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After the record-breaking sales of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, Festival films are steadily rolling out for the summer. This month, escape the heat—in theaters or on the couch—and catch three brand-new Festival releases: Share, David Crosby: Remember My Name,and The Farewell.

A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, The Farewell, opening in theaters July 12, masterfully interweaves a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a thoughtful exploration of how our cultural heritage does and does not travel with us when we leave our homes. 

Writer/director Lulu Wang imbues The Farewell with warmth and knowing wit, while the uniformly excellent ensemble cast (anchored by a breakout performance by Awkwafina) invites us to share this extended clan’s joy and sorrow—and to feel, for the length of this remarkable film, like a part of their family.

Director Lulu Wang attends The Farewell premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

Film still above courtesy of The Farewell. Read more onSundance.org