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Master Cheng at Town Hall Cinemas

Master Cheng

114 mins | Rated PG (Nudity & coarse language.)

Directed by Mika Kaurismäki

Starring Anna-Maija Tuokko, Kari Väänänen, Pak Hon Chu, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Lucas Hsuan


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.

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:

"The film is beautifully lensed by Jari Mutikainen, one of few cinematographers out there who is equally at easy with vast landscapes and close-up pictures of food. Watch it for the idyllic countryside, the enchanting characters and great performances (especially from Hsuan)." - eyeforfilm

"Master Cheng is a gentle, warm-hug of a movie. Beautifully framed and with a series of loveable main characters." - letterboxd
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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.

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:

"The film is beautifully lensed by Jari Mutikainen, one of few cinematographers out there who is equally at easy with vast landscapes and close-up pictures of food. Watch it for the idyllic countryside, the enchanting characters and great performances (especially from Hsuan)." - eyeforfilm

"Master Cheng is a gentle, warm-hug of a movie. Beautifully framed and with a series of loveable main characters." - letterboxd
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Master Cheng

114 mins | Rated PG (Nudity & coarse language.) | Comedy

Directed by Mika Kaurismäki | Starring Anna-Maija Tuokko, Kari Väänänen, Pak Hon Chu, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Lucas Hsuan


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.

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:

"The film is beautifully lensed by Jari Mutikainen, one of few cinematographers out there who is equally at easy with vast landscapes and close-up pictures of food. Watch it for the idyllic countryside, the enchanting characters and great performances (especially from Hsuan)." - eyeforfilm

"Master Cheng is a gentle, warm-hug of a movie. Beautifully framed and with a series of loveable main characters." - letterboxd

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