囍宴 The Wedding Banquet (2K数字修复版 Digital Restoration)

The Wedding Banquet

1993 | 107 min. | Ang LEE

June 23, 2025

Presented by AMOMENT BOOKS

This is Ang Lee's second film, offering a unique exploration of same-sex relationships through the lens of Confucian cultural values, gaining significant recognition on the global stage.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Simon and Wei-tung, a gay couple living in Manhattan, face pressure from Wei-tung's parents. To avoid suspicion, Simon suggests a marriage of convenience between Wei-tung and Wei-wei, an immigrant seeking a green card. When Wei-tung's parents arrive in the US for the wedding, they insist on an elaborate banquet, leading to unexpected complications. The film offers a unique exploration of same-sex relationships through the lens of Confucian cultural values, gaining significant recognition on the global stage.

  • Director: Ang LEE
  • Principal Cast: Winston Chao, May Chin, Gua Ah-leh, Lung Sihung, Mitchell Lichtenstein
  • Year: 1993
  • Running Time: 107 min.
  • Language: Chinese, with Chinese and English subtitle
  • Has Subtitles: Yes

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