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A Taste of Belonging

A South Korean immigrant in London rediscovers her roots through cooking, using food to bridge the gap between her past, motherhood, and a lost cultural identity.

  • Lola Lee
    Director
  • Lola Lee
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of the Arts London
Director Biography - Lola Lee

Lola Lee(Bochen Li) is a London-based documentary filmmaker from China, devoted to crafting positive, hopeful, and thought-provoking films that explore humanity through the lens of food. With over a decade of experience in non-fiction film, television, and commercials, she has built her expertise around telling stories where food serves as a bridge to connect people, uncover cultural differences, and address pressing issues like gender, identity, and sustainability.

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Director Statement

As a director, I believe that food is more than sustenance—it is a universal language that reveals who we are, where we come from, and how we connect with the world around us. Through my films, I use food as a lens to uncover vibrant, contemporary stories that reflect the unique characteristics of our time, while exploring the deeper, timeless nature of humanity itself.

I am fascinated by the complexity and beauty of human nature. My films are subtle observations of people within their environments, capturing the quiet moments that reveal resilience, kindness, and connection. While I acknowledge the challenges and imperfections of the world, I am committed to highlighting the warmth and goodness that persist beneath the surface. I want my films to be a source of comfort—a gentle reminder that, despite everything, humanity is worth believing in.

Driven by curiosity and a desire to tell stories that inspire hope, I seek out voices that challenge conventions and illuminate the extraordinary in the everyday. My goal is to create films that not only provoke thought but also foster empathy, offering audiences a sense of connection and a renewed belief in the value of our shared human experience. In a world that often feels overwhelming, I hope my work can serve as a current of warmth, reminding people that life, in all its complexity, is still profoundly beautiful.