Be Inspired by a 100 Foot Journey

I had heard about The 100 Foot Journey months ago through my friends at Disney and was looking forward to the culinary feast I was told this movie would be. But I wasn't told about the beautiful Bollywood music, heartfelt storyline and stunning cinematography the movie would have.  Above all, no one told me about the touching and inspirational story line.
Going In
The premise of the movie is largely based on the most primal of feelings: fear.
Fear of the new, the unknown, the unfamiliar, is the major driving force behind much of the conflict within the film.
Whereas the joyful and even funny scenes, were largely created when one of the many characters went outside of his or her comfort zone.
Both are quite relatable, at least to me. Being that at this point of my life, I seem to always be looking for signs that things will be OK and work themselves out.
Seeing these signs interwoven in a story line makes life so much easier to digest.
Film Plot
Hassan Kadam is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa, move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress, Madame Mallory, the Kadam family realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew. 
Outraged by the new arrivals, Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments -- until, that is, Hassan's passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory and even she can't deny this young chef could have what it takes to garner even more acclaim for her beloved restaurant. This, along with his new-found friendship with her beautiful sous chef Marguerite, starts to weave a magic between the two cultures and, despite their different tastes, they discover an unlikely recipe for success that surprises them all.
Final Thoughts
As I shared earlier, I had a completely different expectation of the film going in, but after seeing it, I thought it to be better for the soul then it was for my foodie palate.

And that, my friends, is saying a lot.