The cook

Maravan (Hamza Jeetooa), a Tamil asylum seeker, works as a helper in a Zurich star-rated restaurant, far below his level. For Maravan is a gifted, passionate cook. His grandmother introduced him to the culinary arts, not least the secrets of aphrodisiac cuisine. When he gets fired, his colleague Andrea (Jessica Schwarz) encourages him to make a special deal: a joint catering service for romantic menus. Initially, they cook for couples referred by a sex therapist. However, the success of "Love Food" spreads, and a much wealthier clientele expresses interest: men from politics and business. Maravan worries that the business could become "indecent." And it does. But he urgently needs the money to support his family….