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Tortilla Soup (2001)

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A Mexican-American master chef and father to three daughters has lost his taste for food but not for life.

IMDB Rating: 6.7

IMDB Votes: 5000

Genere: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 102 min

Plot tags: touching, sweet, sincere, feel good, humorous, culinary, realistic, contemplative, semi serious, independent film