The Chef (2019): Cast
The Chef is a 2019 short sci-fi film directed by Hao Zheng, starring Raymond Ma as Mr. Huang, Jim Lau and Todd Lien. It runs 20 minutes.
English What Is The Chef About?
The premise of The Chef without spoilers.
Set in a future where robots handle most jobs, a renowned Chinese chef reluctantly agrees to train a robotic apprentice in the art of Chinese cooking. However, his task is complicated when a former student, now leading an anti-robot rebellion, actively works to disrupt the training and challenge the chef's methods. The story explores themes of tradition, technology, and the human connection to food.
The Chef Cast & Characters
Raymond Ma leads the cast as Mr. Huang, with Jim Lau as Pu and Todd Lien as Zheng. Directed by Hao Zheng; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hao Zheng
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Raymond Ma as Mr. Huang - Jim Lau as Pu
- Todd Lien as Zheng
- Allen Theosky Rowe as Qiang
Also Starring in The Chef
· 5 more- Jizhong Zhang Dong
- Michelle Sun Lobby Manager
- Alberto Henriquez Toona Vendor
- Quinn Von Hoene William
- Nicholas Teixeira Protestor
More from Hao Zheng
One more film directed by Hao Zheng: Dinner Is Served.
The Chef Videos
The featurette of The Chef.
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The Chef FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Chef, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chef?
The Chef runs 20 minutes.
When was The Chef released?
The Chef was released on March 30, 2019.
Who directed The Chef?
The Chef was directed by Hao Zheng.
More films by Hao Zheng Who is in the cast of The Chef?
The Chef stars Raymond Ma as Mr. Huang, Jim Lau as Pu and Todd Lien as Zheng, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Chef have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chef has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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