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The Farewell

The Farewell

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.

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Film Independent Spirit Awards: 'The Farewell' Takes Best Feature; Complete Winners List

Film Independent Spirit Awards: 'The Farewell' Takes Best Feature; Complete Winners List

Other winners included Adam Sandler for best male lead, Renée Zellweger for best female lead, the Safdie brothers for best director and Noah Baumbach for best screenplay.

‘The Farewell’ named best film of 2019 by Bechdel Test Fest poll (exclusive)

‘The Farewell’ named best film of 2019 by Bechdel Test Fest poll (exclusive)

Organisations and publications reveal their top 20.

‘The Farewell’ Top Winner At Unforgettable Gala; ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Honored With Legacy Award

‘The Farewell’ Top Winner At Unforgettable Gala; ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Honored With Legacy Award

Character Media (formerly known as Kore Asian Media) hosted the 18th annual Unforgettable Gala on Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to honor and recognize Asian American icons and…

‘The Farewell’s China Release Shelved Just Ahead Of Scheduled Date

‘The Farewell’s China Release Shelved Just Ahead Of Scheduled Date

The China release of Lulu Wang’s indie breakout The Farewell has been delayed. The Sundance hit was due in theaters on Friday, November 22, but was abruptly pulled from the schedule this week. Ther…

‘Marriage Story,’ ‘The Farewell,’ ‘Uncut Gems’ Lead Gotham Awards Nominations

‘Marriage Story,’ ‘The Farewell,’ ‘Uncut Gems’ Lead Gotham Awards Nominations

“Marriage Story,” “The Farewell” and “Uncut Gems” each received three Gotham Awards nominations, including best feature, from the Independent Filmmakers Project …

‘The Farewell’: Lulu Wang Made the Year’s Most Exciting Hit By Refusing to Whitewash It

‘The Farewell’: Lulu Wang Made the Year’s Most Exciting Hit By Refusing to Whitewash It

Lulu Wang's personal story of an Asian American experience is a major breakthrough — but it came together after she nearly lost all hope of making the film.

Box Office: ‘The Farewell’ Surpasses ‘Avengers: Endgame’ For Biggest Theater Average of the Year

Box Office: ‘The Farewell’ Surpasses ‘Avengers: Endgame’ For Biggest Theater Average of the Year

“Avengers: Endgame” has broken just about every box office record this year, but there’s at least one film that has managed to surpass a benchmark set by the superhero blockbuster…

When a Lie Becomes Your Breakout Film

When a Lie Becomes Your Breakout Film

With 'The Farewell,' the writer-director Lulu Wang has made a bittersweet drama about her family’s choice to deceive one of their own.

‘The Farewell’: Lulu Wang Turned Down a Nearly $15 Million Streaming Deal for A24

‘The Farewell’: Lulu Wang Turned Down a Nearly $15 Million Streaming Deal for A24

Here's the crucial bit of advice Lulu Wang's mother told her about which distributor to pick.