Recipe for Farewell (2022)

Other name: 오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라, Oneuleun Jom Maewoolji Molla, Oneuleun Jom Maeuljido Molla, It Might Be A Little Spicy Today, Today May Be Spicy, It May Be a Little Spicy Today

Description:

Recipe for Farewell chronicles the emotional journey of Chang Rae, a man in his forties working as a translator and humanities instructor. His world shifts dramatically when his wife is diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, making eating incredibly difficult due to severe digestive problems. Despite Chang Rae's sole culinary expertise being instant ramen, his wife makes a profound request: she asks him to cook for her daily.

Driven by love and a desperate need to comfort her, Chang Rae embarks on an unexpected culinary quest. He learns to prepare meals, pouring immense care and affection into every dish. Though her appetite remains minimal, his wife finds solace and strength in the small, loving bites of food he cooks. This heartwarming story explores devotion, the power of food as an expression of love, and the quiet beauty of a partner’s ultimate act of care in the face of impending loss.

Director: Lee Ho Jae [이호재]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Family; Food; life; Novel