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2010•107 min•Drama, Mystery, Romance

The Recipe

Is The Recipe a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Recipe worth watching? With a rating of 6.7/10, this Drama, Mystery, Romance film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Recipe Synopsis

A man on death-row wants to taste "doenjang jjigae" (a spicy Korean bean paste stew) before he dies. Television producer Choi Yu-Jin hears of the inmate and researches his story for an upcoming news report. Choi Yu-Jin then comes across a mysterious woman named Jang Hye-Jin who makes doenjang jjigae that brings tears of joy to those who tastes her recipe. As Choi Yu-Jin delves further, he learns of Jang Hye-Jin's heart breaking relationship with Kim Hyun-Soo.

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Top Cast

Lee Yo-won
Lee Yo-wonJang Hye-jin
Ryu Seung-ryong
Ryu Seung-ryongChoi Yoo-jin
Yoo Seung-mok
Yoo Seung-mokKim Deuk-goo
Cho Seong-ha
Cho Seong-haPark Min / Park Goo
Lee Dong-wook
Lee Dong-wookKim Hyeon-soo
Nam Jung-hee
Nam Jung-heeGrandmother
Kim Se-dong
Kim Se-dongVolunteer
Lee Yong-nyeo
Lee Yong-nyeoHan Myung-sook
Kim Jung-pal
Kim Jung-palDetective Kang
Kim Ji-hoon
Kim Ji-hoonFirefighter

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Recipe worth watching?

The Recipe has received mixed reviews with a 6.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Mystery, Romance movies.

Is The Recipe hit or flop?

The Recipe has received average ratings (6.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Recipe?

The Recipe is a Drama, Mystery, Romance movie that A man on death-row wants to taste "doenjang jjigae" (a spicy Korean bean paste stew) before he dies. Television producer Choi Yu-Jin hears of the inma...

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