Bitter Taste (2024)
A successful Scottish Chef in New York City harbors a dark secret: an eating disorder.
In the wake of Glasgow’s rapid deindustrialization and economic decline in the 90s, a young Fraser falls victim to knife crime and is indelibly marked with a “Glasgow smile”, irrevocably impacting his sense of self and relationship to food.
Director: Ethan Race
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: May 16, 2024
Cast
- Alexis Trolf - Chef Fraser
- Sam Kennedy - Fraser
- Confectioner - Julie Birkett
- Toni Murphy - Eilidh
- Lee Lister - Craig
- Matthew McCarron - Lee
- Jordon Walker - Sweeney
- Robert Millon - Mac
- Dara Bailey - Chef De Cuisine
- Ariel Iglesias - Sous Chef
Screenplay
Editing: Ethan Race
Production: Nominal Content
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears
Keywords
new york city, glasgow, scotland, melancholy, childhood trauma, poverty, knife fight, apple, mental health, nostalgic, eating disorder, culinary arts, class system, toxic masculinity, dark
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bitter Taste about?
- In the wake of Glasgow’s rapid deindustrialization and economic decline in the 90s, a young Fraser falls victim to knife crime and is indelibly marked with a “Glasgow smile”, irrevocably impacting his sense of self and relationship to food.
- Who directed Bitter Taste?
- Bitter Taste was directed by Ethan Race.
- Who stars in Bitter Taste?
- Bitter Taste stars Alexis Trolf, Sam Kennedy, Confectioner, Toni Murphy, Lee Lister, Matthew McCarron.
- How long is Bitter Taste?
- Bitter Taste has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Bitter Taste?
- Bitter Taste is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Bitter Taste?
- Bitter Taste had a budget of $10,000.
- Where was Bitter Taste produced?
- Bitter Taste was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bitter Taste?
- The themes of Bitter Taste include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears.