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Yin Shi Nan Nu [Eat Drink Man Woman] (1994)

Yin Shi Nan Nu [Eat Drink Man Woman] (1994)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

This engaging film about a Taiwanese family centers around a widower—a renowned chef losing his sense of taste—who has complicated relationships with his three adult daughters, all of whom live with him. Ang Lee’s direction is perfect, and the performances rich and involving. The script works well and never falters. Recommended.

***½ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

1994 • 2 HOURS, 4 MINUTES
ANG LEE PRODUCTIONS • CENTRAL MOTION PICTURES • GOOD MACHINE

STARRING
• SIHUNG LUNG, KUEI-MEI YANG, YU-WEN WANG, CHIEN-LIEN WU

ALSO STARRING
• SYLVIA CHANG, WINSTON CHAO, CHAO-JUNG CHEN, CHIT-MAN CHAN

WRITTEN BY
• ANG LEE, JAMES SCHAMUS, HUI-LING WANG

DIRECTED BY
• ANG LEE

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