Master Cheng at Town Hall Cinemas
Master Cheng
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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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
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
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
Master Cheng
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
