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The Farewell is scripted and directed by Lulu Wang. Daniele Melia, Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz, Jane Zheng, Lulu Wang, and Anita G

The Farewell Movie Review

The Farewell Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " The Farewell"
Runtime: 1 Hour 38 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 12-07-2019
Genre: Comedy, Drama
4 / 5.0
3.44 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Peter Saraf
  • Marc Turtletaub
  • Jane Zheng
  • Daniele Tate Melia
  • Chris Weitz
  • Anita Gou
  • Andrew Miano
  • Music Director:
  • Alex Weston
  • Editor:
  • Matt Friedman
  • Michael Taylor
  • Director:
  • Lulu Wang
  • Costume Designer:
  • Vanessa Porter
  • Co-Producer:
  • Joshua M Cohen
  • Director of Photography:
  • Anna Franquesa Solano
  • Executive Producer:
  • Eddie Rubin
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Ric Schnupp
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • Gene Park
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Asaf Yeger
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Lulu Wang
  • Gaffer:
  • Daniel April
  • Production Designer:
  • Yong Ok Lee
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Jim Liu
  • Ines Laimins
  • Han Chen
  • Diana Lin
  • Aoi Mizuhara
  • Tzi Ma
  • Gil Perez Abraham
  • Awkwafina
  • Shuzhen Zhou

“The Farewell” is scripted and directed by Lulu Wang. Daniele Melia, Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz Chris is a film producer, screenwriter, author, ac >> Read More... , Jane Zheng, Lulu Wang, and Anita Gou produced the film in association with Ray Productions, Big Beach, Depth of Field, and Kindred Spirit. Anna Franquesa Solano cranked the camera, and Michael Taylor and Matthew Friedman edited the film. Alex Weston composed the music. A24 distributed the film. The film features Awkwafina, Tzi Ma Tzi Ma was born in Hong Kong on June 10, 1962. He >> Read More... , Diana Lin, Zhao Shu-zhen, Lu Hong, Jiang Yongbo, Chen Han, Aoi Mizuhara, Zhang Jing, Li Xiang, Yang Xuejian, and Jim Liu.

Plot

The Billi has a close relationship with her grandmother, Nai Nai. Nai Nai lives in Changchun, China. Billi is a Chinese-American writer. Billi is rejected from getting Guggenheim Fellowship. At this point, she also learned that her Grandma was facing a severe medical condition. She may not be with them for a long time. She was upset with this fact. Her parents, Haiyan and Jian, let her know that her grandma is going through lung cancer. Nai Nai is not told about this. The family decided to keep it secret. They have decided to have a family gathering at a wedding of Billi’s cousin Hao Hao. Billi is told to stay in New York Click to look into! >> Read More... as she may let Grandma know about her health condition. Billi did not follow their words and decided to go for the wedding. Billi assures her parents that she will not tell Grandma anything about it. What happen to Billi?  Will this family gathering will be the last gathering? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Awkwafina, as Billi Wang, did an incredible performance in the film. Her journey of struggle as a Chinese-American was perfectly portrayed. Her acting and dialogue delivery in the movie was brilliant. Her detailing of the character was outstanding. Tzi Ma, as Haiyan Wang, and Diana Lin, as Lu Jian did a fantastic performance in the movie. They show the nature of Chinese parents who care about their roots. Zhao Shu-zhen, as Nai Nai, was the perfect grandma that every grand child would love. Her acting was factual and natural. One would love her after watching this movie. That much impact she made in the whole movie. She did a remarkable performance in the film. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, funny, and entertaining. The film focus on the central theme of being together with family and roots. The film is based on director Wang’s life. She had shared it on her radio story What You Don’t Know. The story was well-written and structured. The story will melt the audience with its sweet moments. The funny nature of the film is maintained from the start till the end. The bonding of the Chinese family was well shown in the movie. The relationship between Nai Nai and Billi is beautifully demostrated in the movie. The movie had freshness and uniqueness in its theme. The cinematography and directions in the film were perfect for the storyline. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The dialogues were excellent.

What’s There?

  • The film uses the funny concept significantly.
  • The film did not go beyond the theme.
  • The star cast was perfect in the film.
  • The storyline was interesting with good message to the audience.

What’s Not There?

  • The storyline of the film seems to be expected.

Verdict

The film is entertaining, with great message. Those who love a good storyline with a great acting will love this film.


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