Set in France in 1889, Eugenie (Juliette Binoche), an esteemed cook, has been working for over the last 20 years for Dodin (Benoit Magimel), a fine gourmet. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her. Nominated for the Palme d'Or and winner of the Best Director at Cannes.