Eating Existence
Eating Existence

Eating Existence

2015TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Yoo Yang faces daily challenges working in customer service and tries to make it through each day without too many scars. She’s a part of the so-called Sampo Generation, a new generation of young professionals who eschews courtship, marriage and childbirth because of the tremendous social and economic pressures facing them. Yang instead takes great delight in food and loves to go around to find and eat great food. But when Yang meets the devilishly good-looking Park Byeong, who shares her attitude and also inexplicably finds her irresistible, will her attitudes about life and love change?

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Ryan McGarryGenres: Documentary, Food

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the complex relationship between food, farming, and sustainability. It follows a diverse group of chefs, farmers, and thinkers who are challenging conventional food systems. The film delves into the environmental, social, and economic implications of how we produce and consume food. It ultimately questions the future of our food and its impact on the planet.

Critical Reception

Eating Existence received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its informative content and urgent message about food sustainability. While some found the pacing a bit uneven, the overall sentiment was that it's a thought-provoking and important film for anyone concerned about where their food comes from.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually engaging and informative look at sustainable food practices.
  • Highlights the critical need for change in our current food systems.
  • Features insightful interviews with key figures in the culinary and agricultural world.

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The documentary features interviews with several prominent chefs and food advocates who are considered pioneers in the farm-to-table movement and sustainable agriculture.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

Misplaced social commentary. Should've kept eating.