Based on the novel: Como agua para chocolate / by Laura Esquivel.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1992.

In Spanish with English subtitles.

Touchstone Home Entertainment presents a Maramax Films Release. Arau Films International presents a film by Alfonso Arau. Director / Producer: Alfonso Arau. Writing Credits: Laura Esquivel (novel) / (written by).

Directors of photography, Emmanuel Lubezki, Steve Bernstein ; editors, Carlos Bolado, Francisco Chiu ; music, Leo Brower.

Marco Leonardi, Lumi Cavazos, Regina Torné.

In early 20th century Mexico, Tita and Pedro are in love, but cannot marry because of a family tradition. To be near Tita, Pedro marries her sister and Tita, as the family cook, expresses her passion through preparing delectable dishes.

Story of forbidden love that takes place on a ranch in Mexico near the Texas border in 1910, during the Mexican Revolution. Pedro wishes to marry Tita, the youngest of three daughters of a willful widow on a remote ranch, but tradition dictates that the youngest daughter can never marry -- she must cook and care for her mother. To remain near his true love, Pedro marries Tita's oldest sister, and Tita establishes a highly unusual sensual relationship with Pedro through the food she prepares for him.

MPAA Rating: Rated R for sexuality.

DVD; widescreen ( 1.85:1), 2.0 dolby digital surround, region 1, NTSC.

Language: English and Spanish. Subtitles: English.