The kitchen of a large New York restaurant is like a microcosm where the paths of a group of dreamers from different parts of the world cross. Their aspirations and desires are painfully confronted with the reality of a tyrannically managed restaurant, which is very popular with tourists and undocumented immigrants. Working here is very difficult, and the food is far from perfect. There is no room for culinary art in such conditions, which is why “La Cocina” is a film that exposes the brutal reality of gastronomy.

Young but experienced waitress Julia and talented chef Pedro have to hide their relationship. Young Estela is just entering this world. Max, who has been working here for years, wants to prove his talent at all costs. Nonzo dreams of bringing his family to New York. Everyone is looked down upon by the owner, Rashid, for whom the only thing that matters is a smoothly running business. When the shift leader discovers a theft one morning, everyone becomes suspicious. Boiling with emotion and shot with extraordinary brilliance, this story is about love, friendship, rivalry, betrayal, theft and big dreams. These ingredients, measured in perfect proportions, make for a delicious cinematic dish.