The richness of a movie like Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is in how it shows us the importance of our differences. There may be something comforting in saying that we’re all the same, but by understanding those differences, we gain insight into our cultures, our families, and ourselves. The premise of The Farewell might be confusing to Americans, but for Wang, that confusion is the point. By turning cultural expectations on their head, Wang arrives at a sweet, moving, tender story of family bonds led by excellent performances from Awkwafina and Shuzhen Zhao. Billi (Awkwafina) lives in New …
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