Bitter Taste

A successful Scottish Chef in New York City harbors a dark secret: an eating disorder.

Genres

Drama

OverView

In the wake of Glasgow’s rapid deindustrialization and economic decline in the 90s, a young Fraser falls victim to knife crime and is indelibly marked with a “Glasgow smile”, irrevocably impacting his sense of self and relationship to food.

Others

Budget

$10000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 May 2024

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alexis Trolf

Chef Fraser

Sam Kennedy

Fraser

Confectioner

Julie Birkett

Toni Murphy

Eilidh

Lee Lister

Craig

Matthew McCarron

Lee

Jordon Walker

Sweeney

Robert Millon

Mac

Dara Bailey

Chef De Cuisine

Ariel Iglesias

Sous Chef

Frank Verdejo

Commis Chef

Andres Emedan

Waiter

Chef De Partie

Ernest Pillati

Thomas Deshays

Head Waiter

Audrey Jenkinson

Fraser's Mother

Petros Pillati

Waiter

Claudia Sersanti

Wealthy Diner

Harlan Patterson

Husband

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