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André and His Olive Tree
André and His Olive Tree

André and His Olive Tree

The untold story of Taiwanese Chef, Chef André Chiang and his ultimate journey to perfection.

Genres

Documentary

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Chef André Chiang is returning his Michelin stars, and has publicly declared that he is returning to his roots after 30 years. What would make him do so? How does the perfectionist define success? What haunts him at night? Following Chef André weeks before he officially closes his restaurant, we chart his emotional journey, and dive into nostalgic elements of his life. From how he first fell in love with cooking as a result of his mother’s influence, to the challenges that he faced when he first learnt cooking in France, we tell the story of a passionate and determined individual, now ready for the next season of his life.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$350544

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

3.5/10

Release Date

21 August 2020

Country

Singapore

Cast

André Chiang

André Chiang

himself

Sudarampai 'Pam' Chiang

Sudarampai 'Pam' Chiang

herself

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