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New Year's Chef movie

🎬 Title: New Year’s Chef / Новогодний шеф

Story: Victor is the proud owner of a chic restaurant, yet he’s facing tough times as business is dwindling. His last glimmer of hope rests on New Year’s Eve, with all the tables already filled. However, disaster strikes when both the chef and the staff decide to leave just before the countdown. Just when Victor thinks all is lost, Olesya, a home cook from a village near Moscow, unexpectedly shows up with cakes that Victor had forgotten he ordered. He then proposes a last-minute deal for Olesya to step in as chef for the event. Initially, she declines as she has promised her son Kirill an enchanting New Year’s celebration complete with fireworks. But Victor, confident in her talent that he believes brings out cherished memories through her cooking, convinces her to join him. Can Olesya and Victor create a memorable New Year’s experience, delighting their guests with special dishes and keeping Kirill’s promise alive?

⭐ Rating: 8.3 (3 votes)

📅 Release date: 2023-12-14

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 28m

🎭 Genres: Comedy

🎬 Director: Vasily Rovensky

✍️ Writers: Olga Klemesheva, Vasily Rovensky

🌍 Country: Russia

🏢 Production Company: KinoFirma

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👥 Cast: Zoya Berber (Olesya), Pavel Priluchnyy (Viktor), Maria Dmitrieva (Alisa), Irina Rakshina (Tatyana Aleksandrovna), Андрей Петелько (Kirill), Kristina Korbut (Dasha), Vladislav Miller (Roma), Yuliya Sules (Zina), Роберт Захарян (Larik), Kristina Stroiteleva (Irina)

Editor’s note: New Year’s Chef (2023) is the perfect blend of comedy with a heartfelt twist. Director Vasily Rovensky skillfully weaves character-driven storytelling that prioritizes depth over superficiality. The performances by Zoya Berber, Pavel Priluchnyy, and Maria Dmitrieva are refreshingly genuine, grounding the film beautifully. With a runtime of 1h 28m, it fits the narrative comfortably. Although it has its imperfections, the film’s strengths far outweigh any flaws. If the concept resonates with you, it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist.

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