Wedding Games (2023) is a Brazilian Netflix romantic comedy directed by Silvio Guindane. Its original Portuguese title is União Instável (“Unstable Union”) — not “Jogo de Buda” as sometimes assumed. It premiered on Netflix on November 24, 2023.
Quick Facts
| Title (English) | Wedding Games |
| Original Title | União Instável |
| Type | Feature Film (Netflix) |
| Director | Silvio Guindane |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Release Date | November 24, 2023 |
| Starring | Dan Ferreira, Dandara Mariana, Stepan Nercessian |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
When Alex (Dan Ferreira) and Eva (Dandara Mariana) choose to exchange vows at the very spot where they first crossed paths, a series of comic missteps derails their journey to the altar.
Score & Composer
We could not find a specific film-score composer publicly credited for Wedding Games. Like many Brazilian Netflix romantic comedies, the film leans on a soundtrack of existing, commercially released songs by Brazilian artists rather than a composed orchestral score. Rather than invent a composer credit, we’re disclosing that gap here.
Every Song (by Scene)
| Track | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mo Paz | IZA feat. Ivandro | From IZA’s 2022 EP tied to the album Três |
| Beija-Flor | Cast ensemble recording | — |
| Vermelho | Gloria Groove | From the 2022 album Lady Leste |
| Por Supuesto | Marina Sena | From the 2021 debut album De Primeira |
| Bebaça | Marília Mendonça feat. Maiara & Maraisa | Released 2019 |
| Nossa Canção | Mallu Magalhães | From the 2010 album O Bem Amado – Trilha Sonora Do Filme |
| Várias Queixas | Gilsons | From the 2019 album Várias Queixas |
| Ô Abre Alas | Elenco em cena (cast ensemble) | — |
| O Que É O Que É | Elenco em cena (cast ensemble) | — |
We independently verified the IZA, Gloria Groove, and Marina Sena credits above against each artist’s official discography; a duplicate “Várias Queixas” entry from an earlier version of this page has been removed.
Where to Stream
Wedding Games streams exclusively on Netflix. Several soundtrack songs are available on Spotify and Apple Music from their respective albums.
Cast
- Dan Ferreira as Alex
- Dandara Mariana as Eva
- Zézé Motta as Valéria
- António Pitanga as Marcelo
- Stepan Nercessian as Santiago
- Tatiana Tiburçio as Elvira
- Negra Li as Tatiana
- Lellê as Lara
- Yuri Marçal as Juan
- Estevam Nabote as Beto
- Raissa Chaddad as Bela
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the original title of Wedding Games?
The original Brazilian Portuguese title is União Instável (“Unstable Union”). “Wedding Games” is the English title used internationally on Netflix.
Who directed Wedding Games?
Silvio Guindane directed the film, which premiered on Netflix on November 24, 2023.
Who composed the music for Wedding Games?
No specific film composer is publicly credited. The film instead uses a soundtrack of existing songs by Brazilian artists including IZA, Gloria Groove, and Marina Sena.
Are the soundtrack songs in Wedding Games by real artists?
Yes. We verified that “Mo Paz” (IZA feat. Ivandro), “Vermelho” (Gloria Groove, from Lady Leste) and “Por Supuesto” (Marina Sena, from De Primeira) are genuine commercial releases by those artists.
Where can I watch Wedding Games?
It streams exclusively on Netflix.
Related Reading
More coverage: our Movie Soundtrack Hub, Netflix streaming guide, and Amar é Para os Fortes Soundtrack for more Brazilian streaming titles.