
The Wedding Banquet
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Directed by Ang Lee, this 1993 film explores the complexities of cultural expectations and personal identity through the story of a gay Taiwanese man living in New York. To appease his traditional parents, he agrees to a marriage of convenience with a Chinese immigrant in need of a green card. The film skillfully balances humor and drama as it delves into themes of family, love, and acceptance. It was well-received and won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 46min
Views:2099
Release:1993
Release Date:1993-03-01
Director:Ang Lee
Actors:Dion Birney, Gua Ah-leh, John Nathan, Lung Sihung, Mason Lee, May Chin, Michael Gaston, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Neal Huff, Sihung Lung, Winston Chao
Country:Taiwan, United States of America
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 13 wins & 11 nominations total
Budget:$1,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$6,933,459
TMDB:7.2
Rotten Tomatoes:92%
FilmAffinity:7.1
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