Film
Eat Drink Man Woman
1994· NR· 2h 3m· Comedy· Drama· Romance
“A comedy to arouse your appetite.”
Tsai Ming-liang's "Eat Drink Man Woman" (1994) unfolds in contemporary Taipei, where retired master chef Chu and his three unmarried daughters navigate the complexities of love and life. As new suitors enter their world, family dynamics shift, challenging societal norms with quiet grace. Through the lens of weekly Sunday feasts, the film explores the nuances of modern romance and familial ties, anchored by the unyielding presence of Chu's culinary artistry.
1994-08-03
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Key Crew
DirectorAng Lee
ScreenplayAng Lee
ProducerHsu Li-Kong
Director of PhotographyJong Lin
Original Music ComposerMader
EditorTim Squyres
Full cast & crew (25 cast · 24 crew)
Details
Released1994-08-03
Runtime2h 3m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosGood Machine · Ang Lee Productions · Central Motion Picture Corporation
Box office$24M
LanguagesMandarin
CountriesTaiwan · United States of America
Rating7.6/10 · 408 votes
Original languagezh
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