The Farewell

A Chinese-American woman, Billi, returns to China to discover her beloved grandmother, Nai Nai, is dying. The family decides not to tell Nai Nai about her illness, opting for a joyous, impromptu wedding to bring everyone together for a final visit. Billi struggles with the family's decision, wrestling with the cultural differences surrounding life, death, and the practice of 'goodbye'.

The Farewell received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its sensitive direction, heartfelt screenplay, and strong performances, especially from Awkwafina and Shuzhen Zhao. Critics lauded its nuanced exploration of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of grief and love across generations.

• A deeply moving and funny exploration of family, culture, and unspoken grief.

• Lulu Wang's direction masterfully balances humor and pathos.

• Awkwafina delivers a standout performance, anchoring the film with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved 'The Farewell', praising its emotional honesty, relatable family dynamics, and its ability to evoke both laughter and tears. Many found the film's exploration of cultural differences and the universal experience of family love to be particularly resonant.

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Awkwafina) and won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Comedy.

The film is semi-autobiographical, based on director Lulu Wang's own family experience with a similar situation.