# A Touch of Spice (2003)

> A nostalgic Greek dramedy in which a chef returns to Istanbul and discovers that the flavors of childhood cannot compensate for a life left emotionally under-seasoned.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7142

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Tasos Boulmetis
- Cast: Georges Corraface, Ieroklis Michaelidis, Renia Louizidou, Stelios Mainas, Tassos Bandis, Marina Kalogirou, Ersi Malikenzou, Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0378897/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, wistful, warm, reflective evening, food lovers night

## Synopsis

A nostalgic journey through flavors and memories, where food becomes a metaphor for life.

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