Overview

• The Wedding Banquet, directed by Andrew Ahn, opens in US theaters on April 18, reimagining Ang Lee’s 1993 film with a modern narrative and cultural shift to Korean traditions.
• The story follows two queer couples—a gay male couple and a lesbian couple—who enter a sham marriage to secure a green card and fund IVF, highlighting the complexities of queer family-building.
• Lily Gladstone makes her romantic comedy debut as Lee, while Bowen Yang plays Chris, a commitment-phobic nature guide, in a cast praised for its performances and chemistry.
• The film incorporates intergenerational dynamics, with Youn Yuh-jung portraying a formidable grandmother who disrupts the couples' plans but evolves into an unexpected ally.
• Critics commend the film's heartfelt exploration of LGBTQ+ marriage and parenthood, though some reviews note a more subdued comedic tone compared to the original.