The Wandering Chef
밥정
“When nature feeds your soul”
Synopsis
Jiho Im is a world-class chef who wanders the mountainous Korean peninsula on foot for unorthodox ingredients—acorns, weeds, and moss. Along his way, he cooks meals and develops deep relationships with the elders he meets. When one of his closest friends dies, he faces the challenge of his lifetime: cooking a 108-course feast in her honor for her family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Park Hye-ryeong
- Screenplay & Story
- Hyun-Jung Kwon
- Original Title
- 밥정
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Atnine Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Hye-ryeong
Hyun-Jung Kwon
Choi Seok-un
Department Leadership Roster
Park Hye-ryeong
Director
Hyun-Jung Kwon
Writer
Choi Seok-un
Director of Photography
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What is The Wandering Chef about?
Jiho Im is a world-class chef who wanders the mountainous Korean peninsula on foot for unorthodox ingredients—acorns, weeds, and moss. Along his way, he cooks meals and develops deep relationships with the elders he meets. When one of his closest friends dies, he faces the challenge of his lifetime: cooking a 108-course feast in her honor for her family.
Who directed The Wandering Chef?
The Wandering Chef was directed by Park Hye-ryeong.
Who stars in The Wandering Chef?
The principal cast of The Wandering Chef includes Im Ji-ho, Kim Soon-gyu.
When was The Wandering Chef released and how long is it?
The Wandering Chef was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.