伟同(赵文瑄)是事业有成的男同志,与男友赛门(Mitchell Lichtenstein)在美国过着幸福的同居日子,烦恼来自要用各种招数应对远在台北的父(郎雄)母(归亚蕾)的一次次逼婚。伟同被逼以“乖乖仔”形象修书一封声称会在美国结婚,没料父母想亲眼见证。无奈,他只得拉上来自上海的不得志的女艺术家葳葳(金素梅)“假婚”,想逃过一劫。
父母对葳葳相当满意,却对伟同的草率态度不满,为让父母满意尽快返回台北,伟同犹如“拼命三郎”使出了浑身解数。但人算不如天算,不断的波折使得父母的返台日期一次次推迟,令他和赛门的感情亮起“红灯”,而葳葳又意外怀上了他的孩子。似乎,伟同在强大的父母(传统)面前,只能选择去做一个 “表面正常”的男人。
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Neal Huff
Steve
Neal Huff delivers a nuanced and engaging performance as Steve in Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet" (1993), a film that explores themes of cultural identity, family expectations, and sexuality. As the partner of the protagonist, Wai-Tung, in a same-sex relationship, Huff's character is central to the film's narrative tension. Steve's portrayal is a delicate balance of warmth and restraint; he is supportive and understanding of Wai-Tung's traditional Chinese family pressures, yet he also grapples with his own desires for recognition and commitment. Huff brings a genuine sincerity to the role, conveying the complexities of his character's emotions with subtlety—whether it's the joy in the couple's domestic scenes, the discomfort during the titular banquet's charade, or the poignant moments of quiet heartache. His performance is a testament to the film's exploration of the universal search for acceptance and love, making Steve a memorable and relatable character within the tapestry of Ang Lee's heartwarming comedy-drama.