With subtlety and grace, Mehdi Avazv directed the Danish-English multilingual romantic comedy-drama ‘Toscana.’ Theo Dahl is well-known in Danish culinary circles for his meals that resemble bonsai gardens. However, his restaurant has suffered a financial setback. Following a disastrous deal with an investor, Theo travels to his father’s burial. While he intends to sell the estate he inherited from his father in order to get the funds, a meeting with Sophia forces him to revisit memories. The film conjures an undiluted feel-good aura, set against a rich backdrop with famous actors and conditioned by a dramatic score. However, you may be wondering what happens in the final seconds. In such case, we’ve got you covered. SPOILERS FOLLOW.

Plot Synopsis for Toscana

Pino Conti writes to his son, Theo, after Geo’s death, begging him to return to Tuscany. Pino, the estate executor, must inform Theo that he has inherited a large estate as well as the Castello Ristonchi. Meanwhile, Michelin-starred chef Theo Dahl, who is facing financial difficulties, prepares “Dove In Nest,” a dish that appears to be a work of art. The dish is being prepared for possible investor Jonas Zeuten by a talented team of chefs. Jonas invites Lila with him to the kitchen to visit the chefs before the dinner. However, as they barge into the kitchen in the midst of work, an enraged Theo erupts, and Jonas flees.

Shortly after, Theo departs to handle the business of Castello Ristonchi, while his accountant Merle believes it is a perfect opportunity for Theo to divert his attention from his problems. In the meantime, she reminds him of his financial predicament. Theo meets waitress Sophia under adverse conditions at the estate. Theo requests a water bottle, and Sophia offers him one while pouring water into an ice-filled glass. Sophia becomes irritated and leaves when Theo hesitates to drink from it (since the ice may be tainted). Vincent visits Theo to apologize. The credit card then reveals Theo’s identify to Sophia. Following his meeting with Pino, Theo returns to his father’s house, cleans the kitchen, and prepares a sandwich for himself.

Later, Sophia takes Theo on a trip down memory lane, where he comes across a statue of his father. While Theo believes the etching, ‘As Extraordinary as Everyone Else,’ is disingenuous, Sophia assures him that the sculpture will deteriorate with time. When Theo returns to the kitchen, he finds Vincent and Sophia preparing food for a wedding. On a trip with Vincent, Theo understands that the marriage is between Sophia and Pino Conti. Following that, Theo uncovers a photo in Sophia’s place and realizes she is the same girl he had a childhood crush on. After receiving a generous offer for the estate, Theo decides to put on a gourmet show for Sophia’s wedding in order to demonstrate the estate’s value to his buyer. When he catches the lovebug, it adds to the tension.

Toscana’s End: Will Theo Sell The Estate?

Finally, Theo chooses not to sell the estate. Theo is adamant about selling the estate at the start of the film, especially after reviewing the financial documents. The Ristonchi Castle, in particular, appears to be in poor condition and in need of repair. Also, Theo knows through Vincent that Sophia spent a significant amount of money refurbishing areas of the house. At a party, Theo meets business billionaire Lucca, whom Pino introduces them to. Lucca makes Theo an offer of four hundred thousand euros, which appears to be too cheap for such a large land. Theo raises the bar to $900,000, promising Lucca that he will demonstrate the estate’s potential.

Lucca intends to convert the estate into a hotel and restaurant. And, in order to highlight the splendor of the setting in front of Lucca, Theo chooses to cook for Sophia’s wedding. The plot takes a sharp turn when Theo kisses Sophia the night before the wedding. The next morning, Sophia confronts Theo, questioning if he is cooking for Sophia’s wedding or showing Lucca the potential of the location. The latter reason becomes apparent to Theo, who is attempting to sell the property. Sophia is forced to postpone the wedding as a result of the revelation.

As a result, Theo and Lucca complete the transaction. Back in Denmark, Theo and Merle examine the layout for their next business venture. But when Theo appears to be on the edge of tears, Merle lets him go. When Theo returns to Pino’s residence, a brawl breaks out. Following that, he speaks with Lucca, introducing him to the prior investor, Jonas. As Jonas agrees to give him some credit, Theo strives to resuscitate rather than give away his family tradition. Theo and his crew of cooks serve food to customers in the open-air restaurant of Castello Ristonchi in the finale. With the discovery, we learn that Theo eventually decides not to sell the castle.

Will Theo and Sophia get together?

Although their first encounters are more tense than amorous, Theo and Sophia establish a passionate romantic couple. Theo’s insistence on drinking water from a bottle causes some confusion in the restaurant where he meets Sophia. Sophia also does not want him to eat the cuisine they are preparing for the “event,” which is similar to Sophia’s wedding. However, we quickly understand that Theo and Sophia are a good match because they are both quiet, secretive, and have complementary characteristics. Theo realizes how much his father loved and respected him as a result of Sophia’s involvement in the story. Sophia, too, has opposing points of view, and Theo recognizes that Sophia’s perspectives on events have weight.

Theo discovers a photograph of two youngsters holding hands in Sophia’s chamber, which reminds him of a distant past. In a flashback, we see tiny Theo shaking after being kissed on the cheek by little Sophia, and we get the impression that Sophia is Theo’s childhood crush. The revelation gives Theo the confidence to kiss Sophia outside her house the night before the wedding. Theo apologizes after the kiss, but Sophia appears to share Theo’s feelings as she moves in for another kiss. Theo, on the other hand, avoids human interaction while Sophia and Pino are married the next morning. When Pino requests that Theo remove his chef’s apron in order to join them for a few drinks, Theo and Sophia get nervous.

As a result, we understand that Sophia and Theo do not end up together, but there is still a twist in the story. Theo seeks to meet Sophia for the final time at Pino’s residence, only to discover that she has left Pino. The groom is aware of Theo and Sophia’s affair, and his hatred leads to a brawl. But there is a silver lining as Sophia approaches the Castello Ristonchi entrance. She has decided to attend university and is seeking for a place to stay in the house. Theo promises he can get Sophia a room, but he avoids kissing her while gazing at the customers. However, we do not believe it will jeopardize their growing romance, and it appears that Theo and Sophia will end up together.

What Is Included with the Statue?

A statue of Theo’s father, Geo Dahl, stands near the entrance of the Ristonchi Castle. ‘As extraordinary as everyone else,’ the inscription reads. Theo despises the statue because he believes it represents his father’s megalomania. It is hypocritical, in his opinion, for someone who claims to be the same as everyone else to erect a statue of himself. Theo, on the other hand, is unaware that the engraving reveals more about the audience than the person depicted in the sculpture. The figure suggests that if everyone reaches their full potential, they are all outstanding.

Theo destroys the statue on her wedding day after the event with Sophia. He discovers an eggshell-filled compartment within the artwork. You might be wondering where the eggshell came from. Some of you may recall that Theo’s favorite memory of Geo is them making eggs together. According to Theo, his father taught him how to prepare eggs three ways: poached, boiled, and scrambled. Although it took Theo a year to perfect the egg cooking technique, they have been flawless ever since. When a result, the eggshells could represent familial tradition and memories that people shed as they adopt hectic, modern lifestyles. Following the revelation, Theo makes apologies with his father’s statue by staring at the sunset alongside him.