Mom's Recipe: A Recipe for Memories
Mom's Recipe: A Recipe for Memories (Korean: 엄마의 공책: 기억의 레시피) is a 2018 South Korean drama film directed by Kim Sung-ho. The film examines the complex emotional dynamics between a mother and her adult son as they navigate the challenges of aging and illness.
Plot
Ae-ran (played by Lee Joo-sil) has operated a small side dish store for three decades. Her relationship with her son, Gyu-hyun (Lee Jong-hyuk), a part-time university lecturer, is marked by long-standing tension and distance. When Ae-ran begins exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, her condition deteriorates rapidly, forcing her to close her business. During this period of transition, Gyu-hyun discovers a notebook containing his mother's recipes, which serves as a catalyst for him to better understand her life and their fractured relationship.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying the family and community members affected by Ae-ran's condition.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Joo-sil | Ae-ran |
| Lee Jong-hyuk | Gyu-hyun |
| Kim Sung-eun | Soo-jin |
| Lee Young-ah | Hae-won |
| Kim Sun-hwa | Yoon-ja |
| Lee Joon-hyuk | Jung-ho |
Production and Release
The film was directed by Kim Sung-ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kim Min-sook. It held its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in October 2017. The film received a wide theatrical release in South Korea on March 15, 2018, with a total runtime of 103 minutes.