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Short Order

"Life is a buffet"

SHORT ORDER tells a story so vibrantly sumptuous each still could be served as its own meal. Amidst the quaint Parisian street night, Fifi Koko runs a petty short order diner. Although her name is famous in chef circles she has placed her uncanny culinary skills on the back burner as she falls prey to an existential quagmire that fears her talent shall not overcome the expectations her reputation has sown. The late hours play out as Fifi must face her talent and unrequited love for a friend, while a collective stream of colorful creatures of the night make through Fifi's consciousness to feed her with temptation, insight, and humor on the path of her life-defining decision.

Top Cast

  • Emma de Caunes

    Emma de Caunes

    Fifi Koko

  • Rade Šerbedžija

    Rade Šerbedžija

    Paulo Federico

  • Cosma Shiva Hagen

    Cosma Shiva Hagen

    Catherine

  • Jack Dee

    Jack Dee

    Harry Melville

  • Paul Kaye

    Paul Kaye

    Burt Stone

  • Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Marianne

  • John Hurt

    John Hurt

    Felix

  • Shashi Rami

    Shashi Rami

    Pedro

  • Tatiana Ouliankina

    Tatiana Ouliankina

    Stephanie

Overview

SHORT ORDER tells a story so vibrantly sumptuous each still could be served as its own meal. Amidst the quaint Parisian street night, Fifi Koko runs a petty short order diner. Although her name is famous in chef circles she has placed her uncanny culinary skills on the back burner as she falls prey to an existential quagmire that fears her talent shall not overcome the expectations her reputation has sown. The late hours play out as Fifi must face her talent and unrequited love for a friend, while a collective stream of colorful creatures of the night make through Fifi's consciousness to feed her with temptation, insight, and humor on the path of her life-defining decision.

Rating

5.1 / 10
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