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Andrew Ahn’s The Wedding Banquet Reimagines a Queer Classic for 2025

The modern adaptation, now playing in cinemas, explores queer family-building, immigration challenges, and inclusive cultural traditions with a strong ensemble cast.

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Overview

  • Director Andrew Ahn reinterprets Ang Lee's 1993 film, focusing on contemporary themes of queer family-building and immigration rights.
  • The film stars Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, and Youn Yuh-jung, delivering standout performances across an ensemble cast.
  • The central plot revolves around a sham marriage between Angela and Min, addressing issues of visa security, IVF funding, and chosen family dynamics.
  • Cultural traditions are updated with inclusivity, including a queer-friendly Korean Paebaek ceremony and a drag queen lion dance.
  • The Wedding Banquet is receiving attention for its heartfelt humor, nuanced storytelling, and celebration of queer and Asian representation in cinema.