The Farewell
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Introduction by Anne Cohen, Senior Entertainment Writer & Film Critic at Refinery29.
Director: Lulu Wang Run Time: 100 min. Format: DCP Rating: PG Release Year: 2019
Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin
The film follows a Chinese family who, when they discover their beloved grandmother has only a short while left to live, decide to keep her in the dark and schedule an impromptu wedding to gather before she passes. Billi, feeling like a fish out of water in her home country, struggles with the family’s decision to hide the truth from her grandmother.
One of the best films released in 2019, The Farewell deserved nominations for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress.
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