mise en place (2025) focuses on the women in filmmaker Vivian Wagner's family - her mother and two elder sisters - as they cook their favorite family recipes, culminating in the grand Christmas Eve meal. Through these chapters, a heartwarming story is told about their relationships, their food traditions, and feminine joy. This personal documentary brings the beauty of feminine bonds and the essence of American home cooking to the screen.
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