# Ustad Hotel (2012)

> An ambitious young chef discovers that family, love, and feeding others may matter more than the approval and success he once chased.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/77558

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Anwar Rasheed
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Thilakan, Nithya Menen, Siddique, Mamukkoya, Jayaprakash, Praveena, Maniyanpilla Raju
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2218988/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, sincere, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A young chef embarks on a journey to discover his true passion and win his father's approval.

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