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The Farewell

2019, Movie, 1h 40min

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.

Country: United States,China

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Reviews

Critic Christy Lemire

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...deeply moving and unexpectedly playful in equal measure.

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Critic Matthew Monagle

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There are complexities here that audiences will be unpacking for years to come.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Jamie Graham

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It is heartfelt and beautifully observed...

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Critic Benjamin Lee

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...[Awkwafina] gives an accomplished dramatic performance and is surrounded by a skilled ensemble, naturalistic but distinctive.

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Critic Nick De Semlyen

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Each member of the extended family is drawn with sharpness and humour, making them a pleasure to hang with.

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Critic Roger Moore

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The film’s real value, I think, is its vivid, fully rounded, warts-and-all portrait of Chinese family life — in America among the expats, and back home.

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Title: The Farewell Description: A heartwarming and hilarious comedy-drama about a Chinese-American woman who returns to China to say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother, without telling her the true reason for the visit. Billi struggles to keep the secret while reconnecting with her family and rediscovering her roots. Based on a real-life lie, The Farewell is a feel-good film that celebrates the importance of family, love, and forgiveness.

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You can stream The Farewell on: Amazon Store

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