She is dealing with an aspect of her Chinese culture her parents told her about when they broke the news at home. No one is telling Nai Nai of her illness. That's the Chinese way. That is why the film opens with this line on the screen -- "Based on an actual lie." THE FAREWELL is based on an experience in the director's real life.
At first, we're nervous. Will Billi blurt out the secret? No. We're no longer nervous but we feel her emotional pain. We feel it especially when we see how dear the relationship is between granddaughter and grandmother. Nai Nai wants to know what her children and grandchildren are up to, but she's not meddlesome. She can be a bit bossy, but there's a basic sweetness about her. She's warm and lovable. That's what made me teary-eyed. She reminded me of my mother. Mom passed away in 2017.
There were losses as Billi's family gained new things. She remembers the house in Beijing from when she was a little girl. It's now gone. Dad now considers himself a New Yorker. It's been 20 years since he was in China.
Family. You may not see them every week or every year. Occasionally, some of them may seem like absolute strangers. Still, they are your roots. They form the blueprint for your life. The reality that things and people we love can be gone suddenly is a shock. But perhaps it's a shock we need. It's a jolt to call out the toxins and let in some fresh air. It's a shock that stops one from taking things and people for granted. As Billi, Awkwafina has a poignant moment talking about "catching dragonflies" that knocked me out. She has made me laugh a lot in previous performances. I was unprepared for her dramatic depth. She's excellent in this understated, complicated family story. Here's a trailer for THE FAREWELL.
I wanted to hug Zhao Shuzhen who is wonderful as Nai Nai. Actor Tzi Ma will be recognizable from lots of TV shows and the RUSH HOUR movies. He is at his best as the Chinese-New Yorker dad who struggles with trying to keep a foot in each culture. The big revelation here is the remarkable and moving performance by Awkwafina. Today, it brought her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. THE FAREWELL runs 98 minutes.
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