Just Desserts
Just Desserts

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Just Desserts

1993
Movie
13 min
English

JUST DESSERTS is a reflective and evocative film which looks at the development of Maria Stroppi's sexuality through food. Set in 70s' suburban Australia, the film deals with fragments of Maria's memories of her turbulent past growing up in an Italian Catholic family.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Harry WinerGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A burnt-out baker, haunted by a past failure, reluctantly enters a national pie-baking contest to save his family's struggling bakery. He finds himself falling for his main competitor, a talented and driven young woman. Together, they must navigate their professional rivalry and growing attraction while facing the pressures of the competition.

Critical Reception

Just Desserts was a modest made-for-television film that received a generally positive reception for its lighthearted charm and predictable, yet heartwarming, romance. Critics often cited its wholesome appeal and the chemistry between the lead actors as highlights, though some found the plot to be overly familiar.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light and enjoyable romantic comedy elements.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were often highlighted as a positive aspect.

  • Considered a pleasant, albeit somewhat predictable, viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this specific television film.

Fun Fact

Peter Scolari, who plays the lead baker, is known for his role as Michael Cosgrove in the popular TV series 'Bosom Buddies'.

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