Like Water for Chocolate

巧克力情人

Original title: Como agua para chocolate

1992, R, 1h 45m

When tradition prevents her from marrying the man she loves, a young woman discovers she has a unique talent for cooking.

Director: Alfonso Arau

Writer: Laura Esquivel(novel)

Stars: Marco Leonardi, Lumi Cavazos, Regina Torné

Storyline

In a forgotten Mexico village Tita and Pedro fall in love, but their marriage is forbidden as to traditions. Mother Elena sees Tita's role as her caretaker for life - no youngest daughter has ever married and her daughter will not be the first to break tradition. Tita's heart breaks when her mother offers Pedro her sister instead of her, and he accepted it just to live near Tita- he says. Now they live in the same house, and mother Elena cannot forbid their love as she did their marriage.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Details

Release date: April 16, 1992 (Mexico)

Country of origin: Mexico

Languages: Spanish, English

Also known as: Like Water for Chocolate

Filming locations: Ciudad Acuña, Coahuíla, Mexico

Production companies: Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CONACULTA), Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Secretaria de Turismo

Box office

Budget: $2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross US & Canada: $21,665,468

Opening weekend US & Canada: $23,600Feb 21, 1993

Gross worldwide: $21,744,201

Technical specs

Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes

Color: Color

Sound mix: Dolby

Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1