The Wedding Banquet is a Taiwanese-American comedy-drama film directed by Ang Lee. The film follows the story of a gay Taiwanese immigrant living in New York City who agrees to a marriage of convenience with a Chinese artist in order to please his parents and secure a green card. The film explores themes of cultural identity, family expectations, and the complexities of love and relationships. The Wedding Banquet received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.