Details
As the family members reunite from around the world, tensions rise and secrets start to unravel. Billi, a young Chinese-American woman who deeply loves her grandmother, struggles with the cultural differences between her Western upbringing and her family's traditional values. She journies through her own conflicting emotions and grapples with the moral dilemma of concealing the truth from her grandmother.
The Farewell masterfully explores the themes of love, family, tradition, and the human experience. The film offers a unique glimpse into contemporary Chinese culture while delving into universally relatable topics. With its heartfelt performances, beautiful cinematography, and poignant storytelling, The Farewell is a must-watch film that will leave viewers reflecting on their own lives and relationships.
Note: This summary avoids revealing any spoilers about the plot, allowing potential viewers to experience the film fully.
Also Known As:
The FarewellWriters:
Lulu WangAwards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award36 wins & 187 nominations totalPeople also search for
A group of misfits converges at Babel, a legendary dive bar that doubles as purgatory, where La Flaca-the city's Grim Reaper-presides. Here, souls gamble years of their lives with her, daring to outwit Death Herself.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Stars: Felipe Aguilar Rodríguez, Jhon Bayron Quintero Valencia, Jhon Narváez
Two friends try to kick their drug addiction after a friend dies from an overdose, when they try to enroll in a detox program, things quickly go wrong.
Category: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars: Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, Thandiwe Newton
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Music, romance, Romantic, Western
Stars: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson
A former L.A. drug dealer has moved to Houston to make a new life for himself as a married architect. Everything falls apart when he is suddenly visited by one of his former cohorts who comes carrying heroin.
Category: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: Thomas Jane, Aaron Eckhart, Paulina Porizkova
Johanne documents her intense crush on her french teacher. Her mother, grandmother end up reading these intimate writings. They're both horrified by the contents but taken by the powerful writing and story. Johanne navigates romantic ideals vs reality, exploring emotions of self-discovery, love, sexuality.
Category: Comedy, Drama, romance, Romantic
Stars: Ane Dahl Torp, Selome Emnetu, Ingrid Giæver
Stanley's last shift at his fast food job takes an unexpected turn when he befriends a young African-American work employee.
Category: Comedy, Drama
Stars: Richard Jenkins, Shane Paul McGhie, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
After fleeing the UK from a job gone wrong, a down on his luck hitman is forced to babysit the son of his new crime boss and show him how to become a man.
Category: Action, Comedy, Drama
Stars: Josh Duhamel, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Rick Hoffman
A seemingly glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community is revealed to be an unhinged alcoholic with a dark secret when a charismatic man in black shows up one day at the behest of his shadowy boss.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau