After the Wedding

Isabel Andersen, the co-founder of an orphanage in India, is faced with the challenge of traveling to New York to meet a potential benefactor, Theresa Young. Despite her reluctance to leave her responsibilities and the boy Jai, whom she found on the streets and has grown close to, Isabel ultimately agrees to make the trip after insistence from Theresa.

Isabel arrives in New York for her meeting with millionaire CEO Theresa Young, who is under pressure to solidify her charitable contributions. During this meeting, the conversation about the orphanage takes center stage, as Isabel tries to balance her commitment to the children back home with the allure of potential support from Theresa.

Theresa invites Isabel to attend her daughter Grace's wedding, offering a glimpse into her personal life. Obligation pulls Isabel to attend, even though she fears leaving Jai behind, as the event signifies a merging of two vastly different worlds.

At the wedding, Isabel is astonished to discover that Thomas's husband, Oscar, is her former teenage sweetheart. The realization strikes her as Isabel learns that Grace, who has always been a part of Oscar and Theresa's life, is actually her biological daughter, a truth that she never anticipated.

The morning after the wedding, Isabel confronts Oscar about the events that led to Grace’s adoption. During this confrontation, she learns that Oscar had reclaimed Grace without informing her, shattering Isabel's hopes and forcing her to grapple with their past decisions.

Isabel pushes Oscar and Theresa to reveal Grace's truth to her, knowing that Grace has been led to believe her biological mother passed away. This moment is pivotal, as it essentially alters their family dynamics and shakes the foundation of Grace's identity.

In an unexpected twist, Theresa encourages Isabel to reconnect with her daughter, Grace, and explore their relationship further. Alongside this, Theresa offers an increased donation to Isabel's orphanage, which complicates Isabel's feelings about her New York visit.

Theresa establishes a newly created fund in both Isabel and Grace's names, but the donation comes with the condition that Isabel must relocate to New York permanently. This ultimatum puts Isabel in a challenging position, torn between her love for Jai in India and her newfound family.

Amidst the complexities of family ties, Isabel confronts Theresa about her true motivations. In a heartfelt confession, Theresa reveals her terminal illness and the orchestrated circumstances that led to this fated reunion, unveiling layers of manipulation and care.

After learning about her biological connection to Isabel, Grace wrestles with her own doubts concerning her recent marriage and familial relationships. This emotional turmoil showcases the impact of hidden truths and the challenge of accepting new realities.

Tragedy strikes as Theresa succumbs to her illness, prompting a collective grieving process. Her death acts as a catalyst for Isabel and Oscar to reassess their roles in Grace's life and how they will move forward as a family.

Following Theresa's funeral, the family gathers to scatter her ashes, a moment filled with both sorrow and reflection. This act serves as a significant closure for the family, influencing how each member will navigate their renewed relationships.

Isabel makes a heartfelt return to India, deciding to visit the orphanage and see Jai once more. This poignant moment allows her to reconnect with her roots while contemplating her new life decisions.

The film concludes with a hopeful scene of Jai and his friends playing football at the orphanage. This imagery serves to encapsulate the joy and innocence that remains within the orphanage, contrasting Isabel's complicated journey.