The Recipe (film)

The Recipe is a 2010 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Lee Seo-goon. The film stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Yo-won, and Lee Jong-hyuk. It follows a documentary producer searching for the creator of a legendary doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean stew) that is said to bring happiness to those who taste it. The producer's journey leads him to uncover a tragic love story connected to the special ingredient and the reclusive woman who made the stew. The film blends elements of mystery, romance, and culinary tradition.