The Farewell 2019
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56 Reviews
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Billi
as Nai Nai
as Little Nai Nai
as Doctor Wu
as Haiyan
as Lu Jian
as Mr. Li
as Shirley
as Uncle Haibin
as Hao Hao
Director:
Writer:
Lulu Wang
Stars:
Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Yang Xuejian, Becca Khalil, Jiang Yongbo, Han Chen,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Farewell
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
LW
Cast
as Billi
as Nai Nai
as Little Nai Nai
as Doctor Wu
as Haiyan
as Lu Jian
as Mr. Li
as Shirley
as Uncle Haibin
as Hao Hao
as Aiko
as Aunty Ling
as Aunty Gao
as Michael
as Gu Gu
as Bao
as Wedding Coordinator
as Big Chef
as Reception at Massage Parlor
as Masseuse #1
as Masseuse #2
as Gu Fu
as Little Gu Gu
as Little Gu Fu
as Doctor Song
as Funeral Cryer
as Ye Ye
as General Ma
as General Fu
as General Zhu
as Teenage Girl #1
as Teenage Girl #2
as Copy Center Boss
as Kathy (uncredited)
as Tony (uncredited)
as Party Goer (uncredited)
as Birthday Singer (uncredited)
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