What It's About:

This film tells the story of a widowed, tradition-bound master chef, Chu (Lung), who struggles to accept the life choices of his very different three daughters - cynical Jia-Jen, airline exec Jia-Chien, and sexually promiscuous Jia-Ning. The chasm in attitudes and understanding between generations is made painfully, often humorously, evident at Chu's sumptuous weekly dinner, which the whole family is forced to attend.

Why I Love It:

Though the film is Taiwanese, the emotions and issues feel universal, as captured by "Wedding Banquet" director Ang Lee. Exploring the conflicts and disappointments that arise in the daughters' personal lives and how they get reflected in their father's old-world expectations, this film is as much about family as food, though the magnificent kitchen scenes may have you phoning for Chinese take-out even before the closing titles. "Eat Drink" will stimulate your taste buds, and all other relevant parts.