In the vibrant and chaotic world of contemporary Taipei, a whirlwind romance between a young Taiwanese woman, played by May Chin, and her American fiancé, portrayed by Mitchell Lichtenstein, hits a monumental cultural roadblock. Directed by the acclaimed Ang Lee, this sharp-witted comedy explores the hilarious and heartfelt chaos that ensues when the couple’s plans for a simple city hall wedding are utterly derailed by the bride’s traditional family. Her formidable parents, brought to life by Gua Ah-leh and Lung Sihung, insist on an elaborate, proper ceremony, setting off a clash of customs that pulls the exasperated groom’s bemused parents, including Neal Huff, into the fray. As negotiations spiral and family pride collides with modern love, the couple finds themselves navigating a minefield of ancient rituals, bewildered friends, and well-intentioned but meddling relatives. This culture-clash farce, filled with warmth and witty observation, questions whether their relationship can survive the tumultuous journey to the altar when everyone seems determined to put the wedding on hold.