Le Grand Chef

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2007

Comedy, Drama

1h 53min

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A young, incredibly talented chef quits the profession after a contest to head a world-class restaurant ends in tragedy. Retiring to a small rural town with his grandfather, he finds a new and more peaceful existence, working as a farmer and selling vegetables at the ... more

Casts Stars Kang-woo, KimIm Won-hee, Lee Hana

Director Yun-su Jeon

2007

Comedy, Drama

1h 53min

Even though he is content with his new life, when a nationwide cooking competition offers him the chance to take on his long-time rival, Seong Chan embarks on a journey that will forever change his view of the world and lead him to the most startling revelations.

Surrounding himself with a ragtag crew of misfits, each with his own poignant story to tell, he is soon in the media spotlight, facing stiff competition from the other contestants while dealing with his grandfather’s diminishing faculties and a long-buried family secret. Seong Chan can only struggle to overcome every adversity with quiet dignity.

Casts

Stars Kang-woo, KimIm Won-hee, Lee Hana

Director

Yun-su Jeon

Review

Eat it when you're hungry!

For generations, recipes and methods of cooking have been passed down in each household, region and by extension, the country of origin. These dishes and how they are prepared are what makes each of our countries unique and independent. Le Grand Chef is the story of culinary vengeance, friendship, love and expression of art in cooking. This movie was most definitely a wonderful and touching one, not only to food lovers but to persons who value the true meaning of people in our lives. This movie will make you laugh, cry and laugh some more!

Thalia

Cooking Steeped in Korean Essence

This movie shows cooking not only as an art form, but as a potential means to capture the cultural essence of a people. For a Westerner like me, aspects of the storyline and some of its details are beyond my full comprehension. They border on the mystical. Still, this film was well acted, with a nice balance between funny and loving scenes as well as scenes provoking sadness and even anger.

Yiannis P

Great for family

Great movie to watch on a weekend afternoon with the family. This masterpiece will make you laugh, bring you to hears and have you cheering for the underdog. This movie showcases Korea's rich culinary history and shows that honesty and hard work always pays off.

Sam S.