Movies like Farewell

Brooklyn tells the tale of a young Irish immigrant's new life in 1950s Brooklyn. Though not based on Asian culture, it resonates with themes of homesickness, the search for belonging, and the fusion of old-world values with new-world dreams, much like Farewell.

The Joy Luck Club explores the relationships between Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, akin to Farewell's examination of generational and cultural gaps. If you appreciated the poignant storytelling and rich cultural backdrop of Farewell, this film's heartfelt narratives will resonate with you.

The Namesake follows the life of an Indian-American man grappling with his identity and familial legacy. It shares with Farewell a tender and evocative tale of immigrant experiences, cultural identity, and the unspoken bonds of family.

Directed by Ang Lee, Eat Drink Man Woman focuses on a widowed chef and his three daughters, blending the flavors of life's transitions, romance, and family expectations. Anyone enchanted by Farewell's family-centered narrative and delicious culinary scenes would savor this film.

Forging its path as another seminal film in Asian-American cinema, Saving Face tells the story of a Chinese-American surgeon and her unwed, pregnant mother. Like Farewell, it dives deep into cultural clashes, family secrets, and the push-pull of traditional values against modern life.