Overview
- The film, directed by Andrew Ahn, revisits Ang Lee's 1993 classic, updating its story to reflect contemporary LGBTQ+ experiences, including legal and social progress in queer marriage and family structures.
- Set in Seattle, the plot follows two gay couples navigating a fake straight marriage to address immigration and financial challenges, blending comedy and emotional depth.
- Lily Gladstone makes her comedic debut as Lee, showcasing a lighter side after her acclaimed dramatic roles, with co-stars Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, and Han Gi-chan.
- The film highlights intergenerational family dynamics, with nuanced performances from Youn Yuh-jung and Joan Chen as matriarchal figures reconciling past mistakes.
- Scheduled for theatrical release this Friday by Bleecker Street, the movie has been praised for celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities during a politically charged era.