The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, Metacritic 70/100. Scores higher than 87% of the 7,028 2010s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
Years of working in the food industry have made Juana, a working-class Latina, a chef of speed and skill. Searching for financial stability, she stumbles into a high-energy, male-dominated Japanese cuisine kitchen. The new atmosphere re-ignites her passions for food and life and makes her hungry to get mixed up in the flavors of this new world.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic70/100
80 audience votes
Key crew
- Anthony LuceroDirector
- Anthony LuceroWriter
Cast
- Diana Elizabeth TorresJuana
- Jesus FuentesVictor
- Yutaka TakeuchiAki
- Alejandro ArzciatReporter
- Dixon PhillipsMr. Wagner
- Melissa LocsinStudio Coordinator
- Lane NishikawaJimmy Nishida
- James J. Der Jr.Kyung
Stills
Themes
underdogsingle parentculture clashcompetitionrestaurantsushisingle mothermexican americancooking competitionclash of cultureslatinafood competition