Not Simply a Wedding Banquet (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1997, Not Simply a Wedding Banquet is a documentary film directed by Ming-Hsiu Chen, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The first public gay wedding in Taiwan has stirred up considerable controversy, including a local campaign to ban this film. It tells the story of Yosheng and Gary, the first gay couple to have a public wedding in Taiwan. Their wedding was held in conventional Taiwanese fashion: a wedding banquet with friends and family and even the mayor of Taipei as the promised wedding moderator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Not Simply a Wedding Banquet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not Simply a Wedding Banquet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not Simply a Wedding Banquet tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not Simply a Wedding Banquet (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Not Simply a Wedding Banquet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Not Simply a Wedding Banquet worth watching?
- Not Simply a Wedding Banquet holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Not Simply a Wedding Banquet released?
- Not Simply a Wedding Banquet was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.