Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is OP - what in the world did you find predictable in the movie? It was entirely character based instead of plot based, and the characters were so unique and weird (in wonderful ways).

I burst into tears at the end when the (spoiler spoiler sob sob).

When the grandmother dies? That's the whole premise.

This is PP - and just go see the movie.

Anonymous wrote:This is OP - what in the world did you find predictable in the movie? It was entirely character based instead of plot based, and the characters were so unique and weird (in wonderful ways).

I burst into tears at the end when the (spoiler spoiler sob sob).

When the grandmother dies? That's the whole premise.

Anonymous wrote:I liked it and didn't see it as predictable at all. Actually, as a first-gen American, I felt the story reflected so many of the mixed feelings that play out in the experience of leaving behind your country, culture, language and family -- as well as the experience of those who stay. And for any family, the question of how much truth we reveal to one another is complex. Also, the music is awesome -- loved the father-daughter karaoke to Killing Me Softly and the beautiful version of Come Healing.

Yes!! I loved the karaoke scene. I loved that whole wedding scene. (I loved the whole thing.)

Anonymous wrote:Is it in English or it it largely subtitled?

Mostly subtitled

This is OP - what in the world did you find predictable in the movie? It was entirely character based instead of plot based, and the characters were so unique and weird (in wonderful ways).

I burst into tears at the end when the (spoiler spoiler sob sob).

Is it in English or it it largely subtitled?

I liked it and didn't see it as predictable at all. Actually, as a first-gen American, I felt the story reflected so many of the mixed feelings that play out in the experience of leaving behind your country, culture, language and family -- as well as the experience of those who stay. And for any family, the question of how much truth we reveal to one another is complex. Also, the music is awesome -- loved the father-daughter karaoke to Killing Me Softly and the beautiful version of Come Healing.

I just saw it today. It was fine, but I don’t understand all the rave reviews.

Anonymous wrote:Just a different opinion - did not think it was a good movie at all. Simplistic and predictable. A few touching moments but I left the theater feeling very disappointed. Save your money and watch on cable.

+1. Saw it with my daughter who reported that the This American Life episode was much more entertaining.

I just saw it too, and really enjoyed it. A very sweet, uplifting film. Just what I needed.

Just a different opinion - did not think it was a good movie at all. Simplistic and predictable. A few touching moments but I left the theater feeling very disappointed. Save your money and watch on cable.

There was a recent episode of This American Life that interviewed the real family and gives more context around the decision not to tell her.

We just got back from seeing The Farewell - it was such a good movie. If you get the opportunity to see it, go!

Awkwafina is amazing in it (in a cast full of terrific acting). She is super low key in this movie - big change from her character in Crazy Rich Asians.

(I have so many questions about the family's choice not to tell the grandmother she is dying of cancer - that's not a spoiler; that's the setup for the whole movie! - is there anyone from China here who can explain some of how this all works?)