Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations and proprieties, she finds there's a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother's wondrous spirit and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken.
Additional Information
| Actors | Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin |
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| Director | Lulu Wang |
| Producer | Anita Gou |
| Runtime | 100 |
Digitales Reviews
- Digitales Film Club Review by Sally
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I enjoyed the characters in this film. They aren’t over or under played so they appear as personalities that might relate to your own family. I did find the film a touch underwhelming, as it hovered just above the point of conjuring deeper emotion from the audience. Overall I found The Farewell enjoyable and thoughtful. (Posted on 9/01/2020)Star - Digitales Film Club Review by Liam
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Sweet and touching comedy-drama about an unlikely family situation, exploring the cultural differences arising between a first-generation immigrant in America and her Chinese family. Didn’t really wow me, but it is a pleasant and funny journey, and Awkwafina gives a great performance in the lead role. Worth a watch. (Posted on 9/01/2020)Star - Digitales Film Club Review by Shawn
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It was interesting to see the film adaptation of a story I originally heard on a podcast a few years ago. Sad, Funny, Heartwarming. (Posted on 9/01/2020)Star