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Like Water for Chocolate

Como agua para chocolate

1992 · 105 min · Drama

Forbidden by her domineering mother to marry the man she loves, a young woman on a Mexican ranch pours her passion into her cooking, and her dishes begin to work magic on all who taste them. A lush, sensual romance of food and longing.

Why it’s here

A major Mexican magical-realist family story rooted in food, desire, and revolution-era memory.

Runtime
105 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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Part of 8 Essential Mexican Films

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