The story of is a chaotic comedy of errors centered on family, identity, and the lengths people go to for those they love. The Setup

The movie ends with the conservative Senator successfully sneaking past the cameras in a wig and gown. In the end, the families find common ground, and Val and Barbara are married in a ceremony that celebrates both of their worlds.

As the truth comes out and the Senator realizes he’s in a drag club, the building is surrounded by paparazzi looking for a scandal. To save the Senator’s career and allow the families to escape, Armand and Albert hatch a plan: they dress the Senator and his family in drag.

To ensure the wedding happens, Val begs his fathers to "play it straight" for one night. This leads to a frantic makeover of their home:

The problem? Barbara’s father is (Gene Hackman), an ultra-conservative politician and co-founder of the "Coalition for Moral Order". To make matters worse, the Senator is currently embroiled in a political scandal and desperately needs a wholesome, traditional family event—like his daughter's wedding—to save his reputation.

Armand pretends to be a cultural attaché, and they even change their name from "Goldman" to "Coleman" to hide their heritage.