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The Farewell

2019 · 1h 40m · Comedy, Drama

IMDb 7.5 Metacritic 89 RT 97%

Watch this tonight if you want a film that's funny, heartfelt, and genuinely original—it's a crowd-pleasing gem that balances comedy and emotion without ever feeling saccharine. Lulu Wang's directorial debut is a cultural touchstone with stellar word-of-mouth, and it's exactly the kind of smart, character-driven film that makes for perfect evening viewing.

Plot

A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

Director: Lulu Wang

Cast: Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma

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