The Recipe (2010)

Other name: 된장, 大醬, 大酱, Doenjang

Description:

In the captivating drama movie The Recipe, a death row inmate makes a final, unusual request before his execution: he wants to taste doenjang jjigae, a traditional spicy Korean bean paste stew. Intrigued by this unique wish, television producer Choi Yu Jin decides to research the inmate's backstory for an upcoming news report. During his investigation, Choi Yu Jin discovers a mysterious woman named Jang Hye Jin, whose exceptional doenjang jjigae recipe brings tears of joy to anyone who tastes it. As Choi Yu Jin delves deeper into the mystery of her legendary stew, he uncovers a bittersweet and emotional truth. He learns of Jang Hye Jin's heartbreaking relationship with a man named Kim Hyun Soo. This touching search for the ultimate taste transforms into a deep exploration of love, loss, and the powerful memories tied to food, revealing how one special recipe can connect lives in the most unexpected ways.

Director: Anna Lee [이서군]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Drama; Food; Investigation; Mystery; Romance