Lucien is a mushroom freak. He has to be, because the difference between a morello and a green knolamaniet is the difference between a delicious meal and death. Regina enjoys their life, but is also a realist. In season they sell well, but the restaurants don't pay enough. They simply don't appreciate the unique specimens that the couple brings them: mushrooms could just as well be bought from a wholesaler, right?

 

When Regina is offered a job as a chef in a good restaurant, she makes the responsible decision. But to Lucien her decision feels like betrayal. He does not want his life to be determined by their financial situation. The conflict that arises teaches them both a valuable lesson.

 

Now, Forager is about 'adult love' and a changing relationship. It is also about the budding slow food movement, the love of food and cooking, and above all the lure of mushrooms. Shot with the beauty of a BBC documentary.