
Realtimes Network
Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31(315)-764002
