The Aurora Film Society brings “The Farewell” to the screen at The Venue (21 S. Broadway) on April 15th at 7pm.
A young Chinese American woman named Billi (Awkwafina) learns that her grandmother Nai Nai (Shuzhen Zhao) only has a short time to live. The family decides to all meet in Changchun, China, for a wedding and spend time with the grandmother. Nai Nai thinks everyone is just coming for the wedding. She does not know of the medical diagnosis and the family is not going to tell her. Billi at first thinks she should be told but is informed that this is a common Chinese tradition.
There are many interesting and humorous incidents throughout the movie as Billi comes to terms with her grandmother’s diagnosis and Chinese cultural traditions. Nai Nai is a delightful character based upon the director’s own grandmother.
Join us on April 15th at The Venue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins shortly after 7 p.m. The screening is open to subscribers and box office ticket holders. Attendees who wish to purchase a one-time ticket for this show may reserve a ticket on this site under the Box Office tab for a donation of $10 or may pay via The Venue’s Eventbright link on their website. Those that wish to subscribe to our 2026 series may secure a subscription by making a donation of $70 under the Subscription tab. We will see you on the 18th, and bring a friend who loves movies!
