The Last Goodbye to Mama (2021)

Other name: 再见啦母亲大人, 与母亲的99件小事, 再见啦！母亲大人, Zai Jian La Mu Qin Da Ren, 99 Things With My Mom

Description:

"The Last Goodbye to Mama" is a poignant story of hope and despair centered on a mother and son from a small Subei town. Their journey begins as the 18-year-old son earns admission to a Beijing university. Initially facing intense ridicule, he rebels and nearly jeopardizes his academic future. His mother's timely intervention, however, helps him refocus and successfully graduate. Entering society with ambition, he soon falls victim to a scam, leaving him a desolate wanderer abroad for months. This harsh experience profoundly deepens his understanding of his mother's immense sacrifices, prompting a desperate long-distance call to return home. On New Year's Eve 2010, as he secures a promising job in Beijing, tragic news strikes: his mother is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He now faces an agonizing dilemma – pursue his burgeoning career in the capital or return to be with his mother during her final precious days. This film explores profound love, resilience, and life's ultimate choices.

Producer: Youku

Director: Cao Dun [曹盾] and Jing Chong [荆冲]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Family; life