Comedy,Drama,Romance
United States of America
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy film directed by Jon M. Chu and released in 2018. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan and stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh.
The story follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), a young economics professor living in New York, who agrees to travel to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding), to attend his best friend's wedding. Rachel is initially unaware that Nick's family is one of the wealthiest and most prestigious in Asia.
Upon arrival in Singapore, Rachel is thrust into a world of extravagance and luxury as she meets Nick's family and friends, who are all members of Singapore's elite social circle. Rachel struggles to fit in with Nick's family, particularly his mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), who disapproves of Rachel's humble background and lack of social status.
As the wedding festivities commence, Rachel must navigate the complex social dynamics and faces numerous challenges, including sabotage from jealous friends and family members. The film chronicles Rachel's journey as she discovers the truth about Nick's family and ultimately discovers her own worth and identity.
Crazy Rich Asians became a critical and commercial success, grossing over $238 million worldwide and receiving widespread praise for its representation of Asian culture and storytelling. The film also received two Golden Globe nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
