Crazy Rich Asians movie adaptation proves a big hit worldwide

The new movie Crazy Rich Asians was adapted from the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and released on the 15th of August 2018. Kwan intended to show modern Asian culture, and based aspects of the book on his own life in Singapore growing up.

The story follows a group of young Asian people (the book tells the story through each of their perspectives) and is centred around the wedding between Singapore’s most eligible bachelor, Colin Khoo, and a fashion icon, Araminta Lee. The author was inspired by family members, particularly his paternal grandparents who showed Kwan how to live a life of quiet confidence and elegance. Despite some cynicism from his editor about the lavish displays of wealth in the book, Kwan defended his descriptions, noting:  “truth is stranger than fiction when it comes to details”.

The adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is a sumptuous feast for the eyes as well as a classic tale of boy-meets-girl-his-mother-does-not-approve-of, all wrapped up in a bow of traditions and rituals of families in Singapore. Directed by Jon M. Chu under Warner Bros. Pictures- check out the trailer below.

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