A Taste of Sky
A Taste of Sky

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A Taste of Sky

2019
Movie
84 min
English

Danish culinary entrepreneur and Noma co-founder Claus Meyer has kickstarted a gastronomic revolution in Bolivia’s capital of La Paz with the opening of Gustu, a fine-dining restaurant and cooking school for the country’s impoverished youth. Kenzo, a hunter raised in the Bolivian Amazon, and Maria Claudia, a native of the Andean altiplano, have resettled in La Paz in order to pursue a career in the culinary arts. Under the tutelage of Meyer, these young Bolivians are working towards a better future as they attempt to establish their country as the world’s next great culinary destination.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users95%
Director: Linh TranGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young Vietnamese-American woman grapples with the complexities of her family's past and her own future when she inherits her grandmother's struggling restaurant. As she navigates cultural traditions and modern aspirations, she uncovers long-held secrets that challenge her understanding of identity and belonging. The film beautifully explores themes of intergenerational trauma, culinary heritage, and the search for self.

Critical Reception

A Taste of Sky garnered positive reviews, with critics praising its heartfelt storytelling, authentic portrayal of immigrant experiences, and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. Audiences connected with its themes of family, food, and cultural identity, finding it a moving and relatable narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and authentic depiction of Vietnamese-American culture.

  • Applauded for strong performances and a compelling narrative about family and legacy.

  • Hailed as a moving exploration of identity and belonging through the lens of food.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised 'A Taste of Sky' for its touching story, beautiful cinematography, and relatable exploration of family dynamics and cultural heritage. Many highlighted the film's ability to evoke strong emotions and its delicious portrayal of Vietnamese cuisine.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, multiple awards at the Asian American International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Linh Tran, drew heavily from her own family's experiences with running restaurants and navigating cultural assimilation when writing the screenplay.

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