# Master Cheng (2019)

> A grieving Chinese chef finds unexpected belonging in a remote Finnish village when his cooking turns a struggling café into a meeting place between cultures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/364309

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Mika Kaurismäki
- Cast: Tommy Chu Pak-Hong, Anna-Maija Tuokko, Lucas Hsuan, Kari Väänänen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Paula Miettinen, Hannu Oravisto, Jonne Kaaretkoski
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9779658/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, hopeful, gentle, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

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