The Farewell

Based on an actual lie.

20191h 40m7.4(1,588 votes)

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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.

The Farewell (2019) is a comedy and drama film directed by Lulu Wang. It stars Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, and Hong Lu. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,588 votes.

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Director

Lulu Wang

Cast

Awkwafina

Billi

Zhao Shuzhen

Nai Nai

Hong Lu

Little Nai Nai

Hong Lin

Doctor Wu

Tzi Ma

Haiyan

Lin Xiao Jie

Lu Jian

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Who stars in The Farewell?

The Farewell stars Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, and Hong Lin, and was directed by Lulu Wang.

How long is The Farewell?

The Farewell has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did The Farewell come out?

The Farewell was released in 2019.

What genre is The Farewell?

The Farewell is a comedy and drama film.

Is The Farewell worth watching?

The Farewell holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.