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201390 min0documentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Food Culture Family Dynamics

Cesar's Grill

201390 min0documentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A vegetarian filmmaker returns to Ecuador to help his father revive a struggling family restaurant that specializes in meat dishes.

Food Culture Family Dynamics

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A vegetarian filmmaker returns to Ecuador to help his father revive a struggling family restaurant that specializes in meat dishes.

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Dario Aguirre

Dario Aguirredirector

Dario Aguirre

Dario Aguirrewriter

Julia Drache

Julia Drachewriter

Dario Aguirre

Dario Aguirrecast

Santiago Oviedocast

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Dario Aguirre returns to Ecuador to help his father at Cesar's Grill, a family restaurant struggling financially. As a vegetarian, Aguirre faces challenges in a meat-focused kitchen. He discusses menu items, operational hours, and management strategies using Excel spreadsheets. The film captures the tensions and bonds within the family as they work together to revitalize the business.

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