Final Recipe (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Final Recipe is a 2013 drama directed by Gina Kim, starring Chang Tseng as Hao, Henry Lau and Michelle Yeoh. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $280,437 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Gina Kim
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A Grand Elephant
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Final Recipe About?
The premise of Final Recipe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Singaporean restaurant faces closure, prompting a surprising journey for Hao’s grandson, Mark. Defying his grandfather's desire for him to pursue engineering, Mark travels to Shanghai to compete in a cooking competition. He unexpectedly takes the place of an absent contestant and finds himself trying to impress the competition's host, Julia Lee, and her renowned chef husband, David Chen. As the competition unfolds, David discovers a surprising connection to Mark—he is, in fact, Mark’s father, leading to a heartwarming exploration of family, heritage, and culinary passion.
Final Recipe Cast & Characters
Chang Tseng leads the cast as Hao, with Henry Lau as Mark and Michelle Yeoh as Julia. Directed by Gina Kim; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gina Kim
- Chang Tseng as Hao
- Henry Lau as Mark
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Michelle Yeoh as Julia -
Chin Han as David Chan
Also Starring in Final Recipe
· 24 more- Sahajak Boonthanakit Jack Bien
- Bobby Lee Park
- George Young Bob 'Benny' Tan
- Lori Tan Chinn Mrs. Wang
- Aden Young Sean
- Nophand Boonyai A.D.
- Lika Minamoto Kaori
- Patrick Teoh Mr. Lee
- Charlie Ruedpokanon Chef #2
- James Mackie Editor
- Byron Bishop Chef Hanwei
- Ken Streutker Mike Suh
- Philip Wilson Director
- Alexander Winters Main Camera Man
- Markus Waldow Reporter / Friend
- David Firefly Chef / Wedding Guest
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- Arada Arayawuth Nurse
- Daniel Boulud Daniel Boulud
- Gerald Wong Teacher
- Matt Ryder Doctor
- Parviz Shoughian Mokhtor Spice Vendor
- Phongnawat Techawanvekin Taxi Driver
- Justin Bratton Chef #1
- Nattakit Udomsrirat Reporter #2
More from Gina Kim
One more film directed by Gina Kim: Never Forever.
Final Recipe Plot Summary
What happens in Final Recipe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Red Phoenix’s Singapore restaurant battles closure as a difficult owner, Hao, clamps down on the kitchen while the great food keeps shining. The famous chef turned restaurateur’s stubborn methods put the business at risk, and his only glimmer of hope rests with his outspoken grandson, Mark, who dreams of carrying the family name into a new era of cooking rather than following Hao’s rigid path into engineering. When Hao suffers a heart attack, Mark makes a bold move: he travels secretly to Shanghai to enter a prestigious cooking competition, stepping in for a contestant who never showed up. The decision pulls him away from the restaurant’s fragile stability and from Hao’s wary approval, setting up a high-stakes clash between tradition and ambition.
Full summary
The whole story of Final Recipe, scene by scene
Final Recipe Box Office
Final Recipe grossed $280,437 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$280.4K
- International
- $280.4K
How Well Do You Know Final Recipe?
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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What is the name of Hao's restaurant in Singapore?
Final Recipe Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “花样厨神” and “파이널 레시피”.
- Also known as
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- 花样厨神
- 파이널 레시피
- Окончательный рецепт
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Final Recipe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Final Recipe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Final Recipe?
Final Recipe runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Final Recipe released?
Final Recipe was released on September 21, 2013.
Who directed Final Recipe?
Final Recipe was directed by Gina Kim.
More films by Gina Kim Who is in the cast of Final Recipe?
Final Recipe stars Chang Tseng as Hao, Henry Lau as Mark and Michelle Yeoh as Julia, among 28 credited actors.
How much did Final Recipe make at the box office?
Final Recipe grossed $280,437 worldwide.
Does Final Recipe have a post-credit scene?
No. Final Recipe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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