The film is a whimsical travelogue that blends eras, cultures, and styles. Set in 1918 Rangoon, Edward, a British civil servant, panics and abandons his fiancée Molly on their wedding day. He flees across Asia, consumed by existential doubt, while the determined Molly humorously pursues him, navigating from Mandalay to Bangkok to Shanghai and sending letters that reveal her eagerness. This cinematic journey juxtaposes scripted scenes, exquisitely shot by Gomes’ regular cinematographer Rui Poças, with documentary-style footage collected by Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, who frequently collaborates with Apichatpong Weerasethakul. With an engaging mix of visual styles and emotional depth, Grand Tour captures the essence of searching for love in a sprawling, chaotic world.