The Farewell (2019)
“The Farewell” (2019) is a heartfelt drama-comedy directed by Lulu Wang. The story follows Billi, a Chinese-American woman played by Awkwafina, who returns to China with her family under the pretense of a wedding, but the real reason is to say goodbye to their matriarch, Nai Nai, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The family has decided not to tell Nai Nai about her illness, and Billi struggles with the cultural differences in handling grief and truth. The film explores themes of family, cultural identity, and the complexities of love and deception, blending humor with poignant moments of emotional depth.
