A new trailer has just been released for “The Farewell”, a poignant dramedy from director Lulu Wang that’s described as being “based on an actual lie.”
That lie involves a Chinese-American named Billi (played by Awkwafina), who learns that her beloved grandmother is dying of cancer; according to Chinese tradition, however, the family doesn’t tell her that she’s dying, but instead concocts a plan to bring the entire family together for a rushed wedding in order to make her final days celebratory.
“It’s a good lie,” Billi is told by her family, but she remains uncomfortable with the deception even as she musters up smiles while posing for family photos.
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“Life is not just about what you do, it’s more about how you do it,” her grandmother — nicknamed Nai Nai — tells Billi, making her smile by adding, “stupid child.”
Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, look for “The Farewell” to hit theatres on July 12.
