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Review: A lovely, bittersweet family story in 'The Farewell'

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By LINDSEY BAHR

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The film is a heady, gentle and emotional journey, but Wang also packs the frame with layered conversation and funny background action. She makes the family dynamics feel universally familiar while also presenting an authentic portrait of China and Chinese families.

sound it would be nice to watch

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Thanks for letting me know about this film.

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Hmm...should you withhold the medical diagnosis from someone as a "favour'? Not sure about that.

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Sounds like a great flick. I'll be sure to watch it.

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Sounds good getting tired of all the Hollywood films that you don't know till you watch it, if it's a hit or a miss

Wait, how would you know of ya like it unless ya see it first

Otherwise, it would be predictable

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The premise reminds me a bit of Goodbye, Lenin. I'd like to see this.

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