Eat Drink Man Woman Budget
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Synopsis
Eat Drink Man Woman is a classic tale of simmering frustrations and relationship woes as semi-retired Master Chef Chu shares his culinary skills and tends to his three unmarried daughters' respective emotional journeys. Jia-Jen is a chemistry teacher, Jia-Chien an airline executive and Jia-Ning works at a fast-food establishment. Together they help prepare and eat a sumptuously elaborate dinner each Sunday, a family tradition which allows for considerable insight into their lives and fuels the fire for each daughter to deal with the turmoil of new romantic challenges.
What is known about the production of Eat Drink Man Woman?
"Eat Drink Man Woman," a comedy released in 1994, was directed by Ang Lee and stars Lung Sihung, Yang Kuei-mei. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Good Machine, Ang Lee Productions, Central Motion Picture Corporation produced the film, making it a notable entry in the comedy landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy production like this include:
- Production: Eat Drink Man Woman was filmed on-location in director Ang Lee's hometown Taipei. As of 2022, it is Lee's only film to be shot entirely in Taiwan.
- Music & Score: The musical score was composed by French musician Thierry Schollhammer, credited under the mononym "Mader", and arranged by Sarah Plant. The soundtrack was released by Varèse Sarabande.
What were the major cost factors in Eat Drink Man Woman?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Eat Drink Man Woman."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
Eat Drink Man Woman Box Office Performance
"Eat Drink Man Woman" earned $7,294,403 domestically and $24,194,403 worldwide at the box office.
Eat Drink Man Woman Production History
The musical score was composed by French musician Thierry Schollhammer, credited under the mononym "Mader", and arranged by Sarah Plant. The soundtrack was released by Varèse Sarabande.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 15 nominations total
Critical Reception
In her review in The New York Times, Janet Maslin praised Ang Lee as "a warmly engaging storyteller". She wrote, "Wonderfully seductive, and nicely knowing about all of its characters' appetites, Eat Drink Man Woman makes for an uncomplicatedly pleasant experience".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) earn at the box office?
Eat Drink Man Woman grossed $7,294,403 domestic, $16,900,000 international, totaling $24,194,403 worldwide.
Was Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Eat Drink Man Woman?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Eat Drink Man Woman's budget compare to similar comedy films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 15 nominations total.
Who directed Eat Drink Man Woman and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ang Lee, written by Ang Lee, James Schamus, Wang Huiling, shot by Jong Lin, with music by Mader, edited by Tim Squyres.
Where was Eat Drink Man Woman filmed?
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