The Wedding Guest

The Wedding Guest

Year: 2019

Runtime: 97 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Thriller

A sophisticated traveler named Jay undertakes a dangerous assignment to kidnap a bride-to-be in Pakistan. Armed with intelligence and skill, he navigates the vibrant, chaotic streets of New Delhi. However, as his carefully laid plans begin to fall apart, Jay’s composure cracks, exposing concealed truths and challenging the allegiances of those around him in a thrilling and unpredictable journey.

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1

Jay Arrives in Pakistan

Jay, a young British man, arrives in Lahore, Pakistan, with a stash of passports. Using his fake British identity, he hires a car and begins his journey toward Younganabad.

Lahore
2

Purchasing Supplies

In Faisalabad, Jay purchases two guns along with duct tape, a suitcase, and other supplies necessary for his plan. This preparation is critical for the operation he has set in motion.

Faisalabad
3

Infiltrating the Wedding

Jay sneaks into a wedding house where he claims to be a friend of the bride's brother, Hasan. He silently observes security measures and positions, preparing for his mission.

Younganabad
4

The Kidnapping

Under cover of night, Jay kidnaps the bride, Samira, from her home as everyone sleeps. He kills a guard who intercepts him, making a frantic escape with Samira in the trunk of his car.

Night Younganabad
5

Choice of Freedom

Jay gives Samira an ultimatum: return to her family and marriage or run away with him to join her boyfriend, Deepesh. Samira chooses the latter, not wanting an arranged marriage.

6

Adopting New Identities

Jay creates new identities for himself and Samira. He claims that they are siblings from Karachi on a trip to visit the Golden Temple, as they plan their escape into India.

7

Crossing the Border

Jay and Samira successfully cross the border into India using fake passports. They head to Amritsar, anticipating a rendezvous with Deepesh, who is supposed to meet them there.

Wagah Border
8

Failed Meeting

Upon arriving in Amritsar, Deepesh does not show up at the designated hotel as agreed. This unexpected delay forces Jay to buy multiple phones and SIM cards to contact him.

Amritsar
9

Negotiation with Deepesh

Jay finally meets Deepesh in Delhi, where he demands his payment for the kidnapping. Deepesh, anxious over media coverage, offers Jay a more substantial amount to abandon Samira.

Delhi
10

A Heated Confrontation

During a meeting in Jaipur, tensions explode between Jay and Deepesh. After a violent argument about the diamonds and Samira's fate, Jay ends up beating Deepesh to death.

Jaipur
11

Splitting the Spoils

Jay and Samira, now wary of each other's trustworthiness, agree to split the diamonds they retrieved from Deepesh. They check into a hotel using Deepesh's passport, planning their next move.

Jaipur
12

Plans Change Again

Instead of heading toward Nepal as publicly stated, Jay and Samira secretly plan to move south to Goa. Samira sews the stolen diamonds into her dress, ensuring they are hidden.

Hotel in Jaipur
13

Life in Goa

In Goa, Jay and Samira settle into a beach house, giving in to their emotions and attraction. However, Samira's desire for freedom leads her to leave Jay one morning with most of the money.

Goa
14

New Beginning

Samira, despite initial plans to stay with Jay, decides to leave for her new life. She expresses her gratitude and asks Jay to be there for her if she ever needs anything.

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