Dandelion vs The Farewell
Dandelion has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.4/10 for The Farewell). Dandelion is the shorter watch at 20m compared with 1h 40m. The Farewell is the older of the two (2019 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dandelion
The Farewell| Dandelion | The Farewell | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2019 |
| Length | 20m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | China |
| Director | Fiona Obertinca | Lulu Wang |
| Main cast | Ava Lalezarzadeh, Vic Michaelis, Kristin Carey, Lynn Allinger, Sarah Cortez | Diana Lin, Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Zhao Shuzhen, X Mayo |
Synopsis
Dandelion
In 1970s Los Angeles, rebellious queer teen Margaret gets thrown out of yet another foster placement and finds herself in the company of a mysterious social worker who's tasked with finding her a new home before the break of dawn. At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
The Farewell
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
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