Set to release on July 7, it’s written by Awkwafina is Nora From Queens writer Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and co-creator Teresa Hsiao, with a story by Lim. The film is produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Josh Fagen.

The film tells the story of two Asian-American women and best friends, Audrey and Lolo. Adopted and raised by white parents in the US, Audrey sets off on a quest to find her birth mother in China, with Lolo and two other friends along for support. Expect cameos from Asian actors like Ronny Chieng and Lori Tan Chinn.

A cross between The Hangover, Bridesmaids and Crazy Rich Asians, Joy Ride is as unique as it is touching and poignant – sure to be one of the most talked-about films of the year. It currently holds an impressive 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

So what else do we know about this highly anticipated movie … and the all-Asian cast behind it?

Ashley Park

The 31-year-old takes the lead in Joy Ride portraying Audrey, a Chinese-American woman who embarks on a journey to China in search of her biological mother and a deeper connection to her cultural heritage.

Stephanie Hsu

Sherry Cola

The 33-year-old is also an accomplished comedian, known for her fresh perspective on Asian-American identity and her ability to tackle tough subjects with wit and humour.

Cola stars opposite Park, playing Audrey’s best friend, Lolo.

Sabrina Wu

Before making a name for themselves on the big screen, Wu honed their craft as a stand-up comedian while studying at Harvard. Since then, they have made a successful transition to screenwriting, working on shows such as the Disney+ series Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.