Master Cheng (2019)
September 27, 2019Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Tommy Chu
Cheng
Anna-Maija Tuokko
Sirkka
Lucas Hsuan
Niu Niu
Kari Väänänen
Romppainen
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Vilppula
Paula Miettinen
Mervi
Jonne Kaaretkoski
Police officer
Helka Periaho
Teacher
Kari Koivukangas
Bus driver
Miira Paasilinna
Executive Producer
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Hannu Oravisto
Writer
Iain Brown
Producer
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
Kristian Miilen
Boom Operator
Anssi Tikanmäki
Composer
Jari Mutikainen
Cinematographer
Tuuli Kuittinen
Editor
Olger Bernadt
Production Sound Mixer
Maria Ylätupa
ProductionDesigner
Anna Vilppunen
Costume Design
Sami Mäntymaa
Gaffer
Marko Terävä
Colorist
Hugo Kiekeben
VFX Artist
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 27, 2019
Original NameMestari Cheng
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 54m
Budget$3,350,000
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This Movie Is About.
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A Spice for Life, also released as Master Cheng, (original Finnish title: Mestari Cheng) is a 2019 Finnish romantic drama comedy film directed by Mika Kaurismäki. The film stars Anna-Maija Tuokko, Chu Pak Hong, Kari Väänänen, Lucas Hsuan and Vesa-Matti Loiri, with dialogue in Finnish, Cantonese and English.The story concerns the Chinese master cook Cheng (Hong), who travels to the small village of Raattama in Kittilä, Lapland, with his son. Cheng's cooking causes an overhaul of local life and cures local people of ailments ranging from high blood pressure to menstrual pain. The story also touches on aspects of childlessness and of losing one's spouse.
The film was premiered in Finland 27 September 2019 and in China in January 2020.