# The Farewell (2019)

> A Chinese-American granddaughter navigates love, cultural duty, and a family-wide secret when her grandmother's terminal illness turns a wedding into a covert goodbye.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/394835

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Lulu Wang
- Cast: Awkwafina, Zhao Shuzhen, Hong Lu, Hong Lin, Tzi Ma, Lin Xiao Jie, Yang Xuejian, Becca Khalil
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637428/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: poignant, witty, intimate, reflective evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey through family bonds and cultural traditions unfolds as a young woman grapples with her grandmother's illness.

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