Like Water for Chocolate

"Like Water for Chocolate" is a 1992 Mexican film that tells the story of Tita, a young woman forbidden to marry her true love Pedro by her controlling mother. As Tita expresses her emotions through her cooking, the food she prepares becomes infused with magical qualities that affect those who eat it. The movie explores themes of love, family, and tradition against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Laura Esquivel.