directed by: Alfonso Arau, year: 1992
actors: Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné

Like Water for Chocolate is a passionate tale of love and food set in Mexico at the turn of the 20th century. Tita is forbidden to marry her true love and expresses her emotions through her cooking, which has magical effects on those who eat it.

Magical Realism, Love, Mexican Cuisine, Family Traditions, Passion