
The Mistress of Spices
One spice for passion. And one woman who knows its name.
Directed by Paul Mayeda Berges
Produced by Isle of Man Film, Kintop Pictures
A lyrical, spiritually-infused romance about a magical woman caught between her mystical duty and forbidden love, told with warmth and melancholic yearning.
Tilo is an Indian shopkeeper in America with an ability to see the future and a magical connection to powerful spices, which she uses to help her customers satisfy their various needs and desires. One day she falls in love with an American man. But the spices forbid it.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Mistress of Spices sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Mistress of Spices violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Mistress of Spices easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does The Mistress of Spices end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is The Mistress of Spices scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Mistress of Spices
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Mistress of Spices
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Mistress of Spices, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Mistress of Spices, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Mistress of Spices, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































