Beyond the Menu
Meer dan babi pangang
Synopsis
Deep-fried thin strips of pork on a bed of acar, doused with a fluorescent red-and-orange, sweet-and-sour sauce: Who does not know babi panggang? In this personal documentary, first-time director Julie Ng, daughter of a Chinese-Indonesian restaurant owner, examines the origins of this iconic dish. Her journey not only leads her to an answer to the question where babi panggang comes from, but also to unknown parts of her own Chinese background. It turns out the dish is the key to a deeper understanding of what it means to be Chinese-Dutch.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
EBS International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Ng
- Original Title
- Meer dan babi pangang
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Ng
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Ng
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Menu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Menu about?
Deep-fried thin strips of pork on a bed of acar, doused with a fluorescent red-and-orange, sweet-and-sour sauce: Who does not know babi panggang? In this personal documentary, first-time director Julie Ng, daughter of a Chinese-Indonesian restaurant owner, examines the origins of this iconic dish. Her journey not only leads her to an answer to the question where babi panggang comes from, but also to unknown parts of her own Chinese background. It turns out the dish is the key to a deeper understanding of what it means to be Chinese-Dutch.
Who directed Beyond the Menu?
Beyond the Menu was directed by Julie Ng.
Who stars in Beyond the Menu?
The principal cast of Beyond the Menu includes Julie Ng, QiQi van Boheemen, Pete Wu.
When was Beyond the Menu released and how long is it?
Beyond the Menu was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.