Movies like The Farewell

Minari presents an intimately detailed portrait of a Korean-American family pursuing their version of the American Dream in rural Arkansas. The universal themes of family and sacrifice, along with superbly nuanced storytelling, resonate with the narrative style of The Farewell.

The Joy Luck Club examines the intricate relationships between Chinese-American daughters and their immigrant mothers, paralleling The Farewell’s heartfelt depiction of familial ties and cultural identity. It is an adaptation of Amy Tan’s best-selling novel and covers various stories of love, loss, and hope.

The Namesake explores the themes of identity and family through the lens of the American immigrant experience, much like The Farewell. It follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, a first-generation American, balancing his traditional Indian heritage with his modern American upbringing.

Saving Face, directed by Alice Wu, explores the intricacies of a close-knit Asian-American community, touching on themes of acceptance and the bond between family. The film tells the story of a Chinese-American surgeon and her unwed, pregnant mother, echoing The Farewell's focus on generational differences and cultural expectations.