The Farewell
"Based on an actual lie."
Originally released in 2019. The Farewell is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lulu Wang.
Starring Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, and Hong Lu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,503 votes)
Budget
$250.3K
Production budget
Box Office
$23.1M
92.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $250,300
- Revenue
- $23,076,657
Production Companies
- Big Beach
- Depth of Field
- Kindred Spirit
- Seesaw Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Farewell?
The Farewell was directed by Lulu Wang.
How long is The Farewell?
The Farewell has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Farewell released?
The Farewell was released on July 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Farewell?
The main cast of The Farewell includes Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma.
Is The Farewell worth watching?
The Farewell has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,503 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.