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A First Farewell (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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A First Farewell is a 2021 drama directed by Lina Wang, starring Isa Yasan as Isa, Musa Yasan and Alinaz Rahmati. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$5.1M
Metascore
73
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A First Farewell (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Lina Wang
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A First Farewell About?

The premise of A First Farewell without spoilers.

Isa's childhood in the picturesque Shaya village of Xinjiang is a cherished but temporary time, as the pull of progress clashes with established customs and relationships. Set against a backdrop of stunning sand dunes and ancient trees, this moving story explores the difficult farewells experienced by children from minority communities navigating a world undergoing significant change. It's a tender portrayal of love, loss, and the challenges of assimilation.

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Cast & crew

A First Farewell Cast & Characters

Isa Yasan leads the cast as Isa, with Musa Yasan as Isa's Brother and Alinaz Rahmati as Kalbinur's Brother. Directed by Lina Wang; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lina Wang

One more film directed by Lina Wang: A First Farewell.

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Ratings

A First Farewell Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A First Farewell 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.

Box office

A First Farewell Box Office

A First Farewell grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.1M

International
$5.1M
Videos

A First Farewell Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

『はじめての別れ』予告編| A First Farewell - Trailer HD
  • Trailer Official Trailer
Details

A First Farewell Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “映画 さよなら私のクラマー First Touch” and “Eiga Sayonara Watashi no Cramer First Touch”.

Also known as
  • 映画 さよなら私のクラマー First Touch
  • Eiga Sayonara Watashi no Cramer First Touch
  • Sayonara Watashi no Cramer Movie: First Touch
  • My Dear Cramer Movie: First Touch
  • Sayonara Watashi no Cramer: First Touch
  • My Dear Cramer: First Touch
  • 再见了,我的克拉默
  • Прощай, мой дорогой Крамер
  • 再見了,我的克拉默-First Touch
  • 안녕 나의 크라머: 퍼스트 터치

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FAQ

A First Farewell FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A First Farewell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A First Farewell?

A First Farewell runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was A First Farewell released?

A First Farewell was released on February 26, 2021.

Who directed A First Farewell?

A First Farewell was directed by Lina Wang.

More films by Lina Wang

Who is in the cast of A First Farewell?

A First Farewell stars Isa Yasan as Isa, Musa Yasan as Isa's Brother and Alinaz Rahmati as Kalbinur's Brother, among 9 credited actors.

How much did A First Farewell make at the box office?

A First Farewell grossed $5.1 million worldwide.

How is A First Farewell rated?

A First Farewell has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic, 60% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does A First Farewell have a post-credit scene?

No. A First Farewell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A First Farewell in?

The original language of A First Farewell is Chinese.

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