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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.6 / 100
2019·Comedy / Drama·1h 40m

THE FAREWELL

“Based on an actual lie.”

A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.

Above the Line
Lulu Wang·DirectorLulu Wang·WriterAnna Franquesa Solano·Director of PhotographyAlex Weston·Original Music ComposerMatthew Friedman·Editor
Cast
Awkwafina·BilliZhao Shuzhen·Nai NaiHong Lu·Little Nai NaiHong Lin·Doctor WuTzi Ma·HaiyanDiana Lin Xiaojie·Lu JianYang Xuejian·Mr. LiBecca Khalil·ShirleyJiang Yongbo·Uncle HaibinHan Chen·Hao Hao
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Lulu Wang·Director
Writing· 1
Lulu Wang·Writer
Camera· 1
Anna Franquesa Solano·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Matthew Friedman·EditorMichael Taylor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alex Weston·Original Music Composer
Production· 8
Marc Turtletaub·ProducerLulu Wang·ProducerPeter Saraf·ProducerDaniele Tate Melia·ProducerAndrew Miano·ProducerJane Zheng·ProducerAnita Gou·ProducerChris Weitz·Producer
By the Numbers
80.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$23M
ROI 9120%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Family, Poignant, Gentle
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A group of eight people and one small dog are arranged on and behind a teal blue sofa with a gold frame, set against a plain, light beige background. Three wome”

dramafamily
Key Elements
Teal Sofa With Gold FrameSmall White And Black Dog
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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