THE FAREWELL
THE FAREWELL
THE FAREWELL

THE FAREWELL

THE FAREWELL, 2019
USA | DCP, Color, 100’ | Chinese, English
Director: Lulu Wang
Cast: Awkwafina, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen

Billi returns to her homeland China after finding out that her paternal grandmother, Nai Nai has terminal lung cancer. While her family is busy preparing a fake wedding and hiding the truth about their grandmother’s health, Billi thinks that it is a mistake to keep the diagnosis a secret from Nai Nai. Loosely based on director Lulu Wang’s own life, this family comedy-drama brought its leading actress Awkwafina, the Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Past Programs
Set in China
September 17–27, 2020