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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Romance, Drama
Votes1
DirectorWang Guoliang, Meng Zhen
WritersWang Guoliang, Meng Zhen
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Taste of Life
About The Taste of Life
The story of a young rascal with a tough past who enters a house of generational chefs and learns to cook authentic Shandong cuisine.
Directed by Wang Guoliang, Meng Zhen, The Taste of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Yu Mingxuan, Luo Jingmin, Zhang Tongjun — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2018.
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