Synopsis
In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun where her family has gathered under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding to avoid telling their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai (grandma), that she’s been given mere weeks to live. Billi, who has a secret of her own, has to navigate a minefield of family expectations and priorities, yet finds there’s a lot to celebrate. The CRAZY RICH ASIAN star and New York-based rapper Awkwafina excels in writer/director Lulu Wang’s semi-autobiographical film.
Around The World in 14 Films 2019, presented by Victoria Schulz
In cooperation with Agentur Heppeler
Credits
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+++ German Premiere +++ |
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| OT: | The Farewell | ||
| Director: | Lulu Wang | ||
| Screenplay: | Lulu Wang | ||
| Country: | USA, China 2019 | ||
| Production: | Ray Productions, Big Beach, Depth of Field, Kindred Spirit, Distributed by A24 | ||
| Cast: | Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Jim Liu, Shuzhen Zhao, Gil Perez-Abraham, Ines Laimins | ||
| Length: | 100 min. | ||
| Language: | Mandarin/English OV / German subtitles | ||
| Distribution Germany: | DCM Filmdistribution | ||
| Festivals: | Sundance, San Francisco, Boston, Mendocino, Shanghai, New Zealand, Jerusalem, Zurich etc. | ||
| Awards: | London Sundance Audience Award, Palm Springs, Atlanta, Cinetopia, Heartland |