A working class woman (Penelope Cruz) and a rich, young man fall in love. The only thing standing between them and marital bliss is a disapproving mother, willing to bite off more than she can chew, with a big plan and an even bigger hunk of meat. Dubbed a “fun and farcical ride” (The Austin Chronicle), Javier Bardem and Stefania Sandrelli co-star as Bigas Luna brings passions to a boil in this surreal, erotic comedy with food, sex, and love as the ingredients of a truly delectable dish.