The Farewell
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- Official Trailer (02:24)
- Trailer 1 (02:30)
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Synopsis
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.
Cast
- Awkwafina
- Tzi Ma
- Gil Perez-Abraham
- Jim Liu
- Ines Laimins
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Jan 30, 2019
don’t wanna overhype this modest little film, but it cleared my skin, did my taxes, solved Brexit, fixed the Oscars, got the Starbucks guy to stop running, convinced Weezer to retire, killed Mitch McConnell & made me really hungry. do wish they'd nix the very final…
davidehrlichJul 20, 2019Me laughing embarrassingly loud at a joke that took place in a graveyard is everything you need to know about this film. Lulu Wang is so good at writing conversations it’s not even funny. Nothing I say is gonna do this film justice, just please see it immediately.
KarstenJul 18, 2019“isn’t it wrong to lie?” family is so simplistically complex: grief, joy and despair are often all mixed together. this was so rhythmically calming, and i can’t remember the last time i’ve heard an audience burst into laughter and then stop on a dime to reflect. this is…
Lucy - Jul 30, 2019
Nai Nai is a STAR. Give her a franchise.
Patrick WillemsJul 18, 2019Grandmothers are the best people on Earth. Science has proven it. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a movie that so beautifully captured the wonder of grandmas before. Seriously, if you have a grandma in your life, go give them a hug and thank them for being awesome.
Matt SingerJul 19, 2019this felt like a gut punch and a warm hug at the same time
rudi - Jul 22, 2019
what lady bird did for calling your mom, the farewell does for calling your grandmom while awkwafina really steps into her own here, it's zhao shuzhen who delivers my favorite on screen performance of the year. nai nai truly was my grandma for those 98…
kyleAug 1, 2019The world doesn’t have enough movies with poorly sung covers of Killing Me Softly
Taylor WilliamsAug 25, 2019“be good, my child” so genuine and caring that it feels like being hugged. i’m just gonna keep rewatching this until i have it memorized, i think
Lucy
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- Jay lovedThe Farewell
Wow! This movie got me! “It’s fear that kills them not the cancer itself” 6 years after, Nai Nai is still alive. Which goes to show that if they would have told her the diagnosis, Nai Nai would have wasted time worrying about it rather than enjoying her family get together.
Reyham likedThe FarewellLoved this. First time seeing a film where awkwafina isn’t completely obnoxious. She was actually pretty great in this, capturing the essence of missing the good parts of your childhood and confusion about why things changed perfectly. Granny was also too cute.
Rain lovedThe FarewellA very touching and candid reflection of the dilemma families face with their elderly, also has good cultural references. Couldn’t stop thinking about this movie for days❤️🩹
- nevan lovedThe Farewell
an incredibly touching film that anyone could find beautifully moving, even if they don’t directly relate. a great script and phenomenal casting make for an endearing and entertaining story alongside an amazing score and a uniquely fresh directorial style
Jayjayj625 likedThe FarewellI was worried it would be a boring movie, but the story did draw me in and made me care. Instantly loved Nai Nai and this retelling of a true story which had me questioning my values a bit (why I do the things I do).
Benjamin likedThe FarewellVery good cast. The acting felt like they were family. The scenes were they were doing family things were my favorite. A bit slow but was a good story and fun to see how things are in other cultures.
- Alfred likedThe Farewell
This was a moving piece. It wasn’t very relatable for me but it was all very realistic, the feeling and emotions of the family members when returning to China to grant their grandmother’s last wish.
asher lovedThe Farewellan incredibly beautiful movie that pulled at my heart strings. the story hit close to home, and was brought to life by the stunning cinematography, acting, and writing.
Olivia Sokol lovedThe Farewellat first I was like its just my imagination, people cant lie to their family about the disease but Its true and this film was really fascinating to watch
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- KGKevin Garber
If you can get into a dialogue driven drama with many genuinely funny moments and a cast and writing that makes the family feel like family, this is a movie you will love.
HYHelen YangI don't cry easily but this definitely made me cry and laugh
THTodd HermanFantastic! So well done.
- TOTom Orosa
It was pretty boring, I thought I was gonna feel some emotion while watching it, but I ultimately felt nothing. It had cheap humor, but nothing too special. Price for admission was also overpriced, not worth it. Very dissapointed
JGJoe GunawanAbsolutely love this film! Such a heartfelt movie and just full of emotions, wonderful cast, and beautiful cinematography ad music!
MPMichael ParkI was extremely moved and was so touched at the end of this film. All families can go see this movie. I loved it
- KRKim Reed
It was good! I will watch again! It was slow in places and would have wanted more background on Billi. I need a book version. Ha
VNVanessa T Noriega RReally nice story! Very moving and super easy to watch!
DMDaniel MathiaSuch a great film. It’s filled with drama and very heartwarming
Metacritic
Sep 21, 2019
Awkwafina and Zhao shine in a deft comedy-drama with a higher US per-screen take than Avengers: Endgame.
Jamie Graham
Total Film
Jul 9, 2019
Awkwafina’s true skill as a remarkably sensitive collaborator has only recently been revealed—last year doing broad comedy in Crazy Rich Asians and now here, where every scene requires a deft shading of sadness and guilt.
Oliver Jones
Observer
Feb 3, 2019
Delightfully embracing the specificity of Eastern culture, The Farewell reflects on collective considerations versus individualism, not unlike Crazy Rich Asians. It unearths the universality of complex familial love that defies borders and language barriers.
Tomris Laffly
Time Out
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Farewell (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Farewell (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 40min long.
What's The Farewell (2019) about?
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.
Who's the cast of The Farewell (2019)?
- Awkwafina as Billi
- Tzi Ma as Haiyan
- Gil Perez-Abraham as Tony
- Jim Liu as Doctor Song
- Ines Laimins as Kathy
Who's the director behind The Farewell (2019)?
Lulu Wang directed The Farewell (2019).
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