The Mistress of Spices

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

200592 min6.2 / 10

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.

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.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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