Bringing together an impressive ensemble cast led by Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki, WICKER offers a rather different kind of love story—one that challenges society's traditional expectations of romance, marriage, and relationships.
Exclusively screening at SM Cinema beginning November 4, 2026, the film promises a cinematic experience that combines comedy, fantasy, romance, and social satire in one wonderfully unusual package.
Set in a seaside village, WICKER follows the story of a Fisherwoman who is constantly ridiculed by her neighbors because she is single and considered an outcast in their conservative community.
Fed up with the judgment and narrow-minded attitudes of the people around her, she decides to do something completely unexpected. She commissions the local Basketmaker to create a husband for her—one made entirely of wicker!
But what initially seems like an impossible and rather ridiculous idea turns into an extraordinary romance when her newly created husband proves to be more than she ever imagined.
With his soulful personality and unexpected qualities, the Wicker Husband captures the Fisherwoman's heart. However, their unconventional relationship soon sparks jealousy, fascination, outrage, and chaos throughout the village.
What happens when a husband who isn't even human becomes the center of everyone's attention? That's where the fun, drama, and madness begin!
One of the film's biggest attractions is its powerhouse ensemble.
Olivia Colman takes the lead as the Fisherwoman, bringing her remarkable acting talent to a character whose unconventional search for love challenges the expectations of her community.
Alexander Skarsgård plays the extraordinary Wicker Husband, a character that certainly makes this romantic comedy stand out from the usual Hollywood love stories.
Meanwhile, Peter Dinklage portrays the Basketmaker responsible for creating the unusual husband, while Elizabeth Debicki joins the ensemble as the Tailor's Wife.
The combination of these talented actors gives the film an interesting dynamic, particularly as the story unfolds into a series of unexpected romantic complications and social conflicts.
WICKER is definitely not your ordinary romantic comedy!
What makes this film particularly interesting is its ability to balance three very different emotions: funny, disturbing, and heartwarming.
Its unusual premise and absurd situations provide plenty of opportunities for comedy. At the same time, its darker undertones and unconventional relationship dynamics create moments that can make audiences feel uncomfortable and question what they are actually watching.
But beneath all the weirdness is a surprisingly touching story about loneliness, acceptance, and the desire to be loved.
The film also delivers an interesting commentary on society's tendency to judge people based on their appearance, relationship status, and conformity to traditional expectations.
Interestingly, the story makes audiences reflect on an important question: Does a relationship have to look normal to be considered genuine?
And perhaps that's what makes WICKER more than just another romantic fantasy. It uses an extraordinary love story to expose some very ordinary human insecurities.
For moviegoers who enjoy unconventional storytelling, WICKER offers something refreshingly different.
Its combination of romantic comedy, fantasy, quirky humor, and social commentary creates an entertaining experience that doesn't simply follow the familiar formula of mainstream romantic films.
Personally, I found the movie funny, disturbing, and heartwarming—all three! It is one of those unusual cinematic experiences that can make you laugh at one moment, feel uncomfortable the next, and eventually appreciate the sweetness of its underlying message.
Of course, its eccentric storytelling and mature themes may not appeal to everyone. But for audiences willing to embrace its wonderfully bizarre concept, WICKER offers an interesting and memorable big-screen experience.
After all, how often do we get to watch a love story involving a woman and a husband made entirely of woven branches?
WICKER is written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. The film is based on the short story "The Wicker Husband" by Ursula Wills-Jones.
So, are you ready for a love story that is anything but ordinary?
Discover the unusual romance, unexpected humor, and fascinating world of WICKER, now showing exclusively at SM Cinema in the Philippines!
- Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Comedy
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Classification: R-13
- Directors: Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson
- Starring: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki
- Philippine Release Date: November 4, 2026
- Where to Watch: Exclusively at SM Cinema
Sometimes, love comes in the most unexpected form. And in WICKER, it comes woven together! (TV Series Craze)
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