For those who dream of returning home

The Zapotec Chef

30m

Documentary

After emigrating from his hometown in search of a better life, Chef Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo, defying all possibilities, found success at the highest level of his craft while longing to return home.

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Cast

Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo

Himself

Anselma Mateo Ramírez

Herself

Bonifacio Ruiz Blaz

Himself

Lorenzo Martínez

Himself

The Zapotec Chef

Cast

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