After the Wedding (2019 film)

After the Wedding (2019 film) is an American drama film directed by Bart Freundlich, a remake of the 2006 Danish film of the same name by Susanne Bier. The film stars Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Billy Crudup, and Abby Quinn.

The plot centers around Isabel (Williams), who runs an orphanage in Calcutta, India. She travels to New York City to meet Theresa (Moore), a wealthy businesswoman who is considering a large donation to the orphanage. Upon arriving in New York, Isabel discovers that Theresa is married to her former lover, Oscar (Crudup), and that Theresa's daughter, Grace (Quinn), is about to get married. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, secrets, and the complexities of human relationships as Isabel grapples with her past and the unexpected connections that emerge.

The remake alters the genders of the two main characters from the original film. In the Danish version, the protagonists were both men. This gender swap allows the American version to explore different dynamics and perspectives related to motherhood, ambition, and societal expectations.

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2019, and was released in the United States on August 9, 2019, by Sony Pictures Classics. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of the cast, particularly Moore and Williams, but noting that the film did not always live up to the emotional complexity of the original.