The Farewell

The Farewell

Based on an actual lie.

PG 2019 · 100 min · ★ 7.4 (2K) · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Lulu Wang · Written by Lulu Wang

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Awkwafina Billi
Zhao Shuzhen Nai Nai
Hong Lu Little Nai Nai
Hong Lin Doctor Wu
Tzi Ma Haiyan
Lin Xiao Jie Lu Jian
Yang Xuejian Mr. Li
Becca Khalil Shirley
Jiang Yongbo Uncle Haibin
Chen Han Hao Hao
Aoi Mizuhara Aiko
Li Xiang Aunty Ling

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