The Farewell

A Chinese-American woman returns to her ancestral homeland when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis, and she struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time. As the family's deception unravels, Billi must confront her conflicted feelings about her family's cultural beliefs and her own identity. With its nuanced exploration of collectivism vs individualism, The Farewell is a poignant and heartwarming story about the power of love, forgiveness, and truth.