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Haru and Reo perform as musical duo Haru-Reo. With their indie music, they suddenly get popular. Even with their newfound success, they decide to disband the duo. Haru-Reo go on one last tour together. Their roadie Shima goes with the girls on the tour.
A young woman named An Nai, who is dealing with the loss of her hearing, embarks on a road trip across China with her bandmates. They aim to fulfill her dream of performing at a music festival before she loses her ability to hear music entirely. Along the way, they confront personal struggles, relationship dynamics, and the fleeting nature of time.
Farewell Song received positive reviews, particularly for its emotional depth and exploration of themes related to loss, friendship, and the power of music. Critics praised its sensitive portrayal of An Nai's journey and the performances of the main cast.
Praised for its touching narrative about pursuing dreams against adversity.
Applauded for its sensitive handling of themes of hearing loss and artistic passion.
Recognized for strong performances that convey emotional depth.
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Nominated for Best Film at the 2019 Pingyao International Film Festival.
The film's narrative is inspired by the real-life experiences of the lead actress, An Nai, who has a hearing impairment.
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Farewell Song presents a heartfelt story about friendship and the emotional tensions that arise when a shared hobby turns into a career, especially between the main characters, Haru and Leo. The film features a nonlinear narrative with flas...
No twists, no special FX and very little action but it works. Director Shiota's subtle camera properly conveyed the emotion and the tension throughout. Atmosphere is what matters in this musical road movie (or sort of). Very good acting the...