The Farewell (2019)
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.
Director: Lulu Wang
Writers: Lulu Wang
Stars: Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin
The Farewell is a 2019 American Comedy/Drama film directed by Lulu Wang, starring Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin. It runs 1h 40m and is rated PG. The film holds a 7.4/10 rating from 1,595 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Awkwafina
Billi
Zhao Shuzhen
Nai Nai
Hong Lu
Little Nai Nai
Hong Lin
Doctor Wu
Tzi Ma
Haiyan
Lin Xiao Jie
Lu Jian
Yang Xuejian
Mr. Li
Becca Khalil
Shirley
Jiang Yongbo
Uncle Haibin
Chen Han
Hao Hao
Aoi Mizuhara
Aiko
Li Xiang
Aunty Ling
Details
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, China |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | 不要告诉她, Bie Gao Su Ta, 别对她说, 告别婚礼, The Farewell - Una bugia buona |
| Runtime | 1h 40m |
| Rating | PG (US) |
| Production | Big Beach, Depth of Field, Kindred Spirit |
| IMDb ID | tt8637428 |
| TMDB ID | 565310 |
