Review of The Farewell (2019) by Otto1494 — 14 Jul 2019

This movie was a disappointment, with little of the charm and humor of Crazy Rich Asians.

This review of The Farewell (2019) was written by Otto1494 on 14 Jul 2019.

The Farewell has generally received very positive reviews.

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