'My Fair Wedding' film documents Korea's first same-sex wedding

[aki-san.livejournal.com]

Only a few nuptials are ever legitimately worthy of large public spectacle. Prince William and Kate Middleton, please make room for Gwang-Soo and Dave. Film director Gwang-Soo and producer Dave have been romantically involved for about nine years and have 19 years between them in age. In an intimate and candid documentary shot by Jang Hee-sun, we follow Gwang-Soo and Dave as they plan their landmark wedding, the first same-sex marriage performed in South Korea. However, with tradition and conservatism broken, gay marriage opponents make their displeasure heard loud and clear before and during the grooms’ special day.

A light-hearted love story with strong undertones about marriage equality, MY FAIR WEDDING offers a first-hand account on overcoming adversity and how a milestone event goes beyond just one couple. Sometimes humorous and always engaging, this film is an eye-opener on societal inequity and cultural taboo as well as a jubilant celebration of love, coming out, and living freely and fiercely.



Trailer with Eng Sub:

Korean Film Biz Zone (2), Center for Asian American Media

The film premiered at CAAMFest 2015 in San Francisco and is scheduled for a June 4th Korean release.

Comments

[jrt131n.livejournal.com]

Aw this looks sweet and interesting. Though those color bow ties are killing me, I hate bow ties, so much.

I hope that people who decide to go see this in Korea go with an open mind and learn something.

[tempestdance.livejournal.com]

their age gap always makes me feel a bit iffy but they're very public about their relationship and put in so much effort for gay rights in korea that i can only support them

i just wish he'd make better queer movies

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

the photos are getting to me man....they look so adorable and cute and happy and fresh....
I want them to be happy beyond anything in this universe!
(is it weird to say that?)

[myrrhcat.livejournal.com]

i'm sad, i want to watch the vid but the picture is completely failing to keep up w the audio.

age difference is definitely uncomfortable. buttttttttttt good for them, sincerely.

i have one of those 'sorry girls i'm gay' shirts too, being a lesbian myself

[huanyia.livejournal.com]

They look so good together, I would've never guessed the age difference. I'm also glad they're making a move on LGBT rights in Korea :)

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

Good for them. Like some people the age gap makes me kinda 'eeeehhhhhh' but they love each other so more power to 'em.

[theladysilver.livejournal.com]

They look so happy! This is such a huge step towards marraige equality and acceptance of towrads the LGBT community. Opposition and criticisms are to be expected, given how traditional and  conservative South Korea is. But, regardless of that, this is a positive thing. Extremely positive!

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

"Gwang-Soo and producer Dave have been romantically involved for about nine years and have 19 years between them in age"

Bye...

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

Anyone knows of any Eng subbed LGBT doccies out there?

[aodhankingkiler.livejournal.com]

Wow, we just learned about these guys (briefly) in my East Asian Sexualities class last week haha. I'm glad they're getting married (or are already married, i guess) and wish them the best of luck!

[lovealwaysliana.livejournal.com]

If comes out on netflix I'm all over it

[audiograms.livejournal.com]

i will definitely watch this