鰥夫老朱身為國宴主廚，家中卻也有本難念的經。他與三個待嫁女兒關係疏離，僅靠每週家庭晚餐維繫。大女兒家珍投入基督教但仍感孤寂，二女兒家倩事業有成卻陷入感情糾葛，小女兒家寧的初戀更讓家人措手不及。鄰居錦榮與梁伯母的來訪，促成了一場真正的餐桌團聚。李安「父親三部曲」最終章，細膩呈現 90 年代家庭與世代間的衝突。

Semi-retired Master Chef CHU applies his culinary expertise while navigating the emotional lives of his three unmarried daughters. Jia-jen, a chemistry teacher, Jia-chien, an airline executive, and Jia-ning, a university student, gather for a lavish Sunday dinner, a cherished family tradition. This weekly meal provides a window into their lives and sparks each daughter's journey as they confront new romantic challenges, highlighting the complexities of their evolving relationships.