Thailand to remake Taiwanese drama MARRY MY DEAD BODY

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Arriving in early 2025, THE RED ENVELOPE starring Billkin and PP Krit is poised to be the romantic comedy event of the year. This Thai adaptation of the Taiwanese box office hit MARRY MY DEAD BODY (2022), directed by Cheng Wei-hao, blends humour, the supernatural and LGBTQ+ themes, offering a bold spin on love that breaks all the rules.

The plot draws from a culturally rich, though unconventional, tradition. In the original, a strait-laced policeman, Wu Ming-han, stumbles upon a red envelope, a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture—except this one contains a ghost marriage proposal intended for deceased gay men. Wu unexpectedly becomes the bride of Mao Mao, a deceased man, and what follows is more than comedic fluff. The film cleverly tackles societal prejudices, especially surrounding LGBTQ+ issues, through a supernatural lens.

As Mao Mao's ghost insists that Wu fulfil the marriage, the story unfolds with humour and heart, exploring themes of acceptance and breaking down unjust societal norms. While details on how The Red Envelope will adapt this for Thai culture remain under wraps, the ghost marriage concept, rooted in Chinese tradition, finds a fitting space in Thai customs.

A collaborative effort between Thailand's GDH and Taiwanese cinema, this production boasts industry powerhouses like producer Banjong Pisanthanakun (Pee Mak) and director Chayanop Boonprakob (Friend Zone), sparking significant excitement in the Thai film scene. Their partnership promises a unique blend of humour, romance and the supernatural, customised for Thai audiences.