The Wedding Banquet (2025)
The Wedding Banquet is a 2025 romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Ahn. This modern adaptation breathes new life into a heartfelt and humorous story originally conceived by Ang Lee, with a fresh script penned by Andrew Ahn, James Schamus, and Ang Lee himself. The film explores themes of identity, family expectation, and unconventional relationships in contemporary society.
The story follows Chris, a gay man played by Bowen Yang, who strikes an unusual agreement with his lesbian friend Lee, portrayed by Lily Gladstone. The two decide to enter a green-card marriage for Chris, while in return Lee receives support for in vitro fertilization treatments. Complications arise when Min’s grandmother arrives from Korea, hoping to see her grandson marry and continue the family line. What begins as a convenient arrangement quickly turns into a complicated scenario when a traditional Korean wedding banquet is planned to honor the couple.
The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Kelly Marie Tran as Angela Chen, Han Gi-Chan as Min, Joan Chen as May Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung as Ja-Young. Their performances bring warmth and authenticity to a story about balancing tradition with personal truth.
Movie Details
| Title | The Wedding Banquet |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Director | Andrew Ahn |
| Writers | Andrew Ahn, James Schamus, Ang Lee |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
Main Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bowen Yang | Chris |
| Lily Gladstone | Lee |
| Kelly Marie Tran | Angela Chen |
| Han Gi-Chan | Min |
| Joan Chen | May Chen |
| Youn Yuh-jung | Ja-Young |
The Wedding Banquet offers audiences a refreshing blend of humor and heartfelt drama while reflecting on cultural expectations, personal freedom, and the meaning of family in modern times.
