The story follows Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American economics professor in New York, who travels with her boyfriend Nick Young to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. Rachel expects a modest family visit—until she discovers that Nick is the heir to one of the wealthiest families in Asia.
Suddenly thrown into a world of unimaginable wealth, lavish parties, and old-money traditions, Rachel struggles to find her place. She faces disapproval from Nick’s formidable mother, Eleanor Young, who believes Rachel isn’t good enough for her son.
After their whirlwind romance and dramatic engagement in Singapore, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) are preparing for their future together. But love is only the beginning—marriage into Asia’s most powerful family comes with new pressures.
