The Farewell Movie - Film DVD - English Subtitles - featuring Awkwafina (NTSC)
The Farewell
English Movie
Format: NTSC
Audio Option: English and Mandarin
Subtitle Option: English and Chinese
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 07-05-2023
Runtime: 100 Mins, Discs : 1
Director : Lulu Wang
Actor : Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shu - zhen, Lu Hong
Synopsis: "The Farewell" is a 2019 film directed by Lulu Wang. The movie tells the story of a Chinese-American woman named Billi, played by Awkwafina, who travels to China to say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother, Nai Nai. The family decides to keep Nai Nai's diagnosis a secret from her, believing that it is their responsibility to bear the emotional burden instead. The film explores themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the clash between Eastern and Western attitudes towards death and grief. "The Farewell" is based on a true story from Lulu Wang's own life. The film received critical acclaim for its heartfelt performances, particularly Awkwafina's portrayal of Billi, and its sensitive exploration of complex family relationships.