Tzi Ma is an award-winning Hong Kong-American actor. He was born in Hong Kong on June 10, 1962 and moved to the United States at the age of five. He made his acting debut through experimental theater in 1973. He took his first film role in 1979 and made his debut appearance in television in 1984. Since then, he has appeared in countless films and television programs, including “The Farewell” (2019).

Tzi Ma

Billi (Awkwafina), a Chinese-American aspiring writer, learns that her beloved grandmother Nai Nai (Zhao Shuzhen) has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Despite receiving a devastating prognosis, the family decides to keep the news hidden from Nai Nai herself. To spend time with her grandmother, they orchestrate a family wedding as a pretext for gathering together. Billi struggles with the cultural difference of concealing such critical medical information, but ultimately joins her family in their protective deception. Returning to China, she reconnects with her roots and spends precious moments with Nai Nai, finding emotional strength in their relationship. Through this challenging experience, Billi navigates grief, family dynamics, and cultural expectations while cherishing her grandmother's remaining time. This is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Lulu Wang, based on a true story.

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