Like Water for Chocolate
Summary: When tradition prevents her from marrying the man she loves, a young woman discovers she has a unique talent for cooking.
Runtime: 1 h 45 min
MPAA: R
Movie budget: $ 2,000,000
Domestic: $ 21,665,468
International: $ 78,733
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