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The Wandering Chef (2020)

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Original title
밥정
Directed by
Park Hye-ryeong
Genre
documentary
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
ALL
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 2 voters

How it feels

A renowned Korean chef forages for wild ingredients and cooks for elderly people he meets on his journeys. After a close friend passes away, he prepares a traditional 108 course meal as a tribute to her.

contemplativeintimateearthybittersweetmeditativeslow-pacedheartfeltnostalgicgently emotional

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