FICCAPELLA
British officer Captain James Gould arrives in Naples in 1944 charged with task of discouraging soldiers from marrying Italian women thought to be of low moral character. In truth, many are starving widows who have turned to rostitution in utter desperation. Straight-laced and rigid, Capt. Gould will not condone these unions.
One day beautiful widow Livia comes to Naples seeking work. A restaurant owner befriends her and sends her to the British/American officers' club where she signs on as a cook. The officers soon learn that Livia knows her way around a kitchen. James is smitten with Livia's fiery personality and mouth-watering dishes. He begins to understand that she is passionate not only about food but life itself. Ultimately, joy infuses every dish and love ranks highter than military orders.
Especially for fans of Chocolat. Delicious!
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