Der Koch (2014): Cast & Plot
Der Koch is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Ralf Huettner, starring Hamza Jeetooa as Maravan, Jessica Schwarz and Yrsa Daley-Ward. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Ralf Huettner
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Senator Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Der Koch About?
The premise of Der Koch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Maravan, a 24-year-old Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, finds work as a casual helper in a prestigious Zurich restaurant. Despite his passion and considerable talent as a cook, the job falls short of his own standards. Having learned the culinary arts, including the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine, from his grandmother in Sri Lanka, Maravan's life takes an unexpected turn when he loses his job. His colleague Andrea proposes a unique partnership: a catering venture specializing in romantic menus.
Der Koch Cast & Characters
Hamza Jeetooa leads the cast as Maravan, with Jessica Schwarz as Andrea and Yrsa Daley-Ward as Makeda. Directed by Ralf Huettner; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralf Huettner
- Hamza Jeetooa as Maravan
- Jessica Schwarz as Andrea
- Yrsa Daley-Ward as Makeda
- Faraz Ayub as Ulagu
Also Starring in Der Koch
· 11 more- Hanspeter Müller Dalmann
- Natalie Perera Sandana
- Jeff Mirza Mahit
- Max Rüdlinger Schäfer
- Peter Prager Robert Mellinger
- Corinna Kirchhoff Isa Mellinger
- Michael Abendroth Dr. Wolf
- Christoph Gaugler Fink
- Neelam Bakshi Aninda
- Jean Pierre Cornu Huwyler
- Jane Weinfurtner Sung-Hee
More from Ralf Huettner
More films directed by Ralf Huettner, best-rated first: Vincent Wants to Sea, Schreckenstein Castle 2, Schreckenstein Castle and Lost in Siberia.
Der Koch Plot Summary
What happens in Der Koch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marwan is a young, handsome immigrant from Sri Lanka who has built his life in Zurich as a kitchen assistant at a renowned restaurant. Since losing his parents in the Sri Lankan civil war, he has clung to a single, ambitious dream: to own and run his own restaurant. He envisions a bold fusion, merging the flavors and techniques of traditional Indian cuisine with the playful, experimental edge of avant-garde molecular gastronomy. His guiding belief about cooking is a shared motto that frames his work and ambitions.
“Cooking is transforming”: cold to hot, hard to soft, sour to sweet.
Full summary
The whole story of Der Koch, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Der Koch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which country is Marwan an immigrant from?
Der Koch Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Кулинар” and “厨师”.
- Also known as
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- Кулинар
- 厨师
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Der Koch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Der Koch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Der Koch?
Der Koch runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Der Koch released?
Der Koch was released on July 2, 2014.
Who directed Der Koch?
Der Koch was directed by Ralf Huettner.
More films by Ralf Huettner Who is in the cast of Der Koch?
Der Koch stars Hamza Jeetooa as Maravan, Jessica Schwarz as Andrea and Yrsa Daley-Ward as Makeda, among 15 credited actors.
Does Der Koch have a post-credit scene?
No. Der Koch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Der Koch in?
The original language of Der Koch is German.
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