1st Bite
Synopsis
Set on a tropical island in Thailand, the strange plight of a beleaguered chef who, while romancing a mysterious woman, discovers the diabolical Zen of cooking. Following a near death escape, he returns to Montreal and falls hard for the woman of his life who unfortunately craves only his cooking but not his loving. Worse still, strange things surfacing around him indicate that his journey to the Far East has deep, divine implications. The stage is set for him to take the 1st bite of true love and end the cycle of suffering for all involved.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hunt Hoe
- Screenplay & Story
- Hunt Hoe
- Original Score
- Dino Giancola
- Original Title
- 1st Bite
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Thai
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Foreign Ghosts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hunt Hoe
Hunt Hoe
Dino Giancola
Michael Wees
Joey Calugay, Marlene Millar
Hunt Hoe, Gotham Hooja, Debra Kouri
Department Leadership Roster
Hunt Hoe
Director
Hunt Hoe
Writer
Hunt Hoe
Producer
Debra Kouri
Producer
Joey Calugay
Editor
Marlene Millar
Editor
Xavier Georges
Production Design
Katka Hubacek
Costume Design
Michael Wees
Director of Photography
Dino Giancola
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1st Bite
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What is 1st Bite about?
Set on a tropical island in Thailand, the strange plight of a beleaguered chef who, while romancing a mysterious woman, discovers the diabolical Zen of cooking. Following a near death escape, he returns to Montreal and falls hard for the woman of his life who unfortunately craves only his cooking but not his loving. Worse still, strange things surfacing around him indicate that his journey to the Far East has deep, divine implications. The stage is set for him to take the 1st bite of true love and end the cycle of suffering for all involved.
Who directed 1st Bite?
1st Bite was directed by Hunt Hoe.
Who stars in 1st Bite?
The principal cast of 1st Bite includes David La Haye, Leah Pinsent, Napakpapha Nakprasitte, Michael Ironside, Mohan Agashe.
When was 1st Bite released and how long is it?
1st Bite was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for 1st Bite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1st Bite was composed by Dino Giancola.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1st Bite?
1st Bite holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.