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The Farewell (2019)

The Farewell (2019)

Drama Comedy

Based on an actual lie.

Release Date: 2019, July 12
Directors: Lulu Wang
Countries: China, United States of America
Production: Big Beach, Depth of Field, Kindred Spirit, Seesaw Productions
Cast: Jing Chen, Awkwafina, Gil Perez-Abraham, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin Xiaojie, X Mayo, Diane Dehn, Zhang Jing, Jim Liu, Chen Han, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

woman director dramatic family relationships wedding relationship east asian lead asian american grandparent grandchild relationship family reunion grandmother granddaughter relationship grandmother ethical dilemma personal relationships family gathering lung cancer chinese american deadly disease