Morte Cucina (Thai: ครัวสาว), is a 2025 Thai culinary thriller drama film written and directed by Pen-ek Ratanaruang. The film follows Sao, a highly skilled cook scarred by a tragic past, now works as a waitress at a Bangkok restaurant.[1]
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| Thai | ครัวสาว |
| Literally | Girl's Kitchen |
| Directed by | Pen-ek Ratanaruang |
| Screenplay by | Pen-ek Ratanaruang |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Christopher Doyle |
| Edited by | M.L. Pattamanadda Yukol |
| Music by | Vichaya Vatanasapt |
Production company | 185 Films |
| Distributed by | Goodfellas |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
It had its premiere on 23 September 2025 as the opening film of Culinary Zinema section of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival.[2] It had its Asian Premiere at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on 28 October 2025 in International competition vying for Tokyo Grand Prix.[3]
Synopsis
editSao, a talented cook working as a waitress in Bangkok, lives a quiet life despite a painful history. Her world changes when she unexpectedly meets the man responsible for her past trauma. Determined to confront him, Sao uses her culinary skills to carefully plan and carry out her revenge.
Cast
edit- Bella Boonsang
- Krit Sripoomseth
- Nopachai Chaiyanam
- Tadanobu Asano
- Wendy Zuho as Vivienne
Release
editMorte Cucina had its premiere at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2025 in Culinary Zinema.
The film had its Asian Premiere at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on 28 October 2025 in International competition.[4]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Tokyo International Film Festival | November 5, 2025 | Tokyo Grand Prix | Morte Cucina | Nominated | [5] |
References
edit- ↑ "Morte Cucina". San Sebastián International Film Festival. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ↑ "San Sebastián selection: Culinary Zinema". San Sebastián International Film Festival. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ↑ Shackleton, Liz (1 October 2025). "Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Competition Line-Up With World Premieres From Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai, Chong Keat Aun & Zhang Lu". Deadline. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ↑ Matt Schley (1 October 2025). "Tokyo reveals lineup with Chong Keat Aun, Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai world premieres". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Naman Ramachandran (1 October 2025). "Fan Bingbing's 'Mother Bhumi,' Zhang Ziyi's 'She Has No Name' Among Selections as Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
