What's for Dinner, Mom?

This film follows sisters Tae and Yo as they return to their childhood home, which is set to be demolished. While sorting through family artifacts, Tae discovers a red box filled with her mother's recipes and letters. These documents reveal her mother's struggles following their relocation from Japan to Taiwan, the loss of her Taiwanese husband, and her battle with cancer.

As Tae journeys to Taiwan to uncover her mother's past, she reflects on the significance of the recipes and the memories they evoke. This exploration of culinary arts serves as a backdrop to the deeper themes of familial bonds and personal history, offering a rich narrative that resonates with anyone who appreciates food's role in family life.