February 2021
Finnish

MASTER CHENG

Director(s): Mika Kaurismaki

Cast: Anna-Maija Tuokko, Kari Vaananen, Lucas Hsuan, Pak Hon Chu, Vesa-Matti Loiri

Written by: Hannu Oravisto

Categories: Comedy, Drama, Non-English Language

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SYNOPSIS

Following the death of his wife, professional chef CHENG travels with his young son to a remote village in Finland to connect with an old Finnish friend he once met in Shanghai. Upon arrival, nobody in the village seems to know his friend but local café owner Sirkka offers him accommodation and in return Cheng helps her in the kitchen surprising the locals with the delights of Chinese cuisine. Gradually his cooking encourages these vastly different cultures to connect and Cheng is soon a celebrated member of the community. Unfortunately his tourist visa is soon to run out and it’s up to the villagers to come up with a plan to help him stay.

Awards

Winner, Audience Prize for Best Film, Lubeck Nordic Film Days Festival, 2019

Film Details

First Airline Avail: February 1, 2021

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Country(ies) of Origin: China, Finland

Original Language: Finnish

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