The Chef's Letter

Name: The Chef's Letter
Director: Sybil H. Mair
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-04-01
Rating: 3.0
Cast: Jonathan Firth, Ray Fearon, Layke Anderson, Lauren Steventon

2008 · 14 min · ★ 3.0 · Drama

In the early morning hours, a chef struggles to write the letter that could overturn his ordered life forever.

Directed by Sybil H. Mair · Written by Sybil H. Mair

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