Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama / Romance · Directed by Ang Lee · Starring Lung Sihung, Yang Kuei-mei
Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.
Where was Eat Drink Man Woman filmed?
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Establishing shots of the city, family members commuting through urban streets. The film opens with panoramic views of Taipei establishing the urban setting where the Chu family lives and navigates their daily lives
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Mr. Chu prepares elaborate meals in his home kitchen; family meals and domestic scenes. The family's residential apartment and kitchen serve as the primary setting where the narrative unfolds around cooking and family dynamics
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Scenes of characters shopping for ingredients at local markets and restaurants. Local Taipei markets and street vendors provide authentic settings for ingredient procurement and showcase the city's culinary culture
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Characters meet and interact in Taipei's public parks and gardens. Parks and outdoor public spaces of Taipei provide settings for romantic encounters and character development scenes