The Farewell(2019)
“Based on an actual lie.”
Overview
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
Studio
Big Beach
Budget
$250K
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Awkwafina
as Billi
Zhao Shuzhen
as Nai Nai
Hong Lu
as Little Nai Nai
Hong Lin
as Doctor Wu
Tzi Ma
as Haiyan
Diana Lin Xiaojie
as Lu Jian
Yang Xuejian
as Mr. Li
Becca Khalil
as Shirley
Jiang Yongbo
as Uncle Haibin
Chen Han
as Hao Hao
Aoi Mizuhara
as Aiko
Li Xiang
as Aunty Ling
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$250K
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Big Beach • Depth of Field • Kindred Spirit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Farewell?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Farewell (2019).
What is The Farewell about?▼
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.
Who directed The Farewell?▼
The Farewell was directed by Lulu Wang and released in 2019. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Farewell?▼
The Farewell has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Farewell?▼
The cast of The Farewell includes Awkwafina as Billi, Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai, Hong Lu as Little Nai Nai, Hong Lin as Doctor Wu, Tzi Ma as Haiyan and more.
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