Discover Movies like The Taste of Things. Set in 1889 France, 'The Taste of Things,' directed by Trần Anh Hùng, is a sumptuous romantic drama that chronicles the deepening relationship between renowned gourmet Dodin Bouffant and his esteemed cook, Eugénie, portrayed by Benoît Magimel and Juliette Binoche, respectively. Their shared passion for culinary arts becomes a metaphor …