'The Farewell' and the Moral Complexities of a 'Good Lie'

Screenshot from 'The Farewell' trailer / A24

The film challenges Western beliefs about familial and individual responsibility, as well as the often-unrecognized personal sacrifices we make for the ones we love.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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