# Tortilla Soup (2001)

> A widowed Los Angeles chef and his three daughters discover that family traditions, romance, and personal independence can share the same table.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9007

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: María Ripoll
- Cast: Jacqueline Obradors, Tamara Mello, Judy Herrera, Nikolai Kinski, Elizabeth Peña, Constance Marie, Troy Ruptash, Ken Marino
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0255653/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, comforting, comfort viewing, family movie night

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