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The Farewell

Name: The Farewell
Director: Lulu Wang
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Directed by Lulu Wang (王子逸)

2019•100 min

Where to watchAvailability in the U.S.

Genre: Comedy
Topic: Generations
Mood: Tender
Language: Chinese English
Featured in: At the Table Cinema Across Borders

Synopsis

Based on an actual lie.

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.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Winner

Golden Globe Awards

Best Actress - Musical/Comedy (2020)

Winner

Film Independent Spirit Awards

Best Feature (2020)

Winner

Film Independent Spirit Awards

Best Supporting Female (2020)

Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy (2020)

Nominee

Gotham Independent Film Awards

Best Feature (2019)

Nominee

Gotham Independent Film Awards

Best Screenplay (2019)

Footnote

First
First performer of Asian descent to win this Golden Globe — Awkwafina, Best Actress – Musical/Comedy
Box office
$23.1 million box office — on a $3 million budget