Film Lens
The documentary follows chef Kristen Kish as she travels to the remote Hacienda Mamacillo restaurant in the Panamanian cloud forest. The owner, Rolando, shares his journey from being an airline pilot in Panama City to running a farm-based restaurant in the highlands of Boquete. The film captures the beauty of the landscape and the unique challenges faced by chefs in such a remote location, emphasizing the importance of fresh, local ingredients.
Through Kish's experiences, including hiking to gather ingredients and learning from Rolando and his wife Gabriella, the film illustrates how they have turned their location's challenges into advantages. It shows their philosophy of embracing simplicity in cooking and the human element that keeps guests returning to their restaurant.
Why Watch
- •Meet Rolando, a former pilot turned restaurant owner.
- •See Kristen Kish hike for ingredients in the cloud forest.
- •Find out how a remote location shapes culinary creativity.
Did You Know
•Rolando was an airline pilot before starting his restaurant in the cloud forest.
•The restaurant is located on the slopes of the highest mountain in Panama.
•Kristen Kish learned to drive a stick shift during her trip to the restaurant.
•Rolando and Gabriella live off their remote farm and focus on fresh ingredients.
Perfect For
Food enthusiastsNature loversAdventure seekers