Movie Digest
Korean celebrity chef Jiho explores the mountainous Korean peninsula in search of new ingredients. He makes many new friends and learns how to cook new dishes on his way.
The Feel-Good Part
The journey of the chef in pursuit of honing his skills and discovering new ingredients is wholesome and heartwarming. Many of the ingredients also have medicinal properties. Jiho wishes to honor a deceased motherly figure, who was his inspiration, by cooking 108 new dishes in 24 hours.
The Disappointing Factor
The documentary at times deviates from its moral goal, which is to show the beautification of a relationship through food, and sometimes has unnecessary distractions to it.
In-Depth Analysis
The documentary is a tribute to Jiho’s beloved deceased maternal figure as he embraces his second mother- Mother Nature. He lays in her lap as he cooks with ingredients directly taken from her treasury. It is a visual guide to Korean cuisine. It also weaves an emotional story of friendship.
Star Power
The celebrity chef Jiho undertakes a culinary journey under the direction of director Park Hye-ryeong.
Overall Opinion
It is a heartwarming documentary that has some unusual elements- a surrogate relationship, Mother Nature’s bounty, and cooking. Aspiring chefs should consider watching this documentary.
