The Farewell

The Farewell masterfully blends its comedic and dramatic elements. The most prominent emotion is Humor, derived from the film's observational comedy and family dynamics. Sadness and Empathy are equally central, reflecting the poignant premise of a family concealing a terminal illness from their beloved matriarch. Love underpins all the characters' actions, followed by a significant presence of Melancholy and Joy, capturing the bittersweet nature of the family's final gathering.